Abu Dhabi

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[[File:Abu Dhabi, UAE.jpg|thumb|350px|Abu Dhabi as seen from space.]]

'''[http://www.abudhabitourism.ae/ Abu Dhabi]''' is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the [[United Arab Emirates]]. It is the largest city of the [[Abu Dhabi (emirate)|Emirate of Abu Dhabi]].

The city is a collection of islands connected together and features colossal monuments, elegant museums, green boulevards, high-rise buildings, international luxury hotel chains and opulent shopping malls.

==Understand==
===History===
Abu Dhabi is the capital and seat of the government of the United Arab Emirates, hence it is the go-to destination for any major political event or ministerial headquarters. 

The city was not intended to be the capital of the UAE. The capital of the UAE was supposed to be a planned city between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and was to be called 'Al Karama' (which means dignity in Arabic) as stated in the first version of the constitution. However, considering the earlier stage of the union was a volatile time, with multiple issues and various ordeals occurring, Abu Dhabi was made the temporary capital as it was the home of the UAE founding father Sheikh Zayed. Later, Abu Dhabi was declared to be the permanent capital of the UAE by the agreement of the rest of the seven UAE founding fathers. The capital and the seat of the three branches of the government were to be in the Abu Dhabi Capital District, while the rest of the city would continue to be a city catered to the native population and residents. Abu Dhabi is also the headquarters of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, with an enormous walled city outside of Abu Dhabi called Sheikh Zayed Military City hosting the defensive headquarters of the military. As a result, it is a common sight to see Emiratis in military fatigue around the city.

===People===
{{Infobox|The story behind the name...|&quot;Dhabi&quot; is the Arabic word for a particular antelope species of gazelle that was once common in the Arabian region. &quot;Abu&quot; means father; hence, Abu Dhabi means &quot;Father of the Dhabi&quot;. The name of the city is thought to have originated from an old folklore legend in which Bedouins from Bani Yas tribal affiliation hunting a gazelle chased it all the way from the desert to the land on the coast and discovered the location. The Bedouins called it &quot;Abu Dhabi&quot;, pertaining to the gazelle that led them there.}}

Many international companies, diplomatic outposts, and embassies are based in Abu Dhabi. The city has a population of approximately 1.5 million residents, while the native population forms the minority with approximately only 420,000 UAE nationals in the entire emirate. In a bid to attract foreign investors and urban planners, the city followed in Dubai's footsteps by forming tax-free zones, loosened Islamic laws, and increased real estate sales to expatriates. As a diplomatic center of the government, various monuments and museums were built. The most recognizable icon is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque which is a common visiting site for tourists and diplomats. The mosque allows non-Muslims to enter and explore the Islamic architecture of the mosque. Various monuments honoring Emirati achievements also exist, with the most commonly recognized the Oasis of Dignity (called Wahat Al Karama locally). The large monument faces the mosque and has the names of fallen Emirati soldiers inscribed in the memorial.

===Diplomacy===
In order to build the international status of the city as a diplomacy center, the UAE government formed very close relationship with other governments; most recognizably France and the United States. As a result, a lot of American-based companies and personnel are based in the city. The American embassy is the largest embassy in Abu Dhabi and almost recognizable as a landmark with its triangular design, as well as Abu Dhabi airport is one of the few airports which allows pre-clearance immigration to the United States; allowing travelers to enter the US as domestic US travelers.

The official language of Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE is Arabic, however English is the ''de facto lingua franca'', and almost everyone speaks it. All signs are bilingual in Arabic and English and the city's atmosphere is very friendly to visitors. Occasionally, foreign head of states visit Abu Dhabi, so seeing roads lined with flags of various countries is a common sight. Seeing F-16 fighter jets flying over the skies of Abu Dhabi is also a common sight, as a major UAE-US airbase (Al Dhafrah airbase) is near the city and sometimes jets escort foreign dignitaries traveling to the UAE. The city's vibe changes depending on which foreign head of state visits it. The city was decorated with Chinese flags and the red color when the Chinese president visited, while the city was garnished with yellow and white when Pope Francis visited. The UAE flag is almost always everywhere, decorated with the red-white-black-green colors decorating the streets, buildings, tunnels, and skyscrapers.

[[File:Абу-Даби (Abu Dhabi) - panoramio (1).jpg|thumb|400px|Abu Dhabi skyline at night showing Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers in the background.]]

===Entertainment===
The city has also been expanding its entertainment industry vastly, creating massive projects such as Formula 1 track, the Ferrari World theme park, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. There are several museums, such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim museum (under construction), and the UAE's national museum - Zayed Museum (under construction).

The city is also a frequent host of Judo competitions by the International Judo Federation, Formula One races, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) championships. The city also hosts the finals of the UAE football Pro-League as well as Asian Federation Cup games in Sheikh Zayed Sports Stadium.

=== Climate ===
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The city has an arid climate, with very hot temperatures in the summer. Annual precipitation totals {{mm|57}}.

===Orientation===

Most of Abu Dhabi is on a wedged-shaped island connect by two bridges to the mainland, and two other bridges to other islands which also eventually connect to the mainland.

Street addresses in Abu Dhabi are simultaneously very logical and hopelessly confusing.  Many roads have traditional names, like &quot;Airport Rd&quot;, which may not correspond to the official names, like &quot;Maktoum St&quot;, and the city is divided into traditional districts like &quot;Khalidiyya&quot;.  However, the city has been split up into numbered &quot;zones&quot; and &quot;sectors&quot;, with all roads in each sector numbered, First St, Second St, etc., and the vast majority of street signs only refer to these. The system of main streets is straight forward enough once you realize that the odd numbered streets run across the island and the even numbers run along it.  So First St is in fact the Corniche, and the odd numbers continue out of town to 31st St which is near the new Khalifa Park.  Airport Rd is Second St and the even numbers continue to the east through to 10th St by Abu Dhabi Mall.  On the west side of Airport Rd, the numbers go from 22nd Street to 32nd St by the new Bateem Marina.  Alas, confusion is caused by the local streets, which are on green signs (main streets are on blue signs) and are also called First, Second, etc.  Most locals opt to ignore the system entirely, and the best way to give instructions is thus navigating by landmarks, if taking a taxi, odds are you will get to &quot;behind the Hilton Baynunah&quot; much faster than &quot;Fifth Street, Sector 2&quot;. Thankfully, GPS and Google Maps have made life much easier. Using ride-share apps or even telling the name where you want to go to a taxi driver will let them immediately know where exactly you want to be dropped.

==Get in==

===By plane===
[[File:13-08-06-abu-dhabi-airport-15.jpg|thumb|250px|Abu Dhabi Airport]]

====[[Abu Dhabi International Airport]]====
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To Abu Dhabi you can find intercontinental flights from US$30. They are operated by WizzAir Abu Dhabi which flies to Europe, Africa and Asia. If you are somewhat flexible in your travel, you can get an 3–6 hour flight for a very low fare. The flights (as of August 2021) depart from Italy, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Egypt, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Oman, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Israel, Armenia, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Albania, Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina and Cyprus. The airline has high growth ambitions so further destinations will be added soon.

The airport is separated into Terminal 1 (the original terminal), Terminal 3 (mostly dedicated to Etihad Airways), and a smaller Terminal 2.

Terminal 1 provides a slightly dingy appearance and a spectacularly bizarre blue-lime tiled mushroom canopy that awaits you at the gates.

Terminal 2 has no aerobridges, relying on buses to take passengers to and from their planes.

Terminal 3 is much newer and has improved shopping and gate access. All flights from Terminal 3 are Etihad, but not all Etihad flights leave from Terminal 3. In particular, flights to and from the US use the older terminal.

A fourth major terminal has been delayed during construction several times and is now expected to open later in 2022, at the earliest.

'''To/from the airport:'''
*Al Ghazal taxis travel to the city at a flat rate and take around 40 minutes.
*Metered taxis are now allowed to pick up passengers at the airport. Metered taxis can also bring passengers to the airport. The taxi stand is at the end of a long walkway from the main terminal. Passengers must turn left when leaving the arrivals area and travel through a long passageway to the curb area, where a covered platform next to the taxi stand is provided. Expect long lines at the taxi stand during the evening and late night hours.
*Public bus routes A1 and A2 head to the city every 30 minutes 24 hours a day. The A1 bus goes to the city air terminal in Al Zahiya and the A2 bus terminates at the intersection of Khalifa Str and Shk Zayed Str in Al Dana, [https://dot.abudhabi.ae/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Bus%20Network%20Map%20Abu%20Dhabi%20Airport%20effective%202019-07-31.pdf see this map for the detailed route]. It costs about 4 dirham to central Abu Dhabi (2.00 dirham base fare + 0.05 dirham per km). No tickets are sold on the bus, you need to purchase the Hafilat Smart Card (the card itself costs 10 dirham) from the ticket vending machine or public transport counter in the arrivals hall. There is also a free (no Hafilat card required) A18 minibus departing hourly between 08:00 and 22:00 from the airport and going directly to the Zayed Grand Mosque and continuing to ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre) which is a good choice when you have a long layover during the day and just want to visit the Zayed Grand Mosque for free. All public buses (A1, A2 and A18) leave from the lower level (arrivals) outside T3.
*If you are flying on Etihad or some partner airlines, complimentary shuttle buses are provided at regular intervals to [[Dubai]] and [[Al Ain]] (you should book these at least 24 hours in advance through [https://www.etihad.com/en/plan-and-book/book-etihad-express/ this site]). These depart from the main car park at the front of the airport, by the car hire offices: follow the Etihad Shuttle signs. In Dubai, you can also check in at the Etihad Travel Centre, that is close to Noor Bank station.
*Ethiad first and business class passengers can avail complimentary Mercedes chaffeur service under similar conditions as the bus fron [https://www.etihad.com/en/plan-and-book/book-chauffeur/ this link] to/from anywhere in the UAE.

====Dubai International Airport====
A viable alternative is to fly to Dubai International Airport ({{IATA|DXB}}) in the neighbouring emirate of [[Dubai]] and continue onward by bus or by taxi.

'''To/from Dubai airport:'''
*To get a bus, you will have to go to one of several bus stations in Dubai to catch the Emirates Express to Abu Dhabi. See [[#By bus|By bus]] section below.

===By road===
[[File:On Rout to Abu Dhabi from Dubai (5).JPG|thumb|E11 highway, also called Sheikh Zayed road, towards Abu Dhabi from Dubai.]]

The five-laned E11 highway between [[Dubai]] and Abu Dhabi is the country's heaviest-traveled route, and the 130-km journey can be covered in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. There is a national speed limit of 120 km/h. This speed is wildly exceeded by some drivers. Stay out of the leftmost lane and drive carefully, especially at night. E11 is the longest highway in the Emirates.

If you rent a car in Abu Dhabi, chances are that the car will warn you if go above 120 km/h. Depending on the vehicle, it might just be a flashing light or an accompanying, continuous, shrill beep. If you get annoyed by this, you might not want to exceed 120 km/h.

To travel directly into Abu Dhabi from Dubai on E11,  keep to your left at Al Shahama and follow the E10 highway, which passes Yas Island (exit at the E12 highway) and Al Raha Beach on the way to the Sheikh Zayed Bridge into Abu Dhabi.  This bridge connects directly to Salam Street (8th Street), a wide megahighway along the northern shore of Abu Dhabi Island.  As an alternative to the Zayed Bridge, there are ramps off E10 that connect to the Maqta Bridge, which leads to 2nd Street (Airport Road) and to 4th Street (East Road or Muroor Road).  During off-peak periods, these routes run fairly quickly into the city.

====Parking====
[[File:Parking Ticket Machine02 Abu Dhabi UAE.jpg|thumb|Abu Dhabi parking meter.]]
Parking within the city is monitored by Mawaqif, which also supply the parking meters. Parking meters have displays in English and Arabic.

Finding a parking in main island of Abu Dhabi is a disaster. Parking spaces are extremely limited and most are parking designated for specific institutions. You are more likely to save time if you Uber or take a taxi to your destination instead of driving as finding a parking can take you hours. If you end up finding a parking, you'll have to walk a long way to reach your destination. Most people who own cars but live in mainland Abu Dhabi deliberately use taxis to get around due to the parking shortage. On the brighter side, shopping malls usually have free of charge underground parking with lots of parking spaces. Some close to door parking spaces are designated for electric or hybrid cars only as an incentive to drive electric cars.

Parking areas in Abu Dhabi are clearly marked; yellow and grey for no parking, blue and black for standard fare, and blue and white for premium fare.

===By bus===
You can get into Abu Dhabi from the other Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, etc., by bus. The ''Emirates Express'' between Abu Dhabi and [[Dubai]] is operated jointly by the Abu Dhabi and Dubai municipalities. The 130-km route takes around two hours. The buses operated by Dubai's RTA are luxury buses. There are also the Abu Dhabi transport buses. The first bus departs from the {{marker|type=go|name=Abu Dhabi main bus terminal|lat=24.470633200691207|long=54.37699146632271|image=Abudhabi Bus stand 2013 pic 158 - panoramio.jpg}} on the corner of Hazza bin Zayed the First (11th) St and East (4th) Rd at 05:30 and the last leaves at 23:30; they leave at 30-minute intervals, or if the bus gets full sooner. From Dubai, the buses leave from 05:30, and run until 23:30, from the Al Ghubaiba station in Bur Dubai (opposite Carrefour Shopping). For bus times, see the [http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/timetable/E102Both.pdf timetable] published on the Government of Dubai's website.

If you hold an Emirates flight ticket and arrive to or depart from Dubai airport, the airline offers a complimentary extension of your trip to/from Abu Dhabi. Buses depart from Dubai airport Terminal 3 and arrive to Emirates Abu Dhabi office located in Al Sawari Tower. [http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/to_and_from_airport/free_shuttle_service_dubai.aspx Contact Emirates customer service for booking].

===By taxi===
Taxis are widely available everywhere. You can flag down any metered taxi on the street in Dubai or any other place in the UAE and ask to go to Abu Dhabi. Ride-share applications such as Uber are also available.

==Get around==
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[[File:Abu Dhabi Bus 56.JPG|thumb|Abu Dhabi route 56 public transport bus.]]
Abu Dhabi offers buses and plenty of taxis to get around. Since the most of the city is located in Abu Dhabi island, traffic is a common occurrence.

===By taxi===
Taxis are a good way to get around if you don't have a car. Abu Dhabi's taxis are relatively cheap. The main taxis are silver with yellow signs on the top. Flag fall costs 5 dirham, 5.50 dirham at night (22:00 to 06:00) (2017). You can flag one down from anywhere in Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, you can book a taxi in Abu Dhabi by calling 600535353, for a 4-dirham booking fee. Taxis will charge you 1.82 dirham per kilometer (2.93 dirham per mile), and 50 fils for every minute of waiting.

Taxis are monitored using GPS and are not allowed to give above certain speeds. These change depending on where the taxi is.

Newer-looking black cabs also go around town sometimes. These are airport taxis, which you can get on at Abu Dhabi airport and get off anywhere in the city for 60-100 dirham. You can recognise them with their coloured signs on the top, displaying text in English and Arabic.

You are not expected to tip taxi drivers, but gratuity will be extremely appreciated.

===By bus===
The main bus station in Abu Dhabi is on Hazaa Bin Zayed Road. You can get buses here going to the different points within the city as well as inter-city buses. The bus stand also serves as a taxi stand, for inter-emirate taxis.  The inter-city buses and airport buses are easy to locate at the bus terminal, and well signposted.  The route services depart from various stops in the vicinity, and not all enter the bus terminal proper.  There is no directional signage or and no maps.

''Hafilat'' pass. Tickets can only be loaded on disposable or reusable smart cards. No cash is accepted by the drivers. The dark bluish green buses are air-conditioned but not wheelchair accessible. Passengers can board and alight at the designated stops along the route. These locations can be identified by the temporary Department of Transport bus stop poles. Bus stops that do not have the DoT bus stop sign may not be served as not all bus stops along the route are used.

Hafilat smart cards can be purchased from ticket machines which can be found at the main bus station and in the Abu Dhabi Mall area. Machines are unremarkable and hard to spot, thus ask locals.

* '''Route 5:''' Al Meena to Marina Mall via Abu Dhabi Mall and Hamden Street. Every 10 min, 06:30–23:30.
* '''Route 7:''' Abu Dhabi Mall to Marina Mall via Zayed the 1st Street (also known as Electra). Every 10 min, 06:30–23:30.
* '''Route 8:''' Tourist club to Break Water via Hamdan Street, Zayed the 2nd (via 4th) Street, Airport Road, Al Manhal Street. Every 20 min, 07:15–23:30.
* '''Route 32:''' Sports City Carrefour to Marina Mall via Airport Road, Bus Station, and Zayed the 1st Street. Every 10 min, 06:00-22:40.
* '''Route 54:''' Sports City Carrefour to Abu Dhabi Mall via East Read, Bus Station, and Hamden Street. Every 10 min, 06:00-23:00.

The older bus service, operated by the Abu Dhabi Municipality, operates bus routes within city and to the other emirates. The routes within the city are very few. The buses are modern and air-conditioned. The services are as punctual as possible and operate more or less around the clock. The front few seats are reserved for women, men should move towards the back of the bus.

===By car===
If you do decide to take the plunge and rent a car, beware that the street numbering system is unusual and it can take weeks to get used to it. U-turns are allowed at almost every intersection. When the left lane signal turns green, you simply have to swing a U-turn and come back. Whatever other flaws drivers here may have, they do ''not'' run red lights. There are cameras at many intersections, fines are high, and residents who are not citizens can be deported for reckless driving or running too many red lights. When the light starts flashing, that taxi in front of you ''will'' jam on the brakes, and you should, too. When the light turns green, however, expect someone behind you to honk at you immediately to get you moving. Almost all roads are monitored by remote radars, and you will get a hefty fine by mail for violating the speed limit without anyone stopping you or telling you you've been driving fast. The speed limit on speed signs is exactly the limit on which the radar will catch you. (There is no margin If you exceed the limit as in Dubai and other emirates, you will be fined if you exceed the written sign limit.)

Outside Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi license plates have a reputation for reckless drivers due to the large sized traffic lanes in Abu Dhabi, causing Abu Dhabi drivers to drive poorly when they move to smaller lanes in other emirates. Tempered drivers are common. They can pull out in front of you, change lanes at random, and text while driving. On the other hand, the ban on drunk driving is very strictly enforced.

The E11 Abu Dhabi to Dubai road is considered the most dangerous road in the UAE. Large number of people travel back and forth between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and a large number of them don't always pay attention on the road. The road broke the record for the largest traffic accident in UAE history. Its not uncommon to see drivers reading newspapers, or watching a movie across this segment of highway. Despite excellent roads, and a traffic signal system, vehicle accidents remain the largest cause of deaths in the UAE.

===On foot===
While walking in Abu Dhabi is not a problem for locals, tourists from colder climates will suffer from the heat and sun. The temperatures can exceed 45°C in the summer.

While staying inside or using a vehicle is a good idea, if you have to walk, try to do it night, when it is cooler. Plus, there won't be a sun to give you sunburn. If you have to go during the day, wear plenty of SPF 50 sunblock, wear a hat and light clothing and try to keep in the shade as much as possible.

=== By bicycle ===

There is a separated cycleway that runs almost the entire length of the Corniche, as well as around Yas Island, and other parts.

==See==
[[File:Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque.jpg|thumb|Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE.]]
Abu Dhabi offers a lot of historical and cultural sights but it certainly isn’t lacking in modern attractions.
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| content=The 8th largest mosque in the world, boasts a total of 82 domes. On Fridays, it is closed to the public and open only for worshippers. You can get there by public bus #54. Make sure to ask the bus driver to tell you when you get there. The public bus stop is 100 m ''before'' the mosque and after that is no stop for the next 5 km. The Mosque Centre offers several free tours of the mosque every day. Times vary on a daily basis, so check their website. As it is a place for worshippers, dress conservatively. In particular, women must cover their head and ankles (if they're wearing sandals). Appropriate black dress is available at the mosque. You will avoid the queue for the clothing if you wear shoes, a long dress or trousers, and take a scarf to cover your head/hair. Clothing is also available for men, but will likely be unnecessary. Even when taking photos outside the mosque, women who are inappropriately dressed will be challenged by security.
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[[File:Qasr Al Watan in March 2022 02 WV.jpg|thumb|Qasr Al Watan is the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates.]]
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| wikidata=Q61973220
| lastedit=2022-04-02
| content=Opened to the public in 2019, this is the presidential palace for diplomatic visits. As one would expect from UAE, the palace is very opulent and features great Islamic architecture. Inside you will find a banquet hall, a library, a museum containing diplomatic gifts and several dining outlets.
}}
* {{see
| name=Qasr al-Hosn | alt=قصر الحصن | url=https://qasralhosn.ae/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.482389 | long=54.354819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=30AED
| wikidata=Q7267042
| lastedit=2022-01-29
| content=The oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi, this small fort was first constructed in 1761 and served as the royal palace from the late 18th century until 1966. The site can be visited: the ticket allows you to visit the fort itself, the Cultural Foundation, the House of Artisans and enjoy the Bait Al Gahwa (traditional preparation of Arabic coffee).
}}
[[File:Abu Dhabi Corniche 30.jpg|thumb|The Corniche road is a great place to take a breath from the city hustle and bustle.]]
* {{see
| name=Corniche Road | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.47324 | long=54.34087 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q16951727
| content=The city's main avenue, it curves around the coastline along Abu Dhabi's spectacular waterfront that stretches for miles from the breakwater near Marina Shopping Mall almost up to the Mina Zayed port. The shoreline is lined with a walkway for the entire length, skyscrapers, lovely beaches, parks, and other landscaped areas. There are many activities like go-kart riding, playgrounds and even stages for shows. Come in the evening and you'll feel as if all of Abu Dhabi has come here for their evening walk.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Yas Island]] | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.5 | long=54.6 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1274177
| lastedit=2022-04-02
| content=It has a Formula 1 race track, Ferrari World (a Ferrari-themed park with the fastest roller coaster in the world), the Warner Bros. World theme park, Waterworld, a shopping mall and a hotel.
}}
* {{see
| name=UAE flag pole | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.477693 | long=54.332135 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Al Khubeirah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates - panoramio (4).jpg
| lastedit=2015-12-10
| content=At 122 m, this is among the world's tallest flagpoles, and you won't miss the massive UAE flag flying from it. It is on Marina Island across from Marina Mall.
}}
* {{see
| name=Louvre Abu Dhabi | alt=Musée du Louvre | url=https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/ | email=contact@louvreabudhabi.ae
| address=Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island | lat=24.533 | long=54.40001 | directions=
| phone=+971 600 56 55 66 | tollfree=
| hours=Sa Su Tu W 10:00–20:00, Th F 10:00–22:00, closed on Monday | price=60&amp;nbsp;dirham/person
| wikidata=Q3176133
| lastedit=2017-11-20
| content=Art and civilization museum exhibits artworks from ''Musée du Louvre'' and other French collections. Opened in November 2017, the largest art museum in Arabian peninsula with {{convert|24000|m2}}, including {{convert|8000|m2}} of galleries.
}}
* {{see
| name=Masdar City | alt= | url=https://masdar.ae/en/masdar-city/the-city | email=
| address= | lat=24.429167 | long=54.618333 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q934481
| lastedit=2019-11-26
| content=A green city project, open to tourists. Features some unique buildings. Here the UAE try new concepts in reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. You can use podcars here, a still quite rare form of public transport.
}}
* {{see
| name=Emirates Palace | alt= | url=https://www.kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/emirates-palace | email=
| address= | lat=24.461944 | long=54.316667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1337845
| lastedit=2022-04-02
| content=Even though it's a hotel, Emirates Palace is a very popular tourist attraction. Inside, you'll get to see all the luxury and glamour of one of the most expensive hotels in the world plus, you'll have some picture opportunities. Additionally, you can get to try the very popular [https://www.mandarinoriental.com/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/fine-dining/pastry-shop/cake-shop/le-cafe Palace Cappuccino], sparkled with 23-karat gold flakes for 75AED.
}}

* {{see
| name=The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=https://thenationalaquarium.ae/ | email=info@thenationalaquarium.ae
| address= | lat=24.402053 | long=54.495837 | directions=
| phone=+97124186666 | tollfree=
| hours=Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 | price=105 AED
| wikidata=Q111464720
| lastedit=2022-04-02
| content=Home to more than 45,000 animals across 60 different exhibits, this is the Middle East's largest aquarium.
}}
* {{see
| name=Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital | alt= | url=https://www.falconhospital.com/ | email=info@adfh.ae
| address=Sweihan Rd St | lat=24.4075 | long=54.698611 | directions=Near the Abu Dhabi International Airport
| phone=+97125755155 | tollfree=
| hours=Mo-Th 10:00 and 14:00;  Fr, Su 10:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q4670129
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Covered by TV and media outlets all over the world. Learn everything about falcons and the special meaning of those birds in the UAE. All tours have to be booked in advance.
}}
===Parks===
Abu Dhabi has several large green spaces, many of which include play areas and equipment for children, and the city is studded with lovely fountains, swathes of neon light, and the occasional sculpture.
*{{see
| name=Khalifa Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.42545 | long=54.46816 | directions=off Al Salam St (8th) near the Grand Mosque
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi - panoramio (6).jpg
| content=The best park by far, built at a cost of US$50 million. It has an aquarium, museum, train, play parks and formal gardens.
}}
* {{see
| name=Umm Al Emarat Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=15th Street | lat=24.4522686 | long=54.3817053 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit= | content=It's a vibrant park with a shaded house and a botanical garden. The entrance fee is 10 dhs (April 2022).}}

===Cultural events===
* {{see
| name=Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.48285 | long=54.35741 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q4670127
| content=A landmark in the Emirates, it holds cultural events and workshops throughout the year. It has a well-stocked library, children's programs, art exhibitions, benefits, and other culture-related activities that are the hallmark of any city. It's well worth a look.
}}
* {{see
| name=Manarat al Saadiyat | alt= | url=https://manaratalsaadiyat.ae/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.53453 | long=54.41903 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Manarat al Saadiyat 01.jpg
| content=An exhibition space and cultural centre with galleries, a theatre and a restaurant, opened in 2009 and with works by contemporary artists from around the world.
}}
* {{see
| name=UAE Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=Sand dune-inspired exhibition centre designed by Norman Foster.
}}

===Upcoming projects===
There are a vast number of projects coming up in Abu Dhabi.
* {{see
| name=Lulu Islands | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.499231 | long=54.343831 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-09-30
| content=A group of artificial islands, already built just offshore at great expense, but sitting there doing nothing after a tourism venture failed to even start construction.
}}
* {{see
| name=Reem Island | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.494470 | long=54.406872 | directions=an island off the coast of the main Abu Dhabi island.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-12
| content=By the time it is completed, it will be a residential, commercial and educational haven. Reem Island is progressing well, with many skyscrapers being built on the island to facilitate its growing population. The Reem Island skyline has impressive number of tall buildings. However, the north side of the island is still quite sparse. Despite this, there are many facilities available and Reem Island is a good place to live.
}}

==Do==
[[File:Beach @ Corniche @ Abu Dhabi (15421876734).jpg|thumb|Swim in surprisingly clear water at the Corniche]]
* Swimming at the public beaches of {{marker | type=do | name=Abu Dhabi Beach | lat=24.4854979 | long=54.3477609 }} and  {{marker | type=do | name=Corniche beach | lat=24.4765245 | long=54.3432595|image=Beach @ Corniche @ Abu Dhabi (15421876734).jpg }}.
* '''Private beaches''': Nearly all hotels and private clubs in Abu Dhabi offer swimming facilities, usually in the form of private beaches. You can pay for a day's use, or for a year's. Another, notably cheaper, option is The Club, an organization geared towards expatriates.
* {{do
| name=Lessons | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-05
| content=Some hotels also offer dance lessons, aerobics classes, and other physical entertainment.
}}
[[File:Safari at Abu Dhabi Desert (15042769040).jpg|thumb|Discover the desert with a 4x4]]
* {{do
| name=Desert safari | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-05
| content=Trips are a tourist but fun experience. They must be booked ahead, but can often be booked as late as the day before, most hotel receptionists can arrange this for you. Trips start late afternoon and end at night. You will be collected from your hotel and driven to the desert in a 4x4 vehicle. Most packages include a bone-rattling drive over the dunes, a short camel ride, a mediocre Arabic buffet and a belly dancer. The belly dancer is normally only included if there are enough of you in your party so enquire at the time of booking. Another option would be renting/buying a 4x4 and joining the many growing 4x4 clubs in the UAE. Most popular of them is the [http://www.ad4x4.com Abu Dhabi 4x4 offroad club] AKA AD4x4 that offers a free learning experience for all newcomers. The club consists of all nationalities and is active with over 2,000 members and schedule trips weekly to suit all levels of driving skills.
}}
* {{do
| name=Shopping | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-05
| content=The official sport of the Emirates, and Abu Dhabi offers plenty of opportunity in this area.
}} 
* {{do
| name=Helicopter Tour | alt= | url=http://abudhabihelicoptertour.com/ | email=abudhabirentals@gmail.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-04-05
| content=Board a 6-seater Eurocopter EC130 B4 and Discover Abu Dhabi from a birds' eye view with Falcon Aviation Services. Tours operate daily from 09:00 to 17:00 from the Marina Mall Terminal. Reservations recommended (tours can be booked on an individual or private basis).
}}
===Yas Island===
Many of the most popular attractions for thrill seekers can be found on [[Yas Island]], e.g. the F1 circuit, Ferrari World theme park and the Warner Bros World.

==Buy==
Abu Dhabi is a compulsive shopper's dream. There are several malls, most of which have the same stores as other malls. Besides establishments aimed at locals, malls also include popular foreign chain stores, as well as designer places. Many visitors will be surprised at the female fashion dichotomy - while local custom calls for women to be covered in public, most stores sell short skirts and halter tops alongside the more sedate floor-length skirts and high-necked shirts.

* {{buy
| name=Abu Dhabi Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.496389 | long=54.383611 | directions=in Tourist Club Area, adjacent to the Beach Rotana Hotel.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q4670143
| lastedit=2015-09-30
| content=A three-story shopping mall.
}}
[[File:MarinaMall Causeway.JPG|250px|thumb|The turquoise waters surrounding Abu Dhabi islands along the Corniche, with the Marina Mall in the background]]
* {{buy
| name=Marina Mall | alt= | url=http://www.marinamall.ae/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.476033 | long=54.321512 | directions=in the Water Breaker area near the magnificent Emirates Palace; it also contains one of two Carrefour hypermarkets in the city
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi | wikidata=Q3293168 | image=Abu Dhabi - Marina Shopping Mall - أبو ظبي - مارينا مول للتسوق - panoramio.jpg
| lastedit=2015-09-30
| content=Has a musical fountain and ceilings that thunder and rain.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Yas Mall | alt= | url=https://www.yasmall.ae/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.488713 | long=54.608796 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q85816634
| lastedit=2015-09-30
| content=Opened in 2014 next to Ferrari World on Yas Island. This is the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi and the 16th biggest mall in the world. It has the first Lego store in the UAE. It is connected to Ferrari World.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Al Wahda Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.470159 | long=54.37261 | directions=in the city centre (11th and 4th Streets)
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q4704936
| lastedit=2015-09-30
| content=A large, modern mall. Shops are high-end, the food court is extensive, and a large LuLu Hypermart in the basement.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Khalidiyah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.khalidiyahmall.com/ | email=Info@khalidiyahmall.ae
| address=Mubarak bin Mohammed St, Al Khalidiyah W9 area, POBox 4048 | lat=24.47 | long=54.3515 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 635 4000 | tollfree= | fax=+9712 635 4499
| hours=Su–W 10:00–22:00, Th-Sa 10:00–23:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q6399626
| lastedit=2017-05-05
| content=Khalidiya Mall is small but a nice place to visit. The droll fashion stores may grip you for maybe several seconds, but then the obvious lack of things to do kicks in. However, the food court is popular, alongside New York Fries, Chili's, a Dunkin' Donuts, and Baskin Robbins. Downstairs there is an extortionate Krispy Kreme and Starbucks, and a what looks to be an Indian/Arabian cuisine restaurant, which seems good but looks to be unpopular.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Shams Boutik | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.49614 | long=54.407703 | directions=Reem Island, connected to Sun and Sky Towers
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-12
| content=A growing mall built around the community of Reem Island. It contains a growing number of good shops, including a supermarket, three restaurants, several fast food restaurants on the first floor, a café, a kids play area, a nail salon, a bookstore and more. Despite, this, it is placed in a area that isn't usually busy, and is not very popular.
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Mall - World Trade Center Abu Dhabi &amp; WTC Souk | alt= | url=http://www.wtcad.ae/en-us/ | email=
| address=Khalifa bin Zayed the First St crossing Sheik Rachid bin Saeed St, Al Danah | lat=24.488 | long=54.3568 | directions=at foots of Burj Mohammed bin Rahid tower
| phone=+971 2 508 2400 | tollfree=
| hours=Sa–W 10:00–22:00, Th F 10:00–23:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q615950
| lastedit=2017-05-05
| content=Nice architecture in the Mall and Souk.
}}

[[File:The Souq (56987648).jpeg|thumb|250px|The Souk at the World Trade Center. Once a historic district within the heart of the city – the old Central Market - The Souk is now a fully integrated, mixed-use development with a mall, a modern souk, offices and residences.]]

There are also many small, independent stores around the city. On the bottom floor of one building, a person can purchase fancy chocolates, computer parts, antiques and clothing. It is better to purchase things such as carpets, art, native jewellery and antiques at the independent or souk-like places than at the malls, as the price will be lower and the shopkeepers more willing to haggle.

Bargaining is a big part of shopping in the Emirates, but be prudent. Don't bargain at Marks and Spencer or Hang Ten. Save your discounting skills for independent shops dealing in antiques and the like.

Shopping in most places can be frustrating, as the assistants will follow you around the store. This is partly due to their concept of what constitutes good service, and partly because there is a shoplifting problem. Most will not be intrusive, but some employees can be very pushy and overly obsequious. Smile and thank them often, and you're more likely to be left alone after a bit.

In carpet stores - or anywhere that sells tapestries, Indian antiques, and the like don't feel too pressured to buy, and don't be shocked if they start unrolling beautiful rug after beautiful rug at your feet. You are under no obligation to buy, no matter how much time they spend with you. However, the pressure will be very steady, and shyer shoppers may want to travel in packs for comfort's sake.

Grocery stores such as Spinney's, Carrefour and the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society are inexpensive and usually stocked with Western goods. Examine all products before purchasing. Visitors wishing to purchase pork products will likely have to enter a separate room to do so, as no nationals are permitted in these sections of the grocery stores.

Prices in Abu Dhabi tend to be very competitive. In January 2018, the UAE introduced a Value Added Tax of 5% on most products aside from basic food items.

General discount season - end of the year and midyear. These are the time where you can get some branded items with a very low price, maybe last season's stock.

==Eat==
[[File:Al fanar harees (7797136886).jpg|thumb|Harees at Al Fanar restaurant, one of the few restaurants that serves traditional Eastern Arabian Emirati food.]]
[[File:Lugainat.jpg|thumb|Popular Emirati dessert called Lugaimat.]]

Although Abu Dhabi hosts a wide range of palates and ethnicities, there is not much variety when it comes to cuisine. Indian food is relatively cheap, and there are a few Chinese chain restaurants with reasonable prices. Hotel restaurants are usually the most expensive. The city is home to all manner of fast food like McDonald's and Hardees, but there is little call for most people to eat at those places.

The fun thing about Abu Dhabi is that most places, from tiny falafel kiosks to grand hotel restaurants to Burger King, deliver anywhere in the city. Delivery is quick and reliable, and usually doesn't cost extra. All food is certified halal.

Vegetarians will find the city's selection of meals very satisfying. Vegetable and bean-heavy native dishes, the array of splendid pure vegetarian Indian cuisine, and the ready availability of fresh salads make eating in Abu Dhabi a stress-free experience. Strict vegans may have a little difficulty communicating their precise demands, but most places offer vegan dishes and are always willing to accommodate a paying customer. The best choice for pure vegans is one of many Indian vegetarian restaurants like Evergreen, Sangeetha in the Tourist Club area.

Check the Islamic calendar to determine whether you will be visiting during the month of Ramadan. Since Muslims fast during daylight hours, restaurants are, by law, closed during the day. It is also against the law to eat or drink anything, even water, in public. Tourists (and non-Muslim residents) have been arrested and given fines for violating this law. Large hotels generally have one restaurant open during the day to serve meals to non-Muslims. During the evening, however, it's quite a different story, as the festive atmosphere of ''iftar'' (breaking the fast) begins and residents gather for lavish, Thanksgiving-like meals. As long as you don't mind tiding yourself over in private, the evening meals are magnificent.

* {{eat
| name=Fish market | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.5143546 | long=54.3759040 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=One of the city's few remaining authentic spots, where you can have fresh fish cooked with your choice of sauce and accompaniments.
}}

===Budget===
[[File:Chicken tikka biryani.jpg|thumb|Chicken Tikka Biryani served by an Indian restaurant in an Abu Dhabi mall.]]
Some of the cheapest, but not necessarily best, food in the city can be found in many Indian restaurants. Portions are almost always generous, prices low, and quality excellent. Set meals of rice, fish curry, lentil curry (''dhal''), peppery soup (''rasam''), a vegetable side dish and perhaps a small fried fish, served on a large steel tray (''thali'') with little steel bowls for the accompaniments.

====Near the Corniche Beach====

* {{eat
| name=Liwan Mansour Restaurant &amp; Grill - AlKhalidiya | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Zayed the First St | lat=24.4715700 | long=54.3452762 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=The Resto Pinoy, Al Khalidiyah Branch | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Al Khalidiya - Zayed The First St | lat=24.4733201 | long=54.3485877 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Filipino restaurant}}
* {{eat
| name=Ghalib Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Khalidiya D - Building No.3960, Sheikh Zayed 1st Street - W Corniche Rd | lat=24.4724010 | long=54.3488127 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Smart Cafteria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=behind shinig tower - Khalidiyah St - Al Khalidiyah - W9 | lat=24.4724355 | long=54.3496858 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====Around the Abu Dhabi Mall====

*{{eat
| name=Nalas Aappakadai Restaurant | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4955739 | long= 54.3801255 | directions=Behind the NDC building on Salam St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Speciality for Aappam &amp; excellent South Indian food from the Chettinad cuisine, Chinese &amp; Tandoor
}}
* {{eat
| name=Seashell Cafeteria | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4953822 | long= 54.3815719 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====Near the Umm Al Emarat Park====

* {{eat
| name=Al Akkawi Cafeteria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St | lat=24.4530539 | long= 54.3859331 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Lgymat &amp; Rgag | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Zone 1 - E22 | lat=24.4569897 | long=54.3837897 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=NOOG Burger | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Zone 1 - E22 | lat=24.4534271 | long= 54.3872109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Manzo Sushi &amp; Sliders Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Zone 1 - E22 | lat=24.4528076 | long= 54.3875894 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====In the E10 district====

There are several budget-friendly restaurants in this area.
* {{eat
| name=Philippine House Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Abu Dhabi Muay Thai - Fatima Bint Mubarak St - Zone 1 | lat=24.4919443 | long= 54.3688739 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Punjab Flower Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Al Bundyqiyah St| lat=24.4938381 | long=54.3716815 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Aroma Spicy Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4922937 | long= 54.3702325 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=An Indian restaurant}}
* {{eat
| name=Evergreen Restaurant Veg. | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Safran St. | lat=24.4919605 | long=54.3704575 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====In the E9-02 district====

*{{eat
| name=Anand Vegetarian Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=Hamdan Street | lat=24.4944184 | long=54.3687613 | directions=behind Dunia Finance Building and Al Mansouri Plaza
| phone=+971 2 6775599 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=This is a pure veg Gujarati (North Indian) style restaurant. The demand for Puri Bhaji, a deep fried bread and potato and check pea dish, is so great that you will have to wait your turn but it's worth it. There is a special part for ladies and families. Friday lunch with sweets and as much Puri as you want. Sometimes you will have to wait for 10 min to get a roti.
}}

===Mid-range===
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=== Splurge ===

*{{eat
| name=The Olive Branch | alt= | url=http://www.mafraq-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Mafraq - Abu Dhabi | lat=24.33041 | long=54.62360 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 659666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open 24 hours daily serving buffet and an ''à la carte'' menu buffet serving times: breakfast 06:00-10:30, lunch 12:30-15:30, dinner 19:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Mafraq’s all day restaurant serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine borrowing influence from various regions, including France, Spain and Turkey. The buffet is prepared with the freshest of ingredients and the interior décor is equally breezy and funky.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Hunter’s B&amp;R | alt= | url=http://www.mafraq-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Mafraq - Abu Dhabi | lat=24.33039 | long=54.62351 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 659666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open daily from 12:00 to 02:30 with food served throughout | price=
| content=A modern bar with green brick walls, solid wood tables and numerous flat screen TVs showing sports. God for after work drinks, or an evening with friends, Hunter’s B&amp;R offers a casual environment with a social buzz.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Rimal | alt= | url=http://www.mafraq-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Mafraq - Abu Dhabi | lat=24.3304946 | long=54.6230688 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 659666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=14:00-01:00 | price=
| content=Rimal Asian fusion bar serves up oriental dishes in an authentic atmosphere with a modern edge. Taste the delicious flavours from Korea, China and Japan in this Asian inspired outlet, complete with Sake and signature cocktails.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Oasis Courtyard | alt= | url=http://www.mafraq-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Mafraq - Abu Dhabi | lat=24.3310537 | long=54.623522 | directions=in Mafraq Hotel
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 12:00 to 21:00 with food served throughout. | price=
| content=This poolside bar and restaurant serves drinks under the sun and a wide selection of snacks. The swim-up bar in the pool offers refreshment. Shisha is also available.
}}
*{{eat
| name=The Burlington Grill | alt= | url=http://www.mafraq-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Mafraq Abu Dhabi | lat=24.33048 | long=54.62373 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 659666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Lunch 12:00-15:00 and dinner 19:00-24:00 | price=
| content=The hotel’s grill restaurant serves grilled meat and seafood steaks. Choose from an array of starters and salads including crab cakes, goats cheese tartlets and American-style Louisiana fish gumbo. Has al fresco dining on the terrace and an aperitif bar.
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Fast Track Lobby Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island.jpg|thumb|300px|Fast Track Lobby Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel.]]

Only restaurants located in hotels are allowed to serve alcohol. Therefore, all nightlife is associated with hotels. The drinking age is 21, but most places don't care. Unlike some other Middle Eastern nations, the bars in Abu Dhabi will be able to accommodate most drink orders.

While you are supposed to purchase a permit to buy alcohol for private storage, Spinney's and other liquor stores usually take proof, such as passport of driver's licence, that you aren't a local Muslim.

* {{drink
| name=Hemingway's | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.462524 | long=54.3255185 | directions=Hilton Abu Dhabi (''Corniche West'') - There are three different places inside
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=The main restaurant has a good Tex-Mex menu, a wide selection of beer on tap and features live music in the evening. '''Jazz Bar'''. The second venue, has great food and a good jazz band. The band normally changes every six months or so, but the quality is consistent and they take requests. The bartenders normally put on a show by tossing bottles around while mixing a mean cocktail. The third place is '''Cinnabar''', a nightclub that normally gets going after midnight, although it can be a nice place for a quiet drink early in the evening, even though bartenders there can be rude. The music is mostly house/club, although they have a salsa night.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Captain's Arms | alt= | url=http://www.captainsarms-abudhabi.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.499168 | long=54.3811838 | directions=Le Meridien (''Eastern Abu Dhabi'')
| phone=+971 2 644 6666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=Traditional British pub located in the hotel courtyard. The pub features traditional food and a great selection of beer on tap. The large terrace is great during the cooler months of the year. A typical hang-out for the expat crowd, but try to get there early, as it attracts a large after-work crowd.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Wakataua Terrace | alt= | url=http://www.lemeridienabudhabi.com/en/wakataua-terrace | email=
| address= | lat=24.49883 | long=54.381113 | directions=Le Meridien (''Eastern Abu Dhabi'')
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 17:00-01:00; Sa Su 12:00-01:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A Polynesian-themed cocktail bar located at the far end of the courtyard, right on the water. The cocktails are amazing. The Navy Grog is highly recommended. It has a nice view at night over the water.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Rock Bottom | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.502694 | long=54.3739691 | directions=at the Capital Hotel
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=One of the most popular night club locations in all of Abu Dhabi. It stays open later than most venues, and is cheaper. If you get there early enough, they have decent food you can enjoy in the restaurant area. They have both a live band and an excellent DJ, along with black lights and lasers. There is a hot dog stand later in the night, providing some delicious drunk snacks. Thursday nights can get extremely crowded.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Havana Club | alt= | url=http://www.kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/emirates-palace/dining/lounges-and-bars/Havana-Club/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.4619186 | long=54.3167157 | directions=in The Emirates Palace Hotel
| phone=+971 2 690 7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=The grand hotel is a must-see in Abu Dhabi and the actual club is nicely decorated, comfortable, has great service, a balcony overlooking the hotel grounds, and provides a fun time with great music and very colorful laser shows.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Sax | alt= | url=http://www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com/en/sax-club-lounge | email=
| address= | lat=24.4960467 | long=54.3657552 | directions=in The Royal Meridien Hotel (not to be confused with Le Meridien Hotel). Next door to the restaurant/bar &quot;Oceans&quot;
| phone=+971 2 674 2020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-03:30 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=Sax is a beautifully decorated club with sleek black marble floors, two bars, a DJ, and depending on the time, a jazz band. The club is often very loud and very dark with little more than lasers lighting the room. It's not a place to go if you expect to talk at all, at least not on a weekend night. Collared shirts are required for men, and sneakers usually do not pass the bouncers either. It is not uncommon to have to pay an entry fee. There are free drinks for the ladies on Wednesday nights, so expect it to be crowded.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJ's | alt= | url=http://www.pjspubabudhabi.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.4967853 | long=54.3658114 | directions=in the Royal Meridien Hotel
| phone=+971 800 101 101 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa-W 12:00-02:00; Th F 12:00-03:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A 'traditional' Irish pub, boasting brunch buffets and a long happy hour. The majority of the guests are usually British, American or Australian. There is something entertaining going on every day of the week, from 'Quiz Night' to 'Ladies Night'. If you want to start drinking early, this is the place to go. No one will bat an eye if you order beer with brunch, and you will probably find yourself staying for more than one round. The music earlier in the day is a mix of oldies and rock with faster-tempo songs for the late night crowd. This is also a great place to come to watch sports, as the quiet daytime atmosphere and televisions throughout ensure a pleasant experience. The outdoor seating near the hotel's pool is also a great asset on cooler days.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trader Vic's | alt= | url=http://tradervics.com/locations/abu-dhabi/ | email=
| address=Beach Rotana 10th Street | lat=24.4945046 | long=54.3839147 | directions=in the Beach Rotana Hotel (connected to The Abu Dhabi Mall)
| phone=+971 2 697-9011 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-01:30 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A famous cocktail bar/restaurant. The flattering lighting, interesting menu, and soft but fun island music make this a great place for a date or hanging out with people you actually want to talk to. The cocktail menu is pages long, and ordering a complicated fruity concoction is a must. The drinks may be a little on the expensive side at times, but the atmosphere is great. Try ordering one of their two- or four-person drinks, which come in a giant fishbow. They are a lot of fun if you do not mind sharing.
}}
* {{drink
| name=49ers | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4966854 | long=54.3796802 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A steakhouse/bar. It is often quoted as &quot;more of a meat market than a steakhouse&quot; because of its reputation for prostitution. It is uncomfortable and the men in the bar will probably assume you are for sale. The Novotel Hotel and the Sands Hotel are also notorious for their nightclubs that men frequent when looking to purchase a date for the night.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Heroes | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.465828 | long=54.5973175 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A friendly sports grill/bar. It'sts in the Crowne Hotel's basement, and offers reasonable meals, and fair drink prices. The bar is often full of men and women watching sports on television. Later at night they have a DJ and a live band that play softer rock songs. It is a pleasant place to hang out with friends, though the lack of windows or ventilation can make it stuffy and smoke-filled quickly.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mardi Gras | alt= | url=http://www.aldiarhotels.com/aldiarcapitalhotel/dining/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.5028332 | long=54.374005 | directions=in The Capital Hotel
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-03:30 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A small restaurant/bar. Its ambiance reminds one of a spa. The service is good, the drinks are reasonable, and the food is tasty. The band often leaves much to be desired, and the DJ is worse.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Yacht Club | alt= | url=https://www.opentable.com/r/the-yacht-club-intercontinental-abu-dhabi | email=
| address=King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street | lat=24.4566331 | long=54.3287982 | directions=at the Intercontinental Hotel
| phone=+971 2 666 6888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Tu 17:00-01:00; W-Th 17:00-03:00; F 12:00-02:30 | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-24
| content=A gorgeous view of the sunset over the marina if you sit outside. Inside has a very modern, minimalistic feel. The cocktails are delicious, but expensive.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Rabbit Hutch | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4831923 | long=54.3506502 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The dedicated British Embassy Rabbit Hutch is a nice pub with music, a pool and a small play area for children. Although you have to know someone on the inside to get into this rather exclusive pub, the British friends and the refreshing pool is definitely worth it. They do all sorts of drinks, but don't ask for a martini, on the rocks, shaken not stirred.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Lebinese Flower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.4338808 | long=54.4359934 | directions=downtown Abu Dhabi
| phone=+971 2 6446667 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great food and nice atmosphere.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Arkadia | alt=marina club | url=http://www.arkadia.com | email=
| address=marina club,tourist club area | lat=24.4972772 | long=54.3815933 | directions=besides abu dhabi mall
| phone=+971 558814479 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=20:00-03:00 | price=
| content=Popular nightclub.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Harvesters Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Electra Street | lat=24.4890012 | long=54.3681767 | directions=in Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-03:00 | price=
| content=A great English pub, free pool, dart boards, multiple screens showing sports, excellent fish and chips as well as other English style meals, friendly staff, English band every night except Sundays, quiz nights every Tuesday and possibly the cheapest beer in town.
}}

==Sleep==

[[File:EmiratesPalace Lamps.JPG|thumb|240px|The over-the-top opulence of the Emirates Palace]]

Hotels are well-tended and host first class restaurants, pools and other high-end facilities.

===Mid-range===
*{{sleep
| name=Grand Continental Flamingo | alt= | url=http://www.topgrandcontinentalflamingo.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.4939063 | long=54.3651358 | directions=near Hamdan St and Khalifa Bin Zayed St
| phone=+971 2 6262200 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=This is the hotel the taxis cannot find. A 2-story atrium, quiet setting, rooms with bidet, bath and over-bath shower and wide screen TVs all contribute to a pleasant stay. Only the dimness of the lighting and the overdone carpets in the room lets it down. The bath towels are also a bit small.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Park Inn Abu Dhabi Yas Island | url=http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-abudhabi | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Golf Plaza, Yas Island
| phone=+971 2 656 22 22 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Clean rooms, excellent service and friendly staff. The restaurant is a great option for dinner.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Aloft Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhnl-aloft-abu-dhabi/ | email=
| address=Atop the National Exhibition Centre | lat=24.4201319 | long=54.4391508 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 654 5000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Trendy hotel with cool dark colors, attractive young hotel desk clerks, relatively small rooms (beds are comfortable though), good restaurant and lobby bar, fantastic outdoor lounge on the roof, and half-empty disco next door. Great if there's a convention, but it's walkable to nothing else. Car or taxi is needed to get just about anywhere. Maybe when the nearby residential/commercial development is ready in a few years, it might be more desirable. 4-star with few amenities (you bring your own bags to the room), but there is still a definite sense of style.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/abu-dhabi/auhua/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Hamdan Street | lat=24.49077 | long=54.36596 | directions=
| phone=+971 2-6166166 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=
| content=Luxury hotel for a little less money than the Hilton or both of Les Meridiens. Best Asian and Italian restaurants in the city are on the ground level. Service can be a little slow, bed is comfortable. There is a rooftop bar upstairs which seems always empty. Maybe more a 4½-star hotel, not a 5-star. You can sometimes get a &quot;car&quot; instead of taxi to take you places, for not much more than the taxi.
}}

===Splurge===
[[File:Abu Dhabi - Hotel Le Meridien in Abu Dhabi - فندق لو ميريديان في أبوظبي - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Le Meridien Hotel, one of the first 5 star hotels in Abu Dhabi. The hotel was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II and Sheikh Zayed in 1979.]]
[[File:Abu Dhabi - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal - فندق ريتز كارلتون أبو ظبي، القناة الكبرى - Indoors - في الداخل - panoramio (3).jpg|thumb|The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal.]]

*{{sleep
| name=Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers | alt=Beach Rotana | url=http://www.rotana.com/property-4.htm | email=
| address=Tourist Club Area | lat=24.494862 | long=54.384690 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 6979000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Marble everywhere sums it up. The club rooms are worth it if you are having to pay full rates for the classic rooms in the main older hotel. They are not much bigger but the use of the Club Lounge is valuable if you are going to be in the hotel a lot and the TV arrangements are more modern, the view wide. It now looks over the hectic construction on the new artificial islands across the creek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Eastern Mangroves Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=http://abu-dhabi.anantara.com/ | email=easternmangroves@anantara.com
| address= | lat=24.446757 | long=54.437109 | directions=Located along a 1.2 kilometer stretch of Abu Dhabi’s protected Eastern Mangroves District
| phone= +971 2 656 1000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout=Late check-out until 18:00 (subject to availability) | price=Prices from US$136
| lastedit=2017-01-18
| content=222 rooms and suites, infinity swimming pool, meeting and event facilities, wedding facilities.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Emirates Palace | alt= | url=https://www.mandarinoriental.com/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace | email=epauh-reservations@mohg.com
| address=Corniche East | lat=24.461944 | long=54.316667 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 690 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q1337845
| content=Built at an estimated cost of US$3 billion, this was by many accounts the world's most expensive hotel to build, with oodles of gold and marble plating every available surface. The scale of everything is gargantuan &amp;mdash; you need directions just to find your way from the gate to the lobby. The hotel feels like it's straight out of Las Vegas, minus the slot machines. To visit the Palace, you will need a reservation for a restaurant or bar of the hotel.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Hilton Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=http://abudhabi.hilton.com | email=
| address=Corniche East | lat=24.46295 | long=54.32574 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 6811900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=One of the older hotels in Abu Dhabi, but kept in good shape and renovated. There is a huge ''Hiltonia'' beach, pool and spa complex across the street (free for guests), and a small gym in hotel. &quot;Plus&quot; rooms face the sea but are otherwise identical to normal ones. It's a fair distance from the city center, which is both good (no construction noise) and bad (virtually nothing within walking distance). There are shuttle services to the Marina Mall and the city center offered.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=InterContinental Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=http://abu-dhabi.intercontinental.com | email=
| address= | lat=24.45734 | long=54.32867 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=One of the long-time prestige hotels. Expensive but occasional Internet deals on the hotel independent booking websites are worth it if you are willing to pay upfront online. The lobby is huge. Rooms seem a little 1980s with their decor (way too many mirrors) but beds are comfortable and the views are nice. Gym and fine (but expensive) restaurants. Abu Dhabi locals frequent the hotel piano lounge and the Brazilian restaurant. It is somewhat remote from the center of town but the setting and amenities are worth it.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Le Méridien Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhmd-le-meridien-abu-dhabi/ | email=
| address=Tourist Club Area | lat=24.49870 | long=54.38098 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 6446666 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Tell the taxi driver &quot;Lee Meridien&quot; and he will not confuse it with Royal Meridien. Best amenity is the Meridien Village, an outdoor garden filled with restaurants and pubs, and on Thursday nights during the cooler months, a hangout for literally thousands of expats.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhdm-le-royal-meridien-abu-dhabi/ | email=
| address=Sheikh Khalifa Street | lat=24.49602 | long=54.36595 | directions=
| phone=+971 2 6742020 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beautiful views of the gulf and Corniche, comfortable beds, lots of restaurants and bars (very pricey). Service is very good, but things like bringing a welcoming fruit plate to your room (formerly common in 5-star hotels) are extras now. Rotating restaurant at top, and a somewhat hidden nightclub on the 4th floor for dealings on the dark side. Sometimes can get real good deals on internet booking sites. They hold a daily desposit against your credit card if you want to put meals or other amenities toward your room charges, so make sure you have a good credit line available if you are staying here more than a few days.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-abu-dhabi-yas-island | email=
| address=Yas Island | lat=24.46732 | long=54.59810 | directions=
| phone=+971 (2) 6562222 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Overlooks the golf course and F1 Circuit. It has 397 rooms comprising suites and business class. All day dining restaurant, Italian restaurant, Persian restaurant, lobby bar, and pool bar.
}}

==Stay safe==
Abu Dhabi was ranked as the safest city in the world 3 years in a row by 2019 by the largest crowd-sourced global database Numbeo. The city is extremely safe, however it never hurts to practice common sense. Some people may try to scam you through telephone messages or automated voice calls telling you that you won the lottery, that you're in a legal trouble for violating a law, or that a Sheikh has decided to give you free money, or something of that sort.

Taxi drivers are monitored and they're very safe. Rarely, crime does occur but is quickly dealt with by the federal police as the city is the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior. Law enforcement officers, police patrols, and police horse units are a common sight in the city.

==Cope==

===Embassies===
Being the national capital, Abu Dhabi hosts a large number of embassies. A majority of them are clustered in the Embassies District (Al Safarat) south of the Al Bateen Executive Airport and in the adjacent Al Ma'ared Area, west of Rabdan St and south of Shk Rashid bin Saeed Rd (Road #18); and the adjacent Capital Centre south of Al Karamah St surrounding the Exhibition Centre. There are others further northwest in Al Danah, Al Markaziyah and in other parts of the city as well. If corresponding by mail/post use their PO box address as mail is only delivered to a PO box with no post codes. If delivering to a street address with DHL, FedEx, UPS or another private courier be sure to include recipient's phone number so that the delivery driver can call for directions or clarification on the address. Some or most countries maintain an additional consulate in [[Dubai#Consulates|Dubai]] and only offer consular services from their Dubai consulate or from both locations. Check website links or call before going or sending any correspondences:

* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia | url=http://uae.embassy.gov.au/ | email=abudhabi.embassy@dfat.gov.au
| address=Level 8, Al Muhairy Centre, Zayed the First (7th) Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+971 2 401 7500 | tollfree= | fax=+971 2 401 7501
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Bahrain}} {{listing
| name=Bahrain | alt= | url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=3500&amp;language=en-US | email=
| address=Embassies Area, Basin W 59-02 lot #13; PO Box 3367 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+971 2 665 7500 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-Th 08:30-14:30 | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2018-08-31
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing
| name=Bangladesh | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Villa No. 21, Plot No. W-14/01, Al Rowdha Area; PO Box 2504 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+971 2 446 5100 | tollfree= |fax=+971 2 446 4733
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2018-09-01
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Canada}} {{listing
| name=Canada | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/uae-eau/index.aspx?lang=eng| email=
| address=Abu Dhabi Mall, Towers at the Trade Center West Tower, 9th-10th Floors; PO Box 6970 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+971 2 694 0300 | tollfree= | fax=+971 2 694 0399
| hours=Su-Th 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|China}} {{listing
| name=China | alt= | url=http://ae.china-embassy.org/eng/ | email=chinaemb_ae@mfa.gov.cn
| address=Plot No. 26, Sector No. W-22; PO Box 2741 | lat= | long= | directions=Al khaleej Al Arabi St.(NO30) across No 17; near Khalidiya Cooperative Society
| phone=+971 2 443 4276 | tollfree= | fax=+971 2 443 6835
| hours=Su-Th 08:30-14:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
| name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/arabic/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Abudhabi/Pages/Default.aspx | email=egemb_abudhabi@mfa.gov.eg
| address=Diplomatic Area, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (Old Airport Rd) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+971 2 444 5566 | tollfree= | fax=+971 2 444 9878
| hours=09:00 - 16:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Ethiopia}} {{listing
| name=Ethiopia | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Ethiopian.Embassy.UAE.AbuDhabi | email=
| address=Villa 119, Street No. 32, Al Bateen Street, Al Bateen | lat= | long= | directions=near the intersection of Al Batten (no.6) street and Al Falah (no. 9) Street; on the roundabout take the fourth exit and in 100 m is Vila 119
| phone=+971 2 665-5111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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[[File:Assos.jpg|thumb|300px|Temple of Athena overlooking the Aegean in [[Assos]].]]

A land of beautiful vistas over the sea, lovely evening breezes, and majestic sunsets, '''Aegean Turkey''' ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]: ''Ege Bölgesi'') is the western part of [[Turkey|the country]], including the Aegean Sea coast across from a wide arch of [[Greek islands]] and the adjoining inland areas.

==Regions==
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==Cities==
[[File:TR Pamukkale White Terraces asv2020-02 img16.jpg|thumb|Travertines of Pamukkale]]

* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Izmir]]|wikidata=Q35997}} &amp;mdash; Turkey’s third biggest city, and a beautiful coastal one. Undeniably the capital of the region.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Assos]]|wikidata=Q744631}} — pleasant village with preserved architecture and impressive Temple of Athena overlooking the Aegean
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ayvalık]]|wikidata=Q793383}} — a pleasant town in the north with distinctively Greek/neo-classical architecture everywhere.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bergama]]|wikidata=Q737822}} — located near the ruins of the ancient city of Pergamon
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bodrum]]|wikidata=Q172267}} — nice and trendy resort known for its castle and/or “foam parties”
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Çeşme]]|wikidata=Q217720}} — town on the westernmost tip of Turkey
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Datca|Datça]]|wikidata=Q947051}} — unspoilt town with the nearby ancient city of Knidos forming the boundary between Aegean and Mediterranean
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Denizli]]|wikidata=Q170967}} — inland city serving as a hub to Roman sites such as Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias in southeastern Aegean Region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kusadasi]]|wikidata=Q211952}} — a resort town with the citadel on an island. Has a large harbour used by ships cruising around Mediterranean

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Aphrodisias]]|wikidata=Q618495}} — great ruins of an ancient city founded in honour of the goddess of love
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Central Aegean#Other destinations|Dilek Peninsula National Park]]|wikidata=Q20650897}} — perhaps the wildest stretch of land on the Turkish Aegean coast, with its lush forests, hiking trails, and desolate beaches, this is a great get-away from concrete sprawls of resorts
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ephesus]]|wikidata=Q47611}} — the best preserved of the ancient cities in Turkey, Ephesus was once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pamukkale]]|lat=37.9212|long=29.1235|wikidata=Q232734}} — the &quot;cotton castle&quot;, the white world of travertines
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Priene, Miletus, and Didyma]]|lat=37.534|long=27.274}} — a trio of neighbouring ancient Greek archaeological sites
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Sardis]]|wikidata=Q232615}} — the ruins of the capital of the Lydians, the inventors of &quot;money&quot;, backed by craggy Mt. Tmolos

==Understand==
[[File:Sirinceroad.jpg|320px|thumb|[[Şirince]], a beautiful Aegean village]]

The Aegean coast of Turkey is lined by a succession of modern cities with palm-lined avenues and liberal attitudes, towns with old quarters that are filled with elegant turn of the 20th century neo-classical architecture, and ruins of what were once major powers of the Mediterranean in ancient times; all backed by fertile valleys and hills, the sides of which are dotted with picturesque villages and large oliveyards, which help Turkey achieve being one of the biggest producers of olive oil in the world. It's little wonder that much of ancient art and philosophy—from Aristotle to Homer, many were citizens of cities along this coast—was developed in this land of wine and honey, which has a favourable climate year round.

During the [[Roman Empire|Roman era]], Aegean Turkey and the neighbouring parts of [[Central Anatolia]] constituted the '''Province of Asia''' (hence &quot;the Seven Churches of ''Asia''&quot;, see [[#Seven Churches of Asia|below]]). The name of the province was later extended to include [[Asia|all of the continent that lies to the east]].

==Talk==
[[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]] is the main language in the region. Native Greek speakers of [[Crete|Cretan]] origin formed the majority in many coastal areas, but since the 1980s, the links with Crete are more folkloric than linguistic.

As tourism is one of the main industries of the region, finding someone who can communicate in English or [[German phrasebook|German]] to a lesser degree is generally not a problem.

==Get in==
{{seealso|Istanbul to Izmir}}
* Most of the tourism-oriented towns have direct '''bus''' services from many other important centres of the country, such as [[Istanbul]].
* The major '''airports''' of this region are located in/near [[Izmir]], [[Bodrum]], and [[Dalaman]]. All handle a number of international flights as well as much more frequent domestic (national) flights.
* Most large hotels, tour operators and car rental companies located in the provinces of [[Izmir]] and [[Bodrum]].
* All major coastal towns have '''ferry''' links with the nearest [[East Aegean Islands|Greek islands]].
* Major hub of the region for '''rail''' transport is [[Izmir]].

==Get around==

== See ==

[[File:EphesusGallery.jpg|thumb|Library of Ephesus]]

The Aegean is the region with the highest concentration of '''ancient city''' ruins in Turkey, which should be no surprise given that this was the heart of the '''Aeolian''', '''Ionian''', '''Lydian''', and '''Carian''' civilizations. Expect to come across with another set of ruins as close to each other as every 10 or so kilometers. Some, such as [[Ephesus]]—which very possibly is the best preserved ancient city in all of the Mediterranean basin, except for [[Pompeii]]—still exhibit much of their former glory, while others may not seem to be offering much more than a pile of collapsed marble columns at first sight. In addition to Ephesus, other likely contenders to be on the checklist of many travellers to the region include [[Assos]], [[Bergama|Pergamon]], [[Miletus]], and [[Didyma]], but some often overlooked sites such as [[Sardis]], and [[Aphrodisias]] are also well worth a visit. Besides, as most of the still-inhabited cities and towns in the region are merely modern versions of ancient cities (it's hard to find a city ''younger'' than 3000 years old in the region after all), it's always possible to see yet another unexpected bit of ancient ruins, even within a city as modern-looking as [[Izmir]].

When the fatigue from visiting one ancient city after another sets in, it might be time to look for '''medieval Seljuk and Ottoman architecture''' that some of the Turkish regions are known for. However, the scorched earth policy of the retreating Greek army in the final days of Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922, or the War of Independence as known in Turkey, left many Aegean towns in rubbles, and the concrete-mania of the following decades didn't certainly help either. Regardless, the often unexplored inland village of [[Birgi]] southeast of Izmir is one of the places that happily escaped such destruction, and its Çakıroğlu Konağı, a three-storey mansion that is colourfully painted inside-out is a rare treat for architecture enthusiasts. It may also be possible to visit the odd '''mosque''' that dates back to the days of the Turkish frontier principalities (which rose to power after the central Seljuk authority vanished with the Mongol invasion in the 13th century), which has a unique post-Seljuk, yet pre-Ottoman transitionary style, one great example being the İsa Bey Mosque in [[Selçuk]]. Fans of '''neo-classicism''' are luckier, as the coastal towns that used to be inhabited by the Ottoman Greeks and have been full of neo-classical buildings were left intact—[[Ayvalik|Ayvalık]], [[Foça]], [[Alaçatı]], and [[Çeşme]] are the towns that you should head to if this is what you are after.

So many years of wars and invasions mean that the '''castles and citadels''' are an unmissable mark of the regional landscape. Those that are in [[Bodrum]], [[Kuşadası]], and Çeşme quite form the symbol of their respective towns, while the small picturesque castle of the coastal village of [[Çandarlı]], surrounded by well-manicured grasses, is one of the main attractions of the surrounding area. However, if you are looking for something really impressive and really off-the-beaten path, head for [[Babakale]] (&quot;the father castle&quot;), which has been proudly standing on the westernmost tip of the [[Asia]]n mainland for centuries.

=== Seven Churches of Asia ===
[[File:Alaşehir Church of St. John 2.jpg|300px|thumb|Ruins of the St John's Church of Philadelphia (modern [[Alaşehir]]), one of the least visited of the septet]]

Aegean Turkey played a major role in the development of early [[Christianity]], and of particular note are the '''Seven Churches of Asia''': [[Ephesus]], [[Izmir|Smyrna]], [[Pergamon]], [[Akhisar|Thyatira]], [[Sardis]], [[Alaşehir|Philadelphia]], and [[Denizli|Laodicea]].  While the prophecies didn't refer to physical churches, and only Pergamon, Ephesus, and Philadelphia have Roman-era churches remaining, all of these cities have ruins of some kind, and Sardis has the ruins of a synagogue.  Apart from Izmir (Smyrna), which doesn't have much in the way of Roman ruins, but is one of Turkey's major cities, the most popular of these cities are Ephesus and Pergamon, with Sardis and Laodicea coming in far behind, and Akhisar (Thyatira) and Alaşehir (Philadelphia) are almost never visited by tourists (except the handful seeking to see the Seven Churches).  While Akhisar and Alaşehir's Roman-era ruins are minimal compared Ephesus, Pergamon, Sardis, or even Laodicea, these cities are still interesting to visit, as they remain local farming centers, with strikingly different feels.

All of these cities except for Pergamon can be reached (or the nearest city, no more than a 20&amp;nbsp;minute minibus ride away can be reached), by train, however except for [[Selçuk]] (Ephesus) and Denizli (Laodicea) the trains run only a few times a day, and the schedules may be inconvenient.
* Selçuk and Denizli can both be reached by the regional Denizli-Izmir train. Minibuses, taxis, or a long walk will be required to reach both sites from their associated cities.
* Sardis (Sart on the schedule) and Alaşehir can be reached by the regional Izmir-Uşak train.  The train station for Alaşehir is in the center of two, while the location of Sart station seems to be slightly over a kilometer from the gymnasium complex. 
* Akhisar can be reached by the either the 6 Eylül or 17 Eylül express between Izmir and Bandirma, each of which runs only once a day.  The station itself is seven blocks, or about 400&amp;nbsp;meters, from the ruins.

It is also possible to take buses or minibuses between the cities.  In Izmir, the buses run to each of these cities at intervals ranging from every half hour (Bergama/Pergamon) to every two hours (Alaşehir). It's likely that buses between the other cities will be less frequent, so if you plan to make a loop around Izmir, ask at the bus station when the buses to your next city run.

==Do==
With its long craggy coastline, finding somewhere for a '''swim''' is rarely a daunting task in the region. As for the related '''watersports''', some towns are better suited to them than some others; for example the waters of [[Alaçatı]] and [[Bitez]] are known to be great for [[windsurfing]].

With the Mediterranean climate in charge, and the latitude being more southern than most of Europe, there is not much room for '''wintersports''' in the region (in coastal locations, it only snows once, and lightly, every decade—this is why the locals find the pictures of the amphitheatre of Ephesus under snow so magical and make them into postcards). While the snow-hungry residents of Izmir flock to Mount Spylus near [[Manisa]] at every opportunity to witness the snowfall, that particular mountain does not really receive that much as to let skiing or doing other snow-related sports. For these, it may be more worthwhile to head more inland to Mt. Bozdağ, or ancient Mount Tmolos between [[Salihli]] and [[Ödemiş]], which, with its mountain lake, is beautiful regardless the season.

When it comes to '''thermal waters''', the Aegean is less known as a destination than some other Turkish regions. Two especial places of note may be [[Ilica|Ilıca]], which has hot springs discharging from the sea floor inside natural rocky pools, and much more famous [[Pamukkale]], which offers the unique experience of swimming amidst toppled ancient columns lying at the bottom of a thermal water-filled pool, which has been continuously in use for millennia.

==Eat==

==Drink==
While viticulture is a big business in the agricultural interior of the region, most of the produce is of the Sultana variety, which is not processed into [[wine]], but rather exported as dried raisin. Nevertheless, a number of towns around [[Denizli]] has some level of fame for their '''red wines''' which often have a strong flavour, while the village of [[Şirince]] is well-known nationwide for its wines produced out of just about any fruit that can be imagined.

One drink that is unique to the region is the '''''sübye''''' of [[Tire]], oddly made of melon seeds.

While some of the inland towns might be a little bit more conservative than those on the coast, you are never too far away from a bottle of ''Efes'' '''lager''' whenever you are thirsty in the region.

==Go next==
If the sea, sun, and ancient cities here are not enough, why not moving on southeast to [[Mediterranean Turkey]]?

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
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| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
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| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
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==Get in==
===By plane===
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| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
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| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
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| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
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There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
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* {{listing
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* {{listing
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* {{listing
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
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* {{listing
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| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
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* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
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| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
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* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
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| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
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| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
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* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
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[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
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Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url=http://www.lpritalia.com/ | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
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| content=Bus and minibus.
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* {{go
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| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
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==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
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| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
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===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
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* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
{{Mapframe|37.9796|12.9668|zoom=14|layer=W|lang=en}}
[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url=http://www.lpritalia.com/ | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}


==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
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| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
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| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
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| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
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[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat=38.0242 | long=12.9125 | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url=http://www.lpritalia.com/ | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}

==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
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[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat=38.0242 | long=12.9125 | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url=http://www.lpritalia.com/ | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}

==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
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[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat=38.0242 | long=12.9125 | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url=http://www.lpritalia.com/ | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat=37.97412 | long=12.97056 | directions=Between Via Maria Riposo and Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}

==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
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[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c., Alcamo | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=At the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat=38.0242 | long=12.9125 | directions=Alcamo Marina, contrada Magazzinazzi
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url= | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat=37.97412 | long=12.97056 | directions=Between Via Maria Riposo and Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}

==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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[[File:PanAlcamo1.jpg|thumb|right|A panoramic view]]

'''Alcamo''' is a town in the [[Trapani (province)|Trapani province]] of western [[Sicily]].

The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. If you are at [[Alcamo Marina]] it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The combination of town, mountain, country, beach and sea makes for a vacation full of contrasts.

==Understand==
===When to go===
Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its &quot;movida&quot; (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

===History===
[[File:Porta Palermo, Alcamo 04.jpg|thumb|Porta Palermo]]

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

===Districts===

Owing to its particular geographical position (with '''Mount Bonifato''' in the south and the '''Gulf of Castellammare''' in the north) a lot of streets  have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town.
[[File:Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg|thumb|The façade of the church of the Jesuits' College]]
''Corso 6 Aprile'' is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or ''lu Cassaru'' in dialect). This main street starts from the [[w:Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)|Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie]] and finishes at ''Porta Palermo''; on the way you will also pass the [[w:Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew|Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew]] baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In ''Piazza Ciullo'' (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at ''Piazza della Repubblica'', where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large car park.
[[File:Chiesa Basilica S Maria Assunta Alcamo 003.JPG|thumb|Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta]]

At Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu&quot; in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on, you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with ''Porta Palermo'' which opens onto ''Piazza Bagolino'', called the &quot;Bastione&quot; (or &quot;lu Bastiuni&quot;in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view, together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you will get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the  ''Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles'', which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda, with ''Corso 6 Aprile'' behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at ''Viale Italia'' which ends with another roundabout (known as &quot;La Rotonda&quot; par excellence). If you turn left you will get to ''Viale Europa'' where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the right streets (''Via Monte Bonifato'' in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads, and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through '''Via Florio''') or to '''Piazza della Repubblica''', turning on the left.

===Tourist information===

* {{listing
| name=Ufficio Turistico | alt=Info Point Turistico | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=infoturismo@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Corso VI Aprile,60 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica
| phone=+39 0924 590219 | tollfree= | fax=
|hours=Tu Th-F 09:00-13:00, M W 09:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:30 | price=
| content=You can also ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Citizens' Relations Office | alt=U.R.P. | url=http://www.comune.alcamo.tp.it/urp.html | email=urp@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Via XI Febbraio,14 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9655 | directions=in the street opposite Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062 | tollfree=800 011 539
| hours=Tu-F 09:00-13:00, M 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price=
| content=
}}

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino | url=http://www.gesap.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.1866 | long=13.1052 | directions=
| phone=+39 091 7020273 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can reach Alcamo, at about 42&amp;nbsp;km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo. You can get the train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several ''low cost'' connections; many touristic and ''charter'' flights in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Trapani-Birgi Airport | alt=Aeroporto Vincenzo Florio | url=http://www.airgest.it/ | email=info@airgest.it
| address=contrada Birgi, Trapani | lat=37.9135 | long=12.4920 | directions=54&amp;nbsp;km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0923 610111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-22
| content=You can get to Alcamo through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo. Shuttle bus services are carried out by [http://www.terravision.eu/italiano/ Terravision] and [http://autoservizisalemi.it/ Salemi] for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and &quot;low cost&quot; flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.
}}
There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, {{phone|+39 0924 505955}}.

===By ship===
* {{listing
| name=Grandi Navi Veloci | alt=from Naples, Civitavecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, Tunis to Palermo | url=http://www.gnv.it/it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 010 2094591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:00 | price=
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Tirrenia| alt=Cagliari-Trapani | url=http://www.tirrenia.it| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 545433 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Grimaldi | alt=Tunis-Trapani | url=http://www.grimaldi-lines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 542470 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Linea Ustica Lines | alt=Leghorn-Trapani | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Siremar| alt=Egadi islands and Pantelleria | url=http://www.siremar.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 24968 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Traghetti delle Isole|alt= | url=http://www.traghettidelleisole.it/| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 22467 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
| name=Ustica Lines | alt=Hovercraft for the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Naples | url=http://www.usticalines.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 873813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===By car===
*From [[Palermo]]: you can reach Alcamo by taking the Autostrada A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo (a motorway) as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 64 km).
*From Trapani: along a branch of A29 (direction Palermo and as far as the motorway junction Alcamo Ovest) or the highway 113 (about 52 km).

Between the junction Alcamo Est and Alcamo Ovest there is another motorway junction, for the neighbouring town of Castellammare del Golfo.

These motorways have two lanes and an emergency carriageway; people don't have to pay any toll but there are no petrol stations in these motorways. However, you can refuel in the towns near the motorways.

===By train===

The  nearest railway stations are Alcamo Diramazione (at about 7 km from the town, near the junction Alcamo ovest) and the station of Castellammare del Golfo (located at Alcamo Marina,  about 5 km from the town centre).

===By bus===

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=AST | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=info@astsicilia.it
| address=via Virgilio, 20 Trapani | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 21021, +39 0923 872939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Atlassib | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mazzini,22 Alcamo | lat=37.979024 | long=12.966221 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 515561 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Lumia | alt=Agrigento-Trapani | url=http://www.autolineelumia.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0922 20414 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0923 872939
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autoservizi Salemi | alt=Rome-Trapani | url=http://autoservizisalemi.it/ | email=
| address=Via Salemi, 97 Marsala | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0923 981120 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.it/azienda/chi-siamo | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses from Rome, Puglia, Basilicata and Villa San Giovanni
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Segesta autolinee | alt=Palermo-Trapani | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 171, Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 091 346376,  +39 06 164 160 (Call center) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bus service from Palermo, Trapani, Partinico and Terrasini.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tarantola bus | alt= | url=http://www.tarantolabus.it/ | email=info@tarantolabus.it
| address=Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 31020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Buses from nearby Castellammare del Golfo, Calatafimi-Segesta and Vita.
}}

==Get around==
{{Mapframe|37.9796|12.9668|zoom=14|layer=W|lang=en}}
[[File:Piazza Ciullo; Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|Piazza Ciullo]]
In the town centre you can easily move on foot, leaving the car in the large car parks at Piazza Bagolino and Piazza della Repubblica. If you want to visit the near hamlet of Alcamo Marina or the Nature Reserve on '''Mount Bonifato''', it is possible to use a taxi or car rent services.  You can visit the ruins of the Ventimiglia Castle, the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Height and the remains of the old settlement.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Io guido | alt= | url=http://www.carsharingpalermo.it | email=carsharingpalermo@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.98122 | long=12.96939 | directions=
| phone=+ 38848 810000 (extra charge) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car-sharing: one-way or standard bookings. With access to ZTL areas and no limits to antipollution measure, free parking on blue areas, authorized to transit in the lanes reserved to public transport.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23335, +39 360 439620 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Town service: €1.10, for Alcamo Marina: €1.50
| content=Town bus service and for Alcamo Marina and the railway station.
}}
Taxi:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Agosta.info transfer Ncc Low cost | alt= | url=https://agostainfo-taxi-transfer-ncc-low-cost.business.site/ | email=
| address=Via Corrado Avolio,12 | lat=37.960927 | long=12.948123 | directions=Near Via Kennedy
| phone=+39 333 482 4148 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Magarotto, 2 (Corso dei Mille, left turning) | lat=37.9791 | long=12.9523 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 3014593 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi Transfer Gaetano Bonventre
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nstonline Taxi &amp; Transfer | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foce Molinello, 844 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 409 8743 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=Taxi, shuttle service to and from Trapani Birgi Airport and San Vito Lo Capo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Serviziotaxi | alt= | url= | email=taxicittadialcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 104 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3388379569 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service di Massimo Catania | alt= | url=http://www.taxialcamo.com/ | email=
| address=Via Giorgio La Pira,20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 339 2341981, +39 328 6876416 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Taxi Service Trasfert di Sandro Carrara | alt= | url=https://taxi-service-trasfert-di-carrara-sandro.business.site/ | email=sandrocarrara@libero.it
| address=Via Giacomo Serpott, 26 | lat=37.975399 | long=12.960566 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 639 0445 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Car rental with driver. Airports, hospital and other services by arrangement.
}}

===By car===

Car rental service:
* {{go
| name=Adap | alt= | url= | email=info@adapitalia.com
| address=Via Carlo Goldoni s.n.c.| lat=37.9746 | long=12.9473 | directions=at the end of Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 1862802, +39 0924 4935249 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=40-70€
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Autonoleggio del Golfo | alt= | url=http://www.autonoleggiocastellammaredelgolfo.it/ | email=
| address=Stazione Ferroviaria di Castellammare del Golfo | lat=38.0242 | long=12.9125 | directions=Alcamo Marina
| phone=+39 0924 531871 (sede), +39 338 2208282 (Ezio) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gabellone Tatiana Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.gabelloneviaggi.it | email=info@gabelloneviaggi.it
| address=Viale Italia, 61 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 505955, +39 0924 529549, +39 335 7858357 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=LPR rent a car | alt= | url= | email=lprrent@gmail.com
| address=Corso dei Mille, 153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 328 3149022 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Noleggio Pullman Reginella | alt= | url=http://www.reginellabus.com/ | email=info@reginellabus.com
| address=Via Domenico La Bruna,18 | lat=37.97412 | long=12.97056 | directions=between Via Maria Riposo and Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 23132, +39 388 8987 413, +39 338 2185 710, +39 360 439620 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Bus and minibus.
}}

==See==

===Arab buildings===

[[File:Fontana araba (Alcamo) - Vista laterale.jpg|thumb|Arab fountain]]

* {{see
| name=Arab fountain | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Discesa Santuario | lat=37.9833 | long=12.9659 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arab fountain of Alcamo | wikidata=Q51861454
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It is an ancient structure for providing fresh water to people and livestock still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arab Watchtower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9662 | directions=next to the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, opposite the Mother Church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tower Calandrino
| lastedit=2015-12-13
| content=Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big cistern.
| wikidata=Q24688078}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Funtanazza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mount Bonifato | lat=37.95924 | long=12.95928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| image=Interno della Funtanazza, sul Monte Bonifato.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Cuba delle Rose | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Calatubo | lat=38.017595 | long=12.980126 | directions=at about 300 m from the Castle of Calatubo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q50377121
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=A cistern built by Arabs, about one thousand years ago, which served the inhabitants of Calatubo. It was restored some years ago.
}}

===Castles===
[[File:Castello di Alcamo 0024.JPG|thumb|The Castle of the Counts of Modica]]

* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Castle of the Counts of Modica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 12 | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9668 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22915 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Castle of the Counts of Modica (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q17624076
| lastedit=2018-06-18
| content=Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family, and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535, the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and defended from enemies' attacks in old times .
}}
* {{see
| name=Castle of Ventimiglia  | alt=Torre Saracena | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9542 | long=12.9643 | directions= on the top of Mount Bonifato
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle of Ventimiglia
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A medieval castle; as of 2020, there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who had built it only for defence.
| wikidata=Q20008481}}
* {{see
| name=The Castle of Calatubo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.014722 | long=12.985833 | directions=at about 3 km outside the town.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Calatubo Castle
| lastedit=2015-04-13
| content=A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC.
| wikidata=Q3662520}}

===Other historical buildings===
There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:
 [[File:Torre de Ballis, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|150px|The imposing tower of palazzo De Ballis.]]

* {{see
| name=Casa De Ballis | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis | lat=37.98148 | long=12.96700 | directions=opposite the Post Office in Corso 6 Aprile, in the pedestrian area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo De Ballis | wikidata=Q28670783
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built in the 16th century and has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=House of Cielo d'Alcamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazzetta Leopardi, 3 | lat=37.980703 | long=12.968337 | directions=50 m from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28670859
| content=A popular legend says that here lived the famous poet Ciullo d'Alcamo, a native writer of this city. On the façade, there is the main door and an arched window, realized with limestone travertinoide. Above the door you can see a decoration in high relief, with a compass and a delineator in its middle, between two big drakes ridden by two small angels with a trident in their hands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Pia Opera Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Pia Opera Pastore | lat=37.9803 | long=12.9557 | directions=next to Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pia Opera Pastore | image=Pia Opera Pastore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27588657
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872, the building is in a neoclassical style, wirh triangular windows. On the main door, there is the family coat of arms represented with a sheperd's crook, three stars and a tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Fraccia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via XI Febbraio, 8 | lat=37.980574 | long=12.965631 | directions=opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Fraccia
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In baroque style, it was built about the year 1700. Above the balcony, there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
| wikidata=Q28670871}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rocca | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98055 | long=12.96151 | directions=next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rocca (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
| wikidata=Q28671625}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Rossotti,30 | lat=37.981656 | long=12.966613 | directions=300 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
| wikidata=Q28670790}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Peria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98063 | long=12.96378 | directions=opposite Centro Congresso Marconi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Peria
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and has been restored with the Livigni method.
| wikidata=Q28670901}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Di Gregorio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Dante Alighieri| lat=37.9812 | long=12.9631 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Di Gregorio
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=It was built about the 17th century in a neoclassical style.
| wikidata=Q28670990}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Patti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Patti | wikidata=Q28671016
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in the 18th century, it has been totally restored internally. On the ground floor, there are three entrances, today leading into three shops, and an arch at the beginning of via Pipitone Cangialosi. The portal has two decorated lenses. The openings in the balconies are surmounted by a stone fronton.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Town Hall | alt=Palazzo Conunale| url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9805 | long=12.9646 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Comunale | image=Palazzo Comunale, Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q3891137
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1843, its façade is in neoclassical style: on the ground floor, there are two windows with arches and the main door. On the first and second floor, there are three balconies with stone brackets and galleries. On both sides of the central balcony of the second floor, there are two tondos: on the right one there is an eagle, which represents the coat of arms of the town.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Ferrara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9823 | long=12.9611 | directions=opposite the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Palazzo Ferrara.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=In a classical style, it was built in 1909 by the brothers Benedetto and Graziano Ferrara. The main façade is rusticated, with three round-arched openings. The main balcony is supported by brackets of limestone travertinoide, and has a wrought iron railing.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Pastore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile | lat=37.98073 | long=12.96415 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Pastore (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q28671615
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style: some elements of the façade are similar to those of the Basilica and Palazzo Di Gregorio in via Dante.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Villa Luisa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Rossotti | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9667 | directions=at about 200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Villa Luisa (Alcamo) | image=Villa Luisa.jpg | wikidata=Q28671617
| lastedit=2015-04-24
| content=Built in 1903, it is an elegant villa probably in Liberty style; it took the name of his owner’s wife, Stefano Chiarelli Peria. It is very similar to Villa Paino in Palermo, also belonging to the family Chiarelli Rossotti, and whose plan is assigned to the engineer Francesco Naselli of Ernesto Basile school.The mansion has been used as a dance hall and for wedding parties in the 1970s, then as a nursery school in the 1980s. Today, after the restoration made in 1980, it has become a refined household.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Monument to Cielo d'Alcamo | alt=Villa Cassarà | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato,141 | lat=37.97324 | long=12.95967 | directions=turning right from Viale Europa, near the hillock)
| phone=+39 328 615 2700 | tollfree=
| hours=Visits only for groups of people by appointment | price=
| wikipedia=Cielo d'Alcamo | image=Monumento a Cielo d'Alcamo.jpg
| content=Inside Mariano Cassarà's garden (a sculptor), now his heirs' property, you can see the monument (with a fountain) realized in 1990 for the Town of Alcamo and that, after various vicissitudes, postponements and missing payments by all the civic administrations, has remained in the ownership of the artist.&lt;br /&gt;The work faithfully represents the scene of the famous love Contrasto &quot;Rosa Fresca Aulentissima&quot; written in 1240 by Cielo d'Alcamo, considered the first Italian poet who used the vernacular. The central body includes the two bronze statues representing the poet and his beloved; they are surrounded by an artistic marble fountain (travertine, completed with the insignia of Alcamo in the back part of the monument).&lt;br /&gt;In the garden you can also admire other works realized by Mariano Cassarà.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sacred Art Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta)
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-12:45 | price=€3, reduced €2
| wikipedia=Sacred Art Museum | wikidata=Q20009253
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum hosts a lot of paintings, sculptures and jewels coming from churches, dating back to the period from the 13th and 19th centuries, for a total of 150 works that are exhibited in an area of about {{m2|400}}. These works had been sheltered there after the 1968 Belice earthquake by monsignore Vincenzo Regina, archpriest from 1944 to 1991.
}}
[[File:Exhibitions at Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - 08.jpg|thumb|Some of the instruments at the &quot;Museo Strumenti musicali multietnici&quot;]]
* {{see
| name=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra,75 | lat=37.979918 | long=12.966317 | directions=inside the Ex church of Saint James of the Sword, near the castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 16:30-19:30 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments &quot;Fausto Cannone&quot; | wikidata=Q27998636
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Contemporary Art | alt=MACA | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside the ex ''Collegio dei Gesuiti''
| phone=+39 0924 24592 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30 | price=free entrance
| wikipedia=Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo | image=MACA (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27978522
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=The museum is divided into various sections: besides the archaeological funds discovered on Mount Bonifato and in the Castle of Calatubo, you can see the paintings of Turi Simeti, Vito Bongiorno, Gisella Giovenco and Sergio Zavattieri, the plaster casts of Nicola Rubino and works of other authors.
}}

===Natural areas===
* {{see
| name=The Nature Oriented Reserve | alt= | url= | email=info@boscoalcamo.it
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato | lat=37.958942 | long=12.959494 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 202626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are &quot;Funtanazza&quot; and &quot;Porta Regina&quot;), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
| wikidata=Q3936531}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/parcosuburbano/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9697 | directions=below the Belvedere
| phone=+39 320 8598098 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30 | price=free
| wikipedia=Parco suburbano San Francesco | wikidata=Q28670655
| content=The park is managed by the Association &quot;Laurus&quot; of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Geosite Travertino della Cava Cappuccini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.985556 | long=12.961389 | directions=next to the Church of Saint Anne
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28671634
| content=In the Geosite, dating back to Pleistocene, they discovered the fossilized shell of a tortoise, ''Geochelone sp'', the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, dating back to 260,000 years ago, and some specimens of the giant edible dormouse, red deer and wild boar, kept at the Civic Museum Torre di Ligny of [[Trapani]] .
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Roman furnaces | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi (Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.020753 | long=12.906347 | directions=SP 47, 300 m before the SS 187
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24451389
| content=The site is about 2,500 square metres wide; in 2000 they discovered three furnaces, built between the 1st century AD and the second half of the 5th century AD. THey have a circular shape, with a diameter of about 3 m and with an unusual state of preservation. At the moment it cannot be visited.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Archeological Site of Mount Bonifato (or Longuro) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on Mount Bonifato | lat=37.954888 | long=12.964974 | directions=50 m from the path leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of the Height
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Scavi archeologici sul Monte Bonifato (Alcamo) 03.jpg
| content=Founded by a colony of Greeks escaped from Troy, and probably inhabited from the 7th century BC until the 12th century AD, it was discovered in the second half of the 16th century. They found lanterns and stamps of bricks dating back to the Roman age, some tomb caves, several ceramic and bronze fragments.
}}

===Churches===
* {{see
| name=Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta | alt=Chiesa Madre | url= | email=chiesamadrealcamo@virgilio.it
| address=Piazza IV Novembre, 2 | lat=37.9811 | long=12.9657 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00 | price=free
| wikipedia=Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption | wikidata=Q19767675
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini,
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi| alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assis | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 2 | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 22397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Alcamo) | wikidata=Q19060580
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of the College of Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9798 | long=12.9653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the College of Jesuits (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built between 1684-1767.
| wikidata=Q23022222}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Olivia | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Oliva | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Olivia
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar (&quot;Sacrificio della Messa&quot; dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
| wikidata=Q21777826}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew | alt=Chiesa dei Santissimi Paolo e Bartolomeo | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 183 | lat=37.980596 | long=12.961740 | directions=300 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
| wikidata=Q19803199}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | url=http://santamarialcamo.jimdo.com/ | email=
| address=Piano Santa Maria, 28 | lat=37.977354 | long=12.969056 | directions=300 m from Piazza della Repubblica
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
| wikidata=Q21809572}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | alt=Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | url= | email=
| address=Via Massimiliano Kolbe | lat=37.984513 | long=12.966895 | directions=500 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles | image=Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli (Alcamo) - Facciata.jpg | wikidata=Q19858487
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The sanctuary, dedicated to the patroness of Alcamo, was built in 1547 by order of the governor and captain of justice Fernando Vega, and following the discovery of an icon of Madonna of Miracles in a small chapel which had been abandoned. Afterwards the sanctuary was modified several times, with a restoration in the first years of the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Saint Thomas | alt=Chiesa di San Tommaso | url= | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 31 | lat=37.981116 | long=12.967791 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of St. Thomas, Alcamo
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
| wikidata=Q21328943}}
* {{see
| name=The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Monastero di San Francesco di Paola or &quot;Badia Nuova&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Via Commendatore Navarra | lat=37.9801 | long=12.9685 | directions=300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Badia Nuova
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
| wikidata=Q25411091}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church | alt=Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano or Santa Chiara | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9676 | directions=200 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Saints Cosmas and Damian's Church | wikidata=Q25411075
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex Church of the Annunciation | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Libertà | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9660 | directions=next to the Police Station, 300 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Annunciation (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa dell'Annunziata (Alcamo) 02.jpg | wikidata=Q21187632
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 14th century, in 16th and 17th centuries it was rebuilt in the Catalan Gothic style, but collapsed in 1866. Today, only some chapels and columns remain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | url=http://www.sanfrancescodipaolaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=next to the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Crucifix (or saint Francis of Paola) | image=Facciata della chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q26260884
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built in 1550, with one nave and has five altars. The façade, dated 1695, has a convex form, a typical characteristic of Rococo style. in 1750 it was embellished with stuccoes by Nicolò Curti. On the high altar there is the Crucifix, a wooden sculpture made by Francesco Marino from Trapani in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Anne|alt=Chiesa di Sant'Anna | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio| lat=37.98427 | long=12.96182 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo) | image=Facciata della Chiesa di Sant'Anna ad Alcamo.jpg | wikidata=Q23908763
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church was built between 1630 and 1634, and the Capuchine friary between 1633 and 1636. In 1866 the friary was abolished. The church has a single nave, a baptistry and seven chapels, embellished by frescoes by Leonardo Mirabile and Giovanni Dato. The frescoes on the nave and the vault are by Eugenio Ligotti and Salvatore Gagliano from Palermo. There are several paintings by Fra Felice da Sambuca.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People | alt=Chiesa del S.Angelo Custode or Chiesa delle Riparate | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile | lat=37.9810 | long=12.9668 | directions=100 m from the Basilica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Saint Guardian Angel | image=Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode.jpg | wikidata=Q26214403
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church is with one nave and was built in 1659 in Baroque style, with the adjoining &quot;Convent boarding school for sheltered women&quot;, built in 1684. It was enlarged and embellished in the 18th century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico, and restored again in the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Trinity's Church | alt=Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Trinità | lat=37.9789 | long=12.9663 | directions=200 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo | wikidata=Q27056838
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The present church was buikt between 1746 and 1757, in substitution of an older one: it was consecrated in 1757. In 1771 it was embellished with stuccoes; it has one nave, three altars and a small chapel.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Purgatorio | url= | email=
| address=Via Anime Sante | lat=37.98021 | long=12.95483 | directions=100 m from Porta Trapani
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa Anime Sante.jpg | wikidata=Q27077564
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958. It has one nave: inside it there was a painting, dating back to 1854 and later missing, made by Raffaele Genovese from Palermo, representing the Holy Souls of Purgatory with Our Lady of Miracles above them, Saint Rocco and Saint Sebastian at the two sides.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=The Holy Heart's Church | alt=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar | lat=37.97438 | long=12.95888 | directions=opposite the Bis Bar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (Alcamo).jpg | wikidata=Q27094205
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The real construction of this church started in 1982, it was completed in 1991 and consecrated in 1993. It has a single nave with a semicircular apse; the vault has the shape of an overturned boat. There are some mosaics and colorful stained glass windows.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer | alt=Chiesa di Gesù Cristo Redentore | url= | email=
| address=Via Kennedy, 128 | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer (Alcamo)
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
| wikidata=Q26258015}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ex College of Jesuits | alt=ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9649 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ex Collegio dei Gesuiti | image=Collegio dei Gesuiti (Alcamo) - Porticato.jpg | wikidata=Q19631744
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade. Inside the oratory, there are some 18th-century frescoes by Domenico La Bruna. Today it is the seat of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo (MACA) and of the Civic Library.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of the Holy Family. | alt=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9800 | long=12.9650 | directions=next to the ex College of Jesuits
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo) | image=Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia (Alcamo) 51.JPG | wikidata=Q22681079
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=The church has a single navy with three altars: the high altar (in white marble and adorned by red stucco columns) and two side altars, in polychromatic marble, realized and inaugurated in 1937. Until 1952 on the high altar there was a painting made by Giuseppe Renda, now in the sacristy, substituted by a wooden statue of the Holy Family, realized by the firm Luigi Santifaller.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | alt=Chiesa di San Giuseppe Lavoratore | url= | email=
| address=Via Monte Bonifato | lat=37.9778 | long=12.9600 | directions=200 m from Piazza Pittore Renda
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Church of Saint Joseph the Worker | wikidata=Q27104264
| lastedit=2016-05-12
| content=Built in 1947, it has one nave with a barrel lowered vault; the church has an elegant façade, in the neo-Romanesque style, with a rose window in the middle and a portal below it.
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Culturale Musikè | alt= | url= | email=adangelo883@gmail.com
| address=Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Central Post Office
| phone=+39 3328 285 0926 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-29
| content=Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Associazione Laurus cultura ambiente | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/forestalino/ | email=laurus.ambiente@gmail.com
| address=Via per Monte Bonifato, 102 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 3208598098 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-07-03
| content=Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Congressi Marconi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 119 | lat=37.98071 | long=12.96379 | directions=100 m from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21920 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ingresso del Centro Congressi Marconi (Alcamo).jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-02
| content=Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Centro Ippico Lo Sperone | alt= | url=http://www.losperone.it/ | email=
| address=Contrada Sasi | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cinema Esperia | alt= | url=http://www.cinemaesperia.it/il-cinema-esperia/ | email=info@cinemaesperia.it
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 19 | lat=37.981074 | long=12.968394 | directions=50 m from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 21766 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cittadella dei Giovani and Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Ugo Foscolo | lat=37.98409 | long=12.96131 | directions=next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00 | price=
| Content=There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Civic Library &quot;Bagolino&quot; | alt= | url= | email=bibliotecacivica@comune.alcamo.tp.it
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9796 | long=12.9647 | directions=inside Collegio dei Gesuiti
| phone=+39 0924 590287 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the ''Multimedia Library'' with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its [http://www.opactrapani.it OPAC].
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=La Fenice | alt= | url=http://www.lafenicealcamo.it/ | email=info@lafenicecenter.it
| address=Via San Leonardo, 13 | lat=37.9876 | long=12.9591 | directions=100 m from Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 505911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 504147
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
}}
[[File:Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 03.jpg|thumb|250px|The theatre &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot;]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Opera dei Pupi | alt=Gaspare Canino | url=https://www.facebook.com/operadeipupigasparecanino/ | email=
| address=Castello dei Conti di Modica | lat=37.979598 | long=12.967134 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 106 2418 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gaspare Canino | image=Alcamo-Pupi-bjs2007-01.jpg
| content=Possibility of visiting the theatre of puppets and seeing some of them, working tools and posters. The shows are given in some periods of the year and they give notice.
}}
* {{do
| name=Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SP47 Provincial Road | lat=37.9950 | long=12.9420 | directions=at about 1.6 km away
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=free entrance
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Football ground, tennis court and athletics track.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Starplace Multisala | alt=Multiplex Cinema | url=https://www.facebook.com/starplacemultisala | email=
| address=Via San Gaetano, 22 | lat=38.001498 | long=12.955588 | directions=SP55 Alcamo-Alcamo Marina, opposite Alcamo Est junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18:30, 20:30, 22:30 | price=
| image=Starplace, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2019-11-27
| content=Multiplex cinema, convention center, cultural center.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Castello | lat=37.9797 | long=12.9665 | directions=opposite the Castle
| phone=+39 0924 500139 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Teatro Comunale &quot;Cielo d'Alcamo&quot; | image=Teatro Cielo d'Alcamo 02.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
| wikidata=Q48807536}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Terme Gorga | alt= | url=http://hotel-terme-gorga.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=termegorga@libero.it
| address=Alcamo Diramazione | lat=37.9832 | long=12.9146 | directions=near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest
| phone=+39 0924 23842 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Whisky a Gogò | alt= | url=http://www.danzalcamo.it | email=danzawagg@virgilio.it
| address=Via Pietro Galati, 41/A | lat=37.9748 | long=12.9616 | directions=100 m from Viale Europa
| phone=+39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-28
| content=Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.
}}

===Festivals===

[[File:Maria SS dei Miracoli - ALCAMO processione 2010 198.JPG|thumb|Statue of Maria Santissima dei Miracoli during the solemn procession.]]

* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Saint Olivia's church | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=Piazza Ciullo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 19 March | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Passion of Christ | alt=Via Crucis | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.979303 | long=12.966941 | directions=accanto al Castello dei Conti di Modica
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=[[w:Palm Sunday]] | price=
| content=The pageant of Via Crucis, formed by 143 characters in historical costume, leaves at 16:00 from the Church of Saint Anne, then in Piazza della Repubblica there is the representation of the Last Supper, the process, the flagellation, etc. The pageant moves along Corso VI Aprile and Viale Italia, and stops at about 21:00 at Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya; here they represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This event is organized by the ''Pro Loco Città di Alcamo'' in collaboration with the Assessorato for Culture of the Comune.
}}
* {{do
| name=Good Friday | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.980607 | long=12.964825 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.97020 | long=12.95239 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Francis from Paola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi | lat=37.98271 | long=12.96099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
}}
* {{do
| name=Feast of Patrocinio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.97996 | long=12.96505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third Sunday after Easter | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Joseph the Worker | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9777 | long=12.9600 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1st May | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Anthony of Padua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9775 | long=12.9697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=(13th June) | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
}}
* {{do
| name=Maria Santissima dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.9812 | long=12.9656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=19-21 June | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the &quot;bastione&quot; in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
}}
* {{do
| name=Saint Ann's Feast | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Padre Pio | lat=37.98424 | long=12.96186 | directions=below the Hospital
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=26 July | price=
| content=Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Maria Santissima Assunta | alt=Stella Maris | url= | email=
| address=Alcamo Marina | lat=38.025992 | long=12.930776 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Processione di Maria SS. Assunta.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-08
| content=14 and 15 August: celebrations and procession on the beach.
}}
* {{do
| name=Madonna dell'Alto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.955000 | long=12.964987 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 8 September | price=
| wikipedia=Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of the Height
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
| wikidata=Q27274832}}
* {{do
| name=the Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.981056 | long=12.968512 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7-8 December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Christmas | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Alcamo Estate | alt=Alcamo Summer | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Sagre, &quot;Calici di Stelle&quot;, &quot;Blues Festival&quot;, &quot;Festival of Nuove Impressioni&quot;
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcart: legality and culture | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Parco Suburbano San Francesco | lat=37.981645 | long=12.969545 | directions=Piazza Bagolino
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second half of August | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Concerts, book presentations and photo exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Cortiamo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Chiesa of Santi Paolo and Bartolomeo | lat= 37.98068 | long=12.962037 | directions=Corso 6 Aprile
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Second or third weekend of December | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=Short Film International Contest.
}}
* {{do
| name=Costa Gaia International Trophy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=2-6 January | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-12
| content=International football tournament for the young.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Alcamo Carnival | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica | lat=37.978617 | long=12.967657 | directions=100 metres from the Castle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Carnevale Alcamo 2018a.jpg
| lastedit=2020-02-10
| content=This event takes place on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday of Carnival. The carts parade in this large square, and there's also music, dancers, masks and street food.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Souvenirs ad Alcamo.jpg|thumb|Souvenirs in a shop in Alcamo.]]
* {{buy
| name=Adragna il Caseificio | alt=Cheese and other Sicilian food | url= | email=
| address=Via Pietro Lombardo, 11 | lat=37.9759 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bontà rossa di Sicilia | alt= | url=https://bonta-rossa-di-sicilia9.webnode.it/chi-siamo/ | email=salvatore.fil72@gmail.com
| address=Via Pietro Montana 4 | lat=37.9503 | long=13.0268 | directions= Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 to Camporeale at km 6, opposite Cantina Paladino
| phone=+39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911 | tollfree=|fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Bottega del Cioccolato | alt= | url= | email=info@isidorostellino.com
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 205 | lat=37.980471 | long=12.96106 | directions=100 m past Chiesa di San Paolo e Bartolomeo, at the corner of Via Crispi
| phone=+39 392 060 7376, +39 338 108 7851 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Bottega del Cioccolato.jpg
| sito=https://www.isidorostellino.com/
| content=Chocolate maker: using of cocoa coming from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela; production of chocolate bars (milk or dark), pralines, cakes and single portion sweets.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella | alt= | url=http://ceramicheferrarella.it/contattaci/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Veneto, 74 | lat=37.9790 | long=12.9634 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 24086 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Ceramics
}}
* {{buy
| name=Delizie | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Macelleria-Delizie-984005791684886/?ref=py_c | email=deliziedicarne@gmail.com
| address=Via Kennedy, 13 | lat=37.9727 | long=12.9544 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 508508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed on Sunday | price=
| content=Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Farmer's Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino | lat=37.9818 | long=12.9688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=on Friday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-08
| content=There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria del Corso | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 40 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9665 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Mercato Rionale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Tre Santi | lat=37.9752 | long=12.9540 | directions=100 m from Viale Italia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Wednesday morning | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Vini Manfre' Enoteca | alt= | url=http://www.vinimanfre.com | email=
| address=Via Maria Riposo, 43 | lat=37.9757 | long=12.9691 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26596 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They sell different types of wine and liquors.
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.
* {{eat
| name=L'Arcova | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Mercato | lat=37.98100 | long=12.96462 | directions=below Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 22670 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bar Grazia | alt= | url=https://www.bargraziaalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso 6 Aprile, 330 | lat=37.980043 | long=12.956534 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 21232 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar La Preferita | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/barlapreferitacupone/ | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 71 | lat=37.9714 | long=12.9532 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 502774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bar '900 | alt= | url=http://www.bar900.net/ | email=info@bar900.net
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 105 | lat=37.98074 | long=12.96444 | directions=50 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 21505 | tollfree=
| hours=closed on Tuesday | price=
| image=Bar '900, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Bis Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bisbar.it/ | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 167 | lat=37.9742 | long=12.9633 | directions=at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto
| phone=+39 0924 24525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=&quot;Bis Bar&quot; - Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cafè Termine | alt=maestri pasticcieri | url=http://www.terminepasticceria.it/ | email=bartiffanyborgetto@libero.it
| address=Viale Italia,48 | lat=37.9772 | long=12.9563 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 22900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-13
| content=Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Caffè Nannini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 30 | lat=37.981062 | long=12.969121 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 040689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa, closed on Sunday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Dolce e Gustoso | alt= | url= | email=dolceegustoso@libero.it
| address=Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 | lat=37.97742 | long=12.95253 | directions=100 metres from the weekly market site
| phone=+39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€12
| lastedit=2017-05-09
| content=Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Locanda dei Matti | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/174932/locanda-dei-matti | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 65 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9679 | directions=
| phone=+39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273 | tollfree=
| hours=19:00-24:00 | price=€25
| content=Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mondo Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.menupizza.it/pizzeria/33634/mondo-pizza-alcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Florio, 19 | lat=37.980424 | long=12.969298 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 509111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy &quot;pizza al metro&quot; if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza.Com | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 261 | lat=37.9746 | long=12.9598 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pollo taxi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Viale Europa, 234 | lat=37.9743 | long=12.9586 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 501566 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Roast and fried food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Salato Polli | alt=Salato Gastronomia | url=https://www.facebook.com/salato.gastronomia/ | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 | lat=37.9787 | long=12.951 | directions=right turn off Corso dei Mille
| phone=+39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Salato Polli.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Cibus Ristorante Self-service | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/20138/cibus-self-service-ristorante-pizzeria | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 15 | lat=37.9817 | long=12.9545 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Il Gattopardo | alt= | url=https://ilgattopardoalcamo.it/ | email=apigattopardo@gmail.com
| address=Via 11 Febbraio, 1 | lat=37.9806 | long=12.9658 | directions=100 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su, only in the evening | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Batìa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=info@hotelabatia.it
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=below Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 514160 | tollfree=
| hours=Closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Hotel and restaurant.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=La Faranna | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67958/faranna | email=
| address=Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico) | lat=37.9845 | long=12.9827 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://www.lagiaraalcamo.it/ | email=
| address=Corso dei Mille, 105 | lat=37.978717 | long=12.951246 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 507979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lo Sperone | alt= | url= | email=losperonetp@tiscali.it
| address=Contrada Sasi (or Valle Nuccio) | lat=37.9943 | long=12.9749 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and riding school.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67729/salsapariglia | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982554 | long=12.966287 | directions=Behind Chiesa Madre
| phone=+39 0924 508302 | tollfree=
| hours=Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Via Vivaldi | alt= | url=https://www.sluurpy.it/alcamo/ristorante/67683/via-vivaldi | email=
| address=Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 | lat=37.986900 | long=12.956969 | directions=100 metres from Srada Statale 113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
| phone=+39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via G. Amendola, 24 | lat=37.9814 | long=12.9642 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€25/30
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-05-03
| content=Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request.
}}

==Drink==

===Pubs and clubs===
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Alter Ego | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoAlcamo/ | email=
| address=Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 | lat=37.979289 | long=12.966174 | directions=opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Graal Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza della Repubblica,71 | lat=37.9780 | long=12.9674 | directions=
| phone=+39 3297993538 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:30-24:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Habituè drink &amp; bistrot | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Habituealcamo/ | email=
| address=Corso VI Aprile, 93 | lat=37.980806 | long=12.964867 | directions=at the corner with Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 389 505 3285 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-29
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Old Street | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/oldstreetalcamo/ | email=oldstreetalcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Barone San Giuseppe, 20-22 | lat=37.980329 | long=12.966769 | directions=200 metres from the Castle of the Counts of Modica
| phone=+39 333 725 1995, +39 09 2453 4759 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 18:00-3:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-02-05
| content=GastroPub and Wine Bar. The place, in Mediterranean style, has several rooms and a fine courtyard in the middle. The menu is diversified and there are excellent wines and cocktails. The waiters are kind and quite fast. Free W-Fi, tables outdoor, booking not compulsory.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=45 giri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Ciullo | lat=37.9802 | long=12.9650 | directions=
| phone=+39 380 781 8639 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-21
| content=Bar, risto-pub.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Windsurf | alt= | url=http://www.affittacamerewindsurf.com | email=vacanze@affittacamerewindsurf.com
| address=Zona Aleccia (Contrada Calatubo) Alcamo Marina | lat=38.0346 | long=12.9650 | directions=on the main road for Balestrate, at 30 metres from the beach
| phone=+39 0924 597900 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€280-550 per week
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=There are flats and rooms air conditioned and a free private beach. The rooms have internal bathrooms, kitchen and TV, some have a balcony. It is 10 minutes' travel by car from Balestrate or Castellammare, and 20 minutes from the Nature Reserve &quot;Lo Zingaro&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Agriturismo Tarantola | alt= | url=http://www.gorgodeldrago.it | email=gorgodeldrago@gmail.com
| address=Contrada Tarantola - Alcamo | lat=37.939 | long=13.038 | directions=halfway between Alcamo and Camporeale
| phone=+39 329 2713073, +39 347 3396 481 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Costapicca | alt= | url=http://www.costapicca.it | email=costapicca@hotmail.it
| address=C.da Costa, 37 | lat=37.9628 | long=12.9432 | directions=on the National Road 119 for Gallitello
| phone=+39 333 8474825, +39 339 2699039 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€34
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=At the foot of Mount Bonifato, the B&amp;B Costapicca has a garden and offers free Wi-Fi connection. The rooms are air conditioned, with central heating, TV and a bathroom with a shower. A buffet continental breakfast, including hot coffee or cappuccino, sweets and other food will be served every morning.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=B &amp; B Rahal | alt= | url=http://www.rahal.it/ | email=ignaziolongo@gmail.com
| address=Via Marco Polo | lat=37.9822 | long=12.9615 | directions=100 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 333 1813 479, +39 334 3008 334 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35-59
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The flats of B&amp;B Rahal include air conditioning, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with a shower, Breakfast is based on coffee, croissants and biscuits. The structure is at about 8 km from the beaches of Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo, 40 km from Palermo Airport and 50 km from Trapani Birgi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Casaulente | alt=Flats, rooms, holiday houses | url=http://casaulente.alcamo.hotels-sicily.net/it/ | email=info@casulente.com
| address=Via Discesa Santuario, 44 | lat=37.9821 | long=12.9652 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 338 6067197 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=Its flats are air-conditioned and have an independent kitchen and a living area with sofa and TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and the car-park is free. The bed and breakfast is 500 m away from the Castle and about 50 km from Palermo and Trapani airports.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Residence Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.residenceideal.it | email=residenceideal.alcamo@gmail.com
| address=Via Ludovico Ariosto, 20 | lat=37.98093 | long=12.96071 | directions=100 metres from Chiesa of Saint Paolo and Bartolomeo
| phone=+39 0924 24429,+39 329 1335 676, +39 328 8782 832 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€40
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=At the Residence Ideal in the town centre in Alcamo, the rooms are air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and TV. The flats include a sitting room area with sofas and TV, Kitchen with an oven and a bathroom with as hower and a bidet. in some of them there is a terrace with an outdoor furnishings.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Affittacamere Francesca | alt= | url= | email=info@affittacamerefrancesca.it
| address=Contrada Magazzinazzi,165 | lat=38.0216 | long=12.9079 | directions=at Alcamo Marina, about 1 km from the railway station of Castellammare del Golfo, 6 km from Alcamo
| phone=+39 0924 597739 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€56
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It has a free car park. All rooms have conditioned air, Wi-Fi, TV and private bathroom. At dinner you can have Sicilian home-made specialities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Fattoria Manostalla | alt=Villa Chiarelli | url=http://www.fattoriamanostalla.com/ | email=info@fattoriamanostalla.com
| address=Contrada Manostalla, Balestrate | lat=38.0239 | long=12.9862 | directions=near the Castle of Calatubo
| phone=+30 091 8787033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The farm is an ancient ''baglio'' of the 19th century, belonging to Jesuits and used for praying. It is located in one of the most characteristic landscapes of rural Sicily, near the Castle of Calatubo. Its restaurant suggests typical products such as: olive oil, milk, cheese, ricotta, vegetables and milk, sheepmeat, beef and veal used to prepare old recipes and dishes.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Angimbè Relais Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.angimbe.it/ | email=infoangimbe@gmail.com
| address=A29 Motorway Alcamo Ovest Junction S.S. 113 km 338.4 | lat=37.9627 | long=12.8887 | directions=on the SS 113, between Alcamo and Calatafimi-Segesta
| phone=+39 0924 0924 38156,+39 328 7043347 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €60-75
| lastedit=2015-04-09
| content=It is an old baglio that has been restored. The rooms are air conditioned and have Wi-Fi, TV, Sky channels and a private bathroom. In the morning, it offers a rich breakfast and at dinner you can taste some typical Sicilian food at the restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool you can use in summer and a free car park.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Baglio della Luna | alt= | url=http://www.ilbagliodellaluna.it/ | email=info@ilbagliodellaluna.it
| address=Strada Statale 113 km.318,200 | lat=37.998758 | long=13.037932 | directions=Opposite Borgo degli Angeli, in contrada Bosco Falconeria-Partinico
| phone=+39 091 8789106, +39 345 0736 557, + 39 320 6654 196, + 39 329 2249 129 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-01
| content=An old ''baglio'' with rooms that are all elegantly furnished and in a different way.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Baglio Fastuchera | alt= | url=http://www.bagliofastuchera.it | email=info@bagliofastuchera.it
| address=SS 119, turn at km 5 | lat=37.9483 | long=12.9436 | directions=
| phone=+39 338 8316832, +39 334 3356060 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€70
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=Baglio Fastuchera is on an old farm on the S.S. 119 (National Road 119) Alcamo-Gibellina. The rooms are furnished in a simple way and air conditioned, with TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer. At the restaurant they serve Sicilian dishes and a good breakfast.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Enny Camere | alt= | url=http://www.camereenny.com | email=info@camereenny.com
| address=Via San Gaetano, 16 (SP55 for Alcamo Marina) | lat=38.000986 | long=12.955963 | directions=Opposite the A29 Alcamo Est Junction
| phone=+39 0924 21942 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€69-89
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel La Batia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabatia.it/ | email=
| address=Via Porta Palermo,106 | lat=37.985555 | long=12.974027 | directions=100 metres from the S.S.113 Junction for Partinico
| phone=+39 0924 514160 and +39 0924 25554 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-160
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's in the outskirts of Alcamo and was a convent restored some years ago. The exclusive rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioner. You can also choose Sicilian specialities and a continental breakfast. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a terrace, free outdoor parking and a garage.
}}
[[File:Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg|thumb|200px|The entrance to Hotel Centrale]]

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcentrale.sicilia.it/ | email=info@hotelcentrale.sicilia.it
| address=Via Amendola,24 | lat=37.981472 | long=12.964279 | directions=200 metres from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 507845 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€59-89
| image=Hotel Centrale, Alcamo.jpg
| lastedit=2015-04-01
| content=It's near the town centre and the places of movida. It has large rooms air-conditioned with TV and free Wi-Fi connection. The buffet breakfast includes sweet or salted food and you can taste Sicilian dishes at dinner. The structure is about 6 km from Alcamo Marina and about 20 km from Scopello and Zingaro.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=La Battigia | alt= | url=http://www.labattigia.it | email=info@labattigia.it
| address=Lungomare La Battigia - Alcamo Marina | lat=38.027388 | long=12.930725 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597259 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 598804
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60-100
| image=Vista notturna dell'Hotel La Battigia.jpg
| content=It's in the middle of Alcamo Marina's beach, and has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare. It lodged the actors Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones during the shooting of ''Ocean's Twelve'', filmed in 2004 near Castellammare del Golfo. It has a swimming pool and private beach. In the menu there are fresh fish and local meat.There is also a large selection of typical sweets and wines. It's a 4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Maruggi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via per Camporeale, 140 | lat=37.9633 | long=12.9758 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80-140
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It is at the foot of Mount Bonifato and is surrounded by a garden with very old trees. From its large terrace you can admire the Gulf of Castellammare. There are a living room, a kitchen, bathroom and a veranda on the ground floor. On the first floor there are: 3 double rooms, 1 single room and a bathroom. The house is furnished with conditioned air, oven, refrigerator, TV and ironing set; outside there are tables, chairs and a barbecue. The area is very tranquil and near Viale Europa (at 700 m distance) and to shops, bars and chemist.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Vaiasuso | alt= | url=https://villa-vaiasuso-alcamo.hotelmix.it/ | email=
| address=Via Gammara | lat=37.9971 | long=12.9381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin=08:00-20:00 | checkout=10:00-12:00 | price=€80 (5 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=The rooms are in a house with a garden, at a about 7 km from the beach and 3 km from Alcamo. There are a terrace, shared kitchen and bathrooms, a barbecue, a free car park. Breakfast included in the price. No animals allowed.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Villa 2 Pini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=SS 119 Km 319, 700 (between Alcamo and Partinico) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240 (4 rooms for 8 people)
| lastedit=2015-04-07
| content=It's in Alcamo, and has an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation offers free Wifi, a patio and a seating area. There is also a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The bathrooms have a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy pool view and garden view. A barbecue and a free parking facilities are included.
}}

==Stay safe==

* {{listing
| name=Police Station | alt=Commissariato di Polizia | url= | email=
| address=Via Libertà, 1 | lat=37.982621 | long=12.965973 | directions=300 metres from Piazza Bagolino
| phone=+39 0924 500311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri's Post | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Garibaldi, 11 | lat=37.980055 | long=12.954829 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 510746 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hospital | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crispi, 116 | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9609 | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid) | tollfree= | fax=+39 0924 599261
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

* {{listing
| name=First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica | url= | email=
| address=Via Francesco Crispi | lat=37.9825 | long=12.9607 | directions=inside the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 599202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Summer First-Aid Station | alt=Guardia medica estiva | url= | email=
| address= Alcamo Marina | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 0924 597500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}

==Connect==

* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 | lat=37.9809 | long=12.9672 | directions=in Corso 6 Aprile, 200 metre from Piazza Ciullo
| phone=+39 0924 503578 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via John Kennedy, 6 | lat=37.9729 | long=12.9547 | directions=300 metres from Viale Italia
| phone=+39 0924 24575 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Post Office (Poste Italiane) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso Generale Medici, 1 | lat=37.9808 | long=12.9549 | directions= 300 metres from Porta Trapani
| phone=+39 0924 23203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=
}}
&lt;!--=== Telefonia ===--&gt;

=== Internet ===
*{{listing
| name=Breaking Bet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Bagolino, 18 | lat=37.9819 | long=12.9685 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Every day 09:00-21:00 | price= €0.50 per hour
| content=Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Internet Point Lupin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 | lat=37.9827 | long=12.9590 | directions=300 metres from the Hospital
| phone=+39 0924 21383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€2 per hour, €6 all day.
| lastedit=2015-04-14
| content=
}}

There is a free '''Wi-Fi''' service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

==Go next==
[[File:Tramonto sulla spiaggia di Alcamo Marina 02.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the beach of Alcamo Marina]]
* '''[[Alcamo Marina]]''' is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
* [[Balestrate]]: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor  tables.
* [[Castellammare del Golfo]]: here you have to  visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open  in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs.
*[[Scopello|Scopello:]] you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm)  and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
[[File:Riserva dello Zingaro - caletta.jpg|thumb|A view of the reserve lo Zingaro]]
* '''The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro''' (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the '''Mediterranean macchia''' such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
* [[San Vito lo Capo|San Vito Lo Capo]]:  very famous  for its long beaches and sea, with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
* '''Terrasini''': you have to visit  Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours,  there are a lot of places where  you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

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'''Ambon''' is an island in the [[Maluku]] region of [[Indonesia]] and also the name of its largest city: Ambon City. The island consists of two regions: Ambon City and Central Maluku Regency.

[[File:Ambon Stad2.jpg|thumb|Provincial government office of Maluku in the city of Ambon.]]

==Understand==

Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, is built on a hillside overlooking the bay. It has a number of interesting historical and cultural sites, among them the remnants of forts built by the Dutch East Indies Company during the heyday of the spice trade. The ruins of the Portuguese fort at Hila are almost entirely hidden beneath the contorted roots of a giant banyan tree. The ANZAC War Cemetery near Ambon town is the site of services held every year on April 25, to commemorate the Allied soldiers who died in the region during World War II. 

===History===
The origin of the name Ambon is also very difficult to trace. According to local residents, the name Ambon comes from the word ''ombong'' in Ambonese language which means dew because the mountains on the island of Ambon are always dewy or foggy in the morning.

The history of Ambon began with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1512. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to land in Ambon, and it became the new centre for Portuguese activities in Maluku following their expulsion from Ternate. The Portuguese, however, were regularly attacked by native Muslims on the island's northern coast, in particular, Hitu, which had trading and religious links with major port cities on Java's north coast. Then, the Portuguese built a fort in the Ambon area as a place of activity in trade and the spread of religion. As the first Europeans to arrive, the Portuguese mobilized their inhabitants to build a fort called ''Benteng Kota Laha'' (Fort Laha). The birthday or anniversary of the city of Ambon has been decided to fall on September 7, 1575, in a seminar in Ambon City. 

Ambon was the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from 1610 to 1619 until the founding of Batavia (now [[Jakarta]]) by the Dutch. Ambon city was the site of a major Dutch military base that Imperial Japanese forces captured from Allied forces in the World War II Battle of Ambon in 1942. The battle was followed by the summary execution of more than 300 Allied prisoners of war in the Laha massacre.

Sectarian tensions between the Muslims and Christians erupted in the wake of the fall of Suharto in 1998, resulting in numerous violent clashes between the two groups, and the deaths of thousands of people. An agreement mediated by the Indonesian government was signed between the Christians and Muslims in 2002 to end the violence, and while sporadic clashes have occurred since then, the area has settled into an uneasy peace as of the 2020s. The Indonesian government and numerous NGOs have been trying to promote dialogue between the Muslim and Christian communities in an effort to make the peace a lasting one. As of 2022, things are much more peaceful and Ambon received an award as among the '''Top 10 most tolerant cities in Indonesia''' by the Setara Institute.

Ambon became the first city in Southeast Asia to be recognized as the [[UNESCO Creative Cities]] for music category in 2019 and has been called '''Ambon the City of Music''' and is known as Indonesia's music city.

===People===
Ambon prides itself on being a multi-racial island. Ambon's population consists of, the majority of the native Moluccas including Ambonese, Alfur, Kei, Tanimbarese, and mixed of Arab-Ambonese, Dutch-Ambonese, Portuguese-Ambonese, Spanish-Ambonese, also other Indonesian such as Chinese-Indonesian, Buginese, Butonese, Flores, Javanese, Makassarese,  Minang, Papuan, and Sundanese. [[Christianity]] is the majority religion in Ambon at about 60% of the population, with [[Islam]] in second place at about 39%, and the rest being a smattering of other religions.

===Climate===
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|octprecip = 155
|novhigh = 32.7
|novlow = 24.1
|novprecip = 114
|dechigh = 33
|declow = 24.2
|decprecip = 132
|description=Source: [[w:Ambon, Maluku#Climate|Wikipedia]]
}}
Ambon experiences a tropical rainforest climate and there is no real dry season. The driest month is November with total precipitation of 114 millimetres (4.5 in), while the wettest month is June with total precipitation of 638 millimetres (25.1 in). As it is located near the equator, the temperature throughout the year is constant. The hottest month is December, with an average temperature of 27.2 °C (81.0 °F), while the coolest month is July, with an average temperature of 25.0 °C (77.0 °F).

===Events===
Ambon conducts the annual yacht race between [[Darwin]] and Ambon called '''[https://www.dbcya.com.au/darwin-to-ambon/ Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race]'''. The race usually takes place in August.
Every year, on Eid al-Adha day, '''Karnaval Hadrat''' (Hadrat Carnival) is conducted in several subdistricts or locally called ''Negeri'', those are Hila and Batu Merah.

==Talk==
While everyone is able to speak [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]], Ambon also has its own local language called '''Ambonese Malay''', a creole language based on [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]], but with strong influences from [[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]], [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]] and Indonesia's other local languages.

==Get in==

=== By plane ===

* {{listing | type=go
| name=Pattimura Airport | alt={{IATA|AMQ}} | url=http://www.pattimura-airport.co.id | email=
| address= | lat=-3.7075 | long=128.0899 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pattimura Airport | image=Pattimuraairportlogo.png | wikidata=Q2232506
| content=There are multiple daily flights from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] on Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Batik Air. Some flights make a stopover in [[Surabaya]] or Makassar. Other destinations with direct flights to and from Ambon include [[Manado]], [[Ternate]], and [[Sorong]].
}}

=== By ship ===

* {{listing | type=go
| name=Pelabuhan Yos Soedarso | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-3.694687 | long=128.175313 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | image= | wikidata=
| content=Alternatively, there are ships from various parts of Indonesia only serviced by [https://www.pelni.co.id PELNI] such as ''KM. Tidar'' sail from [[Makassar]]. Schedules and reservation can be checked at PELNI office or by PELNI app.
}}

==Get around==
{{Mapframe|-3.638|128.117|zoom=10}}
If you want to go to the city from the airport you can use the bus operated by [https://damri.co.id DAMRI], it's located on the right side of the arrival hall and will only cost you Rp50,000 - cheaper than taking a taxi which can cost you approximately Rp150,000/trip. The DAMRI bus stops on {{marker|type=go|name=''Lapangan Merdeka''|url=|lat=-3.693188|long=128.181938|image=}} in the heart of the city. The taxi is like a private car, with no taxi sign above the car. It can be found mostly outside the airport.

''Angkot'' (public transport minivans, locally called ''Oto'') with fixed routes take people around the island. There are no fixed stops, just wave your hand on the side of the road to stop the vans and get into it. Look at the sign on top of the vans and ask the driver to make sure it's the route you want. Each cost Rp3,000 for a short trip - pay when you get out. Sitting up front is fine if it's empty and you'd rather not squish into the back.  To stop where you want to get out, say ''minggir''. ''Becak'' (bicycle rickshaws) are good for shorter distances downtown. There are many ''ojek'' (passenger motorcycles) around the island. Also, an online ''ojek'' called [https://www.gojek.com Gojek] is available there. Getting around Ambon is easier by renting a bike or a car. Google Maps are all capable of figuring out the tourist or public destination. A map of the city is available on the second floor of the bookstore {{marker|type=go|name=''Toko Buku Dian Pertiwi''|url=|lat=-3.698937|long=128.180437|image=}}, near '''Trikora Monument'''. 

The downtown of Ambon City is very pedestrian-friendly. Strolling around {{marker|type=go|name=''Pattimura Park''|url=|lat=-3.693062|long=128.183187|image=}} is one of the best way to chill the afternoon. In the evening, a dancing water fountain showed up there.

==See==
[[File:Pantai Liang, Maluku.jpg|thumb|Liang Beach]]
* ''History and museums'':
** {{see
| name=Ambon War Cemetery | alt= | url=https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2015000/ambon-war-cemetery/ | email=
| address=Pandan Kasturi, Sirimau, Ambon City | lat=-3.674812 | long=128.191813 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-17:00 | price=
| image=Ambon.jpg
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content= The cemetery contains Australian soldiers who died during the Japanese invasion of Ambon and Timor in World War II
}}
** {{see
| name=Fort Amsterdam | alt=Benteng Amsterdam | url=https://ambon.go.id/benteng-amsterdam/ | email=
| address=Kaitetu, Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.582813 | long=128.083188 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:00-18.00 | price=
| wikipedia=Fort Amsterdam, Ambon | image=Benteng Amsterdam.jpg
| wikidata=Q2651405
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=A fort and a blockhouse in Hila town, Leihitu. Before the fort was built, a trade lodge was established here by Francisco Serrão in 1512, a Portuguese explorer and a cousin of Ferdinand Magellan.
}}
** {{see
| name=Siwalima Museum | alt= | url=https://ambon.go.id/museum-siwalima/ | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Malaiholo, Taman Makmur, Nusaniwe | lat=-3.713437 | long=128.152938 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 341652 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-16.00 | price=
| image=Museum Siwalima.jpg
| lastedit=2017-11-21
| content=Maritime and traditional object of Ambonese and Moluccas. 
}}
** {{see
| name=Wapauwe Old Mosque | alt=Masjid Tua Wapauwe | url= | email=
| address=Kaitetu, Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency| lat=-3.585187 | long=128.084187 | directions=1 km south of Fort Amsterdam
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Wapauwe Old Mosque | image=Masjid Tua Wapauwe.jpg
| wikidata=Q12497346
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Established in 1414, it is the oldest mosque in the Moluccas. 
}}
* ''Landmarks'':
** {{see
| name=Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument| alt=Patung Christina Martha Tiahahu| url=https://dispar.malukuprov.go.id/portfolio/monumen-christina-martha-tiahahu/ | email=
| address=Karang Panjang, Ambon City | lat=-3.687563 | long=128.192313 | directions=
| phone=+62 822 481 00799 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Standbeeld van vrijheidsstrijdster Martha Christina Tiahahu (1800-1818) TMnr 20017956.jpg
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Located in a hilly area. The best visiting time is in the afternoon because the statue or monument faces sunset and ambon bay. That is an amazing view to take some pictures of.
}}
** {{see
| name=Merah Putih Bridge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-3.6629 | long=128.1979 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Merah Putih Bridge | image=Merah Putih Bridge.jpg| wikidata=Q20427160| lastedit=2017-11-21
| content=The bridge spans over Ambon Bay, connecting Rumah Tiga (Poka) on the north side, with Hative Kecil/Galala on the south side. This bridge is the longest bridge in the eastern region of Indonesia.
}}
* ''Beaches'':
** {{see
| name=Liang Beach | alt=Pantai Liang | url= | email=
| address=Liang, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.504938 | long=128.342812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Pantai Liang.jpg
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=A white sand beach with trees. Very suitable for family picnics by laying out mats because of the shady atmosphere. There are food stalls sell fresh coconut drink and local instant noodles dish called ''Sarmento''.
}}
** {{see
| name=Pintu Kota Beach | alt=Pantai Pintu Kota | url= | email=
| address=Nusaniwe, Ambon City | lat=-3.770563 | long=128.152438 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Pantai Pintu Kota.jpg
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Beach with rocky cave. One of the Icon of Ambon City.
}}
* ''Nature and wildlife'':
** {{see
| name=Wisata Kolam Morea Larike | alt=Belut Morea Larike | url= | email=
| address=Larike, West Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.748812 | long=127.935438 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-18:00 | price=
| image=Giant Eel named Morea.jpg
| lastedit=2017-11-21
| content=Watching giant freshwater eels named ''Morea'' in a clear and clean river. You can feed them with small fish which can be bought from local people for Rp 20,000.
}}

==Do==
Snorkeling and diving on various beautiful beaches.
* {{do
| name=Lubang Buaya Morela Beach | alt=Pantai Lubang Buaya Morela | url= | email=
| address=Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.518312 | long=128.223687 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Lubang Buaya Ambon.jpg
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=A diving and snorkeling spot with many fish dan enormous coral reefs. Sometimes you can see the wild dolphins from the beach.
}} 
* {{do
| name=Hukurila Beach | alt=Pantai Hukurila | url= | email=
| address=Hukurila, Ambon City | lat=-3.738187 | long=128.240813 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=One of the best dive spot in Ambon.
}}

Bathing in a natural hot spring.
* {{do
| name=Hatuasa Hot Spring | alt=Air Panas Hatuasa Tulehu | url= | email=
| address=Salahutu, Tulehu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.593063 | long=128.308688 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=A natural hot spring. There are various pools based on the level of heat of the water.
}}

Showering under waterfalls.
* {{do
| name=Taeno Waterfall| alt=Air Terjun Taeno / Maspait | url= | email=
| address=Rumah Tiga, Ambon Bay district, Ambon City | lat=-3.637563 | long=128.168437 | directions= 5 km northwest of Merah Putih Bridge. Just 20-minute ride by motorcycle.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= Rp5,000
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Located in a district with a forestry area in Ambon City. There is a natural pool below the waterfall. The water is really refreshing.
}}

Also, you can buy ''oleh-oleh'', souvenirs, and merchandise from Ambon.
*{{do
| name=Kios Nelly | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Sam Ratulangi | lat=-3.695062 | long=128.178812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=An antique souvenir shop. Mr. Marwizar speaks fluent English, and will help you in anyway he can.
}}
* {{do
| name=Petak 10 | alt=Pusat Ole-Ole Ambon Petak 10 | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Siwabessy, Nusaniwe | lat=-3.703062 | long=128.176938 | directions=
| phone=+62 852 829 53006 | tollfree=
| hours=09:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Sell various Ambonese snack like ''Bagea'' and ''Halua Kenari'' also merchandise including Ambon T-shirt and ''Ikat'' woven fabric.
}}
* {{do
| name=Toko Oleh-oleh Hidayah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Honipopu, Sirimau, Ambon City | lat=-3.696813 | long=128.178437 | directions=Walking across a street in front of Al Fatah Grand Mosque
| phone=+62 813 431 34473 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-21:30 | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-04
| content=Buy ''Minyak Kayu Putih'' (Cajeput oil) and ''Minyak Cengkeh'' (Clove oil) to warm your body in a winter.
}}

==Eat==
Ambon is a city that has a variety of foods including local Ambonese cuisine, Javanese cuisine like ''Ayam Penyet'' or locals called ''Ayam Lalapan'', Buginese-Makassarese cuisine like ''Coto Makassar'', and Chinese-Indonesian cuisine like ''Mie Ayam''. Also, there are some western fast-food chains, like KFC, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut.  
As a port city, Ambon provides a variety of dishes from seafood, both soupy and grilled.

===Ambonese food===
Actual Ambonese food is common on the island. Notable dishes include:
[[File:Maluku dishes.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Ikan kuah kuning, papeda, sambal colo-colo, and ikan bakar]]
* '''Ikan kuah kuning''' &amp;mdash; a saltwater fish in a yellow soup.
* '''Papeda''' &amp;mdash; a congee made from sago starch, eaten with ''Ikan kuah kuning''.      
* '''Kohu-kohu''' &amp;mdash; green salad with tuna, shredded coconut, and lime.          
* '''Nasi kelapa''' &amp;mdash; a rice dish with grated coconut mixed with chillies, shallots, and orange juice.      
* '''Sambal colo-colo''' &amp;mdash; a type of sour and spicy condiment of tomatoes, lime, lime basil, chillies, and shallot.
* '''Tumis bia''' &amp;mdash; a spicy stir-fried sea snail.

And, there are also some snacks, cakes, and desserts originally from Ambonese cuisine, that are:
* '''Ampas terigu''' &amp;mdash; bread made from flour, palm sugar, and grated coconut. 
* '''Kue asida''' &amp;mdash; a traditional dessert in Ramadan, created by Arab-Ambonese.
* '''Kue cara''' &amp;mdash; savory deep-fried dough with toppings of seasoned shredded tuna, a slice of chili, scallion, and celery.
* '''Pisang asar''' &amp;mdash; a fried banana with peanut and sugar on top.

Some drinks has became special beverage of Ambon, such as:
* '''Jus gandaria''' &amp;mdash; a juice made from plum-mango.
* '''Kopi rarobang''' &amp;mdash; a coffee drink with spices, walnut, and condensed milk.

There are many food stalls and restaurants for the budget to mid-range, both inner and outer downtown. ''Nasi kuning ambon'' means Ambonese yellow rice is a cheap food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner which has been sold in almost all corners of the city. Many seafood hawkers also provided along Jl. Sam Ratulangi (Sam Ratulangi street) in the evening with mid-range prices.   
{{eatpricerange|under Rp50,000|Rp50,000-150,000|over Rp150,000}}

===Budget===

*{{eat
| name=Natsepa Beach | alt=Pantai Natsepa | url=https://dispar.malukuprov.go.id/project/rujak-natsepa | email=
| address=Suli, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.621563 | long=128.292062 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daylight | price= under Rp30,000
| image=Lokasi Wisata Pantai Natsepa Ambon.jpg
| content=Try ''Rujak Natsepa'', slices of fruits in sticky sweet spicy peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Akbar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Sultan Babullah, Waihaong | lat=-3.699288 | long=128.175984 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp10,000-30,000
| content=Try ''tumis bia''. The restaurant is ''prasmanan'' (Indonesian buffet) so you can take your own rice and side dishes by yourself.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Arika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapitan Yongker, Soa Bali | lat=-3.699537 | long=128.177172 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-21:30 | price=Rp20,000-50,000
| content=Offering some traditional Ambonese food like grilled fish, sauteed papaya leaf, boiled sweet potato, ''sambal colo-colo'', etc.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sibu-Sibu Cafe | alt=Rumah Kopi Sibu-Sibu | url=https://www.facebook.com/sibusibucafe/ | email=malukusibusibu@yahoo.com
| address=Jl. Said Perintah No. 47A | lat=-3.697812 | long=128.180937 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 312525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Serves traditional Ambonese food and drink, and is a great spot to chill with a big open front and a wall decoration with pictures of Ambonese singers who perform on the national and international scene. Very popular with locals. Cafe has WiFi, albeit slow. The owner, June, speaks English. Cafe also provides beer, coffee, cakes, and light meals. It is double the size of what it used to be. Try coffee ''Kopi rarobang'' and Ambonese cakes like ''kasbi tone'' and ''koyabu singkong''.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Swalayan Citra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tulukabessy | lat=-3.690437 | long=128.185187 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 353345 | tollfree=
| hours=08:30-21:30 | price=Rp10,000-40,000
| content=Affordable and delicious Indonesian and Chinese food. Also serves non-halal food.
}}

===Mid-range===
*{{eat
| name=Imperial Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Diponegoro no. 53 | lat=-3.700563 | long=128.182687 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 315333 | tollfree=
| hours=11:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Clean and comfortable environment to have lunch or dinner, offering the best fresh seafood in town, with some specialty menu: Ambon traditional food (''papeda'', fish yellow soup with walnut), Hong Kong-style steamed fish, sweet and sour fish, black pepper beef, fresh crab in ''Sze Chuan'' style. All food is halal.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Brick Cafe &amp; Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pitu Ina, Karang Panjang | lat=-3.689938 | long=128.191562 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-23:00 | price=
| content=In a hilly area, so you can enjoy the view of Ambon City. It serves Indonesian cuisine and Western food like steak and burger.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Dedes | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Sultan Babullah, Silale | lat=-3.699113| long=128.176391 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 356188 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-21:30 | price=
| content=Try ''papeda'' and ''ikan kuah kuning''. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Ratu Gurih | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Diponegoro No. 26, Ahusen, Sirimau| lat=-3.699562| long=128.181062| directions=
| phone=+62 911 341202 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:00 | price=
| content=Serves seafood dishes. Try ''ikan bakar kenari'' (Grilled fish in walnut sauce) and ''jus gandaria'' drink. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wailela Cafe &amp; Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Rumah Tiga | lat=-3.661062 | long=128.180563 | directions= beside Ambon Bay
| phone=+62 823 995 22113 | tollfree=
| hours=11:00-21:30 | price=
| content=Serves many Indonesian dishes. The outdoor faces the view of Ambon City.
}}

==Sleep==
{{sleeppricerange|Less than Rp500,000|Rp500,000-1,000,000|More than Rp1,000,000}}
There are many resorts and hotels in Ambon including:

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Mutiara | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pattimura No.12 | lat=-3.694687| long=128.183562 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 353873 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= Start from Rp331,300
| content=Near the Pattimura Park. 
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Imperial Inn | url= | email=
| address=Jl. W.R. Soepratman Gang Kedondong | lat=-3.692563 | long=128.185313 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 355047 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= start from Rp274,000
| content=Decent inn with various types of room and the price is also affordable. Has free internet access in every room.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=LeGreen Suite Waihaong | alt= | url=https://le-green.com/ | email=waihaong@le-green.com
| address=Jl. Sultan Babullah No.48 | lat=-3.699562 | long=128.175687 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 350068 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Start from Rp208,415
| content=A budget hotel near Ambon Islamic Center and Al Fatah Grand Mosque.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Maluku Resort and Spa | alt=Baguala Bay | url=https://malukuresort.com | email=info@malukuresort.com
| address=Jl. Raya Waitatiri | lat=-3.616812 | long=128.277688 | directions=20 minutes from Ambon City &amp; Airport - on the way to Tulehu Ferry port to Seram &amp; Saparua island
| phone=+62 911 362717 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Start from Rp860,000
|lastedit=2022-07-05| content=Friendly atmosphere, spa, large garden with pool, scenic sunset view overlooking the Bay, great for families with children. Also has a world-class diving center, diving Ambon Bay and the coral sites in the southeast of Ambon. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Manise Hotel | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/themanisehotel/ | email=sales@manisehotel.com
| address=Jl. W.R Supratman No.1 | lat=-3.693937 | long=128.185313 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 341445 | tollfree= | fax=+62 911 354145
| checkin=10:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Start from Rp500,000
| content=A family-owned hotel. There is a McDonald's across the hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nusa Ela Resort | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/nusaelaresort/ | email=
| address=Ela island, Ureng, West Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.650812 | long=127.910313 | directions=
| phone=+62 813 320 66794 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout= | price=Start from Rp600,000
| content=A private resort located on the northwest of Ambon island, precisely on a group of ''pulau tiga'' islands, the best spot for relaxing, snorkeling, fun diving, fishing, and spearfishing, with a stretch of white sand beach, and very clear seawater.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Ambon Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/ambon/hotel-santika-premiere-ambon/ | email=ambonpremiere@reservation.santika.com
| address=Jl. Jendral Sudirman No.88, Batu Merah | lat=-3.678813 | long=128.194187 | directions=
| phone=+62911 3833888 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Start from Rp689,310
|lastedit=2022-07-05| content= A 4-star hotel with a supermarket on first floor.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Natsepa | alt= | url=https://thenatsepa.com/ | email=booking@thenatsepa.com
| address=Jl. Natsepa No 36, Suli, Salahutu | lat=-3.622438 | long=128.285687 | directions=
| phone=+62 911 362555 | tollfree= | fax=+62 911 362111
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Start from Rp764,846
| content=Has a swimming pool with a seacoast view. 
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Ume Ata Beach Villa | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/umeataresort/?hl=en | email=info@malukuresort.com
| address=Tial, Salahutu, Central Maluku Regency | lat=-3.633063 | long=128.328188| directions=
| phone=+62 811 471 815 (WhatsApp) | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Start from Rp1,500,000
| content=There are four villas with a private pool and a white sand beach.
}}

==Stay safe==
Ambon was wracked by ethnic and religious violence between Muslim and Christian factions during the turn of the 21st century and much of its first decade. As of 2022, 
things are much more peaceful. There is a ''Gong Perdamaian Dunia'' ('''World Peace Gong''') monument that was built on 25 November 2009 as a symbol of world peace. Also, in 2022, Ambon received an award as among the '''Top 10 most tolerant cities in Indonesia''' by the Setara Institute.

==Go next==
Ambon has become a hub city. There are some direct flights and sails to various destinations in [[Maluku]] and [[Papua]]. The flight uses a small-capacity propeller airplane served by some local Indonesian airlines, such as [https://www.instagram.com/samair.indonesia/?hl=en SAM Air], [http://www.trigana-air.com/ Trigana Air], and [https://www.lionair.co.id/tentang-kami/jaringan-kami Wings Air]. For the sails, PELNI provides some ships like ''KM. Pangrango'' and ''KM. Nggapulu'' to [[Banda Islands]], ''KM. Dobonsolo'' to [[Sorong]] and so on. The ticket can be bought at {{marker|type=go|name=PELNI office Ambon Branch|lat=-3.692841|long=128.184123}} or ticket agent alongside Jl. A.M. Sangaji (A.M. Sangaji street) near port of Yos Soedarso. Another port is also operated, including  {{marker|type=go|name=Port of Tulehu|lat=-3.585471|long=128.32859}} to [[Saparua]] and [[Masohi]] and {{marker|type=go|name=Galala Ferry Port|lat=-3.661938|long=128.205062}} to [[Buru]].

* [[Banda Islands]] &amp;mdash; The Spice Islands are known for the Spice Wars. 1&amp;nbsp;hr by plane, 8&amp;ndash;16 hr by ship. Innumerable historical sites, spice plantations, and dive spots.
* [[Buru]] &amp;mdash; A historic island with cajeput oil plantations. 45&amp;nbsp;min by plane, 8&amp;ndash;10 hr by ship.
* [[Kei Islands]] &amp;mdash; An archipelago with numerous white-sand beaches. 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr away by plane.
* [[Masohi]] &amp;mdash; The capital of Central Maluku Regency is the nearest city to Manusela National Park and the most popular sights in Seram Island, Ora beach also the highest mountain in the Moluccas, Mt. Binaiya. 2&amp;ndash;3&amp;nbsp;hr by ship.
* [[Saparua]] &amp;mdash; An island with Dutch colonial era historical sites and beaches. 2&amp;nbsp;hr away by ship.
* [[Sorong]] &amp;mdash; The nearest city to go to [[Raja Ampat]]. 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr by plane. A day by ship.
* [[Ternate]] &amp;mdash; A volcanic island with a vibrant city, beautiful lakes, several snorkeling spots, fortress, and sultanate sites. 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr by plane.


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[[Image:Badrinath.jpg|thumb|300px|A temple in Badrinath]]

'''Badrinath''' is a Hindu holy town and a ''nagar panchayat'' in Chamoli district in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. Badrinath is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath is in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an elevation of 3133 m. The holy shrine here is the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is stated to be of Vedic origin and over the years has undergone many renovations.

==Get in==
===By plane===
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport near [[Dehradun]], about 337 km from Badrinath.

===By rail===
The nearest railway stations to Badrinath are at [[Rishikesh]] and [[Kotdwar]], which are at a distance of 297 km and 327 km respectively.

===By bus===
There are regular buses operating to Badrinath from [[Delhi]], Haridwar and Rishikesh.

===By car===
There are certain timings to visit Badrinath by car/bike after opening of the temple, as routes are narrow from Pandukeshwar on some places. As of 2018, roads are open by the time 8AM to 8PM. There is a checkpost near Pandukeshwar, around 23 km from Joshimath (a good place for a journey break). So check the timings before start your journey.

==Get around==
[[File:Lord Badrinath.jpg|right|thumb|Main deity, Lord Vishnu in the Badrinath Temple]]
Only a few kilometres from the India-China (Tibet) border, Badrinath is generally a two-day-long journey from either Kedarnath, the site that precedes it in the Char Dham circuit, or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. Hemkund Sahib, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, is on the way to Badrinath, so the road is especially crowded during the summer pilgrimage season. The temple and its substantial surrounding village are accessible by road. One can visit '''the last Indian village''' '''Mana''' during the visit of the temple which is around 4 km from the temple and easily accessible by the roads. Many people prefer to reach Badrinath shrine starting early morning from Joshimath have darshan of Lord Vishnu and return to Joshimath by evening to avoid any altitude problems.
The temple is open only from May to October and the dates are announced through the media.
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==Climate==
The area experiences a cool and chilly climate all through the year. May to June and again from September to October are the best period to visit. Winter is severe and snowfall is common. The monsoon period from July to mid September is best avoided for your journey as landslides and road blocks are quite common.

==See==
* {{see
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}}

==Do==
[[File:Brahma Kabal Spot.JPG|right|thumb|Brahma Kapal]]
* {{do
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* {{do
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* {{do
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2019-04-15
| content=Tapt kund is a natural thermal spring where the devotees take a holy dip before proceeding to the main temple of badrinath. It is also believed to possess medicinal value good for skin
}}

==Buy==
Ancient coins, wool, Ayurvedic medicine, holy books, counterfeit electronic goods from China, sacred threads, seashells, temple requirements, aarti booklets, colourful beads and bracelets.

==Eat==
Indian and only vegetarian food. Non vegetarian foods are not allowed on this pilgrimage route beyond Rishikesh. There are several eateries around the temple some of which have decent eating atmosphere. Do not expect luxury as all business here are seasonal. All shops remains closed after the ''yatra'' season is over.
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| lastedit=2018-07-19
| content=Reasonable variety of vegetarian Indian and Chinese.
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==Drink==
No alcohol permitted, but (illegal) marijuana, etc., is widely available.

==Sleep==
Lots of hotels and ashrams.
If you are low on cash you can always stay in an ashram; food is also provided by ashrams.
If you are adventurous you can bring along your tents and camp here.
There are some locals who can also provide you ready-made tents to stay.
Hotel Narayan Palace, near the bus stand, and Sarovar Portico are luxury hotels with a reasonable tariff.
* {{sleep
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[[Image:Badrinath.jpg|thumb|300px|A temple in Badrinath]]

'''Badrinath''' is a Hindu holy town and a ''nagar panchayat'' in Chamoli district in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. Badrinath is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath is in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an elevation of 3133 m. The holy shrine here is the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is stated to be of Vedic origin and over the [https://www.estrholidays.com/blog/best-nainital-tour-packages-provider years has undergone many renovations.]

==Get in==
===By plane===
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport near [[Dehradun]], about 337 km from Badrinath.

===By rail===
The nearest railway stations to Badrinath are at [[Rishikesh]] and [[Kotdwar]], which are at a distance of 297 km and 327 km respectively.

===By bus===
There are regular buses operating to Badrinath from [[Delhi]], Haridwar and Rishikesh.

===By car===
There are certain timings to visit Badrinath by car/bike after opening of the temple, as routes are narrow from Pandukeshwar on some places. As of 2018, roads are open by the time 8AM to 8PM. There is a checkpost near Pandukeshwar, around 23 km from Joshimath (a good place for a journey break). So check the timings before start your journey.

==Get around==
[[File:Lord Badrinath.jpg|right|thumb|Main deity, Lord Vishnu in the Badrinath Temple]]
Only a few kilometres from the India-China (Tibet) border, Badrinath is generally a two-day-long journey from either Kedarnath, the site that precedes it in the Char Dham circuit, or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. Hemkund Sahib, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, is on the way to Badrinath, so the road is especially crowded during the summer pilgrimage season. The temple and its substantial surrounding village are accessible by road. One can visit '''the last Indian village''' '''Mana''' during the visit of the temple which is around 4 km from the temple and easily accessible by the roads. Many people prefer to reach Badrinath shrine starting early morning from Joshimath have darshan of Lord Vishnu and return to Joshimath by evening to avoid any altitude problems.
The temple is open only from May to October and the dates are announced through the media.
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}}

==Climate==
The area experiences a cool and chilly climate all through the year. May to June and again from September to October are the best period to visit. Winter is severe and snowfall is common. The monsoon period from July to mid September is best avoided for your journey as landslides and road blocks are quite common.

==See==
* {{see
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-24
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* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}

==Do==
[[File:Brahma Kabal Spot.JPG|right|thumb|Brahma Kapal]]
* {{do
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* {{do
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
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}}
* {{do
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2019-04-15
| content=Tapt kund is a natural thermal spring where the devotees take a holy dip before proceeding to the main temple of badrinath. It is also believed to possess medicinal value good for skin
}}

==Buy==
Ancient coins, wool, Ayurvedic medicine, holy books, counterfeit electronic goods from China, sacred threads, seashells, temple requirements, aarti booklets, colourful beads and bracelets.

==Eat==
Indian and only vegetarian food. Non vegetarian foods are not allowed on this pilgrimage route beyond Rishikesh. There are several eateries around the temple some of which have decent eating atmosphere. Do not expect luxury as all business here are seasonal. All shops remains closed after the ''yatra'' season is over.
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| hours=Daily 7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2018-07-19
| content=Reasonable variety of vegetarian Indian and Chinese.
}}

==Drink==
No alcohol permitted, but (illegal) marijuana, etc., is widely available.

==Sleep==
Lots of hotels and ashrams.
If you are low on cash you can always stay in an ashram; food is also provided by ashrams.
If you are adventurous you can bring along your tents and camp here.
There are some locals who can also provide you ready-made tents to stay.
Hotel Narayan Palace, near the bus stand, and Sarovar Portico are luxury hotels with a reasonable tariff.
* {{sleep
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| phone=+91 98730 82465 | tollfree= | fax=
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[[Image:Badrinath.jpg|thumb|300px|A temple in Badrinath]]

'''Badrinath''' is a Hindu holy town and a ''nagar panchayat'' in Chamoli district in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. Badrinath is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath is in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an elevation of 3133 m. The holy shrine here is the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is stated to be of Vedic origin and over the years has undergone many renovations.

==Get in==
===By plane===
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport near [[Dehradun]], about 337 km from Badrinath.

===By rail===
The nearest railway stations to Badrinath are at [[Rishikesh]] and [[Kotdwar]], which are at a distance of 297 km and 327 km respectively.

===By bus===
There are regular buses operating to Badrinath from [[Delhi]], Haridwar and Rishikesh.

===By car===
There are certain timings to visit Badrinath by car/bike after opening of the temple, as routes are narrow from Pandukeshwar on some places. As of 2018, roads are open by the time 8AM to 8PM. There is a checkpost near Pandukeshwar, around 23 km from Joshimath (a good place for a journey break). So check the timings before start your journey.

==Get around==
[[File:Lord Badrinath.jpg|right|thumb|Main deity, Lord Vishnu in the Badrinath Temple]]
Only a few kilometres from the India-China (Tibet) border, Badrinath is generally a two-day-long journey from either Kedarnath, the site that precedes it in the Char Dham circuit, or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. Hemkund Sahib, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, is on the way to Badrinath, so the road is especially crowded during the summer pilgrimage season. The temple and its substantial surrounding village are accessible by road. One can visit '''the last Indian village''' '''Mana''' during the visit of the temple which is around 4 km from the temple and easily accessible by the roads. Many people prefer to reach Badrinath shrine starting early morning from Joshimath have darshan of Lord Vishnu and return to Joshimath by evening to avoid any altitude problems.
The temple is open only from May to October and the dates are announced through the media.

==Climate==
The area experiences a cool and chilly climate all through the year. May to June and again from September to October are the best period to visit. Winter is severe and snowfall is common. The monsoon period from July to mid September is best avoided for your journey as landslides and road blocks are quite common.

==See==
* {{see
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-24
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Vasudhara Falls | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=30.78801 | long=79.44992 | directions=8 km northwest of Badrinath
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vasudhara Falls | image=Vasudhara Falls.JPG | wikidata=Q7917027
| content=The first 3 km can be travelled by a car or a bus. This stop is called &quot;Mana&quot;. First point after the village Mana, the last habitat in the Indian side, is Bhim Pool. This is said to have been built by Bhim (of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata epic) for his wife Draupadi who could not cross the ridge. From here, there is a 4 km trek to the falls. No special gear for the trek is needed apart from some sturdy shoes.
}}

==Do==
[[File:Brahma Kabal Spot.JPG|right|thumb|Brahma Kapal]]
* {{do
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=100 m from Badrinath temple
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Brahma Kapal Ghat is situated on the banks of the Alakananda River. It is said that Lord Brahma, the Creator resides here. It is 100 m to the north of the Badrinath Temple. Hindu devotees perform ''shraddha'', an homage and rituals for the departed souls, on the banks of the river at this site.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hot Geyser | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=There is a hot spring near the temple. Many saints live in the surrounding mountains all year round despite the harsh winter at such high elevations.
}}
* {{do
| name=Origin of Saraswati river | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located near Mana village, this is said to be the origin of the Saraswati river coming out and going underground again. This river is not visible anywhere from its source up to Allahabad Sangam in UP, where it is said to merge into Ganga river along with Yamuna river. Very close to the visible part of the river Saraswati, there is very small water stream said to be water from Mansarover Lake in Tibet.
}}
* {{do
| name=Tapt Kund | alt=Narad Kund | url=https://www.aaochale.com/info-tapt-kund-badrinath | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=It is on the way to main badrinath temple from bus stand
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-04-15
| content=Tapt kund is a natural thermal spring where the devotees take a holy dip before proceeding to the main temple of badrinath. It is also believed to possess medicinal value good for skin
}}

==Buy==
Ancient coins, wool, Ayurvedic medicine, holy books, counterfeit electronic goods from China, sacred threads, seashells, temple requirements, aarti booklets, colourful beads and bracelets.

==Eat==
Indian and only vegetarian food. Non vegetarian foods are not allowed on this pilgrimage route beyond Rishikesh. There are several eateries around the temple some of which have decent eating atmosphere. Do not expect luxury as all business here are seasonal. All shops remains closed after the ''yatra'' season is over.
* {{eat
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| address=Badrinath Temple Access Path | lat=30.744642 | long=79.49232 | directions=
| phone=+91 381 222228 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2018-07-19
| content=Reasonable variety of vegetarian Indian and Chinese.
}}

==Drink==
No alcohol permitted, but (illegal) marijuana, etc., is widely available.

==Sleep==
Lots of hotels and ashrams.
If you are low on cash you can always stay in an ashram; food is also provided by ashrams.
If you are adventurous you can bring along your tents and camp here.
There are some locals who can also provide you ready-made tents to stay.
Hotel Narayan Palace, near the bus stand, and Sarovar Portico are luxury hotels with a reasonable tariff.
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'''Bairrada''' is a wine region in [[Beira Litoral]], [[Portugal]].

==Cities==
Bairrada contains the following municipalities:
* [[Águeda]] (southern portion)
* [[Anadia]] (entirely)
* [[Aveiro]] (civil parish of Nariz)
* [[Cantanhede]] (mostly)
* [[Coimbra]] (partially)
* [[Mealhada]] (entirely)
* [[Oliveira do Bairro]] (entirely)
* [[Vagos]] (partially)

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==Understand==
Bairrada, situated between the urban centres of Agueda, Aveiro, and Coimbra, stretches {{km|40}} from north to south. The region mainly comprises vineyards and contains the municipalities of Anadia, Cantanhede, Mealhada, and Oliveira do Bairro. From east to west the region runs from the base of the Caramulo and Buçaco mountains to the sands of the Atlantic.

The area of Bairrada is {{ha|108000}}. Vineyards occupy around {{ha|15000}}. In the 1970s, this corresponded to 37% of the volume of the total agricultural production in the central region.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==

==Do==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==

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'''Bali''', the famed &quot;Island of the Gods&quot;, is the most visited part of [[Indonesia]]. Its diverse landscape of mountainous terrain, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides provide a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, spiritual and unique culture. Five rice terraces and their water temples have been inscribed on the {{UNESCO}} under the name &quot;Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the ''Subak'' System as a Manifestation of the ''Tri Hita Karana'' Philosophy&quot;.

With world-class diving and surfing, a range of natural, cultural and historical attractions, and plentiful accommodation options, it is one of the most popular island destinations in the world. Bali offers something to almost every visitor from the backpacking youth to the ultra-wealthy. Its majority-[[Hinduism|Hindu]] population also stands in contrast to much of the rest of majority-[[Islam|Muslim]] Indonesia.

==Regions==
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==Cities==

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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Denpasar]]|wikidata=Q11506}} &amp;mdash; a bustling city, the administrative centre and transport hub of the island but not a major tourist destination
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Candidasa]]|wikidata=Q1869548}} &amp;mdash; a quiet coastal town, the Bali Aga and gateway to the east coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kuta]]|wikidata=Q994499}} &amp;mdash; surfer central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali.  Lots of shopping and nightlife and the centre of lower-end party culture on Bali
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jimbaran]]|wikidata=Q670243}} &amp;mdash; close to the airport, seaside resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Legian]]|wikidata=Q985292}} &amp;mdash; popular beach town between Kuta and [[Seminyak]]; also the name of Kuta's main street
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Lovina]]|wikidata=Q1872519}} &amp;mdash; beautiful black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Sanur]]|wikidata=Q1789991}} &amp;mdash; seaside resorts and beaches popular with older families
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Seminyak]]|wikidata=Q1026424}} &amp;mdash; quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants and trendy designer bars and dance clubs
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ubud]]|wikidata=Q210654}} &amp;mdash; the centre of art and dance in the foothills, with several museums, the monkey forest and lots of arts and crafts shops

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* {{marker|name=[[Amed]]|wikidata=Q18209257}} &amp;mdash; a long strip of peaceful, traditional fishing villages featuring black sand beaches, coral reefs and excellent diving
* {{marker|name=[[Bedugul]]|wikidata=Q2517139}} &amp;mdash; pretty lakes in the mountains, a golf course, the botanical gardens and the famous Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
* {{marker|name=[[Bukit Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q1087346}} &amp;mdash; the southernmost tip of Bali with world class surfing, great beaches, and the can't-miss cliff-hanging Uluwatu Temple
* {{marker|name=[[Kintamani]]|wikidata=Q39173}} &amp;mdash; active volcano Mount Batur, stunning mountain scenery, cooler temperatures and fruit growing
* {{marker|name=[[Mount Agung]]|wikidata=Q158470}} &amp;mdash; highest mountain in Bali and the ''mother temple'' of Besakih
* {{marker|name=[[Nusa Dua]]|wikidata=Q277598}} &amp;mdash; an enclave of high-end resorts and a long, golden sand beach
* {{marker|name=[[Nusa Lembongan]]|wikidata=Q1970352}} &amp;mdash; an island known for its surfing, diving and snorkelling; a great place to relax
* {{marker|name=[[Nusa Penida]]|wikidata=Q1520301}} &amp;mdash; wild, rugged, untamed and as off the beaten path as you will get on the island
* {{marker|name=[[West Bali National Park]]|wikidata=Q1381311}} &amp;mdash; trekking, birdwatching and diving in Bali's only substantial protected natural area

==Understand==
[[File:Odalan preparation inside a pura.jpg|thumb|280px|Preparing for a colourful ''odalan'' temple anniversary procession]]
Bali is one of more than 18,000 islands (based on a satellite view) in the Indonesian archipelago, and is just over 2 km (almost 1.5&amp;nbsp;miles) from the eastern tip of the island of [[Java]] and west of the island of [[Lombok]]. The island, home to a little over 4 million people, is about {{km|144}} long from east to west and {{km|80}} north to south.

The word &quot;paradise&quot; is understandably used a lot in Bali. Friendly, hospitable people; a magnificently visual and spiritual culture; and spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali the top tourist attraction in Indonesia. The vast majority of international visitors to Indonesia go nowhere else but Bali.

This popularity is not without its bad sides&amp;mdash;once paradisical [[Kuta]] has degenerated into a congested warren of concrete, scammers and touts extracting a living by overcharging tourists. The island's visibility also drew the unwanted attention of terrorists in 2002 and 2005. However, Bali has managed to retain its magic. Bali is a marvellous destination with something for everyone, and though heavily visited, there are spots where you will be able to find serenity.

At peak season, before COVID-19, more than 400,000 foreign tourists flocked to Bali. A huge surge of domestic tourists arrived during school holidays (middle and end of year) &amp; around the Ied season where it is practically quiet elsewhere in Indonesia. Fortunately, they can all be absorbed by a severe oversupply of hotels, which experts predicted will occur for at least a decade. Because of this however, a 4-star hotel room in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak can be reserved for just above US$20 per day, and last-minute deals can produce rates of less than US$20 per day!

As more travelers visit, especially due to the visa-free regime introduced by the Indonesian government, this small resort island has been striving to provide more modern attractions and facilities to travelers of different interests, while retaining the exotic traditional culture &amp; spotless natural beauty that has always been the point of interest for visitors. Highly frequented areas such as the beaches in central Bali have been gentrifying.

Bali has many narrow streets and traffic jams are common in Bali throughout the year, especially Kuta, Legian and the Seminyak area, Central Denpasar city, Gatot Subroto Timur, access to Gianyar and access to the east. Streets in Kuta and Legian and Seminyak have been made one-way. For a 500-m journey in the opposite direction of a one-way street, walking can get you there in 15 minutes; if you take your car, it might take up to a half hour. Please take care to allow enough time to catch your plane.

===History===
[[File:Pura tanah lot sunset no3.jpg|thumb|300px|Sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, built in the 16th century.]]

'''[[Hinduism]]''' first appeared in Bali as early as 100 BC, but the unique culture which is so apparent to any current day visitor to Bali hails largely from neighbouring [[Java]] combined with elements of Bali's distant animist past. The Javanese Majapahit Empire's rule over Bali became complete in the 14th century when Gajah Mada, Prime Minister of the Javanese king, defeated the Balinese king at Bedulu.

The rule of the '''Majapahit Empire''' resulted in the initial influx of Javanese culture, most of all in architecture, dance, painting, sculpture and the '''wayang puppet theatre'''. All of this is still very apparent today.

The very few Balinese who did not adopt this Javanese Hindu culture are known today as the ''Bali Aga'' (&quot;original Balinese&quot;) and still live in the isolated villages of Tenganan near [[Candidasa]] and Trunyan on the remote eastern shore of Lake Batur at [[Kintamani]].

With the rise of Islam throughout the Indonesian archipelago, the Majapahit Empire in Java fell and Bali became independent near the turn of the 16th century. The Javanese aristocracy found refuge in Bali, bringing an even stronger influx of Hindu arts, literature and religion.

Divided among a number of ruling ''rajas'' (kings), occasionally battling off invaders from now Muslim [[Java]] to the west and making forays to conquer [[Lombok]] to the east, the north of the island was finally captured by Dutch colonialists in a series of brutal wars from 1846 to 1849. Southern Bali was not conquered until 1906, and eastern Bali did not surrender until 1908. In both 1906 and 1908, many Balinese chose death over disgrace and fought en masse until the bitter end, often walking straight into Dutch cannons and gunfire. This manner of suicidal fighting to the death was known as ''puputan''. Victory was bittersweet, as the images of the ''puputan'' highly tarnished the Dutch in the international community.  Perhaps to make up for this, the Dutch did not make the Balinese enter into a forced cultivation system, as had happened in Java, and instead tried to promote Balinese culture through their policy of ''Baliseering'' or the '''&quot;Balinisation of Bali&quot;'''.

In 1945, Bali became part of the newly independent Republic of Indonesia. After the 1965 coup d'état that ushered in the Suharto regime, state-instigated, anticommunist violence spread across Indonesia. In Bali, it is said that the rivers ran red with the reprisal killings of suspected communists. The death toll is estimated to have been about 80,000 people, which was roughly 5% of Bali's population at the time.

The most recent chapter in Bali's history began in the 1970s when intrepid hippies and surfers discovered Bali's beaches and waves, and '''tourism''' soon became the biggest income earner. Despite the shocks of the terrorist attacks in 2002 and 2005, the island continues to draw crowds, and Bali's culture is as magnificent as ever.

===Culture===
[[File:DailyTributeBali.jpg|thumb|Ubiquitous ''canang sari'' offerings]]

Unlike most other islands in largely Muslim Indonesia, Bali is a pocket of '''Hindu''' religion and culture. Every aspect of Balinese life is suffused with religion, but the most visible signs are the tiny '''offerings''' (''canang sari'') found in every Balinese house, workplace, restaurant, souvenir stall and airport check-in desk. These leaf trays are made daily and can contain an enormous range of offering items: flowers, glutinous rice, cookies, salt, and even cigarettes and coffee! They are set out with burning incense sticks and sprinkled with holy water at least three times a day before every meal. Don't worry if you kick or step on one accidentally, as they are placed on the ground for this very purpose and will be swept away anyway.

Balinese Hinduism diverged from the mainstream well over 500 years ago and is quite different from what you would see in [[India]] and the rest of [[South Asia]]. The primary deity is '''Sanghyang Widi Wasa''' (Acintya), the &quot;all-in-one god&quot; for which other gods like Vishnu (''Wisnu'') and Shiva (''Civa'') are merely manifestations, and instead of being shown directly, he is depicted by an empty throne wrapped in the distinctive ''poleng'' black-and-white chessboard pattern and protected by a ceremonial ''tedung'' umbrella.

[[File:PuriSaren EmptyThrone.JPG|thumb|An empty throne of Sanghyang Widi Wasa, with ''poleng'' cloth and ''tedung'' umbrella, [[Ubud]]]]

The Balinese are master '''sculptors'''. Temples and courtyards are replete with statues of gods and goddesses like ''Dewi Sri'', the goddess of rice and fertility, as well as guardians and protecting demons like toothy ''Rakasa'', armed with a club. These days though, entire villages like Batubulan have twigged onto the tourist potential and churn out everything imaginable from Buddhas to couples entwined in acrobatic poses for the export and souvenir market.

Balinese '''dance''' and '''music''' are also just as famous and a major attraction for visitors to the island. As on neighbouring [[Java]], the ''gamelan'' orchestra and ''wayang kulit'' shadow puppet theatre predominate. Dances are extremely visual and dramatic, and the most famous include:

* '''Barong''' or &quot;lion dance&quot; &amp;mdash; a ritual dance depicting the fight between good and evil, with performers wearing fearsome lion-like masks. This dance is often staged specifically for tourists as it is one of the most visually spectacular and the storyline is relatively easy to follow. Barong dance performances are not hard to find.
* '''Calonarang''' &amp;mdash; a spectacular dance which is a tale of combating dark magic and exorcising the evil spirits aligned with the witch-queen Rangda. The story has many variations and rarely are two Calonarang plays the same. If you can find an authentic Calonarang performance, then you are in for a truly magical experience.
* '''Kecak''' or &quot;monkey dance&quot; &amp;mdash; actually invented in the 1930s by resident German artist Walter Spies for a movie, but a spectacle nonetheless. Up to 250 dancers in concentric circles chant &quot;kecak kecak&quot;, while a performer in the centre acts out a spiritual dance. An especially popular Kecak dance performance is staged daily at [[Bukit Peninsula|Uluwatu]] Temple.
* '''Legong Keraton''' &amp;mdash; perhaps the most famous and feted of all Balinese dances. Performed by young girls, this is a dance of divine nymphs hailing from 12th century Java. Try to find an authentic Legong Keraton with a full-length performance. The short dance performances often found in tourist restaurants and hotels are usually extracts from the Legong Keraton.

===Festivals===
{{infobox|The Day of Absolute Silence|'''Nyepi''' is a very special day to the Balinese as this is the day that they have to fool all evil spirits that no one is actually on Bali - hence the need for silence. If this is achieved, then it is believed that the evil spirits will go looking elsewhere for their prey and leave Bali alone for another year. Balinese people are very religious and life is full of ritual. Nyepi is one of the most important days in their calendar. All ports of entry are closed, although emergency services do still open, and literally '''no one''' may be outdoors or be seen doing anything indoors. If one does choose to observe, fire (which means cooking), entertainment, and anything that uses electricity must be '''turned off''', as is travelling and doing work; they should instead meditate in silence from the sunrise on the day to the sunrise on the following day. While your hotel may give at least some exceptions (and may not check your rooms) on what you can do indoors, at the very least you will be asked to remain in your room most of the time and keep all noises and lighting at minimum.

Nyepi also serves to remind the Balinese of the need for tolerance and understanding in their everyday life. In fact, Hinduism on Bali is unique because it is woven into and around the original Balinese animistic religion. The two now have become one for the Balinese, a true sign of tolerance and acceptance.

'''Nyepi Dates:'''

* Sunday, 12 March 2021
* Thursday, 3 March 2022
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[[File:Nyepifest auf Bali.jpg|thumb|320px|Ogoh-Ogoh procession on the eve of Nyepi]]
There are an estimated 20,000 temples (''pura'') on the island, each of which holds festivals (''odalan'') at least twice a year. With many auspicious days throughout the year there are always festivities going on.

The large island-wide festivals are determined by two local calendars.  The 210 day ''wuku'' or ''Pawukon'' calendar is completely out of sync with the Western calendar, meaning that the dates of festivals and events rotate wildly throughout the solar year. The lunar ''saka'' (''caka'') calendar roughly follows the Western year.

* '''Funerals''' (''pitra yadnya'') are another occasion of pomp and ceremony, when the deceased (often several at a time) are ritually cremated in extravagantly colourful rituals (''ngaben'').
* '''Galungan''' is a ten day festival which comes around every 210 days and celebrates the death of the tyrant Mayadenawa.  Gods and ancestors visit earth and are greeted with gift-laden bamboo poles called ''penjor'' lining the streets. The last day of the festival is known as '''Kuningan'''.
* '''Nyepi''', or the '''Hindu New Year''', also known as the day of absolute silence, is usually celebrated sometime in March or April. If you are in Bali in the days preceding Nyepi, you will see amazing colourful giants (''ogoh ogoh'') being created by every ''banjar''. On the eve of Nyepi, the ''ogoh ogoh'' parade through the streets, a breathtaking sight not to be missed. There are good reasons to avoid Nyepi as well, but for many travellers these will be outweighed by the privilege of experiencing such a unique annual festival. Absolutely everything on the island shuts down between 06:00 on the day of the new year and 06:00 the following morning, including the airport and ferry harbours, though emergency services will remain on standby and get out as needed. Tourists are confined to their hotels and asked to be as quiet as possible for the day. Getting out will risk being reprimanded by the community police (''pecalang''). As the precise date of Nyepi changes every year, and isn’t finally set until later in the preceding year, flights will be open for booking at first, only to be cancelled or moved accordingly. This also means altering all your travel arrangements to Bali.

All national public holidays in [[Indonesia]] are observed in Bali, although Ramadan does not have much of a fanfare here compared to the country's Muslim majority regions.

===Read===
Bali's unique culture has been widely studied by anthropologists, both professional and amateur. Interested visitors and artists (some of whom made Bali their home) have also written about the island. Here's a reading shortlist:

* ''Island of Bali'' (Periplus Classics Series), Miguel Covarrubias. When the Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias wrote his outsider's impression of Balinese life and culture in 1937, he surely could not have imagined that well into the next century his work would still be considered the most authoritative text on the subject. Absolutely ''vital'' reading, and it is astounding how little has changed in Bali since this book was written. More on Covarrubias' time in Bali, including his wonderful paintings, can be found in the coffee table book ''Covarrubias in Bali'' (EDM Books) by Adrian Williams and Yu-Chee Chong.
* ''A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm'' (A Short History of Asia series), Robert Pringle. The history of Bali from pre-Bronze Age times to the start of the current millennium, and an examination of Bali's importance and relevance to modern-day Indonesia.
* ''Bali Raw: An Expose of the Underbelly of Bali, Indonesia'' (Monsoon Books), Malcolm Scott. An Australian author, who lived in Bali for almost a decade, reveals the darker side of the island &amp;mdash; the sometimes violent nightclub scene, rampant prostitution, the prevalence of AIDS and drug and alcohol-induced Western hooliganism.
* ''A Little Bit One O'clock: Living with a Balinese Family'' (Ersania Books), William Ingram. A whimsical, insightful, and at times very touching account of an expatriate American living with a Balinese family in the 1990s.
* ''The House of Our Ancestors'' (KITLV press), Thomas Reuter. Probably the most thorough and readable study of the [[Candidasa#Understand|Bali Aga]], the pre-Majapahit indigenous Balinese.
* ''A House in Bali'' (Tuttle), Colin McPhee. A classically trained musician who was spellbound when he heard a recording of Balinese gamelan music, McPhee travelled to Bali in the 1930s and wrote this superb insight into local music, life and culture. Still very relevant reading.

===Climate===
[[File:Tirta Gangga Rice Paddies.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Rice paddies in East Bali with Mount Agung in the background]]

Daytime temperatures are pleasant, varying between 20–33⁰C (68–93⁰F) year-round. From December to March, the west monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but days are still often sunny with the rains starting in the late afternoon or evening and passing quickly. From June to September, the humidity is low and it can be quite cool in the evenings. At this time of the year there is hardly any rain in the lowland coastal areas.

Even when it is raining across most of Bali, you can often enjoy sunny, dry days on the [[Bukit Peninsula]] which receives ''far'' less rain than any other part of the island. On the other hand, in central Bali and in the mountains, you should not be surprised by cloudy skies and showers at any time of the year.

At higher elevations such as [[Bedugul]] or [[Kintamani]], it gets distinctly chilly and you will need either a sweater or jacket after the sun sets.

===Time===
Bali is in the UTC+8 time zone (known in Indonesia as WITA, ''Waktu Indonesia Tengah''), the same as [[Western Australia]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Singapore]], [[Philippines]], [[China]] and [[Taiwan]], and an hour ahead of [[Jakarta]].

===Electricity===
Electricity is supplied at 220 V, 50 Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 &quot;Schukostecker&quot; or &quot;Schuko&quot; or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 &quot;Europlug&quot; types.

===Tourism information centres===
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Some major destinations in Bali have their own tourism offices; contact details are given in the relevant destination articles.

==Talk==

The native language of locals is '''[[Balinese phrasebook|Balinese]]''', which is related to but not mutually intelligible with [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]. Because all Balinese people are bilingual in Balinese and Indonesian, and Indonesian is used more, particularly in daily conversations, learning Balinese is not essential to communicate. Nevertheless, locals are proud of their language, so efforts by visitors to speak Balinese will be warmly received by the locals. In tourist regions, English and some other foreign languages are widely spoken.

==Get in==
===By plane===
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See the [[Indonesia]] article for information about visa regulations.

====Get to/from the airport====
{{infobox|Prepaid taxi fares from Ngurah Rai Airport to main Bali destinations|
--Subject to change--
* Kuta: Rp80,000
* Tuban: Rp55,000
* Legian: Rp95,000
* Seminyak: Rp110,000 to Rp135,000
* Jimbaran: Rp100,000 to Rp150,000
* Denpasar: Rp125,000 to Rp150,000
* Sanur: Rp150,000
* Nusa Dua: Rp150,000 to Rp185,000
* Ubud: Rp300,000 to Rp350,000
* Padang Bai: Rp400,000
* Candidasa: Rp425,000
* Amed: Rp750,000
* Lovina: Rp650,000
* Pemuteran: Rp850,000
}}
Transportation from the airport is not too bad but is far from perfect too. Some hotels organise free transfers from the airport, and plenty of public taxis are also available: go to the ticketing booth, on the right side just after the exit, buy a fixed fare ticket and a driver will be assigned to you trouble-free. However, the ticketing booth closes after the last flight arrival for the day and re-opens at 08:00, so anyone wanting an airport taxi during this period should be prepared to haggle or seek the alternatives described below.

If you are travelling on a restricted budget, you can flag down a '''Blue Bird Taxi''' from outside the airport area (but now it will take at least 8–10 minutes walk from the new International terminal, more from the Domestic; there's neither clearly signed way out, nor are there many people using this way), or try and catch a taxi dropping off passengers near Domestic terminal departures. Blue Bird Taxis are safe and reliable, and their metered fares are cheaper than the prepaid taxi fare (especially for shorter rides, e.g. Rp20,000–30,000 to Kuta). Depending on how much baggage you have and how bulky it is, you might want to evaluate whether all that extra effort is worth it to save a few dollars.

If you do make the effort to walk outside the airport to the street, you can also flag down a '''bemo''' (local minivan). Most of the bemos in this area will be heading to [[Kuta]] (the road to Kuta heads to the left looking out from the airport gate), but don't absolutely bank on it, and be prepared for a hot, crowded journey. It should cost no more than a few thousand rupiah per person (ask the driver beforehand). And if you are a lone backpacker you can try an '''ojek''' (unmetered motorcycle taxi) in the first intersection outside the airport (3 to 5 minutes walk), for less than half of a taxi meter fare. If you are not sure if a taxi can reach your hotel because of narrow streets, or you are unsure of your hotel's location, an ojek is a good option: they frequently take narrow streets as shortcuts, use pedestrian paths and sometimes go against traffic on theoretically one-way streets. An ojek to Kuta costs Rp10,000 to Rp15,000.

Another option is '''ride-share''' companies such as GoCar from Gojek and GrabCar. You can go to Kuta for about Rp 30,000; if you are traveling light, both also offers motorcycle pick up for about a half price than using the car. However, as they are not allowed to pick you up from the airport, the driver may prompt you to tell the security that you already have pickup arrangements, if asked. Alternatively, they can text or call you to meet them somewhere at or just off the airport.

The public bus service, '''Trans Sarbagita''' is one of the two public buses allowed to enter the airport. You can catch the bus at both the domestic and international arrivals. Bus stops are shaded but small, so be on the lookout or ask for directions. The fare is Rp3,500 from the airport, although it only stops at major roads and intersections and does not go into main hotel areas, so you will either need to walk or get a taxi from the nearest bus stop. After several months of dormant, Trans Sarbagita reruns with limited schedule, 09:15 to Nusa Dua, 11:00 to Batu Bulan, 13:15 to Nusa Dua, 15:00 to Batu Bulan, 17:15 to Nusa Dua, and 19:00 to Batu Bulan.

Another public bus is called '''Trans Metro Dewata'''. The line or corridor 02 serves the route from the airport to the downtown of [[Denpasar]] with numerous bus stops might be looked at '''Moovit''' app. The bus is the cheapest AC transportation because it is free of charge. An electronic money card like '''Brizzi''', '''E-money''', '''Flazz''' or '''TapCash''' is required.

===By bus===

There are direct bus services to Bali from all major cities on [[Java]] and [[Lombok]] that link with ferries for sea crossings. These are cheap and easy, but slow.

* [http://www.peramatour.com '''Perama'''] bus company is a good option for budget travelers. There are no Perama bus from Java, only from [[Mataram]], Lombok.

Various executive buses with air conditioning are available from some cities in Java, like [[Bandung]], [[Jakarta]], [[Semarang]], [[Surabaya]] and [[Yogyakarta]]. The ticket can be easily booked from '''easybook''', '''redbus''' and '''traveloka''' app or website.

===By boat===

Ferries cross from [[Banyuwangi|Ketapang]] on the island of [[Java]] to [[Gilimanuk]] in western Bali every 15 minutes, 24 hr every day. These are very cheap, and the crossing takes just 30 minutes (plus sometimes considerable waiting around for loading and unloading).

A number of speedboats and catamarans operate into Benoa Harbour near [[Kuta]] (~2 hr) and [[Padangbai]] (80 minutes) from the [[Gili Islands]] of [[Lombok]]. These are convenient for some travellers but are frequently priced much higher than the equivalent air crossing. Crossing times are subject to weather and other operational conditions and trip times can longer than those publicised. Benoa Harbour with 12 metre depth received more than 50 ships with more than 1,000 passengers and crew each a year.

Caution should be used in selecting a suitable operator and craft for a ''fast boat'' crossing to Lombok. Some of the operators on these routes use inappropriate equipment, overload the boats and have inadequate levels of crew training, personnel and safety equipment. The Lombok Strait fast boat crossing can be subject to inclement weather and equipment breakdowns. Boarding an overloaded craft or departing in adverse weather conditions may lead to serious disappointment. There are no operators offering craft suitable for open water all-weather crossings. Rather they are operating light duty hulled craft of fibreglass or aluminium construction powered by outboard petrol engines. On two previous occasions operators have introduced a more suitably specified and equipped craft powered by diesel inboard engines and with a more robust hull construction appropriate to open water use. Both these craft were withdrawn from service as operations could not be sustained in competition with the lower cost base alternatives. Several of these light duty craft have already sunk or been run onto a reef or beach to avoid foundering whilst carrying passengers. Fortunately they had not yet entered open waters at the time and nearby assistance was available. There have been no fatalities from these incidents.

There are also public ferries from [[Lembar]], [[Lombok]], to [[Padang Bai]] every few hours, with the trip taking around 3–4 hours. This service has notable safety, operational and equipment standards issues. Some ferries are better than others, or worse depending upon your perspective.

Delays are commonplace with public ferries due to loading and unloading issues. Services may be cancelled or postponed during periods of inclement weather, and sea crossings during the monsoon period can be uncomfortable or dangerous.

See the [[Gili Islands]] and [[Lombok]] articles for full details concerning travelling and arriving in Lombok and its nearby islands.

Cruise ships stop for tours, shopping, or to begin or end a cruise. Some ships still anchor off-shore toward the southeast side of the island and tender guests to shore. Modest sized ships can choose to dock at the port of Benoa not far from [[Denpasar]], [[Kuta]] and [[Sanur]]. In 2018, 75 ships docked at Benoa Port. There the dock area is has an industrial pier with few amenities and no ATMs, but taxis and private car operators when cruise ships dock there. It also has a multi-purpose pier with an open-air terminal building.  It has a currency exchange and modest concessionaires, taxis at the ready, and space for many medium buses for tours. At both piers, taxis for cruisers may have high fixed prices to popular destinations. They should instead use their meters, sometimes adding tolls when use of causeways necessary. Private cars for hire will often require patient negotiation on price.

Other ships also run from Candi Dasa and Amed, and the operators can pick up at Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai International Airport and even Ubud. But only few of the operators can serve flop destinations such as visiting 2 or 3 destinations. It should be arranged in advanced, because it's not easy to flop from one island of Gilis to the others and also to Senggigi. Their &quot;cruise&quot; ship fees often include pick up at hotels or airport.

===By car===
It is also possible to access Bali by car from Java’s major cities, albeit a very long distance. For instance, you must spend approximately 18 hours (total, plus ferries and the overall duration from Gilimanuk to Denpasar)  for a drive from Jakarta to [[Denpasar]]. Through Surabaya, which is much closer, lets you spend lesser time &amp;ndash; 10 hours. From Semarang, you must drive for 13 hours, and from Bandung, 18 hours. Ferry costs at [[Banyuwangi]] cost around Rp.141,000 to Rp.159,000 for a regular passenger car.

From [[Mataram]], it is a 4-to-5 hour drive plus ferries; from [[Lombok]], also plus ferries, is a 5-hour drive.

==Get around==
[[File:Kecak Dance at Uluwatu.jpg|thumb|Kecak dance performance at Uluwatu]]

Bali is a fairly large island and you will need a method to get around if you plan on exploring more than the hotel pool. Rapid, seemingly uncontrolled development and aging infrastructure mean that the roads struggle to cope. In major tourist areas the traffic is chaotic, and there are daily traffic jams. Particular blackspots are [[Ubud]], [[Kuta]], [[Seminyak]] and [[Denpasar]].

For different excursions around the island, it is common to join a tour via your hotel or at one of the many street agencies which are found everywhere in booths normally marked &quot;Tourist Information&quot;.

Once you arrive at your destination you may encounter difficult walking conditions as sidewalks in most parts of Bali are simply the covered tops of storm-water drains and in many places only 60&amp;nbsp;cm (2&amp;nbsp;ft) wide. This makes for uncomfortable single-file walking next to traffic. Often sidewalks are blocked by a motorbike or a caved-in section, necessitating dangerous darting into traffic. Many of the island's conventional streets are simply not pedestrian friendly. Beach areas and major tourist areas are easier to walk around, and Sanur in particular has a wide beachfront pathway with many cafes and bars. But although the walking conditions are difficult, they are by no means impossible. Lots of tourists and locals travel the roads by foot, and even the traffic is generally very accommodating to pedestrians if it is given time to react.

===By bus===

The '''[http://peramatour.com Perama]''' bus company serves the budget traveller well in Bali and beyond, and they have offices in several major tourist destinations on the island. There are other scheduled shuttle buses between many of Bali's most popular destinations too.

A public bus service called '''Trans Sarbagita''' is a reliable option if you roam around Denpasar south towards Nusa Dua. TransSarbagita is similar to [[Jakarta]]'s, but has no dedicated lane. The buses are comfortable and air-conditioned, in contrast with bemos that have been relied upon for commuting. These buses stop only at elevated bus stops on the road curb. All Trans Sarbagita routes operate from 05:00 to 21:00, every 15 minutes though expect that to extend to half an hour due to traffic around Kuta. Though at least 17 routes are planned, only 3 are running as of June 2017 alongside a couple of feeder routes:

*Line 1: Denpasar City to Garuda Wisnu Kencana, via Kuta (Dewa Ruci), Jimbaran
*Line 2: Batubulan Terminal to Nusa Dua, via Sanur and Kuta (Dewa Ruci or Sentral Parkir bus stops are both 1 kilometre away from the beach). Perhaps most useful for tourists. Fare is Rp3,500.
*Line 8: Pesiapan to Ngurah Rai Airport, via Mengwi
*Feeder Line 1: Round trip around Denpasar
*Feeder Line 9: Garuda Wisnu Kencana to Tanjung Benoa,via Nusa Dua
*Feeder Line 10: Kedonganan to Uluwatu, via Jimbaran &amp; Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Another public bus service is called '''Trans Metro Dewata''' with fixed stops. The fare is Rp0. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, and TapCash. The routes called ''Koridor'' (corridor) are:

*Corridor 01: Sentral Parkir Kuta to Terminal Pesiapan
*Corridor 02: GOR Ngurah Rai to Ngurah Rai Airport
*Corridor 03: Pantai Matahari Terbit to Terminal Ubung
*Corridor 04: Sentral Parkir Monkey Forest to Terminal Ubung
*Corridor 05: Sentral Parkir Kuta to Terminal Ubung
For the detail stops, you may use Moovit app.

'''[http://kura2bus.com/ Kura-Kura Bus]''' is a public shuttle service that operates from southern Bali to Ubud, but oriented towards tourists as it stops at hotels and places of interest. Fares range from Rp20,000 for a single trip around Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak, to Rp80,000 for Ubud. A 3-day or 7-day travel pass would be much more useful if you want to see most of what Bali has to offer.

===By taxi===
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Metered taxis are very common in southern Bali as far north as [[Denpasar]], but few and far between elsewhere. The starting flag fall charge is Rp5,000 for the first two kilometres and the meter ticks up Rp5,000 per km after that. Waiting time is charged at Rp30,000 per hour. Trips outside southern Bali will incur an extra charge of 30%, as the driver has to go back empty.
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If day-tripping, it is often cheaper and more convenient to arrange for your taxi to wait and take you back.

The rideshare apps '''Grab''' and '''GOJEK''', which offer on-demand car and motorcycle taxis, are worth the cost of a SIM card: it is usually significantly cheaper than a regular taxi and has an upfront fare system with driver rating that eliminates scams. You'll be told the driver's licence plate in advance, and can see how far away they are. You can pay through the app or in cash. Coverage is more limited much north of Denpasar, but you should be getting one in less than 15 minutes.

Rideshare apps are controversial in Bali, with signs in some areas saying that they're not allowed. You may have success calling one anyway, but the driver may want you to be discreet. A couple of hotels and the airport prohibit them from picking up passengers; if you are confronted by the hotel or a regular taxi driver about this, saying that you have pre-arrangements with them for a day excursion may work. Requesting for pick-up a few metres away from your intended spot will also help avoid a confrontation. It takes 20 minutes to walk out of the airport and the convoluted road is not convenient for suitcases. Grab Car is available 24 hours at Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Denpasar and Sanur.

===By bemo===

Bemos are minivans which serve as a flexible bus service and are Bali's &quot;traditional&quot; form of transportation. However they have largely given way to metered taxis in the south. Fares on shared bemos can be very cheap, but drivers will often insist that foreign tourists charter the entire vehicle, in which case they will usually ask for a price equivalent to a taxi or even more.

===By car or motorbike===
{{infobox|Words of warning when renting vehicles|A sizeable number of travellers seem to leave their brains at home when visiting Bali and think it's acceptable to ride a motorbike through extremely busy streets in a foreign land without wearing a helmet or drive a car without wearing a seatbelt, perhaps with common stereotypes about scoff-laws in Indonesia uppermost in their minds. But obviously, '''it's not'''. You'd be showing both a great deal of arrogance as a guest in a foreign country by thinking you are above the law of that country, ''and'' putting yourself at risk. When you rent any vehicle, wear the provided safety kit for your life's sake!

Police have been on the lookout for helmet-less motorbike riders, and can fine them on the spot, whether foreigner or Indonesian. There are complaints of bribery or extortion, especially given the police officers' rudimentary English skills, but avoiding getting caught by obeying the law in the first place is the most sensible thing to do. If caught, show the required documents: the vehicle identification number and your IDP.}}

Driving in Indonesia is on the left. Car and motorbike rentals are widely available but think very carefully about your ability to handle traffic in Bali with its different traffic rules&amp;mdash;both formal and informal. Consider hiring a car and driver as you can relax, be safe and not get lost.

If you wish to drive yourself you will find some international rental companies such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt. A modern four door 6 to 8 seaters Toyota Avanza or Daihatsu Xenia should cost Rp250,000-Rp275,000 per day and a rough Suzuki Katana from Rp90,000 to Rp110,000 per day. Avanza and Xenia Automatic Transmission should add Rp50,000 per day. The cheap 4 seaters 2014 Low Cost Green Car Toyota Agya Manual or Daihatsu Ayla Manual is Rp150,000-Rp175,000 per day. You will also be given a vehicle identification number ('''S'''urat '''T'''anda '''N'''omor '''K'''endaraan) that you can show in case something happens with your vehicle, and if the specifications the renters described matched with the official documents.

[[File:Seminyak Motorbikes.jpg|200px|thumb|Motorbikes for rent in Seminyak]]

Some new surfing areas are only accessible by motorbike, and not all hotels have ample car parking, so you might be tempted to rent a motorcycle or scooter. This can be a frightening yet fascinating experience. Motorcycles are typically 125cc, some with automatic transmissions, and rental tariff is Rp50,000 or above per day (for a week or more, you can bargain for a cheaper price). In areas outside of the tourist enclaves of south Bali, a motorbike is a wonderful way to see the island, but in south Bali, with its crush of traffic, the chances of an accident are greatly increased. Keep in mind that the notion of paradise where everything is quiet and in harmony may not be true on the roads for many cases. Bali is no place to learn to ride a motorbike.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required for vehicle rental, with a motorcycle endorsement if renting a motorbike, the IDP must match the licence class of the home country of issue and must be appropriate to the vehicle being used; both documents must be carried. The IDP is seldom requested by the person renting you the vehicle but will be required (along with the vehicle's STNK registration papers). If you're stopped by the police typically a Rp 50,000 &quot;fine&quot; will allow you to keep driving but this strategy will quickly unravel if there is an accident involving damage or injury.  An IDP is easily obtainable from motoring clubs in your home country such as the AA in New Zealand and the UK and the AAA in Australia and the US.

===By rental car with a driver===

Rental car services owned by individuals or companies are easy to find in Bali and this is the best option for first time visitors. Using a rental car with a driver is certainly cheaper than a taxi and far more efficient than other public transportation. Drivers are usually English speaking, and can also act as informal tourist guides, recommending good destinations and restaurants. Renting from a large car company is naturally more expensive than from a private individual; ask hotel staff to recommend a good individually-owned rental car with a knowledgeable driver. Drivers should hold a licence to operate a tourism transport vehicle; if not, you can expect delays and inconvenience if stopped by officials.

Price varies between Rp 300,000–600,000 per day (usually defined as 10 hours, but some car rentals are also offered for 5, 6 or 8 hours) depending on your negotiation skills and the class/age of the car. Make sure the price includes petrol and driver for the day. Petrol costs, after the removal of some government subsidies have escalated dramatically (although they still very cheap by international standards) and the distance travelled is a factor if you have not fixed a daily price. Entrance tickets to tourist destinations and any parking fees will be charged to you, and it is good form to buy lunch for your driver. For those on a tight schedule, visiting most of the major tourist destinations in Bali will need about 3 days with a rental car and driver.

===By bicycle===

Travel by bicycle is quite possible and provides a very different experience than other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, or buy locally&amp;mdash;there is at least one well stocked bike shop in [[Denpasar]], but with a racing/mountain bike focus. Bicycles are also widely available for rent and some of the better hotels will even provide them free of charge. While traffic conditions may appear challenging at first, you will acclimatise after a few days, especially once you escape the chaotic heavy traffic of southern Bali.

One popular bicycle route is [[Kintamani]] to Gianyar, 36 km of downhill or flat terrain through paddy fields, villages, and temples. Tour operators can pick you up at your hotel and take you to Kintamani where bicycles await.

==See==
[[File:Brantan Bali Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan-01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Part of the Ulun Danu Temple complex at Lake Bratan in Bedugul. Note the eleven-tiered ''meru''.]]

===Temples===

Bali's best known attractions are its countless '''Hindu temples'''. Each village is required by ''adat'' (customary law) to construct and maintain at least three temples: the ''pura puseh'' (temple of origin) at the ''kaja'' (pure) side of the village, the ''pura desa'' (village temple) at the centre for everyday community activities and the ''pura dalem'' (temple of the dead) at the ''kelod'' (unclean) end. Wealthy villages may well have more than these three obligatory temples, and additionally all family compounds have a temple of some nature.

The nine '''directional temples''' (''kayangan jagat'') are the largest and most prominent. These are at strategic points across Bali and are designed to protect the island and its inhabitants from dark forces. [[Uluwatu|Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple)]], at the southern tip of Bali, is easily accessed and hence very popular, as is [[Tanah Lot]]. For the Balinese, the &quot;mother temple&quot; of [[Mount Agung#Besakih|Besakih]] on the slopes of [[Mount Agung]] is the most important of all and sits above the nine. The other seven directional temples are [[Bedugul|Pura Ulun Danu Bratan]], [[Kintamani|Pura Ulun Danu Batur]], [[Mount Agung|Pura Pasar Agung]], [[Tirta Gangga|Pura Lempuyang Luhur]], [[Candidasa|Goa Lawah]], [[Klungkung|Pura Masceti]] and [[Tabanan|Pura Luhur Batukaru]]. All of these are on either rugged high ground or at the water's edge, and this is a clear indication of the likely source of dark forces as far as the Balinese are concerned.

'''Balinese temple design''' is an involved subject and one that baffles many visitors. Local geography has a fundamental effect on design, and two temples are rarely the same. Everything you see, be it decorative or structural, has a specific, well considered function which may be of an earthly or spiritual nature. There are, though, general elements which are common to the vast majority of temples, which are always split into three courtyards: ''jaba'' (outer courtyard), ''jaba tengah'' (middle courtyard) and  ''jeroan'' (inner courtyard). Each of these courtyards contains various structures and/or shrines of differing levels of importance.

The tiered, black-thatched roofs that you see on temples are made from a palm fibre, and this material is not permitted to be used for any roof other than those on temples. The elegant, pagoda-like tiered structure is itself called a ''meru'' (named after sacred ''Mount Meru (Mahameru)'', the home of the gods), and the most dramatic of them can consist of as many as 11 tiers. The number of tiers, though, is ''always'' an odd number.

[[File:Bali temple diagram.png|right|thumb|220px|Example of a typical Balinese temple layout]]

The temple entrance is always on the ''kelod'' axis point (facing ''away'' from Mount Agung) of the compound and is usually a gateway of some nature. This leads into the ''jaba'' which is the domain of humans and all things earthly. The jaba contains only minor shrines, is where some celebratory dance performances take place, and during special ceremonies is where the foods stalls are set up. Non-Hindu tourists are nearly always allowed to visit this part of a temple.

A gateway called a ''candi bentar'' leads into the central courtyard which is called the ''jaba tengah''. This is the intermediary point between our earthly domain and the realm of the Gods, and this is where daily offerings are prepared in an open pavilion called a ''paon''. The jaba tengah also usually contains a large pavilion called a ''wantilan'', which is used for special dance performances.

The ''kori agung'' gate  leads into the ''jeroan''&amp;mdash;the inner sacred area. This houses the most important shrines to different Hindu gods and deities and is where serious rituals and prayers take place. Shrines are many and varied but usually include a ''padmasana'', the throne of the supreme deity ''Sanghyang Widi Wasa''. The large pavilion in this section  is called a ''gedong pariman'', which is always left completely empty to allow the gods to visit during ceremonies. Sometimes properly dressed visitors will be allowed into the jeroan and at other times not; it depends on the individual temple and the ceremonies that have been, or are about to be, performed.

The most common and practical architectural features to be found in virtually all temples are gazebo pavilions called ''bales''. Each has a raised seating section and either an ''alang-alang'' (grass-thatched) or ''tali duk'' (black palm fibre-thatched) roof and has a myriad of social functions. ''Bales'' can serve as a place for the gamelan orchestra to sit, as a village meeting point, host dance performances or simply be a place of rest for worshipers. This part of traditional Balinese temple architecture has been copied by hotels all over the island and in the wider world. The open grass-roofed pavilions you see everywhere in Bali are all derived from this original piece of temple design.

'''To enter any temple you must be appropriately dressed with a sarong and sash.''' These are always available for rental at the large temples which attract a lot of tourists (usually included if you're paying to enter, else a few thousand rupiah per set), but it's better to buy one of each when you arrive and use them throughout your visit.

===Landscape===

Most of the coastline of Bali is fringed by '''beaches''' of some type, with the exceptions being some important areas of mangrove forest in the southeast, and certain parts of the [[Bukit Peninsula]] where high cliffs drop straight to the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean.

[[File:Legian beach.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Legian]] Beach in south Bali]]

Unsurprisingly, given the volcanic nature of the island, black sand is the norm, but there are also some beaches in the south which have fine-grained white sand. Beaches that are especially safe for swimming include [[Jimbaran|Jimbaran Bay]] and virtually all of the north coast. At all times though, obey local swimming safety markers&amp;mdash;far too many visitors to Bali drown each year after ignoring these. Bali's popular southern beaches are sometimes not the cleanest you will find. This is particularly true during the height of the wet season (December to January), when the heavy rains cause extensive agricultural runoff and garbage to be washed onto the beaches.

Away from the coast, Bali is largely lush, green and fertile, and '''rice paddies''' are the dominant agricultural feature of the island. In some areas, paddies take the form of dramatic sculpted terraces which efficiently utilise every available acre of land for cultivation. Especially beautiful examples of terraced paddies can be found in the centre of the island north of [[Ubud]] and in east Bali around [[Tirta Gangga]]. Elsewhere, gently rolling rice fields make for very pleasing rural scenery. There are a number of rice field tours available, and these can involve staying at a resort in one of these areas.

All of Bali's mountains are '''volcanoes''', some long dormant and some still active. At 3,142 m, magnificent [[Mount Agung]] dominates the landscape of [[East Bali]] and has not erupted since 1963. At the end of 2018, Mount Agung erupted, and as of August 2019 is still erupting, so there are 4 km radius of prohibited/safety zone from the crater rim. Much more active is [[Kintamani|Mount Batur]], which permanently smoulders and periodically produces a large bang and plumes of ashy smoke as pressure is released from within. Taking only 2 hr to climb, Batur is one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the whole of Indonesia.

===Art===

'''Art''', both traditional and modern, is everywhere in Bali and impossible to miss. [[Ubud]] is the artistic capital of the island with several museums and a variety of informal workshops and retail outlets. Ubud's museums showcase the works of local artists, both living and dead, as well as works by many foreign artists, who either have a strong affinity to Bali or have made the island their permanent home.

===Monuments===

A sad reminder of the modern world is the '''Bali Bomb Memorial''' on Jalan Legian in [[Kuta#See|Kuta]], which commemorates the 202 victims of the first Bali Bomb attack in October 2002. The site of the former Sari Club, obliterated in one of the blasts, lies adjacent to the monument and has not been redeveloped.

There are several monuments commemorating the ''puputan'' (suicidal fight to the death) of the Balinese against the Dutch colonialists in the early 20th century.  The two most famous are in the town centre of [[Klungkung]] in East Bali and in Puputan Park, [[Denpasar]].

==Do==

Bali's '''Hindu culture and history''' is both extraordinary and unique. Many visitors get so wrapped up in shopping, partying and beach life to miss the opportunity to understand and absorb at least some of this. You cannot fail to see temples, come across ceremonies and witness daily offerings, and those who take the time and effort to understand what is going on around them will find their visit very rewarding. The Balinese art of shadow puppetry (aka Wayang Kulit) is worth checking out during a visit to the island.

There are several '''hot springs''' to be discovered in Bali.  One of them, on the north coast of the island near [[Lovina]], is Air Banjar, where stone mouth carvings allow hot water to pass between the pools, which are set in lush gardens. Another good choice is at [[Kintamani|Toya Bungkah]] on the shores of Lake Batur, high in the north eastern mountains.

[[File:Spa oils.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The scented oil menu at a spa in [[Sanur]]]]

Bali is a paradise for [[spas|spa]] lovers, and all sorts of treatments are widely available. The Balinese '''''lulur''''' body scrub with herbs and spices&amp;mdash;traditionally performed before a wedding ceremony&amp;mdash;is particularly popular. '''Balinese massage''' is usually done with oil and involves long, Swedish-style strokes. In steep contrast to exorbitant western massage fees, Balinese massage is  incredible value, and visitors should definitely avail themselves of this luxury. In local salons, a one-hour full body massage will cost between Rp 70,000 and 100,000, and the 2 hr ''mandi lulur'', which incorporates a body scrub and hydrating yogurt body mask in addition to the massage, will cost about Rp 150,000. The curiously named '''creambath''' is a relaxing scalp and shoulder massage, usually lasting 45 minutes, in which a thick conditioning cream is worked through the hair and into the scalp. A creambath typically costs about Rp 60,000. These same services in an upscale hotel will cost many times more.

Bali is host to some of the finest '''yoga''' and well-being centres and retreats in the world. You can find an abundance of amazing yoga classes to suit all levels in most of the tourist areas. Look for the best yoga centres in [[Ubud]] and [[Seminyak]]. Bali is also now home to a number of renowned yoga teacher training centres. Good local resources for finding the best include [http://www.balispirit.com/ Bali spirit].

'''Weddings in Bali''' have become very popular. Many couples who are already legally married choose Bali as the place to renew their vows. Full wedding-organising services are widely available: ceremony arrangements, photography, videography, flowers, musicians, dancers and caterering. There are several wedding chapels available that are usually attached to luxury hotels, and the number is growing all the time. There are many professional organisers to handle your wedding in Bali, and these are easily found through the Internet. Destination weddings, featuring all types of religious and presentation arrangements, are becoming increasingly popular, with large private villas being one of the island's many offerings for venues.

An excellent way to get to know and understand more of the country is to do some '''volunteer work'''. There are organisations that arrange work for international volunteers in Bali and other places in the region.

===Water activities===
[[File:Bali canyoning.jpg|thumb|Canyoning in Gitgit, Bali, Indonesia]]

There are many interesting '''[[scuba diving]]''' sites around Bali. Particularly popular are the wreck of USAT ''Liberty'' at [[Amed|Tulamben]] in the east, the chilled out coral bommies in [[Padang Bai]], the serene reefs around [[West Bali National Park|Menjangan Island]] in the northwest, and dramatic drift diving off [[Nusa Penida]] in the south. Bali is a major teaching centre, and there are numerous reputable dive centres around the island affiliated with PADI and SSI. For those who want their diving to make a difference as well, dive voluntourism has gain a foothold in Bali, such as in [https://web.archive.org/web/20131205144659/http://www.divevoluntourism.com/dive-voluntourism-bali-sea-communities Sea Communities] in Les Village, Tejakula, where divers could help rebuild coral reefs and learn to catch ornamental fish in a sustainable way.

Warm waters, crowds of young backpackers, cheap living and reliable waves keep Bali near the top of world '''surfing''' destinations. The southern coast at [[Kuta]], [[Legian]] and [[Canggu]], the [[Bukit Peninsula]] and [[Nusa Lembongan]] are the primary draws. Expert surfers usually head for the big breaks off the Bukit Peninsula, whilst beginners will find the gentler, sandy areas between Kuta and Legian to be ideal for learning. All Bali's surf beaches are described in the [http://www.indosurf.com.au Indo Surf and Lingo surfing guidebook]. There are formal surf schools on Legian beach and Kuta beach. The more adventurous might like to try informal lessons from one of the many local self-styled surf teachers to be found hanging on any beach in South Bali. Regular surf reports are provided by [http://www.baliwaves.com Baliwaves].

There are a number of reputable '''whitewater rafting''' operators in the [[Ubud]] area, and the rafting is of good quality, especially in the wet season. If you want to go in non commercial area and feel more sensations you can also do '''canyoning'''.

Sport '''fishing''' is an increasingly popular activity with visitors to the island. Trolling, jigging and bottom fishing can all be very rewarding, with large game far from unusual.  Charters are available from many coastal areas but the most popular points with a competitive range of options are Benoa Harbour and nearby Serangan close to [[Kuta]], just to the north in [[Sanur]] and [[Padang Bai]] on the east coast.

'''[http://www.waterbom.com Waterbom]''' is a large water park in Jl Kartika Plaza in [[Kuta]], supposedly the second best in the world, defeating Disneyland and Dubai.

===Other sports, adventure and family activities===

Bali has become a famous destination for golfers. Most of the golf courses are international, with relatively cheap green fees and all-year play with convenient climate: &quot;Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club&quot; in the mountains near [[Bedugul]], the &quot;Bali Golf &amp; Country Club&quot; in [[Nusa Dua]], a 9-hole course at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel in [[Sanur]], the &quot;Nirwana Bali Golf Club&quot; near Tanah Lot, the New Kuta Golf Course at Pecatu on the [[Bukit Peninsula]], and Bukit Pandawa Golf near Pandawa Beach.

Visitors can see animals at the Bali Zoo in Singapadu near [[Ubud]], at the Bali Bird Park, at the Taro Elephant Park, and at the Bali Marine and Safari Park near Gianyar.

Many companies also provide adventure activities such as '''Paragliding''' at [[Nusa Dua]], '''Mountain Cycling''' in the hills of [[Ubud]] or downhill cycling from [[Bedugul]] and [[Kintamani]], cycling with '''e-bikes''' in Mambal (South Ubud) and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jatiluwih, '''Jungle Trekking''', '''Bungy Jumping''' on the beach in [[Seminyak]], '''Horse Riding''' in [[Seminyak]] and Umalas, and '''Hiking in the rice fields''' near [[Ubud]] and many other places in the hills.

Nature can be observed while trekking in [[West Bali National Park]], at the Butterfly Park (''Taman Kupu Kupu'') in Wanasari, or at the Bali Botanical Gardens in [[Bedugul]]. Inside the Botanical Gardens, visitors can also get a bird's-eye view of nature from the [http://www.balitreetop.com Bali Treetop Adventure Park]. Hiking the Bali volcanoes is a popular option with visitors.

==Buy==

Whether it is simple trinkets, a nice statue or high fashion boutiques that turn you on, Bali is a shopper's paradise. A huge range of very affordable products are offered to the point where shopping can overwhelm a visit if you allow it to.

'''Clothing''' is a real draw. Popular sportswear brands are available in a multitude of stores in [[Kuta]] and [[Legian]] for prices approximately thirty to fifty per cent lower than you would pay at home. If the mass market is not your thing, try the ever increasing number of chic boutiques in [[Seminyak]] and support young local designers. Jalan Laksmana is a good starting point.

Bali is an island of artisans, so '''arts and crafts''' are always popular. Try to head to the source if you can rather than buying from identikit shops in Kuta or Sanur. You will gain more satisfaction from buying an article direct from the maker and seeing the craftsman in action. Bali has a huge range of locally produced crafts including paintings, basketware, stone and wood carvings, silver and shell jewellery, ceramics, natural paper gifts and glassware.

'''Dried spices and coffee''' are very popular items to take home. Most supermarkets have specially designed gift packages aimed at tourists, or, if you are visiting [[Bedugul]], buy at the Bukit Mungsu traditional market.

Whatever you are buying, make sure you are in your best bargaining mode, as these skills will be required except in the higher-end stores that specifically state that their prices are fixed. And of course, bargaining is a lot of fun.

For more general shopping, Bali is home to a myriad of small shops and supermarkets and you will not be short of options. 24-hour convenience stores have mushroomed in [[South Bali]] with the Circle K franchise chain being especially prominent. The staff at these always speak English and the product lines they stock are very much aimed at visitors; everything from beer and magazines to western foodstuffs and sun lotion are available around the clock.

==Eat==

Bali has a huge variety of cafes and restaurants, serving both Indonesian and international food (see [[Indonesia]] for a menu reader). For better or worse, some American chains have established a presence here, although almost exclusively confined to the southern tourist areas. You will see KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. Interestingly, the menus are often highly adapted to the local tastes. The menu at Pizza Hut looks nothing like one you find in Western countries.

[[File:Bedugul street vendor bali.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A kaki lima food cart serving bakso, a typical streetside scene in Bali.]]

Try the smaller local restaurants (called warungs) rather than touristy ones; the food is better and cheaper.  Be sure to try the ubiquitous Indonesian dishes ''nasi goreng'' (fried rice), ''nasi campur'' (pronounced nasi champur, steamed rice with various vegetables and meats), and ''mie goreng'' (fried noodles). These dishes should rarely cost more than Rp 25,000 and are often considerably cheaper.

Some of the most authentic food can be found from roving vendors called ''kaki lima'', which literally means &quot;five legs&quot;: the three legs of the food cart and the vendor's own two legs. Go to the beaches of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak at sunset and find steaming hot ''bakso'', a delightful meatball and noodle soup, served up fresh for a very inexpensive Rp 5,000. You can season it yourself but be forewarned: Indonesian spices can be ferociously hot. Go easy until you find your heat tolerance level!

'''Padang restaurants''' are a good choice for both the budget conscious and those visitors wishing to experience authentic Indonesian (but not Balinese) cuisine. These are usually marked with a prominent ''masakan padang'' sign and serve [[Padang#Eat|food from Padang]], Sumatra. The options are usually stacked on plates in the window. You choose what you want and it is served with steamed rice. The most famous Padang speciality is ''rendang sapi'' (spicy beef coconut curry) but there are always a number of chicken, fish, egg and vegetable options. Padang food is always ''halal'', and you'll eat well for Rp 15,000–20,000.

===Balinese food===

Actual Balinese food is common on the island but it has made few inroads in the rest of the country due to its emphasis on '''pork''', which is anathema to the largely Muslim population in the rest of the country. Notable dishes include:

[[File:Satay Lilit.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Satay lilit - minced seafood on a lemon grass stick, grilled over charcoal]]

* '''Babi guling''' &amp;mdash; roast suckling pig. A large ceremonial dish served with rice that is usually ordered several days in advance, but also often available at night market stalls and selected restaurants. A very notable outlet for babi guling is Ibu Oka's in [[Ubud]].
* '''Bebek betutu''' &amp;mdash; literally &quot;darkened duck&quot;, topped with a herb paste and roasted in banana leaves over charcoal. The same method can also be used for chicken, resulting in ''ayam betutu''.
* '''Lawar''' &amp;mdash; covers a range of Balinese salads, usually involving thinly chopped vegetables, minced meat, coconut and spices. Traditionally, blood is mixed into this dish but it is often omitted for the more delicate constitutions of visitors. Green beans and chicken are a particularly common combination.
* '''Sate lilit''' &amp;mdash; minced seafood satay, served wrapped around a twig of lemongrass.
* '''Urutan''' &amp;mdash; Balinese spicy sausage, made from pork.

Other Balinese specialities include:

* '''Ayam panggang bumbu bawang mentah''' &amp;mdash; grilled chicken with sliced shallots, chillies and lime.
* '''Ayam panggang bumbu merah''' &amp;mdash; grilled chicken with red chilli and shrimp paste sauce.
* '''Ayam tutu''' &amp;mdash; steamed chicken cooked with Balinese herbs and spices.
* '''Tum ayam/ketopot''' &amp;mdash; sliced chicken mixed with herbs and spices and steamed in banana leaves.
* '''Ikan kakap bakar bumbu terasi''' &amp;mdash; grilled snapper in local hot spices.
* '''Sudang lepet''' &amp;mdash; salted dry fish.
* '''Pepes ikan laut''' &amp;mdash; sliced fish mixed with herbs and spices, grilled, and served in a banana leaf.
* '''Pelecing kangkung''' &amp;mdash; water convolvulus with shrimp paste and lime.
* '''Pelecing paku''' &amp;mdash; fern tips with shrimp paste and lime.

===Dietary restrictions===

Unlike Indian Hindus, virtually all Balinese eat meat, and '''vegetarianism''' has traditionally been limited to part-time fasts for some priests. Cows, however, are considered sacred, so Balinese traditional foods do not include beef but do include pork, which is not halal for Muslims. It's best to assume that all local food is non-vegetarian unless assurances are given to the contrary. In particular, the Indonesian spice paste ''sambal'' is a hot paste of ground red chillies, spices and usually ''shrimp'' paste. Always check to see if the sambal being served to you contains shrimp paste&amp;mdash;you can find it without at a few places. Additionally, ''kerupuk'' crackers with a spongy appearance contain shrimp or fish. As an alternative, ask for ''emping,'' a delicious meat-free cracker made from bean paste&amp;mdash;it resembles a fried potato chip in appearance. Restaurants catering to tourists do nearly always provide some vegetarian options, and in places like [[Seminyak]] and [[Ubud]] there are even dedicated vegetarian restaurants.

Halal restaurants catering to the Muslim minority exist, but may require a little searching for and tend to be downmarket. ''Padang'' restaurants (mentioned above) are a good option, and Muslims may also be able to eat in Javanese or Sundanese restaurants. Kosher food is virtually unknown.

===Prices===

A meal in a basic tourist-oriented restaurant will be around Rp 20,000–50,000/person. In a local ''restoran'' or ''warung'' the same meal might be about Rp 15,000 or less. Simple warungs or sometimes small tables in pedestrian zones sell ''nasi bungkus/nasi Bali'' (a pyramid-shaped banana leaf/paper-wrapped parcel of about 400 g of rice with several tasty extras such as shredded chicken, pindang egg, noodles and chili to take away) for not more than Rp 10,000. One very reliable option is ''nasi campur'' (rice with several options, chosen by the purchaser) for about Rp 10,000-15,000. Rice is often served at ambient temperature with the accompanying food much hotter, this is common practice in Indonesia.

At the other end of the scale, Bali is home to a number of truly world-class fine-dining restaurants. [[Seminyak]] is home to many of the trendy independent options, and elsewhere on the island, the better five-star resorts have their own very high quality in-house restaurants with prices to match.

At all but the cheapest local restaurants, it is normal for 10% government sales tax and 11% service charge to be added to your bill. Some restaurants include this in the price, but most expressly state these ''plus plus'' terms.

July and August is the busiest season in Bali but the best deals can be had between October and April (apart from Christmas time).

==Drink==

Most Balinese have nothing against a drink, and alcohol is widely available.

''Caution should be taken in buying spirits as a poisonings and deaths have occurred, due to unscrupulous operators cutting spirits with cheaper alternatives like methylated spirits. Beer is seen to be safe.''

Indonesia's most popular beer is the ubiquitous '''Bintang''', but the cheaper '''Bali Hai''' is nearly as widespread. Bintang is a fairly highly regarded classic light Asian beer, but Bali Hai is a rather bland lager, and despite the name it's actually brewed in a suburb of Jakarta. Another Indonesian beer is '''Anker'''. Foreign brands Carlsberg, Heineken, and San Miguel are all brewed in Indonesia as well, and widely available. A wide range of more expensive imported beers are available. Beer is relatively expensive in local terms, though still cheap by western standards; at Rp 22,000 and up a small bottle costs the same as a full meal in a local restaurant. In tourist centres, happy hours are widely publicised before and after sunset, with regular bottles of beer going for Rp 20,000-25,000 and the large bottles for Rp 35,000-40,000. Today, formally mini markets cannot sell alcohol drinks anymore, even beer, but by Governor discretion, 'warung' and small vendors still can serve/sell beer with note they should be in a group/cooperation.

Bali produces its own wines, with '''[http://www.hattenwines.com/ Hatten]''' being the oldest and most popular brand, available in white, red, rose (most popular) and sparkling varieties. Quality is inconsistent, but the rose is usually OK and massively cheaper than imported wines, which can easily top Rp 300,000 per bottle. Wine aficionados are better off bringing their own bottle in with them. Most restaurants will let you bring your own bottle and some will charge a modest corkage fee. Smaller establishments may not have a corkscrew, so bring your own. The new popular wine is snake fruit wine from [[Karangasem]] with sweet and sour taste.

Bali also produces its own liqueurs and spirits, with '''Bali Moon''' being the most popular. They offer a wide range of flavoured liqueurs: banana, blackcurrant, butterscotch, coconut, hazelnut, lychee, melon, peppermint, orange, blue curacao, pineapple and coffee. Vodka and other spirits are also produced locally, with Mansion House being the most popular brand. Many of these local spirits are little more than flavoured rice spirit. Cocktails in Bali range from Rp 30,000 in small bars to Rp 100,000 in high end establishments. Bali Moon cocktails are available in almost every bar, restaurant and hotel in Bali. Liqueurs are available in many retail outlets; just enquire within if you wish to have fun making your own cocktails.

Bali's traditional hooches are '''arak''', a clear distilled spirit that packs a 40° punch; '''brem''', a fermented rice wine sold in gift shops in attractive clay bottles that are much nicer than the taste of the stuff inside; and '''tuak''', a palm 'wine' which is often served at traditional festivities. Visitors should be ''extremely'' careful about where they purchase arak, as there have been a number of serious poisoning cases and even some deaths involving tainted arak.

Tap water in Bali is generally not drinkable, and when it is it's hard to ascertain its quality. Bottled water is universally available and inexpensive (Rp 5,000 or so for a 1.5 litre bottle); restaurants usually use commercially purified water for cooking. The most popular brand is '''Aqua''' and that name is often used generically for bottled water. Filtered water shops are also common, providing on-site treatment of the mains water to a potable standard. This is known as ''air putih'' (literally &quot;white water&quot;). These shops are much cheaper than retail outlets, selling water for about Rp 5,000 per 11-litre reusable container, and they avoid the waste created by plastic bottles.

'''Fresh fruit juices''' cost from Rp 10,000 upwards and their mixes may include watermelon, melon, papaya, orange, lime, banana or almost any other fruit you can think of. In Bali, avocado (''alpukat'') is used as a dessert fruit. Blended with coconut milk or milk, a little water and ice&amp;mdash;and frequently use palm sugar rather than chocolate syrup&amp;mdash;this is a beverage you will rarely find elsewhere. Almost all restaurant menus have a section devoted to various non-alcoholic fruit-based drinks.

==Sleep==
[[File:KomanekaBisma Valley2 Square.JPG|thumb|A high-end hotel in [[Ubud]], set in a terraced valley with infinity edge pool and rice paddies]]

Bali has, without a doubt, the best range of accommodation in Indonesia, from US$10-per-night ''losmens'' to US$4,000-per-night super-homes.

Backpackers tend to head for [[Kuta]], which has the cheapest (and dingiest) digs on the island, while many five-star resorts are clustered in [[Nusa Dua]], [[Jimbaran]], [[Seminyak]] and [[Ubud]]. [[Sanur]] and [[Jimbaran]] offer a fairly happy compromise if you want beaches and some quiet. [[Ubud]]'s hotels and resorts cater to those who prefer spas and cultural pursuits over surfing and booze. [[Legian]] is situated between [[Kuta]] and [[Seminyak]] and offers a good range of accommodation. The newest area to start offering a wide range of accommodation is [[Uluwatu]] which now boasts everything from surfer bungalows to the opulent Bulgari and other high end resorts. Further north on the west coast is the district of [[Canggu]]. It used to offer many traditional villages set among undulating rice fields but is now being developed very fast and looks more like [[Seminyak]]. For rest and revitalisation, visit [[Amed]], an area of peaceful fishing villages on the east coast with some good hotels and restaurants, or head for the sparsely populated areas of [[West Bali]]. In Bali Popies Lane I and II at Kuta are popular among backpackers, for one room with fan, one person is about Rp 70,000, while when the room is used by two persons is only Rp 100,000, both with fried rice or egg sandwich breakfast. Very cheap, but to the beach should walk about 300 meters or more. Usually no booking in advance, and also no contact person, because the owner and also as the server prioritise whom sleep there first for extension day(s). Come at 10:00 to see maybe some backpackers have left the losmen.

Thanks to Bali's balmy climate, many hotels, bungalows and villas offer '''open-air bathrooms''', often set in a lush garden. They look amazing and are definitely a very Balinese experience, but they may also shelter little uninvited guests and are best avoided if you have a low tolerance for critters.

Bali hotel prices may be given in '''three different currencies'''. Prices in U.S. dollars are most common, particularly away from the budget sector. Euros are sometimes used, particularly at hotels owned by European nationals. Lower-end places usually (but not always) price in Indonesian Rupiah. Some new local web hotels searches usually stated payment in Rupiah and also usually include tax and service payment, different with international web hotels searches which stated price exclude any tax and service. If you pay your bill by credit card, then the amount in the currency you agreed to when making the booking is converted to Indonesian Rupiah on the day you pay and your account is charged with that amount of Rupiah. This is because Indonesian banking law does not permit credit card transactions in any other currency. If you pay by cash, you can settle with the currency in which you were quoted the room rate.

It is generally best to seek a rate in Indonesian Rupiah and resist efforts by the hotels and villa owners to quote in a foreign currency unless you are able to make payment in the currency and it is agreeable to you to do so.

It is important to understand the tax and service charge that hotels are obliged to levy by Indonesian law. All high-end and mid-range (and a fair proportion of budget) hotels will levy a 21% tax and service charge on the room rate (the so-called &quot;plus plus&quot;). When you make a booking, you should always ask whether the rate quoted includes or excludes this. Simple budget homestays/losmen and informal accommodation are not obliged to levy these charges. The 21% consists of 11% sales tax which goes to the government and a 10% service charge which should go into a pool shared between the staff.

Be careful when you book/search three-stars hotels or below, because sometimes the hotels have uncommon rules. Different price of one, two or three persons stay. For the three persons sometimes has two options with extra bed (compulsory or not) or without extra bed (extra person). For three persons and more you can share a family room with bunk beds in some hotels and the hotel will provide you a 5 gallon drinking water and its dispenser. With and without breakfast. With breakfast means you have to eat in its small breakfast room. But if you want to eat in your room, additional charge will be added. Some hotels which have no breakfast room, will deliver your breakfast to your room after you telephone the front office or maybe they give a packet breakfast meal in a box or on disposable tray with thin plastic cover. Some hotels will charge you cleaning service charge (at least $5) when your trash bucket is full with your own (rubbish) eat and drink are bought from outside the hotel, but it is not mentioned in the internet, but it is mentioned on the hotel guideline book in your room. Compulsory pickup charge from and to airport is also implemented by some hotels, the other hotels use big vehicle to pick up your group with more charge, but they mention price for small car.

The newest trend is for some big local companies in Indonesia to build bed and breakfast hotels to keep continuous earnings. The hotels claim to be 3-star, but they have no pool or spa, and their room rates range from Rp350,000 to Rp450,000. They are spread through Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Denpasar near the Bypass and aimed at domestic tourists, though foreign tourists are also welcome. One advantage is the hotels are always near the crowd, which Indonesians prefer, with minimarkets and cheap/modest food stalls around the hotels. The locations are 1-2 km from the beach.

Like most of Southeast Asia, there are only a couple hotels in Bali that have family room, triple or quadruple room. The closest option would be to book two rooms with a connecting door, though it may be more expensive than one whole family suite. Most hotels count a kid over 2 years old as an adult, while others allow one child up to 10 years old accompanying the adults without extra bed for free.

===Private villas===

Bali has become famous for its large collection of '''private villas''' for rent, complete with staff and top-class levels of service. Low labour costs result in single villas boasting staff teams of up to 30 people at the really high end. A private villa rental can be a great option for a visit to Bali, but it pays to be aware of the potential pitfalls.

Not every place sold as a villa actually fits the bill. Prices vary widely and some operators claim to go as low as US$30 per night, which usually means a standalone bungalow on hotel grounds with little actual privacy. Realistically, costs will be upwards of US$200 per night for anything with a decent location and a private pool. At the top of the range, nightly rents can easily exceed US$1,000. The general rule of '''you get what you pay for''' applies here. There are, of course, exceptions, but a 4 bedroom villa offered for US$400 and one for US$800 per night will be different in many ways: the standard of maintenance, the number of staff and their English ability, and the overall quality of furnishings and fittings in the property.

Look carefully as to who is running the villa. Is it run by the owner, a local company, a western company or by local staff who answer to an absent overseas owner? And who you are renting through: directly from the owner, a management company, an established villa agent or one who just opened a month ago after his friend Nyoman told him how easy it was? Each path has its pros and cons. If it is an agency, see if there are press reviews. Ask how long the villa has been taking commercial guests, as villas normally take a year or so to get to best service levels. In the first six to 12 months of operation, great villas may offer introductory rates that are well below market value to gain awareness. In all circumstances thoroughly examine and query the security arrangements, especially if dealing with an apparently inexperienced or opportunistic operator to ensure you are not exposing yourself or your belongings to any unnecessary risks.

Many private villas are found in the greater Seminyak area ([[Seminyak]], Umalas, [[Canggu]]), in the south around [[Jimbaran]] and [[Uluwatu]], in [[Sanur]] and around the hill town of [[Ubud]] as well as [[Lovina]] in north Bali. They are rare in heavily built-up areas like [[Kuta]], [[Legian]] and [[Denpasar]].

===Long-term===

For an extended stay, it is worth considering a long-term rental, which can be as low as US$4,000 per year. Restaurants, shops and bars frequented by Bali's sizable expatriate community, particularly in [[Seminyak]], [[Sanur]] and [[Ubud]], are good places to find information about long-term rentals. Look for a bulletin board with property advertisements tacked up or pick up a copy of the local expat biweekly publication, ''The [http://www.baliadvertiser.biz/ Bali Advertiser]''. With a year-round tourism trade, villas that have everything right are usually available for more lucrative short-term rental only.  Long-term rental houses tend to be older and not as well maintained. If you are willing to be flexible, though, you can find nice house options over a wide range of budgets.

== Stay safe ==
[[File:Uluwatu BabyMonkey.JPG|thumb|Behind the cuddly façade lies a cunning thief]]

Bali is, in general, a safe destination, and few visitors encounter any real problems.

Bali was the scene of lethal '''terrorist bombings''' in 2002 and 2005, with both waves of attacks targeting nightclubs and restaurants popular among foreign visitors. Security is consequently tight at obvious targets, but it is of course impossible to protect oneself fully against terrorism. If it is any reassurance, the Balinese themselves&amp;mdash;who depend on tourism for their livelihood&amp;mdash;deplored the bombings and the terrorists behind them for the terrible suffering they have caused on this peaceful island. As a visitor, it is important to put the risk in perspective: Bali's roads are statistically far more dangerous than even the deadliest bomb. It may still be prudent to avoid high profile Western hangouts, especially those without security measures. The paranoid or just security-conscious may wish to head out of the tourist enclaves of South Bali to elsewhere on the island.

Bali is increasingly enforcing Indonesia's harsh penalties against the import, export, trafficking and possession of '''illegal drugs''', including marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin. Several high profile arrests of foreigners have taken place in Bali since 2004, and a number have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms or (very rarely) execution. Even the possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use puts you at risk of a trial and prison sentence. Watch out for seemingly harmless street boys looking to sell you drugs (marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, etc.). More often than not, they are working with undercover police and will try to sell you drugs so that they can then get uniformed officers onto you. The police officers will (if you are lucky) demand a bribe for your release, or, more likely, look for a far larger payday by taking you into custody. Just avoid Bali's drug scene ''at all costs''.

The unfortunate people who are caught and processed will find there is little distinction between personal use and dealing in the eyes of the Indonesian legal system. 'Expedition fees', monies paid to shorten prison sentences can easily be US$20,000 and are often a lot more.

There is a fair chance that you will be offered '''magic mushrooms''', especially if you are young and find yourself in [[Kuta]]. Indonesian law is a little unclear in this area but with the whole country in the midst of a drug crackdown since 2004, it is not worth taking the risk.

[[File:Bali Swimming Flag.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Don't swim near the red flag(s); swim between two yellow flags, if there are any]]

If you see a '''red flag''' planted in the sand, do not swim there, as they are a warning of dangerous '''rip currents'''. These currents can pull you out to sea with alarming speed and even the strongest swimmers cannot swim ''against'' them. The thing to do is to stay calm and swim sideways (along the shore) until out of the rip and only then head for the shore. The ocean is not to be trifled with in Bali, and dozens of people, some experienced some not, die by drowning every year.

=== Scams ===
Even though Bali is quite a safe place in which few tourists encounter problems, avoid scams and overpriced services this island can offer you.

Petty [[common scams|scams]] are not uncommon, although they can usually be avoided with a modicum of common sense. If approached on the street by anybody offering a deal on souvenirs, transport, etc., you can rest assured that you will pay ''more'' if you follow your new found friend. Guard your bags, especially at transport terminals and ferry terminals. In addition to the risk of them being stolen, self-appointed porters like to grab them without warning and then insist on ridiculous prices for their &quot;services&quot;.

'''Timeshare scams''' and schemes are common in Bali with several high profile, apparently legitimate operators. If you are approached by a very friendly street canvasser asking you to complete a survey and then attend a holiday resort presentation to claim your 'prize' (this is inevitably a 'free' holiday which you end up paying for anyway), politely refuse and walk away. You may also be cold-called at your hotel to be told you have 'won a holiday' - the caller may even know your name and nationality thanks to a tip-off from someone who has already seen your data. If you fall for this scam, you will be subjected to a very long, high pressure sales presentation and if you actually buy the 'holiday club' product, you will certainly regret it. Timeshare is a completely unregulated industry in Indonesia, and you have no recourse.

When leaving Bali, if you have anything glass in your baggage (such as duty-free alcohol) the security guards may put some pressure on you to have it wrapped to keep it safe, and it can seem like its a requirement rather than a suggestion (it is Rp 60,000 a bag). Similarly, when arriving in Bali, some uniformed airport porters may offer to take your bags for you and walk you through customs, be generally friendly and helpful, and then demand a tip. The charge is Rp 5,000, a request for any amount in excess of this has no formal sanction, it is best to stop them from interfering with your bags in any way, just tell them you do not want their services unless you are sure you want to use them, if so clarify the price before they lift up your bags. These 'services' are best avoided.

The money changing rule is simple: '''use only authorised money changers''' with proper offices and always ask for a receipt. The largest is called PT Central Kuta and they have several outlets. If you are especially nervous, then use a formal bank. You may get a better rate at an authorised money changer though.

Avoid changing money in smaller currency exchange offices in shops, as they more often than not will try to steal money by using very creative and &quot;magician&quot; like methods. Even when you think you've watched the dealers every move, you're not unlikely to end up with far too low an amount in your hands, so just take a minute to recount your stack of notes at the spot. Often the rate advertised on the street is nowhere near the rate that they will give you in the end. Many times the rate is set higher to lure you in so that they can con you out of a banknote or two, and when this is not possible, they will give you a shoddy rate and state that the difference is due to commission. This even applies to the places which clearly state that there is no commission, of course any money changer charges a commission, they would cease to be viable if they did not and it is built into the differential between the purchase rate and the sell rate at any given time.

For many, ''the'' largest irritant will be the hawkers and peddlers who linger around temples, malls, beaches, and anywhere tourists congregate. It may feel difficult or rude to ignore the constant come-ons to buy souvenirs, food and assorted junk, but it can be necessary in order to enjoy your holiday in semi-peace.

Be wary around the '''monkeys''' that occupy many temples (most notably [[Uluwatu]] and [[Ubud]]'s Monkey Forest). They are experts at stealing possessions like glasses, cameras and even handbags, and have been known to attack people carrying food. Feeding them is just asking for trouble.

Rabies is present in Bali and several deaths arising from rabies infections have been recorded in early 2011. Visitors to the island should avoid contact with dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals that carry the disease. If bitten seek medical attention.

Whilst eating '''dog meat''' is not illegal in Bali, some vendors are breaching animal cruelty and food safety laws. Dogs are being bludgeoned, strangled or poisoned for human consumption. Dog meat is filtering into the tourist food chain in Bali, sometimes unsafely.&lt;!-- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-19/evidence-shows-dogs-in-bali-brutally-killed-meat-sold-tourists/8620128 --&gt;

=== &quot;Turtle Island&quot; scam ===

A &quot;Turtle ‘Island’&quot; in Tanjung Benoa is one of Bali's most infamous scams. Bali does possess a ''legitimate'' Turtle Conservation and Education Center (TCEC) at Serangan Island, also known as &quot;Turtle Island&quot;, which is sponsored by the government (to be exact, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry [Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan]). However, when requested to go to &quot;Turtle Island&quot;, many drivers, guides, and tour agencies will instead lead tourists to an unlicensed &quot;conservation center&quot; called Moon Cot Sari there. It is more of a mini-zoo than a conservation centre, despite its name. What’s wrong with this place is that animals are kept in filthy, small habitat and subject to several forms of mistreatment. For instance, the snakes are kept there with their mouths taped, while the turtles (which ''really'' are solitary animals) were packed into several murky, small-for-turtle pens. Civets were kept in dirty cages which allows them to experience improper breeding and stimulation. Furthermore, tourists are subject to high-price services being offered on the departure spot leading there - that is, at BMR Watersport. There, you will be led into boats that take you to that place, which is actually not in an island - that is, it is accessible by land (not just water). These boat trips are generally expensive, and stop for a while at a very small coral reef situated offshore, where several boats also wait, before going to your final destination - the &quot;turtle ‘island’&quot;.

It is all part of a system - guides, drivers, and tour agencies gets a cut (commission) from the company when they bring tourists there.

If you have any concern about animal welfare, make sure that you visit the licensed (and government-funded) TCEC at Serangan. Do not support any tour agencies, drivers, or guides, that attempt to lead tourists and locals to the fake &quot;conservation center&quot; at Tanjung Benoa.

=== Satria Agrowisata ===
Another scam in Bali involves a &quot;coffee plantation&quot; called Satria Agrowisata, which specialises on kopi luwak. In it, visitors are subject to luwaks that has been &quot;drugged up&quot; and exorbitant prices of their &quot;tea&quot;s and &quot;coffee&quot;s. Furthermore, while their &quot;tea&quot;s and &quot;coffee&quot;s are not really tea and coffee powder at all, but just useless sweet-tasting powder, with one review stating that it was just &quot;kool-aid&quot;; the ingredients are also not specified at all, with some claiming to be &quot;sugar-free&quot; but in fact it is sweet, so you will never know what are the actual contents of the product.

If you want to sample coffees, make sure that you go to Seniman Coffee Studio at Ubud. Also, do not support any tour agents, guides, or drivers that bring you into Satria Agrowisata or similar kopi luwak-based scams.

==Stay healthy==

The standards of '''healthcare and emergency facilities''' remain below what most visitors would be accustomed to in their home country. Whilst minor illness and injury can be adequately treated in the ubiquitous local clinics most overseas visitors would not be comfortable having serious problems dealt with in a local hospital, and insurance coverage for emergency medical evacuation is therefore a wise precaution. If a medical evacuation is required then patients are normally moved to [[Singapore]] or [[Perth]] in [[Australia]]. [[Jakarta]], Indonesia's capital, does however have at least 5 international accredited hospitals, if you are seeking luxury medical attention at a closer location. Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar, though less luxurious, has also been internationally accredited since 2014.

Even if you have travel insurance, most clinics and hospitals may require payment in advance, or sometimes by incremental payment as various services are rendered. This may require access to a quite significant amount of cash to keep things moving. Any claim is then made to the insurance company upon your return home. This is almost always the case if the problem is one that can be dealt with on an outpatient basis. Make sure that your insurance company has an agreement with the provider or immediately establishes one, otherwise you will also be landed with a bill for an inpatient stay. Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) has agreements with many insurance companies and is a well serviced hospital. This is however a relatively expensive option and even they ask for payment for outpatient treatments.

The major travel insurance companies may be slow to respond with appropriate assistance and equally slow to refer a claimant to a suitable medical service. Delays may also be experienced if the insurer is slow or indecisive in authorising treatment. Difficulties may arise from an insurer not authorising a ''payment guarantee'' to the local medical services provider. Delays in rendering appropriate treatment are a common outcome. Try to gain a comprehensive understanding of the policy terms and limitations of your travel insurance cover well before departing your home country. Trying to gain an understanding of the limitations of cover during a crisis is not recommended.

Some travel insurance companies and their ''emergency response'' centres may not live up to your own expectations of regional knowledge, appropriate case management and speedy response. Your best insurance is always common sense, some basic  ''pre-departure'' research on your destination and the application of good situational awareness whilst travelling. Try to have your own plan in place to deal with any crisis you may encounter when travelling rather than relying solely upon a possibly inadequately skilled and under-qualified person sitting in a distant call centre who may have their own role complicated by problems with language, communication and access to the insurers decision makers. You may wish to consider carrying the names and contact numbers of one or two of the major local medical and evacuation providers in your wallet or purse so that you know how to quickly obtain medical assistance should an emergency arise. Always ensure that you contact your insurer '''as soon as possible''' should an emergency arise otherwise you may find they are later unwilling to accept liability for payment for any expenses that arise. Always keep a thorough record of all expenditures and communications with your insurer and obtain full and detailed invoices and receipts for all services provided and any incidental costs. If you do not understand the detail of anything that you are billed for, ask for an explanation; if  information is not forthcoming withhold payment or authorisation until such time as an acceptable explanation is given.

International [https://web.archive.org/web/20100504214904/http://www.internationalsos.com/en/asia-pacific.htm SOS Indonesia] (AEA ''SOS'' Medika) was founded in Indonesia in 1984 and has grown into an international organisation handling a round 9 million cases per year. It has a professionally staffed and operated clinic in Bali. They offer clinic services, hospital referral and emergency medical evacuation services. They have agreements or associations in place with many of the major travel insurers and are a principal medical service supplier in the Southeast Asian region, including Indonesia.

The midday sun in Bali will fry the unwary traveller to a crisp, so slap on plenty of high-factor sun protection and drink lots of fluids. However there is no need to carry litres of water as you can buy a bottle virtually anywhere. The locals tend to stay away from the beaches until about two hours before sunset, when most of the ferocity has gone out of the sun.

Travelling to Bali may expose you to some risks in contracting one of many [[tropical diseases]] that are present in the region. Bali is officially a '''[[malaria]]-free''' zone but '''[[dengue fever]]''' is a problem and all sensible precautions should be taken against being bitten by [[mosquitoes]].

Take care in restaurants and bars; although it is very rare nowadays, some may use untreated/unsafe tap water to make ice for drinks otherwise made with clean ingredients. Tap water in hotels should not be used for drinking or brushing teeth unless explicitly labelled as safe.

Drink ''adulteration'' or contamination with methyl alcohol (methanol) and drink ''spiking'' in bars and clubs are not uncommon in Bali. Sensible precautions should be taken when buying and consuming beverages. During 2009/2010 a number of Indonesians and visiting tourists in Java, Bali and Lombok/Gili Islands were poisoned by consuming drinks containing methyl alcohol resulting in fatalities. Methyl alcohol or methanol (wood alcohol) and other contaminants are highly dangerous and have been found in some locally produced alcoholic drinks including locally made Arak. The initial symptoms of methyl alcohol/methanol intoxication include central nervous system depression, headache, visual distortion, dizziness, nausea, lack of coordination and confusion. If methyl alcohol poisoning is suspected seek medical assistance immediately.

The HIV infection rate in Bali is increasing, mainly among sex workers of both genders and intravenous drug users. If you engage in any risky activity, always protect yourself.

Finally, be careful around monkeys. They may be habituated to humans, but they are wild animals, and being bitten or scratched by a monkey could result in your contracting any number of maladies, possibly including rabies. So you are best off keeping your distance, especially if a monkey seems to be behaving erratically. If you are bitten or scratched by a monkey or bat, get medical help immediately, as rabies, if not treated before symptoms occur, is almost 100% fatal.

==Connect==

Unfortunately, it is very unlikely you will find a working public telephone on the street, which can be very frustrating in emergency situations. Depending on your circumstances, you may have to rely on mobile phones (local SIM cards may be used in unlocked phones with economical local and international calling rates) or phone/internet shops. Budget accommodation options are unlikely to offer telephone services to guests. Private rental phone booths (frequently together with internet rental) are available almost everywhere in Bali, mostly in Kuta and Legian, but the number is decreasing, because of cheap mobile phone prices which can easily be obtained for under Rp 300,000. Around Kuta and Legian, there are Biznet WiFi spots up to 100 Mbps which can be used easily from your devices. The voucher can be bought in Alfamart: Rp 10,000 for 500MB/10 days or Rp 30,000 for 2GB/30 days, and can be used in up to 2 devices.

It is worth investing in a SIM card for your own mobile phone, if only to use rideshare services like Grab and translate menus and signs with Google Translate. SIM cards are widely available at roadside stalls and phone service shops. Recent law changes means foreigners need to their passport to buy a SIM card; it will be photographed and registered in a database, but the vendor will fold a page over so your signature is not captured. A card alone should be just a few thousand; the smallest data package available to foreigners seems to be 6 GB for Rp 100,000.

International Direct Dialing prefix: 001, 007, or 008. (the three digits prefix means using non-internet phone, which the tariff is more expensive than the internet phone and sometimes up to 8x.)

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===Area codes===

Bali has six area codes.

* '''0361''': all of [[South Bali]] ([[Bukit Peninsula]], [[Canggu]], [[Denpasar]], [[Jimbaran]], [[Legian]], [[Nusa Dua]], [[Sanur]], [[Seminyak]], [[Tanah Lot]]) plus Gianyar, [[Tabanan]] and [[Ubud]])
* '''0362''': [[Lovina]], [[Pemuteran]] and [[Singaraja]]
* '''0363''': [[Amed]], [[Candidasa]],  Karangasem, [[Kintamani]], [[Padang Bai]], [[Tirta Gangga]]
* '''0365''': [[Negara]], [[Gilimanuk]], [[Medewi Beach]], [[West Bali National Park]]
* '''0366''': Bangli, [[Mount Agung#Besakih Temple|Besakih]], [[Kintamani]], [[Klungkung]], [[Mount Agung]], [[Nusa Lembongan#Nusa Ceningan|Nusa Ceningan]], [[Nusa Lembongan]], [[Nusa Penida]]
* '''0368''': [[Bedugul]]

===Emergency===

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* Police stations:
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*'''Hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):'''
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'''Selected medical clinics with English language abilities:'''

'''South Bali'''
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'''Central Bali'''
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'''East Bali'''
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'''North Bali'''
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'''West Bali'''
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==Cope==

===Consulates===
Some countries have set up consulates or honorary consulates in Bali, all in the [[Denpasar]] area, and often with &quot;Denpasar&quot; in the consulate's name, even if the consulate is in a nearby town. The Australian, Austrian, Japanese, Swiss and U.S. consulates are in Denpasar; the Czech, Chilean, Finnish, French, German, Swedish and UK consulates are in [[Sanur]]; the Danish and Norwegian honorary consulates are in [[Jimbaran]]; the Hungarian and Dutch consulates are in [[Kuta]]; and the honorary Malaysian consulate is in [[Legian]]. Full listings for these consulates and honorary consulates are in the articles for those cities.

==Go next==

Boat services run regularly to [[Lombok]], [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]] and islands further east. Combined bus and ferry services will take you to destinations in [[Java]] such as [[Yogyakarta]].

*[[Lombok]] is growing as an alternate to Bali with a majority Muslim population. Attractions include beaches, waterfalls and volcanoes. Reachable by boat from Padangbai.
*The [[Gili Islands]] are three tiny islands very close by to the northwest coast of the main island of Lombok. A backpacker favourite fast going upmarket and easily accessed by direct boat services.
*[[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]] the next star destination in Nusa Tenggara region where you can find the Komodo dragon, see 3-colour Kelimutu Lake, and explore the Manggarai and Ngadha cultures. Flight time 90 minutes from Bali.
*[[Yogyakarta]] for sightseeing of [[Prambanan]] and [[Borobudur]] Temples.
* [[Bandung]], known for its textiles, Art Deco buildings and pleasant cafes, is near Jakarta but conveniently served from Bali using AirAsia service (flight time around 1+ hour).

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[[File:Backhill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Backhill, the main settlement in Berneray, just after dawn on a summer day. Note the uncovered rocks at low tide.]]
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[[File:Berneray Borgh.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Borgh from the radio station at Berneray with North Uist in the background.]]
[[File:Berneray Machair.jpg|thumb|250px|Berneray Machair]]

'''[http://www.isleofberneray.com Berneray]''' is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.

==Understand==

Berneray has a population of 137 (as of June 2010) which has been mostly rising for the previous three years.

Most people live on the east coast in the spread out settlements of Pol An Nor, Backhill, Ruisgarry and Sandhill. There is also a settlement in the centre of the island known as Borve.

There is strong evidence that points to Berneray being inhabited since the Bronze Age and possibly before. The island is scattered with ancient sacred sites, stone circles, signs of Viking inhabitation and historical buildings, some several centuries old.

Crofting (family-based farming on a small area of land, usually in a non-intensive manner) and fishing are the mainstays of the economy, although tourism, information and media services also provide income to a number of households.

Due to the total lack of industrialisation most visitors notice that most of the &quot;noise&quot; on Berneray is natural: waves, seals, geese and birds. Often the only audible human-made noise is the bell on the ferry that leaves the south of the island and crosses the Sound of Harris.

Berneray never becomes crowded or overrun with tourists due to the limited number of passengers that flights to the Outer Hebrides can take, as well as the high cost of bringing a vehicle over from the mainland on a ferry.

===Landscape===
[[File:Berneray Beach Pabbay.jpg|thumb|250px|The West Beach, the longest beach on the island]]

Apart from Boreray (population: 1), Berneray is the only inhabited island in the Sound of Harris, with an area of 10.1 km² (2496 acres). Berneray rises to a height of 305 feet (93 m) at Beinn Shleibhe (otherwise known as Ben Leva or Moor Hill) and 278 feet (85 m) at Borve Hill.

A key feature of Berneray is its '''machair''', an area of land next to beaches and shorelines that has been fertilized over time by crushed shells and other minerals. Traditional crofting practice, which involves summer agriculture using seaweed together with dung from winter grazing animals as natural fertilizer, has, over time, bound together and stabilized the machair. During the summer the fertile soil of the machair supports a spectacular and colourful array of wild flowers and other plants.

Berneray is perhaps best known for its beaches. The famous West Beach is a three-mile unspoilt, deserted crescent of sand. The East Beach, at the end of which sits the Youth Hostel, is also spectacular, as are the little coves and beaches on the south side. All of these are good locations for a picnic, and for spotting otters and other sea life.

Even in the middle of summer it is very rare to see more than a few people on any stretch of Berneray beach.

===Climate===

The summer months of June to August have exceptionally long days (the latitude is comparable to the most populated regions of Scandinavia or Alaska), and also tend to be warmer. Due to its location, Berneray tends to have favoured warm air flows; the temperature very rarely goes below freezing, and snow occurs at most for one or two days per year.

However, sun and rain are possible at any time of the year. Visiting in April to May and September to October is favoured by some. The days are still quite long and the weather is often excellent (better than the summer in some years).

Do not discount the winter, which has its attractions, for visiting. Key among them are the [[Northern Lights]], a dazzling night-time display of shimmering curtains of different coloured light that stretches across the sky. The lack of light pollution makes Berneray an ideal place to view this event, as well as stars, meteors, comets and other astronomical features.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The airport for the Uists is {{marker | type=go | name=Benbecula | url=https://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport | lat=57.47390 | long=-7.37180 | }} ({{IATA|BEB}}), 25 miles south across the causeways. [http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] fly daily from Glasgow taking an hour. They also fly (M-F) between Benbecula and Stornoway on Lewis, connecting to other destinations such as Edinburgh, though it's generally quicker to fly to Glasgow and take the train or other transport from there. The buses from Berneray to South Uist run past the airport, taking an hour.

The alternative airports are Stornoway (SYY) on Lewis, and Barra (BRR). Reaching either involves a ferry crossing and a long drive.

===By boat===
[[File:Sound of Harris Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 1343666.jpg|thumb|Ferry docking at Berneray]]

'''[http://www.calmac.co.uk Calmac ferries]''' run from [[Leverburgh]] on [[Harris]] to Berneray, taking an hour. April-Oct: there are 4 M-Sa and 3 Su, Nov-March: 2 or 3 a day. Return fares (until Nov 2020) are £29 per car and £7.60 per adult including the driver.

Ferries also run from [[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], 10 miles by connecting bus from Berneray.

With your own boat you can sail into Bays Loch, a relatively sheltered bay at 57&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 42m 50s N, 7&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 10m 11s W. On its east side is the fishing harbour, with a toilet and shower block, moorings, and a lifting crane.

===By bus===

Regular [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/index.asp?tabindex=1 buses] (several every morning and afternoon, except Sunday) link Berneray with [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], and connect with other buses to islands further down the [[Outer Hebrides]] chain from there. Services W17 and W19 incorporate Berneray. It is possible to travel to several other islands connected by causeway and back the same day from Berneray, thus enabling people to visit some of the many beaches. The latest timetables can be obtained from the Youth Hostel and the Berneray Shop; however the bus drivers are very helpful and will offer detailed local sightseeing and travel advice.

==Get around==
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[[File:Berneray causeway (hazelisles).jpg|thumb|250px|right|The causeway to North Uist, with &quot;otters crossing&quot; sign.]]

Berneray is some 2 miles wide and 3 miles long. There is a road along the east side of the island, and another through the centre and across the machair. These and the roads approaching Berneray are mostly single-track with occasional passing areas. '''Driving''' is easy, with very little traffic. The main obstacle are sheep that run into the middle of the road, and the occasional otter crossing.

'''Walking''' or '''cycling''' are popular ways of getting around. There is a circular path around much of the island that is clearly signposted with blue waymarker signs. Alternately, a popular walk is to follow the shoreline around the island, which takes around 5 hours and is mostly on beaches. There may be slightly boggy areas of land after rain, so waterproof footwear is recommended. However, there are no dangerous areas of land; mud is the walkers greatest problem.

The hills of Berneray are relatively small, each taking about 15 minutes to walk up by a reasonably fit person. Despite their height, the views from the top are truly spectacular; on a clear day, it is possible to see up to 30 other islands, including St Kilda, and many other beaches.

Sheepdogs may growl at passing people, but are generally harmless. Many people on Berneray keep cats, which are friendly.
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'''Car hire''' is available from two locations, both are on the island of [[Benbecula]], 35 miles to the south. There is one business on the island hiring camper vans.
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==Talk==

Everyone speaks English, some with a distinctly accent. However, [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Gaelic]] is the first language of over half of the native population. This is the indigenous language, and underpins the culture of the Outer Hebrides. Local people will be very happy to teach you a few common words and phrases.

==See==

[[File:It's such a hard life being a seal^ - geograph.org.uk - 1498851.jpg|thumb|250px|Grey seals at Loch a'Bhàigh]]

===Wildlife===

The machair, which forms a large part of the west of the island, is a &quot;must see&quot; for visitors. The machair is ploughed in rotation, giving a patchwork of crops and fallow of different ages which supports a wide range of flowers. Berneray has a particularly fine machair, a result of careful stewardship by the island’s crofters... and helped by the absence of rabbits.

The crofting practices also encourage a wide array of wildlife on Berneray. On early summer evenings you can sometimes hear snipe drumming and even the rasp of a corncrake. Mute swans can be seen on Loch Brusda and greylag geese are common. In the winter they are joined by barnacle and a few brent geese. Ravens and buzzards are often seen.

Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter. Wading birds on the shore include redshanks, sanderlings, turnstones, oyster catchers, dunlin, curlews, whimbrels, ringed plovers and herons.

Further out, around the shores of Berneray, are mallards, eiders, red-breasted mergansers, and, more rarely, black-throated and great northern divers. Shags and cormorants fish in the seas around Berneray throughout the year, and in summer you can see gannets diving. Common seals often congregate at low tide on the rocks in Bays Loch and can often be seen from the parking area a little way beyond the Post Office or by taking a boat trip out into the bay.

Grey seals, which are larger and can be distinguished by the long 'roman' noses, also haul out there occasionally, but are more common off the West Beach. Though the otters of Berneray are out during the day more often than on the mainland they are still elusive, and it takes patience and luck to see one.

Crotal, or lichen, growing on the rocks was used to dye wool for the Harris Tweed industry, giving a rich brown or tan colour. Many hues were made from other plants, some growing wild on Berneray, before the advent of synthetic dyes.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that Great White Sharks sometimes visit these waters. The temperatures are similar to those of Cape Town and South Australia, and in seals they have a preferred food source.

===Remains===

[[Image:Old graveyard on Berneray.jpg|thumb|250px|The old graveyard on the south side of Ben Leva.]]

There are many visible historical and archaeological remains on Berneray. These stem from the fact that the island has been populated for over 5,000 years by a number of native and invading races, due to the fertile lands.

Older historical features include '''Cnoc Na Greine''' (Hillock of the Sun), a circle of stones on one hilltop that was the supposed centre of pre-Christian sun worship, and '''Cidhe mor Mhicleoid''' (Big Quay of MacLeod), a mostly submerged Viking pier close to the Youth Hostel. Near the south of the island is {{marker|type=see|name=Beinn a'Chlaidh|lat=57.7094|long=-7.1866}} (Hill of the Graveyard), a pagan site with a standing stone eight feet in height. A chapel dedicated to St Columba was built on the site in the 6th century and later plundered by the Vikings.

To the west of the standing stone is '''A'Chiste Chloiche''', the remains of a chambered cairn from the Bronze Age where kings were buried with their Ulaidh (treasure). 125 yards to the southwest of the standing stone is '''Leac an Righ''' (Stone of the King). This is a stone with the imprint of a human foot and inscriptions similar to the stone at Dunadd on mainland Scotland where kings were crowned.

On the machair are a collection of large stones. These were used in trials held by the Vikings; one of the stones is known as the '''chairstone''', and opposite is another where archaeologists speculate that the accused presented his case. Strange curvatures of the land nearby indicate possible sites of Viking burials, as yet unexplored.

To the west, nearer the beach, is '''Uaigh an Innseanaich''' (Grave of the Indian). In 1918 a drowned man was washed ashore on the West Beach. He was buried nearby on the machair, a stone placed at his head and feet, but the exact location has now silted over.

'''Cill Aiseam''', the churchyard of St Asaph (a 7th-century British bishop and follower of St Kentigern) can be located near to the youth hostel. Nearby is an ancient well, the era of which is the source of disagreement among archaeologists. Also nearby is '''Clach nan Coinnlean''' (Stone of the Candles); coffins were rested on this stone, on their way to {{marker|type=see|name=Cladh a'Chambuir|lat=57.73044|long=-7.15499}}, the old cemetery dramatically set on the south side of Ben Leva.

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On the extreme south-west point of the island, at the end of the West Beach, is '''Braighe na Ceilp''' (Breastwork of the Kelp). Just above the shoreline stones have been evenly settled into the ground rectangularly to support the seaweed for drying and burning. This was a thriving industry for some years and, as a result of immigration, the population increased to 712 in 1841. However, by 1851 it had declined to 410, due to evictions and the cessation of the kelp industry. Nearby is {{marker|type=see|name=Cnoc nan Claigeann|lat=57.7060|long=-7.2165}} (Hillock of the Heads), an unnatural rise probably built by ancient Celts who collected heads of invaders. The ruins of a shepherd's bothy stands on the summit.

[[File:Berneray Houses.jpg|thumb|250px|Restored blackhouses. Note the office building to the left, which has a broadband connection and a lawned roof.]]

'''Blackhouses''', some deserted and some ruined, can be seen in all parts of the island. These were generally built with double dry-stone walls packed with earth and wooden rafters covered with a turf roof, although reed thatch was occasionally used as the roofing material. The floor was usually flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth for the fire. The blackhouse was used to accommodate livestock as well as people, animals at one end and people at the other with a partition in between. There was no chimney for the smoke to escape; instead, the smoke made its way through the roof. The structures, though requiring constant maintenance, were often extremely sturdy in order to survive winter storms. After around 1850, houses were built with single walls and were known as '''taighean geala''' or white houses.

As people moved into more modern dwellings with conveniences such as running water and central heating, blackhouses tended to fall out of use, and many ruined or roofless examples can be seen around the island. However, blackhouses are increasingly being restored for habitation.

The most visible signs of previous life are the parallel lines that turn around the sides of some of the hills. These are called '''lazybeds''', and were the strips where potatoes were planted in the 18th and 19th centuries to feed the much larger populations of the times.

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===Nearby islands===

Berneray can be used as a base for exploring nearby small, unpopulated islands by boat. Many of these islands have old ruins and pleasant beaches, ideal for non-exerting walking and picnics. Boat trips are available at the fishing harbour; ask there or examine the latest notices on the island noticeboard. Trips are weather dependent, and prices are negotiated with the boat owner/skipper. As a guide, a boat full of people going to an island such as Pabbay for a whole day may cost around £120. Some boat owners offer short trips around the local bay to see the seals (very) close up; prices start at around £6.

==Do==

* '''Outdoor activities''' include boat trips to nearby islands to see the seals close up, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Watersports are generally self-organized. Surfers surf off the West Beach of Berneray in small numbers due to the waves on even calm days. The sea temperature means that a wetsuit is recommended for all watersports. There are no sporting facilities as such, apart from a set of football goal posts on the machair.
* '''Ceilidhs''' (&quot;KAY-lee&quot;, traditional Gaelic music and dancing) are held frequently in the community hall.

=== Events ===
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* The Christmas meal in the hall is open to both residents and visitors.
* Notices for ''ceilidhs'' and all other local events are put on the window of the shop, and on the island noticeboard which can be found at the only road junction of the island.

==Buy==
[[File:Berneray Shop.jpg|thumb|Berneray shop]]

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--&gt;
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* {{buy
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==Eat==

[[Image:Fruition.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fruition, a traditional fishing boat based at Berneray harbour.]]

Visitors looking for a sit-down restaurant have but one option, although a fun alternative is to hang around the fishing harbour on the east side and purchase fresh catch (crabs, prawns, fish, lobster) from one of the fishermen. Outdoor picnic spots include a sign-posted &quot;picnic&quot; site on the machair, as well as any one of the beaches. A fish van visits the island once a week on Tuesdays in the early afternoon, selling a wide variety of locally-caught and fresh fish. Prices tend to be similar as supermarkets.

Alternatively, there are several places to eat in [[Lochmaddy]], which is connected to Berneray by a frequent daytime 10-mile bus service.

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==Drink==

There are no drinking establishments on Berneray, but Berneray Shop sells beers, wines and spirits.

A Scottish tradition is the &quot;carry out&quot;, where people will buy alcoholic drinks and take them to their house for a spontaneous party. People staying in the Youth Hostel often have evening drinking and social parties. Ceilidhs (parties with local music and dancing that start in the late evening and go on through the night) are held frequently, where there is much drinking and socialising, but no trouble. These are a good place to drink, meet local people, learn some dance moves and perhaps a few words of Gaelic.

==Sleep==

There are a number of options for self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation on Berneray. 

===Bed and breakfast===
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* {{sleep
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| address=16 Backhill, Berneray, HS6 5BD | lat=57.7188 | long=-7.17334 | directions=on the coast road just over a mile from the causeway
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===Self-catering===

* {{sleep
| name=Borve Cottage | alt= | url=http://www.isleofberneray.com/borve-cottage.html | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7148 | long= -7.1859 | directions=in the west of Berneray
| phone=+44 1876 540224 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=June to September: £250 per week, October to May: £200 per week, electricity extra
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| content=3 doubles and 1 single; kitchen, living room. Most rooms have views over the machair to the cockle beach.
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* {{sleep
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| address=7 Ruisgarry | lat= 57.7208 | long= -7.1623 | directions=
| phone=+44 1288 341105 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£350-580 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=1-bedroom thatched blackhouse on the shore.
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* {{sleep
| name=The Smiddy | alt= | url=http://www.burnsidecroft.com | email=
| address=Burnside Croft, Borve | lat=57.71378 | long=-7.18837 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Small cottage (sleeps 2) for rent. Very well equipped with full kitchen, jacuzzi, Wi-Fi and TV.
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* {{sleep
| name=30 Backhill | alt= | url=http://berneraycottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.7181 | long=-7.1737 | directions=on the east coast of Berneray just before the church
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=£535-850 per week
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Rebuilt black house with thatched roof right next the sea.
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* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= 57.7189 | long= -7.1584 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540283 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£500-750 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=Thatched cottage sleeping 4 with separate utility building.
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Other more occasional rooms become available for summer only; ask in the island shop for details of what accommodation is available. Accommodation tends to be cheaper than on the mainland or more tourist-oriented islands.

===Hostel===
[[File:Berneray Hostel 1.jpg|thumb|Berneray Youth Hostel]]

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| content=Operated by the Gatliff Trust (affiliated to the SYHA). Has 20 beds in three mixed dormitories, and is world-famous for being in a most spectacular location. Perched on the north east side of the island, the hostel is in two thatched white-panted &quot;black houses&quot; at the end of the east beach, and has views over the Sound of Harris to Harris, mountains on the mainland, and Skye. Camping is no longer permitted in the hostel grounds. You can't reserve a bed, so arrive mid-afternoon or have a plan B.
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===Camping===

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Wild camping is possible for walkers and cyclists. Please [[leave-no-trace camping|leave no litter or other trace]] of your stay. You can use the facilities at the fishing harbour (payable shower, toilets), and at the ferry terminal (toilets and facilities for emptying caravan toilets). 

Most campers and motorhomes pitch near the East Beech, where there is a £10 charge for camping on the croft land. Overnight parking is prohibited in most other parking places on the island.

===Boat===

Sailors can also drop anchor in the shallow waters around Berneray. Note that at very low tides (usually in the spring) various rocks are uncomfortably close to the surface; ensure that you have a detailed chart.

==Cope==
Mobile phone reception can be poor, but with most networks a signal can be obtained by moving around and gaining some height, but it may not be necessary to walk to the top of the hill. Data connections are slow and intermittent. Limited Wi-Fi is available in the Harris ferry waiting room.

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}}

==Go next==
* Cross the causeway to [[North Uist]], then south to [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]], [[Eriskay]] and [[Barra]].
* Take the ferry to [[Harris]] then north to [[Lewis]].
* Take the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist to [[Uig]] on [[Skye]], then the bus to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Inverness]] or [[Glasgow]].

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[[File:Backhill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Backhill, the main settlement in Berneray, just after dawn on a summer day. Note the uncovered rocks at low tide.]]
[[File:Berneray map.png|thumb|250px|Map of Berneray]]
[[File:Berneray Borgh.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Borgh from the radio station at Berneray with North Uist in the background.]]
[[File:Berneray Machair.jpg|thumb|250px|Berneray Machair]]

'''[http://www.isleofberneray.com Berneray]''' is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.

==Understand==

Berneray has a population of 137 (as of June 2010) which has been mostly rising for the previous three years.

Most people live on the east coast in the spread out settlements of Pol An Nor, Backhill, Ruisgarry and Sandhill. There is also a settlement in the centre of the island known as Borve.

There is strong evidence that points to Berneray being inhabited since the Bronze Age and possibly before. The island is scattered with ancient sacred sites, stone circles, signs of Viking inhabitation and historical buildings, some several centuries old.

Crofting (family-based farming on a small area of land, usually in a non-intensive manner) and fishing are the mainstays of the economy, although tourism, information and media services also provide income to a number of households.

Due to the total lack of industrialisation most visitors notice that most of the &quot;noise&quot; on Berneray is natural: waves, seals, geese and birds. Often the only audible human-made noise is the bell on the ferry that leaves the south of the island and crosses the Sound of Harris.

Berneray never becomes crowded or overrun with tourists due to the limited number of passengers that flights to the Outer Hebrides can take, as well as the high cost of bringing a vehicle over from the mainland on a ferry.

===Landscape===
[[File:Berneray Beach Pabbay.jpg|thumb|250px|The West Beach, the longest beach on the island]]

Apart from Boreray (population: 1), Berneray is the only inhabited island in the Sound of Harris, with an area of 10.1 km² (2496 acres). Berneray rises to a height of 305 feet (93 m) at Beinn Shleibhe (otherwise known as Ben Leva or Moor Hill) and 278 feet (85 m) at Borve Hill.

A key feature of Berneray is its '''machair''', an area of land next to beaches and shorelines that has been fertilized over time by crushed shells and other minerals. Traditional crofting practice, which involves summer agriculture using seaweed together with dung from winter grazing animals as natural fertilizer, has, over time, bound together and stabilized the machair. During the summer the fertile soil of the machair supports a spectacular and colourful array of wild flowers and other plants.

Berneray is perhaps best known for its beaches. The famous West Beach is a three-mile unspoilt, deserted crescent of sand. The East Beach, at the end of which sits the Youth Hostel, is also spectacular, as are the little coves and beaches on the south side. All of these are good locations for a picnic, and for spotting otters and other sea life.

Even in the middle of summer it is very rare to see more than a few people on any stretch of Berneray beach.

===Climate===

The summer months of June to August have exceptionally long days (the latitude is comparable to the most populated regions of Scandinavia or Alaska), and also tend to be warmer. Due to its location, Berneray tends to have favoured warm air flows; the temperature very rarely goes below freezing, and snow occurs at most for one or two days per year.

However, sun and rain are possible at any time of the year. Visiting in April to May and September to October is favoured by some. The days are still quite long and the weather is often excellent (better than the summer in some years).

Do not discount the winter, which has its attractions, for visiting. Key among them are the [[Northern Lights]], a dazzling night-time display of shimmering curtains of different coloured light that stretches across the sky. The lack of light pollution makes Berneray an ideal place to view this event, as well as stars, meteors, comets and other astronomical features.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The airport for the Uists is {{marker | type=go | name=Benbecula | url=https://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport | lat=57.47390 | long=-7.37180 | }} ({{IATA|BEB}}), 25 miles south across the causeways. [http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] fly daily from Glasgow taking an hour. They also fly (M-F) between Benbecula and Stornoway on Lewis, connecting to other destinations such as Edinburgh, though it's generally quicker to fly to Glasgow and take the train or other transport from there. The buses from Berneray to South Uist run past the airport, taking an hour.

The alternative airports are Stornoway (SYY) on Lewis, and Barra (BRR). Reaching either involves a ferry crossing and a long drive.

===By boat===
[[File:Sound of Harris Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 1343666.jpg|thumb|Ferry docking at Berneray]]

'''[http://www.calmac.co.uk Calmac ferries]''' run from [[Leverburgh]] on [[Harris]] to Berneray, taking an hour. April-Oct: there are 4 M-Sa and 3 Su, Nov-March: 2 or 3 a day. Return fares (until Nov 2020) are £29 per car and £7.60 per adult including the driver.

Ferries also run from [[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], 10 miles by connecting bus from Berneray.

With your own boat you can sail into Bays Loch, a relatively sheltered bay at 57&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 42m 50s N, 7&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 10m 11s W. On its east side is the fishing harbour, with a toilet and shower block, moorings, and a lifting crane.

===By bus===

Regular [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/index.asp?tabindex=1 buses] (several every morning and afternoon, except Sunday) link Berneray with [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], and connect with other buses to islands further down the [[Outer Hebrides]] chain from there. Services W17 and W19 incorporate Berneray. It is possible to travel to several other islands connected by causeway and back the same day from Berneray, thus enabling people to visit some of the many beaches. The latest timetables can be obtained from the Youth Hostel and the Berneray Shop; however the bus drivers are very helpful and will offer detailed local sightseeing and travel advice.

==Get around==
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[[File:Berneray causeway (hazelisles).jpg|thumb|250px|right|The causeway to North Uist, with &quot;otters crossing&quot; sign.]]

Berneray is some 2 miles wide and 3 miles long. There is a road along the east side of the island, and another through the centre and across the machair. These and the roads approaching Berneray are mostly single-track with occasional passing areas. '''Driving''' is easy, with very little traffic. The main obstacle are sheep that run into the middle of the road, and the occasional otter crossing.

'''Walking''' or '''cycling''' are popular ways of getting around. There is a circular path around much of the island that is clearly signposted with blue waymarker signs. Alternately, a popular walk is to follow the shoreline around the island, which takes around 5 hours and is mostly on beaches. There may be slightly boggy areas of land after rain, so waterproof footwear is recommended. However, there are no dangerous areas of land; mud is the walkers greatest problem.

The hills of Berneray are relatively small, each taking about 15 minutes to walk up by a reasonably fit person. Despite their height, the views from the top are truly spectacular; on a clear day, it is possible to see up to 30 other islands, including St Kilda, and many other beaches.

Sheepdogs may growl at passing people, but are generally harmless. Many people on Berneray keep cats, which are friendly.
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'''Car hire''' is available from two locations, both are on the island of [[Benbecula]], 35 miles to the south. There is one business on the island hiring camper vans.
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| content=2 VW camper vans for hire. Can deliver to Uist ferry terminals. Van sleeps 2.
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==Talk==

Everyone speaks English, some with a distinctly accent. However, [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Gaelic]] is the first language of over half of the native population. This is the indigenous language, and underpins the culture of the Outer Hebrides. Local people will be very happy to teach you a few common words and phrases.

==See==

[[File:It's such a hard life being a seal^ - geograph.org.uk - 1498851.jpg|thumb|250px|Grey seals at Loch a'Bhàigh]]

===Wildlife===

The machair, which forms a large part of the west of the island, is a &quot;must see&quot; for visitors. The machair is ploughed in rotation, giving a patchwork of crops and fallow of different ages which supports a wide range of flowers. Berneray has a particularly fine machair, a result of careful stewardship by the island’s crofters... and helped by the absence of rabbits.

The crofting practices also encourage a wide array of wildlife on Berneray. On early summer evenings you can sometimes hear snipe drumming and even the rasp of a corncrake. Mute swans can be seen on Loch Brusda and greylag geese are common. In the winter they are joined by barnacle and a few brent geese. Ravens and buzzards are often seen.

Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter. Wading birds on the shore include redshanks, sanderlings, turnstones, oyster catchers, dunlin, curlews, whimbrels, ringed plovers and herons.

Further out, around the shores of Berneray, are mallards, eiders, red-breasted mergansers, and, more rarely, black-throated and great northern divers. Shags and cormorants fish in the seas around Berneray throughout the year, and in summer you can see gannets diving. Common seals often congregate at low tide on the rocks in Bays Loch and can often be seen from the parking area a little way beyond the Post Office or by taking a boat trip out into the bay.

Grey seals, which are larger and can be distinguished by the long 'roman' noses, also haul out there occasionally, but are more common off the West Beach. Though the otters of Berneray are out during the day more often than on the mainland they are still elusive, and it takes patience and luck to see one.

Crotal, or lichen, growing on the rocks was used to dye wool for the Harris Tweed industry, giving a rich brown or tan colour. Many hues were made from other plants, some growing wild on Berneray, before the advent of synthetic dyes.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that Great White Sharks sometimes visit these waters. The temperatures are similar to those of Cape Town and South Australia, and in seals they have a preferred food source.

===Remains===

[[Image:Old graveyard on Berneray.jpg|thumb|250px|The old graveyard on the south side of Ben Leva.]]

There are many visible historical and archaeological remains on Berneray. These stem from the fact that the island has been populated for over 5,000 years by a number of native and invading races, due to the fertile lands.

Older historical features include '''Cnoc Na Greine''' (Hillock of the Sun), a circle of stones on one hilltop that was the supposed centre of pre-Christian sun worship, and '''Cidhe mor Mhicleoid''' (Big Quay of MacLeod), a mostly submerged Viking pier close to the Youth Hostel. Near the south of the island is {{marker|type=see|name=Beinn a'Chlaidh|lat=57.7094|long=-7.1866}} (Hill of the Graveyard), a pagan site with a standing stone eight feet in height. A chapel dedicated to St Columba was built on the site in the 6th century and later plundered by the Vikings.

To the west of the standing stone is '''A'Chiste Chloiche''', the remains of a chambered cairn from the Bronze Age where kings were buried with their Ulaidh (treasure). 125 yards to the southwest of the standing stone is '''Leac an Righ''' (Stone of the King). This is a stone with the imprint of a human foot and inscriptions similar to the stone at Dunadd on mainland Scotland where kings were crowned.

On the machair are a collection of large stones. These were used in trials held by the Vikings; one of the stones is known as the '''chairstone''', and opposite is another where archaeologists speculate that the accused presented his case. Strange curvatures of the land nearby indicate possible sites of Viking burials, as yet unexplored.

To the west, nearer the beach, is '''Uaigh an Innseanaich''' (Grave of the Indian). In 1918 a drowned man was washed ashore on the West Beach. He was buried nearby on the machair, a stone placed at his head and feet, but the exact location has now silted over.

'''Cill Aiseam''', the churchyard of St Asaph (a 7th-century British bishop and follower of St Kentigern) can be located near to the youth hostel. Nearby is an ancient well, the era of which is the source of disagreement among archaeologists. Also nearby is '''Clach nan Coinnlean''' (Stone of the Candles); coffins were rested on this stone, on their way to {{marker|type=see|name=Cladh a'Chambuir|lat=57.73044|long=-7.15499}}, the old cemetery dramatically set on the south side of Ben Leva.

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On the extreme south-west point of the island, at the end of the West Beach, is '''Braighe na Ceilp''' (Breastwork of the Kelp). Just above the shoreline stones have been evenly settled into the ground rectangularly to support the seaweed for drying and burning. This was a thriving industry for some years and, as a result of immigration, the population increased to 712 in 1841. However, by 1851 it had declined to 410, due to evictions and the cessation of the kelp industry. Nearby is {{marker|type=see|name=Cnoc nan Claigeann|lat=57.7060|long=-7.2165}} (Hillock of the Heads), an unnatural rise probably built by ancient Celts who collected heads of invaders. The ruins of a shepherd's bothy stands on the summit.

[[File:Berneray Houses.jpg|thumb|250px|Restored blackhouses. Note the office building to the left, which has a broadband connection and a lawned roof.]]

'''Blackhouses''', some deserted and some ruined, can be seen in all parts of the island. These were generally built with double dry-stone walls packed with earth and wooden rafters covered with a turf roof, although reed thatch was occasionally used as the roofing material. The floor was usually flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth for the fire. The blackhouse was used to accommodate livestock as well as people, animals at one end and people at the other with a partition in between. There was no chimney for the smoke to escape; instead, the smoke made its way through the roof. The structures, though requiring constant maintenance, were often extremely sturdy in order to survive winter storms. After around 1850, houses were built with single walls and were known as '''taighean geala''' or white houses.

As people moved into more modern dwellings with conveniences such as running water and central heating, blackhouses tended to fall out of use, and many ruined or roofless examples can be seen around the island. However, blackhouses are increasingly being restored for habitation.

The most visible signs of previous life are the parallel lines that turn around the sides of some of the hills. These are called '''lazybeds''', and were the strips where potatoes were planted in the 18th and 19th centuries to feed the much larger populations of the times.

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===Nearby islands===

Berneray can be used as a base for exploring nearby small, unpopulated islands by boat. Many of these islands have old ruins and pleasant beaches, ideal for non-exerting walking and picnics. Boat trips are available at the fishing harbour; ask there or examine the latest notices on the island noticeboard. Trips are weather dependent, and prices are negotiated with the boat owner/skipper. As a guide, a boat full of people going to an island such as Pabbay for a whole day may cost around £120. Some boat owners offer short trips around the local bay to see the seals (very) close up; prices start at around £6.

==Do==

* '''Outdoor activities''' include boat trips to nearby islands to see the seals close up, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Watersports are generally self-organized. Surfers surf off the West Beach of Berneray in small numbers due to the waves on even calm days. The sea temperature means that a wetsuit is recommended for all watersports. There are no sporting facilities as such, apart from a set of football goal posts on the machair.
* '''Ceilidhs''' (&quot;KAY-lee&quot;, traditional Gaelic music and dancing) are held frequently in the community hall.

=== Events ===
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* The Christmas meal in the hall is open to both residents and visitors.
* Notices for ''ceilidhs'' and all other local events are put on the window of the shop, and on the island noticeboard which can be found at the only road junction of the island.

==Buy==
[[File:Berneray Shop.jpg|thumb|Berneray shop]]

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&lt;!--No sign of eggs being sold in 2018, but don't know if this was temporary
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--&gt;
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| content=A Royal Bank of Scotland in a van visits the island once a week.
}}

==Eat==

[[Image:Fruition.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fruition, a traditional fishing boat based at Berneray harbour.]]

Visitors looking for a sit-down restaurant have but one option, although a fun alternative is to hang around the fishing harbour on the east side and purchase fresh catch (crabs, prawns, fish, lobster) from one of the fishermen. Outdoor picnic spots include a sign-posted &quot;picnic&quot; site on the machair, as well as any one of the beaches. A fish van visits the island once a week on Tuesdays in the early afternoon, selling a wide variety of locally-caught and fresh fish. Prices tend to be similar as supermarkets.

Alternatively, there are several places to eat in [[Lochmaddy]], which is connected to Berneray by a frequent daytime 10-mile bus service.

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}}

==Drink==

There are no drinking establishments on Berneray, but Berneray Shop sells beers, wines and spirits.

A Scottish tradition is the &quot;carry out&quot;, where people will buy alcoholic drinks and take them to their house for a spontaneous party. People staying in the Youth Hostel often have evening drinking and social parties. Ceilidhs (parties with local music and dancing that start in the late evening and go on through the night) are held frequently, where there is much drinking and socialising, but no trouble. These are a good place to drink, meet local people, learn some dance moves and perhaps a few words of Gaelic.

==Sleep==

There are a number of options for self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation on Berneray. 

===Bed and breakfast===
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===Self-catering===

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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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Other more occasional rooms become available for summer only; ask in the island shop for details of what accommodation is available. Accommodation tends to be cheaper than on the mainland or more tourist-oriented islands.

===Hostel===
[[File:Berneray Hostel 1.jpg|thumb|Berneray Youth Hostel]]

* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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===Camping===

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Wild camping is possible for walkers and cyclists. Please [[leave-no-trace camping|leave no litter or other trace]] of your stay. You can use the facilities at the fishing harbour (payable shower, toilets), and at the ferry terminal (toilets and facilities for emptying caravan toilets). 

Most campers and motorhomes pitch near the East Beech, where there is a £10 charge for camping on the croft land. Overnight parking is prohibited in most other parking places on the island.

===Boat===

Sailors can also drop anchor in the shallow waters around Berneray. Note that at very low tides (usually in the spring) various rocks are uncomfortably close to the surface; ensure that you have a detailed chart.

==Cope==
Mobile phone reception can be poor, but with most networks a signal can be obtained by moving around and gaining some height, but it may not be necessary to walk to the top of the hill. Data connections are slow and intermittent. Limited Wi-Fi is available in the Harris ferry waiting room.

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* {{listing
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==Go next==
* Cross the causeway to [[North Uist]], then south to [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]], [[Eriskay]] and [[Barra]].
* Take the ferry to [[Harris]] then north to [[Lewis]].
* Take the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist to [[Uig]] on [[Skye]], then the bus to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Inverness]] or [[Glasgow]].

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[[File:Backhill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Backhill, the main settlement in Berneray, just after dawn on a summer day. Note the uncovered rocks at low tide.]]
[[File:Berneray map.png|thumb|250px|Map of Berneray]]
[[File:Berneray Borgh.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Borgh from the radio station at Berneray with North Uist in the background.]]
[[File:Berneray Machair.jpg|thumb|250px|Berneray Machair]]

'''[http://www.isleofberneray.com Berneray]''' is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.

==Understand==

Berneray has a population of 137 (as of June 2010) which has been mostly rising for the previous three years.

Most people live on the east coast in the spread out settlements of Pol An Nor, Backhill, Ruisgarry and Sandhill. There is also a settlement in the centre of the island known as Borve.

There is strong evidence that points to Berneray being inhabited since the Bronze Age and possibly before. The island is scattered with ancient sacred sites, stone circles, signs of Viking inhabitation and historical buildings, some several centuries old.

Crofting (family-based farming on a small area of land, usually in a non-intensive manner) and fishing are the mainstays of the economy, although tourism, information and media services also provide income to a number of households.

Due to the total lack of industrialisation most visitors notice that most of the &quot;noise&quot; on Berneray is natural: waves, seals, geese and birds. Often the only audible human-made noise is the bell on the ferry that leaves the south of the island and crosses the Sound of Harris.

Berneray never becomes crowded or overrun with tourists due to the limited number of passengers that flights to the Outer Hebrides can take, as well as the high cost of bringing a vehicle over from the mainland on a ferry.

===Landscape===
[[File:Berneray Beach Pabbay.jpg|thumb|250px|The West Beach, the longest beach on the island]]

Apart from Boreray (population: 1), Berneray is the only inhabited island in the Sound of Harris, with an area of 10.1 km² (2496 acres). Berneray rises to a height of 305 feet (93 m) at Beinn Shleibhe (otherwise known as Ben Leva or Moor Hill) and 278 feet (85 m) at Borve Hill.

A key feature of Berneray is its '''machair''', an area of land next to beaches and shorelines that has been fertilized over time by crushed shells and other minerals. Traditional crofting practice, which involves summer agriculture using seaweed together with dung from winter grazing animals as natural fertilizer, has, over time, bound together and stabilized the machair. During the summer the fertile soil of the machair supports a spectacular and colourful array of wild flowers and other plants.

Berneray is perhaps best known for its beaches. The famous West Beach is a three-mile unspoilt, deserted crescent of sand. The East Beach, at the end of which sits the Youth Hostel, is also spectacular, as are the little coves and beaches on the south side. All of these are good locations for a picnic, and for spotting otters and other sea life.

Even in the middle of summer it is very rare to see more than a few people on any stretch of Berneray beach.

===Climate===

The summer months of June to August have exceptionally long days (the latitude is comparable to the most populated regions of Scandinavia or Alaska), and also tend to be warmer. Due to its location, Berneray tends to have favoured warm air flows; the temperature very rarely goes below freezing, and snow occurs at most for one or two days per year.

However, sun and rain are possible at any time of the year. Visiting in April to May and September to October is favoured by some. The days are still quite long and the weather is often excellent (better than the summer in some years).

Do not discount the winter, which has its attractions, for visiting. Key among them are the [[Northern Lights]], a dazzling night-time display of shimmering curtains of different coloured light that stretches across the sky. The lack of light pollution makes Berneray an ideal place to view this event, as well as stars, meteors, comets and other astronomical features.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The airport for the Uists is {{marker | type=go | name=Benbecula | url=https://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport | lat=57.47390 | long=-7.37180 | }} ({{IATA|BEB}}), 25 miles south across the causeways. [http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] fly daily from Glasgow taking an hour. They also fly (M-F) between Benbecula and Stornoway on Lewis, connecting to other destinations such as Edinburgh, though it's generally quicker to fly to Glasgow and take the train or other transport from there. The buses from Berneray to South Uist run past the airport, taking an hour.

The alternative airports are Stornoway (SYY) on Lewis, and Barra (BRR). Reaching either involves a ferry crossing and a long drive.

===By boat===
[[File:Sound of Harris Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 1343666.jpg|thumb|Ferry docking at Berneray]]

'''[http://www.calmac.co.uk Calmac ferries]''' run from [[Leverburgh]] on [[Harris]] to Berneray, taking an hour. April-Oct: there are 4 M-Sa and 3 Su, Nov-March: 2 or 3 a day. Return fares (until Nov 2020) are £29 per car and £7.60 per adult including the driver.

Ferries also run from [[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], 10 miles by connecting bus from Berneray.

With your own boat you can sail into Bays Loch, a relatively sheltered bay at 57&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 42m 50s N, 7&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 10m 11s W. On its east side is the fishing harbour, with a toilet and shower block, moorings, and a lifting crane.

===By bus===

Regular [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/index.asp?tabindex=1 buses] (several every morning and afternoon, except Sunday) link Berneray with [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], and connect with other buses to islands further down the [[Outer Hebrides]] chain from there. Services W17 and W19 incorporate Berneray. It is possible to travel to several other islands connected by causeway and back the same day from Berneray, thus enabling people to visit some of the many beaches. The latest timetables can be obtained from the Youth Hostel and the Berneray Shop; however the bus drivers are very helpful and will offer detailed local sightseeing and travel advice.

==Get around==
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[[File:Berneray causeway (hazelisles).jpg|thumb|250px|right|The causeway to North Uist, with &quot;otters crossing&quot; sign.]]

Berneray is some 2 miles wide and 3 miles long. There is a road along the east side of the island, and another through the centre and across the machair. These and the roads approaching Berneray are mostly single-track with occasional passing areas. '''Driving''' is easy, with very little traffic. The main obstacle are sheep that run into the middle of the road, and the occasional otter crossing.

'''Walking''' or '''cycling''' are popular ways of getting around. There is a circular path around much of the island that is clearly signposted with blue waymarker signs. Alternately, a popular walk is to follow the shoreline around the island, which takes around 5 hours and is mostly on beaches. There may be slightly boggy areas of land after rain, so waterproof footwear is recommended. However, there are no dangerous areas of land; mud is the walkers greatest problem.

The hills of Berneray are relatively small, each taking about 15 minutes to walk up by a reasonably fit person. Despite their height, the views from the top are truly spectacular; on a clear day, it is possible to see up to 30 other islands, including St Kilda, and many other beaches.

Sheepdogs may growl at passing people, but are generally harmless. Many people on Berneray keep cats, which are friendly.
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'''Car hire''' is available from two locations, both are on the island of [[Benbecula]], 35 miles to the south. There is one business on the island hiring camper vans.
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==Talk==

Everyone speaks English, some with a distinctly accent. However, [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Gaelic]] is the first language of over half of the native population. This is the indigenous language, and underpins the culture of the Outer Hebrides. Local people will be very happy to teach you a few common words and phrases.

==See==

[[File:It's such a hard life being a seal^ - geograph.org.uk - 1498851.jpg|thumb|250px|Grey seals at Loch a'Bhàigh]]

===Wildlife===

The machair, which forms a large part of the west of the island, is a &quot;must see&quot; for visitors. The machair is ploughed in rotation, giving a patchwork of crops and fallow of different ages which supports a wide range of flowers. Berneray has a particularly fine machair, a result of careful stewardship by the island’s crofters... and helped by the absence of rabbits.

The crofting practices also encourage a wide array of wildlife on Berneray. On early summer evenings you can sometimes hear snipe drumming and even the rasp of a corncrake. Mute swans can be seen on Loch Brusda and greylag geese are common. In the winter they are joined by barnacle and a few brent geese. Ravens and buzzards are often seen.

Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter. Wading birds on the shore include redshanks, sanderlings, turnstones, oyster catchers, dunlin, curlews, whimbrels, ringed plovers and herons.

Further out, around the shores of Berneray, are mallards, eiders, red-breasted mergansers, and, more rarely, black-throated and great northern divers. Shags and cormorants fish in the seas around Berneray throughout the year, and in summer you can see gannets diving. Common seals often congregate at low tide on the rocks in Bays Loch and can often be seen from the parking area a little way beyond the Post Office or by taking a boat trip out into the bay.

Grey seals, which are larger and can be distinguished by the long 'roman' noses, also haul out there occasionally, but are more common off the West Beach. Though the otters of Berneray are out during the day more often than on the mainland they are still elusive, and it takes patience and luck to see one.

Crotal, or lichen, growing on the rocks was used to dye wool for the Harris Tweed industry, giving a rich brown or tan colour. Many hues were made from other plants, some growing wild on Berneray, before the advent of synthetic dyes.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that Great White Sharks sometimes visit these waters. The temperatures are similar to those of Cape Town and South Australia, and in seals they have a preferred food source.

===Remains===

[[Image:Old graveyard on Berneray.jpg|thumb|250px|The old graveyard on the south side of Ben Leva.]]

There are many visible historical and archaeological remains on Berneray. These stem from the fact that the island has been populated for over 5,000 years by a number of native and invading races, due to the fertile lands.

Older historical features include '''Cnoc Na Greine''' (Hillock of the Sun), a circle of stones on one hilltop that was the supposed centre of pre-Christian sun worship, and '''Cidhe mor Mhicleoid''' (Big Quay of MacLeod), a mostly submerged Viking pier close to the Youth Hostel. Near the south of the island is {{marker|type=see|name=Beinn a'Chlaidh|lat=57.7094|long=-7.1866}} (Hill of the Graveyard), a pagan site with a standing stone eight feet in height. A chapel dedicated to St Columba was built on the site in the 6th century and later plundered by the Vikings.

To the west of the standing stone is '''A'Chiste Chloiche''', the remains of a chambered cairn from the Bronze Age where kings were buried with their Ulaidh (treasure). 125 yards to the southwest of the standing stone is '''Leac an Righ''' (Stone of the King). This is a stone with the imprint of a human foot and inscriptions similar to the stone at Dunadd on mainland Scotland where kings were crowned.

On the machair are a collection of large stones. These were used in trials held by the Vikings; one of the stones is known as the '''chairstone''', and opposite is another where archaeologists speculate that the accused presented his case. Strange curvatures of the land nearby indicate possible sites of Viking burials, as yet unexplored.

To the west, nearer the beach, is '''Uaigh an Innseanaich''' (Grave of the Indian). In 1918 a drowned man was washed ashore on the West Beach. He was buried nearby on the machair, a stone placed at his head and feet, but the exact location has now silted over.

'''Cill Aiseam''', the churchyard of St Asaph (a 7th-century British bishop and follower of St Kentigern) can be located near to the youth hostel. Nearby is an ancient well, the era of which is the source of disagreement among archaeologists. Also nearby is '''Clach nan Coinnlean''' (Stone of the Candles); coffins were rested on this stone, on their way to {{marker|type=see|name=Cladh a'Chambuir|lat=57.73044|long=-7.15499}}, the old cemetery dramatically set on the south side of Ben Leva.

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On the extreme south-west point of the island, at the end of the West Beach, is '''Braighe na Ceilp''' (Breastwork of the Kelp). Just above the shoreline stones have been evenly settled into the ground rectangularly to support the seaweed for drying and burning. This was a thriving industry for some years and, as a result of immigration, the population increased to 712 in 1841. However, by 1851 it had declined to 410, due to evictions and the cessation of the kelp industry. Nearby is {{marker|type=see|name=Cnoc nan Claigeann|lat=57.7060|long=-7.2165}} (Hillock of the Heads), an unnatural rise probably built by ancient Celts who collected heads of invaders. The ruins of a shepherd's bothy stands on the summit.

[[File:Berneray Houses.jpg|thumb|250px|Restored blackhouses. Note the office building to the left, which has a broadband connection and a lawned roof.]]

'''Blackhouses''', some deserted and some ruined, can be seen in all parts of the island. These were generally built with double dry-stone walls packed with earth and wooden rafters covered with a turf roof, although reed thatch was occasionally used as the roofing material. The floor was usually flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth for the fire. The blackhouse was used to accommodate livestock as well as people, animals at one end and people at the other with a partition in between. There was no chimney for the smoke to escape; instead, the smoke made its way through the roof. The structures, though requiring constant maintenance, were often extremely sturdy in order to survive winter storms. After around 1850, houses were built with single walls and were known as '''taighean geala''' or white houses.

As people moved into more modern dwellings with conveniences such as running water and central heating, blackhouses tended to fall out of use, and many ruined or roofless examples can be seen around the island. However, blackhouses are increasingly being restored for habitation.

The most visible signs of previous life are the parallel lines that turn around the sides of some of the hills. These are called '''lazybeds''', and were the strips where potatoes were planted in the 18th and 19th centuries to feed the much larger populations of the times.

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===Nearby islands===

Berneray can be used as a base for exploring nearby small, unpopulated islands by boat. Many of these islands have old ruins and pleasant beaches, ideal for non-exerting walking and picnics. Boat trips are available at the fishing harbour; ask there or examine the latest notices on the island noticeboard. Trips are weather dependent, and prices are negotiated with the boat owner/skipper. As a guide, a boat full of people going to an island such as Pabbay for a whole day may cost around £120. Some boat owners offer short trips around the local bay to see the seals (very) close up; prices start at around £6.

==Do==

* '''Outdoor activities''' include boat trips to nearby islands to see the seals close up, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Watersports are generally self-organized. Surfers surf off the West Beach of Berneray in small numbers due to the waves on even calm days. The sea temperature means that a wetsuit is recommended for all watersports. There are no sporting facilities as such, apart from a set of football goal posts on the machair.
* '''Ceilidhs''' (&quot;KAY-lee&quot;, traditional Gaelic music and dancing) are held frequently in the community hall.

=== Events ===
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* The Christmas meal in the hall is open to both residents and visitors.
* Notices for ''ceilidhs'' and all other local events are put on the window of the shop, and on the island noticeboard which can be found at the only road junction of the island.

==Buy==
[[File:Berneray Shop.jpg|thumb|Berneray shop]]

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| address= | lat=57.70665 | long=-7.18029 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 09:00–17:30, closes earlier in winter | price=
| lastedit=2018-04-23
| content=Stocks a large selection of packaged food and fresh local produce, as well as maps, books, outdoor clothing and hardware products. It has a very useful section for those (cyclists, walkers, drivers) needing to repair or replace something.
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* {{buy
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| hours=Tu–Sa 10:30–17:00, restricted opening in winter | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A small gift shop that stocks a range of gifts from local handmade Hebridean products to souvenirs, selection of greeting cards &amp; local photograph items such as coasters, mugs, keyrings etc. Also stocks a wide range of nautical- and island-themed items. Has a takeaway hot drinks machine.
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&lt;!--No sign of eggs being sold in 2018, but don't know if this was temporary
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| address=6A Rushgarry | lat=57.72166 | long=-7.16289 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540377 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 12:00-17:00 | price=
| content=Sells eggs from hens that you can see next the road, these come with a humorous label from the Oval Egg Company. The Passing Place Gallery also sometimes operates from the same address, selling local photos.
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--&gt;
* {{buy
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| address= | lat=57.71977 | long=-7.17307 | directions=Backhill near the seal viewing area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M Tu Th F 09:30–13:00 | price=
| content=The Post Office is well stocked.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Roadside Eggs in Borve | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=57.71212 | long=-7.18029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Eggs are sold from a roadside honesty box. Hens eggs, with also occasionally goose or duck eggs in season.
}}
* {{buy
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| address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=ask locally for best place to wait
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu noon | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A Royal Bank of Scotland in a van visits the island once a week.
}}

==Eat==

[[Image:Fruition.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fruition, a traditional fishing boat based at Berneray harbour.]]

Visitors looking for a sit-down restaurant have but one option, although a fun alternative is to hang around the fishing harbour on the east side and purchase fresh catch (crabs, prawns, fish, lobster) from one of the fishermen. Outdoor picnic spots include a sign-posted &quot;picnic&quot; site on the machair, as well as any one of the beaches. A fish van visits the island once a week on Tuesdays in the early afternoon, selling a wide variety of locally-caught and fresh fish. Prices tend to be similar as supermarkets.

Alternatively, there are several places to eat in [[Lochmaddy]], which is connected to Berneray by a frequent daytime 10-mile bus service.

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| address= | lat=57.70657 | long=-7.18065 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway, connected to Berneray Shop
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa 10:00–16:00, 17:30-20:30 | price=soup £4.50, mains from £13
| lastedit=2018-07-29
| content=Serves sandwiches, soups, melts, and cakes during the day, and 3 course dinners in the evening. Often busy – booking recommended for evening meals.
}}

==Drink==

There are no drinking establishments on Berneray, but Berneray Shop sells beers, wines and spirits.

A Scottish tradition is the &quot;carry out&quot;, where people will buy alcoholic drinks and take them to their house for a spontaneous party. People staying in the Youth Hostel often have evening drinking and social parties. Ceilidhs (parties with local music and dancing that start in the late evening and go on through the night) are held frequently, where there is much drinking and socialising, but no trouble. These are a good place to drink, meet local people, learn some dance moves and perhaps a few words of Gaelic.

==Sleep==

There are a number of options for self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation on Berneray. 

===Bed and breakfast===
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £40
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* {{sleep
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| address=16 Backhill, Berneray, HS6 5BD | lat=57.7188 | long=-7.17334 | directions=on the coast road just over a mile from the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540209 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£100 or £110 (depending on room) for two people on B&amp;B basis
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Offers a family room, sleeping up to four. Panoramic views of sea, mountains and basking seals. Also a double/twin room. Both rooms ensuite.
}}

===Self-catering===

* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= 57.7148 | long= -7.1859 | directions=in the west of Berneray
| phone=+44 1876 540224 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=June to September: £250 per week, October to May: £200 per week, electricity extra
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=3 doubles and 1 single; kitchen, living room. Most rooms have views over the machair to the cockle beach.
}}
* {{sleep
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| address=7 Ruisgarry | lat= 57.7208 | long= -7.1623 | directions=
| phone=+44 1288 341105 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£350-580 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=1-bedroom thatched blackhouse on the shore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Smiddy | alt= | url=http://www.burnsidecroft.com | email=
| address=Burnside Croft, Borve | lat=57.71378 | long=-7.18837 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540235 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £650 per week (Sa - Sa)
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Small cottage (sleeps 2) for rent. Very well equipped with full kitchen, jacuzzi, Wi-Fi and TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=30 Backhill | alt= | url=http://berneraycottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.7181 | long=-7.1737 | directions=on the east coast of Berneray just before the church
| phone=+44 1967 402147 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£535-850 per week
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Rebuilt black house with thatched roof right next the sea.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Laimraig Thatched Cottage | alt= | url=https://www.lamraigcottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7189 | long= -7.1584 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540283 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£500-750 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=Thatched cottage sleeping 4 with separate utility building.
}}

Other more occasional rooms become available for summer only; ask in the island shop for details of what accommodation is available. Accommodation tends to be cheaper than on the mainland or more tourist-oriented islands.

===Hostel===
[[File:Berneray Hostel 1.jpg|thumb|Berneray Youth Hostel]]

* {{sleep
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| address= | lat=57.71728 | long=-7.15398 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult £20 for a bed, or £10 if you're under 18 (+£3 for sheet sleeping bag hire)
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Operated by the Gatliff Trust (affiliated to the SYHA). Has 20 beds in three mixed dormitories, and is world-famous for being in a most spectacular location. Perched on the north east side of the island, the hostel is in two thatched white-panted &quot;black houses&quot; at the end of the east beach, and has views over the Sound of Harris to Harris, mountains on the mainland, and Skye. Camping is no longer permitted in the hostel grounds. You can't reserve a bed, so arrive mid-afternoon or have a plan B.
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* {{sleep
| name=John's Bunkhouse | alt= | url=https://johnsbunkhouse.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.70580 | long=-7.18855 | directions=near the Cockle Beach
| phone=+44 1876 540229 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult bed £25
| lastedit=2018-05-09
| content=A new 8-bed bunkhouse, which opened in May 2018. The 3-¹bedroom bunkhouse is in an old blackhouse, which has been refurbished with a modern roof.
}}

===Camping===

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Wild camping is possible for walkers and cyclists. Please [[leave-no-trace camping|leave no litter or other trace]] of your stay. You can use the facilities at the fishing harbour (payable shower, toilets), and at the ferry terminal (toilets and facilities for emptying caravan toilets). 

Most campers and motorhomes pitch near the East Beech, where there is a £10 charge for camping on the croft land. Overnight parking is prohibited in most other parking places on the island.

===Boat===

Sailors can also drop anchor in the shallow waters around Berneray. Note that at very low tides (usually in the spring) various rocks are uncomfortably close to the surface; ensure that you have a detailed chart.

==Cope==
Mobile phone reception can be poor, but with most networks a signal can be obtained by moving around and gaining some height, but it may not be necessary to walk to the top of the hill. Data connections are slow and intermittent. Limited Wi-Fi is available in the Harris ferry waiting room.

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| hours= | price=
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| content=A BT payphone that takes coins, 60p minimum charge using a maximum of four coins, but this does give a long UK call.
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat=57.71563 | long=-7.17244 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=summer M-F 11:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=The '''Information Centre''' doubles as a historical display centre and is open during the summer months and manned by local volunteers. It is housed in a building formerly used by the island's nurse.
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* {{listing
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| address=Church Road | lat=57.71987 | long=-7.17476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=Congregation holds services on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month at noon, on other Sundays there are services in [[Lochmaddy]]. The service is generally in English, with one psalm in Gaelic. Psalms are sung in the Hebridean style with no music.
}}

==Go next==
* Cross the causeway to [[North Uist]], then south to [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]], [[Eriskay]] and [[Barra]].
* Take the ferry to [[Harris]] then north to [[Lewis]].
* Take the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist to [[Uig]] on [[Skye]], then the bus to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Inverness]] or [[Glasgow]].

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[[File:Backhill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Backhill, the main settlement in Berneray, just after dawn on a summer day. Note the uncovered rocks at low tide.]]
[[File:Berneray map.png|thumb|250px|Map of Berneray]]
[[File:Berneray Borgh.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Borgh from the radio station at Berneray with North Uist in the background.]]
[[File:Berneray Machair.jpg|thumb|250px|Berneray Machair]]

'''[http://www.isleofberneray.com Berneray]''' is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.

==Understand==

Berneray has a population of 137 (as of June 2010) which has been mostly rising for the previous three years.

Most people live on the east coast in the spread out settlements of Pol An Nor, Backhill, Ruisgarry and Sandhill. There is also a settlement in the centre of the island known as Borve.

There is strong evidence that points to Berneray being inhabited since the Bronze Age and possibly before. The island is scattered with ancient sacred sites, stone circles, signs of Viking inhabitation and historical buildings, some several centuries old.

Crofting (family-based farming on a small area of land, usually in a non-intensive manner) and fishing are the mainstays of the economy, although tourism, information and media services also provide income to a number of households.

Due to the total lack of industrialisation most visitors notice that most of the &quot;noise&quot; on Berneray is natural: waves, seals, geese and birds. Often the only audible human-made noise is the bell on the ferry that leaves the south of the island and crosses the Sound of Harris.

Berneray never becomes crowded or overrun with tourists due to the limited number of passengers that flights to the Outer Hebrides can take, as well as the high cost of bringing a vehicle over from the mainland on a ferry.

===Landscape===
[[File:Berneray Beach Pabbay.jpg|thumb|250px|The West Beach, the longest beach on the island]]

Apart from Boreray (population: 1), Berneray is the only inhabited island in the Sound of Harris, with an area of 10.1 km² (2496 acres). Berneray rises to a height of 305 feet (93 m) at Beinn Shleibhe (otherwise known as Ben Leva or Moor Hill) and 278 feet (85 m) at Borve Hill.

A key feature of Berneray is its '''machair''', an area of land next to beaches and shorelines that has been fertilized over time by crushed shells and other minerals. Traditional crofting practice, which involves summer agriculture using seaweed together with dung from winter grazing animals as natural fertilizer, has, over time, bound together and stabilized the machair. During the summer the fertile soil of the machair supports a spectacular and colourful array of wild flowers and other plants.

Berneray is perhaps best known for its beaches. The famous West Beach is a three-mile unspoilt, deserted crescent of sand. The East Beach, at the end of which sits the Youth Hostel, is also spectacular, as are the little coves and beaches on the south side. All of these are good locations for a picnic, and for spotting otters and other sea life.

Even in the middle of summer it is very rare to see more than a few people on any stretch of Berneray beach.

===Climate===

The summer months of June to August have exceptionally long days (the latitude is comparable to the most populated regions of Scandinavia or Alaska), and also tend to be warmer. Due to its location, Berneray tends to have favoured warm air flows; the temperature very rarely goes below freezing, and snow occurs at most for one or two days per year.

However, sun and rain are possible at any time of the year. Visiting in April to May and September to October is favoured by some. The days are still quite long and the weather is often excellent (better than the summer in some years).

Do not discount the winter, which has its attractions, for visiting. Key among them are the [[Northern Lights]], a dazzling night-time display of shimmering curtains of different coloured light that stretches across the sky. The lack of light pollution makes Berneray an ideal place to view this event, as well as stars, meteors, comets and other astronomical features.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The airport for the Uists is {{marker | type=go | name=Benbecula | url=https://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport | lat=57.47390 | long=-7.37180 | }} ({{IATA|BEB}}), 25 miles south across the causeways. [http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] fly daily from Glasgow taking an hour. They also fly (M-F) between Benbecula and Stornoway on Lewis, connecting to other destinations such as Edinburgh, though it's generally quicker to fly to Glasgow and take the train or other transport from there. The buses from Berneray to South Uist run past the airport, taking an hour.

The alternative airports are Stornoway (SYY) on Lewis, and Barra (BRR). Reaching either involves a ferry crossing and a long drive.

===By boat===
[[File:Sound of Harris Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 1343666.jpg|thumb|Ferry docking at Berneray]]

'''[http://www.calmac.co.uk Calmac ferries]''' run from [[Leverburgh]] on [[Harris]] to Berneray, taking an hour. April-Oct: there are 4 M-Sa and 3 Su, Nov-March: 2 or 3 a day. Return fares (until Nov 2020) are £29 per car and £7.60 per adult including the driver.

Ferries also run from [[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], 10 miles by connecting bus from Berneray.

With your own boat you can sail into Bays Loch, a relatively sheltered bay at 57&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 42m 50s N, 7&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 10m 11s W. On its east side is the fishing harbour, with a toilet and shower block, moorings, and a lifting crane.

===By bus===

Regular [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/index.asp?tabindex=1 buses] (several every morning and afternoon, except Sunday) link Berneray with [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], and connect with other buses to islands further down the [[Outer Hebrides]] chain from there. Services W17 and W19 incorporate Berneray. It is possible to travel to several other islands connected by causeway and back the same day from Berneray, thus enabling people to visit some of the many beaches. The latest timetables can be obtained from the Youth Hostel and the Berneray Shop; however the bus drivers are very helpful and will offer detailed local sightseeing and travel advice.

==Get around==
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[[File:Berneray causeway (hazelisles).jpg|thumb|250px|right|The causeway to North Uist, with &quot;otters crossing&quot; sign.]]

Berneray is some 2 miles wide and 3 miles long. There is a road along the east side of the island, and another through the centre and across the machair. These and the roads approaching Berneray are mostly single-track with occasional passing areas. '''Driving''' is easy, with very little traffic. The main obstacle are sheep that run into the middle of the road, and the occasional otter crossing.

'''Walking''' or '''cycling''' are popular ways of getting around. There is a circular path around much of the island that is clearly signposted with blue waymarker signs. Alternately, a popular walk is to follow the shoreline around the island, which takes around 5 hours and is mostly on beaches. There may be slightly boggy areas of land after rain, so waterproof footwear is recommended. However, there are no dangerous areas of land; mud is the walkers greatest problem.

The hills of Berneray are relatively small, each taking about 15 minutes to walk up by a reasonably fit person. Despite their height, the views from the top are truly spectacular; on a clear day, it is possible to see up to 30 other islands, including St Kilda, and many other beaches.

Sheepdogs may growl at passing people, but are generally harmless. Many people on Berneray keep cats, which are friendly.
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'''Car hire''' is available from two locations, both are on the island of [[Benbecula]], 35 miles to the south. There is one business on the island hiring camper vans.
* {{listing
| name=Car Hire Hebrides | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Balivanich Airport | lat= | long= | directions=Offices in Stornoway Airport, Stornoway Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Balivanich Airport and Barra Airport.
| phone=+44 1851 706500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-11-24
| content=Car, people carrier and camper van hire.
}}
* {{listing
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| address=8 Liniclate, Benbecula, HS7 5PY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1870 602818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from £31 per day
| lastedit=2018-11-24
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| address=17 Backhill, [[Berneray]], HS6 5BD | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=from £250
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2018-07-24
| content=2 VW camper vans for hire. Can deliver to Uist ferry terminals. Van sleeps 2.
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==Talk==

Everyone speaks English, some with a distinctly accent. However, [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Gaelic]] is the first language of over half of the native population. This is the indigenous language, and underpins the culture of the Outer Hebrides. Local people will be very happy to teach you a few common words and phrases.

==See==

[[File:It's such a hard life being a seal^ - geograph.org.uk - 1498851.jpg|thumb|250px|Grey seals at Loch a'Bhàigh]]

===Wildlife===

The machair, which forms a large part of the west of the island, is a &quot;must see&quot; for visitors. The machair is ploughed in rotation, giving a patchwork of crops and fallow of different ages which supports a wide range of flowers. Berneray has a particularly fine machair, a result of careful stewardship by the island’s crofters... and helped by the absence of rabbits.

The crofting practices also encourage a wide array of wildlife on Berneray. On early summer evenings you can sometimes hear snipe drumming and even the rasp of a corncrake. Mute swans can be seen on Loch Brusda and greylag geese are common. In the winter they are joined by barnacle and a few brent geese. Ravens and buzzards are often seen.

Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter. Wading birds on the shore include redshanks, sanderlings, turnstones, oyster catchers, dunlin, curlews, whimbrels, ringed plovers and herons.

Further out, around the shores of Berneray, are mallards, eiders, red-breasted mergansers, and, more rarely, black-throated and great northern divers. Shags and cormorants fish in the seas around Berneray throughout the year, and in summer you can see gannets diving. Common seals often congregate at low tide on the rocks in Bays Loch and can often be seen from the parking area a little way beyond the Post Office or by taking a boat trip out into the bay.

Grey seals, which are larger and can be distinguished by the long 'roman' noses, also haul out there occasionally, but are more common off the West Beach. Though the otters of Berneray are out during the day more often than on the mainland they are still elusive, and it takes patience and luck to see one.

Crotal, or lichen, growing on the rocks was used to dye wool for the Harris Tweed industry, giving a rich brown or tan colour. Many hues were made from other plants, some growing wild on Berneray, before the advent of synthetic dyes.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that Great White Sharks sometimes visit these waters. The temperatures are similar to those of Cape Town and South Australia, and in seals they have a preferred food source.

===Remains===

[[Image:Old graveyard on Berneray.jpg|thumb|250px|The old graveyard on the south side of Ben Leva.]]

There are many visible historical and archaeological remains on Berneray. These stem from the fact that the island has been populated for over 5,000 years by a number of native and invading races, due to the fertile lands.

Older historical features include '''Cnoc Na Greine''' (Hillock of the Sun), a circle of stones on one hilltop that was the supposed centre of pre-Christian sun worship, and '''Cidhe mor Mhicleoid''' (Big Quay of MacLeod), a mostly submerged Viking pier close to the Youth Hostel. Near the south of the island is {{marker|type=see|name=Beinn a'Chlaidh|lat=57.7094|long=-7.1866}} (Hill of the Graveyard), a pagan site with a standing stone eight feet in height. A chapel dedicated to St Columba was built on the site in the 6th century and later plundered by the Vikings.

To the west of the standing stone is '''A'Chiste Chloiche''', the remains of a chambered cairn from the Bronze Age where kings were buried with their Ulaidh (treasure). 125 yards to the southwest of the standing stone is '''Leac an Righ''' (Stone of the King). This is a stone with the imprint of a human foot and inscriptions similar to the stone at Dunadd on mainland Scotland where kings were crowned.

On the machair are a collection of large stones. These were used in trials held by the Vikings; one of the stones is known as the '''chairstone''', and opposite is another where archaeologists speculate that the accused presented his case. Strange curvatures of the land nearby indicate possible sites of Viking burials, as yet unexplored.

To the west, nearer the beach, is '''Uaigh an Innseanaich''' (Grave of the Indian). In 1918 a drowned man was washed ashore on the West Beach. He was buried nearby on the machair, a stone placed at his head and feet, but the exact location has now silted over.

'''Cill Aiseam''', the churchyard of St Asaph (a 7th-century British bishop and follower of St Kentigern) can be located near to the youth hostel. Nearby is an ancient well, the era of which is the source of disagreement among archaeologists. Also nearby is '''Clach nan Coinnlean''' (Stone of the Candles); coffins were rested on this stone, on their way to {{marker|type=see|name=Cladh a'Chambuir|lat=57.73044|long=-7.15499}}, the old cemetery dramatically set on the south side of Ben Leva.

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| content=A deserted building that was the birthplace of Sir Rory Mor (Norman MacLeod), a scholar who fought at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The Latin plaque above the doorway reads: &quot;Hic natus est ille illustris Normanus MacLeod de Berneray eques auratus&quot;.
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On the extreme south-west point of the island, at the end of the West Beach, is '''Braighe na Ceilp''' (Breastwork of the Kelp). Just above the shoreline stones have been evenly settled into the ground rectangularly to support the seaweed for drying and burning. This was a thriving industry for some years and, as a result of immigration, the population increased to 712 in 1841. However, by 1851 it had declined to 410, due to evictions and the cessation of the kelp industry. Nearby is {{marker|type=see|name=Cnoc nan Claigeann|lat=57.7060|long=-7.2165}} (Hillock of the Heads), an unnatural rise probably built by ancient Celts who collected heads of invaders. The ruins of a shepherd's bothy stands on the summit.

[[File:Berneray Houses.jpg|thumb|250px|Restored blackhouses. Note the office building to the left, which has a broadband connection and a lawned roof.]]

'''Blackhouses''', some deserted and some ruined, can be seen in all parts of the island. These were generally built with double dry-stone walls packed with earth and wooden rafters covered with a turf roof, although reed thatch was occasionally used as the roofing material. The floor was usually flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth for the fire. The blackhouse was used to accommodate livestock as well as people, animals at one end and people at the other with a partition in between. There was no chimney for the smoke to escape; instead, the smoke made its way through the roof. The structures, though requiring constant maintenance, were often extremely sturdy in order to survive winter storms. After around 1850, houses were built with single walls and were known as '''taighean geala''' or white houses.

As people moved into more modern dwellings with conveniences such as running water and central heating, blackhouses tended to fall out of use, and many ruined or roofless examples can be seen around the island. However, blackhouses are increasingly being restored for habitation.

The most visible signs of previous life are the parallel lines that turn around the sides of some of the hills. These are called '''lazybeds''', and were the strips where potatoes were planted in the 18th and 19th centuries to feed the much larger populations of the times.

* {{see
| name=Giant MacAskill Monument | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=57.70383 | long=-7.21280 | directions=on the south coast of Berneray; follow the machair road to the end and walk about half a mile further till you come to the monument
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Angus MacAskill
| lastedit=2017-04-21
| content=The site of the house where the giant '''Angus MacAskill''' was raised. Angus Mor MacAskill (1825–August 8, 1863) was known as the world's largest &quot;true&quot; giant (normal proportions, no growth abnormalities), reaching a height of 7&amp;nbsp;ft 9 in (2.36 m). The 1981 ''Guinness Book of World Records'' lists Angus as the tallest natural giant who ever lived, the strongest man who ever lived, and the man having the largest chest measurements of any non-obese man (80 inches). Many descendants of his family still live on the island and are noticeably tall people. There is a museum about him in [[Dunvegan]] on Skye.
}}

===Nearby islands===

Berneray can be used as a base for exploring nearby small, unpopulated islands by boat. Many of these islands have old ruins and pleasant beaches, ideal for non-exerting walking and picnics. Boat trips are available at the fishing harbour; ask there or examine the latest notices on the island noticeboard. Trips are weather dependent, and prices are negotiated with the boat owner/skipper. As a guide, a boat full of people going to an island such as Pabbay for a whole day may cost around £120. Some boat owners offer short trips around the local bay to see the seals (very) close up; prices start at around £6.

==Do==

* '''Outdoor activities''' include boat trips to nearby islands to see the seals close up, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Watersports are generally self-organized. Surfers surf off the West Beach of Berneray in small numbers due to the waves on even calm days. The sea temperature means that a wetsuit is recommended for all watersports. There are no sporting facilities as such, apart from a set of football goal posts on the machair.
* '''Ceilidhs''' (&quot;KAY-lee&quot;, traditional Gaelic music and dancing) are held frequently in the community hall.

=== Events ===
* {{do
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| address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third week in July | price=Events individually priced
| content=An island event which consists of a number of sporting, Gaelic and festive events. Includes ''ceilidhs'', a beach barbecue and a traditional concert on different evenings. Daytime events include a sandcastle making competition for both adults and children, and a 10-km running race around the island.
}}
* The Christmas meal in the hall is open to both residents and visitors.
* Notices for ''ceilidhs'' and all other local events are put on the window of the shop, and on the island noticeboard which can be found at the only road junction of the island.

==Buy==
[[File:Berneray Shop.jpg|thumb|Berneray shop]]

* {{buy
| name=Berneray Shop | alt= | url=http://www.bernerayshopandbistro.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.70665 | long=-7.18029 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 09:00–17:30, closes earlier in winter | price=
| lastedit=2018-04-23
| content=Stocks a large selection of packaged food and fresh local produce, as well as maps, books, outdoor clothing and hardware products. It has a very useful section for those (cyclists, walkers, drivers) needing to repair or replace something.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Coralbox | alt= | url=http://www.coralbox.co.uk | email=coral-box@hotmail.com
| address=3 Backhill | lat=57.7147 | long=-7.1709 | directions=Above fishing harbour
| phone=+44 782 609 7599 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 10:30–17:00, restricted opening in winter | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A small gift shop that stocks a range of gifts from local handmade Hebridean products to souvenirs, selection of greeting cards &amp; local photograph items such as coasters, mugs, keyrings etc. Also stocks a wide range of nautical- and island-themed items. Has a takeaway hot drinks machine.
}}
&lt;!--No sign of eggs being sold in 2018, but don't know if this was temporary
* {{buy
| name=Oval Egg Company | alt= | url= | email=
| address=6A Rushgarry | lat=57.72166 | long=-7.16289 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540377 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 12:00-17:00 | price=
| content=Sells eggs from hens that you can see next the road, these come with a humorous label from the Oval Egg Company. The Passing Place Gallery also sometimes operates from the same address, selling local photos.
}}
--&gt;
* {{buy
| name=Berneray Post Office | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=57.71977 | long=-7.17307 | directions=Backhill near the seal viewing area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M Tu Th F 09:30–13:00 | price=
| content=The Post Office is well stocked.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Roadside Eggs | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Eggs and sometimes vegetables are sold from a roadside honesty box at several house gates on the island. Hens eggs, with also occasionally goose or duck eggs in season.
}}
* {{buy
| name=RBS Mobile Bank | alt= | url=http://personal.rbs.co.uk/personal/ways-to-bank-with-us/mobile-branch/lochboisdale.html | email=
| address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=ask locally for best place to wait
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu noon | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A Royal Bank of Scotland in a van visits the island once a week.
}}

==Eat==

[[Image:Fruition.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fruition, a traditional fishing boat based at Berneray harbour.]]

Visitors looking for a sit-down restaurant have but one option, although a fun alternative is to hang around the fishing harbour on the east side and purchase fresh catch (crabs, prawns, fish, lobster) from one of the fishermen. Outdoor picnic spots include a sign-posted &quot;picnic&quot; site on the machair, as well as any one of the beaches. A fish van visits the island once a week on Tuesdays in the early afternoon, selling a wide variety of locally-caught and fresh fish. Prices tend to be similar as supermarkets.

Alternatively, there are several places to eat in [[Lochmaddy]], which is connected to Berneray by a frequent daytime 10-mile bus service.

* {{listing | type=eat
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| address= | lat=57.70657 | long=-7.18065 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway, connected to Berneray Shop
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa 10:00–16:00, 17:30-20:30 | price=soup £4.50, mains from £13
| lastedit=2018-07-29
| content=Serves sandwiches, soups, melts, and cakes during the day, and 3 course dinners in the evening. Often busy – booking recommended for evening meals.
}}

==Drink==

There are no drinking establishments on Berneray, but Berneray Shop sells beers, wines and spirits.

A Scottish tradition is the &quot;carry out&quot;, where people will buy alcoholic drinks and take them to their house for a spontaneous party. People staying in the Youth Hostel often have evening drinking and social parties. Ceilidhs (parties with local music and dancing that start in the late evening and go on through the night) are held frequently, where there is much drinking and socialising, but no trouble. These are a good place to drink, meet local people, learn some dance moves and perhaps a few words of Gaelic.

==Sleep==

There are a number of options for self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation on Berneray. 

===Bed and breakfast===
* {{sleep
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| address= | lat=57.71028 | long=-7.17772 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540273 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £40
| lastedit=2017-08-06
| content=3-room B&amp;B in a modern seaside bungalow with the possibility of an evening meal.
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* {{sleep
| name=Seal View B&amp;B | alt= | url=http://www.sealview.com | email=andrew@sealview.com
| address=16 Backhill, Berneray, HS6 5BD | lat=57.7188 | long=-7.17334 | directions=on the coast road just over a mile from the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540209 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£100 or £110 (depending on room) for two people on B&amp;B basis
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Offers a family room, sleeping up to four. Panoramic views of sea, mountains and basking seals. Also a double/twin room. Both rooms ensuite.
}}

===Self-catering===

* {{sleep
| name=Borve Cottage | alt= | url=http://www.isleofberneray.com/borve-cottage.html | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7148 | long= -7.1859 | directions=in the west of Berneray
| phone=+44 1876 540224 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=June to September: £250 per week, October to May: £200 per week, electricity extra
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=3 doubles and 1 single; kitchen, living room. Most rooms have views over the machair to the cockle beach.
}}
* {{sleep
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| address=7 Ruisgarry | lat= 57.7208 | long= -7.1623 | directions=
| phone=+44 1288 341105 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£350-580 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=1-bedroom thatched blackhouse on the shore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Smiddy | alt= | url=http://www.burnsidecroft.com | email=
| address=Burnside Croft, Borve | lat=57.71378 | long=-7.18837 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540235 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £650 per week (Sa - Sa)
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Small cottage (sleeps 2) for rent. Very well equipped with full kitchen, jacuzzi, Wi-Fi and TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=30 Backhill | alt= | url=http://berneraycottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.7181 | long=-7.1737 | directions=on the east coast of Berneray just before the church
| phone=+44 1967 402147 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£535-850 per week
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Rebuilt black house with thatched roof right next the sea.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Laimraig Thatched Cottage | alt= | url=https://www.lamraigcottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7189 | long= -7.1584 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540283 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£500-750 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=Thatched cottage sleeping 4 with separate utility building.
}}

Other more occasional rooms become available for summer only; ask in the island shop for details of what accommodation is available. Accommodation tends to be cheaper than on the mainland or more tourist-oriented islands.

===Hostel===
[[File:Berneray Hostel 1.jpg|thumb|Berneray Youth Hostel]]

* {{sleep
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| address= | lat=57.71728 | long=-7.15398 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult £20 for a bed, or £10 if you're under 18 (+£3 for sheet sleeping bag hire)
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Operated by the Gatliff Trust (affiliated to the SYHA). Has 20 beds in three mixed dormitories, and is world-famous for being in a most spectacular location. Perched on the north east side of the island, the hostel is in two thatched white-panted &quot;black houses&quot; at the end of the east beach, and has views over the Sound of Harris to Harris, mountains on the mainland, and Skye. Camping is no longer permitted in the hostel grounds. You can't reserve a bed, so arrive mid-afternoon or have a plan B.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=John's Bunkhouse | alt= | url=https://johnsbunkhouse.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.70580 | long=-7.18855 | directions=near the Cockle Beach
| phone=+44 1876 540229 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult bed £25
| lastedit=2018-05-09
| content=A new 8-bed bunkhouse, which opened in May 2018. The 3-¹bedroom bunkhouse is in an old blackhouse, which has been refurbished with a modern roof.
}}

===Camping===

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Wild camping is possible for walkers and cyclists. Please [[leave-no-trace camping|leave no litter or other trace]] of your stay. You can use the facilities at the fishing harbour (payable shower, toilets), and at the ferry terminal (toilets and facilities for emptying caravan toilets). 

Most campers and motorhomes pitch near the East Beech, where there is a £10 charge for camping on the croft land. Overnight parking is prohibited in most other parking places on the island.

===Boat===

Sailors can also drop anchor in the shallow waters around Berneray. Note that at very low tides (usually in the spring) various rocks are uncomfortably close to the surface; ensure that you have a detailed chart.

==Cope==
Mobile phone reception can be poor, but with most networks a signal can be obtained by moving around and gaining some height, but it may not be necessary to walk to the top of the hill. Data connections are slow and intermittent. Limited Wi-Fi is available in the Harris ferry waiting room.

* {{listing
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| address= | lat=57.71409 | long=-7.17031 | directions=next the harbour
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=A BT payphone that takes coins, 60p minimum charge using a maximum of four coins, but this does give a long UK call.
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat=57.71563 | long=-7.17244 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=summer M-F 11:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=The '''Information Centre''' doubles as a historical display centre and is open during the summer months and manned by local volunteers. It is housed in a building formerly used by the island's nurse.
}}
* {{listing
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| address=Church Road | lat=57.71987 | long=-7.17476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=Congregation holds services on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month at noon, on other Sundays there are services in [[Lochmaddy]]. The service is generally in English, with one psalm in Gaelic. Psalms are sung in the Hebridean style with no music.
}}

==Go next==
* Cross the causeway to [[North Uist]], then south to [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]], [[Eriskay]] and [[Barra]].
* Take the ferry to [[Harris]] then north to [[Lewis]].
* Take the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist to [[Uig]] on [[Skye]], then the bus to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Inverness]] or [[Glasgow]].

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[[File:Backhill.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Backhill, the main settlement in Berneray, just after dawn on a summer day. Note the uncovered rocks at low tide.]]
[[File:Berneray map.png|thumb|250px|Map of Berneray]]
[[File:Berneray Borgh.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Borgh from the radio station at Berneray with North Uist in the background.]]
[[File:Berneray Machair.jpg|thumb|250px|Berneray Machair]]

'''[http://www.isleofberneray.com Berneray]''' is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.

==Understand==

Berneray has a population of 137 (as of June 2010) which has been mostly rising for the previous three years.

Most people live on the east coast in the spread out settlements of Pol An Nor, Backhill, Ruisgarry and Sandhill. There is also a settlement in the centre of the island known as Borve.

There is strong evidence that points to Berneray being inhabited since the Bronze Age and possibly before. The island is scattered with ancient sacred sites, stone circles, signs of Viking inhabitation and historical buildings, some several centuries old.

Crofting (family-based farming on a small area of land, usually in a non-intensive manner) and fishing are the mainstays of the economy, although tourism, information and media services also provide income to a number of households.

Due to the total lack of industrialisation most visitors notice that most of the &quot;noise&quot; on Berneray is natural: waves, seals, geese and birds. Often the only audible human-made noise is the bell on the ferry that leaves the south of the island and crosses the Sound of Harris.

Berneray never becomes crowded or overrun with tourists due to the limited number of passengers that flights to the Outer Hebrides can take, as well as the high cost of bringing a vehicle over from the mainland on a ferry.

===Landscape===
[[File:Berneray Beach Pabbay.jpg|thumb|250px|The West Beach, the longest beach on the island]]

Apart from Boreray (population: 1), Berneray is the only inhabited island in the Sound of Harris, with an area of 10.1 km² (2496 acres). Berneray rises to a height of 305 feet (93 m) at Beinn Shleibhe (otherwise known as Ben Leva or Moor Hill) and 278 feet (85 m) at Borve Hill.

A key feature of Berneray is its '''machair''', an area of land next to beaches and shorelines that has been fertilized over time by crushed shells and other minerals. Traditional crofting practice, which involves summer agriculture using seaweed together with dung from winter grazing animals as natural fertilizer, has, over time, bound together and stabilized the machair. During the summer the fertile soil of the machair supports a spectacular and colourful array of wild flowers and other plants.

Berneray is perhaps best known for its beaches. The famous West Beach is a three-mile unspoilt, deserted crescent of sand. The East Beach, at the end of which sits the Youth Hostel, is also spectacular, as are the little coves and beaches on the south side. All of these are good locations for a picnic, and for spotting otters and other sea life.

Even in the middle of summer it is very rare to see more than a few people on any stretch of Berneray beach.

===Climate===

The summer months of June to August have exceptionally long days (the latitude is comparable to the most populated regions of Scandinavia or Alaska), and also tend to be warmer. Due to its location, Berneray tends to have favoured warm air flows; the temperature very rarely goes below freezing, and snow occurs at most for one or two days per year.

However, sun and rain are possible at any time of the year. Visiting in April to May and September to October is favoured by some. The days are still quite long and the weather is often excellent (better than the summer in some years).

Do not discount the winter, which has its attractions, for visiting. Key among them are the [[Northern Lights]], a dazzling night-time display of shimmering curtains of different coloured light that stretches across the sky. The lack of light pollution makes Berneray an ideal place to view this event, as well as stars, meteors, comets and other astronomical features.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The airport for the Uists is {{marker | type=go | name=Benbecula | url=https://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport | lat=57.47390 | long=-7.37180 | }} ({{IATA|BEB}}), 25 miles south across the causeways. [http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] fly daily from Glasgow taking an hour. They also fly (M-F) between Benbecula and Stornoway on Lewis, connecting to other destinations such as Edinburgh, though it's generally quicker to fly to Glasgow and take the train or other transport from there. The buses from Berneray to South Uist run past the airport, taking an hour.

The alternative airports are Stornoway (SYY) on Lewis, and Barra (BRR). Reaching either involves a ferry crossing and a long drive.

===By boat===
[[File:Sound of Harris Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 1343666.jpg|thumb|Ferry docking at Berneray]]

'''[http://www.calmac.co.uk Calmac ferries]''' run from [[Leverburgh]] on [[Harris]] to Berneray, taking an hour. April-Oct: there are 4 M-Sa and 3 Su, Nov-March: 2 or 3 a day. Return fares (until Nov 2020) are £29 per car and £7.60 per adult including the driver.

Ferries also run from [[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], 10 miles by connecting bus from Berneray.

With your own boat you can sail into Bays Loch, a relatively sheltered bay at 57&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 42m 50s N, 7&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt; 10m 11s W. On its east side is the fishing harbour, with a toilet and shower block, moorings, and a lifting crane.

===By bus===

Regular [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/index.asp?tabindex=1 buses] (several every morning and afternoon, except Sunday) link Berneray with [[Lochmaddy]] on [[North Uist]], and connect with other buses to islands further down the [[Outer Hebrides]] chain from there. Services W17 and W19 incorporate Berneray. It is possible to travel to several other islands connected by causeway and back the same day from Berneray, thus enabling people to visit some of the many beaches. The latest timetables can be obtained from the Youth Hostel and the Berneray Shop; however the bus drivers are very helpful and will offer detailed local sightseeing and travel advice.

==Get around==
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[[File:Berneray causeway (hazelisles).jpg|thumb|250px|right|The causeway to North Uist, with &quot;otters crossing&quot; sign.]]

Berneray is some 2 miles wide and 3 miles long. There is a road along the east side of the island, and another through the centre and across the machair. These and the roads approaching Berneray are mostly single-track with occasional passing areas. '''Driving''' is easy, with very little traffic. The main obstacle are sheep that run into the middle of the road, and the occasional otter crossing.

'''Walking''' or '''cycling''' are popular ways of getting around. There is a circular path around much of the island that is clearly signposted with blue waymarker signs. Alternately, a popular walk is to follow the shoreline around the island, which takes around 5 hours and is mostly on beaches. There may be slightly boggy areas of land after rain, so waterproof footwear is recommended. However, there are no dangerous areas of land; mud is the walkers greatest problem.

The hills of Berneray are relatively small, each taking about 15 minutes to walk up by a reasonably fit person. Despite their height, the views from the top are truly spectacular; on a clear day, it is possible to see up to 30 other islands, including St Kilda, and many other beaches.

Sheepdogs may growl at passing people, but are generally harmless. Many people on Berneray keep cats, which are friendly.
* {{listing
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| address=Lochmaddy | lat= | long= | directions=10 miles away
| phone=+44 1876 500215 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Provide a cheap taxi service. Be aware that taxis in the Outer Hebrides often drive slowly, so allow plenty of time for making a transport connection.
}}

'''Car hire''' is available from two locations, both are on the island of [[Benbecula]], 35 miles to the south. There is one business on the island hiring camper vans.
* {{listing
| name=Car Hire Hebrides | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Balivanich Airport | lat= | long= | directions=Offices in Stornoway Airport, Stornoway Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Balivanich Airport and Barra Airport.
| phone=+44 1851 706500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-11-24
| content=Car, people carrier and camper van hire.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Ask Car Hire | alt= | url=http://www.askcarhire.com/ | email=
| address=8 Liniclate, Benbecula, HS7 5PY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1870 602818 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from £31 per day
| lastedit=2018-11-24
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Wild Isles Camper Hire | alt= | url=https://wildislescamperhire.co.uk/ | email=
| address=17 Backhill, [[Berneray]], HS6 5BD | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=from £250
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2018-07-24
| content=2 VW camper vans for hire. Can deliver to Uist ferry terminals. Van sleeps 2.
}}

==Talk==

Everyone speaks English, some with a distinctly accent. However, [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Gaelic]] is the first language of over half of the native population. This is the indigenous language, and underpins the culture of the Outer Hebrides. Local people will be very happy to teach you a few common words and phrases.

==See==

[[File:It's such a hard life being a seal^ - geograph.org.uk - 1498851.jpg|thumb|250px|Grey seals at Loch a'Bhàigh]]

===Wildlife===

The machair, which forms a large part of the west of the island, is a &quot;must see&quot; for visitors. The machair is ploughed in rotation, giving a patchwork of crops and fallow of different ages which supports a wide range of flowers. Berneray has a particularly fine machair, a result of careful stewardship by the island’s crofters... and helped by the absence of rabbits.

The crofting practices also encourage a wide array of wildlife on Berneray. On early summer evenings you can sometimes hear snipe drumming and even the rasp of a corncrake. Mute swans can be seen on Loch Brusda and greylag geese are common. In the winter they are joined by barnacle and a few brent geese. Ravens and buzzards are often seen.

Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter. Wading birds on the shore include redshanks, sanderlings, turnstones, oyster catchers, dunlin, curlews, whimbrels, ringed plovers and herons.

Further out, around the shores of Berneray, are mallards, eiders, red-breasted mergansers, and, more rarely, black-throated and great northern divers. Shags and cormorants fish in the seas around Berneray throughout the year, and in summer you can see gannets diving. Common seals often congregate at low tide on the rocks in Bays Loch and can often be seen from the parking area a little way beyond the Post Office or by taking a boat trip out into the bay.

Grey seals, which are larger and can be distinguished by the long 'roman' noses, also haul out there occasionally, but are more common off the West Beach. Though the otters of Berneray are out during the day more often than on the mainland they are still elusive, and it takes patience and luck to see one.

Crotal, or lichen, growing on the rocks was used to dye wool for the Harris Tweed industry, giving a rich brown or tan colour. Many hues were made from other plants, some growing wild on Berneray, before the advent of synthetic dyes.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that Great White Sharks sometimes visit these waters. The temperatures are similar to those of Cape Town and South Australia, and in seals they have a preferred food source.

===Remains===

[[Image:Old graveyard on Berneray.jpg|thumb|250px|The old graveyard on the south side of Ben Leva.]]

There are many visible historical and archaeological remains on Berneray. These stem from the fact that the island has been populated for over 5,000 years by a number of native and invading races, due to the fertile lands.

Older historical features include '''Cnoc Na Greine''' (Hillock of the Sun), a circle of stones on one hilltop that was the supposed centre of pre-Christian sun worship, and '''Cidhe mor Mhicleoid''' (Big Quay of MacLeod), a mostly submerged Viking pier close to the Youth Hostel. Near the south of the island is {{marker|type=see|name=Beinn a'Chlaidh|lat=57.7094|long=-7.1866}} (Hill of the Graveyard), a pagan site with a standing stone eight feet in height. A chapel dedicated to St Columba was built on the site in the 6th century and later plundered by the Vikings.

To the west of the standing stone is '''A'Chiste Chloiche''', the remains of a chambered cairn from the Bronze Age where kings were buried with their Ulaidh (treasure). 125 yards to the southwest of the standing stone is '''Leac an Righ''' (Stone of the King). This is a stone with the imprint of a human foot and inscriptions similar to the stone at Dunadd on mainland Scotland where kings were crowned.

On the machair are a collection of large stones. These were used in trials held by the Vikings; one of the stones is known as the '''chairstone''', and opposite is another where archaeologists speculate that the accused presented his case. Strange curvatures of the land nearby indicate possible sites of Viking burials, as yet unexplored.

To the west, nearer the beach, is '''Uaigh an Innseanaich''' (Grave of the Indian). In 1918 a drowned man was washed ashore on the West Beach. He was buried nearby on the machair, a stone placed at his head and feet, but the exact location has now silted over.

'''Cill Aiseam''', the churchyard of St Asaph (a 7th-century British bishop and follower of St Kentigern) can be located near to the youth hostel. Nearby is an ancient well, the era of which is the source of disagreement among archaeologists. Also nearby is '''Clach nan Coinnlean''' (Stone of the Candles); coffins were rested on this stone, on their way to {{marker|type=see|name=Cladh a'Chambuir|lat=57.73044|long=-7.15499}}, the old cemetery dramatically set on the south side of Ben Leva.

* {{listing | type=see
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| content=A deserted building that was the birthplace of Sir Rory Mor (Norman MacLeod), a scholar who fought at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The Latin plaque above the doorway reads: &quot;Hic natus est ille illustris Normanus MacLeod de Berneray eques auratus&quot;.
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On the extreme south-west point of the island, at the end of the West Beach, is '''Braighe na Ceilp''' (Breastwork of the Kelp). Just above the shoreline stones have been evenly settled into the ground rectangularly to support the seaweed for drying and burning. This was a thriving industry for some years and, as a result of immigration, the population increased to 712 in 1841. However, by 1851 it had declined to 410, due to evictions and the cessation of the kelp industry. Nearby is {{marker|type=see|name=Cnoc nan Claigeann|lat=57.7060|long=-7.2165}} (Hillock of the Heads), an unnatural rise probably built by ancient Celts who collected heads of invaders. The ruins of a shepherd's bothy stands on the summit.

[[File:Berneray Houses.jpg|thumb|250px|Restored blackhouses. Note the office building to the left, which has a broadband connection and a lawned roof.]]

'''Blackhouses''', some deserted and some ruined, can be seen in all parts of the island. These were generally built with double dry-stone walls packed with earth and wooden rafters covered with a turf roof, although reed thatch was occasionally used as the roofing material. The floor was usually flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth for the fire. The blackhouse was used to accommodate livestock as well as people, animals at one end and people at the other with a partition in between. There was no chimney for the smoke to escape; instead, the smoke made its way through the roof. The structures, though requiring constant maintenance, were often extremely sturdy in order to survive winter storms. After around 1850, houses were built with single walls and were known as '''taighean geala''' or white houses.

As people moved into more modern dwellings with conveniences such as running water and central heating, blackhouses tended to fall out of use, and many ruined or roofless examples can be seen around the island. However, blackhouses are increasingly being restored for habitation.

The most visible signs of previous life are the parallel lines that turn around the sides of some of the hills. These are called '''lazybeds''', and were the strips where potatoes were planted in the 18th and 19th centuries to feed the much larger populations of the times.

* {{see
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| address= | lat=57.70383 | long=-7.21280 | directions=on the south coast of Berneray; follow the machair road to the end and walk about half a mile further till you come to the monument
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Angus MacAskill
| lastedit=2017-04-21
| content=The site of the house where the giant '''Angus MacAskill''' was raised. Angus Mor MacAskill (1825–August 8, 1863) was known as the world's largest &quot;true&quot; giant (normal proportions, no growth abnormalities), reaching a height of 7&amp;nbsp;ft 9 in (2.36 m). The 1981 ''Guinness Book of World Records'' lists Angus as the tallest natural giant who ever lived, the strongest man who ever lived, and the man having the largest chest measurements of any non-obese man (80 inches). Many descendants of his family still live on the island and are noticeably tall people. There is a museum about him in [[Dunvegan]] on Skye.
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===Nearby islands===

Berneray can be used as a base for exploring nearby small, unpopulated islands by boat. Many of these islands have old ruins and pleasant beaches, ideal for non-exerting walking and picnics. Boat trips are available at the fishing harbour; ask there or examine the latest notices on the island noticeboard. Trips are weather dependent, and prices are negotiated with the boat owner/skipper. As a guide, a boat full of people going to an island such as Pabbay for a whole day may cost around £120. Some boat owners offer short trips around the local bay to see the seals (very) close up; prices start at around £6.

==Do==

* '''Outdoor activities''' include boat trips to nearby islands to see the seals close up, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Watersports are generally self-organized. Surfers surf off the West Beach of Berneray in small numbers due to the waves on even calm days. The sea temperature means that a wetsuit is recommended for all watersports. There are no sporting facilities as such, apart from a set of football goal posts on the machair.
* '''Ceilidhs''' (&quot;KAY-lee&quot;, traditional Gaelic music and dancing) are held frequently in the community hall.

=== Events ===
* {{do
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| address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Third week in July | price=Events individually priced
| content=An island event which consists of a number of sporting, Gaelic and festive events. Includes ''ceilidhs'', a beach barbecue and a traditional concert on different evenings. Daytime events include a sandcastle making competition for both adults and children, and a 10-km running race around the island.
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* The Christmas meal in the hall is open to both residents and visitors.
* Notices for ''ceilidhs'' and all other local events are put on the window of the shop, and on the island noticeboard which can be found at the only road junction of the island.

==Buy==
[[File:Berneray Shop.jpg|thumb|Berneray shop]]

* {{buy
| name=Berneray Shop | alt= | url=http://www.bernerayshopandbistro.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.70665 | long=-7.18029 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 09:00–17:30, closes earlier in winter | price=
| lastedit=2018-04-23
| content=Stocks a large selection of packaged food and fresh local produce, as well as maps, books, outdoor clothing and hardware products. It has a very useful section for those (cyclists, walkers, drivers) needing to repair or replace something.
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* {{buy
| name=Coralbox | alt= | url=http://www.coralbox.co.uk | email=coral-box@hotmail.com
| address=3 Backhill | lat=57.7147 | long=-7.1709 | directions=Above fishing harbour
| phone=+44 782 609 7599 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 10:30–17:00, restricted opening in winter | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A small gift shop that stocks a range of gifts from local handmade Hebridean products to souvenirs, selection of greeting cards &amp; local photograph items such as coasters, mugs, keyrings etc. Also stocks a wide range of nautical- and island-themed items. Has a takeaway hot drinks machine.
}}
&lt;!--No sign of eggs being sold in 2018, but don't know if this was temporary
* {{buy
| name=Oval Egg Company | alt= | url= | email=
| address=6A Rushgarry | lat=57.72166 | long=-7.16289 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540377 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 12:00-17:00 | price=
| content=Sells eggs from hens that you can see next the road, these come with a humorous label from the Oval Egg Company. The Passing Place Gallery also sometimes operates from the same address, selling local photos.
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--&gt;
* {{buy
| name=Berneray Post Office | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=57.71977 | long=-7.17307 | directions=Backhill near the seal viewing area
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M Tu Th F 09:30–13:00 | price=
| content=The Post Office is well stocked.
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* {{buy
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Eggs and sometimes vegetables are sold from a roadside honesty box at several house gates on the island. Hens eggs, with also occasionally goose or duck eggs in season.
}}
* {{buy
| name=RBS Mobile Bank | alt= | url=http://personal.rbs.co.uk/personal/ways-to-bank-with-us/mobile-branch/lochboisdale.html | email=
| address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=ask locally for best place to wait
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu noon | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A Royal Bank of Scotland in a van visits the island once a week.
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==Eat==

[[Image:Fruition.jpg|thumb|250px|The Fruition, a traditional fishing boat based at Berneray harbour.]]

Visitors looking for a sit-down restaurant have but one option, although a fun alternative is to hang around the fishing harbour on the east side and purchase fresh catch (crabs, prawns, fish, lobster) from one of the fishermen. Outdoor picnic spots include a sign-posted &quot;picnic&quot; site on the machair, as well as any one of the beaches. A fish van visits the island once a week on Tuesdays in the early afternoon, selling a wide variety of locally-caught and fresh fish. Prices tend to be similar as supermarkets.

Alternatively, there are several places to eat in [[Lochmaddy]], which is connected to Berneray by a frequent daytime 10-mile bus service.

* {{eat
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| address= | lat=57.70657 | long=-7.18065 | directions=700 yards from Berneray ferry terminal and the causeway, connected to Berneray Shop
| phone=+44 1876 540288 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct: M–Sa 10:00–16:00, 17:30-20:30 | price=soup £4.50, mains from £13
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Serves sandwiches, soups, melts, and cakes during the day, and 3 course dinners in the evening. Often busy – booking recommended for evening meals. Takeaway fish &amp; chips on Friday evenings and pizzas on Saturday evenings all year - book in advance.
}}

==Drink==

There are no drinking establishments on Berneray, but Berneray Shop sells beers, wines and spirits.

A Scottish tradition is the &quot;carry out&quot;, where people will buy alcoholic drinks and take them to their house for a spontaneous party. People staying in the Youth Hostel often have evening drinking and social parties. Ceilidhs (parties with local music and dancing that start in the late evening and go on through the night) are held frequently, where there is much drinking and socialising, but no trouble. These are a good place to drink, meet local people, learn some dance moves and perhaps a few words of Gaelic.

==Sleep==

There are a number of options for self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation on Berneray. 

===Bed and breakfast===
* {{sleep
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| address= | lat=57.71028 | long=-7.17772 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540273 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £40
| lastedit=2017-08-06
| content=3-room B&amp;B in a modern seaside bungalow with the possibility of an evening meal.
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* {{sleep
| name=Seal View B&amp;B | alt= | url=http://www.sealview.com | email=andrew@sealview.com
| address=16 Backhill, Berneray, HS6 5BD | lat=57.7188 | long=-7.17334 | directions=on the coast road just over a mile from the causeway
| phone=+44 1876 540209 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£100 or £110 (depending on room) for two people on B&amp;B basis
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Offers a family room, sleeping up to four. Panoramic views of sea, mountains and basking seals. Also a double/twin room. Both rooms ensuite.
}}

===Self-catering===

* {{sleep
| name=Borve Cottage | alt= | url=http://www.isleofberneray.com/borve-cottage.html | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7148 | long= -7.1859 | directions=in the west of Berneray
| phone=+44 1876 540224 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=June to September: £250 per week, October to May: £200 per week, electricity extra
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=3 doubles and 1 single; kitchen, living room. Most rooms have views over the machair to the cockle beach.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Cnoc an Dudain | alt= | url=http://www.isleofberneray.com/cnoc-an-dudain.html | email=
| address=7 Ruisgarry | lat= 57.7208 | long= -7.1623 | directions=
| phone=+44 1288 341105 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£350-580 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=1-bedroom thatched blackhouse on the shore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Smiddy | alt= | url=http://www.burnsidecroft.com | email=
| address=Burnside Croft, Borve | lat=57.71378 | long=-7.18837 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540235 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from £650 per week (Sa - Sa)
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Small cottage (sleeps 2) for rent. Very well equipped with full kitchen, jacuzzi, Wi-Fi and TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=30 Backhill | alt= | url=http://berneraycottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.7181 | long=-7.1737 | directions=on the east coast of Berneray just before the church
| phone=+44 1967 402147 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£535-850 per week
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Rebuilt black house with thatched roof right next the sea.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Laimraig Thatched Cottage | alt= | url=https://www.lamraigcottage.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat= 57.7189 | long= -7.1584 | directions=
| phone=+44 1876 540283 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=£500-750 per week
| lastedit=2015-03-29
| content=Thatched cottage sleeping 4 with separate utility building.
}}

Other more occasional rooms become available for summer only; ask in the island shop for details of what accommodation is available. Accommodation tends to be cheaper than on the mainland or more tourist-oriented islands.

===Hostel===
[[File:Berneray Hostel 1.jpg|thumb|Berneray Youth Hostel]]

* {{sleep
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| address= | lat=57.71728 | long=-7.15398 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult £20 for a bed, or £10 if you're under 18 (+£3 for sheet sleeping bag hire)
| lastedit=2022-07-03
| content=Operated by the Gatliff Trust (affiliated to the SYHA). Has 20 beds in three mixed dormitories, and is world-famous for being in a most spectacular location. Perched on the north east side of the island, the hostel is in two thatched white-panted &quot;black houses&quot; at the end of the east beach, and has views over the Sound of Harris to Harris, mountains on the mainland, and Skye. Camping is no longer permitted in the hostel grounds. You can't reserve a bed, so arrive mid-afternoon or have a plan B.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=John's Bunkhouse | alt= | url=https://johnsbunkhouse.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=57.70580 | long=-7.18855 | directions=near the Cockle Beach
| phone=+44 1876 540229 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Adult bed £25
| lastedit=2018-05-09
| content=A new 8-bed bunkhouse, which opened in May 2018. The 3-¹bedroom bunkhouse is in an old blackhouse, which has been refurbished with a modern roof.
}}

===Camping===

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Wild camping is possible for walkers and cyclists. Please [[leave-no-trace camping|leave no litter or other trace]] of your stay. You can use the facilities at the fishing harbour (payable shower, toilets), and at the ferry terminal (toilets and facilities for emptying caravan toilets). 

Most campers and motorhomes pitch near the East Beech, where there is a £10 charge for camping on the croft land. Overnight parking is prohibited in most other parking places on the island.

===Boat===

Sailors can also drop anchor in the shallow waters around Berneray. Note that at very low tides (usually in the spring) various rocks are uncomfortably close to the surface; ensure that you have a detailed chart.

==Cope==
Mobile phone reception can be poor, but with most networks a signal can be obtained by moving around and gaining some height, but it may not be necessary to walk to the top of the hill. Data connections are slow and intermittent. Limited Wi-Fi is available in the Harris ferry waiting room.

* {{listing
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| address= | lat=57.71409 | long=-7.17031 | directions=next the harbour
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=A BT payphone that takes coins, 60p minimum charge using a maximum of four coins, but this does give a long UK call.
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat=57.71563 | long=-7.17244 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=summer M-F 11:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=The '''Information Centre''' doubles as a historical display centre and is open during the summer months and manned by local volunteers. It is housed in a building formerly used by the island's nurse.
}}
* {{listing
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| address=Church Road | lat=57.71987 | long=-7.17476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=Congregation holds services on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month at noon, on other Sundays there are services in [[Lochmaddy]]. The service is generally in English, with one psalm in Gaelic. Psalms are sung in the Hebridean style with no music.
}}

==Go next==
* Cross the causeway to [[North Uist]], then south to [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]], [[Eriskay]] and [[Barra]].
* Take the ferry to [[Harris]] then north to [[Lewis]].
* Take the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist to [[Uig]] on [[Skye]], then the bus to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Inverness]] or [[Glasgow]].

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The ''federal city'' of '''[http://www.bonn.de/tourismus_kultur_sport_freizeit/index.html?lang=en Bonn]''' is one of the largest cities in the [[Cologne Lowland]], second only to [[Cologne]] in population. Despite the size, it maintains a cosy, relaxed atmosphere of a small town, featuring mostly low-rise buildings, a charming old town and a lot of greenery. Located only 28&amp;nbsp;km south of Cologne up the Rhine river, it has a wealth of museums and points of interest.

Bonn was the capital of the pre-reunification Federal Republic of Germany (&quot;West Germany&quot;) from 1949 through 1990. The city still holds the seats of many federal institutions, and remains a popular choice for large-scale exhibitions and conferences. Bonn is also the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, who is celebrated throughout the city with several memorials and events.

You should consider a trip to Bonn if you like atmospheric smaller cities with many students and a rich culture. Admirers call it Italy's most northern city because of its street culture with many cafes and beer gardens in the summer. It is also a good base for day trips to Cologne, [[Düsseldorf]], the romantic Rhine and the [[Eifel]] region.

[[File:Cellar of a roman house.jpg|thumbnail|right|Remains of an ancient Roman house in Bonn]]
==Understand==
Bonn's beginning dates between 13-9 BC when [[Roman Empire|Romans]] began building roads, bridges, and fortresses at a location known as &quot;Bonna.&quot;  One well-documented event was the martyrdom of two Thebaean legionaries.  The Thebaean Legion was an all Christian legion, which refused to worship the emperor as a god.  As punishment, the Thebaean Legion's commander, Mauritius was executed in [[St. Moritz]] as were many other Thebaean legionaries including '''Cassius''' and '''Florentius''', Bonn's patron saints, who were martyred at the location of the present-day ''Münster'' basilica.

After the Romans left, the town had a very tumultuous history.  Bonn has been destroyed and pummelled on so many occasions that it nearly became a pastime.  Norman invaders were the first to burn the town to the ground in 881 and again in 892.  In 1198, King Philip of Swabia and Duke Heinrich von Brabant laid siege to Bonn.  In 1244 Konrad von Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne ordered Bonn to be fortified.  The reasons for fortification may have been for the Archbishop's protection as he had apparently begun fighting with Cologne's leaders and often resided in Bonn after the dispute.  In 1288 under Sigfried II von Westerburg the archbishopric was transferred from Cologne to Bonn, which has since been transferred back to Cologne.

[[File:Belagerung Bonn 1689 Plan.jpg|thumbnail|right|Bonn in 1689]]
In 1582 Archbishop Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg converted to Calvinism and refused to give up his position as elector.  In February of 1583 Waldburg married and was in April of the same year excommunicated by Pope Gregory XIII.  After the Truschessian War Gebhard fled to Strasbourg, but not before Bonn felt the rapture of Bavarian troops, who blew up the Godesberg (the archbishop's residence) with 1,500 pounds of gunpowder.  While the town survived the Thirty Years' War Bonn was completely destroyed in 1689 as a result of the War of the Grand Alliance.

In December 1770 Bonn's most famous son, Ludwig van Beethoven, was born on Bonngasse.  Bonn is probably best known as Beethoven's birthplace and this fact is well advertised by the city despite Beethoven's vehement disgust towards his hometown.  Beethoven spent some time in [[Vienna]] hoping to study with Mozart, but after his mother's death he was forced to return to Bonn for five years to raise his two younger brothers since his alcoholic father was unable to.  In 1792 Beethoven returned to Vienna and never came back to Bonn.

[[File:Bonn-Bundesviertel, Luftaufnahme 2010.jpg|thumbnail|right|An aerial view of the ''Bundesviertel'' (the federal government district) in Bonn]]
While Bonn is by no means a &quot;village&quot; its selection as seat of the government of the new west German state in 1949 was precisely ''because'' the partition of Germany should appear to be temporary and thus more important or symbolic cities such as Cologne, Munich or Hamburg were soon out of consideration. However in the final decision the fact that Konrad Adenauer had a house nearby may well have played some if not the decisive role: Bonn beat out Frankfurt by a single vote. See also [[Cold War Europe]].

After reunification it was seriously considered to keep the government in town, especially as the previously &quot;provisional&quot; facilities had just been upgraded bit by bit in the late 1980s. However in another close vote, the ''Bundestag'' decided to move most agencies to Berlin, while some would stay in Bonn much to the chagrin of people who see the double facilities as needless pork in favour of Bonn.

'''Südstadt''', the southern part of the city owns impressively beautiful buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century in ancient alleys. You can get an English walking tour brochure from the Tourist Information.

===Tourist information===
*{{listing
| name=Bonn Information | alt= | url=https://www.bonn.de/microsite/en/highlights/tourist-information/tourist-information.php | email=bonninformation@bonn.de
| address=Windeckstraße 1, 53111 Bonn | lat=50.73447 | long=7.09805 | directions=street between the post office and Karstadt
| phone=+49 2 28-77 50-00 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 10:00-18:30, Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 10:00-14:00 | price=
| content=The tourist information offers almost all the help a tourist could need. They also have brochures about walking tours in English. You can also buy tickets for the theater and the opera there.
}}

==Get in==
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===By plane===
Bonn is nominally served by {{listing | type=go
| name=Cologne-Bonn Airport | alt={{IATA|CGN}} | url=http://www.koeln-bonn-airport.de/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.87826 | long=7.12254 | directions=between Bonn and [[Cologne]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Cologne Bonn Airport | image=Köln Bonn Airport - Terminal 1-0266.jpg | wikidata=Q157741
|lastedit=2018-07-18| content=The airport handles far more air cargo traffic than passengers, but since the airport has become the hub for a Lufthansa's low-fare subsidiary [http://www.eurowings.com Eurowings], it is well connected to many major European airports. The airport is also well-served by other low-fare airlines like Ryanair and holiday flight specialists like [https://www.tuifly.com TUIfly].
}}

That said, the airport sees very little intercontinental passenger traffic, save for a few flights to countries like [[Turkey]], [[Morocco]] or [[Iran]] operated by the respective countries' airlines and serving mainly local ethnic minorities.

From the airport, take the SB60 airport bus (€8.70) to Bonn's central bus station near the Hauptbahnhof. It leaves every 30 minutes from outside Terminal 1 arrivals, and takes a little over half an hour to reach the Bonn city centre. You can also take a train from the airport to Bonn-Beuel, which is on the other side of the river from Bonn city (Zentrum). A taxi to central Bonn will cost around €50.

If you are flying transatlantically, chances are Frankfurt is a better option time-wise - as you are likely to get a direct flight - though not necessarily in terms of budget. &lt;!--isn't the following obvious?--&gt;If you are cost-conscious, comparing airfares to CGN, FRA and several other airports in the general area is certainly a good idea, as due to the quirky nature of airline pricing differences in price of one or two hundred euros are not at all uncommon.

Timewise, however, CGN is just as far from Bonn as the '''[[Frankfurt Airport]]''' {{IATA|FRA}}, one of Europe's busiest intercontinental hubs. The airport has a long-distance train station directly connected to Bonn's Siegburg railway station, which high-speed trains (departing every hour) reach in less than 40&amp;nbsp;minutes. When flying Lufthansa, you can even book the train connection as a part of your long-distance flight ticket. The station's IATA code is ZPY and the Lufthansa tickets to this destination are often priced the same or slightly lower as those terminating at FRA. For more details see [[rail air alliances]]

[[File:KSIB.jpg|thumbnail|right|Long-distance high-speed trains arrive at Bahnhof Siegburg-Bonn rather than the Hauptbahnhof]]

===By train===
The train route from [[Frankfurt]] via [[Koblenz]] to Bonn Hauptbahnhof is especially beautiful as it runs along the [[Middle Rhine Valley|Rhine]] and you will see many old towns and castles on the way. It takes about 2 hours. Travelling from Frankfurt try to sit on the right-hand side of the train for the better view.

If you are in a hurry, however, better take the fast train (ICE) to [[Siegburg]] from [[Amsterdam]], [[Basel]], [[Brussels]], [[Frankfurt]], [[Hamburg]], [[Hannover]], [[Munich]] or [[Stuttgart]], among others.

'''[http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet]''', the Austrian Railways' [[sleeper train]], runs daily from Brussels via Cologne and Bonn to [[Vienna]], [[Munich]] and [[Innsbruck]]. It calls at Koblenz, Frankfurt airport, Würzburg and Nuremberg where it divides: one portion runs via Linz to Vienna, the other via Munich to Innsbruck. 

* {{go
| name=Bonn Central Station | alt=Bonn Hbf | url=https://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/bahnhof/Bonn-Hbf-1020624 | email=bonn@dbreisebuero.de
| address=Am Hauptbahnhof 1 | lat=50.731944 | long=7.096944 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-715324 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 715324
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bonn Hauptbahnhof | image=Bonn Hbf main entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q55423
| content=Despite the name, meaning Bonn central station, it is served by many local and regional trains as well as a few long-distance trains, and also acts as the hub for Bonn's light rail system (''Stadtbahn''). You can arrive there from [[Cologne]] as well as [[Frankfurt]] and [[Koblenz]] via the slower (and slightly longer), scenic route.
}}
* {{go
| name=Siegburg/Bonn (ICE-station) | alt= | url=https://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/bahnhof/Siegburg-2FBonn-1038514 | email=
| address= | lat=50.7938 | long=7.2025 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Siegburg/Bonn station | image=2009-11-01 Bahnhofsgebaeude Siegburg.jpg | wikidata=Q316905
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=The station in the neighbouring town of Siegburg on the right hand side of the Rhine is where most high-speed trains (''ICE'') stop, instead of Bonn Hauptbahnhof. You can get there from Bonn's city centre in 25 minutes by using tram 66.
}}
* {{go
| name=Bonn-Beuel | alt= | url=https://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/bahnhof/Bonn-Beuel-1020632 | email=
| address= | lat=50.7384 | long=7.12742 | directions=to the right side of the Rhine
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bonn-Beuel station | image=Bf-bn-beuel.jpg | wikidata=Q800550
| content=only Regional trains RB27 and RE8.
}}

===By bus===
Traveling by [[Long_distance_bus_travel_in_Germany|long distance bus]], you would typically take the bus lines to Cologne and then continue your travel to Bonn by regional train.

{{go
| name=Flixbus Bonn Stop | alt=Coach station &quot;Museumsmeile&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Joseph-Beuys-Allee | lat=50.712731 | long=7.120228 | directions=in between intersections with Marie-Kahle-Allee and Emil-Nolde-Straße; take ram lines 16, 18, 63, 66 or 68
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=
}}

==Get around==
The city centre is not very big and you are able to reach the different attractions there by foot.

Bonn has an excellent bus, night bus, tram and subway system operated by the local [https://www.swb-busundbahn.de/en/english/ Stadtwerke Bonn]. There are ticket offices and vending machines at major stations, offering single tickets (€3), multiple tickets, and 24-hour and weekly passes. The tickets are valid in local trains, Stadtbahn (subway), tram, buses and night buses. [https://www.citytour.de/index.php?id=29 City tour] offers open-top double decker bus tours of the city allowing you to hop on and off at each station (18€ (15€ if you have a Welcome card), valid for 24 hours).  

It is also a good city to explore by bike. Rental bikes are available at the train station from Deutsche Bahn at platform 1 or from the [https://www.radstationbonn.de/ Radstation] behind the train station. [https://www.nextbike.de/en/bonn/prices/ Nextbike] is offering app-based short-term bike rentals (€3 annual fee, €1/30 min, max. €8/24 hours). Several companies offer app-based rental of e-scooters, including [https://ridedott.com/ride-with-us/bonn Dott], [https://www.li.me/en-us/modes/electric-scooter Lime], [https://www.tier.app/ Tier] and [https://www.voiscooters.com Voi].

* {{listing
| name=Radstation | alt= | url=https://www.radstationbonn.de/ | email=radstation@caritas-bonn.de
| address= | lat=50.73134 | long=7.09805 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 9814636 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=starting at €12 per day (plus €30 deposit)
| lastedit=2022-07-17
| content=Also offers tandem and e-bike rentals.
}}

==See==
[[File:Bonn - Altes Rathaus am Markt (tone-mapping, retouched).jpg|thumbnail|right|Altes Rathaus]]
* {{see
| name=Old Town Hall | alt=Altes Rathaus | url=https://altes-rathaus-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Markt | lat=50.73501 | long=7.10292 | directions=at the market place
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Rathaus_Bonn_136_1-vzkh.jpg | wikidata=Q439336
| lastedit=2022-07-05
| content=Built in 1737 in Rococo style. Not open to visitors.
}}

[[File:Bonner Münster.jpg|thumbnail|right|Bonner Münster]]
* {{see
| name=Bonner Münster | alt= | url=http://www.bonner-muenster.de/ | email=pfarrbuero@bonner-muenster.de
| address=Gerhard-von-Are Straße 5 | lat=50.73348 | long=7.09969 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-98 588-0 | tollfree=
| hours=Church 07:00-19:00, cloister 09:00-17:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Bonn Minster | wikidata=Q686664
| content=A beautiful basilica, in Bonn's city centre. Only Bonn Information or the Bonner Münster Foundation are permitted to arrange guided tours to the basilica. The &quot;Bonn Information&quot; organization can arrange for non-German tours.
}}
* {{see
| name=Beethoven Monument | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Münsterplatz | lat=50.73434 | long=7.09914 | directions=in front of the Main Post Office
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Beethoven_Monument | wikidata=Q814123
| lastedit=2022-07-05
| content=A large bronze statue of Ludwig van Beethoven on the Münsterplatz that was unveiled on 12 August 1845 in honour of the 75th anniversary of the composer's birth.
}}

[[File:Bonn Kreuzbergkirche Luftaufnahme.jpg|thumbnail|right|A bird's eye view of the Kreuzbergkirche]]
* {{see
| name=Kreuzbergkirche | alt= | url=http://www.kreuzberg-bonn.de/ | email=info@kreuzberg-bonn.de
| address=Stationsweg 21 | lat=50.71433 | long=7.0802 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=In summer 09:00-18:00, winter 09:00-17:00. Visit of the Holy Staircase 09:00–17:00 | price=
| content=The church is a beautiful example of baroque architecture. Today, the church serves as both a church and a German language and culture school, but is probably best known for the &quot;Heiliger Steige.&quot; The church was erected in 1627/1628 on the orders of the archbishop to replace an older chapel. In 1746 Elector Clemens August von Bavarian donated the &quot;Heiliger Steige&quot;, or holy staircase, which, according to legend has pieces of the cross the crucified Jesus set into the stone. Small brass crosses on the second, eleventh, and last steps mark the spots where the pieces of the cross are supposed to be set. Beautiful view over Bonn.
}}
* {{see
| name=Universität Bonn | alt=University Main Building | url=https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/ | email=
| address=Regina Pacis Weg 3 | lat=50.7338 | long=7.10222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-22:00 | price=
| wikipedia=University of Bonn | wikidata=Q152171
| lastedit=2022-01-05
| content=It is in the former residential palace of the Archbishop and Kurfürst of Cologne, built by Enrico Zuccalli from 1697-1705. It stretches from Kaiserplatz to the Rhine (Alter Zoll) and crosses two streets (Stockenstraße and Adenauerallee), the gates are called Stockentor and Koblenzer Tor. The building looks impressive and beautiful from the outside, but could use a renovation inside. Feel free to walk in. Best view on the palace is from the Hofgarten side. The Hofgarten is a park directly in front of the palace and a place for students to meet and relax in the summer between and after lectures. During Bonn's times as capital, it saw all the major anti-government demonstrations.
}}

[[File:Poppelsdorfer Schloss seen from the East.jpg|thumbnail|right|Poppelsdorfer Schloss amidst the botanical gardens]]
* {{see
| name=Poppelsdorfer Schloss and Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.botgart.uni-bonn.de/en | email=
| address=Crossing of Poppelsdorfer and Meckenheimer Allee | lat=50.72505 | long=7.09228 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, closed on Saturdays; Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00, Sa+Su closed | price=Free, on Sunday and holidays €3 (reduced €1)
| wikidata=Q884433
| lastedit=2021-11-01
| content=Was built as a resort in rococo style for the Archbishop of Cologne Clemens August from 1715 to 1753 by Robert de Cotte and today houses the university's mineral collection, several science departments and the botanical gardens. The palace itself is not open to the public. The botanical gardens next to the palace are a peaceful and beautiful place to relax, have a look at the sunbathing turtles at the pool. The gardens cultivate about 10,000 plant species. Coming from the city centre, walk there from the University Main Building via Kaiserplatz and Poppelsdorfer Allee.
}}
* {{see
| name=Alter Friedhof | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Berliner Platz | lat=50.73563 | long=7.09063 | directions=Stop Stadthaus
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Alter_Friedhof,_Bonn | wikidata=Q318822
| lastedit=2021-10-09
| content=The old cemetery, created in 1715, is an atmospheric cemetery with many old graves, among them the graves of Robert and Clara Schumann, Ernst Moritz Arndt, Friedrich Schiller's wife Charlotte von Schiller and their son.
}}
* {{see
| name=Doppelkirche in Schwarzrheindorf | alt= | url=http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/bonn-schwarzrheindorf-church.htm | email=
| address=Dixstr. 41 | lat=50.75067 | long=7.11488 | directions=on the other side (some say the wrong side) of Bonn in the suburb of Schwarzrheindorf
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 09:00-18:30 (09:00-17:00 in winter), Su 11:00-18:30, M closed | price=
| wikipedia=Doppelkirche_Schwarzrheindorf | wikidata=Q322935
| content=The double church St. Maria (upper level) and St. Clemens (lower level) was built in 1151 and is due to its rich ceiling paintings of saints and apocalyptic scenes one of the most outstanding romanic churches in Germany. Take Bus no. 640 or 550 to Schwarzrheindorf. You can walk back to Bonn Beuel or Bonn's city centre by following the dam and crossing the Kennedy bridge, it is a popular promenade. Take a break at Bahnhöfchen or Rheinlust near the bridge.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jewish Cemetery | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=50.75721 | long=7.1057 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The old and small Jewish Cemetery is in Bonn Schwarzrheindorf between the Doppelkirche and the North Bridge, you can access it from the dam which is a popular promenade.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rheinauen | url= | email=
| address= | lat=50.71143 | long=7.14488 | directions=take line 66 to Bad Honnef/Königswinter stop Rheinauen
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A big park in the south of Bonn directly behind the Post Tower. You can walk there from the city centre following the rhine promenade, it is about 3 km and very popular on the weekend.
}}

[[File:Post Tower Schürmann-Bau.jpg|thumbnail|right|Schürmann-Bau, envisaged as the seat of the (West) German parliament and now serving as the headquarters of the Deutsche Welle, extending flat next to the tall tower of Deutsche Post]]
* {{see
| name=Deutsche Welle Headquarters and Radio Studios | alt= | url=http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,2142,6129,00.html | email=visitor.service@dw-world.de
| address=Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3 | lat=50.71745 | long=7.1274 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-429-2538 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 429-2040
| hours=Tours leave M-F 10:00, 14:00 | price=Tours are free
| content=Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany's international media outlet and is now housed in what was supposed to be the German parliament's home. After the German government decided to move the building was taken over by DW to become its headquarters and home to its radio operations. Tours are conducted in German, however, tours can be arranged in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese when requested in advance. DW asks that anyone wishing to take a tour reserve at least two months in advance and may require you to be with a group of 6-20 persons, however, they may arrange an exception if contacted. Tours last an average of two hours.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kottenforst | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=50.6677 | long=7.0227 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kottenforst | image=Kottenforst09.jpg | wikidata=Q1785474
| content=A big nature park between Bonn (quarters Venusberg, Bad Godesberg) up to the cities of Euskirchen and Wachtberg. It is appr. 4 000 ha and popular for walking tours. The nearest ones starts at Waldesruh on Venusberg (which has also a nice cafe). Another route starts at Bahnhof Kottenforst (a pretty frame house) which you can reach by taking a train to Euskirchen, but the train only stops there on weekends).
}}

[[File:2012-04-08 Bonn Palais Schaumburg Rückansicht.jpeg|thumbnail|right|Palais Schaumburg, the former residence of the Bundeskanzler]]
===The former capital===
* {{see
| name=Palais Schaumburg | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Adenauerallee 139/141 | lat=50.72139 | long=7.11806 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palais Schaumburg | wikidata=Q652402
| content=Until 2001 it was used to house the office of West Germany's chancellor and the chancellor's cabinet. Today, the building is used as a secondary headquarters for the chancellor.
}}

[[File:Villa Hammerschmidt Bonn Seite Adenauerallee 01 20080831.jpg|thumbnail|right|Villa Hammerschmidt still serves as the secondary residence of the German President]]
* {{see
| name=Villa Hammerschmidt | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Adenauerallee 135 | lat=50.72276 | long=7.11755 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hammerschmidt Villa | wikidata=Q561993
| content=Between 1951-1994 the Villa Hammerschmidt served as the residence of the West German President, however, since the relocation of the German government to Berlin the building serves as a secondary residence for the president.
}}

[[File:Deutsches Museum Bonn.jpg|thumbnail|right|The preserved magnetic-levitation Transrapid train welcomes you to Deutsches Museum Bonn]]

===Museums and galleries===
The Bonn [http://www.bonn-region.de/overview-travel-info-service/bonn-regio-welcomecard-en.html Regio WelcomeCards] offers free admission to most public museums in Bonn (including all of those listed below), free rides on buses and trams on the local public transport system (VRS), and discounts to other tourist attractions. The validity for both individual or family WelcomeCards are in increments of 24 hours and can be purchased online, at the Tourismus offices or participating hotels. The 24-hour individual ticket costs €10.

* {{see
| name=Ägyptisches Museum | alt= | url=http://www.aegyptisches-museum.uni-bonn.de/ | email=aegyptisches-museum@uni-bonn.de
| address=Regina-Pacis-Weg 7 | lat=50.73462 | long=7.10623 | directions=University of Bonn. U-Bahn stop: Universität / Markt
| phone=+49 228-739710 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 737360
| hours=Tu-F 13:00 - 17:00, Sa Su 13:00 - 18:00, closed Mondays and holidays | price=Adult €2.50, student or child (7 years+) €2.00, family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) €7
| wikipedia=Bonn Egyptian Museum | wikidata=Q254130
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=The University of Bonn-administered Egyptian Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Akademisches Kunstmuseum | alt=Academic Museum of Art | url=https://www.antikensammlung.uni-bonn.de/ | email=archinst@uni-bonn.de (Office)
| address=Römerstraße 164, 53117 Bonn | lat=50.75189 | long=7.09626 | directions=take bus no. 600 or 601 to Pädagogische Fakultät
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 15:00-17:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price=Entrance fee €3.00, free admission for students
| wikipedia=Akademisches Kunstmuseum | wikidata=Q414952
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=The Academic Museum of Art is at the other end of the Hofgarten park, directly opposite the main building. It is a beautiful building, constructed from 1823-1830 and designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Hermann Friedrich Waesemann, and hosts one of the largest collections of plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures in the world.&lt;br /&gt;As of January 2022,the museum is closed for renovation, and the collection is housed in the north of the city (AVZIII, Römerstrasse 164).
}}
* {{see
| name=Arithmeum | alt= | url=http://www.arithmeum.uni-bonn.de/en/arithmeum/museum.html | email=
| address=Lennéstraße 2, 53113 Bonn | lat=50.73071 | long=7.10508 | directions=Subway Stop: Universität / Markt Busses and Trams: Hauptbahnhof
| phone=+49 2 28-73 87 90 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu - Su 11:00-18:00 | price=€3 / €2
| lastedit=2021-08-10
| content=The Arithmeum features a collection of historical mechanical calculating machines, which today comprises more than 1200 pieces and is the largest in the world. It features the history of calculators, from ancient abacuses and ropes with knots, until the modern day PC. The design of the building and its colourful art collection are an added bonus.
}}

[[File:Beethovenhaus 2 db.jpg|thumbnail|right|Beethoven's birthplace is nestled in one of the narrow streets of Bonn's old town]]
* {{see
| name=Beethoven-Haus | alt=Beethoven House | url=https://www.beethoven.de/en/museum | email=info@beethoven-haus-bonn.de
| address=Bonngasse 18-26 | lat=50.7369 | long=7.10179 | directions=Take trams (62 or 66) or buses to Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz / Beethoven-Haus
| phone=+49 228 98175-0 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 98175-26
| hours=1 Apr-31 Oct: M-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su &amp; holidays 11:00-18:00; 1 Nov-31 Mar: M-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su &amp; holidays 11:00-17:00; closed New Year's Day, Carnival-Thursday, the Monday preceding Ash Wednesday, Carnival-Tuesday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and 24-26 Dec, New Year's eve | price=€10 (adults), €7 (minors)
| wikipedia=Beethoven_House | wikidata=Q318084
| lastedit=2021-06-22
| content=The birthplace of the great composer is now a museum dedicated to his life and work. The museum even has a lock of Beethoven's hair on display. Bonn advertises its connection with its native son despite Beethoven's vehement hatred for his hometown. With a competent docent this museum is well worth the visit and is more interesting than Mozart's Geburtshaus in [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]].
}}
* {{see
| name=August Macke Haus | alt= | url=http://www.august-macke-haus.de/en/ | email=buero@august-macke-haus.de
| address=Bornheimer Straße 96 | lat=50.73746 | long=7.08678 | directions=U-Bahn stop: Bonn West
| phone=+49 228-65 55 31 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 69 15 50
| hours=Th F 11:00-19:00, Sa Su &amp; holidays 11:00-17:00, closed Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1 | price=Admission (regular/reduced): adult €9.50/€6.00 (includes audio guide)
| wikipedia=August-Macke-Haus
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=August Macke, a leading member of Der Blaue Reiter, a famous expressionist group, lived in this house with his wife, Elizabeth, for a few years and produced over 400 works in the top floor studio.
}}

[[File:Haus der Geschichte 2009d.jpg|thumbnail|right|Haus der Geschichte brilliantly recreates past periods of German history]]
* {{see
| name=Haus der Geschichte | alt=House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany | url=https://www.hdg.de/en/haus-der-geschichte | email=post@hdg.de, besucherdienst-bonn@hdg.de
| address=Willy-Brandt-Allee 14 | lat=50.71761 | long=7.11904 | directions=U-Bahn linien 16, 63, 66, „Heussallee / Museumsmeile“
| phone=+49 228-91 65-0, +49 228 91 65-400 (Tour groups with a guide) | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 91 65-302
| hours=Tu - F 09:00-19:00, Sa Su and Christmas season 10:00-18:00, closed on December 24, and 31 | price=Free admission
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=An interesting explanation of German history after 1945 that is constantly updated. A must if you are interested in history or politics. Exhibitions are presented in German only, but guide booklets with English translations are available for a couple euros, and guided tours for school groups conducted in English are available free of charge when prebooked.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kunstmuseum Bonn | alt= | url=https://www.kunstmuseum-bonn.de/en/ | email=
| address=Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2 | lat=50.71524 | long=7.12074 | directions=Museumsmeile. U-Bahn stop: Heussallee. Bus 610 will also stop at Heussallee
| phone=+49 228-776260 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu – Su 11:00-18:00, W 11:00-18:00, closed on Mondays; February 23 and 27; December 24, 25, and 31 | price=Adult €7; student, child (over 6), or Bonn-Card holder €3.50
| wikipedia=Kunstmuseum_Bonn | wikidata=Q318859
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=Modern art museum with a large and interesting collection as well as a good cafe.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland | alt= | url=https://www.bundeskunsthalle.de/en/ | email=
| address=Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4 | lat=50.71397 | long=7.12214 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-9171-0 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 10:00 – 21:00, Th-Su and holidays 10:00-19:00 | price=depending on exhibitions, check online
| wikipedia=Kunst-_und_Ausstellungshalle_der_Bundesrepublik_Deutschland
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=It hosts changing exhibitions which range from visual art and cultural history up to science and technology. Most of them are world class and definitely worth a visit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Deutsches Museum Bonn | alt= | url=http://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/bonn/information/ | email=info@deutsches-museum-bonn.de
| address=Ahrstraße 45 | lat=50.69895 | long=7.15113 | directions=U-Bahn stop: Hochkreuz/Deutsches Museum Bonn
| phone=+49 228-302-255 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 302-254
| hours=Tu - F 10:00-17:00, Sa 12:00-17:00, Su 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays; Thursday before Fat Tuesday; Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday); Good Friday; May 1; December 24, 25, and 31 | price=Adult €9, child (6 years+) €5, family ticket €20
| wikipedia=Deutsches_Museum_Bonn
| lastedit=2021-06-24
| content=The Deutsches Museum Bonn is an offshoot of the famous Deutsches Museum in Munich (its only branch outside the Munich area) and features about 100 contemporary exhibits of science and technology.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig | alt=Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig | url=https://www.zfmk.de/en | email=info@leibniz-zfmk.de
| address=Adenauerallee 160 | lat=50.72222 | long=7.11388 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-9122 211 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 9122 212
| hours=Tu Th - Su 10:00-18:00, W 10:00-21:00, closed most Mondays (except on legal holidays); Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve | price=Adult €6, senior or student €3
| lastedit=2021-10-09
| content=Natural history museum and zoological research institution, named after Alexander Koenig, who donated his collection of specimens to the institution. The museum was opened in 1934 and is affiliated with the Leibniz Association. On September 1, 1948, the Parlamentarischer Rat, the organ to create the German constitution, was opened here. The actual proceedings happened in the nearby Pädagogische Akademie, the later Bundeshaus.
}}
* {{see
| name=Frauenmuseum | alt=Bonn Women's Museum | url=http://www.frauenmuseum.de/ | email=
| address=Im Krausfeld 10, 53113 Bonn | lat=50.7407 | long=7.09246 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu - Sa 14:00-18:00, Su 11:00-18:00, closed on Mondays | price=Adult €6, student €4.50
| wikipedia=Bonn Women's Museum | image=Bnfrauenmus.jpg | wikidata=Q1451822
| lastedit=2021-06-24
| content=The first museum in Europe dedicated to women and their work. Changing exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Heimatmuseum Beuel | alt= | url=http://www.hgv-beuel.de/ | email=
| address=Wagnergasse 2-4, 53225 Bonn | lat=50.7354 | long=7.11818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=W Sa Su 15:00-18:00 (15:00-17:00 in winter) | price=Free, donations welcome
| wikipedia=Heimatmuseum Beuel | image=2013-09-01 Heimatmuseum Beuel, Wagnergasse 2-4, Bonn-Beuel- Scheune von 1662 IMG 0781.jpg | wikidata=Q1595622
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=Museum on local history. The museum was established in 1986 on the initiative of Beuel's Local Historical Society.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rheinisches Landesmuseum | alt= | url=https://landesmuseum-bonn.lvr.de/en/startseite.html | email=info.landesmuseum-bonn@lvr.de
| address=Colmantstr. 14-16, 53115 Bonn | lat=50.7319 | long=7.0925 | directions=
| phone=+49 651 97740 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F Su 11:00-18:00, Sa 13:00-18:00, M closed | price=Permanent exhibition €6, €4 reduced; combined permanent and temp. exhibitions €10, €7.50 reduced
| wikipedia=Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn | image=LANDMUS1.jpg | wikidata=Q318614
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=Museum of art and archeology, run by the Rhineland Landscape Association. Check their webpage for information about the temporary exhibitions besides their permanent exhibits.
}}
* {{see
| name=Regierungsbunker | alt= | url=https://www.regbu.de | email=regierungsbunker@alt-ahrweiler.de
| address=Am Silberberg 0, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler | lat=50.53922 | long=7.08185 | directions=
| phone=+49 2641 9117053 | tollfree=
| hours= Sa Su 10AM-4.30PM
| price=€12
| wikidata=Q264850
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=Cold War bunker for the German Government and Bundeswehr to protect they against nuclear attack
}}

==Do==
[[File:2014-06-12 Museum Koenig, Bonn IMG 5509.jpg|thumb|Museum Koenig]]
===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Karneval | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Enthusiastically celebrated in Bonn, especially on 11 November, the begin of the 'fifth season', and between Weiberfastnacht and Rosenmontag in February (peak time, the exact dates differ every year). The best parties are in Bonn Beuel at Bahnhöfchen and Rheinlust, be there early (and costumed, of course!). Bonn's central carneval parade (Karnevalszug) is on Monday (Rosenmontag), but there are also parades in the different suburbs where it is not so crowded and you might catch more sweets (Kamelle).
}}
* {{do
| name=Rhein in Flammen | alt=Rhine in Flames | url=https://www.rhein-in-flammen.com/home_gb.html | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rhein in Flammen | wikidata=Q315135
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=Rhein in Flammen is an annual fireworks display event synchronized with music, over the river Rhein. It takes place at five different locations between May and September. In Bonn, it usually takes place on the first Saturday in May. The most popular spot to watch it is the Rheinauen, where a big fair with music and food stalls is taking place, although it can become very crowded. Another opportunity is to book a ship tour in advance (often with dinner), you will get tickets at the Brassertufer (Rhine promenade, near Kennedy Bridge).
}}
* {{do
| name=Beethovenfest | alt= | url=https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/ | email=info@beethovenfest.de
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 228-2010 345 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 2010 333
| hours=Early Sep to early Oct | price=
| wikipedia=Beethovenfest | wikidata=Q317786
| lastedit=2021-07-03
| content=A month-long music festival in September with numerous concerts held in Bonn and around the Siebengebirge region. Many international musicians are showcased during the festival.
}}
* {{do
| name=Pützchens Markt | alt= | url=http://www.puetzchens-markt.de/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A big fun fair with approximately 500 businesses in Bonn's suburb Pützchen which takes place in September for five days. You can catch buses at the main bus station next to the Hauptbahnhof. Mid-September.
}}
* {{do
| name=Christmas Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Starts at the end of November at Münsterplatz and Friedensplatz and the streets in between. The booths for mulled wine are a popular meeting place in the evening, but they close at 21.
}}

===Music and theatre===
* {{do
| name=Oper Bonn | alt= | url=http://www.theater-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Am Boeselagerhof 1 | lat=50.73657 | long=7.10712 | directions=next to Kennedy Bridge
| phone=+49 228 7780-08 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hosts classical music concerts, opera and dance. Check their website for a recent playing schedule. You can get tickets at the Theaterkasse, Windeckstr. 1, next to Münsterplatz from M-Sa 09:00-18.30, Sa 09:00-16:00. Box office opens 1 hour before the performance begins. Ticket prices are moderate, especially for students.
}}
* {{do
| name=Beethoven Orchester Bonn | url=http://www.beethoven-orchester.de/ | email=info@beethoven-orchester.de
| address=Wachsbleiche 1 | lat=50.74087 | long=7.10539 | directions=
| phone =+49 228-45 49 3-0 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 45 49 3-25
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Bonner Kammerchor | url=http://www.bonner-kammerchor.de/ | email=info@bonner-kammerchor.de
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=An amateur chamber choir made up of roughly forty members. The choir occasionally hosts free shows.
}}

===Cinema===
Most cinemas only show dubbed German versions of international films. Watch out in [http://www.tedsoft.de/special/kino.html the tedsoft program list] for OV=Original Version or OmU=Original mit Untertiteln, which means with German subtitles. Amongst the few cinemas which show English films on a regular basis are

* {{do
| name=Kinopolis | alt= | url=http://www.kinopolis.de/bn | email=
| address=Moltkestraße 7-9, Bad Godesberg | lat=50.686295 | long=7.154979 | directions=Train station Godesberg or tram lines 16 or 63 to Bad Godesberg Bahnhof
| phone=+49 228-83 00 83 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A functional multiplex in Bad Godesberg that shows one or two Films in the Original Version a day. Special prices Mon-W and for students.
}}
* {{do
| name=Bonner Kinemathek | alt=Brotfabrik | url=http://www.bonnerkinemathek.de/ | email=
| address=Kreuzstraße 16 | lat=50.740980 | long=7.123484 | directions=bus lines 607 or 609, stop Kreuzstraße
| phone=+49 228-47 84 89 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A small arthouse cinema in Bonn Beuel that regular shows European films (also older ones) in the original version (not necessarily English).
}}
* {{do
| name=Rex | alt= | url=http://www.rex-filmbuehne.de/ | email=
| address=Frongasse 9 | lat=50.72741 | long=7.07477 | directions=Bus line 608, 609, 610, 611, get off at &quot;Auf dem Hügel&quot;, 606 to Brahmsstraße
| phone = +49 228-62 23 30 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Arthouse cinema in Bonn Endenich which regularly shows movies in the original version.
}}
* {{do
| name=Neue Filmbühne | alt= | url=http://www.rex-filmbuehne.de/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.73937 | long=7.12099 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Arthouse cinema in Bonn Beuel (Friedrich-Breuer Straße 68) which regularly shows movies in the original version.
}}

==Learn==
* {{listing
| name=Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität (Universität Bonn) | alt= | url=http://www.uni-bonn.de/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.7337 | long=7.1026 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Goethe Institut | alt= | url=http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/ort/bon/enindex.htm | email=Bonn@goethe.de
| address=Lennéstr. 6 | lat=50.73025 | long=7.10538 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-95 75 6-0 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-24
| content=
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Haribo.jpg|thumbnail|right|Haribo factory store]]
Bonn's city centre hosts the usual chain stores like Kaufhof, C&amp;A, H&amp;M, Esprit, Zero, NewYorker, Promod, Butler's, Tchibo and Runner's Point.

* {{buy
| name=Haribo Factory Store | url=https://www.haribo.com/de-de/aktivitaeten/shops-fabrikverkaeufe | email=
| address=Friesdorfer Str. 125, 53175 Bonn | lat=50.68892 | long=7.14393 | directions=
| phone= +49 228 9092930 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 9:30-18:00 | price=
| content=Haribo, the world-famous candy maker, has its headquarters in Bonn (Haribo is an acronym for HAns RIegel BOnn). The new factory store is located near the location of the old factory in Bad Godesberg, 500 m from U-Bahn 16 and 63 Wurzerstraße stop. It has a small exhibition of Haribo memorabilia as well as a huge variety of gummy sweets and gadgets. Entering is a bit of a Charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory moment. There is also a smaller shop close to the University in the city centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Supermarkets | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=There is a supermarket at Kaufhof's basement where you can get normal food and many specialties, but it is quite expensive. You can find the ecological supermarket Basic at Maximilianstraße near to the Hauptbahnhof, they also have a snack bar. There is a REWE supermarket at Friedensplatz, a Lidl supermarket in the mall below central station, and an Aldi in the basement of the former Karstadt in Poststrasse. Best place to buy cosmetics is dm (Sternstraße or Friedensplatz) or Rossmann (Sternstraße). 
}}
* {{buy
| name=Comic Shop | alt= | url=http://www.comicshop.de/ | email=
| address=Oxfordstraße 17 | lat=50.73725 | long=7.09902 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10:00-19:00 | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-24
| content=English comics and books, role playing games, card games.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Rheinauenflohmarkt | alt= | url=https://www.melan.de/rheinaue/ | email=
| address=Rheinauen | lat=50.7107 | long=7.1454 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=from April to September, the Rheinauen host a big flea market every third Saturday a month where you can find everything from second hand clothes to DVDs, bikes, furniture, books, board games and jewellery from India and Africa. Bargaining is allowed. It starts at 8 in the morning, best time to visit is 10. Take Straßenbahn Line 66 to Rheinauen.
}}

==Eat==
[[File:2013-04-21 Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 10, Bonn IMG 0106.jpg|thumb|This villa, at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 10, was built in 1923 and served as the Austrian and Egyptian Embassies when Bonn was the capital of West Germany; it is now occupied by the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods]]
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Bakeries | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 07:00-20:00 | price=
| content=Germany is famous for its bread. There are bakeries all over the city where you can buy different kinds of bread rolls (Brötchen) starting from 30 cent (the wholesome ones with grains are 50 cent or more), sandwiches (belegte Brötchen) for €1.50 and pastries and cakes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Student cafeterias | url=http://www.studentenwerk-bonn.de/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=26&amp;Itemid=67 | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00–16:00 | price=
| content=You can get cheap and nutritious sandwiches and coffee at the student cafeterias at the Main University Building in the city centre (Am Hof/Regina Pacis Weg), Juridicum (Adenauerallee/Lennestraße) and on the first floor of the Mensa Nassestraße.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mensa | alt= | url=http://www.studentenwerk-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Nassestraße | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 11.30-14.00 &amp; 17.30-19.00, Sa 11.30-14.00 | price=€3-6
| content=The official student canteen offers several dishes, Essen 1 on the second floor is vegetarian. The food is not gourmet but okay for a canteen. The salad bar on the 3rd floor is quite good. Mensa is also open for non-students who pay a higher price (about €5 for Essen 1), but they do not always ask for your student identification if you look young. &lt;i&gt;As of July 2021, the building is being replaced and a temporary canteen has been set up at the University main building&lt;/i&gt;.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Soup in the City | url= | email=
| address=Franziskanerstraße | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-19:00, Sa 12:00-16:00 | price=€4-8
| content=A small bistro, where you get soups and salads, hand-made and really good. Also fruit juices and baguettes
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mandu | url= | email=
| address=Franziskanerstraße 5 | lat=50.73450 | long=7.10435 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 11:00-20:00 | price=€2-8
| content=Small Korean snack bar, they offer Mandus, rolls, kimchi, glass noodles, cheap, friendly and very good.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Orient-Express | url= | email=
| address=Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz 8 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=until late | price=from €2
| content=A visit to Germany would not be complete without a taste of the new national dish Döner. Orient Express makes good ones, although you might get them cheaper elsewhere (but not much). Their Falafel Sandwich (vegetarian) is also great.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bönnsch | url=http://www.boennsch.de/ | email=
| address=Sterntorbrücke 4 | lat=50.73669 | long=7.09747 | directions=near Friedensplatz in the central pedestrian zone
| phone=+49 228 65 06 10 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 11:00-01:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 12:00-00:00 | price=€15-20 including drinks
| content=Local Bierhaus that brews its own beer. Food includes staples such as schnitzel with fries, steaks and other hearty fare.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bierhaus Machold | alt= | url=http://www.bierhaus-machold.com | email=
| address=Heerstraße | lat=50.73982 | long=7.09288 | directions=near the corner of Wolfstraße, Altstadt
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 17:00-23:00 | price=€7-15 for mains
| content=Excellent German food and good beer in a nice pub. Beer garden in summer. Try the Jägerschnitzel!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Makiman | alt= | url=http://www.makiman.info/ | email=
| address=Sterntorbrücke 11 | lat=50.73669 | long=7.09687 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-721-6957 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 12:00-15:00 &amp; 17:30-22:00, F Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 16:00-21:30 | price=€8
| content=Very good Japanese restaurant, besides very fresh sushi they also offer soups, curries, and salads. Additional locations (see website).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Cassius-Garten | alt=vegetarian food | url=http://www.cassiusgarten.de | email=
| address=Maximilianstraße 28d | lat=50.7333 | long=7.09713 | directions=opposite the Hauptbahnhof
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:00-20:00 | price=€1.60/100g
| content=Completely '''vegetarian''', buffet-style, '''vegan''' meals are marked with a green dot. Quite expensive but really good, try the soups for €2!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rüen Thai | url=http://www.ruenthai-bonn.de | email=
| address=Berliner Freiheit 14 | lat=50.73778 | long=7.10593 | directions=next to Hilton and Kennedy Bridge
| phone=+49 228 651576 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-15:00, 18:00-24:00 | price=from €8
| content=Thai dishes, some of them very spicy, in a beautifully decorated setting. They also offer a very good cocktail selection (although rather expensive), but be careful - some of them can really knock you out.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mogul | alt= | url=https://www.mogul-bonn.de | email=
| address=Heerstraße 64 | lat=50.73972 | long=7.09261 | directions=Nordstadt
| phone=+49 228 695569 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=from €11
| lastedit=2021-08-17
| content=Indian restaurant in Bonn. Although the restaurant makes the impression of a carefully redecorated garage, the food is really good and the owners are friendly. It is also cheaper than other Indian restaurants.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Karawane | alt= | url=http://www.karawane-oberkassel.de | email=
| address=Adrianstraße 104 | lat=50.71437 | long=7.16659 | directions=Straßenbahn 66 to Königswinter/Bad Honnef, get out at Oberkassel Nord, when getting out of the station turn twice to the left and follow the road
| phone=+49 228-9449680 | tollfree=
| hours=18:00-23:00 | price=€22.00 (€20.00 for the vegetarian version)
| lastedit=2021-10-20
| content=Oberkassel is a bit outside of the city centre, but Karawane is worth the effort. It is basically an &quot;All you can eat&quot; (but not a buffet) consisting of 9 dishes from the Mediterranean and Middle East region. The dishes change two weeks (see their website), you can order a vegetarian selection or additional dishes such as lamb. The atmosphere is nice and the service friendly. It is often crowded, so better call for a reservation.
}}

===Splurge===

==Drink==
[[File:2014-07-02 Wasserlichtfeldspiegel (G. F. Ris, 1977) am Stadthaus Bonn IMG 2040.jpg|thumb|Wasserlichtfeldspiegel at the Stadthaus]]
===Cafes===
* {{drink
| name=Café Blau | alt= | url=http://cafeblaubonn.de | email=
| address=Franziskanerstraße | lat=50.734676 | long=7.104775 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-24:00 | price=from €2
| content=Mainly visited by students, this café is in the entrance hall of a former public swimming pool. It is kind of &quot;cult&quot; to go there, famous caffe latte, good breakfast offers.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Café Fürst | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fürstenstraße 6A | lat=50.734451 | long=7.101186 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=09:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-22
| content=Very good coffee specialties and cake, closes at 20:00.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Goldbraun | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fürstenstraße | lat=50.73432 | long=7.10143 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Goldbraun Cafe boasts excellent espresso, comparable to Starbucks.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Café Miebach | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Marktplatz, at Stern Hotel | lat=50.73533 | long=7.1032 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the most traditional cafes in Bonn. Not cheap, but good service and excellent cakes. Customers are mostly elderly. In the summer, they offer 300 seats outside directly at the Marktplatz.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Café Fassbender | alt= | url=https://www.fassbender.de/ | email=
| address=Corner Sternstraße and Dreieck | lat=50.73564 | long=7.09914 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-17:00, closed on Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-22
| content=Café Fassbender is known for its cake. It is a pastry shop and a café. Often very crowded. It is a great location for middle-aged or older people to visit.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Teestube Gschwendner | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dreieck 2 | lat=50.73506 | long=7.09989 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=
| content=Not a cafe, but a tea room in a beautiful frame house that hosts the Tea shop Tee Gschwendner. They brew high quality tea on the second floor and also have a small choice of cakes and scones. The shop on the first floor often offers free tea tasting of one or two teas in a Samowar.
}}

===Bars===
Bonner Altstadt ('old downtown') in general is a good place to go out. Find a lot of small pubs and student bars in this district
* {{drink
| name=Alter Zoll | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Am Brassertufer | lat=50.73407 | long=7.10829 | directions=next to Koblenzer Tor
| phone=+49 228-241243 | tollfree=
| hours=11:00-23:00, but depends on the weather, open only in summer | price=
| content=The definite place to be on a beautiful summer night in Bonn. Alter Zoll is a large beergarden under an old tree with direct view of the Rhine and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. It can become very crowded and take 20 minutes to get your drinks. Many people and especially students also bring their own drinks and sit down on the meadow next to the beer garden. To find it, just follow the crowd at Koblenzer Tor down to the rhine. Payment only possible in cash.
}}
* {{drink
| name=James Joyce | alt= | url=http://www.jamesjoyce-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Mauspfad | lat=50.73502 | long=7.10059 | directions=near to Dreieck
| phone=+49 228-369 56 71 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Irish pub in the city centre, atmospheric, good food, large variety of beers and whiskies, live sports.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tacos | url= | email=
| address=Bonngasse 7 | lat= | long= | directions=same street as Beethovenhaus
| phone = +49 228 655185 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Popular Mexican bar, Corona beer and great Cocktails. Happy Hour from 17:00-19:30 and 23:30-00:30. Their food is also very good.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Che Guevara | url=http://www.cheguevara-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Münsterstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions=street between H&amp;M and Karstadt
| phone = +49 228 6297973 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 19:00-01:00, F Sa 19:00-03:00, Su 18:00-01:00 | price=
| content=Delicious cocktails, good atmosphere. Happy Hour M-Th 18:30-20:30, F Sa 17:00-19:00 and Sunday, Cocktail €5.30.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mojito | alt= | url=http://www.mojitobonn.de | email=
| address=Königstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 228 4228727 | tollfree=
| hours=18-? | price=
| content=Small and popular cocktail bar, prices are moderate, they also have pizza and tapas. Very hot in the summer. Happy Hour 18:00-20:00: cocktails €6.90 and pizza from €6.50.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Pawlow | url= | email=
| address=Heerstraße 64 | lat=50.73962 | long=7.09291 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Situated in the multicultural Nordstadt, an atmospheric place to have a beer in summer.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Nyx | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Vorgebirgsstraße 19 | lat=50.73938 | long=7.09056 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another good place in the Nordstadt, especially in summer when they have a beergarden outside.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Fiddler's Irish Pub | url= | email=
| address=Frongasse 9, Bonn-Endenich | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fiddler's is an Irish Pub that serves traditional Irish fare. Events such as weekly Karaoke and Pub Trivia are popular with the student crowd. As a bonus for travelers, a good percentage of the staff will be native English speakers as well.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Limes Musik-Cafe-Bonn | alt= | url=https://www.limes-musikcafe-bonn.de/ | email=
| address=Theaterstraße 2 | lat=50.739478 | long=7.100145 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Mo-Sa from 17:00 | price=
| lastedit=2021-08-17
| content=The Limes is a punkrockers bar, which shows special football (soccer) events of the famous German left football team 1. FC. St. Pauli Hamburg. Events such as concerts or readings are sometimes announced on the website. As a bonus for young travelers and backpackers, the people in the bar are very helpful and open minded.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Shamrock Irish pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Römerstraße 22 | lat=50.74261 | long=7.10077 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 9650251 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Irish pub close to the city center.
}}

===Clubs and discos===

* {{drink
| name=Blow Up | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Rathausgasse 10 | lat=50.73506 | long=7.10418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Dive bar. Speciality is funk and 1960s music. It can get smokey and very hot when crowded.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Carpe Noctem | alt= | url=http://www.carpe-noctem-bonn.de/index.php | email=
| address=Wesselstraße 5 | lat=50.73273 | long=7.10018 | directions=near Hauptbahnhof
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=22:00-05:00 | price=
| content=Underground rock club with young patrons. Has occasional student parties boasting free entry and half-price drinks. If the club is packed, it will get uncomfortably hot. Dress light.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Drei Raum Wohnung | url= | email=
| address=Boeselagerhof 15 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the opera
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Loosely translates to &quot;Three Room Apartment&quot;. Very interesting joint with two completely different atmospheres depending on where you are. The ground floor is a stylish lounge with mixed drink specialties that caters to the slightly older theater crowd. The basement has an open dance floor, cheap beer specials and a live DJ. The basement also has a &quot;bedroom&quot; and &quot;living room&quot; with seating to get away from the dance floor for a rest. The real crowd shows up here late with the dance floor usually not filling up until after 23:00.
}}
* {{drink
| name=N8schicht | url=http://www.n8schicht.de | email=
| address=Bornheimer Str. 20-22 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Open five days a week. Theme parties. Can also get smoky and hot when crowded.
}}

[[File:Post Tower Bonn sunset.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Post Tower (HQ of Deutsche Post) glistening at sunset]]

==Sleep==

===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Max Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.max-hostel.de/ | email=
| address=Maxstraße 7 | lat=50.73823 | long=7.09255 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-82345780 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from €22
| content=Bonn's independent youth hostel in Nordstadt. Different rooms from single and double to dorms with 8 beds.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Youth Hostel Bonn Venusberg | alt= | url=http://www.jugendherberge.de/jh/bonn/ | email=
| address=Haager Weg 42 | lat=50.69949 | long=7.09159 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 289970 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=The official youth hostel is on the Venusberg which is about 20 minutes by bus from the city centre. There are night buses going there, but only one per hour.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bildungsstätte Haus Venusberg e. V | alt= | url=http://www.haus-venusberg.de/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.702415 | long=7.094387 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Owned by the Catholic church. They offer singles, doubles, dorms, prices start at €25. 20 minutes outside the city centre.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Sternhotel Bonn | alt= | url=http://www.sternhotel-bonn.de/ | email=info@sternhotel.de
| address=Markt 8 | lat=50.735415 | long=7.102676 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-72670 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from €90
| lastedit=2021-08-11
| content=The interior decoration is a bit old-fashioned, but the house has a lot of flair and history and it is at the Marktplatz in the middle of the city.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Eden | url=http://www.eden-bonn.de | email=reservierung@eden-bonn.de
| address=Am Hofgarten 6 | lat=50.73142 | long=7.10418 | directions=
| phone =+49 228-289710 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 225070
| hours= | price=Single room: €70-85. Double room: €85-115
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located pretty close to the city centre. Free wi-fi in all rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Premier Hotel Domicil | url=http://www.domicil-bonn.bestwestern.de/ | email=
| address=Thomas Mann Straße 24-26 | lat=50.7356249 | long=7.09509144 | directions=
| phone =+49 228-729090 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €85 for a double
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Very central location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Galerie Design Hotel | alt=Maritim | url=https://www.maritim.de/de/hotels/deutschland/galerie-design-hotel-bonn/ | email=
| address=Kölnstraße 360-364 | lat=50.75028 | long=7.07811 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 1848-0 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 1848-0
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from €87
| content= 10 minutes from the city centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Dorint Venusberg Bonn | alt= | url=https://hotel-bonn.dorint.com/en/ | email=info.bonn@dorint.com
| address=An der Casselsruhe 1 | lat=50.70800350014285 | long=7.099758814433244 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 2880 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from €82 per room/night
| content=4-star hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Tagungs- und Bildungshaus CJD Bonn | alt= | url=http://www.cjd-bonn.de/english/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.750199 | long=7.090900 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Prices start from €51 per person
| lastedit=2021-06-22
| content=To the north, approximately 10 minutes from the city centre.
}}

[[File:Kameha Grand Bonn von Westen.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Kameha Grand is an architectural marvel well worth a trip over the Rhine]]

===Splurge===

* {{sleep
| name=Grandhotel Petersberg | alt= | url=https://www.steigenberger.com/en/hotels/all-hotels/germany/koenigswinterbonn/steigenberger-grandhotel-petersberg | email=
| address= | lat=50.68596 | long=7.20754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Used to be the government's guest house, located on one of the Siebengebirge's mountains with a view on the Rhine and Bonn. Hosted several international conferences. 20 minutes by car from Bonn.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kameha Grand | alt= | url=http://www.kamehagrand.com | email=info@kamehagrand.com
| address=Am Bonner Bogen 1 | lat=50.7180 | long=7.1524 | directions=Oberkassel
| phone=+49 228-43345000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Design and ecological lifestyle hotel. There is ample space for conferences and meetings.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hilton Bonn | alt= | url=https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/n-rhine-westphalia/hilton-bonn-BNJHIHI/index.html | email=
| address=Berliner Freiheit 2 | lat=50.73808 | long=7.10600 | directions=
| phone=+49 228-72690 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228-72697005
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=next to the Kennedy Bridge, very central.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Maritim Bonn | alt= | url=http://www.maritim.de/typo3/index.php?id=677 | email=
| address=Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger Allee 1 | lat=50.70485 | long=7.13484 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 8108-0 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=10 minutes from city centre by taxi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=AMERON Hotel Königshof | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-koenigshof-bonn.de/de | email=
| address=Adenauerallee 9 | lat=50.73359 | long=7.10813 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 26010 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Close to the city centre and beside the Rhine river.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DERAG Hotel Kanzler | alt= | url=| email=
| address=Adenauerallee 148 | lat=50.72288 | long=7.11300 | directions=
| phone=+49 228 68 44 0 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bonn Marriott World Conference Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cgnbo-bonn-marriott-world-conference-hotel/ | email=
| address=Platz der Vereinten Nationen 4 | lat=50.71932 | long=7.12246 | directions=adjacent to the World Conference Center
| phone=+49 228-280500 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €93 per night
| lastedit=2016-06-20
| content=Opened in 2016, it has a 17th-floor panoramic bar and restaurant.
}}

==Connect==
* {{listing
| name=Deutsche Post - main post office | alt= | url=http://www.deutschepost.de | email=
| address=Münsterplatz 17 | lat=50.73456 | long=7.09878 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:30-19:00, Sa 09:30-14:00, closed Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2021-10-12
| content=
}}

==Cope==
===Consulates===
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://bonn.mae.ro/en | email=bonn@mae.ro
| address=Legionsweg 14 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 228 68 38 135, +49 228 68 38 211, +49 228 68 38 244, +49 228 68 38 254 | tollfree= | fax=+49 228 68 02 47
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* [[Cologne]] — 20-25 min by train. Get out at Köln Süd for partying at Zülpicher Straße or at Köln Hauptbahnhof for sightseeing and the city centre.
* [[Königswinter]] — home to Drachenfels (1010&amp;nbsp;ft), crowned by the ruins of a castle built early in the 12th century by the archbishop of [[Cologne]], rises behind the town. From the summit, which can be accessed by the Drachenfels Railway, there is a magnificent view, celebrated by Lord Byron in ''Childe Harold's Pilgrimage''. A cave in the hill is said to have sheltered the dragon which was slain by the hero Siegfried. Take tram line 66 until Königswinter.
* [[Rheinsteig]]
* [[Zülpich]] — an old Roman settlement with a newly opened museum centered on Roman baths and bathing culture. It is also a gateway to the [[Eifel]] region.
* Burg Satzvey

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[[File:RBG50small.jpg|thumb|300px|Royal Botanical Gardens in early August]]
'''[https://www.tourismburlington.com/ Burlington]''' is a city of 185,000 people (2016) in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which lies across Burlington Bay from [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. It's on the north shore of Lake Ontario, a 45-minute drive from Toronto and Niagara.

The city's waterfront features dining, water play, skating and model boating.  Downtown, next to the lake, are many homes owned by middle to upper-class families, and many expensive homes of millionaires living in Burlington.  Enjoy unique shopping, exquisite dining, the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, museums, art galleries, golf courses, scenic hiking and biking trails and lively festivals such as Sound of Music and Canada's Largest Ribfest.

==Understand==

===History===

Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario &quot;Burlington Bay&quot; after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name &quot;Burlington&quot; was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because of the fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from the farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, and to Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. However, in the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production.

In 1874, Wellington Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington. However, the arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves.

As more settlers arrived and cleared the land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada. The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. Today over forty percent of the Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries.

Following the Second World War, cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built.

===Climate===

The climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Ontario. Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in July to −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation is 878 millimetres (34.6 in) of rain and 109 centimetres (43 in) of snow.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* The '''[http://flyhamilton.ca/ Hamilton International Airport]''' is the local airport which is just 30 minutes from Burlington. it is serviced by WestJet.
* [[Mississauga]]'s '''[[Toronto Pearson International Airport]]''' is located a short driving distance from Burlington, around 45 or more minutes.
* '''Niagara Falls International Airport''' and '''Buffalo Niagara International Airport''' are each located about an hour's drive away, across the international border in, respectively, [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Cheektowaga]] (a [[Buffalo]] suburb). If you're coming from the U.S., flying into one of these airports usually presents considerable savings over arriving in Toronto (or even Hamilton).

===By car===
* Burlington is easily accessible by highways '''403''', '''407''', and '''QEW'''.

===By train===
* {{listing
| name=GO Transit | url=http://www.gotransit.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 416-869-3200 | tollfree=+1-888-438-6646 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=[[GO Transit]] operates regular train service to and from [[Toronto]], and supports the [[Presto card]] for fare payment.
}}
*{{go|name=VIA Rail Canada|alt=|url=https://www.viarail.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-842-7245|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-22|content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]].}}  Operates the following route to Burlington, stopping at Aldershot GO Station:
** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], Burlington, and [[Oakville (Ontario)|Oakville]].  Operates multiple times daily.

Burlington has three railway stations:
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Aldershot GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=1199 Waterdown Rd | lat=43.313751 | long=-79.856071
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Aldershot GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains &amp; buses, VIA Rail Canada trains}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Burlington GO Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2101 Fairview St | lat=43.340099 | long=-79.809379 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington GO Station
| lastedit=2019-05-22
| content=Burlington GO station, serving GO Transit trains, lies about 2KM north of downtown Burlington. Connecting GO Transit buses loop on the south side of the station, while connecting Burlington Transit buses loop on its north side.
}}
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Appleby GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=5111 Fairview St | lat=43.379273 | long=-79.760734
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Appleby GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains; more useful for residents than visitors.
}}

==Get around==
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===By public transportation===
{{listing
| name=Burlington Transit | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtontransit.ca/en/index.aspx
| address= | lat= | long=
| directions=
| phone=+1 905-639-0550
| hours= | price=Fares: Cash $3.50; [[Presto card]] $2.75 for adults, $1.90 for seniors (65+), youth (13-19); Children ages 0 to 12 ride free year-round.
| lastedit=2019-11-11
| content=Burlington Transit is the transit authority for the City of Burlington. Most buses run on a 30-minute schedule, although some routes run more frequently during rush hour and/or less frequently on weekends or evenings.
}}

Burlington Transit bus routes 1/1X run from Burlington GO Station stopping at the Royal Botanical Gardens and continuing onto downtown Hamilton (King and James streets). Route 1X also makes a stop at Aldershot GO Station; however, route 1X has no evening, weekend or holiday service. Bus routes 3 and 5 run from Burlington GO Station to Downtown Burlington.

If transferring from [[GO Transit]] (GO) to Burlington Transit (BT) to complete a trip, you BT fare will be free. For Presto cardholders, just tap your card on both transit systems to get the free BT fare. With Presto, the free fare is also available to transfer from BT to GO, the BT fare being refunded to your card at the end of the trip. If transferring from GO to BT without a Presto card, the fare is free if you show your GO ticket to the BT bus driver.

A fare allows for 2 hours of travel on Burlington Transit including changing BT buses, or transferring to connecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) buses in [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] at certain stops. If paying by cash, ask for a &quot;transfer&quot; to use as a receipt. For Presto users, transfer info is automatically stored on your card when you tap on. BT accepts HSR paper transfers only at the following stops:
* King &amp; James streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #679)
* King &amp; Bay streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #827)
* Aldershot GO Station, Burlington
* Downtown BT Terminal, 430 John St, Burlington
* Plains Rd at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington (BT Stop #698)

===By car===
The best way to get around Burlington is by car. Arterial roads are spaced about 2 km (1.25 miles) apart, and generally run on a 45 degree angle to the compass points. Main roads running northeast to southwest are (from southernmost to northernmost) Lakeshore Road (former Highway 2), New Street, Plains Road/Fairview Street, the Queen Elizabeth Way/Highway 403 (a controlled-access highway), Upper Middle Road, and Dundas Street (former Highway 5). Main roads running northwest to southeast are (from easternmost to westernmost) Burloak Drive, Appleby Line, Walkers Line, Guelph Line, Brant Street, King Road, and Waterdown Road.

===By bike or on foot===
Burlington is a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city, although, as the city is somewhat sprawling, walking or cycling is sometimes impractical. There are several long-distance walking and cycling trails in Burlington, including the Waterfront Trail, a 23-km-long paved trail that offers beautiful views of Burlington's waterfront.  In Burlington, you may ride your bicycle on sidewalks, except in the downtown core.

==See==
* {{see
| name=Art Gallery of Burlington | alt=
| url=http://artgalleryofburlington.com/ | email=
| address=1333 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.320933 | long=-79.800601
| directions=at Nelson Ave
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Canadian contemporary art, ceramics.
}}
* {{see
| name=Burlington Performing Arts Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html | email=
| address=440 Locust St | lat=43.324340 | long=-79.798547
| directions=at Elgin St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Performance and exhibit venue.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ireland House Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/ireland-house-museum/ | email=
| address=2168 Guelph Line | lat=43.367788 | long=-79.828285 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-19
| content=Heritage farmhouse of the Ireland family preserved as a museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Joseph Brant Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/joseph-brant-museum/ | email=
| address=1240 North Shore Blvd E | lat=43.318573 | long=-79.801448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joseph Brant
| content=A museum dedicated to Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Royal Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rbg.ca/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-527-1158 | tollfree=+1-800-694-4769
| hours=Jan-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-8PM with some seasonal variations by park | price=Adult $18, senior/student $15, child $10, family $40
| wikipedia=Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
| lastedit=2019-03-27
| content=Canada's largest botanical garden is comprised of four separate parks containing gardens and natural areas, spread out over 900 hectares. There is an RBG-run shuttle bus on summer weekends between the RBG parks. The four parks span a distance of over 3 km, and this excludes walking in each park. The admission price allows access to all four parks for the day. Here are the parks listed east to west.
}}
** {{see
| name=RBG Centre &amp; Hendrie Park | alt=
| url=
| address=680 Plains Rd W, Burlington | lat=43.290208 | long=-79.875438
| directions=Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;RBG&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The main park; cafe in the RBG centre and a teahouse in Hendrie Park.
}}
** {{see
| name=Laking Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1260 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington | lat=43.292387 | long=-79.885899
| directions=1 km west of the RBG Centre
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=
}}
** {{see
| name=Rock Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1185 York Blvd, Waterdown | lat=43.289341 | long=-79.891725
| directions=1 km west of Laking Garden, Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;Valley Inn&quot; or &quot;Rock Garden&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=Cafe on-site.
}}
** {{see
| name=Arboretum | alt=
| url=
| address=16 Old Guelph Rd, Waterdown | lat=43.284606 | long=-79.902601
| directions=1 km west of Rock Garden, via Old Guelph Rd
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The largest of the four parks with a Nature interpretation Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Freeman Station | alt=Burlington Junction Railway Station | url=http://www.freemanstation.ca/ | email=
| address=3023 Fairview St | lat=43.333248 | long=-79.816983 | directions=east side of Central Fire Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Check website for dates open | price=
| wikipedia=Freeman Station
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The City of Burlington purchased this former railway station (built in 1906) for preservation, and had it moved from its original location.
}}

===Parks===
There are 115 parks and 325 ha of parkland within the city. A complete list of parks can be found [https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Index.aspx?CategoryIds=&amp;FacilityTypeIds=0&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;lang=en&amp;CloseMap=false here]
* {{see
| name=Spencer Smith Park | alt=Waterfront at Downtown Burlington
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=ece5e0e3-4eda-40ed-a904-0fb6ef3f7386
| address=1400 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.323902 | long=-79.796150
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-02-08
| content=This waterfront park features: Naval War Memorial, Brant Street Pier, Terry Fox Monument, Lady of the Lake Bronze Sculpture, Japanese Garden. It is also a venue for annual events.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Beachway | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=15b4681e-1668-4984-b32a-a417e59a3156 | email=
| address=1100 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.309473 | long=-79.800177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sandy beach, playground, concession stands, trails.
}}
* {{see
| name=Central Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=63&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=c70b24b4-78b4-48eb-b54e-5ec87be288cb | email=
| address=2299 New St | lat=43.335916 | long=-79.793503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Park for community activities. Features: Bandshell, labyrinth, community garden, Rotary Memorial Forest, playgrounds.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kerncliff Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/detail.aspx?categoryids=2&amp;facilitytypeids=&amp;keywords=&amp;scrollmap=true&amp;id=ca8da373-698d-4f08-bb54-8e620754bb58 | email=
| address=2198 Kerns Rd | lat=43.348477 | long=-79.859074 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former quarry, Kerncliff Park is located on the Niagara escarpment and features a natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge over a marsh, nature trails and views of the city and Lake Ontario.
}}
* {{see
| name=LaSalle Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=2&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=e592e334-83d8-40e8-881a-b7929ddae9d2 | email=
| address=50 North Shore Blvd | lat=43.302807 | long=-79.846506 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The park features waterfront area, trails, open green space and a replica of a historic pavilion.
}}

===Waterdown===
Adminstratively part of Hamilton, but closer to Burlington.

* {{see
| name=Smokey Hollow Waterfall | alt=Great Falls
| url=https://tourismhamilton.com/smokey-hollow
| address=80 Mill St S, Waterdown | lat=43.330819 | long=-79.887076
| directions=just south of the railway overpass
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-12-14
| content=A picturesque {{convert|33|ft|abbr=on|order=flip}} waterfall in Waterdown with a viewing platform. Can be quite striking in winter after it has frozen. This is also the location of the former industrial community of Smokey Hollow, remnants of which can be found around the site.
}}

* {{listing | type=see
| name=Historic architecture in Waterdown | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.334412 | long=-79.891761 | directions=at and near the intersection of Mill St &amp; Dundas St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-12
| content=There are many beautiful old stone buildings in Waterdown. Mill Street is a good place to start.
}}

==Do==
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Discovery Landing | alt=Spencer's at the Waterfront | url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=9c98073d-ae11-4172-850a-c17349e1cb86 | email=
| address= | lat=43.320582 | long=-79.799868 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A 14,200 square foot landmark building that faces out to the lake and offers prime storm and weather watching views. Designed by Baird Sampson Nuert it has given residents and visitors a unique place to discover, celebrate, play, and relax by our lake. Discovery Landing is open all day, daily and features The Observatory, '''Spencer's on the Waterfront''', the '''Bite Café''', and an information area to provide information on the park. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it will have free ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hike the Bruce Trail | url=http://brucetrail.org/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from [[Niagara Peninsula|Niagara]] to [[Tobermory (Ontario)|Tobermory]] runs through Burlington. The Burlington portion of the trail starts near the intersection of Highway 6 and Mountain Brow Rd., skirts the escarpment before reaching Snake Rd., and then takes a winding path that isn't always easy to follow (if you find yourself in a cemetery near a convent, you've gone the wrong way), but leads to a few beautiful waterfalls just before entering Waterdown. East of Waterdown, the trail then runs through Kerncliff Park, crosses Dundas St., then runs for several miles through rural Burlington before entering Milton.
}}

===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Canada's Largest Ribfest | url=http://www.canadaslargestribfest.com | email=
| address=Spencer Smith Park | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Labour Day weekend | price=
| content=Music, crafts and some of the best rib makers in North America.
}}
* {{do
| name=Sound of Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.soundofmusic.ca/ | email=info@soundofmusic.ca
| address=downtown, waterfront | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-333-6364 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Proclaimed as Canada's largest free music festival. Five day free music festival on several stages. Jazz, folk, rock, pop, country, blues, latin, celtic. Parade, carnival, marketplace, family zone and downtown streetfest. Held on Father's Day weekend in early June.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Canada's largest Halal Barbeque and Fast Food Truck Festival | alt=Halal Rib Fest | url=https://www.halalribfest.com/ | email=
| address=Festival Terrace at Downsview Park | lat= | long= | directions=35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto, ON M3K 2E2
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=FRI 5PM-11PM, SAT SUN 11AM-11PM | price=12$
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=From August 26th to 28th you'll get a chance to taste barbeque from all the regions of the world.
}}

===Events===
* During December, you can walk through an extensive '''Christmas lights display''' downtown at Spencer Smith Park. Showing the Eiffel Tower and various large displays of lights, this is the time when you can enjoy the beauty of Christmas.
* On July 1, you can celebrate '''Canada Day''' in Spencer Smith Park and gather with dozens of others to wave the Canadian flag with pride and music.

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Mapleview Shopping Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325922 | long=-79.820315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre with more than 150 stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Mall | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonmall.com/ | email=
| address=777 Guelph Line | lat=43.348478 | long=-79.793443 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Downtown | alt=
| url=http://burlingtondowntown.ca/ | email=
| address=Brant Street | lat=43.325897 | long=-79.798185
| directions=between Baldwin St and Lakeshore Rd
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Many small shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques in an old town setting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lee Valley Tools | alt=
| url=http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=1&amp;p=47724 | email=
| address=3060 Davidson Ct | lat=43.357650 | long=-79.805973
| directions=off Guelph Line north of the QEW
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Products for woodworking and gardening enthusiasts.
}}

==Eat==
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand | alt= | url=http://www.easterbrooks.ca/ | email=
| address=694 Spring Gardens Rd | lat=43.289078 | long=-79.874760 | directions=near Royal Botanical Gardens
| phone=+1 905-527-9679 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM&amp;ndash;10PM (summer), 10AM&amp;ndash;8PM (winter) | price=
| content=Well-known for its footlong hotdogs (note that a &quot;regular&quot; hotdog here is a footlong) its ice cream and milkshakes are also good. The restaurant has been located at this location since 1930 and features a retro atmosphere.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beaver and Bulldog | alt=B&amp;B Taps &amp; Grill | url=http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324419 | long=-79.794922 | directions=
| phone=+1 289 337-9119 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Le Chinois Plus | alt= | url=http://lechinoischinese.ca/index.html | email=
| address=1250 Brant St | lat=43.342566 | long=-79.828618 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 331-0033 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=West Plains Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.westplainsbistro.com/ | email=
| address=133 Plains Rd | lat=43.310175 | long=-79.848650 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Earls | alt= | url=https://earls.ca/locations/burlington | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325423 | long=-79.820564 | directions=Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 905 631-1212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill | alt= | url=https://turtlejacks.com/locations/mapleview-mall/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325828 | long=-79.820938 | directions=across from Earls at the Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 289 288-0484 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=There is also another location at 4155 Fairview Street.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Carriage House | alt= | url=http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/ | email=
| address=2101 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.326345 | long=-79.791536 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7723 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Dickens | alt=Charles Dickens Pub | url=https://thedickens.ca/ | email=
| address=423 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326267 | long=-79.795921 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-4991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Honey West | alt= | url=http://www.honeywest.ca/ | email=
| address=399 Elizabeth St | lat=43.325758 | long=-79.795254 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Downtown Bistro &amp; Grill | alt=Ivanka's Downtown Bistro | url=http://www.downtownbistro.ca/ | email=
| address=441 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326671 | long=-79.796523 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-7577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Martini House | alt= | url=http://www.martinihouse.ca/ | email=
| address=437 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326539 | long=-79.796446 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9553 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Paradiso Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=2041 Pine St | lat=43.326120 | long=-79.795454 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1176 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pepperwood Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/ | email=
| address=1455 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324262 | long=-79.796821 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-6999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=SB Prime | alt= | url=http://www.sbprime.com/ | email=
| address=380 Brant St | lat=43.325188 | long=-79.797773 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-6275 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Siam Dish Thai Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.siamdish.ca/ | email=
| address=1477 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.345130 | long=-79.795316 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 632-2525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Water Street Cooker | alt= | url=http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/ | email=
| address=2084 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.325724 | long=-79.792168 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-2084 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN259 | email=
| address=3290 South Service Rd | lat=43.359019 | long=-79.794608 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.66090.html | email=
| address=2412 Queensway Dr | lat=43.349539 | long=-79.804952 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-2700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beside the highways to Hamilton, Niagara, and Toronto.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Creekside Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://stayburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3158 Pinemeadow Dr | lat=43.369384 | long=-79.823527 | directions=Guelph Line near Upper Middle
| phone=+1 905 336-5382 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Hilton Garden Inn | alt= | url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YYZBUGI | email=
| address=985 Syscon Road East | lat=43.393093 | long=-79.757325 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Homewood Suites by Hilton | alt= | url=http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/ONTBUHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Burlington-Ontario/index.do | email=
| address=975 Syscon Rd | lat=43.392896 | long=-79.756630 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-8300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Hotel | alt= | url=http://choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN878 | email=
| address=950 Walkers Line | lat=43.363932 | long=-79.786473 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-9290 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hiburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3063 South Service Rd | lat=43.352640 | long=-79.800365 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-4443 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=The Waterfront Hotel Downtown | alt=formerly Travelodge | url=https://www.waterfronthotelburlington.com/ | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324221 | long=-79.795251 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 681-5410 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]
* [[Niagara Peninsula]] which includes [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Niagara-on-the-Lake]]

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'''[https://www.tourismburlington.com/ Burlington]''' is a city of 185,000 people (2016) in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which lies across Burlington Bay from [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. It's on the north shore of Lake Ontario, a 45-minute drive from Toronto and Niagara.

The city's waterfront features dining, water play, skating and model boating.  Downtown, next to the lake, are many homes owned by middle to upper-class families, and many expensive homes of millionaires living in Burlington.  Enjoy unique shopping, exquisite dining, the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, museums, art galleries, golf courses, scenic hiking and biking trails and lively festivals such as Sound of Music and Canada's Largest Ribfest.

==Understand==

===History===

Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario &quot;Burlington Bay&quot; after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name &quot;Burlington&quot; was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because of the fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from the farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, and to Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. However, in the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production.

In 1874, Wellington Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington. However, the arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves.

As more settlers arrived and cleared the land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada. The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. Today over forty percent of the Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries.

Following the Second World War, cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built.

===Climate===

The climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Ontario. Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in July to −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation is 878 millimetres (34.6 in) of rain and 109 centimetres (43 in) of snow.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* The '''[http://flyhamilton.ca/ Hamilton International Airport]''' is the local airport which is just 30 minutes from Burlington. it is serviced by WestJet.
* [[Mississauga]]'s '''[[Toronto Pearson International Airport]]''' is located a short driving distance from Burlington, around 45 or more minutes.
* '''Niagara Falls International Airport''' and '''Buffalo Niagara International Airport''' are each located about an hour's drive away, across the international border in, respectively, [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Cheektowaga]] (a [[Buffalo]] suburb). If you're coming from the U.S., flying into one of these airports usually presents considerable savings over arriving in Toronto (or even Hamilton).

===By car===
* Burlington is easily accessible by highways '''403''', '''407''', and '''QEW'''.

===By train===
* {{listing
| name=GO Transit | url=http://www.gotransit.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 416-869-3200 | tollfree=+1-888-438-6646 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=[[GO Transit]] operates regular train service to and from [[Toronto]], and supports the [[Presto card]] for fare payment.
}}
*{{go|name=VIA Rail Canada|alt=|url=https://www.viarail.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-842-7245|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-22|content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]].}}  Operates the following route to Burlington, stopping at Aldershot GO Station:
** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], Burlington, and [[Oakville (Ontario)|Oakville]].  Operates multiple times daily.

Burlington has three railway stations:
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Aldershot GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=1199 Waterdown Rd | lat=43.313751 | long=-79.856071
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Aldershot GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains &amp; buses, VIA Rail Canada trains}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Burlington GO Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2101 Fairview St | lat=43.340099 | long=-79.809379 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington GO Station
| lastedit=2019-05-22
| content=Burlington GO station, serving GO Transit trains, lies about 2KM north of downtown Burlington. Connecting GO Transit buses loop on the south side of the station, while connecting Burlington Transit buses loop on its north side.
}}
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Appleby GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=5111 Fairview St | lat=43.379273 | long=-79.760734
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Appleby GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains; more useful for residents than visitors.
}}

==Get around==
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===By public transportation===
{{listing
| name=Burlington Transit | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtontransit.ca/en/index.aspx
| address= | lat= | long=
| directions=
| phone=+1 905-639-0550
| hours= | price=Fares: Cash $3.50; [[Presto card]] $2.75 for adults, $1.90 for seniors (65+), youth (13-19); Children ages 0 to 12 ride free year-round.
| lastedit=2019-11-11
| content=Burlington Transit is the transit authority for the City of Burlington. Most buses run on a 30-minute schedule, although some routes run more frequently during rush hour and/or less frequently on weekends or evenings.
}}

Burlington Transit bus routes 1/1X run from Burlington GO Station stopping at the Royal Botanical Gardens and continuing onto downtown Hamilton (King and James streets). Route 1X also makes a stop at Aldershot GO Station; however, route 1X has no evening, weekend or holiday service. Bus routes 3 and 5 run from Burlington GO Station to Downtown Burlington.

If transferring from [[GO Transit]] (GO) to Burlington Transit (BT) to complete a trip, you BT fare will be free. For Presto cardholders, just tap your card on both transit systems to get the free BT fare. With Presto, the free fare is also available to transfer from BT to GO, the BT fare being refunded to your card at the end of the trip. If transferring from GO to BT without a Presto card, the fare is free if you show your GO ticket to the BT bus driver.

A fare allows for 2 hours of travel on Burlington Transit including changing BT buses, or transferring to connecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) buses in [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] at certain stops. If paying by cash, ask for a &quot;transfer&quot; to use as a receipt. For Presto users, transfer info is automatically stored on your card when you tap on. BT accepts HSR paper transfers only at the following stops:
* King &amp; James streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #679)
* King &amp; Bay streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #827)
* Aldershot GO Station, Burlington
* Downtown BT Terminal, 430 John St, Burlington
* Plains Rd at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington (BT Stop #698)

===By car===
The best way to get around Burlington is by car. Arterial roads are spaced about 2 km (1.25 miles) apart, and generally run on a 45 degree angle to the compass points. Main roads running northeast to southwest are (from southernmost to northernmost) Lakeshore Road (former Highway 2), New Street, Plains Road/Fairview Street, the Queen Elizabeth Way/Highway 403 (a controlled-access highway), Upper Middle Road, and Dundas Street (former Highway 5). Main roads running northwest to southeast are (from easternmost to westernmost) Burloak Drive, Appleby Line, Walkers Line, Guelph Line, Brant Street, King Road, and Waterdown Road.

===By bike or on foot===
Burlington is a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city, although, as the city is somewhat sprawling, walking or cycling is sometimes impractical. There are several long-distance walking and cycling trails in Burlington, including the Waterfront Trail, a 23-km-long paved trail that offers beautiful views of Burlington's waterfront.  In Burlington, you may ride your bicycle on sidewalks, except in the downtown core.

==See==
* {{see
| name=Art Gallery of Burlington | alt=
| url=http://artgalleryofburlington.com/ | email=
| address=1333 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.320933 | long=-79.800601
| directions=at Nelson Ave
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Canadian contemporary art, ceramics.
}}
* {{see
| name=Burlington Performing Arts Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html | email=
| address=440 Locust St | lat=43.324340 | long=-79.798547
| directions=at Elgin St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Performance and exhibit venue.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ireland House Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/ireland-house-museum/ | email=
| address=2168 Guelph Line | lat=43.367788 | long=-79.828285 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-19
| content=Heritage farmhouse of the Ireland family preserved as a museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Joseph Brant Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/joseph-brant-museum/ | email=
| address=1240 North Shore Blvd E | lat=43.318573 | long=-79.801448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joseph Brant
| content=A museum dedicated to Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Royal Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rbg.ca/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-527-1158 | tollfree=+1-800-694-4769
| hours=Jan-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-8PM with some seasonal variations by park | price=Adult $18, senior/student $15, child $10, family $40
| wikipedia=Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
| lastedit=2019-03-27
| content=Canada's largest botanical garden is comprised of four separate parks containing gardens and natural areas, spread out over 900 hectares. There is an RBG-run shuttle bus on summer weekends between the RBG parks. The four parks span a distance of over 3 km, and this excludes walking in each park. The admission price allows access to all four parks for the day. Here are the parks listed east to west.
}}
** {{see
| name=RBG Centre &amp; Hendrie Park | alt=
| url=
| address=680 Plains Rd W, Burlington | lat=43.290208 | long=-79.875438
| directions=Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;RBG&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The main park; cafe in the RBG centre and a teahouse in Hendrie Park.
}}
** {{see
| name=Laking Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1260 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington | lat=43.292387 | long=-79.885899
| directions=1 km west of the RBG Centre
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=
}}
** {{see
| name=Rock Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1185 York Blvd, Waterdown | lat=43.289341 | long=-79.891725
| directions=1 km west of Laking Garden, Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;Valley Inn&quot; or &quot;Rock Garden&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=Cafe on-site.
}}
** {{see
| name=Arboretum | alt=
| url=
| address=16 Old Guelph Rd, Waterdown | lat=43.284606 | long=-79.902601
| directions=1 km west of Rock Garden, via Old Guelph Rd
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The largest of the four parks with a Nature interpretation Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Freeman Station | alt=Burlington Junction Railway Station | url=http://www.freemanstation.ca/ | email=
| address=3023 Fairview St | lat=43.333248 | long=-79.816983 | directions=east side of Central Fire Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Check website for dates open | price=
| wikipedia=Freeman Station
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The City of Burlington purchased this former railway station (built in 1906) for preservation, and had it moved from its original location.
}}

===Parks===
There are 115 parks and 325 ha of parkland within the city. A complete list of parks can be found [https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Index.aspx?CategoryIds=&amp;FacilityTypeIds=0&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;lang=en&amp;CloseMap=false here]
* {{see
| name=Spencer Smith Park | alt=Waterfront at Downtown Burlington
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=ece5e0e3-4eda-40ed-a904-0fb6ef3f7386
| address=1400 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.323902 | long=-79.796150
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-02-08
| content=This waterfront park features: Naval War Memorial, Brant Street Pier, Terry Fox Monument, Lady of the Lake Bronze Sculpture, Japanese Garden. It is also a venue for annual events.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Beachway | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=15b4681e-1668-4984-b32a-a417e59a3156 | email=
| address=1100 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.309473 | long=-79.800177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sandy beach, playground, concession stands, trails.
}}
* {{see
| name=Central Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=63&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=c70b24b4-78b4-48eb-b54e-5ec87be288cb | email=
| address=2299 New St | lat=43.335916 | long=-79.793503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Park for community activities. Features: Bandshell, labyrinth, community garden, Rotary Memorial Forest, playgrounds.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kerncliff Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/detail.aspx?categoryids=2&amp;facilitytypeids=&amp;keywords=&amp;scrollmap=true&amp;id=ca8da373-698d-4f08-bb54-8e620754bb58 | email=
| address=2198 Kerns Rd | lat=43.348477 | long=-79.859074 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former quarry, Kerncliff Park is located on the Niagara escarpment and features a natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge over a marsh, nature trails and views of the city and Lake Ontario.
}}
* {{see
| name=LaSalle Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=2&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=e592e334-83d8-40e8-881a-b7929ddae9d2 | email=
| address=50 North Shore Blvd | lat=43.302807 | long=-79.846506 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The park features waterfront area, trails, open green space and a replica of a historic pavilion.
}}

===Waterdown===
Adminstratively part of Hamilton, but closer to Burlington.

* {{see
| name=Smokey Hollow Waterfall | alt=Great Falls
| url=https://tourismhamilton.com/smokey-hollow
| address=80 Mill St S, Waterdown | lat=43.330819 | long=-79.887076
| directions=just south of the railway overpass
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-12-14
| content=A picturesque {{convert|33|ft|abbr=on|order=flip}} waterfall in Waterdown with a viewing platform. Can be quite striking in winter after it has frozen. This is also the location of the former industrial community of Smokey Hollow, remnants of which can be found around the site.
}}

* {{listing | type=see
| name=Historic architecture in Waterdown | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.334412 | long=-79.891761 | directions=at and near the intersection of Mill St &amp; Dundas St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-12
| content=There are many beautiful old stone buildings in Waterdown. Mill Street is a good place to start.
}}

==Do==
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Discovery Landing | alt=Spencer's at the Waterfront | url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=9c98073d-ae11-4172-850a-c17349e1cb86 | email=
| address= | lat=43.320582 | long=-79.799868 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A 14,200 square foot landmark building that faces out to the lake and offers prime storm and weather watching views. Designed by Baird Sampson Nuert it has given residents and visitors a unique place to discover, celebrate, play, and relax by our lake. Discovery Landing is open all day, daily and features The Observatory, '''Spencer's on the Waterfront''', the '''Bite Café''', and an information area to provide information on the park. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it will have free ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hike the Bruce Trail | url=http://brucetrail.org/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from [[Niagara Peninsula|Niagara]] to [[Tobermory (Ontario)|Tobermory]] runs through Burlington. The Burlington portion of the trail starts near the intersection of Highway 6 and Mountain Brow Rd., skirts the escarpment before reaching Snake Rd., and then takes a winding path that isn't always easy to follow (if you find yourself in a cemetery near a convent, you've gone the wrong way), but leads to a few beautiful waterfalls just before entering Waterdown. East of Waterdown, the trail then runs through Kerncliff Park, crosses Dundas St., then runs for several miles through rural Burlington before entering Milton.
}}

===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Canada's Largest Ribfest | url=http://www.canadaslargestribfest.com | email=
| address=Spencer Smith Park | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Labour Day weekend | price=
| content=Music, crafts and some of the best rib makers in North America.
}}
* {{do
| name=Sound of Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.soundofmusic.ca/ | email=info@soundofmusic.ca
| address=downtown, waterfront | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-333-6364 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Proclaimed as Canada's largest free music festival. Five day free music festival on several stages. Jazz, folk, rock, pop, country, blues, latin, celtic. Parade, carnival, marketplace, family zone and downtown streetfest. Held on Father's Day weekend in early June.
}}

===Events===
* During December, you can walk through an extensive '''Christmas lights display''' downtown at Spencer Smith Park. Showing the Eiffel Tower and various large displays of lights, this is the time when you can enjoy the beauty of Christmas.
* On July 1, you can celebrate '''Canada Day''' in Spencer Smith Park and gather with dozens of others to wave the Canadian flag with pride and music.

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Mapleview Shopping Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325922 | long=-79.820315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre with more than 150 stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Mall | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonmall.com/ | email=
| address=777 Guelph Line | lat=43.348478 | long=-79.793443 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Downtown | alt=
| url=http://burlingtondowntown.ca/ | email=
| address=Brant Street | lat=43.325897 | long=-79.798185
| directions=between Baldwin St and Lakeshore Rd
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Many small shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques in an old town setting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lee Valley Tools | alt=
| url=http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=1&amp;p=47724 | email=
| address=3060 Davidson Ct | lat=43.357650 | long=-79.805973
| directions=off Guelph Line north of the QEW
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Products for woodworking and gardening enthusiasts.
}}

==Eat==
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand | alt= | url=http://www.easterbrooks.ca/ | email=
| address=694 Spring Gardens Rd | lat=43.289078 | long=-79.874760 | directions=near Royal Botanical Gardens
| phone=+1 905-527-9679 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM&amp;ndash;10PM (summer), 10AM&amp;ndash;8PM (winter) | price=
| content=Well-known for its footlong hotdogs (note that a &quot;regular&quot; hotdog here is a footlong) its ice cream and milkshakes are also good. The restaurant has been located at this location since 1930 and features a retro atmosphere.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beaver and Bulldog | alt=B&amp;B Taps &amp; Grill | url=http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324419 | long=-79.794922 | directions=
| phone=+1 289 337-9119 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Le Chinois Plus | alt= | url=http://lechinoischinese.ca/index.html | email=
| address=1250 Brant St | lat=43.342566 | long=-79.828618 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 331-0033 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=West Plains Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.westplainsbistro.com/ | email=
| address=133 Plains Rd | lat=43.310175 | long=-79.848650 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Earls | alt= | url=https://earls.ca/locations/burlington | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325423 | long=-79.820564 | directions=Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 905 631-1212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill | alt= | url=https://turtlejacks.com/locations/mapleview-mall/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325828 | long=-79.820938 | directions=across from Earls at the Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 289 288-0484 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=There is also another location at 4155 Fairview Street.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Carriage House | alt= | url=http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/ | email=
| address=2101 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.326345 | long=-79.791536 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7723 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Dickens | alt=Charles Dickens Pub | url=https://thedickens.ca/ | email=
| address=423 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326267 | long=-79.795921 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-4991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Honey West | alt= | url=http://www.honeywest.ca/ | email=
| address=399 Elizabeth St | lat=43.325758 | long=-79.795254 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Downtown Bistro &amp; Grill | alt=Ivanka's Downtown Bistro | url=http://www.downtownbistro.ca/ | email=
| address=441 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326671 | long=-79.796523 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-7577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Martini House | alt= | url=http://www.martinihouse.ca/ | email=
| address=437 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326539 | long=-79.796446 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9553 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Paradiso Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=2041 Pine St | lat=43.326120 | long=-79.795454 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1176 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pepperwood Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/ | email=
| address=1455 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324262 | long=-79.796821 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-6999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=SB Prime | alt= | url=http://www.sbprime.com/ | email=
| address=380 Brant St | lat=43.325188 | long=-79.797773 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-6275 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Siam Dish Thai Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.siamdish.ca/ | email=
| address=1477 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.345130 | long=-79.795316 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 632-2525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Water Street Cooker | alt= | url=http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/ | email=
| address=2084 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.325724 | long=-79.792168 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-2084 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN259 | email=
| address=3290 South Service Rd | lat=43.359019 | long=-79.794608 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.66090.html | email=
| address=2412 Queensway Dr | lat=43.349539 | long=-79.804952 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-2700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beside the highways to Hamilton, Niagara, and Toronto.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Creekside Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://stayburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3158 Pinemeadow Dr | lat=43.369384 | long=-79.823527 | directions=Guelph Line near Upper Middle
| phone=+1 905 336-5382 | tollfree=
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===Mid-range===
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
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| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324221 | long=-79.795251 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 681-5410 | tollfree=
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==Go next==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]
* [[Niagara Peninsula]] which includes [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Niagara-on-the-Lake]]

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'''[https://www.tourismburlington.com/ Burlington]''' is a city of 185,000 people (2016) in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which lies across Burlington Bay from [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. It's on the north shore of Lake Ontario, a 45-minute drive from Toronto and Niagara.

The city's waterfront features dining, water play, skating and model boating.  Downtown, next to the lake, are many homes owned by middle to upper-class families, and many expensive homes of millionaires living in Burlington.  Enjoy unique shopping, exquisite dining, the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, museums, art galleries, golf courses, scenic hiking and biking trails and lively festivals such as Sound of Music and Canada's Largest Ribfest.

==Understand==

===History===

Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario &quot;Burlington Bay&quot; after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name &quot;Burlington&quot; was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because of the fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from the farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, and to Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. However, in the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production.

In 1874, Wellington Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington. However, the arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves.

As more settlers arrived and cleared the land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada. The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. Today over forty percent of the Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries.

Following the Second World War, cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built.

===Climate===

The climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Ontario. Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in July to −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation is 878 millimetres (34.6 in) of rain and 109 centimetres (43 in) of snow.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* The '''[http://flyhamilton.ca/ Hamilton International Airport]''' is the local airport which is just 30 minutes from Burlington. it is serviced by WestJet.
* [[Mississauga]]'s '''[[Toronto Pearson International Airport]]''' is located a short driving distance from Burlington, around 45 or more minutes.
* '''Niagara Falls International Airport''' and '''Buffalo Niagara International Airport''' are each located about an hour's drive away, across the international border in, respectively, [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Cheektowaga]] (a [[Buffalo]] suburb). If you're coming from the U.S., flying into one of these airports usually presents considerable savings over arriving in Toronto (or even Hamilton).

===By car===
* Burlington is easily accessible by highways '''403''', '''407''', and '''QEW'''.

===By train===
* {{listing
| name=GO Transit | url=http://www.gotransit.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 416-869-3200 | tollfree=+1-888-438-6646 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=[[GO Transit]] operates regular train service to and from [[Toronto]], and supports the [[Presto card]] for fare payment.
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*{{go|name=VIA Rail Canada|alt=|url=https://www.viarail.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-842-7245|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-22|content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]].}}  Operates the following route to Burlington, stopping at Aldershot GO Station:
** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], Burlington, and [[Oakville (Ontario)|Oakville]].  Operates multiple times daily.

Burlington has three railway stations:
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Aldershot GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=1199 Waterdown Rd | lat=43.313751 | long=-79.856071
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Aldershot GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains &amp; buses, VIA Rail Canada trains}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Burlington GO Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2101 Fairview St | lat=43.340099 | long=-79.809379 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington GO Station
| lastedit=2019-05-22
| content=Burlington GO station, serving GO Transit trains, lies about 2KM north of downtown Burlington. Connecting GO Transit buses loop on the south side of the station, while connecting Burlington Transit buses loop on its north side.
}}
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Appleby GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=5111 Fairview St | lat=43.379273 | long=-79.760734
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Appleby GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains; more useful for residents than visitors.
}}

==Get around==
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===By public transportation===
{{listing
| name=Burlington Transit | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtontransit.ca/en/index.aspx
| address= | lat= | long=
| directions=
| phone=+1 905-639-0550
| hours= | price=Fares: Cash $3.50; [[Presto card]] $2.75 for adults, $1.90 for seniors (65+), youth (13-19); Children ages 0 to 12 ride free year-round.
| lastedit=2019-11-11
| content=Burlington Transit is the transit authority for the City of Burlington. Most buses run on a 30-minute schedule, although some routes run more frequently during rush hour and/or less frequently on weekends or evenings.
}}

Burlington Transit bus routes 1/1X run from Burlington GO Station stopping at the Royal Botanical Gardens and continuing onto downtown Hamilton (King and James streets). Route 1X also makes a stop at Aldershot GO Station; however, route 1X has no evening, weekend or holiday service. Bus routes 3 and 5 run from Burlington GO Station to Downtown Burlington.

If transferring from [[GO Transit]] (GO) to Burlington Transit (BT) to complete a trip, you BT fare will be free. For Presto cardholders, just tap your card on both transit systems to get the free BT fare. With Presto, the free fare is also available to transfer from BT to GO, the BT fare being refunded to your card at the end of the trip. If transferring from GO to BT without a Presto card, the fare is free if you show your GO ticket to the BT bus driver.

A fare allows for 2 hours of travel on Burlington Transit including changing BT buses, or transferring to connecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) buses in [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] at certain stops. If paying by cash, ask for a &quot;transfer&quot; to use as a receipt. For Presto users, transfer info is automatically stored on your card when you tap on. BT accepts HSR paper transfers only at the following stops:
* King &amp; James streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #679)
* King &amp; Bay streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #827)
* Aldershot GO Station, Burlington
* Downtown BT Terminal, 430 John St, Burlington
* Plains Rd at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington (BT Stop #698)

===By car===
The best way to get around Burlington is by car. Arterial roads are spaced about 2 km (1.25 miles) apart, and generally run on a 45 degree angle to the compass points. Main roads running northeast to southwest are (from southernmost to northernmost) Lakeshore Road (former Highway 2), New Street, Plains Road/Fairview Street, the Queen Elizabeth Way/Highway 403 (a controlled-access highway), Upper Middle Road, and Dundas Street (former Highway 5). Main roads running northwest to southeast are (from easternmost to westernmost) Burloak Drive, Appleby Line, Walkers Line, Guelph Line, Brant Street, King Road, and Waterdown Road.

===By bike or on foot===
Burlington is a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city, although, as the city is somewhat sprawling, walking or cycling is sometimes impractical. There are several long-distance walking and cycling trails in Burlington, including the Waterfront Trail, a 23-km-long paved trail that offers beautiful views of Burlington's waterfront.  In Burlington, you may ride your bicycle on sidewalks, except in the downtown core.

==See==
* {{see
| name=Art Gallery of Burlington | alt=
| url=http://artgalleryofburlington.com/ | email=
| address=1333 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.320933 | long=-79.800601
| directions=at Nelson Ave
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Canadian contemporary art, ceramics.
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* {{see
| name=Burlington Performing Arts Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html | email=
| address=440 Locust St | lat=43.324340 | long=-79.798547
| directions=at Elgin St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Performance and exhibit venue.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ireland House Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/ireland-house-museum/ | email=
| address=2168 Guelph Line | lat=43.367788 | long=-79.828285 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-19
| content=Heritage farmhouse of the Ireland family preserved as a museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Joseph Brant Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/joseph-brant-museum/ | email=
| address=1240 North Shore Blvd E | lat=43.318573 | long=-79.801448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joseph Brant
| content=A museum dedicated to Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Royal Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rbg.ca/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-527-1158 | tollfree=+1-800-694-4769
| hours=Jan-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-8PM with some seasonal variations by park | price=Adult $18, senior/student $15, child $10, family $40
| wikipedia=Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
| lastedit=2019-03-27
| content=Canada's largest botanical garden is comprised of four separate parks containing gardens and natural areas, spread out over 900 hectares. There is an RBG-run shuttle bus on summer weekends between the RBG parks. The four parks span a distance of over 3 km, and this excludes walking in each park. The admission price allows access to all four parks for the day. Here are the parks listed east to west.
}}
** {{see
| name=RBG Centre &amp; Hendrie Park | alt=
| url=
| address=680 Plains Rd W, Burlington | lat=43.290208 | long=-79.875438
| directions=Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;RBG&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The main park; cafe in the RBG centre and a teahouse in Hendrie Park.
}}
** {{see
| name=Laking Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1260 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington | lat=43.292387 | long=-79.885899
| directions=1 km west of the RBG Centre
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
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** {{see
| name=Rock Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1185 York Blvd, Waterdown | lat=43.289341 | long=-79.891725
| directions=1 km west of Laking Garden, Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;Valley Inn&quot; or &quot;Rock Garden&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=Cafe on-site.
}}
** {{see
| name=Arboretum | alt=
| url=
| address=16 Old Guelph Rd, Waterdown | lat=43.284606 | long=-79.902601
| directions=1 km west of Rock Garden, via Old Guelph Rd
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The largest of the four parks with a Nature interpretation Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Freeman Station | alt=Burlington Junction Railway Station | url=http://www.freemanstation.ca/ | email=
| address=3023 Fairview St | lat=43.333248 | long=-79.816983 | directions=east side of Central Fire Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Check website for dates open | price=
| wikipedia=Freeman Station
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The City of Burlington purchased this former railway station (built in 1906) for preservation, and had it moved from its original location.
}}

===Parks===
There are 115 parks and 325 ha of parkland within the city. A complete list of parks can be found [https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Index.aspx?CategoryIds=&amp;FacilityTypeIds=0&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;lang=en&amp;CloseMap=false here]
* {{see
| name=Spencer Smith Park | alt=Waterfront at Downtown Burlington
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=ece5e0e3-4eda-40ed-a904-0fb6ef3f7386
| address=1400 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.323902 | long=-79.796150
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-02-08
| content=This waterfront park features: Naval War Memorial, Brant Street Pier, Terry Fox Monument, Lady of the Lake Bronze Sculpture, Japanese Garden. It is also a venue for annual events.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Beachway | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=15b4681e-1668-4984-b32a-a417e59a3156 | email=
| address=1100 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.309473 | long=-79.800177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sandy beach, playground, concession stands, trails.
}}
* {{see
| name=Central Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=63&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=c70b24b4-78b4-48eb-b54e-5ec87be288cb | email=
| address=2299 New St | lat=43.335916 | long=-79.793503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Park for community activities. Features: Bandshell, labyrinth, community garden, Rotary Memorial Forest, playgrounds.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kerncliff Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/detail.aspx?categoryids=2&amp;facilitytypeids=&amp;keywords=&amp;scrollmap=true&amp;id=ca8da373-698d-4f08-bb54-8e620754bb58 | email=
| address=2198 Kerns Rd | lat=43.348477 | long=-79.859074 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former quarry, Kerncliff Park is located on the Niagara escarpment and features a natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge over a marsh, nature trails and views of the city and Lake Ontario.
}}
* {{see
| name=LaSalle Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=2&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=e592e334-83d8-40e8-881a-b7929ddae9d2 | email=
| address=50 North Shore Blvd | lat=43.302807 | long=-79.846506 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The park features waterfront area, trails, open green space and a replica of a historic pavilion.
}}

===Waterdown===
Adminstratively part of Hamilton, but closer to Burlington.

* {{see
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| url=https://tourismhamilton.com/smokey-hollow
| address=80 Mill St S, Waterdown | lat=43.330819 | long=-79.887076
| directions=just south of the railway overpass
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-12-14
| content=A picturesque {{convert|33|ft|abbr=on|order=flip}} waterfall in Waterdown with a viewing platform. Can be quite striking in winter after it has frozen. This is also the location of the former industrial community of Smokey Hollow, remnants of which can be found around the site.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Historic architecture in Waterdown | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.334412 | long=-79.891761 | directions=at and near the intersection of Mill St &amp; Dundas St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-12
| content=There are many beautiful old stone buildings in Waterdown. Mill Street is a good place to start.
}}

==Do==
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Discovery Landing | alt=Spencer's at the Waterfront | url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=9c98073d-ae11-4172-850a-c17349e1cb86 | email=
| address= | lat=43.320582 | long=-79.799868 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A 14,200 square foot landmark building that faces out to the lake and offers prime storm and weather watching views. Designed by Baird Sampson Nuert it has given residents and visitors a unique place to discover, celebrate, play, and relax by our lake. Discovery Landing is open all day, daily and features The Observatory, '''Spencer's on the Waterfront''', the '''Bite Café''', and an information area to provide information on the park. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it will have free ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.
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* {{do
| name=Hike the Bruce Trail | url=http://brucetrail.org/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from [[Niagara Peninsula|Niagara]] to [[Tobermory (Ontario)|Tobermory]] runs through Burlington. The Burlington portion of the trail starts near the intersection of Highway 6 and Mountain Brow Rd., skirts the escarpment before reaching Snake Rd., and then takes a winding path that isn't always easy to follow (if you find yourself in a cemetery near a convent, you've gone the wrong way), but leads to a few beautiful waterfalls just before entering Waterdown. East of Waterdown, the trail then runs through Kerncliff Park, crosses Dundas St., then runs for several miles through rural Burlington before entering Milton.
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===Festivals===
* {{do
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| address=Spencer Smith Park | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Labour Day weekend | price=
| content=Music, crafts and some of the best rib makers in North America.
}}
* {{do
| name=Sound of Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.soundofmusic.ca/ | email=info@soundofmusic.ca
| address=downtown, waterfront | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-333-6364 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Proclaimed as Canada's largest free music festival. Five day free music festival on several stages. Jazz, folk, rock, pop, country, blues, latin, celtic. Parade, carnival, marketplace, family zone and downtown streetfest. Held on Father's Day weekend in early June.
}}
* {{do
| name=Halal Rib Fest | alt= | url=https://www.halalribfest.com/ | email=
| address=Festival Terrace at Downsview Park | lat= | long= | directions=35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto, ON M3K 2E2
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=FRI 5PM-11PM, SAT SUN 11AM-11PM | price=12$
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Named the most anticipated event of this summer, North America’s first-ever Halal Ribfest is a&lt;br /&gt;celebration of the multicultural diversity that makes the GTA unique. This debut annual event&lt;br /&gt;aims to celebrate the cultural diversity of Toronto while being inclusive of the Muslim consumer.
}}

===Events===
* During December, you can walk through an extensive '''Christmas lights display''' downtown at Spencer Smith Park. Showing the Eiffel Tower and various large displays of lights, this is the time when you can enjoy the beauty of Christmas.
* On July 1, you can celebrate '''Canada Day''' in Spencer Smith Park and gather with dozens of others to wave the Canadian flag with pride and music.

==Buy==
* {{buy
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| url=http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325922 | long=-79.820315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre with more than 150 stores.
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* {{buy
| name=Burlington Mall | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonmall.com/ | email=
| address=777 Guelph Line | lat=43.348478 | long=-79.793443 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Downtown | alt=
| url=http://burlingtondowntown.ca/ | email=
| address=Brant Street | lat=43.325897 | long=-79.798185
| directions=between Baldwin St and Lakeshore Rd
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Many small shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques in an old town setting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lee Valley Tools | alt=
| url=http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=1&amp;p=47724 | email=
| address=3060 Davidson Ct | lat=43.357650 | long=-79.805973
| directions=off Guelph Line north of the QEW
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Products for woodworking and gardening enthusiasts.
}}

==Eat==
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand | alt= | url=http://www.easterbrooks.ca/ | email=
| address=694 Spring Gardens Rd | lat=43.289078 | long=-79.874760 | directions=near Royal Botanical Gardens
| phone=+1 905-527-9679 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM&amp;ndash;10PM (summer), 10AM&amp;ndash;8PM (winter) | price=
| content=Well-known for its footlong hotdogs (note that a &quot;regular&quot; hotdog here is a footlong) its ice cream and milkshakes are also good. The restaurant has been located at this location since 1930 and features a retro atmosphere.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beaver and Bulldog | alt=B&amp;B Taps &amp; Grill | url=http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324419 | long=-79.794922 | directions=
| phone=+1 289 337-9119 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Le Chinois Plus | alt= | url=http://lechinoischinese.ca/index.html | email=
| address=1250 Brant St | lat=43.342566 | long=-79.828618 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 331-0033 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=West Plains Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.westplainsbistro.com/ | email=
| address=133 Plains Rd | lat=43.310175 | long=-79.848650 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Earls | alt= | url=https://earls.ca/locations/burlington | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325423 | long=-79.820564 | directions=Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 905 631-1212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill | alt= | url=https://turtlejacks.com/locations/mapleview-mall/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325828 | long=-79.820938 | directions=across from Earls at the Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 289 288-0484 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=There is also another location at 4155 Fairview Street.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Carriage House | alt= | url=http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/ | email=
| address=2101 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.326345 | long=-79.791536 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7723 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Dickens | alt=Charles Dickens Pub | url=https://thedickens.ca/ | email=
| address=423 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326267 | long=-79.795921 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-4991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Honey West | alt= | url=http://www.honeywest.ca/ | email=
| address=399 Elizabeth St | lat=43.325758 | long=-79.795254 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Downtown Bistro &amp; Grill | alt=Ivanka's Downtown Bistro | url=http://www.downtownbistro.ca/ | email=
| address=441 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326671 | long=-79.796523 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-7577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Martini House | alt= | url=http://www.martinihouse.ca/ | email=
| address=437 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326539 | long=-79.796446 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9553 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Paradiso Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=2041 Pine St | lat=43.326120 | long=-79.795454 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1176 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pepperwood Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/ | email=
| address=1455 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324262 | long=-79.796821 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-6999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=SB Prime | alt= | url=http://www.sbprime.com/ | email=
| address=380 Brant St | lat=43.325188 | long=-79.797773 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-6275 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Siam Dish Thai Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.siamdish.ca/ | email=
| address=1477 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.345130 | long=-79.795316 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 632-2525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Water Street Cooker | alt= | url=http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/ | email=
| address=2084 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.325724 | long=-79.792168 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-2084 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN259 | email=
| address=3290 South Service Rd | lat=43.359019 | long=-79.794608 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.66090.html | email=
| address=2412 Queensway Dr | lat=43.349539 | long=-79.804952 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-2700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beside the highways to Hamilton, Niagara, and Toronto.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Creekside Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://stayburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3158 Pinemeadow Dr | lat=43.369384 | long=-79.823527 | directions=Guelph Line near Upper Middle
| phone=+1 905 336-5382 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Hilton Garden Inn | alt= | url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YYZBUGI | email=
| address=985 Syscon Road East | lat=43.393093 | long=-79.757325 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Homewood Suites by Hilton | alt= | url=http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/ONTBUHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Burlington-Ontario/index.do | email=
| address=975 Syscon Rd | lat=43.392896 | long=-79.756630 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-8300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Hotel | alt= | url=http://choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN878 | email=
| address=950 Walkers Line | lat=43.363932 | long=-79.786473 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-9290 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hiburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3063 South Service Rd | lat=43.352640 | long=-79.800365 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-4443 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=The Waterfront Hotel Downtown | alt=formerly Travelodge | url=https://www.waterfronthotelburlington.com/ | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324221 | long=-79.795251 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 681-5410 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]
* [[Niagara Peninsula]] which includes [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Niagara-on-the-Lake]]

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'''[https://www.tourismburlington.com/ Burlington]''' is a city of 185,000 people (2016) in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which lies across Burlington Bay from [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. It's on the north shore of Lake Ontario, a 45-minute drive from Toronto and Niagara.

The city's waterfront features dining, water play, skating and model boating.  Downtown, next to the lake, are many homes owned by middle to upper-class families, and many expensive homes of millionaires living in Burlington.  Enjoy unique shopping, exquisite dining, the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, museums, art galleries, golf courses, scenic hiking and biking trails and lively festivals such as Sound of Music and Canada's Largest Ribfest.

==Understand==

===History===

Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario &quot;Burlington Bay&quot; after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name &quot;Burlington&quot; was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because of the fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from the farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, and to Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. However, in the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production.

In 1874, Wellington Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington. However, the arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves.

As more settlers arrived and cleared the land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada. The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. Today over forty percent of the Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries.

Following the Second World War, cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built.

===Climate===

The climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Ontario. Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in July to −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation is 878 millimetres (34.6 in) of rain and 109 centimetres (43 in) of snow.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* The '''[http://flyhamilton.ca/ Hamilton International Airport]''' is the local airport which is just 30 minutes from Burlington. it is serviced by WestJet.
* [[Mississauga]]'s '''[[Toronto Pearson International Airport]]''' is located a short driving distance from Burlington, around 45 or more minutes.
* '''Niagara Falls International Airport''' and '''Buffalo Niagara International Airport''' are each located about an hour's drive away, across the international border in, respectively, [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Cheektowaga]] (a [[Buffalo]] suburb). If you're coming from the U.S., flying into one of these airports usually presents considerable savings over arriving in Toronto (or even Hamilton).

===By car===
* Burlington is easily accessible by highways '''403''', '''407''', and '''QEW'''.

===By train===
* {{listing
| name=GO Transit | url=http://www.gotransit.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 416-869-3200 | tollfree=+1-888-438-6646 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=[[GO Transit]] operates regular train service to and from [[Toronto]], and supports the [[Presto card]] for fare payment.
}}
*{{go|name=VIA Rail Canada|alt=|url=https://www.viarail.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-842-7245|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-22|content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]].}}  Operates the following route to Burlington, stopping at Aldershot GO Station:
** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], Burlington, and [[Oakville (Ontario)|Oakville]].  Operates multiple times daily.

Burlington has three railway stations:
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Aldershot GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=1199 Waterdown Rd | lat=43.313751 | long=-79.856071
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Aldershot GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains &amp; buses, VIA Rail Canada trains}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Burlington GO Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2101 Fairview St | lat=43.340099 | long=-79.809379 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington GO Station
| lastedit=2019-05-22
| content=Burlington GO station, serving GO Transit trains, lies about 2KM north of downtown Burlington. Connecting GO Transit buses loop on the south side of the station, while connecting Burlington Transit buses loop on its north side.
}}
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Appleby GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=5111 Fairview St | lat=43.379273 | long=-79.760734
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Appleby GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains; more useful for residents than visitors.
}}

==Get around==
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===By public transportation===
{{listing
| name=Burlington Transit | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtontransit.ca/en/index.aspx
| address= | lat= | long=
| directions=
| phone=+1 905-639-0550
| hours= | price=Fares: Cash $3.50; [[Presto card]] $2.75 for adults, $1.90 for seniors (65+), youth (13-19); Children ages 0 to 12 ride free year-round.
| lastedit=2019-11-11
| content=Burlington Transit is the transit authority for the City of Burlington. Most buses run on a 30-minute schedule, although some routes run more frequently during rush hour and/or less frequently on weekends or evenings.
}}

Burlington Transit bus routes 1/1X run from Burlington GO Station stopping at the Royal Botanical Gardens and continuing onto downtown Hamilton (King and James streets). Route 1X also makes a stop at Aldershot GO Station; however, route 1X has no evening, weekend or holiday service. Bus routes 3 and 5 run from Burlington GO Station to Downtown Burlington.

If transferring from [[GO Transit]] (GO) to Burlington Transit (BT) to complete a trip, you BT fare will be free. For Presto cardholders, just tap your card on both transit systems to get the free BT fare. With Presto, the free fare is also available to transfer from BT to GO, the BT fare being refunded to your card at the end of the trip. If transferring from GO to BT without a Presto card, the fare is free if you show your GO ticket to the BT bus driver.

A fare allows for 2 hours of travel on Burlington Transit including changing BT buses, or transferring to connecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) buses in [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] at certain stops. If paying by cash, ask for a &quot;transfer&quot; to use as a receipt. For Presto users, transfer info is automatically stored on your card when you tap on. BT accepts HSR paper transfers only at the following stops:
* King &amp; James streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #679)
* King &amp; Bay streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #827)
* Aldershot GO Station, Burlington
* Downtown BT Terminal, 430 John St, Burlington
* Plains Rd at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington (BT Stop #698)

===By car===
The best way to get around Burlington is by car. Arterial roads are spaced about 2 km (1.25 miles) apart, and generally run on a 45 degree angle to the compass points. Main roads running northeast to southwest are (from southernmost to northernmost) Lakeshore Road (former Highway 2), New Street, Plains Road/Fairview Street, the Queen Elizabeth Way/Highway 403 (a controlled-access highway), Upper Middle Road, and Dundas Street (former Highway 5). Main roads running northwest to southeast are (from easternmost to westernmost) Burloak Drive, Appleby Line, Walkers Line, Guelph Line, Brant Street, King Road, and Waterdown Road.

===By bike or on foot===
Burlington is a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city, although, as the city is somewhat sprawling, walking or cycling is sometimes impractical. There are several long-distance walking and cycling trails in Burlington, including the Waterfront Trail, a 23-km-long paved trail that offers beautiful views of Burlington's waterfront.  In Burlington, you may ride your bicycle on sidewalks, except in the downtown core.

==See==
* {{see
| name=Art Gallery of Burlington | alt=
| url=http://artgalleryofburlington.com/ | email=
| address=1333 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.320933 | long=-79.800601
| directions=at Nelson Ave
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Canadian contemporary art, ceramics.
}}
* {{see
| name=Burlington Performing Arts Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html | email=
| address=440 Locust St | lat=43.324340 | long=-79.798547
| directions=at Elgin St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Performance and exhibit venue.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ireland House Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/ireland-house-museum/ | email=
| address=2168 Guelph Line | lat=43.367788 | long=-79.828285 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-19
| content=Heritage farmhouse of the Ireland family preserved as a museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Joseph Brant Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/joseph-brant-museum/ | email=
| address=1240 North Shore Blvd E | lat=43.318573 | long=-79.801448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joseph Brant
| content=A museum dedicated to Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Royal Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rbg.ca/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-527-1158 | tollfree=+1-800-694-4769
| hours=Jan-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-8PM with some seasonal variations by park | price=Adult $18, senior/student $15, child $10, family $40
| wikipedia=Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
| lastedit=2019-03-27
| content=Canada's largest botanical garden is comprised of four separate parks containing gardens and natural areas, spread out over 900 hectares. There is an RBG-run shuttle bus on summer weekends between the RBG parks. The four parks span a distance of over 3 km, and this excludes walking in each park. The admission price allows access to all four parks for the day. Here are the parks listed east to west.
}}
** {{see
| name=RBG Centre &amp; Hendrie Park | alt=
| url=
| address=680 Plains Rd W, Burlington | lat=43.290208 | long=-79.875438
| directions=Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;RBG&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The main park; cafe in the RBG centre and a teahouse in Hendrie Park.
}}
** {{see
| name=Laking Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1260 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington | lat=43.292387 | long=-79.885899
| directions=1 km west of the RBG Centre
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=
}}
** {{see
| name=Rock Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1185 York Blvd, Waterdown | lat=43.289341 | long=-79.891725
| directions=1 km west of Laking Garden, Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;Valley Inn&quot; or &quot;Rock Garden&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=Cafe on-site.
}}
** {{see
| name=Arboretum | alt=
| url=
| address=16 Old Guelph Rd, Waterdown | lat=43.284606 | long=-79.902601
| directions=1 km west of Rock Garden, via Old Guelph Rd
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The largest of the four parks with a Nature interpretation Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Freeman Station | alt=Burlington Junction Railway Station | url=http://www.freemanstation.ca/ | email=
| address=3023 Fairview St | lat=43.333248 | long=-79.816983 | directions=east side of Central Fire Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Check website for dates open | price=
| wikipedia=Freeman Station
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The City of Burlington purchased this former railway station (built in 1906) for preservation, and had it moved from its original location.
}}

===Parks===
There are 115 parks and 325 ha of parkland within the city. A complete list of parks can be found [https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Index.aspx?CategoryIds=&amp;FacilityTypeIds=0&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;lang=en&amp;CloseMap=false here]
* {{see
| name=Spencer Smith Park | alt=Waterfront at Downtown Burlington
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=ece5e0e3-4eda-40ed-a904-0fb6ef3f7386
| address=1400 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.323902 | long=-79.796150
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-02-08
| content=This waterfront park features: Naval War Memorial, Brant Street Pier, Terry Fox Monument, Lady of the Lake Bronze Sculpture, Japanese Garden. It is also a venue for annual events.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Beachway | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=15b4681e-1668-4984-b32a-a417e59a3156 | email=
| address=1100 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.309473 | long=-79.800177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sandy beach, playground, concession stands, trails.
}}
* {{see
| name=Central Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=63&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=c70b24b4-78b4-48eb-b54e-5ec87be288cb | email=
| address=2299 New St | lat=43.335916 | long=-79.793503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Park for community activities. Features: Bandshell, labyrinth, community garden, Rotary Memorial Forest, playgrounds.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kerncliff Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/detail.aspx?categoryids=2&amp;facilitytypeids=&amp;keywords=&amp;scrollmap=true&amp;id=ca8da373-698d-4f08-bb54-8e620754bb58 | email=
| address=2198 Kerns Rd | lat=43.348477 | long=-79.859074 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former quarry, Kerncliff Park is located on the Niagara escarpment and features a natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge over a marsh, nature trails and views of the city and Lake Ontario.
}}
* {{see
| name=LaSalle Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=2&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=e592e334-83d8-40e8-881a-b7929ddae9d2 | email=
| address=50 North Shore Blvd | lat=43.302807 | long=-79.846506 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The park features waterfront area, trails, open green space and a replica of a historic pavilion.
}}

===Waterdown===
Adminstratively part of Hamilton, but closer to Burlington.

* {{see
| name=Smokey Hollow Waterfall | alt=Great Falls
| url=https://tourismhamilton.com/smokey-hollow
| address=80 Mill St S, Waterdown | lat=43.330819 | long=-79.887076
| directions=just south of the railway overpass
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-12-14
| content=A picturesque {{convert|33|ft|abbr=on|order=flip}} waterfall in Waterdown with a viewing platform. Can be quite striking in winter after it has frozen. This is also the location of the former industrial community of Smokey Hollow, remnants of which can be found around the site.
}}

* {{listing | type=see
| name=Historic architecture in Waterdown | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.334412 | long=-79.891761 | directions=at and near the intersection of Mill St &amp; Dundas St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-12
| content=There are many beautiful old stone buildings in Waterdown. Mill Street is a good place to start.
}}

==Do==
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Discovery Landing | alt=Spencer's at the Waterfront | url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=9c98073d-ae11-4172-850a-c17349e1cb86 | email=
| address= | lat=43.320582 | long=-79.799868 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A 14,200 square foot landmark building that faces out to the lake and offers prime storm and weather watching views. Designed by Baird Sampson Nuert it has given residents and visitors a unique place to discover, celebrate, play, and relax by our lake. Discovery Landing is open all day, daily and features The Observatory, '''Spencer's on the Waterfront''', the '''Bite Café''', and an information area to provide information on the park. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it will have free ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hike the Bruce Trail | url=http://brucetrail.org/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from [[Niagara Peninsula|Niagara]] to [[Tobermory (Ontario)|Tobermory]] runs through Burlington. The Burlington portion of the trail starts near the intersection of Highway 6 and Mountain Brow Rd., skirts the escarpment before reaching Snake Rd., and then takes a winding path that isn't always easy to follow (if you find yourself in a cemetery near a convent, you've gone the wrong way), but leads to a few beautiful waterfalls just before entering Waterdown. East of Waterdown, the trail then runs through Kerncliff Park, crosses Dundas St., then runs for several miles through rural Burlington before entering Milton.
}}

===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Canada's Largest Ribfest | url=http://www.canadaslargestribfest.com | email=
| address=Spencer Smith Park | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Labour Day weekend | price=
| content=Music, crafts and some of the best rib makers in North America.
}}
* {{do
| name=Sound of Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.soundofmusic.ca/ | email=info@soundofmusic.ca
| address=downtown, waterfront | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-333-6364 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Proclaimed as Canada's largest free music festival. Five day free music festival on several stages. Jazz, folk, rock, pop, country, blues, latin, celtic. Parade, carnival, marketplace, family zone and downtown streetfest. Held on Father's Day weekend in early June.
}}

===Events===
* During December, you can walk through an extensive '''Christmas lights display''' downtown at Spencer Smith Park. Showing the Eiffel Tower and various large displays of lights, this is the time when you can enjoy the beauty of Christmas.
* On July 1, you can celebrate '''Canada Day''' in Spencer Smith Park and gather with dozens of others to wave the Canadian flag with pride and music.

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Mapleview Shopping Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325922 | long=-79.820315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre with more than 150 stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Mall | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonmall.com/ | email=
| address=777 Guelph Line | lat=43.348478 | long=-79.793443 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Downtown | alt=
| url=http://burlingtondowntown.ca/ | email=
| address=Brant Street | lat=43.325897 | long=-79.798185
| directions=between Baldwin St and Lakeshore Rd
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Many small shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques in an old town setting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lee Valley Tools | alt=
| url=http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=1&amp;p=47724 | email=
| address=3060 Davidson Ct | lat=43.357650 | long=-79.805973
| directions=off Guelph Line north of the QEW
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Products for woodworking and gardening enthusiasts.
}}

==Eat==
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand | alt= | url=http://www.easterbrooks.ca/ | email=
| address=694 Spring Gardens Rd | lat=43.289078 | long=-79.874760 | directions=near Royal Botanical Gardens
| phone=+1 905-527-9679 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM&amp;ndash;10PM (summer), 10AM&amp;ndash;8PM (winter) | price=
| content=Well-known for its footlong hotdogs (note that a &quot;regular&quot; hotdog here is a footlong) its ice cream and milkshakes are also good. The restaurant has been located at this location since 1930 and features a retro atmosphere.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beaver and Bulldog | alt=B&amp;B Taps &amp; Grill | url=http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324419 | long=-79.794922 | directions=
| phone=+1 289 337-9119 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Le Chinois Plus | alt= | url=http://lechinoischinese.ca/index.html | email=
| address=1250 Brant St | lat=43.342566 | long=-79.828618 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 331-0033 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=West Plains Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.westplainsbistro.com/ | email=
| address=133 Plains Rd | lat=43.310175 | long=-79.848650 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Earls | alt= | url=https://earls.ca/locations/burlington | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325423 | long=-79.820564 | directions=Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 905 631-1212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill | alt= | url=https://turtlejacks.com/locations/mapleview-mall/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325828 | long=-79.820938 | directions=across from Earls at the Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 289 288-0484 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=There is also another location at 4155 Fairview Street.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Carriage House | alt= | url=http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/ | email=
| address=2101 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.326345 | long=-79.791536 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7723 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Dickens | alt=Charles Dickens Pub | url=https://thedickens.ca/ | email=
| address=423 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326267 | long=-79.795921 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-4991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Honey West | alt= | url=http://www.honeywest.ca/ | email=
| address=399 Elizabeth St | lat=43.325758 | long=-79.795254 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Downtown Bistro &amp; Grill | alt=Ivanka's Downtown Bistro | url=http://www.downtownbistro.ca/ | email=
| address=441 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326671 | long=-79.796523 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-7577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Martini House | alt= | url=http://www.martinihouse.ca/ | email=
| address=437 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326539 | long=-79.796446 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9553 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Paradiso Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=2041 Pine St | lat=43.326120 | long=-79.795454 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1176 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pepperwood Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/ | email=
| address=1455 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324262 | long=-79.796821 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-6999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=SB Prime | alt= | url=http://www.sbprime.com/ | email=
| address=380 Brant St | lat=43.325188 | long=-79.797773 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-6275 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Siam Dish Thai Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.siamdish.ca/ | email=
| address=1477 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.345130 | long=-79.795316 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 632-2525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Water Street Cooker | alt= | url=http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/ | email=
| address=2084 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.325724 | long=-79.792168 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-2084 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN259 | email=
| address=3290 South Service Rd | lat=43.359019 | long=-79.794608 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.66090.html | email=
| address=2412 Queensway Dr | lat=43.349539 | long=-79.804952 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-2700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beside the highways to Hamilton, Niagara, and Toronto.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Creekside Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://stayburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3158 Pinemeadow Dr | lat=43.369384 | long=-79.823527 | directions=Guelph Line near Upper Middle
| phone=+1 905 336-5382 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Hilton Garden Inn | alt= | url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YYZBUGI | email=
| address=985 Syscon Road East | lat=43.393093 | long=-79.757325 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Homewood Suites by Hilton | alt= | url=http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/ONTBUHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Burlington-Ontario/index.do | email=
| address=975 Syscon Rd | lat=43.392896 | long=-79.756630 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-8300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Hotel | alt= | url=http://choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN878 | email=
| address=950 Walkers Line | lat=43.363932 | long=-79.786473 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-9290 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hiburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3063 South Service Rd | lat=43.352640 | long=-79.800365 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-4443 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=The Waterfront Hotel Downtown | alt=formerly Travelodge | url=https://www.waterfronthotelburlington.com/ | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324221 | long=-79.795251 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 681-5410 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]
* [[Niagara Peninsula]] which includes [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Niagara-on-the-Lake]]

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'''[https://www.tourismburlington.com/ Burlington]''' is a city of 185,000 people (2016) in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which lies across Burlington Bay from [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. It's on the north shore of Lake Ontario, a 45-minute drive from Toronto and Niagara.

The city's waterfront features dining, water play, skating and model boating.  Downtown, next to the lake, are many homes owned by middle to upper-class families, and many expensive homes of millionaires living in Burlington.  Enjoy unique shopping, exquisite dining, the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, museums, art galleries, golf courses, scenic hiking and biking trails and lively festivals such as Sound of Music and Canada's Largest Ribfest.

==Understand==

===History===

Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario &quot;Burlington Bay&quot; after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name &quot;Burlington&quot; was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because of the fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from the farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, and to Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. However, in the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production.

In 1874, Wellington Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington. However, the arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves.

As more settlers arrived and cleared the land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada. The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. Today over forty percent of the Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries.

Following the Second World War, cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built.

===Climate===

The climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Ontario. Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in July to −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation is 878 millimetres (34.6 in) of rain and 109 centimetres (43 in) of snow.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* The '''[http://flyhamilton.ca/ Hamilton International Airport]''' is the local airport which is just 30 minutes from Burlington. it is serviced by WestJet.
* [[Mississauga]]'s '''[[Toronto Pearson International Airport]]''' is located a short driving distance from Burlington, around 45 or more minutes.
* '''Niagara Falls International Airport''' and '''Buffalo Niagara International Airport''' are each located about an hour's drive away, across the international border in, respectively, [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Cheektowaga]] (a [[Buffalo]] suburb). If you're coming from the U.S., flying into one of these airports usually presents considerable savings over arriving in Toronto (or even Hamilton).

===By car===
* Burlington is easily accessible by highways '''403''', '''407''', and '''QEW'''.

===By train===
* {{listing
| name=GO Transit | url=http://www.gotransit.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 416-869-3200 | tollfree=+1-888-438-6646 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=[[GO Transit]] operates regular train service to and from [[Toronto]], and supports the [[Presto card]] for fare payment.
}}
*{{go|name=VIA Rail Canada|alt=|url=https://www.viarail.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-842-7245|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-22|content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]].}}  Operates the following route to Burlington, stopping at Aldershot GO Station:
** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], Burlington, and [[Oakville (Ontario)|Oakville]].  Operates multiple times daily.

Burlington has three railway stations:
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Aldershot GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=1199 Waterdown Rd | lat=43.313751 | long=-79.856071
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Aldershot GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains &amp; buses, VIA Rail Canada trains}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Burlington GO Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2101 Fairview St | lat=43.340099 | long=-79.809379 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington GO Station
| lastedit=2019-05-22
| content=Burlington GO station, serving GO Transit trains, lies about 2KM north of downtown Burlington. Connecting GO Transit buses loop on the south side of the station, while connecting Burlington Transit buses loop on its north side.
}}
* {{listing |type=go
| name=Appleby GO Station | alt=
| url=
| address=5111 Fairview St | lat=43.379273 | long=-79.760734
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Appleby GO Station
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Served by GO Transit trains; more useful for residents than visitors.
}}

==Get around==
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===By public transportation===
{{listing
| name=Burlington Transit | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtontransit.ca/en/index.aspx
| address= | lat= | long=
| directions=
| phone=+1 905-639-0550
| hours= | price=Fares: Cash $3.50; [[Presto card]] $2.75 for adults, $1.90 for seniors (65+), youth (13-19); Children ages 0 to 12 ride free year-round.
| lastedit=2019-11-11
| content=Burlington Transit is the transit authority for the City of Burlington. Most buses run on a 30-minute schedule, although some routes run more frequently during rush hour and/or less frequently on weekends or evenings.
}}

Burlington Transit bus routes 1/1X run from Burlington GO Station stopping at the Royal Botanical Gardens and continuing onto downtown Hamilton (King and James streets). Route 1X also makes a stop at Aldershot GO Station; however, route 1X has no evening, weekend or holiday service. Bus routes 3 and 5 run from Burlington GO Station to Downtown Burlington.

If transferring from [[GO Transit]] (GO) to Burlington Transit (BT) to complete a trip, you BT fare will be free. For Presto cardholders, just tap your card on both transit systems to get the free BT fare. With Presto, the free fare is also available to transfer from BT to GO, the BT fare being refunded to your card at the end of the trip. If transferring from GO to BT without a Presto card, the fare is free if you show your GO ticket to the BT bus driver.

A fare allows for 2 hours of travel on Burlington Transit including changing BT buses, or transferring to connecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) buses in [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] at certain stops. If paying by cash, ask for a &quot;transfer&quot; to use as a receipt. For Presto users, transfer info is automatically stored on your card when you tap on. BT accepts HSR paper transfers only at the following stops:
* King &amp; James streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #679)
* King &amp; Bay streets, Hamilton (BT Stop #827)
* Aldershot GO Station, Burlington
* Downtown BT Terminal, 430 John St, Burlington
* Plains Rd at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington (BT Stop #698)

===By car===
The best way to get around Burlington is by car. Arterial roads are spaced about 2 km (1.25 miles) apart, and generally run on a 45 degree angle to the compass points. Main roads running northeast to southwest are (from southernmost to northernmost) Lakeshore Road (former Highway 2), New Street, Plains Road/Fairview Street, the Queen Elizabeth Way/Highway 403 (a controlled-access highway), Upper Middle Road, and Dundas Street (former Highway 5). Main roads running northwest to southeast are (from easternmost to westernmost) Burloak Drive, Appleby Line, Walkers Line, Guelph Line, Brant Street, King Road, and Waterdown Road.

===By bike or on foot===
Burlington is a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city, although, as the city is somewhat sprawling, walking or cycling is sometimes impractical. There are several long-distance walking and cycling trails in Burlington, including the Waterfront Trail, a 23-km-long paved trail that offers beautiful views of Burlington's waterfront.  In Burlington, you may ride your bicycle on sidewalks, except in the downtown core.

==See==
* {{see
| name=Art Gallery of Burlington | alt=
| url=http://artgalleryofburlington.com/ | email=
| address=1333 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.320933 | long=-79.800601
| directions=at Nelson Ave
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Canadian contemporary art, ceramics.
}}
* {{see
| name=Burlington Performing Arts Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html | email=
| address=440 Locust St | lat=43.324340 | long=-79.798547
| directions=at Elgin St
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Performance and exhibit venue.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ireland House Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/ireland-house-museum/ | email=
| address=2168 Guelph Line | lat=43.367788 | long=-79.828285 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-19
| content=Heritage farmhouse of the Ireland family preserved as a museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Joseph Brant Museum | alt= | url=https://museumsofburlington.ca/visitor-information/joseph-brant-museum/ | email=
| address=1240 North Shore Blvd E | lat=43.318573 | long=-79.801448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joseph Brant
| content=A museum dedicated to Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Royal Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rbg.ca/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-527-1158 | tollfree=+1-800-694-4769
| hours=Jan-Apr 10AM-5PM, May-Aug 10AM-8PM with some seasonal variations by park | price=Adult $18, senior/student $15, child $10, family $40
| wikipedia=Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
| lastedit=2019-03-27
| content=Canada's largest botanical garden is comprised of four separate parks containing gardens and natural areas, spread out over 900 hectares. There is an RBG-run shuttle bus on summer weekends between the RBG parks. The four parks span a distance of over 3 km, and this excludes walking in each park. The admission price allows access to all four parks for the day. Here are the parks listed east to west.
}}
** {{see
| name=RBG Centre &amp; Hendrie Park | alt=
| url=
| address=680 Plains Rd W, Burlington | lat=43.290208 | long=-79.875438
| directions=Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;RBG&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The main park; cafe in the RBG centre and a teahouse in Hendrie Park.
}}
** {{see
| name=Laking Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1260 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington | lat=43.292387 | long=-79.885899
| directions=1 km west of the RBG Centre
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=
}}
** {{see
| name=Rock Garden | alt=
| url=
| address=1185 York Blvd, Waterdown | lat=43.289341 | long=-79.891725
| directions=1 km west of Laking Garden, Burlington Transit Bus 1/1X to &quot;Valley Inn&quot; or &quot;Rock Garden&quot; stop
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=Cafe on-site.
}}
** {{see
| name=Arboretum | alt=
| url=
| address=16 Old Guelph Rd, Waterdown | lat=43.284606 | long=-79.902601
| directions=1 km west of Rock Garden, via Old Guelph Rd
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The largest of the four parks with a Nature interpretation Centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Freeman Station | alt=Burlington Junction Railway Station | url=http://www.freemanstation.ca/ | email=
| address=3023 Fairview St | lat=43.333248 | long=-79.816983 | directions=east side of Central Fire Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Check website for dates open | price=
| wikipedia=Freeman Station
| lastedit=2019-06-19
| content=The City of Burlington purchased this former railway station (built in 1906) for preservation, and had it moved from its original location.
}}

===Parks===
There are 115 parks and 325 ha of parkland within the city. A complete list of parks can be found [https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Index.aspx?CategoryIds=&amp;FacilityTypeIds=0&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;lang=en&amp;CloseMap=false here]
* {{see
| name=Spencer Smith Park | alt=Waterfront at Downtown Burlington
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=ece5e0e3-4eda-40ed-a904-0fb6ef3f7386
| address=1400 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.323902 | long=-79.796150
| directions=
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-02-08
| content=This waterfront park features: Naval War Memorial, Brant Street Pier, Terry Fox Monument, Lady of the Lake Bronze Sculpture, Japanese Garden. It is also a venue for annual events.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Beachway | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=15b4681e-1668-4984-b32a-a417e59a3156 | email=
| address=1100 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.309473 | long=-79.800177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sandy beach, playground, concession stands, trails.
}}
* {{see
| name=Central Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=63&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=c70b24b4-78b4-48eb-b54e-5ec87be288cb | email=
| address=2299 New St | lat=43.335916 | long=-79.793503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Park for community activities. Features: Bandshell, labyrinth, community garden, Rotary Memorial Forest, playgrounds.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kerncliff Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/detail.aspx?categoryids=2&amp;facilitytypeids=&amp;keywords=&amp;scrollmap=true&amp;id=ca8da373-698d-4f08-bb54-8e620754bb58 | email=
| address=2198 Kerns Rd | lat=43.348477 | long=-79.859074 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former quarry, Kerncliff Park is located on the Niagara escarpment and features a natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge over a marsh, nature trails and views of the city and Lake Ontario.
}}
* {{see
| name=LaSalle Park | alt=
| url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=2&amp;FacilityTypeIds=&amp;Keywords=&amp;ScrollMap=true&amp;id=e592e334-83d8-40e8-881a-b7929ddae9d2 | email=
| address=50 North Shore Blvd | lat=43.302807 | long=-79.846506 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The park features waterfront area, trails, open green space and a replica of a historic pavilion.
}}

===Waterdown===
Adminstratively part of Hamilton, but closer to Burlington.

* {{see
| name=Smokey Hollow Waterfall | alt=Great Falls
| url=https://tourismhamilton.com/smokey-hollow
| address=80 Mill St S, Waterdown | lat=43.330819 | long=-79.887076
| directions=just south of the railway overpass
| phone=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=
| lastedit=2019-12-14
| content=A picturesque {{convert|33|ft|abbr=on|order=flip}} waterfall in Waterdown with a viewing platform. Can be quite striking in winter after it has frozen. This is also the location of the former industrial community of Smokey Hollow, remnants of which can be found around the site.
}}

* {{listing | type=see
| name=Historic architecture in Waterdown | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.334412 | long=-79.891761 | directions=at and near the intersection of Mill St &amp; Dundas St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-12
| content=There are many beautiful old stone buildings in Waterdown. Mill Street is a good place to start.
}}

==Do==
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Discovery Landing | alt=Spencer's at the Waterfront | url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?id=9c98073d-ae11-4172-850a-c17349e1cb86 | email=
| address= | lat=43.320582 | long=-79.799868 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A 14,200 square foot landmark building that faces out to the lake and offers prime storm and weather watching views. Designed by Baird Sampson Nuert it has given residents and visitors a unique place to discover, celebrate, play, and relax by our lake. Discovery Landing is open all day, daily and features The Observatory, '''Spencer's on the Waterfront''', the '''Bite Café''', and an information area to provide information on the park. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it will have free ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hike the Bruce Trail | url=http://brucetrail.org/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from [[Niagara Peninsula|Niagara]] to [[Tobermory (Ontario)|Tobermory]] runs through Burlington. The Burlington portion of the trail starts near the intersection of Highway 6 and Mountain Brow Rd., skirts the escarpment before reaching Snake Rd., and then takes a winding path that isn't always easy to follow (if you find yourself in a cemetery near a convent, you've gone the wrong way), but leads to a few beautiful waterfalls just before entering Waterdown. East of Waterdown, the trail then runs through Kerncliff Park, crosses Dundas St., then runs for several miles through rural Burlington before entering Milton.
}}

===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Canada's Largest Ribfest | url=http://www.canadaslargestribfest.com | email=
| address=Spencer Smith Park | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Labour Day weekend | price=
| content=Music, crafts and some of the best rib makers in North America.
}}
* {{do
| name=Sound of Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.soundofmusic.ca/ | email=info@soundofmusic.ca
| address=downtown, waterfront | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 905-333-6364 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Proclaimed as Canada's largest free music festival. Five day free music festival on several stages. Jazz, folk, rock, pop, country, blues, latin, celtic. Parade, carnival, marketplace, family zone and downtown streetfest. Held on Father's Day weekend in early June.
}}

===Events===
* During December, you can walk through an extensive '''Christmas lights display''' downtown at Spencer Smith Park. Showing the Eiffel Tower and various large displays of lights, this is the time when you can enjoy the beauty of Christmas.
* On July 1, you can celebrate '''Canada Day''' in Spencer Smith Park and gather with dozens of others to wave the Canadian flag with pride and music.

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Mapleview Shopping Centre | alt=
| url=http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325922 | long=-79.820315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre with more than 150 stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Mall | alt=
| url=http://www.burlingtonmall.com/ | email=
| address=777 Guelph Line | lat=43.348478 | long=-79.793443 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Shopping centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Burlington Downtown | alt=
| url=http://burlingtondowntown.ca/ | email=
| address=Brant Street | lat=43.325897 | long=-79.798185
| directions=between Baldwin St and Lakeshore Rd
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Many small shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques in an old town setting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lee Valley Tools | alt=
| url=http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=1&amp;p=47724 | email=
| address=3060 Davidson Ct | lat=43.357650 | long=-79.805973
| directions=off Guelph Line north of the QEW
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-02-09
| content=Products for woodworking and gardening enthusiasts.
}}

==Eat==
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand | alt= | url=http://www.easterbrooks.ca/ | email=
| address=694 Spring Gardens Rd | lat=43.289078 | long=-79.874760 | directions=near Royal Botanical Gardens
| phone=+1 905-527-9679 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM&amp;ndash;10PM (summer), 10AM&amp;ndash;8PM (winter) | price=
| content=Well-known for its footlong hotdogs (note that a &quot;regular&quot; hotdog here is a footlong) its ice cream and milkshakes are also good. The restaurant has been located at this location since 1930 and features a retro atmosphere.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beaver and Bulldog | alt=B&amp;B Taps &amp; Grill | url=http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324419 | long=-79.794922 | directions=
| phone=+1 289 337-9119 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Le Chinois Plus | alt= | url=http://lechinoischinese.ca/index.html | email=
| address=1250 Brant St | lat=43.342566 | long=-79.828618 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 331-0033 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=West Plains Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.westplainsbistro.com/ | email=
| address=133 Plains Rd | lat=43.310175 | long=-79.848650 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Earls | alt= | url=https://earls.ca/locations/burlington | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325423 | long=-79.820564 | directions=Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 905 631-1212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill | alt= | url=https://turtlejacks.com/locations/mapleview-mall/ | email=
| address=900 Maple Ave | lat=43.325828 | long=-79.820938 | directions=across from Earls at the Mapleview Mall
| phone=+1 289 288-0484 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=There is also another location at 4155 Fairview Street.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Carriage House | alt= | url=http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/ | email=
| address=2101 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.326345 | long=-79.791536 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7723 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Dickens | alt=Charles Dickens Pub | url=https://thedickens.ca/ | email=
| address=423 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326267 | long=-79.795921 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-4991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Honey West | alt= | url=http://www.honeywest.ca/ | email=
| address=399 Elizabeth St | lat=43.325758 | long=-79.795254 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-7999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Downtown Bistro &amp; Grill | alt=Ivanka's Downtown Bistro | url=http://www.downtownbistro.ca/ | email=
| address=441 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326671 | long=-79.796523 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-7577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Martini House | alt= | url=http://www.martinihouse.ca/ | email=
| address=437 Elizabeth St | lat=43.326539 | long=-79.796446 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-9553 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Paradiso Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=2041 Pine St | lat=43.326120 | long=-79.795454 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1176 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pepperwood Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/ | email=
| address=1455 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324262 | long=-79.796821 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 333-6999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=SB Prime | alt= | url=http://www.sbprime.com/ | email=
| address=380 Brant St | lat=43.325188 | long=-79.797773 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-6275 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Siam Dish Thai Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.siamdish.ca/ | email=
| address=1477 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.345130 | long=-79.795316 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 632-2525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Water Street Cooker | alt= | url=http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/ | email=
| address=2084 Old Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.325724 | long=-79.792168 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 634-2084 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN259 | email=
| address=3290 South Service Rd | lat=43.359019 | long=-79.794608 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.66090.html | email=
| address=2412 Queensway Dr | lat=43.349539 | long=-79.804952 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-2700 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Beside the highways to Hamilton, Niagara, and Toronto.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Creekside Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://stayburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3158 Pinemeadow Dr | lat=43.369384 | long=-79.823527 | directions=Guelph Line near Upper Middle
| phone=+1 905 336-5382 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Hilton Garden Inn | alt= | url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YYZBUGI | email=
| address=985 Syscon Road East | lat=43.393093 | long=-79.757325 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Homewood Suites by Hilton | alt= | url=http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/ONTBUHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Burlington-Ontario/index.do | email=
| address=975 Syscon Rd | lat=43.392896 | long=-79.756630 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 631-8300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Hotel | alt= | url=http://choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN878 | email=
| address=950 Walkers Line | lat=43.363932 | long=-79.786473 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-9290 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hiburlington.ca/ | email=
| address=3063 South Service Rd | lat=43.352640 | long=-79.800365 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 639-4443 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=The Waterfront Hotel Downtown | alt=formerly Travelodge | url=https://www.waterfronthotelburlington.com/ | email=
| address=2020 Lakeshore Rd | lat=43.324221 | long=-79.795251 | directions=
| phone=+1 905 681-5410 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]
* [[Niagara Peninsula]] which includes [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] and [[Niagara-on-the-Lake]]

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[[File:Iorcail, Isle of Canna - geograph.org.uk - 427837.jpg|thumb|350px|Iorcail, Isle of Canna]]

'''Canna''' is the westernmost of the '''[[Small Isles]]''' off the west coast of Scotland. It's joined by a road to the smaller island of '''Sanday''', and the channel between them dries out at low tide. Canna, Sanday and their surrounding skerries are owned and managed by the [http://www.nts.org.uk/ National Trust for Scotland] (NTS), and are run as a farm and conservation area. There's a small settlement near the ferry pier at the east end of Canna, while the western part and Sanday are uninhabited.

==Get in==
[[File:Rocket church, Canna.jpg | thumb | 300px | Rocket church, Canna]]
First get to '''[[Mallaig]]''' by train, bus or car. You'll need an overnight stop before taking the [http://www.calmac.co.uk/ Calmac ferry] onward next morning, except perhaps for the Saturday afternoon sailing.

These ferries sail every day, but to different Small Isles on different days. April-Oct they call at Canna and return to Mallaig on M W F Sa &amp; Su. Day trips from Mallaig to Canna can be made on Saturday, with 8 hours ashore. Nov-March the ferries call on Tu and Th, plus Sunday on request; no day trips are possible.

Sightseeing trips from [[Arisaig]] frequently visit Canna from May to Sept.

All routes are for foot passengers only; dogs and bikes welcome but you can't bring a car. In 2022 the return fare from Mallaig is £11.80 adult, £5.90 child. 

{{marker | type=go | name=Canna Ferry Pier | lat=57.056 | long=-6.491 }} is on the east side of the island. This is the best anchorage with your own boat, sheltered by Sanday island.

==Get around==
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'''Walk''', it's hardly worth bringing a bike, and of course you can't bring a car. Canna is 7 km (4.3 mi) long and 1.5 km (0.9 mi) wide, with only a mile-long unpaved lane between the ferry pier and the bridge to Sanday, then a rough track continuing west for a further mile. The rest is soggy moorland.

==See==
[[File:Canna house.jpg|thumb|Canna house]]
* {{see
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| content=Villa built in the 1860s, but furnished as for mid-20th century hen the owners amassed a collection around Gaelic culture and language, and butterflies and moths. You can explore the gardens but the house is closed for restoration, the likely re-opening date has not been announced.
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* {{see
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| content=Completed in 1914 by the Thom family; Joanna and Allan Thom are the only occupants of its graveyard. For reasons unknown it's oriented ENE-WSW not east-west; it's called the &quot;Rocket Church&quot; because of its distinctive tower. The wrought iron gates were added in 1969. Although still consecrated, it's seldom used, as it's a Presbyterian church while most islanders are Catholic - the RC St Columba's is further up the lane.
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* '''Ancient sites:''' the main collection is at A'Chill or Keill, which may have been a monastery. (&quot;Kil-&quot; in Scottish placenames denotes a hermit's cell.) Here find the Punishment Stone - offenders supposedly had their thumb jammed into a notch in it; the Celtic Cross; and several Souterrain underground chambers. On the north coast are the Viking's Grave and more Souterrains. West of that is the low-lying strip of land of Tarbert, continue along the south coast to Sgor nam Ban-Naomha (ie &quot;nunnery&quot; though more likely a hermitage).
* '''St Edward's Chapel''' or &quot;Fisherman's Shrine&quot;, built in 1890 on Sanday. But it keeps letting in water and is now disused. Continue across Sanday to see the puffin stack near the southeast tip.

==Do==
* '''Birdwatching:''' look out for sea eagles, golden eagles, buzzards, puffins, shelducks, and merganser ducks.
* '''Report a rat!''' Brown (Norway) rats practically devoured this island in the 20th century, but were systematically eradicated by 2008, and Canna is now rat-free. Ground-nesting birds such as the Manx Shearwater depend upon this. So report it if you think you see a rat, but don't try to whack it yourself. You'd only succeed if it was something else, e.g. a wood mouse or shrew. The NTS have similar ambitions for the island's rabbits.

==Buy==
You can have provisions sent over from Mallaig, see [[Small Isles#Buy]].

==Eat==
* {{eat
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==Drink==

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
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==Connect==
[[File:Phone home - geograph.org.uk - 737491.jpg|thumb|The phone]]
There is a telephone box on the island and the cafe has internet connection. No mobile phone connection.

==Go next==
On Saturday a day-trip is possible from Canna to Muck (4 hours ashore) and Eigg (3 hours). Transfers to Eigg, Muck and Rum are possible on other days. Eventually you have to circle back to Mallaig on the mainland.

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'''Casa Grande''' is a city in [[South Central Arizona]] that is largely a commuter town for people working in Tuscon or Phoenix. It was the site of an interment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, and has played a prominent role in baseball in the United States.

==Understand==
Casa Grande is approximately halfway between [[Phoenix]] and [[Tucson]] of over 53,000 people (2020). It is named after the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge, about 20 miles (32 km) west. &quot;Casa Grande&quot; is Spanish for &quot;big house&quot;.

The economy of Casa Grande used to be based on rural, agricultural industries such as cotton and dairy farms. Over time, the city has become home to many Phoenix or Tucson urbanites who own homes in Casa Grande. Most residents either commute north to work in the Phoenix metropolitan area, or to the south, to work in Tucson.

Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy operates a major dairy processing facility in the town that opened in 2013 and employs about 110 people.

===History===
Casa Grande was founded in 1879 by the Carter Family during the Arizona mining boom due to the presence of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Casa Grande grew slowly, and suffered several setbacks both in 1886 and 1893, when fires ravaged the town, destroying all wooden housing structures within it. When the mining boom slowed in the 1890s, the town was nearly abandoned, but with the advent of agriculture, the town remained alive and well. Casa Grande was home to a collective farm society which was part of the New Deal.

During World War II, from 1942 to 1945, a Japanese-American relocation camp was set up outside of Casa Grande, known as the Gila River War Relocation Center. Two notable people that were interned there were future actor Pat Morita and baseball player Kenichi Zenimura, who constructed a baseball field and set up a league in the relocation camp.

Casa Grande has played a prominent role in semi-pro and collegiate baseball. The Casa Grande Cotton Kings, who were founded in 1948, qualified to play in the National Baseball Congress World Series ten straight times by winning Arizona state championships in the 1940s and 1950s, and were reactivated in the 2000s. They are now members of the Pacific Southwest Baseball League.

===Climate===
Casa Grande has a hot desert climate, typical for the Sonoran Desert. The city experiences long, extremely hot summers and brief winters consisting of mild afternoons and chilly evenings. The area averages only 9.07 inches (230 millimeters) of rain per year. The coolest month on average is December, with highs averaging 68 °F (20 °C), and lows typically averaging around 37 °F (3 °C). TAlong with the rest of southern Arizona, the community is prone to dust storms and in the summer months is affected by the North American Monsoon, which brings high winds and heavy rain.

==Get in==

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Casa Grande is located about halfway between [[Phoenix]] and [[Tucson]] and is accessible by car along Interstate 10.

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==Get around==

There is no public transportation, so a car is essential.

==See==
[[File:Casa Grande Valley Historical Society Museum from SW 2.JPG|thumb|Casa Grande Valley Historical Society]]
* '''[[Casa Grande Ruins National Monument]]''', in nearby [[Coolidge]] &amp;mdash; 20 mi (32 km) west.
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* {{see
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* {{see
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| phone=+1 520-836-2223 | tollfree= | fax=+1 520-836-5065
| image=Casa Grande Valley Historical Society Museum from SE 1.JPG
| hours=Sep-May: Th-Su noon-4PM | price=$5 adults, $4 seniors, free for kids
| content=Exhibits historic artifacts and photographs from the region.
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==Do==

[[File:Eloy-municipal-airport-aerial-view.jpg|thumb|Eloy Municipal Airport, home to the world's largest skydive dropzone]]

* {{do
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| address=512 S Eleven Mile Corner | lat=32.871225 | long=-111.568331 | directions=7 miles east of I-10
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* {{do
| name=Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival | alt= | url=https://pinalfairgrounds.com/ | email=
| address=512 S Eleven Mile Corner | lat=32.871225 | long=-111.568331 | directions=Pinal County Fairgrounds
| phone=+1 520-723-7881 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=late January | price=$8 adults, free for kids 12 and under
| content=This annual three-day festival hosts musical bluegrass acts from across the US. There is also a classic car show, food, and other entertainment.
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* {{do
| name=Shamrock Farms Tour | alt= | url=http://shamrockfarmstour.com/ | email=
| address=40034 W Clayton Rd, Stanfield | lat=32.893606 | long=-112.005104 | directions=
| phone=+1 602-477-2462 (reservations) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Oct-May: Tu Th Sa | price=$9 (adults), $7.50 (seniors and military), $6 (children 2-12 yrs)
| content=Tour a working dairy farm. Reservations required prior to visit.
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* {{do
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| address=4900 N Taylor St, Eloy | lat=32.805472 | long=-111.583146 | directions=
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* {{do
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==Buy==
*'''[http://www.promenadeatcasagrande.com/ Promenade at Casa Grande]''', 1005 N Promenade Pkwy. It is pretty utilitarian, an open mall type layout with contemporary retail businesses and also some eateries. Tel: +1 520-426-3055.

==Eat==

* {{eat
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| hours=Tu-F 11AM-2:30PM, 5PM-9PM; Sa 5PM-9:30PM; closed Su-M | price=
| content=American food for special occasions.
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* {{eat
| name=Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | url=http://www.crackerbarrel.com/ | email=
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* {{eat
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==Drink==

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
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| phone=+1 520-836-1600 | tollfree=+1-800-780-7234 | fax=
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* {{sleep
| name=Francisco Grande Hotel &amp; Golf Resort | url=https://www.franciscogrande.com/ | email=
| address=26000 W Gila Bend Hwy | lat=32.880894 | long=-111.847742 | directions=
| phone=+1 520-836-6444 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From $178 (Feb 2022)
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* {{sleep
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==Connect==

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==Go next==

* '''[[Casa Grande Ruins National Monument]]''', in nearby [[Coolidge]] &amp;mdash; 20 mi (32 km) east.
* North to metro '''[[Phoenix]]''' and the Valley of the Sun.
* South to '''[[Picacho]]''' and '''[[Picacho Peak State Park]]''' for some hiking, or continue towards '''[[Tucson]]''', the Old Pueblo.

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'''[http://www.comune.catania.it/ Catania]''' is a city of 310,000 people (2019) on the eastern coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna, the biggest [[volcano]] in Europe. It is the second largest city in [[Sicily]] with the metropolitan area reaching one million inhabitants, a major transport hub, economic centre and a university city where you will enjoy a busy downtown and an active nightlife. Catania is also well known for its particular baroque architecture and urban design (the downtown area is a [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Italy|World Heritage Site]], along with all the Val di Noto area), consequences of the great earthquake of 1693 after which the city had to be rebuilt, like most of eastern Sicily.

==Understand==
[[File:Catania Fontana Elefante.jpg|thumb|''U Liotru'' — the symbol of Catania — at the Piazza del Duomo]]

The city has a history dating back 2,700 years, dominated by several different cultures (Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, etc.) and was a rich  commercial centre, mainly due to its port. Again, since the 1970s, the city economy is growing as the urban area and the suburbs, making Catania a large metropolitan centre, mainly between the volcano and the sea. Today, even if you can find there most of the biggest commercial centers in Europe (especially Etnapolis), the 17th-century downtown area is still the centre of the day-to-day life.

Catania sits under the most major active volcano in Europe and has been destroyed many times in the past. As a result, Catania is a city where you can find a great variety of landscape and architecture, a lot of dirty buildings and also a lot of abandoned houses, especially in the mountains. However, since the city is a World Heritage Site, a lot of renovations have been made.

Today, you will feel in Catania a mix of nostalgia and ''joie de vivre'', especially at night or during festivals.

====Sicilian Baroque====
The major feature of this city is its architecture, which is predominantly baroque.

The major characteristic of Baroque architectural is its theatricality. This style dominated Europe in the 17th century as a result of the reformation/counter-reformation where the statement given was one of grandeur. The preceding style was Renaissance, while the succeeding was Neoclassicism. The three major features are a near excessive amount of detail (statues, lots of gold, columns and pilasters, garlands and wreaths, etc.), façades which are taller than the nave (to fool the viewer of the size) and frescoes often featuring ''trompe-l'œil''.

Baroque from Catania has several unique features such as use of dark lava stone (basalt), the Bell in the façade itself and grotesque masks and putti.

===Climate===
Catania has a hot summer-mediterranean climate with long hot, dry summers and short, mild winters. Summer experiences a pronounced aridity with a strong prevalence of stable, sunny conditions whereas winter presents more interchangeable weather. Temperatures of 35°C are usual in summer and temperatures in winter generally revolve around 17°C during the day. Springs and autumns enjoy warm day temperatures, ranging from 20°C in March to 31°C in September.
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| marlow = 9
| aprlow = 11
| maylow = 15
| junlow = 19
| jullow = 21
| auglow = 22
| seplow = 18
| octlow = 15
| novlow = 11
| declow = 7
| janprecip = 54
| febprecip = 47
| marprecip = 62
| aprprecip = 23
| mayprecip = 17
| junprecip = 6
| julprecip = 3
| augprecip = 8
| sepprecip = 28
| octprecip = 41
| novprecip = 66
| decprecip = 67
| description =  Catania Climate Averages
}}

===Tourist information===
* {{listing
| name=Bureau Turismo | alt= | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/turismo/contatti-e-mailing-list/ | email=bureau.turismo@comune.catania.it
| address=via Vittorio Emanuele II, 172 | lat=37.5029560237711 | long=15.088611245155334 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 742 55 73 | tollfree=800 841 042 | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 08:00-19:15, Su 08:30-13:30 | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=The Tourist Bureau of the city.
}}
* '''[[Catania (province)#Tourist information|Info point]]''' of the province of Catania at the via Etnea.
* {{listing
| name=Catania Pass | alt= | url=http://www.cataniapass.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Personal: 24 hr €12.50, 72 hr €16.50, 120 hr (5 days) €20.00
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=The city of Catania promotes a tourist bundle which combines a transport pass for the city with some discounts to a handful of the city's museums. See yourself if you need one of them: Museo Civico &quot;Castello Ursino&quot;, Museo Belliniano, Museo Emilio Greco, Museo Diocesano and Terme Achilliane are free, plus Monastero dei Benedettini is €4 instead of €7.
}}

==Talk==

Sicilian used to be the common language here for centuries, as the Sicilian culture is isolated on an island. Even in Catania, you will notice Italian and Sicilian (as Palermo, Catania has its own dialect) in some neighborhoods, especially in inner areas, while most people speak mainly Italian in the city center.

==Get in==
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===By plane===
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | alt={{IATA|CTA}} Vincenzo Bellini Airport | url=http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=37.470226 | long=15.065904 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 723 9111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Catania–Fontanarossa Airport | image=Aeroporto di catania, veduta etna.jpg | wikidata=Q540273
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=The airport is on the coast {{km|5}} south of central Catania. There are frequent flights to Rome FCO; other domestic destinations include Bastia, Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Perugia, Pisa, Turin, Venice and Verona. International destinations (some seasonal) include Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Madrid, Malta (frequent), Manchester, Paris and Stuttgart. Arrivals: exit straight ahead for the Alibus stop and taxi rank. Turn right (east) through Arrivals hall for car hire desks, TIC ({{phone|+39 095 723 96 82}}; M-Sa 08:00 to 19:15) and intercity buses &amp; ticket booths. There's also a cafe, shop, currency exchange, ATMs and (handy, this) a pigeon trap. The airport hotel is 200 m north. Departures: airside is a large hall with shops and two cafes. The non-Schengen area (gates 19-22) is small: there's toilets and a shop but no cafes, so don't go through passport control until an hour or so before your departure.
}}

The simplest way to reach central Catania is on the {{listing | name=Alibus | alt=
| url=http://www.amt.ct.it/?page_id=2610 | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095-7519111 | tollfree=800 018696 | fax=
| hours= | price=€4 (available on board, cash or credit card, valid 90 min including urban bus lines)
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=This bus runs daily 05:30 to 00:00, every 25 min. From the airport via sea-port to the railway station takes 25 min. Coming back allow 30 min, as from the railway station the bus makes a city centre loop before returning to the station roundabout. So if you see a red &amp; blue Alibus standing at the station plaza, take it, otherwise go to the corner of Martiri della Liberta and Viale della Liberta, no marked bus-stop, just leap out waving as the bus approaches.
}}

Because the airport is so close, the inter-city buses running to Catania also call here, so you can usually get a direct connection: see listings below. Buses to nearby towns and villages (run by AST) mostly don't call here, so you'll have to go downtown to change. However the local buses to Donnalucata, Modica and Carlentini do call here, as the airport happens to be on the route. Buy bus tickets from the kiosks by the east exit of the Arrivals hall.

===By bus===
The transport hub of Catania is the big roundabout Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII (that's &quot;Pope John 23rd&quot; for non-Latins). The metro station is right here, as is the main railway station, and just north is the bus station {{listing | type=go
| name=Stazione AST | alt= | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=37.5082 | long=15.0981 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=The main bus terminal is S side of Via Archimede (corner with Viale della Liberta.) But there are no facilities here, and you need to buy your ticket from the ticket offices along Via D'Amico, a short block north. Coach parking lots sprawl over adjacent blocks but the only other active pick-up and drop-off areas are for some SAIS long-distance services, facing Via D'Amico.
}}

The main bus companies running from here are:

* {{listing
| name=A.S.T. | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 746 1096 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-15
| content=These run from the city to nearby small towns including Acireale, [[Caltagirone]], Carlentini, Grammichele, Lentini, [[Modica]], Nicolosi for Mount Etna, and [[Siracusa]]. They don't run to Taormina.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Interbus | alt=Etna Trasporti | url=http://www.interbus.it | email=
| address=Via D'Amico 187 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 532 716 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=These run from city &amp; airport to [[Taormina]] and [[Giardini Naxos]] (every couple of hours, 90 min), [[Messina]] (one per day, 4 hours), [[Ragusa]] (frequent, 2 hours) and [[Siracusa]] (frequent, 70 min). Also to Agira, Avola, Catenuova, Leonforte, Nicosia, Nissoria, [[Noto]], Pachino, Portopalo, Priolo, and Regalbuto. Interbus is part of a conglomeration of Sicilian bus companies. Around Catania the main operator is Etna Trasporti, with blue buses.
}}
* {{listing
| name=SAIS Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.saistrasporti.it | email=
| address=Via D'Amico, 181 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 536 168 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-09
| content=These make overnight runs from city and airport to [[Bari]] (8 hr), [[Naples]] (9 hr), and Rome (10 hr). They also run frequent buses across Sicily via Caltanissetta and Canicattì to [[Agrigento]].
}}
* {{listing
| name=SAIS Autolinee | alt= | url=http://www.saisautolinee.it | email=
| address=181 Via D'Amico | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 536 168 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-09
| content=These run from city and airport to [[Enna]] (6 per day, 75 min), [[Messina]] (hourly, 2 hr) and [[Palermo]] (hourly, 2 hr 30 min). At Messina they connect with buses by [http://www.giuntabustrasporti.com Giuntabus Trasporti] to [[Milazzo]], the ferry port for the [[Aeolian Islands]].
}}

===By train===

Trains run roughly hourly along the east coast via Taormina-Giardini to [[Messina]] (90 min to 2 hr). Three of these per day are direct services to [[Naples]] (7-8 hours) and [[Rome]] (10 hours), via the Straits ferry. Five trains per day run inland via [[Enna]] (1 hour) to [[Palermo]] (3 hours). 12 trains a day run south to [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]] (one hour); two of these connect with onward trains to [[Pozzallo]] (2 hr 30 min); 2 trains a weekday run the scenic inland route to [[Caltagirone]] (1 hr 30 min) and then with the replacement bus to [[Gela]] (1 hr more) (as of Feb 2020).

* {{listing | type=go
| name=Catania Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.centostazioni.it/cst/Le-stazioni/Sicilia/Catania-Centrale {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII | lat=37.506667 | long=15.1 | directions=10 minutes walk east from the city centre
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Catania Centrale railway station | image=Stazione di Catania.JPG | wikidata=Q1093710
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Small cafe &amp; tobacconist here. Wheelchair access to platforms 2-5 involves lumping over the tracks. The nearest Left luggage service is the informatik kiosk in front of the building; open daily 08:00-13:00 &amp; 15:00-19:00. The next Left Luggage service is 500 m away at Atripical, Piazza Duca di Genova, 6; open daily 09:00-19:00.
}}
There are two small stations to the north, Catania Europa and Catania Ognina. Visitors are unlikely to use them. To the south, there is the stop &quot;Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa&quot;, by which the airport can be reached via a short walk or a shuttlebus.

===By ferry===
Most travellers from mainland Italy use the 20-minute shuttle between Villa San Giovanni and Messina; there are also frequent ferries from Reggio to Messina.  A car ferry runs every night between Naples and Catania: it's run by TTT lines and takes 12 hours. Other ferries sail from the mainland to Palermo.

A car ferry runs twice a day between Pozzallo (90 km south of Catania) and [[Valletta]], Malta. It's run by Virtu Ferries and takes one hour 45 min, return fare €80 low season rising to €160 mid-summer. Day-trips are possible from Malta every day, and from Sicily on Wednesday and Friday. On Friday, Saturday and Monday there's a connecting coach between Catania and Pozzallo. This is timed for day-trips from Malta, so if you want to day-trip from Sicily you need to make your own way to Pozzallo.

==Get around==
[[File:Mappa ferr Circumetnea.png|thumb|Ferrovia Circumetnea]]

===By foot===
Catania has a compact centre and it is most convenient just to walk around.

===By bus===
To reach outlying accommodation or the university, you'll need the bus, run by {{listing
| name=AMT | alt=Azienda Metropolitana Trasporti Catania | url=http://www.amt.ct.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Single €1 (valid 90 min), Bus+Alibus €4, Bus+Metro €1.20 (valid 120 min), Day pass €2.50 (bus only)
| lastedit=2018-03-15
| content=Use their interactive map to find bus lines.
}}

===By train===

'''[http://www.circumetnea.it Ferrovia Circumetnea]''' (FCE) is a narrow-gauge railway that loops around the west flanks of Etna then back to the coast and mainline at Giarre-Riposto, 28 km north of Catania. The terminus in Catania is Borgo, with a metro connection to Centrale railway station and downtown. Trains run from Catania Borgo M-Sa hourly, all as far as Paterno, most as far as Adrano, and eight per day reach Bronte and Randazzo (2 hours) where these south-side trains terminate. To complete the circuit, you change to the north-side train Randazzo-Linguaglossa-Giarre-Riposto, taking 70 min. There are 3 or 4 of these per day in summer but only one or two in winter. At Giarre the Circumetnea and mainline stations are side by side, with Circumetnea trains continuing for a final km to terminate at Riposto. There is no Sunday or public holiday service on the Circumetnea line.

[[File:Catania - mappa metropolitana (schematica).svg|thumb|Catania Metro]]
Visitors to Catania are only likely to use the '''metro''' [[File:Logo metropolitana di Catania.svg|22px]] to reach the Circumetnea railway. It's possibly the shortest metro in the world, just under 9 km long, and it's run by the same company. The line starts from ''Stesicoro'' in midtown Catania, runs east to the transport hub of ''Giovanni XXIII'', then turns west. Get off at ''Borgo'' for the Circumetnea railway. The metro line ends at the suburb of ''Nesima'', which has Park &amp; Ride. The metro runs M-Sa 06:50-21:00 every 10-15 min; no service Sundays or public holidays. Single ticket €1 (valid 90 min), Bus+Metro €1.20 (valid 120 min), Day pass €2 (metro only).

An extension west from Nesima is under construction: it's expected to open as far as Fontana in Nov 2018, and Misterbianco in 2022. They also plan to extend south from Stesicoro to the airport.

===By car===
Driving in the centre is difficult because of congestion, one-way systems and pedestrianised areas. The town center has a small [[Driving in Italy#Limited traffic zones|limited traffic zone]] (ZTL) ([https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/italy-mainmenu-81/sicilia-region/catania-ar map and hours]), and most vehicles are prohibited from accessing it at any time. There are ten main parking lots around the city, and a slew of others serving the airport. Park &amp; Ride is available at the airport, and at Nesima metro station west of the city.

==See==
===World Heritage Sites===
[[File:Catania - Piazza Duomo (2544850701).jpg|thumb|Piazza del Duomo]]
* {{see
| name=Piazza del Duomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.5025 | long=15.0872 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Piazza del Duomo, Catania | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 09-52-47.JPG | wikidata=Q3382260
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=An attractive, lively baroque square. Here you can find the ''Fontana dell'Elefante'' (Elephant Fountain) or ''U Liotru'' - the symbol of the city. There are three buildings here that are World Heritage Sites. The square is also an entrance to the elegant ''via Etnea'', the main shopping street.
}}
[[File:Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-37-00.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Duomo (Cattedrale Sant' Agata)]]
:* {{see
| name=Cattedrale di Sant'Agata | alt=Duomo | url= | email=
| address=Piazza del Duomo | lat=37.5025 | long=15.088056 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 07:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00; Su 07:30-12:00, 16:30-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Catania Cathedral | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-32-08 2 fj.JPG | wikidata=Q1499188
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=An imposing cathedral, well worth visiting. Also see for [[#Terme Achilliane|Terme Achilliane]] and [[#Museo Diocesano|Museo Diocesano]] which are located there.
}}
:* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt=Diocesan Museum | url=https://www.museodiocesanocatania.com | email=
| address=Via Etnea 8 | lat=37.502074 | long=15.087259 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 281635 | tollfree=
| hours=M W F 09:00-14:00; Tu Th 9:00-14:00, 15:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00 | price=€7; combined ticked incl. museum, Terme Achilliane, Benedictine Monastery €13
| image=Logo MuseoDiocesanoCatania.jpg | wikidata=Q1954236
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=The collection of the museum contains various religious artefacts from the Cathedral and some other churches around. Its ticket office also sells tickets to the [[#Terme Achilliane|Terme Achilliane]].
}}
:* {{see
| name=Palazzo degli Elefanti | alt=Palazzo Municipale | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.503056 | long=15.086944 | directions=on the north side of Piazza del Duomo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo degli Elefanti | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 09-52-47.JPG | wikidata=Q1458838
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=Construction begin in 1996. In 1736 a statue of an elephant carrying an obelisk was erected in front of the palazzo. 
}}
:* {{see
| name=Palazzo dei Chierici | alt=Palace of Clerks | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.5019 | long=15.0873 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Catania Palazzo Chierici24235.jpg | wikidata=Q3361181
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata | alt= | url=https://badiasantagata.wordpress.com/la-cupola/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 184 | lat=37.503056 | long=15.088056 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Guided tours to the dome and the terraces: Tu 09:00-12:00, W-Sa 09:30 -12:30, 15:30-17:30; Su 09:30-12:30, 19:00-20:30 | price=€3
| wikipedia=it:Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata | image=2895 - Catania - Giov. Batt. Vaccarini - Chiesa della Badia di S. Agata (1767) - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 4-July-2008.jpg | wikidata=Q1067599
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Castello Ursino | alt=Castello Svevo di Catania | url=https://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/culture/monumenti-e-siti-archeologici/musei/museo-civico-castello-ursino/ | email=
| address=Piazza Federico Di Svevia | lat=37.498889 | long=15.084722 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 345830 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00) | price=Adult €6, youth or senior €3
| wikipedia=Castello Ursino | image=CastelloUrsino1CT.JPG | wikidata=Q1048850
| lastedit=2021-02-14
| content=It was built in the 13th century as a royal castle of the Kingdom of Sicily, and ilater became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. It hosts the ''Museo Civico'' (civic museum), which displays Greek and Roman artifacts from the city; art from the 17th-19th centuries; 2000 bronze figurines from the Archaic, Siceliot, Greek, Etruscan-Italic and Hellenistic eras; and temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena | alt=The Benedictine Monastery | url=http://www.monasterodeibenedettini.it/en/ | email=
| address=Piazza Dante, 32 | lat=37.504167 | long=15.079722 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7102767 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-18:00 | price=Free entrance, guided tour €8, which starts daily around 13:00 and hourly during summer
| wikipedia=Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena | image=Catania ExmonasteroBenedetti.jpg | wikidata=Q488863
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=It is the oldest one in Sicily and it is one of the biggest monasteries in Europe. It hosts now the Faculty of Literature of the University of Catania.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chiesa di San Nicolò l'Arena | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Dante | lat=37.504172 | long=15.080409 | directions=adjacent to the Benedictine Monastery
| phone=+39 095 7159912 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-12:30 | price=Free entrance; visit to the eaves €3
| image=Catane San Nicolo.jpg | wikidata=Q3671516
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=It is an unachieved church which was supposed to be the biggest one in Sicily.
}}
* {{see
| name=Via Crociferi | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.504972 | long=15.084833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=VillaCeramiVillaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q4010794
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It's a centre of an ecclesiastical architecture in Catania: in no more than 200 m there are 4 churches, 3 monasteries and a college.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Monastero di San Benedetto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.503694 | long=15.084472 | directions=entrance from via Teatro Greco, 2
| phone=+39 095 7152207 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu F Su 10:00-17:00 | price=€5 (guided tours only)
| wikipedia=San Benedetto, Catania | image=Catania Chiesa San Benedetto234232.jpg | wikidata=Q1516573
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=A splendid baroque monument.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crociferi, 17 | lat=37.503944 | long=15.084528 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 310762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:30, 1st Su/month 09:00-19:30, 3rd Su/month 09:00-13:30 | price=Free admission
| wikipedia=it:Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia | image=Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia a Catania.jpg | wikidata=Q3670105
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=Today the church used for various cultural events. Next to the church is a former Jesuit college.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa di San Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crociferi, 36 | lat=37.5044 | long=15.0851 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7159360 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=ChiesaSGiuliano.JPG | wikidata=Q3582178
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
:* {{see
| name=Villa Cerami | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Cerami | lat=37.506722 | long=15.084667 | directions=at the norther end of the Via Crociferi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Villa Cerami | image=VillaCeramiVillaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q786597
| lastedit=2017-02-24
| content=A Baroque villa. It hosts Faculty of Law of the University.
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina | alt=Basilica della Collegiata | url= | email=
| address=Via Etnea 23 | lat=37.504222 | long=15.086528 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=Free admission
| wikipedia=Basilica della Collegiata | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-23-47.JPG | wikidata=Q1109136
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Biscari | alt= | url=http://www.palazzobiscari.com/info/palace.htm | email=info@palazzobiscari.com
| address=Via Museo Biscari, 10 - 16 | lat=37.502222 | long=15.090278 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7152508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 07:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Biscari | image=PalazzoBiscariCT.JPG | wikidata=Q1459750
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=It is one the most interesting baroque palaces in Catania. The palace is privately owned. Check with the tourist office to arrange a visit.
}}

[[File:CataniaTheater.JPG|thumb|The old theater]]

===Ancient Roman and Greek===
* {{see
| name=Teatro Romano e Odeon | alt=[http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/teatro-romano.aspx Roman Theatre] and [http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/odeon-romano.aspx Odeon] | url=http://www.regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei_eng.asp?ID=148&amp;IdSito=29 | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 266 | lat=37.5030 | long=15.0835 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-19:00, last entry 18:30 | price=€6; 1st Su/month free (09:00-17:00)
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=The theatre dates back to the 1st century CE when it was built on the remains of the Greek theatre it used to hold up to 7000 spectators. ''Odeon'', a smaller theatrical building, was built next to it in the 2nd century CE.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Terme della Rotonda | alt=Rotonda Thermal Baths | url=https://www.citymapsicilia.it/en/structure/rotondas-thermae/ | email=
| address=Via della Rotonda | lat=37.504056 | long=15.08275 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150508 | tollfree=
| hours=W Su 09:00-13:00 | price=Free admission
| image=TermeRotondaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q3984392
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=The remains of ancient Roman baths.
}}
* {{see
| name=Anfiteatro Romano | alt=[http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/l-anfiteatro.aspx Roman Amphitheatre] | url=http://www.regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei_eng.asp?ID=254&amp;IdSito=28&amp;IdC=&amp;IdS=&amp;IdAS= | email=
| address=Piazza Stesicoro | lat=37.507361 | long=15.085417 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7472268 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:30-17:00 | price=Free admission
| image=Catania anfiteatro romano2423.jpg | wikidata=Q2844406
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=Some modest remains amidst the square.
}}
* {{see
| name=Terme Achilliane | alt=Achillean Baths | url=http://www.museodiocesanocatania.com/le_terme.aspx | email=
| address=Via Etnea 8 | lat=37.502406 | long=15.087403 | directions=check with the ticket office at the ''Museo Diocesano''
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W F 09:00-14:00; Tu Th 09:00-14:00, 15:00-18:00; Sa Su 09:00-13:00; | price=€5
| wikipedia=it:Terme Achilliane | image=HWScan.jpg | wikidata=Q3984379
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=The remains of a small part of a large ancient baths located underground is open for the public. It's under the Catania's Cathedral square. Some parts of mosaics and marble floor as well as some remains of decorated walls. The remains are still quite impressive.
}}
[[File:Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-26-20.JPG|thumb|Palazzo dell'Università]]

===Other notable attractions===

* {{see
| name=Teatro Massimo Bellini | alt= | url=http://www.teatromassimobellini.it | email=
| address=Piazza Vincenzo Bellini | lat=37.504167 | long=15.09 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7306111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Teatro Massimo Bellini | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-11-06.jpg | wikidata=Q1429352
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=A 19th-century opera theatre named after the Catania-born composer Vincenzo Bellini. The square before the theatre is a popular meeting place among the local young people, so its neighbourhood is very lively and busy by night.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo dell'Università | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Università | lat=37.503556 | long=15.086528 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-26-20.JPG | wikidata=Q3891414
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Della Cultura | alt=ex Convento S.Placido, aka Palazzo Platamone | url=http://www.comune.ct.it/informazioni/ufficio-per-le-relazioni-con-il-pubblico/la-guida-ai-servizi-al-cittadino/cultura/palazzo-della-cultura-orari-di-apertura-al-pubblico.aspx | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 121 | lat=37.5029851 | long=15.0905478 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7428038 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:00-13:30 | price=Free admission
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=A former monastery, it's now a venue for various exhibitions. It also hosts the ''access point'', an information office of the municipal museums (M-Sa 09:00-13:00).
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi, 3 | lat=37.502716 | long=15.084368 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150535 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:00-13:00 | price=€5
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas | image=Catania - Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas.jpg | wikidata=Q3890256
| lastedit=2017-03-19
| content=It is the birthplace of Vincenzo Bellini. Thete are two museums here.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Museo Belliniano | alt=Bellini Museum | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/i-luoghi-della-cultura/museo-civico-belliniano.aspx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-02-07
| content=A museum devoted to Vincenzo Bellini, a famous Italian composer.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Museo Emilio Greco | alt=[http://www.museionline.info/comuni/museo-emilio-greco-catania Emilio Greco Museum] | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/culture/monumenti-e-siti-archeologici/musei/museo-emilio-greco/il-museo/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=1st floor
| phone=| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| lastedit=2017-02-07
| content=A museum devoted to Italian artist Emilio Greco.
}}
* {{see
| name=Quattro Canti | alt=Four Corners | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.504986 | long=15.086819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Quattro Canti, Catania | image=Catania Piazza Quattro Canti.jpg | wikidata=Q610983
| lastedit=2017-02-19
| content=A square at the intersection of Via Etnea with Via di Sangiuliano. It is somewhat reminiscent to the other octagonal squares in Italy: Quattro Canti at the piazza Vigliena in [[Palermo]], Quattro Canti in [[Catania (province)|Paternò]], and Quattro Fontane in [[Rome]], next to the church of San Carlino by Francesco Borromini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Porta Garibaldi | alt=Porta Ferdinandea | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi | lat=37.499639 | long=15.073889 | directions=at the E end of Piazza Palestro
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Il Fortino - Porta Garibaldi Catania.jpg | wikidata=Q2624890
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The gates erected in 1768 in honor of King Ferdinand IV and his family.
}}

===Parks and gardens===
* {{see
| name=Giardino Bellini | alt=Villa Bellini | url=http://www.dipbot.unict.it/cnr/files/bellini/giardino.htm | email=
| address= | lat=37.511028 | long=15.083389 | directions=NE of centre, multiple entrances
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Always open | price=
| wikipedia=Giardino Bellini | image=Catania Park1.jpg | wikidata=Q3763848
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Charming 19th-century park. The oldest part of it, the Prince of Biscari's Maze or ''Laberinto Biscari'', dates back to the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania | alt=[http://www.dipbot.unict.it/orto-botanico/ Botanical garden] | url=http://www.dipbot.unict.it/orto/orto.html | email=
| address=Via Etnea, 397 | lat=37.515739 | long=15.083576 | directions=just north of Villa Bellini; it backs onto other streets but you can only enter by V Etnea
| phone=+39 095 430901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F (winter) 09:00-17:00, (summer) 09:00-19:30; Sa 09:00-14:00 | price=Free admittance
| wikipedia=Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania | image=Orto botanico di Catania 101145.jpg | wikidata=Q3886275
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Small botanical garden of the [http://attivitaortobotanico.unict.it/index.php/orto-botanico/ University of Catania].
}}

==Do==

* {{marker|type=do|lat=37.50570 | long=15.08665| name=Via Etnea}} - Walk the main shopping avenue, running north from the Piazza del Duomo has most of the city's imposing building and is busy throughout the day and evening. Lots of churches. This road is the equivalent of Las Ramblas in [[Barcelona]], so in the evenings the local people put on their Sunday clothes and walk at a relaxed pace along this avenue.
* '''La Plaja''', sandy beaches south of the city along the bay
* The '''Riviera dei ciclopi''', a rocky, volcano coast north of the city, stretching almost to Taormina
* Visit a minor religious festival, but avoid '''Sant'Agata''' on the 5th February due to the excessive crowds.
*A vintage self-drive excursion or a themed tour on a classic Fiat 500, starting from Catania or Taormina/Giardini Naxos. The most popular excursions are themed on the Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather movie and on the Etna Wines Road. You can reach villages like Savoca, Forza D’Agrò and Taormina. Contact 500 Vintage Tour - Classic car hire &amp; tours - Taormina - {{phone|+39 3497234906}} - Email: info@500vintagetour.com - Website: [http://www.500vintagetour.com 500 Vintage Tour]
*{{do|name=EtnaWay|alt=|url=https://etnaway.com|email=info@etnaway.com|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+39 3281977919|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-27|content=Guided excursions on mount Etna, with transfer from Catania, Giarre or Taormina by jeep and 4x4. Visit of summit craters and most beautiful places of the volcano.}}

==Learn==

* {{do
| name=Federico II | alt=School of Italian language and culture | url=http://www.scuolaitaliano.com | email=
| address=via Garibaldi 9 | lat= | long= | directions=first building on via Garibaldi, close to the Amenano fountain in piazza Duomo
| phone=+39 095 9890689 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€170
| content=The school is hosted in a Baroque building downtown. The school offers year-round intensive language courses, full immersion classes for all levels, while the afternoon provides a program of cultural activities to learn the culture and practice the language. The cultural themes of the lectures are: cinema, art history, songs and music, traditions and mythology, visits to museums and monuments, food and wine tasting. During the summer the school offers the Summer School program, which includes language classes in the morning, and in the afternoon a cooking class, a visit to a monument, and three sports or recreational activities, taking place in beach clubs having an agreement with the school.
}}

==Buy==
''Pizzo'' means protection money extorted by the Mafia. [http://www.addiopizzocatania.org/en ''Addiopizzo Catania''] is a movement of shopkeepers who refuse to pay - please support them by shopping in their stores. They also run educational and cultural outreach activities.

Every morning except Sundays, try haggling at:

* {{buy
| name=Fera 'o Luni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Carlo Alberto | lat=37.509428 | long=15.088343 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa morning | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A bustling food and clothes market. The main historic market of Catania.
}}
* {{buy
| name=La Piscaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto | lat=37.5018 | long=15.0869 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa morning | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A large fish, fruit &amp; veg market just off Piazza Duomo.
}}

==Eat==

Catania is proud of its specialities. A famous speciality is ''pasta alla Norma'' which consists in pasta (generally macaroni) dressed with tomato sauce and topped with fried eggplant slices, grated ricotta salata (salty ricotta) and fresh basil. The fish is also good, as Catania is a large port. The city is also known for horse meat, especially in some areas around the &quot;Benedictine Monastery&quot;.

Typical Catanese pastry include the world-wide famous ''cannolo alla Ricotta'', ''cassatella di Sant'Agata'' (a small cassata) and ''pasta di Mandorla'' (based on almond meal).

===Fast food===
Like in most of Sicily, you can get a freshly made cold ''panini'' in a ''salumeria'', where you choose whatever you want to put in (''prosciutto cotto/crudo'' and cheese are probably the most popular ones), for €1-3. Don't forget that most of salumerias are closed 13:00-16:00 and on Sunday afternoon.

You can also have some ''tavola calda'' (“hot bite”) meal, most of them made with cheese and meat, fried or baked. You will normally pay €1.50 for one piece.

Another Sicilian speciality is ''arancino'', which are deep fried rice balls with various fillings, meat or eggplant or spinach, that sell for €1.50 at most places. They make a good lunch snack.

Also, especially in the evening, some big kiosks sell hot, tasty and fat panini, some even horse meat filling. Most people add fries into the sandwich. Usually, it's about €2.50-3.00 and they are very popular among teenagers. Because its quite cheap, there is normally confusion at these kiosks.

In summer, a typical breakfast consists of &quot;Granita&quot; (a kind of sorbet of almond or black mulberry) served with a ''brioscia'' (sweet round small loaf): it is a nourishing and refreshing combination that can be found in almost any bar of the city.

===Budget===

====Around Castello Ursino====

* {{eat
| name=Camelot | alt= | url=http://www.ristorantecamelotcatania.it | email=
| address=73 Piazza Federico di Svevia | lat=37.499455 | long=15.083802 | directions=near Castello Ursino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Okay for the meat lover, fish is from frozen.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Angolo dello Chef | alt= | url= | email=
| address=21 Via Grimaldi | lat=37.498823 | long=15.086235 | directions=corner of Via Plebiscito
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Humble home cooking joint. Traditional Sicilian dishes from caponata to polli alla brace.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Borgo di Federico | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Federico di Svevia, 100 | lat=37.5000555 | long= 15.0847650 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=An Sicilian restaurant}}
* {{eat
| name=Ristorante da Antonio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Castello Ursino, 59 | lat=37.5002047 | long=15.0839362 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Italian cuisine}}

====Around the Fontana dell'Elefante====

* {{eat
| name= Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto, 7 | lat=37.5018281 | long= 15.0868195| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Seafood}}

====Around the metro station Stesicoro====

* {{eat
| name=Dopo Teatro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Coppola 4 | lat=37.505175 | long=15.090156 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 435 4002 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open 7 days, 19:30 till very late | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Panineria with tables. Known for grilled meats.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria del Cavaliere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Paternò, 11 | lat=37.5068207 | long=15.0872530 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Del centro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Montesano, 11 | lat= 37.5064010| long=15.0869231 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Pizza}}
* {{eat
| name=Vermut - Enoteca Salumeria Vermouth Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Gemmellaro, 39 | lat=37.5089434 | long=15.0867803 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

====Around the metro station Italia====

* {{eat
| name= Pizzeria Napule'| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mario Sangiorgi, 55 | lat=37.5150964 | long=  15.0981525| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name= Voglia Di Pizza Di Santagati Alfio| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mario Sangiorgi, 15 | lat=37.5137888 | long= 15.0986910 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Sicilia in Bocca | alt= | url=http://www.siciliainbocca.it | email=
| address=Via Beato Cardinale G.B. Dusmet, 35 | lat=37.502106 | long=15.088413 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 2500208 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Typical Sicilian food and pizza. There's another restaurant in town with this name: it's on Piazza Pietro Lupo but it's not recommended. And there's yet another 10 km north up the mountain.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Il Mare | alt= | url=http://www.trattoriailmare.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=7 Via San Michele | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 317 024 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tu-Su 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Delicious seafood. Casual atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spinella Pasticceria | alt= | url=http://pasticceriaspinella.it/ | email=
| address=292 Via Etna | lat=37.510711 | long=15.085655 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 327 247 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 07:30-22:30, Sa Su to 23:30 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Sicilian cakes, cannolis, arancini, espresso. Outdoor seating.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria di Fiore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=26 Via Pietro Antonio Coppola | lat=37.505404 | long=15.089759 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 316 283 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closed Monday | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Classic Sicilian food in a small family trattoria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria da Antonio | alt= | url=http://www.daantoniotrattoria.com | email=
| address=Via Castello Ursino 59 | lat=37.500121 | long=15.084038 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 218 4938 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Lunch Tu-Su; dinner daily 19:00-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Reasonably priced fresh seafood.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Cavalier Roxy | alt= | url=http://www.cavaliereroxy.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=51 Piazza Federico di Svevia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 340 418 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily lunch, dinner 19:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Sicilian cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria U Fucularu | alt= | url= | email=
| address=20 Via Euplio Reina | lat=37.504015 | long=15.088394 | directions=
| phone=+39 393 385 5925 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Antipasto buffet, grilled meats.
}}

===Splurge===
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==Drink==
You'd find all kinds of kiosks in the city which sell various refreshments, such as coffee, limoncello or popular local drinks such as ''seltz al limone'' (soda water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice) or ''mandarino al limone'' (soda water with tangerine syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice).

==Sleep==

===Budget===

====In Catania====

* {{sleep
| name=Agora Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.agorahostel.com | email=info@agorahostel.com
| address=6 Piazza Curro | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 723 3010 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Beds in a dorm rooms from €14
| lastedit=2019-10-07
| content=In a backstreet under the Duomo, it's lively and can fill up even out of season.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ananda B&amp;B | alt= | url=http://www.anandamoy.com | email=
| address=Via Muscatello 7 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Piazza Roma
| phone=+39 095 446 760 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€30
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=B&amp;B in the centre, walking distance from the Bellini Gardens, Via Etnea and the Market.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Suite Inn Catania | alt=BMoDe | url=http://www.suiteinn.eu | email=info@suiteinn.eu
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 108 | lat=37.50324 | long=15.09109 | directions=central
| phone=+39 095 715 9383 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean &amp; central b&amp;b.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=B&amp;B Opera | alt= | url=http://www.bbopera.it/ | email=info@bbopera.it
| address=Via Antonio di Sangiuliano, 129 | lat=37.50504696694728 | long=15.09183257818222 | directions=Catania centre
| phone=+39 337 492 714 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=11:00-22:00 | checkout=10:30 | price=€60-80 for double room
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Central b&amp;b, rooms have balconies, bathroom, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, minibar. Free Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Etnea 316 | alt= | url=http://www.hoteletnea316.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 250 3076 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 250 3076
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Bright and airy 3-star guest house ideal for young travellers.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Valentino | alt= | url=http://www.hotelvalentinocatania.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=39 Piazza Turi Ferro | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 715 1712 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€75 double
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Central 3-star hotel with friendly staff and a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=BAD: Bed and Breakfast and Design | alt= | url=http://www.badcatania.com | email=
| address=Via Cristoforo Colombo 24 | lat= | long= | directions=near Duomo
| phone=+39 095 346 903 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Simple hostel, striving to be funky.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Rigel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelrigelcatania.it {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=
| address=8 Viale della Liberta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 534 911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 534 911
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean and comfortable 3-star hotel very near bus station.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Villa Romeo | alt= | url=http://www.hotelvillaromeo.it | email=
| address=8 Via Platamonte | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 534 714 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 530 257
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€50
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean, comfortable 3-star hotel very near the railway &amp; bus stations.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=B&amp;B Globetrotter Catania | alt= | url=http://www.globetrottercatania.com | email=
| address=Vicolo della Lanterna, 14 | lat=37.500342 | long=15.084812 | directions=200 m from Duomo
| phone=+39 095 281 802 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=till 11:00 | price=€30
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=An antique building that has been renovated. B&amp;B (also rents independent apartments) with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, TV, DVD, HiFi, internet Wi-Fi and hairdryer.
}}

====Around Catania and Etna====

* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo San Leonardello | alt= | url=http://www.sanleonardello.it/ | email=
| address=165 Via Madonna della Liberta, San Leonardello | lat= | long= | directions=On SS114 20 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 964 020 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Rustic farmhouse off highway close to Etna, Taormina and the beach resorts of Riposto and Acireale.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Pietra Antica O Munti | alt= | url=http://www.lapietraantica.it | email=info@lapietraantica.it
| address=Via Andronico, Puntalazzo | lat= | long= | directions=Off SP 155 in mountain village above Giarre, 40 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 782 4035 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 968792
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Farm accommodation on flanks of Etna.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Arrigo | alt= | url=http://www.arrigo.it | email=
| address=C.da Arrigo Soprano, Linguaglossa | lat= | long= | directions=50 km north of Catania. Follow SS120 to Linguaglossa then SP 59 iv, signs for Hotel Neri
| phone=+39 095 643 612 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 777 4518
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Farmhouse on flanks of Etna.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Etelka | alt= | url=http://www.villaetelka.com/ | email=
| address=5 Via Prof Enrico Sagone, Valverde | lat= | long= | directions=Valverde is 20 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 525 872 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Villa with sea view and swimming pool.
}}

===Mid-range to high===

* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Agathae | alt= | url=http://www.hotelagathae.it | email=
| address=229 Via Etnae | lat= | long= | directions=on main drag through town
| phone=+39 095 250 0436 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 715 2668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=3-star accommodation
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gresi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.gresihotel.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=hotelgresi@tin.com
| address=28 Via Pacini | lat= | long= | directions=off Via Etnea close to post office
| phone=+39 095 322 709 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€75 without breakfast
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Clean, AC, bathroom, balcony, high arched ceilings with paintings.
}}
* The '''Parco degli Aragonesi''', Viale Kennedy, on beach ({{phone|+39 095 723 4073}}) and the '''Catania Centro''', 13 Piazza Trento, downtown ({{phone|+39 095 316 933}}), are the two [http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/catania.html NH hotels] in Catania.
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Principe | alt= | url=http://www.ilprincipehotel.com | email=
| address=24 Via Alessi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 250 0345 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 325799
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Boutique hotel in a restored aristocratic building, very central near Cathedral.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel La Ville | alt= | url=http://www.rhlaville.it/ | email=
| address=Via Monteverdi, 15 | lat= | long= | directions=very central near railway station
| phone=+39 095 746 5230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 746 5189
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=One of the oldest hotels in Catania, it's a large 3-star family run establishment. Self catering apartments also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nettuno | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-nettuno.it | email=
| address=Viale Ruggero Di Lauria 121 | lat= | long= | directions=off coastal SS114 east of downtown
| phone=+39 095 712 2006 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 498 066
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Modern 4-star beach hotel with open air swimming pool, restaurants, health spa and meeting facilities. For families and corporate travellers.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Luxury Hotel Romano Palace | alt= | url=http://romanopalace.it | email=
| address=Viale Kennedy 28 | lat= | long= | directions=on coast 2 km south of downtown
| phone=+39 095 596 7111 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Beach resort, very close to airport, with Jacuzzi, private beach and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Points by Sheraton Catania | alt= | url=http://www.sheratoncatania.com | email=
| address=Via Antonello da Messina 45, Cannizzaro | lat= | long= | directions=on coast 4 km east of downtown
| phone=+39 095 711 4111 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Hotel &amp; conference centre with 162 rooms and 7 suites. With sea-water pool and beach access.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Cibele | alt= | url=http://www.villacibele.it | email=
| address=17B Via Francesco Marletta | lat=37.51692 | long=15.06308 | directions=Off Via Cibele 3 km west of centre
| phone=+39 095 351 480 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=The hotel is in an elegant early 19th-century building edge of town. Clean &amp; quiet, good if you're touring with your own car.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grande Albergo Maugeri | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-maugeri.com | email=info@hotel-maugeri.it
| address=27 Piazza Garibaldi, Acireale | lat= | long= | directions=Acireale is 15 km N of Catania
| phone=+39 095 608 666 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=
}}
*{{sleep|name=Eco Hostel|alt=|url=https://ecohostel.it|email=|address=Via Fornai 44|lat=37.4986884|long=15.0875885|directions=near Ursino Castle|phone=+39 095 7233077|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=From 24€|lastedit=2018-07-16|content=A modern hostel.}}

==Stay safe==
Catania is the safest major city in Sicily, even during the night as there are a lot of students and people around throughout the city centre.

Be careful not to look conspicuously touristy, exposing jewelry, large bags or photo gear that might entice fast pickpockets or robbers. They are abundant all around the city and they recognize immediately anyone who is not from around here. However using common sense is more than enough the avoid all problems.

You may encounter some people asking for money. Just ignore them and say &quot;Non ho niente, mi dispiace&quot; (''I don't have anything (=money), I'm sorry'').

As in any other city avoid the station area, especially at night.

San Cristoforo is the most dangerous neighborhood in Catania and is located near the city centre, at the end of Via Plebiscito. Do not wander the streets alone at night. Another dangerous neighborhood is Librino, but of no interest for a tourist.

==Cope==
===Consulates===
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://catania.mae.ro/en | email=catania@mae.ro
| address=Via Misterbianco 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 537 909, +39 095 536 139 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=
}}

==Go next==

* '''[[Mount Etna]]''' is an eerie volcanic landscape, with a black terrain of pumice ash and rivers of solidified lava. The top is 3329 m high, so it's always cold, and if the city weather is iffy, then it will be beyond miserable up there. There is a daily bus service via [[Nicolosi]] to ''Rifugio Sapienza'' (&quot;Etna Sud&quot;), the usual approach to the summit. You need your own car to reach the northern approach at ''Piano Provenzana'' (&quot;Etna Nord&quot;). You can also explore the surrounding villages on the narrow gauge ''[[Catania (province)#By train|Circumetnea]]'' train, but you can't approach the summit that way.
* The '''Riviera dei Ciclopi''' is a chain of three villages on the coast north-east of Catania. In Homer's legend, Odysseus (Ulysses) landed here but a one-eyed giant trapped him and began eating his crew; Odysseus got the giant drunk, blinded him and escaped. The furious giant hurled rocks blind at the escaping ship, narrowly missing.
: In '''Aci Castello''' see {{see
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| address= | lat=37.5542 | long=15.1492 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-13:00 plus winter 15:00-17:00, spring 15:00-19:00, summer 16:30-20:30 | price=3 euro
| wikipedia=Castello Normanno (Aci Castello) | image=Aci Castello Sicily Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx (5085398127).jpg | wikidata=Q2968035
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A medieval castle perched on a giant rock, right over the sea. Contains a small civic museum.
}}
: '''[[Aci Trezza]]''' is a little fishing port known for ''[http://www.isoleciclopi.it/ Isole dei Ciclopi]'' — giant rocks offshore, supposedly those thrown by the Cyclops at Ulysses.
: '''Acireale''' has a big ''[http://www.fondazionecarnevaleacireale.it/ carnival]'' end of Jan to beginning of Feb. [http://www.riservalatimpa.it/ Riserva naturale orientata La Timpa] is located along the rocky coast of the village. There are a few panoramic trails across the reserve - check their site.

: Aci Castello and Aci Trezza are in a 30-min bus ride from Catania. Take [[#Get around|AMT]] urban bus 534 (Catania – Acicastello) which starts from Piazza Borsellino or [[#By bus|AST]] regional bus from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII. For Acireale take either AST, Interbus or [http://www.zappala-torrisi.it/index2.htm Zappalà &amp; Torrisi] {{dead link|December 2020}} buses (50 min).

* '''Further afield''' by public transport you can day-trip to [[Taormina]] and [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]]. With your own car you can day-trip to [[Modica]] and [[Ragusa]], [[Piazza Armerina]], [[Enna]], [[Militello in Val di Catania]], [[Caltagirone]], and [[Agrigento]].

: To reach the north coast, the quickest way is to blat along the autostrada A18, or take the A19 past Enna. A more attractive route SS185 winds through the hills from Taormina, with views back over Etna, and through the picturesque medieval town of [[Novara di Sicilia]]. On the north coast either turn west for '''[[Palermo]]''', or go a little way north to [[Milazzo]] the port for the '''[[Aeolian Islands]]''', or turn east to the ferry port of '''[[Messina]]'''.

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'''[http://www.comune.catania.it/ Catania]''' is a city of 310,000 people (2019) on the eastern coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna, the biggest [[volcano]] in Europe. It is the second largest city in [[Sicily]] with the metropolitan area reaching one million inhabitants, a major transport hub, economic centre and a university city where you will enjoy a busy downtown and an active nightlife. Catania is also well known for its particular baroque architecture and urban design (the downtown area is a [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Italy|World Heritage Site]], along with all the Val di Noto area), consequences of the great earthquake of 1693 after which the city had to be rebuilt, like most of eastern Sicily.

==Understand==
[[File:Catania Fontana Elefante.jpg|thumb|''U Liotru'' — the symbol of Catania — at the Piazza del Duomo]]

The city has a history dating back 2,700 years, dominated by several different cultures (Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, etc.) and was a rich  commercial centre, mainly due to its port. Again, since the 1970s, the city economy is growing as the urban area and the suburbs, making Catania a large metropolitan centre, mainly between the volcano and the sea. Today, even if you can find there most of the biggest commercial centers in Europe (especially Etnapolis), the 17th-century downtown area is still the centre of the day-to-day life.

Catania sits under the most major active volcano in Europe and has been destroyed many times in the past. As a result, Catania is a city where you can find a great variety of landscape and architecture, a lot of dirty buildings and also a lot of abandoned houses, especially in the mountains. However, since the city is a World Heritage Site, a lot of renovations have been made.

Today, you will feel in Catania a mix of nostalgia and ''joie de vivre'', especially at night or during festivals.

====Sicilian Baroque====
The major feature of this city is its architecture, which is predominantly baroque.

The major characteristic of Baroque architectural is its theatricality. This style dominated Europe in the 17th century as a result of the reformation/counter-reformation where the statement given was one of grandeur. The preceding style was Renaissance, while the succeeding was Neoclassicism. The three major features are a near excessive amount of detail (statues, lots of gold, columns and pilasters, garlands and wreaths, etc.), façades which are taller than the nave (to fool the viewer of the size) and frescoes often featuring ''trompe-l'œil''.

Baroque from Catania has several unique features such as use of dark lava stone (basalt), the Bell in the façade itself and grotesque masks and putti.

===Climate===
Catania has a hot summer-mediterranean climate with long hot, dry summers and short, mild winters. Summer experiences a pronounced aridity with a strong prevalence of stable, sunny conditions whereas winter presents more interchangeable weather. Temperatures of 35°C are usual in summer and temperatures in winter generally revolve around 17°C during the day. Springs and autumns enjoy warm day temperatures, ranging from 20°C in March to 31°C in September.
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===Tourist information===
* {{listing
| name=Bureau Turismo | alt= | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/turismo/contatti-e-mailing-list/ | email=bureau.turismo@comune.catania.it
| address=via Vittorio Emanuele II, 172 | lat=37.5029560237711 | long=15.088611245155334 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 742 55 73 | tollfree=800 841 042 | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 08:00-19:15, Su 08:30-13:30 | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=The Tourist Bureau of the city.
}}
* '''[[Catania (province)#Tourist information|Info point]]''' of the province of Catania at the via Etnea.
* {{listing
| name=Catania Pass | alt= | url=http://www.cataniapass.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Personal: 24 hr €12.50, 72 hr €16.50, 120 hr (5 days) €20.00
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=The city of Catania promotes a tourist bundle which combines a transport pass for the city with some discounts to a handful of the city's museums. See yourself if you need one of them: Museo Civico &quot;Castello Ursino&quot;, Museo Belliniano, Museo Emilio Greco, Museo Diocesano and Terme Achilliane are free, plus Monastero dei Benedettini is €4 instead of €7.
}}

==Talk==

Sicilian used to be the common language here for centuries, as the Sicilian culture is isolated on an island. Even in Catania, you will notice Italian and Sicilian (as Palermo, Catania has its own dialect) in some neighborhoods, especially in inner areas, while most people speak mainly Italian in the city center.

==Get in==
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===By plane===
* {{listing | type=go
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| address= | lat=37.470226 | long=15.065904 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 723 9111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Catania–Fontanarossa Airport | image=Aeroporto di catania, veduta etna.jpg | wikidata=Q540273
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=The airport is on the coast {{km|5}} south of central Catania. There are frequent flights to Rome FCO; other domestic destinations include Bastia, Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Perugia, Pisa, Turin, Venice and Verona. International destinations (some seasonal) include Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Madrid, Malta (frequent), Manchester, Paris and Stuttgart. Arrivals: exit straight ahead for the Alibus stop and taxi rank. Turn right (east) through Arrivals hall for car hire desks, TIC ({{phone|+39 095 723 96 82}}; M-Sa 08:00 to 19:15) and intercity buses &amp; ticket booths. There's also a cafe, shop, currency exchange, ATMs and (handy, this) a pigeon trap. The airport hotel is 200 m north. Departures: airside is a large hall with shops and two cafes. The non-Schengen area (gates 19-22) is small: there's toilets and a shop but no cafes, so don't go through passport control until an hour or so before your departure.
}}

The simplest way to reach central Catania is on the {{listing | name=Alibus | alt=
| url=http://www.amt.ct.it/?page_id=2610 | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095-7519111 | tollfree=800 018696 | fax=
| hours= | price=€4 (available on board, cash or credit card, valid 90 min including urban bus lines)
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=This bus runs daily 05:30 to 00:00, every 25 min. From the airport via sea-port to the railway station takes 25 min. Coming back allow 30 min, as from the railway station the bus makes a city centre loop before returning to the station roundabout. So if you see a red &amp; blue Alibus standing at the station plaza, take it, otherwise go to the corner of Martiri della Liberta and Viale della Liberta, no marked bus-stop, just leap out waving as the bus approaches.
}}

Because the airport is so close, the inter-city buses running to Catania also call here, so you can usually get a direct connection: see listings below. Buses to nearby towns and villages (run by AST) mostly don't call here, so you'll have to go downtown to change. However the local buses to Donnalucata, Modica and Carlentini do call here, as the airport happens to be on the route. Buy bus tickets from the kiosks by the east exit of the Arrivals hall.

===By bus===
The transport hub of Catania is the big roundabout Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII (that's &quot;Pope John 23rd&quot; for non-Latins). The metro station is right here, as is the main railway station, and just north is the bus station {{listing | type=go
| name=Stazione AST | alt= | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ | email=
| address= | lat=37.5082 | long=15.0981 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=The main bus terminal is S side of Via Archimede (corner with Viale della Liberta.) But there are no facilities here, and you need to buy your ticket from the ticket offices along Via D'Amico, a short block north. Coach parking lots sprawl over adjacent blocks but the only other active pick-up and drop-off areas are for some SAIS long-distance services, facing Via D'Amico.
}}

The main bus companies running from here are:

* {{listing
| name=A.S.T. | alt=Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | url=http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 746 1096 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-15
| content=These run from the city to nearby small towns including Acireale, [[Caltagirone]], Carlentini, Grammichele, Lentini, [[Modica]], Nicolosi for Mount Etna, and [[Siracusa]]. They don't run to Taormina.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Interbus | alt=Etna Trasporti | url=http://www.interbus.it | email=
| address=Via D'Amico 187 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 532 716 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=These run from city &amp; airport to [[Taormina]] and [[Giardini Naxos]] (every couple of hours, 90 min), [[Messina]] (one per day, 4 hours), [[Ragusa]] (frequent, 2 hours) and [[Siracusa]] (frequent, 70 min). Also to Agira, Avola, Catenuova, Leonforte, Nicosia, Nissoria, [[Noto]], Pachino, Portopalo, Priolo, and Regalbuto. Interbus is part of a conglomeration of Sicilian bus companies. Around Catania the main operator is Etna Trasporti, with blue buses.
}}
* {{listing
| name=SAIS Trasporti | alt= | url=http://www.saistrasporti.it | email=
| address=Via D'Amico, 181 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 536 168 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-09
| content=These make overnight runs from city and airport to [[Bari]] (8 hr), [[Naples]] (9 hr), and Rome (10 hr). They also run frequent buses across Sicily via Caltanissetta and Canicattì to [[Agrigento]].
}}
* {{listing
| name=SAIS Autolinee | alt= | url=http://www.saisautolinee.it | email=
| address=181 Via D'Amico | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 536 168 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-09
| content=These run from city and airport to [[Enna]] (6 per day, 75 min), [[Messina]] (hourly, 2 hr) and [[Palermo]] (hourly, 2 hr 30 min). At Messina they connect with buses by [http://www.giuntabustrasporti.com Giuntabus Trasporti] to [[Milazzo]], the ferry port for the [[Aeolian Islands]].
}}

===By train===

Trains run roughly hourly along the east coast via Taormina-Giardini to [[Messina]] (90 min to 2 hr). Three of these per day are direct services to [[Naples]] (7-8 hours) and [[Rome]] (10 hours), via the Straits ferry. Five trains per day run inland via [[Enna]] (1 hour) to [[Palermo]] (3 hours). 12 trains a day run south to [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]] (one hour); two of these connect with onward trains to [[Pozzallo]] (2 hr 30 min); 2 trains a weekday run the scenic inland route to [[Caltagirone]] (1 hr 30 min) and then with the replacement bus to [[Gela]] (1 hr more) (as of Feb 2020).

* {{listing | type=go
| name=Catania Centrale | alt= | url=http://www.centostazioni.it/cst/Le-stazioni/Sicilia/Catania-Centrale {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII | lat=37.506667 | long=15.1 | directions=10 minutes walk east from the city centre
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Catania Centrale railway station | image=Stazione di Catania.JPG | wikidata=Q1093710
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Small cafe &amp; tobacconist here. Wheelchair access to platforms 2-5 involves lumping over the tracks. The nearest Left luggage service is the informatik kiosk in front of the building; open daily 08:00-13:00 &amp; 15:00-19:00. The next Left Luggage service is 500 m away at Atripical, Piazza Duca di Genova, 6; open daily 09:00-19:00.
}}
There are two small stations to the north, Catania Europa and Catania Ognina. Visitors are unlikely to use them. To the south, there is the stop &quot;Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa&quot;, by which the airport can be reached via a short walk or a shuttlebus.

===By ferry===
Most travellers from mainland Italy use the 20-minute shuttle between Villa San Giovanni and Messina; there are also frequent ferries from Reggio to Messina.  A car ferry runs every night between Naples and Catania: it's run by TTT lines and takes 12 hours. Other ferries sail from the mainland to Palermo.

A car ferry runs twice a day between Pozzallo (90 km south of Catania) and [[Valletta]], Malta. It's run by Virtu Ferries and takes one hour 45 min, return fare €80 low season rising to €160 mid-summer. Day-trips are possible from Malta every day, and from Sicily on Wednesday and Friday. On Friday, Saturday and Monday there's a connecting coach between Catania and Pozzallo. This is timed for day-trips from Malta, so if you want to day-trip from Sicily you need to make your own way to Pozzallo.

==Get around==
[[File:Mappa ferr Circumetnea.png|thumb|Ferrovia Circumetnea]]

===By foot===
Catania has a compact centre and it is most convenient just to walk around.

===By bus===
To reach outlying accommodation or the university, you'll need the bus, run by {{listing
| name=AMT | alt=Azienda Metropolitana Trasporti Catania | url=http://www.amt.ct.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Single €1 (valid 90 min), Bus+Alibus €4, Bus+Metro €1.20 (valid 120 min), Day pass €2.50 (bus only)
| lastedit=2018-03-15
| content=Use their interactive map to find bus lines.
}}

===By train===

'''[http://www.circumetnea.it Ferrovia Circumetnea]''' (FCE) is a narrow-gauge railway that loops around the west flanks of Etna then back to the coast and mainline at Giarre-Riposto, 28 km north of Catania. The terminus in Catania is Borgo, with a metro connection to Centrale railway station and downtown. Trains run from Catania Borgo M-Sa hourly, all as far as Paterno, most as far as Adrano, and eight per day reach Bronte and Randazzo (2 hours) where these south-side trains terminate. To complete the circuit, you change to the north-side train Randazzo-Linguaglossa-Giarre-Riposto, taking 70 min. There are 3 or 4 of these per day in summer but only one or two in winter. At Giarre the Circumetnea and mainline stations are side by side, with Circumetnea trains continuing for a final km to terminate at Riposto. There is no Sunday or public holiday service on the Circumetnea line.

[[File:Catania - mappa metropolitana (schematica).svg|thumb|Catania Metro]]
Visitors to Catania are only likely to use the '''metro''' [[File:Logo metropolitana di Catania.svg|22px]] to reach the Circumetnea railway. It's possibly the shortest metro in the world, just under 9 km long, and it's run by the same company. The line starts from ''Stesicoro'' in midtown Catania, runs east to the transport hub of ''Giovanni XXIII'', then turns west. Get off at ''Borgo'' for the Circumetnea railway. The metro line ends at the suburb of ''Nesima'', which has Park &amp; Ride. The metro runs M-Sa 06:50-21:00 every 10-15 min; no service Sundays or public holidays. Single ticket €1 (valid 90 min), Bus+Metro €1.20 (valid 120 min), Day pass €2 (metro only).

An extension west from Nesima is under construction: it's expected to open as far as Fontana in Nov 2018, and Misterbianco in 2022. They also plan to extend south from Stesicoro to the airport.

===By car===
Driving in the centre is difficult because of congestion, one-way systems and pedestrianised areas. The town center has a small [[Driving in Italy#Limited traffic zones|limited traffic zone]] (ZTL) ([https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/italy-mainmenu-81/sicilia-region/catania-ar map and hours]), and most vehicles are prohibited from accessing it at any time. There are ten main parking lots around the city, and a slew of others serving the airport. Park &amp; Ride is available at the airport, and at Nesima metro station west of the city.

==See==
===World Heritage Sites===
[[File:Catania - Piazza Duomo (2544850701).jpg|thumb|Piazza del Duomo]]
* {{see
| name=Piazza del Duomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.5025 | long=15.0872 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Piazza del Duomo, Catania | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 09-52-47.JPG | wikidata=Q3382260
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=An attractive, lively baroque square. Here you can find the ''Fontana dell'Elefante'' (Elephant Fountain) or ''U Liotru'' - the symbol of the city. There are three buildings here that are World Heritage Sites. The square is also an entrance to the elegant ''via Etnea'', the main shopping street.
}}
[[File:Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-37-00.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Duomo (Cattedrale Sant' Agata)]]
:* {{see
| name=Cattedrale di Sant'Agata | alt=Duomo | url= | email=
| address=Piazza del Duomo | lat=37.5025 | long=15.088056 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 07:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00; Su 07:30-12:00, 16:30-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Catania Cathedral | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-32-08 2 fj.JPG | wikidata=Q1499188
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=An imposing cathedral, well worth visiting. Also see for [[#Terme Achilliane|Terme Achilliane]] and [[#Museo Diocesano|Museo Diocesano]] which are located there.
}}
:* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt=Diocesan Museum | url=https://www.museodiocesanocatania.com | email=
| address=Via Etnea 8 | lat=37.502074 | long=15.087259 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 281635 | tollfree=
| hours=M W F 09:00-14:00; Tu Th 9:00-14:00, 15:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00 | price=€7; combined ticked incl. museum, Terme Achilliane, Benedictine Monastery €13
| image=Logo MuseoDiocesanoCatania.jpg | wikidata=Q1954236
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=The collection of the museum contains various religious artefacts from the Cathedral and some other churches around. Its ticket office also sells tickets to the [[#Terme Achilliane|Terme Achilliane]].
}}
:* {{see
| name=Palazzo degli Elefanti | alt=Palazzo Municipale | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.503056 | long=15.086944 | directions=on the north side of Piazza del Duomo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo degli Elefanti | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 09-52-47.JPG | wikidata=Q1458838
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=Construction begin in 1996. In 1736 a statue of an elephant carrying an obelisk was erected in front of the palazzo. 
}}
:* {{see
| name=Palazzo dei Chierici | alt=Palace of Clerks | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.5019 | long=15.0873 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Catania Palazzo Chierici24235.jpg | wikidata=Q3361181
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata | alt= | url=https://badiasantagata.wordpress.com/la-cupola/ | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 184 | lat=37.503056 | long=15.088056 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Guided tours to the dome and the terraces: Tu 09:00-12:00, W-Sa 09:30 -12:30, 15:30-17:30; Su 09:30-12:30, 19:00-20:30 | price=€3
| wikipedia=it:Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata | image=2895 - Catania - Giov. Batt. Vaccarini - Chiesa della Badia di S. Agata (1767) - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 4-July-2008.jpg | wikidata=Q1067599
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Castello Ursino | alt=Castello Svevo di Catania | url=https://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/culture/monumenti-e-siti-archeologici/musei/museo-civico-castello-ursino/ | email=
| address=Piazza Federico Di Svevia | lat=37.498889 | long=15.084722 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 345830 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00) | price=Adult €6, youth or senior €3
| wikipedia=Castello Ursino | image=CastelloUrsino1CT.JPG | wikidata=Q1048850
| lastedit=2021-02-14
| content=It was built in the 13th century as a royal castle of the Kingdom of Sicily, and ilater became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. It hosts the ''Museo Civico'' (civic museum), which displays Greek and Roman artifacts from the city; art from the 17th-19th centuries; 2000 bronze figurines from the Archaic, Siceliot, Greek, Etruscan-Italic and Hellenistic eras; and temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena | alt=The Benedictine Monastery | url=http://www.monasterodeibenedettini.it/en/ | email=
| address=Piazza Dante, 32 | lat=37.504167 | long=15.079722 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7102767 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-18:00 | price=Free entrance, guided tour €8, which starts daily around 13:00 and hourly during summer
| wikipedia=Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena | image=Catania ExmonasteroBenedetti.jpg | wikidata=Q488863
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=It is the oldest one in Sicily and it is one of the biggest monasteries in Europe. It hosts now the Faculty of Literature of the University of Catania.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chiesa di San Nicolò l'Arena | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Dante | lat=37.504172 | long=15.080409 | directions=adjacent to the Benedictine Monastery
| phone=+39 095 7159912 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-12:30 | price=Free entrance; visit to the eaves €3
| image=Catane San Nicolo.jpg | wikidata=Q3671516
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=It is an unachieved church which was supposed to be the biggest one in Sicily.
}}
* {{see
| name=Via Crociferi | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.504972 | long=15.084833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=VillaCeramiVillaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q4010794
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It's a centre of an ecclesiastical architecture in Catania: in no more than 200 m there are 4 churches, 3 monasteries and a college.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Monastero di San Benedetto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.503694 | long=15.084472 | directions=entrance from via Teatro Greco, 2
| phone=+39 095 7152207 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu F Su 10:00-17:00 | price=€5 (guided tours only)
| wikipedia=San Benedetto, Catania | image=Catania Chiesa San Benedetto234232.jpg | wikidata=Q1516573
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=A splendid baroque monument.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crociferi, 17 | lat=37.503944 | long=15.084528 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 310762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:30, 1st Su/month 09:00-19:30, 3rd Su/month 09:00-13:30 | price=Free admission
| wikipedia=it:Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia | image=Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia a Catania.jpg | wikidata=Q3670105
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=Today the church used for various cultural events. Next to the church is a former Jesuit college.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Chiesa di San Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Crociferi, 36 | lat=37.5044 | long=15.0851 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7159360 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=ChiesaSGiuliano.JPG | wikidata=Q3582178
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
:* {{see
| name=Villa Cerami | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Cerami | lat=37.506722 | long=15.084667 | directions=at the norther end of the Via Crociferi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Villa Cerami | image=VillaCeramiVillaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q786597
| lastedit=2017-02-24
| content=A Baroque villa. It hosts Faculty of Law of the University.
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina | alt=Basilica della Collegiata | url= | email=
| address=Via Etnea 23 | lat=37.504222 | long=15.086528 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=Free admission
| wikipedia=Basilica della Collegiata | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-23-47.JPG | wikidata=Q1109136
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Biscari | alt= | url=http://www.palazzobiscari.com/info/palace.htm | email=info@palazzobiscari.com
| address=Via Museo Biscari, 10 - 16 | lat=37.502222 | long=15.090278 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7152508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 07:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Biscari | image=PalazzoBiscariCT.JPG | wikidata=Q1459750
| lastedit=2016-01-13
| content=It is one the most interesting baroque palaces in Catania. The palace is privately owned. Check with the tourist office to arrange a visit.
}}

[[File:CataniaTheater.JPG|thumb|The old theater]]

===Ancient Roman and Greek===
* {{see
| name=Teatro Romano e Odeon | alt=[http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/teatro-romano.aspx Roman Theatre] and [http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/odeon-romano.aspx Odeon] | url=http://www.regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei_eng.asp?ID=148&amp;IdSito=29 | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 266 | lat=37.5030 | long=15.0835 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150508 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-19:00, last entry 18:30 | price=€6; 1st Su/month free (09:00-17:00)
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=The theatre dates back to the 1st century CE when it was built on the remains of the Greek theatre it used to hold up to 7000 spectators. ''Odeon'', a smaller theatrical building, was built next to it in the 2nd century CE.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Terme della Rotonda | alt=Rotonda Thermal Baths | url=https://www.citymapsicilia.it/en/structure/rotondas-thermae/ | email=
| address=Via della Rotonda | lat=37.504056 | long=15.08275 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150508 | tollfree=
| hours=W Su 09:00-13:00 | price=Free admission
| image=TermeRotondaCT.JPG | wikidata=Q3984392
| lastedit=2019-12-18
| content=The remains of ancient Roman baths.
}}
* {{see
| name=Anfiteatro Romano | alt=[http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/la-citt-antica-l-et-greca-romana-e-bizantina/l-anfiteatro.aspx Roman Amphitheatre] | url=http://www.regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei_eng.asp?ID=254&amp;IdSito=28&amp;IdC=&amp;IdS=&amp;IdAS= | email=
| address=Piazza Stesicoro | lat=37.507361 | long=15.085417 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7472268 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:30-17:00 | price=Free admission
| image=Catania anfiteatro romano2423.jpg | wikidata=Q2844406
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=Some modest remains amidst the square.
}}
* {{see
| name=Terme Achilliane | alt=Achillean Baths | url=http://www.museodiocesanocatania.com/le_terme.aspx | email=
| address=Via Etnea 8 | lat=37.502406 | long=15.087403 | directions=check with the ticket office at the ''Museo Diocesano''
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W F 09:00-14:00; Tu Th 09:00-14:00, 15:00-18:00; Sa Su 09:00-13:00; | price=€5
| wikipedia=it:Terme Achilliane | image=HWScan.jpg | wikidata=Q3984379
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=The remains of a small part of a large ancient baths located underground is open for the public. It's under the Catania's Cathedral square. Some parts of mosaics and marble floor as well as some remains of decorated walls. The remains are still quite impressive.
}}
[[File:Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-26-20.JPG|thumb|Palazzo dell'Università]]

===Other notable attractions===

* {{see
| name=Teatro Massimo Bellini | alt= | url=http://www.teatromassimobellini.it | email=
| address=Piazza Vincenzo Bellini | lat=37.504167 | long=15.09 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7306111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Teatro Massimo Bellini | image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-11-06.jpg | wikidata=Q1429352
| lastedit=2019-10-24
| content=A 19th-century opera theatre named after the Catania-born composer Vincenzo Bellini. The square before the theatre is a popular meeting place among the local young people, so its neighbourhood is very lively and busy by night.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo dell'Università | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Università | lat=37.503556 | long=15.086528 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Catania BW 2012-10-06 11-26-20.JPG | wikidata=Q3891414
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Della Cultura | alt=ex Convento S.Placido, aka Palazzo Platamone | url=http://www.comune.ct.it/informazioni/ufficio-per-le-relazioni-con-il-pubblico/la-guida-ai-servizi-al-cittadino/cultura/palazzo-della-cultura-orari-di-apertura-al-pubblico.aspx | email=
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 121 | lat=37.5029851 | long=15.0905478 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7428038 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:00-13:30 | price=Free admission
| lastedit=2017-03-22
| content=A former monastery, it's now a venue for various exhibitions. It also hosts the ''access point'', an information office of the municipal museums (M-Sa 09:00-13:00).
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi, 3 | lat=37.502716 | long=15.084368 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 7150535 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:00-13:00 | price=€5
| wikipedia=it:Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas | image=Catania - Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas.jpg | wikidata=Q3890256
| lastedit=2017-03-19
| content=It is the birthplace of Vincenzo Bellini. Thete are two museums here.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Museo Belliniano | alt=Bellini Museum | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/il-filo-di-arianna/i-luoghi-della-cultura/museo-civico-belliniano.aspx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-02-07
| content=A museum devoted to Vincenzo Bellini, a famous Italian composer.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Museo Emilio Greco | alt=[http://www.museionline.info/comuni/museo-emilio-greco-catania Emilio Greco Museum] | url=http://www.comune.catania.it/la-citta/culture/monumenti-e-siti-archeologici/musei/museo-emilio-greco/il-museo/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=1st floor
| phone=| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| lastedit=2017-02-07
| content=A museum devoted to Italian artist Emilio Greco.
}}
* {{see
| name=Quattro Canti | alt=Four Corners | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.504986 | long=15.086819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Quattro Canti, Catania | image=Catania Piazza Quattro Canti.jpg | wikidata=Q610983
| lastedit=2017-02-19
| content=A square at the intersection of Via Etnea with Via di Sangiuliano. It is somewhat reminiscent to the other octagonal squares in Italy: Quattro Canti at the piazza Vigliena in [[Palermo]], Quattro Canti in [[Catania (province)|Paternò]], and Quattro Fontane in [[Rome]], next to the church of San Carlino by Francesco Borromini.
}}
* {{see
| name=Porta Garibaldi | alt=Porta Ferdinandea | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi | lat=37.499639 | long=15.073889 | directions=at the E end of Piazza Palestro
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Il Fortino - Porta Garibaldi Catania.jpg | wikidata=Q2624890
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The gates erected in 1768 in honor of King Ferdinand IV and his family.
}}

===Parks and gardens===
* {{see
| name=Giardino Bellini | alt=Villa Bellini | url=http://www.dipbot.unict.it/cnr/files/bellini/giardino.htm | email=
| address= | lat=37.511028 | long=15.083389 | directions=NE of centre, multiple entrances
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Always open | price=
| wikipedia=Giardino Bellini | image=Catania Park1.jpg | wikidata=Q3763848
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Charming 19th-century park. The oldest part of it, the Prince of Biscari's Maze or ''Laberinto Biscari'', dates back to the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania | alt=[http://www.dipbot.unict.it/orto-botanico/ Botanical garden] | url=http://www.dipbot.unict.it/orto/orto.html | email=
| address=Via Etnea, 397 | lat=37.515739 | long=15.083576 | directions=just north of Villa Bellini; it backs onto other streets but you can only enter by V Etnea
| phone=+39 095 430901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F (winter) 09:00-17:00, (summer) 09:00-19:30; Sa 09:00-14:00 | price=Free admittance
| wikipedia=Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania | image=Orto botanico di Catania 101145.jpg | wikidata=Q3886275
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Small botanical garden of the [http://attivitaortobotanico.unict.it/index.php/orto-botanico/ University of Catania].
}}

==Do==

* {{marker|type=do|lat=37.50570 | long=15.08665| name=Via Etnea}} - Walk the main shopping avenue, running north from the Piazza del Duomo has most of the city's imposing building and is busy throughout the day and evening. Lots of churches. This road is the equivalent of Las Ramblas in [[Barcelona]], so in the evenings the local people put on their Sunday clothes and walk at a relaxed pace along this avenue.
* '''La Plaja''', sandy beaches south of the city along the bay
* The '''Riviera dei ciclopi''', a rocky, volcano coast north of the city, stretching almost to Taormina
* Visit a minor religious festival, but avoid '''Sant'Agata''' on the 5th February due to the excessive crowds.
*A vintage self-drive excursion or a themed tour on a classic Fiat 500, starting from Catania or Taormina/Giardini Naxos. The most popular excursions are themed on the Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather movie and on the Etna Wines Road. You can reach villages like Savoca, Forza D’Agrò and Taormina. Contact 500 Vintage Tour - Classic car hire &amp; tours - Taormina - {{phone|+39 3497234906}} - Email: info@500vintagetour.com - Website: [http://www.500vintagetour.com 500 Vintage Tour]
*{{do|name=EtnaWay|alt=|url=https://etnaway.com|email=info@etnaway.com|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+39 3281977919|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-27|content=Guided excursions on mount Etna, with transfer from Catania, Giarre or Taormina by jeep and 4x4. Visit of summit craters and most beautiful places of the volcano.}}

==Learn==

* {{do
| name=Federico II | alt=School of Italian language and culture | url=http://www.scuolaitaliano.com | email=
| address=via Garibaldi 9 | lat= | long= | directions=first building on via Garibaldi, close to the Amenano fountain in piazza Duomo
| phone=+39 095 9890689 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€170
| content=The school is hosted in a Baroque building downtown. The school offers year-round intensive language courses, full immersion classes for all levels, while the afternoon provides a program of cultural activities to learn the culture and practice the language. The cultural themes of the lectures are: cinema, art history, songs and music, traditions and mythology, visits to museums and monuments, food and wine tasting. During the summer the school offers the Summer School program, which includes language classes in the morning, and in the afternoon a cooking class, a visit to a monument, and three sports or recreational activities, taking place in beach clubs having an agreement with the school.
}}

==Buy==
''Pizzo'' means protection money extorted by the Mafia. [http://www.addiopizzocatania.org/en ''Addiopizzo Catania''] is a movement of shopkeepers who refuse to pay - please support them by shopping in their stores. They also run educational and cultural outreach activities.

Every morning except Sundays, try haggling at:

* {{buy
| name=Fera 'o Luni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Carlo Alberto | lat=37.509428 | long=15.088343 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa morning | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A bustling food and clothes market. The main historic market of Catania.
}}
* {{buy
| name=La Piscaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto | lat=37.5018 | long=15.0869 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa morning | price=
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A large fish, fruit &amp; veg market just off Piazza Duomo.
}}

==Eat==

Catania is proud of its specialities. A famous speciality is ''pasta alla Norma'' which consists in pasta (generally macaroni) dressed with tomato sauce and topped with fried eggplant slices, grated ricotta salata (salty ricotta) and fresh basil. The fish is also good, as Catania is a large port. The city is also known for horse meat, especially in some areas around the &quot;Benedictine Monastery&quot;.

Typical Catanese pastry include the world-wide famous ''cannolo alla Ricotta'', ''cassatella di Sant'Agata'' (a small cassata) and ''pasta di Mandorla'' (based on almond meal).

===Fast food===
Like in most of Sicily, you can get a freshly made cold ''panini'' in a ''salumeria'', where you choose whatever you want to put in (''prosciutto cotto/crudo'' and cheese are probably the most popular ones), for €1-3. Don't forget that most of salumerias are closed 13:00-16:00 and on Sunday afternoon.

You can also have some ''tavola calda'' (“hot bite”) meal, most of them made with cheese and meat, fried or baked. You will normally pay €1.50 for one piece.

Another Sicilian speciality is ''arancino'', which are deep fried rice balls with various fillings, meat or eggplant or spinach, that sell for €1.50 at most places. They make a good lunch snack.

Also, especially in the evening, some big kiosks sell hot, tasty and fat panini, some even horse meat filling. Most people add fries into the sandwich. Usually, it's about €2.50-3.00 and they are very popular among teenagers. Because its quite cheap, there is normally confusion at these kiosks.

In summer, a typical breakfast consists of &quot;Granita&quot; (a kind of sorbet of almond or black mulberry) served with a ''brioscia'' (sweet round small loaf): it is a nourishing and refreshing combination that can be found in almost any bar of the city.

===Budget===

====Around Castello Ursino====

* {{eat
| name=Camelot | alt= | url=http://www.ristorantecamelotcatania.it | email=
| address=73 Piazza Federico di Svevia | lat=37.499455 | long=15.083802 | directions=near Castello Ursino
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Okay for the meat lover, fish is from frozen.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Angolo dello Chef | alt= | url= | email=
| address=21 Via Grimaldi | lat=37.498823 | long=15.086235 | directions=corner of Via Plebiscito
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Humble home cooking joint. Traditional Sicilian dishes from caponata to polli alla brace.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Borgo di Federico | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Federico di Svevia, 100 | lat=37.5000555 | long= 15.0847650 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=An Sicilian restaurant}}
* {{eat
| name=Ristorante da Antonio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Castello Ursino, 59 | lat=37.5002047 | long=15.0839362 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Italian cuisine}}

====Around the Fontana dell'Elefante====

* {{eat
| name= Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto, 7 | lat=37.5018281 | long= 15.0868195| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Seafood}}

====Around the metro station Stesicoro====

* {{eat
| name=Dopo Teatro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Coppola 4 | lat=37.505175 | long=15.090156 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 435 4002 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open 7 days, 19:30 till very late | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Panineria with tables. Known for grilled meats.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria del Cavaliere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Paternò, 11 | lat=37.5068207 | long=15.0872530 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Del centro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Montesano, 11 | lat= 37.5064010| long=15.0869231 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=Pizza}}
* {{eat
| name=Vermut - Enoteca Salumeria Vermouth Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Gemmellaro, 39 | lat=37.5089434 | long=15.0867803 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

====Around the metro station Italia====

* {{eat
| name= Pizzeria Napule'| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mario Sangiorgi, 55 | lat=37.5150964 | long=  15.0981525| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name= Voglia Di Pizza Di Santagati Alfio| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Mario Sangiorgi, 15 | lat=37.5137888 | long= 15.0986910 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Sicilia in Bocca | alt= | url=http://www.siciliainbocca.it | email=
| address=Via Beato Cardinale G.B. Dusmet, 35 | lat=37.502106 | long=15.088413 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 2500208 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Typical Sicilian food and pizza. There's another restaurant in town with this name: it's on Piazza Pietro Lupo but it's not recommended. And there's yet another 10 km north up the mountain.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Il Mare | alt= | url=http://www.trattoriailmare.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=7 Via San Michele | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 317 024 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tu-Su 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Delicious seafood. Casual atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spinella Pasticceria | alt= | url=http://pasticceriaspinella.it/ | email=
| address=292 Via Etna | lat=37.510711 | long=15.085655 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 327 247 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 07:30-22:30, Sa Su to 23:30 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=Sicilian cakes, cannolis, arancini, espresso. Outdoor seating.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria di Fiore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=26 Via Pietro Antonio Coppola | lat=37.505404 | long=15.089759 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 316 283 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closed Monday | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Classic Sicilian food in a small family trattoria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria da Antonio | alt= | url=http://www.daantoniotrattoria.com | email=
| address=Via Castello Ursino 59 | lat=37.500121 | long=15.084038 | directions=
| phone=+39 095 218 4938 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Lunch Tu-Su; dinner daily 19:00-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Reasonably priced fresh seafood.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Cavalier Roxy | alt= | url=http://www.cavaliereroxy.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=51 Piazza Federico di Svevia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 340 418 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily lunch, dinner 19:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Sicilian cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria U Fucularu | alt= | url= | email=
| address=20 Via Euplio Reina | lat=37.504015 | long=15.088394 | directions=
| phone=+39 393 385 5925 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=closed Tuesday | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Antipasto buffet, grilled meats.
}}

===Splurge===
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==Drink==
You'd find all kinds of kiosks in the city which sell various refreshments, such as coffee, limoncello or popular local drinks such as ''seltz al limone'' (soda water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice) or ''mandarino al limone'' (soda water with tangerine syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice).

==Sleep==

===Budget===

====In Catania====

* {{sleep
| name=Agora Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.agorahostel.com | email=info@agorahostel.com
| address=6 Piazza Curro | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 723 3010 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Beds in a dorm rooms from €14
| lastedit=2019-10-07
| content=In a backstreet under the Duomo, it's lively and can fill up even out of season.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ananda B&amp;B | alt= | url=http://www.anandamoy.com | email=
| address=Via Muscatello 7 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Piazza Roma
| phone=+39 095 446 760 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€30
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=B&amp;B in the centre, walking distance from the Bellini Gardens, Via Etnea and the Market.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Suite Inn Catania | alt=BMoDe | url=http://www.suiteinn.eu | email=info@suiteinn.eu
| address=Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 108 | lat=37.50324 | long=15.09109 | directions=central
| phone=+39 095 715 9383 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean &amp; central b&amp;b.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=B&amp;B Opera | alt= | url=http://www.bbopera.it/ | email=info@bbopera.it
| address=Via Antonio di Sangiuliano, 129 | lat=37.50504696694728 | long=15.09183257818222 | directions=Catania centre
| phone=+39 337 492 714 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=11:00-22:00 | checkout=10:30 | price=€60-80 for double room
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Central b&amp;b, rooms have balconies, bathroom, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, minibar. Free Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Etnea 316 | alt= | url=http://www.hoteletnea316.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 250 3076 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 250 3076
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€35
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Bright and airy 3-star guest house ideal for young travellers.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Valentino | alt= | url=http://www.hotelvalentinocatania.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=39 Piazza Turi Ferro | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 715 1712 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€75 double
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Central 3-star hotel with friendly staff and a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=BAD: Bed and Breakfast and Design | alt= | url=http://www.badcatania.com | email=
| address=Via Cristoforo Colombo 24 | lat= | long= | directions=near Duomo
| phone=+39 095 346 903 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Simple hostel, striving to be funky.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Rigel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelrigelcatania.it {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=
| address=8 Viale della Liberta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 534 911 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 534 911
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€45
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean and comfortable 3-star hotel very near bus station.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Villa Romeo | alt= | url=http://www.hotelvillaromeo.it | email=
| address=8 Via Platamonte | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 534 714 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 530 257
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€50
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=Clean, comfortable 3-star hotel very near the railway &amp; bus stations.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=B&amp;B Globetrotter Catania | alt= | url=http://www.globetrottercatania.com | email=
| address=Vicolo della Lanterna, 14 | lat=37.500342 | long=15.084812 | directions=200 m from Duomo
| phone=+39 095 281 802 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=till 11:00 | price=€30
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=An antique building that has been renovated. B&amp;B (also rents independent apartments) with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, TV, DVD, HiFi, internet Wi-Fi and hairdryer.
}}

====Around Catania and Etna====

* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo San Leonardello | alt= | url=http://www.sanleonardello.it/ | email=
| address=165 Via Madonna della Liberta, San Leonardello | lat= | long= | directions=On SS114 20 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 964 020 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Rustic farmhouse off highway close to Etna, Taormina and the beach resorts of Riposto and Acireale.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Pietra Antica O Munti | alt= | url=http://www.lapietraantica.it | email=info@lapietraantica.it
| address=Via Andronico, Puntalazzo | lat= | long= | directions=Off SP 155 in mountain village above Giarre, 40 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 782 4035 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 968792
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Farm accommodation on flanks of Etna.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Agriturismo Arrigo | alt= | url=http://www.arrigo.it | email=
| address=C.da Arrigo Soprano, Linguaglossa | lat= | long= | directions=50 km north of Catania. Follow SS120 to Linguaglossa then SP 59 iv, signs for Hotel Neri
| phone=+39 095 643 612 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 777 4518
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Farmhouse on flanks of Etna.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Etelka | alt= | url=http://www.villaetelka.com/ | email=
| address=5 Via Prof Enrico Sagone, Valverde | lat= | long= | directions=Valverde is 20 km north of Catania
| phone=+39 095 525 872 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Villa with sea view and swimming pool.
}}

===Mid-range to high===

* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Agathae | alt= | url=http://www.hotelagathae.it | email=
| address=229 Via Etnae | lat= | long= | directions=on main drag through town
| phone=+39 095 250 0436 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 715 2668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=3-star accommodation
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gresi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.gresihotel.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=hotelgresi@tin.com
| address=28 Via Pacini | lat= | long= | directions=off Via Etnea close to post office
| phone=+39 095 322 709 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€75 without breakfast
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Clean, AC, bathroom, balcony, high arched ceilings with paintings.
}}
* The '''Parco degli Aragonesi''', Viale Kennedy, on beach ({{phone|+39 095 723 4073}}) and the '''Catania Centro''', 13 Piazza Trento, downtown ({{phone|+39 095 316 933}}), are the two [http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/catania.html NH hotels] in Catania.
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Principe | alt= | url=http://www.ilprincipehotel.com | email=
| address=24 Via Alessi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 250 0345 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 325799
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Boutique hotel in a restored aristocratic building, very central near Cathedral.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel La Ville | alt= | url=http://www.rhlaville.it/ | email=
| address=Via Monteverdi, 15 | lat= | long= | directions=very central near railway station
| phone=+39 095 746 5230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 746 5189
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=One of the oldest hotels in Catania, it's a large 3-star family run establishment. Self catering apartments also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nettuno | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-nettuno.it | email=
| address=Viale Ruggero Di Lauria 121 | lat= | long= | directions=off coastal SS114 east of downtown
| phone=+39 095 712 2006 | tollfree= | fax=+39 095 498 066
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Modern 4-star beach hotel with open air swimming pool, restaurants, health spa and meeting facilities. For families and corporate travellers.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Luxury Hotel Romano Palace | alt= | url=http://romanopalace.it | email=
| address=Viale Kennedy 28 | lat= | long= | directions=on coast 2 km south of downtown
| phone=+39 095 596 7111 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Beach resort, very close to airport, with Jacuzzi, private beach and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Points by Sheraton Catania | alt= | url=http://www.sheratoncatania.com | email=
| address=Via Antonello da Messina 45, Cannizzaro | lat= | long= | directions=on coast 4 km east of downtown
| phone=+39 095 711 4111 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=Hotel &amp; conference centre with 162 rooms and 7 suites. With sea-water pool and beach access.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Villa Cibele | alt= | url=http://www.villacibele.it | email=
| address=17B Via Francesco Marletta | lat=37.51692 | long=15.06308 | directions=Off Via Cibele 3 km west of centre
| phone=+39 095 351 480 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=The hotel is in an elegant early 19th-century building edge of town. Clean &amp; quiet, good if you're touring with your own car.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grande Albergo Maugeri | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-maugeri.com | email=info@hotel-maugeri.it
| address=27 Piazza Garibaldi, Acireale | lat= | long= | directions=Acireale is 15 km N of Catania
| phone=+39 095 608 666 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-19
| content=
}}
*{{sleep|name=Eco Hostel|alt=|url=https://ecohostel.it|email=|address=Via Fornai 44|lat=37.4986884|long=15.0875885|directions=near Ursino Castle|phone=+39 095 7233077|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=From 24€|lastedit=2018-07-16|content=A modern hostel.}}

==Stay safe==
Catania is the safest major city in Sicily, even during the night as there are a lot of students and people around throughout the city centre.

Be careful not to look conspicuously touristy, exposing jewelry, large bags or photo gear that might entice fast pickpockets or robbers. They are abundant all around the city and they recognize immediately anyone who is not from around here. However using common sense is more than enough the avoid all problems.

You may encounter some people asking for money. Just ignore them and say &quot;Non ho niente, mi dispiace&quot; (''I don't have anything (=money), I'm sorry'').

As in any other city avoid the station area, especially at night.

San Cristoforo is the most dangerous neighborhood in Catania and is located near the city centre, at the end of Via Plebiscito. Do not wander the streets alone at night. Another dangerous neighborhood is Librino, but of no interest for a tourist.

==Cope==
===Consulates===
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://catania.mae.ro/en | email=catania@mae.ro
| address=Via Misterbianco 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 537 909, +39 095 536 139 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=
}}

==Go next==

* '''[[Mount Etna]]''' is an eerie volcanic landscape, with a black terrain of pumice ash and rivers of solidified lava. The top is 3329 m high, so it's always cold, and if the city weather is iffy, then it will be beyond miserable up there. There is a daily bus service via [[Nicolosi]] to ''Rifugio Sapienza'' (&quot;Etna Sud&quot;), the usual approach to the summit. You need your own car to reach the northern approach at ''Piano Provenzana'' (&quot;Etna Nord&quot;). You can also explore the surrounding villages on the narrow gauge ''[[Catania (province)#By train|Circumetnea]]'' train, but you can't approach the summit that way.
* The '''Riviera dei Ciclopi''' is a chain of three villages on the coast north-east of Catania. In Homer's legend, Odysseus (Ulysses) landed here but a one-eyed giant trapped him and began eating his crew; Odysseus got the giant drunk, blinded him and escaped. The furious giant hurled rocks blind at the escaping ship, narrowly missing.
: In '''Aci Castello''' see {{see
| name=Castello di Aci | alt=Castello Normanno | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.5542 | long=15.1492 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-13:00 plus winter 15:00-17:00, spring 15:00-19:00, summer 16:30-20:30 | price=3 euro
| wikipedia=Castello Normanno (Aci Castello) | image=Aci Castello Sicily Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx (5085398127).jpg | wikidata=Q2968035
| lastedit=2018-03-27
| content=A medieval castle perched on a giant rock, right over the sea. Contains a small civic museum.
}}
: '''[[Aci Trezza]]''' is a little fishing port known for ''[http://www.isoleciclopi.it/ Isole dei Ciclopi]'' — giant rocks offshore, supposedly those thrown by the Cyclops at Ulysses.
: '''Acireale''' has a big ''[http://www.fondazionecarnevaleacireale.it/ carnival]'' end of Jan to beginning of Feb. [http://www.riservalatimpa.it/ Riserva naturale orientata La Timpa] is located along the rocky coast of the village. There are a few panoramic trails across the reserve - check their site.

: Aci Castello and Aci Trezza are in a 30-min bus ride from Catania. Take [[#Get around|AMT]] urban bus 534 (Catania – Acicastello) which starts from Piazza Borsellino or [[#By bus|AST]] regional bus from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII. For Acireale take either AST, Interbus or [http://www.zappala-torrisi.it/index2.htm Zappalà &amp; Torrisi] {{dead link|December 2020}} buses (50 min).

* '''Further afield''' by public transport you can day-trip to [[Taormina]] and [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]]. With your own car you can day-trip to [[Modica]] and [[Ragusa]], [[Piazza Armerina]], [[Enna]], [[Militello in Val di Catania]], [[Caltagirone]], and [[Agrigento]].

: To reach the north coast, the quickest way is to blat along the autostrada A18, or take the A19 past Enna. A more attractive route SS185 winds through the hills from Taormina, with views back over Etna, and through the picturesque medieval town of [[Novara di Sicilia]]. On the north coast either turn west for '''[[Palermo]]''', or go a little way north to [[Milazzo]] the port for the '''[[Aeolian Islands]]''', or turn east to the ferry port of '''[[Messina]]'''.

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[[Image:2009-0610-006-ColumbiaHeights-TheHeights.jpg|thumb|300px|The Heights Theater]]
'''Columbia Heights''' and '''Fridley''' are suburbs of Minneapolis located in the [[Twin Cities]] region of [[Minnesota]].

==Understand==

==Get in==
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===By car===
Interstate 694 passes through the south end of Fridley, close to Columbia Heights. Central Avenue (Minnesota Highway 65) and University Avenue (Minnesota Highway 47) are the main thoroughfares through both towns.

=== By train ===

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===By bus===
A few '''[http://www.metrotransit.org Metro Transit]''' bus routes serve Columbia Heights. The Columbia Heights Transit Center (at Central Avenue and 41st Avenue) is the main bus station for the city.
*'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/10 Route 10]''' runs along Central Avenue and passes by the Transit Center. At 53rd Avenue it splits into two branches, one continuing along Central Avenue and the other jogging over to University Avenue. Both branches terminate at Northtown Mall in Blaine.
*'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/11 Route 11]''' runs along University Avenue between 37th and 40th Avenues, then runs along 40th Avenue until Central Avenue, terminating at the Transit Center.

==Get around==

==See==
* {{see
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| address=611 Mississippi St NE | lat=45.086686 | long=-93.255484 | directions=between 7th and Monroe Sts
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==Do==
* {{do
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| address=3951 Central Ave NE | lat=45.039787 | long=-93.247005 | directions=between 39th and 40th Aves
| phone=+1 763 788-9079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Single-screen movie theater with a live pipe organ.
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==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Twin City Comics | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/twincitycomics | email=
| address=3954 Central Ave NE | lat=45.039897 | long=-93.247555 | directions=between 39th and 40th Aves
| phone=+1 763 706-0857 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Tu 11AM-7PM, W 9AM-9PM, Th-F 11AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-6PM | price=
| content=Comic books and collectibles.
}}

==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Miller's | alt= | url=http://www.millerscornerbar.com {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=547 40th Ave NE | lat=45.041121 | long=-93.257782 | directions=at 7th St
| phone=+1 763 788-5789 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-14
| content=Burgers and fries.
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* {{eat
| name=Dong Yang | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/dongyangorientalfood | email=
| address=735 45th Ave NE | lat=45.050457 | long=-93.251628 | directions=at Quincy
| phone=+1 763 571-2009 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM | price=
| content=A Korean restaurant hidden in the back of a Korean grocery store.
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* {{eat
| name=Filfillah | alt= | url=http://www.filfillah.net | email=
| address=4301 Central Ave NE | lat=45.046534 | long=-93.246852 | directions=at 43rd Ave
| phone=+1 763 781-2222 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM daily | price=
| content=Middle Eastern.
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* {{eat
| name=King's | alt= | url=http://www.kingsrestaurant.com | email=
| address=1051 E Moore Lake Dr | lat=45.081409 | long=-93.241542 | directions=at Hwy 65
| phone=+1 763 571-7256 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-9:30PM | price=
| content=King's menu is a combination of Korean dishes plus Japanese sushi.
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* {{eat
| name=Royal Orchid | alt= | url=http://thebestthaifood.com | email=
| address=4022 Central Ave NE | lat=45.041716 | long=-93.247636 | directions=between 40th and 41st Aves
| phone=+1 763 789-9999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su,Tu-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F 11:30AM-9:30PM, Sa noon-9:30PM | price=
| content=Thai.
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
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| address=3980 5th St NE | lat=45.0406 | long=-93.260276 | directions=at 40th Ave
| phone=+1 763 475-1950 | tollfree= | fax=+1 763 781-5790
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Bed and breakfast.
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==Connect==
===Telephone===
Columbia Heights and Fridley are in the '''763''' area code.

===Internet===
* {{listing | type=listing
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| address=3939 Central Ave NE | lat=45.039220 | long=-93.246866 | directions=
| phone=+1 763 706-3690 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9AM-8PM, Th-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 11AM-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-03-06
| content=Free wifi, but no outlets.
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* {{listing
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| address=410 Mississippi St NE | lat=45.085847 | long=-93.260258 | directions=at 5th St
| phone=+1 763 571-1934 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M,W noon-8PM, Tu,Th 10AM-6PM, F noon-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-18
| content=Free wifi.
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==Go next==
*To the south of town is the [[Minneapolis/Northeast|Northeast]] section of [[Minneapolis]].

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The '''Columbia-Rockies''' region is an mountainous area in [[British Columbia]].

[[File:Columbia-Rockies WV travel map.png|thumb|500px|Map of the Columbia-Rockies travel region]]
==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Revelstoke]]|wikidata=Q1893229}} — a railway town that has become a tourist centre for exploring the mountain parks and skiing
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Golden (British Columbia)|Golden]]|wikidata=Q1020179}} — a year-round destination for adventure sports: skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and hang-gliding
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Field]]|wikidata=Q3071515}} — a cozy, small town in Yoho National Park

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|name=[[Mount Revelstoke National Park]]|wikidata=Q862265}} — drive up to the sub-alpine meadows
* {{marker|name=[[Glacier National Park (British Columbia)|Glacier National Park]]|wikidata=Q1161253}} — home of the famous Rogers Pass
* {{marker|name=[[Yoho National Park]]|wikidata=Q828404}} — Canada's second National Park

==Understand==
This region is composed solely of mountainous terrain. The mid-level Monashees mark the western gateway, and the majestic Rocky Mountains mark the east.

==Get in and around==
[[File:Revelstoke BC - downtown.jpg|right|thumb|Revelstoke]]
The nearest airports with scheduled flights are in [[Kelowna]] and [[Calgary]].

The region is bisected east-west by the [[Trans-Canada Highway]], and for many people, this stretch is the most scenic of its entire length. Exploring by car is the only reasonable way to enjoy this region.
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==See==
[[Image:RogersPassTransCanada.png |thumb|right|[[Trans-Canada Highway]] at the top of Rogers Pass]]
* '''Rogers Pass''' is an important connection between British Columbia and the rest of Canada in Glacier National Park east of Revelstoke. The Canadian Pacific Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway both pass through this 1330-m-high gap in the Selkirk Mountains.
[[File:Awesome Takakkaw Falls IMG 4713.JPG|right|thumb|Takakkaw Falls]]
* '''Takakkaw Falls''', Canada's second tallest waterfall, in Yoho National Park.

* '''Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge''', in downtown Golden, is the longest covered, free-span timber-frame pedestrian bridge in Canada

* There is lots to see in the region for rail fans. The '''Revelstoke Railway Museum''' in Revelstoke, and '''The Last Spike''', at Craigellachie (45 km west of Revelstoke) tell the story of the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the region, and the importance of this trans-continental railway in uniting Canada. At the '''Spiral Tunnels''' viewing spots about 10 minutes from Field, you can watch the trans-Canada train spiralling through the mountain.

* '''Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town''' (west of Revelstoke) has many abandoned buildings that have been preserved.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier np canada.JPG|right|thumb|Galcier National Park]]
There are ways to enjoy the mountain scenery for people of all abilities. There are '''scenic drives''', like the Meadows-in-the-Sky Parkway in Mount Revelstoke National Park, boardwalk walks, short and long trails, and backcountry hikes.

Go '''skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling''' from the Revelstoke Mountain Resort, or from the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden.

'''White-water rafting''' along the Kicking Horse River, which is known for having one of the longest stretches of class four rapids in the world. Three companies operate from Golden.

There are '''horseback riding''' opportunities in the area surrounding Golden.

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
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'''Çorlu''' (pronounced ''CHOR-loo'') is a large industrial town in [[Eastern Thrace]] in Turkey, with a population in 2020 of 279,251. Administratively it's a township within [[Tekirdağ]] province, but it's outgrown its regional capital. It's primarily a textile town, with other agriculture-based activities such as food processing. You'd probably only come here on business. 

== Understand ==
Çorlu is industrial, the first major town west of the Istanbul metropolitan area, astride the historic highway to Edirne, Bulgaria and Greece. In the Roman era it was known as ''Tzouroulos'', and was fought over several times before Sultan Murad I brought it under Ottoman control. It again became a battlefield, and refuge for displaced populations, when the Ottoman Empire crumbled in the 19th century. Russia, Bulgaria and Greece all had spells of occupation before the 1923 treaty allocated it to Turkey; no surprise that the new republic placed a large army base here.

The town grew rapidly with the textile industry, winning business away from west Europe, and in the 1980s/90s it boomed, drawing in workforce and settlers from Anatolia, Bulgaria and Romania, and outstripping its infrastructure. Concrete modern blocks were thrown up everywhere and the Ottoman wooden buildings were brushed aside, sparing the earthquakes the task of demolishing them. Çorlu expanded especially to the east along the road to Istanbul, Salih Omurtak Cd. A secondary residential, retail and light industrial hub has developed 4 km east where that road meets the bypass.

== Get in ==
[[File:FatihMosqueÇorlu.jpg | thumb | 300px | Fatih Mosque ]] 
=== By plane ===
'''Istanbul Airport''' ({{IATA|IST}}) is best choice for its range of flights at competitive fares. There's a direct bus to Çorlu and Tekirdağ, see below. 

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=== By bus ===
[https://istanbulseyahat.com.tr/ İstanbul Seyahat] buses take just under two hours to Çorlu from Istanbul Avrupa station, 50 TL. Buses are hourly 06:00-19:00 with a last bus near midnight. These buses run to the Orion Mall 4 km east of town centre (see Buy) and don't venture into the congested downtown. It may be possible to buy a ticket for the central otogar, in which case your onward transfer is included.  

İstanbul Seyahat buses also run every couple of hours 07:00-01:30 from Istanbul Airport ({{IATA|IST}}), 85 TL. These stop another km further out, at Çorlu Ağır Bakım on D-100, as they continue to Tekirdağ.

[https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro] buses run round the clock from Istanbul Samandıra, taking four hours to Çorlu. Samandıra is in the east suburbs of Istanbul and you'd only come that way if flying into Sabiha Gökçen ({{IATA|SAW}}) the Asia-side airport. 

Elbirlik Koop minibuses run from [[Tekirdağ]] every 15 min from 06:30 to 21:00. They cost 15 TL and take 30 min. Change in Tekirdağ for buses from the Gallipoli peninsula and [[Çanakkale]].

Dolmuşes run from near the army base in the centre of town, to the surrounding towns, coastal villages, Tekirdağ, [[Edirne]], and even Istanbul, for not much more than the bus. Times aren't fixed, they leave when full. 

Çorlu's {{marker | type=go | lat=41.161 | long=27.792 | name=otogar }} is too small, and the approach streets too congested, so it nowadays serves only the local buses. It's 500 m west of town centre, an easy walk, otherwise taxis and dolmuşes await. A new edge-of-town bus station was supposed to open by April 2022, but this is Turkey so who knows?

=== By train ===

There are two regional services daily from Istanbul Halkali at around 08:30 and 18:00, taking 2 hours via [[Çerkezköy]]. From Çorlu they continue west to [[Lüleburgaz]], whence the morning train runs to [[Edirne]] and Kapıkule on the border with Bulgaria, while the evening train runs to [[Uzunköprü]] (near the Greek border, but with no crossing point). The eastbound trains leave for Istanbul around 09:45 and 17:30; in 2022 a single fare is 24 TL. Halkali is 15 km west of Istanbul city centre but linked by the frequent Marmaray suburban train. 

The express from Sofia and Bucharest rumbles through in the small hours but doesn't stop here, the nearest stop is [[Çerkezköy]] 26 km north.

The {{marker | name=railway station | type=go | lat=41.355 | long=27.334 }} is 5 km northwest of the centre.

=== By car ===
Çorlu is on D-100 the highway between Istanbul and Europe, though O-3/E80 toll motorway nowadays bypasses 12 km north. Istanbul is 100 km east so reckon 75 min off-peak and two hours in the rush.

== Get around ==
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'''Walk:''' the centre is flat and compact. Salih Omurtak Cd is the main drag, along the historic highway between Istanbul and Edirne though D-100 now bypasses to the north. Atatürk Bvd runs across the southern part of town. You can also cycle, but no self-respecting Turkish motorist pays any regard to cyclists and you take your life in your hands.

City buses will take you around. You will need [https://www.tekulas.com/sayfa/12 a bus card] (no cash payments accepted).

'''Car hire''' is available from [https://www.budget.com.tr/ Budget] in town centre, but you might do better renting from the airport.

== See ==
* '''Çorlu Müftülüğü Merkez Mosque''' is next to the downtown otogar. 
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* '''Town Hall''' is one of the few older civic buildings to survive. The waxworks museum within it, opened in 2021, is not remotely worth the 12.50 TL admission. 
* '''Çorlu Muhacir Evi''' is a wooden building 200 m north of main square turned into a museum of local family life, with household goods and furnishings. It wasn't open in 2021.
* '''Fatih Mosque''' west side of the centre is Çorlu's oldest building, from 1453, but is plain outside and within. It was built by Daye Hatun, the wetnurse to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Han, when her boy done good - 1453 was when he captured Constantinople / Istanbul, toppled the last bastion of the Roman Empire, and cemented Ottoman power in the region. But the mosque and its madrassah fell into ruin, and what you see now is a rebuild of 1840. 
* {{marker | name=Yeni Mosque | type=see | lat=41.163 | long=27.800 }} north side of the centre was a synagogue until 1970, and is little altered.
* {{marker | name=Çorlu Castle | type=see | lat=41.167 | long=27.795 }} is just a smashed up, vandalised course of masonry in a bad neighbourhood. The 14th century Sultan Murad I demolished the city walls but can't be blamed for this mess. 
* {{marker | name=Atatürk House | type=see | lat=41.152 | long=27.835 }} east side of town is a small museum showing events of the War of Independence. You might even find it open.

== Do ==
* '''Hills''' to the east separate Tekirdağ province from the Istanbul metropolis. Their lanes may be suitable for cycling, as they have little traffic.
* '''Çorlu Street Festival''' is the last week in October.

== Buy ==
[[File:ÇorluMunicipality.jpg | thumb | 300px | Town Hall ]] 
Town centre has lots of convenience stores and ATMs. 

{{marker | type=buy | lat=41.150 |long=27.834 | name=[http://www.orionavm.com.tr/ Orion] }} and '''Trend Arena''' are two shopping malls side by side east edge of town at the junction of Omurtak Cd and D-100.

{{marker | type=buy | lat=41.204 | long=27.841 | name=[http://www.avantajoutletcenter.com Avantaj] }} is a large retail complex 10 km north on the highway to Çerkezköy, with a strong showing of textiles and clothing. It's open daily 10:00-20:00.

== Eat ==
You're probably destined to eat Turkish again. There's a slew of places round town centre and the main streets, all much of a muchness.

== Drink ==
* '''Tea:''' a pleasant place to sup it is outside the cafe in Atatürk Park in town centre.
* '''Bars:''' those on Kumyol cd south of Omurtak Cd are western-style. Those on Abidin Efendi sok north of it are mostly beer-houses - drouthy places where women won't feel comforatable.
* '''Boza''' is a traditional Balkan winter drink, kind-of a sweet-and-sour wheat ale but with the alcohol content of a flat latte. It's particularly made in Velimeşe, 14 km north on the road to Çerkezköy; Öney Boza is a specialty shop near village centre.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* '''Özturk Hotel''' is endorsed by many travellers as the '''worst''' place to stay in town. 
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* '''[http://www.corlugrandparkhotel.com/ Grand Park Hotel]''' is next to Bormalı. Guests found it noisy, and parking at some distance.
* '''[https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/teqcogi-hilton-garden-inn-corlu/ Hilton Garden Inn]''' is also there, in the fork between D-100 and the road into town. Mixed reviews.

== Stay safe ==
The town has several rough outlying districts, such as the northwestern neighbourhood of Kore Mahallesi (populated by Roma people). You have no reason to go there. 

The tap water is suspect, so drink bottled.

Air quality is poor especially in winter.

== Connect ==
Çorlu and its approach highways have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of Jul 2022, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
* [[Marmara Ereğlisi]] is the nearest beach resort, 40 km east of Tekirdağ.  
* [[Tekirdağ]] has a few sights and a beach strip, but you'd mostly likely come for transport west, eg to the coast of [[Şarköy District]]. 
* [[Edirne]] was once the Ottoman capital, with mosques and ancient causeways. 

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[http://www.delhitourism.gov.in '''Delhi'''] ([[Hindi]]: दिल्ली, [[Indian Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]]: ਦਿੱਲੀ, [[Urdu]]: دلّی) is [[India]]'s capital and seat of government. It forms the National Capital Territory of Delhi, rather than being part of a state. Delhi is one of India's largest cities, and the core of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 21 million inhabitants. Within India it is a major centre of arts, commerce, education, tourism, and transit. As the capital of several empires over the last 2000 years, Delhi also contains a striking array of well-preserved historic sites for tourists to visit.

==Understand==
Travellers with little experience of visiting developing megacities will find Delhi to be chaotic, crowded and for much of the year, polluted. Air pollution is a major problem in Delhi since the 1980s, with much of the day dominated with a very unhealthy amount of particles. During the late spring and early summer months, the city is scorchingly hot. Dig a little deeper however and you will get a glimpse of order beneath the chaos as well as India's traditional and modern cultural richness flourishing side by side. First-time visitors feeling the culture shock are recommended to not compound that by visiting during adverse weather conditions, and get a decent hotel room so you can stay in comfort between your sightseeing trips.

===History===

With evidence of continuous settlement dating back to the 6th century BC, Delhi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Thought to have been built and destroyed eleven times, evidence of at least eight distinct settlements can still be seen in Delhi. The most well-preserved historic sites are from the periods of Muslim and British rule, between 1193 and 1947.

[[File:Early Political History of Delhi, 1060-1947.png|thumb|450px|Map of early settlements in Delhi]]

The legendary city of Indraprastha from the epic Mahabharata is said to have been situated where Delhi now lies, but no remains of it have been found.

From the 10th to 14th century, the city was centred in what is now South Delhi:

*{{marker|type=listing|name=Surajkund|lat=28.48379|long=77.28270}} - Built in the 9th-10th century on what is now the far southern outskirts of Delhi. A large water reservoir can be seen, well preserved.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Qila Rai Pithora|lat=28.5192|long=77.1909}} (or Rai Pithora) – Founded in perhaps the 11th century as a city named &quot;Lalkot&quot; under Hindu rule, in the current Mehrauli area. In around 1180, Hindu ruler Prithviraj Chauhan expanded this city and renamed it Qila Rai Pithora. Some of the ruins of the fort ramparts from this period are still visible around Qutab Minar and Mehrauli.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Mehrauli|lat=28.52448|long=77.18531}} – Shortly afterwards, in 1192, Muslim leader Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in battle. Ghori left his slave Qutub-ud-din Aibak as his viceroy, who in turn captured Delhi the subsequent year. After Ghori's death in 1206, Qutub-ud-din proclaimed himself the ruler of Delhi and founded what is known as the Slave Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Qutub-ud-din contributed significantly in terms of architecture by building Mehrauli. His most prominent contribution is the starting of Qutub Minar (which was finally completed in 1220). The tombs and other buildings near the Qutub Minar also date to this period.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Siri|lat=28.5524|long=77.2235}} -  The Slave Dynasty was followed by the Khilji (or Khalji) dynasty. In 1303 they established Siri, first as a military camp to protect against possible Mongol invasion, and later as a fortified city. Nowadays Hauz Khas complex (north of Mehrauli) contains ruins of Siri Fort, a madrassa, and other buildings from the period.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Tughlakabad|lat=28.51453|long=77.25986}} - After the Khiljis there was chaos until Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (a Turk governor) invaded Delhi in the 1320s, started the Tughlaq dynasty, and founded a new capital Tughlakabad, in [[Delhi/South East Delhi|South East Delhi]]. His son Muhammad Bin Tughlaq created another city called Jahapanah in the area between Siri and Qila Rai Pithora, uniting them into one city. Tughlakabad continued, however, to be the main capital city.

[[File:Purana Qila, Delhi.jpg|thumb|250px|Purana Qila - ruins of Shergarh]]
Starting in the 14th century, new areas were built further north, near the current city centre:
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Firozabad|lat=28.63539|long=77.24482}} (or Kotla Firoze Shah) - built by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's son, Firoze, in 1354. There still are some ruins which are visible around the Feroz Shah cricket stadium in [[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]], near the river. The city was an enclosed a large area, and contained many palaces, mosques, pillared halls, and a multi-floored water reservoir. Firoze also erected a 1500-year-old Ashokan Pillar (previously erected in Meerut by Samrat Ashok) on top of the palace. Firoze was buried inside a lofty tomb in Hauz Khas. After his death, the sultanate became unstable and weak, and Delhi was conquered and sacked by Tamerlane. The Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties who ruled Delhi after the Tughlaqs did less building, and the only relevant architecture visible from this period are the tombs at Lodhi Gardens. The last of the Lodhis was defeated by Babur, who then proceeded to establish the [[Mughal Empire]] in 1526.

[[File:Red Fort in Delhi 03-2016 img1.jpg|thumb|300px|Delhi Gate at the Red Fort]]
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Shergarh|lat=28.60948|long=77.24367}} - In 1533, Babur's son Humayun built the new city of Dinpanah, near the river south of Firozabad. In 1540 Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri and forced to withdraw from Delhi. Sher Shah Suri established the new city Shergarh on the ruins of Dinpanah. Shergarh is what you see at [[Delhi/South East Delhi|Purana Qila]] today, near the Delhi zoo. Humayun later reconquered Delhi and returned to power. He then completed the construction and proceeded to rule from Shergarh.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Shahjahanabad|lat=28.65557|long=77.24089}} - the following emperors moved away from Delhi and made [[Agra]] their capital. Shahjahan (Humayun's great-grandson) returned to Delhi and established Shahjahanabad (modern '''Old Delhi'''), including the Jama Masjid and the Red Fort. Much of the city wall, and three of its six gates, still exist today.
*{{marker|type=listing|name=Lutyen's New Delhi|lat=28.61320|long=77.21861}} - New Delhi was established in 1911 after the British decided to move India's capital from [[Kolkata]]. It is a planned city, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

===Demographics===

Not all descendants of the builders of Delhi's many Muslim monuments live in Delhi. Many of them migrated to Pakistan during the Partition, with the community in Old Delhi that is keeping old courtly traditions alive smaller than it once was. The city is rich in monuments, including 174 ASI protected monuments.

The population of Delhi is a heterogeneous mix of people originally belonging to different parts of North India and beyond. Among the prominent North Indian communities are the Punjabis.  Delhi also has a prominent South Indian Community, primarily in neighborhoods like Karol Bagh, RK Puram, Mayur Vihar and Munirka. A Bengali settlement, the Chittaranjan Park in south Delhi, is the Mini Calcutta of Delhi. Quality education also draws students from different states, making up one of the most diverse student populations in the country.

===Orientation===

Like the rest of the Gangetic Plains, Delhi is relatively flat. The only geographical features of any significance are the river Yamuna, which flows down the eastern side of the city, and the Delhi Ridge which form a wide but low arc across the west. On the west bank is the crowded and congested Old (Central) Delhi and, to the southwest, the broad, tree-lined avenues of New Delhi, built by the British to rule their empire. The rest is an endless low-rise sprawl of suburbia and slums, with southern Delhi generally wealthier.

===Climate===
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The climate in Delhi goes through five distinct seasons. Winter, from December to January, is cold (the temperature drops to near freezing at night though the days are warm) and is notorious for the thick layer of smog that hangs over the city, resulting not only in cancelled flights and delayed trains, but also warnings to stay indoors and wear high-quality masks if you need to venture out. Spring, in the months of February and March, is pleasant with warm days and cool evenings. Summer, in April and May, is uncomfortably hot with temperatures soaring as high as 45&amp;nbsp;°C. Temperatures moderate during the monsoon season (June to September), but it is humid. Autumn, from October to November, brings warm days with relatively cool nights.

===Read===

*''Delhi – India Charming Chaos'' by Johnny Fincioen. This book concentrates on today's power centre of New Delhi and its historic context. The text and the 117 original pictures offer the reader a holistic view of the way of life in the capital of India.
*''Kultar's mime : stories of Sikh children who survived the 1984 Delhi massacre'', Sarbpreet Singh's book on the 1984 genocide against Sikhs by anti-Sikh mobs. ({{ISBN|9781523834136}})
*''When a tree shook Delhi : the 1984 carnage and its aftermath'', Manoj Mitta; a book on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. ({{ISBN|9788174366191}})
*''Tibetans in Delhi'', by S. Khurana, about refugees from Tibet living in Delhi. ({{ISBN|9781542954198}})
*''Delirious Delhi'', Dave Prager; a portrait of Delhi by an expat resident. ({{ISBN|1611458323}})

==Districts==

The colours of the districts represent the colour of a main metro line that travels through them:

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{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q987|fill=#f7943a|title=[[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- New Delhi--&gt;
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q107941|fill=#ff3333|title=[[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- Central Delhi--&gt;
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q2061938|fill=#ffcc00|title=[[Delhi/South Delhi|South Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- South Delhi--&gt;
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q25553535|fill=#9400d3|title=[[Delhi/South East Delhi|South East Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- South East Delhi--&gt;
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q2379189, Q549807, Q766125, Q693367|fill=#339900|title=[[Delhi/Western Delhi|Western Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- Western Delhi, consists of South West, West, North West and North --&gt;
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q429329, Q83486, Q107960|fill=#0000c0|title=[[Delhi/Eastern Delhi|Eastern Delhi]]|opacity=0.25}} &lt;!-- Eastern Delhi, consists of North East, Shahdara and East --&gt;

{{Mapshapes|Q271195}} &lt;!-- Delhi Metro --&gt;
{{Mapshape|title=Rapid Metro (Gurugram)|wikidata=Q7294170|type=geoline|stroke=#0000ff|stroke-width=4|stroke-opacity=1}} &lt;!--Rapid Metro (Gurugram) --&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16909221}} &lt;!-- Noida Metro --&gt;

{{Regionlist
| region1name=[[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]]
| region1color=#f7943a
| region1items=
| region1description=The British-built capital of India. Characterised by wide boulevards, roundabouts (traffic circles), colonial mansions, and government buildings dotted with monuments from various parts of India's history. Connaught Place (now called Rajiv Chowk) and Khan Market are popular shopping centres, and the nearby Paharganj area has many inexpensive hotels. New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations and a number of metro stations are here.

| region2name=[[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]]
| region2color=#ff3333
| region2items=
| region2description=Contains the historic core of Delhi, also known as '''Old Delhi''', with major tourist attractions such as the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. Delhi Junction railway station is here. The red metro line runs east-west here, and the yellow line runs north-south.

| region3name=[[Delhi/South Delhi|South Delhi]]
| region3color=#ffcc00
| region3items=
| region3description=Contains a number of upmarket neighbourhoods, many hotels and guest houses, shopping malls and markets, and restaurants. Major attractions include the Qutub Minar. The area is served by the yellow metro line.

| region4name=[[Delhi/South East Delhi|South East Delhi]]
| region4color=#9400d3
| region4items=
| region4description=Generally a high-income district similar to South Delhi. In addition, the current district borders of South East Delhi include a number of important sites near the city centre, such as Humayun's Tomb, Purana Qila, and the southeast part of planned city of New Delhi. The area is served by the purple metro line.

| region5name=[[Delhi/Western Delhi|Western Delhi]]
| region5color=#339900
| region5items=
| region5description=Four western districts - North, North-West, West, South-West. Home to many of Delhi's markets and fairs.

| region6name=[[Delhi/Eastern Delhi|Eastern Delhi]]
| region6color=#0000c0
| region6items=
| region6description=The three districts - East, North East, and Shahdara - east of the Yamuna River. The most famous attraction is the Akshardham Temple.
}}

==Talk==

The native language of the Delhi area is '''[[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]''', which also happens to be the main official language of the Union Government. Hindi is spoken by almost all locals, quite often with Bihari and Punjabi accents. Most educated people are also fluent in English, and many shopkeepers and taxi drivers have a functional command of English. [[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]] and [[Urdu phrasebook|Urdu]] are also the official languages of Delhi, both of which are widely spoken/understood by the locals. The Hindi spoken in Delhi is quite Persianized, similar to the Hindi spoken in [[Uttar Pradesh|Western Uttar Pradesh]], and much less Sanskritized than the Hindi spoken in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Signage is usually bilingual in Hindi and English, and some road signs (especially in South and Central Delhi) are in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Announcements on the metro are in Hindi (male voice) and English (female voice). Unlike other major cities, locals are not multilingual, and local tour guides do not speak other Indian languages. Though people from all over India live in Delhi, finding a person who can speak other Indian languages is not so easy.

==Get in==

===By plane===
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| name=[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|DEL}}, sometimes abbreviated as '''IGI''' | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.5557 | long=77.0954 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Indira Gandhi International Airport | image=Delhi Airport India.jpg | wikidata=Q821275
| content=is the arrival point for many visitors into Delhi.There are several security checkpoints in the airport and you may have to show your boarding pass and passport a dozen times before boarding the plane. When leaving Delhi from the international terminal, arrive three hours before the time of departure. For domestic flights, two hours should suffice, depending on whether or not you must wait in the queues to check luggage. While sometimes time-consuming, the process is smooth, and the new terminal's shops and restaurants are sensibly located at the gate area, not before security. However, if you wish to change Rupees back into foreign currency, you must do this before clearing security.
}}

During the winter, Delhi often experiences '''dense fog''' and visibility is reduced considerably, making it difficult for flights to land and take off. Both international and domestic flights are often diverted, cancelled or delayed.

Delhi Airport has three operational terminals:
* {{go | image=Delhi Airport domestic departures new terminal 1D.jpg
| name=Terminal 1D | alt=Palam, Domestic | url= | email=
| address=Terminal 1 A Rd | lat=28.56578 | long=77.12008| directions=
| phone=+91 88004 93897 | fax= | hours= | price=
| content=This is used only by low-cost carriers IndiGo, GoAIR and SpiceJet. (Oddly, their flights ''arrive'' at neighbouring Terminal 1C)
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* '''Terminal 2''', earlier only in use during the Hajj pilgrimage for flights to [[Mecca]] and [[Medina]], is also now being used for certain GoAir, IndiGo (6E 2xxx) and SpiceJet (SG 8xxx) domestic flights.
*{{go | image=Delhi Terminal 3 Side View.jpg
| name=Terminal 3 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=T3 Arrival Road | lat=28.5543 | long=77.0842| directions=Metro (Orange line) 'I.G.I. Airport' station right here takes you to the city centre
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This enormous main terminal, is used by all international flights and all full-service domestic carriers including Vistara and Air India.}}

A free shuttle bus operates between the terminals every 20 minutes; however, the shuttle is only free for arriving passengers with onward connecting tickets in the other terminal. Alternatively, public city bus #4 (₹25) operates the same route and does not require a flight ticket. While the terminals share the same runways, connecting between the two requires a massive detour via a nearby highway, so allow up to 20 minutes to make the transfer.

==== Airlines ====
The airport serves as a hub city for domestic airlines such as [https://www.airasia.com Air Asia], [http://www.airindia.in/ Air India], [http://www.goair.in Go First], [http://www.goindigo.in IndiGo], [http://www.spicejet.com SpiceJet] and [https://www.airvistara.com Air Vistara].

International airlines include [http://www.aeroflot.com/ru-en Aeroflot], [http://www.airarabia.com/en Air Arabia], [https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/ Air Canada], [http://www.airchina.com/index.shtml Air China], [http://www.airmauritius.com/ Air Mauritius], [https://www.airfrance.com Air France], [https://www.airasia.com Air Asia], [https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/?type=e All Nippon Airways], [https://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_in British Airways], [https://www.cathaypacific.com Cathay Pacific], [http://www.ceair.com/ China Eastern Airlines], [http://www.csair.com/en/index.shtml China Southern Airlines], [https://www.emirates.com/English/ Emirates], [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/us Ethiopian Airlines], [http://www.etihad.com/en-in/ Etihad Airways], [https://www.finnair.com/ Finnair], Flydubai, [https://www.jal.co.jp/en/ Japan Airlines], [https://www.klm.com/ KLM Royal Dutch], [https://www.koreanair.com/global/en.html Korean Air], [https://www.lot.com/us/en/ LOT Polish Airlines], [https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/homepage Lufthansa], [https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en.html Malaysia Airlines], [https://www.omanair.com/en/ Oman Air], [http://www.singaporeair.com Singapore Airlines], [http://www.srilankan.com/ SriLankan Airlines], [https://www.swiss.com/us/en Swiss International Air Lines], [http://www.qatarairways.com Qatar Airways], [http://www.thaiair.com Thai Airways], [https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], [https://www.flyuia.com/us/en/home Ukraine International Airlines], [https://www.united.com/en/us United Airlines], and [https://www.virginatlantic.com/ Virgin Atlantic].

====To travel between the airport and the city====

* '''[http://www.delhimetrorail.com/Airport-Express-Line.aspx Delhi Airport Metro Express]''' is a train line that operates between New Delhi Metro Station and Dwarka Sector 21, with a stop at the airport Terminal 3. Trains run every ten minutes at peak hours; see the website for the exact schedule. The journey to New Delhi Metro Station takes 20 minutes and costs ₹60 (Aug 2017).  From the railway station, you can transfer to the Metro (crossing the city street to reach the station).
*'''Magenta Line''' from Terminal 1 to West Delhi and Noida, more like a regular metro and thus is more limited, best for those who have less luggage
* '''[http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DTC/dtc/home Delhi Transport Corporation]''' and '''EATS (Ex Serviceman's Airlink Transport Service)''' operate buses between the airport and the city 24 hours per day. Travel time is approximately 50 minutes. Buses run to ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal) near Kashmiri Gate, Connaught Place, Delhi Train Station and many hotels in the city centre, departing from both airport terminals every 60 minutes from 10:00-23:20.  Tickets can be bought and a fixed seat can be booked at a desk in the Arrivals Hall.
* '''Taxis''' from the airport should only be booked from the [https://delhitrafficpolice.nic.in/public-interface/prepaid-booth/ yellow prepaid taxi booths] operated by the Delhi Police. There is one located directly outside of the airport and one located near the rental car counters to the right of the exit doors. You may be approached by touts offering pre-paid taxis; just ignore them as there have been safety incidents reported. It is worth it to wait in the long queue for a prepaid taxi. A prepaid taxi to the city centre will cost ₹500-600. Ignore any requests by the driver for additional payment. There is no practice of tipping taxi drivers anywhere in India. When you reach your destination, take your bags first, then give the driver the receipt and walk away without further discussion. Note that taxis routinely get stuck in traffic during rush-hour, but the journey to the city centre is much quicker at night.
* '''Prearranged pick-ups''' are also available from most hotels. The cost may be double the charge (or more) from the prepaid taxi booths, but you will have someone waiting for you at the airport with your name on a sign and you won't have to wait in the taxi queue.
* '''Uber''' is relatively straightforward and will charge around ₹500 to get into the city. Your Uber will come to the general pickup area (which isn't too organised).

===Other airports===
Hindon Airport ({{IATA|HDX}}) in Ghaziabad serves some regional flights as a civil enclave inside an air base. It is planned to stay open until further expansion at IGI is completed.

Due to massive growth in air travel, a new airport is being built at Jewar.

===By bus===
'''Buses''' arrive from [[Kathmandu]] and [[Chitwan]] in [[Nepal]] (36 hr+) and virtually every city in India. Although not as comfortable as the trains, buses are the only choice for some destinations, mainly those in the mountains.

Delhi has three major Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) - Kashmere Gate ISBT, Sarai Kale Khan ISBT, and Anand Vihar ISBT. The [http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DTC/dtc/home Delhi Transport Corporation] is the major operator, but every state also runs its own buses and there are some private operators too.

* {{go | image=
| name=Kashmere Gate ISBT | alt=Maharana Pratap | url= | email= info@dimts.in
| address= | lat=28.66896 | long=77.23114 | directions=Metro Kashmere Gate, Line 1/2
| phone=+91 11 43090100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This is &quot;the&quot; ISBT and the largest of the lot. Buses to points north: [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[Haryana]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Garwhal]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir]] and [[Nepal]]
}}
* {{go
| name=Sarai Kale Khan ISBT | alt=Vir Hakikat Rai
| url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.58584 | long=77.25650| directions=next to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses to points south, ([[Agra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]])
}}
* {{go | image=
| name=Anand Vihar ISBT | alt=Swami Vivekanand | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.64463 | long=77.31485
| directions= On the east bank of Yamuna, M: Anand Vihar
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses to points east ([[Lucknow]], [[Kumaon]])
}}
* {{go
| name=Bikaner House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pandara Rd, New Delhi | lat=28.60815 | long=77.23072 | directions=M: Central Secretariat Station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=bus stop. Buses, including air-conditioned Volvo buses from [[Jaipur]] arrive at this place. For travel between Jaipur and Delhi, this bus stop is very clean, less crowded than ISBT, and easy to reach.
}}
* {{go
| name=Majnu ka Tilla | alt= | url= | email=
| address=New Aruna Nagar, | lat=28.69928 | long=77.22689
| directions=Tibetan colony, a short rickshaw ride from Metro Vidhan Sabha
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Buses to [[Dharamsala]]
}}

===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in India}}
====Introduction====
Once you have purchased a ticket either at the ticket office or on-line prior to the trip, all you need to do is go to the rail car labelled with your class of service purchased. You can either get on and sit in the first available seat or, for higher classes of service, they will often post a passenger list on the car when it stops. Look for your name and go to the assigned car, cabin and seat. There is never a need to get a boarding pass so if anyone comes out of the crowd to tell you that, don't listen to them; it is a scam. If you're brave, you can simply purchase a general 2nd class ticket and then get on any car where there is availability. The conductor will come by and check your tickets after the train starts moving. If you are in a higher fare class than you are ticketed for, all you have to do is simply pay the difference in fare to the conductor. The only risk here is that the train could be full and you could be stuck in the lowest fare class which can be very crowded with little room to sit.

Ticket buying: The easiest way is to book online through the [https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/ '''IRCTC'''] booking website. Registration requires verification of an e-mail address AND an Indian mobile phone number. If you don't have the phone, verification can be completed manually by emailing a passport scan to IRCTC — follow the online instructions carefully, and expect a response in a week or two.

'''Do not''' trust strangers who appear out of the crowd to help you; '''ignore''' them. Always ask for assistance at the enquiry counter or policemen (in khaki uniform).

Anyone who approaches you spontaneously should be '''completely ignored'''. Use one of the porters (in orange uniforms with metallic arms badges) to find your train and carry your luggage, in exchange for a tip.

====Stations &amp; ticket offices====

* {{go | image=Old Delhi Railway Station.jpg
| name=Delhi Junction station | alt=Old Delhi or ''Purani Dilli'' | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.66185 | long=77.22769 | directions=M 2: Chandni Chowk station. There is an entrance just outside at the east end of the station and also just over the main road outside (last metro at about 11:30). If taking an Auto Rickshaw from here, the prepaid desk will often try and charge you as much as three times the actual price quoted on the official price guide displayed clearly in their window - bargaining is sadly often cheaper.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=(code ''DLI'').Huge and confusing.
}}
* {{go | name=New Delhi station | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.64255 | long=77.22115 | directions=in Central Delhi. Pre-paid taxi booth run by Delhi Police. If you are arriving at the station, and want to take a taxi, head to the Delhi Police pre-paid taxi booth. Unfortunately, this booth is at the extreme far north end (about 50&amp;nbsp;m from the station main exit) of the taxi parking and you will encounter touts claiming to provide prepaid taxi; just ignore them and find the pre-paid taxi booth run by the Delhi Police which are safe and least expensive. - '''Metro''' exits are at the Ajmeri Gate (second entrance) side near platform 16. You can also take prepaid rickshaws and taxis from the plaza outside the main entrance. '''M2: New Delhi'''
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|wikipedia=|wikidata=|lastedit=2016-10-18| content=(code ''NDLS'') is located just outside of Paharganj, also known as the backpacker ghetto. - It will take about 40 min-1 hr to travel from the New Delhi Railway Station to the airport by car, depending on traffic, a taxi fare cost you about ₨ 400. - A tourist ticket office called the '''International Tourist Bureau''' is open during office hours upstairs of, but still within, the main New Delhi railway station (on the side away from the metro, near platform 1). Note that it is only for foreign tourists, so you ''must'' have a tourist visa (i.e. student and working visas are not acceptable). Non-resident Indians can also book their tickets through this office. Passport will be requested. Even the visa number is needed. The also accept debit/credit from Visa/Mastercard. They also accept RuPay cards (which is an Indian way of payment). To get a ticket, first go to the centre of the room and get numbers for the reservation and information desks, as well as a form to fill out. Then line up at one of the two u-shaped lines of chairs, fill out the form, and prepare for a protracted wait. When your information number is called, have the clerk check the availability of the train(s) you desire and answer any questions you have about the form. Then wait for your reservation number to be called. Note that by the time you get to the reservation desk, your train may no longer be available, in which case you can try to reserve a different one. If you need a bathroom during this lengthy process, there is a relatively clean male and female toilet just outside on the verandah through the side door (the door you didn't enter through). - The station is large, crowded, confusing and packed with touts. Allow ''one hour'' to find your train the first time you visit. Don't trust the electronic display boards, which often show incorrect information. Instead listen to the announcements and ask multiple people in uniform (policemen) until you find your train. Open from 06:00 to 23:00
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| address=Harsha Rd, Nizamuddin East, | lat=28.58844  | long=77.25414 | directions=A few kilometres to the south. Bus 261, 306 to the Sarai Kale Khan Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) on the ring road and then walk over to the station (400 m).
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| content=(code ''ANVT'') Repeatedly delayed, the station finally opened in December 2009 and will gradually take over all east-bound services.
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==Get around==

Getting around Delhi is always an adventure.  Traffic is, by and large, horribly congested and many drivers will think nothing of quoting ten times the going price to a tourist.  Use the prices below as broad guidelines, agree on prices ''before'' setting off.  Best way to travel is via metro, where there are separate cabins for women (which prove to be very useful during rush hour).  Metro is clean, efficient, and typically ridden by relatively affluent middle-class students or commuters en route to/from work; there is almost nowhere in the city that you cannot get to by metro.

===By metro===
[[File:New Delhi Metro.jpg|thumb|240px|The modern Delhi Metro, a sign of India's economic development]]
[[File:Rapid Transit Map of Delhi.jpg|thumb|400px|Delhi Metro and rail network]]

The fast-growing '''[http://delhimetrorail.com/ Delhi Metro]''' network provides a cheap, quick, hassle-free and air-conditioned way of zipping around the city. As of May 2018, the following lines are open:

* '''Red Line''': Dilshad Garden - Rithala
* '''Yellow Line''': Samaypur Badli - HUDA City Centre, Gurgaon
* '''Blue Line''': Dwarka Sector 21 - Noida Electronic City
** '''Blue Line branch''': Yamuna Bank - Vaishali
* '''Green Line''': Mundka - Inderlok
** '''Green Line branch''': Ashok Park Main - Kirti Nagar
* '''Violet Line''': Kashmere Gate - Escorts Mujesar
* '''Airport Express''': New Delhi Railway Station - Airport - Dwarka
* '''Magenta Line''': Janakpuri West - Botanical Garden
* '''Pink Line''': Majilis Park - Shiv Vihar

Fares range from ₹10-60, just buy a token, change lines as necessary, and deposit the token in the slot as you exit. Tokens can be used only from the station they are bought, so you can't buy two and use the second to return home. If you're planning on sticking around for a while, you can buy a &quot;Smart Card&quot; for ₹100, which is worth ₹50 and includes a ₹50 deposit; using this saves 10% and, more importantly, lets you avoid the queues.  There is also a &quot;Tourist Card&quot; allowing unlimited use for ₹150 (1 day) or ₹300 (3 days), but it's highly unlikely that you'll travel enough to make this pay off.  Special fares apply for travel on the Airport Express. '''During rush hour, you might have to queue up for 20min+ due to security checks, especially in the central stations.'''

The Yellow Line (Line 2), in particular, is useful for getting to the Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid) and New Delhi railway stations, the ISBT bus terminal, the backpacker ghetto of Paharganj, Hauz Khas and Qutub Minar.  The Blue Line (Line 3) is also handy for visiting Akshardham and accessing the western parts of Paharganj through RK Ashram Marg station.

Beware: Metro stations all use the new, official, Indianised names, so Connaught Place is &quot;Rajiv Chowk&quot;, Old Delhi Railway Station is &quot;Chandni Chowk&quot; and ISBT is &quot;Kashmere Gate&quot;.

The first coach in every train is reserved for women only, violating it incurs a penalty. Male passengers accompanying females are forbidden too.

Be aware that if you wish to exit at a main station during rush hour, you will have to tackle your way through in order to get out before the opposite flow of passengers push you back inside. '''Don't be afraid of using your strength to push yourself out.'''

===By local train===

There are limited commuter services on Delhi's railways, but the facilities are a far cry from the user-friendly Metro stations. For the most part, train stations are inconveniently located. There is no passenger service on the Delhi Ring Railway outside rush hour.

'''The Indian Railways website does not accept foreign credit cards'''.

===By bus===
[[File:Delhi Bus Crowded.JPG|thumb|You're never alone on a bus in Delhi]]
All parts of Delhi are well connected by buses and with tickets ranging from ₹5-15 they are very cheap, but they are also quite crowded most of the time. The red coloured buses are air-conditioned and the green coloured are not. As bus stops do not have bus routes written properly, it can be difficult to find your way. Asking other people at the bus stop is often the best way to find out about bus routes to your destination. However, the buses are pretty frequent, running every 15-20 min or so on most routes. There are two kinds of buses in Delhi:

*Government run '''[http://dtc.nic.in/ DTC]''' buses (red and green coloured with big windows)
*Privately run '''Blue-Line''' buses (orange coloured)

If you have a choice, opt for a DTC bus. They will stop less frequently and will generally be less crowded too. Note that many buses, DTC ones too, will stop pretty much anywhere if there are enough people getting on or off.

Board buses at the back and pay the ticket seller sitting right next to the door. Be sure to hang onto your tickets, as ticket checks are fairly frequent. Some seats on the left side of the bus may be reserved for women and the handicapped. When it's time to disembark, move to the front of the bus. As you might expect, all these guidelines are regularly ignored when buses are very crowded.

====Hop on Hop off====
[[File:HoHo - Delhi Tourism Bus.jpg|thumb|Hop on Hop off Delhi Tourism Bus]]
* {{listing
| name=HOHO | alt= | url=http://www.hohodelhi.com | email=
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| content=Delhi Tourism operates a Hop On Hop Off bus service. A fleet of air conditioned low floored buses follow a pre-defined set of stops around the city and passengers can ''hop'' off the bus, see the place at one's own convenience and ''hop'' on the next bus. The service runs on a 45 minute interval and covers important monuments, memorials, museums and shopping places in the city. Each bus is staffed with a knowledgeable English speaking guide. The ticket costs ₹ 300 and is valid for 2 consecutive days. The service does not operate on Mondays.
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===By taxi===
[[File:Delhi Taxi.JPG|thumb|Official Taxi]]
A '''taxi''' or '''hired car''' (usually with driver) is required to see many of the far-flung sites within and around Delhi. However, the metro is a far cheaper and equally comfortable option.

Most Delhi taxis are old but reliable CNG-run Ambassadors or ''Omnis'' in distinctive '''black-and-yellow''' livery and a green stripe. The hired family car of choice is usually a ''Toyota Innova'' or ''Chevrolet Tavera''. While all are equipped with meters and ''should'' cost ₹15 for the first km ₹8.5 per km, the meters are often rigged and it's better to agree on the price in advance. Most trips around the city should be ₹200-500, while a trip to the airport would be higher, depending on starting location. An eight-hour charter should cost around ₹1,500, and a tip is expected if the driver is helpful. The prices would also depend upon the vehicle size too. Note that black and yellow taxis are not air-conditioned. Even if they do have air conditioning, you will be charged extra (and the rates are up to the driver, so bargain hard).

The death knell of the Ambassador was rung in December 2006, when modern '''radio taxi''' services were launched. At ₹20/km, they're more the list price of the competition, but they use modern vehicles with air-conditioning and GPS and can be dialled 24 hr/day. The flag fare is ₹20, and the fare increases by ₹5 for every 250 m after the first km. If you need an SUV, you need to inform the company in advance, but the fare remains the same. Night charges (25% extra) apply between 23:00 to 05:00. Book up to a few hours in advance. Many corporate people rely on these cabs for their daily commute and they may be booked during office hours. Tipping is not expected. After booking, you will receive an SMS with the car licence plate number, and the driver's name and mobile number. Usually the driver will call you and inform you that they have arrived. Many drivers speak English at a very basic level, so use short phrases.

You can use TaxiPixi services and avoid all the hassle. Download the app on your iPhone/Android.

Don't take non-official taxis, they might take you to wrong hotels, or to a &quot;tourist information centre&quot;, and try to sell you overpriced things. To be on the safe side, Check that whether the driver has their official documentation or not.

==== Transportation Network Taxis ====
Delhi is also serviced by various transportation network (&quot;ridesharing&quot;) companies including Uber and Ola Cabs. Make sure to check the tariffs in these before you pay. While most of these services accept cash, many can also be linked to online wallet services like Paytm, so overcharging is rarely a risk.

===By auto rickshaws===
[[Image:Auto-rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|Auto-rickshaws - no doors]]

'''Auto rickshaws''' (also called '''three-wheeled scooters''', '''tuk-tuks''' or simply '''autos''') are good for shorter trips. Always in a distinctive '''yellow-and-green''' livery, auto rickshaws are three-wheeled partially enclosed contraptions that run on CNG and can seat three people in the back. In general, they are much cheaper than taxis and can be hailed from the street. Although by law the rickshaw drivers should charge according to the meter in their vehicle (₹25 for the first two km, ₹8/km after), this rate is unrealistically low and they will almost always try to [[haggle]] for price. Try to negotiate a price before entering the vehicle. As rules of thumb, expect even the shortest journey to cost ₹30-40/person regardless of the meter, but you should never need to pay over ₹150 for any trip within the city. If you're overquoted, don't be afraid to walk away. It's usually easy to find another one soon, usually with a driver who won't rip you off.

If you have any trouble with drivers, go to any of the numerous tourist police stations in the city centre and they will give you a complaint slip which will result in a ₹500 fine for the auto driver. There should also be a telephone number written on the vehicle to call in case of any complaint.

There are a number of &quot;Pre-paid&quot; auto stands run by the Police. Tell them where you want to go and pay them upfront. The charge will include ₹5 for the service. You then take the coupon and stand outside where a policeman will direct you to the next available Auto. When your journey is completed you hand the coupon to the auto driver and that's it. Nothing more to pay (despite what they may say).

===By cycle rickshaws===
[[File:ChawriBazaar JamaMasjid.JPG|thumb|Traffic in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar, facing Jama Masjid]]

Cycle rickshaws are three-wheeled, pedal/electric powered rickshaws with seats in the back to seat passengers and a driver in the front. They are good for short distances, or places which are too far to walk but too short for taking a bus/taxi/auto rickshaw. Cycle rickshaws don't use meters, so establish a price before getting on. ₹20-50 is reasonable for most journeys of a few km.

Cycle rickshaws are best to use in Old Delhi to visit the intricate galis (walkways) and to enjoy the smells and sounds of the city.

===By electric rickshaw===
Electric rickshaws, popularly known as tuk-tuk or e-rickshaws, are also used to enjoy the streets of Old Delhi. These are battery-operated alternatives to auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws because of their low fuel cost, and less human effort compared to cycle rickshaws.

===By foot===

Much of Delhi is quite pedestrian-hostile. Distances are long, road signage is poor, and in the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good:

* Walk from Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's house) to India Gate on the Rajpath (a walk of close to 3–4&amp;nbsp;km).
* Walk from Jama Masjid to Red Fort in the Chandni Chowk area.
* Far South Delhi go walk about in the forest. Try starting from south of Indian Institute of Technology through Sanjay Van to Qutub Minar. Note however that Sanjay Van is not always safe, and it is advisable to go there in a group, preferably during daylight.
* South Delhi-Green Park-Hauz Khas Village, then to the Hauz Khas ruined madrasa, offers a newer shopping area, an up-market arts village, old ruins, and some quality gardens.

==See==

Delhi is known for its impressive range of structures — fortifications, mosques, and tombs — built during the centuries when Delhi was the centre of large Muslim empires. There are dozens of notable sites scattered around the city, and several of them are internationally famous as [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage Sites]]. The most visited sites are the '''Red Fort''' (the 17th century palace of the Mughal emperor), '''Jama Masjid''' (a vast and beautiful 17th century mosque), the '''Qutub Minar''' (a 73-meter high tower, dating to the 13th century but still with well-preserved intricate carvings), '''Humayun's Tomb''' (the vast 16th century tomb of a Mughal emperor), and '''Purana Qila''' (a 16th-century Mughal citadel).

Newcomers are often confused about the relationship between Delhi and '''New Delhi'''. In fact, New Delhi, which is the capital of India, is one of the districts of Delhi city. New Delhi began to be built in 1911. Being centrally planned in the modern era, it features wide boulevards, large parks, and roundabouts between its government buildings. Popular sights here are the '''India Gate''', the '''Rajpath''' &quot;national mall&quot; connecting the main government buildings, and the '''Rashtrapati Bhavan''' (presidential palace). Many of the most important '''museums''' in Delhi are located here too.

Another popular attraction is the Bahá'í '''Lotus Temple''' in South East Delhi, a modern structure built with a flowerlike shape. It is arguably the most visited building in the world.

Detailed listings of all sights in Delhi can be found in the district articles.

{{infobox|Beware|There are various private &quot;tourist information&quot; offices around Connaught Place openly claiming to be the official government tourist office. They're actually just travel agents that have nothing to do with the Government of India, and since they prey on tourists, anything you buy from them will be grossly overpriced compared to doing it yourself.}}
The staff at the Delhi '''tourist office''' is very helpful, and the office has a lot of free information:
* {{see
| name=The Government of India Tourist Office | alt= | url= | email=
| address=88 Janpath, Connaught Place | lat=28.62719 | long=77.21969 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2332 0005, +91 11 2332 0008, +91 11 2332 0109, +91 11 2332 0266 | tollfree=
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| content=The Government of India Tourist Office offers daily tours, coverings all of the major Delhi sites. If you should choose to go with the government-sanctioned day tour, be aware that due to the heavy agenda, you will need to have a quick foot, only 20-40 min are given for each sight, which is next to no time. Consider this day tour as a sampler. If there is a sight of particular interest, bookmark it and return at a later date.
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==Do==
* Take a walk at '''Connaught Place''' (CP), the heart of New Delhi. The British-designed colonial equivalent of a shopping mall, it's laid out in two concentric rings divided into blocks, all bursting with shops and lots of pampered pigeons waddling about. Long neglected, the area received an upsurge after the opening of the major Metro junction of '''Rajiv Chowk''' under it, and it's going more upmarket by the day. At the centre is a small but pleasant park, while on one edge is the notorious '''Palika Bazaar''', an underground den of cheap wares, many pirated or smuggled from overseas. The area is surrounded by tall office buildings on nearly all sides. Train fans will want to check out the '''Metro Museum''' inside the (Patel Chowk) station, open 10:00-16:00, Tue-Sun (free with valid Metro ticket).

==Learn==

Delhi is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities in Delhi are JNU, DU, IGNOU, DTU, JMI and IIT. The official website of the [http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_Education/education/home Delhi Government's Directorate of Education] is a good starting point for learning more about study opportunities in Delhi.

Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are many training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. Besides conventional educational institutes, more and more foreigners also make the effort to learn Hindustani language (Hindi-Urdu) and Delhi is these languages.

==Work==

Delhi's economy is expanding rapidly. In analogy many interesting work opportunities emerge. [http://www.monsterindia.com Monster], [https://www.jobted.in Jobted] and other online job platforms are a good starting point to see what kind of jobs are on offer. Traditionally foreigners often work in the social sector or in teaching. Increasingly, however, expats work for multinational companies and even local Indian companies.

There is a great variety of employment opportunities in Delhi for foreigners, whether they would like to work in business, NGOs, educational institutes, or even government. Still, there is one caveat: the labour market in Delhi is highly competitive and so at many prestigious organisations, the number of applicants far exceeds the number of positions available, which allows employers to receive highly talented applicants for rather meagre salaries (especially when compared to other international destinations).

==Buy==
[[File:Fab india.jpg|thumb|250px|Fabindia - a clothing chain store]]
If you're not afraid to haggle and bump elbows in bazaars, Delhi is a great place to shop. Most of the well-known bazaars are located in the most central parts of Delhi, both [[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]] and [[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]]. Western-style malls are plentiful, and are found further south - in [[Delhi/South Delhi|South Delhi]] and [[Delhi/South East Delhi|South East Delhi]], as well as the suburbs of [[Gurgaon]] and [[Noida]]. Many shopping districts are over crowded on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.

'''See district articles for specific listings.'''

===Clothing===
For clothing, you can go either to the bazaars, or to Western-style shopping malls (mostly in the southern areas).

===Computers===
[[Image:Nehru-1.jpg|250 px|thumb|Nehru Place]]
For '''computers''' and '''software''', the best place to look is '''Nehru Place''' IT market complex in [[Delhi/South East Delhi|South East Delhi]], an interesting combination of modern technology products and old world marketplace sales techniques. You can find cheap hardware here as well as both original and pirated software. There are also several similar markets in other parts of Delhi, mostly in the [[Delhi/Western districts|Western districts]].

===Books===
The Indian book industry is huge, producing annually about 15,000 books in English, and obviously far more in Hindi and other native languages. Delhi is hub of this industry, so there are small, specialist bookstores abound. Locally produced books can be very inexpensive and many popular Western titles are published and available here for a fraction of their original cost.

In general, good places to buy books are in [[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]] ('''Daryaganj''' neighborhood and the '''Nai Sarak Bookshop Area'''), plus shopping malls in the south of the city.

The '''Daryaganj Sunday Book Market''' is a flea market-book market open on Sundays from 10am to evening, with a vast selection. Bargain for best prices.

==Eat==
[[File:JalebiS.jpg|thumbnail|Sweet ''jalebis'' are very popular in Delhi]]
[[File:Preparing Paranthas in ghee in Paranthe Wali Gali, Delhi, India.jpg|thumb|A shop frying Parathas in ghee at the Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk, Delhi.]]

Delhiites complain about many things in their city, but the '''food''' will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet. Not only can you find some of the best Indian food on the subcontinent, there is also an increasing number of excellent (if often pricey) international restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. When ordering, do remember that Delhi is about 1,000&amp;nbsp;km from the nearest ocean, so vegetarian, chicken and mutton dishes are the way to go.

Do visit Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk. This street has shops that make and sell solely parathas (stuffed Indian bread). These are available in all the possible flavours and stuffing you may imagine, with hundreds of varieties from bitter-gourd to ice cream.

Delhi has arguably the best '''street food''' in India. However, do not eat unhygienic or open food. There are plenty of restaurants offering street food in a potentially more hygienic environment.

You can join local groups of foodies who go out regularly to sample and savour what new and old dishes the city has to offer. If you want a fully customized food tour tailored specifically for you, then [http://FoodTourInDelhi.com Food Tour In Delhi] is a good choice. The guests can explore street food of Delhi in a fun and safe manner. Their tours cover food joints which are in business for 50 to 120 years and serve some of the best street food in the world. The tours cover winding streets of Old Delhi as well as swanky upscale markets located all over the city. The food tours are lead by chefs and culinary experts with extensive experience and offer facilities such as pickup and drop, unlimited food which covers all major varieties of food available in the city. Another one of the most active groups is [http://www.foodenthusiastsofdelhi.com/ Food Enthusiasts of Delhi]. They organize regular food walks, better known as Raids to various parts and joints in the city. It's a non-commercial group, brought together by their passion and love for food.

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===Budget===

{{infobox|Chaat|If you want to eat '''chaat''', the North Indian street side snack food, Delhi is the place to be. Like Spanish ''tapas'' or Greek ''mezze'', chaat can cover a vast variety of things, but Delhi style tends to mean a deep-fried pastry shell, stuffed after cooking with potatoes, lentils or almost anything else. They're then topped with yogurt, chutneys and ''chaat masala'' spice mix and eaten fresh.

Some typical chaat items are paapdi chaat (''a mix of small round fried crispy things with yogurt and other sauces''), paneer tikka (''cubes of cottage cheese baked in a tandoor with spices''), pani puri or golguppa (''small round hollow shells filled with a potato-based filling and a spicy sweet blend of sauces'').

[[Image:Haldirams RajKachori.JPG|240px|center]]}}

The best place to go for chaat is the '''Bengali Market''' (near Mandi House Metro Stn) near '''Connaught Place''' in the centre of town. The restaurants are high quality and the food is great. There are ATMs as well. One of the best known restaurants there is '''Nathu's'''. But for the really good chaat you have to make your way to Old Delhi, and particularly to '''Ashok's''' near Chawri Bazaar. While connoisseurs insist that the best chaat is prepared on the street, most travellers try to find a comfortable middle ground between hygiene and authenticity.

* '''Amritsari Kulcha Wala''', Paschim Vihar Red Light, (''near Jwala Heri Market''). If you are into amritsari kulcha, you probably can't miss this. People on dieting beware: the amount of butter that the vendor puts in is huge. However, without it you will not enjoy the Amritsari Kulcha so much. It is kind of a road side dhaba or shack. ₹60 for two kulchas is what he charges. It is actually on Outer Ring Road, Adjoining to a park wall. You can ask anybody about the Kulcha wala and they will be able to tell you the direction in Paschim Vihar/Meera Vihar Outer Ring Rd.
* '''Andhra Pradesh Bhavan Canteen''', Ashok Road (''near Man Singh Road''). Open for lunch and dinner this is a favorite of local Delhi foodies who are looking for an authentic [[Andhra Pradesh|Andhra]] meal. They serve all you can eat veg/non-veg thalis for ₹ 80-150. For carnivores, you have a variety of non-veg options (chicken/fish/mutton) but the mutton fry is recommended. The service is quick and efficient (slipshod and aggressive), and the joint crowded and noisy. Another favorite is the Karnataka Bhavan canteen beside Ansal Plaza near Mool Chand offering all possible South India food.
* '''Bitto Tikki Wala''', (''also known as BTW''), Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura. The best aloo tikki (''potato and vegetable burger'') available in town. It has a branch in Sarita Vihar, Near Apollo Hospital and Badarpur border. It has branches all over the city now, in shopping areas.
* '''Egg parantha Wala''', Lajpat Nagar, (''opposite to Surya hotel''). This guy owns a shack and has been running the parantha business for ages.
* '''[http://haldiram.com Haldiram's]''', 1454/2 Chandni Chowk (''just west of the fountain'') and other outlets around town. This is a famous manufacturer of Indian snacks and sweets that has now gone global. This always-packed, two-story outlet in the heart of Chandni Chowk was its first in Delhi and dates back to 1924. The ground floor houses a vast array of sweet and sticky Indian confections, while the first floor has a popular vegetarian restaurant. This is a great place to try authentic and hygienic Delhi ''chaat'' and other Indian snack foods. Try the '''Raj Kachori''', a mixture of different types of stuffing with sweetened yogurt and chutneys in an oversized hollow dough shell. All chaat is under ₹ 50, or you can get a full daily thali for ₹ 90. Choley Bhature, and the various Dosas are great options to try as well from their Southern Indian selection. Be sure to save room for dessert, as Haldiram's offers some of the best rasmalai, rasgullah, gulab jamun and other tasty delights in India.
*'''Kake Di Hatti''', Chandni Chowk near Old Delhi Railway Station. The most extensive varieties of naans (Indian bread) you will find in Delhi. They make the biggest and best tasting naans for your money.
* '''Nangarg''', Rajgur Marg Road (''side road off of Main Bazaar''), Paharganj. A really good hole-in-the-wall restaurant that serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food for about ₹ 60. The workers there are genuinely good people, which can be hard to find in this area. You'll have more luck finding a sign that says &quot;Veg-Nonveg&quot; than their actual restaurant sign.
* '''Tadka''', 4986, Ram Dwara Rd, Nehru Bazar, Paharganj, (''side road off of Main Bazaar''). A notably clean restaurant by Paharganj standards. Serves only vegetarian food, a full thali for ₹ 60. Their tea is really good and their most popular dish is paneer masala.

===Mid-range===
You will find McDonalds, KFC, Subway and Pizza Hut in malls and throughout the city. The Indian menu without beef and with lots of veggie options can be interesting even if you would otherwise steer clear.

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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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===Splurge===

* '''Bukhara''', Maurya Sheraton, Regularly tops the charts as India's best restaurant (and certainly among the priciest), the roast lamb and the ''Bukhara Dal'' here are renowned. Always make reservations or be ready to stand in a queue for about 2 hr. ₹ 2,000+.
* {{eat
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|lastedit=2016-10-18| content=Hotel Broadway, 4/15A Asaf Ali Rd. Now franchised worldwide, the original restaurant serves Kashmiri food in an eclectic surrounding like a chor bazaar (''thieves market''). The buffet is laid out inside an old car. ₹300-₹400 for each dish. A bit on the pricey side (relatively for India), but worth a splurge. If going by foot, look out for the Delhi Stock Exchange on same strip 0.5 km from here.
}}
* '''Naivedyam''', East Patel Nagar, (''opposite Jaypee Siddharth Hotel''), Offers quality South Indian meals and service at great prices.
* '''Punjabi by Nature''', Rajouri Garden, MGF City Square Mall (Lifestyle). One of Delhi's best-known Punjabi restaurants. ₹ 800 or so, more if you order seafood.

==== Barbeque/grills ====

* {{eat
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* '''Pirates of Grills''', C-12, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, ('Rajouri Garden metro'). Same concept as Barbeque Nation, Janakpuri

==== Japanese ====

* {{eat
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*'''Mamagoto''', Khan Market, One of Delhi's most popular Japanese restaurants, the fun manga style interiors and great food are a great experience.
* {{eat
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| phone=+91 11 4250 0200 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Japanese style restaurant, carries the tag of being one of the most expensive restaurants in India.
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*'''Side Wok''', Khan Market. Japanese, Chinese and other Asian food. Some choice of sushi. Beautiful decor. No alcohol. Mains about ₹ 400.

==== Middle Eastern ====

* '''Felafel Man''', Main Bazaar, Paharganj. (''About a 10 min walk down Main Bazaar from New Delhi train station''). Small shop selling falafel rolls and sabeekh. Multilingualcook, the rolls come with hummus, tahini and mineral water washed vegies. Don't forget to wash it down with the seasonal fruit lassi, so thick it takes some effort to suck it up the straws.

==== Thai ====

Delhiites have eagerly adopted Thai food into their culinary pantheon, although the recipes and ingredients are often rather Indianised.

* {{listing | type=eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| phone=+91 11 2685 3896 | tollfree= | fax=
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}}

====Tibetan====
* '''Tibetan Food''', (''near Shivaji Stadium-which actually is a bus stand, Connaught Place''). Tibetan food, run by Tibetan refugees.

==== Chinese ====

Chinese is Delhi's most popular non-Indian cuisine. For a long time, only Indianised Chinese was available, but high-quality options are available today.

* '''Mainland China''', Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden metro station. Oriental/Chinese cuisine. Other branches at Greater Kailash 2 and Saket
* '''Nan King''', Chinese food in a nice location with a private lounge. Good for groups or a special occasion.
* '''Rice Bowl''' 18/31 East Patel Nagar Market, New Delhi – Chinese/Oriental food.
* {{eat
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| hours= | price=
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}}

==== Korean ====

*'''Gung The Palace''', Ground floor. D-1B, Green Park, South Delhi. A very up-market place with good food. 1st floor features a live karaoke, but the ground floor is the place to be. Book in advance for the ground floor.

==== Afghani ====

*'''Afghan Restaurant''', H-7, Krishna Market, (''near Gurdwara, Lajpat Nagar I''). Owned &amp;amp: run by members of the Afghani community settled in the area. Very tasty biryani.
*'''The Lazeez Hotel And Restaurant''', I-87, Afghan Restaurant, (''near Central Market, Lajpat Nagar II''). Owned &amp;amp: run by members of the Afghani community settled in the area.

==== Iraqi ====

*'''Iraqi Food''' - E-178, Lajpat Nagar-I.

==Drink==

Delhi's nightlife scene has changed in the last decade. There are plenty of modern, cosmopolitan places to separate you from your rupees. In a desperate attempt to keep the sex ratio vaguely equitable, many lounges and clubs have '''couples only''' policies (that is, no single men or men-only groups), enforced with varying degrees of strictness. While everything is theoretically to shut down by 01:00 things can keep going much longer.

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===Coffee / Tea===

The coffee culture in Delhi consists mostly of large, heavily standardised chains. The two most common, '''[http://barista.co.in/ Barista]''' and '''[http://cafecoffeeday.com/ Cafe Coffee Day]''', can be found in multiple locations across the city, most notably around Connaught Place. The partly UK-based '''[http://costa.co.uk/ Costa Coffee]''' and the US based [https://www.starbucks.in/ Starbucks] has also made a foray into the  market.

* {{drink
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| content= A great tiny place for good coffee, tea and international food inside one of Delhi's best known cultural centre KHOJ. Mediterranean style with cool terrace
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* Independent coffee shops are harder to find in Delhi, but they do exist, and are worth seeking out.
* {{eat
| name=Aap ki Pasand Tea Shop |alt=| url=http://aapkipasandtea.com | email=
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| phone=+91 11 2326 0373 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2016-10-18| content= A great place to sample Indian chai and the exotic Darjeeling and Assam teas and purchase the same. Located in an old colonial era building, its teas have been savoured by Bill Clinton, Gorbachov, Koizumi and are taken as official state gifts of India.
}}

===Hookah/sheesha===

Indian bar food, hookah and an amazing lounge experience. The crowd that frequents these two places is young, hip and trendy.

*  {{drink
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| content=Basant Lok (''in Priya Cinema complex''), Vasant Vihar. 3 level bar-restaurant offering surprisingly good (but pricy) Middle Eastern food. They offer a wide range of drinks and an even wider range of flavored water pipes. There is no outdoor seating, nor do they offer hot drinks.
}}
* '''Toast by Lazeez Affaire''', Rajouri Garden, West Gate Mall (level III). Great collection of flavored tobacco sheesha, and drinks, international food, Greek, French, pan European and Indian cuisines.
* '''Mocha''', Defense Colony.
*  {{drink
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|lastedit=2016-10-18| content=This is a chain of neuvo Middle Eastern cafes with a wide range of drinks, food and flavoured tobacco. Budget prices.
}}

===Bars/nightclubs===

* '''Aqua''', Poolside bar at the Park Hotel (close to Connaught Place), has a lounge atmosphere and an extensive drinks list.
* '''Aura''', (''at the Claridges'').
* '''Decibel''', Chanakyapuri. One of two clubs in the Samrath Hotel next to the Ashok Hotel. ₹ 500 entrance fee.
*  {{drink
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* '''F Bar &amp; Lounge (''by Fashion TV'')''', Chanakyapuri. (''in the Hotel Ashok''). Trendy bar and night club. Claimed to be the largest bar in Delhi in 2008). Cover charge is redeemable against drinks. Fri, Sat is ₹ 3,000, free on Wed before 22:00.
* '''IndoChine's Forbidden City''', South Delhi (''Lado Sarai, adjacent to Qutab Golf Course''). Singapore chain that opened in Delhi in 2007. Madame Butterfly restaurant upstairs serves very good Chinese food. The BarSaVanh loungebar is downstairs, very cool ambience outside. Meal for two around ₹ 3,000.
* '''Manre''', Bar/lounge, Saket Market, City Mall. Open bar on Thursday for ₹ 800.
* '''Orange''', (''Ashoka Hotel''). Nightclub.
*  {{drink
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| content=81/3 Adhchini (''basement of Turquoise Cottage''), Sri Aurobindo Marg. Ssmoky brick-walled basement covered with Western memorabilia. Eclectic music with an emphasis on rock, expect anything from Beatles to AC/DC. It is a good crowd, particularly on Wednesday's media nights. ₹ 500 minimum for drinks and food. Couples only.
}}
* '''Shalom''', N-block market, GK-1. Cool Mediterranean-themed lounge bar/restaurant with chill-out music.
* '''T.L.R.''', 31 Hauz Khas Village. Delhi's cozy, arty refuge for tourists, expats and locals comes alive in the evenings. Live bands, DJ nights and pub quiz.
* '''Toast''', Bar &amp; Grill by ''Lazeez Affaire'', Rajouri Garden, West Gate Mall (Level III). Flavored tobacco sheesha, drinks, international food, Greek, French, pan-European and Indian cuisines.
* '''Urban Pind/Bar/Cafe''', Greater Kailash I (GK-1), block N, number 4. Bar/lounge on 3 floors. Regular events like Salsa, open bar for ₹ 720, electro night, great expat nights.
* '''Xes Cafe''', Saket, DLF South Court Mall. A the quintessential coffee shop. Good food with an eclectic bar menu. Loud music.

=== Gay and lesbian Delhi===

* '''Amigo''', Bar
* '''Peppers''', Bar.

==Sleep==
Prices quoted may not include taxes of up to 22.5%, calculated based on the published rack rates - not necessarily the price that you actually pay, which could be discounted. Smoking is not allowed in Delhi hotels.

===Budget===
Delhi has plenty of budget accommodation options, priced from ₹400-2,500. Many of them are located in the city centre ([[Delhi/Central Delhi|Central Delhi]] and [[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]]), while others are further south, in the affluent southern areas or towards the airport.

===Mid-range===
Delhi's chronic lack of quality hotels has led to a mushrooming of guest houses of widely varying quality and price. The new official 'Delhi Bed and Breakfast scheme' has also contributed a range of private rooms available for bed &amp; breakfast accommodation. These rooms range from cheap dumps to classy rooms in the best areas of Delhi.

===Splurge===
Most of Delhi's expensive hotels are located in [[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]], roughly along the axis between Connaught Square and the airport.

A few are located in areas further south.

Prices in this category are generally over ₹8000.

==Stay safe==
[[File:Night view of Old Delhi, from Jama Masjid.jpg|thumb|Delhi at night]]

Many first-time travellers to India find themselves falling victim to [[Common scams|scams and touts]], and unfortunately Delhi has a lot of both. Be on guard for anybody trying to help you by giving you unsolicited directions or travel advice. Do not blindly rely on the advice of taxi and auto drivers. If this is your first time to India, do not openly admit it, as this will make you more vulnerable to touts.

Delhi is among the three unsafest cities for women in India. It is not uncommon in some areas to receive lewd remarks or even physical touching. If you are arriving into Delhi at night, stay in either the airport lounge or well lit areas until daybreak if this is your first trip to Delhi and if you haven't booked a hotel. Try to avoid walking around alone in lanes without many people after sunset and be cautious when hiring cabs at night. Dress conservatively (preferably in Indian clothing so as to blend in). Learn to shout and consider carrying mace/pepper spray.

Carry your cash, passport, and cards in a secure money belt, with only enough cash for a few hours at a time in your wallet or other accessible place. Some recommend carrying an expendable wallet with a few ten rupee notes in it in an obvious place such as your hip pocket as a decoy to Delhi's ubiquitous [[pickpockets]].

Several tourist agencies have been known to swindle tourists, such as by changing their travel plans or charging them extra commissions and fees. The best way to secure train tickets is by navigating through [http://irctc.co.in Indian Railways' website]. If you have problems booking online - the Indian Railways site is unreliable - you can buy tickets in person. The best place to do so is at the [http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_tourism/Tourism/Home/Tourist+Information+Centers Tourist Information Centre], these are located ''within'' transit hubs. Be ''very'' careful, there are many scammers surrounding the train station looking for anyone on foot and out-of-place who will &quot;help&quot; you find a &quot;ticket office for foreigners,&quot; usually located in a nondescript building some blocks from the train station, where you will be overcharged and cajoled into signing up for cars, tours, etc. When in doubt, look at reviews for the information centre you are at (for example, on Google Maps). Some scammers will stand at the entrance to the train station and physically try to block you from entering, demanding to see your tickets (never mind that you need to enter the station to buy tickets!). Remember - you should be able to enter any train station just by going through a metal detector. Nobody will check your tickets before you get on a train (As a measure to control crowding at stations, many train stations may require you to purchase a platform ticket (usually costs around 10-20 INR) if you are just visiting and do not have a railway ticket with you.  

You should also book your flight tickets online, as all the airlines have online booking systems. Otherwise, prepare to spend a good hour sorting through the charges that the tourist agency will charge.

If arriving late at night at the airport or train station, be very wary of taxi drivers trying to scam tired and unprepared tourists. A common scam is to drive you an area of town where there are roadworks or a roadblock, and tell you that the path to your hotel is blocked off and it's not possible to take you there. They'll then suggest to take you to another hotel, where they receive a commission for bringing customers. They may take you to a number of hotels first which all say they are full up, so as to increase your desperation, and hence openness to paying more. There have been reports also, of bringing tourists to a &quot;travel agent&quot;, who will feign ringing your booked hotel to confirm that either the way is blocked, or they are overbooked and there is no room available. If you've let on that you were only staying in Delhi for the night, they may also try to convince you, that there are no hotel rooms available anywhere, and sell you an extremely overpriced private car ride to your next destination. This can be a very confusing and tiring process if you've just come off a long flight, short on sleep.

If you're arriving after midnight, it is therefore highly advisable to have accommodation pre-booked and arrange pick-up from the airport or station with your hotel, or at least have the phone number with you, so that should you get lost or caught in a sticky situation you have someone reliable to call up.

Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with pollution levels often in the &quot;very unhealthy&quot; or &quot;hazardous&quot; range. Keep an eye on [https://www.airvisual.com/india/delhi air quality data] and consider wearing a surgical mask or other approved N95/N99 mask, especially if spending an extended time in Delhi or North India.

===Delhi Police===

The Delhi Police is a 70,000-strong force serving the capital region. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful.

'''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100'''.

Police vehicles (called PCR vans) are parked on almost every major intersection.

For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station.

==Stay healthy==
{{cautionbox|Delhi and the surrounding cities, including the Taj Mahal in Agra, experiences throughout the year moderate to unhealthy [[Air pollution|air quality]] since 1980, resulting in smog that potentially harms the health of all residents and a few flight delays due to low visibility. Air quality tends to be the best in the monsoon because of the prevailing winds and frequent rainfall. It is worst during the summer and winter as the unfavorable topography and dry stagnant weather trap all pollutants emitted within the valley.

Anyone visiting the area should try to limit outdoor and exhausting activity. Have masks (single-use surgical masks are okay), tissues, and eyedrops ready when going out.}}
Summer begins in early April and continues till the end of June, with the heat peaking in May. By the latter part of April or during early May. The temperatures regularly exceed 40&amp;nbsp;°C (104&amp;nbsp;°F), meaning that proper hydration is of the utmost importance. Keep yourself covered in summers to avoid a heat stroke. Drink a lot of water — around 3 litres a day — particularly in the summer.

Winter arrives in Delhi by late November or early December and continues till mid-February. In winter there can be seasonal fog; on particularly foggy days, it can be difficult to see across the street. If you are flying in or out Delhi during the winters, be aware of fog-related flight delays.

Drink only packaged bottled water to avoid water-related illness. Sticking to freshly- and well-cooked food will lessen your chances on acquiring the &quot;Delhi belly&quot;.

==Connect==

Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are three major service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are Airtel, [http://vodafone.in Vodafone] and Jio. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.

Phone numbers in Delhi begin with 011, typically followed by eight digits. To call Delhi from outside India you will need to dial the international prefix for your country, followed by India's country code 91. If you want to dial a landline no. from a mobile, then you have to add 011 before the number.

===Delhi emergency numbers===

Here are the Delhi emergency contact numbers
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* {{listing
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==Cope==

'''Power outages''' and '''water shortages''' are common in Delhi, often occurring multiple times a day with summers being particularly bad. Better accommodation have water tanks and generators to alleviate the inconvenience, but keep a flashlight handy at night and do your part by not wasting too much water.

*'''Laundry service''' is offered in most hotels, even in budget accommodation. If you would rather save the money and do it yourself, buckets are found in almost all bathrooms - but perhaps wash it out well first.
*'''Exercising''' outdoors is not recommended due to the level of pollution and swimming in rivers is also not recommended. Instead, look for a hotel with a gym or a pool since many offer day passes. You can always try a morning or evening walk in the parks.

===Embassies &amp; High Commissions===

* {{flag|Afghanistan}} {{listing
| name=Afghanistan | url=https://www.newdelhi.mfa.af/en/ | email=newdelhi.hotline@mfa.af | address=5/50 F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5920784 | long=77.1857326 | directions= | phone=+91 11 2687 5439, +91 11 2410 0412, +91 11 2687 1326 (visa section) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1854458 | content=Alternative [http://newdelhi.mfa.af/ website].
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* {{flag|Algeria}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Angola}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia | url=http://india.highcommission.gov.au/ | email= | address=1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.5954831 | long=77.1917746 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4139 9900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 8:30AM - 1:00PM &amp; 2:00PM - 5:00PM | price= | content=High Commission is also accredited to Bhutan
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* {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=http://www.bdhcdelhi.org/ | email=
| address=EP-39, Dr. S. RadhaKrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5898893 | long=77.176177 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2412 13 (ext. 89-94), +91 11 2412 1392 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-27
| content=
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* {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
| name=Belgium | url=https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/ | email=
| address=50-N, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5865582 | long=77.18448 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q15216557
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* {{flag|Bhutan}} {{listing
| name=Bhutan | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gov.bt/rbedelhi | email=myandelhi@gmail.com | address=EP-4, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5865777 | long=77.1805153 | directions=
| phone=+91-11-2688-9230, +91-11-2688-9809 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2687-6710 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-27 | content=
}}
* {{flag|Brunei}} {{listing
| name=Brunei | url= | email=
| address=August Kranti Marg | lat=28.5461473 | long=77.2089878 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=High Commission of Brunei Darussalam
}}
* {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing
| name=Cambodia | url= | email=
| address=Outer Ring Road, 110017, New Delhi | lat=28.54368 | long=77.21826 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Canada}} {{listing
| name=Canada | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/india-inde/offices-bureaux/new_delhi.aspx?lang=eng | email=delhi@international.gc.ca
| address=7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.589971 | long=77.1847524 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4178 2000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4178 2020
| hours=M-Th 08:30-17:30, F 08:30-13:00 | price=
| content=Alternative [http://www.india.gc.ca/ website].
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* {{flag|China}} {{see
| name=China | alt= | url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/ | email=
| address=50 D Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.6015818 | long=77.190779 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 688 9028, +91 11 2611 2345 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
| name=Czech Republic | url=http://www.mzv.cz/newdelhi | email=newdelhi@embassy.mzv.cz
| address=50, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5849324 | long=77.1854055 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2415 5200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00-11:00 | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
| name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/NewDelhi_Emb| email=india_emb@mfa.gov.eg
| address=1/50M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.5860554 | long=77.1893357 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2611 4096, +91 11 2611 4097 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mon-Fri 09:00-11:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
| name=Finland | alt= | url=http://www.finland.org.in/ | email=sanomat.nde@formin.fi
| address=E-3, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4149 7500, +91 11 4149 7570 (visa section) | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4149 7555, +91 11 4149 7559 (visa section)
| hours=M-F 09:00-12:00 | price=
| content=The embassy is also accredited to Bangladesh.
}}
* {{flag|France}} {{listing
| name=France | url=https://in.ambafrance.org/ | email=info_visa_delhi@ambafrance-in.org
| address=2/50-E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5956739 | long=77.1876381 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4319-6100 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4319-6119
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2841749
| content=
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* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany | url=http://new-delhi.diplo.de/ | email=
| address=6/50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.58915 | long=77.18822 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4419 9199 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2687 3117
| hours= | price=
| content=Alternative [https://india.diplo.de/in-en/vertretungen/botschaft website].
}}
* {{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece | alt= | url=http://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india.html | email=gremb.del@mfa.gr
| address=EP-32, Dr S. Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.59114 | long=77.17933 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 26880700-4, +91 96 5461 6196 (Emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2688 8010
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing
| name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/newdelhi/en/default.aspx | email=newdelhi.kbri@kemlu.go.id
| address=50-A Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 | lat=28.6020528 | long=77.1949563 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2611-8642 (/43/44) | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 26874402 (General Inquiries)
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Iran}} {{listing
| name=Iran | alt= | url=
| address= | lat=28.6271011 | long=77.2280367 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:30-13:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing
| name=Ireland | alt= | url=https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/india/
| address=C17, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4940 3200 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4059 1898
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Israel}} {{listing
| name=Israel | alt= | url=http://embassies.gov.il/delhi/Pages/default.aspx
| address=3, Doctor Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam Marg, 110011 | lat=28.6016305 | long=77.2211472 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 3041 4500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Italy}} {{listing
| name=Italy | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ItalyInIndia/?rf=200783886612998 | email=ambasciata.newdelhi@esteri.it
| address=50E, Chandra Gupta Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.5906594 | long=77.1828765 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2611 4355 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2687 3889
| hours=M-Th 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00, F 09:00-13:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Japan}} {{listing
| name=Japan | url=http://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email=jpembjic@nd.mofa.go.jp
| address=4 &amp; 5, 50-G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.590285 | long=77.1891752 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2687 6581, +91 11 2687 6564 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11-2688-5587
| hours=M-F 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30 | price=
| content=Alternative [https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html website].
}}
* {{flag|Macedonia}} {{listing
| name=Macedonia | alt= | url= | email=delhi@mfa.gov.mk
| address=Hauz Khaz Enclave K 80 A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4614 2603 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4614 2604
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
| name=Malaysia | url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/ind_new-delhi/home | email=
| address=50-M, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5867356 | long=77.1877439 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2415 9300 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Maldives}} {{listing
| name=Maldives | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C-31, Anand Niketan, New Delhi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4143-5701 | tollfree= | fax=+91-11-4143-5709
| hours= | price=
|wikidata=| lastedit=2017-07-27
| content=
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* {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing
| name=Mexico | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.5801397 | long=77.1639704 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019
| content=
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* {{flag|Mongolia}} {{listing
| name=Mongolia | url= | email=mongemb@vsnl.net
| address=34, Archbishop Macarios Marg | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2463 1728 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11-2463 3240
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=Myanmar | alt= | url=https://www.myanmedelhi.com/ | email=myandelhi@gmail.com
| address=3/50F, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.5948695 | long=77.1872808 | directions=If using public transport to get to the embassy, bus 604 leaves from the PALTKA KENDRA bus stop, which is opposite The Park New Delhi Hotel, and between the Jantar Mantar attraction and the Bank of Baroda. This bus stop is also on Sansad Marg about 400 m north-east of the State Bank of India. Depending on the traffic, bus 604 will take about 30 min to get to the stop near the Myanmar embassy. Bus 604 will drop you at a bus stop on Shanti Path about 75 m north of the roundabout of Shanti Path and Panchsheel Marg. It’s a 10-min walk from this bus stop to the embassy. The visa application office is at the entrance of the embassy on Nyaya Marg, which is two blocks south of Panchsheel Marg and one block west of Shanti Path.
| phone=+91 11 2467-8822, +91 11 2467-8823 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2467-8824
| hours=Visa application time is 10:00-11:00. Visa pick-up is the next day at 16:00 | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-20
| content=To pay for the visa, '''you must''' pay with a bank draft in Indian Rupees (₹2,800)&amp;mdash;the embassy will not take cash. If you have all the other required paperwork, then getting a bank draft before going to the embassy will save you an extra trip. The bank draft needs to made to “EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR”. Paying cash for a bank draft can be done at the main branch of the State Bank of India (SBI). The main SBI branch is on Sansad Marg between Jay Singh Marg and Ashoka Road (Patel Chowk). Small sub branches of the SBI bank will not do a bank draft for cash. Nor will other banks.
}}
* {{flag|Nepal}} {{listing
| name=Nepal | url=https://in.nepalembassy.gov.np/ | email=
| address=Bara Khamba Rd, 110001 | lat=28.62578 | long=77.23021 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 332 9969, +91 11 23476200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/landen/india/over-ons/ambassade-in-new-delhi | email=nde@minbuza.nl
| address=6/50 F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5912319 | long=77.1856657 | directions=
| phone=+911124197600 | tollfree= | fax=+911124197710
| hours=M-F 09:00-17:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing
| name=New Zealand | url=http://www.nzembassy.com/india | email=
| address=Sir Edmund Hillary Marg | lat=28.587721 | long=77.1819434 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4688 3170 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.6009268 | long=77.1940746 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing
| name=Pakistan | url=http://pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk/ | email=
| address=2/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.593804 | long=77.1909272 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 467 6004, +91 11 26110601 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Palestine}} {{listing
| name=Palestine | url= | email=
| address=Jesus &amp; Mary Marg | lat=28.5924988 | long=77.1793633 | directions=
| phone=+91 241 080 6263 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Paraguay}} {{listing
| name=Paraguay | url=http://www.paraguayembassy.in/ | email=
| address= | lat=28.56494 | long=77.16106 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 42705671 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 42705672
| hours=Official M-F 09:00-17:00, consular &amp; visitors 10:00-13:00 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Peru}} {{listing
| name=Peru | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.5588743 | long=77.1608233 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Poland}} {{listing
| name=Embassy of Poland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.pl/web/india/embassy-new-delhi | email=newdelhi.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl
| address=50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi | lat=28.5865 | long=77.1855 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 414 96 904, +91 11 414 96 992, +91 11 414 96 975 | tollfree=
| hours=8 15- 16 15 | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://newdelhi.mae.ro/en | email=newdelhi@mae.ro
| address=D 6/6, Vasant Vihar | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 26140447 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 26140611
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=Also covers as the embassy of Romania for [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Nepal]].
}}
* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
| name=Russia | alt= | url=https://india.mid.ru/en/ | email=indconru@gmail.com
| address=Shantipath, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.593381 | long=77.186465 | directions=
| phone=+91 112611 0560 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2687 6823
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q16687395
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Rwanda}} {{listing
| name=Rwanda | url= | email=rwanda@spectranet.com
| address=41, Paschimi Marg Vasant Vihar | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2866 1604 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2866 1605
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Singapore}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=Singapore | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/New-Delhi | email=singhc_del@mfa.sg
| address=E-6, Chandragupta Marg, 110021 | lat=28.5887908 | long=77.1789112 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4600 0800 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Slovakia}} {{listing
| name=Slovakia | url=http://www.mzv.sk/web/dilli | email=
| address=50-M, Niti Marg, | lat=28.5845363 | long=77.1866863 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2688 9071 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing
| name=South Africa | url= | email=
| address=Vasant Vihar | lat=28.56612 | long=77.16021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
| name=South Korea | url=http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/index.do | email=
| address=9, Chandragupta Marg, 110021 | lat=28.5897641 | long=77.180038 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4200 7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
| name=Spain | url= | email=
| address= | lat= 28.6299619 | long=77.2158284 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing
| name=Sri Lanka | alt= | url=http://www.slhcindia.org/| email=lankacomnd@gmail.com
| address=27, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.6030632 | long=77.1923912 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2301-0201, | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2379-3604
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-27
| content=High Commission is also accredited to Bhutan
}}
* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden | url=https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/india-new-delhi/ | email=
| address=4-5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5945167 | long=77.1840596 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 44197100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q10686016
| content=
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* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi | email=
| address=Nyaya Marg, 110 021, New Delhi | lat=28.5964706 | long=77.1852979 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 4995 9500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey | url= | email=
| address= | lat=28.5853649 | long=77.1834129 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
| name=United Arab Emirates | url=http://uaeembassy-newdelhi.com/ | email=
| address=EP 12, Chandragupta Marg, 110021 | lat=28.5951889 | long=77.1823008 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 26111111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing
| name=United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-new-delhi | email=web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
| address=Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.5983229 | long=77.1932387 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2419 2100 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2419 2491
| hours=09:00-17:00 | price=
|wikipedia=|wikidata=Q4970048|image=|lastedit=2017-05-14| content=
}}
* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States of America | alt= | url=http://in.usembassy.gov | email=ndwebmail@state.gov
| address=Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021 | lat=28.596816 | long=77.188316 | directions=
| phone=+91 11 2419 8000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2419 0017
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Go next==

Delhi is a major international transit hub for trains, planes and buses as well as a great connection point for domestic destinations within India. It's also a great base for exploration of the famous Hill Stations.

*'''[[Agra]]''' and the '''Taj Mahal''' are a 3-6 hr drive or 2-5 hr train ride each way. By road Taj Mahal can be reached in 3 hrs through Yamuna Expressway from Delhi. Book tickets in the train cars with seats far in advance, and look for the seats put aside especially for tourists. You can also rent a car and driver for the day and shouldn't pay more than ≈ ₹ 5,000 roundtrip (if not less). The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
*'''[[Bandhavgarh National Park]]''' and the '''Bandhavgarh Fort''' are the tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh. This is a tiger preservation project and has the highest density of tigers in India.
*'''[[Char Dham]]''' - Delhi is the starting point of the famous pilgrimage centres Badrinath (the abode of Vishnu), Kedarnath (the abode of Shiva), Gangothri and Yamunothri (the origin of sacred rivers Ganges and Yamuna respectively).
*'''[[Corbett National Park]]''', the first national park of the country, is around 5 hours' drive from Delhi
*'''[[Dharamsala]]''', the seat of the Dalai Lama's government in exile, is 10-12 hr to the north. Tickets can be purchased from Main Bazaar Tourist offices, Majnu ka Tilla Tibetan Settlement or the I.S.B.T.
* '''[[Gurgaon]]''', a southern suburb of Delhi, is a 1 hr drive or a metro ride away.
* '''[[Jaipur]]''' and '''[[Rajasthan]]''' are reachable by plane or overnight train.
* The holy cities of '''[[Haridwar]]''' and '''[[Rishikesh]]''', in the foothills of the Himalayas, are a 5-6 hr bus or train ride away.
* '''[[Kathmandu]]''', in neighbouring '''[[Nepal]]''', is a roughly 36+ hr by coach, or longer (but more comfortably) on a combination of train and coach.
* Ride the '''Maharajas' Express''', a [[tourist train|luxury train]] running between Delhi and [[Mumbai]].
* '''[[Mussoorie]]''' - one of the original British hill stations in India; also known as ''The Queen of the Hills''.
*'''[[Nainital]]''' - another beautiful hill station in the Kumaon hills with the magnificent Naini Lake.
* '''[[Shimla]]''' - the summer capital of British India, now the state capital of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It has many scenic and historic locations and is about an 8 hr drive or 10 hr in a bus. A direct flight from Delhi takes just 1 hr to reach Shimla.

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'''[http://www.visitderby.co.uk/ Derby]''' (pronounced ''DAR-bee'') is a city in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the [[Peak District]], Derby also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area.

== Understand ==
[[File:Silkmill1.jpg|thumbnail|World Heritage Site: The Derby Industrial Museum; Silk Mill]]
Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025.

==Get in==

===By plane===

The nearest airport is {{marker|type=go|name=[[East Midlands Airport]]|url=|lat=52.831111|long=-1.327778}} ({{IATA|EMA}}). The Skylink Derby bus runs from the airport to Derby and is operated by [http://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ Kinchbus]. The Skylink service runs every 30 minutes during the daytime and hourly at other times (with a 24-hour service), and also serves Leicester.

===By train===

{{marker|type=go|name=Derby Station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/dby.aspx|lat=52.9161|long=-1.4633}} has good rail links. East Midlands Railways operates express trains from [[London St Pancras]], [[Leicester]] and [[Sheffield]]. It also runs local services to destinations including [[Nottingham]], [[Matlock]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and to parts of [[Lincolnshire]]. Crosscountry operates services to the North East, [[Scotland]], the South West, the South Coast and the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]]. Train times are available from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] (+44 8457 484950).

===By bus===

{{marker|type=go|name=Derby Bus Station|lat=52.921793|long=-1.472675|url=}} is served by coaches operated by National Express from around the country. The 'Comet' bus service by [https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton] connects the city to [[Chesterfield]] while the 'Red Arrow' runs to Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends. The 'Transpeak' bus service by [http://www.highpeakbuses.com High Peak] connects Derby with the [[Peak District]] and [[Manchester]].

==Get around==

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===By bus===
Most local bus services are operated by [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ Arriva] and [http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton]. See the [http://www.derbysbus.info/ Derbyshire County Council public transport website] for timetables and information for all buses. Public transport in the city is not particularly good value, especially compared to similar cities.

There are two [http://www.parkandride.net/derby/derby_frameset.shtml park and ride] services running from Meteor Centre in the north and Pride Park in the east.

===On foot===
Derby is a compact city making it very approachable for pedestrians.

==See==
[[File:Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg|thumbnail|Derby Market Hall]]
*{{see
| name=Derby Market Hall |alt=| url=http://derbymarkethall.co.uk/ | email=
| address=The Market Place, DE1 2FS | lat=52.922572 | long=-1.475865 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 255653 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2021-06-11| content=This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. As of June 2021, it is closed for renovation.
| image=Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg
}}
* {{see
| name=Derby Arboretum | alt= | url=http://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/parks-and-open-spaces/derby-aboretum/ | email=
| address= | lat=52.910584 | long=-1.4723 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Grovelodge1.jpg
| wikipedia=Derby Arboretum
| content=England's first public park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840.
| wikidata=Q4158699}}
* {{see
| name=Royal Crown Derby | alt= | url=http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/ | email=
| address=194 Osmaston Road | lat=52.912972 | long=-1.470131 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 712800 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Royal Crown Derby
| content=A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour.
| wikidata=Q1988714}}
* {{see
| name= Museum of Making  | alt=formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-of-making | email=
| address=Silk Mill Lane | lat=52.9258 | long=-1.47583 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 255308 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Monday - closed; Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Saturday - 10.00am – 5.00pm; Thursday &amp; Friday - 10.00am – 7.00pm; Sunday - 10.00am – 4.00pm. | price=Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions.
| wikipedia=Derby Silk Mill | image=Silkmill1.jpg | wikidata=Q839047
| lastedit=2022-05-14
| content= Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory.
}}
* {{see
| name=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/museumartgallery | email=
| address=The Strand | lat=52.922222 | long=-1.479444 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 716659 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 716670
| hours= Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed | price=Free
| wikipedia=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | image=Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg | wikidata=Q8012
| lastedit=2016-10-19
| content=Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pickford's House | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/ | email=
| address=41 Friargate | lat=52.924237 | long=-1.485929 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 255363 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= M 11AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM | price=Free
|lastedit=2016-09-13| content=Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting.
| image=Pickford's House - geograph.org.uk - 561360.jpg
| wikipedia=Pickford's House Museum
| wikidata=Q839065}}
* {{see
| name=Derby Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org | email=
| address=Cathedral Centre: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP | lat=52.924817 | long=-1.477375 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 341201 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Derby Cathedral | image=Derbycathedral.jpg | wikidata=Q2310409
| content=Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a &quot;mere&quot; parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682&amp;ndash;1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates).
}}
* {{see
| name=St Mary's Chapel | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/worship/the-chapel-of-st-mary-on-the-bridge.html | email=
| address=Bridge Gate | lat=52.927103 | long=-1.475892 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise.
}}
* {{see
| name=Derby Gaol | alt= | url=http://www.derbygaol.com/ | email=
| address=50-51 Friar Gate | lat=52.9247 | long=-1.487364 | directions=
| phone=+44 800 027 7928 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Derby Gaol | image=New County Gaol, South Street, Derby, England.jpg | wikidata=Q5261464
| content=
}}
[[File:Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6308.jpg|thumbnail|Elvaston Castle]]
* {{see
| name=Elvaston Castle Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/elvaston/elvaston-castle-country-park.aspx | email=
| address=Borrowash Road, Elvaston | lat=52.89306 | long=-1.394151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6393.jpg
| wikipedia=Elvaston Castle
|lastedit=2021-04-21| content=321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment.
| wikidata=Q5367993}}
* {{see
| name=Kedleston Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall/ | email=kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
| address=near Quarndon, DE22 5JH | lat=52.9592 | long=-1.537 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 842191 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kedleston Hall | image=Kedleston Hall 20080730-03.jpg | wikidata=Q2443707
| lastedit=2016-10-05
| content=The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Banks Mill | alt= | url=https://www.banksmill.co.uk | email=banksmill@derby.ac.uk
| address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB | lat=52.926590 | long=-1.486391 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 597866 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-27
| content=An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Artcore Gallery | alt= | url=https://artcoreuk.com/ | email=info@artcoreuk.com
| address=8 Albert Street, Osnabrück Square, Derby DE1 2DS | lat=52.921923 | long=-1.475633 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 366623 | tollfree=
| hours=Monday ‒ Friday: 09:30 ‒ 17:00; Saturday ‒ 10:00 ‒ 14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-24
| content=International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe.
}}

==Do==

* Go on a ghost walk in the UK's second 'most haunted' town. For example: [http://www.derbyghostwalks.com/ Derby ghost walks], [http://www.derbygaol.com/ghostwalks.htm Friargate] and [http://www.visitderby.co.uk/discover/tours-and-walks/cathedral-quarter-ghost-walks Cathedral Quarter].
* {{do
| name=Darley Park walk | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/about/darley-park/ | email=
| address= | lat=52.941979 | long=-1.475669 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Take a walk up the Derwent to Darley Park.
}}
* '''Football:''' {{do
| name=Derby County FC | alt= | url=http://www.dcfc.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Pride Park, Royal Way DE24 8XL | lat=52.9149 | long=-1.4470 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 667532 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-08 
| wikipedia=Derby County F.C. | wikidata=Q19470
| content=&quot;The Rams&quot; were relegated in 2022 and now play soccer in League One, the third tier. (They had a reasonable season on the pitch but were busted for financial irregularities.) Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,000, is off A6 at the southeast edge of town.
}}
* {{do
| name=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=http://www.derbyshireccc.com/ | email=
| address=Grandstand Road | lat=52.927559 | long=-1.459469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q1788018
| content=Watch a game of cricket.
}}
* {{do
| name=Derby Live - Guildhall Theatre and other city centre venues| alt= | url=http://www.derbylive.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Market Place | lat=52.923807 | long=-1.476107 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Music, touring theatre and other live performances
}}
* {{do
| name=QUAD| alt= | url=http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Market Place | lat=52.923163 | long=-1.475470 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 290606 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2022-07-17| content=2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of FORMAT, the UK’s leading festival of international photography: https://formatfestival.com/
}}
* {{do
| name=Derby Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/ | email=
| address=15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter | lat=52.9202 | long=-1.4715 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 593939 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Derby Theatre | image=Derby Theatre.jpg | wikidata=Q5261517
| content=In-house and touring productions.
}}
* {{do
| name=Déda| alt= | url=http://www.deda.uk.com/ | email=
| address=Chapel Street | lat=52.925702 | long=-1.479961 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 370911| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Dance performances and classes, also events by other organisations.}}
* {{do
| name=Markeaton Park | alt= | url=http://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/ | email=
| address= | lat=52.930365 | long=-1.504337 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Public park with children's playground and paddling pool, crazy golf and craft village.
}}

=== Events ===
*{{event| name=Derby Cathedral Summer Organ Recitals | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/about-us/what-s-on.html
| year=2022 | month=August | date=10
| endyear= | endmonth=September | enddate=14
| location=Derby Cathedral | country=
| content=Every Wednesday. Recitals by locally-, nationally- and internationally-renowned organists.}}
*{{event| name=The Darley Park Concert | alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-hannells-darley-park-concert-2021/
| year=2022 | month=August| date=28
| email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk
| address=Darley Park, DE1 3AY | lat=52.93034 | long=-1.47884 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=One of the UK’s biggest outdoor classical concerts, in the natural amphitheatre of Darley Park. Part of the Hannells Darley Park Weekender
}}
*{{event| name=Derby Festé | url=http://www.derbyfeste.com/
| year=2022 | month=September | date=23
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=24
| location= | country=
| content=Spectacular weekend of street arts events around the city centre. }}
*{{event| name=Derby Folk Festival | url=http://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/
| year=2022 | month=September | date=30
| endyear= | endmonth=October | enddate=2
| location= | country=
| content=Music and dance, in various city-centre locations. }}
*{{event| name=Assemble: Derby's Making Festival | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/event/assemble-2022
| year=2022 | month=October | date=22
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location=Museum of Making | country=
| content=A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, at the Museum of Making. Meet the makers and discover what you can make!}}
*{{event| name=Derby Book Festival - Autumn edition | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/
| year=2022 | month=November | date=4
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=6
| location= | country=
| content=Events at QUAD and Derby Theatre. |lastedit=21.5.22}}
*{{event| name=Derby Film Festival | url=http://www.derbyfilmfestival.co.uk/
| year=2022 | month=November | date=17
| endyear= | endmonth=November | enddate=21
| location=QUAD, Derby Market Place | country=
| content=Based at QUAD, Market Place }}
*{{event| name=Banks Mill Open Studios | url=http://banksmill-openstudios.co.uk/
| year=2022 | month=November | date=25
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=27
| country=
| content=Meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. |address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB|lat=52.926626|long=-1.486391}}
*{{event| name=Derby Season of Light | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/derby-season-of-light
| year=2022 | month=October | date=tbc
| endyear= | endmonth=December | enddate=tbc
| location=Various venues in Derby and Derbyshire | country=
| content=A celebration of Derby's dazzling diversity and creativity. }}
*{{event| name=Derby Book Festival | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/
| year=2023 | month=May | date=tbc
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location= | country=
| content= Celebrating the joy of books and reading for all ages and interests. Various venues across the city.}}
*{{event| name=Furthest From The Sea Festival | url=https://www.furthestfromthesea.co.uk/
| year=2023 | month=June | date=tbc
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location=Cathedral Green | country=
| content=Music, comedy, arts, workshops }}

== Learn ==
* {{listing
| name=Derby College | alt= | url=https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 300 123 7890 | tollfree=0800 028 0289 | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2021-08-18| content=
}}
*{{listing
| name=Royal School for the Deaf | alt= | url=http://www.rsdd.org.uk/ | email=
| address=Ashbourne Road | lat=52.928762 | long=-1.500989 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=British Sign Language.
}}
* {{listing
| name=University of Derby | alt= | url=http://www.derby.ac.uk/ | email=
| address=Main campus: Kedleston Road | lat=52.938527 | long=-1.496681 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 590500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Sage Derby cheese with crust.jpg|thumbnail|Sage Derby cheese]]
* {{buy
| name=Derbion | alt=formerly intu Derby | url=http://intu.co.uk/derby | email=
| address=West Ave, DE1 2PL | lat=52.919 | long=-1.473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 366383 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9AM-6PM, Th F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price=
| wikidata=Q7988665
| content=Derby's main shopping centre is the £340m '''Derbion''', which opened as 'Westfield Derby' in 2007 and offers a wide range of shops selling merchandise at competitive prices . As well as a state-of-the-art, 12-screen Cinema De Lux, Derbion has a spacious food court which offers a wide diversity of international cuisine as well as the usual fast food outlets.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Cathedral Quarter | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk | email=
| address= | lat=52.923445 | long=-1.477352 | directions=near the old Market Place
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Those spending time in the city should also visit the quaint streets and old market hall. Specialist shops, lush green spaces and some really comfortable bars and restaurants make the Cathedral Quarter an ideal place to relax and enjoy a good meal.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Wyvern Retail Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Wyvern Way, Chaddesden | lat=52.917494 | long=-1.435542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-13
| content=On the outskirts of the town, includes Sainsbury's, Boots, Homecare, Clark's and a number of fast food chains.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Meteor Centre | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mansfield Road | lat=52.942018 | long=-1.463211 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-08-15
| content=Retail park includes Morrisons supermarket and PC World.
}}

==Eat==
Derby is an excellent place to get an Indian curry. Obviously plenty of great fish &amp; chips shops, but don't miss the steak-and-kidney pie and mushy peas. Another local staple is a ''cob -''; no, not the horse but a filled bread roll.

'''English'''

* {{eat
| name=The Kitchen | alt= | url=http://www.thekitchenderby.co.uk/ | email=
| address=47 Sadlergate | lat=52.923211 | long=-1.479558 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Breakfast and lunch menus.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url=http://www.royaloakockbrook.com/ | email=
| address=55 Green Lane, Ockbrook | lat=52.923477 | long=-1.372514 | directions=7 km, Bus 9 every 2 hours not evenings or Sundays
| phone=+44 1332 662378 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Real ale pub that serves real English food. Need to book a table to get a proper Sunday roast dinner.
}}
[[File:Old Blacksmith's Yard - geograph.org.uk - 720754.jpg|thumbnail|Old Blacksmith's Yard, off Sadlergate]]
'''Indian'''
* {{eat
| name=Anoki | alt= | url=http://www.anoki.co.uk/ | email=
| address=129 London Road | lat=52.915514 | long=-1.4677 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 292888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Voted one of the UK's Top 10 Indian restaurants by ''The Times''.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shalimar Gold | alt= | url=http://www.shalimargold.co.uk/ | email=info@shalimargold.co.uk
| address=15 Midland Road | lat=52.915389 | long=-1.465912 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 366745 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2017-01-10| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Mogul Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.mogulrestaurantderby.co.uk/index.html | email=
| address=41-43 Green Lane | lat=52.920741| long=-1.477769 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 203343 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

'''Chinese'''
* {{eat
| name=The Excelsior | alt= | url=http://www.excelsior-chinese.co.uk/ | email=
| address=6-8 Becket Street | lat=52.92099 | long=-1.481272 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 364907 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zing Vaa | alt= | url=http://www.zingvaa.com/ | email=
| address=524-528 Burton Road, Littleover | lat=52.907106 | long=-1.502966 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 294524 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The New Water Margin | alt= | url=http://newwatermargin.co.uk/ | email=
| address=72-74 Burton Road | lat=52.91653 | long=-1.47998 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 290482 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

'''Italian'''
* {{eat
| name=Antibo | alt= | url=http://www.antibo.co.uk/ | email=
| address=21 Midland Road | lat=52.915691 | long=-1.464967 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The European | alt= | url=http://www.theeuropeanrestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=22 Iron Gate | lat=52.924334 | long=-1.478237 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 368732 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Dolce Salato | alt=formerly Burley's | url= | email=
| address=32 Queen Street | lat=52.925819 | long=-1.478592 | directions=
| phone=+44 7428 062931 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Italian cafe with hot or cold food to eat in or take away.
}}
'''Japanese'''
* {{eat
| name=MoonSha | alt= | url=http://www.MoonSha.co.uk/ | email=
| address=4 Friary Street | lat=52.922045 | long=-1.483224 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 343288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ebi Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.visitderby.co.uk/dine/restaurants/ebi-sushi/ | email=
| address=59 Abbey Street | lat=52.919895 | long=-1.482693 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 265656 | tollfree= | fax=
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'''Thai'''
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Thai Boran | alt= | url=https://thaiboranrestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=50 Green Lane | lat=52.920662 | long=-1.478037 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 405894 | tollfree=
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* {{eat
| name=Thai Dusit | alt= | url=http://www.thaidusit.co.uk/derby/home.php | email=
| address=8 Bold Lane | lat=52.923783 | long=-1.480333 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 372016 | tollfree= | fax=
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'''Greek'''

'''Mexican'''
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pepitos | alt= | url=http://www.pepitos.co.uk/ | email=
| address=127 London Road | lat=52.915574 | long=-1.467831 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 360663 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-05
| content=Mexican restaurant.
}}

'''French'''
* {{eat
| name=Le Bistrot Pierre | alt= | url=http://lebistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/derby | email=
| address=18 Friar Gate | lat=52.923616 | long=-1.483633 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 370470 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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As with most major cities the usual chains such as Nando's, Pizza Express, Frankie &amp; Benny's, Zizzi, La Tasca and Old Orleans are all to be found in the city.

==Drink==
[[File:The Dolphin, Derby (4).JPG|thumbnail|The Dolphin]]
Derby's nightlife is among the safest in the country, having won multiple Purple Flags. Pub crawls are often organized by the real ale campaign, or if all night raves are your thing, Derby boasts some exciting clubs open until 4AM.

The majority of bars in Derby are found on Friar Gate, Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. One of the best is Bar Lisi on Sadler Gate, which is nice and intimate.

Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to about a dozen microbreweries (small breweries). A few pubs worthy of a visit within the city centre area are:
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| name=Ye Olde Dolphin Inne | alt= | url=http://www.yeoldedolphin.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Queen Street | lat=52.925246 | long=-1.477962 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 267711 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Derby's oldest pub, with lots of character. The pub has several small rooms and an outside, partially-covered seating area which houses the pub's beer festivals at various intervals throughout the year. Food - at reasonable prices - is served throughout the day and the evening and there is also an à la carte restaurant upstairs, although not open every night. There is always a good range of well-kept beers. General knowledge quiz on Sundays, music quiz on Tuesdays. Ghost walks can also be booked here.
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* {{drink
| name=The Flowerpot | alt= | url=http://www.flowerpotderby.co.uk/ | email=
| address=23-25 King Street | lat=52.92621 | long=-1.479582 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 204955 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This is a lively and atmospheric pub on the northern edge of the city centre that serves a wide range of real ales, including some of its own microbrewery ales.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Brunswick | alt= | url=http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/ | email=
| address=1 Railway Terrace | lat=52.918332 | long=-1.464181 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 290677 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The original microbrewery pub in Derby, near the train station in a characterful old railway building. The choice of beer on tap here has to be seen to be believed; a place not to be missed!
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order | email=
| address=28-32 Iron Gate | lat=52.923966| long=-1.477608 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 207591 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located on Irongate in a former bank, this pub has a truly impressive interior as well as a good selection of real ale. The Standing Order is a Wetherspoons pub.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Seven Stars | alt= | url=http://www.derbycity.com/pubs/7stars.html | email=
| address=97 King Street | lat=52.927526 | long=-1.481075 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 340169 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Traditional pub with real ales housed in a timber-framed building of around 1680.
}}
[[File:The Abbey Public House.JPG|thumbnail|The Abbey Public House]]
* {{drink
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| address=Darley Street | lat=52.941898 | long=-1.476847 | directions=2.5 km, pleasant walk along the river
| phone=+44 1332 558297 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Traditional pub in remaining building of an Augustinian Abbey.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Malt Shovel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Potter Street, Spondon | lat=52.919836 | long=-1.407561 | directions=5km, frequent buses
| phone=+44 1332 674203 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Traditional pub interior.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=The Cow | alt= | url=https://www.cowdalbury.com/ | email=
| address=The Green, Dalbury Lees DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily noon-11PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-07-13
| content=Excellent country pub with food, dog-friendly. Also has 12 rooms, B&amp;B double £130.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Rangemoor Park Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.zenhotels.com/rooms/rangemoor_park_hotel | email=
| address=67-71 Macklin Street | lat=52.920689 | long=-1.480742 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 347252 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 369319
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Macklin Street. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Rates include breakfast and parking.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Cathedral Quarter Hotel | url=http://www.cathedralquarterhotel.com/ | email=
| address=16 St Marys Gate | lat=52.924428 | long=-1.479831 | directions=
| phone = +44 1332 546080 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=This Grade II listed hotel is home to 38 luxury bedrooms with state-of-the-art technology, a mini spa and treatment rooms, conference rooms, residents' bar, private dining leading from the 80-cover fine dining restaurant in the grandeur of a ballroom, and the exclusive Chef's table experience - the first of its kind in the area.
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* {{sleep
| name=Jurys Inn | url=https://www.jurysinns.com/hotels/derby | email=
| address=King Street | lat=52.926911 | long=-1.477552 | directions=
| phone = +44 1332 621000| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
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* {{sleep
| name=Hallmark Hotel Derby | alt=Midland Hotel | url=http://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/our_hotels/derby/ | email=
| address=Midland Road | lat=52.915715 | long=-1.464273 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 345894 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Part of the Best Western chain of hotels. Sits opposite the Derby Mainline station.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Riverlights | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/derby/dbyrl/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Morledge | lat=52.921867 | long=-1.473028 | directions=
| phone = +44 8714 234917 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=The Stuart Hotel | url=http://www.thestuart.com/ | email=
| address=119 London Road | lat=52.916122 | long=-1.468382 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 340633 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Best Western.
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* {{sleep
| name=Mickleover Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/hotels/hallmark-hotel-derby-mickleover-court/ | email=
| address=Etwall Road | lat=52.901551 | long=-1.55071 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 521234 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Menzies Hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Breadsall Priory | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/emags-breadsall-priory-marriott-hotel-and-country-club/ | email=
| address=Moor Road, Morley | lat=52.968996 | long=-1.433805 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 832235 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Part of the Marriott chain of hotels. 112 rooms in an over 750-year-old residence.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western The Stuart Hotel | alt= | url=http://thestuart.com/ | email=thestuart01@gmail.com
| address=119 London Road, DE1 2QR | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 340 633 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2019-05-09
| content=Single and double rooms, executive double rooms and junior suites.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Coach House | alt= | url=http://www.coachhousederby.com/ | email=
| address=185A Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JB | lat=52.940 | long=-1.485 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 554423 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £70
| lastedit=2020-08-16
| content=Comfy welcoming B&amp;B in former mill village.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=The Cow at Dalbury | alt= | url= | email=
| address=The Green, Dalbury DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions=
| phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £140
| lastedit=2021-05-30 
| content=Gastropub with rooms on the village green. 
}}

== Connect ==
As of June 2022, Derby has 4G from Vodafone, and 5G from EE, O2 and Three.

==Go next==
[http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=52.92091&amp;lon=-1.47560&amp;zoom=10&amp;layer=OD&amp;lang=en&amp;name=Derby Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby]

*[[Ashbourne]] - market town in attractive location near Dovedale and the Tissington Trail 
*[[Buxton]] and [[Peak District|The Peak District]] - one of the major national parks in the UK, a beautiful area for hillwalking, mountain biking, camping, climbing etc.
*Carsington Water for a number of water-based leisure activities, between [[Wirksworth]] and [[Ashbourne]]
*[[Cromford]], part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
*[[Matlock|Matlock Bath]] - around 45 minutes north up the A6 or Derwent Valley rail line, this spa town resembles a seaside town without the sea, due to the number of fish &amp; chip shops and amusement arcades. Nightly illuminations each autumn. Very popular with motorcyclists.
*[[Nottingham]] - home of the legend of Robin Hood, nowadays a popular destination for 'city breaks' thanks to its shopping and entertainment attractions.
*[[Sheffield]] - large city world-renowned for its steel industry and to another extent its cultural achievements, particularly in the area of popular music.
*[[Wirksworth]] - historic market town
*Discover some of the small villages south of the city such as [[Melbourne (Derbyshire)|Melbourne]] and [[Shardlow]]. Maybe try a pint in a country pub.

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[[File:Artificial Archipelagos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ISS022-E-024940 lrg.jpg|300px|thumb|Shoreline of Dubai as seen from space, with artificial islands.]]

'''[https://www.visitdubai.com/en Dubai]''' (Arabic: '''دبي'''‎‎) is a cosmopolitan metropolis and global city on the Arabian Peninsula. The city is one of the ten most popular tourist destinations in the world. The city is also considered one of the most modern and progressive cities in the [[Middle East]] - certainly in the Arab world - and is also sometimes nicknamed as &quot;City of Gold&quot; due to historically being a hub for gold trade as well as the rapid transformation from a desert into a luxurious city.

Dubai is characterized by a vast landscape of desert which transforms into a futuristic style of skyscrapers along the coastline. The city offers both insights to the old merchant and pearl diving history of the Arabs in Deira and Bur Dubai and the new modern skyscraper business and bustling life in Jumeirah and Jebel Ali. Dubai is sometimes mistakenly thought of as a country, however it is an Emirate and is part of the [[United Arab Emirates]]. It is the financial centre of the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai is also considered a commercial and cultural hub of the Middle East, it's a global transport hub, and has attracted world attention through many large innovative construction projects and sports events. The city is symbolised by its skyscrapers, including the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, world class luxury hotels, and some of the largest and extraordinarily modern shopping malls in the world.

==Districts==
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==Understand==
===History===
Dubai was initially a small fishing village on the coast of the eastern Arabian Peninsula. At the beginning, the town made its income as a small pearl diving town. However, as expanding trade boomed across the gulf, it became a trading hub between Iran and India and gained a lot of notoriety for its imported goods from the east. In fact, the currency of Dubai used to be the Indian rupee historically. It was also used as a smuggling town to smuggle gold from Africa and elsewhere and import it to India, this made Dubai a well known point in the map for various traders. When oil companies looked for oil around the Trucial States, Dubai was shown to not have any significant oil reserves compared to [[Abu Dhabi]]. Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum, then the leader and Sheikh of Dubai, continued on the booming expansion of trade in Dubai instead of relying on any oil income. He welcomed Indian traders, Iranian traders, and even western officials and travelers in his hometown. The open policy of commerce and tolerance of foreigners made Dubai a willing destination for any non-Arab or non-Muslim, in stark contrast to other cities in the Arabian peninsula who viewed non-Muslims with suspicion. Sheikh Rashid's son, Sheikh Mohammed, had a vision of establishing Dubai as the middle eastern tourist destination. In his memoir, when he met with other GCC head of states after the British withdrawal from the gulf and proposed on making Dubai a tourist destination, the rest of the Sheikhs laughed at him. They told him nobody would like to come and visit a barren desert. Nevertheless, Sheikh Mohammed made the effort of hiring tourism experts and changed the entire infrastructure of the city to welcome tourists, established free-zones with no taxes,invested in major tourism projects and opened the city for everyone regardless of race or religion. Multiple western companies and institutions, wanting to expand their influence in the middle east, welcomed Dubai's tax-free open arm invitation. Dubai was seen as the only city in the Arabian peninsula that would allow non-Muslims to live, drink, and enjoy their lives by their own laws and western or non-Islamic standards.

===Destination===
Just a five hour flight from [[Europe]] and three hours from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the Indian subcontinent, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. Its situated right in the middle of the Middle East and was considered a great spot to stop for someone traveling from east to west or west to east. This brought the city into the influence of the rest of the world. Western and eastern traders all established outposts and communities in the city. Despite the fact that Arabic is the official language, due to the fact that foreigners outnumber Emiratis by almost 4 to 1 in Dubai, English serves as the ''lingua franca''. All signs are bilingual in Arabic and English and speaking Urdu, Hindi, or Tagalog will help you further than Arabic considering most of the population are expatriates from Pakistan, India, and the Philippines. The weekly day off is Friday as it is considered the end of the week and a blessed day in Islam. Since September 2006, a harmonized weekend of Friday and Saturday has been adopted for the public sector and schools. Government departments, multinational companies, and most schools and universities take Friday and Saturday off.

===Climate===
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The city of Dubai is situated on a coastal strip bordered by desert and gets very hot in the summer. It is dry on the hottest days and humid during the cooler days in the summer. Cooler, more pleasant weather lasts from the end of September to the beginning of May (although pleasant is relative, with daily temperatures from October to January and March to May still being {{C|20–25}}, but be prepared for cold night temperatures. In winter the temperature at night is usually from {{C|10 to 16}}. From May to September, the sun is intense and in August temperatures can touch {{C|54}} in the city and even higher in the desert. The heat, coupled with a humidity of 60%–70% near the coast, effectively precludes most activity outdoors for the daylight hours during summer. Summer and winter are effectively the only two noticeable seasons the city experiences.

[[File:Dubai Wild Wadi.jpg|thumb|300px|Wild Wadi Waterpark and Jumeirah Beach Hotel]]


December to April generally produces the highest precipitation, though little of it, at {{mm|100}} total per year. Some years yield no more than a few minutes of shower. Rain is celebrated in the UAE and most people take days off and some schools give rain days off to enjoy the little amount of precipitation the city experiences.

==Get in==
See the [[United Arab Emirates#Get in|Get in section for the United Arab Emirates]] for visa and customs regulations.

===By plane===
: ''Main article: [[Dubai International Airport]]''

Dubai's main airport is the [[Dubai International Airport]] ({{IATA|DXB}}). Its eventual replacement, Al Maktoum International Airport ({{IATA|DWC}}), is open to passenger flights but is only serving a few flights. You can also enter Dubai by using Sharjah International Airport ({{IATA|SHJ}}) in the nearby emirate of [[Sharjah]]. 

[[File:Dubai Airport Terminal 2.jpg|thumb|Dubai Airport]]

To the {{marker|type=go|name=[[Abu Dhabi International Airport]]|lat=24.42701|long=54.64606|image=Abu Dhabi International Airport - Air Traffic Control Tower.jpg}} ({{IATA|AUH}}) there are intercontinental flights from US$30 – more details below.

Airlines often have price wars to glamorous destinations like Dubai and this can work to your advantage by careful planning and comparison of the various airlines serving Dubai. [http://www.emirates.com/ Emirates] is Dubai's official airline carrier which connects Dubai to over 100 destinations while [http://www.flydubai.com/ FlyDubai] is Dubai's low-cost carrier. [http://www.etihadairways.com/ Etihad] has shuttle services from their exclusive check in facility in Sheikh Zayed Rd or Central Business District of Dubai to and from Abu Dhabi Int'l Airport, you can also fly with Sharjah's low-cost carrier; [http://www.airarabia.com/ Air Arabia] which flies to over 46 destinations within the Middle East. Low fares from North America are most often found on Qatar Airways.

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To Abu Dhabi there are ultra low-cost flights from Europe, Africa and Asia. The airline is called WizzAir Abu Dhabi. If you are somewhat flexible in your travel, you can get an intercontinental flight for US$30–40. The airline flies (as of Sept 2021) from Italy, Greece, Poland, Egypt, Hungary, Oman, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Israel, Armenia, Eastern Europe, Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Cyprus. The carrier has high growth ambitions so further destinations will be added soon.

===By car===

Dubai's only international road border is with [[Oman]] at Al Wajajah. Expatriate residents of Oman will require an official permit to exit Oman by road.  Visitors do not require the permit. There is an charge per vehicle to exit Oman and, if returning, retain the charge receipt as it will be required to re-enter.  Ensure that insurance is valid for the UAE (preferably before commencing the journey). Temporary UAE insurance can be purchased at the border for a premium price.

There are also road borders between the neighbouring Emirate of [[Abu Dhabi]] and Oman at the Al Burami Oasis which divides the sister cities of Al Ain and Al Burami, Oman.

Dubai is a very car-oriented city and most visitors will choose to take taxis instead of  the public transportation system. You can easily find them at the taxi queue or you just simple wave at one on the road, but this could be just difficult during rush hours. Also some of them even refuse short rides in jammed areas.

Signage is terrible in Dubai, and taxis often get lost.  The best thing to do is navigate from well-known landmarks, such as hotels.  GPS devices are often outdated. Street and road names can be very confusing, because the different transliterations from Arabic, you will notice that the slight variance in the spelling is very important.

You can find a lot of car rental agencies that will give you a vehicle with very cheap rates and only an International Driving Permit, if you don’t have an UAE one. Some agencies also offer a car hire service with drivers, an option much more comfortable for visitors, specially if the driver speaks English and knows the way around the city better than most taxi drivers.

Some of the best car rental companies are: Careem Car Services, that offers an easy booking system with a real-time tracking app and, if you need it, you can hire a car with child seat. Ahdab International Luxury Transport is a highly experienced team of professionals but their rates tend to be quite expensive.

===By bus===
The Government of Dubai operates a network of buses linking Dubai city with the capitals of the other six emirates of the UAE. The buses run under the name '''Emirates Express''' and operate from various bus terminals in Dubai. For timetables see [http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/wps/portal/bus_time_table?SwitchToLatestLocale=true the website].

*'''From Abu Dhabi:''' Buses operate every 40 minutes from 06:20 from Dubai's Al Ghubaibah bus station and Abu Dhabi's main bus station. The two-hour journey cost 25 dirham.
*'''From Sharjah:''' Frequent buses run between Dubai and Sharjah. There are several different routes and buses depart from various bus stations in Dubai including Al Karama, Gold Souq, Baniyas Square, Jebel Ali and Al Ittihad Square.
*'''From Al Ain:''' Buses operate every hour from Dubai's Al Ghubaibah bus station. It's a two hour journey.
*'''To/from Fujairah:''' The bus to Fujairah leaves from the Rashidiya Metro station and takes about 3 to 4 hours.

For bus travel from [[Saudi Arabia]], [https://www.saptco.com.sa '''SAPTCO'''] offers daily bus services from cities such as [[Dammam]] and [[Riyadh]].

===By boat===
Dubai is a trading hub for dhows from around the Indian Ocean. Travellers wanting to arrive in the city this way will probably need to make their own arrangements with the captain of the vessel. Most of the dhows sail to [[Iran]]; some also head to [[Yemen]] and [[Somalia]]. Emulating Michael Palin and heading to India on a dhow is difficult-to-impossible.

Dubai has an [http://dubaicruiseterminal.com/ international cruise terminal] at Port Rashid. During wintertime Costa Cruises has bases at least two of its cruise ships (Costa Luminosa, Cost Fortuna) at Dubai.

[http://www.valfajr.ir/ Valfajr Shipping Company] runs a boat service that leaves [[Bandar Lengeh]] and [[Bandar Abbas]] in [[Iran]] supposedly every second day and docks in Port Rashid in Dubai, returning the following day. Crossing the Persian Gulf takes roughly 6 hours. The ticket includes Iranian-style lunch.

==Get around==
[[File:Dubai map Dubai Metro.svg|thumb|center|800px|Dubai Metro routes. The Red and Green lines are the operational routes while the rest are in planning/construction phase.]]

Dubai's public transport system is probably the best in the Middle East, especially after the launch of the metro, but it's still a very car-oriented city and most visitors end up taking taxis quite often.  The '''[http://wojhati.rta.ae/ Wojhati]''' journey planner can suggest the best way to travel.

There is a day pass valid for unlimited rides on the metro, tram and buses, while the '''Nol Silver''' stored-value card gives a 10% discount on both metro and bus fares. Both are available at metro stations and major bus stations. The Silver card is useful for public transport users who stay in Dubai for more than a day. Check out at the end of your trip (this includes buses).

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===By metro===
[[File:Dubai Metro photographed from Dubai Marina station in Dubai United Arab Emirages.png|thumb|300px|Dubai Metro]]
[[File:VAE-dubai-metro-hinweis.jpg|thumb|upright|Street signs that point to the direction of the Metro are found throughout the city.]]

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* 1&amp;nbsp;trip, 2&amp;nbsp;zones – 6&amp;nbsp;dirhams
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* unlimited trips, all zones, for 1&amp;nbsp;day – 20&amp;nbsp;dirhams
* All prices doubled for Gold class
''[[Deira]]'' is zone 5. Between the ''Creek'' and the ''Water Canal'' is zone 5. ''Water Canal'' to ''Marina'' is zone 2. ''[[Jebel Ali]]'' is the last coastal zone (1). Three other zones are inland and not served by Dubai Metro.
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Dubai's {{km|52}} long '''Red Line''', opened in September 2009, is the second [[Urban rail|metro]] in the Arab world after [[Cairo]]. While the line does not serve the old city centre, it's handy for zipping along Dubai's long coastline and includes stops at the airport, Burj Khalifa and the Mall of the Emirates.  The '''Green Line''', which burrows through the city core, opened in September 2011. You can transfer between the two lines at Union Square and Khalid Bin Al Waleed (BurJuman). There are also Blue and Purple lines under construction with opening dates in the next few years. The track 2020 expo will be completed in 2020.

A single non-rechargeable ticket cost starts at 6&amp;nbsp;dirhams for a trip within one zone, 8 dirham for two zones, etc. Tickets can be purchased in automated machines, ticket offices or at the gate information clerk. Cash and payment cards are accepted (Visa and MasterCard).  Trains run every 3–5 minutes from 05:50 to midnight every day except Thursday and Friday, when services are extended to 05:50–01:00 limited to 13:00–23:59, respectively. All stations are air-conditioned and there's a large network of feeder buses. If you plan to travel late in the evening, check station working hours as the last train may depart earlier that the official system operating hours.

=== By monorail ===

A 5-km monorail system shuttles passengers across the Palm Jumeirah to the Atlantis hotel. It connects with the Dubai Tram. This is not a part of the rest of Transport, and therefore, need to buy separate ticket (15 dirham one-way and 25 dirham return).

=== By tram ===
[[File:UAE Dubai Marina img2 asv2018-01.jpg|thumb|Dubai Tram]]

The latest of Dubai's modern transportation system is the Dubai Tram, which opened on November 12, 2014. It provides commuters a comfortable transit service around the prime business and leisure districts of Dubai. The Dubai Tram operates for 19 hours daily running for 14.5 km along Al Sufouh Road. It passes around the vibrant Dubai Marina where passengers are treated to breathtaking sights of towering skyscrapers and luxury yachts, and then travels down Jumeirah passing by the iconic Burj Al Arab.

The Dubai Tram connects with the Dubai Metro at the Jumeirah Lakes Towers and DAMAC stations, and links with the monorail of Palm Jumeirah. Outside of Europe, the Dubai Tram is the first tram system that uses the state-of-the-art ground-level power supply cable system which eliminates the unsightly and overhead cables.

===By bus===
[http://dubai-buses.com/ Dubai Public transport] {{dead link|December 2020}} is a cheaper means of travelling within the several districts of Dubai. A map of the bus system can be found [http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/FullBusNetwork_sm.pdf online], as well as [http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/publictransportpdf.htm detailed route maps and timetables]. Public buses are clean and cheap, but unfortunately not very comprehensive and (on some routes) quite infrequent. The bus system is most useful for getting between different areas of central Dubai, or between the various suburbs, rather than general transport. Taxis or a fair amount of walking will also be required if you visit Dubai without a car of your own.

You will require a Nol card or ticket for fare payment. Cards can be purchased from most bus stations, metro stations, and sometimes from the bus driver.

The main bus stations are Gold Souq Market (in Deira) and Al Ghubaiba bus station (in Bur Dubai). Clear route maps and timetables are placed inside a few bus stands. Ramadan timings differ. The front seats are reserved for women.

Probably the single most useful service for the casual tourist is '''Line 8''', which starts at the Gold Souq, takes the tunnel under the Creek to Heritage Village, and then sets off down Jumeirah Rd (just behind the beach) and all its hotels and malls, up to Burj al-Arab and Wild Wadi. It terminates near the Internet City, while its 8A variant goes down a little further and also serves the Mall of the Emirates.

===By taxi===
Taxis ply the streets of Dubai and are relatively easy to spot with their cream bodies and coloured roofs. The easiest place to find them is at the taxi queue at one of the malls or outside a hotel. Taxis can also be booked on the '''Careem''' mobile app which is similar to Uber.  Waving down a taxi on the road is possible, but can be difficult during rush hours. At peak times (07:00-09:00 &amp; 16:00-19:00 workdays, and Friday evenings) demand exceeds supply, and not only are taxis hard to find, but those who deign to pick you up may demand crazy off-meter fares or refuse short rides in congested areas entirely. If you accept an off-meter quote, ensure that the driver clearly says 'Dirhams' as occasionally the word metamorphoses into 'Dollars' when you reach your destination. Also, the drivers of Dubai Taxi Corporation go through their shift change between 16:00-18:00 daily and it can be more difficult to find taxis during this time.  The standard of driving in Dubai ranges from poor to wild - taxis are some of the worst on the roads. Taxi drivers are pretty good at knowing where the main shopping malls and hotels are, however less well known places will mean the driver calling his brother-in-law to get directions, whilst he drives around in circles on your time - hence it is a good idea to have a rough idea of where you are heading or what a nearby landmark is.

Taxis are metered at 1.82 dirham/km during the day and 1.82 dirham/km at night, so no haggling is necessary. The rates of all taxi companies &amp;mdash; Dubai Transport, National, Cars, Metro, and Arabian &amp;mdash; are identical, so just take the first one that comes along. Street pickups attract a standing charge of 5 dirham during the day and 5.50 dirham at night (22:00-06:00). From the airport, there is a standing charge of 25 dirham; there is a surcharge for going to [[Sharjah]]. A minimum total fare of 12 dirham applies. Taxis are exempt from the Salik road toll charges.

Beware of unmarked hotel taxis and limousines though: while some of these are metered, they are ''not'' tied to the official rates, and can be much more expensive. One way to spot whether a taxi is official or not is to look for a meter: no meter, don't get in.

If you can't find one otherwise, you can attempt to call Dubai Taxi on 04-2080808 (each franchise has its own booking number but one central system), there's a surcharge to book. The booking system was notorious for its unreliability but with a significantly increased taxi fleet, many taxis now deliberately wait in unofficial holding areas waiting for bookings. As a result, on a good day it can be possible to book a taxi and have it arrive within less than five minutes. If you absolutely have to get somewhere at a certain time (say, the airport or a meeting), it's still best to book a hotel taxi in advance, ''and'' get their estimate of how bad the traffic will be.

Women should travel in the back of the taxi as some drivers see it as a sexual invitation if you get in the front.

Taxi drivers are usually friendly, but may have a different ideas on hygiene.

You can also use Careem or Uber services for moving in Dubai.

===By car===

There are a countless number of rent-a-cars that will provide a mode of transportation for very cheap rates and very little paperwork. An International Driving Permit is not necessarily required, but hire companies may not rent a car without one.

Some agencies will hire out cars complete with drivers. Visitors taking advantage of this option will need to make certain that their driver knows his way around as many do not.

When driving on the main roads, such as Sheikh Zayed road, the junction numbers are not in logical order. Junction 13 is just after Junction 18 and are rarely as shown on the maps. Road names can also be very confusing with slight differences in spelling (due to different transliterations from Arabic) being very important. The construction work that is taking place throughout and around Dubai can make finding your destination a challenge. Temporary road layouts change with alarming regularity and temporary signs can be misleading or non existent. As GPS maps are not up to date (and usually not anyway available to rent with hire cars), you will be very well off with a printed map (you can get an excellent one in Virgin stores, for example. There is a Virgin Megastore on the top floor of City Center).

Driving during morning and afternoon peak hours is not recommended, as traffic slows to a standstill and even a simple trip across a bridge can take up to 45 minutes. There is also a scarcity of parking spaces in many parts of the city.

With such a mixture of nationalities residing in the city, driving styles are mixed to say the least. Both dangerous and experienced driving will be witnessed or experienced frequently. Dubai has one of the highest per capita road death rates in the world. There is zero tolerance for alcohol and driving with stiff penalties meted out including jail and deportation.

See [http://www.salik.ae Salik] for information about '''tolls''' on certain routes in Dubai. If you rent a car, usually a Salik tag will be provided by the car hire company and you will be charged separately when returning the car.

===By boat===
[[image:UAE Dubai Abra img3 asv2018-01.jpg|thumb|right|An abra motoring across Dubai Creek from Bur Dubai to Deira.]]

An easy way of crossing Dubai Creek is by '''abra''', a small ferry. Abra stations are located along the Creek on both the Bur Dubai and Deira sides, and the system of filling the boats is remarkably efficient. The cross-river trip is payable to the driver after the boat has left the station, and affords a '''very picturesque view of the city'''. Abras set off very regularly, and the service is available round-the-clock.

Air-conditioned '''water buses''' are a way to avoid the abra crowd and the heat. They are part of the public transport system, so a Red Nol ticket or a Nol card is required. Tickets can be purchased at the water bus station.
The water bus also features a 'tourist route' round trip – while it is convenient, it can get quite expensive.

The Creek is also the home of many boats offering more comfortable (and correspondingly more expensive) tours, often in boats designed to resemble dhows. Prices tend to be higher, particularly for dinner cruises with on-board entertainment.

=== By bicycle ===
While not at all a bicyle-friendly city, there is a growing network of cycle lanes. [https://www.careem.com/en-ae/careem-bike/ '''Careem'''] offers a bike sharing system with stations in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach, downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Deira and a number of other districts. It costs 20 AED per 24 hours with as many 45min rides as you want. A phone with data plan and a credit card is needed though.

==See==
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[[File:DubaiMuseum Dhow.JPG|250px|thumb|Dubai Museum – al-Fahidi fort and a dhow]]
[[File:Bastakia (4128585095).jpg|thumb|250px|Old Dubai. The Al Bastakiya neighborhood was once the major center of Dubai. The old buildings are now preserved as a cultural landmark and tourist site.]]

Dubai is a mixture of old and new, traditional and modern. From old traditional souks and historical buildings (now being preserved for cultural reasons or already part of the national heritage) to modern Dubai's overwhelming shopping malls, incredible artificial islands and giant modern skyscrapers that include the world's tallest building, Dubai is a world in itself and offers plenty of wonderful attractions.

The city has numerous museums and historical buildings, but Dubai Museum is a must see for a first-time travellers to the Emirates. It provides a glimpse of the old life of Dubai, its people and their culture and heritage. A number of other museums are located in nearby [[Sharjah#See|Sharjah]].

Dubai has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are nice pockets of greenery within the city, such as Safa Park. The city parks are modern and very well-maintained, with the most popular located in Jumeirah.

==Do==
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[[File:Fossil Cliff UAE -Paolo Rossetti Weekenduae.com 2012-03-23-.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Fossil cliffs near Dubai]]
[[File:GlobalVillage1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|China Pavilion in Global Village]]

* '''Abra ride'''. Best done at night in the cool weather and to enjoy the city lights. Abras can be hired for a private tour (for a price negotiable with the driver, but usually very cheap). This is quite a popular activity at sunset on a clear day, particularly if the driver is able to enliven the tour with stories about the structures on either side of the Creek. Just make sure that the purpose of one's abra hire is made clear at the outset, otherwise you will be in for a very expensive cross-river trip or a crowded private tour. See also the [[#Get around|Get around]] section above.
* '''Beaches and sea'''. There are endless water sport opportunities as Dubai has some of the whitest and sandiest beaches in the world. Ocean temperatures range from 22°C in winter up to 35°C in summer, there are few wave breaks and the strong winds can make swimming difficult. The water is also very salty so many prefer to use their hotel swimming pool. Diving activities have been severely affected by offshore construction work for the Palms and The World; consequently, long boat trips are necessary to reach wreck sites. Alternatively, one can make the 90 minute road journey to the East coast Emirate of [[Fujairah]] or the Sharjah enclave, Khor Fakkan, for top class diving on coral reefs supporting extensive marine life.
*'''Camel race track'''. One of the more unusual attractions, with races being held on Thursday and Friday in the winter. You can watch the races, and you'll have the opportunity to visit the paddocks. Vendors sell everything from beads to rugs and blankets, so you can purchase souvenirs.
*[https://www.aindubai.info/ '''Ain Dubai'''] World's tallest ferris wheel to be opened in Bluewaters Island.
* '''Desert safari''' or '''dune bashing'''. Head out to the desert in an SUV with specialist desert drivers . The drivers will take you for a thrilling roller-coaster ride over sand dunes, show you the sunset from a strategic vantage point and then take you to a traditional Arabic Bedouin campsite where you'll be offered lavish barbecue buffet dinner with music and belly dance to complete the atmosphere. The duration of tour is usually around five hours. You may want to stay clear of the dune bashing if you get carsick easily. A desert safari is one of the best things to do while in Dubai. Another option would be renting/buying a 4x4 and joining the many growing 4x4 clubs in the UAE, but only if you're an extremely experienced driver and hold an international driving license. Neighboring cities including Abu Dhabi also have their own, such as AD4x4. For all of the Dubai-based clubs, membership is free of charge and they conduct trips for beginners into the desert on a regular basis.
* '''Natural outdoors'''. Although at first glance the outdoors may seem dull and uninteresting, and even dangerous due to the desert conditions, there are actually amazing natural destinations in the Emirate of Dubai, which extends into Hatta. There are pristine waterfalls, cliffs lined with fossils, even freshwater lakes.
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*[https://www.thedubaiframe.com/ '''Dubai Frame'''] Opened in 2018, The Dubai Frame is an iconic landmark in Zabeel Park. It offers spectacular views to old and present Dubai.
* '''Dubai Creek cruise/ride'''. Dubai Creek is the foundation from which Dubai grew. It was built as a port for trading vessels plying to and from India, Africa and the Middle East. Today a bit of the old shipping culture still remains. In and around the Creek one can see some of the original buildings that have served as customs houses and defence structures. You can book a ride (usually four hours) on the Dubai Marina cruise or rent a private boat to take you on an hour-long ride up and down the Creek.
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*[http://www.skywalkdubai.com/ '''Skywalk Dubai'''] Opened in 2021 in the Address Hotel, Skywalk Dubai offers a heart pounding edge walk outside of an skyscraper and a glass slide experience.
* '''Golf'''. It may be a desert, but a lot of money and water is spent on irrigating opulent golf courses. Alternatively, for a more local flavour, try '''sand golf'''.
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* '''[https://www.skydivedubai.ae/ Skydive Dubai]''' have a downtown office but jump 30 km out in the desert.

==Work==

While Dubai tries to promote itself as the business and entertainment capital of the world, the government has a complex and at times frustrating work permit procedure that one should not attempt on their own unless they have prior experience. Therefore, it is best to go through official channels when looking for work in Dubai as spot inspections are frequent and if found working illegally, both the employee and the employer will be subject to fines and even deportation.

All the necessary forms and documents are written and processed in Arabic and is best left to a professional or a &quot;P.R.O&quot; to handle your paperwork.

With the price of rentals ever soaring in Dubai and neighbouring Emirates, it is a good idea to discuss a housing allowance when negotiating a pay package.

Despite all of this, there are a few upsides, Dubai companies are generous with holidays averaging almost 39 days a year of paid vacation (including public holidays), a round trip ticket home once a year (depending on your contract) and the UAE government does not impose income taxes on foreign workers.  Instead it imposes fees and charges on almost everything, so the cost of living in the UAE, and especially Dubai, is quite high.

Recruitment fraud is quite pervasive in this part of the world. Read your employment contract carefully before signing and do not pay any fees to recruitment agencies, as they are usually paid by the companies. Your passport is your personal property and cannot be withheld by the employer unless you are in a position of trust or are handling large sums of money.

Dubai has been accused by numerous organizations of effectively enslaving workers from Southeast Asia by allowing companies to take their passports without returning them and allowing salaries to go unpaid. Foreign workers, Western and otherwise, have no rights that will be upheld by the courts, and so they have no recourse should they feel their rights violated. Potential workers should be aware of this when considering work in Dubai.

==Buy==
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[[File:Dubai Gold Souk on 31 May 2007 Pict 2.jpg|250px|thumb|All that glitters ''is'' gold at the Gold Souk.]]

Dubai is practically synonymous with shopping and could be called &quot;Do buy&quot;. Low tariffs and a huge amount of cargo passing through its port ensure that practically anything is available at fairly competitive rates, although the appreciation of the Dirham and the plentiful supply of shoppers means that Dubai is no longer a bargain basement shopping city. You'll also find products in Western chain stores, still with the original tags quoting euro or sterling prices, being sold with a 20-30% mark-up once converted to dirhams. The best things to buy are textiles, electronics and gold; electronics are believed to be much cheaper, while there is a wide selection of textiles and gold.

Dubai shops suffer from the standard developing world shopping phenomenon of having no storeroom and no stocks in reserve, even in the mega-malls – and for clothes shopping this may mean that you struggle to find the style you want in the size you want.  Shops open as early as 09:00 and stay open to 22:00, and on weekends to midnight or 01:00.

Remember to haggle in the souks, as discounts are almost always available and even in situations where the item will not become much cheaper, the customer is always expected to &quot;play the game&quot; of haggling. A simple question of &quot;what's your best price?&quot; will often result in a shop-keeper going to extraordinary lengths to sell his stock. Prices in the malls and other Western shops tend not to be negotiable. Far from being a bad thing, this allows the canny visitor to work out comparative prices for common souvenirs – an invaluable aid when a shop-keeper in a souk is asking for a higher price.

'''Dubai Shopping Festival''' has been the biggest shopping event in the Middle East since 1996. Almost every shop has a sale, starting in January and ending February.  The DSF is not limited up to Shopping but also produces [http://www.dubaishoppingfestival2017.com/about.html some mind blowing stages shows and performances performed by international celebrities.] There's also a very similar '''Dubai Summer Surprises''' trying to pull in punters during the summer low season.

===Malls===
[[File:Mall of the Emirates (3679338750).jpg|thumb|Mall of the Emirates.]]

Dubai is known for its gigantic malls and is a magnet for shoppers. Among the dozens of malls, two stand out due to their size and quality. See the [[#Orientation|district]] articles for more detail on malls. Several malls have a large supermarket where you'll find the lowest cost electronics, and groceries for self-catering. There are many supermarkets, and international brands such as Carrefour, Géant and Waitrose have multiple locations as do 'home-grown' brands Choithrams, Spinney's, Union Co-Operative and Lulu, amongst others.

==Eat==
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[[File:Mezze selection.JPG|thumb|Mezze selection commonly found in Arabic restaurants in Dubai.]]
'''Shawarma''' is the most available food item on almost all streets (and cheap) in Dubai. It is the Arabic equivalent of the burger. It is meat that has been cooked on a skewer and then cut into thin strips and placed into a kuhbus (''pita'') bread with vegetables and dressing. There is the plain-jane variety and the more exotic Lebanese and Iranian varieties. The shawarma sold by Indian restaurants are arguably the cheapest.

Another local snack is '''fala-fil''' (felafel, falafel), which is as cheap as shawarma.

Traditional Emirati food normally involves rice and meat/chicken cooked with different spices. As such, ''mandi'' is a very popular meal and generally affordable, except when served in high end restaurants. Emirati restaurants can be mostly found in areas with local residents, such as Deira, Bur Dubai and Jumeirah. Traditional desserts are also worth trying. Search for ''luqaimat'', deep fried dough balls tossed with date syrup on top. You'll find it at any Emirati restaurant as well as some small cafeterias or street markets.

Most of the American fast food chains have set up shop, including KFC, Chillis, TGI Fridays, Starbucks, and McDonalds. The beauty of the food in Dubai is that you will probably find cuisine for every taste. All food is halal.

Dubai has a big selection of budget Indian food. Dosa, vada, idlee, samosa, chapaati/roti, with generous servings of sabji (cooked vegetable stew) are available at low prices. Bur Dubai (particularly Meena Bazaar area) and Karama are the places that abound in these restaurants. Most of them are open from 07:00 till 22:00 or 23:00 throughout the week.

[[File:Food- madhvi.jpg|thumb|Typical Emirati traditional food]]

Pork is eaten here mostly by non-Muslim Filipinos and Europeans. Pork sections exclusive for non-Muslims are found in '''Spinneys''' (numerous branches, including ones in Jumeirah and Dubai Marina), '''Al Maya Lal's''' (generally caters to Filipinos; there's a branch in Satwa) '''New Westzone Supermarket''' (has a branch in Satwa that's bigger than nearby rival Al Maya Lal's), '''Choithrams''' and '''Waitrose'''.

===Budget===

Most malls have food courts, which offer good value menus and are a fast and reliable option for visitors and locals. There are also several food chains of many different types (Pakistani, Indian, burger) scattered all over the city. See the district articles for individual recommendations.

===Mid-range===

* '''Automatic''', this is a chain of popular Lebanese restaurants found all over Dubai. Famous for its lamb chops &amp; Friday lunch buffet. No alcohol served.

===Splurge===
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The top hotels all have at least one restaurant serving (most commonly) some form of international cuisine - Italian, Japanese, Indian and so on. Quality tends to be high, along with price, but non-guests are able to reserve tables as well, thus allowing the rest of us to experience a bit of these hotels. Floating restaurants for dinner come sight seeing in Dubai Marina are also popular among both non-travelers and travelers. And agencies have licensed floating restaurants and hence charge a high price for the quality of food and service.

==Drink==
[[File:Luqaimat.jpg|thumb|Arabic coffee served with traditional Emirati sweets called ''Lugaimat''.]]
{{SeeDistricts}}
Dubai has supercharged the nightlife in the last decade and most international known brands have a ''sister'' location in town. Most 3-5 star hotels have bars and nightclubs for those interested in the nightlife. World-class DJs frequent Dubai's nightclubs, and many A-list musical celebrities are adding Dubai to their list of tour dates. There is nothing missing and during the high tides of the party time, the impression of being in Ibiza is not misleading. Most of the night life is geared at the beaches of Jumeirah or the Dubai Marina. Bur Dubai is more family-oriented (e.g. Dubai Fountain), while Deira was able in parts to maintain its more Arabic focussed style. Dubai is very popular with Arabic travellers, so an Arabic blend is added quite often.

Dubai has several laws regarding alcohol which travelers should be aware of:

* Alcohol is available only at licensed premises, usually attached to hotels (most nightclubs and bars are in or attached to hotels, though they may have separate entrances).
* Alcohol is not sold on religious holidays. It was not sold during daylight hours in Ramadan, not even to non-Muslims. This law was [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/ramadan-2016-dubai-alcohol-laws-fasting-alcoholic-drinks-daytime-ban-a7097061.html relaxed in 2016].
*'''It is illegal to drink alcohol in public places''', and there is a zero-tolerance policy on drunk driving.  Anyone involved in a collision found with alcohol in their blood will usually get a month's jail sentence and fine.
* Alcohol can be bought only for home consumption at certain outlets in Dubai, and an alcohol license is required.  Supermarkets only stock non-alcoholic beers.  Even food items containing alcohol are not sold in supermarkets.
* Remember to carry some sort of identification when visiting a bar if you are young, as you will not be let in otherwise. The law prohibits anyone below 21 to enter.
* The authorities take disruptive behavior while intoxicated very seriously, which will lead to jail time or deportation.
* Prostitution is illegal but can be seen in bars. Both parties act illegally, but in rather (in-)famous clubs it can be rather obvious. Keep in mind that most hotels have a strict ''guest policy''.

==Sleep==
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[[File:Burj-Al-Arab-inside-fountains-at-main-entrance.JPG|thumb|240px|The interior of the Burj al-Arab Hotel]]

Due to substantial increase in hotel rooms, only during Islamic holidays do prices rise substantially. The cheapest places, mainly catering to small-scale businessmen, can be found in near the souks of [[Dubai/Deira|Deira]]. In Dubai you find a youth hostel and several backpacker hostels.

See the individual listings in the '''[[Dubai#Districts|districts]]''' for hotel recommendations. In general tourists tend to stay at the beach hotels in Jumeirah or Jebel Ali, while city dwellers have ample choice in Deira or Bur Dubai. Dubai is a stretch along the coastline and taxis are cheap and the metro reliable, so there are always alternative options. The only hassles are ever-new construction sites and the rush hour. During the summer heat a hotel with access to a mall or shopping complex is beneficial to have a greater area for air conditioned walking.

==Stay safe==

Dubai is a fast growing city that has its share of problems but nothing that using common sense can't avoid.

===Traffic===

Driving and pedestrian safety has also been an issue given the different nationalities that share the road. Do not jaywalk or cross where there are no clear pedestrian markings. Speeding is common here, and the odds of you being knocked over are quite high unless you follow the rules. Avoid driving on the extreme left lane of highways to avoid being &quot;flashed&quot; and being forced to move a lane over. Road rage is also starting to become an issue given the increase in traffic jams and poor driving courtesy.

Rude hand gestures (the &quot;finger&quot;, etc.) and profanity can lead to fines and jail times if reported, so keep your cool if you are cut off or are behind an erratic driver. In general, you will find those gestures and actions that some may find only slightly offensive in your home country, or perhaps not offensive at all, can at times be extremely offensive to the Dubai locals. Therefore, use a degree of common sense of what is right and wrong to help you stay out of trouble.

===Islamic laws===
The United Arab Emirates might seem to have more relaxed laws than their other Arab counterparts, but the laws are still very different from most Western countries, and their laws are strictly enforced. A simple kiss in a public place, having an alcoholic drink in the wrong place or even losing your temper could land you a month or more in prison. Exercise caution and common sense when visiting, and make sure you are aware of all their laws or expect severe consequences that could seriously ruin your visit.

Dubai strictly follows Islamic laws which should be respected by all visitors. Islam is the official religion, therefore do not publicly criticize or distribute material against it. Eating in public during the holy month of Ramadan is prohibited from sunrise until sunset and visitors should consume meals in the confines of their hotel or residence.

In conversations about politics and world affairs, avoid criticizing the ruling family of any of the seven Emirates or prominent business families. The United Arab Emirates has formal relations with Israel but publicly supports causes that involves the Palestinian people and Palestinian statehood.

Public displays of affection are frowned upon and public sexual acts can lead to prison sentences followed by deportation. In 2008, a British couple were arrested and faced prison sentences because they had sexual contact on a beach in Dubai. If all tourists remain respectful, decent and ensure that they do not upset the local people, there should be no problems.

Homosexuality is a criminal offence with possible deportation or months of prison. Egregious public displays of affection or cross-dressing may lead to prison sentences and/or deportation. In 2013 a Norwegian woman reported she had been raped but then, following bad advice, rescinded it. She was then sentenced to 16 months in prison for extramarital sex and filing a false police report. After public pressure she was pardoned and deported.  As of January 2022, extramarital sex has been decriminalized.  

Women should dress sensibly and avoid wearing revealing outfits when travelling to districts like Karama, Deira and Bur Dubai, where the streets are packed with men, especially on evenings and weekends. While swimsuits and bikinis are a common sight on Dubai beaches, avoid sunbathing topless —even in the private beach of a hotel.

Prostitution is illegal in Dubai but still it is visible at nightclubs, bars and other places. Law enforcement ignores partially the solicitation but penalties are high if something is too obvious or others call the police. The biggest problem is that many prostitutes don't have a legit residence permit so human trafficking and forced prostitution is an issue to keep in mind.

===Petty crime===

While petty crime is hardly reported or mentioned in the news, keep an eye on your wallet or purse when in crowded areas like Naser Square or Deira in general. If withdrawing large amounts of cash from ATMs or banking institutions, either conceal the notes or ask the institution's security to escort you to your vehicle. Cases have occurred where people have been robbed of large amounts of cash when in crowded places just because they were not careful.

Conmen are ever present in Dubai, especially the &quot;Nigeria 419&quot; scammers. Do not arrange meetings or entertain their requests or give any personal details. Should they not comply, individuals who will be happy to listen to their business propositions are the police.

Thanks to Dubai's new property boom and bust, real estate fraudsters are also popping up, so exercise extreme caution if you are interested in buying or renting.

Drug use and distribution are serious criminal offences, even when in the company of the person consuming the material, and can lead to a prison sentence of several years or even to be in front of the firing squad. Passenger baggage is screened quite thoroughly when entering Dubai. Even prescription drugs (without original prescription note and sometimes even with one) or ones that you bought over the counter in your country can lead to a prison sentence.

You need to be careful when you are a tourist in Dubai, like many places around the world, people have a keen eye for tourists and can cheat you. For example taxi drivers can drive a longer way to the destination given that you pay by meter or try to charge you 20 dollars when you are sure you heard them say 20 dirham: (they do sound rather similar).

==Connect==

The international code for UAE is +971, for Dubai, add a 4 afterwards for land lines.

Local mobile phone numbers start +971 50 xxx yyyy or +971 56 xxx yyyy for the GSM provider '''[http://www.etisalat.ae Etisalat]''' and +971 55 xxx yyyy for the GSM provider '''[http://www.du.ae Du]'''.

'''GSM''' &amp;ndash; Those with GSM phones can expect auto roaming from their home countries. As roaming fees are quite high and incoming calls are also charged, consider to buy a local prepaid GSM SIM card, designed especially for tourists, from one of the two cellular providers of the UAE:
* '''[https://www.etisalat.ae/en/index.jsp Etisalat]''' - product Ahlan - available at the Duty Free Shop (arrival hall) of Dubai Airport
* '''[https://www.du.ae/ Du]''' - product Visitor Mobile Line - available at the ''Telefonika'' kiosk in the arrival hall of Dubai Airport. Incoming calls are free of charge.

'''Phone booths''' &amp;ndash; Phone booths are located on most streets. Phone cards can be purchased from hotels and tourist shops.

'''Internet''' &amp;ndash; Internet cafés can be hard to find. There are a number of cafés on Al Musalla Rd/Al Mankhool Rd in Bur Dubai, including one at 38 Al Musalla Rd and one at Computer Plaza next to the Ramada Hotel. A number of Internet cafes are found in Satwa too. In Satwa there is the French Connection in the Al Wafa Tower on Sheikh Zayed Rd (opposite side of road from the Dusit Hotel), which has wi-fi access and nice cakes and pastries. In Al Qusais, there is an internet café a 5-minute walk northwest from the Dubai Youth Hostel. Turn right out of the gates and walk to LuLu's Hypermarket. The café is located inside the food court.  The Skype website is blocked.

Gaming cafes aimed at teenagers are dotted around, notable examples including Escape gaming zone (opposite Lulu Hypermarket hypermarket in al Barsha), Que Club in al Barsha and behind Lamcy Plaza.

Surprisingly, the malls do not have internet cafés. Dubai Mall offers free Wi-Fi throughout.  Mall of the Emirates offers free Wi-Fi, but you must have a local phone number.  Many coffee-shops, restaurants and attractions also have free Wi-Fi, and you'll usually have to ask for the password.  Most hotel business centers are equipped with internet cafés but are expensive.

'''[http://www.etisalat.ae Etisalat]''', UAE's telecom operator, offers a roaming, postpaid Wi-Fi internet connection known as '''iZone''' . Most coffee shops and malls across Dubai provide this service. Prices are available on the website. For those still using dial-up internet Etisalat provide a service when you can plug into any phone line.

'''Dubai International Airport''' (DXB) has free Wi-Fi in the terminal. Bring your laptop to use free Wi-Fi at some hotels.
There are many free public Wi-Fi spots in Dubai.

===Post service===
'''[http://www.emiratespost.com/ Emirates Post]''' service is pretty efficient. You will need to rent a post office box as postal service to the door is not the standard.

===Newspapers and radio===
Thanks to the large influx of expatriates, Dubai has a wide selection of English-language newspapers and radio channels.
* [http://www.gulfnews.com ''The Gulf News''].
*''[https://www.timeoutdubai.com/things-to-do Time Out Dubai - Things to do]''.
* [http://www.khaleejtimes.com ''The Khaleej Times''].
* [http://www.godubai.com/gulftoday/main.asp ''The Gulf Today''].
* [http://www.thenational.ae ''The National''].
* [http://www.7days.ae ''7 Days''].
* [http://www.business24-7.ae ''Emirates Business 24/7''].
* [http://channel4fm.com/ Channel 4] - Plays current songs from the UK and US. 104.8FM
* [http://dubaieye1038.com/ Dubai Eye] - Western-oriented talk with focus on business, sport, lifestyle, and entertainment. Owned by Arabian Radio Network. 103.8FM
* [http://www.dubai92.com Dubai 92] - Mainly 1990s music. Popular with British ex-pats. Owned by Arabian Radio Network. 92.0FM
* [http://www.virginradiodubai.com/ Virgin Radio 104.4] - Chart music. Operates under franchise from Virgin Radio International. Owned by Arabian Radio Network.
* [http://www.city1016.ae/ City 101.6] - Broadcasts Indian music.
* [http://www.adradio.ae/abudhabiclassicfm/ Abu Dhabi Classic FM] - Despite its name, this station broadcasts classical and jazz music across the UAE. In Dubai it is on 87.9FM.

International newspapers are also available in most hotels and airport terminals. Carrefour and Borders bookstores sell British and American newspapers. '''[http://www.todaily.com Todaily]''', a local printing house, can furnish newspapers and periodicals from around the world daily.

==Cope==
===Religious services===

Dubai gives freedom of religion to its residents and citizens.

*'''St Mary's Catholic Church''' is a Roman Catholic church located in Oud Metha opposite the Indian High School.  Masses are celebrated in Tagalog (Filipino), some Indian dialects as well as in Arabic and English.  There is also a Catholic school near it.
*'''Holy Trinity Church''', a Protestant church, is also in Oud Metha.

===Consulates===
Dubai is home to many people of different nationalities and language backgrounds. Therefore, many countries have established full service consulates (Consulate General) in Dubai to provide consular services for their nationals living in the UAE or certain areas like Dubai and the northern Emirates, as well as visa services for others seeking to visit their respective countries (if required). Most of the consulates are located in/around Al Karama and Um Hurair (consulate district) in the Burr Dubai District, south of Dubai Creek. They can also be located in other parts of town too. If corresponding by mail/post use their PO box address as mail is only delivered to a PO Box with no post codes. If delivering to a street address with DHL, FedEx, UPS or another private courier be sure to include recipient's phone number so that the delivery driver can call for directions or clarification on the address. Some countries may have no consulate in Dubai but rather handle everything from their chancery in [[Abu Dhabi#Embassies|Abu Dhabi]], while others may assign their consular duties solely to the Dubai consulate. Check their website links or call before going to or sending any correspondence:

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* {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing
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'''[http://www.pariwisatakaltim.com/ East Kalimantan]''' is the northeastern part of [[Kalimantan]] (Borneo) in [[Indonesia]]. Administratively it consists of the provinces of East Kalimantan (''Kalimantan Timur, Kaltim'') and North Kalimantan (''Kalimantan Utara, Kaltara''). East Kalimantan is best known for the beautiful beaches along its east coast, stretching from the Celebes Sea near [[Malaysia]] to the [[Makassar|Makassar Strait]].

==Understand==

===Geography===

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

===People===

East Kalimantan is one of Borneo's most sparsely populated regions. With a population of only 3 million people and a land area of {{km2|204,534}}, the population density is only 17 inhabitants per km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. Most of the population are Javanese. The indigenous Kutai people traditionally inhabit the southern part of East Kalimantan. Another recognized minority is the Dayak people. There has been a lot of immigration, in particular from the other Indonesian provinces.

East Kalimantan is formally an Islamic province.

===Economy===

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

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Samarinda]]|wikidata=Q14499}} – the capital city of East Kalimantan
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Balikpapan]]|wikidata=Q14492}} – the industrial and financial centre of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bontang]]|wikidata=Q14495}} – an energy industrials city near Kutai National Park
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Nunukan]]|wikidata=Q14481}} – an inshore island and town in the far north of the region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tarakan]]|wikidata=Q14501}} – an inshore island and city in the northern part of the region

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|name=[[Apo Kayan]]|wikidata=Q14203076}} - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
* {{marker|name=[[Derawan]]|wikidata=Q14213386}} – an offshore island with diving and marine attractions
* {{marker|name=[[Labuan Cermin Lake]]|wikidata=}} - with layer of fresh water on top and salt water beneath.
* {{marker|name=[[Mancong]]|wikidata=}} and [[Tanjung Issui]] - these two villages are inhabited by Dayak Banuaq living in a long-house. Most visitors take a house boat on Mahakam River beginning from Loajanan, the area just before Samarinda City from Balikpapan.
* {{marker|name=[[Tering]]|wikidata=}} Village - further up Mahakam River, Tering Village where Dayak Tunjung and Kenyah with long ear woman are worth to visit. Next to Tering is Melak Village, the location of Black Orchid garden.

==Get in==
[[File:Kutai Orangutan 2008.jpg|thumb|Orangutan in Kutai National Park]]
===By plane===
*Balikpapan's '''Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport''' ({{IATA|BPN}}) has frequent flights from [[Jakarta]], as well as commercial services from [[Surabaya]], [[Banjarmasin]], [[Tarakan]], [[Palu]], [[Makassar]], [[Yogyakarta]], [[Semarang]] and [[Denpasar]], as well as numerous smaller airports in Kalimantan.
*Samarinda APT Pranoto International Airport ({{IATA|AAP}})
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===By boat===
You can access East Kalimantan province from [[Tawau]] in Malaysia.  From Tawau there is a boat to [[Tarakan]]. From there another one to [[Nunukan]] in Berau district. You need a visa to enter Indonesia at that port (visa on arrival is not available) but there is an consulate in Tawau which seems to do visas quite quick.

==Get around==

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

==Do==

===Diving===
There is quite good diving spot on the east coast.

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==

==Go next==

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

==Understand==

===Geography===

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

===People===

East Kalimantan is one of Borneo's most sparsely populated regions. With a population of only 3 million people and a land area of {{km2|204,534}}, the population density is only 17 inhabitants per km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. Most of the population are Javanese. The indigenous Kutai people traditionally inhabit the southern part of East Kalimantan. Another recognized minority is the Dayak people. There has been a lot of immigration, in particular from the other Indonesian provinces.

East Kalimantan is formally an Islamic province.

===Economy===

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

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Samarinda]]|wikidata=Q14499}} – the capital city of East Kalimantan
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Balikpapan]]|wikidata=Q14492}} – the industrial and financial centre of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bontang]]|wikidata=Q14495}} – an energy industrials city near Kutai National Park
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Nunukan]]|wikidata=Q14481}} – an inshore island and town in the far north of the region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tarakan]]|wikidata=Q14501}} – an inshore island and city in the northern part of the region

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|name=[[Apo Kayan]]|wikidata=Q14203076}} - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
* {{marker|name=[[Derawan]]|wikidata=Q14213386}} – an offshore island with diving and marine attractions
* {{marker|name=[[Labuan Cermin Lake]]|wikidata=}} - with layer of fresh water on top and salt water beneath.
* {{marker|name=[[Mancong]]|wikidata=}} and [[Tanjung Issui]] - these two villages are inhabited by Dayak Banuaq living in a long-house. Most visitors take a house boat on Mahakam River beginning from Loajanan, the area just before Samarinda City from Balikpapan.
* {{marker|name=[[Tering]]|wikidata=}} Village - further up Mahakam River, Tering Village where Dayak Tunjung and Kenyah with long ear woman are worth to visit. Next to Tering is Melak Village, the location of Black Orchid garden.

==Get in==
[[File:Kutai Orangutan 2008.jpg|thumb|Orangutan in Kutai National Park]]
===By plane===
*Balikpapan's '''Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport''' ({{IATA|BPN}}) has frequent flights from [[Jakarta]], as well as commercial services from [[Surabaya]], [[Banjarmasin]], [[Tarakan]], [[Palu]], [[Makassar]], [[Yogyakarta]], [[Semarang]] and [[Denpasar]], as well as numerous smaller airports in Kalimantan.
*Samarinda APT Pranoto International Airport ({{IATA|AAP}})
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===By boat===
You can access East Kalimantan province from [[Tawau]] in Malaysia.  From Tawau there is a boat to [[Tarakan]]. From there another one to [[Nunukan]] in Berau district. You need a visa to enter Indonesia at that port (visa on arrival is not available) but there is an consulate in Tawau which seems to do visas quite quick.

==Get around==

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

==Do==

===Diving===
There is quite good diving spot on the east coast.

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
* [[Malaysia]], to north, by land.
* [[Philippines]], to northeast, by sea.
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'''[http://www.enez.gov.tr Enez]''' (pronounced ''ay-nayz'') is a small town in [[Eastern Thrace]], the European part of Turkey. It's on the Aegean coast at the outflow of the river ''Meriç'' or Maritsa, which forms the border with Greece. 

== Understand ==
The river known in English as Maritsa, in Turkish as ''Meriç'' and in Greek as ''Έβρος'' (Evros) breaks up into a swampy delta as it flows into the Gulf of Saros. By its outlet is the tip of a ridge, providing firm ground where a port developed and a trade route wound inland. That port became known as Ainos (Greek Αίνος, Latin Aenus) and it exported the corn, timber and fruit of Thrace, plus its own fish and sea-salt. Ainos is first mentioned in around 500 BC and, given its name, the poet Virgil couldn't resist weaving it into the ''Iliad'' legend as a place founded by Aeneas in his flight from Troy. Certainly it was inhabited by Hellenistic people, one of the many proto-Greek settlements along the coast. 

Over the next 1500 years Ainos was raided and occupied by rival powers on multiple occasions, with its longest spell of rule by the Byzantine Empire into the medieval period. From the 1360s the Ottomans came to rule Thrace and beyond, though Ainos fell under Genoa until 1456. From then on it was part of the Ottoman Empire. It had a large Greek population throughout, as did many other coastal towns in Thrace, and from the 19th century ethnic conflicts and nationalistic aspirations fractured Ottoman control of the Balkans. One of those conflicts, far to the northwest in Bosnia, escalated into the First World War. Afterwards, the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne drew the borders of Turkey in their present position, and required Greek communities to leave Turkey while Turkish communities left Greece and Bulgaria.  

Overnight Enez became a provincial backwater, a dead-end, hard up against an unfriendly border. It was a garrison town and military zone, off-limits to foreigners, right into the 21st century. Foreigners are now permitted but few visit, and Enez makes a living from local tourism, as Edirne-by-the-sea. Better highways and rising property prices closer to Istanbul are also bringing weekenders here from the big city - it's too far to day trip. The original town therefore has a steady population (it was 3826 in 2010) while the beach strip oscillates from perhaps 6000 June-Aug, to near zero in winter. The border remains sensitive: Greek-Turkish relations have waxed and waned but the crucial factor is that it's the border of the European Union, which is in a moral panic over refugees and jihadists from the Middle East. This is a bonus for the delta wildlife, as it's curbed development.

== Get in ==
[[File:Enez Kalesi - panoramio (10).jpg | thumb | 300px | Messing around too near the border could get you locked up or worse ]]
'''There is no border crossing to Greece''' though it's just the other side of the river. Lots of smugglers and migrants try to cross illegally, and the border guards will assume that anyone larking about in the river or just offshore is trying to do so. The nearest border crossing is at [[Keşan#See | Ipsala]], so Enez is something of a dead end. 

=== By bus ===

[https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metroturizm] buses run direct to Enez from [[Istanbul]] Bayrampaşa, taking almost five hours via Silivri, [[Tekirdağ]] and [[Keşan]], for a fare (as of Aug 2021) of 100 TL. There are 3 or 4 per day, one of them overnight. If the through-bus is sold out, take any bus to Keşan then pick up a local bus or dolmuş to continue to Enez, a one-hour ride. Keşan has frequent buses by rival operators, mostly from Istanbul Esenler and heading for Gallipoli and Çanakkale; there are also a few from [[Edirne]]. They all use the modern otogar 2 km from Keşan town centre: until 2020 some village dolmuşes continued to use the old central bus station, but it was then demolished.

=== By car ===

Most routes are via [[Keşan]]: that includes from Bulgaria and Edirne, from Istanbul, and from Çanakkale and the Gallipoli peninsula. The Enez road branches off D-550 south edge of Keşan.

From Greece you cross the border at Ipsala and look for the short-cut 5 km into Turkey: it's clearly signposted for Enez.

== Get around ==
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The town is in three parts, straggling over 5 km:
* Old town centre is the most northerly, backing on to the river on the border.
* Harbour and Pırlanta Beach, 3 km southwest across the lagoon.
* Altınkum Sahili Beach, another 2 km south and shown on the map as Gaziömerbey, is the main resort strip.
Dolmuşes link them every couple of hours. Hitchhiking will also work.

== See ==
*  {{marker | type=see | name=Enez Castle | lat=40.724 | long=26.082 }} was first built for the 6th century Byzantine Empire, and reinforced by the Ottomans from the 13th. Ayasofya Kilisesi is an old church here but there's not much to see in the castle, you come for the view across the river into Greece. In 2020 the area was poorly maintained, with dumped trash.
* '''Has Yunus Bey Türbesi''' is a historic mosque and graveyard 300 m south of the castle. As can be guessed by its architecture, it was originally a Byzantine chapel, which the commander who claimed the town for the Ottomans took a fancy to. So he was interred in it, and the building has been named after him.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Kral Kızı Bazilikası | lat=40.718 | long=26.088 }} is the crumbling remnants of a church basilica overlooking the inner bay. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Lake Gala National Park | lat=40.770 | long=26.185 }} (''Gala Gölü Milli Parkı'') is a wetland and forest wildlife reserve. Since 2018 thousands of flamingos have over-wintered here. A short way west between two distributaries of the Maritsa delta is the similar Parko Delta Evrou; the birds fly back and forth but it's in Greece, a long way round by road to reach it. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} and Gülçavuş: see [[Keşan]] for these and other beach resorts further east along the Gulf of Saros.

== Do ==
* '''Take a stroll''' in the pine woods near the beach.
* '''Swim''' in the crystal blue sea. Keep an eye on children, as the beach shelves away steeply to deeper water, and beware sea urchins. 
* '''Birdwatching''' in the delta wetlands. 
* '''Watch the sun set''' behind the Greek island of Samothrace, that big black mountain rising starkly from the sea.

== Buy ==
[[File:Enez kalesi - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Enez Castle]]
* [https://www.migros.com.tr/ Migros] is the big supermarket in town centre, but it only opens in summer for the holiday trade.
* Bim nearby is open daily.
* Town centre has ATMs. 

== Eat ==
* '''Özkan''' in town centre is a safe bet. 
* '''Yakamoz''' by the harbour does good seafood. 
* '''Ayışığı''' by Altinkum beach is a friendly cafe.
* '''Ali Karatepe''' is a cheerful relaxed place south end of the beach strip.

== Drink ==
The three parts of town all have cafes and bars.

== Sleep ==
[[File:Plate (piatto)- The story of Aeneas MET sf-rlc-1975-1-1131.jpg | thumb | 300px | Aeneas supposedly founded Enez ]]
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== Stay safe ==
* Keep out of the river, the line of its main outflow, and anywhere marked as a restricted border area. The border guards will assume that anyone messing around there, including at sea, is trying to smuggle or cross illegally, or at least making a recce. Enez is not a port of entry into Turkey so small craft approaching from Greek waters must radio the Turkish coastguard and await instructions. They'll probably direct you to [[Çanakkale]] to clear immigration and customs. 
* Unless there's a breeze, the [[mosquitoes|mosquitoes]] will greet you in great swarms: they're a scourge around the delta swamps. No risk of malaria here, but the bites are unpleasant, so bring a repellent, screen, and anything else that might keep them away. 
* Sea urchins are always a hazard in the Med. They prefer rocks - Enez is sandy - but whenever swimming in to shore, take a good look down before planting your feet or hands.

== Connect ==
As of Aug 2021, Enez has 4G from Turkcell and Vodafone and a mobile signal from Türk Telekom. The signal is poor along the highway from Keşan. 5G has not reached this area.

== Go next ==
* [[Keşan]] is the transport hub. You have to go that way to reach the Gulf of Saros resorts of Erikli, Mecidiye, Sazlıdere and Adilhan, though you can reach Sultaniçe direct.
* Head north from Keşan to [[Edirne]], a fascinating historic city but overlooked by tourists as it's so far west.
* [[Samothrace]] is the mountainous island seen to the southwest. To get there you have to go north to cross into Greece at Ipsala, then down to [[Alexandroupoli]] on the coast, then take the ferry.
* South from Keşan is the Gallipoli peninsula, with the 1915 battle sites and memorials around [[Eceabat]]. 


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'''[http://www.enez.gov.tr Enez]''' (pronounced ''ay-nayz'') is a small town in [[Eastern Thrace]], the European part of Turkey. It's on the Aegean coast at the outflow of the river ''Meriç'' or Maritsa, which forms the border with Greece. 

== Understand ==
The river known in English as Maritsa, in Turkish as ''Meriç'' and in Greek as ''Έβρος'' (Evros) breaks up into a swampy delta as it flows into the Gulf of Saros. By its outlet is the tip of a ridge, providing firm ground where a port developed and a trade route wound inland. That port became known as Ainos (Greek Αίνος, Latin Aenus) and it exported the corn, timber and fruit of Thrace, plus its own fish and sea-salt. Ainos is first mentioned in around 500 BC and, given its name, the poet Virgil couldn't resist weaving it into the ''Iliad'' legend as a place founded by Aeneas in his flight from Troy. Certainly it was inhabited by Hellenistic people, one of the many proto-Greek settlements along the coast. 

Over the next 1500 years Ainos was raided and occupied by rival powers on multiple occasions, with its longest spell of rule by the Byzantine Empire into the medieval period. From the 1360s the Ottomans came to rule Thrace and beyond, though Ainos fell under Genoa until 1456. From then on it was part of the Ottoman Empire. It had a large Greek population throughout, as did many other coastal towns in Thrace, and from the 19th century ethnic conflicts and nationalistic aspirations fractured Ottoman control of the Balkans. One of those conflicts, far to the northwest in Bosnia, escalated into the First World War. Afterwards, the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne drew the borders of Turkey in their present position, and required Greek communities to leave Turkey while Turkish communities left Greece and Bulgaria.  

Overnight Enez became a provincial backwater, a dead-end, hard up against an unfriendly border. It was a garrison town and military zone, off-limits to foreigners, right into the 21st century. Foreigners are now permitted but few visit, and Enez makes a living from local tourism, as Edirne-by-the-sea. Better highways and rising property prices closer to Istanbul are also bringing weekenders here from the big city - it's too far to day trip. The original town therefore has a steady population (it was 3826 in 2010) while the beach strip oscillates from perhaps 6000 June-Aug, to near zero in winter. The border remains sensitive: Greek-Turkish relations have waxed and waned but the crucial factor is that it's the border of the European Union, which is in a moral panic over refugees and jihadists from the Middle East. This is a bonus for the delta wildlife, as it's curbed development.

== Get in ==
[[File:Enez Kalesi - panoramio (10).jpg | thumb | 300px | Messing around too near the border could get you locked up or worse ]]
'''There is no border crossing to Greece''' though it's just the other side of the river. Lots of smugglers and migrants try to cross illegally, and the border guards will assume that anyone larking about in the river or just offshore is trying to do so. The nearest border crossing is at [[Keşan#See | Ipsala]], so Enez is something of a dead end. 

=== By bus ===

[https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metroturizm] buses run direct to Enez from [[Istanbul]] Bayrampaşa, taking almost five hours via Silivri, [[Tekirdağ]] and [[Keşan]], for a fare (as of Aug 2021) of 100 TL. There are 3 or 4 per day, one of them overnight. If the through-bus is sold out, take any bus to Keşan then pick up a local bus or dolmuş to continue to Enez, a one-hour ride. Keşan has frequent buses by rival operators, mostly from Istanbul Esenler and heading for Gallipoli and Çanakkale; there are also a few from [[Edirne]]. They all use the modern otogar 2 km from Keşan town centre: until 2020 some village dolmuşes continued to use the old central bus station, but it was then demolished.

=== By car ===

Most routes are via [[Keşan]]: that includes from Bulgaria and Edirne, from Istanbul, and from Çanakkale and the Gallipoli peninsula. The Enez road branches off D-550 south edge of Keşan.

From Greece you cross the border at Ipsala and look for the short-cut 5 km into Turkey: it's clearly signposted for Enez.

== Get around ==
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The town is in three parts, straggling over 5 km:
* Old town centre is the most northerly, backing on to the river on the border.
* Harbour and Pırlanta Beach, 3 km southwest across the lagoon.
* Altınkum Sahili Beach, another 2 km south and shown on the map as Gaziömerbey, is the main resort strip.
Dolmuşes link them every couple of hours. Hitchhiking will also work.

== See ==
*  {{marker | type=see | name=Enez Castle | lat=40.724 | long=26.082 }} was first built for the 6th century Byzantine Empire, and reinforced by the Ottomans from the 13th. Ayasofya Kilisesi is an old church here but there's not much to see in the castle, you come for the view across the river into Greece. In 2020 the area was poorly maintained, with dumped trash.
* '''Has Yunus Bey Türbesi''' is a historic mosque and graveyard 300 m south of the castle. As can be guessed by its architecture, it was originally a Byzantine chapel, which the commander who claimed the town for the Ottomans took a fancy to. So he was interred in it, and the building has been named after him.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Kral Kızı Bazilikası | lat=40.718 | long=26.088 }} is the crumbling remnants of a church basilica overlooking the inner bay. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Lake Gala National Park | lat=40.770 | long=26.185 }} (''Gala Gölü Milli Parkı'') is a wetland and forest wildlife reserve. Since 2018 thousands of flamingos have over-wintered here. A short way west between two distributaries of the Maritsa delta is the similar Parko Delta Evrou; the birds fly back and forth but it's in Greece, a long way round by road to reach it. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} and Gülçavuş: see [[Keşan]] for these and other beach resorts further east along the Gulf of Saros.

== Do ==
* '''Take a stroll''' in the pine woods near the beach.
* '''Swim''' in the crystal blue sea. Keep an eye on children, as the beach shelves away steeply to deeper water, and beware sea urchins. 
* '''Birdwatching''' in the delta wetlands. 
* '''Watch the sun set''' behind the Greek island of Samothrace, that big black mountain rising starkly from the sea.

== Buy ==
[[File:Enez kalesi - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Enez Castle]]
* [https://www.migros.com.tr/ Migros] is the big supermarket in town centre, but it only opens in summer for the holiday trade.
* Bim nearby is open daily.
* Town centre has ATMs. 

== Eat ==
* '''Özkan''' in town centre is a safe bet. 
* '''Yakamoz''' by the harbour does good seafood. 
* '''Ayışığı''' by Altinkum beach is a friendly cafe.
* '''Ali Karatepe''' is a cheerful relaxed place south end of the beach strip.

== Drink ==
The three parts of town all have cafes and bars.

== Sleep ==
[[File:Plate (piatto)- The story of Aeneas MET sf-rlc-1975-1-1131.jpg | thumb | 300px | Aeneas supposedly founded Enez ]]
* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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| address=Gaziömerbey Mahallesi Kışlaaltı Mevkii | lat=40.656 | long=26.066 | directions=
| phone=+90 532 255 9379 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Beachfront motel, some rooms tired but generally clean and comfy. 
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+90 284 821 4425 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Friendly clean place a block back from beach.  
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== Stay safe ==
* Keep out of the river, the line of its main outflow, and anywhere marked as a restricted border area. The border guards will assume that anyone messing around there, including at sea, is trying to smuggle or cross illegally, or at least making a recce. Enez is not a port of entry into Turkey so small craft approaching from Greek waters must radio the Turkish coastguard and await instructions. They'll probably direct you to [[Çanakkale]] to clear immigration and customs. 
* Unless there's a breeze, the [[mosquitoes|mosquitoes]] will greet you in great swarms: they're a scourge around the delta swamps. No risk of malaria here, but the bites are unpleasant, so bring a repellent, screen, and anything else that might keep them away. 
* Sea urchins are always a hazard in the Med. They prefer rocks - Enez is sandy - but whenever swimming in to shore, take a good look down before planting your feet or hands.

== Connect ==
As of Aug 2021, Enez has 4G from Turkcell and Vodafone and a mobile signal from Türk Telekom. The signal is poor along the highway from Keşan. 5G has not reached this area.

== Go next ==
* [[Keşan]] is the transport hub. You have to go that way to reach the Gulf of Saros resorts of Erikli, Mecidiye, Sazlıdere and Adilhan, though you can reach Sultaniçe direct.
* Head north from Keşan to [[Edirne]], a fascinating historic city but overlooked by tourists as it's so far west.
* [[Samothrace]] is the mountainous island seen to the southwest. To get there you have to go north to cross into Greece at Ipsala, then down to [[Alexandroupoli]] on the coast, then take the ferry.
* South from Keşan is the Gallipoli peninsula, with the 1915 battle sites and memorials around [[Eceabat]]. 


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'''St. Louis County''' is an area in the [[St. Louis Area]] of [[Missouri]]. Its current boundaries were set in 1877, when [[St. Louis]] City split off to become an independent city separate from any county. It is the most populated part of the St. Louis area, though it has fewer sites of interest than the City. It mostly consists of suburban residential areas.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{marker|type=go|name=Lambert St. Louis International Airport|url=http://www.flystl.com|lat=38.743100|long=-90.366151}} ({{IATA|STL}}) is the largest airport serving St. Louis, with annual passenger traffic of approximately 13 million people. The airport is 14 miles northwest of the city center and is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line. A 2-hour MetroLink transfer ticket costs $4 from the airport. Uber vehicles are not allowed to pick up at the airport, although they may drop off passengers.
* {{listing | type=go
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| address= | lat=38.662556 | long=-90.651834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7578005
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Creve Coeur Airport | alt={{FAA LID|1HO}} | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.724308 | long=-90.506930 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Creve Coeur Airport
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only. It has a large collection of flying antique aircraft as well as the [http://www.historicaircraftrestorationmuseum.org/ Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum].
}}

==Get around==

For the most part, public transportation in St. Louis County is not a viable option. Bus routes are slow, sparse, and infrequent. So unless you are willing to do a lot of waiting and walking, you need a car.

However, a few central locations are located near light rail (MetroLink) stops - particularly the Delmar Loop, downtown Clayton, and the Galleria shopping mall. MetroLink is a fast, comfortable, and relatively frequent way of getting around.

===Neighborhoods and regions===
* {{listing
| name=Clayton | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.64827 | long=-90.33746 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The county seat of St. Louis County, Clayton has an important downtown business district that is also home to several hotels, many coffeehouses, and upscale dining. It is one of the older suburbs of St. Louis, and has many large early 20th-century homes wonderfully preserved by old-monied families, while the area's nouveau riche help keep the area trendy. It has a great school system and is home to the main campus of Washington University. Clayton begins where Forest Park ends on the west.
}}
* '''Delmar Loop/University City''' - Located just north of Clayton and beginning at the northwest edge of Forest Park/Washington University is this culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood of St. Louis. One of the more liberal areas of the region, it is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. &quot;The Loop&quot; (a.k.a. Delmar Blvd) itself is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, hotels, music venues, bookstores, and one of the greatest independent movie theatre- The Tivoli.
* '''West County''' - Includes most areas west of Clayton, especially upper-class neighborhoods like Frontenac, Ladue, Huntleigh, Town and Country, and Creve Coeur. The area has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the Midwest, and home to two of the most upscale shopping areas in St. Louis Region - Plaza Frontenac and the St. Louis Galleria.
* '''North County''' - Home to Lambert International Airport, the site of historical flights by Charles Lindbergh, and Boeing. This area contains many small subdivisions of post-World War II ranch-style homes, housing ethnically diverse populations. Towns include Ferguson (which experienced rioting in 2014), Florissant (founded in the late 1700s), and Hazelwood.
* '''South County''' - A residential area, which is mostly white but less wealthy than West County. Towns like Affton, Bayless, Brentwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Crestwood provide a nice small-town atmosphere great for families. It is home to the appropriately named South County Mall.

==See==
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* {{see|name=Delmar Loop|lat=38.65586|long=-90.30370
|content=The vibrant Delmar Loop district is shared between [[St. Louis]] city and the inner suburb of '''University City'''. This culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. The Loop is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, music venues, bookstores, and a great independent movie theatre.}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Transportation | alt= | url=http://transportmuseumassociation.org/the-collection/rail/ | email=
| address=2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood | lat=38.574 | long=-90.463 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 965-6212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price=$8/adult, additional $5/person for rides and $2/person for Creation Station.
| lastedit=2016-04-23
| content=Planes, trains, and automobiles! Take a step back into history and explore this unique collection of cars, locomotives, trolleys and airplanes. Train and trolley rides, guided tours, car shows and even boats are on offer here. Good fun for adults and kids alike. Rail and transit collections encompass more than 190 major exhibits, ranging from an 1833 Boston &amp; Providence Railroad passenger coach and the largest successful steam locomotive ever built to a 6,600-hp, two-engine Union Pacific diesel #6944 (“Centennial”) built in 1971.
}}
* {{see
| name=Laumeier Sculpture Park | alt= | url=http://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.54986 | long=-90.41480 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of a handful of open-air museums around the world and a unique compliment to the cultural landscape of St. Louis. Free to all and well worth a visit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Downtown Kirkwood | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.57940 | long=-90.40638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Kirkwood's newly developed downtown area contains many local shops and restaurants. Also located downtown are Kirkwood City Hall and Kirkwood's historic Amtrak station.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/ulsg | email=
| address=7400 Grant Road | lat=38.551019 | long=-90.351758 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 842-3298 ext 245 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q4163684| wikipedia=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| content=This is the one time home of President and General Ulysses S. Grant's father-in-law, Frederick Dent. The estate was known as &quot;White Haven&quot; consisting of over several hundred acres, but as the Dents came under hard times, the land was sold off. Eventually, the estate passed into the hands of the President. The property now consists of about 10 acres and preserves the history of the President and the area. Another property known as &quot;Grant's Farm,&quot; is actually part of the &quot;White Haven&quot; estate, although Grant's home, known as &quot;Heartscrable&quot; has been relocated to the property. Administered by the National Park Service.
}}
:* {{listing | type=see
| name=Grant's Farm | alt= | url=http://www.grantsfarm.com/ | email=
| address=10501 Gravois Road | lat=38.55118 | long=-90.353511 | directions=across the street from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| phone=+1 314 843-1700 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free; parking $15
| wikidata=Q5596048
| lastedit=2020-02-12
| content= Anheuser-Busch Companies runs and administers this attraction. Part historical site, part zoo and part fun, this location takes you to the ancestral home of the Busch family. Here you will see animals from common goats to camels and tortoises. The home that Ulysses S. Grant built after resigning his commission in the 1850s has been relocated to the property.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Magic House | alt=St. Louis Children's Museum | url=http://www.magichouse.org | email=
| address=516 S. Kirkwood Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-822-8900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum | wikidata=Q15961459
| lastedit=2020-10-23
| content=A children's museum known for its exhibits such as Wonderworks.
}}

==Do==

* {{do|name=Sky Zone Fenton|lat=38.5139|long=-90.4422|url=http://www.skyzone.com/fenton }},
*{{do|name=Swing-A-Round Fenton|lat=38.5138|long=-90.4443|url=http://www.swing-a-round.com/public/hours/index.cfm {{dead link|December 2020}} }} - located in Fenton
* {{do|name=Sky Zone St. Louis|lat=38.6637|long=-90.6058|url=http://www.skyzone.com/stlouis }} - located in Chesterfield
*{{listing | type=do
| name=Six Flags St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.sixflags.com/stlouis | email=
| address= | lat=38.51207 | long=-90.67535 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5300 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$53 at the gate
| wikidata=Q261618
| content=An amusement park with 40 rides, including 9 roller coasters and a water park.
}}
*{{do
| name=Hidden Valley Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/ | email=
| address=17409 Hidden Valley Drive | lat=38.53579 | long=-90.64977 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-938-5373 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A small ski area with 14 runs, 3 aerial lifts, and 3 surface lifts. Generally open in the months December to March.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greentree Festival | alt= | url=http://www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/2025/greentree-festival.aspx {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat=38.58084 | long=-90.41960 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Held every year in September in Kirkwood city park. At this festival are live band, arts and crafts, shops selling hand-crafted items, and many games and fun for kids. A staple of the festival is the addition of Folk Life which features folk crafts, foods, and displays showing what life was like nearly 250 years ago.
}}
* {{do
| name=Westport Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.westportstl.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.70130 | long=-90.44668 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Over 18 restaurants, bars and entertainment spots in suburban St. Louis.
}}
* {{do
| name=Opera Theatre of St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.opera-stl.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.58884 | long=-90.34417 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opera festival every May and June at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves.
}}

===Parks and nature===
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Castlewood State Park | alt= | url=https://mostateparks.com/park/castlewood-state-park | email=
| address=1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin | lat=38.55268 | long=-90.54304 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 227-4433 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5050668
| lastedit=2020-05-05
| content=A beautiful park with forested hills overlooking the Meramec River. There are extensive hiking trails, and it's a good place for a picnic.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greensfelder County Park | alt= | url=http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/Greensfelder | email=
| address=4515 Hencken Road, Wildwood | lat=38.53000 | long=-90.68370 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM to 30 minutes past sunset | price=Free
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | alt= | url=http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4649 {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Fox Creek Rd, Wildwood | lat=38.519685 | long=-90.691557 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikipedia=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | wikidata=Q7355715
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Reservation | alt= | url=http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/rockwoods-reservation | email=
| address=2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood | lat=38.56700 | long=-90.66918 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Hiking trails, road biking.
}}
* {{do
| name=Route 66 State Park | alt= | url=http://www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm | email=
| address=97 North Outer Road | lat=38.5082 | long=-90.6043 | directions=near Eureka
| phone=+1 636-938-7198 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Located on the former site of the town of Times Beach, which was evacuated in 1985 after a dioxin scare that made national headlines. It has since been successfully decontaminated, and transformed into this beautiful park.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Frontenac | alt= | url=http://www.plazafrontenac.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.62966 | long=-90.40774 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=1701 S Lindbergh. Exclusive shopping in an upscale mall. Featuring stores such as Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Sak's Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Tiffany &amp; Co, Talbot's, and Williams and Sonoma. A small, six-screen independent movie theatre shows the latest non-blockbuster releases.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Saint Louis Galleria | alt= | url=http://www.saintlouisgalleria.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.63545 | long=-90.3476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7401668
| content=A mall in the suburb of Richmond Heights, near the Clayton business district.
}}
* {{buy
| name=South County Center | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/southcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.50649 | long=-90.33147 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburban shopping mall.
}}
* {{buy
| name=West County Mall | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/westcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.60118 | long=-90.44703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburbs, featuring the only Nordstrom department store in the region until 2010 when a new Nordstrom opened at the St. Louis Galleria.
}}

===Stores===
*{{buy
| name=Eureka Music Center | url=http://www.eurekamusiccenter.com/ | email=info@eurekamusiccenter.com
| address=113 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-3838 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{buy
| name=Harvest Arts | url=http://www.harvestarts.com/ | email=harvestarts@aol.com
| address=104 W. Frisco, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-7667 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Eat==

===Clayton===
* {{eat
| name=BARcelona | alt= | url= | email=
| address=34 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-9909 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the best places in St. Louis for tapas, this place is great for large parties and hanging out with friends. One of the louder places in the city, expect a long wait - but it's worth it.
}}
* {{eat
| name=City Coffeehouse and Crèperie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=36 N. Brentwood Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-862-2489 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Always busy and crowded for a reason. Best crèpes in the city - and about two dozen of them. A Clayton landmark.
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* {{eat
| name=Benito's Gelato | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 North Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-3366 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A friendly staff and a colorful and chilled-out atmosphere only make the handmade gelato taste better. Try the blood orange and dark chocolate combination: yum.
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* {{eat
| name=Pomme | alt= | url= | email=
| address=40 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A very small, very intimate French restaurant. On the pricy side, this is a great place to have a romantic, elegant, amazingly delicious dinner in Clayton.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kaldi's Coffee | alt= | url=http://www.kaldiscoffee.com/ | email=
| address=700 Demun Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-9955 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=&quot;. St. Louis's finest coffee roaster. Delicious vegetarian food, traditional espresso drinks, hand-brewed drip coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere.
}}

===Eureka===
*{{eat
| name=Chick-n-Elly's | url=http://www.chicknellys.com/ | email=
| address=122A S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-6705 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China King | url=http://chinakingeureka.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=185 Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-587-7888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China Wok | url=http://www.chinawokeureka.com/ | email=
| address=98 The Legends Parkway #100 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-8288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Gibby's | url=http://www.greatgibby.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=108 Hilltop Village Center Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-777-2333 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Joe Boccardi's Ristorante | url=http://www.joeboccardis.com/ | email=
| address=128 Boccardi Lane | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-6100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Michelle's Cafe | url=http://www.michellescafe.co/ | email=
| address=104 S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-5595 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=O'Dell's Irish Pub | url=http://odellsirishpub.com/ | email=
| address=141 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 314 587-2552 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Poor Richard's Restaurant | url=http://www.poorrichardsstl.com/ | email=
| address=108a Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-4666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Super Smokers BBQ | url=http://www.supersmokers.com/ | email=
| address=601 Stockell Drive | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-9742 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
===University City===

The Loop features award-winning dining, and has everything from sidewalk cafes to upscale restaurants. This is a great street to walk and find something that appeals to your palate. Many ethnic restaurants, including Lebanese and Thai, are on the Loop.

* {{eat
| name=Salt + Smoke | alt= | url=http://saltandsmokestl.com/ | email=
| address=6525 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-0200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-20
| content=Sit down barbeque with patio seating, excellent for people watching on the loop. They have an emphasis on whisky and a wide array of cocktails.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Seoul Taco | alt= | url=http://www.seoultaco.com/ | email=
| address=6665 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2018-10-20| content=Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant that started as a food truck.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blueberry Hill | alt= | url=http://www.blueberryhill.com/ | email=
| address=6504 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-4444 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A true landmark restaurant and bar, open till 3AM. Chuck Berry frequently on the calendar to play. Absolutely filled with pop-culture memorabilia spanning decades, including lunchboxes, concert posters, toys, sports trading cards, and other Americana. This place is definitely not one to miss.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fitz's Rootbeer | alt= | url=http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com | email=
| address=6605 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=American bar and grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url=http://www.meltingpot.com/ | email=
| address=6683 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 725-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fondue. Reservations are essentially required here.
}}
*{{eat|name=Mission Taco Joint|alt=|url=http://missiontacojoint.com/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-10-20|content=Hip gourmet street-taco specialist with a San Francisco theme &amp; menu of creative cocktails.}}
*{{eat
| name=Pi | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantpi.com | email=
| address=6144 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-6633 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The crowds don't lie - this is terrific pizza.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gokul Indian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.gokulrestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=6101 Delmar Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-721-1888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Kosher sit-down restaurant serving Indian/vegetarian/vegan fare.
}}

===Other===
* {{eat
| name=Bellaluna Ristorante | alt= | url= | email=
| address=451 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 909-0455 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine Italian cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus’s World Famous Hot &amp; Spicy Fried Chicken | alt=Gus's fried Chicken | url=http://gusfriedchicken.com/ | email=
| address=7434 Manchester Rd, Maplewood | lat=38.61223 | long=-90.32097 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 899-9899 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-05
| content= Fried chicken.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Imo's Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=''Multiple locations''. St. Louis style thin crust pizza. Locals favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kobe Steak House of Japan | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 434-2600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Japanese steak house.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Kohn's Kosher Meat and Deli | alt= | url=http://www.kohnskosher.com/ | email=
| address=10405 Old Olive Street Rd., Creve Coeur | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-569-0727 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Full-service kosher delicatessen, bakery and butcher doubling as a small grocery store.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pointer's Delivery | alt= | url=http://www.pointersdelivery.com/ | email=
| address=1023 S. Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 644-2000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Pointersaurus, the world's largest regularly delivered pizza, measures in at 28&quot; in diameter. Pointer's has been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robust Winebar | alt= | url=http://www.robustwinebar.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Excellent wine bar with good food and tapas in Webster Groves.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Woofie's | alt= | url=http://www.viennabeef.com/culture/fame/item.asp?m=27&amp;v=65 {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=
| address=1919 Woodson Rd, Overland | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 426-6291 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A St. Louis landmark featuring Chicago-style hotdogs.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Balkan Treat Box | alt= | url=http://www.balkantreatbox.com | email=
| address=8103 Big Bend Blvd | lat=lat=38.59214 | long=long=-90.33785 | directions=
| phone= (314) 733-5700 | tollfree=
| hours=11am - 3pm Tuesday through Saturday | price=$10 to $15
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=Award winning restaurant specializing in Balkan staples such as pide, lahmacun, döner &amp; ćevapi.  Balkan Treat Box has been featured in Food &amp; Wine’s Best Bites of the Year, Bon Appetit Top 50 Nominee for Best New Restaurant, and Esquire Magazine's Best New Restaurant List.  Chef Loryn Nalic is a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist for “Best Chef Midwest.&quot;.
}}

==Drink==
*{{eat
| name=Eureka Wine House | url=http://www.eurekawinehouse.com/ | email=
| address=107 South Central, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-5411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
Hotels tend to be clustered near the Clayton business district, or near the airport.

For each of these entries, the municipality in which the hotel is found (example: Clayton) is written after the address.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO136 | email=
| address=1320 Thornton St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-4600 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-4601
| hours= | price=$80-110 (double)
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Quality Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO199 | email=
| address=1400 West Osage St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-8400 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-3112
| hours= | price=$60-100 (doubles)
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Super 8 Eureka/Six Flags | alt= | url=http://www.super8.com/hotels/missouri/eureka/super-8-eureka-six-flags-nearby/hotel-overview?reg=Local-_-all-_-S8-_-all&amp;cid=IP_Local&amp;wid=local | email=
| address=1733 West 5th Street, Eureka | lat=38.50532 | long=-90.66504 | directions=I-44 Exit 261
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jellystone Park Campground | alt= | url=http://www.eurekajellystone.com | email=yogi@eurekajellystone.com
| address=5300 Fox Creek Rd, Eureka | lat=38.50703 | long=-90.68857 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5925 | tollfree=+1-800-861-3020 | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$30-90 (basic campsite/cabin)
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=Seven Gables Inn | url=http://www.sevengablesinn.com | email=
| address=26 N Meramec St, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A historic Tudor-style boutique hotel offering 32 lodging accommodations and meeting space.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Clayton Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.cpclayton.com/ | email=info@cpclayton.com
| address=7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=Three blocks from Clayton Metrolink station
| phone=+1-314-726-5400 | tollfree=+1-844-615-5557 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-04
| content=Rooms equipped with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Restaurant offers an extensive free breakfast buffet. Pool and fitness center. Hotel bus offers free rides to the airport and nearby attractions.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.stlouissixflags.holiday-inn.com | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Rd., Pacific | lat=38.50757 | long=-90.67996 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-6661 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Westport Plaza Sheraton | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonwestport.com | email=
| address=900 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 878-1500, | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Well-appointed, full-service Sheraton hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Candlewood Suites | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hd/stlec | email=
| address=3250 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 770-2744 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn St. Louis West | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/eureka/eerek/hoteldetail | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/StLouis/Default.htm | email=
| address=100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton | lat=38.64832 | long=-90.33136 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-6300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Continually rated as having the best customer-service throughout the entire Ritz-Carlton chain, this hotel is located in downtown Clayton next to many great dining and shopping opportunities. Across the street is a MetroLink stop.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sheraton Clayton Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonclayton.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=7730 Bonnhomme Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-0400 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located in downtown Clayton, near business headquarters, restaurants, art galleries, specialty boutiques and shopping. Alexander’s Restaurant serves American cuisine throughout the day.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Frontenac Hilton | alt= | url=http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=STLFHHF | email=
| address=1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 993-1100 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 993-8546
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Luxury hotel, colonial elegance near the upscale Frontenac Plaza mall.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlsa-renaissance-st-louis-airport-hotel/ | email=
| address=9801 Natural Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 429-1100 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Luxury hotel, contemporary style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residence Inn St. Louis Airport/Earth City | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/STLRI | email=
| address=3290 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 209-0995 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 209-0999
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Stay safe==

The southern and western parts of St. Louis County are mostly well-off suburbs which are as safe as anywhere around. However, some of the northern suburbs, particularly those adjacent to north St. Louis City, have high poverty and crime rates. In University City, the area north of Olive Boulevard is best avoided, particularly at night. Further north, the suburbs of Wellston and Pagedale are very dangerous and should never be visited on foot. However, there is little reason for visitors to go to any of these areas.

===Ferguson===
In 2014, the suburb of Ferguson was subject to sporadic but considerably dangerous rioting, protesting, and other violence over the [[w:Shooting_of_Michael_Brown|Michael Brown death]]. However, as of 2016 things are quiet again.

===Kirkwood===
Although most of Kirkwood is quite safe, the Meacham Park neighborhood (the area between I-44, Kirkwood Road and Big Bend Road) should be avoided after dark.  Meacham Park has had a number of shootings. This small neighborhood is one of the few dangerous areas in the south or west of the county.

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'''St. Louis County''' is an area in the [[St. Louis Area]] of [[Missouri]]. Its current boundaries were set in 1877, when [[St. Louis]] City split off to become an independent city separate from any county. It is the most populated part of the St. Louis area, though it has fewer sites of interest than the City. It mostly consists of suburban residential areas.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{marker|type=go|name=Lambert St. Louis International Airport|url=http://www.flystl.com|lat=38.743100|long=-90.366151}} ({{IATA|STL}}) is the largest airport serving St. Louis, with annual passenger traffic of approximately 13 million people. The airport is 14 miles northwest of the city center and is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line. A 2-hour MetroLink transfer ticket costs $4 from the airport. Uber vehicles are not allowed to pick up at the airport, although they may drop off passengers.
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Spirit of St. Louis Airport | alt={{IATA|SUS}} | url=http://www.spiritairport.com | email=
| address= | lat=38.662556 | long=-90.651834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7578005
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Creve Coeur Airport | alt={{FAA LID|1HO}} | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.724308 | long=-90.506930 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Creve Coeur Airport
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only. It has a large collection of flying antique aircraft as well as the [http://www.historicaircraftrestorationmuseum.org/ Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum].
}}

==Get around==

For the most part, public transportation in St. Louis County is not a viable option. Bus routes are slow, sparse, and infrequent. So unless you are willing to do a lot of waiting and walking, you need a car.

However, a few central locations are located near light rail (MetroLink) stops - particularly the Delmar Loop, downtown Clayton, and the Galleria shopping mall. MetroLink is a fast, comfortable, and relatively frequent way of getting around.

===Neighborhoods and regions===
* {{listing
| name=Clayton | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.64827 | long=-90.33746 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The county seat of St. Louis County, Clayton has an important downtown business district that is also home to several hotels, many coffeehouses, and upscale dining. It is one of the older suburbs of St. Louis, and has many large early 20th-century homes wonderfully preserved by old-monied families, while the area's nouveau riche help keep the area trendy. It has a great school system and is home to the main campus of Washington University. Clayton begins where Forest Park ends on the west.
}}
* '''Delmar Loop/University City''' - Located just north of Clayton and beginning at the northwest edge of Forest Park/Washington University is this culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood of St. Louis. One of the more liberal areas of the region, it is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. &quot;The Loop&quot; (a.k.a. Delmar Blvd) itself is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, hotels, music venues, bookstores, and one of the greatest independent movie theatre- The Tivoli.
* '''West County''' - Includes most areas west of Clayton, especially upper-class neighborhoods like Frontenac, Ladue, Huntleigh, Town and Country, and Creve Coeur. The area has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the Midwest, and home to two of the most upscale shopping areas in St. Louis Region - Plaza Frontenac and the St. Louis Galleria.
* '''North County''' - Home to Lambert International Airport, the site of historical flights by Charles Lindbergh, and Boeing. This area contains many small subdivisions of post-World War II ranch-style homes, housing ethnically diverse populations. Towns include Ferguson (which experienced rioting in 2014), Florissant (founded in the late 1700s), and Hazelwood.
* '''South County''' - A residential area, which is mostly white but less wealthy than West County. Towns like Affton, Bayless, Brentwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Crestwood provide a nice small-town atmosphere great for families. It is home to the appropriately named South County Mall.

==See==
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* {{see|name=Delmar Loop|lat=38.65586|long=-90.30370
|content=The vibrant Delmar Loop district is shared between [[St. Louis]] city and the inner suburb of '''University City'''. This culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. The Loop is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, music venues, bookstores, and a great independent movie theatre.}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Transportation | alt= | url=http://transportmuseumassociation.org/the-collection/rail/ | email=
| address=2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood | lat=38.574 | long=-90.463 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 965-6212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price=$8/adult, additional $5/person for rides and $2/person for Creation Station.
| lastedit=2016-04-23
| content=Planes, trains, and automobiles! Take a step back into history and explore this unique collection of cars, locomotives, trolleys and airplanes. Train and trolley rides, guided tours, car shows and even boats are on offer here. Good fun for adults and kids alike. Rail and transit collections encompass more than 190 major exhibits, ranging from an 1833 Boston &amp; Providence Railroad passenger coach and the largest successful steam locomotive ever built to a 6,600-hp, two-engine Union Pacific diesel #6944 (“Centennial”) built in 1971.
}}
* {{see
| name=Laumeier Sculpture Park | alt= | url=http://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.54986 | long=-90.41480 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of a handful of open-air museums around the world and a unique compliment to the cultural landscape of St. Louis. Free to all and well worth a visit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Downtown Kirkwood | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.57940 | long=-90.40638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Kirkwood's newly developed downtown area contains many local shops and restaurants. Also located downtown are Kirkwood City Hall and Kirkwood's historic Amtrak station.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/ulsg | email=
| address=7400 Grant Road | lat=38.551019 | long=-90.351758 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 842-3298 ext 245 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q4163684| wikipedia=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| content=This is the one time home of President and General Ulysses S. Grant's father-in-law, Frederick Dent. The estate was known as &quot;White Haven&quot; consisting of over several hundred acres, but as the Dents came under hard times, the land was sold off. Eventually, the estate passed into the hands of the President. The property now consists of about 10 acres and preserves the history of the President and the area. Another property known as &quot;Grant's Farm,&quot; is actually part of the &quot;White Haven&quot; estate, although Grant's home, known as &quot;Heartscrable&quot; has been relocated to the property. Administered by the National Park Service.
}}
:* {{listing | type=see
| name=Grant's Farm | alt= | url=http://www.grantsfarm.com/ | email=
| address=10501 Gravois Road | lat=38.55118 | long=-90.353511 | directions=across the street from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| phone=+1 314 843-1700 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free; parking $15
| wikidata=Q5596048
| lastedit=2020-02-12
| content= Anheuser-Busch Companies runs and administers this attraction. Part historical site, part zoo and part fun, this location takes you to the ancestral home of the Busch family. Here you will see animals from common goats to camels and tortoises. The home that Ulysses S. Grant built after resigning his commission in the 1850s has been relocated to the property.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Magic House | alt=St. Louis Children's Museum | url=http://www.magichouse.org | email=
| address=516 S. Kirkwood Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-822-8900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum | wikidata=Q15961459
| lastedit=2020-10-23
| content=A children's museum known for its exhibits such as Wonderworks.
}}

==Do==

* {{do|name=Sky Zone Fenton|lat=38.5139|long=-90.4422|url=http://www.skyzone.com/fenton }},
*{{do|name=Swing-A-Round Fenton|lat=38.5138|long=-90.4443|url=http://www.swing-a-round.com/public/hours/index.cfm {{dead link|December 2020}} }} - located in Fenton
* {{do|name=Sky Zone St. Louis|lat=38.6637|long=-90.6058|url=http://www.skyzone.com/stlouis }} - located in Chesterfield
*{{listing | type=do
| name=Six Flags St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.sixflags.com/stlouis | email=
| address= | lat=38.51207 | long=-90.67535 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5300 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$53 at the gate
| wikidata=Q261618
| content=An amusement park with 40 rides, including 9 roller coasters and a water park.
}}
*{{do
| name=Hidden Valley Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/ | email=
| address=17409 Hidden Valley Drive | lat=38.53579 | long=-90.64977 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-938-5373 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A small ski area with 14 runs, 3 aerial lifts, and 3 surface lifts. Generally open in the months December to March.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greentree Festival | alt= | url=http://www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/2025/greentree-festival.aspx {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat=38.58084 | long=-90.41960 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Held every year in September in Kirkwood city park. At this festival are live band, arts and crafts, shops selling hand-crafted items, and many games and fun for kids. A staple of the festival is the addition of Folk Life which features folk crafts, foods, and displays showing what life was like nearly 250 years ago.
}}
* {{do
| name=Westport Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.westportstl.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.70130 | long=-90.44668 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Over 18 restaurants, bars and entertainment spots in suburban St. Louis.
}}
* {{do
| name=Opera Theatre of St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.opera-stl.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.58884 | long=-90.34417 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opera festival every May and June at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves.
}}

===Parks and nature===
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Castlewood State Park | alt= | url=https://mostateparks.com/park/castlewood-state-park | email=
| address=1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin | lat=38.55268 | long=-90.54304 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 227-4433 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5050668
| lastedit=2020-05-05
| content=A beautiful park with forested hills overlooking the Meramec River. There are extensive hiking trails, and it's a good place for a picnic.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greensfelder County Park | alt= | url=http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/Greensfelder | email=
| address=4515 Hencken Road, Wildwood | lat=38.53000 | long=-90.68370 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM to 30 minutes past sunset | price=Free
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | alt= | url=http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4649 {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Fox Creek Rd, Wildwood | lat=38.519685 | long=-90.691557 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikipedia=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | wikidata=Q7355715
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Reservation | alt= | url=http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/rockwoods-reservation | email=
| address=2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood | lat=38.56700 | long=-90.66918 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Hiking trails, road biking.
}}
* {{do
| name=Route 66 State Park | alt= | url=http://www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm | email=
| address=97 North Outer Road | lat=38.5082 | long=-90.6043 | directions=near Eureka
| phone=+1 636-938-7198 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Located on the former site of the town of Times Beach, which was evacuated in 1985 after a dioxin scare that made national headlines. It has since been successfully decontaminated, and transformed into this beautiful park.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Frontenac | alt= | url=http://www.plazafrontenac.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.62966 | long=-90.40774 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=1701 S Lindbergh. Exclusive shopping in an upscale mall. Featuring stores such as Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Sak's Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Tiffany &amp; Co, Talbot's, and Williams and Sonoma. A small, six-screen independent movie theatre shows the latest non-blockbuster releases.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Saint Louis Galleria | alt= | url=http://www.saintlouisgalleria.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.63545 | long=-90.3476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7401668
| content=A mall in the suburb of Richmond Heights, near the Clayton business district.
}}
* {{buy
| name=South County Center | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/southcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.50649 | long=-90.33147 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburban shopping mall.
}}
* {{buy
| name=West County Mall | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/westcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.60118 | long=-90.44703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburbs, featuring the only Nordstrom department store in the region until 2010 when a new Nordstrom opened at the St. Louis Galleria.
}}

===Stores===
*{{buy
| name=Eureka Music Center | url=http://www.eurekamusiccenter.com/ | email=info@eurekamusiccenter.com
| address=113 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-3838 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{buy
| name=Harvest Arts | url=http://www.harvestarts.com/ | email=harvestarts@aol.com
| address=104 W. Frisco, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-7667 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Eat==

===Clayton===
* {{eat
| name=BARcelona | alt= | url= | email=
| address=34 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-9909 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the best places in St. Louis for tapas, this place is great for large parties and hanging out with friends. One of the louder places in the city, expect a long wait - but it's worth it.
}}
* {{eat
| name=City Coffeehouse and Crèperie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=36 N. Brentwood Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-862-2489 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Always busy and crowded for a reason. Best crèpes in the city - and about two dozen of them. A Clayton landmark.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Benito's Gelato | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 North Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-3366 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A friendly staff and a colorful and chilled-out atmosphere only make the handmade gelato taste better. Try the blood orange and dark chocolate combination: yum.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pomme | alt= | url= | email=
| address=40 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A very small, very intimate French restaurant. On the pricy side, this is a great place to have a romantic, elegant, amazingly delicious dinner in Clayton.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kaldi's Coffee | alt= | url=http://www.kaldiscoffee.com/ | email=
| address=700 Demun Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-9955 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=&quot;. St. Louis's finest coffee roaster. Delicious vegetarian food, traditional espresso drinks, hand-brewed drip coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere.
}}

===Eureka===
*{{eat
| name=Chick-n-Elly's | url=http://www.chicknellys.com/ | email=
| address=122A S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-6705 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China King | url=http://chinakingeureka.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=185 Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-587-7888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China Wok | url=http://www.chinawokeureka.com/ | email=
| address=98 The Legends Parkway #100 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-8288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Gibby's | url=http://www.greatgibby.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=108 Hilltop Village Center Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-777-2333 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Joe Boccardi's Ristorante | url=http://www.joeboccardis.com/ | email=
| address=128 Boccardi Lane | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-6100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Michelle's Cafe | url=http://www.michellescafe.co/ | email=
| address=104 S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-5595 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=O'Dell's Irish Pub | url=http://odellsirishpub.com/ | email=
| address=141 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 314 587-2552 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Poor Richard's Restaurant | url=http://www.poorrichardsstl.com/ | email=
| address=108a Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-4666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Super Smokers BBQ | url=http://www.supersmokers.com/ | email=
| address=601 Stockell Drive | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-9742 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
===University City===

The Loop features award-winning dining, and has everything from sidewalk cafes to upscale restaurants. This is a great street to walk and find something that appeals to your palate. Many ethnic restaurants, including Lebanese and Thai, are on the Loop.

* {{eat
| name=Salt + Smoke | alt= | url=http://saltandsmokestl.com/ | email=
| address=6525 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-0200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-20
| content=Sit down barbeque with patio seating, excellent for people watching on the loop. They have an emphasis on whisky and a wide array of cocktails.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Seoul Taco | alt= | url=http://www.seoultaco.com/ | email=
| address=6665 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2018-10-20| content=Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant that started as a food truck.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blueberry Hill | alt= | url=http://www.blueberryhill.com/ | email=
| address=6504 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-4444 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A true landmark restaurant and bar, open till 3AM. Chuck Berry frequently on the calendar to play. Absolutely filled with pop-culture memorabilia spanning decades, including lunchboxes, concert posters, toys, sports trading cards, and other Americana. This place is definitely not one to miss.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fitz's Rootbeer | alt= | url=http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com | email=
| address=6605 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=American bar and grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url=http://www.meltingpot.com/ | email=
| address=6683 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 725-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fondue. Reservations are essentially required here.
}}
*{{eat|name=Mission Taco Joint|alt=|url=http://missiontacojoint.com/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-10-20|content=Hip gourmet street-taco specialist with a San Francisco theme &amp; menu of creative cocktails.}}
*{{eat
| name=Pi | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantpi.com | email=
| address=6144 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-6633 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The crowds don't lie - this is terrific pizza.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gokul Indian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.gokulrestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=6101 Delmar Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-721-1888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Kosher sit-down restaurant serving Indian/vegetarian/vegan fare.
}}

===Other===
* {{eat
| name=Bellaluna Ristorante | alt= | url= | email=
| address=451 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 909-0455 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine Italian cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus’s World Famous Hot &amp; Spicy Fried Chicken | alt=Gus's fried Chicken | url=http://gusfriedchicken.com/ | email=
| address=7434 Manchester Rd, Maplewood | lat=38.61223 | long=-90.32097 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 899-9899 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-05
| content= Fried chicken.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Imo's Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=''Multiple locations''. St. Louis style thin crust pizza. Locals favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kobe Steak House of Japan | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 434-2600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Japanese steak house.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Kohn's Kosher Meat and Deli | alt= | url=http://www.kohnskosher.com/ | email=
| address=10405 Old Olive Street Rd., Creve Coeur | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-569-0727 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Full-service kosher delicatessen, bakery and butcher doubling as a small grocery store.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pointer's Delivery | alt= | url=http://www.pointersdelivery.com/ | email=
| address=1023 S. Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 644-2000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Pointersaurus, the world's largest regularly delivered pizza, measures in at 28&quot; in diameter. Pointer's has been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robust Winebar | alt= | url=http://www.robustwinebar.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Excellent wine bar with good food and tapas in Webster Groves.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Woofie's | alt= | url=http://www.viennabeef.com/culture/fame/item.asp?m=27&amp;v=65 {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=
| address=1919 Woodson Rd, Overland | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 426-6291 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A St. Louis landmark featuring Chicago-style hotdogs.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Balkan Treat Box | alt= | url=http://www.balkantreatbox.com | email=
| address=8103 Big Bend Blvd | lat=38.59214 | long=90.33785 | directions=
| phone=(314) 733-5700 | tollfree=
| hours=11am - 3pm Tuesday through Saturday | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=Award winning restaurant specializing in Balkan staples such as pide, lahmacun, döner &amp; ćevapi. Balkan Treat Box has been featured in Food &amp; Wine’s Best Bites of the Year, Bon Appetit Top 50 Nominee for Best New Restaurant, and Esquire Magazine's Best New Restaurant List. Chef Loryn Nalic is a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist for “Best Chef Midwest.&quot;.
}}

==Drink==
*{{eat
| name=Eureka Wine House | url=http://www.eurekawinehouse.com/ | email=
| address=107 South Central, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-5411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
Hotels tend to be clustered near the Clayton business district, or near the airport.

For each of these entries, the municipality in which the hotel is found (example: Clayton) is written after the address.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO136 | email=
| address=1320 Thornton St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-4600 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-4601
| hours= | price=$80-110 (double)
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO199 | email=
| address=1400 West Osage St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-8400 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-3112
| hours= | price=$60-100 (doubles)
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Super 8 Eureka/Six Flags | alt= | url=http://www.super8.com/hotels/missouri/eureka/super-8-eureka-six-flags-nearby/hotel-overview?reg=Local-_-all-_-S8-_-all&amp;cid=IP_Local&amp;wid=local | email=
| address=1733 West 5th Street, Eureka | lat=38.50532 | long=-90.66504 | directions=I-44 Exit 261
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jellystone Park Campground | alt= | url=http://www.eurekajellystone.com | email=yogi@eurekajellystone.com
| address=5300 Fox Creek Rd, Eureka | lat=38.50703 | long=-90.68857 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5925 | tollfree=+1-800-861-3020 | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$30-90 (basic campsite/cabin)
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=Seven Gables Inn | url=http://www.sevengablesinn.com | email=
| address=26 N Meramec St, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A historic Tudor-style boutique hotel offering 32 lodging accommodations and meeting space.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Clayton Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.cpclayton.com/ | email=info@cpclayton.com
| address=7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=Three blocks from Clayton Metrolink station
| phone=+1-314-726-5400 | tollfree=+1-844-615-5557 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-04
| content=Rooms equipped with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Restaurant offers an extensive free breakfast buffet. Pool and fitness center. Hotel bus offers free rides to the airport and nearby attractions.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.stlouissixflags.holiday-inn.com | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Rd., Pacific | lat=38.50757 | long=-90.67996 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-6661 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Westport Plaza Sheraton | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonwestport.com | email=
| address=900 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 878-1500, | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Well-appointed, full-service Sheraton hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Candlewood Suites | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hd/stlec | email=
| address=3250 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 770-2744 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn St. Louis West | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/eureka/eerek/hoteldetail | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/StLouis/Default.htm | email=
| address=100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton | lat=38.64832 | long=-90.33136 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-6300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Continually rated as having the best customer-service throughout the entire Ritz-Carlton chain, this hotel is located in downtown Clayton next to many great dining and shopping opportunities. Across the street is a MetroLink stop.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sheraton Clayton Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonclayton.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=7730 Bonnhomme Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-0400 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located in downtown Clayton, near business headquarters, restaurants, art galleries, specialty boutiques and shopping. Alexander’s Restaurant serves American cuisine throughout the day.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Frontenac Hilton | alt= | url=http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=STLFHHF | email=
| address=1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 993-1100 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 993-8546
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Luxury hotel, colonial elegance near the upscale Frontenac Plaza mall.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlsa-renaissance-st-louis-airport-hotel/ | email=
| address=9801 Natural Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 429-1100 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Luxury hotel, contemporary style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residence Inn St. Louis Airport/Earth City | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/STLRI | email=
| address=3290 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 209-0995 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 209-0999
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Stay safe==

The southern and western parts of St. Louis County are mostly well-off suburbs which are as safe as anywhere around. However, some of the northern suburbs, particularly those adjacent to north St. Louis City, have high poverty and crime rates. In University City, the area north of Olive Boulevard is best avoided, particularly at night. Further north, the suburbs of Wellston and Pagedale are very dangerous and should never be visited on foot. However, there is little reason for visitors to go to any of these areas.

===Ferguson===
In 2014, the suburb of Ferguson was subject to sporadic but considerably dangerous rioting, protesting, and other violence over the [[w:Shooting_of_Michael_Brown|Michael Brown death]]. However, as of 2016 things are quiet again.

===Kirkwood===
Although most of Kirkwood is quite safe, the Meacham Park neighborhood (the area between I-44, Kirkwood Road and Big Bend Road) should be avoided after dark.  Meacham Park has had a number of shootings. This small neighborhood is one of the few dangerous areas in the south or west of the county.

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'''St. Louis County''' is an area in the [[St. Louis Area]] of [[Missouri]]. Its current boundaries were set in 1877, when [[St. Louis]] City split off to become an independent city separate from any county. It is the most populated part of the St. Louis area, though it has fewer sites of interest than the City. It mostly consists of suburban residential areas.

==Get in==
===By plane===
* {{marker|type=go|name=Lambert St. Louis International Airport|url=http://www.flystl.com|lat=38.743100|long=-90.366151}} ({{IATA|STL}}) is the largest airport serving St. Louis, with annual passenger traffic of approximately 13 million people. The airport is 14 miles northwest of the city center and is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line. A 2-hour MetroLink transfer ticket costs $4 from the airport. Uber vehicles are not allowed to pick up at the airport, although they may drop off passengers.
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Spirit of St. Louis Airport | alt={{IATA|SUS}} | url=http://www.spiritairport.com | email=
| address= | lat=38.662556 | long=-90.651834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7578005
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Creve Coeur Airport | alt={{FAA LID|1HO}} | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.724308 | long=-90.506930 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Creve Coeur Airport
| content=Serves charter and cargo flights only. It has a large collection of flying antique aircraft as well as the [http://www.historicaircraftrestorationmuseum.org/ Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum].
}}

==Get around==

For the most part, public transportation in St. Louis County is not a viable option. Bus routes are slow, sparse, and infrequent. So unless you are willing to do a lot of waiting and walking, you need a car.

However, a few central locations are located near light rail (MetroLink) stops - particularly the Delmar Loop, downtown Clayton, and the Galleria shopping mall. MetroLink is a fast, comfortable, and relatively frequent way of getting around.

===Neighborhoods and regions===
* {{listing
| name=Clayton | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.64827 | long=-90.33746 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The county seat of St. Louis County, Clayton has an important downtown business district that is also home to several hotels, many coffeehouses, and upscale dining. It is one of the older suburbs of St. Louis, and has many large early 20th-century homes wonderfully preserved by old-monied families, while the area's nouveau riche help keep the area trendy. It has a great school system and is home to the main campus of Washington University. Clayton begins where Forest Park ends on the west.
}}
* '''Delmar Loop/University City''' - Located just north of Clayton and beginning at the northwest edge of Forest Park/Washington University is this culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood of St. Louis. One of the more liberal areas of the region, it is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. &quot;The Loop&quot; (a.k.a. Delmar Blvd) itself is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, hotels, music venues, bookstores, and one of the greatest independent movie theatre- The Tivoli.
* '''West County''' - Includes most areas west of Clayton, especially upper-class neighborhoods like Frontenac, Ladue, Huntleigh, Town and Country, and Creve Coeur. The area has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the Midwest, and home to two of the most upscale shopping areas in St. Louis Region - Plaza Frontenac and the St. Louis Galleria.
* '''North County''' - Home to Lambert International Airport, the site of historical flights by Charles Lindbergh, and Boeing. This area contains many small subdivisions of post-World War II ranch-style homes, housing ethnically diverse populations. Towns include Ferguson (which experienced rioting in 2014), Florissant (founded in the late 1700s), and Hazelwood.
* '''South County''' - A residential area, which is mostly white but less wealthy than West County. Towns like Affton, Bayless, Brentwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Crestwood provide a nice small-town atmosphere great for families. It is home to the appropriately named South County Mall.

==See==
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* {{see|name=Delmar Loop|lat=38.65586|long=-90.30370
|content=The vibrant Delmar Loop district is shared between [[St. Louis]] city and the inner suburb of '''University City'''. This culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood is a popular area for college students and post-graduates to live and interact. The Loop is one main street of storefronts, restaurants, music venues, bookstores, and a great independent movie theatre.}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Transportation | alt= | url=http://transportmuseumassociation.org/the-collection/rail/ | email=
| address=2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood | lat=38.574 | long=-90.463 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 965-6212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price=$8/adult, additional $5/person for rides and $2/person for Creation Station.
| lastedit=2016-04-23
| content=Planes, trains, and automobiles! Take a step back into history and explore this unique collection of cars, locomotives, trolleys and airplanes. Train and trolley rides, guided tours, car shows and even boats are on offer here. Good fun for adults and kids alike. Rail and transit collections encompass more than 190 major exhibits, ranging from an 1833 Boston &amp; Providence Railroad passenger coach and the largest successful steam locomotive ever built to a 6,600-hp, two-engine Union Pacific diesel #6944 (“Centennial”) built in 1971.
}}
* {{see
| name=Laumeier Sculpture Park | alt= | url=http://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.54986 | long=-90.41480 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of a handful of open-air museums around the world and a unique compliment to the cultural landscape of St. Louis. Free to all and well worth a visit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Downtown Kirkwood | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.57940 | long=-90.40638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Kirkwood's newly developed downtown area contains many local shops and restaurants. Also located downtown are Kirkwood City Hall and Kirkwood's historic Amtrak station.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/ulsg | email=
| address=7400 Grant Road | lat=38.551019 | long=-90.351758 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 842-3298 ext 245 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q4163684| wikipedia=Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| content=This is the one time home of President and General Ulysses S. Grant's father-in-law, Frederick Dent. The estate was known as &quot;White Haven&quot; consisting of over several hundred acres, but as the Dents came under hard times, the land was sold off. Eventually, the estate passed into the hands of the President. The property now consists of about 10 acres and preserves the history of the President and the area. Another property known as &quot;Grant's Farm,&quot; is actually part of the &quot;White Haven&quot; estate, although Grant's home, known as &quot;Heartscrable&quot; has been relocated to the property. Administered by the National Park Service.
}}
:* {{listing | type=see
| name=Grant's Farm | alt= | url=http://www.grantsfarm.com/ | email=
| address=10501 Gravois Road | lat=38.55118 | long=-90.353511 | directions=across the street from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
| phone=+1 314 843-1700 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free; parking $15
| wikidata=Q5596048
| lastedit=2020-02-12
| content= Anheuser-Busch Companies runs and administers this attraction. Part historical site, part zoo and part fun, this location takes you to the ancestral home of the Busch family. Here you will see animals from common goats to camels and tortoises. The home that Ulysses S. Grant built after resigning his commission in the 1850s has been relocated to the property.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Magic House | alt=St. Louis Children's Museum | url=http://www.magichouse.org | email=
| address=516 S. Kirkwood Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-822-8900 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum | wikidata=Q15961459
| lastedit=2020-10-23
| content=A children's museum known for its exhibits such as Wonderworks.
}}

==Do==

* {{do|name=Sky Zone Fenton|lat=38.5139|long=-90.4422|url=http://www.skyzone.com/fenton }},
*{{do|name=Swing-A-Round Fenton|lat=38.5138|long=-90.4443|url=http://www.swing-a-round.com/public/hours/index.cfm {{dead link|December 2020}} }} - located in Fenton
* {{do|name=Sky Zone St. Louis|lat=38.6637|long=-90.6058|url=http://www.skyzone.com/stlouis }} - located in Chesterfield
*{{listing | type=do
| name=Six Flags St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.sixflags.com/stlouis | email=
| address= | lat=38.51207 | long=-90.67535 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5300 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$53 at the gate
| wikidata=Q261618
| content=An amusement park with 40 rides, including 9 roller coasters and a water park.
}}
*{{do
| name=Hidden Valley Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/ | email=
| address=17409 Hidden Valley Drive | lat=38.53579 | long=-90.64977 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-938-5373 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A small ski area with 14 runs, 3 aerial lifts, and 3 surface lifts. Generally open in the months December to March.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greentree Festival | alt= | url=http://www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/2025/greentree-festival.aspx {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat=38.58084 | long=-90.41960 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Held every year in September in Kirkwood city park. At this festival are live band, arts and crafts, shops selling hand-crafted items, and many games and fun for kids. A staple of the festival is the addition of Folk Life which features folk crafts, foods, and displays showing what life was like nearly 250 years ago.
}}
* {{do
| name=Westport Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.westportstl.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.70130 | long=-90.44668 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Over 18 restaurants, bars and entertainment spots in suburban St. Louis.
}}
* {{do
| name=Opera Theatre of St. Louis | alt= | url=http://www.opera-stl.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.58884 | long=-90.34417 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opera festival every May and June at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves.
}}

===Parks and nature===
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Castlewood State Park | alt= | url=https://mostateparks.com/park/castlewood-state-park | email=
| address=1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin | lat=38.55268 | long=-90.54304 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 227-4433 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5050668
| lastedit=2020-05-05
| content=A beautiful park with forested hills overlooking the Meramec River. There are extensive hiking trails, and it's a good place for a picnic.
}}
* {{do
| name=Greensfelder County Park | alt= | url=http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/Greensfelder | email=
| address=4515 Hencken Road, Wildwood | lat=38.53000 | long=-90.68370 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM to 30 minutes past sunset | price=Free
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | alt= | url=http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4649 {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Fox Creek Rd, Wildwood | lat=38.519685 | long=-90.691557 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikipedia=Rockwoods Range Conservation Area | wikidata=Q7355715
| content=Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching trails.
}}
* {{do
| name=Rockwoods Reservation | alt= | url=http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/rockwoods-reservation | email=
| address=2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood | lat=38.56700 | long=-90.66918 | directions=
| phone=+1 636-458-2236 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Hiking trails, road biking.
}}
* {{do
| name=Route 66 State Park | alt= | url=http://www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm | email=
| address=97 North Outer Road | lat=38.5082 | long=-90.6043 | directions=near Eureka
| phone=+1 636-938-7198 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Located on the former site of the town of Times Beach, which was evacuated in 1985 after a dioxin scare that made national headlines. It has since been successfully decontaminated, and transformed into this beautiful park.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Frontenac | alt= | url=http://www.plazafrontenac.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.62966 | long=-90.40774 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=1701 S Lindbergh. Exclusive shopping in an upscale mall. Featuring stores such as Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Sak's Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Tiffany &amp; Co, Talbot's, and Williams and Sonoma. A small, six-screen independent movie theatre shows the latest non-blockbuster releases.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Saint Louis Galleria | alt= | url=http://www.saintlouisgalleria.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.63545 | long=-90.3476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7401668
| content=A mall in the suburb of Richmond Heights, near the Clayton business district.
}}
* {{buy
| name=South County Center | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/southcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.50649 | long=-90.33147 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburban shopping mall.
}}
* {{buy
| name=West County Mall | alt= | url=http://westfield.com/westcounty/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.60118 | long=-90.44703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Suburbs, featuring the only Nordstrom department store in the region until 2010 when a new Nordstrom opened at the St. Louis Galleria.
}}

===Stores===
*{{buy
| name=Eureka Music Center | url=http://www.eurekamusiccenter.com/ | email=info@eurekamusiccenter.com
| address=113 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-3838 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{buy
| name=Harvest Arts | url=http://www.harvestarts.com/ | email=harvestarts@aol.com
| address=104 W. Frisco, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-7667 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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==Eat==

===Clayton===
* {{eat
| name=BARcelona | alt= | url= | email=
| address=34 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-9909 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the best places in St. Louis for tapas, this place is great for large parties and hanging out with friends. One of the louder places in the city, expect a long wait - but it's worth it.
}}
* {{eat
| name=City Coffeehouse and Crèperie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=36 N. Brentwood Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-862-2489 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Always busy and crowded for a reason. Best crèpes in the city - and about two dozen of them. A Clayton landmark.
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* {{eat
| name=Benito's Gelato | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 North Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-3366 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A friendly staff and a colorful and chilled-out atmosphere only make the handmade gelato taste better. Try the blood orange and dark chocolate combination: yum.
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* {{eat
| name=Pomme | alt= | url= | email=
| address=40 N Central | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A very small, very intimate French restaurant. On the pricy side, this is a great place to have a romantic, elegant, amazingly delicious dinner in Clayton.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kaldi's Coffee | alt= | url=http://www.kaldiscoffee.com/ | email=
| address=700 Demun Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-9955 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=&quot;. St. Louis's finest coffee roaster. Delicious vegetarian food, traditional espresso drinks, hand-brewed drip coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere.
}}

===Eureka===
*{{eat
| name=Chick-n-Elly's | url=http://www.chicknellys.com/ | email=
| address=122A S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-6705 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China King | url=http://chinakingeureka.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=185 Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-587-7888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=China Wok | url=http://www.chinawokeureka.com/ | email=
| address=98 The Legends Parkway #100 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 587-8288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Gibby's | url=http://www.greatgibby.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=108 Hilltop Village Center Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-777-2333 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Joe Boccardi's Ristorante | url=http://www.joeboccardis.com/ | email=
| address=128 Boccardi Lane | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-6100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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*{{eat
| name=Michelle's Cafe | url=http://www.michellescafe.co/ | email=
| address=104 S. Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-5595 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=O'Dell's Irish Pub | url=http://odellsirishpub.com/ | email=
| address=141 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 314 587-2552 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Poor Richard's Restaurant | url=http://www.poorrichardsstl.com/ | email=
| address=108a Hilltop Village Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636-938-4666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Super Smokers BBQ | url=http://www.supersmokers.com/ | email=
| address=601 Stockell Drive | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-9742 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
===University City===

The Loop features award-winning dining, and has everything from sidewalk cafes to upscale restaurants. This is a great street to walk and find something that appeals to your palate. Many ethnic restaurants, including Lebanese and Thai, are on the Loop.

* {{eat
| name=Salt + Smoke | alt= | url=http://saltandsmokestl.com/ | email=
| address=6525 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 727-0200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-20
| content=Sit down barbeque with patio seating, excellent for people watching on the loop. They have an emphasis on whisky and a wide array of cocktails.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Seoul Taco | alt= | url=http://www.seoultaco.com/ | email=
| address=6665 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2018-10-20| content=Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant that started as a food truck.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blueberry Hill | alt= | url=http://www.blueberryhill.com/ | email=
| address=6504 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-4444 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A true landmark restaurant and bar, open till 3AM. Chuck Berry frequently on the calendar to play. Absolutely filled with pop-culture memorabilia spanning decades, including lunchboxes, concert posters, toys, sports trading cards, and other Americana. This place is definitely not one to miss.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fitz's Rootbeer | alt= | url=http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com | email=
| address=6605 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=American bar and grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url=http://www.meltingpot.com/ | email=
| address=6683 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 725-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fondue. Reservations are essentially required here.
}}
*{{eat|name=Mission Taco Joint|alt=|url=http://missiontacojoint.com/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-10-20|content=Hip gourmet street-taco specialist with a San Francisco theme &amp; menu of creative cocktails.}}
*{{eat
| name=Pi | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantpi.com | email=
| address=6144 Delmar Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 727-6633 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The crowds don't lie - this is terrific pizza.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gokul Indian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.gokulrestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=6101 Delmar Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-721-1888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Kosher sit-down restaurant serving Indian/vegetarian/vegan fare.
}}

===Other===
* {{eat
| name=Bellaluna Ristorante | alt= | url= | email=
| address=451 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 909-0455 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine Italian cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus’s World Famous Hot &amp; Spicy Fried Chicken | alt=Gus's fried Chicken | url=http://gusfriedchicken.com/ | email=
| address=7434 Manchester Rd, Maplewood | lat=38.61223 | long=-90.32097 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 899-9899 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-05
| content= Fried chicken.
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* {{eat
| name=Imo's Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=''Multiple locations''. St. Louis style thin crust pizza. Locals favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kobe Steak House of Japan | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 434-2600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Japanese steak house.
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*{{eat
| name=Kohn's Kosher Meat and Deli | alt= | url=http://www.kohnskosher.com/ | email=
| address=10405 Old Olive Street Rd., Creve Coeur | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314-569-0727 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-01-23
| content=Full-service kosher delicatessen, bakery and butcher doubling as a small grocery store.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pointer's Delivery | alt= | url=http://www.pointersdelivery.com/ | email=
| address=1023 S. Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 644-2000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Pointersaurus, the world's largest regularly delivered pizza, measures in at 28&quot; in diameter. Pointer's has been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robust Winebar | alt= | url=http://www.robustwinebar.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Excellent wine bar with good food and tapas in Webster Groves.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Woofie's | alt= | url=http://www.viennabeef.com/culture/fame/item.asp?m=27&amp;v=65 {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=
| address=1919 Woodson Rd, Overland | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 426-6291 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A St. Louis landmark featuring Chicago-style hotdogs.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Balkan Treat Box | alt= | url=http://www.balkantreatbox.com | email=
| address=8103 Big Bend Blvd | lat=38.59214 | long=90.33785 | directions=
| phone=(314) 733-5700 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM - 3PM Tu-Sa | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=Specializing in Balkan staples such as pide, lahmacun, döner &amp; ćevapi. 
}}

==Drink==
*{{eat
| name=Eureka Wine House | url=http://www.eurekawinehouse.com/ | email=
| address=107 South Central, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 636 938-5411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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==Sleep==
Hotels tend to be clustered near the Clayton business district, or near the airport.

For each of these entries, the municipality in which the hotel is found (example: Clayton) is written after the address.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO136 | email=
| address=1320 Thornton St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-4600 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-4601
| hours= | price=$80-110 (double)
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Quality Inn | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MO199 | email=
| address=1400 West Osage St., Pacific | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 636 257-8400 | tollfree= | fax=+1 636-257-3112
| hours= | price=$60-100 (doubles)
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Super 8 Eureka/Six Flags | alt= | url=http://www.super8.com/hotels/missouri/eureka/super-8-eureka-six-flags-nearby/hotel-overview?reg=Local-_-all-_-S8-_-all&amp;cid=IP_Local&amp;wid=local | email=
| address=1733 West 5th Street, Eureka | lat=38.50532 | long=-90.66504 | directions=I-44 Exit 261
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jellystone Park Campground | alt= | url=http://www.eurekajellystone.com | email=yogi@eurekajellystone.com
| address=5300 Fox Creek Rd, Eureka | lat=38.50703 | long=-90.68857 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-5925 | tollfree=+1-800-861-3020 | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$30-90 (basic campsite/cabin)
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=Seven Gables Inn | url=http://www.sevengablesinn.com | email=
| address=26 N Meramec St, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A historic Tudor-style boutique hotel offering 32 lodging accommodations and meeting space.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Clayton Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.cpclayton.com/ | email=info@cpclayton.com
| address=7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=Three blocks from Clayton Metrolink station
| phone=+1-314-726-5400 | tollfree=+1-844-615-5557 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-04
| content=Rooms equipped with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Restaurant offers an extensive free breakfast buffet. Pool and fitness center. Hotel bus offers free rides to the airport and nearby attractions.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.stlouissixflags.holiday-inn.com | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Rd., Pacific | lat=38.50757 | long=-90.67996 | directions=
| phone=+1 636 938-6661 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Westport Plaza Sheraton | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonwestport.com | email=
| address=900 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 878-1500, | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Well-appointed, full-service Sheraton hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Candlewood Suites | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hd/stlec | email=
| address=3250 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 770-2744 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn St. Louis West | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/eureka/eerek/hoteldetail | email=
| address=4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/StLouis/Default.htm | email=
| address=100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton | lat=38.64832 | long=-90.33136 | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-6300 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Continually rated as having the best customer-service throughout the entire Ritz-Carlton chain, this hotel is located in downtown Clayton next to many great dining and shopping opportunities. Across the street is a MetroLink stop.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sheraton Clayton Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonclayton.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=7730 Bonnhomme Ave, Clayton | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 863-0400 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located in downtown Clayton, near business headquarters, restaurants, art galleries, specialty boutiques and shopping. Alexander’s Restaurant serves American cuisine throughout the day.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Frontenac Hilton | alt= | url=http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=STLFHHF | email=
| address=1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 993-1100 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 993-8546
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Luxury hotel, colonial elegance near the upscale Frontenac Plaza mall.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlsa-renaissance-st-louis-airport-hotel/ | email=
| address=9801 Natural Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 314 429-1100 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Luxury hotel, contemporary style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residence Inn St. Louis Airport/Earth City | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/STLRI | email=
| address=3290 Rider Trail South, Earth City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 314 209-0995 | tollfree= | fax=+1 314 209-0999
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Stay safe==

The southern and western parts of St. Louis County are mostly well-off suburbs which are as safe as anywhere around. However, some of the northern suburbs, particularly those adjacent to north St. Louis City, have high poverty and crime rates. In University City, the area north of Olive Boulevard is best avoided, particularly at night. Further north, the suburbs of Wellston and Pagedale are very dangerous and should never be visited on foot. However, there is little reason for visitors to go to any of these areas.

===Ferguson===
In 2014, the suburb of Ferguson was subject to sporadic but considerably dangerous rioting, protesting, and other violence over the [[w:Shooting_of_Michael_Brown|Michael Brown death]]. However, as of 2016 things are quiet again.

===Kirkwood===
Although most of Kirkwood is quite safe, the Meacham Park neighborhood (the area between I-44, Kirkwood Road and Big Bend Road) should be avoided after dark.  Meacham Park has had a number of shootings. This small neighborhood is one of the few dangerous areas in the south or west of the county.

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{{COVID-19 box|Entry to Finland is unrestricted for all citizens and long-term pass holders of an EU or Schengen member state. [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june From 1 July 2022 onwards there will be no more COVID-19-related restrictions, requirements or health controls on entry from any countries] – normal visa and passport rules apply just like before the pandemic began.
&lt;!--See the [[#Get in|Get in]] section for details. --&gt;
As of June 2022, there are no domestic COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Finland. |lastedit=2022-06-26}}

'''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]].

The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands.

Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]].

While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire.

==Regions==
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region1name=[[Southern Finland]] |
region1color=#d09440 |
region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] |
region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] |

region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]]  |
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region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] |
region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. |

region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] |
region3color=#71b37b |
region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] |
region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').|

region4name=[[Northern Finland]]  |
region4color=#8a84a3  |
region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] |
region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. |

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&lt;!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --&gt;
The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles.

==Cities==
&lt;!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --&gt;

*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &amp;mdash; the &quot;Daughter of the Baltic&quot;, Finland's capital and largest city by far
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &amp;mdash; a university town in Central Finland
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &amp;mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &amp;mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &amp;mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &amp;mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &amp;mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &amp;mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &amp;mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]]
&lt;!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --&gt;

==Other destinations==
[[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]]

* {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]]
* {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g.
** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country
** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe
** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki
* {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - &quot;the  Arm of Finland&quot; offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland
* {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland
* {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry
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==Understand==
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===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}}

{{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}}

[[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]]

Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts.

In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule.

The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites.

During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory.  Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II.  In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country.

After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by &quot;Germany or its allies&quot; (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership.  In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as &quot;the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West&quot;. Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15.

After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence.

===Geography===
[[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]]
Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland&lt;!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest--&gt;). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite.

Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the &quot;[[Nordic countries]]&quot; (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and &quot;Fennoscandia&quot;.

Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture.

===Climate===
{{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}}

Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere.

Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark.  The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again.

Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the  [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute].

=== Culture===
[[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]]
Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: &quot;we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns.&quot;

The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers.  Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works.

While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent.  Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide).  The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity.

Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world.  Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.

In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations.

=== Bilingualism ===
&lt;div style=&quot;float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ '''Street reference chart'''
|-
! Finnish !! Swedish !! English
|-
| ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street
|-
| ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road
|-
| ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley
|-
| ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way
|-
| ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path
|-
| ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market
|-
| ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent
|-
| ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park
|-
| ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay
|-
| ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill)
|-
| ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not &quot;national&quot; languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same &quot;Turku Road&quot;. This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up.

Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones.

===Holidays===
[[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]]

Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include:

* '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1.
* '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday).
* '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.  Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one.
* '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public.
* '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th.  Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the &quot;country of thousand lakes&quot; is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations &quot;on Season&quot; means from the Midsummer until the schools open.
* '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes.
* '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' (&quot;little Christmas&quot;) is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families.
* '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26.  The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]].
* '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time!

Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations.

Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality.

==Get in==
{{COVID-19 box|There are travel restrictions and a few venues may be closed. Opening hours may differ from the normal without that being reflected in the Wikivoyage guides.

Also '''non-essential travel is allowed''' to Finland. From EU, the Schengen countries and a dozen other countries that are on the EU &quot;green&quot; list there are no travel restrictions. Arriving from other countries requires having been vaccinated twice (once for some vaccines) more than a week and less than nine months ago (no time limit if you had an additional booster dose) or having recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago (no time limit if you also have a vaccine dose). You need an approved certificate, mostly the EU digital certificate or an approved equivalent. Finnish citizens and permanent residents are always allowed entry. Also people arriving for essential purposes are excluded from the requirements, as are children born 2007 or later.

If you are allowed entry but do not fulfil the vaccination requirements above, you are required to take one or more '''COVID-19 tests''' (children born 2007 or later exempted). A first test should be taken at most 72 hr before arrival unless you have had a first dose of vaccine at least two weeks before arrival, otherwise you should have it at the border or in 24 hr after entry. A second test is required 3–5 days after entry. Until the second test you should [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]]. Although this is a legal requirement, details are up to your best judgement. If you need to use public transportation, use a face mask and mind your hand hygiene.

People just transferring at an airport are exempted from the requirements. However, the airlines may have their own requirements.

It is recommended that people not required to take a COVID-19 test take a voluntary home test instead.

'''Transport to Finland''' is mostly working. Flights have not fully recovered. The unrelated sanctions against Russia have stopped trains and flights from Russia and affect flights from East Asia.

'''Businesses and transport in Finland''' have mostly been operating, with some restrictions. Since February 2022 most restrictions are lifted. Still many who can work from home, face masks are commonly used, restaurants have restricted hours, and some events are cancelled. Tickets on trains must be bought before boarding. Many of the restrictions are just strong recommendations, so are not universally followed – and most measures are decided on at the municipal or regional level.

Prevalence started increasing again in October 2021 and is high as of April, mostly with the Omicron variant. As most infected people have no symptoms, there are no reliable figures on current prevalence.

See the [https://www.finentry.fi/en/ FINENTRY], [https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/covid-19/ Visit Finland’s website], [https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic guidelines for border traffic during pandemic], the [https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus government page on restrictions], the [https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates THL information on the situation] and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ YLE news in English].
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{{Schengen}}

Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&amp;nodeid=49459&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected.

Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. 

The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry.

As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days).

===By plane===
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[[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]]

Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season.

International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]],  [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]].

If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg.

===By train===
The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.&lt;!--
[[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The &quot;Allegro&quot; trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]]
'''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&amp;nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine.
--&gt;

There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers).

===By bus===
Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland.

* Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours.
* Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi).  At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full.  Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00).
* There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check).
* There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check).

You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland.

* [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]].
* [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only.
* [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border.

===By boat===
[[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]]

{{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}}

One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises.

The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]).

====Estonia and the Baltic states====
[[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&amp;nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning.

The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning).
There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination.

====Germany====
[http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries.

Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time.

====Russia====
For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.&lt;!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--&gt; As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine.

The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. &lt;!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--&gt; The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel.

If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]].

====Sweden====
[[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]]

Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales.

Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does.

With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of &quot;route traffic&quot;. The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way &quot;route traffic&quot; ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – &quot;route traffic&quot; would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality).

In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. 

For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen].

There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes.

The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge.

===By car===
[[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]]

====Sweden====
The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3.

There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]).

====Norway====
European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär).

====Russia====
European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed.

From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only.

====Estonia====
Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]].

=== By bicycle ===
Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you.

There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden.

In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected.

On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm).

=== By foot ===

Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot may not be, check regulations. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing that border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine, unless you have got a specific permit.

==Get around==
[[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]]

Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices.

There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services.

&quot;'''Street addresses'''&quot; work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. &quot;Street numbers&quot; outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: &quot;Metsätie 101&quot; is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of &quot;Rantakatu 12–16 A 15&quot; means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. &quot;Rantakatu 12 a&quot; means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split.

===By plane===
Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south.  In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.  You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book.

Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot.

There are two major airlines selling domestic flights:

* '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country,  with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines''']..
* '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi.

In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go.

===By train===
[[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]]

'''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, &quot;State's Railways&quot;) operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime.

The following classes of service are available:
* '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars
* '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children.
* Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes
* '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow

While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki.

The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded &quot;Extra&quot; on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki.

Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged.

[[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]]

[[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.&lt;!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--&gt; In the 3-person cabins in the old &quot;blue&quot; sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the &quot;P&quot; trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a &quot;P&quot; train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022).

The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare.

Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age.

[[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car.

Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20.

[https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.&lt;!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--&gt; During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either.

This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press &quot;Start&quot; to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose &quot;Åbo&quot; to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip.

The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited.

In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced.

Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether.

While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence.

===By bus===
[[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]]
[[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of &quot;pikavuoro&quot;/&quot;snabbtur&quot;.]]

There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares.

Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full.

There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous.

At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps.

Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the &quot;standard&quot; (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart.

Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on &quot;regular&quot; services on short distances you are more likely to need cash.

[[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap).

'''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations.

Onnibus also has cooperation (&quot;Onnibux flex&quot;) with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus.

====Discounts====
'''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision.

As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo.

For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours).

You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel  for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus.

====Local transport====
Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere],  [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page).

In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use.

There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio).

As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus).

====General advice====
Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag.

Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses.

Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected.

===By boat===
[[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]]

{{see also|Boating in Finland}}

As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available.

Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones.

===By ferry===

In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years).

The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off.

There is a distinction between &quot;road ferries&quot; (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion.

===By car===
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[[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]]

Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels.

'''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]].

Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted.

Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured.

VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215.

A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of:
* Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter.
* ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders).
* Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction.
* Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. &quot;8–16&quot; in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all.
* Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one.
* Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and &quot;intend&quot; to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers.
* Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age).

Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe.

[[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]]

'''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and &quot;when circumstances require&quot;, with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March.

'''Speed limits''' default to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&amp;nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety.

A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests.

If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&amp;nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel.

=== By taxi ===
Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100.

Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling &quot;TAKSI&quot;). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair.

If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal.

The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call.

Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include:

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In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay.

In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally.

===By ridesharing===
[https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis.

For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services:
* [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine
* [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site
* [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland

=== By thumb ===
[[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested.

Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians.

===By bicycle===
[[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]]

Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas.

Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks.

Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian.

The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres.

Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected.

Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended.

Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before.

Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space.

Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge.

Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor.

Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places.

===By motorised scooter===
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In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others.

The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is &quot;generally&quot; required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed.

To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. Some companies ask you to take a photo of the scooter after parking it and might take action if it was left carelessly.

The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis.

===By foot===
There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you &quot;do not intend to cross right now&quot;, and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else.

In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders.

==Talk==
[[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]]
[[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]]
{{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}}

Finland has two &quot;national languages&quot;, '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages.

Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different.

'''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship).

Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', &quot;roof&quot; in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons.

The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for &quot;getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', &quot;book&quot; (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives.

'''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker.

The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance.

Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need.

'''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. 

Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights.

Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish.

==See==
[[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]]
A selection of top sights in Finland:
* Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day
* The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry.
* Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city
* Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes...
* '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival
*'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century.
* '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]]
* Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]]
* A ride on the historical &quot;Linnanmäki&quot; wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes.

There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65.

===Itineraries===
* [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers
* [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast
* [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland
* [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north
* [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland
* [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast
* [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

==Do==
===[[Sport]]===
[[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]]
Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain.  If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]].

The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &amp;mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile.  Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated.

The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as &quot;baseball&quot;, but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams.

And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including:

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===[[Outdoor life]]===
{{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}}

[[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]]
[[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]]

During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry  [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it.

[[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]]

The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission.

A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland).

Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones.

In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks.

Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released).

Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands).

The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked.

===Music===
{{seealso|Nordic music}}
[[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]]
Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include:
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Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience.

There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts.

===Other events===
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===Northern Lights===
Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season.

In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there.

=== Sauna ===
[[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]]
The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; &quot;If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life&quot; maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room.

If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines.

After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round.  Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style.

These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering.

Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits.

===Social dancing===
[[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]]

If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]].

==Buy==

===Money===
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In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros.

Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro.

Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card.

Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind.

For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading &quot;''Vain käteinen''&quot; means &quot;Cash only&quot;.

Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted.

===Banking===
[[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]]

Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as &quot;draw&quot;). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that.

Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer &quot;electronic bills&quot; (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services.

===Tipping===
As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip.

Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe.

===Costs===
Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person.

Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions.

A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund.

===Shopping===
[[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]]

As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap.  Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs.  For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the &quot;Sámi Duodji&quot; label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup.  If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies.

Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto.  Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves.

'''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season.

Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December).

When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them.

For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below.

Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model.

While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price.

==Eat==
[[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]]

Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan.

As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes.

In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas.

In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some &quot;B&amp;B&quot;s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service.

===Seafood===
With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include:

* '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties.
* '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon.
* '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon.
* '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.

Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre'').  

If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets.

===Meat dishes===
[[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]]
[[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]]

* '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias.
* '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods.
* '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer.
* '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden.
* '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.
* '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks.
* '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called &quot;the Finnish man's vegetable&quot; since the actual meat content may be rather low.

===Milk products===
[[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]]

Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried &quot;bread-cheese&quot; (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include:

* '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings.
* '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though.
* '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. 

Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: 

* '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added (&quot;AB&quot;).
* '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top.

Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours.

===Other dishes===
[[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]]

* '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added).
* '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&amp;nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' (&quot;rice pie&quot;) or ''perunapiirakka'' (&quot;potato pie&quot;) etc.
* '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools.

===Bread===
Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available.

Typically Finnish breads include:
* ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available.
* ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern &quot;unholed&quot;, single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape.
* ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as &quot;Finncrisp&quot;.
* ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu.
* ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread.
* ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet
* ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup.
* ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast.
* ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened
* ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area

=== Seasonal specialities ===
{{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the &quot;Finnish fugu&quot;, as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''.  Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}}

[[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]]
Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. 

At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk.

During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once.

Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday.

During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter.

=== Regional specialities ===
There are also regional specialities, including:
* [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union.
* [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk.

Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' (&quot;hydrogen&quot; and  &quot;atom&quot;), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' (&quot;meat mug&quot;), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else.

===Desserts===
[[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]]

For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam.  A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays.
 
In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm'').

[[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]]

Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' (&quot;Blue&quot;) bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride.

After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available.

===Places to eat===
[[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]]

Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists).

For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a &quot;nice&quot; restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer &quot;Finnish&quot; interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists.

The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' (&quot;standing table&quot;), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &amp;mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well!

If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the &quot;best before&quot; date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening.

At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00.

Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price.

In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line.

===Dietary restrictions===
Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a &quot;V&quot; on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels.

Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged &quot;L&quot;. Low-lactose products are sometimes called &quot;Hyla&quot; or marked with &quot;VL&quot;. (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with &quot;G&quot;.  However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified.

Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities.  Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork.  The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]].

A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid.

==Drink==
Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) &quot;mixed fruits&quot;, which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient.

===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]]

Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres.

Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters (&quot;sumppi&quot;), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style &quot;mud coffee&quot;. In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of &quot;''pannukahvi''&quot; in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk.

===Dairy===
In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk'').

===Alcohol===
 

'''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger.

The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive).

Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs.

While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table.

The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some.

A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu (&quot;Fish&quot;) shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' (&quot;Panther&quot;), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' (&quot;tar schnapps&quot;) with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden.

'''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''.  Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded &quot;I&quot; are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while &quot;III&quot; and &quot;IV&quot; are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is &quot;III beer&quot; with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally &quot;home beer&quot;), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales.

'''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition.

[[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]]
A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' (&quot;tentacle&quot;), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking.

During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season.

Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle.

Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh.

Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is &quot;homewine&quot;, basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't.

Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them!

==Sleep==
[[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]]

Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier.

When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi.

'''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&amp;Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request.

One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy.

There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use.

An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or &quot;Every Man's Right&quot; (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan &quot;open wilderness huts&quot; (''autiotupa''), see below.

Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free &quot;morning sauna&quot;, while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid.

===Cabins===
{{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}}

[[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]]
[[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]]

For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available.

While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in &quot;cottage villages&quot; the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a &quot;cottage village&quot; will.

Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed.

In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights.

Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer.

Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a &quot;cottage village&quot; or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in &quot;cottage villages&quot; and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website.

In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect.

==Learn==
Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels.

There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up.

There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general.

The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated  ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed.

A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms.

Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc.

Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details.

EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities.

==Work==
[[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]]

Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement).

Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods.

Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common.

For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour].  Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough.

As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr.

A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni.

For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken.

For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions.

If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits).

One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies.

You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers].

==Stay safe==
{{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland|
Crime/violence: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Tick and mosquito bites&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests&lt;/small&gt;
}}
{{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive.
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}}

===Crime===
Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night.

Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs.

'''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation.

'''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it.

'''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute.

'''Self defence''' is generally allowed only as a last escape and excess force must not be used. Weapons for self defence (including pepper spray) are not allowed.

Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform.

Private security staff such as nightclub bouncers should have a badge, vest or clearly visible band. There are several categories with different training and authorities. Count on them being authorised to throw you out, while you can ask for them to call the police if they want to search you. In some cases they are allowed to detain you until police arrives (or until the ship reaches a port) and search you to to be able to do so safely. They might use excess force if you resist or don't stay calm and reasonable yourself.

In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed.

Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A &quot;police&quot; asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police.

Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population.

Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking, a minor or otherwise unable to legally consent. The age of consent in other contexts is generally 16, but when somebody is coerced into sexual acts other factors come into play.

===Nature===
[[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]]

There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea.

Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning.

If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable.

In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water).

The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed.

There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice.

As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly.

Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did.

===In case of emergency===
'''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem.

There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good.

For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an &quot;adder kit&quot; (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay.

The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112.

==Stay healthy==
{{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)|
; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous
; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide
; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger
; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire
; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited
; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry
; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking
; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit
; lääkäri, läkare : doctor
; poliisi, polis : police
; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic
; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital
; apua! hjälp! : help!
}}

You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict.  If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff.

===Pests===
[[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]]

The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones).

There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &amp;ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of.

'''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether.

===Air quality===
Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality].

===Healthcare===
Medicines are strictly regulated. Any non-trivial medications, such as antibiotics, require a prescription. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies (or by special arrangements in remote areas). If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules.

Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private.

There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say &quot;sote&quot; to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023).

For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered.

University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above.

'''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare].

==Respect==
{{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said &quot;Nice weather today.&quot;  Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Two more hours passed.  Lahtinen said, &quot;Gee, the fish aren't biting today.&quot;  Virtanen shot back: &quot;That's because you talk too much.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
'''Drinking Finnish style'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: &quot;Isn't it nice to have some quality time?&quot; Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: &quot;Are we here to drink or talk?&quot;}}

Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind:

Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like &quot;thank you&quot; or &quot;you're welcome&quot; too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for &quot;please&quot; so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between &quot;he&quot; and &quot;she&quot;, which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to &quot;how are you&quot;, it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English.

All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say &quot;maybe later&quot; when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine.

Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being &quot;acceptably&quot; late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude.

The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm.

If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required.

In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old.

Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply &quot;Spencer&quot;, or even as &quot;Roger&quot; among co-workers, rather than &quot;tohtori Spencer&quot; or &quot;herra Spencer&quot;, without meaning any disrespect. 

Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two.

When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary.

==Connect==
===By snail mail===
[[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]]

Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are &quot;no-value&quot; (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate.

There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation.

'''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own.

===By phone===
[[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]]

As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020).

Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an &quot;all included&quot; one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10).

Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own.

The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|&quot;(09) 123 456&quot;,}} sometimes {{nowrap|&quot;+358 (0) 9 123 456&quot;.}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|&quot;0400 123 456&quot;}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the &quot;all included&quot; packages.

Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; &quot;pvm/mpm&quot; or &quot;lsa/lna&quot; stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad.

The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available.

Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call.

All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have &quot;fair use limits&quot; or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package.

===By net===
Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device.

'''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called &quot;WLAN&quot;). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations.

'''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices.

LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas.

==Cope==
===Electricity===
Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, &quot;type F&quot;), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or &quot;Europlugs&quot; (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations.

Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps).

USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all.

Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables).

===Religion===
[[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]]

The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones.

The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran as Finland became part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland.

The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire.

===Newspapers===
There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks.

===Radio===
Most stations are on analogue FM channels.

The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news.

===Contraception===
Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills (&quot;morning-after pills&quot;) are available from pharmacies without prescription (perhaps in person only). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for social as well as medical reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons).

===Laundry===
Laundry is problematic.
* Most households have a washing machine, so when staying in a normal flat or private house, you could ask and get to seize the chance. Some use common facilities in the basement, which may or may not be easily bookable.
* Laundry services are expensive; usually clothes are paid per piece, also where there are per weight fees for sheets and the like.
* Laundrettes are found at some campsites and bigger marinas, perhaps at hostels, and possibly in student housing areas, although not necessarily available for those not residing there.

===Toilets===
[[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]]

[[Toilets]] are usually marked with &quot;WC&quot;, image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters &quot;M&quot; (''miehet'', men) and &quot;N&quot; (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram.

There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own.

Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition.

==Go next==
* [[Russia]] to the east. &lt;!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')--&gt;However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice.
* [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].
* [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki.
* [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].


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'''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]].

The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands.

Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]].

While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire.

==Regions==
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region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] |
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region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] |
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region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] |
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&lt;!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --&gt;
The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles.

==Cities==
&lt;!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --&gt;

*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &amp;mdash; the &quot;Daughter of the Baltic&quot;, Finland's capital and largest city by far
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &amp;mdash; a university town in Central Finland
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &amp;mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &amp;mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &amp;mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &amp;mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &amp;mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &amp;mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &amp;mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]]
&lt;!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --&gt;

==Other destinations==
[[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]]

* {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]]
* {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g.
** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country
** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe
** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki
* {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - &quot;the  Arm of Finland&quot; offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland
* {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland
* {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry
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==Understand==
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===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}}

{{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}}

[[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]]

Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts.

In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule.

The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites.

During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory.  Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II.  In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country.

After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by &quot;Germany or its allies&quot; (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership.  In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as &quot;the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West&quot;. Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15.

After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence.

===Geography===
[[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]]
Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland&lt;!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest--&gt;). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite.

Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the &quot;[[Nordic countries]]&quot; (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and &quot;Fennoscandia&quot;.

Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture.

===Climate===
{{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}}

Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere.

Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark.  The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again.

Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the  [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute].

=== Culture===
[[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]]
Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: &quot;we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns.&quot;

The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers.  Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works.

While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent.  Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide).  The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity.

Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world.  Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.

In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations.

=== Bilingualism ===
&lt;div style=&quot;float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ '''Street reference chart'''
|-
! Finnish !! Swedish !! English
|-
| ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street
|-
| ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road
|-
| ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley
|-
| ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way
|-
| ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path
|-
| ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market
|-
| ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent
|-
| ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park
|-
| ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay
|-
| ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill)
|-
| ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not &quot;national&quot; languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same &quot;Turku Road&quot;. This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up.

Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones.

===Holidays===
[[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]]

Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include:

* '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1.
* '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday).
* '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.  Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one.
* '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public.
* '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th.  Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the &quot;country of thousand lakes&quot; is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations &quot;on Season&quot; means from the Midsummer until the schools open.
* '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes.
* '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' (&quot;little Christmas&quot;) is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families.
* '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26.  The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]].
* '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time!

Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations.

Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality.

==Get in==
{{Schengen}}

Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&amp;nodeid=49459&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected.

Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. 

The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry.

As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days).

===By plane===
{{cautionbox|Because of the Russian war on Ukraine, flights through Russian airspace have been suspended or rerouted. Details are not necessarily updated below.
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[[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]]

Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season.

International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]],  [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]].

If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg.

===By train===
The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.&lt;!--
[[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The &quot;Allegro&quot; trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]]
'''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&amp;nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine.
--&gt;

There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers).

===By bus===
Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland.

* Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours.
* Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi).  At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full.  Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00).
* There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check).
* There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check).

You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland.

* [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]].
* [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only.
* [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border.

===By boat===
[[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]]

{{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}}

One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises.

The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]).

====Estonia and the Baltic states====
[[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&amp;nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning.

The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning).
There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination.

====Germany====
[http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries.

Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time.

====Russia====
For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.&lt;!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--&gt; As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine.

The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. &lt;!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--&gt; The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel.

If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]].

====Sweden====
[[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]]

Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales.

Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does.

With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of &quot;route traffic&quot;. The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way &quot;route traffic&quot; ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – &quot;route traffic&quot; would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality).

In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. 

For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen].

There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes.

The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge.

===By car===
[[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]]

====Sweden====
The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3.

There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]).

====Norway====
European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär).

====Russia====
European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed.

From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only.

====Estonia====
Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]].

=== By bicycle ===
Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you.

There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden.

In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected.

On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm).

=== By foot ===

Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot may not be, check regulations. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing that border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine, unless you have got a specific permit.

==Get around==
[[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]]

Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices.

There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services.

&quot;'''Street addresses'''&quot; work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. &quot;Street numbers&quot; outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: &quot;Metsätie 101&quot; is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of &quot;Rantakatu 12–16 A 15&quot; means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. &quot;Rantakatu 12 a&quot; means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split.

===By plane===
Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south.  In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.  You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book.

Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot.

There are two major airlines selling domestic flights:

* '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country,  with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines''']..
* '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi.

In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go.

===By train===
[[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]]

'''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, &quot;State's Railways&quot;) operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime.

The following classes of service are available:
* '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars
* '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children.
* Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes
* '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow

While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki.

The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded &quot;Extra&quot; on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki.

Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged.

[[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]]

[[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.&lt;!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--&gt; In the 3-person cabins in the old &quot;blue&quot; sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the &quot;P&quot; trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a &quot;P&quot; train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022).

The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare.

Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age.

[[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car.

Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20.

[https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.&lt;!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--&gt; During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either.

This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press &quot;Start&quot; to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose &quot;Åbo&quot; to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip.

The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited.

In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced.

Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether.

While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence.

===By bus===
[[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]]
[[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of &quot;pikavuoro&quot;/&quot;snabbtur&quot;.]]

There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares.

Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full.

There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous.

At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps.

Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the &quot;standard&quot; (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart.

Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on &quot;regular&quot; services on short distances you are more likely to need cash.

[[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap).

'''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations.

Onnibus also has cooperation (&quot;Onnibux flex&quot;) with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus.

====Discounts====
'''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision.

As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo.

For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours).

You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel  for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus.

====Local transport====
Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere],  [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page).

In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use.

There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio).

As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus).

====General advice====
Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag.

Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses.

Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected.

===By boat===
[[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]]

{{see also|Boating in Finland}}

As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available.

Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones.

===By ferry===

In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years).

The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off.

There is a distinction between &quot;road ferries&quot; (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion.

===By car===
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[[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]]

Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels.

'''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]].

Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted.

Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured.

VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215.

A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of:
* Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter.
* ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders).
* Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction.
* Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. &quot;8–16&quot; in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all.
* Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one.
* Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and &quot;intend&quot; to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers.
* Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age).

Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe.

[[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]]

'''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and &quot;when circumstances require&quot;, with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March.

'''Speed limits''' default to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&amp;nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety.

A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests.

If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&amp;nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel.

=== By taxi ===
Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100.

Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling &quot;TAKSI&quot;). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair.

If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal.

The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call.

Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include:

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In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay.

In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally.

===By ridesharing===
[https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis.

For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services:
* [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine
* [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site
* [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland

=== By thumb ===
[[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested.

Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians.

===By bicycle===
[[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]]

Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas.

Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks.

Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian.

The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres.

Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected.

Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended.

Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before.

Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space.

Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge.

Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor.

Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places.

===By motorised scooter===
{{anchor|By motorized scooter}}

In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others.

The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is &quot;generally&quot; required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed.

To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. Some companies ask you to take a photo of the scooter after parking it and might take action if it was left carelessly.

The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis.

===By foot===
There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you &quot;do not intend to cross right now&quot;, and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else.

In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders.

==Talk==
[[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]]
[[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]]
{{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}}

Finland has two &quot;national languages&quot;, '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages.

Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different.

'''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship).

Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', &quot;roof&quot; in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons.

The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for &quot;getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', &quot;book&quot; (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives.

'''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker.

The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance.

Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need.

'''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. 

Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights.

Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish.

==See==
[[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]]
A selection of top sights in Finland:
* Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day
* The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry.
* Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city
* Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes...
* '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival
*'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century.
* '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]]
* Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]]
* A ride on the historical &quot;Linnanmäki&quot; wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes.

There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65.

===Itineraries===
* [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers
* [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast
* [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland
* [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north
* [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland
* [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast
* [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

==Do==
===[[Sport]]===
[[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]]
Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain.  If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]].

The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &amp;mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile.  Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated.

The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as &quot;baseball&quot;, but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams.

And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including:

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===[[Outdoor life]]===
{{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}}

[[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]]
[[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]]

During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry  [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it.

[[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]]

The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission.

A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland).

Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones.

In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks.

Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released).

Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands).

The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked.

===Music===
{{seealso|Nordic music}}
[[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]]
Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include:
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Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience.

There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts.

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===Northern Lights===
Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season.

In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there.

=== Sauna ===
[[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]]
The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; &quot;If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life&quot; maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room.

If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines.

After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round.  Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style.

These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering.

Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits.

===Social dancing===
[[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]]

If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]].

==Buy==

===Money===
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In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros.

Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro.

Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card.

Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind.

For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading &quot;''Vain käteinen''&quot; means &quot;Cash only&quot;.

Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted.

===Banking===
[[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]]

Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as &quot;draw&quot;). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that.

Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer &quot;electronic bills&quot; (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services.

===Tipping===
As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip.

Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe.

===Costs===
Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person.

Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions.

A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund.

===Shopping===
[[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]]

As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap.  Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs.  For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the &quot;Sámi Duodji&quot; label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup.  If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies.

Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto.  Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves.

'''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season.

Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December).

When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them.

For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below.

Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model.

While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price.

==Eat==
[[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]]

Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan.

As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes.

In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas.

In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some &quot;B&amp;B&quot;s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service.

===Seafood===
With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include:

* '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties.
* '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon.
* '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon.
* '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.

Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre'').  

If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets.

===Meat dishes===
[[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]]
[[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]]

* '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias.
* '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods.
* '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer.
* '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden.
* '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.
* '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks.
* '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called &quot;the Finnish man's vegetable&quot; since the actual meat content may be rather low.

===Milk products===
[[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]]

Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried &quot;bread-cheese&quot; (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include:

* '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings.
* '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though.
* '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. 

Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: 

* '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added (&quot;AB&quot;).
* '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top.

Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours.

===Other dishes===
[[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]]

* '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added).
* '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&amp;nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' (&quot;rice pie&quot;) or ''perunapiirakka'' (&quot;potato pie&quot;) etc.
* '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools.

===Bread===
Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available.

Typically Finnish breads include:
* ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available.
* ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern &quot;unholed&quot;, single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape.
* ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as &quot;Finncrisp&quot;.
* ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu.
* ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread.
* ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet
* ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup.
* ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast.
* ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened
* ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area

=== Seasonal specialities ===
{{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the &quot;Finnish fugu&quot;, as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''.  Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}}

[[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]]
Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. 

At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk.

During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once.

Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday.

During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter.

=== Regional specialities ===
There are also regional specialities, including:
* [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union.
* [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk.

Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' (&quot;hydrogen&quot; and  &quot;atom&quot;), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' (&quot;meat mug&quot;), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else.

===Desserts===
[[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]]

For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam.  A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays.
 
In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm'').

[[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]]

Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' (&quot;Blue&quot;) bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride.

After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available.

===Places to eat===
[[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]]

Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists).

For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a &quot;nice&quot; restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer &quot;Finnish&quot; interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists.

The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' (&quot;standing table&quot;), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &amp;mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well!

If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the &quot;best before&quot; date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening.

At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00.

Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price.

In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line.

===Dietary restrictions===
Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a &quot;V&quot; on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels.

Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged &quot;L&quot;. Low-lactose products are sometimes called &quot;Hyla&quot; or marked with &quot;VL&quot;. (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with &quot;G&quot;.  However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified.

Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities.  Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork.  The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]].

A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid.

==Drink==
Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) &quot;mixed fruits&quot;, which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient.

===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]]

Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres.

Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters (&quot;sumppi&quot;), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style &quot;mud coffee&quot;. In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of &quot;''pannukahvi''&quot; in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk.

===Dairy===
In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk'').

===Alcohol===
 

'''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger.

The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive).

Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs.

While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table.

The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some.

A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu (&quot;Fish&quot;) shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' (&quot;Panther&quot;), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' (&quot;tar schnapps&quot;) with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden.

'''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''.  Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded &quot;I&quot; are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while &quot;III&quot; and &quot;IV&quot; are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is &quot;III beer&quot; with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally &quot;home beer&quot;), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales.

'''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition.

[[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]]
A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' (&quot;tentacle&quot;), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking.

During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season.

Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle.

Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh.

Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is &quot;homewine&quot;, basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't.

Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them!

==Sleep==
[[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]]

Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier.

When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi.

'''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&amp;Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request.

One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy.

There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use.

An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or &quot;Every Man's Right&quot; (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan &quot;open wilderness huts&quot; (''autiotupa''), see below.

Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free &quot;morning sauna&quot;, while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid.

===Cabins===
{{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}}

[[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]]
[[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]]

For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available.

While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in &quot;cottage villages&quot; the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a &quot;cottage village&quot; will.

Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed.

In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights.

Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer.

Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a &quot;cottage village&quot; or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in &quot;cottage villages&quot; and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website.

In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect.

==Learn==
Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels.

There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up.

There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general.

The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated  ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed.

A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms.

Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc.

Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details.

EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities.

==Work==
[[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]]

Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement).

Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods.

Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common.

For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour].  Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough.

As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr.

A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni.

For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken.

For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions.

If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits).

One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies.

You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers].

==Stay safe==
{{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland|
Crime/violence: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Tick and mosquito bites&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests&lt;/small&gt;
}}
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===Crime===
Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night.

Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs.

'''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation.

'''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it.

'''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute.

'''Self defence''' is generally allowed only as a last escape and excess force must not be used. Weapons for self defence (including pepper spray) are not allowed.

Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform.

Private security staff such as nightclub bouncers should have a badge, vest or clearly visible band. There are several categories with different training and authorities. Count on them being authorised to throw you out, while you can ask for them to call the police if they want to search you. In some cases they are allowed to detain you until police arrives (or until the ship reaches a port) and search you to to be able to do so safely. They might use excess force if you resist or don't stay calm and reasonable yourself.

In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed.

Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A &quot;police&quot; asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police.

Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population.

Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking, a minor or otherwise unable to legally consent. The age of consent in other contexts is generally 16, but when somebody is coerced into sexual acts other factors come into play.

===Nature===
[[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]]

There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea.

Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning.

If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable.

In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water).

The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed.

There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice.

As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly.

Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did.

===In case of emergency===
'''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem.

There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good.

For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an &quot;adder kit&quot; (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay.

The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112.

==Stay healthy==
{{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)|
; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous
; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide
; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger
; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire
; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited
; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry
; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking
; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit
; lääkäri, läkare : doctor
; poliisi, polis : police
; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic
; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital
; apua! hjälp! : help!
}}

You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict.  If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff.

===Pests===
[[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]]

The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones).

There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &amp;ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of.

'''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether.

===Air quality===
Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality].

===Healthcare===
Medicines are strictly regulated. Any non-trivial medications, such as antibiotics, require a prescription. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies (or by special arrangements in remote areas). If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules.

Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private.

There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say &quot;sote&quot; to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023).

For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered.

University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above.

'''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare].

==Respect==
{{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said &quot;Nice weather today.&quot;  Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Two more hours passed.  Lahtinen said, &quot;Gee, the fish aren't biting today.&quot;  Virtanen shot back: &quot;That's because you talk too much.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
'''Drinking Finnish style'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: &quot;Isn't it nice to have some quality time?&quot; Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: &quot;Are we here to drink or talk?&quot;}}

Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind:

Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like &quot;thank you&quot; or &quot;you're welcome&quot; too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for &quot;please&quot; so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between &quot;he&quot; and &quot;she&quot;, which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to &quot;how are you&quot;, it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English.

All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say &quot;maybe later&quot; when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine.

Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being &quot;acceptably&quot; late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude.

The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm.

If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required.

In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old.

Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply &quot;Spencer&quot;, or even as &quot;Roger&quot; among co-workers, rather than &quot;tohtori Spencer&quot; or &quot;herra Spencer&quot;, without meaning any disrespect. 

Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two.

When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary.

==Connect==
===By snail mail===
[[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]]

Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are &quot;no-value&quot; (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate.

There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation.

'''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own.

===By phone===
[[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]]

As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020).

Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an &quot;all included&quot; one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10).

Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own.

The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|&quot;(09) 123 456&quot;,}} sometimes {{nowrap|&quot;+358 (0) 9 123 456&quot;.}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|&quot;0400 123 456&quot;}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the &quot;all included&quot; packages.

Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; &quot;pvm/mpm&quot; or &quot;lsa/lna&quot; stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad.

The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available.

Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call.

All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have &quot;fair use limits&quot; or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package.

===By net===
Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device.

'''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called &quot;WLAN&quot;). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations.

'''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices.

LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas.

==Cope==
===Electricity===
Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, &quot;type F&quot;), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or &quot;Europlugs&quot; (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations.

Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps).

USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all.

Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables).

===Religion===
[[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]]

The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones.

The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran as Finland became part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland.

The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire.

===Newspapers===
There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks.

===Radio===
Most stations are on analogue FM channels.

The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news.

===Contraception===
Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills (&quot;morning-after pills&quot;) are available from pharmacies without prescription (perhaps in person only). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for social as well as medical reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons).

===Laundry===
Laundry is problematic.
* Most households have a washing machine, so when staying in a normal flat or private house, you could ask and get to seize the chance. Some use common facilities in the basement, which may or may not be easily bookable.
* Laundry services are expensive; usually clothes are paid per piece, also where there are per weight fees for sheets and the like.
* Laundrettes are found at some campsites and bigger marinas, perhaps at hostels, and possibly in student housing areas, although not necessarily available for those not residing there.

===Toilets===
[[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]]

[[Toilets]] are usually marked with &quot;WC&quot;, image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters &quot;M&quot; (''miehet'', men) and &quot;N&quot; (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram.

There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own.

Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition.

==Go next==
* [[Russia]] to the east. &lt;!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')--&gt;However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice.
* [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].
* [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki.
* [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].


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'''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]].

The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands.

Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]].

While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire.

==Regions==
{{Regionlist|

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region1name=[[Southern Finland]] |
region1color=#d09440 |
region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] |
region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] |

region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]]  |
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region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] |
region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. |

region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] |
region3color=#71b37b |
region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] |
region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').|

region4name=[[Northern Finland]]  |
region4color=#8a84a3  |
region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] |
region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. |

region5name=[[Åland]]  |
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region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. |
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&lt;!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --&gt;
The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles.

==Cities==
&lt;!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --&gt;

*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &amp;mdash; the &quot;Daughter of the Baltic&quot;, Finland's capital and largest city by far
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &amp;mdash; a university town in Central Finland
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &amp;mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &amp;mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &amp;mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &amp;mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &amp;mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &amp;mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &amp;mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]]
&lt;!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --&gt;

==Other destinations==
[[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]]

* {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]]
* {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g.
** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country
** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe
** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki
* {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - &quot;the  Arm of Finland&quot; offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland
* {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland
* {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry
&lt;br clear=&quot;right&quot; /&gt;

==Understand==
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===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}}

{{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}}

[[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]]

Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts.

In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule.

The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites.

During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory.  Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II.  In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country.

After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by &quot;Germany or its allies&quot; (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership.  In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as &quot;the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West&quot;. Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15.

After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence.

===Geography===
[[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]]
Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland&lt;!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest--&gt;). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite.

Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the &quot;[[Nordic countries]]&quot; (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and &quot;Fennoscandia&quot;.

Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture.

===Climate===
{{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}}

Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere.

Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark.  The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again.

Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the  [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute].

=== Culture===
[[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]]
Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: &quot;we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns.&quot;

The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers.  Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works.

While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent.  Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide).  The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity.

Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world.  Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.

In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations.

=== Bilingualism ===
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|-
| ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street
|-
| ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road
|-
| ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley
|-
| ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way
|-
| ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path
|-
| ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market
|-
| ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent
|-
| ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park
|-
| ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay
|-
| ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill)
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| ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square
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Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not &quot;national&quot; languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same &quot;Turku Road&quot;. This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up.

Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones.

===Holidays===
[[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]]

Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include:

* '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1.
* '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday).
* '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.  Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one.
* '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public.
* '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th.  Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the &quot;country of thousand lakes&quot; is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations &quot;on Season&quot; means from the Midsummer until the schools open.
* '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes.
* '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' (&quot;little Christmas&quot;) is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families.
* '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26.  The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]].
* '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time!

Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations.

Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality.

==Get in==
{{COVID-19 box|Since July 2022 there are [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june no COVID-19-related restrictions] on entry. The domestic COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in June.

Prevalence is still high. Several pages have outdated information or report a zero instead of &quot;data missing&quot; (such as WHO).
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{{Schengen}}

Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&amp;nodeid=49459&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected.

Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. 

The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry.

As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days).

===By plane===
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[[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]]

Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season.

International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]],  [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]].

If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg.

===By train===
The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.&lt;!--
[[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The &quot;Allegro&quot; trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]]
'''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&amp;nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine.
--&gt;

There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers).

===By bus===
Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland.

* Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours.
* Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi).  At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full.  Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00).
* There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check).
* There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check).

You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland.

* [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]].
* [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only.
* [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border.

===By boat===
[[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]]

{{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}}

One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises.

The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]).

====Estonia and the Baltic states====
[[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&amp;nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning.

The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning).
There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination.

====Germany====
[http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries.

Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time.

====Russia====
For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.&lt;!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--&gt; As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine.

The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. &lt;!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--&gt; The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel.

If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]].

====Sweden====
[[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]]

Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales.

Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does.

With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of &quot;route traffic&quot;. The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way &quot;route traffic&quot; ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – &quot;route traffic&quot; would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality).

In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. 

For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen].

There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes.

The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge.

===By car===
[[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]]

====Sweden====
The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3.

There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]).

====Norway====
European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär).

====Russia====
European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed.

From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only.

====Estonia====
Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]].

=== By bicycle ===
Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you.

There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden.

In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected.

On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm).

=== By foot ===

Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot may not be, check regulations. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing that border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine, unless you have got a specific permit.

==Get around==
[[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]]

Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices.

There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services.

&quot;'''Street addresses'''&quot; work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. &quot;Street numbers&quot; outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: &quot;Metsätie 101&quot; is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of &quot;Rantakatu 12–16 A 15&quot; means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. &quot;Rantakatu 12 a&quot; means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split.

===By plane===
Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south.  In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.  You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book.

Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot.

There are two major airlines selling domestic flights:

* '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country,  with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines''']..
* '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi.

In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go.

===By train===
[[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]]

'''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, &quot;State's Railways&quot;) operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime.

The following classes of service are available:
* '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars
* '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children.
* Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes
* '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow

While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki.

The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded &quot;Extra&quot; on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki.

Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged.

[[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]]

[[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.&lt;!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--&gt; In the 3-person cabins in the old &quot;blue&quot; sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the &quot;P&quot; trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a &quot;P&quot; train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022).

The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare.

Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age.

[[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car.

Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20.

[https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.&lt;!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--&gt; During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either.

This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press &quot;Start&quot; to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose &quot;Åbo&quot; to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip.

The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited.

In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced.

Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether.

While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence.

===By bus===
[[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]]
[[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of &quot;pikavuoro&quot;/&quot;snabbtur&quot;.]]

There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares.

Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full.

There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous.

At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps.

Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the &quot;standard&quot; (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart.

Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on &quot;regular&quot; services on short distances you are more likely to need cash.

[[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap).

'''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations.

Onnibus also has cooperation (&quot;Onnibux flex&quot;) with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus.

====Discounts====
'''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision.

As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo.

For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours).

You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel  for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus.

====Local transport====
Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere],  [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page).

In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use.

There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio).

As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus).

====General advice====
Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag.

Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses.

Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected.

===By boat===
[[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]]

{{see also|Boating in Finland}}

As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available.

Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones.

===By ferry===

In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years).

The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off.

There is a distinction between &quot;road ferries&quot; (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion.

===By car===
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[[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]]

Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels.

'''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]].

Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted.

Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured.

VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215.

A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of:
* Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter.
* ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders).
* Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction.
* Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. &quot;8–16&quot; in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all.
* Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one.
* Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and &quot;intend&quot; to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers.
* Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age).

Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe.

[[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]]

'''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and &quot;when circumstances require&quot;, with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March.

'''Speed limits''' default to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&amp;nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety.

A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests.

If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&amp;nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel.

=== By taxi ===
Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100.

Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling &quot;TAKSI&quot;). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair.

If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal.

The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call.

Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include:

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In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay.

In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally.

===By ridesharing===
[https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis.

For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services:
* [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine
* [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site
* [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland

=== By thumb ===
[[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested.

Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians.

===By bicycle===
[[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]]

Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas.

Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks.

Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian.

The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres.

Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected.

Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended.

Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before.

Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space.

Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge.

Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor.

Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places.

===By motorised scooter===
{{anchor|By motorized scooter}}

In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others.

The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is &quot;generally&quot; required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed.

To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. Some companies ask you to take a photo of the scooter after parking it and might take action if it was left carelessly.

The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis.

===By foot===
There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you &quot;do not intend to cross right now&quot;, and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else.

In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders.

==Talk==
[[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]]
[[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]]
{{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}}

Finland has two &quot;national languages&quot;, '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages.

Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different.

'''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship).

Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', &quot;roof&quot; in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons.

The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for &quot;getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', &quot;book&quot; (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives.

'''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker.

The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance.

Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need.

'''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. 

Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights.

Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish.

==See==
[[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]]
A selection of top sights in Finland:
* Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day
* The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry.
* Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city
* Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes...
* '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival
*'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century.
* '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]]
* Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]]
* A ride on the historical &quot;Linnanmäki&quot; wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes.

There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65.

===Itineraries===
* [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers
* [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast
* [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland
* [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north
* [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea
* [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland
* [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast
* [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

==Do==
===[[Sport]]===
[[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]]
Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain.  If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]].

The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &amp;mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile.  Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated.

The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as &quot;baseball&quot;, but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams.

And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including:

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===[[Outdoor life]]===
{{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}}

[[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]]
[[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]]

During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry  [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it.

[[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]]

The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission.

A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland).

Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones.

In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks.

Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released).

Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands).

The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked.

===Music===
{{seealso|Nordic music}}
[[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]]
Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include:
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Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience.

There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts.

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===Northern Lights===
Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season.

In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there.

=== Sauna ===
[[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]]
The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; &quot;If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life&quot; maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room.

If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines.

After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round.  Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style.

These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering.

Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits.

===Social dancing===
[[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]]

If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]].

==Buy==

===Money===
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In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros.

Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro.

Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card.

Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind.

For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading &quot;''Vain käteinen''&quot; means &quot;Cash only&quot;.

Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted.

===Banking===
[[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]]

Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as &quot;draw&quot;). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that.

Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer &quot;electronic bills&quot; (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services.

===Tipping===
As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip.

Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe.

===Costs===
Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person.

Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions.

A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund.

===Shopping===
[[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]]

As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap.  Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs.  For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the &quot;Sámi Duodji&quot; label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup.  If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies.

Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto.  Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves.

'''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season.

Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December).

When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them.

For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below.

Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model.

While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price.

==Eat==
[[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]]

Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan.

As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes.

In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas.

In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some &quot;B&amp;B&quot;s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service.

===Seafood===
With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include:

* '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties.
* '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon.
* '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon.
* '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.

Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre'').  

If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets.

===Meat dishes===
[[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]]
[[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]]

* '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias.
* '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods.
* '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer.
* '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden.
* '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union.
* '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks.
* '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called &quot;the Finnish man's vegetable&quot; since the actual meat content may be rather low.

===Milk products===
[[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]]

Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried &quot;bread-cheese&quot; (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include:

* '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings.
* '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though.
* '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. 

Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: 

* '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added (&quot;AB&quot;).
* '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top.

Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours.

===Other dishes===
[[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]]

* '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added).
* '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&amp;nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' (&quot;rice pie&quot;) or ''perunapiirakka'' (&quot;potato pie&quot;) etc.
* '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools.

===Bread===
Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available.

Typically Finnish breads include:
* ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available.
* ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern &quot;unholed&quot;, single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape.
* ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as &quot;Finncrisp&quot;.
* ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu.
* ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread.
* ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet
* ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup.
* ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast.
* ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened
* ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area

=== Seasonal specialities ===
{{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the &quot;Finnish fugu&quot;, as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''.  Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}}

[[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]]
Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. 

At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk.

During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once.

Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday.

During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter.

=== Regional specialities ===
There are also regional specialities, including:
* [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union.
* [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk.

Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' (&quot;hydrogen&quot; and  &quot;atom&quot;), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' (&quot;meat mug&quot;), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else.

===Desserts===
[[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]]

For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam.  A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays.
 
In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm'').

[[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]]

Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' (&quot;Blue&quot;) bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride.

After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available.

===Places to eat===
[[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]]

Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists).

For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a &quot;nice&quot; restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer &quot;Finnish&quot; interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists.

The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' (&quot;standing table&quot;), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &amp;mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well!

If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the &quot;best before&quot; date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening.

At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00.

Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price.

In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line.

===Dietary restrictions===
Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a &quot;V&quot; on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels.

Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged &quot;L&quot;. Low-lactose products are sometimes called &quot;Hyla&quot; or marked with &quot;VL&quot;. (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with &quot;G&quot;.  However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified.

Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities.  Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork.  The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]].

A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid.

==Drink==
Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) &quot;mixed fruits&quot;, which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient.

===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]]

Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres.

Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters (&quot;sumppi&quot;), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style &quot;mud coffee&quot;. In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of &quot;''pannukahvi''&quot; in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk.

===Dairy===
In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk'').

===Alcohol===
 

'''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger.

The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive).

Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs.

While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table.

The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some.

A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu (&quot;Fish&quot;) shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' (&quot;Panther&quot;), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' (&quot;tar schnapps&quot;) with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden.

'''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''.  Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded &quot;I&quot; are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while &quot;III&quot; and &quot;IV&quot; are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is &quot;III beer&quot; with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally &quot;home beer&quot;), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales.

'''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition.

[[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]]
A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' (&quot;tentacle&quot;), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking.

During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season.

Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle.

Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh.

Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is &quot;homewine&quot;, basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't.

Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them!

==Sleep==
[[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]]

Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier.

When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi.

'''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&amp;Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request.

One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy.

There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use.

An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or &quot;Every Man's Right&quot; (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan &quot;open wilderness huts&quot; (''autiotupa''), see below.

Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free &quot;morning sauna&quot;, while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid.

===Cabins===
{{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}}

[[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]]
[[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]]

For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available.

While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in &quot;cottage villages&quot; the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a &quot;cottage village&quot; will.

Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed.

In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights.

Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer.

Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a &quot;cottage village&quot; or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in &quot;cottage villages&quot; and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website.

In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect.

==Learn==
Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels.

There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up.

There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general.

The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated  ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed.

A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms.

Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc.

Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details.

EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities.

==Work==
[[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]]

Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement).

Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods.

Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common.

For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour].  Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough.

As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr.

A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni.

For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken.

For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions.

If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits).

One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies.

You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers].

==Stay safe==
{{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland|
Crime/violence: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health: '''Low'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Tick and mosquito bites&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''&lt;br&gt;
&lt;small&gt;Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests&lt;/small&gt;
}}
{{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive.
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}}

===Crime===
Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night.

Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs.

'''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation.

'''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it.

'''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute.

'''Self defence''' is generally allowed only as a last escape and excess force must not be used. Weapons for self defence (including pepper spray) are not allowed.

Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform.

Private security staff such as nightclub bouncers should have a badge, vest or clearly visible band. There are several categories with different training and authorities. Count on them being authorised to throw you out, while you can ask for them to call the police if they want to search you. In some cases they are allowed to detain you until police arrives (or until the ship reaches a port) and search you to to be able to do so safely. They might use excess force if you resist or don't stay calm and reasonable yourself.

In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed.

Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A &quot;police&quot; asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police.

Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population.

Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking, a minor or otherwise unable to legally consent. The age of consent in other contexts is generally 16, but when somebody is coerced into sexual acts other factors come into play.

===Nature===
[[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]]

There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea.

Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning.

If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable.

In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water).

The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed.

There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice.

As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly.

Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did.

===In case of emergency===
'''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem.

There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good.

For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an &quot;adder kit&quot; (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay.

The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112.

==Stay healthy==
{{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)|
; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous
; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide
; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger
; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire
; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited
; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry
; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking
; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit
; lääkäri, läkare : doctor
; poliisi, polis : police
; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic
; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital
; apua! hjälp! : help!
}}

You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict.  If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff.

===Pests===
[[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]]

The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones).

There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &amp;ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of.

'''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether.

===Air quality===
Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality].

===Healthcare===
Medicines are strictly regulated. Any non-trivial medications, such as antibiotics, require a prescription. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies (or by special arrangements in remote areas). If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules.

Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private.

There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say &quot;sote&quot; to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023).

For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered.

University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above.

'''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare].

==Respect==
{{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said &quot;Nice weather today.&quot;  Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Two more hours passed.  Lahtinen said, &quot;Gee, the fish aren't biting today.&quot;  Virtanen shot back: &quot;That's because you talk too much.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
'''Drinking Finnish style'''&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: &quot;Isn't it nice to have some quality time?&quot; Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: &quot;Are we here to drink or talk?&quot;}}

Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind:

Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like &quot;thank you&quot; or &quot;you're welcome&quot; too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for &quot;please&quot; so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between &quot;he&quot; and &quot;she&quot;, which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to &quot;how are you&quot;, it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English.

All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say &quot;maybe later&quot; when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine.

Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being &quot;acceptably&quot; late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude.

The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm.

If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required.

In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old.

Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply &quot;Spencer&quot;, or even as &quot;Roger&quot; among co-workers, rather than &quot;tohtori Spencer&quot; or &quot;herra Spencer&quot;, without meaning any disrespect. 

Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two.

When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary.

==Connect==
===By snail mail===
[[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]]

Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are &quot;no-value&quot; (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate.

There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation.

'''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own.

===By phone===
[[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]]

As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020).

Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an &quot;all included&quot; one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10).

Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own.

The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|&quot;(09) 123 456&quot;,}} sometimes {{nowrap|&quot;+358 (0) 9 123 456&quot;.}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|&quot;0400 123 456&quot;}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the &quot;all included&quot; packages.

Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; &quot;pvm/mpm&quot; or &quot;lsa/lna&quot; stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad.

The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available.

Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call.

All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have &quot;fair use limits&quot; or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package.

===By net===
Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device.

'''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called &quot;WLAN&quot;). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations.

'''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices.

LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas.

==Cope==
===Electricity===
Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, &quot;type F&quot;), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or &quot;Europlugs&quot; (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations.

Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps).

USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all.

Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables).

===Religion===
[[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]]

The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones.

The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran as Finland became part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland.

The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire.

===Newspapers===
There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks.

===Radio===
Most stations are on analogue FM channels.

The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news.

===Contraception===
Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills (&quot;morning-after pills&quot;) are available from pharmacies without prescription (perhaps in person only). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for social as well as medical reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons).

===Laundry===
Laundry is problematic.
* Most households have a washing machine, so when staying in a normal flat or private house, you could ask and get to seize the chance. Some use common facilities in the basement, which may or may not be easily bookable.
* Laundry services are expensive; usually clothes are paid per piece, also where there are per weight fees for sheets and the like.
* Laundrettes are found at some campsites and bigger marinas, perhaps at hostels, and possibly in student housing areas, although not necessarily available for those not residing there.

===Toilets===
[[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]]

[[Toilets]] are usually marked with &quot;WC&quot;, image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters &quot;M&quot; (''miehet'', men) and &quot;N&quot; (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram.

There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own.

Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition.

==Go next==
* [[Russia]] to the east. &lt;!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')--&gt;However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice.
* [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].
* [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki.
* [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]].


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[[File:San Francisco Peaks.jpg|thumb|300px|San Francisco Peaks seen from Mt. Elden]]

'''[http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/ Flagstaff]''' is a city of over 75,000 people (2019) near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of northern [[Arizona]] and the [[Grand Canyon]]. At an altitude of {{ft|6990}}, Flagstaff and much of the surrounding region are substantially cooler than the low desert that dominates the southern part of the state. Though still dry by east coast standards, enough rain and snow falls in the area to allow a forest of ponderosa pine trees to cover the landscape. Winters tend to be cold, and heavy snowfall is expected on an annual basis.

==Understand==
===Visitor information center===
* {{listing
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| address=1 E Rte 66 | lat=35.197383 | long=-111.649252 | directions=next to the Amtrak station
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===Climate===
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Although located in Arizona, Flagstaff has a very different climate from the southern desert areas of the state. Winters are cold and sometimes very snowy, depending on the year. Temperatures can dip below {{F|0}} in the coldest months. Snow tends to melt quickly, as the temperature is usually above freezing during the day, even in winter. The spring season is windy and chilly, albeit otherwise mild, with occasional rain and snowstorms.

Flagstaff's summer begins around May, when temperatures warm substantially; the highs can exceed {{F|90}} during the hottest days. During the monsoon season (roughly June - September), intense, frequent rainstorms occur, lowering temperatures and ending the dry spell that tends to set in when the weather warms. The cool temperatures and frequent rain continue into the fall, and the first snowfall is often in November or December.

==Get in==
{{Mapframe|35.19920|-111.65131|zoom=11}}

===By car===

Flagstaff is at the intersection of I-40, which runs west to [[California]] and east to [[New Mexico]] (following historic [[Route 66]]) and I-17, which runs south to [[Phoenix]].

===By train and bus===

* {{listing
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| address=1 E Rte 66 | lat=35.197277 | long=-111.649006 | directions=
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* {{listing
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===By plane===
{{marker|type=go|name=Flagstaff Pulliam Airport|url=https://www.flyflagstaffaz.com/|wikidata=Q5457039}} ({{IATA|FLG}}) has regular scheduled commercial airline service. '''[https://aa.com American Airlines]''' provides service from [[Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport|Dallas-Fort Worth]] and [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix Sky Harbor]]. '''[https://united.com United Express]''' operates flights from [[Denver International Airport|Denver]]. There are also several air charter carriers.

The nearest major airport is [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]] ({{IATA|PHX}}). Driving time between Flagstaff and Sky Harbor is greater than the 150-mile separation would suggest: the airport is on the east side of Phoenix, traffic jams in Phoenix are a problem, and I-17 can be shutdown for accidents or wildfires. Allow 2½ hours or more to get from one to the other by car.

==Get around==

Flagstaff is stretched out along historic Route 66, which runs roughly east-west. The fairly small (about 5 blocks square) downtown is on the western side of town, near the base of Mars Hill, the location of Lowell Observatory. The I-40 highway and the BNSF railroad tracks run roughly parallel to Route 66.  Northern Arizona University is south of downtown and the tracks, but north of I-40. Here the north-south oriented Milton Road, which becomes I-17, is the main thoroughfare, with Route 66 heading west north of the railroad underpass.

The city is fairly bike-friendly, with many roads having bike lanes. In 2006 the Flagstaff was designated a &quot;Bicycle-Friendly Community&quot; by the [http://www.bikeleague.org/bfa/search/map?bfaq=flagstaff%2C+az League of American Bicyclists]. The [http://flagstaff.az.gov/futs '''Flagstaff Urban Trails System'''] (FUTS) includes more than 50 miles of paved and unpaved trails that wind throughout the town and are used extensively for recreation and transportation. One well-traveled FUTS path runs along the south side of Route 66 from downtown to the east side of town.

The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority operates [http://www.mountainline.az.gov/ '''The Mountain Line'''], fixed-route bus service that extends throughout Flagstaff and carries more than one million passengers per year.

==See==
[[File:Alvan Clark Telescope Lowell Observatory.jpg|thumb|Lowell Observatory]]
[[File:Museum of Northern Arizona Rugs.jpg|thumb|Museum of Northern Arizona]]
[[File:Elden Pueblo Ruins Arizona 2.jpg|thumb|Elden Pueblo Historic Site]]
* {{see
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| address=1400 W Mars Hill Rd | lat=35.203068 | long=-111.66458 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-3358 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-10PM | price=$12 (adults), $10 (students/seniors), $5 (children 5-17)
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| content=An astronomical research center from which the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered, this historic institution is on a mesa overlooking the west side of town. The staff leads guided daytime tours, and visitors use the Observatory's 24&quot; Clark telescope and smaller portable telescopes during regular evening programs (inquire).
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* {{see
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| address=3101 N Ft Valley Rd | lat=35.234561 | long=-111.665599 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-5213 | tollfree= | fax=+1 928-779-1527
| hours=Daily 9AM-5PM except some holidays | price=$10 (adults), $9 (seniors), $7 (students), $6 (Native Americans, youths 10-17)
| wikipedia=Museum of Northern Arizona | image=MusNoAz1.JPG | wikidata=Q14680594
| content=On the north side of town, it has displays on Native American life and the natural history of the region. A good selection of Native American folk art, particularly Navajo rugs, is available at the gift shop.
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* {{see
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| address=4001 S Woody Mountain Rd | lat=35.159968 | long=-111.731903 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-1442 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-Su 10AM-4PM, May-Oct | price=$7 (adults), $6 (seniors), $3 (youth 3-17)
| wikipedia=The Arboretum at Flagstaff | image=The Arboretum at Flagstaff.jpg | wikidata=Q1890779
| content=This 200-acre botanical garden, environmental research station, and nature center displays one of America's largest collections of high country wildflowers. Daily guided tours at 11AM and 1PM. Wild Birds of Prey programs at F-M noon and 2PM.
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* {{see
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| phone=+1 928-779-4395 (reservations) | tollfree=
| hours=May-Oct: daily 9:30AM-5PM; Nov-Apr: daily 10:30AM-5PM | price=$12 (adults 14+), $7 (youths 7-13)
| wikipedia=Riordan Mansion State Historic Park | image=The Riordan Mansion.jpg | wikidata=Q7335419
| content=This fine example of an Arts and Crafts style house was built in 1904 for a prominent local family. Guided tours are conducted at the top of the hour, reservations recommended.
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* {{see
| name=Pioneer Museum | alt= | url=http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=ahsflagstaff@azhs.gov
| address=2340 N Fort Valley Rd | lat=35.223816 | long=-111.655224 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-6272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-5PM | price=$6 (adults), $5 (seniors/students/active military), $3 (youths 7-17), Free (children 0-6)
| content=This small state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona. It also hosts a number of events throughout the year.
}}
* {{see
| name=Fort Tuthill Military Museum | alt= | url=http://www.forttuthill.org/ | email=
| address=Arizona 89A | lat=35.132325 | long=-111.689233 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-226-0965 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=May-Sep: Th F noon-4PM (based on staff availability), Sa Su 10AM-4PM | price=$3 (adults 13+), Free (seniors, children, active military, National Guard members)
| content=A former National Guard training facility built in 1929, this small museum now has displays devoted to regional military history.
}}
* {{see
| name=Northern Arizona University Art Museum | alt= | url=http://nau.edu/CAL/Art-Museum/ | email=art.museum@nau.edu
| address=321 McMullen Circle, Bldg 10 Room M205, NAU Campus | lat=35.192523 | long=-111.656186 | directions=on the corner of Tormey Ave and Knoles Dr
| phone=+1 928-523-3471 | tollfree= | fax=+1 928-523-1424
| hours=Tu-Sa noon-5PM during the school year | price=Free
| content=Has rotating exhibits featuring local and international artists.
}}
* {{see
| name=Coconino Center for the Arts | alt= | url=http://www.culturalpartners.org/ | email=info@culturalpartners.org
| address=2300 N Fort Valley Rd | lat=35.225153 | long=-111.655089 | directions=next to Sechrist Elementary School, behind the Pioneer Museum
| phone=+1 928-779-2300 | tollfree= | fax=+1 928-779-7197
| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM | price=
| content=The largest gallery in northern Arizona, showcases local and regional art.
}}
* {{see
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| address=Hwy 89 and Townsend-Winona Rd | lat=35.243539 | long=-111.568244 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 24 hr | price=Free
| wikipedia=Elden Pueblo | image=Elden Pueblo Ruins Arizona 2.jpg | wikidata=Q5353920
| content=A Sinagua archeological site which was inhabited from 1050-1275 BCE. An easy interpretive trail circles the ruins. It is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service, which hosts a number of educational programs and workshops at the site.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
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| phone=+1 928 213-2154 | tollfree=
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==Do==
[[File:Doyle Peak and Fremont Peak from the east side of Agassiz Peak.jpg|thumb|''Inner Basin Trail'' in the San Francisco Peaks]]

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===Outdoors===
The area surrounding Flagstaff is a hotspot for outdoor activities.
*Many of the bicycle and outdoor sports stores in downtown Flagstaff carry ''Favorite Hikes: Flagstaff and Sedona'' and ''Mountain Biking Arizona Guide: Fat Tire Tales and Trails'', two excellent guidebooks written by local Flagstaff mountain bike enthusiast Cosmic Ray.
* {{listing | type=do
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* {{do
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| address= | lat=35.346342 | long=-111.677946 | directions=
| phone = +1-928-527-3600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Francisco Peaks | image=San Francisco Peaks 01.jpg | wikidata=Q1974825
| content=Managed by the Coconino National Forest, the San Francisco Peaks northwest of Flagstaff offer a number of hiking trails for all skill levels, as well as opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and skiing. The range is crowned by the 12,637-ft Humphreys Peak, and is held sacred by the Havasupai, Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. Maps and trail information can be obtained from the Coconino National Forest Headquarters (1824 S. Thompson St.).
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* {{do
| name=Arizona Snowbowl | alt= | url=http://www.arizonasnowbowl.com | email=info@arizonasnowbowl.com
| address=9300 N Snowbowl Rd | lat=35.330917 | long=-111.710254 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-1951 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Arizona Snowbowl | image=Snowbowl Skilift, 2008.jpg | wikidata=Q4791400
| content=Alpine skiing. One of only three ski resorts in the state of Arizona. Despite the surrounding desert, Flagstaff is a popular skiing destination for the Southwest due to the high elevation. Interestingly, the Snowbowl is one of the first ten ski resorts established in the United States. Snowbowl is in the San Francisco Mountains, which offer pleasant high-country hiking after the snow melts, including a trail to '''Humphreys Peak''', highest mountain in Arizona. Access to some of the San Franciscos is restricted, as they're sacred to several of the area's Native tribes.
}}
* {{do
| name=Flagstaff Nordic Center | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com/ | email=
| address=16848 Hwy 180 | lat=35.36681 | long=-111.78972 | directions=parking lot alongside Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232
| phone=+1 928-220-0550 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the southwest's best cross-country skiing areas with over 50 km of well-groom ski trails and 25 km of snowshoe trails. In the summer the trails are open for hiking and mountain biking. Trail passes and equipment rental prices are listed [http://www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com/price-list/ here]; overnight cabin rental is also available.
}}
* {{do
| name=Jay Lively Activity Center | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=63 | email=
| address=1650 N Turquoise Dr | lat=35.214341 | long=-111.638272 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-213-2340 | tollfree= | fax=+1 928-774-9718
| hours= | price=Price varies
| content=City-owned permanent indoor ice skating rink. Offers ice skating lessons, public skating sessions, and also hosts ice hockey games.
}}
*{{do
| name=Northern Arizona Yoga Center | url=http://www.northernarizonayogacenter.com | email=info@northernarizonayogacenter.com
| address=113 S San Francisco St | lat=35.194897 | long=-111.649451 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-3144 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$15 drop in
| content=Northern Arizona Yoga Center is the largest yoga studio in town. This studio offers more than just yoga: they also host Salsa parties, Tango classes, Capoiera, Pilates, and Tai Chi. They are also a great supplier of yoga clothing and accessories. They are partners with the Vertical Relief Climbing Gym. Dual memberships are available.
}}
* {{do
| name=Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaffextreme.com/ | email=info@flagstaffextreme.com
| address=Fort Tuthill Loop Rd | lat=35.143248 | long=-111.693708 | directions=Fort Tuthill County Park
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-259-0125 | fax=+1 480-718-7450
| image=Extreme Adventure Park.jpg
| hours= | price=$45 (adults and teens), $25 (kids 7-11)
| content=A suspended obstacle course with more than 70 aerial challenges for children and adults.
}}
* '''Trailriding'''
** {{do
| name=Hitchin’ Post Stables | alt= | url=http://historichitchinpoststables.com/ | email=spirit7sevens@gmail.com
| address=4848 Lake Mary Rd | lat=35.134282 | long=-111.613821 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-1719 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$45-250
| lastedit=2017-10-14
| content=Offers guided horseback riding excursions forest land southeast of Flagstaff, ranging from 1 to 8 hours in length.
}}
** {{do
| name=Morrison Brothers Windmill Ranch | alt= | url=http://www.windmillrancharizona.com/ | email=windmillranchaz@gmail.com
| address=Newman Park | lat=35.018636 | long=-111.682668 | directions=Exit 328 off I-17
| phone=+1 928-606-3973 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$45-70 (adults), $35-55 (children)
| content=A working cattle ranch which now offers guided horseback riding excursions to day visitors, ranging in length from 1 to 1.5 hours.
}}

===Festivals and events===
[[File:Pickin in the Pines.jpg|thumb|Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass &amp; Acoustic Music Festival]]
* {{do
| name=First Friday ArtWalk | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/flagstaffartwalk {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@culturalpartners.org
| address=Heritage Square | lat=35.198632 | long=-111.648045 | directions=downtown
| phone=+1 928-779-2300 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=Every first Friday of the month art galleries and restaurants stay open until late in the evening, with live street entertainment and music centered around Heritage Square.
}}
* {{do
| name=Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture | alt= | url=https://musnaz.org/heritage/zuni-festival/ | email=info@mna.mus.az.us
| address=3101 N Ft Valley Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Museum of Northern Arizona
| phone=+1 928-774-5213 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$12 (adults), $8 (youth/student/American Indian), free (children under 10)
| lastedit=2017-01-25
| content=Held annually in late May, this two-day festival sponsored by NAU celebrates Zuni culture with dance and music, and arts and crafts demonstrations and exhibits.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture | alt= | url=https://musnaz.org/heritage/hopi-festival/ | email=info@mna.mus.az.us
| address=3101 N Ft Valley Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Museum of Northern Arizona
| phone=+1 928-774-5213 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$12 (adults), $8 (youth/student/American Indian), free (children under 10)
| lastedit=2017-01-25
| content=Held annually on the 4th of July weekend, this festival celebrates Hopi traditions and culture with music, dance, food, and arts and crafts exhibits.
}}
* {{do
| name=Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture | alt= | url=https://musnaz.org/heritage/navajo-festival/ | email=info@mna.mus.az.us
| address=3101 N Ft Valley Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Museum of Northern Arizona
| phone=+1 928-774-5213 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$12 (adults), $8 (youth/student/American Indian), free (children under 10)
| lastedit=2017-01-25
| content=Held annually in early August, celebrates Diné (Navajo) culture with music, dance, lectures, food, art, and weaving demonstrations.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Celebraciones de la Gente | alt= | url=https://musnaz.org/heritage/celebraciones/ | email=info@mna.mus.az.us
| address=3101 N Ft Valley Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Museum of Northern Arizona
| phone=+1 928-774-5213 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$12 (adults), $8 (youth/student/American Indian), free (children under 10)
| lastedit=2017-01-25
| content=Held in late October, this festival celebrates the Mexican holiday [[Day of the Dead|Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead]]. Activities include mariachi music, storytelling, and arts demonstrations. Ofrendas (private altars) are exhibited in the courtyard.
}}
* {{do
| name=Arizona Highland Celtic Festival | alt= | url=http://www.nachs.info/festival.shtml | email=information@nachs.info
| address=Foxglenn Park | lat=35.194172 | long=-111.597969 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-556-3161 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$15/1-day, $22/2-days (adults); $4/1-day, $6/2-days (children 3-12)
| content=Held every July, with music, dance, and food and drink.
}}
* {{do
| name=Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass &amp; Acoustic Music Festival | alt= | url=http://pickininthepines.org/ | email=PIPinfo@pickininthepines.org
| address=Ft Tuthill County Park | lat=35.14488 | long=-111.691371 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-525-1695 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Held annually in mid-September.
}}
* {{do
| name=Coconino County Fair | alt= | url=http://www.coconino.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=275 | email=parksrec@coconino.az.gov
| address=2446 Ft Tuthill Loop | lat=35.144793 | long=-111.688882 | directions=Coconino County Fairgrounds
| phone=+1 928-679-8000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$8 (adults), $5 (children and seniors)
| content=Held annually in September and features traditional fair exhibits, entertainment, livestock auctions, and carnival rides.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dew Downtown Flagstaff | alt= | url=http://www.dewdowntownflagstaff.com/ | email=
| address=San Francisco St | lat=35.199886 | long=-111.646868 | directions=downtown
| phone=+1 928-213-2300 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=A two-day urban snowboarding and skiing festival held on the streets of downtown Flagstaff.
}}

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Aspen Sports | alt= | url=http://aspensportsflagstaff.com/ | email=
| address=15 N San Francisco St | lat=35.197913 | long=-111.647948 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-1935 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-7PM, Su 9AM-5PM | price=
| content=A good source of outdoor sporting gear.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Babbit’s Backcountry Outfitters | alt= | url=http://babbittsbackcountry.com/ | email=
| address=12 E Aspen Ave | lat=35.198413 | long=-111.647742 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-4775 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Winter: M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10AM-5PM; Summer: M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM | price=
| content=Stocks a good range of camping gear, and rents out some gear as well.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Bookmans Entertainment Exchange | alt= | url=http://bookmans.com/stores/flagstaff/ | email=
| address=1520 S Riordan Ranch St | lat=35.18599 | long=-111.65930 | directions=Varsity Shopping Center
| phone=+1 928-774-0005 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-01
| content=This Tucson-based used bookstore chain also carries used CDs, DVDs, video games, etc. There is an onsite café, electric vehicle charging station, and free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome in the store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Flagstaff Mall &amp; The Marketplace | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaffmall.com/ | email=
| address=4605 N Highway 89 F-36 | lat=35.22315 | long=-111.581165 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-4827 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM; restaurant and department store hrs vary | price=
| wikipedia=Flagstaff Mall | wikidata=Q20714643
| content=Anchored by Sears, JCPenney, and Dillard's.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Starrlight Books | alt= | url= | email=
| address=15 N Leroux St | lat=35.19809 | long=-111.64908 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-6813 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Starlight Books - Flickr - brewbooks.jpg
| lastedit=2017-03-23
| content=An independent used bookshop.
}}

==Eat==

===Asian===
* {{eat
| name=August Moon | alt= | url=http://www.augustmoonflagstaff.com/ | email=augustmoon_flagstaff@yahoo.com
| address=1300 S Milton Rd | lat=35.187632 | long=-111.661049 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-5280 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-9PM | price=
| content=No frills, but excellent Chinese food and friendly service. Delivery too.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Dara Thai Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.darathaiflagstaff.com/ | email=
| address=14 S San Francisco St | lat=35.196092 | long=-111.648418 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-0047 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Downtown, centrally located serving decent Thai food. Get a seat by the window and view San Francisco Street while you dine. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Hunan East | alt= | url=http://www.hunaneastflagstaff.com/ | email=
| address=1926 N 4th St #8 | lat=35.207986 | long=-111.612807 | directions=East Side
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11AM-8:45PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM | price=
| content=Great Chinese food in a casual atmosphere. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Little Thai Kitchen | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1051 S Milton Rd | lat=35.190421 | long=-111.661625 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-226-9422 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Thai restaurant popular with locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pato Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=104 N San Francisco St | lat=35.198395 | long=-111.647661 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-213-1825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Downtown, another popular one with locals.
}}

===Pizza===
[[File:Pizzicletta Neopolitan Pizza Oven (6045969232).jpg|thumb|Pizzicletta]]
* {{eat
| name=Fratelli Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.fratellipizza.net/ | email=
| address=119 W Phoenix Ave; 2120 N 4th St | lat=35.196968 | long=-111.651685 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-9700 (Phx Ave location) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A pizza place that is well-loved by the locals. They have cheese, pepperoni, and pesto slices, and many specialty pies. Their pizza is hand-tossed, thin crust, brick oven pizza, like what is found back east.
}}
* {{eat
| name=New Jersey Pizza Company | alt= | url=http://newjerseypizzacompany.com/ | email=email@newjerseypizzacompany.com
| address=2224 E Cedar Ave #6 | lat=35.218364 | long=-111.6161 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 4-9PM | price=
| content=Excellent choice for those looking for an all organic menu or more exotic options than the typical pizza restaurant offers.
}}
* {{eat
| name=NiMarcos Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.nimarcospizza.com/ | email=
| address=101 S Beaver St | lat=35.195785 | long=-111.651315 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-2691 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Locally owned and operated in Flagstaff for years, NiMarcos offers semi-thick crust pizza, salads and soft-serve ice cream. Go in and order your own pie or just buy a slice. Local favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Oregano's Pizza Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.oreganos.com/index_main.html | email=
| address=605 Riordan Rd | lat=35.189838 | long=-111.660625 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-773-8600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11AM-9PM | price=
| content=Fantastic Chicago-style pizza with a great throw-back atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pizzicletta | alt= | url=http://www.pizzicletta.com/ | email=pizzicletta@gmail.com
| address=203 W Phoenix Ave | lat=35.197019 | long=-111.652326 | directions=Off milton road near route 66
| phone=+1 928-774-3242 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Pizzicletta Flagstaff.jpg
| hours=Su-Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM | price=$11-15 per pie
| lastedit=2015-07-16
| content=A Neapolitan style pizza place with house-made gelato. Takeout available. You can sit next door at Mother Road Brewery and order from Pizzicleta next door.
}}

===Mexican===
[[File:Chilequilas MartAnnes.jpg|thumb|Chilequilas at MartAnne's Cafe]]
* {{eat
| name=Casa Bonita | alt=Plaza Bonita | url=http://www.casabonitaaz.com/ | email=
| address=1551 S Milton Rd | lat=35.185686 | long=-111.662079 | directions=by Wendy's
| phone=+1 928-773-0065 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-W 11AM-10PM, Th F 11AM-11PM | price=
| content=Has great Mexican food and a great bar menu with afforable prices, though more expensive than some of the other local restaurants. A good family spot, but lacks authentic flavor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=El Charro Cafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=409 S San Francisco St | lat=35.19237 | long=-111.65051 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-0552 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located between the campus of Northern Arizona University and the downtown area, this an authentic Mexican food restaurant. The nachos are actually crisp and the enchilada sauce tastes how it should! Very affordable and very genuine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kachina Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.kachinarestaurant.com/ | email=kachina@flagstaff.net
| address=522 E Rte 66 | lat=35.195905 | long=-111.64311 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-1944 | tollfree=+1-866-798-4253 | fax=
| hours=M 10AM-8PM, Tu-Th 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-8PM | price=
| content=Located on the eastern fringe of downtown, yet another great locally owned Mexican restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=La Fonda Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=http://lafondaflg.com/ | email=
| address=1900 N 2nd St | lat=35.206625 | long=-111.615614 | directions=East Side
| phone=+1 928-779-0296 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-8PM | price=
| image=La Fonda Mexican Restaurant.jpg
| content=Same location since the 1950s, this a well-loved Mexican restaurant with great salsa and authentic dishes. Is busy most times so expect to wait to be seated.
}}
* {{eat
| name=MartAnne's Cafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=10 N San Francisco St | lat=35.197273 | long=-111.647179 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-773-4701 | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Chilequilas MartAnnes.jpg
| hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-2:30PM | price=
| content=Mexican breakfast/brunch. Awesome food, huge portions at fairly reasonable prices. Cash only.
}}

===American/Southwest===
[[File:Grand Canyon Cafe (8046042653) (3).jpg|thumb|upright|Grand Canyon Cafe]]
[[File:Breakfast at Macy's.jpg|thumb|Breakfast at Macy's European Coffeehouse and Bakery]]
* {{eat
| name=Bigfoot BBQ | alt= | url=http://bigfootbbq.com/ | email=office@bigfootbbq.com
| address=120 N Leroux St | lat=35.19907 | long=-111.648131 | directions=in basement of Old Town Shops
| phone=+1 928-226-1677 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Flagstaff, AZ, USA - panoramio (5).jpg
| content=This is the place to go if you have a hankering for a pulled pork sandwich or a batch of fried okra. They even serve gourmet hotdogs. Owned by a Georgia native turned Flagstaff resident, you won't want to miss out on this!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Brandy's Restaurant &amp; Bakery | alt= | url=http://brandysrestaurant.com/ | email=
| address=1500 E Cedar Ave #40 | lat=35.218908 | long=-111.620719 | directions=Midtown Shopping Center
| phone=+1 928-779-2187 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 6:30AM-3PM | price=
| content=Breakfast features quiche of the day, seven grain French toast, specialty egg dishes, homemade pastries and many other quality items. Lunch features tons of tasty sandwiches and burgers. Dinner is slightly more upscale but definitely affordable ($10-15 a plate) and features the wonderful creations of Chef Sherman Johnson. Tequila Lime Chicken and Garlic Stuffed Pork just to name a couple. Dinner is only served Tuesday thru Saturday. Breakfast served until 2:30PM on Sunday.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Buster's Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://www.bustersflagstaff.com/ | email=bustersflag@aol.com
| address=1800 S Milton Rd | lat=35.182942 | long=-111.659756 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-5155 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11AM-10PM | price=
| content=Casual fine dining with decent food. A good place, but may be a disappointment for those expecting the spectacular.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Charly's Pub &amp; Grill | alt= | url=http://weatherfordhotel.com/food-spirits/charlys-pub-grill/ | email=
| address=23 N Leroux St | lat=35.198448 | long=-111.649098 | directions=Weatherford Hotel
| phone=+1 928-779-1919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 8AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-13
| content=Live blues music in the evening.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Diablo Burger | url=http://www.diabloburger.com/ | email=
| address=120 N Leroux St #112 | lat=35.19886 | long=-111.64801 | directions=an oddly shaped circular building next to an Italian restaurant with outdoor seating
| phone=+1 928-774-3274 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Diablo Burger.jpg
| hours=M-W 11AM-9PM, Th-Sa 11AM-11PM | price=
| content=Although tricky to find and seating is rather limited, this place is one of those extraordinarily rewarding discoveries for the persistent traveler. Their burgers ($8-10) are made from range-raised beef from a ranch just north of Flagstaff, served on an English muffin with a boatload of Belgian-style fries. In fact, all of their ingredients are from local businesses whenever possible. They also offer a handful of good regional beers. Their commitment to doing good by staying local even extends to their billing practices: they don't accept credit cards. Bring cash - you'll be glad you did!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Horsemen Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.horsemenlodge.com/ | email=
| address=8500 Hwy 89 | lat=35.261889 | long=-111.550393 | directions=3.5 miles north of Flagstaff Mall
| phone=+1 928-526-2655 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Open for dinner with a great salad bar. The place to go for a nice, tender steak! Decorated with a authentic ranch style atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Macy's European Coffeehouse | alt= | url=http://www.macyscoffee.net/ | email=
| address=14 Beaver St | lat=35.1963 | long=-111.650776 | directions=south side of the tracks
| phone=+1 928-774-2243 | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Breakfast at Macy's.jpg
| hours= | price=
| content=They roast their own coffee and have lots of vegan foodstuffs. A favorite amongst the hippies.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Western Gold Steakhouse | alt= | url=http://flagstaff.littleamerica.com/dining/western-gold-restaurant | email=
| address=2515 E Butler Ave | lat=35.19157 | long=-111.619196 | directions=in the Little America Hotel
| phone=+1 928-779-7979 | tollfree=+1-800-865-1401 | fax=
| hours=Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner | price=
| content=The Western Gold Steakhouse is one of Flagstaff's most popular dining choices, American cuisine.
}}

===Grocery stores===
* {{eat
| name=Fry's | alt= | url=https://www.frysfood.com/storeHours?store=66000104 | email=
| address=201 N Switzer Canyon Dr | lat=35.195107 | long=-111.635203 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-2719 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 5:30AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-13
| content=Has a full-service hot and cold deli, and onsite pharmacy.
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Museum Club - Flagstaff Arizona.jpg|thumb|The historic Museum Club]]
[[File:Flagstaff Brewing Company (17044774025).jpg|thumb|Flagstaff Brewing Company]]
For beer fans, Flagstaff boasts several brewpubs and microbreweries.

* {{drink
| name=Altitude's Bar &amp; Grill | alt= | url=http://www.altitudesbarandgrill.com/ | email=info@altitudesbarandgrill.com
| address=2 Beaver St #200 | lat=35.196962 | long=-111.650395 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-214-8218 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11AM-10PM | price=
| content=Relaxed atmosphere, great outdoor seating and a cozy fireplace inside for the winter months. Live music.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beaver Street Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.beaverstreetbrewery.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@beaverstreetbrewery.com
| address=11 S Beaver St | lat=35.196537 | long=-111.650979 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-0079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Restaurant: Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight; Brewpub: Su-W 11AM-1AM, Th-Sa 11AM-2AM | price=
| image=Beaver Street Brewery (2437429011).jpg
| content=Brewpub. Serves up a wide range of their own beers, as well as a good selection of reasonably priced and tasty German-style pub grub (sausages, mashed potatoes and the like).
}}
* {{drink
| name=Flagstaff Brewing Company | alt= | url=http://www.flagbrew.com | email=flagbrew@flagbrew.com
| address=16 E Rt 66 | lat=35.197514 | long=-111.64841 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-773-1442 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Flagstaff Brewing Company (17044774025).jpg
| hours=Daily 11AM-2AM | price=
| content=Brewpub serving ales, pub food, and a good selection of whiskeys.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Historic Barrel+Bottle House | alt= | url=http://www.historicbarrelandbottle.com/ | email=info@historicbrewingcompany.com
| address=110 S San Francisco St | lat=35.19494 | long=-111.64883 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-0454 | tollfree= | image=Historic Brewing Barrel + Bottle House (29848632900).jpg
| hours=Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2018-10-23
| content=The popular brewpub serves locally-crafted and imported beers, and pub food.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Lumberyard Brewing Company | alt= | url=http://www.lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=5 S San Francisco St | lat=35.19640 | long=-111.64862 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-2739 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Knotty Pine Pale Ale (29495025664).jpg
| hours=Su-Tu 11AM-11PM, W-Sa 11AM-2AM | price=
| lastedit=2016-08-02
| content=A brewery/restaurant with outdoor area. Has good food and great beer. They have square-dancing nights one day a week.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mother Road Brewing Company | alt= | url=http://www.motherroadbeer.com/ | email=michael@motherroadbeer.com
| address=7 South Mikes Pike St. | lat=35.196985 | long=-111.652476 | directions=Corner of W Phoenix Ave and South Mikes Pike St.
| phone=+1 928 774-9139 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Mother Road Brewing Company.jpg
| hours=M-Th 2-9PM, F Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-9PM | price=$4-6 for a pint
| lastedit=2015-07-16
| content=Really, really good craft brews with friendly service. Pizzicletta handles the food menu.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Museum Club | alt= | url=http://www.museumclub.net/ | email=3404ENT@gmail.com
| address=3404 E Rte 66 | lat=35.214131 | long=-111.599606 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-440-5214 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Museum Club - Flagstaff Arizona.jpg
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2018-11-05| content=This historic log-built roadhouse opened in 1939, and has hosted the likes of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Known primarily for live country music.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tiffany Tree Lounge | alt= | url=http://flagstaff.littleamerica.com/dining/tiffany-tree-lounge | email=
| address=2515 E Butler Ave | lat=35.191565 | long=-111.619262 | directions=in the Little America Hotel
| phone=+1 928-779-7979 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Shares a common area with Western Gold Restaurant (see listing above).
}}

==Sleep==

Because of its proximity to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff has a wide array of hotels and other lodging, with over 5,000 rooms available. Cheap rooms are available at older non-chain motels, but you get what you pay for, and prices may not be that much cheaper than discount chains. Be sure to shop around and bargain as proprietors are often willing to drop prices during the off-season.

Many motels of the older variety are located along Route 66 east of downtown. More older hotels and most newer motels are located south of downtown along Milton Road. There are a few historic hotels downtown, as well as two hostels. Various B&amp;B establishments can be found near downtown in older neighborhoods. Campgrounds and RV parks can be found on the outskirts of town. Note that the BNSF rail line is very busy and in many hotels train horn noise is prominent (though not overwhelming as no facility is directly on the tracks). Sensitive sleepers should look to the Milton Road area for more quiet. Visible from the I-40 freeway off the Butler Ave. exit on Lucky Lane is a large selection of national chain economy class hotels including '''Econo Lodge''', '''Motel 6''', '''Quality Inn''', '''Super 8''' and '''Howard Johnson'''.

===Budget===
[[File:Flagstaff - Monte Vista Hotel - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Some scenes of ''Casablanca'' were shot in the Hotel Monte Vista]]
[[File:Flagstaff-Weatherford Hotel-1887.jpg|thumb|The historic Weatherford Hotel hosted novelist Zane Grey and is rumored to be haunted]]
* {{sleep
| name=DuBeau Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.grandcanyonhostel.com/dubeau/script/newDubeauSet.htm | email=info@dubeauhostel.com
| address=19 W Phoenix St | lat=35.196668 | long=-111.650534 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-6731 | tollfree=+1-800-398-7112 | fax=+1 928-774-6047
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$22-24 (bed), $48-60 (private room)
| image=Motel DuBeau.jpg
| content=Free wi-fi and breakfast, free coffee and tea available throughout the day.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Canyon International Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.grandcanyonhostel.com/GCindex.htm | email=info@GrandCanyonHostel.com
| address=19½ S San Francisco St | lat=35.195695 | long=-111.648981 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-9421 | tollfree=+1-888-442-2696 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$22-24 (bed), $44-56 (private room)
| content=Free wi-fi and breakfast, free coffee and tea available throughout the day.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Monte Vista | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmontevista.com/ | email=hotelmontevista@gmail.com
| address=100 N San Francisco St | lat=35.198222 | long=-111.647321 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-6971 | tollfree=+1-800-545-3068 | fax=+1 928-779-2904
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$50-150/night
| wikipedia=Hotel Monte Vista | image=Flagstaff - Monte Vista Hotel - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q5911758
| content=Stay at the same hotel where some scenes of ''Casablanca'' were shot. Opened in 1927, the hotel hosted such illustrious guests as Bing Crospy, Spencer Tracy, and Jane Russell, and is widely reputed to be haunted.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rodeway Inn | alt= | url=http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-flagstaff-arizona-AZ822 | email=
| address=2765 S Woodlands Village Blvd | lat=35.174317 | long=-111.665609 | directions=near Northern Arizona University
| phone=+1 928-556-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 928-774-1901
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$62-$89/night
| content=58-room hotel. Non-smoking, free breakfast and wi-fi, pets welcome.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Weatherford Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.weatherfordhotel.com/ | email=samgreen@weatherfordhotel.com
| address=23 N Leroux St | lat=35.19840 | long=-111.64895 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-1919 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$49-139/night
| wikipedia=Weatherford Hotel | image=Flagstaff-Weatherford Hotel-1887.jpg | wikidata=Q7978286
| content=Noted novelist Zane Grey wrote ''Call of the Canyon'' while staying here. Widely rumored to be haunted.
}}

===Mid-range===

*{{sleep
| name=Abineau Lodge Bed &amp; Breakfast | url=http://www.abineaulodge.com/ | email=info@abineaulodge.com
| address=1080 Mountainaire Rd | lat=35.088626 | long=-111.667905 | directions=Exit 333 off I-17, 1.4 miles east
| phone=+1 928-525-6212 | tollfree=+1-888-715-6386 | fax=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=$150/night
| content=A quiet hideaway with 8 rooms, 6 miles south of Flagstaff. Away from the train noise but close enough to enjoy all the region has to offer.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Conifer House Bed and Breakfast | url=http://www.coniferhouse.com/ | email=info@coniferhouse.com
| address=1701 West Stevanna Way | lat=35.224037 | long=-111.657696 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-2438 | tollfree=+1-888-788-3614 | fax=
| checkin=4-6PM | checkout=11AM | price=$129-189
| content=This bed and breakfast features a 2-person jacuzzi and a gas fireplace in every room. It is also easily accessible from downtown Flagstaff.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Days Inn and Suites East Flagstaff | alt= | url=http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/arizona/flagstaff/days-inn-and-suites-flagstaff-east/hotel-overview | email=cindy.iniguez@gmail.com
| address=3601 E Lockett Rd | lat=35.217378 | long=-111.595136 | directions=I-40 at Exit 201
| phone=+1 928-527-1477 | tollfree=+1-800-261-0506 | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$100-160/night
| content=Pet-friendly lodging with king-size beds, which also provides a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Starlight Pines Bed &amp; Breakfast | url=http://www.starlightpinesbb.com | email=romance@starlightpinesbb.com
| address=3380 E Lockett Rd | lat=35.219898 | long=111.59521 | directions=Exit 201 off I-40, left on Hwy 89, right on Fanning, left on Lockett
| phone=+1 928-527-1912 | tollfree=+1-800-752-1912 | fax=
| checkin=4-6PM | checkout=11AM | price=$155-179/night
| content=1912 Victorian style B/B. Four guest rooms with private baths, Lily with private balcony overlooking Mount Elden, Dragonfly with wood-burning fireplace.
}}

===Splurge===

*{{sleep
| name=England House Bed and Breakfast | url=http://www.englandhousebandb.com | email=innkeeper@englandhousebandb.com
| address=614 W Santa Fe Ave | lat=35.199934 | long=-111.65615 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-214-7350 | tollfree=+1-877-214-7350 | fax=
| checkin=4-6PM (no late checkins) | checkout=11AM | price=$135-200/night
| content=This well-respected bed and breakfast is just four blocks from Flagstaff's historic downtown. England house was built in the early 1900s and is now furnished with antiques from the late 1800s. Breakfast is served on the bright sun porch.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Little America Hotel Flagstaff | alt= | url=http://flagstaff.littleamerica.com/ | email=
| address=2515 E Butler Ave | lat=35.191592 | long=-111.619069 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-779-7900 | tollfree=+1-800-865-1401 | fax=+1 928-779-7983
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$149-189
| content=Antique, continental flair. One of the more unique hotel experiences that Flagstaff has to offer. Free airport shuttle from 7AM-10PM.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Flagstaff Rental Cabin | url=http://flagstaffrentalcabin.com | email=
| address=2584 Cibola Ovi | lat=35.090952 | long=-111.696475 | directions=
| phone=+1 602-628-3500 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3:30PM | checkout=11AM | price=$175-225/night, $800-1500/week
| content=3-bedroom cabin with two king size fully adjustable beds with massage upstairs and two queen beds downstairs. Ralph Lauren bedding throughout. 55&quot; 3D TV and fireplace in the great room.
}}

===Camping===
[[File:Lockett Meadow, 1996.jpg|thumb|Locket Meadow in the San Francisco Peaks]]
[[File:Kendrick Cabin.jpg|thumb|Kendrick Cabin]]
[http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/?cid=stelprdb5313448 Dispersed camping] (free) is permitted almost anywhere in the Coconino National Forest, which abuts town in many places (i.e. Thorpe Park, Mt Elden). Specific sites set aside for dispersed camping include [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=70996&amp;actid=34 '''Cinder Hills'''], [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=75157&amp;actid=34 '''Freidlein Prairie'''], and [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=75328&amp;actid=34 '''Marshall Lake'''] (free, no water or facilities). Some of the choicest camp sites are on the San Francisco peaks and inner basin where a breathtaking aspen color changes happen every fall.

* {{sleep
| name=Bonito Campground | alt= | url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=55072&amp;actid=29 | email=
| address= | lat=35.370429 | long=-111.543602 | directions=off of Hwy 89
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$18/night (no reservations)
| content=Open beginning of May to mid-October. This campground with 44 sites is very popular and is close to Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments. Drinking water, flush toilets, no hookups, trailers/RVs under 42'.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Canyon Vista Campground | alt= | url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=54954&amp;actid=29 | email=
| address= | lat=35.125981 | long=-111.59839 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$16/night (no reservations)
| content=Open beginning of May to mid-October, with 11 individual sites. Located near Walnut Canyon, with good views of the San Francisco Peaks. Drinking water and vault toilets, no hookups, trailers/RVs under 22'.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Fort Tuthill County Park Campground | alt= | url=http://coconino.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=502 | email=
| address= | lat=35.141679 | long=-111.695482 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-679-8000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$16 (tent), $20 (hookup), $6 (reservation fee)
| image=Fort Tuthill Campground (5857447944).jpg
| content=Facilities include a few hook-up sites, picnic tables, fire rings, portable toilets, and water spigots. No water or electricity available. Reservations can be made by phone or [https://activenet020.active.com/coconinoparksandrec/ online].
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Lockett Meadow Campground | alt= | url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=55136&amp;actid=29 | email=
| address= | lat=35.3586 | long=-111.6208 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Lockett Meadow, 1996.jpg
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$12/night (no reservations)
| content=Open mid-May to mid-September, with 17 individual sites. A very popular campground with great views of the San Francisco Peaks. No water, vault toilets. Not recommended for trailers/RVs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Fernow Cabin | alt= | url=http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Fernow_Cabin_Az/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&amp;parkId=75336&amp;pstate=AZ | email=
| address=5075 N Hwy 89 | lat=35.01639 | long=-111.84972 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree=+1-877-444-6777 | fax=
| checkin=11AM | checkout=2PM | price=$75/night (no water), $125/night (water)
| content=A retired US Forest Service Fire Guard Station, this 3-BR log cabin housed fire fighters in the summer. The cabin can sleep up to 8 people, and is furnished with bunks, stove, and pots and pans, and vault toilet. Campers must bring their own bedding supplies. Open April 15 - November 15 (weather-dependent), water available from May 16 - October 16. Reservations can be made online.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kendrick Cabin | alt= | url=http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Kendrick_Cabin_Az/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&amp;parkId=75333 | email=
| address=5075 N Hwy 89 | lat=35.4222 | long=-111.73789 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0866 | tollfree=+1-877-444-6777 | fax=
| image=Kendrick Cabin.jpg
| checkin=11AM | checkout=2PM | price=$75/night (no water), $125/night (water)
| content=A retired US Forest Service Fire Guard Station, this 3-BR stone-built cabin housed fire fighters in the summer. Can sleep up to 10 people and is furnished with bunks, stove, and pots and pans; there is an outside bath house with flush toilet and shower. Campers must bring their own bedding supplies. Open April 15 - November 15 (weather-dependent), water available from May 16 - October 16. Reservations can be made online.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Off Grid Getaways at Flagstaff Nordic Center | alt= | url=http://www.offgridgetaways.com/ | email=
| address=16848 Hwy 180 | lat=35.366717 | long=-111.790225 | directions=parking lot alongside Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232
| phone=+1 928-220-0550 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=1PM | checkout=10AM | price=$45-$55/night (cabins), $30-$35 (small yurts), $60-$75/night (large yurts)
| content=Offers yurts and log-sided camper cabins to rent. Yurts and cabins have bunks or mattress pads and wood stoves; no electricity or water. Wi-fi and showers are available at the main lodge, which also offers mountain bikes for rent. Reservations can be made by phone or online.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Flagstaff KOA | alt= | url=http://koa.com/campgrounds/flagstaff/ | email=jsatkoaflag@aol.com
| address=5803 N Hwy 89 | lat=35.234165 | long=-111.576736 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-9926 | tollfree=+1-800-562-3524 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Spaces for trailers/RVs and tents, cabins available. Laundry, showers, wi-fi and shuttle bus; bicycles available to rent.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Black Barts RV Park / Steakhouse &amp; Saloon | alt= | url=http://www.blackbartssteakhouse.com/ | email=info@blackbartssteakhouse.com
| address=2760 E Butler Ave | lat=35.193677 | long=-111.616465 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-774-1912 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-13
| content=Full hookups with 50-amp service.
}}

==Stay safe==
[[File:Snow plowed.jpg|thumb|Flagstaff really does receive a lot of snow]]
Although Flagstaff is well within the southern half of the U.S., it receives more snowfall than just about any other American city. Always come prepared in wintertime.

There is not a huge crime problem, but certain areas noted below should be avoided, mainly at night:

Sunnyside, one of Flagstaff's larger neighborhoods, is on the east side of town (bordered by Cedar Ave. on the north, 4th St. on the east, Izabel St. and Cedar Hill on the west and Route 66 on the south). Sunnyside is an incredibly diverse and interesting neighborhood but is also one of the most poverty-stricken neighborhoods in the city. Most points of interest are restaurants located on the edge of the neighborhood in the business districts which are generally safe any time of day. The area has been afflicted with some gang activity, mostly in the very center of the neighborhood. Just don't walk the neighborhood at night or hang out in an area that seems unsafe.

The other area that becomes unsafe at night is some areas of what locals call the &quot;South Side&quot;. South of the railroad tracks, west of Lone Tree Road, east of Milton and north of the NAU campus is the general designation of this area. The exception being most of the areas along South Beaver St. and South San Francisco St., which are safe even at night because of the night-time music, restaurant and bar scene that takes place along these streets. Areas closer to campus and on side streets such as South O'Leary and South Fontaine should be avoided at night. Though a lot of college students inhabit the area, drug addicts and transients do also, and there is some gang activity.

==Connect==
* {{listing
| name=Flagstaff Public Library | alt= | url=http://flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ | email=
| address=300 W Aspen Ave | lat=35.200184 | long=-111.652396 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-213-2330 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Flagstaff Public Library (reputed to be haunted).JPG
| hours=M-Th 10AM-9PM, F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM | price=
| content=Public computers available. 30 minutes of wi-fi is available to visitors with valid ID; additional online access can be purchased.
}}
* {{listing
| name=East Flagstaff Community Library | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/about/locations.html | email=
| address=3000 N 4th St #5 | lat=35.217738 | long=-111.612726 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-213-2348 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-1PM, Su 1-5PM | price=
| content=Public computers available. 30 minutes of wi-fi is available to visitors with valid ID; additional online access can be purchased.
}}

==Cope==

* {{listing
| name=Arizona Daily Sun | alt= | url=http://azdailysun.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Daily newspaper, also available in print.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flagstaff 365 | alt= | url=http://www.flagstaff365.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Has comprehensive listings for events in the Flagstaff area.
}}

==Go next==
[[File:CampingWithLukeAug06 081.jpg|thumb|Wupatki National Monument]]
An unusual number of [[United States National Park System|national parks and monuments]] are close to Flagstaff, the largest and most famous of which is the [[Grand Canyon]], but there are three right nearby. Note that there is a $25 Flagstaff Area National Monuments Annual Pass which works for all three monuments, and covers entrance fees for up to four people which may be cheaper for groups visiting multiple sites.

* {{see
| name=Walnut Canyon National Monument | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/waca/index.htm | email=
| address= | lat=35.171667 | long=-111.509722 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-3367 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Apr daily 9AM-5PM, May-Oct daily 8AM-5PM | price=$5, good for 7 days; Park Pass applies
| wikipedia=Walnut Canyon National Monument | image=Walnut canyon cliff dwellings.jpg | wikidata=Q1934145
| content=Contains a number of Native American cliff dwellings built in a narrow canyon. Two trails allow good views of the ruins and the canyon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wupatki National Monument | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/wupa/index.htm | email=
| address= | lat=35.565556 | long=-111.386944 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-679-2365 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-5PM, closed Dec 25 | price=$5, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments; Park Pass applies
| wikipedia=Wupatki National Monument | image=Wupatki National Monument (6633181729).jpg | wikidata=Q639000
| content=Contains a collection of Native American ruins scattered along a circular drive that also passes by Sunset Crater (an extinct volcano). Probably some of the finest outside of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Plan on spending most of the day on this loop drive.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/sucr/ | email=
| address= | lat=35.365676 | long=-111.503706 | directions=
| phone=+1 928-526-0502 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Apr daily 9AM-5PM, May-Oct daily 8AM-5PM | price=$5, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments; Park Pass applies
| wikipedia=Sunset Crater | image=Sunset Crater National Monument SUCR4021.jpg | wikidata=Q1754469
| content=At the southern end of the loop drive that connects it to Wupatki National Monument, this monument contains a relatively new volcano. The main eruption around 1064 C.E. built most of the cinder cone, with the last eruption in 1260 C.E. adding the spectacular to the cone's top.
}}

The [[Grand Canyon]] is just a short drive further, as is Navajo Country. Alternatively, head north to see Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. The detour through [[Sedona]] on the way South to [[Phoenix]] offers a scenic route west of the freeway.

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[[File:Gilbert-Gilbert Heritage District as viewed from Gilbert Rd..jpg|thumb|Gilbert Heritage District]]
'''[https://www.gilbertaz.gov/ Gilbert]''' is a town in the [[Greater Phoenix]] region of [[Arizona]] south of Mesa, northeast of Chandler, and northwest of Queen Creek. Once a railway town and the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot;, Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center in tune with its agricultural and railroad history.

==Understand==
Gilbert  is the largest incorporated town in the United States. From 1990 to 2003 it was the fastest growing city in the US (1980: 6,000; 1990: 30,000; 2000: 110,000; 267,000 as of 2020).


===History===

Gilbert owes its beginnings to William &quot;Bobby&quot; Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona. Ayer's Grocery Store, the first store in Gilbert, opened in 1910 and became the location of the first post office in 1912. The town post office moved several times before settling on the east side of Gilbert Road in downtown, where it still stands today.  In 1912, many Mormons who had fled the Mormon colonies in Mexico due to the actions of the forces of Pancho Villa settled in Gilbert. By 1915, they began holding church meetings at the Gilbert Elementary School. In 1918, they were organized into the Gilbert Ward.

Incorporated in July 1920, Gilbert was primarily a farming community fueled by the rail line and construction of the Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals. It remained an agricultural town for many years and was known as the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot; from 1911 until the late 1920s.

==Get in==

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===By plane===

*{{go
| name=[[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|PHX}}
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| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=In east Phoenix, 3 mi (5 km) from downtown Phoenix. All major US carriers serve Phoenix Sky Harbor with lots of flights to major cities across the country. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have hubs at Sky Harbor. It is approximately 30 minutes from Gilbert.
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* {{go
| name=Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | alt={{IATA|AZA}} | url=http://gatewayairport.com | email=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=East of Phoenix, in neighboring Mesa. It is served mainly by Allegiant Air, although Vision Airlines also offers service from North Las Vegas. This is a small airport that is being redeveloped into a major regional airport.
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===By car===

Gilbert is primarily served by one area freeway—the Santan Freeway portion of Loop 202.  A small section of the US 60 Superstition Freeway also skirts the northern boundary of the town at the Higley Road interchange (Exit 186). Several regional arterials also serve the area, including Williams Field Road, Chandler Boulevard, and Gilbert Road.

===By bus===

==Get around==

Car is the easiest way to get around Gilbert.

===By bus===
* '''[http://www.valleymetro.org/ Valley Metro]''' is a regional public transportation system for the metro Phoenix area.

==See==
[[File:Gilbert_Watertower_-_NWC_-_2009-09-14.jpg|thumb|Downtown Gilbert and the old Water Tower]]

* {{see
| name=Cosmo Dog Park | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/cosmo-dog-park | email=
| address=2502 E Ray Rd | directions=NE corner of Ray Rd and Santan Loop 202
| lat=33.32232 | long=-111.73517
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree=
| hours=5:30AM-10PM | price=free
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Lake for the dogs to play in. Separate areas for active and timid dogs. Ramadas, tables and benches available. Lighted for use at night. Named for Cosmo, the first police dog in Gilbert.
}}
* {{see
| name=Discovery Park | alt=
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/discovery-district-park | email=
| address=2214 E Pecos Road | directions=NE corner of Santan Village Pkwy and Pecos Rd
| lat=33.29411 | long=-111.74111
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=A 48-acre park. The park was named for the discovery of fossils of a Columbian Mammoth near the site during construction.
}}
* {{see
| name=Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch | email=
| address=2757 E Guadalupe Rd | lat=33.36133 | long=-111.73448 | directions=East of Greenfield on Guadalupe, just east of Southeast Library
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=sunrise-sunset | price=free
| lastedit=2019-04-03
| content=Walking paths through a series of ponds. Bring your camera, several hundred different types of birds come here every year. The park also contains an observatory, dinosaur find and archeology find areas. Year-round fishing at the Water Ranch Lake (permits required).
}}

==Do==

* {{do
| name=Gilbert Historical Museum | alt=
| url=http://gilbertmuseum.com | email=
| address=10 S Gilbert Rd | directions=SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Elliot Rd
| lat=33.34934 | long=-111.79015
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=9AM-4PM
| price=$5 adults, $4 senior, $3 children, under 5 free
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Variety of exhibits about the founding and growth of the Town of Gilbert.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hale Centre Theatre | alt=
| url=http://haletheatrearizona.com | email=boxoffice@haletheatrearizona.com
| address=50 W Page Ave | directions=
| lat=33.35526 | long=-111.79068
| phone = +1 480-497-1181 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Theatre-in-the-round.  Does a season with plays, musicals and children's theatre.  Prices vary.  Special group rates are available.
}}

==Buy==

==Eat==

* {{eat
| name=Farm House Restaurant
| alt=
| url=https://www.farmhouseofgilbert.com
| email=
| address=228 N Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.3545468
| long=-111.7898864
| directions=
| phone = +1 480-926-0676
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content= Fresh breakfasts served daily. Many travelers go out of their way to make a stop here.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Liberty Market | alt=
| url=http://www.libertymarket.com | email=
| address=230 N Gilbert Rd | directions=In downtown Gilbert: SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page
| lat=33.3546847 | long=-111.7898775
| phone = +1 480-892-1900
| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local favorite. No reservations. Moderately priced. Restrooms are a must see.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Real Barbeque | alt=Joe's Real BBQ
| url=http://joesrealbbq.com | email=
| address=301 N Gilbert Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3550316 | long=-111.7893797
| phone = +1 480-503-3805 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Great BBQ, atmosphere. Another local favorite. No reservations but plenty of room both indoors and out. Excellent value for the price. Can handle parties of almost any size. Take out and catering.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Farm Grill | alt=
| url=http://www.joesfarmgrill.com | email=
| address=3000 Ray Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3218374 | long=-111.7254501
| phone = +1 480-563-4745 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=American food using vegetables grown on the farm. Featured on the Food Network. Built on an existing farm, they left the gigantic cottonwood trees which makes eating outdoors a real pleasure. Portions are large.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flancers Cafe | alt=
| url= | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3608187 | long=-111.7900706
| phone = +1 480-926-9077 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Great sandwiches. Take-out available. You can also buy their famous bread to take home and make your own sandwiches.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lulu's Taco Shop | alt=
| url= | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3611458
| long=-111.7901135
| phone = +1 480-545-8219 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Mexican. Some of the best Mexican food in Gilbert. Open for breakfast and lunch. Excellent breakfast burritos.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Some Burros! | alt=
| url=http://www.someburros.com | email=
| address=Market Street and Williams Field Rd | directions=
| lat=33.30318 | long=-111.74328
| phone = +1 480-497-TACO | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:30AM-10PM
| price=Moderate pricing
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Excellent portion sizes for exceptional food. Family owned and run business with four locations in the Valley. Macha burros are always a favorite. Dining indoors or out. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Euro Cafe
| alt=Romeo's Euro Cafe
| url=http://www.eurocafe.com
| email=
| address=207 N. Gilbert Rd. Suite 105
| lat=33.3537482
| long=-111.7892498
| directions=Entrance is at rear of building
| phone = +1 480-962-4224
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=10AM-11PM
| price=Moderate pricing
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=International and eclectic foods. Excellent wine list. Offers food and wine pairing and wine makers dinners for $45 a person, reservations required in advance. Excellent dessert menu. Caters.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Phoenicia Cafe II
| alt=Phoenicia Cafe
| url=https://www.phoeniciacafe.com
| email=
| address=1150 S. Gilbert Rd, Ste 104
| lat=33.3289959
| long=-111.7907509
| directions=across from City Hall
| phone=+1 480-503-4976
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 7AM-11AM, Su 8AM-1PM
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Greek and Mediterranean food. Excellent lunch menu with buffet. Now serving breakfast. Also have a Tempe location. Take out available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Waldo's BBQ
| alt=
| url=http://www.waldosbbq.com
| email=
| address=2743 S. Market St Ste 111
| lat=33.3072509
| long=-111.7571136
| directions=San Tan Plaza
| phone = +1 480-807-1645
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=Moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Specializes is BBQ ribs but is famous for all things BBQ. Take-out and catering available. Original location still in Mesa, Az. Famous for its wall decor as well. A local favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=In-N-Out Burger
| alt=
| url=
| email=
| address=2449 S. Market St
| lat=33.30584
| long=-111.74346
| directions=Williams Field and Market
| phone =
| tollfree=+1-800-786-1000
| fax=
| hours=10:30AM-1AM
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=American fast food but freshly cooked. You can watch them cut the potatoes for the french fries. Great food for the price. Cooked to order. Takeout as well. Child friendly.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Oregano's Pizza Bistro
| alt=
| url=http://oreganos.com
| email=
| address=328 N. Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.35585
| long=-111.79010
| directions=
| phone = +1 480-882-9336
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=11AM-10PM
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Excellent pizza and other Italian foods. Pizzas range from 12&quot; to 18&quot; for thin crust. Stuffed pizzas are 8&quot; to 12&quot; Large variety of styles of pizzas and toppings. Will deliver for large parties. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=J K Chinese Gourmet
| alt=
| url=
| email=
| address=2540 S. Val Vista Dr. #106
| lat=33.3042037
| long=-111.7573136
| directions=
| phone=
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Great food, excellent service. Hidden in a smaller shopping center, but worth the visit. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Yao Chinese Cuisine
| alt=
| url=http://yaochineserestaurant.com
| email=
| address=2487 S. Gilbert #102
| lat=33.3046308
| long=-111.7889612
| directions=Gilbert Rd and Williams Field Rd
| phone = +1 480-899-0308
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=Moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=One of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in America. Extensive Chinese menu. Lunch specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pita Jungle
| alt=
| url=http://www.pitajungle.com
| email=
| address=1431 E. Williams Field Rd. Ste. 101
| lat=33.3061188
| long=-111.7594189
| directions=Williams Field and Val Vista
| phone = +1 480-814-2535
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Healthy foods. Catering. Extensive menu and friendly service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Thai Chili 2 Go
| alt=
| url=http://tc2go.com
| email=
| address=1887 E Williams Field Road
| lat=33.3060065
| long=-111.7493837
| directions=
| phone=+1 480 566 8061
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Thai food made with authentic ingredients
}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
| alt=
| url=https://dierkswhiskeyrow.com
| email=
| address=323 N. Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.3558893
| long=-111.7895052
| directions=
| phone=+1 480 476 8595
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Country bar with American cuisine and nightlife
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Brass Tap
| alt=
| url=https://www.brasstapbeerbar.com
| email=
| address=313 N Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.3556979
| long=-111.7895130
| directions=
| phone=+1 480 268 9557
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Over 60 beers on tap.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Fox Cigar Bar
| alt=
| url=https://foxcigarbar.com/gilbert
| email=
| address=1464 East Williams Field Road
| lat=33.3074228
| long=-111.7585523
| directions=
| phone=+1 480 917 3117
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=Has a selection of beer, whiskey, and cigars.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The White Rabbit
| alt=
| url=https://www.twr.bar
| email=drink@twr.bar
| address=207 N Gilbert Road
| lat=33.3538160
| long=-111.7893820
| directions=
| phone=+1 480 750 0099
| tollfree=
| fax=
| hours=
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=A speakeasy in downtown Gilbert.
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Tru by Hilton Gilbert | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxruru-tru-gilbert/?SEO_id=GMB-RU-PHXRURU | email=
| address=1950 S Santan Village Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+16025679800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-14
| content= The rooms are kind of small, though the service and the food is great and the rooms are very well-kept and clean. It is located in nearby Gilbert. The usual cost is $76, and it has a gym, an outdoor pool, free wifi, breakfast, and parking. It is also handicap-accessible and has air conditioners.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Phoenix/Gilbert | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgthx-hampton-suites-phoenix-gilbert/?SEO_id=GMB-HP-PHXGTHX | email=
| address=3265 S Market St | lat=33.29160 | long=-111.75223 | directions=
| phone=+14805431500 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-14
| content= The rooms are very well-kept, and the food is very good. The food selection includes fresh cookies, waffles and omelets, and also includes pressed fruit drinks. The service is also on-time, but the beds are quite hard without some sort of pillow or blanket covering them. Like Tru above, it is located in nearby Gilbert. the usual cost is $74, and it has free wifi, breakfast, and parking, with handicap accessibility, an outdoor pool, and air-conditioning.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hyatt Place
| alt=
| url=https://gilbert.place.hyatt.com
| email=
| address=3275 E Market St
| lat=33.29147
| long=-111.75273
| directions=
| phone=
| tollfree=
| fax=
| checkin=
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| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
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* {{sleep
| name=Home 2 Suites
| alt=
| url=https://home2suites3.hilton.com
| email=
| address=3333 E Market St
| lat=33.29161
| long=-111.75369
| directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=DoubleTree
| alt=
| url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/arizona/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-phoenix-gilbert-PHXSTDT/index.html
| email=
| address=1800 S SanTan Village Parkway
| lat=33.31703
| long=-111.74353
| directions=
| phone=
| tollfree=
| fax=
| checkin=
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| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
| content=
}}

== Learn ==

* {{Learn
| name=Chandler-Gilbert Community College
| lat=33.2926
| long=-111.7913
| url=https://www.cgc.edu
| alt=CGCC
| address=2626 East Pecos Road
| directions=
| phone=+1-480-732-7000
| tollfree=
| fax=
| email=
| hours=
| wikidata=Q5071217
| wikipedia=Chandler–Gilbert Community College
| image=
| content=A community college in the Maricopa County Community College District.
| price=
| lastedit=2018-10-14
}}

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[[File:Gilbert-Gilbert Heritage District as viewed from Gilbert Rd..jpg|thumb|Gilbert Heritage District]]
'''[https://www.gilbertaz.gov/ Gilbert]''' is a town in the [[Greater Phoenix]] region of [[Arizona]] south of Mesa, northeast of Chandler, and northwest of Queen Creek. Once a railway town and the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot;, Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center in tune with its agricultural and railroad history.

==Understand==
Gilbert is the largest incorporated town in the United States. From 1990 to 2003 it was the fastest growing city in the US (1980: 6,000; 1990: 30,000; 2000: 110,000; 267,000 as of 2020).


===History===

Gilbert owes its beginnings to William &quot;Bobby&quot; Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona. Ayer's Grocery Store, the first store in Gilbert, opened in 1910 and became the location of the first post office in 1912. The town post office moved several times before settling on the east side of Gilbert Road in downtown, where it still stands today.  In 1912, many Mormons who had fled the Mormon colonies in Mexico due to the actions of the forces of Pancho Villa settled in Gilbert. By 1915, they began holding church meetings at the Gilbert Elementary School. In 1918, they were organized into the Gilbert Ward.

Incorporated in July 1920, Gilbert was primarily a farming community fueled by the rail line and construction of the Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals. It remained an agricultural town for many years and was known as the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot; from 1911 until the late 1920s.

==Get in==
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===By plane===

*{{go
| name=[[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|PHX}}
| wikidata=Q912916
| address= | directions=
| phone=+1 602-275-4958 | tollfree= | fax=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=In east Phoenix, 3 mi (5 km) from downtown Phoenix. All major US carriers serve Phoenix Sky Harbor with lots of flights to major cities across the country. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have hubs at Sky Harbor. It is approximately 30 minutes from Gilbert.
}}
* {{go
| name=Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | alt={{IATA|AZA}}
| url=http://gatewayairport.com | email=
| wikidata=Q493759
| address= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=East of Phoenix, in neighboring Mesa. It is served mainly by Allegiant Air, although Vision Airlines also offers service from North Las Vegas. This is a small airport that is being redeveloped into a major regional airport.
}}

===By car===

Gilbert is primarily served by one area freeway - the &quot;Santan Freeway&quot; portion of Loop 202.  A small section of the US 60 (segment known as the &quot;Superstition Freeway&quot;) also skirts the northern boundary of the town at the Higley Road interchange (Exit 186). Several regional major surface streets also serve the area, including Williams Field Road, Chandler Boulevard, Pecos Road, Gilbert Road and Greenfield Road.

===By bus===

==Get around==

Car is the easiest way to get around Gilbert.

===By bus===
* '''[http://www.valleymetro.org/ Valley Metro]''' is a regional public transportation system for the metro Phoenix area.

==See==
[[File:Gilbert_Watertower_-_NWC_-_2009-09-14.jpg|thumb|Downtown Gilbert and the old Water Tower]]

* {{see
| name=Cosmo Dog Park | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/cosmo-dog-park | email=
| address=2502 E Ray Rd | directions=NE corner of Ray Rd and Santan Loop 202
| lat=33.322 | long=-111.735
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree=
| hours=5:30AM-10PM | price=free
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Lake for the dogs to play in. Separate areas for active and timid dogs. Ramadas, tables and benches available. Lighted for use at night. Named for Cosmo, the first police dog in Gilbert.
}}
* {{see
| name=Discovery District Park | alt=
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/discovery-district-park | email=
| address=2214 E Pecos Road | directions=NE corner of Santan Village Pkwy and Pecos Rd
| lat=33.294 | long=-111.741
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=An 88-acre park with amusement rides and mini-railroad, picnic tables and grills, skate park, basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields and lakes stocked for fishing. The park was named for the discovery of fossils of a Columbian Mammoth near the site during construction.
}} &amp;ndash; Contact [https://apm.activecommunities.com/gilbertaz/Reserve_Options Gilbert Recreation to reserve Ramada facilities]; see [http://www.azgfd.gov/ Arizona Game and Fish Department] for stocking schedules, bag limits and license regulations.
* {{see
| name=Gilbert Regional Park | alt=
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/gilbert-s-new-regional-park | email=
| address=3005 E Queen Creek Rd | directions=Higley Rd and Queen Creek Rd
| lat=33.261 | long=-111.722
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree=
| hours=park: 5:30AM-10PM; splash pad: 8:30AM-9:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Attractions includeː 4,000 sq-ft splash pad; 17-foot tall playground with climbing, slides and a zip-line; sports courts: basketball, pickleball, sand volleyball, tennis (all first-come first-serve).
}}
* {{see
| name=Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch | email=
| address=2757 E Guadalupe Rd | directions=East of Greenfield on Guadalupe, just east of Southeast Regional Library
| lat=33.364 | long=-111.735
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=sunrise-sunset | price=
| lastedit=2019-04-03
| content=Walking paths through a series of ponds. Bring your camera, several hundred different types of birds come here every year. The park also contains an observatory, dinosaur find and archeology find areas. Year-round fishing at the Water Ranch Lake (permits required).
}}
* {{see
| name=Downtown Gilbert Water Tower | alt=Water Tower Plaza and Park
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/water-tower-park | email=
| address=45 W Page Ave | directions=
| lat=33.353 | long=-111.790
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24hrs; splash pad: daily 7AM-10PM, except in windy conditions
| price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Small park in downtown Gilbert with splash pad. Historic Adobe Pump House, originally Gilbert's first jail.
}}

==Do==

* {{do
| name=Gilbert Farmers Market | alt=
| url=https://gilbertmarket.com/ | email=
| address=222 N Ash St | directions=Downtown, just west of the water tower
| lat=33.355 | long=-111.791
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa 7AM-11AM
| price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Market offers a wide variety of locally grown produce from nearby farms and many local Arizona food producers. Over 60 vendors during summer, over 100 vendors in fall/spring.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gilbert Historical Museum | alt=
| url=https://hdsouth.org/ | email=info@hdsouth.org
| address=10 S Gilbert Rd | directions=SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Elliot Rd
| lat=33.34934 | long=-111.79015
| phone=+1 480-926-1577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu/Th/Sa 9AM-4PM; closed Su/M/W/F/Holidays
| price=$6 adults, $5 senior, $3 children, under 5 free
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Variety of exhibits about the founding and growth of the Town of Gilbert.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hale Centre Theatre | alt=
| url=https://haletheatrearizona.com | email=boxoffice@haletheatrearizona.com
| address=50 W Page Ave | directions=just west of NW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.35526 | long=-111.79068
| phone=+1 480-497-1181 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=box officeː M-Sa 12noon-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Theatre-in-the-round.  Does a season with plays, musicals and children's theatre.  Prices vary.  Special group rates are available.
}}

==Buy==

==Eat==

* {{eat
| name=Romeo's Euro Café | alt=
| url=https://www.eurocafe.com | email=contact@eurocafe.com
| address=Heritage Court: 207 N Gilbert Rd, #105 | directions=Entrance is at rear of building
| lat=33.3537 | long=-111.7892
| phone=+1 480-962-4224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 12noon-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=International and eclectic foods. Excellent wine list. Offers food and wine pairing and wine makers dinners for $45 a person, reservations required in advance. Excellent dessert menu. Caters.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Farmhouse Restaurant | alt=
| url=https://www.farmhouseofgilbert.com | email=farmhouseofgilbert@gmail.com
| address=228 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3545 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-926-0676 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-F 6AM-1PM, Sa 6AM-1PM, Su 7AM-1PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content= Fresh breakfasts served daily. Many travelers go out of their way to make a stop here. Seating first-come first-served; does not accept reservations.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flancer's Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza | alt=
| url=https://flancers.com/ | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3608 | long=-111.7901
| phone=+1 480-926-9077 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:30AM-8PM, F/Sa 10:30AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great sandwiches. Take-out available. You can also buy their famous bread to take home and make your own sandwiches.
}}
* {{eat
| name=J K Chinese Gourmet | alt=
| url=https://jkchinesegourmetaz.com/ | email=
| address=2540 S Val Vista Dr, #106 | directions=
| lat=33.3042 | long=-111.7573
| phone=+1 480-821-8484 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su 11AM-9PM, M-Sa 11AM-9:30PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great food, excellent service. Hidden in a smaller shopping center, but worth the visit. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Farm Grill | alt=
| url=https://www.joesfarmgrill.com | email=
| address=3000 Ray Rd, Bldg 1 | directions=
| lat=33.3218 | long=-111.7255
| phone=+1 480-563-4745 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 7:30AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=American food using vegetables grown on the farm. Featured on the Food Network. Built on an existing farm, they left the gigantic cottonwood trees which makes eating outdoors a real pleasure. Portions are large.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Real Barbeque | alt=Joe's Real BBQ
| url=https://joesrealbbq.com | email=
| address=301 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, NE corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3550 | long=-111.7895
| phone=+1 480-503-3805 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great BBQ, atmosphere. Another local favorite. No reservations but plenty of room both indoors and out. Excellent value for the price. Can handle parties of almost any size. Take out and catering.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Liberty Market | alt=
| url=http://www.libertymarket.com | email=info@libertymarket.com
| address=230 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3547 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-892-1900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 8AM-9PM, F-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local favorite. Restrooms are a must see.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lulu's Taco Shop | alt=
| url=http://orderlulustacoshop.com/ | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=in Fountain Plaza
| lat=33.3607 | long=-111.7901
| phone=+1 480-545-8219 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Mexican. Some of the best Mexican food in Gilbert. Excellent breakfast burritos.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mulligan's Grill | alt=at Western Skies Golf Club
| url=https://www.westernskiesgolf.com/mulligans | email=golfshop@westernskiesgolf.com
| address=1245 E Warner Rd  | directions=
| lat=33.3350 | long=-111.7630
| phone=+1 480-545-8542 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-W 10AM-5PM, Th/F 10AM-6PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A neighborhood bar &amp; grill.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Oregano's Pizza Bistro | alt=
| url=https://oreganos.com/locations/gilbert/ | email=
| address=328 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Vaughn Ave
| lat=33.3559 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-882-9336 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-0
| content=Excellent pizza and other Italian foods. Pizzas range from 12&quot; to 18&quot; for thin crust. Stuffed pizzas are 8&quot; to 12&quot; Large variety of styles of pizzas and toppings. Will deliver for large parties. Takeout available. Multiple locations across Arizona.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Phoenicia Grill | alt=
| url=https://www.phoeniciacafe.com | email=
| address=1150 S Gilbert Rd, Ste 104 | directions=in Gilbert Town Square
| lat=33.3290 | long=-111.7907
| phone=+1 480-503-4976 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su,Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Greek and Mediterranean food. Excellent lunch menu with buffet. Now serving breakfast. Also have a Tempe location. Take out available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Some Burros! | alt=
| url=https://www.someburros.com | email=
| address=2597 S Market St | directions=Market St 3 blocks south of Williams Field Rd
| lat=33.3033 | long=-111.7431
| phone=+1 480-497-8226 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=9APM-9PM
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Excellent portion sizes for exceptional food. Family owned and run business with four locations in the Valley. Macha burros are always a favorite. Dining indoors or out. Takeout available. Multiple locations across Arizona.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Thai Chili 2 Go | alt=
| url=https://tc2go.com | email=
| address=1495 N Higley Rd, #108 | directions=SE corner Baseline Rd and Higley Rd
| lat=33.3777 | long=-111.7206
| phone=+1 480-219-8330 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Thai food made with authentic ingredients.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Waldo's BBQ | alt=
| url=http://waldosbarbeque.com/ | email=
| address=1524 E Williams Field Rd, #101 | directions=
| lat=33.3071 | long=-111.7571
| phone=+1 480-899-7427 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:30-9PM, F/Sa 10:30AM-11PM | price=Moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Specializes is BBQ ribs but is famous for all things BBQ. Take-out and catering available. Original location still in neighboring Mesa. Famous for its wall decor as well. A local favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Yao Chinese Cuisine | alt=
| url=http://yaochineserestaurant.com | email=
| address=2487 S Gilbert Rd, #102 | directions=Gilbert Rd and Williams Field Rd
| lat=33.3046 | long=-111.7890
| phone=+1 480-899-0308 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM | price=Moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=One of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in America. Extensive Chinese menu. Lunch specials.
}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row | alt=
| url=https://dierkswhiskeyrow.com | email=
| address=323 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SE corner of Gilbert Rd and Vaughn Ave
| lat=33.3559 | long=-111.7895
| phone=+1 480-476-8595 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Country bar with American cuisine and nightlife
}}
* {{drink
| name=Fox Cigar Bar | alt=
| url=https://foxcigarbar.com/gilbert | email=
| address=1464 E Williams Field Rd | directions=East of Val Vista Rd
| lat=33.3074 | long=-111.7584
| phone=+1 480-917-3117 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Has a selection of beer, whiskey, and cigars.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The White Rabbit | alt=password entry required; check web site
| url=https://www.twr.bar | email=drink@twr.bar
| address=207 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert
| lat=33.3538 | long=-111.7894
| phone=+1 480-750-0099 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 5PM-11PM, F/Sa 5PM-12midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A speakeasy complete with password entry (check web site)
}}

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
| name=DoubleTree Hotel Phoenix-Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxstdt-doubletree-phoenix-gilbert/ | email=
| address=1800 S SanTan Village Pkwy | directions=
| lat=33.31703 | long=-111.74353
| phone=+1 480-809-4100 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free Wi-Fi, free parking. On-site restaurant. Fitness Center, outdoor pool. Room service. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Phoenix/Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgthx-hampton-suites-phoenix-gilbert/ | email=
| address=3265 S Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2920 | long=-111.7520
| phone=+1 480-543-1500 | tollfree=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-14
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert | alt=2½ miles (4 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/gilbert/phxmg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=5530 S Power Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3160 | long=-111.6883
| phone=+1 480-507-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Home2 Suites | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgzht-home2-suites-gilbert/ | email=
| address=3333 S Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2915 | long=-111.7536
| phone=+1 480-857-4778 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://gilbert.place.hyatt.com | email=
| address=3275 E Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2914 | long=-111.7530
| phone=+1 480-899-5900 | tollfree= | fax=+1 480-899-5901
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. On-site restaurant, fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Tru by Hilton Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxruru-tru-gilbert/ | email=
| address=1950 S Santan Village Pkwy | directions=
| lat=33.315 | long=-111.744 
| phone=+1 602-567-9800 | tollfree=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-03
| content= The rooms are kind of small. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}

== Learn ==

* {{Learn
| name=Chandler-Gilbert Community College | alt=CGCC
| url=https://www.cgc.edu | email=
| address=2626 E Pecos Rd; Chandler | directions=On Pecos Rd, west of Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.2926 | long=-111.7913
| phone=+1 480-732-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| wikidata=Q5071217
| wikipedia=Chandler-Gilbert Community College
| image=
| content=A community college in the Maricopa County Community College District.
| lastedit=2018-10-14
}}

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[[File:Gilbert-Gilbert Heritage District as viewed from Gilbert Rd..jpg|thumb|Gilbert Heritage District]]
'''[https://www.gilbertaz.gov/ Gilbert]''' is in the southeast valley of the [[Greater Phoenix]] region of [[Arizona]]. With a population of 270,000 (2021 est.) it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot;, Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its &quot;small town&quot; feel.

==Understand==

Gilbert bills itself as is the largest incorporated town in the United States. With a population of 273,136 (2021 est; 267,918 per 2020 census), it is the 5th most populated community in Arizona, and 80th (2021 est) in the US's list of most populous incorporated places. From 1990 to 2003 it was also the fastest growing, outpacing even places like Las Vegas, largely due to its lower initial starting population (1970: 2,000; 1980: 6,000; 1990: 30,000; 2000: 110,000; 267,000 as of 2020).
Gilbert is in the southeast valley, south of Mesa, northeast of Chandler, and northwest of Queen Creek and Chandler Heights.

===History===

Gilbert owes its beginnings to William &quot;Bobby&quot; Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona. Ayer's Grocery Store, the first store in Gilbert, opened in 1910 and became the location of the first post office in 1912. The town post office moved several times before settling on the east side of Gilbert Road in downtown, where it still stands today.  In 1912, many Mormons who had fled the Mormon colonies in Mexico due to the actions of the forces of Pancho Villa settled in Gilbert. By 1915, they began holding church meetings at the Gilbert Elementary School. In 1918, they were organized into the Gilbert Ward.

Incorporated in July 1920, Gilbert was primarily a farming community fueled by the rail line and construction of the Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals. It remained an agricultural town for many years and was known as the &quot;Hay Capital of the World&quot; from 1911 until the late 1920s.

Downtown Gilbert (along Gilbert Road between Elliot and Guadalupe Roads, centered on the railroad crossing) has numerous historical buildings, some dating from the 1910s, even before Arizona statehood. A few buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, while others are listed as historical by the Gilbert Heritage District.

Gilbert has remained a town instead of becoming a city in part due to its early population size and how Arizona defined a city as needing more than 3,000 persons, which it surpassed only in the 1970s. Since then, it's due to Gilbert wanting to maintain a &quot;small town&quot; image, even with a population of over a quarter of a million.

==Get in==
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===By plane===

*{{go
| name=[[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|PHX}}
| wikidata=Q912916
| address= | directions=
| phone=+1 602-275-4958 | tollfree= | fax=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=In east Phoenix, 3 mi (5 km) from downtown Phoenix. All major US carriers serve Phoenix Sky Harbor with lots of flights to major cities across the country. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have hubs at Sky Harbor. It is approximately 30 minutes from Gilbert.
}}
* {{go
| name=Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | alt={{IATA|AZA}}
| url=http://gatewayairport.com | email=
| wikidata=Q493759
| address= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=East of Phoenix, in neighboring Mesa. It is served mainly by Allegiant Air, although Vision Airlines also offers service from North Las Vegas. This is a small airport that is being redeveloped into a major regional airport.
}}

===By car===

Gilbert is primarily served by one area freeway - the &quot;Santan Freeway&quot; portion of Loop 202.  A small section of the US 60 (segment known as the &quot;Superstition Freeway&quot;) also skirts the northern boundary of the town at the Higley Road interchange (Exit 186). Several regional major surface streets also serve the area, including Williams Field Road, Chandler Boulevard, Pecos Road, Gilbert Road and Greenfield Road.

===By bus===

==Get around==

Car is the easiest way to get around Gilbert.

===By bus===
* '''[http://www.valleymetro.org/ Valley Metro]''' is a regional public transportation system for the metro Phoenix area.

==See==
[[File:Gilbert_Watertower_-_NWC_-_2009-09-14.jpg|thumb|Downtown Gilbert and the old Water Tower]]

* {{see
| name=Cosmo Dog Park | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/cosmo-dog-park | email=
| address=2502 E Ray Rd | directions=NE corner of Ray Rd and Santan Loop 202
| lat=33.322 | long=-111.735
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree=
| hours=5:30AM-10PM | price=free
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Lake for the dogs to play in. Separate areas for active and timid dogs. Ramadas, tables and benches available. Lighted for use at night. Named for Cosmo, the first police dog in Gilbert.
}}
* {{see
| name=Discovery District Park | alt=
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/discovery-district-park | email=
| address=2214 E Pecos Road | directions=NE corner of Santan Village Pkwy and Pecos Rd
| lat=33.294 | long=-111.741
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=An 88-acre park with amusement rides and mini-railroad, picnic tables and grills, skate park, basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields and lakes stocked for fishing. The park was named for the discovery of fossils of a Columbian Mammoth near the site during construction.
}} &amp;ndash; Contact [https://apm.activecommunities.com/gilbertaz/Reserve_Options Gilbert Recreation to reserve Ramada facilities]; see [http://www.azgfd.gov/ Arizona Game and Fish Department] for stocking schedules, bag limits and license regulations.
* {{see
| name=Gilbert Regional Park | alt=
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/gilbert-s-new-regional-park | email=
| address=3005 E Queen Creek Rd | directions=Higley Rd and Queen Creek Rd
| lat=33.261 | long=-111.722
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree=
| hours=park: 5:30AM-10PM; splash pad: 8:30AM-9:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Attractions includeː 4,000 sq-ft splash pad; 17-foot tall playground with climbing, slides and a zip-line; sports courts: basketball, pickleball, sand volleyball, tennis (all first-come first-serve).
}}
* {{see
| name=Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch | alt= 
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch | email=
| address=2757 E Guadalupe Rd | directions=East of Greenfield on Guadalupe, just east of Southeast Regional Library
| lat=33.364 | long=-111.735
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=sunrise-sunset | price=
| lastedit=2019-04-03
| content=Walking paths through a series of ponds. Bring your camera, several hundred different types of birds come here every year. The park also contains an observatory, dinosaur find and archeology find areas. Year-round fishing at the Water Ranch Lake (permits required).
}}
* {{see
| name=Downtown Gilbert Water Tower | alt=Water Tower Plaza and Park
| url=https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-information/parks/water-tower-park | email=
| address=45 W Page Ave | directions=
| lat=33.353 | long=-111.790
| phone=+1 480-503-6200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24hrs; splash pad: daily 7AM-10PM, except in windy conditions
| price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Small park in downtown Gilbert with splash pad. Historic Adobe Pump House, originally Gilbert's first jail.
}}

==Do==

* {{do
| name=Gilbert Farmers Market | alt=
| url=https://gilbertmarket.com/ | email=
| address=222 N Ash St | directions=Downtown, just west of the water tower
| lat=33.355 | long=-111.791
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa 7AM-11AM
| price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Market offers a wide variety of locally grown produce from nearby farms and many local Arizona food producers. Over 60 vendors during summer, over 100 vendors in fall/spring.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gilbert Historical Museum | alt=
| url=https://hdsouth.org/ | email=info@hdsouth.org
| address=10 S Gilbert Rd | directions=SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Elliot Rd
| lat=33.34934 | long=-111.79015
| phone=+1 480-926-1577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu/Th/Sa 9AM-4PM; closed Su/M/W/F/Holidays
| price=$6 adults, $5 senior, $3 children, under 5 free
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Variety of exhibits about the founding and growth of the Town of Gilbert.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hale Centre Theatre | alt=
| url=https://haletheatrearizona.com | email=boxoffice@haletheatrearizona.com
| address=50 W Page Ave | directions=just west of NW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.35526 | long=-111.79068
| phone=+1 480-497-1181 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=box officeː M-Sa 12noon-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Theatre-in-the-round.  Does a season with plays, musicals and children's theatre.  Prices vary.  Special group rates are available.
}}

==Buy==

==Eat==

* {{eat
| name=Romeo's Euro Café | alt=
| url=https://www.eurocafe.com | email=contact@eurocafe.com
| address=Heritage Court: 207 N Gilbert Rd, #105 | directions=Entrance is at rear of building
| lat=33.3537 | long=-111.7892
| phone=+1 480-962-4224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 12noon-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=International and eclectic foods. Excellent wine list. Offers food and wine pairing and wine makers dinners for $45 a person, reservations required in advance. Excellent dessert menu. Caters.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Farmhouse Restaurant | alt=
| url=https://www.farmhouseofgilbert.com | email=farmhouseofgilbert@gmail.com
| address=228 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3545 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-926-0676 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-F 6AM-1PM, Sa 6AM-1PM, Su 7AM-1PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content= Fresh breakfasts served daily. Many travelers go out of their way to make a stop here. Seating first-come first-served; does not accept reservations.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flancer's Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza | alt=
| url=https://flancers.com/ | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3608 | long=-111.7901
| phone=+1 480-926-9077 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:30AM-8PM, F/Sa 10:30AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great sandwiches. Take-out available. You can also buy their famous bread to take home and make your own sandwiches.
}}
* {{eat
| name=J K Chinese Gourmet | alt=
| url=https://jkchinesegourmetaz.com/ | email=
| address=2540 S Val Vista Dr, #106 | directions=
| lat=33.3042 | long=-111.7573
| phone=+1 480-821-8484 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su 11AM-9PM, M-Sa 11AM-9:30PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great food, excellent service. Hidden in a smaller shopping center, but worth the visit. Takeout available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Farm Grill | alt=
| url=https://www.joesfarmgrill.com | email=
| address=3000 Ray Rd, Bldg 1 | directions=
| lat=33.3218 | long=-111.7255
| phone=+1 480-563-4745 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 7:30AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=American food using vegetables grown on the farm. Featured on the Food Network. Built on an existing farm, they left the gigantic cottonwood trees which makes eating outdoors a real pleasure. Portions are large.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joe's Real Barbeque | alt=Joe's Real BBQ
| url=https://joesrealbbq.com | email=
| address=301 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, NE corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3550 | long=-111.7895
| phone=+1 480-503-3805 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Great BBQ, atmosphere. Another local favorite. No reservations but plenty of room both indoors and out. Excellent value for the price. Can handle parties of almost any size. Take out and catering.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Liberty Market | alt=
| url=http://www.libertymarket.com | email=info@libertymarket.com
| address=230 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Page Ave
| lat=33.3547 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-892-1900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 8AM-9PM, F-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local favorite. Restrooms are a must see.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lulu's Taco Shop | alt=
| url=http://orderlulustacoshop.com/ | email=
| address=610 N Gilbert Rd | directions=in Fountain Plaza
| lat=33.3607 | long=-111.7901
| phone=+1 480-545-8219 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Mexican. Some of the best Mexican food in Gilbert. Excellent breakfast burritos.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mulligan's Grill | alt=at Western Skies Golf Club
| url=https://www.westernskiesgolf.com/mulligans | email=golfshop@westernskiesgolf.com
| address=1245 E Warner Rd  | directions=
| lat=33.3350 | long=-111.7630
| phone=+1 480-545-8542 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-W 10AM-5PM, Th/F 10AM-6PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A neighborhood bar &amp; grill.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Oregano's Pizza Bistro | alt=
| url=https://oreganos.com/locations/gilbert/ | email=
| address=328 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SW corner of Gilbert Rd and Vaughn Ave
| lat=33.3559 | long=-111.7899
| phone=+1 480-882-9336 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-0
| content=Excellent pizza and other Italian foods. Pizzas range from 12&quot; to 18&quot; for thin crust. Stuffed pizzas are 8&quot; to 12&quot; Large variety of styles of pizzas and toppings. Will deliver for large parties. Takeout available. Multiple locations across Arizona.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Phoenicia Grill | alt=
| url=https://www.phoeniciacafe.com | email=
| address=1150 S Gilbert Rd, Ste 104 | directions=in Gilbert Town Square
| lat=33.3290 | long=-111.7907
| phone=+1 480-503-4976 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su,Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Greek and Mediterranean food. Excellent lunch menu with buffet. Now serving breakfast. Also have a Tempe location. Take out available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Some Burros! | alt=
| url=https://www.someburros.com | email=
| address=2597 S Market St | directions=Market St 3 blocks south of Williams Field Rd
| lat=33.3033 | long=-111.7431
| phone=+1 480-497-8226 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=9APM-9PM
| price=moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Excellent portion sizes for exceptional food. Family owned and run business with four locations in the Valley. Macha burros are always a favorite. Dining indoors or out. Takeout available. Multiple locations across Arizona.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Thai Chili 2 Go | alt=
| url=https://tc2go.com | email=
| address=1495 N Higley Rd, #108 | directions=SE corner Baseline Rd and Higley Rd
| lat=33.3777 | long=-111.7206
| phone=+1 480-219-8330 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Thai food made with authentic ingredients.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Waldo's BBQ | alt=
| url=http://waldosbarbeque.com/ | email=
| address=1524 E Williams Field Rd, #101 | directions=
| lat=33.3071 | long=-111.7571
| phone=+1 480-899-7427 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:30-9PM, F/Sa 10:30AM-11PM | price=Moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Specializes is BBQ ribs but is famous for all things BBQ. Take-out and catering available. Original location still in neighboring Mesa. Famous for its wall decor as well. A local favorite.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Yao Chinese Cuisine | alt=
| url=http://yaochineserestaurant.com | email=
| address=2487 S Gilbert Rd, #102 | directions=Gilbert Rd and Williams Field Rd
| lat=33.3046 | long=-111.7890
| phone=+1 480-899-0308 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-9PM | price=Moderate
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=One of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in America. Extensive Chinese menu. Lunch specials.
}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row | alt=
| url=https://dierkswhiskeyrow.com | email=
| address=323 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert, SE corner of Gilbert Rd and Vaughn Ave
| lat=33.3559 | long=-111.7895
| phone=+1 480-476-8595 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Country bar with American cuisine and nightlife
}}
* {{drink
| name=Fox Cigar Bar | alt=
| url=https://foxcigarbar.com/gilbert | email=
| address=1464 E Williams Field Rd | directions=East of Val Vista Rd
| lat=33.3074 | long=-111.7584
| phone=+1 480-917-3117 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Has a selection of beer, whiskey, and cigars.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The White Rabbit | alt=password entry required; check web site
| url=https://www.twr.bar | email=drink@twr.bar
| address=207 N Gilbert Rd | directions=Downtown Gilbert
| lat=33.3538 | long=-111.7894
| phone=+1 480-750-0099 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 5PM-11PM, F/Sa 5PM-12midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A speakeasy complete with password entry (check web site)
}}

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
| name=DoubleTree Hotel Phoenix-Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxstdt-doubletree-phoenix-gilbert/ | email=
| address=1800 S SanTan Village Pkwy | directions=
| lat=33.31703 | long=-111.74353
| phone=+1 480-809-4100 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free Wi-Fi, free parking. On-site restaurant. Fitness Center, outdoor pool. Room service. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Phoenix/Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgthx-hampton-suites-phoenix-gilbert/ | email=
| address=3265 S Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2920 | long=-111.7520
| phone=+1 480-543-1500 | tollfree=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-14
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Phoenix East - Gilbert | alt=2½ miles (4 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/gilbert/phxmg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=5530 S Power Rd | directions=
| lat=33.3160 | long=-111.6883
| phone=+1 480-507-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Home2 Suites | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgzht-home2-suites-gilbert/ | email=
| address=3333 S Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2915 | long=-111.7536
| phone=+1 480-857-4778 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://gilbert.place.hyatt.com | email=
| address=3275 E Market St | directions=
| lat=33.2914 | long=-111.7530
| phone=+1 480-899-5900 | tollfree= | fax=+1 480-899-5901
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. On-site restaurant, fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Tru by Hilton Gilbert | alt=near San Tan Village; about 10 miles (16 km) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport
| url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxruru-tru-gilbert/ | email=
| address=1950 S Santan Village Pkwy | directions=
| lat=33.315 | long=-111.744 
| phone=+1 602-567-9800 | tollfree=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=12noon | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-03
| content= The rooms are kind of small. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Fitness center, outdoor pool. Pet friendly.
}}

== Learn ==

* {{Learn
| name=Chandler-Gilbert Community College | alt=CGCC
| url=https://www.cgc.edu | email=
| address=2626 E Pecos Rd; Chandler | directions=On Pecos Rd, west of Gilbert Rd
| lat=33.2926 | long=-111.7913
| phone=+1 480-732-7000 | tollfree= | fax=
| wikidata=Q5071217
| wikipedia=Chandler-Gilbert Community College
| image=
| content=A community college in the Maricopa County Community College District.
| lastedit=2018-10-14
}}

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The '''[http://www.verygc.com/ Gold Coast]''' is a coastal city in the southeast corner of the state of [[Queensland]] in [[Australia]]. The year-round warm weather and positioning as a large coastal city just south of [[Brisbane]] has made it a popular destination with travellers. [[Surfers Paradise]] forms the glitzy hub of tourist activity. Each year thousands of Australian students complete their secondary education by indulging in Schoolies Week by travelling to the Gold Coast for a week of partying. The Gold Coast is Australia's largest non-capital city and rather interestingly, it has more canals than Venice.

==Districts==
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| region2color=#ae93a8
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| region3name=[[Gold Coast/Currumbin|Currumbin]]&lt;!--Q5195187--&gt;
| region3color=#dc8371
| region3description=Largely residential area dotted with apartments, popular with families and locals. Convenient to the airport and motorway.

| region4name=[[Gold Coast/Tweed Heads|Tweed Heads and Coolangatta]] &lt;!-- Q606344 Tweed NSW Q4386146 Coolangatta Qld--&gt;
| region4color=#8fb859
| region4description=The southern end has several high-rise apartments with a small, but popular, shopping and entertainment area.

| region5name=[[Gold Coast/Burleigh Heads|Burleigh Heads]]
| region5color=#2f8921
| region5description=Numerous highrise apartment buildings, a [[Queensland national parks|national park]] and a small commercial area. The beaches are popular with surfers and families.

| region6name=[[Gold Coast/Main Beach|Main Beach]]
| region6color=#51d1a9
| region6description=An upmarket suburb with high-rises and resorts.

| region7name=[[Gold Coast/Southport|Southport]]
| region7color=#0e3c5e
| region7description=The commercial centre with shops, hospitals, business, industry and government offices.

| region8name=[[Gold Coast/Northern suburbs|Northern suburbs]]
| region8color={{StdColor|T8}}
| region8description=Includes Paradise Point, Hollywell, Runaway Bay and Labrador which are all largely residential but these contains some of the most wildest theme parks in Australia.

| region9name=Gold Coast Hinterland
| region9items=[[Numinbah Valley]], [[Springbrook]]
| region9color=#92c4c4
| region9description=A rural area away from the coast. It begins west of the Pacific Motorway, and consists of mountain ranges covered with rainforest, much of which is national parks.
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Other districts include:
* 
* Mermaid Beach and Miami - Largely low-rise residential suburbs with motels and restaurants along the highway.
* Palm Beach - Largely residential area.

==Understand==

===Climate===
{{Climate
| units = Metric
| janhigh = 28.9
| febhigh = 28.9
| marhigh = 28.0
| aprhigh = 26.1
| mayhigh = 23.6
| junhigh = 21.4
| julhigh = 21.3
| aughigh = 22.1
| sephigh = 24.0
| octhigh = 25.4
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| octlow = 16.9
| novlow = 19.0
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The climate of the Gold Coast ensures that travellers are able to enjoy the area year round. It has a mild, sub-tropical climate, with an average high of 29°C in January and 21°C in July. The winter months tend to have little rainfall, while the summer has frequent storms originating from the west.

Predictions of rain often equate to brief and intense afternoon storms, rather than extended periods of gentle rain.

=== Geography ===

The Gold Coast is a large urban area with a population of 720,000, the largest non-state capital in Australia. The Gold Coast shares its infrastructure, facilities, services and labour market with Brisbane to the north. Workers commonly commute between the two by rail and road.

Many tourists believe the highrise buildings and crowds of Surfers Paradise make it an overdeveloped 'tourist trap'. However, most of these buildings are residential ones populated by locals. The city also has many services and industries not directly related to tourism.

The Gold Coast, that visitors are more familiar with, stretches along the coastal suburbs from Paradise Point to Tweed Heads (about 35 km). Surfers Paradise, towards the northern end, is the hub of the leisure activity.

=== History ===

Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to chart the region when he sailed along the coast on 16 May 1770. Captain Matthew Flinders, an explorer charting continent north of the colony of New South Wales sailed past in 1802. Escaped convicts from Moreton Bay penal settlement hid in the region. The region remained uninhabited when John Oxley landed at Mermaid Beach, which was named after a cutter named ''Mermaid''.

===Commonwealth Games ===
The  [http://www.gc2018.com/ XXI Commonwealth Games] were held  on the Gold Coast between 4 and 15 April 2018. The [[British_Empire#Commonwealth_Games|Commonwealth Games]] is an international multi-sport event with competitors from around 70 countries.

==Get in==

===By plane===
[[File:Currumbin Beach, Queensland, Australia.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Looking over the Gold Coast from Currumbin Beach]]

[http://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Gold Coast Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) is widely known as '''Coolangatta Airport''', even though it is in Bilinga. It may be unique in the world in that, because it straddles the NSW and Queensland borders, you land in one state and arrive in another. It is a fairly small terminal but handles around 3.5 million passengers per year with frequent connections from major Australian cities and some international flights from [[New Zealand]] and [[Asia]]. It is ''not'' a 24-hour airport and closes at night, so don't plan on spending the night before an early morning flight. It is around 30 minutes drive to [[Surfers Paradise]].

The 777 bus runs every 15 minutes connecting the airport to the southernmost tram station at Broadbeach South, from where you can easily transfer to Surfers Paradise.

Public transport from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane city: Take public bus No 470 (Robina) to Varsity Lakes Train Station. Then take the train to Brisbane City. Bus 470 picks up and drops off passengers inside the terminal complex, and not (as Google Maps will tell you) 800 meters from the terminal. The cost is about $19.50 (August 2018). You only need to buy one ticket from the bus driver. Using the express train Varsity Lakes to Brisbane, total traveling time is about two hours.

[[Brisbane]] Airport ({{IATA|BNE}}) is used by many overseas visitors because it is larger and served by many international air carriers and has direct air flights to many Australian cities. However, the transport to the airport is more tedious and inconvenient. Options include:
* Rental car - 80 minute drive along the Gateway and Pacific Motorway but the most viable option.
* Direct Airport Transfer - about 1hr 40 min, can drop off at accommodation, fares from $40 to $50.
* Train with car transfer package
* Train with connecting local bus at Nerang or Robina
*Train with connecting local tram at Helensvale

====Flights====
'''Domestic'''

Major domestic carriers include [http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/destinations/flights-to-brisbane/ Virgin Australia], Jetstar, and Qantas. 

There are regional Queensland flights to make many cities and towns.

* Airnorth, Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia

'''International '''

* Air Asia X from [[Kuala Lumpur]]
* Air New Zealand from [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]]
* Jetstar from [[Auckland]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]], [[Seoul Incheon International Airport]], [[Tokyo Narita Airport|Tokyo Narita International Airport]], [[Wellington]]
* Scoot from [[Singapore]]

===By train===
Queensland Rail runs a train service from [[Brisbane]] to Coomera, Helensvale, Nerang and Robina. Trains run half-hourly 06:00-23:59 daily taking just over an hour from Brisbane Central to Helensvale, Nerang and Robina. The trains can get crowded at peak times, but it's unusual to have to stand. The tram connects to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach at Helensvale.  Buses connect Nerang and Robina to [[Surfers Paradise]], Coolangatta, and into northern [[New South Wales]].

[http://www.nswtrainlink.info NSW Trainlink] in NSW runs trains from [[Sydney]] with bus connections at [[Casino]] for services direct to [[Surfers Paradise]] or [[Tweed Heads]]. However, this is a slow (11½ hr) and expensive service. Set aside a whole day for the trip.

==Get around==
===By car===
All attractions around the Gold Coast are accessible by car, and there are large parking lots at the theme parks and other attractions. Parking meters are found in the busiest streets of Surfers Paradise, Southport and Burleigh Heads, but free parking can be found a few street blocks away. There are paid parking areas in Surfers Paradise and Southport operated by shopping centres and the city council that charge about $1 per hour, the largest is the Bruce Bishop Car Park adjacent to the transit centre.

The Gold Coast doesn't suffer from the same congestion as Brisbane, largely because it has several business centres. The morning peak hour is 07:00-08.30, while the afternoon peak is 15:30-17:00. Roads to avoid at these times include Bundall Road, Southport-Nerang Road, The Gold Coast Hwy at Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Motorway between Nerang and Palm Beach.

Most car rental dealers are in the main business district of the suburb, between the Gold Coast Highway and Surfers Paradise Boulevard. The following major car rental companies are available in the Gold Coast(Surfers Paradise): Budget, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz. There are also local car rental companies such as Costless Car Rental, Brian's Auto Centre &amp; East Coast Car Rentals which may also offer competitive pricing.

While most car rental companies hire to people 25 years of age and over, some all-age car rental companies do hire to younger drivers over 18 years of age with an additional surcharge. To avoid delays, check with your car rental provider beforehand if you are under 25.

===By tram===
'''[http://translink.com.au/travel-information/network-information/gold-coast-g-link The Gold Coast Light Rail]''', or &quot;G:Link&quot; service runs a route from Helensvale Station via Gold Coast University Hospital and Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach South. The trams run from 05:00 till 00:00 on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends running every 15 minutes or less in the hours of 05:00 till 00:00. You cannot buy a ticket once on the tram so you must arrive early enough to buy your ticket on the platform. Alternatively you can purchase a Go Card giving you cheaper fares and allowing you to swipe as you enter and exit the tram platform; these can be purchased from most 7-Elevens throughout the city.

===By bus===
[http://www.surfside.com.au '''Surfside Buslines'''] provide the main form of public transport around the Gold Coast and stops are located on most main roads. Buses run 24 hours a day, but are more frequent in the daytime. All the main tourist attractions are serviced by bus.  The frequency of services up and down the coast along the beach between Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise is very good at least every half hour. For other routes, and theme parks, it is best to check the timetable in advance.

Surfside Buslines uses the Translink GoCard Ticketless system which allows you to deposit funds into the card and use them up as you travel.

'''Airport Transfers''' (shuttles) operate 'door to door' between Coolangatta Airport and accommodation along the coast and are a popular alternative to taxis. They cost approximately $21 per person

===By taxi===
Expect to wait up to an hour or more for a taxi on busy nights:[https://www.expresstransfers.net.au Taxi services]. A taxi fare between the Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise costs around $55 and a sedan limousine is about the same. Stretch limousines are another option for groups of more than four with a cost of $100-110.

===By bike===
The [http://www.goldcoastcity.com.au/Oceanway Gold Coast Oceanway] is a 36-km pathway for pedestrians and cyclists linking Point Danger to the Gold Coast Seaway, stretching along most of the city coastline.  It can be a little crowded with pedestrians in parts.

==See==

===Ocean (or surf) beaches===
[[image:Surfers Paradise Beach Queensland.jpg|thumb|Nobby Beach looking north toward Surfers Paradise]]

There are over 52 km of [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/beaches-foreshores-150.html ocean beaches maintained by the local council]. In addition to this there are (largely un-patrolled) ocean beaches in the Tweed Shire of Northern NSW and numerous waterway beaches.

'''List of beaches (north to south):'''

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|-
! Beach Name !! Length (km) !! Description
|-
| South Stradbroke Island || 22 || The longest and least crowded but also the most remote and inaccessible beach. Accessible by private boat, cruises from the Broadwater or Surfers Paradise, the ferry to Couran Cove, or by surfers paddling across the Gold Coast Seaway (which is dangerous especially without local knowledge).
|-
| The Spit || 3.5 || Another long and uncrowded beach, easily accessible from Seaworld or by driving up to the Seaway.
|-
| Main Beach || 1.5 || One of the first beaches to be used on the coast due to its proximity to Southport. The cosmopolitan Tedder Ave is nearby.
|-
| Narrow Neck || 1 || This is very popular for those who would like to observe the beach without getting out of their car or tour bus, and also for taking photos. Not surprisingly almost every tour will stop there, but the beach is fairly uncrowded.
|-
| Surfers Paradise || 1.5 || Flags and patrols every few hundred metres along the beach.  You can be sure to find a place to swim, but the beach right opposite Cavill Ave is generally very busy and packed with tourists. Just walk north or south along the beach to find a (slightly) less crowded alternative.
|-
| Northcliffe || 1.5 || Almost indistinguishable from Surfers for most visitors, but a little quieter and popular with families due to its proximity to apartments and other accommodation.
|-
| Broadbeach (Kurrawa Beach) || 2 || Often the same surf conditions as Surfers Paradise. The upside, however, is that it's not that far away and nowhere near as busy as Surfers. Just in from the beach is Kurrawa Park, a shopping centre full of cafes, restaurants, and Jupiters Casino.
|-
| Mermaid Beach|| 2 || Along what is locally known as 'millionaires row'.
|-
| Nobby Beach and Miami || 2 || A quiet beach very popular with locals due to its ample parking and barbeque facilities. It's at the southern end of a continuous stretch of sand from the Gold Coast Seaway.
|-
| North Burleigh || 1 || Separated from Miami by a small headland known as South Nobby. The headland provides outstanding views of the beaches to the north and south. North Burleigh is a good place to go if there are winds blowing from the north, as the headland also provides a bit of protection.
|-
| Burleigh || 1.5 || A nice beach with a large park and a hill that is good for picnics. There are cafes surrounding the beach and the hill cover means that this beach is usually pretty nice when the winds are blowing from the south (when Surfers and other beaches will be exposed and horrible).
|-
| Palm Beach || 3.3 || Includes Tallebudgera Surf Beach and Pacific Beach.
|-
| Currumbin || 1.4 || A fantastic lagoon-cross-beach, if you can get there it's well worth a trip. Mostly inhabited by locals learning to surf, easiest waves on the coast.
|-
| Tugun || 2 || A pleasant local beach.
|-
| Bilinga || 2.5 || One of the few beaches in the world within 5 minutes walk of an international airport (OOL). Perfect as a short walk for those who check in early.
|-
| Kirra || 2 || Famous surfing spot, the beach has become very wide due to the [http://www.tweedsandbypass.nsw.gov.au/ Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project]
|-
| Coolangatta and Greenmount || 0.8 || Offers the most spectacular scenery and views up the coast, and is also a fantastic place for a picnic.
|-
| Rainbow bay|| 0.4 || The world renowned Snapper Rocks is right next to Rainbow Bay and is the home of the Quiksilver Pro [http://www.quiksilverpro.com.au/].
|-
| Duranbah || 0.4 || Right on the New South Wales border, it is very popular for surfing.
|}

===Other (calm water) beaches===
The Gold Coast also has numerous beaches in calmer, more protected water away from the surf, ideal for families with small children.

{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
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! Beach Name !! Length (km) !! Description
|-
| Paradise Point || 1.2 || A quiet beach on the Broadwater popular with locals. Its a very family-friendly beach due to its swimming enclosure and surrounds featuring food, parklands, barbeque areas and playgrounds.
|-
| Southport (Broadwater) Beach || 2 || A beach along the Broadwater shore at Southport with a swimming enclosure. The adjacent Broadwater Parklands features a swimming pool, boat ramps, public jetty, playgrounds and picnic areas. Part of the area is closed due to the construction as part of the Commonwealth Games.
|-
| Marine Stadium || 1 || A casuarina-fringed beach used by the many anchored boats and weekend fishing enthusiasts. The eastern side is also an off-leash dog exercise area.
|-
| Budds Beach || 0.1 || A hidden beach on the Nerang River near the heart of Surfers Paradise
|-
| Tallebudgera Creek || 0.5 || A popular swimming lagoon with families, fantastic for people who don't feel comfortable in the surf but still want to take a dip. It is one of the few patrolled beaches in water protected from the surf.
|-
| Currumbin Creek || 0.8 || Popular with longboarders and families due to its shelter from the sea. The beach runs around lagoons on both sides of the creek
|}

===Gold Coast Hinterland===
Promoted as &quot;the green behind the gold&quot;, the Gold Coast Hinterland refers to the mountainous area between the Gold Coast and the Scenic Rim region. It is home to national parks, mountain resorts, waterfalls, reservoirs, scenic drives and lookouts, wineries, and rock formations. The area is mostly covered in subtropical rainforest, but sections have been cleared for dairy farmland and wineries. The Hinterland is best seen by car or on a bus tour as the roads wind through the mountains with various lookout points along the way and towering trees lining the roads. It is truly a beautiful drive.
*  [[Tamborine Mountain]] featuring:
** Numerous lookouts offering panoramic views in all directions
** A great cottage industry with fantastic restaurants, fudge shops, and wineries - many of which offer free samples!
*  Springbrook Mountain
*  Hinze Dam and Advancetown Lake
* [[Lamington National Park]] 
*  [[Numinbah Valley]] featuring the Natural Bridge rockpool and waterfall (see glow worms at night).
*  Tallebudgera Valley
*  Currumbin Valley

Many tours operate in the hinterland area. Some are more of a bus tour as opposed to an all inclusive day. Watch the small print and enjoy. 4WD tour companies generally offer all inclusive tours to the hinterland area.

==Do==

The Gold Coast region is big on theme parks. During peak season expect them all to be quite busy. Before you go, investigate ticket discounts for combined travel and entry, multi-park and multi-day passes. Members of  Australian motoring associations can purchase discounted tickets from them ''before you travel''.

A short list of attractions and admission prices:
* Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: koalas, kangaroos, birds, snakes, crocodiles. Admission $40-50.
* Sea World: Marine park with rides, sharks, dolphins, penguins, polar bears. Admission $50-80.
* Warner Bros Movie World: Movie-themed rides and photo opportunities with famous characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Admission $50-80.
* Dreamworld: Amusement park, rides, themed lands and animals. Admission $50-80.
* WhiteWater World: Water park with pools, slides. Admission $30-50.
* Australian Outback Spectacular: horses and unique Australian lifestyle (dinner provided). Admission $55-110. Next to Movie World.
* Wet 'n' Wild: Water park with pools, slides, rides. Admission $35-60.
* Tropical Fruit World: Fruit plantation orchard, with tour, shows, tasting. Admission Adults $44, Children $25 (ages 4-16), Concession $35, Family Pass $110 (2A+2C) or $120 (2A+3C).

Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild are owned by the same company, so check out one of their [https://themeparks.com.au/buy/tickets/3-day-pass combo tickets] if you're planning on hitting two or more of them.

Dreamworld and WhiteWater World offer the [http://www.dreamworld.com.au/content/drw_2008_standard.asp?name=WorldPass same kind of deal].

===Be wary===

Be wary of street vendors promising free tickets to theme parks. Generally found along Cavill Mall in Surfers Paradise, they promise free theme park tickets in return for 3-4 hours of your time watching a timeshare presentation followed by high pressure salesmanship to sign up.

Many legitimate vendors sell discounted theme park tickets. Check out the tourist information booths run by [http://www.visitgoldcoast.com Gold Coast Tourism Corporation].

==Buy==

Cavill Mall and surrounds have some cheap '''souvenir and t-shirt shops'''. There are dozens of stores around Surfers Paradise catering exclusively for the tourist market and Australian opals, sheepskins, wool products, and aboriginal &quot;artifacts&quot;.  Watch out for overpriced goods.  Local newspapers regularly run stories about &quot;discount warehouses&quot; being taken to court for selling souvenirs at exorbitant prices to Asian tourists on organized tours.

Surfers Paradise has several shopping centres including the Centro Shopping Plaza (with Woolworths supermarket and numerous souvenir shops) and the [https://www.chevronrenaissanceshoppingcentre.com.au/ Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre] (with Coles Supermarkets and fashion shops). Although these cater for most tourist needs, better value for everyday items can generally be found outside Surfers Paradise.

==Eat==
[[File:Surfers Paradise Dec 2013.JPG|thumb|300px|Skyline of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast]]
The back arcades of [[Surfers Paradise]] have dozens of cheap Japanese and Korean &quot;lunchbox&quot; style restaurants and the quality is usually excellent, not to mention the price (less than $15 for a large main meal).

A variety of quick eats is available in the mall off Cavill Avenue. A highlight for vegetarians is Govinda's Veg-O-Rama in the mall. There is a very well priced sushi train one street north of Cavill Ave called Sushi in Paradise (2 Elkhorn Ave.)

Tedder Avenue in Main Beach and the Broadbeach area have the largest concentration of restaurants and cafés with food ranging from gourmet seafood to pub fare. Expect to pay $20–50 for a main meal. At most of the restaurants, you can bring your own alcohol.

There is an all you can eat Buffet in Jupiters Casino that offers lunch for $29.90, dinner for $40 (seafood on F Sa for $50). The food there is delicious and there are plenty of entrees, mains, roasts and desserts.

Heading north to the Marina's around the Broadwater will put you right amongst the Gold Coast's freshest fish markets. Peter's Fish Market is just north of Marina Mirage and will happily cook fish and chips if you have nowhere to do it yourself.

If there is a local speciality it has to be Mud Crabs, known as muddies, which are great when in season.

If you are in Broadbeach, [http://www.kurrawasurf.com.au the Kurrawa Surf Club] has heaps of options, plus for the vegetarians there is a falafel burger. It is right in front of the beach and the view is sublime.

[http://www.foodgoldcoast.com.au/ Good Food Gold Coast] is an independent food and restaurant review website which will help you choose a place to eat.

==Drink==
Try a local surf club for a cheap beer with a great view, you'll find one or two in every beachside suburb of the Gold Coast. They're generally right in front of the beach their members patrol and serve deliciously affordable food and drinks. The fish doesn't actually get much fresher. Broadbeach and [[Surfers Paradise]] offer the biggest choice of bars, clubs, and cafes, and you can order almost anything you can dream up.

Further south, Kirra Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club, Tweed Heads &amp; Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club and Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have spectacular decks, good food and entertainment and friendly welcomes.  Just sign in as a guest.

Twin Towns RSL is the largest RSL in NSW.  On the border of Queensland and NSW it offers a variety of dining options, frequent entertainment acts, and a friendly environment all at club prices.  It has the sterile renovated feel of many of the newer clubs, but it is possible to get a seat with nice view.

==Sleep==

* '''Backpacker hostels''' are mostly located in [[Surfers Paradise]], Southport, Main Beach and Coolangatta with dorm beds starting at around $20 a night.
* '''Motels''' are located all along the Gold Coast Hwy. Most can be found in Labrador, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Palm Beach and Tweed Heads. Single rooms are $60-80, while doubles rooms are $70-90 but prices increase during peak summer. Prices are lower and availability is better, the further they are away from Surfers Paradise.
* '''Camping and caravan''' grounds are dotted about the Gold Coast, although many have closed to make way for other development. The largest operator is [http://www.gctp.com.au/ Gold Coast Tourist Parks], a business arm of the Gold Coast City Council. It has 7 parks: Main Beach, Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads, Kirra Beach, Broadwater, Jacobs Well, Ocean Beach (Miami). Other caravan parks can be found in Ashmore, Miami, Carrara, Labrador, Nerang and Mudgeeraba. Accommodation options include caravan and camping sites, luxury cabins and group lodgings. Facilities may include swimming pools, play equipment and barbecue areas.
* '''Apartment''' accommodation in high- and low-rise buildings. A two-bedroom apartment in [[Surfers Paradise]] will cost around $150 per night in the off-season, and upwards of $300 a night in peak summer. Many have a minimum stay of 3 or 5 nights and may allow only one Saturday night per seven days (also one Tuesday). Reception hours are limited and a bond may be required in some cases. Inside amenities typically include kitchen, washer and dryer, and separate bedrooms. Outside amenities may include swimming pool, gym and other resort facilities.
* '''Hotels''' include chains such as the Marriott and Crowne Plaza. Hotels are concentrated in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

==Connect==

===Wireless Internet===
Many accommodation operators offer free Wi-Fi access to their guests.
Other Wi-Fi hotspots include McDonalds and Hungry Jacks restaurants and coffee shops such as Starbucks and Gloria Jeans. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all Gold Coast City Branch libraries, except Mudgeeraba and the mobile library.

== Stay safe ==
[[Image:Surf club balcony1.JPG|thumb|Coolangatta SLSC Deck]]
[[File:Gold Coast - Surfer's Paradise - Beach.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Beach and ocean in Surfers Paradise]]
=== Swimming ===

Almost all beaches between the Gold Coast Seaway and Coolangatta are patrolled by volunteer and professional lifesavers. The patrolled areas are marked by red and yellow flags.  Signs on the beaches will show you the closest patrolled beaches at any particular time of year.

'''Always swim between the flags'''. The flags have been lined up with the safest parts of the beach and are patrolled by lifesavers. If you do get into trouble or feel yourself being pulled out of your depth by a &quot;rip&quot;, don't try to swim against the water. Swim parallel to the beach and raise your hand to attract the attention of a lifesaver. Always check the lifeguard chalk board near the (usually) yellow flag for up to date swimming conditions, water temperature, tide times and other information.

'''Swimming is also not recommended''':
*After heavy rain when water quality and clarity become poor. Debris and other aquatic organisms are in the water and sometimes an algae or seaweed bloom occurs for a few days afterwards.
*When jellyfish (or stingers) are present. They usually appear in the summer months brought in by northerly winds in the afternoon.
*If schools of small fish are present, as these may attract sharks. If a shark has been spotted, lifeguards will direct people to get out of the water quickly.
*During choppy or unstable surf conditions, check the lifeguard chalk board.
*In canals, due to bull sharks and jet skis.

Dogs are permitted on beaches provided except within 200 m of flagged areas, part of [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/dog-exercise-areas-972.html Gold Coast City Dog Exercise Areas].

Surfers must not surf in the zone between the flags.

The [http://www.goldcoastcity.com.au/oceanway Gold Coast Oceanway], which is a 36-km network of pathways along beaches from the Gold Coast Seaway (The Spit) to the Point Danger Lighthouse (Coolangatta), is a great way to walk or cycle between the beaches.

[http://www.radiometro.com.au 105.7 Radio Metro] has detailed surf reports at 07:00, 12:00 and 15:00 daily.

=== Alcohol-fuelled violence ===

Violence can erupt late at night and in the early hours of the morning, particularly from Thursday to Saturday. Areas to be careful to avoid include Cavill Ave and Orchid Ave in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach Mall in Broadbeach and Griffith St in Coolangatta.

==Go next==
=== North ===
* [[Brisbane]], the state capital, is about 1 hour north.
* The [[Sunshine Coast (Queensland)|Sunshine Coast]] lies north of [[Brisbane]].

=== South ===
*[[Northern Rivers]] region of NSW which includes:
**[https://visitthetweed.com.au/ Tweed Shire] which starts at the NSW border at [[Tweed Heads]] and includes the [[Mount Warning National Park]]
**Australia's most easterly point at Cape Byron and [[Byron Bay]] (75 km south)
**Regional city of [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]]

=== East ===
* Coolangatta airport has inexpensive flights on budget carriers to [[New Zealand]], only about 2 to 3 hours away.

===West===
*[[Gold Coast#Gold Coast Hinterland|Gold Coast Hinterland]]
*[[Scenic Rim]] area (60 to 120 km west), a farming area overlooked by Mt Barney, and the quiet town of [[Boonah]].
*[[Granite Belt]] (120 to 200 km west) with the towns of [[Stanthorpe]] and [[Warwick (Queensland)|Warwick]]

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'''Gour-Pandua''' are twin historical cities in the [[Dinajpur-Malda]] region of [[West Bengal]]. Gour is located 14 km south of Malda town while Pandua is 15 km north of Malda town. The ruins of Gour extends in the neighbouring country of [[Bangladesh]] and is known as [[Gaud]]. 

==Understand==
[[File:Adina Mosque at Malda district of West Bengal 08.jpg|thumb|300 px|Adina Masjid, Pandua]]
[[File:Dakhil Darwaza 2, Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Dakhil Darwaza, Gour]]
[[File:Baraduary Masjid or the Great Golden Mosque.. Gaur.Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Bara Sona Masjid (Baraduari)]]
[[File:Lottan Masjid, Gaur.jpg|thumb|300 px|Lottan Masjid, Gour]]
Gour-Pandua is the medieval capital of Bengal. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda town, 340 km from [[Kolkata]], in [[West Bengal]]. Malda is the base for a visit to Gour-Pandua. The area saw three eras of glory - the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Sultans. The Senas, the last Hindu kings of Bengal, were displaced by the Muslims in the beginning of the 13th century. They ruled till the Battle of [[Palashi|Plassey]] in 1757. There is no trace of any shrine or structure of the Buddhist or Hindu periods. Even those of the Muslim period are virtually in ruin.

During the 13th-14th century Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Gour played a big role in that development.

The place has variously been referred to as Lakshanabati, Lakhnauti and Jannatabad.

==Get in==

===By train===
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===By road===
====By car====
The normal route is to take NH 12, which links Dalkolha with Kolkata, but the longer route via Durgapur Expressway (part of NH 19) from Dankuni, NH 19 from Palsit to Panagarh bypassing [[Bardhaman]] city, and then taking the Panagarh-Moregarm Expressway up to Morgram and on to NH 12 is a more comfortable and enjoyable option.
===By plane===
Kaji Nazrul Islam Airport at Durgapur is nearest airport (RDP).

==Get around==
Gour and Pandua are respectively 14 km south and 15 km north of Malda. Since there are no hotels in either Gour or Pandua, Malda is the best option to stay. Hired cars are the best option to explore the ancient towns. The hotels can arrange for cars. A whole day is enough to cover the important spots of both towns. For tourist looking out for more details can stay back a extra day and explore a few places beyond the two citadels. West Bengal Tourism operates a bus from Malda for visiting Gour and Pandua. For details check with Tourist Lodge at Malda.

==See==
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[[File:Firoz Minar. Gaur. Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Firoz Minar]]
[[File:Qudam Rasul Mosque &amp; Tomb of Fatheh Khan.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qudam Rasul Mosque (left) &amp; Tomb of Fatheh Khan (right)]]
[[File:Lukachuri Gateway (4).jpg|200 px|thumb|Lukachuri Darwaza]]
[[File:Gumti Gate at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gumti Darwaza]]
[[File:Chika alias Chamkan Mosque at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chika Masjid]]
[[File:Baisgazi Wall.jpg|200 px|thumb|Baisgazi Wall]]
[[File:Ballal Bati excavation site at Gaur in Malda District 14.jpg|200 px|thumb|Ballal Bati]]
[[File:Side view of Chamkati Masjid, Gaur.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chamkati Masjid]]
[[File:Tantipara Masjid, Gaur, Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Tantipara Masjid]]
[[File:Beautiful view of Gunmant Mosque.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gunmant Mosque]]
[[File:Kotwali Darwaja. Gaur ( Bangladesh Border).jpg|200 px|thumb|Kotwali Darwaja]]
[[File:Eklakhi Mausoleum at Pandua in Malda district 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Eklakhi Mausoleum]]
[[File:Qutub Shahi Mosque at Pandua in Malda district 01.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qutub Shahi Masjid]]
[[File:Nimasarai Minar 1.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nimasarai Minar]]
[[File:Nandadirghi 2.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nandadirghi Vihar]]
===Gour===
It is 14 km south of Malda. Covering Gour and Pandua in a single day can be very hectic. People who are on a single day trip to both the places can skip Chamkati Masjid, Tantipara Masjid, Lotan Masjid, Gunamanta Masjid and Kotwali Darwaza. A whole day trip (from 8AM-2PM) is enough to cover all the sites of Gour in detail.
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| content=Dakhil Darwaza is a grand gateway marking the northern entrance of the citadel of Gour. The gateway is also known as Salami Darwaza as gun salutes were fired to welcome guests into the citadel. The gate was probably built by Barbak Shah in 1425 and measures 102.5 m by 22.5 m along with a 4.5 m passageway through the middle. The gate towers to a height of 15 m, with the entrance arches having a height of 10.35 m. Both sides of the gate are flanked with guard rooms and corner are flanked with octagonal towers. The brick built structure follows the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The walls are decorated with beautiful floral and geometric motifs.
}}
* {{see
| name=Firoz Minar | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.8737 | long=88.1305 | directions=1 km south of Dakhil Darwaja
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Firoz Minar | wikidata=Q56245343
| content=Firoz Minar (also called Firuz Minar) is a five-storeyed tower built by Firoj Shah II in 1489 to mark his triumph over Barbak Shah. According to legend Firoj Shah II threw the chief architect from the topmost storey as the unfortunate man claimed that he could build a higher tower. The 26m high tower has a diameter of 19 m at the base. It resembles the Qutb Minar at [[Delhi]]. The lower three stories are 12-sided polygon while the upper two were circular. The top was once crowned with a dome, was subsequently changed into a flat roof, after it was damaged in a earthquake. The minar stands on a 3-m-high mound and the arched entrance is approached by a flight of stairs. A 73-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the minar but visitors are not allowed inside. The minar, at the centre of the Gour citadel, was probably used for azan (call of prayer) and is locally refereed as Pir Asa Mandir and Chiragh Dani.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kadam Rasul Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.8692 | long=88.1317 | directions=500 m from the Feroze Minar
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245751
| content=This mosque was built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530. It contains the footprints of the Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad on stone. It was brought from Arabia by Pir Shah Jalal Tabriji. The huge dome mosque has a single central dome and the four corners have slender octagonal minarets. Entrance is through a triple arches entrance form the east. Above the arches is a foundation plaque mentioning the year of construction and crediting it to Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. Tomb of Fateh Khan is located inside the Kadam Rasul Complex. The 17th-century tomb of a commander of Aurangzeb's army is an interesting structure, built in the Hindu chala style.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Lukochuri Darwaja | alt=(Sahi Darwaza) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.868685 | long=88.132057 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245449
| content=Lukochuri Gate, also known as the Sahi (royal) Gate, is south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque, and was probably used for royal private entrance. The word lukcochuri, literally means hid and seek and legends had it that the sultans played hide and seek with the begums. Another opinion is that the word originated from “Lakh Chhippi”, which refers to the lakhs, or hundreds of thousands of tiles which once covered the gate. Probably built in 1665 the gate still houses traces of the intricate stucco work that once covered the entire outer surface of the gate. It is three stories in height and has flanking doorways in the first floor. The roof is flat and once functioned as a naqqar khana (drum house).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Gumti Darwaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.8677844 | long=88.1320875 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245397
| content=This small decorated structure with a dome, near the Lukochuri Darwaja, probably served as a private entrance from the eastern side. The entire exterior of the Gumti Darwaza was once covered in colourful enamelled tiles, some traces of which still remain.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chika Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.867674 | long=88.131508 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245232
| content=Chika Masjid stands just west of the Gumti Darwaza. It stands on a square base and is crowned with a massive dome. Nothing much is known about the history of the structure. According to some Chika Masjid was built by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah between 1435 and 1459 CE. The interior reveals that it was probably not a mosque but a tomb. while some historian suggest that it was used as a prison. Some of the stones used for the construction contains images of Hindu gods and goddesses in obliterate condition. Probably material from old Hindu temples were used in the construction. The word chika means bat and bats are still there.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Baisgazi Wall | alt=22 Yard Wall | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.870819 | long=88.125999 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56244986
| lastedit=2020-06-19
| content=Near Chika masjid is a mango orchard and beyond it the Bais Gazi wall, built in 1460 by Barbak Shah to protect his palace. The palace has vanished but small fractions of the wall remain. The wall is 42 feet (22 gaz as per local unit). The thickness at the base is 15 feet while at the top is 9 feet. Near the wall is an archeological site excavated in 2003.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ballal Bati | alt=(House of Ballal Sen) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.8701716 | long=88.1249971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-19
| content=This is part of the archaeological site excavated in 2003. It is called Ballal Bati, literally meaning House of Ballal Sen, of the Sen dynasty of Bengal. There are several other opinion regarding the site some believe it to be the remains of a Buddhist vihar or monastery.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Jahaj Ghat | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.869401 | long=88.123202 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-19
| content=A little away from the Ballal Bati is the second excavated site called Jahaj Ghat, literally meaning ship port. The site consists of a arched passageway and strangely the structure stands on dry ground. It is believed that the Ganges once flowed through this area and the structure functioned as a river port.Today the river has long changed is course but the structure remains complete with capstans along with small portions of iron chain.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chamkati Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.870253 | long=88.135689 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245153
| content=Located east of the Lukochuri Darwaja and is approachable through the gateway. It is built by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. There are several theories regarding the name of the masjid. The first theory suggest it belongs to the Muslim leather workers, the second suggest the Chamkati means skin cutters and according to legend a fakir made such gashes in his own body in presence of Yusuf Shah, the builder of the mosque. The third theory suggest that the word Chamkathi means narrow passage (chaam = narrow, kaathi = path) and as the mosque is approached and hence the name. The mosque has a small verandah on the east with a triple arched entrance.The main structure is square with octagonal turrets at the four corners. The structure is topped with a single dome, with clearly marked receding stages.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Tantipara Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.860718 | long=88.137146 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56247161
| content=The word tanti in Bangali means weavers probably the mosque may have some connection with the local weaver community. The Tantipara Masjid has elaborate and intricate terracotta work. The mosque was built by Mirshad Khan in 1480. The mosque once had 10 domes (5 each in two rows) but the domes along with the domes collapsed in the earthquake of 1885. Today the interior of the brick built mosque houses four pillars under the open sky. On the eastern side of the mosque are two graves probably containing the mortal remains of Mirshad Khan and her daughter.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Lotan Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.854959 | long=88.139587 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245518
| content=Lotan Msjid was built for a royal courtesan by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. It consists of a square structure with sloped roof topped with a gigantic dome. On the eastern side is a verandah topped with two small domes and a sloped roofed structure. Initially the entire mosque was covered with coloured enamel tiles only traces of it could be tracked down to this day. The outer wall sof the mosque are covered with intricate floral and geometric terracotta designs.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Gunamanta Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.851511 | long=88.1314364 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56245474
| lastedit=2020-06-22
| content=Gunamanta Masjid is a massive (157 feet by 59 feet) mosque and one of the least visited sites of Gour. It is constructed in 1484 by Sultan Jallaluddin Fath Shah The mosque consists of a central vaulted and three aisle. The eastern side has eight arched doorways with four each on either side of the nave. The mosque once had a total of 24 small domes.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kotwali Darwaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.8432336 | long=88.1408248 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q31723953
| lastedit=2020-06-22
| content=Located just a few yards on the Indian side of the Indo - Bangladesh border. Kotwali Darwaza once functioned as the southern gateway of the citadel of Gour. The name is probably derived from the Persim word Kotwal, literally meaning police chief. Apart from the rampant walls nothing much remains of the 15th century gateway. Today it serves as a check post for the Border Security Force (BSF) of India. A oral permission is required to access and photograph the gate. The road travels south to the neighboring country of [[Bangladesh]] where Gour is referred to as '''[[Gaud]]''' and has several ancient structures.
}}

===Pandua===
Situated 15 km north of Malda town, Pandua is a relatively much smaller site than Gour and can easily be covered in half a day. 
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Eklakhi Mausoleum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=25.1388104 | long=88.1542939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56247226
| content=Eklakhi Tomb or Mausoleum houses constructed by Sultan Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah in around 1425 at a cost of rupees one lakh (hundred thousand) and hence the name. Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah was born as Jadu, son of King Ganesh and later converted to Islam. He ruled Bengal Sultanate for 16 years. The square tomb with sides 75 feet is topped with a dome and houses three graves, including that of Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah. The other two graves are of his wife and son Shamsuddin Ahmed Shah. The corners are provided with minerates, whose cupolas have long collapsed. The walls of the mosque are 13 feet thick and the interior is octagonal and supports the dome of 14 feet diameter. The total height of the structure is 75 meters. The walls have rich terracotta ornamentation of decorative bricks. There are also images of Hindu gods and other human figures suggesting materials from Hindu temples were used in the construction of the tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Qutb Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=25.138660 | long=88.153448 | directions=Located behind the Eklakhi Mausoleum
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56247230
| content=Locally known as Chota Sona Masjid, the Qutb Sahi Mosque is built to honour of Saint Nur Qutb-ul-Alam. The ruins of his shrine are nearby, along with that of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal Tabrizi, collectively known as the Bari Darga. The mosque is built in 1582. The mosque is approached through a gateway in the east. The eastern wall has five arched entrances providing access to the interiors. The northern and southern walls contain two pierced stone screens. The corners houses four minerates topped with cupolas. The roof once housed ten hemispherical domes, but the domes along with the roof have long collapsed.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Adina Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=25.1525 | long=88.1645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q357320
| content=The Adina Mosque was built in 1369 by Sultan Sikander Shah and during that time it was the largest mosque in India. The courtyard measures 507 ½ feet by 285 ½ feet. The entrance is through an insignificant door. The roof had 306 domes but sadly none of them survived.The mosque contains an elevated ladies section approached by a flight of wooden stairs. Adjacent to the mosque is a small roofless room housing the remains of Sultan Sikander Shah, the builder of the colossal mosque. The Adina Mosque contains several Hindu motifs in it structure, historians believe that they were brought from demolished Hindu temples.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bari Dargah | alt=Shrine of Shah Jalal Tabriz | url= | email=
| address= | lat=25.132994 | long=88.154481 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-15
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Choti Dargha and Selami Darwaja | alt=Shrine of Alaul Haq | url= | email=
| address= | lat=25.135139 | long=88.151778 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-15
| content=
}}

==Do==
Relax in your place of stay - the visit to the historical sites will be tiring.

==Buy==

==Eat==
There are no eateries in Gour or Pandua.

==Drink==

==Sleep==
All hotels and lodges are in Malda. Broadly speaking there are several lodges around Tourist lodge, some around the NBSTC terminus and the private bus stand near it, and some on ABA Gani Khan Choudhury Sarani.

==Go next==
* '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it.
* '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda
* '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda
* '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda

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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

==Get in==

Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey; reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

===By plane===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker|type=go|name=Guernsey Airport|url=http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/|lat=49.434722|long=-2.601944}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

===By boat===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

All ferries land at {{marker |type=go |name=St Peter Port |lat=49.458 |long=-2.530 }}. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

==Get around==
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'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | Castle Cornet ]]
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

==Get in==

Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey; reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

===By plane===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker|type=go|name=Guernsey Airport|url=http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/|lat=49.434722|long=-2.601944}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

===By boat===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

All ferries land at {{marker |type=go |name=St Peter Port |lat=49.458 |long=-2.530 }}. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

==Get around==
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'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

==Get in==

Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey; reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

===By plane===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker|type=go|name=Guernsey Airport|url=http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/|lat=49.434722|long=-2.601944}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

===By boat===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

All ferries land at {{marker |type=go |name=St Peter Port |lat=49.458 |long=-2.530 }}. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[=http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==

* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==

* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
* '''[https://www.flyguernsey.com/guernsey-beach-guide/ Beaches:] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
{{mapframe | 49.460 | -2.580 | height=500 | width=600 | zoom=12}}

Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:German underground hospital - Saint Andrew - Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | German Underground Hospital ]]
* '''Beaches:''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:German underground hospital - Saint Andrew - Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | German Underground Hospital ]]
* '''Beaches:''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
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* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
[[File:Renoir16.jpg | thumb | 300px | Renoir painted Guernsey beach life ]]
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:German underground hospital - Saint Andrew - Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | German Underground Hospital ]]
* '''Beaches:''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
[[File:Renoir16.jpg | thumb | 300px | Renoir painted Guernsey beach life ]]
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
[[File:Guernsey 2011 150, Fort Grey.jpg | thumb | 300px | Fort Grey ]]
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
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* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
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* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:German underground hospital - Saint Andrew - Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | German Underground Hospital ]]
* '''Beaches:''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
[[File:Renoir16.jpg | thumb | 300px | Renoir painted Guernsey beach life ]]
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
| name=Albion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Church Square, High Street, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 723518 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-12:45AM, Su noon-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Friendly traditional pub serves food and ale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Ship &amp; Crown | alt= | url=http://www.liberationgroup.com/pubs/the-ship-and-crown | email=
| address=St Peter Port Seafront GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=by Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 728994 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-12:45PM, Su noon-12:45PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-01
| content=Pub &amp; restaurant, good food and atmosphere.
}}
* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
[[File:Guernsey 2011 150, Fort Grey.jpg | thumb | 300px | Fort Grey ]]
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great location and value-for-money comfort and service. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Government House Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.theoghhotel.com/ | email=
| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
[[File:Jerbourg Point.jpg | thumb | 300px | Jerbourg Point ]]
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest info see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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The '''[http://www.visitguernsey.com Bailiwick of Guernsey]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Guernesey'', Guernesiais: ''Guernési'', Sercquiais: ''Gyernëzi'') is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the '''[[Channel Islands]]'''. Guernsey itself is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of 62,792.

This page only describes the main island of Guernsey, with [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] described on separate pages.

== Understand == 
In 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so his descendants ruled many parts of France as well as ruling England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested European territory away from England to the growing Kingdom of France, until all that remained were the Channel Islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, like that of Jersey, is therefore a &quot;Crown Dependency&quot;. They are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or - crucially - taxation in any way, and were never part of the EU, but they cede control of defence and most international affairs to the UK. The rules of this arrangement are unwritten and all parties have shied away from testing them. Although Guernsey and Jersey share many similarities, they are as constitutionally separate from each other as they are from mainland Britain, and there is no political entity called the &quot;Channel Islands&quot;. 

Guernsey grew up as a fishing port but from 1700 found that smuggling paid better, as mainland taxes rose sharply. Even more lucrative was piracy (illegal) and privateering (much the same thing, but legal if it was against the King's enemies). The islands were occasionally fought over (for instance during the English Civil Wars), but more often they were heavily fortified against invasions that never came. One such phase was during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, another was during the German occupation of the Second World War. So as they weren't attacked, the fortifications remain in good condition, and provide some of the main sights on Guernsey.

Post-war development was faltering: light industry, tomatoes and horticulture (undercut by the Dutch), and offshore finance (risky even when legitimate). Mass tourism never started, and so Guernsey has concentrated on high-end tourism. Come here and feel like a swell.

== Islands ==
[[File:Wikivoyage Guernsey mapPNG.png | 300px | thumb | The islands of Guernsey]]
* '''Guernsey''' itself is the main island, with '''St Peter Port''' the capital of the Bailiwick, largest town, and traditional point of arrival. The built-up area straggles north to St Sampson and south to St Martin, and less densely west across the whole island. There's not much open countryside on Guernsey, but it's an attractive bucolic landscape.
: '''Lihou''' is a tidal island with a ruined priory, reached by a causeway from Guernsey.
* '''[[Alderney]]''' is ringed with Victorian forts, and has a lot of accessible open countryside.
: '''Burhou''', a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary.
: '''Les Casquets''' are uninhabited rocky islets west of Alderney with a lighthouse.
* '''[[Sark]]''' is the last feudal society in Europe, which means no traffic. Its main area of '''Grande Sark''' is linked by a precipitous walkway to '''Little Sark'''.
: '''Brecquou''' 100 yards west of Sark is privately owned by the Barclay twins, the media tycoons, and you can't visit.
* '''[[Herm]]''' is a small, charming island close to Guernsey.
: '''Jethou,''' a tiny island close to Herm, is privately owned and you can't visit.

==Talk==
Overwhelmingly English is spoken, but  Norman-French Guernesais is taught in schools in a bid to preserve it.

== Get in ==
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Entry regulations are the same as for Jersey, see [[Channel Islands#Get in]].

See [[Alderney]], [[Sark]] and [[Herm]] for routes to those islands. Unless you have your own boat, Herm is always reached via Guernsey. Reaching Alderney and Sark is usually so but they do have some connections to Jersey and the UK and French mainlands.

=== By plane ===

[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny] are based in Guernsey and fly direct from London Stansted ({{IATA|STN}}) and [[Gatwick Airport]] ({{IATA|LGW}}), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, [[Manchester airport]], and Southampton, plus seasonally to Leeds/Bradford, Norwich and Grenoble. They also fly to &amp; from Jersey and Alderney, and a day trip is possible.

The Jersey airline Blue Islands has direct flights to Guernsey from Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, Newquay, and Southampton. There are several flights each day to &amp; from Jersey and a day trip is possible. They also have connecting flights from several other cities. Blue Islands continues to fly its own routes, but its viability is precarious. It intends to take up several other routes, which are crucial to these islands, but this is not yet confirmed.

Lufthansa's no-frills airline Eurowings offers seasonal flights from Düsseldorf. A Scottish regional airline called “Loganair” offers flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

{{marker | type=go | name=[http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/ Guernsey Airport] | lat=49.4347 | long=-2.6019}} ({{IATA|GCI}}) is in the south of the island. Bus 71 runs to St Peter Port M-F 06:30-20:30 every 30 min, hourly Sa Su, taking 30 min, flat fare £1. A taxi to town should be under £10.

=== By boat ===

'''[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries]''' sail to Guernsey from [[Poole]] (3 hours) and [[Portsmouth]] (7 hours) in England, [[St Malo]] (1 hour) in France and from [[Jersey]] (1 hour). These ferries are year-round and take vehicles, with daily sailings in summer, but the fast-cat from Poole is more likely to be cancelled in bad weather. Day-trips are possible to &amp; from Jersey.

'''[http://www.manche-iles.com/ Manche Iles]''' sail to Guernsey from Diélette in [[Normandy]]. These are for foot-passengers only and are scheduled for day trips from Normandy, with one outward sailing in the morning and one return late afternoon. They likewise have day-trips from Guernsey to Jersey (weekends July-Aug) and Alderney (weekends May-Sept).

{{marker | type=go | name=St Peter Port | lat=49.458 | long=-2.530 }} is the landing point for all ferries. With your own boat, moor at '''Victoria Marina''' the small inner harbour. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 42 ft (12.8 m) with a maximum draught of 6 ft (1.8 m). It's accessible about 2.5 hours either side of high water.

== Get around ==
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg | thumb | 400px | Castle Cornet ]]
'''[http://www.buses.gg/ Buses]''' ply most of the island roads, all converging on St Peter Port, for a flat fare of £1, just pay cash on the bus. To tour around the island (e.g. to circumnavigate it on Routes 91 or 92) you need a Day Pass, one day for £5 or two for £8.50. There are three late night routes, to Bordeaux Harbour, Grandes Rocques and Pleinmont, flat fare £2.50. A Puffinpass is a pre-payment card for £15, topped up in multiples of £5.

'''Car hire''' is available at the airport from Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Hallmark. Best pre-book as their fleets are small and will sell out in peak periods.

'''Bike hire''' is available from [https://www.adventurecycles.net/ Adventure Cycles]. Other shops do sales and repairs but don't hire.

== See ==
* {{see
| name=Castle Cornet | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet | email=
| address=Castle Pier, St Peter Port GY1 6GN | lat=49.453 | long=-2.5263 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 221657 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10.50, child or student £3
| wikipedia=Castle Cornet | image=Castle Cornet Guernsey.jpg | wikidata=Q155252
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built in the 13th century on a tidal island, and was serially besieged, blown up, garrisoned, occupants massacred, added to, and used as a prison. In 1859 it was incorporated into the harbour breakwater. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* '''[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/ Royal Courthouse]''' on St James St has housed the Bailiwick's courts since 1803, so you just admire the exterior.
* {{see
| name=Town Church | alt=Parish Church of St Peter Port | url=https://www.townchurch.net/ | email=
| address=Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2JU | lat= | long= | directions=foot of Albert pier
| phone=1481 720879 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 07:30-19:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Town Church, Guernsey
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This was built from 13th century and completed by 1466. It's Anglican and the interior is mostly Victorian.
}}
[[File:Hauteville House, Victor Hugo, Guernsey 2.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hauteville House ]] 
* {{see
| name=Hauteville House | alt= | url=https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/ | email=hugohouse@cwgy.net
| address=38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG | lat=49.4513 | long=-2.5377 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721911 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sept Th-Tu 10:00-16:00 | price=Free
| wikipedia=Hauteville House | image=GU001.jpg | wikidata=Q1591410
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Victor Hugo lived here 1856-1870 whilst in exile from France - and buying it meant he couldn't be deported from Guernsey. He wrote several of his best-known works here including ''Les Misérables''. His descendants gifted it to the City of Paris, who now manage it. On four levels with garden, it's mobbed by Hugo's readers and admirers. Time was you had to book your visit well ahead, but since refurbishment in 2019 that's no longer necessary.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tapestry Gallery | alt= | url=http://guernseytapestry.org.gg/ | email=
| address=Dorey Centre, St James St, St Peter Port GY1 2NY | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 727106 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct M-Th 11:00-16:00 | price=Adult £10, child free 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The tapestry was a millennium community project: each panel was embroidered by a different parish and depicts a century in the island's life. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Guernsey Museum &amp; Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag | email=
| address=Candie Gardens, St Peter Port GY1 1UG | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 226518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, Feb Mar Oct-Dec daily 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £6.50, child or student £2
| image=Candie Cardens in St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Unsplash).jpg
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Museum of island life from prehistory to present day. Set in the pleasant Victorian Candie Garden.
}}
* {{see
| name=German Naval Signals HQ | alt= | url=http://museums.gov.gg/GNSHQ | email=
| address=Saint-Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN | lat=49.4607 | long=-2.5466 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726518 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 12:30-16:30 | price=Adult £4, child or student £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This bunker has been restored to its 1940s form, when it handled all the island's important military radio comms under occupation. Assistance dogs only, no toilets. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Chateau des Marais | type=see | lat=49.4718 | long=-2.5386 }} or &quot;Ivy Castle&quot; is what's left of a Norman moated castle. The ruin was re-fortified in the Napoleonic wars then again fell into ruin as the Governor's garden, a pigsty and liquor distillery. A bunker was built under German occupation. The surrounds are a nature reserve, accessible 24 hours. 
* '''La Vallette Underground Military Museum''' is a collection of occupation memorabilia in wartime tunnels half a mile south of town.
* {{see
| name=Sausmarez Manor, Gardens &amp; Artpark | alt= | url=http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/admissions.html | email=
| address=Route de Sausmarez, St Martin GY4 6SG | lat=49.4355 | long=-2.5473 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235571 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Garden + Artpark adult £6, student £4, child £3
| wikipedia=Artparks Sculpture Park | wikidata=Q11845161
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The oldest part of the manor dates to 13th century, but it's been continually and erratically rebuilt, and most of what you see now is sublimely botched Victoriana. The manor can only be visited on guided tours, April-Oct M-Sa, adult £7.50. However most visitors come for the Subtropical Gardens and the Artpark, both open all year. The Artpark is a sculpture trail with some 200 contemporary works by 80 UK and overseas artists; it's mostly for sale and the display is renewed annually.
}}
[[File:Guernsey 2011 068, Sausmarez Manor, gate.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sausmarez Manor ]]
* {{see
| name=German Underground Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.germanundergroundhospital.co.uk/ | email=
| address=La Vassalerie GY6 8SL | lat=49.4423 | long=-2.5774 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 235261 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept daily, Apr &amp; Oct F-M, 10:00-16:00 | price=Adult £4.50, child £2.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is even bigger than the similar hospital on Jersey, built during the occupation against an Allied attack that never came. 
}}
* '''[https://www.thelittlechapel.gg/ The Little Chapel]''' half a mile west of the underground hospital is an oddity, just 16 ft long by 9 ft wide, covered in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles, and broken China. Its creator Brother Déodat Antoine was aiming for something like Lourdes, but twice demolished his work as unsatisfactory; the third and present version was built 1923–1939.
* {{see
| name=German Occupation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Les Houards Forest GY8 0BG | lat= | long= | directions=just south of airport
| phone=+44 1481 238205 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:00 | price=Adult £6, child £3
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Depicts the occupation of Guernsey by German forces during World War II.
}}
* {{marker | name=Jerbourg Point | type=see | lat=49.4211 | long=-2.5347 }} at the southeast tip of the island is about the best of many scenic clifftop strolls along the south and east coasts. It's an obvious defensive position and Jerbourg's structures range from the Neolithic to the occupation of World War II.
* {{see
| name=Fort Grey | alt= | url=http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey | email=
| address=Rocquaine GY7 9BY | lat=49.4392 | long=-2.6550 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 265036 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct daily 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £4, student or child £1.50 
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=This is a Martello tower housing a shipwreck museum. 
}}
* {{marker | name=Lihou | type=see | lat=49.461 | long=-2.668 }} is a small tidal island off L'Erée headland, reached by a 1300 ft (400 m) causeway at low tide. Lihou and L'Erée are a wetland nature reserve, and access to some parts may be closed during the seabird nesting season, e.g. to the adjacent islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel. The main sight on Lihou is St Mary's Priory, established in the 12th century but ruined after the 16th century dissolution of monasteries. The farmhouse is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:German underground hospital - Saint Andrew - Guernsey.jpg | thumb | 300px | German Underground Hospital ]]
* '''Beaches:''' over two dozen, those to the north and west being flat and sandy, those east rocky. The south has little coves beneath the cliffs, scenic (Renoir enjoyed painting them) but access is not as easy.
: West, looking towards Lihou island, are Rocquaine &amp; Portelet Bay, L’Eree, Vazon Bay (which has surfing), Cobo Bay and Grandes Rocques.
: North are Port Soif (beware currents), Portinfer, Port Grat, Le Grande Havre, Chouet Bay, Ladies Bay, and Pembroke &amp; L’Ancresse Bays - these latter are breezy and popular for windsurfing.
: East around St Peter Port are Bordeaux, Belle Greve Bay, Havelet, Soldiers Bay, Fermain Bay and Marble Bay (Le Pied du Mur).
: South around St Martin are Petit Port, Moulin Huet, Saints Bay, Le Jaonnet Bay (the trickiest to access) and Petit Bot.
: '''Dogs''' are not allowed May-Sept on Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Eree, northern end of Vazon, Port Soif, Cobo, and L’Ancresse &amp; Pembroke.
* '''Golf:''' [http://www.royalguernseygolfclub.com/ Royal Guernsey GC] and [http://www.lancressegolfclub.com/ L'Ancresse] share a course at the north tip of the island. [https://golf19.gg/ Golf19] is part of St Pierre Park Hotel. [https://lagrandemare.com/golf/ La Grande Mare] on Vazon Bay is part of that hotel. 
* '''Live arts:''' [https://stjames.gg/ St James Centre] is on College St in St Peter Port. Princess Royal Centre is two miles northwest on St Ozouets Rd. 
* '''Cinema:''' those in St Peter Port remain closed in 2022. [http://www.mallardcinema.co.uk/home/ Mallard Cinema] is just south of the airport. 
* '''Island Games''' are a biannual multi-sports event for small European islands that can't field their own Olympic teams. [https://guernsey2023.gg/ The next games] are hosted by Guernsey on 8-14 July 2023.

== Buy ==

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'''Money:''' The Guernsey pound is on parity with British pound sterling. Notes from Jersey, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man are also accepted in Guernsey. Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK, so change them for UK pounds before leaving the islands, although they can be paid in over the counter at British banks. Cash machines may offer a choice of which local or Sterling currency.

== Eat ==

* Traditional Guernsey cream teas, to take to the beach or eat in, can be found at many outlets including Victoria Cafe in Candie Gardens, the kiosks in Saint's Bay, Port Soif or Portelet Bay (this one is more accessible for wheelchair users); or splurge at Old Government House Hotel.
* {{eat
| name=Le Nautique | alt= | url=https://www.lenautiquerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Quay Steps, St Peter Port GY1 2LE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 721714 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Slick reliable seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, reservations recommended. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Christie's Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/ | email=
| address=43 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WQ | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726624 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:00-23:30, Su 09:00-15:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Good harbourside restaurant. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gusto | alt= | url=https://gusto.gg/ | email=
| address=18 Smith St, St Peter Port GY1 1EJ | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards inland from Victoria Pier
| phone=+44 1481 722828 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Italian with good menu selection.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Da Nello | alt= | url=https://www.danello.gg/ | email=
| address=46 The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WF | lat= | long= | directions=foot of ferry pier
| phone=+44 1481 721552 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00, Su 12:00-14:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Friendly cosy Italian. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Terrace Garden Cafe | alt= | url=https://theterracegardencafe.business.site/ | email=
| address=Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1BZ | lat= | long= | directions=by Albert Pier
| phone=+44 1481 811919 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Thai food, with views of harbour and town.
}}
* '''St Peter Port''' options also include [https://pier17restaurant.com/ Pier 17], [https://sawatdi.co.uk/ Sawatdi], White Rock Cafe and [https://petitbistro.co.uk/ Le Petit Bistro]. 
* '''Out of town''' try [https://www.therocky.gg/ The Rockmount] at Cobo Bay or [https://www.thechristiesgroup.gg/crabby-jacks/ Crabby Jack's] at Vazon Bay, for sunset dining. On the east coast, which is better early in the day, is [https://fermainbeachcafe.gg/ Fermain Beach Cafe].

== Drink ==
[[File:Renoir16.jpg | thumb | 300px | Renoir painted Guernsey beach life ]]
* '''The waterfront''' in St Peter Port is the main strip of pubs.
* {{drink
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* {{drink
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* [https://bellalucehotel.com/gin-experiences Wheadon's Gin] is a London-style dry gin from a micro distillery within Bella Luce Hotel. They offer tours and tastings Wednesday &amp; Friday at 6PM, £20, booking essential, tel +44 1481 238764.
* Guernsey doesn't have a vineyard but has two breweries, both on St Georges Esplanade in St Peter Port: Randalls, and White Rock which is also a gin distillery. Tours possible, enquire locally.

== Sleep ==
[[File:Guernsey 2011 150, Fort Grey.jpg | thumb | 300px | Fort Grey ]]
* {{sleep
| name=Moore's Central Hotel | alt=Best Western | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-moores-central-hotel-83731 | email=
| address=The Pollet, St Peter Port GY1 1WH | lat= | long= | directions=facing harbour 
| phone=+44 333 003 4237 | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Normandie Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofnormandie.com/ | email=
| address=Le Febvre St, St Peter Port GY1 2JP | lat= | long= | directions=central, facing harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 721431 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £150 
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| content=Grand old hotel, which means higgledy-piggledy layout and stairs to struggle up, but great value. Some street noise. With Pickled Pig gastropub.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel de Havelet | alt=Best Western | url=https://dehaveletguernsey.com/ | email=
| address=Havelet, St Peter Port GY1 1BA | lat= | long= | directions=500 m south of harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 722199 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £170 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=Great scores for service and comfort at this central hotel. 
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* {{sleep
| name=La Fregate | alt= | url=https://lafregatehotel.com/ | email=
| address=Beauregard Lane, Les Côtils, St Peter Port GY1 1UT | lat= | long= | directions=200 m inland from harbour 
| phone=+44 1481 724624 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from £220
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Elegant hotel overlooking the port, flight of steps down to town centre. Assistance dogs only.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duke of Richmond Hotel | alt= | url=https://dukeofrichmond.com/ | email=
| address=Cambridge Park Rd, St Peter Port GY1 1UY | lat=49.4599 | long=-2.5422 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 726221 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £200 
| lastedit=2022-08-01 
| content=High-end hotel near museum, dog-friendly. 
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* {{sleep
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| address=Ann's Place, St Peter Port GY1 2NU | lat=49.4574 | long=-2.5387 | directions=
| phone=+44 1481 724921 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double £300
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| content=Plush hotel with good food and service. The standard rooms are pokey for the price and the bigger rooms are worth the extra.
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* '''St Peter Port''' other hotels include Yacht Inn (more like a sports bar with rooms), [https://pandorahotel.co.uk/ Pandora], [https://www.hotelziggurat.com/ Ziggurat] and [http://www.lapiettehotel.com/ La Piette].
* '''Out of town''' hotels are mostly along the sandy western beaches. They include Cobo Bay, [https://driftwoodinn.co.uk/ Driftwood Inn] and [https://www.theimperial.gg/ The Imperial]. La Grande Mare changed owners in 2020 and has not yet re-opened.
* {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.ellinghamguernsey.co.uk/ Ellingham Cottages] | lat=49.4330 | long= -2.5525 }} are self-catering cottages at Camps du Moulin, St Martin's.
* '''[https://www.campinginguernsey.com/ Campsites]''' are mostly to the north, at La Bailloterie, [http://www.vaugratcampsite.com/ Vaugrat], [https://www.fauxquets.co.uk/ Fauxquets Valley] and [https://guernseyglamping.com/ Guernsey Glamping].

== Learn ==
[[File:Jerbourg Point.jpg | thumb | 300px | Jerbourg Point ]]
There are plenty of opportunities to learn in Guernsey with everything from ceramics to surfing on offer. If you, or your child, want to try something creative while visiting there is a good gallery with art workshops in the older area of town. The Gallery (www.thegallery.gg) is at the top of a cobbled hill (Mill Street) which goes up from the old markets. There you can sign up for pottery, mosaic, painting and photography workshops. There are also plenty of fun and unusual things on offer for children.

== Stay safe ==

The main hazards are natural, e.g. slippy rocks. Crime is uncommon but take usual care of your belongings and avoid the occasional idiot drunk.

You must have personal travel health insurance: the Bailiwick of Guernsey has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU &quot;EHIC&quot; system, or any other nation. Medical treatment on any of these islands must therefore be paid in full.

== Connect ==
[[File:Lihou farmhouse.jpg | thumb | 300px | Farmhouse on Lihou ]]

Except for a very few dead spots, all of Guernsey island has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out on Guernsey. For the latest detailed coverage map see [https://www.gcra.gg/business-resources/telecoms/4g-mobile-network-performance/guernsey/ GCRA], as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands. 

Visitors from UK or Europe need to check their provider for roaming charges.

== Go next ==
* Ferries to [[Herm]], [[Sark]] and [[Alderney]] sail from St Peter Port. 
* [[Jersey]]: the ferry lands you in St Helier, where the castle is on a tidal islet.  
* [[Saint-Malo]] on the French mainland is a walled citadel, with museums and a chateau. 
* [[Portsmouth]] on the English mainland is modern but has the historic dockyards, with ''Mary Rose'' and ''HMS Victory''. 


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{{warningbox|On July 7 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated. Port-au-Prince International Airport and the Haitian-Dominican Border have been closed. Avoid any non-essential travel to Haiti as tensions may escalate due to the assassination. If you are in Haiti, avoid any demonstrations and protests as they may turn violent.

On 14 August 2021, [[Southern Haiti]] was hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake, and other parts of Haiti are also affected. Widespread building collapse and infrastructure damage is reported, over 300 deaths are reported, and the government announced a month of state of emergency. Organized criminal activity has intensified since the assassination and earthquake, and tourists may be affected.

The U.S. Department of State advises against travel to Haiti due to civil unrest, crime, and kidnapping. The governments of Canada and the UK advise their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Haiti due to the risk of civil unrest. Consular services may be limited.
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'''[http://www.haititourisme.gouv.ht/ Haiti] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' ([[Haitian Creole]]: ''Ayiti'', [[French]]: ''Haïti'') is a [[Caribbean]] country on the western half of the island of [[Hispaniola]]. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the country suffers from great poverty and political instability and since the 1950s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. 

For those with patience and an open mind, Haiti reveals a rich culture that is unique among post-colonial nations.

You should not travel to Haiti if you are unsettled by grinding poverty, high rates of crimes, and hopelessness in general. 

==Understand==
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It is extremely helpful when traveling in Haiti to have a local contact, through a church, a hotel, or just through making friends with someone.  Experiences like dining locally, riding on a tap-tap, or strolling through one of the insanely crowded outdoor markets are great fun and very worth doing but are much safer and easier if you have a trusted Haitian to go along as a guide and interpreter.

===Climate===
Tropical and semiarid where mountains in the east cut off trade winds,  Haiti lies in the middle of the [[Hurricanes|hurricane]] belt and is subject to severe storms from June to November. Experiences occasional flooding, [[earthquakes]] and droughts.

When traveling to Haiti it is very important that you bring a first aid kit. Be sure to include a lighter, flashlight (due to Haiti’s constant power outages), an antacid such as Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate), instant ice packs, an analgesic such as ibuprofen (known for example as Motrin), and paracetamol, water purifying tablets (just in case), bug spray, sunscreen, antihistamine (Benadryl), etc.  Be sure to not drink the water or any drinks made with the water unless you are on an American-run base with guaranteed purified water.

===Terrain===
Mostly mountainous, with a wide, flat central plain to the north. The highest point is Chaine de la Selle at 2,777 m (9,111 ft).

===History===
Haiti was inhabited by the native Taino Indians when Christopher Columbus landed on December 5, 1492 at Mole St Nicolas; see [[Voyages of Columbus]]. Columbus named the island Hispaniola. The Taino were a branch of the Arawak Indians, a peaceful tribe that was weakened by frequent violent invasions by the supposedly cannibalistic Carib Indians. Later, Spanish settlers brought smallpox and other European diseases to which the Taino had no immunity. In short order, the native Taino were virtually annihilated. There is no visible trace of Taino blood on Haiti today, and the vast majority of Haitians are descendants of enslaved Africans; however, genetic studies have shown that both European and Taino admixtures are more common than often believed.
[[File:Statue de Dessalines (1082761489).jpg|thumb|Statue of revolution leader and emperor Jean Jacques Dessalines]]
In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola and in 1697 Spain ceded the western third of the island to France. Through the development of sugar and coffee plantations, the French colony of Saint-Domingue flourished, becoming one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean. Enslaved Africans were brought to Haiti to work on these French plantations. Work conditions for slaves on Haiti were the harshest imaginable, as sugar and coffee plantations required intensive labor. The French imported an enormous slave labor force, which ultimately vastly outnumbered the French planters 10 to 1. Even within the minority of free people in the colony there were major divisions, between the &quot;petit blancs&quot; (small whites) who did not own slaves and worked in trades or as overseers, the &quot;grand blancs&quot; (big whites) who owned slaves and plantations and the &quot;free coloreds&quot; who were descendants of slaves and whites and occupied all strata of free society from wealthy landowner to poor day-laborer. The whites, who were largely born off the island and only came to Saint Domingue to make a fortune instituted a racist caste system designed to deny the &quot;free coloreds&quot; the relatively powerful position they had gained by the mid 18th century. However, all those inherent tensions (and the overriding tension of slavery) came to a head when the French Revolution broke out in the metropole in 1789 and all this talk of &quot;freedom&quot; and &quot;equality&quot; meant that everybody - including the big whites - wanted to overthrow the colonial order up to that point, ultimately resulting in a slave uprising and the collapse of the whole slavery and plantation based society.

In August 1791, Saint-Domingue's nearly 500,000 slaves revolted, triggering an almost continuous civil war in which the inherent tensions between the various groups of Haitian society erupted. After a bloody 13-year struggle, that was influenced and in turn influenced the [[Napoleonic Wars]] as well as the American War of 1812, the former slaves ousted the French and created Haiti, the first black republic, in 1804. Unfortunately, one of independent Haiti's first leaders, Jean Jacques Dessalines, who proclaimed himself Emperor Jacques I perpetrated a massacre against the remaining white Haitians, killing almost all of them and driving most of the rest into exile. Jacques I was assassinated two years later by his own officers and replaced by Henri Christophe (King Henri I of Haiti), setting the precedent for a lot of violent transfers of power, which however usually ended with death not exile of the losing side. Haiti was hampered by the ravages of the wars, as well as a lack of major trading partners which was further complicated by the refusal of any major power to acknowledge Haitian independence. France only accepted independence in the 1820s after Jean Pierre Boyer agreed to pay a 150 million francs indemnity to France in exchange for recognition of independence - a major source of Haiti's crushing debt and a sum France has duly collected most of and never so much as apologized for. The United States, itself a slave holding nation, did not officially recognize Haiti until the Civil War eliminated Southern resistance in the Senate to such a move - six decades after Haiti had thrown off the colonial yoke.

A lack of government and civil unrest led to the American occupation of Haiti from 1915 to 1934. While order was brought about and much infrastructure was developed in Haiti by the United States, Haitians resented the occupation of their country. The withdrawal of Americans by President Roosevelt in 1934 left a power vacuum that was filled by Haitian military elite. The Forbes Commission in 1930 accurately noted that &quot;the social forces that created [instability] still remain--poverty, ignorance, and the lack of a tradition or desire for orderly free government.&quot;

The following 20 years saw ruthless struggles for power that ended with the ascension of François (Papa Doc) Duvalier. Duvalier's brutal dictatorship lasted nearly thirty years, with his son, Jean-Claude (Bébé Doc) Duvalier assuming power after Papa Doc's death in 1971. Bébé Doc was ousted in 1986, followed by more bloodshed and military rule that culminated in a new Constitution in 1987 and the election of former priest Jean-Bertrand Aristide as president in 1990.

After a coup, Aristide went into exile. Most of his term was usurped by a military takeover, but he returned to office in 1994 after Haitian General Raoul Cedras asked the United States to intervene, negotiating the departure of Haiti's military leaders and paving the way for the return of Aristide. His former prime minister, René Préval, became president in 1996. Aristide won a second term as president in 2000, and took office early in 2001. However, accusations of corruption were followed by a paramilitary coup that ousted Aristide in 2004. Since then, Haiti has been occupied by U.N. peacekeeping troops (MINUSTAH), mostly from Brazil.

===Culture===
[[File:Haiti Weekend 045 (8070548415).jpg|thumb|Voodoo shrine in [[Port-au-Prince]]]]
The New World Afro-Diasporic customs of Vodou are widely practiced in Haiti and mixed with Catholicism. Vodou (also spelled Voodoo, et al.) arises from Yoruba religion from [[Nigeria]], plus elements of indigenous Taino culture.

===Holidays===
* January 1: New Year's Day and Independence Day
* January 2: Ancestry Day
* May 18: Flag and Universities Day
* August 15: Assumption
* October 17: Anniversary of the Death of Dessalines
* December 5: Discovery Day
* December 25: Christmas

==Regions==
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| region1name=[[Central Haiti]]
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| region1description=Haiti's population center at the heart of the country—the sprawl surrounding the capital, and lands to the north.

| region2name=[[Northern Haiti]]
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| region2description=Home to the country's most important cities outside the capital, as well as the foreign tourist's favorite beaches near [[Cape-Haïtien]].

| region3name=[[Southern Haiti]]
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| region3description=The Caribbean side of the country is the nation's less hectic region, with the up-and-coming Haitian backpacker destinations of [[Jacmel]], Port Salut, and Île à Vache.
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==Cities==
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port-au-Prince]]|wikidata=Q34261}} — Haiti's big, crowded, and chaotic capital city.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cap-Haïtien]]|wikidata=Q216835}} — the country's second biggest city, on the Atlantic coast near some beautiful beaches and interesting old forts.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Gonaïves]]|wikidata=Q852550}} — here, on 1 January 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines signed Haiti's ''Act of Independence'', establishing the world's first black republic.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jacmel]]|wikidata=Q923362}} — a relaxed town with a beautiful historic center and a claim not easily dismissed to be the country's artistic and cultural capital, albeit in ruins following the earthquake.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jérémie]]|wikidata=Q986301}} — Haiti's westernmost and profoundly isolated town is a sleepy little charming place.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Les Cayes]]|wikidata=Q984786}} — Southern Haiti's principal port and a popular jumping off point for [[Île à Vache]].
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Petionville]]|wikidata=Q1001440}} — a wealthy and much safer suburb of Port-au-Prince, where you will find most of the capital's nightlife, restaurants, wealthy Haitians, and foreigners.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port-de-Paix]]|wikidata=Q951602}} — the main city in Haiti's drug-smuggling coast, with the opportunity to hail a ferry to [[Tortuga (Haiti)|Tortuga Island]], a virtually undiscovered tropical paradise—albeit well discovered through the centuries by any famous pirate worth his salt and not a few wealthy drug lords.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port-Salut]]|wikidata=Q1025363}} — President Aristide's birthplace, home to miles of gorgeous, empty white sand beaches.

==Other destinations==
[[Image:Citadelle Laferrière 2006.jpg|thumb|300px|Citadelle Laferrière in Milot]]

*The Citadelle Henri Christophe (also known as Citadelle Laferrière) is a fortress located on a high mountain in Haiti overlooking the city of Milot, Haiti. At the base of the mountain stands the ruins of Palais Sans Souci.
* {{marker|name=[[Labadie]]|wikidata=Q1246231}} - a private port used by [[cruise ships]].
*The 27 historic vestiges of Mole Saint Nicolas, North West, a strategic bay at the enter of Canal du Vent, also called Gibraltar of America. Good site for sports too (wind surf, kite surf, mountain bike, hiking, etc.).

==Get in==
[[File:Visa policy of Haiti.svg|thumb|450px|Visa policy of Haiti{{legend|red|Haiti}}{{legend|#62BE11|Visa free}}{{legend|black|Visa required}}]]
===Visa requirements===
Visas are required only by citizens of [[Colombia]], [[Cuba]], [[Dominican Republic]] and [[Panama]]. Citizens of other countries can stay three months without a visa.

===By plane===

International travelers will arrive in Haiti at Port-au-Prince ({{IATA|PAP}}) at the '''Aéroport Toussaint L'Ouverture Airport''' or '''Aéroport International Cap-Haïtien''' in the North. The plane tickets can be purchased via many online ticketing sites and agencies. There are intra-Haiti flights available as well. Prices on these flights can fluctuate from time to time due to inflation but, depending on the airline, are usually between $125-$132 return from and to Port-au-Prince, cheaper between Port-au-Prince and Jacmel. A really cheap, dependable and popular airline is [http://www.sunriseairways.net Sunrise Airways]
In addition to avoiding rather dangerous and inadequate public transportation system by bus and tap-taps, flights offer a safe passage into and out of Port-au-Prince from other parts in Haiti.

Airlines such as American Airlines, Delta and Spirit serve Port-au-Prince from the US. Air Canada, Air France and Caribair, among others, also offer international flights to and from Port-au-Prince.

'''Lynx Air''' flies from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Cap-Haïtien. MFI (Missionary Flights International) fly to Cap also from Florida, but only registered non-Catholic Christian missionaries are welcome aboard. Other international airlines serving Cap-Haïtien include Sky King, Turks and Caicos Air and Pine-apple Air.

===By road===
[[File:At the Border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic (8057179936).jpg|thumb|At the Haitian-Dominican border]]
From Santo Domingo, Caribe Tours runs a once-daily bus to Petionville (in the hills above Port-au-Prince) that leaves at 11AM. A ticket costs $40 one-way, $26 USD tax and 100 DR. Unfortunately, this bus drops you off in Petionville after dark so make prior arrangements with a trustworthy person to meet you and transport you to your lodging.

There is also a crowded border crossing between Dominican Republic and Haiti in Dajabón/Ouanaminthe. The border is open only during the day. From here you can catch local transport to Cap-Haïtien.

Another, less expensive, option from Santo Domingo to Port-au-Prince, is to take a gua-gua (Dominican minibus) from Santo Domingo (departing a few blocks north of Parque Enriquillo) for 380 DR pesos (about $10, 5 h) and arrive in the border town of Jimani. From there, it is a 4 km walk or a 50  DR pesos ride by motoconcho to the border post.

The border is apparently open 09:00-18:00 (but don't rely those times). It is very easy to cross the border without submitting to any immigration procedures on either side, and although it would probably be illegal, it saves a few dozen dollars on bribes and is much faster too. Apart from entering the DR when a soldier takes a look at the passport, nobody does any inspection: immigration or customs. Entering Haiti legally is quick: fill out the green form and pay whatever amount the official asks (around 100 DR). There are no ATMs at the border.

Moneychangers give gourdes for DR pesos and US dollars. Rates are fair. There is plenty of local transportation from the border to Port-au-Prince. Crowded tap-taps and buses can take you to Croix-des-Bouquets for 50 gourdes (1.5-2 h), from where it is another hour to Port-au-Prince proper (bus, 5 gourdes). The road has variable conditions and is prone to flooding. Peruvian UN soldiers at the border have confirmed that the road to Port-au-Prince is safe to travel with no incidents of robbery or kidnappings, but definitely try to arrive in Port-au-Prince before dark.

==Get around==

===By car===

Cars may be rented through Hertz, Avis, etc. Taxis in Haiti are usually in the form of SUVs or trucks, as most of the roads are long overdue for repairs, in addition to plethora of unpaved roads one faces while travelling in Haiti. The price is often fair (''i.e.,'' 450 gourdes, or $11.53 at 39 gourdes to a dollar, from Port-au-Prince to Léogâne), but offers safety and comfort that cannot be found in riding tap-taps or buses.

===By bus===
[[File:Tap tap public transportation Haiti.jpg|thumb|Tap-taps]]
&quot;Tap-taps&quot; are the most economical way to travel in Haiti. Haitian tap-taps are modified trucks or vans and are ubiquitous throughout Haiti.  A raised wooden canopy-like cabin usually sits over the truck bed while wood benches are attached to the bed and serve as seats. Tap-taps are frequently painted bright colors, and often bear a religious slogan, such as ''Jesus vous aime'' (&quot;Jesus loves you&quot;).

In Port-au-Prince, most routes cost 10 gourdes ($0.25). They are also quite convenient as they will stop anywhere along the route: simply yell &quot;merci!&quot; to get the driver to stop. However, they are sometimes overpacked and can be quite dangerous to ride in the mountain roads where the road conditions are less than ideal. First time travellers who do not speak conversational Creole are advised not to travel by tap-tap without assistance. There are also school bus versions of tap-taps used for longer voyages. These are often modified school buses.

A more comfortable alternative for long distance travel are minibuses.  These congregate at various lots throughout the city, organized by destination. Seats to Jacmel, for example, cost about 150 gourdes (30 Haitian dollars, $3.75), while the more comfortable front seat may go for 200 gourdes ($5).

==Talk==
{{seealso|French phrasebook|Haitian Creole phrasebook}}

The official languages of Haiti are French and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisien), which is a French-based creole language, with 92% of the vocabulary being derived from French and the rest primarily from African languages. Haitian Creole is the native language of the masses, while French is the administrative language, even though only 15 % of Haitians can speak it and only about 2% can speak it well.

Creole is mutually intelligible with French on the most basic level, so the competent French speaker should be fine in limited circumstances. Many Haitians are very appreciative if you take the trouble to learn a little bit of one of the official languages (preferably Creole), rather than using an interpreter or expecting them to speak English. Haitians working in tourist areas usually speak English well enough for conversation.

==See==
[[Image:Sans_Souci_Palace.jpg|thumb|300px|Ruins of Sans Souci Palace]]
Port-Au-Prince has some landmarks, structures and statues, such as a large pair of hands holding the earth. Many of these are close to the airport. This city is the largest in Haiti and was the most affected by the earthquake. You will still see evidence of the disaster, such as crumbling buildings, but much reconstruction has taken place. When you go a short distance outside of the city, you will have a better idea of the devastation. There are still people living in the &quot;tent village,&quot; which extends for about two miles and is made up of small tarps draped over sticks stuck in the ground. As you go on, you may pass one of the mass graves dug after the earthquake, but you probably will not realize it is a grave. It's on the side of a small mountain, and the grass has grown over the turned earth. There are no markings but you will sometimes see people there or flowers placed in memory.

Haiti has beautiful scenery if you know where to find it. If you are travelling or staying with someone who knows the area well, ask if there are any nice beaches or mountainous areas nearby. St. Marc, along with some other cities, has a beautiful mountain range that can be hiked. At the top of these mountains are some historical artifacts, structures and incredible views of the ocean.

==Do==
'''Champs-de-Mars''' was once the most beautiful park in Haiti but is now covered in tents housing people made homeless by the earthquake. It was a public place where people went to relax, before the quake. It is located near the National Palace.

==Buy==
===Money===
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| currencyCode=G
| date=January 2022
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| EUR=115
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The '''Haitian gourde''' is the currency of Haiti, denoted by the symbol &quot;'''G'''&quot; (ISO code: '''HTG'''). Although merchants are required to quote prices in gourdes by law, virtually everything is priced in &quot;dollars&quot; — not US but Haitian dollars, equivalent to 5 gourdes. This practice is a holdover from the US occupation of Haiti in the early 20th century, during which the gourde was pegged at G5 to the US dollar.

===Shopping===
Haiti has become famous for its very informal yet interesting bustling marketplace. Everything is sold here ranging from the curiously appealing to the dullest of objects for rather inexpensive prices. [[Haggling]] is both wise and recommended, as most Haitians will charge foreigners at least double the market rate. There are various large retail supermarkets in the capital that offer a variety of items at fixed prices. Haiti has a world of crafts waiting to be sought after.

==Eat==
[[File:Ayiti&amp;DR 2007 085.jpg|thumb|Haitian dishes; rice and beans (diri kole ak pwa), pink salad (with potato and beets), baked macaroni, fried plantains, fried chicken and pork (griot), green salad, sauce and piklis (similar to coleslaw)]]
Haitian cuisine is typical of Caribbean métissage, a wonderful mix of French and African culinary traditions.. It is similar to its Spanish Caribbean neighbors yet unique in its strong presence of spices. Roast goat called 'kabrit', morsels of fried pork 'griot', poultry with a Creole sauce 'poulet creole', rice with wild mushroom 'du riz jonjon' are all wonderful and tasty dishes.

Along the coast fish, lobster and conch are readily available. Haiti has a very fine collection of fruit including guava, pineapple, mango (Haiti's most prized fruit), banana, melons, breadfruit, as well as mouth watering sugarcane cut and peeled to order on the streets. Restaurants in the bigger cities provide safe and delicious meals, and precautions are taken with the food and water to keep things safe.

However, even in resorts with purified water, it is not always safe to assume that raw vegetables (such as lettuce and tomatoes) have been properly washed. In smaller or more humble venues make sure to eat fruit and vegetables that can be skinned or peeled, drink bottled drinks only, make sure any ice is from a clean water source, and make sure any meat is well-cooked.

When bottled water or boiled water is not available, a freshly opened coconut provides water and electrolytes with minimal health risk.

==Drink==
Haitian rum is well-known. 'Barbancourt 5 star' is a top drawer drink. 'Clairin' is the local firewater made from sugarcane that can be bought on the street, often flavored with various herbs that can be seen stuffed into the bottle. 'Prestige' is the most popular beer, and is of good quality and excellent taste.  Also be sure to try the 'Papye' drink, a sort of papaya milk shake that is deliciously refreshing beyond words on a hot day. Cremas is a tasty, creamy alcoholic beverage that is derived from coconut milk.

==Sleep==
There are many guest houses throughout Haiti. However, these are quite hard to find while overseas. Many of these guest houses run about 25 to 35 dollars a night and include 2 to 3 meals during the day. Sometimes these houses are associated with orphanages (such as Saint Joseph's Home for Boys).

* '''Saint Joseph's Home for Boys''' is in Delmas 91, near Petionville.
* '''Fondwa Guest House''' is at the bottom of the hill from Anbatonèl (a small village halfway between Léogâne and Jacmel).

Camping is a high-risk activity in certain parts of Haiti and is not recommended.

==Learn==
The educational system of Haiti is based on the French system. Higher education, under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, is provided by universities and other public and private institutions. The higher education schools in Haiti include the University of Haiti. There are also medical schools and law schools offered at both the University of Haiti and abroad. Brown University is cooperating with L'Hôpital Saint-Damien in Haiti to coordinate a pediatric health care curriculum.

==Work==
Haiti's unemployment rate is the highest in the Western Hemisphere at over 80%.

==Stay safe==
Several governments advise against all travel or non-essential travel to Haiti. Violent crime and civil unrest are serious problems. Kidnapping is also a risk to travelers.

Since the earthquake on January 12, 2010, many people are still living on the streets in makeshift shelters. There have been a number of protests and an increase in criminal activity. Use proper judgment when traveling in Haiti. Overall, do exercise a heightened level of caution based on common sense. Do not carry huge loads of cash around, or walk late at night in dark streets.

Women should not walk alone on the island. The number of people that fled to the island after the earthquake is unknown, but the atmosphere on the island has changed some people. Even when women walk with other men, Haitian men may still utter remarks. They are not afraid to maintain eye contact, and their stares may make one uneasy. It is best to be polite, but be engaged in your immediate group. There have been reports of thieves stealing passports from distracted travelers at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

==Stay healthy==
{{warningbox|Local medical care is woefully inadequate. Please consider if you get ill or injured whilst in Haiti you may need to leave or be evacuated. Cholera is not a problem for tourists, but for locals. Medical care remains limited. The [[Zika virus]] is known to be present in Haiti. Global Affairs Canada recommends travelers &quot;[c]onsult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you travel.&quot;
|us=https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/haiti
|lastedit=2019-02-14}}
{{cautionbox|The north coast of Haiti was lashed by Hurricane Irma in  2017, and in 2016, Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on large parts of Haiti, leaving behind more than 1000 dead and destroying homes and infrastructure on a large scale. Services may be affected. The country's health care system, trying to cope with a Zika outbreak and a cholera outbreak has also been impaired.}}

Sanitary conditions in Haiti are poor. '''[[Tap water]]''' should be avoided. Drink bottled water only. Washing oneself with water from places such as creeks or lakes is not recommended due to the risk of water-borne diseases. Several diseases can cause dehydration, as can sweating a lot because of the hot climate. Hydration requirements can be fulfilled by preparing one of the many water purifying systems as if one were going camping, or by buying bottled water once in Haiti; it is widely available and inexpensive by western standards.

Health care, while well below the standards of that in developed countries, is available in all large towns and cities. Many smaller towns and villages also have health clinics. However, medical equipment and a wide variety of medicines may be in meager supply.

Various '''[[mosquito]]-borne diseases''' are a concern in Haiti, and precautions against mosquitoes are strongly recommended. [[Malaria]] is common and most travellers will need anti-malarial drugs. [[Dengue fever]] is also fairly common. [[Zika fever]] is also a concern, especially for women who are or may become pregnant.

Check with your doctor, a tropical medicine specialist, or a local hospital or clinic, preferably at least 6 weeks before your trip, to find out what immunizations and anti-malarial prophylaxis they would suggest. There is now an oral cholera vaccine which also gives partial immunity to various causes of [[travellers' diarrhea]]; that may be a good idea for Haiti.

The US government Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a [https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/haiti page with advice] for travellers to Haiti.

Depending on your itinerary, you may have to walk a lot. Comfortable footwear is crucial for avoiding blisters. Hiking boots are recommended as well as comfortable sandals.

==Respect==
[[File:Port-au-Prince, Haiti - panoramio (26).jpg|thumb|Street view in the capital]]
One thing visitors to Haiti learn very quickly is that Haitians are a very friendly and down-to-earth people, despite all they have had to endure. There are some beggars and peddlars in the cities, but they are the exception, not the rule. Expect no  kow-towing. Impoverished Haitians will always accept gifts, but they will almost always stand straight, look you in the eye, and repay you with a sincere &quot;Mesi&quot; (''thanks'').

Haiti is a nation of fairly conservative norms. Modest dress when exploring Haiti's cities is advised, especially for women. The smart visitor should look people in the eye, wave hello, and treat them with friendship and respect, as equals, no matter how poor or desperate their living conditions may seem.

Try to learn some basic words of Haitian Creole.

Ask permission before taking pictures of locals (they often ask you for money). Never walk about sticking your camera in people's faces or taking pictures randomly. Do not solely take pictures of the piles of trash you may see in some of the bigger cities (such as Cap-Haïtien or Port-au-Prince) or anything else that Haitians are not proud of as it is offensive. However, people have no problem with foreigners taking pictures of beautiful scenery, cultural events or historical sites.

Carry a few gourdes in your pockets for the kids who carry your luggage/shine your shoes/hail your tap-tap at the airport (but be alert for pickpockets).

Sometimes visitors to Haiti walk about handing out candy or dollar bills. While many people, especially children, will accept your offering, this is offensive to most people as it compromises the dignity of Haitians.
Carry an extra water bottle and food to share with your driver, guide, or interpreter.

Be patient as nothing moves fast in Haiti. Most people will find your whining amusing at best and severely insulting at worst.

Carry a few photos of the area where you live, your workplace, or your family to share with friends you make. These are the things that transform you from just another tourist into a real person. More often than not, the people will return the favor, and you might just find a friend.

''Your emotions are real.'' It is okay to feel overwhelmed if you have not experienced this type of culture difference before. If you are easily affected by signs of poverty, Haiti is not for you. Be polite but not intrusive. It is normal to ask questions of the locals. Remember that you are a guest in their country. Do not expect to be treated as a king or a queen (though you might get some extra privileges) because you are foreign. Haitians are warm and helpful people.

The people on the Gonâve Island have quite possibly less contact with Americans than say those Haitians in Port-au-Prince. The children shout &quot;blan, blan, blan&quot; as white people walk by. The children on the saline flats will readily walk with you, show you how to skip stones off the water and try very hard to communicate with you. They may try to charge you for picking up a shell from the flats and up to $6 to take a picture of their donkey. You do not have to pay, but out of respect, do not take the picture. They appreciate being asked if you may take their picture.

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'''[http://www.hameenlinna.fi/english/ Hämeenlinna]''' (Swedish: Tavastehus) is a city in [[Tavastia Proper]], [[Southern Finland]].

==Get in==
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===By car===
Exactly 100&amp;nbsp;km north from [[Helsinki]] with the motorway 3 E12. The nearest major city (and airport) is [[Tampere]], about 75&amp;nbsp;km to the north.  Road number 10 from Turku to Lahti also passes near the city, adjacent to it the historical [[Hämeen Härkätie]].

===By train===
As Hämeenlinna is on the most important [http://www.vr.fi railway line] of Western Finland it's well connected with Helsinki and Tampere as well as cities further north, like [[Vaasa]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]].

===By bus===
Buses from Helsinki to Tampere and Turku to Lahti stop at Hämeenlinna.

The local public transport system extends to [[Lahti]].

Coming via [[Tallinn]] or [[Stockholm]], there may be coach connections from the ports of Helsinki with arranged transfer, mostly via Kamppi. Coming via Turku harbour, there may be a direct service from the ferry terminal to Hämeenlinna.

===By boat===
Yes, there is a waterway between Tampere and Hämeenlinna. At summer it can be the most enjoyable way to travel, while the views at the lake Vanajavesi are at their best. The trip can be quite long though. Hopealinjat offers cruises, which take 8 hours one way (see [[#Do|Do]] below). Guest harbours: Vaakunanranta&lt;!--{{marker|type=listing|name=Vaakunanranta|lat=61.000|long=24.475}}--&gt; in the centre ([tel:+358201234636 +358 20-123-4636]) and Virvelinranta&lt;!--{{marker|type=listing|name=Virvelinranta|lat=60.985|long=24.470}}--&gt; a kilometre to the south ([tel:+358400484172 +358 400-484-172]).

==Get around==
You can get around by car, by bus or by foot. For driving around, the city center is quite an irritating experience, with its tight intersections and numerous one-way streets. The services in the city centre are within a few minutes walk, so a car is hardly necessary there.

===By bus===
Hämeenlinna has a good system of public transport, [https://www.hameenlinna.fi/en/housing-and-environment/public-transport/ information online in English]. 

Tickets in 2020 for the city itself (zone A, including to Aulanko) €3.40/1.70, valid for 80 minutes, children 7–16. For a longer stay the smartphone app [https://waltti.fi/ Waltti] is useful, giving reduced adult fares. You can also use NFC payment with Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard (Diners Club and American Express do not work) or a mobile device with Apple Pay, Pivo or Google Pay: the payment card or mobile device is displayed to the reader device, which then says &quot;Lähimaksu hyväksytty&quot; (&quot;Proximity payment accepted&quot;).

Be aware that many bus lines go in both directions from the centre. You can use an [https://reittiopas.hameenlinna.fi interactive route planner] to find bus routes. 

[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Matkahuolto Routes and Tickets] app is able to first plan the route and after it sell the right ticket for it.

Bus station is the centre of Hämeenlinna's public transport system, but be aware that many bus lines go in both directions from bus station.

===By scooter===
{{see also|Finland#By motorised scooter}}

You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from American [https://www.bird.co Bird] and Finnish [https://www.joescooter.fi Joe Scooter].

===By taxi===
* Taksi Häme, iTaksi: see [[Tavastia_Proper#By_taxi]]
* {{listing | type=go
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking)
| hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/min, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (March 2021)
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* Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Cabo

==See==
[[Image:Castle-of-Häme-entrance-bridge-over-moat.jpg|thumb|300px|Häme Castle, the main attraction that has also given the name to the city.]]

* {{see
| name=Häme castle | alt=Hämeen linna | url=http://www.nba.fi/en/hame_castle | email=hameenlinna@kansallismuseo.fi
| address=Hattulantie 334 | lat=61.00353 | long=24.45959 | directions=
| phone=+358 295-336-931 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Jun–14 Aug: daily 10:00–17:00, off season Tu–F 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 11:00–16:00 | price=€9/7/4.50 (children: 7–17 years)
| content=The symbol and main attraction of Hämeenlinna. A medieval red brick castle, which now serves as a museum and a venue for some events. Guided tours are available. There are also couple of other museums (e.g. prison museum) next to the castle. Between the castle and city centre there is a large park area Linnanpuisto, where the annual Wanaja Festival is held at summer.}}
* {{see
| name=Parola Tank Museum | alt=Parolan panssarimuseo | url=http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/en | email=
| address=Hattulantie 334 | lat=61.0421 | long=24.3448 | directions=some ten kilometres north-west from the city centre
| phone=+358 40-568-1186 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=May–Sep: daily 09:00–18:00, Oct–Apr: daily 10:00–15:00, closed Christmas–New Year | price=€9/7.50/5 (children: 6–15 years)
| lastedit=
| content=For those interested in military equipment.
}}
* {{see
| name=Holy Cross Church | alt=Pyhän Ristin Kirkko | url=http://www.hattulanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot/pyhan-ristin-kirkko | email=
| address=Vanhankirkontie 41 | lat=61.05075 | long=24.39820 | directions=in Hattula, a little north of Hämeenlinna.
| phone=+358 3 672-3383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-08-11
| content=Medieval Gothic church, built mostly of red bricks. Inside there are many paintings and sculptures.
}}
* {{see
| name=The birthplace of Jean Sibelius | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Sibelius | email=
| address=Hallituskatu 11 | lat=60.99644 | long=24.46248 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The birthplace of the famous 19th- and early 20th-century composer is now a museum, telling about the composer's childhood, at Hallituskatu 11. The old wooden house is conserved between bigger modern buildings. The museum is open after renovation.
}}

==Do==
[[Image:Hameenlinna AulankoSuomenKeskuspuisto 01.jpg|thumb|Landscape in Aulanko]]

* {{do
| name=Ahvenisto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.9960 | long=24.4111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Beautiful ridge area in western side of the city. Beach of the lake Ahvenisto, &quot;Appara&quot; is a popular place for hanging out, especially in the summer. The swimming arena, in which some swimming competitions of 1952 olympics took part, isn't in use though. In the ridge area there are also paths for jogging or skiing, and a racing track which is a nuisance among locals and a synonym for Ahvenisto for others, while many motor sport events are held there.
}}
* {{do
| name=Aulanko | alt= | url=http://www.aulanko.fi | email=
| address= |lat=61.0254 | long=24.4618 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Originally a natural park with great sights, equipped in late 1800s and early 1900s with an observation tower, other buildings of stone, artificial ponds and rare plant species. Today the area offers also plenty of services, including accommodation in the famous hotel and various outdoor activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Linnagolf | alt= | url=http://www.linnagolf.fi/en/ | email=
| address=Vanajanlinnantie 485 | lat=60.9797 | long=24.5612 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another golf course, Linnagolf, next to Vanajanlinna.
}}
* {{do
| name=Lake cruises | alt= | url=http://www.hopealinjat.fi | email=info@hopealinja.fi
| address= | lat=60.9987 | long=24.4703 | directions=
| phone=+358 10-422-5600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=April–December, Tampere route June–August | price=€5–50 for route cruises (one way); lake cruises €12–18 (children 4–17 half price); lake cruise with lunch/dinner €24–32/30–42 (children 4–11 half price, also for the pirate cruise)
| lastedit=2016-05-26
| content=Cruises on the lake, 2–3 hours, day, afternoon or evening, or route cruises to Tampere or Visavuori with several stops on the way. Optional lunch or dinner on board. &quot;Pirate&quot; cruises for children (lake cruise with programme and lunch included). Check what cruises are available what day of the week.
}}

* {{do
| name=Cafe &amp; Rent Mahlia | alt= | url=https://mahlia.fi/ | email=info@mahlia.fi
| address=Hämeentie Mahlian puisto | lat=60.999926 | long=24.473343 | directions=
| phone=+358 40 017 5721 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-11
| content=Rental of water jets, electric kick bikes and SUP boards.
}}
=== Festivals ===

*{{event
| name= Linnajazz| url= http://www.linnajazz.fi/
| year= | month= | date=
| endmonth=| enddate=
| location=Castle Park, Hämeenlinna| country= Finland
| content= A jazz festival in the Castle Park of Hämeenlinna each July.
}}
*{{event| name= Wanaja Festival| url= http://www.wanajafestival.fi/
| year= | month= | date=
| endyear | endmonth=| enddate=
| location=Castle Park, Hämeenlinna| country= Finland
| content= Wanaja Festival is held in the Castle Park in Hämeenlinna in early July.
}}

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Kauppakeskus Goodman | alt= | url=http://kauppakeskusgoodman.fi/en/ | email=
| address=Kaivokatu 7 |lat=60.9937 | long=24.4568 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A large mall opened in late 2014. It features an Anttila department store plus smaller stores and eateries. Architectonically the mall is a bit unusual as it's built on the top of the [[Helsinki]]-[[Tampere]] freeway, with the road passing under the mall in a tunnel.
}}
* {{buy
| name=SA-Kauppa | alt= | url=https://www.sa-kauppa.fi/ | email=kauppa@millog.fi
| address=Harvialantie 2B | lat=60.998320 | long=24.488923 | directions=
| phone=+358 40 315 7777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-17
| content=The SA store sells products decommissioned and abandoned by the Defense Forces, from hats to laptop computers. All the money received from the sale is paid to the Defence Forces in full.
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
There aren't many regional specialities available, if one doesn't count '''hotsi''', a local version of hot dog, which is sold in grill kiosks. For cheap meal (€10 or less for one person, even as low as €5 in the lunchtime) you can always find some fast food.  In city centre you can hardly miss a pizza/kebab place. There are also Subway, McDonalds, and Hesburger outlets. Golden Rax pizzabuffet offers its megabuffet for €8. There is a [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/hameenlinna/ list] of lunch offers for each day.

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Popino | alt= | url=http://www.popino.fi/ | email=popino@popino.fi
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 11 | lat=60.99663 | long=24.46799 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 653-2555 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–20:00 | price=€20–30, pizza €15–17, lunch of the day €10
| content=Popino is in Keskustalo, a grim building with a set of stairs, which connect Raatihuoneenkatu (opposite of the church) to Palokunnankatu. Popino serves large, quite special pizzas, but also steaks and fish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Georgios | alt=Zante | url=http://www.georgios.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=zante@aina.net
| address=Linnankatu 3|lat=60.99762 | long=24.46558 | directions=
| phone=+358 400-676-144 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–F 08:00–14:00 | price=lunch €10
| content=Georgios serves food from Greece and is also near market square.}}
* {{eat
| name=Huviretki | alt= | url=http://www.huviretki.fi/ravintolat/hameenlinna/fi_FI/hameenlinna/ | email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 18 | lat=60.99547 | long=24.46152 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A chain restaurant, which operates next to hotel Cumulus.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pancho Villa | alt= | url=http://www.panchovilla.fi/hameenlinna/ | email=hameenlinna@panchovilla.fi
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 11 | lat=60.99708 | long=24.46312 | directions=
| phone=+358 50-434-1888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Th 11:00–20:30, F 11:00–22:30, Sa 12:00–22:30, Su 13:00–20:30| price=
| content=Mexican restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lounasravintola Myllytupa | alt= | url=https://www.myllytupa.fi/lounasravintolat/lounasravintola-myllarinkatu | email=myllytupa@myllytupa.fi
| address=Myllärinkatu 9 | lat=60.9827096 | long=24.4919247 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 570 9371 | tollfree=
| hours=Mo-Fr 10:30-14:00 | price=€10,50
| lastedit=2020-09-13
| content=Home made Finnish food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kerho-ravintola | alt= | url=https://hpk.fi/ravintola/ | email=
| address=Poltinahontie 9 | lat=60.9941647 | long=24.4326463 | directions=Next to the sports hall
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Mon-Fri 10:30-14:00 | price=€10
| lastedit=2020-09-30
| content=Homemade lunch and dessert.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Seiska | alt= | url=https://www.kerhoravintolaseiska.fi/ | email=ravintola@kerhoravintolaseiska.fi
| address=Suomenkasarmi 7 | lat=60.993402 | long=24.453819 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 674 3433 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 | price=€10
| lastedit=2022-06-17
| content=Home-cooked lunch in a historic barracks setting.
}}
* For some ethnic food, other than kebab, you can go to the first blocks of Raatihuoneenkatu (from market square to the church's direction and on) and find couple of Chinese restaurants.

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Piparkakkutalo | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolapiparkakkutalo.fi | email=info@ravintolapiparkakkutalo.fi
| address=Kirkkorinne 2 | lat=60.99702 | long=24.46755 | directions=next to the church
| phone=+358 3 648-040 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€20–30, lunch €10
| content=&quot;The gingerbread house&quot; is easily recognisable of its white &quot;scaled&quot; wall. With a beautiful view to the church this is one of the finer places in town.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Himalaya Kitchen Ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.himalayakitchen.fi | email=kitchenhimalaya@gmail.com
| address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.99733 | long=24.46584 | directions=corner of Hallituskatu, next to the market square
| phone=+358442394300 | tollfree=
| hours=11:00-21:00 | price=Lunch from 8,9€, Dinner from 14€
| lastedit=2020-10-13
| content=Himalayan cuisine; mainly, tandoori-grilled chicken and lamb, with many options for vegetarian and vegans as well.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rosso | alt= | url=https://www.raflaamo.fi/en/hameenlinna/rosso-hameenlinna {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 3 | lat=60.99512 | long=24.46484 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A restaurant of a Finnish chain, with some Italian influence, serving slightly upscale pizzas and other Italian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 5 | lat=60.99568 | long=24.46431 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Coyote bar &amp; grill | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hallituskatu 20 | lat=60.99677 | long=24.46300 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another chain restaurant with nice looking menu but not exactly cheap prices.
}}

==Drink==

You might not want to go bar-hopping in the suburbs, though it's not necessary, as most of pubs, rock-bars, nightclubs etc. are located around market square area.

* {{drink
| name=Olutravintola Birger | alt= | url= http://birger.fi/in-english/| email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 5 | lat=60.99691 | long=24.46960 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su–Th 16:00–24:00, F Sa 16:00–02:00 | price=
| content=A &quot;beer restaurant&quot; where you can choose between 80 beers. They also serve food. Thursday night is &quot;Tapas night&quot;.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotelli Emilia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelliemilia.fi/welcome-to-hotel-emilia | email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 23 | lat=60.9955 | long=24.4631 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 612-2106 | tollfree= | fax=+358 3 616-5289
| price=€122, weekends €100 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Small hotel in the centre at the Reska promenade street.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hämeen Hostelli | alt= | url=http://hameenhostelli.fi/ | email=
| address=Turuntie 22 | lat=60.9875 | long=24.4531 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=€85 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Nice budget hostel in Turuntie 1 km away from city center.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=One Way Center | alt= | url=https://onewaycenter.fi/ | email=majoitus@onewaycenter.fi
| address=Vihniöntie 4 | lat=61.171506 | long=24.564925 | directions=
| phone=+358 50 479 0951 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€20
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Hostel-type accommodation in dormitories with own linen.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Sokos Hotel Vaakuna | alt= | url=http://www.sokoshotels.fi/english/index.cfm | email=
| address=Possentie 7 | lat=61.0007 | long=24.4754 | directions=
| phone=+358 20 1234 636 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located near the railway station, at the shore of lake Vanajavesi. Not far from the city centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotelli Cumulus Hämeenlinna | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/hameenlinna/fi_FI/hameenlinna/ | email=hameenlinna.cumulus@restel.fi
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 16-18 | lat=60.99545 | long=24.46140 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 64-881 | tollfree= | fax=+358 3 648 8299
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kylpylähotelli Rantasipi Aulanko | url=http://www.rantasipi.fi/hotellit/aulanko/fi_FI/etusivu/ | email=aulanko.rantasipi@restel.fi
| address=Aulangontie 93 | lat=61.0225 | long=24.4449 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 658-801 | tollfree= | fax=+358 3 682 1922
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A fine hotel with spa.  In the middle of the Aulanko area, some 5&amp;nbsp;km away from the city center. Bus lines 2 and 13 leave from here to centre once in an hour. Aulanko area offers also e.g. accommodation in cottages.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Vanajanlinna | url=http://www.vanajanlinna.fi/portal/english | email=vanajanlinna@vanajanlinna.fi
| address=Vanajanlinnantie 485 | lat=60.9756 | long=24.5591 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 610-20 | tollfree= | fax=+358 3 610-2210
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* {{do
| name=Puuhamaa | alt= | url=https://www.puuhamaa.fi/en/ | email=
| address= | lat=60.8077 | long=24.6120 | directions=in Tervakoski, about 20&amp;nbsp;km south of Hämeenlinna
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=An amusement park (or maybe rather a giant playground). Much of fun for kids, though everyone must pay the €17 entrance fee, which grants you all the activities: waterpark with steam sauna, boats, racetracks with small cars, and various places for jumping, sliding, climbing and playing. Having a picnic is also possible.
}}

* [[Padasjoki]] to the north-east, by the lake Päijänne
* [[Tampere]] to north-west
* [[Forssa]] to west
* [[Lahti]] to east
* [[Akaa]] to north-northwest

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'''[http://www.hameenlinna.fi/english/ Hämeenlinna]''' (Swedish: Tavastehus) is a city in [[Tavastia Proper]], [[Southern Finland]].

==Get in==
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===By car===
Exactly 100&amp;nbsp;km north from [[Helsinki]] with the motorway 3 E12. The nearest major city (and airport) is [[Tampere]], about 75&amp;nbsp;km to the north.  Road number 10 from Turku to Lahti also passes near the city, adjacent to it the historical [[Hämeen Härkätie]].

===By train===
As Hämeenlinna is on the most important [http://www.vr.fi railway line] of Western Finland it's well connected with Helsinki and Tampere as well as cities further north, like [[Vaasa]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]].

===By bus===
Buses from Helsinki to Tampere and Turku to Lahti stop at Hämeenlinna.

The local public transport system extends to [[Lahti]].

Coming via [[Tallinn]] or [[Stockholm]], there may be coach connections from the ports of Helsinki with arranged transfer, mostly via Kamppi. Coming via Turku harbour, there may be a direct service from the ferry terminal to Hämeenlinna.

===By boat===
Yes, there is a waterway between Tampere and Hämeenlinna. At summer it can be the most enjoyable way to travel, while the views at the lake Vanajavesi are at their best. The trip can be quite long though. Hopealinjat offers cruises, which take 8 hours one way (see [[#Do|Do]] below). Guest harbours: Vaakunanranta&lt;!--{{marker|type=listing|name=Vaakunanranta|lat=61.000|long=24.475}}--&gt; in the centre ([tel:+358201234636 +358 20-123-4636]) and Virvelinranta&lt;!--{{marker|type=listing|name=Virvelinranta|lat=60.985|long=24.470}}--&gt; a kilometre to the south ([tel:+358400484172 +358 400-484-172]).

==Get around==
You can get around by car, by bus or by foot. For driving around, the city center is quite an irritating experience, with its tight intersections and numerous one-way streets. The services in the city centre are within a few minutes walk, so a car is hardly necessary there.

===By bus===
Hämeenlinna has a good system of public transport, [https://www.hameenlinna.fi/en/housing-and-environment/public-transport/ information online in English]. 

Tickets in 2020 for the city itself (zone A, including to Aulanko) €3.40/1.70, valid for 80 minutes, children 7–16. For a longer stay the smartphone app [https://waltti.fi/ Waltti] is useful, giving reduced adult fares. You can also use NFC payment with Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard (Diners Club and American Express do not work) or a mobile device with Apple Pay, Pivo or Google Pay: the payment card or mobile device is displayed to the reader device, which then says &quot;Lähimaksu hyväksytty&quot; (&quot;Proximity payment accepted&quot;).

Be aware that many bus lines go in both directions from the centre. You can use an [https://reittiopas.hameenlinna.fi interactive route planner] to find bus routes. 

[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Matkahuolto Routes and Tickets] app is able to first plan the route and after it sell the right ticket for it.

Bus station is the centre of Hämeenlinna's public transport system, but be aware that many bus lines go in both directions from bus station.

===By scooter===
{{see also|Finland#By motorised scooter}}

You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from American [https://www.bird.co Bird] and Finnish [https://www.joescooter.fi Joe Scooter].

===By taxi===
* Taksi Häme, iTaksi: see [[Tavastia_Proper#By_taxi]]
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Menevä Hämeenlinna| url=https://meneva.fi/fi/palvelualueet/kanta-hame/hameenlinna | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking)
| hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/min, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (March 2021)
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-03-27
| content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web.
}}
* Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Cabo

==See==
[[Image:Castle-of-Häme-entrance-bridge-over-moat.jpg|thumb|300px|Häme Castle, the main attraction that has also given the name to the city.]]

* {{see
| name=Häme castle | alt=Hämeen linna | url=http://www.nba.fi/en/hame_castle | email=hameenlinna@kansallismuseo.fi
| address=Hattulantie 334 | lat=61.00353 | long=24.45959 | directions=
| phone=+358 295-336-931 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Jun–14 Aug: daily 10:00–17:00, off season Tu–F 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 11:00–16:00 | price=€9/7/4.50 (children: 7–17 years)
| content=The symbol and main attraction of Hämeenlinna. A medieval red brick castle, which now serves as a museum and a venue for some events. Guided tours are available. There are also couple of other museums (e.g. prison museum) next to the castle. Between the castle and city centre there is a large park area Linnanpuisto, where the annual Wanaja Festival is held at summer.}}
* {{see
| name=Parola Tank Museum | alt=Parolan panssarimuseo | url=http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/en | email=
| address=Hattulantie 334 | lat=61.0421 | long=24.3448 | directions=some ten kilometres north-west from the city centre
| phone=+358 40-568-1186 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=May–Sep: daily 09:00–18:00, Oct–Apr: daily 10:00–15:00, closed Christmas–New Year | price=€9/7.50/5 (children: 6–15 years)
| lastedit=
| content=For those interested in military equipment.
}}
* {{see
| name=Holy Cross Church | alt=Pyhän Ristin Kirkko | url=http://www.hattulanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot/pyhan-ristin-kirkko | email=
| address=Vanhankirkontie 41 | lat=61.05075 | long=24.39820 | directions=in Hattula, a little north of Hämeenlinna.
| phone=+358 3 672-3383 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-08-11
| content=Medieval Gothic church, built mostly of red bricks. Inside there are many paintings and sculptures.
}}
* {{see
| name=The birthplace of Jean Sibelius | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Sibelius | email=
| address=Hallituskatu 11 | lat=60.99644 | long=24.46248 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The birthplace of the famous 19th- and early 20th-century composer is now a museum, telling about the composer's childhood, at Hallituskatu 11. The old wooden house is conserved between bigger modern buildings. The museum is open after renovation.
}}

==Do==
[[Image:Hameenlinna AulankoSuomenKeskuspuisto 01.jpg|thumb|Landscape in Aulanko]]

* {{do
| name=Ahvenisto | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.9960 | long=24.4111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Beautiful ridge area in western side of the city. Beach of the lake Ahvenisto, &quot;Appara&quot; is a popular place for hanging out, especially in the summer. The swimming arena, in which some swimming competitions of 1952 olympics took part, isn't in use though. In the ridge area there are also paths for jogging or skiing, and a racing track which is a nuisance among locals and a synonym for Ahvenisto for others, while many motor sport events are held there.
}}
* {{do
| name=Aulanko | alt= | url=http://www.aulanko.fi | email=
| address= |lat=61.0254 | long=24.4618 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Originally a natural park with great sights, equipped in late 1800s and early 1900s with an observation tower, other buildings of stone, artificial ponds and rare plant species. Today the area offers also plenty of services, including accommodation in the famous hotel and various outdoor activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Linnagolf | alt= | url=http://www.linnagolf.fi/en/ | email=
| address=Vanajanlinnantie 485 | lat=60.9797 | long=24.5612 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another golf course, Linnagolf, next to Vanajanlinna.
}}
* {{do
| name=Lake cruises | alt= | url=http://www.hopealinjat.fi | email=info@hopealinja.fi
| address= | lat=60.9987 | long=24.4703 | directions=
| phone=+358 10-422-5600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=April–December, Tampere route June–August | price=€5–50 for route cruises (one way); lake cruises €12–18 (children 4–17 half price); lake cruise with lunch/dinner €24–32/30–42 (children 4–11 half price, also for the pirate cruise)
| lastedit=2016-05-26
| content=Cruises on the lake, 2–3 hours, day, afternoon or evening, or route cruises to Tampere or Visavuori with several stops on the way. Optional lunch or dinner on board. &quot;Pirate&quot; cruises for children (lake cruise with programme and lunch included). Check what cruises are available what day of the week.
}}

* {{do
| name=Cafe &amp; Rent Mahlia | alt= | url=https://mahlia.fi/ | email=info@mahlia.fi
| address=Hämeentie Mahlian puisto | lat=60.999926 | long=24.473343 | directions=
| phone=+358 40 017 5721 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-06-11
| content=Rental of water jets, electric kick bikes and SUP boards.
}}
=== Festivals ===

*{{event
| name= Linnajazz| url= http://www.linnajazz.fi/
| year= | month= | date=
| endmonth=| enddate=
| location=Castle Park, Hämeenlinna| country= Finland
| content= A jazz festival in the Castle Park of Hämeenlinna each July.
}}
*{{event| name= Wanaja Festival| url= http://www.wanajafestival.fi/
| year= | month= | date=
| endyear | endmonth=| enddate=
| location=Castle Park, Hämeenlinna| country= Finland
| content= Wanaja Festival is held in the Castle Park in Hämeenlinna in early July.
}}

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Kauppakeskus Goodman | alt= | url=http://kauppakeskusgoodman.fi/en/ | email=
| address=Kaivokatu 7 |lat=60.9937 | long=24.4568 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A large mall opened in late 2014. It features an Anttila department store plus smaller stores and eateries. Architectonically the mall is a bit unusual as it's built on the top of the [[Helsinki]]-[[Tampere]] freeway, with the road passing under the mall in a tunnel.
}}
* {{buy
| name=SA-Kauppa | alt= | url=https://www.sa-kauppa.fi/ | email=kauppa@millog.fi
| address=Harvialantie 2B | lat=60.998320 | long=24.488923 | directions=
| phone=+358 40 315 7777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-17
| content=The SA store sells products decommissioned and abandoned by the Defense Forces, from hats to laptop computers. All the money received from the sale is paid to the Defence Forces in full.
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
There aren't many regional specialities available, if one doesn't count '''hotsi''', a local version of hot dog, which is sold in grill kiosks. For cheap meal (€10 or less for one person, even as low as €5 in the lunchtime) you can always find some fast food.  In city centre you can hardly miss a pizza/kebab place. There are also Subway, McDonalds, and Hesburger outlets. Golden Rax pizzabuffet offers its megabuffet for €8. There is a [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/hameenlinna/ list] of lunch offers for each day.

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Popino | alt= | url=http://www.popino.fi/ | email=popino@popino.fi
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 11 | lat=60.99663 | long=24.46799 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 653-2555 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–20:00 | price=€20–30, pizza €15–17, lunch of the day €10
| content=Popino is in Keskustalo, a grim building with a set of stairs, which connect Raatihuoneenkatu (opposite of the church) to Palokunnankatu. Popino serves large, quite special pizzas, but also steaks and fish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Georgios | alt=Zante | url=http://www.georgios.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=zante@aina.net
| address=Linnankatu 3|lat=60.99762 | long=24.46558 | directions=
| phone=+358 400-676-144 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–F 08:00–14:00 | price=lunch €10
| content=Georgios serves food from Greece and is also near market square.}}
* {{eat
| name=Huviretki | alt= | url=http://www.huviretki.fi/ravintolat/hameenlinna/fi_FI/hameenlinna/ | email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 18 | lat=60.99547 | long=24.46152 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A chain restaurant, which operates next to hotel Cumulus.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pancho Villa | alt= | url=http://www.panchovilla.fi/hameenlinna/ | email=hameenlinna@panchovilla.fi
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 11 | lat=60.99708 | long=24.46312 | directions=
| phone=+358 50-434-1888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Th 11:00–20:30, F 11:00–22:30, Sa 12:00–22:30, Su 13:00–20:30| price=
| content=Mexican restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lounasravintola Myllytupa | alt= | url=https://www.myllytupa.fi/lounasravintolat/lounasravintola-myllarinkatu | email=myllytupa@myllytupa.fi
| address=Myllärinkatu 9 | lat=60.9827096 | long=24.4919247 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 570 9371 | tollfree=
| hours=Mo-Fr 10:30-14:00 | price=€10,50
| lastedit=2020-09-13
| content=Home made Finnish food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kerho-ravintola | alt= | url=https://hpk.fi/ravintola/ | email=
| address=Poltinahontie 9 | lat=60.9941647 | long=24.4326463 | directions=Next to the sports hall
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Mon-Fri 10:30-14:00 | price=€10
| lastedit=2020-09-30
| content=Homemade lunch and dessert.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Seiska | alt= | url=https://www.kerhoravintolaseiska.fi/ | email=ravintola@kerhoravintolaseiska.fi
| address=Suomenkasarmi 7 | lat=60.993402 | long=24.453819 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 674 3433 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 | price=€10
| lastedit=2022-06-17
| content=Home-cooked lunch in a historic barracks setting.
}}
* For some ethnic food, other than kebab, you can go to the first blocks of Raatihuoneenkatu (from market square to the church's direction and on) and find couple of Chinese restaurants.
* {{eat
| name=Neljä Oravaa | alt= | url=http://www.neljaoravaa.fi/ | email=neljaoravaa@gmail.com
| address=Hauhontie 17 | lat=61.171569 | long=24.564133 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 675 1149 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Traditional Finnish home cooking on weekdays.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Piparkakkutalo | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolapiparkakkutalo.fi | email=info@ravintolapiparkakkutalo.fi
| address=Kirkkorinne 2 | lat=60.99702 | long=24.46755 | directions=next to the church
| phone=+358 3 648-040 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€20–30, lunch €10
| content=&quot;The gingerbread house&quot; is easily recognisable of its white &quot;scaled&quot; wall. With a beautiful view to the church this is one of the finer places in town.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Himalaya Kitchen Ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.himalayakitchen.fi | email=kitchenhimalaya@gmail.com
| address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.99733 | long=24.46584 | directions=corner of Hallituskatu, next to the market square
| phone=+358442394300 | tollfree=
| hours=11:00-21:00 | price=Lunch from 8,9€, Dinner from 14€
| lastedit=2020-10-13
| content=Himalayan cuisine; mainly, tandoori-grilled chicken and lamb, with many options for vegetarian and vegans as well.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rosso | alt= | url=https://www.raflaamo.fi/en/hameenlinna/rosso-hameenlinna {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 3 | lat=60.99512 | long=24.46484 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A restaurant of a Finnish chain, with some Italian influence, serving slightly upscale pizzas and other Italian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sibeliuksenkatu 5 | lat=60.99568 | long=24.46431 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Coyote bar &amp; grill | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hallituskatu 20 | lat=60.99677 | long=24.46300 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another chain restaurant with nice looking menu but not exactly cheap prices.
}}

==Drink==

You might not want to go bar-hopping in the suburbs, though it's not necessary, as most of pubs, rock-bars, nightclubs etc. are located around market square area.

* {{drink
| name=Olutravintola Birger | alt= | url= http://birger.fi/in-english/| email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 5 | lat=60.99691 | long=24.46960 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su–Th 16:00–24:00, F Sa 16:00–02:00 | price=
| content=A &quot;beer restaurant&quot; where you can choose between 80 beers. They also serve food. Thursday night is &quot;Tapas night&quot;.
}}

==Sleep==

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotelli Emilia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelliemilia.fi/welcome-to-hotel-emilia | email=
| address=Raatihuoneenkatu 23 | lat=60.9955 | long=24.4631 | directions=
| phone=+358 3 612-2106 | tollfree= | fax=+358 3 616-5289
| price=€122, weekends €100 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Small hotel in the centre at the Reska promenade street.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hämeen Hostelli | alt= | url=http://hameenhostelli.fi/ | email=
| address=Turuntie 22 | lat=60.9875 | long=24.4531 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=€85 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Nice budget hostel in Turuntie 1 km away from city center.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=One Way Center | alt= | url=https://onewaycenter.fi/ | email=majoitus@onewaycenter.fi
| address=Vihniöntie 4 | lat=61.171506 | long=24.564925 | directions=
| phone=+358 50 479 0951 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€20
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Hostel-type accommodation in dormitories with own linen.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
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===Splurge===
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==Go next==
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| content=An amusement park (or maybe rather a giant playground). Much of fun for kids, though everyone must pay the €17 entrance fee, which grants you all the activities: waterpark with steam sauna, boats, racetracks with small cars, and various places for jumping, sliding, climbing and playing. Having a picnic is also possible.
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* [[Padasjoki]] to the north-east, by the lake Päijänne
* [[Tampere]] to north-west
* [[Forssa]] to west
* [[Lahti]] to east
* [[Akaa]] to north-northwest

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'''[http://www.holyisland.org/ Holy Island]''' (Scottish Gaelic: ''Eilean MoLaise'') is a small island just east of the [[Isle of Arran]] in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It's a rocky stump {{mi|2}} long by half-a-mile mile wide rising to 1030 ft (314 m) and sheltering the bay at Lamlash, which therefore became the historic port and main settlement of Arran. It's mostly a nature reserve but hosts a community of Buddhist monks. 

==Understand==
[[File:Holy Island Arran - geograph.org.uk - 1738338.jpg|thumb|350px|Holy Island from Whiting Bay, Arran]]
Originally called Inis Shroin (House of the Water Spirit), the Holy Island has long been a place of great spiritual importance. Around 700 AD it was the home of '''Saint Molaise'''. He lived in a cave, now named after him.

Today, Holy Island is home to a community of Buddhist monks in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Apparently a vision of the Virgin Mary persuaded the previous owner to sell it to Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, who is one of the monks. There is a retreat centre, a monastery and an interfaith 'Peace Hall.' The monks regard the island as their own and ask visitors to respect their rules. If you get caught smoking, or if you get found with any amount of alcohol, drugs or tobacco the monks will ask you to leave the island. Pets are also discouraged on the island because of its unique wildlife. This has been more emphatically enforced since 2009, when a dog was bought onto the island on a private boat and it killed a rare Soay sheep - a unique breed. 

Lamlash Bay in its lee is also a protected marine environment, with various delicate creatures growing in its depths.

==Get in==
The only way in is by boat from Lamlash. Calmac ferries from Ardrossan on the Scottish mainland sail to Brodick, from where you take Bus 323 to Lamlash pier - see [[Isle of Arran]] for practicalities. 

The &quot;Holy Island Ferry&quot; is the grand name for the little boat from {{marker|type=go |name=Lamlash Pier|lat=55.536 |long=-5.125 }} to the {{marker|type=go |name=north landing |lat=55.534 |long=-5.088 }} on Holy Island. It's easily blown out by winds, and sailing times vary with the tides and with demand - pick up a leaflet on the Calmac ferry or in Brodick TIC. It sails April-Oct at least three times a day, with hourly sailings mid-summer, and takes 10 min. An open return costs £12 in 2020.

With your own boat you could also tie up at the south landing and stroll up the lane.

==Get around==
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This is a small island with no roads, so walking is the only way to get from place to place.

==See==
[[File:Centre for World Peace and Health Holy Isle.jpg|thumb|Centre for World Peace and Health]]
*View of Lamlash and the mainland - especially beautiful at sunrise.
*Buddhist Monastery - not accessible to the public as it is used as a place of retreat. 
*Sacred caves
*Buddhist art
*Wild ponies, Soay sheep and goats
*The Holy Spring (and the infamous sign)
*The fairies in the garden on Holy Isle.

==Do==
*Go for a walk around the island.
*Volunteer to work on monastery gardens and building projects.
*Meditate, relax, get enlightened.
*Have tea with a Buddhist monk.

==Buy==
There is a gift shop called The Boathouse near the Peace Hall, selling shawls, gifts, incense and other Tibetan Buddhist related souvenirs.

==Eat==
Meals are only available if you stay at the monastery.
For all other things, you can go to the Co-op in Lamlash.

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Note that meat is forbidden to the Buddhists.

==Drink==
Alcohol '''will''' be frowned upon by the Buddhists. If you get found consuming alcohol, drugs or tobacco you can expect to be asked to leave the island by the monks. Free tea and coffee at the gift shop.

==Sleep==

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* '''Wild camping'''. Although a legal right, it is strongly discouraged by the Buddhists. You can camp at a few places on the island, but if you are seen camping and/or lighting a fire, you can expect a hostile reception from the monks.

==Go next==
There are no other destinations than going back to [[Isle of Arran]].

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[[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]]
'''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata.

==Understand==
Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata.

This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area.

==Get in==

=== By plane===
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]].

=== By train ===
[[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]]
* {{go
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| address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105
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| content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country.
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* {{go
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| address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions=
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* {{go
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| address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{go
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| address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q15212753
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*{{go
| name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7420706
| lastedit=2022-07-05
| content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here.
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* {{go
| name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7487222
| lastedit=2022-07-06
| content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains.
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=== By metro ===
The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah.

The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India.

===By bus===
There are two bus stands: Howrah Bus Stand and Kolkata Bus Stand from where you can avail numerous buses from Kolkata and different parts of West Bengal. Kolkata Airport linked Volvo air-conditioned buses are available from Howrah railway station.

=== By ferry ===
Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised!

==Get around==
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For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.

===By taxi===
Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah.

==See==
[[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]]
[[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]]
* {{see
| name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email=
| address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions=
| phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree=
| hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5
| wikidata=Q3346386
| lastedit=2022-07-05
| content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden.
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* {{see
| name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math.
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| content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]].
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* {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg
| name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email=
| address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469
| directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price=
| content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside.
}}

* {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg
| name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-06
| content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group.
}}

* {{see
| name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q15222967
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the permanent administrative office of the state government is in Howrah.
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* {{See
| name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email=
| address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu.
}}

* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q56683370
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* {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG
| name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds.
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* {{see
| name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Kona Expy, Shibpur | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg
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| content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway.
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* {{See
| name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email=
| address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992
}}

* {{See
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu.
}}
* {{see
| name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-24
| content=
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==Do==
* {{do
| name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10AM-8PM | price=
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* {{do
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* {{do
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==Learn==
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3348743
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==Buy==
* It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there.
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| lastedit=2022-07-21
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-28
| content=
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==Eat==
Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan.
* {{eat
| name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions=
| phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person
| lastedit=2018-07-09
| content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-28
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* {{drink
| name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-28
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==Sleep==
{{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email=
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==Go next==
* [[Gadiara]]
* [[Kolkata]] — Kolkata is just across the river, and probably the reason one's here in the first place.
* [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]]
* [[Serampore]]

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'''[https://www.ferdamalastofa.is/en Iceland]''' ([[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]: ''Ísland'') is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is one of the [[Nordic countries]], and therefore culturally part of [[Europe]].

==Regions==
{{Regionlist
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| region1name=[[Southwest Iceland]]
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| region1description=Home of the capital, [[Reykjavík]], and the main entry point for the traveller. Much of Iceland's population lives here.

| region2name=[[Westfjords|West Fjords]]
| region2color=#a7c3ea
| region2description=Sparsely populated, rugged geography with dozens of [[fjords]] surrounded by steep hills

| region3name=[[West Iceland]]
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| region3description=Snæfellsjökull glacier, the islands of Breiðafjörður and more

| region4name=[[North Iceland]]
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| region4description=Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls

| region5name=[[East Iceland]]
| region5color=#cae0e6
| region5description=More fjords and the only international passenger-ferry terminal

| region6name=[[South Iceland]]
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| region6description=Home to the most popular tourist attractions, including the Golden Circle

| region7name=[[Interior (Iceland)|Interior]]
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| region7description=Glaciated mountains
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==Cities and towns==
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|url=|image=Reykjavik Main Image.jpg|lat=64.15|long=-21.88|wikidata=Q1764}} (REYG-ya-veeg) — The capital of Iceland and the largest city
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akureyri]]|url=|image=Overlooking Eyjafjörður from Hamrar (close).jpeg|lat=65.68|long=-18.10|wikidata=Q29042}} (Ahk-oo-rey-rih) — Capital of the North and the largest town outside the Southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Egilsstaðir]]|url=|image=Egilsstadir Iceland.JPG|lat=65.27|long=-14.40|wikidata=Q14453}} (AY-yill-stath-ihr) — Main town in the East, has some of the best weather Iceland has to offer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hafnarfjörður]]|url=|image=Hafnarfjardarkirkja.jpg|lat=64.07|long=-21.95|wikidata=Q103725}} (HAP-nar-FYERTH-er)  — Cozy town on the outskirts of the capital region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|url=|image=Iceland Höfn.jpg|lat=64.25|long=-15.22|wikidata=Q817118}} (HEP'n) — Main town on the southeastern coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Húsavík]]|url=|image=Husavik Iceland 2005 1.JPG|lat=66.04|long=-17.34|wikidata=Q219417}} (HOOS-ah-veek) — One of the world's most reliable whale watching sites during the summer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ísafjörður]]|url=|image=Isafjordur.jpg|lat=66.07|long=-23.14|wikidata=Q106896}} (EES-ah-FYERTH-er) — Largest town of the Westfjords of Iceland
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Selfoss]]|url=|image=Selfoss im Dezember.jpg|lat=63.93|long=-21.00|wikidata=Q192898}} (SEL-fos) — South Iceland's largest town, hub of the main agricultural region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stykkishólmur]]|url=|image=Stykkishólmur 2009.jpg|lat=65.075|long=-22.725|wikidata=Q1019452}} (STICK-is-hole-mur) — Main town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður
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==Other destinations==
[[File:Iceland_Mid-Atlantic_Ridge_map.svg|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Iceland]]
[[File:Thingvellir village from above.JPG|thumbnail|Thingvellir village from above]]
[[File:Vatnajökull Iceland.jpg|thumbnail|Hiking on Vatnajökull]]
It's a shame most visitors don't stray far from the capital as some of the most memorable sights in Iceland are farther afield.  There are many excursions offered by tour companies, readily available from any of the main centres such as [[Reykjavík]] and [[Akureyri]]. They will fly you around and take you out to the glaciers and to the big volcanoes for a reasonable price. However, the cheapest option is to drive around with a rental car since none of these sites have entry fees.

=== National parks ===

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|url=|image=Thingvellir.jpg|lat=64.26|long=-21.13|wikidata=Q107370}} (pronounced &quot;THING-vet-lihr&quot;) — A [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. {{km|30 to 50}} east of Reykjavík. Interesting for a number of reasons: it is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world (the name literally means 'parliamentary fields'), and it's where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Vatnajökull National Park]]|url=|image=Vatnajokull National Park logo.jpg|lat=64.50|long=-17.00|wikidata=Q1353292}} (VAT-nah-yer-CUDDLE) — Iceland's newest national park is Europe's largest national park at {{km2|12,000}}, covering about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, largest glacier, Vatnajökull, the [[Jökulsárlón]] ice lagoon, and Europe's largest waterfall in terms of volume discharge, Dettifoss.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Snæfellsjökull National Park]]|url=|image=Snaefellsnes-Snaefellsjökull-Summit-20030529.jpg|lat=64.81|long=-23.77|wikidata=Q738103}} (SNY-fetls-yer-CUDDLE) — Located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, this park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''.
=== Other attractions ===

* {{marker|name=[[Blue Lagoon]]|wikidata=Q886946}} - (Icelandic: ''Bláa Lónið'') (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) Famous outdoor pool and health centre. The spa is in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, south-western Iceland. It is situated approximately 13&amp;nbsp;km (8&amp;nbsp;mi) from the Keflavík International Airport and 39&amp;nbsp;km (24&amp;nbsp;mi) from Reykjavík. This geothermal spa in the middle of a lava field with its milky blue water is quite surreal.
* {{marker|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} (MEE-fatn) - A lake region near [[Akureyri]] in the North of Iceland, Mývatn has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. There are plenty of activities in this area: Smajfall (desert where sulphuric steam comes out of the ground) and Dimmuborgir (aka the Black City and the Gates of Hell).
* {{marker|name=[[Gullfoss]]|wikidata=Q38519}} - The Golden Falls. On the edge of the inhospitable Interior of Iceland about 100 km east of Reykjavík, the river Hvítá plunges down a double cascade to create what many people believe is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland
* {{marker|name=[[Geysir]]|wikidata=Q216846}} - Geothermal hot spot located 10&amp;nbsp;km west of Gullfoss. Geysir itself (from which the English word &quot;geyser&quot; derives) is no longer reliably active, but fortunately Strokkur next door goes off every five to ten minutes.
* {{marker|name=[[Jökulsárlón]]|wikidata=Q511933}} (the Jökulsár Lagoon) - The majestic glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland located near Höfn on Route 1. Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 m deep. Ice breaks off from the glacier keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs all year round. 
* {{marker|name=[[Landmannalaugar]]|wikidata=Q950447}} - A region of outstanding natural beauty reachable by bus (or 4x4) from Reykjavík. Situated in the Interior, it gives a taste of the uninhabited highlands at Iceland’s core.
* {{marker|name=[[Reykholt]]|wikidata=Q1584168}} – former home of Snorri Sturluson, a medieval poet, author and chieftain who is best known for compiling the Prose Edda, which is today considered the authoritative source for pre-Christian Norse mythology.
* {{marker|name=[[Thórsmörk]]|wikidata=Q138114}} (Thor's Mark) - Tucked away between three glaciers, Þórsmörk is an incredibly beautiful and relatively isolated area. Icelanders enjoy camping there in the summer. There are many hiking trails all over the area, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and lava formations. It is accessible only by truck or bus: it is a good idea to enquire about trips to Þórsmörk at a tourist information centre.

==Understand==
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Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the [[Arctic]] Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season. The sun sets briefly each night in June, but it doesn't get fully dark before it comes back up again. In the March and September equinoxes, days and nights are of about equal length, as elsewhere in the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then the tourist traffic is still mild. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and one definitely not to be missed. It is easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 23:00. Early or late winter, however, can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, daylight is from about 10:00 to 16:00, prices are lower than in the high season, and the snow-blanketed landscape is eerily beautiful. (Some sites are, however, inaccessible in the winter.)

===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse}}
The first people to settle on Iceland were Vikings and sailors from [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]]. The first known settlement was Reykjavík, with remnants from AD&amp;nbsp;871. In AD&amp;nbsp;930 the settlers founded the Alþing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Iceland was a bridgehead for Viking expeditions to [[Greenland]] and [[Newfoundland]]. Those settlements became extinct, though.

In 1264 the parlament of Iceland made an agreement with the Norwegian king, to become his subjects in return for regular sailing to the island. Norway and Denmark were unified in the so-called Kalmar Union in the late 14th century. Iceland remained in the Kalmar Union until it was disbanded in 1814 and Denmark took control. In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state within Denmark's realm. During the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]], one month after Germany occupied Denmark, British forces peacefully occupied Iceland. The United States took over the occupation in 1941, while they were still neutral in the war. In 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark, and the Alþing again became a sovereign legislature.

Iceland has had little immigration since the Viking Age. The greatest single influx of foreigners was the Allied occupation during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], when British and American soldiers outnumbered Iceland's adult men. Many of them had families on Iceland.

The economy of Iceland is mainly based on fisheries and aluminium smelters. Electricity and heating in Iceland come from hydroelectric power and geothermal plants.

Iceland had a booming bank sector in the early 2000s, which was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Through austerity, devaluation and change of government, Iceland recovered from the recession, and is again one of Europe's strongest economies, with tourism now being a major pillar of Iceland's economy.

===People===
[[File:Folk Dancers, Isafjordur (4899625494).jpg|thumbnail|Folk dancers]]
Norse people were the first to settle Iceland in the 9th century AD. Tradition holds that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where [[Reykjavík]] now stands. It is thought that Irish monks had temporarily inhabited the island some years prior to this. Icelandic retains many features from Old Nordic at the time of first settlement and many Icelanders can retrace their lineage to one of the early settlers on at least one side.

Immigrants in Iceland now make up well over 10% of the population, giving Iceland a larger proportion of immigrants than Norway and Sweden. &lt;!--which five years? How does the reader know whether this was written  in 2019 or in 2009?--&gt; In the last five years, the number of immigrants has doubled. Most immigrants are from Eastern Europe and South East Asia, and come for employment.

For names, Icelanders use the old Norse patronymic system. (This was used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Faroe Islands well into the 19th century, until their governments decided that their citizens should adopt a surname.)

===Climate===
{{infobox|Volcanic statistics|* There are '''1900''' active volcanoes on Earth, of which over 30 are in Iceland
*'''1250°C''' is the top temperature lava reaches
*'''75%''' of all volcanoes on Earth are on the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
*'''99%''' of Iceland's surface is made up of volcanic rocks. The oldest rocks here are around 15 or 16 million years old
* '''6 months''' is the amount of time that Iceland's '''Bárðarbunga''' volcano continuously erupted in 2015-2016, producing 85 km2 of lava}}
Despite its name, Iceland has mild winters for a country at its latitude - owing to the warming effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream - especially in comparison with the Russian climate, or even that of New England or the US Midwest. Iceland enjoys a maritime temperate climate; its winters are often compared to those of the Pacific Northwest, although the winter winds can be bitter. However, Iceland's rapidly changing weather has given rise to the local saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!' It's the kind of place where it's not unusual to get rained on and sunburned at the same time. Some Icelanders believe that if the winter is hard and long then the summer will be good and warm. The summers are usually cooler and more temperate than elsewhere at the same latitude (the effect of the ocean again); 20-25°C is considered quite warm.

=== Holidays and festivals ===

*'''Christmas''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas day (25 December), New year's eve (31 December) and New year's day (1 January). The entire country, including all public transportation, pretty much shuts down on those days.
:Icelanders have 13 jule lads. Historically, the jule lads were pranksters who redeemed themselves by giving children presents. Each jule lad has its own day, with the first one coming to town on 12 December.
:Epiphany (Icelandic: Þrettándinn) is celebrated with bonfires and firework displays. On this day, Icelanders play the roles of elves and hidden people.

*'''Easter''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Easter and Pentecost (49 days after Easter). The following days have Icelandic traditions:

:*'''Bolludagur''' - Held on a Monday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival in which Icelanders eat puffed buns filled with jam and whipped cream. Traditionally, children are allowed to spank their parents before they leave their bed and are given a puffed bun instead.
:*'''Sprengidagur''' - Held on a Tuesday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival during which Icelanders are expected to eat salted meat and yellow peas.
:*'''Öskudagur/Ash Wednesday''' - Held on a Wednesday, seven weeks prior to Easter. On this day, children dress in costumes and sing for candy. This is the Icelandic equivalent of the US Halloween.
*'''Sjómannadagurinn''' (Seamen's day): Held on the first Sunday in June. A national holiday when Icelanders go to the nearest harbor to celebrate with seamen.
*'''Þjóðhátíðardagurinn''' (Icelandic National day): Held on 17 June. Stores are traditionally closed on this day. The celebrations typically start with a parade and speeches, followed by less formal celebrations.
*'''Verslunarmannahelgi''' (Workers weekend): Held on the first weekend of August. This is typically the largest holiday in Iceland. Shops are traditionally closed. Icelanders flock to outdoor festivals held across the country.

=== Time zone ===
Iceland is in the same time zone as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Portugal]] (GMT). However, unlike those countries, Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making it the only country in Western Europe not to do so.

==Talk==
[[File:Lækjargata 8 Reykjavik.JPG|thumbnail|Street in Reykjavik]]
{{seealso|Icelandic phrasebook}}

The official language of Iceland is '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]''' (''íslenska''), which remains very similar to − although not ''quite'' the same as − 13th-century '''Norse''' (see [[Vikings and the Old Norse]]). 

It is a Germanic language closely related to [[Faroese]] (with which it is mutually intelligible to some extent), [[Danish]], [[Swedish]] and [[Norwegian]], and English to some extent. Loanwords are shunned in Icelandic. For example, the word for computer is ''tölva'', which literally means &quot;number-prophetess&quot;. 

{{infobox|Alphabet|Icelandic writing uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters long ago lost from English, only because they weren't in French: '''eth''' ('''Ð, ð'''), pronounced like the voiced ''th'' of &quot;them&quot;, and '''thorn''' ('''Þ, þ'''), pronounced like the unvoiced ''th'' of &quot;thick&quot;.  Materials in English often substitute &quot;dh&quot; and &quot;th&quot; respectively, so e.g. [[Fjörður]] is written ''Fjordhur'' and [[þingvellir]] is written ''Thingvellir''.}}

'''English''' is widely spoken by the locals and almost everyone you meet is fluent in the language. You may to be able to get around using only English, but attempts at speaking Icelandic are always appreciated and will most certainly endear you to the locals, since very few people actually make the effort to learn Icelandic. 

Although all Icelanders learn '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]]''' at school from a young age, proficiency in the language tends to be poor. Most Icelanders do not feel that Danish is a useful language to learn. Older Icelanders who grew up under Danish rule are much more proficient in the language than their juniors. People engaged in Nordic cooperation may know the language well, and tend to pronounce it much more comprehensively than native speakers.

Icelanders use the comma as decimal delimiter, i.e. 12,000 means 12, not twelve thousand, whereas {{nowrap|12 000}} or 12.000 means twelve thousand. Icelanders use both the 24- and 12-hour system: the 24-hour system in writing and the 12-hour system in speech (without the AM/PM specifiers). In Icelandic, ''hálf tíu'' (&quot;half ten&quot;) means half past nine (9:30). When speaking to a person not fluent in English it is best not to use this form to avoid misunderstanding. Dates can be seen abbreviated in a number of ways, but the order is always day-month-year (except when using the ISO 8601); 12/07/19, 12.7.19 or 120719. Icelandic calendars also indicate the number of the week, 1 through 52.

Iceland uses the [[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric]] system only. There is limited knowledge of imperial or US measurements.

In Iceland there is no concept of a ground floor as in the UK. Instead, the entrance level of a building is called the first floor (&quot;jarðhæð&quot;), like in the US. Levels are then counted 1, 2, 3, etc.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Icelandic.

==Get in==
===Visas and immigration===
{{Schengen}}

However, as Iceland is '''not''' part of the [[European Union]], all travellers entering Iceland, including those from EU countries, are required to undergo customs inspections on entry.

===By plane===
[[File:Keflavik airport inside the terminal.JPG|thumbnail|Inside the terminal at Keflavík International Airport]]

Iceland is easily reached via air and the main international airport is [[Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}), in the south-west of the country about {{km|40}} from [[Reykjavík]] and serves around 30,000 passengers per day in high season. The airport itself is spartan; if you have a lengthy layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment. Better yet, make sure you can leave the sterile area and explore the country a bit.

Passengers arriving from outside Iceland (including from EU countries) whose final destination is Iceland or who have to recheck baggage will have to go through customs controls at the port of entry (usually at Keflavík), regardless of place of origin. There is a duty-free store in the arrivals baggage claim area where you can purchase duty-free products when in transit to the European mainland. Those coming from countries in the [[Schengen agreement]] don't need a separate visa and there are no immigration checks if arriving from other such countries. Airlines will still ask for some form of ID even on flights to/from other Schengen countries.

Passengers travelling on Icelandair between the Americas and Europe are entitled for '''a stopover''' of at least one night in Iceland, without additional airfare charges. Icelandair allows up to 7 nights on each leg of the trip.

An airport transfer bus service (called the [http://www.flybus.is FlyBus]) runs between the airport and Reykjavík BSÍ Bus terminal (kr 3000 one way, 45 minutes; kr 5500 return, as of May 2019). For kr 4000 one way (kr 7000 return; as of May 2019) you can purchase a Flybus+ trip which includes drop-off (and pick-up, if requested the day before) at a select list of hotels in the Greater Reykjavík Area. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels they might be within walking distance of where you want to go, so depending on your destination using the Flybus+ option you may avoid a taxi ride.

Another great option is to take the bus which stops at the [[Blue Lagoon]] either to or from the airport, then continues every half hour or so to Reykjavík. ([http://www.netbus.is Netbus] is the cheapest option.)

A metered taxi from the airport to Reykjavík costs about kr 16,000 (as of May 2019).

The following airlines fly to Keflavík:

*Nonstop flights on national carrier '''[http://www.icelandair.net Icelandair]''' are available at the best value from the US and Canada, with gateways in [[New York City]] (JFK), [[Seattle]], [[Boston]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], [[Minneapolis]]/[[St. Paul]], [[Toronto]], Denver and [[Orlando]] (Sanford).  Destinations beyond Iceland include most major European cities (i.e. Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, Oslo, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, and Stavanger), with Icelandair's hub-and-spoke network connecting via [[Keflavík]] in Iceland. (Some destinations are seasonal.)
*'''[http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines]''' operates between [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and Keflavík.
*'''[http://www.easyjet.com EasyJet]''', offers low-cost flights from the UK: [[London]], [[Manchester Airport]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bristol]], and to Switzerland: Geneva.
*'''[http://www.eurowings.com eurowings]''', has seasonal flights from [[Cologne]].
*'''[https://wizzair.com WizzAir]''' has cheap flights from the Baltics
*'''[http://www.flysas.com SAS]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]], with connections to Stockholm and the rest of Scandinavia.
*'''[https://www.norwegian.com Norwegian]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]].
*'''[http://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' flies from [[Heathrow Airport]] in [[London]].

Scheduled service to [[Greenland]] and [[Faroe Islands]] is provided by [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland] and [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways].

===By boat===

'''[http://www.smyril-line.com/ Smyril Line]''' sail once or twice a week from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark, via [[Torshavn]] in the [[Faeroe Islands]] (where a stop-over can be made), to [[Seyðisfjörður]] on the east coast of Iceland with their ferry Norröna. This costs more than flying, but check the different language versions of the Smyril website (.fo, .dk, .co.uk, .de, and .is) for the best deals. Smyril no longer sail to Shetland or the Scottish mainland.

But at Seyðisfjörður the journey is only half-done: there's no car hire there so you have to catch an occasional bus to [[Egilsstaðir]], then another to [[Akureyri]], then another to [[Reykjavík]]. This takes at least two days, is more expensive than a domestic flight, and isn't compatible with much sight-seeing along the way. However, as Norröna is a car ferry it's possible to travel from mainland Europe to Iceland with your personal car and use that to travel the country and do some sight seeing on the way. See [[Seyðisfjörður]] for more on the practicalities.

==Get around==

===By plane===
Aircraft in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they're the main form of internal travel other than the roads. Be warned though, that the ride can be a bit bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri.

Domestic flights from Reykjavik operate from '''Reykjavik Airport''', a different airport located closer to the namesake town. Scheduled service to nearby destinations, including Greenland and Faroe Islands, is provided by  [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland], [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways] and [http://eagleair.is/ Eagle Air].

===By car===

[[Image:Northern Iceland 1972.jpg|thumb|Road in central Iceland]]
:''See also: [[Driving in Iceland]]''
[[File:Road Iceland 02.jpg|thumbnail|...however major roads are paved for the most part]]

A car offers the most flexibility for travel around Iceland. Numerous agencies rent vehicles, and ferries allow individuals to bring their own car with them. Rental prices are high (try to book as far in advance as you can) - expect to pay at least kr 4000 per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and upwards of kr 12,000 per day for a four-wheel-drive vehicle; these prices include basic car insurance, but additional insurance may be purchased to protect against damage from gravel or other common mishaps.

A four-wheel-drive car is needed only in the interior, which is open only in the summer. Renting cars in advance is often cheaper than doing so on-location. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden in Iceland and punishable with fines in the range of kr 300,000 to 500,000. Icelandic nature is sensitive and does not recover easily from tire tracks.

Driving in Iceland is on the right side of the road. Headlights and seat belts for all passengers must be on at all times. There is a single main highway, [[Route 1-Ring Road]], which encircles the country. Because of Iceland's ever-changing weather, one should keep extra food and know where guesthouses/hotels are located in case of a road closure.

Most mountain roads are closed until the end of June, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic, many of them can be passed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The roads requiring four-wheel-drive (and possibly snow tires) are route numbers with an &quot;F&quot; prefix, e.g. F128. Some roads that were previously signed with an F have since been upgraded and assigned a number without an F. In general you can trust those designations in both cases.

The general speed limit on Icelandic rural roads is {{kmh|90}} on paved surface and {{kmh|70}} on gravel, in urban areas the general speed limit is {{kmh|50}}. Driving on gravel can be a challenge, and loss of control on cliff-side roads can easily be fatal. Speed cameras are posted around the country, and fines are kr 5,000-70,000. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, with a minimum fine of kr 100,000 - don't drink and drive.

Drivers in Iceland should familiarise themselves with road signs and be prepared for Iceland's unique driving conditions. The roads in Iceland are of a medium to low quality, typically made from slightly rough black basalt. There are two signs in particular that foreigners should pay attention to. First, &quot;malbik endar&quot; means that the road changes from a paved road to a gravel road. Slow down before these changes, for one can lose control easily. Also &quot;einbreið brú&quot; means that a one-lane bridge is approaching. Arrive at the bridge slowly and assess the situation. If another car has arrived at the bridge first allow them the right of way.

If you are traveling by road a great site to check is the [http://www.vedur.is/english/ Iceland Meteorological Office] who have an excellent set of pages including the [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/ Icelandic Road Administration] on all of the main roads.

The '''[[Route 1-Ring Road|Route 1]]''' road that encircles the island nation is a staple for tourists who wishes to see the diverse geological features of Iceland, from waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, to volcanoes.

===By bus===
[[File:Strætó.JPG|thumb|upright|These take you around the Reykjavik region]]
Scheduled trips between Icelandic towns are operated by Strætó bs. Tours to attractions are provided by scheduled buses from various companies, including [http://www.re.is Reykjavík Excursions] (who also operate the [http://flybus.is FlyBus]), [http://www.trex.is Trex], [https://sternatravel.com/ Sterna Travel], [http://www.netbus.is NetBus] and [https://www.sba.is/ SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ]. Long distance bus travel can cost several thousand kronur and is sometimes more expensive than flying. For example, a one way trip from Reykjavík to Akureyri costs kr 10,340, while flying costs kr 8,925 (as of May 2019). It is possible to go from the eastern part of the country to the western one via bus in one day, but only a few trips are served every day. '''All public transport services are listed on [http://publictransport.is/ PublicTransport.is]'''.

Some tours to the interior, in special 4x4 buses, can be a cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving and serve most major locations (e.g. Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja). Tours to the interior are scheduled only for the summer months.

Golden Circle day tours are available from Reykjavík from many tour operators which will take you round the Gulfoss waterfall, geysers, the crater and the Mid-Atlantic rift/place of Iceland's first Parliament. Although you don't get much time at each stop, the guide will tell you about Iceland's history and some general information. Cheaper tours (~€55) will be a full-coach whereas more expensive tours (~€80) will be small minibuses or vans. The currency for booking tours can vary from euros, to dollar to krona, so double-check before booking.

The capital area bus system, [http://www.bus.is run by Strætó bs.], is an inefficient and expensive mess that can not be relied on. A single fare costs kr 470 (as of May 2019). Bus drivers do not give back change, so if all you have on you is a kr 500 bill, do not expect to get the difference back. You can also buy a set of twenty tickets for kr 9,100 from major bus stops, also from the driver (as of September 2016). Once you have paid to the driver, you will not get a ticket, unless you ask for one. If you get a ticket, it is valid for any other buses you take within 75 minutes.

All buses stop running at midnight, with some stopping earlier, some as early as 18:00. Buses start running at 09:30 to 10:00 on Sundays. Fares to zones 2 and upwards (extending all the way to Höfn and Egilsstaðir) are higher, although all of Reykjavík, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Álftanes and Seltjarnarnes fall within zone one, where the regular fare of kr 420 is valid.

===By bicycle===

Cycling is a good way to experience Iceland, and provides a very different experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike locally can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise, it's OK. You can cycle safely on the Ring Road, or take the bike on the buses (which are equipped with bicycle racks) serving the Ring Road and do side trips. However, if going self-supported, considering the weather and conditions, it is strongly advisable to have a previous touring experience.

When cycling in the winter use studded tyres and dress yourself up in lightweight but warm layers. Bicycle maintenance is typically not a concern, brake pads for example tend to last for 12 months or more, depending on the quality of the brakes.

For trips outside of a town or a city, bring food with you. Icelandic towns can be 100-200 km apart. Food that cooks within 10-15 minutes is preferred. Foraging blueberries and herbs is possible, but do not rely solely on that as a food source.

More information and routes can be found on [http://cyclingiceland.is/ Cycling Iceland].

===By thumb===

Hitchhiking is a cheap way of getting around in Iceland. The country is among the safest in the world, people are quite friendly and the percentage of drivers who do give rides is high, especially in the off-season. However, low traffic in areas outside Reykjavík makes hitchhiking in Iceland an endurance challenge. Even on the main ring-road the frequency of cars is often less than one car per hour in the east. Nearly everybody speaks English and most drivers are interested in conversations.

Avoid hitching after nightfall, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Alcohol consumption is high and alcohol-related accidents are not uncommon.

Hitchhiking into the interior is tough, but everything works if you have enough time - calculating in days, not in hours. For longer distances or less touristic areas be prepared with some food, water and a tent or similar. The weather can be awful and sometimes spoils the fun of this way of traveling.

The [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/ HitchWiki website] has some advice for hitchhikers.

===Carpooling===
Check [http://www.samferda.is Samferda.is] for carpooling options.

===ATVs===
In the past few years, ATV travel has become popular among adventure travel enthusiasts. Several [http://icelandunlimited.is companies offer ATV tours of various parts of Iceland].

==See==
[[File:Gullfoss lower falls from above.JPG|thumbnail|Gullfoss]]
* The '''[[Gullfoss]]''' waterfall is quite spectacular.
* '''[[South Iceland#See|Geysir]]''', the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
* '''[[Þingvellir National Park]]''', a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliament from 930 AD.
* '''[[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull glacier]]''' is in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
* [[Jökulsárlón]], the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
* In the darker months (September to April), there are frequently stunning views of the '''[[Northern Lights|Aurora Borealis]], a.k.a. Northern Lights''' anywhere away from city lights.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier Hiking - Blue Ice.jpg|thumb|upright|Hiking on [[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull]]]]

* The geothermal spa ''[[Blue Lagoon]]'', although being an artificial hot spring, is a very popular sight and activity located between the capital and the main airport. ''[[Mývatn|Mývatn Nature Baths]]'' is another choice, but it is smaller and in the Eastern part of the country. There also are a lot of local hotpots around the country, but not all of them are safe.
* Iceland offers many [[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]] opportunities. Should you choose to walk outside of walking paths, strong walking boots which support your ankles are recommended as the terrain is usually craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes!
* Iceland is not well known for skiing or big ski areas but the town of [[Akureyri]] in the north has a great little ski area and the mountains of the [[North Iceland|Troll Peninsula]] offer world class terrain for [[cross-country skiing|ski touring]], ski mountaineering and heli-skiing.
* Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and plenty of glaciers.
* [[Glaciers|Glacier hiking]] is one of Iceland´s most popular tourist things to do, with the area of [[Vatnajökull National Park|Skaftafell]] in the southeast being the center of the activity.
* [[Whale watching]] is available all year from Reykjavík and during the summer from Husavik.
* There are some good opportunities to go snowmobiling and this can provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The local currency is the '''Icelandic króna''', denoted by the abbreviation &quot;'''kr'''&quot; (ISO code: '''ISK''').

====Converting króna to dollars, euros and pounds====

Your usual currency equaling between 80 and 111 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 100. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 2,000 ≈ 20 of your usual currency.

When your usual currency equals between 111 and 130 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 8. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 3,000 -&gt; 3. 3*8 ≈ 24 of your usual currency.

Your usual currency being between 130 and 154 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 7. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 4,000 -&gt; 4. 4*7 ≈ 28 of your usual currency.

And if your usual currency is between 154 and 182 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 6. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 5,000 -&gt; 5. 5*6 ≈ 30 of your usual currency.

This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app.

====Exchange====

You will get a better rate of exchange if you buy and sell your króna in Iceland. Just about every establishment in Iceland will accept a credit card, including taxis, gas stations, souvenir stands, and even the most remote guest house, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of Icelandic currency.

===Costs===
Getting to Iceland can be done fairly cheaply: Icelandair has excellent offers, and Keflavík International Airport will soon welcome the European low-cost airline EasyJet.

However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically – Iceland is generally a '''very expensive''' place to visit, due in part to the high import duties and the 25.5 % VAT rate. Retail goods can be 3-4 times more expensive than in North America while grocery prices are at least on par with the most expensive cities. Visitors to Iceland should budget at least as much money as they would for a trip to Norway or Switzerland.

Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the most significant being Reykjavík City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavík.

When shopping for food or other basic necessities, look for the Bónus, Netto or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. Downtown Reykjavík is also home to several second-hand stores like Red Cross and Salvation Army, which can come in handy for buying cheap warm layers.

Expect to spend kr 700–1200 on a pint of beer or glass of wine, kr 1700–2200 on a pizza for one person, kr 350 on a city bus ride and kr 350–600 for a coffee or espresso drink.

Cigarettes cost around kr 950 for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.

===Tipping===

In Iceland [[tipping]] is not practiced. In rare cases an attempt to leave a tip may be seen as insulting, so instead consider offering verbal praise for a job well done. Some Icelandic companies have started having a tipping jar next to the cash register but these are generally ignored.

===Shopping===
Typical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

* Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a unique breed that produce a soft and durable wool, and Icelandic woollen goods (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm; don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the interior.
* Arts and crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great little craft shops that sell everything from musical baskets and wonderful weird porcelain sculptures to paintings, glasswork and jewellery. The National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in the gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
* Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (beyond just Björk and Sigur Rós) worth hunting for. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Retro Stefson, FM Belfast, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling, and Bellatrix. Note that many of these CDs may be available back home as imports for much lower prices. CDs tend to cost kr 1500-2000.

With the exception of alcohol, accommodations and consumables, you can claim your tax refund at the Arion Bank in the arrivals hall opposite to the car rentals at the Keflavik Airport. Only purchases with at least 6000 kronas on a single receipt will be eligible for tax refund. Be sure to have your original receipts and the tax free form filled out by the store with you.

==Eat==
[[File:Harðfiskur.jpg|thumb|Harðfiskur]]
{{seealso|Nordic cuisine}}
Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in the last few decades. It used to be based on staples that use lamb or fish in some form or other, but the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is tricky to maintain in Iceland, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík, and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

Distinctively Icelandic foods include:
* ''harðfiskur'', dried fish pieces eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)
* ''skyr'', a yoghurt-like cheese available in flavoured and unflavoured varieties all over the country. Low in fat and high in protein.
* ''hangikjöt'', smoked lamb
* smoked lamb sausage
* ''svið'', singed sheep's head
* ''Slátur'', consists of ''lifrarpylsa'', a sausage made from the offal of sheep, and ''blóðmör'' which is similar to ''lifrapylsa'' but also has sheep's blood mixed into it.
* ''Rúgbrauð'', translated into English as &quot;thunder bread&quot;, this is a type of rye bread that is baked underground making use of geothermal heat. Sweeter than regular rye breads.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, and is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to eat minke whale. Whaling has long been a tradition in Iceland, though it has become a controversial issue. However, most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask.

During the ''Þorri'' season (late January-Early February), many Icelanders enjoy ''Þorramatur'', a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine which usually contains the following: ''hákarl'' (putrefied shark cubes), ''Sviðasulta'' (brawn [head cheese] made from ''svið''), ''lundabaggi'' (sheep's fat) and ''hrútspungar'' (pickled ram's testicles). ''Þorramatur'' is usually served at gatherings known as ''Þorrablót''. If you are invited to a ''Þorrablót'', do not be afraid to (politely) refuse some of the more unpalatable delicacies, as many Icelanders choose to do so as well. Don't worry about going hungry, though, as many of the more &quot;normal&quot; foods mentioned above are almost always available too. If you're uncertain which is which, do not be afraid to ask the caterers for assistance.

A similar event to ''Þorrablót'' is ''Þorláksmessa'', celebrated on 23 December each year. During this day you might find yourself invited to ''skötuveislur'', where cured skate is served. As with ''Þorrablót'', you can politely refuse to partake in the skate (another type of fish is usually served alongside it for the less adventurous). A word of warning, though: the pungent smell that accompanies the cooking of cured skate is very strong and sticks to hair and clothing very easily. Do not wear formal (expensive) clothing at these gatherings, especially not clothing you intend to wear during Christmas.

[[File:Icelandic Skyr.jpg|thumb|upright|Skyr]]
Any Icelander's first choice of fast food is usually the ''pylsa'' or hot dog. It is usually served with a choice of fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It is cheap compared with other fast food staples at around kr 350, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. At least in Reykjavik, you can also encounter food trucks and carts selling piping hot lamb meat soup (''kjötsúpa''). They also have a vegetarian alternative – the same soup minus the meat.

Food prices are particularly high in Iceland – the following sample prices were accurate as of summer 2016:

* kr 1000 – 2000 for a hamburger.
* kr 350 – 500 for a hotdog
* kr 3000 – 6000 for a three-course meal in a restaurant.

==Drink==
[[File:Brennivin.jpg|thumb|upright|Brennivín is the most widely available strong drink]]

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and it is one of the countries with the cleanest water in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are generally imported and made from concentrate.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and US; an example, half a litre of Viking beer in a bar will cost approximately kr 900. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants, or [http://www.vinbud.is/ Vínbúðin], the state monopoly (locally known as Ríkið: &quot;the state&quot;) liquor bought there is much cheaper than at bars, there you pay kr 350 for the same beer you paid kr 900 for at the bar. The local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín (&quot;burning wine&quot;) contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while at the bars.

The local beer brands are:

* [http://www.egils.is Egils]: Lite, Gull, Pilsner, Premium, El Grillo
* [http://www.vifilfell.is Vífillfell]: Thule, Gull, Lite, Víking
* [http://www.bruggsmidjan.is/en/our-beers/kaldi-1 Bruggsmiðjan]: Kaldi
* [http://www.brugghus.is/ Ölvisholt Brewery]: Skjálfti
* [http://www.olgerd.is/ Ölgerð Reykjavíkur]: Gullfoss

For visitors arriving by air, there is a duty free store for ''arriving passengers'' where they can buy cheap alcohol (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free store just follow the Icelanders. No Icelander in their right mind will pass the duty free store upon arrival!

Be sure to not exceed the allowance which is 1 litre strong alcohol and 1 litre light wine (less than 22%) or 1 litre strong and 6 litres of beer. The strong alcohol can be exchanged for either 1 litre light wine or 6 litre beer.

The drinking age in Iceland is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages, but the buying age is '''20'''.

==Sleep==
[[File:Landmannalaugar8(js).jpg|thumbnail|Camping at Landmannalaugar]]
If you're visiting in summertime you won't regret bringing an eye mask with you. During the height of summer there is no actual darkness and in the north, the sun might just dip for a few minutes below the horizon.

For travel during the high season (July and August), and even in September, reserving a month or more in advance can help ensure that you find suitable and affordable accommodation. Reserving later can put you at risk of having to take more costly accommodation.

The '''hotels''' are usually fairly basic around the island but you can usually get a room even in August just by phoning them up and reserving it before you get there. They are clean and well maintained, light and airy with nothing at all that could even remotely be considered 'dingy'. They are expensive though.
Fosshotels is a chain of 12 hotels located throughout Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots and  major cities of Iceland. The most popular hotel is Fosshotel Nupar, located in by the National Park Skaftafell. The accommodation in Fosshotel hotels is diverse and Scandinavian breakfast buffet is always included. Fosshotels are part of [http://www.islandshotel.is/en/ '''Hotels of Iceland'''].
[http://www.icelandairhotels.com Icelandair Hotels] include the [http://www.hoteledda.is/en Edda] summer hotels and the Icelandair hotels. Icelandair Hotels are upscale, Scandinavian-style hotels located in most major cities of Iceland. Most notable is the Nordica on the outskirts of central Reykjavík.

'''Guesthouses''' are between hotels and hostels in prices and services. At some times if travelling in groups the guesthouses can be cheaper than the hostels. Guesthouses will usually have more space than a hostel with a shared bathroom that is cleaner and less crowded. '''[http://www.farmholidays.is/ Icelandic Farm Holidays]''': the members are farmers who offer accommodation to travellers in their homes, guesthouses, country-hotels and cottages. The association was founded in 1980 and from 1990 Icelandic Farm Holidays has been a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agent. The accommodation is diverse; made up beds in four different categories, with or without private bathroom, sleeping bag accommodation, cottages and camping. Some of the farms offer also various recreation; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. You can get their brochure from tourist information centers or find it on their website. It is very informative and lists all farms, the services they provide, at what time of the year and contact information. It is best to call in advance to book, especially in the summer.

Iceland has many '''hostels''' throughout the entire country. Thirty-seven of them belong to [http://www.hostel.is/ Hostelling International Iceland] and it is best it to buy the international membership card (if you do not have it already), if you are staying for four or more nights at HI hostels in Iceland or abroad within the next 12 months. Bring your bedlinen or sleeping bag to avoid extra costs.

If you're travelling on a budget, '''camping''' is your best bet. There are sites located throughout the country, especially at places you'd want to visit. They range from fully-equipped (hot showers, washing machines, cooking facilities) to farmers' fields with a cold-water tap. Expect to pay kr 500-1000 per person per night. If you intend to camp in Iceland you must be prepared for the cold, 3-season sleeping bags are essential and an inner. Thick pajamas and a warm hat are also recommended! A bedding roll is also useful as you may end up sleeping on very rough ground.  Don't wait until last minute to find a place to camp. Campers and mobile homes have become immensely popular among Icelanders and they take up a lot of space. You could arrive at a large camping ground that's so filled up with campers and mobile homes that you'll have no place to pitch your tent. It is however, not allowed to camp or park a mobile home anywhere other than these campgrounds!

Trekkers will need to use some of the '''mountain huts''', either government or privately-run. These range from dormitory accommodation to fully-staffed facilities. Booking ahead is likely to be necessary at popular times of year (and they may be accessible only in summertime).

Don't bother attempting to sleep in the Keflavík Airport overnight. It's far better to find a hotel in Keflavík or Reykjavík before arrival. If there are no flights to be serviced in the middle of the night (which is most often the case) the airport is closed for a few hours at night and you might have to stand outside in the rain and wind.

==Learn==
Iceland has eight universities, the oldest and most important of which is the '''[https://english.hi.is/ University of Iceland]'''. Public universities in Iceland are heavily subsidised by the government, and hence charge very little in tuition fees. The University of Iceland, for instance, charges only kr 75,000 annually in tuition fees for international students. However, be sure to factor in Iceland's high cost of living when planning your finances. Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, though some courses for exchange students are taught in English. The universities also conduct classes for foreigners to learn Icelandic.

==Work==
Citizens of Nordic Countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Åland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries are free to take up work opportunities in Iceland. 

If you're not from a Nordic/EU/EEA country, getting a work permit can be '''difficult'''. Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy and the government isn't too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Icelandic citizens. There also aren't too many positions where foreigners have an edge.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on family ties, personal relationships, and connections. Try to find and use such connections.

Non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens who do not need a visa to visit Iceland can apply for a ''long-term visa for remote workers'' ([[digital nomad]]s) and live in the country for a limited time (90–180 days) with spouse and under-age children, provided also these fulfil the visa-free condition. They must, however, prove that they make kr 1,000,000 monthly (1.3 million if including a cohabiting partner). Holders of a digital nomad visa will '''not be issued''' a national ID number. The visa does not allow you to get locally employed.

Beware of offers for contracted work in Iceland. Your wage levels may be lower than average and your rights may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionised society with over 90% of the workforce in labour unions.

A great resource is the [http://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/english Directorate of Labour] website.

==Stay safe==
Iceland is one of the places in the world with the least criminality, so there is almost no chance of getting robbed or harassed. Isolated incidents have, however, been reported, especially in Reykjavík, so it pays to take the usual precautions. Use common sense when sampling the night life.

=== Authorities ===
The emergency phone number is '''112''', as in most of Europe. The police are generally polite, professional and honest, and people often comment that they are very helpful and courteous.

=== Nature ===
[[File:Geldingadalagos2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Fagradalsfjall eruption was relatively safe to watch at a distance. However, eruptions can be very dangerous.]]

Sure, Iceland's beauty may lie in its scenery and weather, but don't let that tempt you too much. Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment, do not approach a glacier front, do not approach waves on the coast, and do not approach a large waterfall. Every year, many tourists get injured and killed by doing all of this. By being more aware of your location, your surroundings, and the dangers of Iceland's harsh nature, you can prevent a fatal incident. Glaciers and waterfalls can be enjoyed with appropriate skills, on a guided tour, or where safe areas are signposted..

Be prepared for sudden shifts in the '''weather'''. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and its winters can be frigid. Do not walk out in the open in windy weather in the winter: you will become exhausted very quickly. You should make it a point to keep up to date with the country's weather and road conditions daily.

Don't go on long hikes even in summer without somebody who knows how to cope with the dangers.

=== Natural disasters ===
'''Iceland is a volcanically active country'''. On average, the country experiences a [[Volcanoes|volcanic]] eruption every four years. If there is one during your stay, pay attention to local news and government warnings. Sure, it may be tempting to look at a volcanic eruption from a distance, but the eruptions can be explosive and violent. Furthermore, volcanic gas can be toxic and even lethal. 

Since Iceland is situated on two shifting tectonic plates, [[earthquakes]] are quite common in Iceland. On average, the country experiences 500 earthquakes per year. Many earthquakes are small and are not that noticeable. Know this one thing: whenever there's a big earthquake, a volcanic eruption will follow.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Einbreid Bru.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|''Einbreið brú'': Single-lane bridge.]]

Driving in Iceland can be a dangerous experience. Wandering livestock, harsh weather conditions, foggy conditions, and a largely unpaved road network can make things challenging. 

About a third of the country's road network is paved and many roads outside the capital are impassible during the winters (October to April) and summers. During the summers, roads can become muddy.

If you have no experience with driving in isolated areas with harsh weather conditions or knowledge of Icelandic roads, it is '''strongly recommended''' that you do not drive outside of [[Reykjavik]]. Outside the capital, help is limited, and if you do not know what you're doing, you can easily get lost or stranded. 

If you absolutely must drive outside the capital, a useful resource to check out is [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/ Vegagerdin]. Also, consider informing a trusted local about your plans.

=== Drugs ===

The Icelandic Narcotics Police has a very strict policy on drugs; minimum fine for possession of under 1 gram (3/100 of an ounce) of any illegal substance can result in a fine of over kr 70,000.

==Stay healthy==
The '''medical facilities''' in Iceland are good and subsidised for European Union citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and passport. Scandinavian citizens must show a valid passport to get subsidised medical costs.

Should EU citizens not have the necessary documents then they will be charged for the full cost of the medical treatment. Citizens outside of EU should check if their travel insurance covers medical treatment.

Infectious diseases aren't a problem in Iceland. Inoculations aren't required except if you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases like cholera.

The biggest threat to your health is likely to be accidental injury or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequately warm and waterproof '''clothing'''. Selection of appropriate clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. Exercise extra caution in geothermal areas: What may appear to be solid ground can sometimes not be so solid, breaking from underneath your feet with you falling into potentially deadly boiling water.

The '''[[water]] quality''' in Iceland is excellent and tap water is always drinkable. The hot water coming from tap smells a bit like sulphur, because it is heated by geothermal energy, but it is also safe to drink.

The hygiene in public kitchens is very good, and food poisoning rarely happens to tourists.

==Respect==

{{infobox|Ms Pétursdóttir or Ms Guðrún?   |Iceland maintains another old Norse tradition: the custom of using patronyms rather than surnames. An Icelander's given name is followed by his or her parent's first name (usually the father's), in the genitive case, and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, ''Pétur's daughter''). Members of the same family can therefore have many different &quot;surnames&quot;, which can sometimes create confusion for visitors. Because of the patronymic last names, Icelanders use first names in most situations, e.g. phone books are alphabetized by first name rather than last name and also listing their professions. This also applies when addressing an individual. Icelanders will never expect to be addressed as Mr or Ms Jónsson/-dóttir – why emphasise their parent and ignore themselves?}}

* It is not uncommon for an Icelander to ask a foreigner about their opinion of Iceland. The standard question is: &quot;How do you like Iceland?&quot; You don't have to excessively praise the country to be on an Icelander's good side; just be polite. 
* As this is one of the least populated countries in the world, don't be surprised if people in town have heard about your stay.
* There is a sense of community and belonging in Iceland. It's not uncommon for people in small towns and villages to know each other on a personal level, and Icelandic parents are intimately involved in the life choices of their children. 
* Icelanders have a near-obsessive fascination with genealogy and charting family history is a popular pastime activity. The Icelanders even have an online database called [https://www.islendingabok.is/english Íslendingabók], which contains genealogical information about all Icelanders. 
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], Iceland is an '''egalitarian country'''. Everyone, regardless of their vocation, is treated equally. Acting like you're a VIP will be frowned upon and will get you nowhere.
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], '''modesty is a virtue'''. Bragging and showing off are frowned upon and are widely associated with uncouth behaviour. 
* Some Icelanders claim to believe in the hidden people — called ''huldufólk'' — and a few even claim to have seen them. They are analogous to elves but are often considered separate. There is even a museum in Reykjavík devoted to the hidden people. This is an ancient Icelandic belief and most Icelanders respect the tradition. Skepticism thus can appear rude.
* It is customary for one to take one's shoes off after entering private homes. In case your hosts do not mind, they will say so.
* Punctuality is not as important in Iceland as it is in many other northern European countries. People may often not appear until 15 minutes later than the stated time, and even much later than that for parties or other social gatherings.
* When speaking English, Icelanders may use the word ''fuck'' more often than expected by Anglophones. This is because brusque opinions are commonly expressed and should not be taken badly and also, the Icelandic equivalent of this word is not as strong a swear word as in English.

=== Sensitive issues ===
* The '''Great Recession''' is a highly emotive, polarising issue. During the Great Recession, the country's banking system collapsed, the country's stock market crashed, and ordinary people lost a great deal of purchasing power. 
* Iceland is one of only a few countries with an active whaling industry, and if you choose to assert an anti-whaling position expect some Icelanders to have strong pro-whaling opinions and be well prepared to argue the issue and do not expect to win the argument.
* Although Iceland is officially a '''Lutheran''' country, only a minority of Icelanders practise the faith, and contemporary Iceland is for the most part rather secular. Nevertheless, even non-religious Icelanders tend to be proud of their churches, so you should always dress and behave in a respectful manner whenever you are visiting them.

==Connect==
=== Telephone ===
In case of emergency call '''112''' from any phone.

Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which services you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, rescue teams, civil protection and protection against child abuse) and for your location.

Phone numbers for non-urgent calls differ to where you are situated in the country. Calls for non-urgent medical services in the capital region should be made on '''1770'''.

Directory enquiries (number lookup) of Icelandic phone numbers are provided by the Icelandic telecom, in the telephone number '''1818'''.

The Icelandic country code is 354. When calling Iceland from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or &quot;+&quot; from any mobile phone) followed by subscriber number. Iceland does not use area codes.

Payphones are not common, due to widespread use of mobile phones.

Costs for calls from a landline phone are based on a dial-up fee along with a fee for each minute. The dial up fee for all domestic phones is typically kr 3, each minute to landlines costs kr 10 and each minute to GSM costs around kr 21 (as of December 2014).

=== Mobile ===
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are Icelandic Telecom, Vodafone and Nova. All of them have use of 4G services, which has equal coverage, covering most of the country. 2G will shut down in 2024 and 3G in 2025. 5G will include the same frequencies as in mainland Europe, the 3.6GHz band started being populated in 2020.

Given that the call is from domestic numbers, there is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset.

Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available from all three networks. Credit the phone up with a top-up card, at an ATM or at the website of your telecommunications company; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. Additionally, if you have a SIM from another EU/EEA country, you can use your SIM in Iceland under &quot;roam like home&quot; terms subject to your home provider's EU roaming policy. 

If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (check band compatibility), you can purchase a SIM card from phone outlets.

Costs for calls from an mobile are based on a dial-up fee along with an fee for each minute. The dial-up fee for all domestic numbers is typically kr 15, each minute to all domestic phones costs kr 25 and kr 15 for each text message, although Vodafone and Nova also sell prepaid plans with unlimited voice included. The cost for Internet access is kr 12 per megabyte (as of May 2019).

=== Internet ===
Internet hot spots can be found at restaurants, cafés and airports. For the customers of those places, the Internet is free of charge.

A large portion of Iceland has 3G coverage. 3G and 4G data services should roam seamlessly onto Icelandic networks. USB data cards that offer connectivity to 3G or 4G are available from the Icelandic telecommunications companies.


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'''[https://www.ferdamalastofa.is/en Iceland]''' ([[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]: ''Ísland'') is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is one of the [[Nordic countries]], and therefore culturally part of [[Europe]].

==Regions==
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| region2description=Sparsely populated, rugged geography with dozens of [[fjords]] surrounded by steep hills

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==Cities and towns==
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|url=|image=Reykjavik Main Image.jpg|lat=64.15|long=-21.88|wikidata=Q1764}} (REYG-ya-veeg) — The capital of Iceland and the largest city
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akureyri]]|url=|image=Overlooking Eyjafjörður from Hamrar (close).jpeg|lat=65.68|long=-18.10|wikidata=Q29042}} (Ahk-oo-rey-rih) — Capital of the North and the largest town outside the Southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Egilsstaðir]]|url=|image=Egilsstadir Iceland.JPG|lat=65.27|long=-14.40|wikidata=Q14453}} (AY-yill-stath-ihr) — Main town in the East, has some of the best weather Iceland has to offer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hafnarfjörður]]|url=|image=Hafnarfjardarkirkja.jpg|lat=64.07|long=-21.95|wikidata=Q103725}} (HAP-nar-FYERTH-er)  — Cozy town on the outskirts of the capital region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|url=|image=Iceland Höfn.jpg|lat=64.25|long=-15.22|wikidata=Q817118}} (HEP'n) — Main town on the southeastern coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Húsavík]]|url=|image=Husavik Iceland 2005 1.JPG|lat=66.04|long=-17.34|wikidata=Q219417}} (HOOS-ah-veek) — One of the world's most reliable whale watching sites during the summer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ísafjörður]]|url=|image=Isafjordur.jpg|lat=66.07|long=-23.14|wikidata=Q106896}} (EES-ah-FYERTH-er) — Largest town of the Westfjords of Iceland
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Selfoss]]|url=|image=Selfoss im Dezember.jpg|lat=63.93|long=-21.00|wikidata=Q192898}} (SEL-fos) — South Iceland's largest town, hub of the main agricultural region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stykkishólmur]]|url=|image=Stykkishólmur 2009.jpg|lat=65.075|long=-22.725|wikidata=Q1019452}} (STICK-is-hole-mur) — Main town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður
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==Other destinations==
[[File:Iceland_Mid-Atlantic_Ridge_map.svg|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Iceland]]
[[File:Thingvellir village from above.JPG|thumbnail|Thingvellir village from above]]
[[File:Vatnajökull Iceland.jpg|thumbnail|Hiking on Vatnajökull]]
It's a shame most visitors don't stray far from the capital as some of the most memorable sights in Iceland are farther afield.  There are many excursions offered by tour companies, readily available from any of the main centres such as [[Reykjavík]] and [[Akureyri]]. They will fly you around and take you out to the glaciers and to the big volcanoes for a reasonable price. However, the cheapest option is to drive around with a rental car since none of these sites have entry fees.

=== National parks ===

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|url=|image=Thingvellir.jpg|lat=64.26|long=-21.13|wikidata=Q107370}} (pronounced &quot;THING-vet-lihr&quot;) — A [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. {{km|30 to 50}} east of Reykjavík. Interesting for a number of reasons: it is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world (the name literally means 'parliamentary fields'), and it's where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Vatnajökull National Park]]|url=|image=Vatnajokull National Park logo.jpg|lat=64.50|long=-17.00|wikidata=Q1353292}} (VAT-nah-yer-CUDDLE) — Iceland's newest national park is Europe's largest national park at {{km2|12,000}}, covering about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, largest glacier, Vatnajökull, the [[Jökulsárlón]] ice lagoon, and Europe's largest waterfall in terms of volume discharge, Dettifoss.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Snæfellsjökull National Park]]|url=|image=Snaefellsnes-Snaefellsjökull-Summit-20030529.jpg|lat=64.81|long=-23.77|wikidata=Q738103}} (SNY-fetls-yer-CUDDLE) — Located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, this park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''.
=== Other attractions ===

* {{marker|name=[[Blue Lagoon]]|wikidata=Q886946}} - (Icelandic: ''Bláa Lónið'') (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) Famous outdoor pool and health centre. The spa is in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, south-western Iceland. It is situated approximately 13&amp;nbsp;km (8&amp;nbsp;mi) from the Keflavík International Airport and 39&amp;nbsp;km (24&amp;nbsp;mi) from Reykjavík. This geothermal spa in the middle of a lava field with its milky blue water is quite surreal.
* {{marker|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} (MEE-fatn) - A lake region near [[Akureyri]] in the North of Iceland, Mývatn has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. There are plenty of activities in this area: Smajfall (desert where sulphuric steam comes out of the ground) and Dimmuborgir (aka the Black City and the Gates of Hell).
* {{marker|name=[[Gullfoss]]|wikidata=Q38519}} - The Golden Falls. On the edge of the inhospitable Interior of Iceland about 100 km east of Reykjavík, the river Hvítá plunges down a double cascade to create what many people believe is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland
* {{marker|name=[[Geysir]]|wikidata=Q216846}} - Geothermal hot spot located 10&amp;nbsp;km west of Gullfoss. Geysir itself (from which the English word &quot;geyser&quot; derives) is no longer reliably active, but fortunately Strokkur next door goes off every five to ten minutes.
* {{marker|name=[[Jökulsárlón]]|wikidata=Q511933}} (the Jökulsár Lagoon) - The majestic glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland located near Höfn on Route 1. Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 m deep. Ice breaks off from the glacier keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs all year round. 
* {{marker|name=[[Landmannalaugar]]|wikidata=Q950447}} - A region of outstanding natural beauty reachable by bus (or 4x4) from Reykjavík. Situated in the Interior, it gives a taste of the uninhabited highlands at Iceland’s core.
* {{marker|name=[[Reykholt]]|wikidata=Q1584168}} – former home of Snorri Sturluson, a medieval poet, author and chieftain who is best known for compiling the Prose Edda, which is today considered the authoritative source for pre-Christian Norse mythology.
* {{marker|name=[[Thórsmörk]]|wikidata=Q138114}} (Thor's Mark) - Tucked away between three glaciers, Þórsmörk is an incredibly beautiful and relatively isolated area. Icelanders enjoy camping there in the summer. There are many hiking trails all over the area, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and lava formations. It is accessible only by truck or bus: it is a good idea to enquire about trips to Þórsmörk at a tourist information centre.

==Understand==
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Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the [[Arctic]] Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season. The sun sets briefly each night in June, but it doesn't get fully dark before it comes back up again. In the March and September equinoxes, days and nights are of about equal length, as elsewhere in the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then the tourist traffic is still mild. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and one definitely not to be missed. It is easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 23:00. Early or late winter, however, can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, daylight is from about 10:00 to 16:00, prices are lower than in the high season, and the snow-blanketed landscape is eerily beautiful. (Some sites are, however, inaccessible in the winter.)

===History===
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The first people to settle on Iceland were Vikings and sailors from [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]]. The first known settlement was Reykjavík, with remnants from AD&amp;nbsp;871. In AD&amp;nbsp;930 the settlers founded the Alþing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Iceland was a bridgehead for Viking expeditions to [[Greenland]] and [[Newfoundland]]. Those settlements became extinct, though.

In 1264 the parlament of Iceland made an agreement with the Norwegian king, to become his subjects in return for regular sailing to the island. Norway and Denmark were unified in the so-called Kalmar Union in the late 14th century. Iceland remained in the Kalmar Union until it was disbanded in 1814 and Denmark took control. In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state within Denmark's realm. During the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]], one month after Germany occupied Denmark, British forces peacefully occupied Iceland. The United States took over the occupation in 1941, while they were still neutral in the war. In 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark, and the Alþing again became a sovereign legislature.

Iceland has had little immigration since the Viking Age. The greatest single influx of foreigners was the Allied occupation during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], when British and American soldiers outnumbered Iceland's adult men. Many of them had families on Iceland.

The economy of Iceland is mainly based on fisheries and aluminium smelters. Electricity and heating in Iceland come from hydroelectric power and geothermal plants.

Iceland had a booming bank sector in the early 2000s, which was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Through austerity, devaluation and change of government, Iceland recovered from the recession, and is again one of Europe's strongest economies, with tourism now being a major pillar of Iceland's economy.

===People===
[[File:Folk Dancers, Isafjordur (4899625494).jpg|thumbnail|Folk dancers]]
Norse people were the first to settle Iceland in the 9th century AD. Tradition holds that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where [[Reykjavík]] now stands. It is thought that Irish monks had temporarily inhabited the island some years prior to this. Icelandic retains many features from Old Nordic at the time of first settlement and many Icelanders can retrace their lineage to one of the early settlers on at least one side.

Immigrants in Iceland now make up well over 10% of the population, giving Iceland a larger proportion of immigrants than Norway and Sweden. &lt;!--which five years? How does the reader know whether this was written  in 2019 or in 2009?--&gt; In the last five years, the number of immigrants has doubled. Most immigrants are from Eastern Europe and South East Asia, and come for employment.

For names, Icelanders use the old Norse patronymic system. (This was used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Faroe Islands well into the 19th century, until their governments decided that their citizens should adopt a surname.)

===Climate===
{{infobox|Volcanic statistics|* There are '''1900''' active volcanoes on Earth, of which over 30 are in Iceland
*'''1250°C''' is the top temperature lava reaches
*'''75%''' of all volcanoes on Earth are on the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
*'''99%''' of Iceland's surface is made up of volcanic rocks. The oldest rocks here are around 15 or 16 million years old
* '''6 months''' is the amount of time that Iceland's '''Bárðarbunga''' volcano continuously erupted in 2015-2016, producing 85 km2 of lava}}
Despite its name, Iceland has mild winters for a country at its latitude - owing to the warming effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream - especially in comparison with the Russian climate, or even that of New England or the US Midwest. Iceland enjoys a maritime temperate climate; its winters are often compared to those of the Pacific Northwest, although the winter winds can be bitter. However, Iceland's rapidly changing weather has given rise to the local saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!' It's the kind of place where it's not unusual to get rained on and sunburned at the same time. Some Icelanders believe that if the winter is hard and long then the summer will be good and warm. The summers are usually cooler and more temperate than elsewhere at the same latitude (the effect of the ocean again); 20-25°C is considered quite warm.

=== Holidays and festivals ===

*'''Christmas''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas day (25 December), New year's eve (31 December) and New year's day (1 January). The entire country, including all public transportation, pretty much shuts down on those days.
:Icelanders have 13 jule lads. Historically, the jule lads were pranksters who redeemed themselves by giving children presents. Each jule lad has its own day, with the first one coming to town on 12 December.
:Epiphany (Icelandic: Þrettándinn) is celebrated with bonfires and firework displays. On this day, Icelanders play the roles of elves and hidden people.

*'''Easter''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Easter and Pentecost (49 days after Easter). The following days have Icelandic traditions:

:*'''Bolludagur''' - Held on a Monday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival in which Icelanders eat puffed buns filled with jam and whipped cream. Traditionally, children are allowed to spank their parents before they leave their bed and are given a puffed bun instead.
:*'''Sprengidagur''' - Held on a Tuesday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival during which Icelanders are expected to eat salted meat and yellow peas.
:*'''Öskudagur/Ash Wednesday''' - Held on a Wednesday, seven weeks prior to Easter. On this day, children dress in costumes and sing for candy. This is the Icelandic equivalent of the US Halloween.
*'''Sjómannadagurinn''' (Seamen's day): Held on the first Sunday in June. A national holiday when Icelanders go to the nearest harbor to celebrate with seamen.
*'''Þjóðhátíðardagurinn''' (Icelandic National day): Held on 17 June. Stores are traditionally closed on this day. The celebrations typically start with a parade and speeches, followed by less formal celebrations.
*'''Verslunarmannahelgi''' (Workers weekend): Held on the first weekend of August. This is typically the largest holiday in Iceland. Shops are traditionally closed. Icelanders flock to outdoor festivals held across the country.

=== Time zone ===
Iceland is in the same time zone as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Portugal]] (GMT). However, unlike those countries, Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making it the only country in Western Europe not to do so.

==Talk==
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The official language of Iceland is '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]''' (''íslenska''), which remains very similar to − although not ''quite'' the same as − 13th-century '''Norse''' (see [[Vikings and the Old Norse]]). 

It is a Germanic language closely related to [[Faroese]] (with which it is mutually intelligible to some extent), [[Danish]], [[Swedish]] and [[Norwegian]], and English to some extent. Loanwords are shunned in Icelandic. For example, the word for computer is ''tölva'', which literally means &quot;number-prophetess&quot;. 

{{infobox|Alphabet|Icelandic writing uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters long ago lost from English, only because they weren't in French: '''eth''' ('''Ð, ð'''), pronounced like the voiced ''th'' of &quot;them&quot;, and '''thorn''' ('''Þ, þ'''), pronounced like the unvoiced ''th'' of &quot;thick&quot;.  Materials in English often substitute &quot;dh&quot; and &quot;th&quot; respectively, so e.g. [[Fjörður]] is written ''Fjordhur'' and [[þingvellir]] is written ''Thingvellir''.}}

'''English''' is widely spoken by the locals and almost everyone you meet is fluent in the language. You may to be able to get around using only English, but attempts at speaking Icelandic are always appreciated and will most certainly endear you to the locals, since very few people actually make the effort to learn Icelandic. 

Although all Icelanders learn '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]]''' at school from a young age, proficiency in the language tends to be poor. Most Icelanders do not feel that Danish is a useful language to learn. Older Icelanders who grew up under Danish rule are much more proficient in the language than their juniors. People engaged in Nordic cooperation may know the language well, and tend to pronounce it much more comprehensively than native speakers.

Icelanders use the comma as decimal delimiter, i.e. 12,000 means 12, not twelve thousand, whereas {{nowrap|12 000}} or 12.000 means twelve thousand. Icelanders use both the 24- and 12-hour system: the 24-hour system in writing and the 12-hour system in speech (without the AM/PM specifiers). In Icelandic, ''hálf tíu'' (&quot;half ten&quot;) means half past nine (9:30). When speaking to a person not fluent in English it is best not to use this form to avoid misunderstanding. Dates can be seen abbreviated in a number of ways, but the order is always day-month-year (except when using the ISO 8601); 12/07/19, 12.7.19 or 120719. Icelandic calendars also indicate the number of the week, 1 through 52.

Iceland uses the [[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric]] system only. There is limited knowledge of imperial or US measurements.

In Iceland there is no concept of a ground floor as in the UK. Instead, the entrance level of a building is called the first floor (&quot;jarðhæð&quot;), like in the US. Levels are then counted 1, 2, 3, etc.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Icelandic.

==Get in==
===Visas and immigration===
{{Schengen}}

However, as Iceland is '''not''' part of the [[European Union]], all travellers entering Iceland, including those from EU countries, are required to undergo customs inspections on entry.

===By plane===
[[File:Keflavik airport inside the terminal.JPG|thumbnail|Inside the terminal at Keflavík International Airport]]

Iceland is easily reached via air and the main international airport is [[Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}), in the south-west of the country about {{km|40}} from [[Reykjavík]] and serves around 30,000 passengers per day in high season. The airport itself is spartan; if you have a lengthy layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment. Better yet, make sure you can leave the sterile area and explore the country a bit.

Passengers arriving from outside Iceland (including from EU countries) whose final destination is Iceland or who have to recheck baggage will have to go through customs controls at the port of entry (usually at Keflavík), regardless of place of origin. There is a duty-free store in the arrivals baggage claim area where you can purchase duty-free products when in transit to the European mainland. Those coming from countries in the [[Schengen agreement]] don't need a separate visa and there are no immigration checks if arriving from other such countries. Airlines will still ask for some form of ID even on flights to/from other Schengen countries.

Passengers travelling on Icelandair between the Americas and Europe are entitled for '''a stopover''' of at least one night in Iceland, without additional airfare charges. Icelandair allows up to 7 nights on each leg of the trip.

An airport transfer bus service (called the [http://www.flybus.is FlyBus]) runs between the airport and Reykjavík BSÍ Bus terminal (kr 3000 one way, 45 minutes; kr 5500 return, as of May 2019). For kr 4000 one way (kr 7000 return; as of May 2019) you can purchase a Flybus+ trip which includes drop-off (and pick-up, if requested the day before) at a select list of hotels in the Greater Reykjavík Area. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels they might be within walking distance of where you want to go, so depending on your destination using the Flybus+ option you may avoid a taxi ride.

Another great option is to take the bus which stops at the [[Blue Lagoon]] either to or from the airport, then continues every half hour or so to Reykjavík. ([http://www.netbus.is Netbus] is the cheapest option.)

A metered taxi from the airport to Reykjavík costs about kr 16,000 (as of May 2019).

The following airlines fly to Keflavík:

*Nonstop flights on national carrier '''[http://www.icelandair.net Icelandair]''' are available at the best value from the US and Canada, with gateways in [[New York City]] (JFK), [[Seattle]], [[Boston]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], [[Minneapolis]]/[[St. Paul]], [[Toronto]], Denver and [[Orlando]] (Sanford).  Destinations beyond Iceland include most major European cities (i.e. Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, Oslo, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, and Stavanger), with Icelandair's hub-and-spoke network connecting via [[Keflavík]] in Iceland. (Some destinations are seasonal.)
*'''[http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines]''' operates between [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and Keflavík.
*'''[http://www.easyjet.com EasyJet]''', offers low-cost flights from the UK: [[London]], [[Manchester Airport]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bristol]], and to Switzerland: Geneva.
*'''[http://www.eurowings.com eurowings]''', has seasonal flights from [[Cologne]].
*'''[https://wizzair.com WizzAir]''' has cheap flights from the Baltics
*'''[http://www.flysas.com SAS]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]], with connections to Stockholm and the rest of Scandinavia.
*'''[https://www.norwegian.com Norwegian]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]].
*'''[http://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' flies from [[Heathrow Airport]] in [[London]].

Scheduled service to [[Greenland]] and [[Faroe Islands]] is provided by [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland] and [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways].

===By boat===

'''[http://www.smyril-line.com/ Smyril Line]''' sail once or twice a week from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark, via [[Torshavn]] in the [[Faeroe Islands]] (where a stop-over can be made), to [[Seyðisfjörður]] on the east coast of Iceland with their ferry Norröna. This costs more than flying, but check the different language versions of the Smyril website (.fo, .dk, .co.uk, .de, and .is) for the best deals. Smyril no longer sail to Shetland or the Scottish mainland.

But at Seyðisfjörður the journey is only half-done: there's no car hire there so you have to catch an occasional bus to [[Egilsstaðir]], then another to [[Akureyri]], then another to [[Reykjavík]]. This takes at least two days, is more expensive than a domestic flight, and isn't compatible with much sight-seeing along the way. However, as Norröna is a car ferry it's possible to travel from mainland Europe to Iceland with your personal car and use that to travel the country and do some sight seeing on the way. See [[Seyðisfjörður]] for more on the practicalities.

==Get around==

===By plane===
Aircraft in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they're the main form of internal travel other than the roads. Be warned though, that the ride can be a bit bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri.

Domestic flights from Reykjavik operate from '''Reykjavik Airport''', a different airport located closer to the namesake town. Scheduled service to nearby destinations, including Greenland and Faroe Islands, is provided by  [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland], [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways] and [http://eagleair.is/ Eagle Air].

===By car===

[[Image:Northern Iceland 1972.jpg|thumb|Road in central Iceland]]
:''See also: [[Driving in Iceland]]''
[[File:Road Iceland 02.jpg|thumbnail|...however major roads are paved for the most part]]

A car offers the most flexibility for travel around Iceland. Numerous agencies rent vehicles, and ferries allow individuals to bring their own car with them. Rental prices are high (try to book as far in advance as you can) - expect to pay at least kr 4000 per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and upwards of kr 12,000 per day for a four-wheel-drive vehicle; these prices include basic car insurance, but additional insurance may be purchased to protect against damage from gravel or other common mishaps.

A four-wheel-drive car is needed only in the interior, which is open only in the summer. Renting cars in advance is often cheaper than doing so on-location. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden in Iceland and punishable with fines in the range of kr 300,000 to 500,000. Icelandic nature is sensitive and does not recover easily from tire tracks.

Driving in Iceland is on the right side of the road. Headlights and seat belts for all passengers must be on at all times. There is a single main highway, [[Route 1-Ring Road]], which encircles the country. Because of Iceland's ever-changing weather, one should keep extra food and know where guesthouses/hotels are located in case of a road closure.

Most mountain roads are closed until the end of June, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic, many of them can be passed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The roads requiring four-wheel-drive (and possibly snow tires) are route numbers with an &quot;F&quot; prefix, e.g. F128. Some roads that were previously signed with an F have since been upgraded and assigned a number without an F. In general you can trust those designations in both cases.

The general speed limit on Icelandic rural roads is {{kmh|90}} on paved surface and {{kmh|70}} on gravel, in urban areas the general speed limit is {{kmh|50}}. Driving on gravel can be a challenge, and loss of control on cliff-side roads can easily be fatal. Speed cameras are posted around the country, and fines are kr 5,000-70,000. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, with a minimum fine of kr 100,000 - don't drink and drive.

Drivers in Iceland should familiarise themselves with road signs and be prepared for Iceland's unique driving conditions. The roads in Iceland are of a medium to low quality, typically made from slightly rough black basalt. There are two signs in particular that foreigners should pay attention to. First, &quot;malbik endar&quot; means that the road changes from a paved road to a gravel road. Slow down before these changes, for one can lose control easily. Also &quot;einbreið brú&quot; means that a one-lane bridge is approaching. Arrive at the bridge slowly and assess the situation. If another car has arrived at the bridge first allow them the right of way.

If you are traveling by road a great site to check is the [http://www.vedur.is/english/ Iceland Meteorological Office] who have an excellent set of pages including the [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/ Icelandic Road Administration] on all of the main roads.

The '''[[Route 1-Ring Road|Route 1]]''' road that encircles the island nation is a staple for tourists who wishes to see the diverse geological features of Iceland, from waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, to volcanoes.

===By bus===
[[File:Strætó.JPG|thumb|upright|These take you around the Reykjavik region]]
Scheduled trips between Icelandic towns are operated by Strætó bs. Tours to attractions are provided by scheduled buses from various companies, including [http://www.re.is Reykjavík Excursions] (who also operate the [http://flybus.is FlyBus]), [http://www.trex.is Trex], [https://sternatravel.com/ Sterna Travel], [http://www.netbus.is NetBus] and [https://www.sba.is/ SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ]. Long distance bus travel can cost several thousand kronur and is sometimes more expensive than flying. For example, a one way trip from Reykjavík to Akureyri costs kr 10,340, while flying costs kr 8,925 (as of May 2019). It is possible to go from the eastern part of the country to the western one via bus in one day, but only a few trips are served every day. '''All public transport services are listed on [http://publictransport.is/ PublicTransport.is]'''.

Some tours to the interior, in special 4x4 buses, can be a cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving and serve most major locations (e.g. Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja). Tours to the interior are scheduled only for the summer months.

Golden Circle day tours are available from Reykjavík from many tour operators which will take you round the Gulfoss waterfall, geysers, the crater and the Mid-Atlantic rift/place of Iceland's first Parliament. Although you don't get much time at each stop, the guide will tell you about Iceland's history and some general information. Cheaper tours (~€55) will be a full-coach whereas more expensive tours (~€80) will be small minibuses or vans. The currency for booking tours can vary from euros, to dollar to krona, so double-check before booking.

The capital area bus system, [http://www.bus.is run by Strætó bs.], is an inefficient and expensive mess that can not be relied on. A single fare costs kr 470 (as of May 2019). Bus drivers do not give back change, so if all you have on you is a kr 500 bill, do not expect to get the difference back. You can also buy a set of twenty tickets for kr 9,100 from major bus stops, also from the driver (as of September 2016). Once you have paid to the driver, you will not get a ticket, unless you ask for one. If you get a ticket, it is valid for any other buses you take within 75 minutes.

All buses stop running at midnight, with some stopping earlier, some as early as 18:00. Buses start running at 09:30 to 10:00 on Sundays. Fares to zones 2 and upwards (extending all the way to Höfn and Egilsstaðir) are higher, although all of Reykjavík, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Álftanes and Seltjarnarnes fall within zone one, where the regular fare of kr 420 is valid.

===By bicycle===

Cycling is a good way to experience Iceland, and provides a very different experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike locally can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise, it's OK. You can cycle safely on the Ring Road, or take the bike on the buses (which are equipped with bicycle racks) serving the Ring Road and do side trips. However, if going self-supported, considering the weather and conditions, it is strongly advisable to have a previous touring experience.

When cycling in the winter use studded tyres and dress yourself up in lightweight but warm layers. Bicycle maintenance is typically not a concern, brake pads for example tend to last for 12 months or more, depending on the quality of the brakes.

For trips outside of a town or a city, bring food with you. Icelandic towns can be 100-200 km apart. Food that cooks within 10-15 minutes is preferred. Foraging blueberries and herbs is possible, but do not rely solely on that as a food source.

More information and routes can be found on [http://cyclingiceland.is/ Cycling Iceland].

===By thumb===

Hitchhiking is a cheap way of getting around in Iceland. The country is among the safest in the world, people are quite friendly and the percentage of drivers who do give rides is high, especially in the off-season. However, low traffic in areas outside Reykjavík makes hitchhiking in Iceland an endurance challenge. Even on the main ring-road the frequency of cars is often less than one car per hour in the east. Nearly everybody speaks English and most drivers are interested in conversations.

Avoid hitching after nightfall, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Alcohol consumption is high and alcohol-related accidents are not uncommon.

Hitchhiking into the interior is tough, but everything works if you have enough time - calculating in days, not in hours. For longer distances or less touristic areas be prepared with some food, water and a tent or similar. The weather can be awful and sometimes spoils the fun of this way of traveling.

The [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/ HitchWiki website] has some advice for hitchhikers.

===Carpooling===
Check [http://www.samferda.is Samferda.is] for carpooling options.

===ATVs===
In the past few years, ATV travel has become popular among adventure travel enthusiasts. Several [http://icelandunlimited.is companies offer ATV tours of various parts of Iceland].

==See==
[[File:Gullfoss lower falls from above.JPG|thumbnail|Gullfoss]]
* The '''[[Gullfoss]]''' waterfall is quite spectacular.
* '''[[South Iceland#See|Geysir]]''', the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
* '''[[Þingvellir National Park]]''', a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliament from 930 AD.
* '''[[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull glacier]]''' is in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
* [[Jökulsárlón]], the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
* In the darker months (September to April), there are frequently stunning views of the '''[[Northern Lights|Aurora Borealis]], a.k.a. Northern Lights''' anywhere away from city lights.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier Hiking - Blue Ice.jpg|thumb|upright|Hiking on [[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull]]]]

* The geothermal spa ''[[Blue Lagoon]]'', although being an artificial hot spring, is a very popular sight and activity located between the capital and the main airport. ''[[Mývatn|Mývatn Nature Baths]]'' is another choice, but it is smaller and in the Eastern part of the country. There also are a lot of local hotpots around the country, but not all of them are safe.
* Iceland offers many [[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]] opportunities. Should you choose to walk outside of walking paths, strong walking boots which support your ankles are recommended as the terrain is usually craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes!
* Iceland is not well known for skiing or big ski areas but the town of [[Akureyri]] in the north has a great little ski area and the mountains of the [[North Iceland|Troll Peninsula]] offer world class terrain for [[cross-country skiing|ski touring]], ski mountaineering and heli-skiing.
* Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and plenty of glaciers.
* [[Glaciers|Glacier hiking]] is one of Iceland´s most popular tourist things to do, with the area of [[Vatnajökull National Park|Skaftafell]] in the southeast being the center of the activity.
* [[Whale watching]] is available all year from Reykjavík and during the summer from Husavik.
* There are some good opportunities to go snowmobiling and this can provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The local currency is the '''Icelandic króna''', denoted by the abbreviation &quot;'''kr'''&quot; (ISO code: '''ISK''').

====Converting króna to dollars, euros and pounds====

Your usual currency equaling between 80 and 111 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 100. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 2,000 ≈ 20 of your usual currency.

When your usual currency equals between 111 and 130 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 8. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 3,000 -&gt; 3. 3*8 ≈ 24 of your usual currency.

Your usual currency being between 130 and 154 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 7. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 4,000 -&gt; 4. 4*7 ≈ 28 of your usual currency.

And if your usual currency is between 154 and 182 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 6. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 5,000 -&gt; 5. 5*6 ≈ 30 of your usual currency.

This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app.

====Exchange====

You will get a better rate of exchange if you buy and sell your króna in Iceland. Just about every establishment in Iceland will accept a credit card, including taxis, gas stations, souvenir stands, and even the most remote guest house, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of Icelandic currency.

===Costs===
Getting to Iceland can be done fairly cheaply: Icelandair has excellent offers, and Keflavík International Airport will soon welcome the European low-cost airline EasyJet.

However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically – Iceland is generally a '''very expensive''' place to visit, due in part to the high import duties and the 25.5 % VAT rate. Retail goods can be 3-4 times more expensive than in North America while grocery prices are at least on par with the most expensive cities. Visitors to Iceland should budget at least as much money as they would for a trip to Norway or Switzerland.

Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the most significant being Reykjavík City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavík.

When shopping for food or other basic necessities, look for the Bónus, Netto or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. Downtown Reykjavík is also home to several second-hand stores like Red Cross and Salvation Army, which can come in handy for buying cheap warm layers.

Expect to spend kr 700–1200 on a pint of beer or glass of wine, kr 1700–2200 on a pizza for one person, kr 350 on a city bus ride and kr 350–600 for a coffee or espresso drink.

Cigarettes cost around kr 950 for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.

===Tipping===

In Iceland [[tipping]] is not practiced. In rare cases an attempt to leave a tip may be seen as insulting, so instead consider offering verbal praise for a job well done. Some Icelandic companies have started having a tipping jar next to the cash register but these are generally ignored.

===Shopping===
Typical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

* Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a unique breed that produce a soft and durable wool, and Icelandic woollen goods (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm; don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the interior.
* Arts and crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great little craft shops that sell everything from musical baskets and wonderful weird porcelain sculptures to paintings, glasswork and jewellery. The National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in the gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
* Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (beyond just Björk and Sigur Rós) worth hunting for. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Retro Stefson, FM Belfast, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling, and Bellatrix. Note that many of these CDs may be available back home as imports for much lower prices. CDs tend to cost kr 1500-2000.

With the exception of alcohol, accommodations and consumables, you can claim your tax refund at the Arion Bank in the arrivals hall opposite to the car rentals at the Keflavik Airport. Only purchases with at least 6000 kronas on a single receipt will be eligible for tax refund. Be sure to have your original receipts and the tax free form filled out by the store with you.

==Eat==
[[File:Harðfiskur.jpg|thumb|Harðfiskur]]
{{seealso|Nordic cuisine}}
Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in the last few decades. It used to be based on staples that use lamb or fish in some form or other, but the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is tricky to maintain in Iceland, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík, and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

Distinctively Icelandic foods include:
* ''harðfiskur'', dried fish pieces eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)
* ''skyr'', a yoghurt-like cheese available in flavoured and unflavoured varieties all over the country. Low in fat and high in protein.
* ''hangikjöt'', smoked lamb
* smoked lamb sausage
* ''svið'', singed sheep's head
* ''Slátur'', consists of ''lifrarpylsa'', a sausage made from the offal of sheep, and ''blóðmör'' which is similar to ''lifrapylsa'' but also has sheep's blood mixed into it.
* ''Rúgbrauð'', translated into English as &quot;thunder bread&quot;, this is a type of rye bread that is baked underground making use of geothermal heat. Sweeter than regular rye breads.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, and is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to eat minke whale. Whaling has long been a tradition in Iceland, though it has become a controversial issue. However, most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask.

During the ''Þorri'' season (late January-Early February), many Icelanders enjoy ''Þorramatur'', a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine which usually contains the following: ''hákarl'' (putrefied shark cubes), ''Sviðasulta'' (brawn [head cheese] made from ''svið''), ''lundabaggi'' (sheep's fat) and ''hrútspungar'' (pickled ram's testicles). ''Þorramatur'' is usually served at gatherings known as ''Þorrablót''. If you are invited to a ''Þorrablót'', do not be afraid to (politely) refuse some of the more unpalatable delicacies, as many Icelanders choose to do so as well. Don't worry about going hungry, though, as many of the more &quot;normal&quot; foods mentioned above are almost always available too. If you're uncertain which is which, do not be afraid to ask the caterers for assistance.

A similar event to ''Þorrablót'' is ''Þorláksmessa'', celebrated on 23 December each year. During this day you might find yourself invited to ''skötuveislur'', where cured skate is served. As with ''Þorrablót'', you can politely refuse to partake in the skate (another type of fish is usually served alongside it for the less adventurous). A word of warning, though: the pungent smell that accompanies the cooking of cured skate is very strong and sticks to hair and clothing very easily. Do not wear formal (expensive) clothing at these gatherings, especially not clothing you intend to wear during Christmas.

[[File:Icelandic Skyr.jpg|thumb|upright|Skyr]]
Any Icelander's first choice of fast food is usually the ''pylsa'' or hot dog. It is usually served with a choice of fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It is cheap compared with other fast food staples at around kr 350, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. At least in Reykjavik, you can also encounter food trucks and carts selling piping hot lamb meat soup (''kjötsúpa''). They also have a vegetarian alternative – the same soup minus the meat.

Food prices are particularly high in Iceland – the following sample prices were accurate as of summer 2016:

* kr 1000 – 2000 for a hamburger.
* kr 350 – 500 for a hotdog
* kr 3000 – 6000 for a three-course meal in a restaurant.

==Drink==
[[File:Brennivin.jpg|thumb|upright|Brennivín is the most widely available strong drink]]

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and it is one of the countries with the cleanest water in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are generally imported and made from concentrate.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and US; an example, half a litre of Viking beer in a bar will cost approximately kr 900. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants, or [http://www.vinbud.is/ Vínbúðin], the state monopoly (locally known as Ríkið: &quot;the state&quot;) liquor bought there is much cheaper than at bars, there you pay kr 350 for the same beer you paid kr 900 for at the bar. The local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín (&quot;burning wine&quot;) contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while at the bars.

The local beer brands are:

* [http://www.egils.is Egils]: Lite, Gull, Pilsner, Premium, El Grillo
* [http://www.vifilfell.is Vífillfell]: Thule, Gull, Lite, Víking
* [http://www.bruggsmidjan.is/en/our-beers/kaldi-1 Bruggsmiðjan]: Kaldi
* [http://www.brugghus.is/ Ölvisholt Brewery]: Skjálfti
* [http://www.olgerd.is/ Ölgerð Reykjavíkur]: Gullfoss

For visitors arriving by air, there is a duty free store for ''arriving passengers'' where they can buy cheap alcohol (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free store just follow the Icelanders. No Icelander in their right mind will pass the duty free store upon arrival!

Be sure to not exceed the allowance which is 1 litre strong alcohol and 1 litre light wine (less than 22%) or 1 litre strong and 6 litres of beer. The strong alcohol can be exchanged for either 1 litre light wine or 6 litre beer.

The drinking age in Iceland is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages, but the buying age is '''20'''.

==Sleep==
[[File:Landmannalaugar8(js).jpg|thumbnail|Camping at Landmannalaugar]]
If you're visiting in summertime you won't regret bringing an eye mask with you. During the height of summer there is no actual darkness and in the north, the sun might just dip for a few minutes below the horizon.

For travel during the high season (July and August), and even in September, reserving a month or more in advance can help ensure that you find suitable and affordable accommodation. Reserving later can put you at risk of having to take more costly accommodation.

The '''hotels''' are usually fairly basic around the island but you can usually get a room even in August just by phoning them up and reserving it before you get there. They are clean and well maintained, light and airy with nothing at all that could even remotely be considered 'dingy'. They are expensive though.
Fosshotels is a chain of 12 hotels located throughout Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots and  major cities of Iceland. The most popular hotel is Fosshotel Nupar, located in by the National Park Skaftafell. The accommodation in Fosshotel hotels is diverse and Scandinavian breakfast buffet is always included. Fosshotels are part of [http://www.islandshotel.is/en/ '''Hotels of Iceland'''].
[http://www.icelandairhotels.com Icelandair Hotels] include the [http://www.hoteledda.is/en Edda] summer hotels and the Icelandair hotels. Icelandair Hotels are upscale, Scandinavian-style hotels located in most major cities of Iceland. Most notable is the Nordica on the outskirts of central Reykjavík.

'''Guesthouses''' are between hotels and hostels in prices and services. At some times if travelling in groups the guesthouses can be cheaper than the hostels. Guesthouses will usually have more space than a hostel with a shared bathroom that is cleaner and less crowded. '''[http://www.farmholidays.is/ Icelandic Farm Holidays]''': the members are farmers who offer accommodation to travellers in their homes, guesthouses, country-hotels and cottages. The association was founded in 1980 and from 1990 Icelandic Farm Holidays has been a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agent. The accommodation is diverse; made up beds in four different categories, with or without private bathroom, sleeping bag accommodation, cottages and camping. Some of the farms offer also various recreation; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. You can get their brochure from tourist information centers or find it on their website. It is very informative and lists all farms, the services they provide, at what time of the year and contact information. It is best to call in advance to book, especially in the summer.

Iceland has many '''hostels''' throughout the entire country. Thirty-seven of them belong to [http://www.hostel.is/ Hostelling International Iceland] and it is best it to buy the international membership card (if you do not have it already), if you are staying for four or more nights at HI hostels in Iceland or abroad within the next 12 months. Bring your bedlinen or sleeping bag to avoid extra costs.

If you're travelling on a budget, '''camping''' is your best bet. There are sites located throughout the country, especially at places you'd want to visit. They range from fully-equipped (hot showers, washing machines, cooking facilities) to farmers' fields with a cold-water tap. Expect to pay kr 500-1000 per person per night. If you intend to camp in Iceland you must be prepared for the cold, 3-season sleeping bags are essential and an inner. Thick pajamas and a warm hat are also recommended! A bedding roll is also useful as you may end up sleeping on very rough ground.  Don't wait until last minute to find a place to camp. Campers and mobile homes have become immensely popular among Icelanders and they take up a lot of space. You could arrive at a large camping ground that's so filled up with campers and mobile homes that you'll have no place to pitch your tent. It is however, not allowed to camp or park a mobile home anywhere other than these campgrounds!

Trekkers will need to use some of the '''mountain huts''', either government or privately-run. These range from dormitory accommodation to fully-staffed facilities. Booking ahead is likely to be necessary at popular times of year (and they may be accessible only in summertime).

Don't bother attempting to sleep in the Keflavík Airport overnight. It's far better to find a hotel in Keflavík or Reykjavík before arrival. If there are no flights to be serviced in the middle of the night (which is most often the case) the airport is closed for a few hours at night and you might have to stand outside in the rain and wind.

==Learn==
Iceland has eight universities, the oldest and most important of which is the '''[https://english.hi.is/ University of Iceland]'''. Public universities in Iceland are heavily subsidised by the government, and hence charge very little in tuition fees. The University of Iceland, for instance, charges only kr 75,000 annually in tuition fees for international students. However, be sure to factor in Iceland's high cost of living when planning your finances. Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, though some courses for exchange students are taught in English. The universities also conduct classes for foreigners to learn Icelandic.

==Work==
Citizens of Nordic Countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Åland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries are free to take up work opportunities in Iceland. 

If you're not from a Nordic/EU/EEA country, getting a work permit can be '''difficult'''. Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy and the government isn't too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Icelandic citizens. There also aren't too many positions where foreigners have an edge.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on family ties, personal relationships, and connections. Try to find and use such connections.

Non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens who do not need a visa to visit Iceland can apply for a ''long-term visa for remote workers'' ([[digital nomad]]s) and live in the country for a limited time (90–180 days) with spouse and under-age children, provided also these fulfil the visa-free condition. They must, however, prove that they make kr 1,000,000 monthly (1.3 million if including a cohabiting partner). Holders of a digital nomad visa will '''not be issued''' a national ID number. The visa does not allow you to get locally employed.

Beware of offers for contracted work in Iceland. Your wage levels may be lower than average and your rights may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionised society with over 90% of the workforce in labour unions.

A great resource is the [http://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/english Directorate of Labour] website.

==Stay safe==
Iceland is one of the places in the world with the least criminality, so there is almost no chance of getting robbed or harassed. Isolated incidents have, however, been reported, especially in Reykjavík, so it pays to take the usual precautions. Use common sense when sampling the night life.

=== Authorities ===
The emergency phone number is '''112''', as in most of Europe. The police are generally polite, professional and honest, and people often comment that they are very helpful and courteous.

=== Nature ===
[[File:Geldingadalagos2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Fagradalsfjall eruption was relatively safe to watch at a distance. However, eruptions can be very dangerous.]]

Sure, Iceland's beauty may lie in its scenery and weather, but don't let that tempt you too much. Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment, do not approach a glacier front, do not approach waves on the coast, and do not approach a large waterfall. Every year, many tourists get injured and killed by doing all of this. By being more aware of your location, your surroundings, and the dangers of Iceland's harsh nature, you can prevent a fatal incident. Glaciers and waterfalls can be enjoyed with appropriate skills, on a guided tour, or where safe areas are signposted..

Be prepared for sudden shifts in the '''weather'''. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and its winters can be frigid. Do not walk out in the open in windy weather in the winter: you will become exhausted very quickly. You should make it a point to keep up to date with the country's weather and road conditions daily.

Don't go on long hikes even in summer without somebody who knows how to cope with the dangers.

=== Natural disasters ===
'''Iceland is a volcanically active country'''. On average, the country experiences a [[Volcanoes|volcanic]] eruption every four years. If there is one during your stay, pay attention to local news and government warnings. Sure, it may be tempting to look at a volcanic eruption from a distance, but the eruptions can be explosive and violent. Furthermore, volcanic gas can be toxic and even lethal. 

Since Iceland is situated on two shifting tectonic plates, [[earthquakes]] are quite common in Iceland. On average, the country experiences 500 earthquakes per year. Many earthquakes are small and are not that noticeable. Know this one thing: whenever there's a big earthquake, a volcanic eruption will follow.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Einbreid Bru.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|''Einbreið brú'': Single-lane bridge.]]

Driving in Iceland can be a dangerous experience. Wandering livestock, harsh weather conditions, foggy conditions, and a largely unpaved road network can make things challenging. 

About a third of the country's road network is paved and many roads outside the capital are impassible during the winters (October to April) and summers. During the summers, roads can become muddy.

If you have no experience with driving in isolated areas with harsh weather conditions or knowledge of Icelandic roads, it is '''strongly recommended''' that you do not drive outside of [[Reykjavik]]. Outside the capital, help is limited, and if you do not know what you're doing, you can easily get lost or stranded. 

If you absolutely must drive outside the capital, a useful resource to check out is [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/ Vegagerdin]. Also, consider informing a trusted local about your plans.

=== Drugs ===

The Icelandic Narcotics Police has a very strict policy on drugs; minimum fine for possession of under 1 gram (3/100 of an ounce) of any illegal substance can result in a fine of over kr 70,000.

==Stay healthy==
The '''medical facilities''' in Iceland are good and subsidised for European Union citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and passport. Scandinavian citizens must show a valid passport to get subsidised medical costs.

Should EU citizens not have the necessary documents then they will be charged for the full cost of the medical treatment. Citizens outside of EU should check if their travel insurance covers medical treatment.

Infectious diseases aren't a problem in Iceland. Inoculations aren't required except if you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases like cholera.

The biggest threat to your health is likely to be accidental injury or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequately warm and waterproof '''clothing'''. Selection of appropriate clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. Exercise extra caution in geothermal areas: What may appear to be solid ground can sometimes not be so solid, breaking from underneath your feet with you falling into potentially deadly boiling water.

The '''[[water]] quality''' in Iceland is excellent and tap water is always drinkable. The hot water coming from tap smells a bit like sulphur, because it is heated by geothermal energy, but it is also safe to drink.

The hygiene in public kitchens is very good, and food poisoning rarely happens to tourists.

==Respect==

{{infobox|Ms Pétursdóttir or Ms Guðrún?   |Iceland maintains another old Norse tradition: the custom of using patronyms rather than surnames. An Icelander's given name is followed by his or her parent's first name (usually the father's), in the genitive case, and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, ''Pétur's daughter''). Members of the same family can therefore have many different &quot;surnames&quot;, which can sometimes create confusion for visitors. Because of the patronymic last names, Icelanders use first names in most situations, e.g. phone books are alphabetized by first name rather than last name and also listing their professions. This also applies when addressing an individual. Icelanders will never expect to be addressed as Mr or Ms Jónsson/-dóttir – why emphasise their parent and ignore themselves?}}

* It is not uncommon for an Icelander to ask a foreigner about their opinion of Iceland. The standard question is: &quot;How do you like Iceland?&quot; You don't have to excessively praise the country to be on an Icelander's good side; just be polite. 
* As this is one of the least populated countries in the world, don't be surprised if people in town have heard about your stay.
* There is a sense of community and belonging in Iceland. It's not uncommon for people in small towns and villages to know each other on a personal level, and Icelandic parents are intimately involved in the life choices of their children. 
* Icelanders have a near-obsessive fascination with genealogy and charting family history is a popular pastime activity. The Icelanders even have an online database called [https://www.islendingabok.is/english Íslendingabók], which contains genealogical information about all Icelanders. 
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], Iceland is an '''egalitarian country'''. Everyone, regardless of their vocation, is treated equally. Acting like you're a VIP will be frowned upon and will get you nowhere.
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], '''modesty is a virtue'''. Bragging and showing off are frowned upon and are widely associated with uncouth behaviour. 
* Some Icelanders claim to believe in the hidden people — called ''huldufólk'' — and a few even claim to have seen them. They are analogous to elves but are often considered separate. There is even a museum in Reykjavík devoted to the hidden people. This is an ancient Icelandic belief and most Icelanders respect the tradition. Skepticism thus can appear rude.
* It is customary for one to take one's shoes off after entering private homes. In case your hosts do not mind, they will say so.
* Punctuality is not as important in Iceland as it is in many other northern European countries. People may often not appear until 15 minutes later than the stated time, and even much later than that for parties or other social gatherings.
* When speaking English, Icelanders may use the word ''fuck'' more often than expected by Anglophones. This is because brusque opinions are commonly expressed and should not be taken badly and also, the Icelandic equivalent of this word is not as strong a swear word as in English.

=== Sensitive issues ===
* The '''Great Recession''' is a highly emotive, polarising issue. During the Great Recession, the country's banking system collapsed, the country's stock market crashed, and ordinary people lost a great deal of purchasing power. 
* Iceland is one of only a few countries with an active whaling industry, and if you choose to assert an anti-whaling position expect some Icelanders to have strong pro-whaling opinions and be well prepared to argue the issue and do not expect to win the argument.
* Although Iceland is officially a '''Lutheran''' country, only a minority of Icelanders practise the faith, and contemporary Iceland is for the most part rather secular. Nevertheless, even non-religious Icelanders tend to be proud of their churches, so you should always dress and behave in a respectful manner whenever you are visiting them.

==Connect==
=== Telephone ===
In case of emergency call '''112''' from any phone.

Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which services you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, rescue teams, civil protection and protection against child abuse) and for your location.

Phone numbers for non-urgent calls differ to where you are situated in the country. Calls for non-urgent medical services in the capital region should be made on '''1770'''.

Directory enquiries (number lookup) of Icelandic phone numbers are provided by the Icelandic telecom, in the telephone number '''1818'''.

The Icelandic country code is 354. When calling Iceland from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or &quot;+&quot; from any mobile phone) followed by subscriber number. Iceland does not use area codes.

Payphones are not common, due to widespread use of mobile phones.

Costs for calls from a landline phone are based on a dial-up fee along with a fee for each minute. The dial up fee for all domestic phones is typically kr 3, each minute to landlines costs kr 10 and each minute to GSM costs around kr 21 (as of December 2014).

=== Mobile ===
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are Icelandic Telecom, Vodafone and Nova. All of them have use of 4G services, which has equal coverage, covering most of the country. 2G will shut down in 2024 and 3G in 2025. 5G will include the same frequencies as in mainland Europe, the 3.6GHz band started being populated in 2020.

Given that the call is from domestic numbers, there is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset.

Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available from all three networks. Credit the phone up with a top-up card, at an ATM or at the website of your telecommunications company; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. Additionally, if you have a SIM from another EU/EEA country, you can use your SIM in Iceland under &quot;roam like home&quot; terms subject to your home provider's EU roaming policy. 

If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (check band compatibility), you can purchase a SIM card from phone outlets.

Costs for calls from an mobile are based on a dial-up fee along with an fee for each minute. The dial-up fee for all domestic numbers is typically kr 15, each minute to all domestic phones costs kr 25 and kr 15 for each text message, although Vodafone and Nova also sell prepaid plans with unlimited voice included. The cost for Internet access is kr 12 per megabyte (as of May 2019).

=== Internet ===
Internet hot spots can be found at restaurants, cafés and airports. For the customers of those places, the Internet is free of charge.

A large portion of Iceland has 3G coverage. 3G and 4G data services should roam seamlessly onto Icelandic networks. USB data cards that offer connectivity to 3G or 4G are available from the Icelandic telecommunications companies.


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'''[https://www.ferdamalastofa.is/en Iceland]''' ([[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]: ''Ísland'') is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is one of the [[Nordic countries]], and therefore culturally part of [[Europe]].

==Regions==
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| region1description=Home of the capital, [[Reykjavík]], and the main entry point for the traveller. Much of Iceland's population lives here.

| region2name=[[Westfjords|West Fjords]]
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| region2description=Sparsely populated, rugged geography with dozens of [[fjords]] surrounded by steep hills

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| region3description=Snæfellsjökull glacier, the islands of Breiðafjörður and more

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| region4description=Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls

| region5name=[[East Iceland]]
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| region5description=More fjords and the only international passenger-ferry terminal

| region6name=[[South Iceland]]
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| region6description=Home to the most popular tourist attractions, including the Golden Circle

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==Cities and towns==
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|url=|image=Reykjavik Main Image.jpg|lat=64.15|long=-21.88|wikidata=Q1764}} (REYG-ya-veeg) — The capital of Iceland and the largest city
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akureyri]]|url=|image=Overlooking Eyjafjörður from Hamrar (close).jpeg|lat=65.68|long=-18.10|wikidata=Q29042}} (Ahk-oo-rey-rih) — Capital of the North and the largest town outside the Southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Egilsstaðir]]|url=|image=Egilsstadir Iceland.JPG|lat=65.27|long=-14.40|wikidata=Q14453}} (AY-yill-stath-ihr) — Main town in the East, has some of the best weather Iceland has to offer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hafnarfjörður]]|url=|image=Hafnarfjardarkirkja.jpg|lat=64.07|long=-21.95|wikidata=Q103725}} (HAP-nar-FYERTH-er)  — Cozy town on the outskirts of the capital region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|url=|image=Iceland Höfn.jpg|lat=64.25|long=-15.22|wikidata=Q817118}} (HEP'n) — Main town on the southeastern coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Húsavík]]|url=|image=Husavik Iceland 2005 1.JPG|lat=66.04|long=-17.34|wikidata=Q219417}} (HOOS-ah-veek) — One of the world's most reliable whale watching sites during the summer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ísafjörður]]|url=|image=Isafjordur.jpg|lat=66.07|long=-23.14|wikidata=Q106896}} (EES-ah-FYERTH-er) — Largest town of the Westfjords of Iceland
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Selfoss]]|url=|image=Selfoss im Dezember.jpg|lat=63.93|long=-21.00|wikidata=Q192898}} (SEL-fos) — South Iceland's largest town, hub of the main agricultural region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stykkishólmur]]|url=|image=Stykkishólmur 2009.jpg|lat=65.075|long=-22.725|wikidata=Q1019452}} (STICK-is-hole-mur) — Main town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður
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==Other destinations==
[[File:Iceland_Mid-Atlantic_Ridge_map.svg|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Iceland]]
[[File:Thingvellir village from above.JPG|thumbnail|Thingvellir village from above]]
[[File:Vatnajökull Iceland.jpg|thumbnail|Hiking on Vatnajökull]]
It's a shame most visitors don't stray far from the capital as some of the most memorable sights in Iceland are farther afield.  There are many excursions offered by tour companies, readily available from any of the main centres such as [[Reykjavík]] and [[Akureyri]]. They will fly you around and take you out to the glaciers and to the big volcanoes for a reasonable price. However, the cheapest option is to drive around with a rental car since none of these sites have entry fees.

=== National parks ===

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|url=|image=Thingvellir.jpg|lat=64.26|long=-21.13|wikidata=Q107370}} (pronounced &quot;THING-vet-lihr&quot;) — A [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. {{km|30 to 50}} east of Reykjavík. Interesting for a number of reasons: it is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world (the name literally means 'parliamentary fields'), and it's where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Vatnajökull National Park]]|url=|image=Vatnajokull National Park logo.jpg|lat=64.50|long=-17.00|wikidata=Q1353292}} (VAT-nah-yer-CUDDLE) — Iceland's newest national park is Europe's largest national park at {{km2|12,000}}, covering about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, largest glacier, Vatnajökull, the [[Jökulsárlón]] ice lagoon, and Europe's largest waterfall in terms of volume discharge, Dettifoss.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Snæfellsjökull National Park]]|url=|image=Snaefellsnes-Snaefellsjökull-Summit-20030529.jpg|lat=64.81|long=-23.77|wikidata=Q738103}} (SNY-fetls-yer-CUDDLE) — Located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, this park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''.
=== Other attractions ===

* {{marker|name=[[Blue Lagoon]]|wikidata=Q886946}} - (Icelandic: ''Bláa Lónið'') (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) Famous outdoor pool and health centre. The spa is in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, south-western Iceland. It is situated approximately 13&amp;nbsp;km (8&amp;nbsp;mi) from the Keflavík International Airport and 39&amp;nbsp;km (24&amp;nbsp;mi) from Reykjavík. This geothermal spa in the middle of a lava field with its milky blue water is quite surreal.
* {{marker|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} (MEE-fatn) - A lake region near [[Akureyri]] in the North of Iceland, Mývatn has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. There are plenty of activities in this area: Smajfall (desert where sulphuric steam comes out of the ground) and Dimmuborgir (aka the Black City and the Gates of Hell).
* {{marker|name=[[Gullfoss]]|wikidata=Q38519}} - The Golden Falls. On the edge of the inhospitable Interior of Iceland about 100 km east of Reykjavík, the river Hvítá plunges down a double cascade to create what many people believe is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland
* {{marker|name=[[Geysir]]|wikidata=Q216846}} - Geothermal hot spot located 10&amp;nbsp;km west of Gullfoss. Geysir itself (from which the English word &quot;geyser&quot; derives) is no longer reliably active, but fortunately Strokkur next door goes off every five to ten minutes.
* {{marker|name=[[Jökulsárlón]]|wikidata=Q511933}} (the Jökulsár Lagoon) - The majestic glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland located near Höfn on Route 1. Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 m deep. Ice breaks off from the glacier keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs all year round. 
* {{marker|name=[[Landmannalaugar]]|wikidata=Q950447}} - A region of outstanding natural beauty reachable by bus (or 4x4) from Reykjavík. Situated in the Interior, it gives a taste of the uninhabited highlands at Iceland’s core.
* {{marker|name=[[Reykholt]]|wikidata=Q1584168}} – former home of Snorri Sturluson, a medieval poet, author and chieftain who is best known for compiling the Prose Edda, which is today considered the authoritative source for pre-Christian Norse mythology.
* {{marker|name=[[Thórsmörk]]|wikidata=Q138114}} (Thor's Mark) - Tucked away between three glaciers, Þórsmörk is an incredibly beautiful and relatively isolated area. Icelanders enjoy camping there in the summer. There are many hiking trails all over the area, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and lava formations. It is accessible only by truck or bus: it is a good idea to enquire about trips to Þórsmörk at a tourist information centre.

==Understand==
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Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the [[Arctic]] Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season. The sun sets briefly each night in June, but it doesn't get fully dark before it comes back up again. In the March and September equinoxes, days and nights are of about equal length, as elsewhere in the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then the tourist traffic is still mild. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and one definitely not to be missed. It is easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 23:00. Early or late winter, however, can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, daylight is from about 10:00 to 16:00, prices are lower than in the high season, and the snow-blanketed landscape is eerily beautiful. (Some sites are, however, inaccessible in the winter.)

===History===
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The first people to settle on Iceland were Vikings and sailors from [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]]. The first known settlement was Reykjavík, with remnants from AD&amp;nbsp;871. In AD&amp;nbsp;930 the settlers founded the Alþing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Iceland was a bridgehead for Viking expeditions to [[Greenland]] and [[Newfoundland]]. Those settlements became extinct, though.

In 1264 the parlament of Iceland made an agreement with the Norwegian king, to become his subjects in return for regular sailing to the island. Norway and Denmark were unified in the so-called Kalmar Union in the late 14th century. Iceland remained in the Kalmar Union until it was disbanded in 1814 and Denmark took control. In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state within Denmark's realm. During the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]], one month after Germany occupied Denmark, British forces peacefully occupied Iceland. The United States took over the occupation in 1941, while they were still neutral in the war. In 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark, and the Alþing again became a sovereign legislature.

Iceland has had little immigration since the Viking Age. The greatest single influx of foreigners was the Allied occupation during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], when British and American soldiers outnumbered Iceland's adult men. Many of them had families on Iceland.

The economy of Iceland is mainly based on fisheries and aluminium smelters. Electricity and heating in Iceland come from hydroelectric power and geothermal plants.

Iceland had a booming bank sector in the early 2000s, which was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Through austerity, devaluation and change of government, Iceland recovered from the recession, and is again one of Europe's strongest economies, with tourism now being a major pillar of Iceland's economy.

===People===
[[File:Folk Dancers, Isafjordur (4899625494).jpg|thumbnail|Folk dancers]]
Norse people were the first to settle Iceland in the 9th century AD. Tradition holds that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where [[Reykjavík]] now stands. It is thought that Irish monks had temporarily inhabited the island some years prior to this. Icelandic retains many features from Old Nordic at the time of first settlement and many Icelanders can retrace their lineage to one of the early settlers on at least one side.

Immigrants in Iceland now make up well over 10% of the population, giving Iceland a larger proportion of immigrants than Norway and Sweden. &lt;!--which five years? How does the reader know whether this was written  in 2019 or in 2009?--&gt; In the last five years, the number of immigrants has doubled. Most immigrants are from Eastern Europe and South East Asia, and come for employment.

For names, Icelanders use the old Norse patronymic system. (This was used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Faroe Islands well into the 19th century, until their governments decided that their citizens should adopt a surname.)

===Climate===
{{infobox|Volcanic statistics|* There are '''1900''' active volcanoes on Earth, of which over 30 are in Iceland
*'''1250°C''' is the top temperature lava reaches
*'''75%''' of all volcanoes on Earth are on the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
*'''99%''' of Iceland's surface is made up of volcanic rocks. The oldest rocks here are around 15 or 16 million years old
* '''6 months''' is the amount of time that Iceland's '''Bárðarbunga''' volcano continuously erupted in 2015-2016, producing 85 km2 of lava}}
Despite its name, Iceland has mild winters for a country at its latitude - owing to the warming effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream - especially in comparison with the Russian climate, or even that of New England or the US Midwest. Iceland enjoys a maritime temperate climate; its winters are often compared to those of the Pacific Northwest, although the winter winds can be bitter. However, Iceland's rapidly changing weather has given rise to the local saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!' It's the kind of place where it's not unusual to get rained on and sunburned at the same time. Some Icelanders believe that if the winter is hard and long then the summer will be good and warm. The summers are usually cooler and more temperate than elsewhere at the same latitude (the effect of the ocean again); 20-25°C is considered quite warm.

=== Holidays and festivals ===

*'''Christmas''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas day (25 December), New year's eve (31 December) and New year's day (1 January). The entire country, including all public transportation, pretty much shuts down on those days.
:Icelanders have 13 jule lads. Historically, the jule lads were pranksters who redeemed themselves by giving children presents. Each jule lad has its own day, with the first one coming to town on 12 December.
:Epiphany (Icelandic: Þrettándinn) is celebrated with bonfires and firework displays. On this day, Icelanders play the roles of elves and hidden people.

*'''Easter''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Easter and Pentecost (49 days after Easter). The following days have Icelandic traditions:

:*'''Bolludagur''' - Held on a Monday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival in which Icelanders eat puffed buns filled with jam and whipped cream. Traditionally, children are allowed to spank their parents before they leave their bed and are given a puffed bun instead.
:*'''Sprengidagur''' - Held on a Tuesday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival during which Icelanders are expected to eat salted meat and yellow peas.
:*'''Öskudagur/Ash Wednesday''' - Held on a Wednesday, seven weeks prior to Easter. On this day, children dress in costumes and sing for candy. This is the Icelandic equivalent of the US Halloween.
*'''Sjómannadagurinn''' (Seamen's day): Held on the first Sunday in June. A national holiday when Icelanders go to the nearest harbor to celebrate with seamen.
*'''Þjóðhátíðardagurinn''' (Icelandic National day): Held on 17 June. Stores are traditionally closed on this day. The celebrations typically start with a parade and speeches, followed by less formal celebrations.
*'''Verslunarmannahelgi''' (Workers weekend): Held on the first weekend of August. This is typically the largest holiday in Iceland. Shops are traditionally closed. Icelanders flock to outdoor festivals held across the country.

=== Time zone ===
Iceland is in the same time zone as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Portugal]] (GMT). However, unlike those countries, Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making it the only country in Western Europe not to do so.

==Talk==
[[File:Lækjargata 8 Reykjavik.JPG|thumbnail|Street in Reykjavik]]
{{seealso|Icelandic phrasebook}}

The official language of Iceland is '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]''' (''íslenska''), which remains very similar to − although not ''quite'' the same as − 13th-century '''Norse''' (see [[Vikings and the Old Norse]]). 

It is a Germanic language closely related to [[Faroese]] (with which it is mutually intelligible to some extent), [[Danish]], [[Swedish]] and [[Norwegian]], and English to some extent. Loanwords are shunned in Icelandic. For example, the word for computer is ''tölva'', which literally means &quot;number-prophetess&quot;. 

{{infobox|Alphabet|Icelandic writing uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters long ago lost from English, only because they weren't in French: '''eth''' ('''Ð, ð'''), pronounced like the voiced ''th'' of &quot;them&quot;, and '''thorn''' ('''Þ, þ'''), pronounced like the unvoiced ''th'' of &quot;thick&quot;.  Materials in English often substitute &quot;dh&quot; and &quot;th&quot; respectively, so e.g. [[Fjörður]] is written ''Fjordhur'' and [[þingvellir]] is written ''Thingvellir''.}}

'''English''' is widely spoken by the locals and almost everyone you meet is fluent in the language. You may to be able to get around using only English, but attempts at speaking Icelandic are always appreciated and will most certainly endear you to the locals, since very few people actually make the effort to learn Icelandic. 

Although all Icelanders learn '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]]''' at school from a young age, proficiency in the language tends to be poor. Most Icelanders do not feel that Danish is a useful language to learn. Older Icelanders who grew up under Danish rule are much more proficient in the language than their juniors. People engaged in Nordic cooperation may know the language well, and tend to pronounce it much more comprehensively than native speakers.

Icelanders use the comma as decimal delimiter, i.e. 12,000 means 12, not twelve thousand, whereas {{nowrap|12 000}} or 12.000 means twelve thousand. Icelanders use both the 24- and 12-hour system: the 24-hour system in writing and the 12-hour system in speech (without the AM/PM specifiers). In Icelandic, ''hálf tíu'' (&quot;half ten&quot;) means half past nine (9:30). When speaking to a person not fluent in English it is best not to use this form to avoid misunderstanding. Dates can be seen abbreviated in a number of ways, but the order is always day-month-year (except when using the ISO 8601); 12/07/19, 12.7.19 or 120719. Icelandic calendars also indicate the number of the week, 1 through 52.

Iceland uses the [[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric]] system only. There is limited knowledge of imperial or US measurements.

In Iceland there is no concept of a ground floor as in the UK. Instead, the entrance level of a building is called the first floor (&quot;jarðhæð&quot;), like in the US. Levels are then counted 1, 2, 3, etc.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Icelandic.

==Get in==
===Visas and immigration===
{{Schengen}}

However, as Iceland is '''not''' part of the [[European Union]], all travellers entering Iceland, including those from EU countries, are required to undergo customs inspections on entry.

===By plane===
[[File:Keflavik airport inside the terminal.JPG|thumbnail|Inside the terminal at Keflavík International Airport]]

Iceland is easily reached via air and the main international airport is [[Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}), in the south-west of the country about {{km|40}} from [[Reykjavík]] and serves around 30,000 passengers per day in high season. The airport itself is spartan; if you have a lengthy layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment. Better yet, make sure you can leave the sterile area and explore the country a bit.

Passengers arriving from outside Iceland (including from EU countries) whose final destination is Iceland or who have to recheck baggage will have to go through customs controls at the port of entry (usually at Keflavík), regardless of place of origin. There is a duty-free store in the arrivals baggage claim area where you can purchase duty-free products when in transit to the European mainland. Those coming from countries in the [[Schengen agreement]] don't need a separate visa and there are no immigration checks if arriving from other such countries. Airlines will still ask for some form of ID even on flights to/from other Schengen countries.

Passengers travelling on Icelandair between the Americas and Europe are entitled for '''a stopover''' of at least one night in Iceland, without additional airfare charges. Icelandair allows up to 7 nights on each leg of the trip.

An airport transfer bus service (called the [http://www.flybus.is FlyBus]) runs between the airport and Reykjavík BSÍ Bus terminal (kr 3000 one way, 45 minutes; kr 5500 return, as of May 2019). For kr 4000 one way (kr 7000 return; as of May 2019) you can purchase a Flybus+ trip which includes drop-off (and pick-up, if requested the day before) at a select list of hotels in the Greater Reykjavík Area. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels they might be within walking distance of where you want to go, so depending on your destination using the Flybus+ option you may avoid a taxi ride.

Another great option is to take the bus which stops at the [[Blue Lagoon]] either to or from the airport, then continues every half hour or so to Reykjavík. ([http://www.netbus.is Netbus] is the cheapest option.)

A metered taxi from the airport to Reykjavík costs about kr 16,000 (as of May 2019).

The following airlines fly to Keflavík:

*Nonstop flights on national carrier '''[http://www.icelandair.net Icelandair]''' are available at the best value from the US and Canada, with gateways in [[New York City]] (JFK), [[Seattle]], [[Boston]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], [[Minneapolis]]/[[St. Paul]], [[Toronto]], Denver and [[Orlando]] (Sanford).  Destinations beyond Iceland include most major European cities (i.e. Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, Oslo, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, and Stavanger), with Icelandair's hub-and-spoke network connecting via [[Keflavík]] in Iceland. (Some destinations are seasonal.)
*'''[http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines]''' operates between [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and Keflavík.
*'''[http://www.easyjet.com EasyJet]''', offers low-cost flights from the UK: [[London]], [[Manchester Airport]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bristol]], and to Switzerland: Geneva.
*'''[http://www.eurowings.com eurowings]''', has seasonal flights from [[Cologne]].
*'''[https://wizzair.com WizzAir]''' has cheap flights from the Baltics
*'''[http://www.flysas.com SAS]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]], with connections to Stockholm and the rest of Scandinavia.
*'''[https://www.norwegian.com Norwegian]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]].
*'''[http://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' flies from [[Heathrow Airport]] in [[London]].

Scheduled service to [[Greenland]] and [[Faroe Islands]] is provided by [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland] and [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways].

===By boat===

'''[http://www.smyril-line.com/ Smyril Line]''' sail once or twice a week from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark, via [[Torshavn]] in the [[Faeroe Islands]] (where a stop-over can be made), to [[Seyðisfjörður]] on the east coast of Iceland with their ferry Norröna. This costs more than flying, but check the different language versions of the Smyril website (.fo, .dk, .co.uk, .de, and .is) for the best deals. Smyril no longer sail to Shetland or the Scottish mainland.

But at Seyðisfjörður the journey is only half-done: there's no car hire there so you have to catch an occasional bus to [[Egilsstaðir]], then another to [[Akureyri]], then another to [[Reykjavík]]. This takes at least two days, is more expensive than a domestic flight, and isn't compatible with much sight-seeing along the way. However, as Norröna is a car ferry it's possible to travel from mainland Europe to Iceland with your personal car and use that to travel the country and do some sight seeing on the way. See [[Seyðisfjörður]] for more on the practicalities.

==Get around==

===By plane===
Aircraft in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they're the main form of internal travel other than the roads. Be warned though, that the ride can be a bit bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri.

Domestic flights from Reykjavik operate from '''Reykjavik Airport''', a different airport located closer to the namesake town. Scheduled service to nearby destinations, including Greenland and Faroe Islands, is provided by  [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland], [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways] and [http://eagleair.is/ Eagle Air].

===By car===

[[Image:Northern Iceland 1972.jpg|thumb|Road in central Iceland]]
:''See also: [[Driving in Iceland]]''
[[File:Road Iceland 02.jpg|thumbnail|...however major roads are paved for the most part]]

A car offers the most flexibility for travel around Iceland. Numerous agencies rent vehicles, and ferries allow individuals to bring their own car with them. Rental prices are high (try to book as far in advance as you can) - expect to pay at least kr 4000 per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and upwards of kr 12,000 per day for a four-wheel-drive vehicle; these prices include basic car insurance, but additional insurance may be purchased to protect against damage from gravel or other common mishaps.

A four-wheel-drive car is needed only in the interior, which is open only in the summer. Renting cars in advance is often cheaper than doing so on-location. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden in Iceland and punishable with fines in the range of kr 300,000 to 500,000. Icelandic nature is sensitive and does not recover easily from tire tracks.

Driving in Iceland is on the right side of the road. Headlights and seat belts for all passengers must be on at all times. There is a single main highway, [[Route 1-Ring Road]], which encircles the country. Because of Iceland's ever-changing weather, one should keep extra food and know where guesthouses/hotels are located in case of a road closure.

Most mountain roads are closed until the end of June, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic, many of them can be passed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The roads requiring four-wheel-drive (and possibly snow tires) are route numbers with an &quot;F&quot; prefix, e.g. F128. Some roads that were previously signed with an F have since been upgraded and assigned a number without an F. In general you can trust those designations in both cases.

The general speed limit on Icelandic rural roads is {{kmh|90}} on paved surface and {{kmh|70}} on gravel, in urban areas the general speed limit is {{kmh|50}}. Driving on gravel can be a challenge, and loss of control on cliff-side roads can easily be fatal. Speed cameras are posted around the country, and fines are kr 5,000-70,000. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, with a minimum fine of kr 100,000 - don't drink and drive.

Drivers in Iceland should familiarise themselves with road signs and be prepared for Iceland's unique driving conditions. The roads in Iceland are of a medium to low quality, typically made from slightly rough black basalt. There are two signs in particular that foreigners should pay attention to. First, &quot;malbik endar&quot; means that the road changes from a paved road to a gravel road. Slow down before these changes, for one can lose control easily. Also &quot;einbreið brú&quot; means that a one-lane bridge is approaching. Arrive at the bridge slowly and assess the situation. If another car has arrived at the bridge first allow them the right of way.

If you are traveling by road a great site to check is the [http://www.vedur.is/english/ Iceland Meteorological Office] who have an excellent set of pages including the [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/ Icelandic Road Administration] on all of the main roads.

The '''[[Route 1-Ring Road|Route 1]]''' road that encircles the island nation is a staple for tourists who wishes to see the diverse geological features of Iceland, from waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, to volcanoes.

===By bus===
[[File:Strætó.JPG|thumb|upright|These take you around the Reykjavik region]]
Scheduled trips between Icelandic towns are operated by Strætó bs. Tours to attractions are provided by scheduled buses from various companies, including [http://www.re.is Reykjavík Excursions] (who also operate the [http://flybus.is FlyBus]), [http://www.trex.is Trex], [https://sternatravel.com/ Sterna Travel], [http://www.netbus.is NetBus] and [https://www.sba.is/ SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ]. Long distance bus travel can cost several thousand kronur and is sometimes more expensive than flying. For example, a one way trip from Reykjavík to Akureyri costs kr 10,340, while flying costs kr 8,925 (as of May 2019). It is possible to go from the eastern part of the country to the western one via bus in one day, but only a few trips are served every day. '''All public transport services are listed on [http://publictransport.is/ PublicTransport.is]'''.

Some tours to the interior, in special 4x4 buses, can be a cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving and serve most major locations (e.g. Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja). Tours to the interior are scheduled only for the summer months.

Golden Circle day tours are available from Reykjavík from many tour operators which will take you round the Gulfoss waterfall, geysers, the crater and the Mid-Atlantic rift/place of Iceland's first Parliament. Although you don't get much time at each stop, the guide will tell you about Iceland's history and some general information. Cheaper tours (~€55) will be a full-coach whereas more expensive tours (~€80) will be small minibuses or vans. The currency for booking tours can vary from euros, to dollar to krona, so double-check before booking.

The capital area bus system, [http://www.bus.is run by Strætó bs.], is an inefficient and expensive mess that can not be relied on. A single fare costs kr 470 (as of May 2019). Bus drivers do not give back change, so if all you have on you is a kr 500 bill, do not expect to get the difference back. You can also buy a set of twenty tickets for kr 9,100 from major bus stops, also from the driver (as of September 2016). Once you have paid to the driver, you will not get a ticket, unless you ask for one. If you get a ticket, it is valid for any other buses you take within 75 minutes.

All buses stop running at midnight, with some stopping earlier, some as early as 18:00. Buses start running at 09:30 to 10:00 on Sundays. Fares to zones 2 and upwards (extending all the way to Höfn and Egilsstaðir) are higher, although all of Reykjavík, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Álftanes and Seltjarnarnes fall within zone one, where the regular fare of kr 420 is valid.

===By bicycle===

Cycling is a good way to experience Iceland, and provides a very different experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike locally can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise, it's OK. You can cycle safely on the Ring Road, or take the bike on the buses (which are equipped with bicycle racks) serving the Ring Road and do side trips. However, if going self-supported, considering the weather and conditions, it is strongly advisable to have a previous touring experience.

When cycling in the winter use studded tyres and dress yourself up in lightweight but warm layers. Bicycle maintenance is typically not a concern, brake pads for example tend to last for 12 months or more, depending on the quality of the brakes.

For trips outside of a town or a city, bring food with you. Icelandic towns can be 100-200 km apart. Food that cooks within 10-15 minutes is preferred. Foraging blueberries and herbs is possible, but do not rely solely on that as a food source.

More information and routes can be found on [http://cyclingiceland.is/ Cycling Iceland].

===By thumb===

Hitchhiking is a cheap way of getting around in Iceland. The country is among the safest in the world, people are quite friendly and the percentage of drivers who do give rides is high, especially in the off-season. However, low traffic in areas outside Reykjavík makes hitchhiking in Iceland an endurance challenge. Even on the main ring-road the frequency of cars is often less than one car per hour in the east. Nearly everybody speaks English and most drivers are interested in conversations.

Avoid hitching after nightfall, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Alcohol consumption is high and alcohol-related accidents are not uncommon.

Hitchhiking into the interior is tough, but everything works if you have enough time - calculating in days, not in hours. For longer distances or less touristic areas be prepared with some food, water and a tent or similar. The weather can be awful and sometimes spoils the fun of this way of traveling.

The [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/ HitchWiki website] has some advice for hitchhikers.

===Carpooling===
Check [http://www.samferda.is Samferda.is] for carpooling options.

===ATVs===
In the past few years, ATV travel has become popular among adventure travel enthusiasts. Several [http://icelandunlimited.is companies offer ATV tours of various parts of Iceland].

==See==
[[File:Gullfoss lower falls from above.JPG|thumbnail|Gullfoss]]
* The '''[[Gullfoss]]''' waterfall is quite spectacular.
* '''[[South Iceland#See|Geysir]]''', the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
* '''[[Þingvellir National Park]]''', a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliament from 930 AD.
* '''[[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull glacier]]''' is in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
* [[Jökulsárlón]], the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
* In the darker months (September to April), there are frequently stunning views of the '''[[Northern Lights|Aurora Borealis]], a.k.a. Northern Lights''' anywhere away from city lights.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier Hiking - Blue Ice.jpg|thumb|upright|Hiking on [[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull]]]]

* The geothermal spa ''[[Blue Lagoon]]'', although being an artificial hot spring, is a very popular sight and activity located between the capital and the main airport. ''[[Mývatn|Mývatn Nature Baths]]'' is another choice, but it is smaller and in the Eastern part of the country. There also are a lot of local hotpots around the country, but not all of them are safe.
* Iceland offers many [[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]] opportunities. Should you choose to walk outside of walking paths, strong walking boots which support your ankles are recommended as the terrain is usually craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes!
* Iceland is not well known for skiing or big ski areas but the town of [[Akureyri]] in the north has a great little ski area and the mountains of the [[North Iceland|Troll Peninsula]] offer world class terrain for [[cross-country skiing|ski touring]], ski mountaineering and heli-skiing.
* Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and plenty of glaciers.
* [[Glaciers|Glacier hiking]] is one of Iceland´s most popular tourist things to do, with the area of [[Vatnajökull National Park|Skaftafell]] in the southeast being the center of the activity.
* [[Whale watching]] is available all year from Reykjavík and during the summer from Husavik.
* There are some good opportunities to go snowmobiling and this can provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The local currency is the '''Icelandic króna''', denoted by the abbreviation &quot;'''kr'''&quot; (ISO code: '''ISK''').

====Converting króna to dollars, euros and pounds====

Your usual currency equaling between 80 and 111 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 100. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 2,000 ≈ 20 of your usual currency.

When your usual currency equals between 111 and 130 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 8. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 3,000 -&gt; 3. 3*8 ≈ 24 of your usual currency.

Your usual currency being between 130 and 154 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 7. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 4,000 -&gt; 4. 4*7 ≈ 28 of your usual currency.

And if your usual currency is between 154 and 182 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 6. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 5,000 -&gt; 5. 5*6 ≈ 30 of your usual currency.

This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app.

====Exchange====

You will get a better rate of exchange if you buy and sell your króna in Iceland. Just about every establishment in Iceland will accept a credit card, including taxis, gas stations, souvenir stands, and even the most remote guest house, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of Icelandic currency.

===Costs===
Getting to Iceland can be done fairly cheaply: Icelandair has excellent offers, and Keflavík International Airport will soon welcome the European low-cost airline EasyJet.

However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically – Iceland is generally a '''very expensive''' place to visit, due in part to the high import duties and the 25.5 % VAT rate. Retail goods can be 3-4 times more expensive than in North America while grocery prices are at least on par with the most expensive cities. Visitors to Iceland should budget at least as much money as they would for a trip to Norway or Switzerland.

Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the most significant being Reykjavík City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavík.

When shopping for food or other basic necessities, look for the Bónus, Netto or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. Downtown Reykjavík is also home to several second-hand stores like Red Cross and Salvation Army, which can come in handy for buying cheap warm layers.

Expect to spend kr 700–1200 on a pint of beer or glass of wine, kr 1700–2200 on a pizza for one person, kr 350 on a city bus ride and kr 350–600 for a coffee or espresso drink.

Cigarettes cost around kr 950 for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.

===Tipping===

In Iceland [[tipping]] is not practiced. In rare cases an attempt to leave a tip may be seen as insulting, so instead consider offering verbal praise for a job well done. Some Icelandic companies have started having a tipping jar next to the cash register but these are generally ignored.

===Shopping===
Typical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

* Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a unique breed that produce a soft and durable wool, and Icelandic woollen goods (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm; don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the interior.
* Arts and crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great little craft shops that sell everything from musical baskets and wonderful weird porcelain sculptures to paintings, glasswork and jewellery. The National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in the gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
* Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (beyond just Björk and Sigur Rós) worth hunting for. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Retro Stefson, FM Belfast, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling, and Bellatrix. Note that many of these CDs may be available back home as imports for much lower prices. CDs tend to cost kr 1500-2000.

With the exception of alcohol, accommodations and consumables, you can claim your tax refund at the Arion Bank in the arrivals hall opposite to the car rentals at the Keflavik Airport. Only purchases with at least 6000 kronas on a single receipt will be eligible for tax refund. Be sure to have your original receipts and the tax free form filled out by the store with you.

==Eat==
[[File:Harðfiskur.jpg|thumb|Harðfiskur]]
{{seealso|Nordic cuisine}}
Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in the last few decades. It used to be based on staples that use lamb or fish in some form or other, but the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is tricky to maintain in Iceland, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík, and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

Distinctively Icelandic foods include:
* ''harðfiskur'', dried fish pieces eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)
* ''skyr'', a yoghurt-like cheese available in flavoured and unflavoured varieties all over the country. Low in fat and high in protein.
* ''hangikjöt'', smoked lamb
* smoked lamb sausage
* ''svið'', singed sheep's head
* ''Slátur'', consists of ''lifrarpylsa'', a sausage made from the offal of sheep, and ''blóðmör'' which is similar to ''lifrapylsa'' but also has sheep's blood mixed into it.
* ''Rúgbrauð'', translated into English as &quot;thunder bread&quot;, this is a type of rye bread that is baked underground making use of geothermal heat. Sweeter than regular rye breads.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, and is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to eat minke whale. Whaling has long been a tradition in Iceland, though it has become a controversial issue. However, most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask.

During the ''Þorri'' season (late January-Early February), many Icelanders enjoy ''Þorramatur'', a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine which usually contains the following: ''hákarl'' (putrefied shark cubes), ''Sviðasulta'' (brawn [head cheese] made from ''svið''), ''lundabaggi'' (sheep's fat) and ''hrútspungar'' (pickled ram's testicles). ''Þorramatur'' is usually served at gatherings known as ''Þorrablót''. If you are invited to a ''Þorrablót'', do not be afraid to (politely) refuse some of the more unpalatable delicacies, as many Icelanders choose to do so as well. Don't worry about going hungry, though, as many of the more &quot;normal&quot; foods mentioned above are almost always available too. If you're uncertain which is which, do not be afraid to ask the caterers for assistance.

A similar event to ''Þorrablót'' is ''Þorláksmessa'', celebrated on 23 December each year. During this day you might find yourself invited to ''skötuveislur'', where cured skate is served. As with ''Þorrablót'', you can politely refuse to partake in the skate (another type of fish is usually served alongside it for the less adventurous). A word of warning, though: the pungent smell that accompanies the cooking of cured skate is very strong and sticks to hair and clothing very easily. Do not wear formal (expensive) clothing at these gatherings, especially not clothing you intend to wear during Christmas.

[[File:Icelandic Skyr.jpg|thumb|upright|Skyr]]
Any Icelander's first choice of fast food is usually the ''pylsa'' or hot dog. It is usually served with a choice of fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It is cheap compared with other fast food staples at around kr 350, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. At least in Reykjavik, you can also encounter food trucks and carts selling piping hot lamb meat soup (''kjötsúpa''). They also have a vegetarian alternative – the same soup minus the meat.

Food prices are particularly high in Iceland – the following sample prices were accurate as of summer 2016:

* kr 1000 – 2000 for a hamburger.
* kr 350 – 500 for a hotdog
* kr 3000 – 6000 for a three-course meal in a restaurant.

==Drink==
[[File:Brennivin.jpg|thumb|upright|Brennivín is the most widely available strong drink]]

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and it is one of the countries with the cleanest water in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are generally imported and made from concentrate.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and US; an example, half a litre of Viking beer in a bar will cost approximately kr 900. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants, or [http://www.vinbud.is/ Vínbúðin], the state monopoly (locally known as Ríkið: &quot;the state&quot;) liquor bought there is much cheaper than at bars, there you pay kr 350 for the same beer you paid kr 900 for at the bar. The local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín (&quot;burning wine&quot;) contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while at the bars.

The local beer brands are:

* [http://www.egils.is Egils]: Lite, Gull, Pilsner, Premium, El Grillo
* [http://www.vifilfell.is Vífillfell]: Thule, Gull, Lite, Víking
* [http://www.bruggsmidjan.is/en/our-beers/kaldi-1 Bruggsmiðjan]: Kaldi
* [http://www.brugghus.is/ Ölvisholt Brewery]: Skjálfti
* [http://www.olgerd.is/ Ölgerð Reykjavíkur]: Gullfoss

For visitors arriving by air, there is a duty free store for ''arriving passengers'' where they can buy cheap alcohol (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free store just follow the Icelanders. No Icelander in their right mind will pass the duty free store upon arrival!

Be sure to not exceed the allowance which is 1 litre strong alcohol and 1 litre light wine (less than 22%) or 1 litre strong and 6 litres of beer. The strong alcohol can be exchanged for either 1 litre light wine or 6 litre beer.

The drinking age in Iceland is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages, but the buying age is '''20'''.

==Sleep==
[[File:Landmannalaugar8(js).jpg|thumbnail|Camping at Landmannalaugar]]
If you're visiting in summertime you won't regret bringing an eye mask with you. During the height of summer there is no actual darkness and in the north, the sun might just dip for a few minutes below the horizon.

For travel during the high season (July and August), and even in September, reserving a month or more in advance can help ensure that you find suitable and affordable accommodation. Reserving later can put you at risk of having to take more costly accommodation.

The '''hotels''' are usually fairly basic around the island but you can usually get a room even in August just by phoning them up and reserving it before you get there. They are clean and well maintained, light and airy with nothing at all that could even remotely be considered 'dingy'. They are expensive though.
Fosshotels is a chain of 12 hotels located throughout Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots and  major cities of Iceland. The most popular hotel is Fosshotel Nupar, located in by the National Park Skaftafell. The accommodation in Fosshotel hotels is diverse and Scandinavian breakfast buffet is always included. Fosshotels are part of [http://www.islandshotel.is/en/ '''Hotels of Iceland'''].
[http://www.icelandairhotels.com Icelandair Hotels] include the [http://www.hoteledda.is/en Edda] summer hotels and the Icelandair hotels. Icelandair Hotels are upscale, Scandinavian-style hotels located in most major cities of Iceland. Most notable is the Nordica on the outskirts of central Reykjavík.

'''Guesthouses''' are between hotels and hostels in prices and services. At some times if travelling in groups the guesthouses can be cheaper than the hostels. Guesthouses will usually have more space than a hostel with a shared bathroom that is cleaner and less crowded. '''[http://www.farmholidays.is/ Icelandic Farm Holidays]''': the members are farmers who offer accommodation to travellers in their homes, guesthouses, country-hotels and cottages. The association was founded in 1980 and from 1990 Icelandic Farm Holidays has been a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agent. The accommodation is diverse; made up beds in four different categories, with or without private bathroom, sleeping bag accommodation, cottages and camping. Some of the farms offer also various recreation; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. You can get their brochure from tourist information centers or find it on their website. It is very informative and lists all farms, the services they provide, at what time of the year and contact information. It is best to call in advance to book, especially in the summer.

Iceland has many '''hostels''' throughout the entire country. Thirty-seven of them belong to [http://www.hostel.is/ Hostelling International Iceland] and it is best it to buy the international membership card (if you do not have it already), if you are staying for four or more nights at HI hostels in Iceland or abroad within the next 12 months. Bring your bedlinen or sleeping bag to avoid extra costs.

If you're travelling on a budget, '''camping''' is your best bet. There are sites located throughout the country, especially at places you'd want to visit. They range from fully-equipped (hot showers, washing machines, cooking facilities) to farmers' fields with a cold-water tap. Expect to pay kr 500-1000 per person per night. If you intend to camp in Iceland you must be prepared for the cold, 3-season sleeping bags are essential and an inner. Thick pajamas and a warm hat are also recommended! A bedding roll is also useful as you may end up sleeping on very rough ground.  Don't wait until last minute to find a place to camp. Campers and mobile homes have become immensely popular among Icelanders and they take up a lot of space. You could arrive at a large camping ground that's so filled up with campers and mobile homes that you'll have no place to pitch your tent. It is however, not allowed to camp or park a mobile home anywhere other than these campgrounds!

Trekkers will need to use some of the '''mountain huts''', either government or privately-run. These range from dormitory accommodation to fully-staffed facilities. Booking ahead is likely to be necessary at popular times of year (and they may be accessible only in summertime).

Don't bother attempting to sleep in the Keflavík Airport overnight. It's far better to find a hotel in Keflavík or Reykjavík before arrival. If there are no flights to be serviced in the middle of the night (which is most often the case) the airport is closed for a few hours at night and you might have to stand outside in the rain and wind.

==Learn==
Iceland has eight universities, the oldest and most important of which is the '''[https://english.hi.is/ University of Iceland]'''. Public universities in Iceland are heavily subsidised by the government, and hence charge very little in tuition fees. The University of Iceland, for instance, charges only kr 75,000 annually in tuition fees for international students. However, be sure to factor in Iceland's high cost of living when planning your finances. Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, though some courses for exchange students are taught in English. The universities also conduct classes for foreigners to learn Icelandic.

==Work==
Citizens of Nordic Countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Åland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries are free to take up work opportunities in Iceland. 

If you're not from a Nordic/EU/EEA country, getting a work permit can be '''difficult'''. Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy and the government isn't too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Icelandic citizens. There also aren't too many positions where foreigners have an edge.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on family ties, personal relationships, and connections. Try to find and use such connections.

Non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens who do not need a visa to visit Iceland can apply for a ''long-term visa for remote workers'' ([[digital nomad]]s) and live in the country for a limited time (90–180 days) with spouse and under-age children, provided also these fulfil the visa-free condition. They must, however, prove that they make kr 1,000,000 monthly (1.3 million if including a cohabiting partner). Holders of a digital nomad visa will '''not be issued''' a national ID number. The visa does not allow you to get locally employed.

Beware of offers for contracted work in Iceland. Your wage levels may be lower than average and your rights may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionised society with over 90% of the workforce in labour unions.

A great resource is the [http://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/english Directorate of Labour] website.

==Stay safe==
Iceland is one of the places in the world with the least criminality, so there is almost no chance of getting robbed or harassed. Isolated incidents have, however, been reported, especially in Reykjavík, so it pays to take the usual precautions. Use common sense when sampling the night life.

=== Authorities ===
The emergency phone number is '''112''', as in most of Europe. The police are generally polite, professional and honest, and people often comment that they are very helpful and courteous.

=== Nature ===
[[File:Geldingadalagos2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Fagradalsfjall eruption was relatively safe to watch at a distance. However, eruptions can be very dangerous.]]

Sure, Iceland's beauty may lie in its scenery and weather, but don't let that tempt you too much. Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment, do not approach a glacier front, do not approach waves on the coast, and do not approach a large waterfall. Every year, many tourists get injured and killed by doing all of this. By being more aware of your location, your surroundings, and the dangers of Iceland's harsh nature, you can prevent a fatal incident. Glaciers and waterfalls can be enjoyed with appropriate skills, on a guided tour, or where safe areas are signposted..

Be prepared for sudden shifts in the '''weather'''. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and its winters can be frigid. Do not walk out in the open in windy weather in the winter: you will become exhausted very quickly. You should make it a point to keep up to date with the country's weather and road conditions daily.

Don't go on long hikes even in summer without somebody who knows how to cope with the dangers.

=== Natural disasters ===
'''Iceland is a volcanically active country'''. On average, the country experiences a [[Volcanoes|volcanic]] eruption every four years. If there is one during your stay, pay attention to local news and government warnings. Sure, it may be tempting to look at a volcanic eruption from a distance, but the eruptions can be explosive and violent. Furthermore, volcanic gas can be toxic and even lethal. 

Since Iceland is situated on two shifting tectonic plates, [[earthquakes]] are quite common in Iceland. On average, the country experiences 500 earthquakes per year. Many earthquakes are small and are not that noticeable. Know this one thing: whenever there's a big earthquake, a volcanic eruption will follow.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Einbreid Bru.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|''Einbreið brú'': Single-lane bridge.]]

Driving in Iceland can be a dangerous experience. Wandering livestock, harsh weather conditions, foggy conditions, and a largely unpaved road network can make things challenging. 

About a third of the country's road network is paved and many roads outside the capital are impassible during the winters (October to April) and summers. During the summers, roads can become muddy.

If you have no experience with driving in isolated areas with harsh weather conditions or knowledge of Icelandic roads, it is '''strongly recommended''' that you do not drive outside of [[Reykjavik]]. Outside the capital, help is limited, and if you do not know what you're doing, you can easily get lost or stranded. 

If you absolutely must drive outside the capital, a useful resource to check out is [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/ Vegagerdin]. Also, consider informing a trusted local about your plans.

=== Drugs ===

The Icelandic Narcotics Police has a very strict policy on drugs; minimum fine for possession of under 1 gram (3/100 of an ounce) of any illegal substance can result in a fine of over kr 70,000.

==Stay healthy==
The '''medical facilities''' in Iceland are good and subsidised for European Union citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and passport. Scandinavian citizens must show a valid passport to get subsidised medical costs.

Should EU citizens not have the necessary documents then they will be charged for the full cost of the medical treatment. Citizens outside of EU should check if their travel insurance covers medical treatment.

Infectious diseases aren't a problem in Iceland. Inoculations aren't required except if you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases like cholera.

The biggest threat to your health is likely to be accidental injury or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequately warm and waterproof '''clothing'''. Selection of appropriate clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. Exercise extra caution in geothermal areas: What may appear to be solid ground can sometimes not be so solid, breaking from underneath your feet with you falling into potentially deadly boiling water.

The '''[[water]] quality''' in Iceland is excellent and tap water is always drinkable. The hot water coming from tap smells a bit like sulphur, because it is heated by geothermal energy, but it is also safe to drink.

The hygiene in public kitchens is very good, and food poisoning rarely happens to tourists.

==Respect==

{{infobox|Ms Pétursdóttir or Ms Guðrún?   |Iceland maintains another old Norse tradition: the custom of using patronyms rather than surnames. An Icelander's given name is followed by his or her parent's first name (usually the father's), in the genitive case, and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, ''Pétur's daughter''). Members of the same family can therefore have many different &quot;surnames&quot;, which can sometimes create confusion for visitors. Because of the patronymic last names, Icelanders use first names in most situations, e.g. phone books are alphabetized by first name rather than last name and also listing their professions. This also applies when addressing an individual. Icelanders will never expect to be addressed as Mr or Ms Jónsson/-dóttir – why emphasise their parent and ignore themselves?}}

* It is not uncommon for an Icelander to ask a foreigner about their opinion of Iceland. The standard question is: &quot;How do you like Iceland?&quot; You don't have to excessively praise the country to be on an Icelander's good side; just be polite. 
* As this is one of the least populated countries in the world, don't be surprised if people in town have heard about your stay.
* There is a sense of community and belonging in Iceland. It's not uncommon for people in small towns and villages to know each other on a personal level, and Icelandic parents are intimately involved in the life choices of their children. 
* Icelanders have a near-obsessive fascination with genealogy and charting family history is a popular pastime activity. The Icelanders even have an online database called [https://www.islendingabok.is/english Íslendingabók], which contains genealogical information about all Icelanders. 
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], Iceland is an '''egalitarian country'''. Everyone, regardless of their vocation, is treated equally. Acting like you're a VIP will be frowned upon and will get you nowhere.
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], '''modesty is a virtue'''. Bragging and showing off are frowned upon and are widely associated with uncouth behaviour. 
* Some Icelanders claim to believe in the hidden people — called ''huldufólk'' — and a few even claim to have seen them. They are analogous to elves but are often considered separate. There is even a museum in Reykjavík devoted to the hidden people. This is an ancient Icelandic belief and most Icelanders respect the tradition. Skepticism thus can appear rude.
* It is customary for one to take one's shoes off after entering private homes. In case your hosts do not mind, they will say so.
* Punctuality is not as important in Iceland as it is in many other northern European countries. People may often not appear until 15 minutes later than the stated time, and even much later than that for parties or other social gatherings.
* When speaking English, Icelanders may use the word ''fuck'' more often than expected by Anglophones. This is because brusque opinions are commonly expressed and should not be taken badly and also, the Icelandic equivalent of this word is not as strong a swear word as in English.

=== Sensitive issues ===
* The '''Great Recession''' is a highly emotive, polarising issue. During the Great Recession, the country's banking system collapsed, the country's stock market crashed, and ordinary people lost a great deal of purchasing power. 
* Iceland is one of only a few countries with an active whaling industry, and if you choose to assert an anti-whaling position expect some Icelanders to have strong pro-whaling opinions and be well prepared to argue the issue and do not expect to win the argument.
* Although Iceland is officially a '''Lutheran''' country, only a minority of Icelanders practise the faith, and contemporary Iceland is for the most part rather secular. Nevertheless, even non-religious Icelanders tend to be proud of their churches, so you should always dress and behave in a respectful manner whenever you are visiting them.

==Connect==
=== Telephone ===
In case of emergency call '''112''' from any phone.

Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which services you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, rescue teams, civil protection and protection against child abuse) and for your location.

Phone numbers for non-urgent calls differ to where you are situated in the country. Calls for non-urgent medical services in the capital region should be made on '''1770'''.

Directory enquiries (number lookup) of Icelandic phone numbers are provided by the Icelandic telecom, in the telephone number '''1818'''.

The Icelandic country code is 354. When calling Iceland from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or &quot;+&quot; from any mobile phone) followed by subscriber number. Iceland does not use area codes.

Payphones are not common, due to widespread use of mobile phones.

Costs for calls from a landline phone are based on a dial-up fee along with a fee for each minute. The dial up fee for all domestic phones is typically kr 3, each minute to landlines costs kr 10 and each minute to GSM costs around kr 21 (as of December 2014).

=== Mobile ===
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are Icelandic Telecom, Vodafone and Nova. All of them have use of 4G services, which has equal coverage, covering most of the country. 2G will shut down in 2024 and 3G in 2025. 5G will include the same frequencies as in mainland Europe, the 3.6GHz band started being populated in 2020.

Given that the call is from domestic numbers, there is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset.

Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available from all three networks. Credit the phone up with a top-up card, at an ATM or at the website of your telecommunications company; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. Additionally, if you have a SIM from another EU/EEA country, you can use your SIM in Iceland under &quot;roam like home&quot; terms subject to your home provider's EU roaming policy. 

If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (check band compatibility), you can purchase a SIM card from phone outlets.

Costs for calls from an mobile are based on a dial-up fee along with an fee for each minute. The dial-up fee for all domestic numbers is typically kr 15, each minute to all domestic phones costs kr 25 and kr 15 for each text message, although Vodafone and Nova also sell prepaid plans with unlimited voice included. The cost for Internet access is kr 12 per megabyte (as of May 2019).

=== Internet ===
Internet hot spots can be found at restaurants, cafés and airports. For the customers of those places, the Internet is free of charge.

A large portion of Iceland has 3G coverage. 3G and 4G data services should roam seamlessly onto Icelandic networks. USB data cards that offer connectivity to 3G or 4G are available from the Icelandic telecommunications companies.


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'''[https://www.ferdamalastofa.is/en Iceland]''' ([[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]: ''Ísland'') is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is one of the [[Nordic countries]], and therefore culturally part of [[Europe]].

==Regions==
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| region2description=Sparsely populated, rugged geography with dozens of [[fjords]] surrounded by steep hills

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==Cities and towns==
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|url=|image=Reykjavik Main Image.jpg|lat=64.15|long=-21.88|wikidata=Q1764}} (REYG-ya-veeg) — The capital of Iceland and the largest city
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akureyri]]|url=|image=Overlooking Eyjafjörður from Hamrar (close).jpeg|lat=65.68|long=-18.10|wikidata=Q29042}} (Ahk-oo-rey-rih) — Capital of the North and the largest town outside the Southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Egilsstaðir]]|url=|image=Egilsstadir Iceland.JPG|lat=65.27|long=-14.40|wikidata=Q14453}} (AY-yill-stath-ihr) — Main town in the East, has some of the best weather Iceland has to offer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hafnarfjörður]]|url=|image=Hafnarfjardarkirkja.jpg|lat=64.07|long=-21.95|wikidata=Q103725}} (HAP-nar-FYERTH-er)  — Cozy town on the outskirts of the capital region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|url=|image=Iceland Höfn.jpg|lat=64.25|long=-15.22|wikidata=Q817118}} (HEP'n) — Main town on the southeastern coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Húsavík]]|url=|image=Husavik Iceland 2005 1.JPG|lat=66.04|long=-17.34|wikidata=Q219417}} (HOOS-ah-veek) — One of the world's most reliable whale watching sites during the summer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ísafjörður]]|url=|image=Isafjordur.jpg|lat=66.07|long=-23.14|wikidata=Q106896}} (EES-ah-FYERTH-er) — Largest town of the Westfjords of Iceland
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Selfoss]]|url=|image=Selfoss im Dezember.jpg|lat=63.93|long=-21.00|wikidata=Q192898}} (SEL-fos) — South Iceland's largest town, hub of the main agricultural region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stykkishólmur]]|url=|image=Stykkishólmur 2009.jpg|lat=65.075|long=-22.725|wikidata=Q1019452}} (STICK-is-hole-mur) — Main town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður
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==Other destinations==
[[File:Iceland_Mid-Atlantic_Ridge_map.svg|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Iceland]]
[[File:Thingvellir village from above.JPG|thumbnail|Thingvellir village from above]]
[[File:Vatnajökull Iceland.jpg|thumbnail|Hiking on Vatnajökull]]
It's a shame most visitors don't stray far from the capital as some of the most memorable sights in Iceland are farther afield.  There are many excursions offered by tour companies, readily available from any of the main centres such as [[Reykjavík]] and [[Akureyri]]. They will fly you around and take you out to the glaciers and to the big volcanoes for a reasonable price. However, the cheapest option is to drive around with a rental car since none of these sites have entry fees.

=== National parks ===

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|url=|image=Thingvellir.jpg|lat=64.26|long=-21.13|wikidata=Q107370}} (pronounced &quot;THING-vet-lihr&quot;) — A [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. {{km|30 to 50}} east of Reykjavík. Interesting for a number of reasons: it is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world (the name literally means 'parliamentary fields'), and it's where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Vatnajökull National Park]]|url=|image=Vatnajokull National Park logo.jpg|lat=64.50|long=-17.00|wikidata=Q1353292}} (VAT-nah-yer-CUDDLE) — Iceland's newest national park is Europe's largest national park at {{km2|12,000}}, covering about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, largest glacier, Vatnajökull, the [[Jökulsárlón]] ice lagoon, and Europe's largest waterfall in terms of volume discharge, Dettifoss.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Snæfellsjökull National Park]]|url=|image=Snaefellsnes-Snaefellsjökull-Summit-20030529.jpg|lat=64.81|long=-23.77|wikidata=Q738103}} (SNY-fetls-yer-CUDDLE) — Located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, this park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''.
=== Other attractions ===

* {{marker|name=[[Blue Lagoon]]|wikidata=Q886946}} - (Icelandic: ''Bláa Lónið'') (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) Famous outdoor pool and health centre. The spa is in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, south-western Iceland. It is situated approximately 13&amp;nbsp;km (8&amp;nbsp;mi) from the Keflavík International Airport and 39&amp;nbsp;km (24&amp;nbsp;mi) from Reykjavík. This geothermal spa in the middle of a lava field with its milky blue water is quite surreal.
* {{marker|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} (MEE-fatn) - A lake region near [[Akureyri]] in the North of Iceland, Mývatn has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. There are plenty of activities in this area: Smajfall (desert where sulphuric steam comes out of the ground) and Dimmuborgir (aka the Black City and the Gates of Hell).
* {{marker|name=[[Gullfoss]]|wikidata=Q38519}} - The Golden Falls. On the edge of the inhospitable Interior of Iceland about 100 km east of Reykjavík, the river Hvítá plunges down a double cascade to create what many people believe is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland
* {{marker|name=[[Geysir]]|wikidata=Q216846}} - Geothermal hot spot located 10&amp;nbsp;km west of Gullfoss. Geysir itself (from which the English word &quot;geyser&quot; derives) is no longer reliably active, but fortunately Strokkur next door goes off every five to ten minutes.
* {{marker|name=[[Jökulsárlón]]|wikidata=Q511933}} (the Jökulsár Lagoon) - The majestic glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland located near Höfn on Route 1. Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 m deep. Ice breaks off from the glacier keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs all year round. 
* {{marker|name=[[Landmannalaugar]]|wikidata=Q950447}} - A region of outstanding natural beauty reachable by bus (or 4x4) from Reykjavík. Situated in the Interior, it gives a taste of the uninhabited highlands at Iceland’s core.
* {{marker|name=[[Reykholt]]|wikidata=Q1584168}} – former home of Snorri Sturluson, a medieval poet, author and chieftain who is best known for compiling the Prose Edda, which is today considered the authoritative source for pre-Christian Norse mythology.
* {{marker|name=[[Thórsmörk]]|wikidata=Q138114}} (Thor's Mark) - Tucked away between three glaciers, Þórsmörk is an incredibly beautiful and relatively isolated area. Icelanders enjoy camping there in the summer. There are many hiking trails all over the area, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and lava formations. It is accessible only by truck or bus: it is a good idea to enquire about trips to Þórsmörk at a tourist information centre.

==Understand==
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Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the [[Arctic]] Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season. The sun sets briefly each night in June, but it doesn't get fully dark before it comes back up again. In the March and September equinoxes, days and nights are of about equal length, as elsewhere in the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then the tourist traffic is still mild. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and one definitely not to be missed. It is easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 23:00. Early or late winter, however, can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, daylight is from about 10:00 to 16:00, prices are lower than in the high season, and the snow-blanketed landscape is eerily beautiful. (Some sites are, however, inaccessible in the winter.)

===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse}}
The first people to settle on Iceland were Vikings and sailors from [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]]. The first known settlement was Reykjavík, with remnants from AD&amp;nbsp;871. In AD&amp;nbsp;930 the settlers founded the Alþing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Iceland was a bridgehead for Viking expeditions to [[Greenland]] and [[Newfoundland]]. Those settlements became extinct, though.

In 1264 the parlament of Iceland made an agreement with the Norwegian king, to become his subjects in return for regular sailing to the island. Norway and Denmark were unified in the so-called Kalmar Union in the late 14th century. Iceland remained in the Kalmar Union until it was disbanded in 1814 and Denmark took control. In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state within Denmark's realm. During the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]], one month after Germany occupied Denmark, British forces peacefully occupied Iceland. The United States took over the occupation in 1941, while they were still neutral in the war. In 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark, and the Alþing again became a sovereign legislature.

Iceland has had little immigration since the Viking Age. The greatest single influx of foreigners was the Allied occupation during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], when British and American soldiers outnumbered Iceland's adult men. Many of them had families on Iceland.

The economy of Iceland is mainly based on fisheries and aluminium smelters. Electricity and heating in Iceland come from hydroelectric power and geothermal plants.

Iceland had a booming bank sector in the early 2000s, which was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Through austerity, devaluation and change of government, Iceland recovered from the recession, and is again one of Europe's strongest economies, with tourism now being a major pillar of Iceland's economy.

===People===
[[File:Folk Dancers, Isafjordur (4899625494).jpg|thumbnail|Folk dancers]]
Norse people were the first to settle Iceland in the 9th century AD. Tradition holds that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where [[Reykjavík]] now stands. It is thought that Irish monks had temporarily inhabited the island some years prior to this. Icelandic retains many features from Old Nordic at the time of first settlement and many Icelanders can retrace their lineage to one of the early settlers on at least one side.

Immigrants in Iceland now make up well over 10% of the population, giving Iceland a larger proportion of immigrants than Norway and Sweden. &lt;!--which five years? How does the reader know whether this was written  in 2019 or in 2009?--&gt; In the last five years, the number of immigrants has doubled. Most immigrants are from Eastern Europe and South East Asia, and come for employment.

For names, Icelanders use the old Norse patronymic system. (This was used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Faroe Islands well into the 19th century, until their governments decided that their citizens should adopt a surname.)

===Climate===
{{infobox|Volcanic statistics|* There are '''1900''' active volcanoes on Earth, of which over 30 are in Iceland
*'''1250°C''' is the top temperature lava reaches
*'''75%''' of all volcanoes on Earth are on the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
*'''99%''' of Iceland's surface is made up of volcanic rocks. The oldest rocks here are around 15 or 16 million years old
* '''6 months''' is the amount of time that Iceland's '''Bárðarbunga''' volcano continuously erupted in 2015-2016, producing 85 km2 of lava}}
Despite its name, Iceland has mild winters for a country at its latitude - owing to the warming effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream - especially in comparison with the Russian climate, or even that of New England or the US Midwest. Iceland enjoys a maritime temperate climate; its winters are often compared to those of the Pacific Northwest, although the winter winds can be bitter. However, Iceland's rapidly changing weather has given rise to the local saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!' It's the kind of place where it's not unusual to get rained on and sunburned at the same time. Some Icelanders believe that if the winter is hard and long then the summer will be good and warm. The summers are usually cooler and more temperate than elsewhere at the same latitude (the effect of the ocean again); 20-25°C is considered quite warm.

=== Holidays and festivals ===

*'''Christmas''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas day (25 December), New year's eve (31 December) and New year's day (1 January). The entire country, including all public transportation, pretty much shuts down on those days.
:Icelanders have 13 jule lads. Historically, the jule lads were pranksters who redeemed themselves by giving children presents. Each jule lad has its own day, with the first one coming to town on 12 December.
:Epiphany (Icelandic: Þrettándinn) is celebrated with bonfires and firework displays. On this day, Icelanders play the roles of elves and hidden people.

*'''Easter''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Easter and Pentecost (49 days after Easter). The following days have Icelandic traditions:

:*'''Bolludagur''' - Held on a Monday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival in which Icelanders eat puffed buns filled with jam and whipped cream. Traditionally, children are allowed to spank their parents before they leave their bed and are given a puffed bun instead.
:*'''Sprengidagur''' - Held on a Tuesday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival during which Icelanders are expected to eat salted meat and yellow peas.
:*'''Öskudagur/Ash Wednesday''' - Held on a Wednesday, seven weeks prior to Easter. On this day, children dress in costumes and sing for candy. This is the Icelandic equivalent of the US Halloween.
*'''Sjómannadagurinn''' (Seamen's day): Held on the first Sunday in June. A national holiday when Icelanders go to the nearest harbor to celebrate with seamen.
*'''Þjóðhátíðardagurinn''' (Icelandic National day): Held on 17 June. Stores are traditionally closed on this day. The celebrations typically start with a parade and speeches, followed by less formal celebrations.
*'''Verslunarmannahelgi''' (Workers weekend): Held on the first weekend of August. This is typically the largest holiday in Iceland. Shops are traditionally closed. Icelanders flock to outdoor festivals held across the country.

=== Time zone ===
Iceland is in the same time zone as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Portugal]] (GMT). However, unlike those countries, Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making it the only country in Western Europe not to do so.

==Talk==
[[File:Lækjargata 8 Reykjavik.JPG|thumbnail|Street in Reykjavik]]
{{seealso|Icelandic phrasebook}}

The official language of Iceland is '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]''' (''íslenska''), which remains very similar to − although not ''quite'' the same as − 13th-century '''Norse''' (see [[Vikings and the Old Norse]]). 

It is a Germanic language closely related to [[Faroese]] (with which it is mutually intelligible to some extent), [[Danish]], [[Swedish]] and [[Norwegian]], and English to some extent. Loanwords are shunned in Icelandic. For example, the word for computer is ''tölva'', which literally means &quot;number-prophetess&quot;. 

{{infobox|Alphabet|Icelandic writing uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters long ago lost from English, only because they weren't in French: '''eth''' ('''Ð, ð'''), pronounced like the voiced ''th'' of &quot;them&quot;, and '''thorn''' ('''Þ, þ'''), pronounced like the unvoiced ''th'' of &quot;thick&quot;.  Materials in English often substitute &quot;dh&quot; and &quot;th&quot; respectively, so e.g. [[Fjörður]] is written ''Fjordhur'' and [[þingvellir]] is written ''Thingvellir''.}}

'''English''' is widely spoken by the locals and almost everyone you meet is fluent in the language. You may to be able to get around using only English, but attempts at speaking Icelandic are always appreciated and will most certainly endear you to the locals, since very few people actually make the effort to learn Icelandic. 

Although all Icelanders learn '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]]''' at school from a young age, proficiency in the language tends to be poor. Most Icelanders do not feel that Danish is a useful language to learn. Older Icelanders who grew up under Danish rule are much more proficient in the language than their juniors. People engaged in Nordic cooperation may know the language well, and tend to pronounce it much more comprehensively than native speakers.

Icelanders use the comma as decimal delimiter, i.e. 12,000 means 12, not twelve thousand, whereas {{nowrap|12 000}} or 12.000 means twelve thousand. Icelanders use both the 24- and 12-hour system: the 24-hour system in writing and the 12-hour system in speech (without the AM/PM specifiers). In Icelandic, ''hálf tíu'' (&quot;half ten&quot;) means half past nine (9:30). When speaking to a person not fluent in English it is best not to use this form to avoid misunderstanding. Dates can be seen abbreviated in a number of ways, but the order is always day-month-year (except when using the ISO 8601); 12/07/19, 12.7.19 or 120719. Icelandic calendars also indicate the number of the week, 1 through 52.

Iceland uses the [[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric]] system only. There is limited knowledge of imperial or US measurements.

In Iceland there is no concept of a ground floor as in the UK. Instead, the entrance level of a building is called the first floor (&quot;jarðhæð&quot;), like in the US. Levels are then counted 1, 2, 3, etc.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Icelandic.

==Get in==
===Visas and immigration===
{{Schengen}}

However, as Iceland is '''not''' part of the [[European Union]], all travellers entering Iceland, including those from EU countries, are required to undergo customs inspections on entry.

===By plane===
[[File:Keflavik airport inside the terminal.JPG|thumbnail|Inside the terminal at Keflavík International Airport]]

Iceland is easily reached via air and the main international airport is [[Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}), in the south-west of the country about {{km|40}} from [[Reykjavík]] and serves around 30,000 passengers per day in high season. The airport itself is spartan; if you have a lengthy layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment. Better yet, make sure you can leave the sterile area and explore the country a bit.

Passengers arriving from outside Iceland (including from EU countries) whose final destination is Iceland or who have to recheck baggage will have to go through customs controls at the port of entry (usually at Keflavík), regardless of place of origin. There is a duty-free store in the arrivals baggage claim area where you can purchase duty-free products when in transit to the European mainland. Those coming from countries in the [[Schengen agreement]] don't need a separate visa and there are no immigration checks if arriving from other such countries. Airlines will still ask for some form of ID even on flights to/from other Schengen countries.

Passengers travelling on Icelandair between the Americas and Europe are entitled for '''a stopover''' of at least one night in Iceland, without additional airfare charges. Icelandair allows up to 7 nights on each leg of the trip.

An airport transfer bus service (called the [http://www.flybus.is FlyBus]) runs between the airport and Reykjavík BSÍ Bus terminal (kr 3000 one way, 45 minutes; kr 5500 return, as of May 2019). For kr 4000 one way (kr 7000 return; as of May 2019) you can purchase a Flybus+ trip which includes drop-off (and pick-up, if requested the day before) at a select list of hotels in the Greater Reykjavík Area. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels they might be within walking distance of where you want to go, so depending on your destination using the Flybus+ option you may avoid a taxi ride.

Another great option is to take the bus which stops at the [[Blue Lagoon]] either to or from the airport, then continues every half hour or so to Reykjavík. ([http://www.netbus.is Netbus] is the cheapest option.)

A metered taxi from the airport to Reykjavík costs about kr 16,000 (as of May 2019).

The following airlines fly to Keflavík:

*Nonstop flights on national carrier '''[http://www.icelandair.net Icelandair]''' are available at the best value from the US and Canada, with gateways in [[New York City]] (JFK), [[Seattle]], [[Boston]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], [[Minneapolis]]/[[St. Paul]], [[Toronto]], Denver and [[Orlando]] (Sanford).  Destinations beyond Iceland include most major European cities (i.e. Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, Oslo, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, and Stavanger), with Icelandair's hub-and-spoke network connecting via [[Keflavík]] in Iceland. (Some destinations are seasonal.)
*'''[http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines]''' operates between [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and Keflavík.
*'''[http://www.easyjet.com EasyJet]''', offers low-cost flights from the UK: [[London]], [[Manchester Airport]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bristol]], and to Switzerland: Geneva.
*'''[http://www.eurowings.com eurowings]''', has seasonal flights from [[Cologne]].
*'''[https://wizzair.com WizzAir]''' has cheap flights from the Baltics
*'''[http://www.flysas.com SAS]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]], with connections to Stockholm and the rest of Scandinavia.
*'''[https://www.norwegian.com Norwegian]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]].
*'''[http://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' flies from [[Heathrow Airport]] in [[London]].

Scheduled service to [[Greenland]] and [[Faroe Islands]] is provided by [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland] and [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways].

===By boat===

'''[http://www.smyril-line.com/ Smyril Line]''' sail once or twice a week from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark, via [[Torshavn]] in the [[Faeroe Islands]] (where a stop-over can be made), to [[Seyðisfjörður]] on the east coast of Iceland with their ferry Norröna. This costs more than flying, but check the different language versions of the Smyril website (.fo, .dk, .co.uk, .de, and .is) for the best deals. Smyril no longer sail to Shetland or the Scottish mainland.

But at Seyðisfjörður the journey is only half-done: there's no car hire there so you have to catch an occasional bus to [[Egilsstaðir]], then another to [[Akureyri]], then another to [[Reykjavík]]. This takes at least two days, is more expensive than a domestic flight, and isn't compatible with much sight-seeing along the way. However, as Norröna is a car ferry it's possible to travel from mainland Europe to Iceland with your personal car and use that to travel the country and do some sight seeing on the way. See [[Seyðisfjörður]] for more on the practicalities.

==Get around==

===By plane===
Aircraft in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they're the main form of internal travel other than the roads. Be warned though, that the ride can be a bit bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri.

Domestic flights from Reykjavik operate from '''Reykjavik Airport''', a different airport located closer to the namesake town. Scheduled service to nearby destinations, including Greenland and Faroe Islands, is provided by  [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland], [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways] and [http://eagleair.is/ Eagle Air].

===By car===

[[Image:Northern Iceland 1972.jpg|thumb|Road in central Iceland]]
:''See also: [[Driving in Iceland]]''
[[File:Road Iceland 02.jpg|thumbnail|...however major roads are paved for the most part]]

A car offers the most flexibility for travel around Iceland. Numerous agencies rent vehicles, and ferries allow individuals to bring their own car with them. Rental prices are high (try to book as far in advance as you can) - expect to pay at least kr 4000 per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and upwards of kr 12,000 per day for a four-wheel-drive vehicle; these prices include basic car insurance, but additional insurance may be purchased to protect against damage from gravel or other common mishaps.

A four-wheel-drive car is needed only in the interior, which is open only in the summer. Renting cars in advance is often cheaper than doing so on-location. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden in Iceland and punishable with fines in the range of kr 300,000 to 500,000. Icelandic nature is sensitive and does not recover easily from tire tracks.

Driving in Iceland is on the right side of the road. Headlights and seat belts for all passengers must be on at all times. There is a single main highway, [[Route 1-Ring Road]], which encircles the country. Because of Iceland's ever-changing weather, one should keep extra food and know where guesthouses/hotels are located in case of a road closure.

Most mountain roads are closed until the end of June, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic, many of them can be passed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The roads requiring four-wheel-drive (and possibly snow tires) are route numbers with an &quot;F&quot; prefix, e.g. F128. Some roads that were previously signed with an F have since been upgraded and assigned a number without an F. In general you can trust those designations in both cases.

The general speed limit on Icelandic rural roads is {{kmh|90}} on paved surface and {{kmh|70}} on gravel, in urban areas the general speed limit is {{kmh|50}}. Driving on gravel can be a challenge, and loss of control on cliff-side roads can easily be fatal. Speed cameras are posted around the country, and fines are kr 5,000-70,000. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, with a minimum fine of kr 100,000 - don't drink and drive.

Drivers in Iceland should familiarise themselves with road signs and be prepared for Iceland's unique driving conditions. The roads in Iceland are of a medium to low quality, typically made from slightly rough black basalt. There are two signs in particular that foreigners should pay attention to. First, &quot;malbik endar&quot; means that the road changes from a paved road to a gravel road. Slow down before these changes, for one can lose control easily. Also &quot;einbreið brú&quot; means that a one-lane bridge is approaching. Arrive at the bridge slowly and assess the situation. If another car has arrived at the bridge first allow them the right of way.

If you are traveling by road a great site to check is the [http://www.vedur.is/english/ Iceland Meteorological Office] who have an excellent set of pages including the [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/ Icelandic Road Administration] on all of the main roads.

The '''[[Route 1-Ring Road|Route 1]]''' road that encircles the island nation is a staple for tourists who wishes to see the diverse geological features of Iceland, from waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, to volcanoes.

===By bus===
[[File:Strætó.JPG|thumb|upright|These take you around the Reykjavik region]]
Scheduled trips between Icelandic towns are operated by Strætó bs. Tours to attractions are provided by scheduled buses from various companies, including [http://www.re.is Reykjavík Excursions] (who also operate the [http://flybus.is FlyBus]), [http://www.trex.is Trex], [https://sternatravel.com/ Sterna Travel], [http://www.netbus.is NetBus] and [https://www.sba.is/ SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ]. Long distance bus travel can cost several thousand kronur and is sometimes more expensive than flying. For example, a one way trip from Reykjavík to Akureyri costs kr 10,340, while flying costs kr 8,925 (as of May 2019). It is possible to go from the eastern part of the country to the western one via bus in one day, but only a few trips are served every day. '''All public transport services are listed on [http://publictransport.is/ PublicTransport.is]'''.

Some tours to the interior, in special 4x4 buses, can be a cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving and serve most major locations (e.g. Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja). Tours to the interior are scheduled only for the summer months.

Golden Circle day tours are available from Reykjavík from many tour operators which will take you round the Gulfoss waterfall, geysers, the crater and the Mid-Atlantic rift/place of Iceland's first Parliament. Although you don't get much time at each stop, the guide will tell you about Iceland's history and some general information. Cheaper tours (~€55) will be a full-coach whereas more expensive tours (~€80) will be small minibuses or vans. The currency for booking tours can vary from euros, to dollar to krona, so double-check before booking.

The capital area bus system, [http://www.bus.is run by Strætó bs.], is an inefficient and expensive mess that can not be relied on. A single fare costs kr 470 (as of May 2019). Bus drivers do not give back change, so if all you have on you is a kr 500 bill, do not expect to get the difference back. You can also buy a set of twenty tickets for kr 9,100 from major bus stops, also from the driver (as of September 2016). Once you have paid to the driver, you will not get a ticket, unless you ask for one. If you get a ticket, it is valid for any other buses you take within 75 minutes.

All buses stop running at midnight, with some stopping earlier, some as early as 18:00. Buses start running at 09:30 to 10:00 on Sundays. Fares to zones 2 and upwards (extending all the way to Höfn and Egilsstaðir) are higher, although all of Reykjavík, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Álftanes and Seltjarnarnes fall within zone one, where the regular fare of kr 420 is valid.

===By bicycle===

Cycling is a good way to experience Iceland, and provides a very different experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike locally can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise, it's OK. You can cycle safely on the Ring Road, or take the bike on the buses (which are equipped with bicycle racks) serving the Ring Road and do side trips. However, if going self-supported, considering the weather and conditions, it is strongly advisable to have a previous touring experience.

When cycling in the winter use studded tyres and dress yourself up in lightweight but warm layers. Bicycle maintenance is typically not a concern, brake pads for example tend to last for 12 months or more, depending on the quality of the brakes.

For trips outside of a town or a city, bring food with you. Icelandic towns can be 100-200 km apart. Food that cooks within 10-15 minutes is preferred. Foraging blueberries and herbs is possible, but do not rely solely on that as a food source.

More information and routes can be found on [http://cyclingiceland.is/ Cycling Iceland].

===By thumb===

Hitchhiking is a cheap way of getting around in Iceland. The country is among the safest in the world, people are quite friendly and the percentage of drivers who do give rides is high, especially in the off-season. However, low traffic in areas outside Reykjavík makes hitchhiking in Iceland an endurance challenge. Even on the main ring-road the frequency of cars is often less than one car per hour in the east. Nearly everybody speaks English and most drivers are interested in conversations.

Avoid hitching after nightfall, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Alcohol consumption is high and alcohol-related accidents are not uncommon.

Hitchhiking into the interior is tough, but everything works if you have enough time - calculating in days, not in hours. For longer distances or less touristic areas be prepared with some food, water and a tent or similar. The weather can be awful and sometimes spoils the fun of this way of traveling.

The [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/ HitchWiki website] has some advice for hitchhikers.

===Carpooling===
Check [http://www.samferda.is Samferda.is] for carpooling options.

===ATVs===
In the past few years, ATV travel has become popular among adventure travel enthusiasts. Several [http://icelandunlimited.is companies offer ATV tours of various parts of Iceland].

==See==
[[File:Gullfoss lower falls from above.JPG|thumbnail|Gullfoss]]
* The '''[[Gullfoss]]''' waterfall is quite spectacular.
* '''[[South Iceland#See|Geysir]]''', the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
* '''[[Þingvellir National Park]]''', a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliament from 930 AD.
* '''[[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull glacier]]''' is in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
* [[Jökulsárlón]], the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
* In the darker months (September to April), there are frequently stunning views of the '''[[Northern Lights|Aurora Borealis]], a.k.a. Northern Lights''' anywhere away from city lights.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier Hiking - Blue Ice.jpg|thumb|upright|Hiking on [[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull]]]]

* The geothermal spa ''[[Blue Lagoon]]'', although being an artificial hot spring, is a very popular sight and activity located between the capital and the main airport. ''[[Mývatn|Mývatn Nature Baths]]'' is another choice, but it is smaller and in the Eastern part of the country. There also are a lot of local hotpots around the country, but not all of them are safe.
* Iceland offers many [[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]] opportunities. Should you choose to walk outside of walking paths, strong walking boots which support your ankles are recommended as the terrain is usually craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes!
* Iceland is not well known for skiing or big ski areas but the town of [[Akureyri]] in the north has a great little ski area and the mountains of the [[North Iceland|Troll Peninsula]] offer world class terrain for [[cross-country skiing|ski touring]], ski mountaineering and heli-skiing.
* Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and plenty of glaciers.
* [[Glaciers|Glacier hiking]] is one of Iceland´s most popular tourist things to do, with the area of [[Vatnajökull National Park|Skaftafell]] in the southeast being the center of the activity.
* [[Whale watching]] is available all year from Reykjavík and during the summer from Husavik.
* There are some good opportunities to go snowmobiling and this can provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The local currency is the '''Icelandic króna''', denoted by the abbreviation &quot;'''kr'''&quot; (ISO code: '''ISK''').

====Converting króna to dollars, euros and pounds====

Your usual currency equaling between 80 and 111 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 100. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 2,000 ≈ 20 of your usual currency.

When your usual currency equals between 111 and 130 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 8. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 3,000 -&gt; 3. 3*8 ≈ 24 of your usual currency.

Your usual currency being between 130 and 154 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 7. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 4,000 -&gt; 4. 4*7 ≈ 28 of your usual currency.

And if your usual currency is between 154 and 182 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 6. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 5,000 -&gt; 5. 5*6 ≈ 30 of your usual currency.

This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app.

====Exchange====

You will get a better rate of exchange if you buy and sell your króna in Iceland. Just about every establishment in Iceland will accept a credit card, including taxis, gas stations, souvenir stands, and even the most remote guest house, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of Icelandic currency.

===Costs===
Getting to Iceland can be done fairly cheaply: Icelandair has excellent offers, and Keflavík International Airport will soon welcome the European low-cost airline EasyJet.

However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically – Iceland is generally a '''very expensive''' place to visit, due in part to the high import duties and the 25.5 % VAT rate. Retail goods can be 3-4 times more expensive than in North America while grocery prices are at least on par with the most expensive cities. Visitors to Iceland should budget at least as much money as they would for a trip to Norway or Switzerland.

Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the most significant being Reykjavík City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavík.

When shopping for food or other basic necessities, look for the Bónus, Netto or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. Downtown Reykjavík is also home to several second-hand stores like Red Cross and Salvation Army, which can come in handy for buying cheap warm layers.

Expect to spend kr 700–1200 on a pint of beer or glass of wine, kr 1700–2200 on a pizza for one person, kr 350 on a city bus ride and kr 350–600 for a coffee or espresso drink.

Cigarettes cost around kr 950 for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.

===Tipping===

In Iceland [[tipping]] is not practiced. In rare cases an attempt to leave a tip may be seen as insulting, so instead consider offering verbal praise for a job well done. Some Icelandic companies have started having a tipping jar next to the cash register but these are generally ignored.

===Shopping===
Typical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

* Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a unique breed that produce a soft and durable wool, and Icelandic woollen goods (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm; don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the interior.
* Arts and crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great little craft shops that sell everything from musical baskets and wonderful weird porcelain sculptures to paintings, glasswork and jewellery. The National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in the gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
* Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (beyond just Björk and Sigur Rós) worth hunting for. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Retro Stefson, FM Belfast, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling, and Bellatrix. Note that many of these CDs may be available back home as imports for much lower prices. CDs tend to cost kr 1500-2000.

With the exception of alcohol, accommodations and consumables, you can claim your tax refund at the Arion Bank in the arrivals hall opposite to the car rentals at the Keflavik Airport. Only purchases with at least 6000 kronas on a single receipt will be eligible for tax refund. Be sure to have your original receipts and the tax free form filled out by the store with you.

==Eat==
[[File:Harðfiskur.jpg|thumb|Harðfiskur]]
{{seealso|Nordic cuisine}}
Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in the last few decades. It used to be based on staples that use lamb or fish in some form or other, but the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is tricky to maintain in Iceland, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík, and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

Distinctively Icelandic foods include:
* ''harðfiskur'', dried fish pieces eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)
* ''skyr'', a yoghurt-like cheese available in flavoured and unflavoured varieties all over the country. Low in fat and high in protein.
* ''hangikjöt'', smoked lamb
* smoked lamb sausage
* ''svið'', singed sheep's head
* ''Slátur'', consists of ''lifrarpylsa'', a sausage made from the offal of sheep, and ''blóðmör'' which is similar to ''lifrapylsa'' but also has sheep's blood mixed into it.
* ''Rúgbrauð'', translated into English as &quot;thunder bread&quot;, this is a type of rye bread that is baked underground making use of geothermal heat. Sweeter than regular rye breads.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, and is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to eat minke whale. Whaling has long been a tradition in Iceland, though it has become a controversial issue. However, most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask.

During the ''Þorri'' season (late January-Early February), many Icelanders enjoy ''Þorramatur'', a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine which usually contains the following: ''hákarl'' (putrefied shark cubes), ''Sviðasulta'' (brawn [head cheese] made from ''svið''), ''lundabaggi'' (sheep's fat) and ''hrútspungar'' (pickled ram's testicles). ''Þorramatur'' is usually served at gatherings known as ''Þorrablót''. If you are invited to a ''Þorrablót'', do not be afraid to (politely) refuse some of the more unpalatable delicacies, as many Icelanders choose to do so as well. Don't worry about going hungry, though, as many of the more &quot;normal&quot; foods mentioned above are almost always available too. If you're uncertain which is which, do not be afraid to ask the caterers for assistance.

A similar event to ''Þorrablót'' is ''Þorláksmessa'', celebrated on 23 December each year. During this day you might find yourself invited to ''skötuveislur'', where cured skate is served. As with ''Þorrablót'', you can politely refuse to partake in the skate (another type of fish is usually served alongside it for the less adventurous). A word of warning, though: the pungent smell that accompanies the cooking of cured skate is very strong and sticks to hair and clothing very easily. Do not wear formal (expensive) clothing at these gatherings, especially not clothing you intend to wear during Christmas.

[[File:Icelandic Skyr.jpg|thumb|upright|Skyr]]
Any Icelander's first choice of fast food is usually the ''pylsa'' or hot dog. It is usually served with a choice of fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It is cheap compared with other fast food staples at around kr 350, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. At least in Reykjavik, you can also encounter food trucks and carts selling piping hot lamb meat soup (''kjötsúpa''). They also have a vegetarian alternative – the same soup minus the meat.

Food prices are particularly high in Iceland – the following sample prices were accurate as of summer 2016:

* kr 1000 – 2000 for a hamburger.
* kr 350 – 500 for a hotdog
* kr 3000 – 6000 for a three-course meal in a restaurant.

==Drink==
[[File:Brennivin.jpg|thumb|upright|Brennivín is the most widely available strong drink]]

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and it is one of the countries with the cleanest water in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are generally imported and made from concentrate.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and US; an example, half a litre of Viking beer in a bar will cost approximately kr 900. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants, or [http://www.vinbud.is/ Vínbúðin], the state monopoly (locally known as Ríkið: &quot;the state&quot;) liquor bought there is much cheaper than at bars, there you pay kr 350 for the same beer you paid kr 900 for at the bar. The local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín (&quot;burning wine&quot;) contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while at the bars.

The local beer brands are:

* [http://www.egils.is Egils]: Lite, Gull, Pilsner, Premium, El Grillo
* [http://www.vifilfell.is Vífillfell]: Thule, Gull, Lite, Víking
* [http://www.bruggsmidjan.is/en/our-beers/kaldi-1 Bruggsmiðjan]: Kaldi
* [http://www.brugghus.is/ Ölvisholt Brewery]: Skjálfti
* [http://www.olgerd.is/ Ölgerð Reykjavíkur]: Gullfoss

For visitors arriving by air, there is a duty free store for ''arriving passengers'' where they can buy cheap alcohol (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free store just follow the Icelanders. No Icelander in their right mind will pass the duty free store upon arrival!

Be sure to not exceed the allowance which is 1 litre strong alcohol and 1 litre light wine (less than 22%) or 1 litre strong and 6 litres of beer. The strong alcohol can be exchanged for either 1 litre light wine or 6 litre beer.

The drinking age in Iceland is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages, but the buying age is '''20'''.

==Sleep==
[[File:Landmannalaugar8(js).jpg|thumbnail|Camping at Landmannalaugar]]
If you're visiting in summertime you won't regret bringing an eye mask with you. During the height of summer there is no actual darkness and in the north, the sun might just dip for a few minutes below the horizon.

For travel during the high season (July and August), and even in September, reserving a month or more in advance can help ensure that you find suitable and affordable accommodation. Reserving later can put you at risk of having to take more costly accommodation.

The '''hotels''' are usually fairly basic around the island but you can usually get a room even in August just by phoning them up and reserving it before you get there. They are clean and well maintained, light and airy with nothing at all that could even remotely be considered 'dingy'. They are expensive though.
Fosshotels is a chain of 12 hotels located throughout Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots and  major cities of Iceland. The most popular hotel is Fosshotel Nupar, located in by the National Park Skaftafell. The accommodation in Fosshotel hotels is diverse and Scandinavian breakfast buffet is always included. Fosshotels are part of [http://www.islandshotel.is/en/ '''Hotels of Iceland'''].
[http://www.icelandairhotels.com Icelandair Hotels] include the [http://www.hoteledda.is/en Edda] summer hotels and the Icelandair hotels. Icelandair Hotels are upscale, Scandinavian-style hotels located in most major cities of Iceland. Most notable is the Nordica on the outskirts of central Reykjavík.

'''Guesthouses''' are between hotels and hostels in prices and services. At some times if travelling in groups the guesthouses can be cheaper than the hostels. Guesthouses will usually have more space than a hostel with a shared bathroom that is cleaner and less crowded. '''[http://www.farmholidays.is/ Icelandic Farm Holidays]''': the members are farmers who offer accommodation to travellers in their homes, guesthouses, country-hotels and cottages. The association was founded in 1980 and from 1990 Icelandic Farm Holidays has been a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agent. The accommodation is diverse; made up beds in four different categories, with or without private bathroom, sleeping bag accommodation, cottages and camping. Some of the farms offer also various recreation; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. You can get their brochure from tourist information centers or find it on their website. It is very informative and lists all farms, the services they provide, at what time of the year and contact information. It is best to call in advance to book, especially in the summer.

Iceland has many '''hostels''' throughout the entire country. Thirty-seven of them belong to [http://www.hostel.is/ Hostelling International Iceland] and it is best it to buy the international membership card (if you do not have it already), if you are staying for four or more nights at HI hostels in Iceland or abroad within the next 12 months. Bring your bedlinen or sleeping bag to avoid extra costs.

If you're travelling on a budget, '''camping''' is your best bet. There are sites located throughout the country, especially at places you'd want to visit. They range from fully-equipped (hot showers, washing machines, cooking facilities) to farmers' fields with a cold-water tap. Expect to pay kr 500-1000 per person per night. If you intend to camp in Iceland you must be prepared for the cold, 3-season sleeping bags are essential and an inner. Thick pajamas and a warm hat are also recommended! A bedding roll is also useful as you may end up sleeping on very rough ground.  Don't wait until last minute to find a place to camp. Campers and mobile homes have become immensely popular among Icelanders and they take up a lot of space. You could arrive at a large camping ground that's so filled up with campers and mobile homes that you'll have no place to pitch your tent. It is however, not allowed to camp or park a mobile home anywhere other than these campgrounds!

Trekkers will need to use some of the '''mountain huts''', either government or privately-run. These range from dormitory accommodation to fully-staffed facilities. Booking ahead is likely to be necessary at popular times of year (and they may be accessible only in summertime).

Don't bother attempting to sleep in the Keflavík Airport overnight. It's far better to find a hotel in Keflavík or Reykjavík before arrival. If there are no flights to be serviced in the middle of the night (which is most often the case) the airport is closed for a few hours at night and you might have to stand outside in the rain and wind.

==Learn==
Iceland has eight universities, the oldest and most important of which is the '''[https://english.hi.is/ University of Iceland]'''. Public universities in Iceland are heavily subsidised by the government, and hence charge very little in tuition fees. The University of Iceland, for instance, charges only kr 75,000 annually in tuition fees for international students. However, be sure to factor in Iceland's high cost of living when planning your finances. Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, though some courses for exchange students are taught in English. The universities also conduct classes for foreigners to learn Icelandic.

==Work==
Citizens of Nordic Countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Åland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries are free to take up work opportunities in Iceland. 

If you're not from a Nordic/EU/EEA country, getting a work permit can be '''difficult'''. Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy and the government isn't too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Icelandic citizens. There also aren't too many positions where foreigners have an edge.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on family ties, personal relationships, and connections. Try to find and use such connections.

Non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens who do not need a visa to visit Iceland can apply for a ''long-term visa for remote workers'' ([[digital nomad]]s) and live in the country for a limited time (90–180 days) with spouse and under-age children, provided also these fulfil the visa-free condition. They must, however, prove that they make kr 1,000,000 monthly (1.3 million if including a cohabiting partner). Holders of a digital nomad visa will '''not be issued''' a national ID number. The visa does not allow you to get locally employed.

Beware of offers for contracted work in Iceland. Your wage levels may be lower than average and your rights may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionised society with over 90% of the workforce in labour unions.

A great resource is the [http://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/english Directorate of Labour] website.

==Stay safe==
Iceland is one of the places in the world with the least criminality, so there is almost no chance of getting robbed or harassed. Isolated incidents have, however, been reported, especially in Reykjavík, so it pays to take the usual precautions. Use common sense when sampling the night life.

=== Authorities ===
The emergency phone number is '''112''', as in most of Europe. The police are generally polite, professional and honest, and people often comment that they are very helpful and courteous.

=== Nature ===
[[File:Geldingadalagos2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Fagradalsfjall eruption was relatively safe to watch at a distance. However, eruptions can be very dangerous.]]

Sure, Iceland's beauty may lie in its scenery and weather, but don't let that tempt you too much. Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment, do not approach a glacier front, do not approach waves on the coast, and do not approach a large waterfall. Every year, many tourists get injured and killed by doing all of this. By being more aware of your location, your surroundings, and the dangers of Iceland's harsh nature, you can prevent a fatal incident. Glaciers and waterfalls can be enjoyed with appropriate skills, on a guided tour, or where safe areas are signposted..

Be prepared for sudden shifts in the '''weather'''. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and its winters can be frigid. Do not walk out in the open in windy weather in the winter: you will become exhausted very quickly. You should make it a point to keep up to date with the country's weather and road conditions daily.

Don't go on long hikes even in summer without somebody who knows how to cope with the dangers.

=== Natural disasters ===
'''Iceland is a volcanically active country'''. On average, the country experiences a [[Volcanoes|volcanic]] eruption every four years. If there is one during your stay, pay attention to local news and government warnings. Sure, it may be tempting to look at a volcanic eruption from a distance, but the eruptions can be explosive and violent. Furthermore, volcanic gas can be toxic and even lethal. 

Since Iceland is situated on two shifting tectonic plates, [[earthquakes]] are quite common in Iceland. On average, the country experiences 500 earthquakes per year. Many earthquakes are small and are not that noticeable. Know this one thing: whenever there's a big earthquake, a volcanic eruption will follow.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Einbreid Bru.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|''Einbreið brú'': Single-lane bridge.]]

Driving in Iceland can be a dangerous experience. Wandering livestock, harsh weather conditions, foggy conditions, and a largely unpaved road network can make things challenging. 

About a third of the country's road network is paved and many roads outside the capital are impassible during the winters (October to April) and summers. During the summers, roads can become muddy.

If you have no experience with driving in isolated areas with harsh weather conditions or knowledge of Icelandic roads, it is '''strongly recommended''' that you do not drive outside of [[Reykjavik]]. Outside the capital, help is limited, and if you do not know what you're doing, you can easily get lost or stranded. 

If you absolutely must drive outside the capital, a useful resource to check out is [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/ Vegagerdin]. Also, consider informing a trusted local about your plans.

=== Drugs ===

The Icelandic Narcotics Police has a very strict policy on drugs; minimum fine for possession of under 1 gram (3/100 of an ounce) of any illegal substance can result in a fine of over kr 70,000.

==Stay healthy==
The '''medical facilities''' in Iceland are good and subsidised for European Union citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and passport. Scandinavian citizens must show a valid passport to get subsidised medical costs.

Should EU citizens not have the necessary documents then they will be charged for the full cost of the medical treatment. Citizens outside of EU should check if their travel insurance covers medical treatment.

Infectious diseases aren't a problem in Iceland. Inoculations aren't required except if you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases like cholera.

The biggest threat to your health is likely to be accidental injury or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequately warm and waterproof '''clothing'''. Selection of appropriate clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. Exercise extra caution in geothermal areas: What may appear to be solid ground can sometimes not be so solid, breaking from underneath your feet with you falling into potentially deadly boiling water.

The '''[[water]] quality''' in Iceland is excellent and tap water is always drinkable. The hot water coming from tap smells a bit like sulphur, because it is heated by geothermal energy, but it is also safe to drink.

The hygiene in public kitchens is very good, and food poisoning rarely happens to tourists.

==Respect==

{{infobox|Ms Pétursdóttir or Ms Guðrún?   |Iceland maintains another old Norse tradition: the custom of using patronyms rather than surnames. An Icelander's given name is followed by his or her parent's first name (usually the father's), in the genitive case, and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, ''Pétur's daughter''). Members of the same family can therefore have many different &quot;surnames&quot;, which can sometimes create confusion for visitors. Because of the patronymic last names, Icelanders use first names in most situations, e.g. phone books are alphabetized by first name rather than last name and also listing their professions. This also applies when addressing an individual. Icelanders will never expect to be addressed as Mr or Ms Jónsson/-dóttir – why emphasise their parent and ignore themselves?}}

* It is not uncommon for an Icelander to ask a foreigner about their opinion of Iceland. The standard question is: &quot;How do you like Iceland?&quot; You don't have to excessively praise the country to be on an Icelander's good side; just be polite. 
* As this is one of the least populated countries in the world, don't be surprised if people in town have heard about your stay.
* There is a sense of community and belonging in Iceland. It's not uncommon for people in small towns and villages to know each other on a personal level, and Icelandic parents are intimately involved in the life choices of their children. 
* Icelanders have a near-obsessive fascination with genealogy and charting family history is a popular pastime activity. The Icelanders even have an online database called [https://www.islendingabok.is/english Íslendingabók], which contains genealogical information about all Icelanders. 
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], Iceland is an '''egalitarian country'''. Everyone, regardless of their vocation, is treated equally. Acting like you're a VIP will be frowned upon and will get you nowhere.
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], '''modesty is a virtue'''. Bragging and showing off are frowned upon and are widely associated with uncouth behaviour. 
* Some Icelanders claim to believe in the hidden people — called ''huldufólk'' — and a few even claim to have seen them. They are analogous to elves but are often considered separate. There is even a museum in Reykjavík devoted to the hidden people. This is an ancient Icelandic belief and most Icelanders respect the tradition. Skepticism thus can appear rude.
* It is customary for one to take one's shoes off after entering private homes. In case your hosts do not mind, they will say so.
* Punctuality is not as important in Iceland as it is in many other northern European countries. People may often not appear until 15 minutes later than the stated time, and even much later than that for parties or other social gatherings.
* When speaking English, Icelanders may use the word ''fuck'' more often than expected by Anglophones. This is because brusque opinions are commonly expressed and should not be taken badly and also, the Icelandic equivalent of this word is not as strong a swear word as in English.

=== Sensitive issues ===
* The '''Great Recession''' is a highly emotive, polarising issue. During the Great Recession, the country's banking system collapsed, the country's stock market crashed, and ordinary people lost a great deal of purchasing power. 
* Iceland is one of only a few countries with an active whaling industry, and if you choose to assert an anti-whaling position expect some Icelanders to have strong pro-whaling opinions and be well prepared to argue the issue and do not expect to win the argument.
* Although Iceland is officially a '''Lutheran''' country, only a minority of Icelanders practise the faith, and contemporary Iceland is for the most part rather secular. Nevertheless, even non-religious Icelanders tend to be proud of their churches, so you should always dress and behave in a respectful manner whenever you are visiting them.

==Connect==
=== Telephone ===
In case of emergency call '''112''' from any phone.

Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which services you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, rescue teams, civil protection and protection against child abuse) and for your location.

Phone numbers for non-urgent calls differ to where you are situated in the country. Calls for non-urgent medical services in the capital region should be made on '''1770'''.

Directory enquiries (number lookup) of Icelandic phone numbers are provided by the Icelandic telecom, in the telephone number '''1818'''.

The Icelandic country code is 354. When calling Iceland from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or &quot;+&quot; from any mobile phone) followed by subscriber number. Iceland does not use area codes.

Payphones are not common, due to widespread use of mobile phones.

Costs for calls from a landline phone are based on a dial-up fee along with a fee for each minute. The dial up fee for all domestic phones is typically kr 3, each minute to landlines costs kr 10 and each minute to GSM costs around kr 21 (as of December 2014).

=== Mobile ===
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are Icelandic Telecom, Vodafone and Nova. All of them have use of 4G services, which has equal coverage, covering most of the country. 2G will shut down in 2024 and 3G in 2025. 5G will include the same frequencies as in mainland Europe, the 3.6GHz band started being populated in 2020.

Given that the call is from domestic numbers, there is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset.

Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available from all three networks. Credit the phone up with a top-up card, at an ATM or at the website of your telecommunications company; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. Additionally, if you have a SIM from another EU/EEA country, you can use your SIM in Iceland under &quot;roam like home&quot; terms subject to your home provider's EU roaming policy. 

If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (check band compatibility), you can purchase a SIM card from phone outlets.

Costs for calls from an mobile are based on a dial-up fee along with an fee for each minute. The dial-up fee for all domestic numbers is typically kr 15, each minute to all domestic phones costs kr 25 and kr 15 for each text message, although Vodafone and Nova also sell prepaid plans with unlimited voice included. The cost for Internet access is kr 12 per megabyte (as of May 2019).

=== Internet ===
Internet hot spots can be found at restaurants, cafés and airports. For the customers of those places, the Internet is free of charge.

A large portion of Iceland has 3G coverage. 3G and 4G data services should roam seamlessly onto Icelandic networks. USB data cards that offer connectivity to 3G or 4G are available from the Icelandic telecommunications companies.


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'''[https://www.ferdamalastofa.is/en Iceland]''' ([[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]: ''Ísland'') is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is one of the [[Nordic countries]], and therefore culturally part of [[Europe]].

==Regions==
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| region2description=Sparsely populated, rugged geography with dozens of [[fjords]] surrounded by steep hills

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| region3description=Snæfellsjökull glacier, the islands of Breiðafjörður and more

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| region4description=Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls

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| region5description=More fjords and the only international passenger-ferry terminal

| region6name=[[South Iceland]]
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==Cities and towns==
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|url=|image=Reykjavik Main Image.jpg|lat=64.15|long=-21.88|wikidata=Q1764}} (REYG-ya-veeg) — The capital of Iceland and the largest city
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akureyri]]|url=|image=Overlooking Eyjafjörður from Hamrar (close).jpeg|lat=65.68|long=-18.10|wikidata=Q29042}} (Ahk-oo-rey-rih) — Capital of the North and the largest town outside the Southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Egilsstaðir]]|url=|image=Egilsstadir Iceland.JPG|lat=65.27|long=-14.40|wikidata=Q14453}} (AY-yill-stath-ihr) — Main town in the East, has some of the best weather Iceland has to offer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hafnarfjörður]]|url=|image=Hafnarfjardarkirkja.jpg|lat=64.07|long=-21.95|wikidata=Q103725}} (HAP-nar-FYERTH-er)  — Cozy town on the outskirts of the capital region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|url=|image=Iceland Höfn.jpg|lat=64.25|long=-15.22|wikidata=Q817118}} (HEP'n) — Main town on the southeastern coast
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Húsavík]]|url=|image=Husavik Iceland 2005 1.JPG|lat=66.04|long=-17.34|wikidata=Q219417}} (HOOS-ah-veek) — One of the world's most reliable whale watching sites during the summer
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ísafjörður]]|url=|image=Isafjordur.jpg|lat=66.07|long=-23.14|wikidata=Q106896}} (EES-ah-FYERTH-er) — Largest town of the Westfjords of Iceland
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Selfoss]]|url=|image=Selfoss im Dezember.jpg|lat=63.93|long=-21.00|wikidata=Q192898}} (SEL-fos) — South Iceland's largest town, hub of the main agricultural region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stykkishólmur]]|url=|image=Stykkishólmur 2009.jpg|lat=65.075|long=-22.725|wikidata=Q1019452}} (STICK-is-hole-mur) — Main town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður
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==Other destinations==
[[File:Iceland_Mid-Atlantic_Ridge_map.svg|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Iceland]]
[[File:Thingvellir village from above.JPG|thumbnail|Thingvellir village from above]]
[[File:Vatnajökull Iceland.jpg|thumbnail|Hiking on Vatnajökull]]
It's a shame most visitors don't stray far from the capital as some of the most memorable sights in Iceland are farther afield.  There are many excursions offered by tour companies, readily available from any of the main centres such as [[Reykjavík]] and [[Akureyri]]. They will fly you around and take you out to the glaciers and to the big volcanoes for a reasonable price. However, the cheapest option is to drive around with a rental car since none of these sites have entry fees.

=== National parks ===

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|url=|image=Thingvellir.jpg|lat=64.26|long=-21.13|wikidata=Q107370}} (pronounced &quot;THING-vet-lihr&quot;) — A [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. {{km|30 to 50}} east of Reykjavík. Interesting for a number of reasons: it is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world (the name literally means 'parliamentary fields'), and it's where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Vatnajökull National Park]]|url=|image=Vatnajokull National Park logo.jpg|lat=64.50|long=-17.00|wikidata=Q1353292}} (VAT-nah-yer-CUDDLE) — Iceland's newest national park is Europe's largest national park at {{km2|12,000}}, covering about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, largest glacier, Vatnajökull, the [[Jökulsárlón]] ice lagoon, and Europe's largest waterfall in terms of volume discharge, Dettifoss.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Snæfellsjökull National Park]]|url=|image=Snaefellsnes-Snaefellsjökull-Summit-20030529.jpg|lat=64.81|long=-23.77|wikidata=Q738103}} (SNY-fetls-yer-CUDDLE) — Located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, this park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''.
=== Other attractions ===

* {{marker|name=[[Blue Lagoon]]|wikidata=Q886946}} - (Icelandic: ''Bláa Lónið'') (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) Famous outdoor pool and health centre. The spa is in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, south-western Iceland. It is situated approximately 13&amp;nbsp;km (8&amp;nbsp;mi) from the Keflavík International Airport and 39&amp;nbsp;km (24&amp;nbsp;mi) from Reykjavík. This geothermal spa in the middle of a lava field with its milky blue water is quite surreal.
* {{marker|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} (MEE-fatn) - A lake region near [[Akureyri]] in the North of Iceland, Mývatn has an unearthly appearance owing to special types of volcanic craters throughout the lake. There are plenty of activities in this area: Smajfall (desert where sulphuric steam comes out of the ground) and Dimmuborgir (aka the Black City and the Gates of Hell).
* {{marker|name=[[Gullfoss]]|wikidata=Q38519}} - The Golden Falls. On the edge of the inhospitable Interior of Iceland about 100 km east of Reykjavík, the river Hvítá plunges down a double cascade to create what many people believe is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland
* {{marker|name=[[Geysir]]|wikidata=Q216846}} - Geothermal hot spot located 10&amp;nbsp;km west of Gullfoss. Geysir itself (from which the English word &quot;geyser&quot; derives) is no longer reliably active, but fortunately Strokkur next door goes off every five to ten minutes.
* {{marker|name=[[Jökulsárlón]]|wikidata=Q511933}} (the Jökulsár Lagoon) - The majestic glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland located near Höfn on Route 1. Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 m deep. Ice breaks off from the glacier keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs all year round. 
* {{marker|name=[[Landmannalaugar]]|wikidata=Q950447}} - A region of outstanding natural beauty reachable by bus (or 4x4) from Reykjavík. Situated in the Interior, it gives a taste of the uninhabited highlands at Iceland’s core.
* {{marker|name=[[Reykholt]]|wikidata=Q1584168}} – former home of Snorri Sturluson, a medieval poet, author and chieftain who is best known for compiling the Prose Edda, which is today considered the authoritative source for pre-Christian Norse mythology.
* {{marker|name=[[Thórsmörk]]|wikidata=Q138114}} (Thor's Mark) - Tucked away between three glaciers, Þórsmörk is an incredibly beautiful and relatively isolated area. Icelanders enjoy camping there in the summer. There are many hiking trails all over the area, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and lava formations. It is accessible only by truck or bus: it is a good idea to enquire about trips to Þórsmörk at a tourist information centre.

==Understand==
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Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the [[Arctic]] Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season. The sun sets briefly each night in June, but it doesn't get fully dark before it comes back up again. In the March and September equinoxes, days and nights are of about equal length, as elsewhere in the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then the tourist traffic is still mild. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and one definitely not to be missed. It is easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 23:00. Early or late winter, however, can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, daylight is from about 10:00 to 16:00, prices are lower than in the high season, and the snow-blanketed landscape is eerily beautiful. (Some sites are, however, inaccessible in the winter.)

===History===
{{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse}}
The first people to settle on Iceland were Vikings and sailors from [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]]. The first known settlement was Reykjavík, with remnants from AD&amp;nbsp;871. In AD&amp;nbsp;930 the settlers founded the Alþing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Iceland was a bridgehead for Viking expeditions to [[Greenland]] and [[Newfoundland]]. Those settlements became extinct, though.

In 1264 the parlament of Iceland made an agreement with the Norwegian king, to become his subjects in return for regular sailing to the island. Norway and Denmark were unified in the so-called Kalmar Union in the late 14th century. Iceland remained in the Kalmar Union until it was disbanded in 1814 and Denmark took control. In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state within Denmark's realm. During the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]], one month after Germany occupied Denmark, British forces peacefully occupied Iceland. The United States took over the occupation in 1941, while they were still neutral in the war. In 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark, and the Alþing again became a sovereign legislature.

Iceland has had little immigration since the Viking Age. The greatest single influx of foreigners was the Allied occupation during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], when British and American soldiers outnumbered Iceland's adult men. Many of them had families on Iceland.

The economy of Iceland is mainly based on fisheries and aluminium smelters. Electricity and heating in Iceland come from hydroelectric power and geothermal plants.

Iceland had a booming bank sector in the early 2000s, which was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Through austerity, devaluation and change of government, Iceland recovered from the recession, and is again one of Europe's strongest economies, with tourism now being a major pillar of Iceland's economy.

===People===
[[File:Folk Dancers, Isafjordur (4899625494).jpg|thumbnail|Folk dancers]]
Norse people were the first to settle Iceland in the 9th century AD. Tradition holds that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where [[Reykjavík]] now stands. It is thought that Irish monks had temporarily inhabited the island some years prior to this. Icelandic retains many features from Old Nordic at the time of first settlement and many Icelanders can retrace their lineage to one of the early settlers on at least one side.

Immigrants in Iceland now make up well over 10% of the population, giving Iceland a larger proportion of immigrants than Norway and Sweden. &lt;!--which five years? How does the reader know whether this was written  in 2019 or in 2009?--&gt; In the last five years, the number of immigrants has doubled. Most immigrants are from Eastern Europe and South East Asia, and come for employment.

For names, Icelanders use the old Norse patronymic system. (This was used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Faroe Islands well into the 19th century, until their governments decided that their citizens should adopt a surname.)

===Climate===
{{infobox|Volcanic statistics|* There are '''1900''' active volcanoes on Earth, of which over 30 are in Iceland
*'''1250°C''' is the top temperature lava reaches
*'''75%''' of all volcanoes on Earth are on the Pacific Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
*'''99%''' of Iceland's surface is made up of volcanic rocks. The oldest rocks here are around 15 or 16 million years old
* '''6 months''' is the amount of time that Iceland's '''Bárðarbunga''' volcano continuously erupted in 2015-2016, producing 85 km2 of lava}}
Despite its name, Iceland has mild winters for a country at its latitude - owing to the warming effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream - especially in comparison with the Russian climate, or even that of New England or the US Midwest. Iceland enjoys a maritime temperate climate; its winters are often compared to those of the Pacific Northwest, although the winter winds can be bitter. However, Iceland's rapidly changing weather has given rise to the local saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!' It's the kind of place where it's not unusual to get rained on and sunburned at the same time. Some Icelanders believe that if the winter is hard and long then the summer will be good and warm. The summers are usually cooler and more temperate than elsewhere at the same latitude (the effect of the ocean again); 20-25°C is considered quite warm.

=== Holidays and festivals ===

*'''Christmas''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas day (25 December), New year's eve (31 December) and New year's day (1 January). The entire country, including all public transportation, pretty much shuts down on those days.
:Icelanders have 13 jule lads. Historically, the jule lads were pranksters who redeemed themselves by giving children presents. Each jule lad has its own day, with the first one coming to town on 12 December.
:Epiphany (Icelandic: Þrettándinn) is celebrated with bonfires and firework displays. On this day, Icelanders play the roles of elves and hidden people.

*'''Easter''': Follows the dates of the Western church. Stores are traditionally closed on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Easter and Pentecost (49 days after Easter). The following days have Icelandic traditions:

:*'''Bolludagur''' - Held on a Monday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival in which Icelanders eat puffed buns filled with jam and whipped cream. Traditionally, children are allowed to spank their parents before they leave their bed and are given a puffed bun instead.
:*'''Sprengidagur''' - Held on a Tuesday, 7 weeks prior to Easter. A festival during which Icelanders are expected to eat salted meat and yellow peas.
:*'''Öskudagur/Ash Wednesday''' - Held on a Wednesday, seven weeks prior to Easter. On this day, children dress in costumes and sing for candy. This is the Icelandic equivalent of the US Halloween.
*'''Sjómannadagurinn''' (Seamen's day): Held on the first Sunday in June. A national holiday when Icelanders go to the nearest harbor to celebrate with seamen.
*'''Þjóðhátíðardagurinn''' (Icelandic National day): Held on 17 June. Stores are traditionally closed on this day. The celebrations typically start with a parade and speeches, followed by less formal celebrations.
*'''Verslunarmannahelgi''' (Workers weekend): Held on the first weekend of August. This is typically the largest holiday in Iceland. Shops are traditionally closed. Icelanders flock to outdoor festivals held across the country.

=== Time zone ===
Iceland is in the same time zone as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Portugal]] (GMT). However, unlike those countries, Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making it the only country in Western Europe not to do so.

==Talk==
[[File:Lækjargata 8 Reykjavik.JPG|thumbnail|Street in Reykjavik]]
{{seealso|Icelandic phrasebook}}

The official language of Iceland is '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]]''' (''íslenska''), which remains very similar to − although not ''quite'' the same as − 13th-century '''Norse''' (see [[Vikings and the Old Norse]]). 

It is a Germanic language closely related to [[Faroese]] (with which it is mutually intelligible to some extent), [[Danish]], [[Swedish]] and [[Norwegian]], and English to some extent. Loanwords are shunned in Icelandic. For example, the word for computer is ''tölva'', which literally means &quot;number-prophetess&quot;. 

{{infobox|Alphabet|Icelandic writing uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters long ago lost from English, only because they weren't in French: '''eth''' ('''Ð, ð'''), pronounced like the voiced ''th'' of &quot;them&quot;, and '''thorn''' ('''Þ, þ'''), pronounced like the unvoiced ''th'' of &quot;thick&quot;.  Materials in English often substitute &quot;dh&quot; and &quot;th&quot; respectively, so e.g. [[Fjörður]] is written ''Fjordhur'' and [[þingvellir]] is written ''Thingvellir''.}}

'''English''' is widely spoken by the locals and almost everyone you meet is fluent in the language. You may to be able to get around using only English, but attempts at speaking Icelandic are always appreciated and will most certainly endear you to the locals, since very few people actually make the effort to learn Icelandic. 

Although all Icelanders learn '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]]''' at school from a young age, proficiency in the language tends to be poor. Most Icelanders do not feel that Danish is a useful language to learn. Older Icelanders who grew up under Danish rule are much more proficient in the language than their juniors. People engaged in Nordic cooperation may know the language well, and tend to pronounce it much more comprehensively than native speakers.

Icelanders use the comma as decimal delimiter, i.e. 12,000 means 12, not twelve thousand, whereas {{nowrap|12 000}} or 12.000 means twelve thousand. Icelanders use both the 24- and 12-hour system: the 24-hour system in writing and the 12-hour system in speech (without the AM/PM specifiers). In Icelandic, ''hálf tíu'' (&quot;half ten&quot;) means half past nine (9:30). When speaking to a person not fluent in English it is best not to use this form to avoid misunderstanding. Dates can be seen abbreviated in a number of ways, but the order is always day-month-year (except when using the ISO 8601); 12/07/19, 12.7.19 or 120719. Icelandic calendars also indicate the number of the week, 1 through 52.

Iceland uses the [[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric]] system only. There is limited knowledge of imperial or US measurements.

In Iceland there is no concept of a ground floor as in the UK. Instead, the entrance level of a building is called the first floor (&quot;jarðhæð&quot;), like in the US. Levels are then counted 1, 2, 3, etc.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Icelandic.

==Get in==
===Visas and immigration===
{{Schengen}}

However, as Iceland is '''not''' part of the [[European Union]], all travellers entering Iceland, including those from EU countries, are required to undergo customs inspections on entry.

===By plane===
[[File:Keflavik airport inside the terminal.JPG|thumbnail|Inside the terminal at Keflavík International Airport]]

Iceland is easily reached via air and the main international airport is [[Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}), in the south-west of the country about {{km|40}} from [[Reykjavík]] and serves around 30,000 passengers per day in high season. The airport itself is spartan; if you have a lengthy layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment. Better yet, make sure you can leave the sterile area and explore the country a bit.

Passengers arriving from outside Iceland (including from EU countries) whose final destination is Iceland or who have to recheck baggage will have to go through customs controls at the port of entry (usually at Keflavík), regardless of place of origin. There is a duty-free store in the arrivals baggage claim area where you can purchase duty-free products when in transit to the European mainland. Those coming from countries in the [[Schengen agreement]] don't need a separate visa and there are no immigration checks if arriving from other such countries. Airlines will still ask for some form of ID even on flights to/from other Schengen countries.

Passengers travelling on Icelandair between the Americas and Europe are entitled for '''a stopover''' of at least one night in Iceland, without additional airfare charges. Icelandair allows up to 7 nights on each leg of the trip.

An airport transfer bus service (called the [http://www.flybus.is FlyBus]) runs between the airport and Reykjavík BSÍ Bus terminal (kr 3000 one way, 45 minutes; kr 5500 return, as of May 2019). For kr 4000 one way (kr 7000 return; as of May 2019) you can purchase a Flybus+ trip which includes drop-off (and pick-up, if requested the day before) at a select list of hotels in the Greater Reykjavík Area. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels they might be within walking distance of where you want to go, so depending on your destination using the Flybus+ option you may avoid a taxi ride.

Another great option is to take the bus which stops at the [[Blue Lagoon]] either to or from the airport, then continues every half hour or so to Reykjavík. ([http://www.netbus.is Netbus] is the cheapest option.)

A metered taxi from the airport to Reykjavík costs about kr 16,000 (as of May 2019).

The following airlines fly to Keflavík:

*Nonstop flights on national carrier '''[http://www.icelandair.net Icelandair]''' are available at the best value from the US and Canada, with gateways in [[New York City]] (JFK), [[Seattle]], [[Boston]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], [[Minneapolis]]/[[St. Paul]], [[Toronto]], Denver and [[Orlando]] (Sanford).  Destinations beyond Iceland include most major European cities (i.e. Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, Oslo, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, and Stavanger), with Icelandair's hub-and-spoke network connecting via [[Keflavík]] in Iceland. (Some destinations are seasonal.)
*'''[http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines]''' operates between [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and Keflavík.
*'''[http://www.easyjet.com EasyJet]''', offers low-cost flights from the UK: [[London]], [[Manchester Airport]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bristol]], and to Switzerland: Geneva.
*'''[http://www.eurowings.com eurowings]''', has seasonal flights from [[Cologne]].
*'''[https://wizzair.com WizzAir]''' has cheap flights from the Baltics
*'''[http://www.flysas.com SAS]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]], with connections to Stockholm and the rest of Scandinavia.
*'''[https://www.norwegian.com Norwegian]''' offers direct flights from [[Oslo]].
*'''[http://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' flies from [[Heathrow Airport]] in [[London]].

Scheduled service to [[Greenland]] and [[Faroe Islands]] is provided by [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland] and [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways].

===By boat===

'''[http://www.smyril-line.com/ Smyril Line]''' sail once or twice a week from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark, via [[Torshavn]] in the [[Faeroe Islands]] (where a stop-over can be made), to [[Seyðisfjörður]] on the east coast of Iceland with their ferry Norröna. This costs more than flying, but check the different language versions of the Smyril website (.fo, .dk, .co.uk, .de, and .is) for the best deals. Smyril no longer sail to Shetland or the Scottish mainland.

But at Seyðisfjörður the journey is only half-done: there's no car hire there so you have to catch an occasional bus to [[Egilsstaðir]], then another to [[Akureyri]], then another to [[Reykjavík]]. This takes at least two days, is more expensive than a domestic flight, and isn't compatible with much sight-seeing along the way. However, as Norröna is a car ferry it's possible to travel from mainland Europe to Iceland with your personal car and use that to travel the country and do some sight seeing on the way. See [[Seyðisfjörður]] for more on the practicalities.

==Get around==

===By plane===
Aircraft in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they're the main form of internal travel other than the roads. Be warned though, that the ride can be a bit bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri.

Domestic flights from Reykjavik operate from '''Reykjavik Airport''', a different airport located closer to the namesake town. Scheduled service to nearby destinations, including Greenland and Faroe Islands, is provided by  [http://www.airiceland.is Air Iceland], [https://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways] and [http://eagleair.is/ Eagle Air].

===By car===

[[Image:Northern Iceland 1972.jpg|thumb|Road in central Iceland]]
:''See also: [[Driving in Iceland]]''
[[File:Road Iceland 02.jpg|thumbnail|...however major roads are paved for the most part]]

A car offers the most flexibility for travel around Iceland. Numerous agencies rent vehicles, and ferries allow individuals to bring their own car with them. Rental prices are high (try to book as far in advance as you can) - expect to pay at least kr 4000 per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and upwards of kr 12,000 per day for a four-wheel-drive vehicle; these prices include basic car insurance, but additional insurance may be purchased to protect against damage from gravel or other common mishaps.

A four-wheel-drive car is needed only in the interior, which is open only in the summer. Renting cars in advance is often cheaper than doing so on-location. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden in Iceland and punishable with fines in the range of kr 300,000 to 500,000. Icelandic nature is sensitive and does not recover easily from tire tracks.

Driving in Iceland is on the right side of the road. Headlights and seat belts for all passengers must be on at all times. There is a single main highway, [[Route 1-Ring Road]], which encircles the country. Because of Iceland's ever-changing weather, one should keep extra food and know where guesthouses/hotels are located in case of a road closure.

Most mountain roads are closed until the end of June, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic, many of them can be passed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The roads requiring four-wheel-drive (and possibly snow tires) are route numbers with an &quot;F&quot; prefix, e.g. F128. Some roads that were previously signed with an F have since been upgraded and assigned a number without an F. In general you can trust those designations in both cases.

The general speed limit on Icelandic rural roads is {{kmh|90}} on paved surface and {{kmh|70}} on gravel, in urban areas the general speed limit is {{kmh|50}}. Driving on gravel can be a challenge, and loss of control on cliff-side roads can easily be fatal. Speed cameras are posted around the country, and fines are kr 5,000-70,000. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, with a minimum fine of kr 100,000 - don't drink and drive.

Drivers in Iceland should familiarise themselves with road signs and be prepared for Iceland's unique driving conditions. The roads in Iceland are of a medium to low quality, typically made from slightly rough black basalt. There are two signs in particular that foreigners should pay attention to. First, &quot;malbik endar&quot; means that the road changes from a paved road to a gravel road. Slow down before these changes, for one can lose control easily. Also &quot;einbreið brú&quot; means that a one-lane bridge is approaching. Arrive at the bridge slowly and assess the situation. If another car has arrived at the bridge first allow them the right of way.

If you are traveling by road a great site to check is the [http://www.vedur.is/english/ Iceland Meteorological Office] who have an excellent set of pages including the [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/ Icelandic Road Administration] on all of the main roads.

The '''[[Route 1-Ring Road|Route 1]]''' road that encircles the island nation is a staple for tourists who wishes to see the diverse geological features of Iceland, from waterfalls, icebergs, fjords, to volcanoes.

===By bus===
[[File:Strætó.JPG|thumb|upright|These take you around the Reykjavik region]]
Scheduled trips between Icelandic towns are operated by Strætó bs. Tours to attractions are provided by scheduled buses from various companies, including [http://www.re.is Reykjavík Excursions] (who also operate the [http://flybus.is FlyBus]), [http://www.trex.is Trex], [https://sternatravel.com/ Sterna Travel], [http://www.netbus.is NetBus] and [https://www.sba.is/ SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ]. Long distance bus travel can cost several thousand kronur and is sometimes more expensive than flying. For example, a one way trip from Reykjavík to Akureyri costs kr 10,340, while flying costs kr 8,925 (as of May 2019). It is possible to go from the eastern part of the country to the western one via bus in one day, but only a few trips are served every day. '''All public transport services are listed on [http://publictransport.is/ PublicTransport.is]'''.

Some tours to the interior, in special 4x4 buses, can be a cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving and serve most major locations (e.g. Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja). Tours to the interior are scheduled only for the summer months.

Golden Circle day tours are available from Reykjavík from many tour operators which will take you round the Gulfoss waterfall, geysers, the crater and the Mid-Atlantic rift/place of Iceland's first Parliament. Although you don't get much time at each stop, the guide will tell you about Iceland's history and some general information. Cheaper tours (~€55) will be a full-coach whereas more expensive tours (~€80) will be small minibuses or vans. The currency for booking tours can vary from euros, to dollar to krona, so double-check before booking.

The capital area bus system, [http://www.bus.is run by Strætó bs.], is an inefficient and expensive mess that can not be relied on. A single fare costs kr 470 (as of May 2019). Bus drivers do not give back change, so if all you have on you is a kr 500 bill, do not expect to get the difference back. You can also buy a set of twenty tickets for kr 9,100 from major bus stops, also from the driver (as of September 2016). Once you have paid to the driver, you will not get a ticket, unless you ask for one. If you get a ticket, it is valid for any other buses you take within 75 minutes.

All buses stop running at midnight, with some stopping earlier, some as early as 18:00. Buses start running at 09:30 to 10:00 on Sundays. Fares to zones 2 and upwards (extending all the way to Höfn and Egilsstaðir) are higher, although all of Reykjavík, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Álftanes and Seltjarnarnes fall within zone one, where the regular fare of kr 420 is valid.

===By bicycle===

Cycling is a good way to experience Iceland, and provides a very different experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike locally can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise, it's OK. You can cycle safely on the Ring Road, or take the bike on the buses (which are equipped with bicycle racks) serving the Ring Road and do side trips. However, if going self-supported, considering the weather and conditions, it is strongly advisable to have a previous touring experience.

When cycling in the winter use studded tyres and dress yourself up in lightweight but warm layers. Bicycle maintenance is typically not a concern, brake pads for example tend to last for 12 months or more, depending on the quality of the brakes.

For trips outside of a town or a city, bring food with you. Icelandic towns can be 100-200 km apart. Food that cooks within 10-15 minutes is preferred. Foraging blueberries and herbs is possible, but do not rely solely on that as a food source.

More information and routes can be found on [http://cyclingiceland.is/ Cycling Iceland].

===By thumb===

Hitchhiking is a cheap way of getting around in Iceland. The country is among the safest in the world, people are quite friendly and the percentage of drivers who do give rides is high, especially in the off-season. However, low traffic in areas outside Reykjavík makes hitchhiking in Iceland an endurance challenge. Even on the main ring-road the frequency of cars is often less than one car per hour in the east. Nearly everybody speaks English and most drivers are interested in conversations.

Avoid hitching after nightfall, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Alcohol consumption is high and alcohol-related accidents are not uncommon.

Hitchhiking into the interior is tough, but everything works if you have enough time - calculating in days, not in hours. For longer distances or less touristic areas be prepared with some food, water and a tent or similar. The weather can be awful and sometimes spoils the fun of this way of traveling.

The [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/ HitchWiki website] has some advice for hitchhikers.

===Carpooling===
Check [http://www.samferda.is Samferda.is] for carpooling options.

===ATVs===
In the past few years, ATV travel has become popular among adventure travel enthusiasts. Several [http://icelandunlimited.is companies offer ATV tours of various parts of Iceland].

==See==
[[File:Gullfoss lower falls from above.JPG|thumbnail|Gullfoss]]
* The '''[[Gullfoss]]''' waterfall is quite spectacular.
* '''[[South Iceland#See|Geysir]]''', the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
* '''[[Þingvellir National Park]]''', a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliament from 930 AD.
* '''[[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull glacier]]''' is in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
* [[Jökulsárlón]], the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
* In the darker months (September to April), there are frequently stunning views of the '''[[Northern Lights|Aurora Borealis]], a.k.a. Northern Lights''' anywhere away from city lights.

==Do==
[[File:Glacier Hiking - Blue Ice.jpg|thumb|upright|Hiking on [[Vatnajökull National Park|Vatnajökull]]]]

* The geothermal spa ''[[Blue Lagoon]]'', although being an artificial hot spring, is a very popular sight and activity located between the capital and the main airport. ''[[Mývatn|Mývatn Nature Baths]]'' is another choice, but it is smaller and in the Eastern part of the country. There also are a lot of local hotpots around the country, but not all of them are safe.
* Iceland offers many [[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]] opportunities. Should you choose to walk outside of walking paths, strong walking boots which support your ankles are recommended as the terrain is usually craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes!
* Iceland is not well known for skiing or big ski areas but the town of [[Akureyri]] in the north has a great little ski area and the mountains of the [[North Iceland|Troll Peninsula]] offer world class terrain for [[cross-country skiing|ski touring]], ski mountaineering and heli-skiing.
* Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and plenty of glaciers.
* [[Glaciers|Glacier hiking]] is one of Iceland´s most popular tourist things to do, with the area of [[Vatnajökull National Park|Skaftafell]] in the southeast being the center of the activity.
* [[Whale watching]] is available all year from Reykjavík and during the summer from Husavik.
* There are some good opportunities to go snowmobiling and this can provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The local currency is the '''Icelandic króna''', denoted by the abbreviation &quot;'''kr'''&quot; (ISO code: '''ISK''').

====Converting króna to dollars, euros and pounds====

Your usual currency equaling between 80 and 111 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 100. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 2,000 ≈ 20 of your usual currency.

When your usual currency equals between 111 and 130 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 8. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 3,000 -&gt; 3. 3*8 ≈ 24 of your usual currency.

Your usual currency being between 130 and 154 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 7. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 4,000 -&gt; 4. 4*7 ≈ 28 of your usual currency.

And if your usual currency is between 154 and 182 króna, do this to convert: Divide by 1,000 and multiply by 6. Example: &lt;br&gt;
• kr 5,000 -&gt; 5. 5*6 ≈ 30 of your usual currency.

This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app.

====Exchange====

You will get a better rate of exchange if you buy and sell your króna in Iceland. Just about every establishment in Iceland will accept a credit card, including taxis, gas stations, souvenir stands, and even the most remote guest house, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of Icelandic currency.

===Costs===
Getting to Iceland can be done fairly cheaply: Icelandair has excellent offers, and Keflavík International Airport will soon welcome the European low-cost airline EasyJet.

However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically – Iceland is generally a '''very expensive''' place to visit, due in part to the high import duties and the 25.5 % VAT rate. Retail goods can be 3-4 times more expensive than in North America while grocery prices are at least on par with the most expensive cities. Visitors to Iceland should budget at least as much money as they would for a trip to Norway or Switzerland.

Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the most significant being Reykjavík City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavík.

When shopping for food or other basic necessities, look for the Bónus, Netto or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. Downtown Reykjavík is also home to several second-hand stores like Red Cross and Salvation Army, which can come in handy for buying cheap warm layers.

Expect to spend kr 700–1200 on a pint of beer or glass of wine, kr 1700–2200 on a pizza for one person, kr 350 on a city bus ride and kr 350–600 for a coffee or espresso drink.

Cigarettes cost around kr 950 for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.

===Tipping===

In Iceland [[tipping]] is not practiced. In rare cases an attempt to leave a tip may be seen as insulting, so instead consider offering verbal praise for a job well done. Some Icelandic companies have started having a tipping jar next to the cash register but these are generally ignored.

===Shopping===
Typical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

* Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a unique breed that produce a soft and durable wool, and Icelandic woollen goods (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm; don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the interior.
* Arts and crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great little craft shops that sell everything from musical baskets and wonderful weird porcelain sculptures to paintings, glasswork and jewellery. The National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in the gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
* Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (beyond just Björk and Sigur Rós) worth hunting for. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Retro Stefson, FM Belfast, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling, and Bellatrix. Note that many of these CDs may be available back home as imports for much lower prices. CDs tend to cost kr 1500-2000.

With the exception of alcohol, accommodations and consumables, you can claim your tax refund at the Arion Bank in the arrivals hall opposite to the car rentals at the Keflavik Airport. Only purchases with at least 6000 kronas on a single receipt will be eligible for tax refund. Be sure to have your original receipts and the tax free form filled out by the store with you.

==Eat==
[[File:Harðfiskur.jpg|thumb|Harðfiskur]]
{{seealso|Nordic cuisine}}
Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in the last few decades. It used to be based on staples that use lamb or fish in some form or other, but the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is tricky to maintain in Iceland, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík, and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

Distinctively Icelandic foods include:
* ''harðfiskur'', dried fish pieces eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)
* ''skyr'', a yoghurt-like cheese available in flavoured and unflavoured varieties all over the country. Low in fat and high in protein.
* ''hangikjöt'', smoked lamb
* smoked lamb sausage
* ''svið'', singed sheep's head
* ''Slátur'', consists of ''lifrarpylsa'', a sausage made from the offal of sheep, and ''blóðmör'' which is similar to ''lifrapylsa'' but also has sheep's blood mixed into it.
* ''Rúgbrauð'', translated into English as &quot;thunder bread&quot;, this is a type of rye bread that is baked underground making use of geothermal heat. Sweeter than regular rye breads.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, and is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to eat minke whale. Whaling has long been a tradition in Iceland, though it has become a controversial issue. However, most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask.

During the ''Þorri'' season (late January-Early February), many Icelanders enjoy ''Þorramatur'', a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine which usually contains the following: ''hákarl'' (putrefied shark cubes), ''Sviðasulta'' (brawn [head cheese] made from ''svið''), ''lundabaggi'' (sheep's fat) and ''hrútspungar'' (pickled ram's testicles). ''Þorramatur'' is usually served at gatherings known as ''Þorrablót''. If you are invited to a ''Þorrablót'', do not be afraid to (politely) refuse some of the more unpalatable delicacies, as many Icelanders choose to do so as well. Don't worry about going hungry, though, as many of the more &quot;normal&quot; foods mentioned above are almost always available too. If you're uncertain which is which, do not be afraid to ask the caterers for assistance.

A similar event to ''Þorrablót'' is ''Þorláksmessa'', celebrated on 23 December each year. During this day you might find yourself invited to ''skötuveislur'', where cured skate is served. As with ''Þorrablót'', you can politely refuse to partake in the skate (another type of fish is usually served alongside it for the less adventurous). A word of warning, though: the pungent smell that accompanies the cooking of cured skate is very strong and sticks to hair and clothing very easily. Do not wear formal (expensive) clothing at these gatherings, especially not clothing you intend to wear during Christmas.

[[File:Icelandic Skyr.jpg|thumb|upright|Skyr]]
Any Icelander's first choice of fast food is usually the ''pylsa'' or hot dog. It is usually served with a choice of fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It is cheap compared with other fast food staples at around kr 350, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. At least in Reykjavik, you can also encounter food trucks and carts selling piping hot lamb meat soup (''kjötsúpa''). They also have a vegetarian alternative – the same soup minus the meat.

Food prices are particularly high in Iceland – the following sample prices were accurate as of summer 2016:

* kr 1000 – 2000 for a hamburger.
* kr 350 – 500 for a hotdog
* kr 3000 – 6000 for a three-course meal in a restaurant.

==Drink==
[[File:Brennivin.jpg|thumb|upright|Brennivín is the most widely available strong drink]]

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and it is one of the countries with the cleanest water in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are generally imported and made from concentrate.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and US; an example, half a litre of Viking beer in a bar will cost approximately kr 900. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants, or [http://www.vinbud.is/ Vínbúðin], the state monopoly (locally known as Ríkið: &quot;the state&quot;) liquor bought there is much cheaper than at bars, there you pay kr 350 for the same beer you paid kr 900 for at the bar. The local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín (&quot;burning wine&quot;) contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while at the bars.

The local beer brands are:

* [http://www.egils.is Egils]: Lite, Gull, Pilsner, Premium, El Grillo
* [http://www.vifilfell.is Vífillfell]: Thule, Gull, Lite, Víking
* [http://www.bruggsmidjan.is/en/our-beers/kaldi-1 Bruggsmiðjan]: Kaldi
* [http://www.brugghus.is/ Ölvisholt Brewery]: Skjálfti
* [http://www.olgerd.is/ Ölgerð Reykjavíkur]: Gullfoss

For visitors arriving by air, there is a duty free store for ''arriving passengers'' where they can buy cheap alcohol (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free store just follow the Icelanders. No Icelander in their right mind will pass the duty free store upon arrival!

Be sure to not exceed the allowance which is 1 litre strong alcohol and 1 litre light wine (less than 22%) or 1 litre strong and 6 litres of beer. The strong alcohol can be exchanged for either 1 litre light wine or 6 litre beer.

The drinking age in Iceland is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages, but the buying age is '''20'''.

==Sleep==
[[File:Landmannalaugar8(js).jpg|thumbnail|Camping at Landmannalaugar]]
If you're visiting in summertime you won't regret bringing an eye mask with you. During the height of summer there is no actual darkness and in the north, the sun might just dip for a few minutes below the horizon.

For travel during the high season (July and August), and even in September, reserving a month or more in advance can help ensure that you find suitable and affordable accommodation. Reserving later can put you at risk of having to take more costly accommodation.

The '''hotels''' are usually fairly basic around the island but you can usually get a room even in August just by phoning them up and reserving it before you get there. They are clean and well maintained, light and airy with nothing at all that could even remotely be considered 'dingy'. They are expensive though.
Fosshotels is a chain of 12 hotels located throughout Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots and  major cities of Iceland. The most popular hotel is Fosshotel Nupar, located in by the National Park Skaftafell. The accommodation in Fosshotel hotels is diverse and Scandinavian breakfast buffet is always included. Fosshotels are part of [http://www.islandshotel.is/en/ '''Hotels of Iceland'''].
[http://www.icelandairhotels.com Icelandair Hotels] include the [http://www.hoteledda.is/en Edda] summer hotels and the Icelandair hotels. Icelandair Hotels are upscale, Scandinavian-style hotels located in most major cities of Iceland. Most notable is the Nordica on the outskirts of central Reykjavík.

'''Guesthouses''' are between hotels and hostels in prices and services. At some times if travelling in groups the guesthouses can be cheaper than the hostels. Guesthouses will usually have more space than a hostel with a shared bathroom that is cleaner and less crowded. '''[http://www.farmholidays.is/ Icelandic Farm Holidays]''': the members are farmers who offer accommodation to travellers in their homes, guesthouses, country-hotels and cottages. The association was founded in 1980 and from 1990 Icelandic Farm Holidays has been a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agent. The accommodation is diverse; made up beds in four different categories, with or without private bathroom, sleeping bag accommodation, cottages and camping. Some of the farms offer also various recreation; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. You can get their brochure from tourist information centers or find it on their website. It is very informative and lists all farms, the services they provide, at what time of the year and contact information. It is best to call in advance to book, especially in the summer.

Iceland has many '''hostels''' throughout the entire country. Thirty-seven of them belong to [http://www.hostel.is/ Hostelling International Iceland] and it is best it to buy the international membership card (if you do not have it already), if you are staying for four or more nights at HI hostels in Iceland or abroad within the next 12 months. Bring your bedlinen or sleeping bag to avoid extra costs.

If you're travelling on a budget, '''camping''' is your best bet. There are sites located throughout the country, especially at places you'd want to visit. They range from fully-equipped (hot showers, washing machines, cooking facilities) to farmers' fields with a cold-water tap. Expect to pay kr 500-1000 per person per night. If you intend to camp in Iceland you must be prepared for the cold, 3-season sleeping bags are essential and an inner. Thick pajamas and a warm hat are also recommended! A bedding roll is also useful as you may end up sleeping on very rough ground.  Don't wait until last minute to find a place to camp. Campers and mobile homes have become immensely popular among Icelanders and they take up a lot of space. You could arrive at a large camping ground that's so filled up with campers and mobile homes that you'll have no place to pitch your tent. It is however, not allowed to camp or park a mobile home anywhere other than these campgrounds!

Trekkers will need to use some of the '''mountain huts''', either government or privately-run. These range from dormitory accommodation to fully-staffed facilities. Booking ahead is likely to be necessary at popular times of year (and they may be accessible only in summertime).

Don't bother attempting to sleep in the Keflavík Airport overnight. It's far better to find a hotel in Keflavík or Reykjavík before arrival. If there are no flights to be serviced in the middle of the night (which is most often the case) the airport is closed for a few hours at night and you might have to stand outside in the rain and wind.

==Learn==
Iceland has eight universities, the oldest and most important of which is the '''[https://english.hi.is/ University of Iceland]'''. Public universities in Iceland are heavily subsidised by the government, and hence charge very little in tuition fees. The University of Iceland, for instance, charges only kr 75,000 annually in tuition fees for international students. However, be sure to factor in Iceland's high cost of living when planning your finances. Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, though some courses for exchange students are taught in English. The universities also conduct classes for foreigners to learn Icelandic.

==Work==
Citizens of Nordic Countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Åland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries are free to take up work opportunities in Iceland. 

If you're not from a Nordic/EU/EEA country, getting a work permit can be '''difficult'''. Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy and the government isn't too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Icelandic citizens. There also aren't too many positions where foreigners have an edge.

A great deal of emphasis is placed on family ties, personal relationships, and connections. Try to find and use such connections.

Non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens who do not need a visa to visit Iceland can apply for a ''long-term visa for remote workers'' ([[digital nomad]]s) and live in the country for a limited time (90–180 days) with spouse and under-age children, provided also these fulfil the visa-free condition. They must, however, prove that they make kr 1,000,000 monthly (1.3 million if including a cohabiting partner). Holders of a digital nomad visa will '''not be issued''' a national ID number. The visa does not allow you to get locally employed.

Beware of offers for contracted work in Iceland. Your wage levels may be lower than average and your rights may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionised society with over 90% of the workforce in labour unions.

A great resource is the [http://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/english Directorate of Labour] website.

==Stay safe==
Iceland is one of the places in the world with the least criminality, so there is almost no chance of getting robbed or harassed. Isolated incidents have, however, been reported, especially in Reykjavík, so it pays to take the usual precautions. Use common sense when sampling the night life.

=== Authorities ===
The emergency phone number is '''112''', as in most of Europe. The police are generally polite, professional and honest, and people often comment that they are very helpful and courteous.

=== Nature ===
[[File:Geldingadalagos2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Fagradalsfjall eruption was relatively safe to watch at a distance. However, eruptions can be very dangerous.]]

Sure, Iceland's beauty may lie in its scenery and weather, but don't let that tempt you too much. Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment, do not approach a glacier front, do not approach waves on the coast, and do not approach a large waterfall. Every year, many tourists get injured and killed by doing all of this. By being more aware of your location, your surroundings, and the dangers of Iceland's harsh nature, you can prevent a fatal incident. Glaciers and waterfalls can be enjoyed with appropriate skills, on a guided tour, or where safe areas are signposted..

Be prepared for sudden shifts in the '''weather'''. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and its winters can be frigid. Do not walk out in the open in windy weather in the winter: you will become exhausted very quickly. You should make it a point to keep up to date with the country's weather and road conditions daily.

Don't go on long hikes even in summer without somebody who knows how to cope with the dangers.

=== Natural disasters ===
'''Iceland is a volcanically active country'''. On average, the country experiences a [[Volcanoes|volcanic]] eruption every four years. If there is one during your stay, pay attention to local news and government warnings. Sure, it may be tempting to look at a volcanic eruption from a distance, but the eruptions can be explosive and violent. Furthermore, volcanic gas can be toxic and even lethal. 

Since Iceland is situated on two shifting tectonic plates, [[earthquakes]] are quite common in Iceland. On average, the country experiences 500 earthquakes per year. Many earthquakes are small and are not that noticeable. Know this one thing: whenever there's a big earthquake, a volcanic eruption will follow.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Einbreid Bru.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|''Einbreið brú'': Single-lane bridge.]]

Driving in Iceland can be a dangerous experience. Wandering livestock, harsh weather conditions, foggy conditions, and a largely unpaved road network can make things challenging. 

About a third of the country's road network is paved and many roads outside the capital are impassible during the winters (October to April) and summers. During the summers, roads can become muddy.

If you have no experience with driving in isolated areas with harsh weather conditions or knowledge of Icelandic roads, it is '''strongly recommended''' that you do not drive outside of [[Reykjavik]]. Outside the capital, help is limited, and if you do not know what you're doing, you can easily get lost or stranded. 

If you absolutely must drive outside the capital, a useful resource to check out is [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/ Vegagerdin]. Also, consider informing a trusted local about your plans.

=== Drugs ===

The Icelandic Narcotics Police has a very strict policy on drugs; minimum fine for possession of under 1 gram (3/100 of an ounce) of any illegal substance can result in a fine of over kr 70,000.

==Stay healthy==
The '''medical facilities''' in Iceland are good and subsidised for European Union citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and passport. Scandinavian citizens must show a valid passport to get subsidised medical costs.

Should EU citizens not have the necessary documents then they will be charged for the full cost of the medical treatment. Citizens outside of EU should check if their travel insurance covers medical treatment.

Infectious diseases aren't a problem in Iceland. Inoculations aren't required except if you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases like cholera.

The biggest threat to your health is likely to be accidental injury or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequately warm and waterproof '''clothing'''. Selection of appropriate clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. Exercise extra caution in geothermal areas: What may appear to be solid ground can sometimes not be so solid, breaking from underneath your feet with you falling into potentially deadly boiling water.

The '''[[water]] quality''' in Iceland is excellent and tap water is always drinkable. The hot water coming from tap smells a bit like sulphur, because it is heated by geothermal energy, but it is also safe to drink.

The hygiene in public kitchens is very good, and food poisoning rarely happens to tourists.

==Respect==

{{infobox|Ms Pétursdóttir or Ms Guðrún?   |Iceland maintains another old Norse tradition: the custom of using patronyms rather than surnames. An Icelander's given name is followed by his or her parent's first name (usually the father's), in the genitive case, and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, ''Pétur's daughter''). Members of the same family can therefore have many different &quot;surnames&quot;, which can sometimes create confusion for visitors. Because of the patronymic last names, Icelanders use first names in most situations, e.g. phone books are alphabetized by first name rather than last name and also listing their professions. This also applies when addressing an individual. Icelanders will never expect to be addressed as Mr or Ms Jónsson/-dóttir – why emphasise their parent and ignore themselves?}}

* It is not uncommon for an Icelander to ask a foreigner about their opinion of Iceland. The standard question is: &quot;How do you like Iceland?&quot; You don't have to excessively praise the country to be on an Icelander's good side; just be polite. 
* As this is one of the least populated countries in the world, don't be surprised if people in town have heard about your stay.
* There is a sense of community and belonging in Iceland. It's not uncommon for people in small towns and villages to know each other on a personal level, and Icelandic parents are intimately involved in the life choices of their children. 
* Icelanders have a near-obsessive fascination with genealogy and charting family history is a popular pastime activity. The Icelanders even have an online database called [https://www.islendingabok.is/english Íslendingabók], which contains genealogical information about all Icelanders. 
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], Iceland is an '''egalitarian country'''. Everyone, regardless of their vocation, is treated equally. Acting like you're a VIP will be frowned upon and will get you nowhere.
* As is the case in all of the [[Nordic countries]], '''modesty is a virtue'''. Bragging and showing off are frowned upon and are widely associated with uncouth behaviour. 
* Some Icelanders claim to believe in the hidden people — called ''huldufólk'' — and a few even claim to have seen them. They are analogous to elves but are often considered separate. There is even a museum in Reykjavík devoted to the hidden people. This is an ancient Icelandic belief and most Icelanders respect the tradition. Skepticism thus can appear rude.
* It is customary for one to take one's shoes off after entering private homes. In case your hosts do not mind, they will say so.
* Punctuality is not as important in Iceland as it is in many other northern European countries. People may often not appear until 15 minutes later than the stated time, and even much later than that for parties or other social gatherings.
* When speaking English, Icelanders may use the word ''fuck'' more often than expected by Anglophones. This is because brusque opinions are commonly expressed and should not be taken badly and also, the Icelandic equivalent of this word is not as strong a swear word as in English.

=== Sensitive issues ===
* The '''Great Recession''' is a highly emotive, polarising issue. During the Great Recession, the country's banking system collapsed, the country's stock market crashed, and ordinary people lost a great deal of purchasing power. 
* Iceland is one of only a few countries with an active whaling industry, and if you choose to assert an anti-whaling position expect some Icelanders to have strong pro-whaling opinions and be well prepared to argue the issue and do not expect to win the argument.
* Although Iceland is officially a '''Lutheran''' country, only a minority of Icelanders practise the faith, and contemporary Iceland is for the most part rather secular. Nevertheless, even non-religious Icelanders tend to be proud of their churches, so you should always dress and behave in a respectful manner whenever you are visiting them.

==Connect==
=== Telephone ===
In case of emergency call '''112''' from any phone.

Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which services you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, rescue teams, civil protection and protection against child abuse) and for your location.

Phone numbers for non-urgent calls differ to where you are situated in the country. Calls for non-urgent medical services in the capital region should be made on '''1770'''.

Directory enquiries (number lookup) of Icelandic phone numbers are provided by the Icelandic telecom, in the telephone number '''1818'''.

The Icelandic country code is 354. When calling Iceland from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or &quot;+&quot; from any mobile phone) followed by subscriber number. Iceland does not use area codes.

Payphones are not common, due to widespread use of mobile phones.

Costs for calls from a landline phone are based on a dial-up fee along with a fee for each minute. The dial up fee for all domestic phones is typically kr 3, each minute to landlines costs kr 10 and each minute to GSM costs around kr 21 (as of December 2014).

=== Mobile ===
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are Icelandic Telecom, Vodafone and Nova. All of them have use of 4G services, which has equal coverage, covering most of the country. 2G will shut down in 2024 and 3G in 2025. 5G will include the same frequencies as in mainland Europe, the 3.6GHz band started being populated in 2020.

Given that the call is from domestic numbers, there is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset.

Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available from all three networks. Credit the phone up with a top-up card, at an ATM or at the website of your telecommunications company; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. Additionally, if you have a SIM from another EU/EEA country, you can use your SIM in Iceland under &quot;roam like home&quot; terms subject to your home provider's EU roaming policy. 

If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (check band compatibility), you can purchase a SIM card from phone outlets.

Costs for calls from an mobile are based on a dial-up fee along with an fee for each minute. The dial-up fee for all domestic numbers is typically kr 15, each minute to all domestic phones costs kr 25 and kr 15 for each text message, although Vodafone and Nova also sell prepaid plans with unlimited voice included. The cost for Internet access is kr 12 per megabyte (as of May 2019).

=== Internet ===
Internet hot spots can be found at restaurants, cafés and airports. For the customers of those places, the Internet is free of charge.

A large portion of Iceland has 3G coverage. 3G and 4G data services should roam seamlessly onto Icelandic networks. USB data cards that offer connectivity to 3G or 4G are available from the Icelandic telecommunications companies.


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'''Jakarta''' is [[Indonesia]]'s capital and largest city, with about 10 million inhabitants, and a total 30 million in [[Greater Jakarta]] on the [[Java]] island. Dubbed ''The Big Durian'', an equivalent to [[New York City|New York]]'s Big Apple, its concrete jungle, traffic frenzy, and hot polluted air may tempt you to skip the city as fast as possible, but what awaits inside will change your perspective! One of the most bustling and cosmopolitan cities in Asia, the ''J-Town'' has cheerful nightlife, vibrant shopping malls, a variety of foods, refreshing greenery, cultural diversity and a rich history, that caters to all levels of budget and how much fun you want to have.

==Districts==
Administratively, Jakarta is a province called the Jakarta Special Capital Region (''Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta''). It is administratively divided into 5 municipalities and 1 regency (the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] in the Jakarta Bay):

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{{Regionlist
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| region1description=The heart of Jakarta's administration, government and finance, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the soaring '''Monas''' ('''Mon'''umen '''Nas'''ional) and also the world's largest city square &quot;Lapangan Merdeka&quot;. The city is a part of the old Jakarta (''Batavia''), recognisable by the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both built in the 19th century. Now filled with modern high rises for office buildings, hotels, and shopping centres, this is where most of Jakarta's attractions are, such as the malls, the Tanah Abang garment complex, the Istiqlal mosque, the Cathedral, and the Bung Karno Sports Stadium.

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| region2description=This site is also part of the Old Batavia. It is home to the '''Glodok''' area (Jakarta's Chinatown) which is rich in [[street food|street hawker food]], Chinese restaurants, and temple complexes, and contains Jakarta's electronic promenade. West Jakarta is also a major destination for shopping, as it is home to a lane of upscale malls at S. Parman and cheap shopping lanes at Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district &quot;Mangga Besar&quot;.

| region3name=[[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'')
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| region3description=Jakarta's middle/upper class residential area, and part of Jakarta's business centre. Here you can find upscale shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas. The Kemang area is very popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment.

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| region4description=The city's industrial quarter and the most populous city within Jakarta. The location of '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community in one big park), some golf courses, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's second airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.

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| region5description= Jakarta's main harbour area and the real home of the old Batavia. A small area consisting of Dutch buildings and harbor, its streets are thronged with hawker food, crafted goods, street performers, artists and Jakartan youths hanging around.  This is also the location of '''Ancol Bayfront City''', Asia's largest integrated tourism area. The beautiful '''[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]]''' (Kepulauan Seribu), accessible by boat from North Jakarta's dock, is an instant escape from the hectic city with its beautiful beaches, marine parks, and world-class resorts.
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'''Satellite cities''': The Jakarta megalopolis of 30 million inhabitants includes Jakarta and the following satellite cities:

* [[Bogor]] - One of the primary destinations to escape from Jakarta, with well-kept natural habitats, world class botany garden, resorts, and multiple golf courses
* [[Tangerang]] - The airport, many large commercial centres and clustered homes
* [[Bekasi]] - Mostly industrial parks
* [[Depok]] - Home to the University of Indonesia

A common abbreviation to describe the megalopolitan area is ''Jabodetabek'' (''Ja''karta, ''Bo''gor, ''De''pok, ''Ta''ngerang, ''Bek''asi).

===Orientation===
Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, is easier said than done. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street or address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street. Alleys off a main road are often simply notated by Roman numerals, hence a street address like &quot;Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21&quot; means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.

Fortunately, there is a logic to the name of the street. Outside of the corridors of high rise offices, you basically can find out on what branch of the street you're on by looking at the name of the streets without the Roman numerals. Most often the name of the area is the same as the name of the street, especially if it also bears the phrase ''Jalan Raya'' or avenues. Knowing this almost takes you there, but gated clusters of houses have their own main roads that do not follow the convention, even though they are branches of a specific street. In that case, knowing the name of the housing cluster would be the best option in addition to the above rules. Conveniently, most navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze are useful for finding addresses and places throughout Jakarta due to regular updates from users.

If you don't want to waste time, ask for the description or name of nearby landmarks or buildings, billboards, color of the building or fence, or the postal code. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people on the street, especially ''ojek'' (motorcycle taxi drivers).

==Understand==
[[File:Jakarta Skyline Part 2.jpg|thumb|400px|Jakarta Skyline]]

Jakarta's nickname among expats is the '''Big Durian''', and like the fruit itself, it's a shock at first sight (and smell): a sweltering, steaming, heaving mass of some 30 million people packed into a vast urban sprawl. The metropolitan area is a magnet for Indonesians, both as a business and a government centre, and the most developed city in the country. But all of this comes at a cost: the city has been struggling ''very'' hard to keep up with the urban growth. Major roads are packed up during rush hours and weekends, sometimes all day during rainy season due to motorcyclists sheltering under the fly-over or the tunnel when it's raining heavily, thus causing additional congestion, while the growth of the public transportation system has been unable to keep up.

All that said, while initially a bit overwhelming, if you can withstand the pollution and can afford to indulge in Jakarta's charms, you can discover what is also one of Asia's most exciting, most lively global cities. There is plenty to do in Jakarta, from green parks and historical centres, to cosmopolitan shopping, diverse gourmet choices, and some of the hippest nightlife in Southeast Asia!

===History===
[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-01.jpg|thumb|The colonial building that is now the Jakarta History Museum, in West Jakarta.]]
The port of {{marker|type=go|name=Sunda Kelapa|lat=-6.117944|long=106.808801}} dates to the 12th century, when it served the Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran near present-day [[Bogor]]. The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese, who were given permission by the Hindu Kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran to erect a godown (warehouse) in 1522.  Control was still firmly in local hands, and in 1527 the city was conquered by '''Prince Fatahillah''', a Muslim prince from [[Cirebon]], who changed the name to '''Jayakarta'''.

By the early 17th century, however, the '''[[Dutch Empire|Dutch]]''' had pretty much taken over the port city, and the razing of a competing English fort in 1619 secured their hold on the island. Under the name '''Batavia''', the new Dutch town became the capital of the Dutch East Indies and was known as the ''Queen of the East''.

However, the Dutch made the mistake of attempting to replicate Holland by digging canals throughout the malarial swamps in the area, resulting in shockingly high death rates and earning the town the epithet ''White Man's Graveyard''. In the early 1800s most canals were filled in, the town was shifted 4&amp;nbsp;km inland and the ''Pearl of the Orient'' flourished once again.

In 1740, Chinese slaves rebelled against the Dutch. The rebellion was put down harshly with the massacre of thousands of Chinese slaves. The survivors were exiled to [[Sri Lanka]].

In 1795, the Netherlands were invaded and occupied by France, and on March 17, 1798, the '''Batavian Republic''', a satellite state of France, took over the VOC's debts and assets.  But on August 26, 1811, a British expedition led by Lord Minto defeated the French/Dutch troops in Jakarta, leading to a brief liberation and subsequent administration of Indonesia by the British (led by Sir Stamford Raffles of [[Singapore]] fame) in 1811-1816.  In 1815, after the Congress of Vienna, Indonesia was handed over from the British to the Dutch government.

The name '''Jakarta''' was adopted as a short form of Jayakarta when the city was conquered by the Japanese in 1942.   After the war, the Indonesian war of independence followed, with the capital briefly shifted to [[Yogyakarta]] after the Dutch attacked. The war lasted until 1949, four years after Indonesian Independence, when the Dutch accepted the independence and handed back the town, which became Indonesia's capital again.

Since independence, Jakarta's population has skyrocketed, thanks to migrants coming to the city from across the Indonesian archipelago. The entire '''Jabodetabek''' (Jakarta-[[Bogor]]-[[Depok]]-[[Tangerang]]-[[Bekasi]]) metropolitan region is estimated to have a population of about 30 million.

===Climate===
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Jakarta, like the rest of Indonesia, is under the tropical climate classification. It has two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. It is hot and usually humid with little fluctuation in temperature throughout the year. The average temperature is about 28°C (82°F), hot compared to other cities across Indonesia, especially because of the absence of trees in many areas.

November to March is the peak of the rainy season, and floods and traffic chaos on many of the streets usually occur. At its worst, floods can result in standstill on the prone spots and takes a few days to subside; canal-widening and cleanings have mitigated the effect substantially and for most major roads, a couple hours is all it takes for the standing water to be wiped out. Even in rainy seasons, the sun usually appears for hours each day. During the transition from rainy to dry season or vice versa (April-May &amp; September-October), there is occasional rain. Sometimes it pours; other times it's not a washout. The good thing is that it cools down the air after a sweltering hot day. The rain is almost always absent from June through August.

===Tourism information===
* {{listing
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| address=Jakarta Theater Building, Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 9 | lat=-6.1864 | long=106.82137 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 314 2067 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Talk==
{{infobox|How to speak ''prokem'' like a ''Betawi''|The everyday speech of Jakartans (''Betawi'') is liberally laced with slang (''prokem'') expressions.  Like any slang, words come in and out of fashion with bewildering rapidity, but some features can be distinguished:
* ''f'' becomes ''p''
* ''z'' becomes ''j''
* The prefix ''me-'' for verbs becomes ''ng-''
* The suffixes ''-i'' and ''-kan'' turn into ''-in''

A short glossary of common Jakartan expressions:
; no : tidak &amp;rarr; nggak/kagak/gak/ogah/moh
; I : saya/aku &amp;rarr; gua/gue
; you : kamu/anda &amp;rarr; lu/lo
; sorry : maaf &amp;rarr; maap
; to come up : menaik &amp;rarr; naek
; to take : mengambil &amp;rarr; ngambil
; to look : melihat &amp;rarr; ngeliat
; to use : memakai/menggunakan &amp;rarr; pake/make/ngegunain
; to visit : mengunjungi &amp;rarr; ngunjungin
; what are you doing? : kamu sedang apa? &amp;rarr; ngapain?
; to pay : membayar &amp;rarr; bayar/ngebayar
; how much is it?: berapa harganya?  &amp;rarr;  berapaan nih?
}}
As the capital of Indonesia, it is unsurprising that nearly all residents of Jakarta are able to speak [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]. However, Jakarta also has its own local language that is known as '''Betawi''', which has a [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] base but incorporates many loan words from [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]], [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]], [[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]] and [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]].

==Get in==

===By plane===
Jakarta ({{IATA|JKT}}) has two airports with scheduled flights:

{{marker|type=go|name=Soekarno-Hatta International Airport|lat=-6.1252|long=106.6597}} ({{IATA|CGK}}) is 20 km northwest of the city in the neighboring city of [[Tangerang]], and handles most commercial flights. This airport, along with transportation options to and from the airport, is covered in a [[Soekarno Hatta International Airport|separate article]]. An express train runs every half hour to Sudirman station right at downtown in one hour for Rp70,000. The state-owned DAMRI buses take you to various major transportation hubs (trains &amp; other buses) routinely, while the JAConnexion buses serves a number of hotels and shopping malls within the metro area for up to Rp50,000. Many hotels are generous enough to offer shuttles from the airport. There is a dedicated tollway that takes you to the city, which should take 45 to 90 minutes. Avoid taking conventional or online taxi in rush hour as it may charge you more than Rp300.000.

{{marker|type=go|name=Halim Perdanakusuma Airport|lat=-6.2653|long=106.8856}} ({{IATA|HLP}}) is smaller and much closer to the city (in [[East Jakarta]]), is served by a range of domestic scheduled flights, in addition to its use by the military, VIP flights, charter flights, helicopter leasing companies, and private jets. DAMRI also operates bus services to Rawamangun Bus Terminal; to Pulogebang, Gambir Station, and [[Bekasi]]; and to [[Depok]], [[Bogor]]'s Botany Square, and Soekarno Hatta Airport. There are also taxi services operating here, but avoid taking them inside the airport area.

Alternatively, you can use '''Husein Sastranegara International Airport''' ({{IATA|BDO}}), which serves the city of [[Bandung]], 130 km from Jakarta, which features mostly propeller airplanes, and some international flights by jets. However, considering the more limited offering of flight destinations compared to Soekarno-Hatta, and the relatively lengthy and often congested trip between Jakarta and Bandung, this option is not commonly useful. There are coach services, although most of the time you have to transfer between coaches at the respective companies' pools at downtown Bandung before continuing to Jakarta. The trip from Jakarta to Bandung's airport by public transport requires at least 3 hours, often more.

===By train===
[[File:205-142F Mangga Dua.jpg|thumb|Jakarta's commuter train]]

The national operator [https://kai.id/'''Kereta Api'''] runs multiple daily trains from other cities in [[Java]] such as [[Bandung]], [[Surabaya]] and [[Yogyakarta]].

Jakarta has several major train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Gambir|lat=-6.1767|long=106.8306}} in [[Central Jakarta]] is the current main station for long-distance passenger service, especially Executive class trains from most major cities in Java, thus it has the most complete facilities. If you are using a business or economy class train, you will likely stop at either {{marker|type=go|name=Pasar Senen|lat=-6.1745|long=106.8445}}, two blocks away from Gambir, or {{marker|type=go|name=Kota|lat=-6.1376|long=106.8146}} in [[West Jakarta]]. All stations offer connections to local public transportation, including the Transjakarta system. While Jakarta's suburban commuter trains (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'') do stop at most Jakarta stations, Gambir and Senen are '''not''' included. Get off at {{marker|type=go|name=|lat=-6.2151|long=106.8703}}'''Jatinegara''' station if you wish to connect with the commuter train.

===By bus===
When buying tickets for buses out of Jakarta, you're better off '''buying them at each bus company's booth'''. Do not buy from anywhere outside the booth as the prices are more expensive and the bus they will take you to is questionable. Jakarta has many bus terminals, but not all of them have inter-city services. Look for the sign '''AKAP''' (Antar Kota Antar Provinsi or Inter-city and Inter-Province).

Fortunately these terminals are easy to reach. City bus services, as well as airport shuttles, start and end at bus terminals, and busway services stop there too. Even though the listing says the destination the terminal mainly serves, some services may be available to other parts of [[Java]].

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* {{listing | type=go
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* {{listing | type=go
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=The new and biggest bus terminal in Southeast Asia. Offers multiple bus services daily, mainly to and from destinations across the northern coast of [[Java]], such as [[Cirebon]], [[Tegal]], [[Pekalongan]], [[Semarang]], and [[Surabaya]], though some operators may also drive you to [[Bandung]]. Some buses even offer routes to [[Bali]] and [[Lombok]] '''together''' after pickup from Pulo Gadung Bus Terminal.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Lebak Bulus Bus Station | alt= | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}

If you are arriving from Sumatra or taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you will most likely arrive at one of these two terminals:

* {{listing | type=go
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= Kali Deres Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot KM 16, West Jakarta| lat=-6.1545 | long=106.7058 | directions= Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 3.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}

Besides above if you are taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you can arrive at terminals:
* Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 10 or 12
* Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 7
* Lebak Bulus Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 8

===By minibus===
Minibus service (vans for about 8-10 passengers, in Indonesia indicated as &quot;'''travel&quot;''') has taken over the short-distance intercity coach services. Most minibus companies such as '''CitiTrans''', and '''XTrans''' will take you to Jakarta from [[Bandung]] or to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. One-way fares from Bandung are typically Rp150,000 to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The buses will most often not drop you at hotels or bus terminals, but at their own offices or drop-off locations instead. You still can bargain the driver to drop at your desired place with additional price.

===By boat===
The national ferry companies, [https://www.indonesiaferry.co.id/ '''ASDP Indonesia Ferry'''] and [https://www.pelni.co.id '''Pelni'''], operate passenger services from a large number of destinations across the Indonesian archipelago. The main ferry terminal is {{marker|type=go|name=Tanjung Priok|lat=-6.1041|long=106.8818}} port in [[North Jakarta]]. Smaller speedboats, particularly to and from the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] (''Pulau Seribu''), depart from '''Ancol''' and '''Muara Angke''', also on Jakarta's north shore.

There are no international passenger ferries but Pelni operates a weekly service from [[Batam]], a 45-minute ferry ride across the strait from [[Singapore]].

===By car===
While travelling by car may not be a good idea, it remains perhaps the most convenient way to enter Jakarta. Congestion can extend well past rush hours and a hesitation at any ring road tollway in Jakarta can have a domino effect on other tolls. There are four tollways that terminate in Jakarta:
*'''Jakarta-Merak''' cuts through [[Tangerang]] and leads to the western edge of Java, the [[Merak]] port for connections to [[Sumatra]] Island.
*'''Jagorawi''' tollway goes south to [[Bogor]] and the [[Puncak]] holiday resorts.
*'''Jakarta-Cikampek''' goes east via [[Bekasi]] and [[Karawang]] and continues to [[Bandung]] or all the way towards [[Central Java]].
*The short '''Jakarta-Serpong''' toll road connects Jakarta to [[South Tangerang]].

An '''odd-even license plate scheme''' is in effect for the first three tollways inbound towards Jakarta on weekdays 06:00-10:00, but is enforced only at selected on-ramps. Under the system, only odd-numbered plates may enter the road on odd dates, and even-numbered plates on even dates. Only an electronic payment card is accepted.

==Get around==

Getting around Jakarta is, more often than not, problematic. The city layout is Darwinistic and bewildering with horrendous traffic jams (''macet'' &quot;MAH-chet&quot;) slowing the city to a crawl during rush hour, and the ever-expanding public transportation is still inadequate enough to relieve the congestion. To make things worse, the traffic jams are worse during the rainy season despite no real flooding, mainly due to motorcyclists sheltering under the tunnel.

Various areas of the city have different levels of chaotic traffic. But while the better-organised traffic is mainly in the business districts (MH Thamrin, Jendral Sudirman, and H.R. Rasuna Said), they remain one of the most congested spots in Jakarta! It can even go beyond business hours because of the area's mixed-use as both office and commercial space, as well as the domino effect from other streets' stop-and-go traffic.

===By KA Commuter Jabodetabek===
[[File:KCJ 205 trainset BOO 15.jpg|thumb|300px|Coast through town quickly with the Commuter Line! Note the dedicated female car at the front.]]
The ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'' (or [http://www.krl.co.id KRL], colloquially known as the '''Commuter Line''') commuter trains in Jakarta connect the city centre with the suburbs and satellite cities, namely [[Tangerang]], [[Bekasi]], [[Depok]], [[Bogor]], [[South Tangerang]], and Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. It's usually worth trying as it is much faster than most motor vehicles on the road, but the late arrival of the train (usually by 10 to 15 minutes) might be bothersome. Riding the train is generally safe and comfortable; while they are of course cramped during peak hours, they are still better than using the bus. Major stations are adjacent to a TransJakarta bus stop, though you have to walk a bit or use a feeder bus service to transfer between systems.

There are three types of Commuter Line tickets:

*'''7-day trips''' (''Tiket Harian Berjaminan'', literally: Daily Ticket with Guarantee) must be purchased at a ticket counter by stating your destination. An Rp10,000 refundable deposit will be added to the calculated fare and may be used for unlimited trips within 7 consecutive days in which the ticket must be returned to have your deposit back.
*'''Multi-trip''', refillable at the vending machine and directly usable to enter the electronic gate at the station. The train company issues a special Multi-trip card that can be purchased at a ticket counter for Rp50,000 (the initial balance contains Rp30,000), but you must have at least Rp5,000 to use the train.
*'''Electronic money or bank-issued prepaid cards''' are a better alternative than the other two, as any credits are also usable for purchases at major retailers and convenience stores, the toll road, parking, and other public transportation (MRT and Transjakarta). Bank Mandiri's e-money or e-toll card, BCA's Flazz, BNI's tap-cash, BRI's BRIZZI, or Bank DKI's JakCard, are obtainable at the respective banks, minimarts such as Alfamart and Indomaret, and at Transjakarta stops. An initial purchase of the card costs Rp40,000, which is credited toward each fare. The card is non-refundable and it can be topped up at convenience stores and the ATMs of the respective banks.

The fare is determined by distance: Rp3,000 for the first 25 km and Rp1,000 for every 10 km thereafter. This means that you have to tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination; transfers are free as long as you do not tap out. You will be charged the longest route fare for not tapping out and Rp50,000 for losing your card or pay the remaining fare with the ''fare-adjustment vending machine'' if your credit isn't enough to pay the fare. It's better to make sure that you have at least Rp20,000 credit left on your multi-trip or prepaid card. It is safe to assume that you should pay a maximum of Rp5,000 if you are only wandering around Jakarta.

Commuter services run daily from 04:30 to 00:00, roughly every 15-30 minutes per route. It usually takes 20 minutes to get from one end of the city to another, and another 30 minutes to the suburban terminus. Weekend special services connect Depok and Bogor with the popular Ancol entertainment park at [[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]].

'''Commuter trains do not stop at Gambir and Pasar Senen stations''', the starting stations for long-distance trains in Jakarta; transfer at Jatinegara train station in the east.

===By MRT===
[[File:Ratangga K 1 18 37.jpg|thumb|300px|The MRT Train]]

The '''[http://www.jakartamrt.co.id/ Jakarta MRT]''' (in Indonesian known as ''Moda Raya Terpadu'') is Jakarta's newest service connecting Lebak Bulus in [[South Jakarta]] with Bundaran HI in [[Central Jakarta]] from 05:00 till midnight. It follows the main business street of MH Thamrin, continuing south along the mixed-use areas of South Jakarta before ending near the southern city limits in Lebak Bulus. It primarily links a number of business centres in the city, as well as being pedestrian-accessible to several malls. It's less convenient to access other parts of the city, and passes through few tourist attractions.

Unlike the more utilitarian and dated design of the city's other transportation services, the MRT uses modern, spacious stations designed for heavier use. North of Senayan, stations are underground and can be accessed through rather small descending passageways on the pedestrian path. Southern stations are elevated and can't be missed. Some of the entrances have upwards escalators, but each station has at least one wheelchair-accessible elevator. Upon entry, head into the main hall, obtain a payment card and tap in to the platform area. Tap out again before exiting. Convenience stores and snacks are available before the tap-in gates, but eating and drinking is forbidden on the platforms or within the train. This rule is actively enforced, though with a few exceptions.

Trains are clean and on time and operate every 5 minutes during peak rush hour (07:00-09:00 and 17:00–19:00), and every 10 minutes for the rest of the day. Fares range from Rp3,000 to Rp14,000 based on the distance covered.

Fares can be paid with single-trip cards, purchasable from vending machines or at the ticket booth within each station, or through bank-issued prepaid cards. Single-trip cards have a Rp10,000 deposit that can be refunded at the end of the trip; the prepaid card option is more convenient, can be topped up at convenience stores and ATMs, and are also usable in some of the other transportation modes. (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). It is also possible to buy the ticket through '''MRT Jakarta App''', but you still need to have a prepaid payment application on your mobile phone such as Gopay, OVO, LinkAja, and DANA.

A Park-and-ride space is available 200 metres from Lebak Bulus Station and uses a daily flat rate of Rp1,000 for bicycles, Rp2,000 for motorcycles, and  Rp5,000 for cars. This is more useful for commuters, and can easily fill up during the day.

===By TransJakarta===
[[File:Harmoni Central Busway Transjakarta 4.JPG|thumb|300px|A Transjakarta bus at the Harmoni Central Busway Transit Centre]]
The [http://transjakarta.co.id/ TransJakarta] buses (in Indonesian known as ''busway'') are modern, air-conditioned, and generally comfortable. The mainline service runs Su-Th 05:00 to 23:00 and F Sa to 24:00, with few buses outside these hours. The buses have separate seating for women at the front, an attendant who stands by the door announcing stops and providing security, and CCTVs. There are priority seats for the elderly, disabled, and expectant mothers, but the wide gap between the platforms and buses can be a hindrance. There are 13 main lines in operation, in addition to a number of feeder routes that operate between them.

Unlike Jakarta's other buses, they run on fully dedicated lanes. Passengers must use dedicated stations usually found in the middle of large thoroughfares connected to both sides by overhead bridges. The system is remarkably user-friendly by Jakarta standards, with station announcements inside the purpose-built vehicles. Grab onto a handle as soon as you enter the bus, as they move away from the stop suddenly and quickly.

Park and Ride facilities are in Ragunan (South Jakarta), Kampung Rambutan (East Jakarta), Kalideres (West Jakarta), and Pulo Gebang (East Jakarta).

Tickets cost Rp2,000 from 05:00 to 07:00 and Rp3,500 all other times regardless of distance. You pay by using bank-issued prepaid cards (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). There are no single-use passes, however, you may be able to offer a helpful local Rp5,000 note to tap you in using their card. Transfers between lines are free, but be careful not to exit the system until your journey is completed. The buses can get very crowded, especially during rush hours at around 07:00 and 17:00, when office workers are on the move.

Multiple smaller buses serve as a feeder between selected mainline stops and train stations or neighborhoods where the mainline does not run. Wait for them under the blue bus sign that says ''Bus Pengumpan Transjakarta'' (lit. Transjakarta feeder bus). If you transfer from the mainline stops, you do not need to pay for the transfer; otherwise, payments are accepted in both cash and prepaid card. They can also take you out to Jakarta's satellite cities. See the [[Jakarta#By public bus|Jakarta 'By public bus']] section. As there are no indicators of which routes serve these bus stops, it's a good idea to use the map apps or the '''Moovit''' app on your phone.

''TransJakarta Cares'' is a complimentary bus service for disabled people to reach the nearest TransJakarta bus stop. They can be requested by calling 1500 102.

Passengers can keep track of bus arrival times at the screens in the mainline bus stops or with the '''Moovit''' app from any smartphones.

===By Mikrotrans===
Mikrotrans is a free-charge minibuses serving numerous main roads in Jakarta with fixed stops. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, JakCard, JakLingko, or TapCash. You may use Moovit to trace the stops.

===By tour bus===
Jakarta may be one of the few cities in the world whose government provides tour buses. Dubbed the [https://transjakarta.co.id/produk-dan-layanan/layanan-bus/bus-wisata/ '''City Tour Jakarta'''], the buses are double-decker and you can ride them for free! There are 4 loop routes that are sorted by the genre of the places of interest: Historical, Modern, Art &amp; Culinary and the Jakarta skyscrapers. The first two routes run Monday-Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00, while the latter only operates Saturdays 17:00-23:00.

===By public bus===
A multitude of bus companies prowl the streets of Jakarta. However, buses do not run on schedule or even have one. Most maps bought outside Indonesia do not show bus routes, so Google Maps would be the best method to figure out what bus you should take. Most bus stops also post what route numbers and destinations stop there, but they ''do not always stop there''! They make for a good adventure if you're not in a rush and don't mind being the centre of attention.

These are the bus companies, ranked from best to worst:
*'''Transjabodetabek''' feeds between the Transjakarta stops and the outskirts of town. Look for the routes that has a letter preceding the line number. In case of no shelter, wait under the blue bus sign.
*'''Kopaja AC''' (not to be confused with Kopaja non-AC) has introduced a similar service on selected routes. Some of the lines are reachable from the Transjakarta bus stops. Look for the metallic grey and green colour bus. These buses offer Wi-Fi connectivity.
*Most '''Mayasari Bakti''' buses have an air conditioner, but a few routes do not. Air conditioned buses bear the letters AC on the bus number. These buses usually have a light &amp; dark blue body, but some are green and orange. Inquire if in doubt.
*'''PPD''' also has a combination of an air conditioned and non-air conditioned fleet. They have fewer buses and noticeably a lower tier of service than Mayasari Bakti. Look for the white &amp; black strip, with the Monas icon; the buses may be branded as &quot;PATAS&quot;, which means express.
*'''Avoid using''' MetroMini (orange &amp; blue), Kopami (blue &amp; yellow) and non-air conditioned Kopaja (white &amp; green) at all costs as the buses are filthy, do not offer air conditioning and are driven recklessly.

Bus fares are generally less than Rp10,000 with a flat rate system. You usually pay in a box beside the driver but a ''kenek'' may reach out to you so you can pay him.

Cheaper still are ''mikrolet'' (mini-buses) and ''angkot'' (small vans) that ply the smaller streets and whose fares vary from Rp4,000 for the first 2 km to Rp10,000. You pay the fare directly to the driver when you get off.

You may want to have a couple of spare Rp500 coins before boarding the bus since there is on-board &quot;entertainment&quot; and other distractions. On a typical day, you may find street musicians singing unplugged versions of Indonesian and Western pop songs and asking for donations at the end of the performance, and street vendors, one after another, trying to sell almost everything, from ballpoint pens and candies to boxed doughnuts and health goods.

Avoid sitting or standing in the back of the bus, as this is where muggers find their prey. Always keep an eye on your belongings and be alert at all times for [[pickpockets]] and do not wear any valuable. The best seat is in the front, next to the driver.

Buses do not run according to any schedule or timetable. Sometimes a bus may take a while to come, other times two buses of the same route may come together and the drivers will steer aggressively to get more passengers. They do not stop at any particular bus stop, but anywhere they like. If you want to get off, simply say &quot;kiri&quot; (to the left) to the &quot;kondektur&quot; or just knock on the ceiling of the bus three times (be sure that the driver hears your thumping, best to use a coin), and the bus driver will find a place to drop you. An additional tip to alight from these buses is to use your left foot first to maintain balance and try to get down as quickly as possible and move the body in line with bus direction, as they do not fully stop the bus.

Also, seats in these buses are built for Indonesians, who are typically shorter and more slender and agile than people with a larger build such as Europeans and Africans. Non-Indonesians might find the seats in these buses confining and uncomfortable. TransJabodetabek, APTB and BKTB are not so crowded and the seats are more comfortable for non-Indonesians.

While most bus routes are from one bus terminal to another, not all of them have connections to long-distance bus services (see ''Get In'' section).

===By car===
[[File:JalanJenderalSudirmanJakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Jalan Jendral Sudirman, one of Jakarta's business avenues and frequent spots for stop-and-go traffic]]

Travelling by car, while it just adds up to the congestion itself, remains the most convenient way to travel around the city, especially because of its lacking public transportation.

Rental cars are available, but unless you are familiar with local driving practices or lack thereof, take reputable taxis. Foreigners are recommended not to rent cars and drive on their own, as the chaotic traffic can give you a headache; renting with a driver is more than advisable. That being said, safety and road rules are enforced much more rigorously than in other parts of the country—obey the traffic laws and '''do not be tempted to disobey''' like many of the locals do, even when it seems convenient. Police regularly patrol the major roadways, and many rules are poorly marked, such as which lanes exactly are reserved for the TransJakarta service.

Two toll roads circle the city: the '''Lingkar Dalam''' (&quot;inner ring road&quot;, bisecting the downtown core) and '''Lingkar Luar''' ('''JORR''', Jakarta Outer Ring Road, encircling the outskirts). Using these toll roads is faster when the traffic is good, but are very often jammed themselves, particularly during rush hours. They generally only accept payment using prepaid bank cards.

Outside of the toll roads, road quality differs heavily between the wide downtown avenues and thin alleyways in the residential districts. Road types may be poorly marked in maps. Flooding is common in certain areas during the rainy season, with even large roads being completely inaccessible.

Finding parking places in residential areas can be difficult due to the narrow roads. Paid parking is easy to find in shopping malls, offices and the like for a shockingly cheap rate: Rp4,000-6,000 per hour. Street parking often requires payment of up to Rp3,000-5,000 to an illegal parking 'attendant' for one hour. For 41 areas with street electronic parking posts, the fee is Rp5,000 per hour paid by 7 certain debit cards, and don't pay anything to a formal attendant (monitoring by CCTV) such as you would in Sabang and Kelapa Gading Boulevards. If you park on a street, do so only at the designated areas and in a way that does not block the traffic. Otherwise, your car will be towed and ticketed, in which case you will need some paperwork to get it back!

An '''odd-even traffic control system''' is enforced along select main streets Mondays to Fridays from 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-21:00, except public holiday. Under the system, only vehicles with odd license plate numbers are permitted to travel on odd-numbered calendar dates, and even-numbered license plates on even-numbered dates. The fine for violations is Rp500,000, but taxis and public transportation (vehicles with yellow-black plate number) are exempt. Look for the sign above the road that indicates if the rule is enforced at the adjacent street; generally speaking they are valid on roads along the Inner Ring Road south of the Merak toll interchange and along the eastern side, Rasuna Said, and the Sudirman-Thamrin-Medan Merdeka Barat corridor. Starting on September 9, 2019 there are additional 16 new routes of the system. It can be read at: http://www.beritajakarta.id/en/read/31342/city-expands-odd-even-system-in-16-routes#.XXU9R3E3GM8

If you wish to rent a car, consider these companies:
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===By taxi===

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* The door and roof logo is either the Blue Bird or the Pusaka/Lintas &quot;flying egg&quot;
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Most visitors opt to travel by taxi, which is very cheap by Western standards, abundant and occasionally fast. There is a multitude of taxi companies of varying degrees of dependability.

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The popularity of online taxis (GrabCar and GoCar), due to cheaper fares, safer and more polite drivers, means that nowadays it can be more difficult or time-consuming to get conventional/regular taxis; out of 32 taxi companies that used to operating in Jakarta, there are only 4 now. Besides Blue Bird, these are the remaining companies:
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You can generally determine a good cabbie by asking &quot;''Pakai argo?''&quot; (&quot;meter?&quot;) - if they say no or &quot;tidak&quot;, get another taxi. Taxis parked near train/bus stations, tourist attractions, and hotels often refuse to use the meter and quote silly prices (especially to foreigners) - in this case, it's a good idea to walk away a bit, then hail a passing taxi from the above companies.

Tipping is not necessary, but rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp5,000 is expected, although rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp1,000 is also OK. So prepare some change if you want, or else you may be rounded up to the nearest Rp5,000.

If the taxi takes a toll road, the added cost is '''not''' reflected on the meter. The driver will tap their contactless card to the toll booth, receive a receipt, and you can see the cost shown on a large display next to the payment machine. Drivers may run out of their card's credits, and require a short stop at a convenience store to top up; this is normal. At the end of the trip, your driver will sum up the meter price with any toll receipts, and you can always pay in cash, while some taxis accept cards. A taxi receipt is available on request and is not standard.

Blue Bird, Gojek and Grab apps can be downloaded for free to help you order taxis via smartphone. Fill in the departure and arrival points and Google Maps will show the map with the taxis and also the estimated cost displayed in a range. Blue Bird Taxi has the same fare regardless of whether you hire them online or by phone (with minimum payment applied). GoCar and GrabCar have prices fixed in advance, regardless of any traffic jams. Choose the taxi that will be used and the taxi will usually come in five minutes. Only qualified taxis and qualified drivers can join the apps, so this is one of the safest ways to get a taxi. Taxis have been abundant since online ride-hailing started operating in Jakarta. Online taxis rate is only about two-thirds that of a conventional taxi, or at most the same as a conventional one during peak hours. Since the price is preset, drivers have no incentive to take an unnecessarily roundabout route, which used to be common with conventional taxis.

===By bajaj===
[[File:Gas Fuelled Bajaj in Jakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Gas-Fueled Bajaj in Jakarta]]
The Jakartan equivalent to [[Thailand]]'s tuk-tuk is the '''bajaj''' (pronounced &quot;bahdge-eye&quot;), orange mutant scooters souped up in India into little three-wheeled vehicles that carry passengers in a small cabin at the back. Besides the usual orange bajaj, there is blue bajaj, which use gas as fuel.

They're a popular way to get around town since they can weave through Jakarta's interminable traffic jams much like motorbikes can. Although slow, boneshaking (they have no suspension), hot and windy (locals joke about the &quot;natural A/C&quot;), and a great way to breathe in more exhaust fumes than you ever thought possible (maybe less if you ride the blue bajaj), riding around in these little motor-bugs can really grow on you. Blue gas-fueled bajaj are quieter than the orange 2-cycle bajaj.

There are no set prices, but a short hop of a few city blocks shouldn't cost much more than Rp5,000. Be sure to agree to (read: [[haggle]]) a price before you set off. Bajaj drivers are happy to overcharge visitors, and often ask double or even more than what you would pay by a meter in a more comfortable Blue Bird taxi. Locals who regularly use the bajaj know what a typical fare should be and are happy to tell you. Also, since bajaj aren't allowed on some of the larger roads in Jakarta, your route may well take you through the bewildering warren of backstreets. Try to keep an eye on what direction you're going, because some unscrupulous bajaj drivers see nothing wrong with taking the &quot;scenic&quot; route and then charging you double or triple the price.

'''Grab Bajaj'''

There are also Grab Bajaj that use the Grab application. The tariff is Rp 3,000 per kilometre and minimum payment Rp 9,000. It is intermediate between GrabBike and GrabCar due to Bajaj can accommodate 2 passengers and baggage.

'''Qute Bajaj'''

This variant of bajaj has 4 wheels instead of 3. Qute are much quieter than bemo and have air conditioning. These 'new bemo' operate throughout Central Jakarta towards North Jakarta via Mangga Dua to Ancol. The price is quite the same as for ordinary bajaj (about Rp5,000 for a short hop). Make sure to haggle a price before you ride the vehicle.

===By ojek===
[[File:Pangkalan ojek.jpg|thumb|200px|One of many Ojek drivers in Jakarta]]
If you're poking around narrow back streets, or in such a hurry that you're willing to lose a limb or more to get there, then Jakarta's motorcycle taxis (''ojek'') might be the ticket for you. Jakarta's ojek services consist of guys with bikes lounging around street corners, who usually shuttle short distances down alleys and roads but will also do longer trips for a price. Agree on the fare before you set off. Insist on a helmet and wear it properly—no need to make it more insanely dangerous than it already is. The ojek drivers will insist you're safe with them and that they'll drive carefully—some are telling the truth, some lying. Before you choose a driver, pay attention to their motorcycle's appearance and their helmet; sometimes it shows their character. Locals normally pay Rp5,000 for a short ride (one kilometre) and Rp7,000-10,000 for a longer (roughly more than a kilometre or a 15-minute walk). Foreigners are likely to be asked for more, but generally, ojek drivers will accept the proper fare if you insist on it, unless they see you really need their service.

On-demand (online) ojek services such as '''[http://www.go-jek.com/ Go-Jek]''' and '''Grab''' are ubiquitous can be booked through their respective smartphone apps, and offer generally cheaper fares which are stated in advance, although for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi area are more expensive than other area Rp 2,250 to Rp 2,650 per kilometer with minimum payment Rp 9,000 to Rp 10,500. Payments can be made by cash or stored value (akin to prepaid mobile phone service). You may chat or call the driver for help with finding each other, although some knowledge of Indonesian would be helpful. Go-Jek as a pioneer has more widespread availability; those who travel here alongside other Southeast Asian countries may find it useful to keep using Grab. The other more expensive on-demand ojek service is Lady Jek with female drivers. Unlike conventional ojeks, which typically only operate dawn to dusk, they are available at all times and relatively safe for both passengers and drivers as they are monitored by GPS. While it seems cheap, those who travel in groups of at least three may be better off taking a taxi for convenience and the unnoticeable difference in fares.

The aforementioned brands also offer taxi service that are either private cars akin to Uber elsewhere in the world or with taxi companies so that you can hail them from the same app. Other services include food or groceries delivery and shipping between residents or from online businesses.

===By helicopter===
If you have a lot of cash and want to beat the traffic exponentially, a helicopter can be an option for you. They can be chartered as well for excursions outside Jakarta.
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===By bicycle===
[[File:Jakarta Car Free Day.jpg|thumb|300px|Car Free Day in HI Roundabout]]
[[Cycling]] provisions are almost non-existent in Jakarta, but the first signs of a cycling culture are emerging. Every Sunday from 06:00-11:00 during the '''Car Free Day (CFD)''' in Jalan Sudirman and Thamrin (and every month in other places in each city in Jakarta) are emptied of motorised vehicles, except TransJakarta. The atmosphere can be festive, as events are held in some places (especially in Hotel Indonesia Roundabout). As of 2019, 63 km of new bicycle lanes have been opened, besides previous bicycle lanes at '''Blok M''' and '''Kanal Banjir Timur.''' The Pemuda Pramuka is the most used bicycle lane, mainly to commute between work and home. New rules mention that bicycle lanes can be used by bicycle, electric bicycle, otopet, electric scooter, hoverboard and unicycle. Whoever violates the rule will be penalised up to Rp500,000.

Beyond that, there are dedicated [[mountain biking]] paths in Cihuni and along the Jalur Gas Pipa, both in [[Tangerang]]. Or you could head to [[Salak Mountain]] or other parts of the region beyond [[Bogor]].

===By eScooter===
Grab (the online transport service provider stated in the 'Ojek' section) offers eScooter services with the 'GrabWheels' brand and a fare of Rp 5,000 per 30 minutes (Nov 2019). There are hundreds of parking lots for GrabWheels in Jakarta, mainly in the Sudirman Street area, so one can depart from a GrabWheels parking lot and deposit their eScooter in another. Despite the service's relative newness, many people rent it (mostly for fun).

However, after a car accident involving GrabWheels, in which 2 persons were killed and 4 others were injured, regulations were enacted: eScooters can be used only at bicycle lanes (no usage allowed along pavements, regular streets, or pedestrian overhead bridges).

===On foot===

Jakarta is hot and humid year-round, discouraging pedestrians, while what sidewalk is left is often quickly occupied by pushcart vendors. Crosswalks are not always available, and not always respected even when present. Many locals will simply walk across a busy street, holding up a palm to request vehicles slow down for them.

Even then, walking can sometimes be faster than using a vehicle, especially when the maze of streets results in a winding, roundabout, and congested route.

Jakarta is rapidly revamping its pedestrian facilities on its main roads, with clean and accessible wide sidewalks already in place along the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor and adjacent districts, with continuous construction work outwards. The paths remain hot and are very quiet during the day, but are more pleasant and busy during the afternoons. Still expect to clamber around mismatched concrete blocks and step on asphalt in the residential areas of the city.

A few other neighbourhoods can be explored on foot:
* Kota Tua ([[West Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly square, a walk in this area explores the sights of Dutch colonial charm that was once central to the colonial administration.
* Pasar Baru ([[Central Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly market that has been in existence since the colonial era.
* Rasuna Said, Kuningan District (South Jakarta): another business district along Jl. HR Rasuna Said with many embassies and office buildings.
* Monas and Kebon Sirih area (Central Jakarta): the city square is a pedestrian-friendly zone, and the surrounding area has several attractions such as the presidential palace and old colonial churches.
* Kanal Banjir Timur (Jakarta Timur), a nice river view in the morning with special bicycle and walking/running lane.
* Jatinegara (Jakarta Timur), full of vintage stalls, building, train station, and river view of Ciliwung.
* Kemang (Jakarta Selatan), full of coffee stalls, restaurants and bars. The best place to walk at night.
* Cikini (Jakarta Pusat), for coffee stalls, art spaces, and performances.

On Car-Free Day (CFD), every Sunday from 06:00 to 11:00 in the morning, the Sudirman-Thamrin thoroughfares are closed to motor vehicles, except for the Transjakarta buses. Locals crowd the streets to walk, jog, bike, enjoy performance arts and generally have some fun on the streets. While crowded, this is a good time to get in touch with the locals and see a different side of the city.

==See==
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[[File:Kota HistoryMuseum.JPG|300px|thumb|Jakarta History Museum, Kota]]
The heart of tourist attractions is to the north and centre of Jakarta. Visitors typically start exploring Jakarta from this part of the town, called the '''Kota Tua''', where the old buildings of Jakarta are preserved within a dedicated walking area. Jakarta has 47 museums, which are spread across the city.

The '''Jakarta History Museum''', formerly a city hall (''Stadhuis''), covers Jakarta's history from 400 AD to the present day, with photos, replicas, and maps. Do not miss the '''Jagur cannon''' in the back yard.

'''The Bank Indonesia Museum''' tells about the economy and currency system then and now using modern technology while the '''Museum Bahari''' takes you to the old glory of Jakarta's port, and Indonesia's as a whole. If you are into arts &amp; crafts, the '''Museum Wayang''' has a collection of different puppets (Wayang) from all across the country and the world, and the '''Museum Seni Rupa &amp; Keramik''' allows you to admire Indonesia's art in paintings and sculptures. '''Museum Prasasti''' for historical and scripture.

A few kilometres down south, you'll find the legacy of the Dutch and the first years of the Indonesian government, such as the iconic landmark of Jakarta, '''the National Monument''' park standing right at the centre of the court, and the '''Presidential Palace''' on its north side. And where else in the world could you find the '''Istiqlal Mosque''', Southeast Asia's biggest mosque, and a 113-year-old '''gothic cathedral''' standing mightily across from each other? On the western side of the court, the elephant statue welcomes you to the '''Museum Nasional''', one of the better designed museums out there. Or '''Gallery Nasional''' for art and sculpture.

Statues and monuments are ubiquitous in Jakarta and many stand prominently in major points across the city.  Most of these icons were erected during Soekarno's rule in 1960, and thus still represent the old glory of independence. Start your trip from the '''Tugu Tani''' statue in Menteng that has a figure of a farmer going out to war. Across the Monas Park is '''Arjuna Wijaya''', an eight-horse carriage statue near Monas. Going south at Jalan MH Thamrin, the iconic '''Selamat Datang''' statue waves at you, with a fountain that signifies its importance as the city centre of Jakarta. Passing through that is the '''Jenderal Sudirman''' statue giving a salute, that gives the street its name. Going further until the end of the straight street, is the '''Pemuda Membangun''' or Youth Developing statue that looks like a man holding up a burning bowl. The '''Dirgantara''' statue is visible in its glory if you are using the inner tollway in South Jakarta.

===Parks===
Green spaces are often overlooked in Jakarta. While the city has nearly 1,000 public parks big and small, very few are well maintained including even the National Monument Park ('''Monas'''). '''Menteng''' is large and perhaps the best and '''Taman Suropati''' hosts regular violin shows. '''Pantai Indah Kapuk''', while inundated by housing projects, still leaves a space for mangrove swamps and monkeys' habitats in the two parks there. For parks with lakes, '''Pluit Park''' is one option, and a smaller one is '''Pulo Mas Park'''. '''Ragunan''', the official zoo of Jakarta, is the second largest zoo in the world (140 hectares), offering diverse Indonesian and international flora &amp; fauna, including a dedicated centre that houses primates, especially the endemic orangutans. '''Kalijodo Park''' is open 24 hours a day with green and child-friendly public space and an international skate park. For community park, look for '''Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA).''' Although smaller, it usually offers a small library with AC available to get some rest and a futsal field for physical activity. The newest is '''Lapangan Banteng Park''' which is also open for 24 hours and has good illumination for playing football.

However metropolitan Jakarta has 3 small forests in the city at Muara Angke, Srengseng and Tebet.

Jakarta also hosts two amusement parks. '''Taman Impian Jaya Ancol''' at the North, that is for pure fun plus a sea world aquarium, and '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (Indonesia in miniature) in East Jakarta, which celebrates the culture of all 34 provinces of Indonesia, a bird park containing multiple endemic species, and multiple museums. Escape to '''Kepulauan Seribu''' to see wild birds and eagles, and island resorts not too far away from the city. The '''Setu Babakan''' down south is the centre of the indigenous Betawi culture. If you are looking for lake scene, go to '''Taman Waduk Pluit''' or '''Taman Waduk Ria Rio'''. For river scene, go to '''Taman Kanal Banjir Timur''' or '''RPTRA Mawar.'''

==Do==
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===Betawi culture===
[[Image:Ondel-ondel.JPG|thumbnail|250px|Traditional male &amp; female ondel-ondel in Wayang Museum, Jakarta]]
Despite being the melting pot of Indonesia, Jakarta's indigenous tribe called the '''Betawi''' still stays proud of its culture. They are actually a unique assimilation of various domestic and international races from the Chinese to the Portuguese, which makes it distinct from other parts of Indonesia. The '''Lenong''' theatre performance is accompanied by the '''Gambang Kromong''' orchestra that consists of the Sundanese ''Gendang'', the Javanese ''Gamelan'', and the Chinese ''Kongahyan'' (its own version of violin). The '''Tanjidor''' trumpets are an influence from the Dutch, while the Portuguese bequeathed the '''Keroncong''' orchestra. At the anniversary of the city's founding every 22 June, a distinctive piece of culture can be seen in hotels, the infamous pair of '''Ondel-ondel''' puppets. The complete experience of the culture can be found at '''Setu Babakan''', the village of Betawi culture (and fishing at its lake).

===Cinema===
Cinemas are a more affordable escape at around Rp30,000 - 45,000 for a plush seat (Rp40,000 - 70,000 on the weekend, up to Rp150,000 if you watch in Premiere Class ''at XXI'' or Velvet Class at ''CGV Blitz'') in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn and drinks are exorbitant so you may wish to bring your own coming in. CGV Blitz cinemas will typically show movies in any foreign language other than English and the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are the [http://www.21cineplex.com '''21 Cineplex'''] (branded as XXI in premium shopping malls) and [https://www.cgv.id/ '''CGV Blitz''']. IMAX theaters are only available at Gandaria City's XXI theatre, Mal Kelapa Gading III's theatre and Keong Mas in TMII, although the latter more often shows documentary than blockbuster films.

===Performing arts festivals===
Jakarta boasts some of the world's largest music events, which may surprise you, and the many young fans have attracted artists all around the world to regularly stop by Jakarta as part of their world tour, from rock concerts to Korean pop. Perhaps the best known event is the annual [http://www.javajazzfestival.com '''Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival'''] that takes place each March for 3 days, filled with over 40 international and local artists performing jazz, R&amp;B and reggae songs. The [http://www.hammersonic.com '''Hammersonic'''] is an annual metal music concert, while [http://www.wethefest.com/ '''We The Fest'''] boasts some of the performances from indie/pop artists in August since its first inception in 2014, '''Road to Soundrenaline''' takes you to the popular local indie/major label bands showcases, before it ends up in Bali for the main event with some of international artists performing there and the '''Djakarta Warehouse Project''' hosts world famous DJs to jam the start of the year-end holiday. For a street performance, the Sudirman-Thamrin strip is closed at night on '''22 June and New Year's Eve''', when stages for musical performances are erected and cultural parades set up to usher in Jakarta's founding anniversary and the New Year, respectively.

For some traditional and classical stuff, there are performances at '''Gedung Kesenian Jakarta''', by indie, jazz, dance, and classical music orchestras. '''Taman Ismail Marzuki''' hosts mainly theatrical shows, although English shows might be rare. '''Erasmus Huis Hall''' by the Dutch embassy also regularly hosts classical music shows and photography exhibitions.

===Sport===
The sport scene in Jakarta is perhaps one of the most vibrant you'll ever see in Asia. The Senayan sports complex still lives up to its name since the 1962 Asian Games, where archery and indoor shooting range are also publicly available to try. Soemantri-Brodjonegoro in Kuningan district also offers you many kinds of sport activities. If you like skateboarding, '''Kalijodo Skatepark i'''s the best place to meet others.

====Golf====
Jakarta is perhaps the best city to play golf in Asia, thanks to the abundance of courses close to or even in the middle of the city, and relatively cheap prices compared to Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp70,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp300,000 and more. Many golf courses are at [[Jakarta/South|South]] and [[Jakarta/East|East]] within the immediate suburbs of the city, much better in quality and quantity at the satellite cities.

====Football====
Indonesia is one of the few lucky Asian countries where numerous European soccer teams, including from the prestigious British Premier League or the Italian League, play a trial game against the national team when the game itself is at break in Europe. The supporters between the national team and the Europeans at the '''Gelora Bung Karno Stadium''' are even, yet even though for the most part Indonesia's national team post losses, clashes do not seem to happen at least in a chaotic way. When the Europeans are back in season, numerous cafés and bars around town put up gigantic TV screens to let the enthusiasm erupt while having a drink at dawn.

'''Futsal''' is the indoor version of football, which has 5 players per team and more lax rules of play. Anytime after work or on the weekends, you can easily find crowds at the many indoor courts across the city. Outdoors, the dirt and grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, crowded with players, spectators and vendors, typically on weekend afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or relax.

====Badminton====
As a badminton powerhouse, Jakarta has a multitude of badminton courts, ranging from the national venues at the Senayan Complex to the suburban halls which cater to both futsal and badminton. Most of them have wood-panel flooring and are maintained in reasonably good condition. Lighting is strictly functional and is below par in comparison with standard badminton halls. People play almost every evening - so, walk in, strike up a conversation with the group's captain, and expect to blend in with their group for the session. If the captain refuses payment (usually less than Rp20,000), it is polite to buy the players a round of soft-drinks (Teh-botol is a good choice). Be warned that it is common for Indonesians to eat, smoke, drink and nap by the side of the court: so watch your footing.

If you want to watch rather than to play, the '''Istora Senayan''' is packed in the middle of January for Indonesia Masters Super 500 and early June during the Indonesia Open Super 1000 (a Grand Slam equivalent in badminton), when the world's top badminton players compete. The deafening cheers are chanted even beyond when the players hit the shuttlecock, an enthusiasm unmatched elsewhere in the world. It is advised to buy the tickets online (especially for the weekend matches), otherwise you must choose between watching it on television or the big screen outside the venue (think about Murray Mound/Henman Hill in Wimbledon).

===Karaoke===
You are in one of Asia's big cities—karaoke is the norm, so sing your heart out! Most chain brands such as '''Inul Vizta''', '''NAV''', or '''DIVA''' can be found at the upscale shopping malls where the youngsters play. You'll have your own lavish room with a wide span of libraries containing local, English, and East Asian songs, on a wide-screen TV while you can order a drink or food to be enjoyed while you wait your turn to sing. Rates can start from as low as Rp70,000 per room for a minimum of 6 people.

==Learn==
There are a few locations for '''cooking classes''' along Jalan Kemang ([[South Jakarta]]) that specifically cater to expats. Most offer pastry cooking classes.

Interestingly, you can learn about cultures from around the world in Jakarta. Many embassies have set up cultural centres where you can take '''world culture &amp; language classes'''. Check these cultural centres for information: [http://id.korean-culture.org/ Korean Culture Centre], [http://ifi-id.com/ Institut Francais], [http://itacultjkt.or.id/ Istituto Italiano di Cultura], [https://www.jpf.or.id/en/ Japan Foundation], [http://idn.rs.gov.ru/en Russian Culture Centre], [http://www.goethe.de/ins/id/en/jak.html Goethe Institut].

==Work==

Casual work in Jakarta is difficult to come by and Indonesian bureaucracy does not readily facilitate foreigners undertaking employment in Indonesia.  As in the rest of Asia, [[teaching English]] is the best option, although salaries are poor (US$700–3000/month is typical, although accommodation may be provided) and the government only allows citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA to work as teachers. Formal work visas, residency permits and registration with several government offices is necessary. Formal approval from the Department of Manpower and the provision of documentation and guarantees from an employing sponsor is required to engage in any form of employment in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia. Business visas are available for the purposes of conducting business related activities in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia, this class of visa has strict conditions and requires a local business to sponsor the applicant. A business visa does not permit the holder to undertake any form of employment.

Jakarta caters to a growing class of remote workers and visitors on business trips with a large selection of '''coworking spaces'''. Mostly spread around Central and South Jakarta, day passes can be as low as Rp100,000, with hourly passes even lower. These spaces typically share buildings with offices and provide internet, drinks, and sometimes extra services like printing and meeting rooms. Some spaces are directly connected to shopping malls or public transit, making them very useful alternatives to spending hours in a cafe for work. Available desks may be limited in popular areas; call ahead to reserve a spot if necessary.

==Buy==
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[[File:Grand-Indonesia.jpg|thumb|Grand Indonesia Shopping Town located in Central Jakarta, as viewed from Plaza Indonesia]]
More than 2.5 million foreign tourists and more than 30 million domestic tourists visit Jakarta every year. It's a paradise for buying international brand-name garments (both genuine and fake).

If you're stopping in Jakarta, consider buying an extra suitcase, because there are '''lots of good shopping''' opportunities. Good used suitcases can be bought at Surabaya street and vendors also sell antiques. However, although quality can be excellent, genuine branded goods or quality products are expensive.

Every year, the Provincial Government of Jakarta holds an annual '''Festival Jakarta Great Sale''' that takes place from Mid-June to Mid-July. Most markets, shopping malls, and department stores attend it and will give discounts on selected items, although the event itself might be barely noticeable aside from some banners. Some stores also run Midnight Sales, usually in the weekend. And most of the malls are open from 10:00-20:00 every day, except on Ied Day when they're open 13:30-22:00.

===Shopping malls===

An escape from Jakarta's sweltering heat, hundreds of '''shopping malls''' serve as social hotspots and are where the city congregate on weekends to shop, buy groceries, and hang out. They range from grand top-end luxury malls to smaller trade centers and shopping complexes, with new buildings constantly under construction, so you can probably find a suitably stocked mall (or three) for what you're looking for close to you. Genuinely imported goods from official retailers are priced to international standards, but Jakarta also offers local and lesser-known designer alternatives. A vast selection of cafes and social spots are also attached to malls, so if you're planning to meet up with an Indonesian acquaintance, brunch or dinner at a mall is a popular affair.

As a convention, most Jakarta malls will have a supermarket in the basement, alongside utilities such as ATMs, office goods, barber shops, pharmacies, personal health, and budget eating options. Shopping options are on the middle floors, followed by a selection of higher-end restaurants and potentially a movie theater at the top floors. Expect each location to have one or more lobbies at which you can be dropped off, and one of these lobbies will usually include a taxi stand. If calling in your own taxi (or rideshare) be sure to specify which lobby you're waiting at. Most malls open at 10:00, though breakfast dining spaces on the ground floor may open sooner, and lunch options may only fully open at 11:00.

Some of the most well known shopping complexes are at the heart of the city. '''Grand Indonesia''' and '''Plaza Indonesia''' are massive upper-class malls next to each other on Jakarta's busy Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, easily accessible via MRT. To the south, '''Plaza Senayan &amp; Senayan City''' are popular chic hangouts across from each other, also accessible by MRT. '''Mal Taman Anggrek''' and '''Central Park''' to the west at Jalan Letjen S. Parman are for all rounders.

'''Jalan Prof.Dr.Satrio''' is Jakarta's answer to the famed Orchard Road in [[Singapore]], [[Ginza]] in [[Tokyo]] and Fifth Avenue in New York. Four malls (namely ITC Mal Ambassador, Kuningan City, Ciputra World I, and a bit further off, Kota Kasablanka) and counting, catering to visitors of all budget levels. '''Kelapa Gading''' has a street with four malls on its side, and two other giant malls are located elsewhere in the region. '''Pluit''' and '''Pondok Indah''' hosts three malls located along a single strip.

Every shopping mall has at least one department store, alongside brands that have their own shops. '''Sogo''' has the most branches, followed by Metro &amp; Centro. Galeries Lafayette can be found at Pacific Place while Seibu and Central are located at Grand Indonesia. '''Matahari''' also provides similar fashion usually for a lower price.

===Markets===
In addition to malls, there are also numerous extremely large '''shopping centres''', most of them within a complex, so if you are unable to find what you need at one mall, you can try again at the mall next door. '''Mangga Dua''', '''Tanah Abang''', and '''Pasar Baru''' are the best places in Jakarta to shop for fashion. In Mangga Dua area there are at least 3 shopping centres connected by bridges: '''ITC''' is for middle and upper middle class fashion, while the lower class is served by '''Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua''', and '''Mangga Dua Mall''' is for gadget enthuasiasts. Tanah Abang is a wholesale market and the biggest in [[Southeast Asia]], with delivery to Africa and other parts of the world. Tanah Abang is overcrowded, so Thamrin city next to Grand Indonesia (500 m from Tanah Abang) can serve as an alternative, mainly for Muslim wear and batik. Pasar Baru is not a shopping centre, but more like a street with old retail shops; stamp collectors will be able to find Indonesian stamps at the front of many of these shops. '''Mangga Dua Square''', as well as Glodok and Roxy, are places to find gadgets. WTC (Wholesale Trade Centre) Mangga Dua is now specialised in selling used cars, with more than 100 sold per day.

If you are looking for antique products such as local handicrafts, Indonesian traditional batik or wayang golek (Sundanese puppets), you can go to '''Jalan Surabaya''' in Central Jakarta. If you are looking for rare maps, prints or paintings, you can go to Kemang Raya, where there are many galleries including Bartele gallery and Hadi Prana. '''Pasaraya Grande''' shopping mall at Blok M, South Jakarta has one dedicated floor for Indonesian antiques and handicrafts. '''Pasar Seni''' at Ancol is the centre of paintings and sculpture, including portrait pictures you can have done on the spot. '''Sarinah''' department store also has a vast section of traditional gifts.

Shopping at traditional markets may also be an exciting experience, where you can find exotic tropical fruits, traditional snacks, cheap fashion and novelty items. While most of them are far from tourist hot spots, '''Pasar Gondangdia''' across the namesake train station and the '''Fresh Market Pantai Indah Kapuk''' are the places that still offer such experience in a modern building while easily accessible.

Cash is still the most effective payment system for all transactions. A few established shops may accept payment with debit/credit card and electronic money.

==Eat==
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[[File:Panorama of Interior of Cafe Batavia - 1805 Construction - Jakarta - Indonesia.jpg|thumb|500px|Interior of Cafe Batavia near Museum Fatahillah]]

Jakarta has a vast range of food available at hundreds of eating complexes located all over the huge city.  In addition to selections from all over the country, you can also find excellent Chinese, Japanese, Western, and many other international foods thanks to the cosmopolitan population.

If you want to go local Jakarta, the indigenous Betawi has its own dishes to offer:
* '''Sop iga sapi''', beef spare rib soup that takes a simple Dutch dish and piles on Indonesian spices.
* '''Soto Betawi''', coconut milk broth with beef tendons, intestines, tripe.
* '''Kerak telor''', omelette cooked with glutinous rice and served with shredded coconut and a dried shrimp topping.
* '''Ketoprak''', ''lontong'' (rice cake), tofu, bean sprout, shrimp crackers in peanut sauce.
* '''Gado-gado''' is like ketoprak, but all of it is vegetables.
* '''Bubur Dingin''', literally cold porridge with beef sweet soup.
* '''Nasi kebuli''': a Betawi pilaf influenced by Arab culture.
* '''Nasi uduk''', rice cooked in coconut milk similar to nasi lemak, served with choices of various toppings, such as fried chicken, beef, fried shallots, and sambal (chili sauce).
* '''Nasi ulam''', rice cooked in coconut milk served with fried minced beef, sweet fried tempeh, many other toppings, cucumber, and sambal.
* '''Asinan Betawi''': assorted pickled vegetables, served with peanut sauce (and sometimes chili) and chips.
* '''Rujak/Mie juhi''': noodles with vegetables and dried squid in peanut sauce.
* '''Mie kangkung''': noodles with water spinach in savoury thick gravy sauce.


Food at malls and brick-and-mortar restaurants are by and large of hygiene standards. Street vendors (''kaki lima'') or carts can be questionable, though it is still wise to use discretion as some of the best or well-known food can actually be from them.

The online ride-hailing apps Gojek and Grab also offer food delivery service (such as Gojek's GO-FOOD) to virtually all restaurants, for a small fee. Furthermore, it can increase your convenience when you only want to rest at your hotel.

Though tips are originally not customary in restaurants, it starts to become a habit. In fact, a few do automatically charge a service fee of typically 5%, which may surprise some patrons. Eating at restaurants are almost always subject to a 10% general tax.

===Budget===
Food courts at just about every shopping mall in Jakarta offer cheap but filling meals. Prices range from Rp15,000 to Rp25,000. While street vendors (''kaki lima'') are cheap with questionable hygiene standards, some items are unfortunately offered ''only'' within street vendors, so use good judgment when shopping around. Look for those that have lines at least a couple people long, as that means it's reputable and indisputably delicious. Steer clear from vendors that offer aggressively cheap prices or being pushy, as they might make their items using shady ingredients.

For cleaner alternatives with decent price, you can look for '''Lokbin''' (lokasi binaan), '''Loksem''' (Lokasi sementara), or '''Lenggang Jakarta,''' which serve same affordable food but with better hygiene standards. Practically the sellers there are relocated street vendors. Price in Lenggang Jakarta and Lokbin will be around Rp10.000 to Rp30.000.

Franchise fast food chains are also a good choice for eating as the hygiene is often up to standards. American fast food chains such as KFC and McDonald's have ample seating. Local chain '''Bakmi GM''' is famous for its noodles and its fried wanton. '''Hoka-hoka Bento''' (locally known as HokBen), also a local chain, provides Japanese buffet with a complete meal set for an affordable price. Also consider '''Es Teler 77''' &amp; '''Solaria'''. You will find one or all of them at major malls across the city. Department store or mini market food items can be an alternative should you need to eat on the go or at work.

For some exquisite Indonesian snacks, head to the traditional markets or street vendors. The infamous '''jajanan pasar''' (lit. market snacks) or '''bakpao''' (Chinese meat buns) should cost around Rp10,000 to Rp35,000 per box or piece. Assorted fritters ('''gorengan''') are ubiquitous throughout and should cost Rp7,000 to Rp15,000 for up to a dozen pieces of fried tofu, tempeh, cassava, yam, and even banana. '''Siomay''' and '''batagor''' will be available for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000. '''Instant ramen noodle''' for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000, '''ketoprak''' Rp5.000-Rp8.000, '''pecel lele''' Rp7.000-Rp10.000, or '''nasi uduk''' Rp3.000-Rp7.000.

More substantial meals such as '''martabak''', '''satay''', chicken noodle ('''mi ayam''') or porridge ('''bubur ayam'''), and '''nasi goreng''' are typically on the upper end of budget dining. The Indonesian '''soto''' soup can be enjoyed for Rp45,000 with rice and a drink of your choice and a bowl of meatball ('''bakso''') soup with a side of noodles or vermicelli should cost no more than Rp50,000 per bowl. Bakeries also have buns that you can consume for breakfast, starting from Rp10,000. '''Roti Lauw''' and '''Tan Ek Tjoan''' is the most popular choice in Jakarta.

You may look for D'Cost Seafood for decent price all over the city.

As some traditional Indonesian cuisine may be too hot and spicy for many foreign tourist, you can usually ask for just a little chili or none at all: ''&quot;pedas sedikit&quot;'' and ''&quot;tidak pedas&quot;'', respectively. It also better to know that you can say ''&quot;bungkus&quot;'' for take away order, or ''&quot;makan di sini&quot;'' for dine in. And be careful as red ketchup usually means hot chilli sauce, not tomato.

===Mid-range===
Fine dining restaurants offer main courses for a range of prices and can be found at just about every mall in Jakarta or better yet outside the malls.

Some of the restaurants in this category include pizza franchises '''Pizza Hut''' and '''Domino's,''' or '''A&amp;W, Wendy's, and''' '''Burger King''' for fast food chain. Mains in shopping mall restaurants typically range between Rp40,000 and Rp75,000; many even provide lunch set menus for just about Rp50,000 that entitles you to rice, one or two main platters and a glass of drink which can be an impressive deal. Seafood restaurants north of the city centre falls on the borderline between mid-range to expensive depending on your preference, with shrimp &amp; fish on the cheaper side, followed by scallop, and lastly crab &amp; lobster.

For middle class traditional cuisine, go to the Menteng area and look for '''Gado-Gado Boplo, Warung Daun, Bumbu Desa, Saur Kuring, Dapur Sunda, Sate House, Bunga Rampai, Sate Khas Senayan''' or '''Aroma Sedap'''. Or try to look around '''Sabang''' area. '''Garuda, Natrabu''', '''Sederhana,''' '''Penang Bistro,''' or '''Pagi Sore''' will offer you the best value over price.

===Splurge===
The best gourmet splurges in Jakarta are the '''opulent buffet spreads''' in the 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott, Hotel Mulia, Ritz-Carlton and Shangri-La, which offer amazing value by international standards. Expect to pay upwards of Rp150,000 per person.

Chinese roundtable restaurants, such as '''Din Tai Fung''', '''Imperial Duck''', '''Jun Njan''', or '''Tai Pan''', among other small enterprises, offer considerably expensive dishes, but these are mostly meant to be communal rather than for individuals.

Steakhouses also fall into this category, especially if the beef is imported from Australia or a USDA certified. For pizza, look for '''Pizza Express''' ''(formerly Pizza Marzano).''

For premium traditional cuisine, '''Rara Jonggrang''', '''Remboelan''' and '''Tugu Koenstring Paleis''' will serve you the highest standard.

==Drink==
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Jakarta may be the capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority country, but it has an underground life of its own. If you're the clubbing type, its nightlife is arguably among the best in Asia, except during fasting months when some venues are closed or have limited hours. From the upscale '''Kemang''' to the seedy '''Mangga Besar''', nightlife is there for all levels of loudness, but bring a friend if you decide to brave the seedier places (though they tend to have the best DJs).  Fans of live music, on the other hand, are largely out of luck if they go to budget bars, at least unless they're into Indonesian pop.

To get alcoholic beverages in Jakarta is not an easy task since 2015 it is not permissible to sell them in the mini market except in big stores inside a mall to discourage underage drinking. Fortunately, there are some wine bars/stores that sell imported wines or hard liquors throughout the city.

Jakarta has a fairly large number of '''prostitutes''', known in local parlance as ''ayam'' (lit. &quot;chicken&quot;), so much so that much of the female clientele of some respectable bars (operated by five-star hotels, etc.) is on the take.

The Kota area in [[Jakarta/North|northern Jakarta]] is the oldest part of town with numerous colonial buildings still dominating the area. It is also considered to be the seediest part of town after midnight. Most karaoke bars and 'health' clubs there are in fact brothels who mostly cater to local Jakartans. Even regular discos such as Golden Crown have special areas designated for prostitutes. Other notable establishments in this area are Malioboro and Club 36 which should not be missed. This part of town has a large ethnic Chinese population who also dominate the clubbing scene there.

The bulk of the clubbing scene is spread throughout Jakarta but usually found in office buildings or hotels. The help of an experienced local with finding these places is recommended. Nightlife in Jakarta tends to be pricey by local standards.

Due to Jakarta's freedom, there is no specific dress code that should be worn unless you are in a religious area. However, it is best not to dress too openly to avoid awkward stares or giving the impression (especially for women) that you are a prostitute since most of them in Jakarta wear very short dresses or skirts. Sandals are fine to wear if you're heading for North Jakarta since it is near the beach. During the month of Ramadan, most nightlife ends at midnight, while some venues ''do not open'' all month.

A nightlife district popular among expats is '''Blok M''' in [[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]], or more specifically the single lane of Jl. Palatehan 1 just north of the bus terminal, packed with pubs and bars geared squarely towards single male Western visitors. While lacking the bikini-clad go-go dancers of [[Bangkok/Silom|Patpong]], the meat market atmosphere is much the same with poor country girls turned prostitute. Blok M is easily accessible as the southern terminus of BRT Line 1. For a more off-the-beaten track experience, head a few blocks south to Jl. Melawai 6 (''opposite Plaza Blok M''), Jakarta's de-facto '''Little Japan''' with lots of Japanese restaurants, bars and karaoke bars. If you prefer to mingle with Koreans, go south to Jalan Wijaya.

Plaza Senayan's '''Arcadia''' annex attempts to duplicate the concept, but with more of an emphasis on fine dining. The Kemang area in [[Jakarta/South|southern Jakarta]] is popular with expats and locals alike so it has numerous places to eat, drink and dance. Or if you want to keep it sober, '''bubble tea cafes''' and '''coffee shops''' are popping up sporadically, especially in North and West Jakarta, and most major malls. No jamming music and (mostly) no alcohol, but still a good place to hang out.

'''Coffee''' aficionados can rejoice as some of the best beans in the world hail from Indonesia, and they can easily be found from stands on the street to dedicated coffee shops and even the sachets at the supermarket. They are usually priced from Rp30,000 per cup while powdered coffee are sold from Rp15,000. Co-working spaces are also starting to expand their business into making a coffee shop which caters mostly for workers in the city.

==Sleep==
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The travel agencies at Jakarta's airport can have surprisingly good rates for mid-range and above hotels. Star ratings are reserved for midrange and better hotels, while budget places have &quot;Melati&quot; rankings from 1-3 (best). Tax and service charges of 21% are usually added to the bill.

* '''Budget''', hostels (''losmen'') can be found around '''Jalan Jaksa''', which is close to the Gambir station, for as low as Rp30,000 per night! Or '''Kwitang''' area offer low cost but filthy hotel for Rp50,000 to Rp150,000. Hotels around '''Cikini''' has better room to offer for Rp300,000 to Rp 400,000. Another choice is hotels around '''Mangga Besar''', a street with a wide variety of hotels, clubs, restaurants and low class spas. Elsewhere, look for brands such as '''favehotel''', '''amaris''', and '''ibis budget'''.
* '''Mid-range''' are easily found at all parts of Jakarta, from independents to chain brands such as all Accor Group hotels but Pullman.
* '''Splurge''',  Jakarta has more than its fair share of luxury hotels, and after the prolonged post-crash hangover new ones are now going up again.  Many remain good value by world prices, but opulent lobbies do not always correspond to the same quality in the room. Mostly found within the business strips of '''Sudirman-Thamrin''' and '''Rasuna Said'''.

In 2016, Jakarta's hotel occupancy rate is the lowest in a decade, just 49.5 percent. It is lower than [[Bali]]'s occupancy rate. But, thanks to business travellers who usually sleep in the same hotel for their visits, the hotels get by. They also have relatively little competition from aparthotel and villas, so you won't find cutthroat prices as in Bali, but certainly discounts are always available. Due to low occupancy rates, booking last-minute deals will get the cheapest price. In Ied holiday seasons (one week before the end of the fasting month and one week after), hotels in Jakarta are empty, and throughout the year, weekends are emptier than weekdays.

For stays longer than 2½–3 weeks, monthly rental rooms (called ''kost'') and apartments are a good alternative to budget and mid-range hotels, respectively. Fully-furnished rooms (with TV, air-con, large bed, hot shower, kitchen outside) can be rented for 1½-4 million rupiah per month. In most cases, the rental fee already includes electricity and water usage, and often there are additional services included like laundry, Internet access, breakfast, etc. There are cheaper rooms as well (starting from Rp500,000-700,000), but those are usually small, windowless, and the furniture includes just a bed or even nothing at all. Also, some cheaper places are exclusively for either men or women (no opposite-sex tenants or visitors allowed); many others allow couples to stay together only if they're legally married.

For apartments (one or more rooms + private kitchen + often balcony), prices are Rp3-4 million and up. Cheaper rates can be obtained in some places which are oriented to the long-term rental (3, 6 months or 1 year minimum); however, there may be same limitations as for cheaper rooms. Short term room rentals services such as ''Airbnb'' can be an option for those on the budget.

Beware of Travelio, a real estate booking agent and app. '''Do not sign a contract with these predators, especially if you're an expat or foreigner'''. If you are looking for an apartment, go straight to the apartment and ask to see apartments at their front desk or after you find out the unit number you want from Travelio.

== Stay safe ==
A number of high-profile terror attacks in 2003, 2004, and 2009 have led to the city beefing up its security presence. An attack in 2016 specifically targeted foreigners, killing four. However, given the scale and population of the city, terror attacks are exceedingly rare and wayward traffic is a much more realistic threat. Security continues to be highly visible in the city, although checks are generally light and act more as a first layer of defense (that actively helped save lives in the 2016 attack). You'll spot many x-ray machines and people waving metal-detection wands in offices, malls and transportation infrastructure.

By and large, your stay in Jakarta should not be problematic as long as you use common sense. While theft and robbery seem common, they are highly unlikely to happen in the crowded Sudirman streets, but much more likely at night in the less economically fortunate areas such as in the East, or in residential areas in the suburbs. It is generally better to use a car, or the Transjakarta and commuter trains if you opt for public transit. Women are even entitled to a dedicated seating area or car on these routes!

{{infobox|The City that Definitely Sleeps|Jakarta operates on a different timetable to many other countries.

Early birds wake up around 04:00 to 05:00, schoolchildren and workers leave home by 06:00, and the day begins around 07:00 or 08:00. Likewise, dinner starts early at 18:00 to 19:00, and people head home by 21:00 or 22:00 at the latest. This means the streets tend to be much more quiet leading up to midnight than you might expect elsewhere around the world. At best, major streets may still be have a few stalls and business areas may still have people going home late.

Most shops close around 21:00, with whole malls closing down at 22:00 (with the exception of dedicated late-night eateries and bars). The MRT, Transjakarta and commuter trains run until 23:00 or midnight. Properly-licensed taxis are the easiest and safest way to get around after the city goes to sleep.

Take this into account when returning home late after a day out.
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Strict gun control laws make Jakarta safer, leaving '''theft''' and '''robbery''' as day-to-day concerns. Violence is low, and most criminal acts are done by stealth or intimidation rather than lethal force. It is rare for serious injuries to occur during these situations, although there are exceptions. If the theft is done by stealth, simply catching the thief in the act will cause him to run away. For intimidation such as robberies, simply giving them an object of value will usually satisfy the thief, who will leave without further ado. Most Indonesians are also very protective of their neighbors and friends; in many neighborhoods, a thief caught by the local residents will be punished &quot;traditionally&quot; before being taken to police. Shout for help (&quot;Tolong!&quot;) or robber (&quot;Maling!&quot;) to get yourself away from this.

Be on your guard in crowded places such as markets, because pickpockets often steal wallets and cellular phones. Do as the locals do, and carry your backpack on your chest when you see others do the same. Business travelers need to keep a close eye on laptops, which have been known to disappear even from within office buildings. For all-night party excursions, it may be wise to keep your cab waiting; the extra cost is cheap and it's worth it for the security. Lock your car doors and windows, and show no cellular phones or wallets on the dashboard. Organised criminals sometimes operate on the streets (especially at traffic lights) without fearing crowds.

=== Protests ===

Indonesians are fiercely protective of their right to protest, which proved critical in establishing its democracy in 1998, when citizens (particularly students) descended upon the streets, with significant damage to the city and killing thousands in the process.

Today, as a dense concentration of 30 million citizens in its metro area representing one of the world's largest democracies, Jakarta sees regular protests of all sorts. Most protests are rowdy yet organised events, taking place around government offices. Visitors will see their impact from miles away as they cause congestion in the already congested traffic, but they're also decorated with large banners, flags and posters. Protesters generally don't interact with others around them, although given the tight streets and sidewalks, beware of getting swept away or separated in a march. During larger protests, entire roads or areas may be cordoned off by police.

There is always a police presence of some sort at these events, so follow their directions. Transjakarta, rail and metro services will also know in advance and announcements may be displayed in stations. Taxi companies also broadcast this information to their drivers. When in doubt, do like an Indonesian and simply ask a nearby uniformed person and ask if there's a disruption going on.

Protests tend to take a turn for the chaotic once night falls and the bulk of protesters leave to return to their families. Most protests end right around nightfall (about 18:00), but if a one extends into the night, it would be prudent to give it a wide berth.

==Stay healthy==

Tap water in Jakarta is '''not''' drinkable, unless it's boiled or purified and the water is supplied by [http://www.aetra.co.id/ PT. Aetra Air Jakarta] through the city water supply. It is generally fine for a bath or a toothbrush session, though. Bottled water is cheap, up to Rp5,000, and for safety reasons it is better to '''buy it from minimarts''', rather than from street vendors. If you're staying for extended periods, you can also obtain gallon-sized water containers. Ensure the tamper proof seal is intact.

Jakarta's air quality is poor, especially during the dry season. If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors near the streets (especially in less central areas, where you may be meters from passing cars and motorbikes, without a proper sidewalk) it's wise to do like many Indonesians and wear a mask. You can obtain masks from pharmacies or convenience stores; ask for a &quot;motorbike mask&quot; if necessary. Keep an eye on air quality through weather apps if you're sensitive to air quality, as it may vary depending on where you are in the city.

There is a law against smoking in public places in Jakarta, and the smoker can (in theory) be fined up to US$5,000. You may see the signs threatening a fine (''denda'') of Rp50 million or 6 months jail for smoking, although that law seems not to be enforced, as locals still smoke everywhere on the street and even in local buses, as anywhere in Indonesia. It's generally prohibited to smoke, however, inside shops, offices, hotel, and air-conditioned buildings generally. If in doubt, you can ask locals: ''Boleh merokok''?

Diarrhea, food poisoning, and typhoid fever is common in Jakarta, so it's wise to prepare yourself with antidiarrheal and activated carbon, and always bring hand sanitizer. Spot your nearest hospital or clinic with 24 hours emergency service before deciding where to sleep.

A visit to general practitioner will roughly cost you Rp50.000 to Rp150.000. While attending a specialist or going to hospital will cost you around Rp200.000-Rp500.000.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
The area code for Jakarta and the metropolitan area is '''021'''. You do not need to dial the area code if you are calling another number within the same area using a landline. Drop the 0 prefix when calling from elsewhere in Indonesia.

''Wartel'' or telephone shops are ubiquitous on the streets of Jakarta, but are gradually disappearing because of the booming of mobile phones. If you wish to avoid the exorbitant roaming fees (or need to make a lot of calls), you can buy a new phone in small stalls for Rp120,000-150,000 plus your mobile number's balance, while the card itself is relatively cheap or free. Coverage is generally great at most spots.

Public phones can still be commonly seen on the sidewalk. If you see a public telephone, lift the receiver and check the number in the display near the keypad.  If the number is not 000, don't insert coins, because the phone is broken. They usually are, but they're very cheap (just Rp100 per minute) when they do work.

===Internet===
If you have your own laptop you may be able to access wifi networks in shopping malls, park, and government building. Ask at the information desk for access codes, but usually the speed is bad. Free hotspots are also available at restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Most hotels also provide wifi hotspots in their public area or in their rooms, either free or paid—inquire before booking.

Internet cafes are available in most parts of the city, especially around universities, residential areas, and most shopping malls, for Rp4,000-10,000 per hour. While the cheap ones will have slow dial-up connections, others offer broadband high speed capabilities, usually used by the youngsters for online gaming. If you are keen on using the internet for long hours, try to get the &quot;happy hour&quot; deals, where for up to Rp30,000, you can browse the Internet as long as you want.

All providers in Jakarta have 4G LTE, but the signals are only good in business triangle areas (Sudirman, HR Rasuna Said and Gatot Subroto); in other areas, the signal flips between 4G LTE, HSDPA, and 3G, or is mostly 3G. For more general information, see [[Indonesia#Internet|Internet in Indonesia]]. For alternative, try to find '''wifi.id''' for reliable connection in public space or big building. They will charge you Rp5.000 from your mobile phone credit for full day connectivity.

===Post===
Post is provided by the state-owned '''Pos Indonesia''', open during business hours only. They do not have mailboxes but have mobile counters in a van, or you can just go to the post office. Major freight companies such as FedEx, DHL, and UPS also offer drop by package delivery, albeit through a third-party service. Gojek and Grab also offer door-to-door delivery service within their app if you only need to send something light and quick (maximum 5 kg), for which the price depends on distance rather than weight. TIKI, JNE, or J&amp;T are reliable for bulk or inter-city delivery.

===Emergency===
Jakarta's emergency services are the best in Indonesia. Many hospitals have 24-hour emergency rooms, but equipment may not be as advanced as their international counterparts. The international emergency number {{phone|112}} does work and will channel you to the respective services you need.
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* Hospitals with 24-hour emergency room UGD (ER): see the Jakarta district pages.

==Cope==
===Media===
Jakarta is the centre of Indonesia's media. Most news is actually sourced from Jakarta. English-language publications are starting to make their way into newsstands.
*'''[http://www.thejakartapost.com The Jakarta Post]'''. Indonesia's English-language paper of record.
*'''[http://www.thejakartaglobe.com The Jakarta Globe]''' In a tabloid format. Provides more lifestyle content.
*'''[https://en.tempo.co Tempo English Edition]''' Weekly hard news magazine.
*'''[http://whatsnewjakarta.com/ What's New Jakarta]''' is a lifestyle website full of food and event listings. Suitable for long-term visitors

State-owned TV station TVRI has an English news broadcast every day at 17:00, and MetroTV Tuesday-Saturday at 01:00. MetroTV has Metro XinWen for news in Mandarin Chinese.

===Immigration office===
The General Directorate of Immigration (Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav.X-6 Kuningan-Jakarta Selatan) provides visas, re-entry permits and many other immigration services.

===Embassies and consulates===

The ''Kementerian Luar Negeri'' (Kemlu) or [https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en/page/29/kedutaan_konsulat Ministry of Foreign Affairs] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. The embassies are located in Jakarta; some consulates general and honorary consulates are located in other cities such as Surabaya and Denpasar. This list may not be complete.
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* {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing
| name=Denmark | alt= | url=https://indonesien.um.dk | email=jktamb@um.dk
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22721 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5761478 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5761535
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q105959028
| content=
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* {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
| name=Egypt | alt= | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/egyptian_embassy_jakarta/Pages/default.aspx | email=embassyofegypt.jakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl Teuku Umar No. 68, Menteng | lat=-6.19701 | long=106.83247 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3143440 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3145073
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107568011
| content=
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* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
| name=Finland | alt= | url=https://finlandabroad.fi/web/idn | email=sanomat.jak@formin.fi
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 | lat=-6.22721 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5761631
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q105959052
| content=
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* {{flag|France}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=France | alt= | url=https://id.ambafrance.org/ | email=
| address=Jalan M. H. Thamrin 20, Jakarta 10350 | lat=-6.196632 | long=106.822348 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 23557600 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 23557601
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2841750
| content=French Embassy
}}
* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany | alt= | url=https://jakarta.diplo.de | email=germany@rad.net.id
| address=Jl MH. Thamrin No. 1 Gondangdia Menteng Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.19681 | long=106.82368 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 39855000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3901757
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q31886708
| content=
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* {{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/indonesia.html | email=grembas@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl HR. Rasuna Said Kav X-7 No.6 Karet Kuningan Setiabudi Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.21793 | long=106.83046 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5207776 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5207753
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107578047
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing
| name=Hungary | alt= | url=https://jakarta.mfa.gov.hu/ | email=mission.jkt@mfa.gov.hu, consulate.jkt@mfa.gov.hu
| address=Jl HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X/3 Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.235417 | long=106.827417 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 3459 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 3461
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q63750070
| content=
}}
* {{flag|India}} {{listing
| name=India | alt= | url=https://www.indianembassyjakarta.gov.in/ | email=eoiisi@indo.net.id
| address=Jl Besakih Kav S-1, | lat=-6.234 | long=106.8294 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5204150 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5204160
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q73101745
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Iran}} {{listing
| name=Iran | alt= | url=https://indonesia.mfa.gov.ir | email=irembjkt@indo.net.id
| address=Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto No. 110, Menteng, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.2005 | long=106.82782 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3193-1378, +62 21 3193-1391, +62 21 3193-4637 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310-7860
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107579223
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Italy}} {{listing
| name=Italy | alt= | url=https://ambjakarta.esteri.it | email=ambasciata.jakarta@esteri.it
| address=Jl Diponegoro No. 45, Menteng - Central Jakarta | lat=-6.2009 | long=106.8401 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31937445 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31937422
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q105061836
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Japan}} {{listing
| name=Japan | alt= | url=https://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp | email=
| address=Jl M.H. Thamrin 24, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.191611 | long=106.822417 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31924308 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31925460
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q44981967
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Jordan}} {{listing
| name=Jordan | alt= | url=https://www.jordanembassy.or.id | email=jordanem@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl Kawasan Sudirman Central Business District 10270 | lat=-6.22464 | long=106.81107 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7248843 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107593551
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
| name=Republic of Korea | alt= | url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/id-id/index.do | email=
| address=Jl Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 57 | lat=-6.23943 | long=106.83288 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5201915 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636645
| content=
}}
* {{flag|North Korea}} {{listing
| name=Democratic People's Republic of Korea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Teluk Betung No. 2 | lat=-6.203056 | long=106.827389 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31908425, +62 21 31908437 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q95593121
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Laos}} {{listing
| name=Lao People's Democratic Republic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Patra Kuningan XIV No. 1A, Kuningan | lat=-6.22989 | long=106.83546 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5229602 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107605839
| content=
}}
| style=&quot;vertical-align:top;width:50%;&quot; |
* {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
| name=Malaysia | alt= | url=https://www.kln.gov.my/web/idn_jakarta | email=maljakarta@kln.gov.my
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 1-3 Kav X-6 | lat=-6.22471 | long=106.83223 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5224947 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5224974
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107607172
| content=
}}
*{{flag|Marshall Islands}} {{listing
| name=Marshall Islands | url= | email=
| address=Jl Pangeran Jayakarta No. 115 Blok A-11, Central Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6249054 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing
| name=Myanmar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Haji Agus Salim No. 109, Menteng | lat=-6.19394 | long=106.82543 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3140440, +62 21 31927684 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107608324
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=The Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/indonesia/about-us/embassy-in-jakarta | email=jak@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav.S-3, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2345 | long=106.8285 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5248200 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5200734
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q38086932
| content=
}}
* {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing
| name=New Zealand | alt= | url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/asia/indonesia/new-zealand-embassy-and-mission-to-asean/ | email=nzembjak@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl Asia Afrika No. 8 Gelora Bung Karno - Central Jakarta Sentral Senayan 2 10th Floor | lat=-6.221527 | long=106.798079 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5709460 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5709457
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q76392295
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Nigeria}} {{listing
| name=Nigeria | alt= | url=https://www.nigerian-embassy.com/ng/Nigeria-in-Jakarta | email=nigembjkt@yahoo.co.id
| address=Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok A-13 No. 3 Kuningan Timur, South Jakarta | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 0922, +62 21 526 0923, +62 21 5296 4261 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 0924
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107594936
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/indonesia | email=emb.jakarta@mfa.no
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22721 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5761523 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 576 1537
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106357020
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing
| name=Pakistan | alt= | url=https://pakembjakarta.org | email=pakembassyjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat Blok E.3.9 Kav. 5-8 Mega Kuningan - South Jakarta | lat=-6.23126 | long=106.82573 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5785 1836, +62 21 5785 1837 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5785 1645
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107622823
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} {{listing
| name=Papua New Guinea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Panin Bank Centre, 6th Floor, Jl Jenderal Sudirman No. 1 | lat=-6.22802 | long=106.79973 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7251218 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107625925
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing
| name=The Phillipines | alt= | url=https://jakartape.dfa.gov.ph | email=
| address=Jl Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, Menteng | lat=-6.199528 | long=106.830444 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3100334 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q96377189
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Poland}} {{listing
| name=Poland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.pl/web/indonezja | email=dzakarta.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X Blok IV/3, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23349 | long=106.83038 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25 25 938 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 25 25 958
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM | price=
| wikidata=Q16528151
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://jakarta.mae.ro | email=jakarta@mae.ro
| address=42A, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro, Menteng | lat=-6.19806 | long=106.8368 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 04 89, +62 21 310 62 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310 62 41
| hours=M-F 9:00-17:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q106844842
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=Also covers as the embassy of Romania for [[East Timor]].
}}
* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
| name=Russia | alt= | url=https://indonesia.mid.ru | email=rusemb.indonesia@gmail.com
| address=Jl Hr Rasuna Said Kav X7 No 1-2 Setia Budi, Kuningan | lat=-6.22042 | long=106.83114 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5222912 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5222916
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107558160
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing
| name=Saudi Arabia | alt= | url=https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/indonesia | email=
| address=Jl MT Haryono Kav. 27, Cawang, Jakarta Timur | lat=-6.21193 | long=106.82985 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8011533 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3905864
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28715477
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Singapore}} {{listing
| name=Singapore | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/jkt | email=
| address=Jl H. R. Rasuna Said Blok X/4 Kav. No. 2, Kuningan | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 52961433, +62 21 5201489 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107595041
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Serbia}} {{listing
| name=The Republic of Serbia | alt= | url=http://www.jakarta.mfa.gov.rs | email=embjakarta@serbian-embassy.org
| address=Jl H.O.S Cokroaminoto 109, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.20116 | long=106.82835 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3143560, +62 21 3143720, +62 21334157 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 314 3613
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636374
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing
| name=South Africa | alt= | url=http://www.dirco.gov.za/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Wisma GKBI, 7th Floor, Suite 705, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 28 | lat=-6.21737 | long=106.81293 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5740660 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106614884
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
| name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Yakarta | email=embespid@mail.mae.es
| address=Jl H Agus Salim 61 Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10350 | lat=-6.1873 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31935940 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31935134
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q61998981
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing
| name=Sri Lanka | alt= | url=http://srilankaembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=Jl Diponegoro No. 70, Menteng | lat=-6.19993 | long=106.84521 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3141018, +62 21 3161886, +62 213190-2389 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636691
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden | alt= | url=https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/utlandsmyndigheter/indonesien-jakarta/ | email=ambassaden.jakarta@foreign.ministry.se
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22715 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25535900 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5762691
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18333518
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland | alt= | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta | email=vertretung@jak.rep.admin.ch
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 2, Kav X3 12710 | lat=-6.2351 | long=106.8279 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5256061 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5202289
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q101246820
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Syria}} {{listing
| name=Syria | alt= | url= | email=syrembjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Karang Asem I No. 8, Kuningan Raya, Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.22722 | long=106.83101 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 4117, +62 21 525 5991, +62 21 520 1641 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 2511
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637268
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Republic of China}} {{listing
| name=Taipei Economic and Trade Office | alt= | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/ID | email=
| address=Gedung Artha Graha, 12th Floor(Service Division) and 17th Floor Sudirman Centre Business District Jl Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.224722 | long=106.810833 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515-3939, +62 215151111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q16901068
| content=
}}
* {{flag|East Timor}} {{listing
| name=Timor Leste | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Surya 11th Floor, Jl. M.H.Thamrin Kav. 9 | lat=-6.21369 | long=106.82017 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3902678, +62 21 3902679 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637578
| content=
}}
*{{flag|Thailand}} {{listing
| name=Thailand | alt= | url=http://www.thaiembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=JI. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung kav.NO. 3.3 (Lot 8.8), Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23183 | long=106.82818 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3904052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637542
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey | alt= | url=http://jakarta.emb.mfa.gov.tr | email=jakarta.embassy@mfa.gov.tr
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. 1, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23607 | long=106.82856 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 525 6250 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 6056
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q79611181
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing
| name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://indonesia.mfa.gov.ua/ | email=emb_id@mfa.gov.ua
| address=Generali Tower – Gran Rubina Business Park, 16th floor. Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.219738 | long=106.830881 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 250 0801 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12142686
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
| name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url= | email=jakartaemb@mofaic.gov.ae
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Blok C-4, Kav. 16-17, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.225872 | long=106.830788 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 6518, +62 21 520 6528, +62 21 650 6538 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 6526
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q81896011
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing
| name=United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-jakarta | email=Consulate.Jakarta@fco.gov.uk
| address=Jl. Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6 | lat=-6.23085 | long=106.83449 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2356 5200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= |wikidata=Q25052258
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* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States of America | alt= | url=https://id.usembassy.gov/ | email=
| address=Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.18136 | long=106.83092 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 34359000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5369957
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing
| name=Venezuela | alt= | url= | email=evenjakt@cbn.net.id
| address=Menara Mulia, 20th Floor, Suite 2005, Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11, Jakarta 12930 | lat=-6.23499 | long=106.82342 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 522 7548, +62 21 522 7549 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 7547
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642300
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing
| name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://vietnamembassy-indonesia.org/ | email=
| address=Jl Teuku Umar No. 25, Menteng | lat=-6.19327 | long=106.83364 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 9100163, +62 21 3100358 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642397
| content=
}}
|}

==Go next==
===Within the metropolitan area:===
The fun does not end in Jakarta, but well beyond its satellite cities!
*[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] &amp;mdash; administratively a part of Jakarta, but it is the complete opposite of the hectic mainland: an island escape with sprawling resorts and nature reserves.
*[[Bogor]] &amp;mdash; a sense of nature one hour away, where you can tuck yourself away in its botanic gardens or golf courses.
*[[Puncak]] &amp;mdash; cooler climate, beautiful view of the mountains and tea plantations, restaurants, as well as the Taman Safari Wildlife Park.
*[[Tangerang]] &amp;mdash; a thriving area for premium residents and opulent malls, especially to its south.
*[[Depok]] &amp;mdash; a budget style city with adequate facilities because of the nearby University of Indonesia.
*[[Bekasi]] &amp;mdash; home to Jakarta's big industry companies and an increasingly bustling city.

===A bit further off===
* A 3-hour drive using the tollway leads into the [[Merak]] Port at the western end of Java, where you can continue your journey by ferry to [[Sumatra]] island for 1½ hours.
* [[Anyer]] is an upscale resort beach 4 hours away from Jakarta, but if you want a less crowded option, the [[Carita Beach]] is just a short drive away from there.
* [[Pulau Umang]], an island resort to itself, is midway between Carita Beach and Ujung Kulon National Park.
* [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] &amp;mdash; a beautiful national park 5 hours away, featuring the endangered ''single-horn rhinoceros''.
* [[Bandung]] &amp;mdash; 3 hours away from Jakarta, it's a budget style city famous for both food and bargain fashions.
* For a tropical island hype (without the resorts) and an instant escape from the hectic city, head to [[Belitung]] Island, less than 1 hour away by air.

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'''Jakarta''' is [[Indonesia]]'s capital and largest city, with about 10 million inhabitants, and a total 30 million in [[Greater Jakarta]] on the [[Java]] island. Dubbed ''The Big Durian'', an equivalent to [[New York City|New York]]'s Big Apple, its concrete jungle, traffic frenzy, and hot polluted air may tempt you to skip the city as fast as possible, but what awaits inside will change your perspective! One of the most bustling and cosmopolitan cities in Asia, the ''J-Town'' has cheerful nightlife, vibrant shopping malls, a variety of foods, refreshing greenery, cultural diversity and a rich history, that caters to all levels of budget and how much fun you want to have.

==Districts==
Administratively, Jakarta is a province called the Jakarta Special Capital Region (''Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta''). It is administratively divided into 5 municipalities and 1 regency (the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] in the Jakarta Bay):

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| region1name=[[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Pusat'')
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| region1description=The heart of Jakarta's administration, government and finance, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the soaring '''Monas''' ('''Mon'''umen '''Nas'''ional) and also the world's largest city square &quot;Lapangan Merdeka&quot;. The city is a part of the old Jakarta (''Batavia''), recognisable by the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both built in the 19th century. Now filled with modern high rises for office buildings, hotels, and shopping centres, this is where most of Jakarta's attractions are, such as the malls, the Tanah Abang garment complex, the Istiqlal mosque, the Cathedral, and the Bung Karno Sports Stadium.

| region2name=[[Jakarta/West|West Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Barat'')
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| region2description=This site is also part of the Old Batavia. It is home to the '''Glodok''' area (Jakarta's Chinatown) which is rich in [[street food|street hawker food]], Chinese restaurants, and temple complexes, and contains Jakarta's electronic promenade. West Jakarta is also a major destination for shopping, as it is home to a lane of upscale malls at S. Parman and cheap shopping lanes at Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district &quot;Mangga Besar&quot;.

| region3name=[[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'')
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| region3description=Jakarta's middle/upper class residential area, and part of Jakarta's business centre. Here you can find upscale shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas. The Kemang area is very popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment.

| region4name=[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Timur'')
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| region4description=The city's industrial quarter and the most populous city within Jakarta. The location of '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community in one big park), some golf courses, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's second airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.

| region5name=[[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Utara'')
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| region5description= Jakarta's main harbour area and the real home of the old Batavia. A small area consisting of Dutch buildings and harbor, its streets are thronged with hawker food, crafted goods, street performers, artists and Jakartan youths hanging around.  This is also the location of '''Ancol Bayfront City''', Asia's largest integrated tourism area. The beautiful '''[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]]''' (Kepulauan Seribu), accessible by boat from North Jakarta's dock, is an instant escape from the hectic city with its beautiful beaches, marine parks, and world-class resorts.
}}

'''Satellite cities''': The Jakarta megalopolis of 30 million inhabitants includes Jakarta and the following satellite cities:

* [[Bogor]] - One of the primary destinations to escape from Jakarta, with well-kept natural habitats, world class botany garden, resorts, and multiple golf courses
* [[Tangerang]] - The airport, many large commercial centres and clustered homes
* [[Bekasi]] - Mostly industrial parks
* [[Depok]] - Home to the University of Indonesia

A common abbreviation to describe the megalopolitan area is ''Jabodetabek'' (''Ja''karta, ''Bo''gor, ''De''pok, ''Ta''ngerang, ''Bek''asi).

===Orientation===
Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, is easier said than done. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street or address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street. Alleys off a main road are often simply notated by Roman numerals, hence a street address like &quot;Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21&quot; means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.

Fortunately, there is a logic to the name of the street. Outside of the corridors of high rise offices, you basically can find out on what branch of the street you're on by looking at the name of the streets without the Roman numerals. Most often the name of the area is the same as the name of the street, especially if it also bears the phrase ''Jalan Raya'' or avenues. Knowing this almost takes you there, but gated clusters of houses have their own main roads that do not follow the convention, even though they are branches of a specific street. In that case, knowing the name of the housing cluster would be the best option in addition to the above rules. Conveniently, most navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze are useful for finding addresses and places throughout Jakarta due to regular updates from users.

If you don't want to waste time, ask for the description or name of nearby landmarks or buildings, billboards, color of the building or fence, or the postal code. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people on the street, especially ''ojek'' (motorcycle taxi drivers).

==Understand==
[[File:Jakarta Skyline Part 2.jpg|thumb|400px|Jakarta Skyline]]

Jakarta's nickname among expats is the '''Big Durian''', and like the fruit itself, it's a shock at first sight (and smell): a sweltering, steaming, heaving mass of some 30 million people packed into a vast urban sprawl. The metropolitan area is a magnet for Indonesians, both as a business and a government centre, and the most developed city in the country. But all of this comes at a cost: the city has been struggling ''very'' hard to keep up with the urban growth. Major roads are packed up during rush hours and weekends, sometimes all day during rainy season due to motorcyclists sheltering under the fly-over or the tunnel when it's raining heavily, thus causing additional congestion, while the growth of the public transportation system has been unable to keep up.

All that said, while initially a bit overwhelming, if you can withstand the pollution and can afford to indulge in Jakarta's charms, you can discover what is also one of Asia's most exciting, most lively global cities. There is plenty to do in Jakarta, from green parks and historical centres, to cosmopolitan shopping, diverse gourmet choices, and some of the hippest nightlife in Southeast Asia!

===History===
[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-01.jpg|thumb|The colonial building that is now the Jakarta History Museum, in West Jakarta.]]
The port of {{marker|type=go|name=Sunda Kelapa|lat=-6.117944|long=106.808801}} dates to the 12th century, when it served the Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran near present-day [[Bogor]]. The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese, who were given permission by the Hindu Kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran to erect a godown (warehouse) in 1522.  Control was still firmly in local hands, and in 1527 the city was conquered by '''Prince Fatahillah''', a Muslim prince from [[Cirebon]], who changed the name to '''Jayakarta'''.

By the early 17th century, however, the '''[[Dutch Empire|Dutch]]''' had pretty much taken over the port city, and the razing of a competing English fort in 1619 secured their hold on the island. Under the name '''Batavia''', the new Dutch town became the capital of the Dutch East Indies and was known as the ''Queen of the East''.

However, the Dutch made the mistake of attempting to replicate Holland by digging canals throughout the malarial swamps in the area, resulting in shockingly high death rates and earning the town the epithet ''White Man's Graveyard''. In the early 1800s most canals were filled in, the town was shifted 4&amp;nbsp;km inland and the ''Pearl of the Orient'' flourished once again.

In 1740, Chinese slaves rebelled against the Dutch. The rebellion was put down harshly with the massacre of thousands of Chinese slaves. The survivors were exiled to [[Sri Lanka]].

In 1795, the Netherlands were invaded and occupied by France, and on March 17, 1798, the '''Batavian Republic''', a satellite state of France, took over the VOC's debts and assets.  But on August 26, 1811, a British expedition led by Lord Minto defeated the French/Dutch troops in Jakarta, leading to a brief liberation and subsequent administration of Indonesia by the British (led by Sir Stamford Raffles of [[Singapore]] fame) in 1811-1816.  In 1815, after the Congress of Vienna, Indonesia was handed over from the British to the Dutch government.

The name '''Jakarta''' was adopted as a short form of Jayakarta when the city was conquered by the Japanese in 1942.   After the war, the Indonesian war of independence followed, with the capital briefly shifted to [[Yogyakarta]] after the Dutch attacked. The war lasted until 1949, four years after Indonesian Independence, when the Dutch accepted the independence and handed back the town, which became Indonesia's capital again.

Since independence, Jakarta's population has skyrocketed, thanks to migrants coming to the city from across the Indonesian archipelago. The entire '''Jabodetabek''' (Jakarta-[[Bogor]]-[[Depok]]-[[Tangerang]]-[[Bekasi]]) metropolitan region is estimated to have a population of about 30 million.

===Climate===
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| description = Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology &amp; Geophysics Department has a today &amp; tomorrow forecast on its website in Indonesian
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Jakarta, like the rest of Indonesia, is under the tropical climate classification. It has two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. It is hot and usually humid with little fluctuation in temperature throughout the year. The average temperature is about 28°C (82°F), hot compared to other cities across Indonesia, especially because of the absence of trees in many areas.

November to March is the peak of the rainy season, and floods and traffic chaos on many of the streets usually occur. At its worst, floods can result in standstill on the prone spots and takes a few days to subside; canal-widening and cleanings have mitigated the effect substantially and for most major roads, a couple hours is all it takes for the standing water to be wiped out. Even in rainy seasons, the sun usually appears for hours each day. During the transition from rainy to dry season or vice versa (April-May &amp; September-October), there is occasional rain. Sometimes it pours; other times it's not a washout. The good thing is that it cools down the air after a sweltering hot day. The rain is almost always absent from June through August.

===Tourism information===
* {{listing
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| address=Jakarta Theater Building, Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 9 | lat=-6.1864 | long=106.82137 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 314 2067 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing
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| address=Terminal 2D Arrival, [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 550 7088 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Talk==
{{infobox|How to speak ''prokem'' like a ''Betawi''|The everyday speech of Jakartans (''Betawi'') is liberally laced with slang (''prokem'') expressions.  Like any slang, words come in and out of fashion with bewildering rapidity, but some features can be distinguished:
* ''f'' becomes ''p''
* ''z'' becomes ''j''
* The prefix ''me-'' for verbs becomes ''ng-''
* The suffixes ''-i'' and ''-kan'' turn into ''-in''

A short glossary of common Jakartan expressions:
; no : tidak &amp;rarr; nggak/kagak/gak/ogah/moh
; I : saya/aku &amp;rarr; gua/gue
; you : kamu/anda &amp;rarr; lu/lo
; sorry : maaf &amp;rarr; maap
; to come up : menaik &amp;rarr; naek
; to take : mengambil &amp;rarr; ngambil
; to look : melihat &amp;rarr; ngeliat
; to use : memakai/menggunakan &amp;rarr; pake/make/ngegunain
; to visit : mengunjungi &amp;rarr; ngunjungin
; what are you doing? : kamu sedang apa? &amp;rarr; ngapain?
; to pay : membayar &amp;rarr; bayar/ngebayar
; how much is it?: berapa harganya?  &amp;rarr;  berapaan nih?
}}
As the capital of Indonesia, it is unsurprising that nearly all residents of Jakarta are able to speak [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]. However, Jakarta also has its own local language that is known as '''Betawi''', which has a [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] base but incorporates many loan words from [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]], [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]], [[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]] and [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]].

==Get in==

===By plane===
Jakarta ({{IATA|JKT}}) has two airports with scheduled flights:

{{marker|type=go|name=Soekarno-Hatta International Airport|lat=-6.1252|long=106.6597}} ({{IATA|CGK}}) is 20 km northwest of the city in the neighboring city of [[Tangerang]], and handles most commercial flights. This airport, along with transportation options to and from the airport, is covered in a [[Soekarno Hatta International Airport|separate article]]. An express train runs every half hour to Sudirman station right at downtown in one hour for Rp70,000. The state-owned DAMRI buses take you to various major transportation hubs (trains &amp; other buses) routinely, while the JAConnexion buses serves a number of hotels and shopping malls within the metro area for up to Rp50,000. Many hotels are generous enough to offer shuttles from the airport. There is a dedicated tollway that takes you to the city, which should take 45 to 90 minutes. Avoid taking conventional or online taxi in rush hour as it may charge you more than Rp300.000.

{{marker|type=go|name=Halim Perdanakusuma Airport|lat=-6.2653|long=106.8856}} ({{IATA|HLP}}) is smaller and much closer to the city (in [[East Jakarta]]), is served by a range of domestic scheduled flights, in addition to its use by the military, VIP flights, charter flights, helicopter leasing companies, and private jets. DAMRI also operates bus services to Rawamangun Bus Terminal; to Pulogebang, Gambir Station, and [[Bekasi]]; and to [[Depok]], [[Bogor]]'s Botany Square, and Soekarno Hatta Airport. There are also taxi services operating here, but avoid taking them inside the airport area.

Alternatively, you can use '''Husein Sastranegara International Airport''' ({{IATA|BDO}}), which serves the city of [[Bandung]], 130 km from Jakarta, which features mostly propeller airplanes, and some international flights by jets. However, considering the more limited offering of flight destinations compared to Soekarno-Hatta, and the relatively lengthy and often congested trip between Jakarta and Bandung, this option is not commonly useful. There are coach services, although most of the time you have to transfer between coaches at the respective companies' pools at downtown Bandung before continuing to Jakarta. The trip from Jakarta to Bandung's airport by public transport requires at least 3 hours, often more.

===By train===
[[File:205-142F Mangga Dua.jpg|thumb|Jakarta's commuter train]]

The national operator [https://kai.id/'''Kereta Api'''] runs multiple daily trains from other cities in [[Java]] such as [[Bandung]], [[Surabaya]] and [[Yogyakarta]].

Jakarta has several major train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Gambir|lat=-6.1767|long=106.8306}} in [[Central Jakarta]] is the current main station for long-distance passenger service, especially Executive class trains from most major cities in Java, thus it has the most complete facilities. If you are using a business or economy class train, you will likely stop at either {{marker|type=go|name=Pasar Senen|lat=-6.1745|long=106.8445}}, two blocks away from Gambir, or {{marker|type=go|name=Kota|lat=-6.1376|long=106.8146}} in [[West Jakarta]]. All stations offer connections to local public transportation, including the Transjakarta system. While Jakarta's suburban commuter trains (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'') do stop at most Jakarta stations, Gambir and Senen are '''not''' included. Get off at {{marker|type=go|name=|lat=-6.2151|long=106.8703}}'''Jatinegara''' station if you wish to connect with the commuter train.

===By bus===
When buying tickets for buses out of Jakarta, you're better off '''buying them at each bus company's booth'''. Do not buy from anywhere outside the booth as the prices are more expensive and the bus they will take you to is questionable. Jakarta has many bus terminals, but not all of them have inter-city services. Look for the sign '''AKAP''' (Antar Kota Antar Provinsi or Inter-city and Inter-Province).

Fortunately these terminals are easy to reach. City bus services, as well as airport shuttles, start and end at bus terminals, and busway services stop there too. Even though the listing says the destination the terminal mainly serves, some services may be available to other parts of [[Java]].

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* {{listing | type=go
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| address= Jalan Bekasi Raya, East Jakarta| lat=-6.1832 | long=106.9084 | directions= Use busway lines [[File:TransJakarta roundel 2.svg|20px]] &amp; [[File:TransJakarta roundel 4.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing | type=go
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| address=Jalan Pulo Gebang, East Jakarta | lat=-6.2118 | long=106.9524 | directions=Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 11.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=The new and biggest bus terminal in Southeast Asia. Offers multiple bus services daily, mainly to and from destinations across the northern coast of [[Java]], such as [[Cirebon]], [[Tegal]], [[Pekalongan]], [[Semarang]], and [[Surabaya]], though some operators may also drive you to [[Bandung]]. Some buses even offer routes to [[Bali]] and [[Lombok]] '''together''' after pickup from Pulo Gadung Bus Terminal.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Lebak Bulus Bus Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2894 | long=106.7741 | directions= Use MRT North-South line or busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 8.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Not a terminal but only a 100-m² bus stop, as a temporary replacement for the Lebak Bulus Terminal, which nowadays is an MRT station under construction. When the MRT station is completed, it will be integrated with the bus terminal. Service to destinations east of Jakarta, as far as [[East Java]].
}}

If you are arriving from Sumatra or taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you will most likely arrive at one of these two terminals:

* {{listing | type=go
| name= Rawamangun Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jalan Perserikatan No. 1 (Jalan Paus), East Jakarta| lat=-6.1978 | long=106.8913 | directions= Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 4.svg|20px]], but does not stop right at the terminal. The nearest stop is at Pemuda Ramawangun or Velodrome.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= Kali Deres Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot KM 16, West Jakarta| lat=-6.1545 | long=106.7058 | directions= Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 3.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}

Besides above if you are taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you can arrive at terminals:
* Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 10 or 12
* Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 7
* Lebak Bulus Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 8

===By minibus===
Minibus service (vans for about 8-10 passengers, in Indonesia indicated as &quot;'''travel&quot;''') has taken over the short-distance intercity coach services. Most minibus companies such as '''CitiTrans''', and '''XTrans''' will take you to Jakarta from [[Bandung]] or to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. One-way fares from Bandung are typically Rp150,000 to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The buses will most often not drop you at hotels or bus terminals, but at their own offices or drop-off locations instead. You still can bargain the driver to drop at your desired place with additional price.

===By boat===
The national ferry companies, [https://www.indonesiaferry.co.id/ '''ASDP Indonesia Ferry'''] and [https://www.pelni.co.id '''Pelni'''], operate passenger services from a large number of destinations across the Indonesian archipelago. The main ferry terminal is {{marker|type=go|name=Tanjung Priok|lat=-6.1041|long=106.8818}} port in [[North Jakarta]]. Smaller speedboats, particularly to and from the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] (''Pulau Seribu''), depart from '''Ancol''' and '''Muara Angke''', also on Jakarta's north shore.

There are no international passenger ferries but Pelni operates a weekly service from [[Batam]], a 45-minute ferry ride across the strait from [[Singapore]].

===By car===
While travelling by car may not be a good idea, it remains perhaps the most convenient way to enter Jakarta. Congestion can extend well past rush hours and a hesitation at any ring road tollway in Jakarta can have a domino effect on other tolls. There are four tollways that terminate in Jakarta:
*'''Jakarta-Merak''' cuts through [[Tangerang]] and leads to the western edge of Java, the [[Merak]] port for connections to [[Sumatra]] Island.
*'''Jagorawi''' tollway goes south to [[Bogor]] and the [[Puncak]] holiday resorts.
*'''Jakarta-Cikampek''' goes east via [[Bekasi]] and [[Karawang]] and continues to [[Bandung]] or all the way towards [[Central Java]].
*The short '''Jakarta-Serpong''' toll road connects Jakarta to [[South Tangerang]].

An '''odd-even license plate scheme''' is in effect for the first three tollways inbound towards Jakarta on weekdays 06:00-10:00, but is enforced only at selected on-ramps. Under the system, only odd-numbered plates may enter the road on odd dates, and even-numbered plates on even dates. Only an electronic payment card is accepted.

==Get around==

Getting around Jakarta is, more often than not, problematic. The city layout is Darwinistic and bewildering with horrendous traffic jams (''macet'' &quot;MAH-chet&quot;) slowing the city to a crawl during rush hour, and the ever-expanding public transportation is still inadequate enough to relieve the congestion. To make things worse, the traffic jams are worse during the rainy season despite no real flooding, mainly due to motorcyclists sheltering under the tunnel.

Various areas of the city have different levels of chaotic traffic. But while the better-organised traffic is mainly in the business districts (MH Thamrin, Jendral Sudirman, and H.R. Rasuna Said), they remain one of the most congested spots in Jakarta! It can even go beyond business hours because of the area's mixed-use as both office and commercial space, as well as the domino effect from other streets' stop-and-go traffic.

===By KA Commuter Jabodetabek===
[[File:KCJ 205 trainset BOO 15.jpg|thumb|300px|Coast through town quickly with the Commuter Line! Note the dedicated female car at the front.]]
The ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'' (or [http://www.krl.co.id KRL], colloquially known as the '''Commuter Line''') commuter trains in Jakarta connect the city centre with the suburbs and satellite cities, namely [[Tangerang]], [[Bekasi]], [[Depok]], [[Bogor]], [[South Tangerang]], and Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. It's usually worth trying as it is much faster than most motor vehicles on the road, but the late arrival of the train (usually by 10 to 15 minutes) might be bothersome. Riding the train is generally safe and comfortable; while they are of course cramped during peak hours, they are still better than using the bus. Major stations are adjacent to a TransJakarta bus stop, though you have to walk a bit or use a feeder bus service to transfer between systems.

There are three types of Commuter Line tickets:

*'''7-day trips''' (''Tiket Harian Berjaminan'', literally: Daily Ticket with Guarantee) must be purchased at a ticket counter by stating your destination. An Rp10,000 refundable deposit will be added to the calculated fare and may be used for unlimited trips within 7 consecutive days in which the ticket must be returned to have your deposit back.
*'''Multi-trip''', refillable at the vending machine and directly usable to enter the electronic gate at the station. The train company issues a special Multi-trip card that can be purchased at a ticket counter for Rp50,000 (the initial balance contains Rp30,000), but you must have at least Rp5,000 to use the train.
*'''Electronic money or bank-issued prepaid cards''' are a better alternative than the other two, as any credits are also usable for purchases at major retailers and convenience stores, the toll road, parking, and other public transportation (MRT and Transjakarta). Bank Mandiri's e-money or e-toll card, BCA's Flazz, BNI's tap-cash, BRI's BRIZZI, or Bank DKI's JakCard, are obtainable at the respective banks, minimarts such as Alfamart and Indomaret, and at Transjakarta stops. An initial purchase of the card costs Rp40,000, which is credited toward each fare. The card is non-refundable and it can be topped up at convenience stores and the ATMs of the respective banks.

The fare is determined by distance: Rp3,000 for the first 25 km and Rp1,000 for every 10 km thereafter. This means that you have to tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination; transfers are free as long as you do not tap out. You will be charged the longest route fare for not tapping out and Rp50,000 for losing your card or pay the remaining fare with the ''fare-adjustment vending machine'' if your credit isn't enough to pay the fare. It's better to make sure that you have at least Rp20,000 credit left on your multi-trip or prepaid card. It is safe to assume that you should pay a maximum of Rp5,000 if you are only wandering around Jakarta.

Commuter services run daily from 04:30 to 00:00, roughly every 15-30 minutes per route. It usually takes 20 minutes to get from one end of the city to another, and another 30 minutes to the suburban terminus. Weekend special services connect Depok and Bogor with the popular Ancol entertainment park at [[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]].

'''Commuter trains do not stop at Gambir and Pasar Senen stations''', the starting stations for long-distance trains in Jakarta; transfer at Jatinegara train station in the east.

===By MRT===
[[File:Ratangga K 1 18 37.jpg|thumb|300px|The MRT Train]]

The '''[http://www.jakartamrt.co.id/ Jakarta MRT]''' (in Indonesian known as ''Moda Raya Terpadu'') is Jakarta's newest service connecting Lebak Bulus in [[South Jakarta]] with Bundaran HI in [[Central Jakarta]] from 05:00 till midnight. It follows the main business street of MH Thamrin, continuing south along the mixed-use areas of South Jakarta before ending near the southern city limits in Lebak Bulus. It primarily links a number of business centres in the city, as well as being pedestrian-accessible to several malls. It's less convenient to access other parts of the city, and passes through few tourist attractions.

Unlike the more utilitarian and dated design of the city's other transportation services, the MRT uses modern, spacious stations designed for heavier use. North of Senayan, stations are underground and can be accessed through rather small descending passageways on the pedestrian path. Southern stations are elevated and can't be missed. Some of the entrances have upwards escalators, but each station has at least one wheelchair-accessible elevator. Upon entry, head into the main hall, obtain a payment card and tap in to the platform area. Tap out again before exiting. Convenience stores and snacks are available before the tap-in gates, but eating and drinking is forbidden on the platforms or within the train. This rule is actively enforced, though with a few exceptions.

Trains are clean and on time and operate every 5 minutes during peak rush hour (07:00-09:00 and 17:00–19:00), and every 10 minutes for the rest of the day. Fares range from Rp3,000 to Rp14,000 based on the distance covered.

Fares can be paid with single-trip cards, purchasable from vending machines or at the ticket booth within each station, or through bank-issued prepaid cards. Single-trip cards have a Rp10,000 deposit that can be refunded at the end of the trip; the prepaid card option is more convenient, can be topped up at convenience stores and ATMs, and are also usable in some of the other transportation modes. (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). It is also possible to buy the ticket through '''MRT Jakarta App''', but you still need to have a prepaid payment application on your mobile phone such as Gopay, OVO, LinkAja, and DANA.

A Park-and-ride space is available 200 metres from Lebak Bulus Station and uses a daily flat rate of Rp1,000 for bicycles, Rp2,000 for motorcycles, and  Rp5,000 for cars. This is more useful for commuters, and can easily fill up during the day.

===By TransJakarta===
[[File:Harmoni Central Busway Transjakarta 4.JPG|thumb|300px|A Transjakarta bus at the Harmoni Central Busway Transit Centre]]
The [http://transjakarta.co.id/ TransJakarta] buses (in Indonesian known as ''busway'') are modern, air-conditioned, and generally comfortable. The mainline service runs Su-Th 05:00 to 23:00 and F Sa to 24:00, with few buses outside these hours. The buses have separate seating for women at the front, an attendant who stands by the door announcing stops and providing security, and CCTVs. There are priority seats for the elderly, disabled, and expectant mothers, but the wide gap between the platforms and buses can be a hindrance. There are 13 main lines in operation, in addition to a number of feeder routes that operate between them.

Unlike Jakarta's other buses, they run on fully dedicated lanes. Passengers must use dedicated stations usually found in the middle of large thoroughfares connected to both sides by overhead bridges. The system is remarkably user-friendly by Jakarta standards, with station announcements inside the purpose-built vehicles. Grab onto a handle as soon as you enter the bus, as they move away from the stop suddenly and quickly.

Park and Ride facilities are in Ragunan (South Jakarta), Kampung Rambutan (East Jakarta), Kalideres (West Jakarta), and Pulo Gebang (East Jakarta).

Tickets cost Rp2,000 from 05:00 to 07:00 and Rp3,500 all other times regardless of distance. You pay by using bank-issued prepaid cards (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). There are no single-use passes, however, you may be able to offer a helpful local Rp5,000 note to tap you in using their card. Transfers between lines are free, but be careful not to exit the system until your journey is completed. The buses can get very crowded, especially during rush hours at around 07:00 and 17:00, when office workers are on the move.

Multiple smaller buses serve as a feeder between selected mainline stops and train stations or neighborhoods where the mainline does not run. Wait for them under the blue bus sign that says ''Bus Pengumpan Transjakarta'' (lit. Transjakarta feeder bus). If you transfer from the mainline stops, you do not need to pay for the transfer; otherwise, payments are accepted in both cash and prepaid card. They can also take you out to Jakarta's satellite cities. See the [[Jakarta#By public bus|Jakarta 'By public bus']] section. As there are no indicators of which routes serve these bus stops, it's a good idea to use the map apps or the '''Moovit''' app on your phone.

''TransJakarta Cares'' is a complimentary bus service for disabled people to reach the nearest TransJakarta bus stop. They can be requested by calling 1500 102.

Passengers can keep track of bus arrival times at the screens in the mainline bus stops or with the '''Moovit''' app from any smartphones.

===By Mikrotrans===
Mikrotrans is a free-charge minibus serving numerous main roads in Jakarta with fixed stops. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, JakCard, JakLingko, or TapCash. You may use Moovit to trace the stops. Make sure a code in front of the vans for e.g. JAK-01, JAK-02, and so on, depending on the routes, so you don't go wrong taking an older minibus with cash payments.

===By tour bus===
Jakarta may be one of the few cities in the world whose government provides tour buses. Dubbed the [https://transjakarta.co.id/produk-dan-layanan/layanan-bus/bus-wisata/ '''City Tour Jakarta'''], the buses are double-decker and you can ride them for free! There are 4 loop routes that are sorted by the genre of the places of interest: Historical, Modern, Art &amp; Culinary and the Jakarta skyscrapers. The first two routes run Monday-Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00, while the latter only operates Saturdays 17:00-23:00.

===By public bus===
A multitude of bus companies prowl the streets of Jakarta. However, buses do not run on schedule or even have one. Most maps bought outside Indonesia do not show bus routes, so Google Maps would be the best method to figure out what bus you should take. Most bus stops also post what route numbers and destinations stop there, but they ''do not always stop there''! They make for a good adventure if you're not in a rush and don't mind being the centre of attention.

These are the bus companies, ranked from best to worst:
*'''Transjabodetabek''' feeds between the Transjakarta stops and the outskirts of town. Look for the routes that has a letter preceding the line number. In case of no shelter, wait under the blue bus sign.
*'''Kopaja AC''' (not to be confused with Kopaja non-AC) has introduced a similar service on selected routes. Some of the lines are reachable from the Transjakarta bus stops. Look for the metallic grey and green colour bus. These buses offer Wi-Fi connectivity.
*Most '''Mayasari Bakti''' buses have an air conditioner, but a few routes do not. Air conditioned buses bear the letters AC on the bus number. These buses usually have a light &amp; dark blue body, but some are green and orange. Inquire if in doubt.
*'''PPD''' also has a combination of an air conditioned and non-air conditioned fleet. They have fewer buses and noticeably a lower tier of service than Mayasari Bakti. Look for the white &amp; black strip, with the Monas icon; the buses may be branded as &quot;PATAS&quot;, which means express.
*'''Avoid using''' MetroMini (orange &amp; blue), Kopami (blue &amp; yellow) and non-air conditioned Kopaja (white &amp; green) at all costs as the buses are filthy, do not offer air conditioning and are driven recklessly.

Bus fares are generally less than Rp10,000 with a flat rate system. You usually pay in a box beside the driver but a ''kenek'' may reach out to you so you can pay him.

Cheaper still are ''mikrolet'' (mini-buses) and ''angkot'' (small vans) that ply the smaller streets and whose fares vary from Rp4,000 for the first 2 km to Rp10,000. You pay the fare directly to the driver when you get off.

You may want to have a couple of spare Rp500 coins before boarding the bus since there is on-board &quot;entertainment&quot; and other distractions. On a typical day, you may find street musicians singing unplugged versions of Indonesian and Western pop songs and asking for donations at the end of the performance, and street vendors, one after another, trying to sell almost everything, from ballpoint pens and candies to boxed doughnuts and health goods.

Avoid sitting or standing in the back of the bus, as this is where muggers find their prey. Always keep an eye on your belongings and be alert at all times for [[pickpockets]] and do not wear any valuable. The best seat is in the front, next to the driver.

Buses do not run according to any schedule or timetable. Sometimes a bus may take a while to come, other times two buses of the same route may come together and the drivers will steer aggressively to get more passengers. They do not stop at any particular bus stop, but anywhere they like. If you want to get off, simply say &quot;kiri&quot; (to the left) to the &quot;kondektur&quot; or just knock on the ceiling of the bus three times (be sure that the driver hears your thumping, best to use a coin), and the bus driver will find a place to drop you. An additional tip to alight from these buses is to use your left foot first to maintain balance and try to get down as quickly as possible and move the body in line with bus direction, as they do not fully stop the bus.

Also, seats in these buses are built for Indonesians, who are typically shorter and more slender and agile than people with a larger build such as Europeans and Africans. Non-Indonesians might find the seats in these buses confining and uncomfortable. TransJabodetabek, APTB and BKTB are not so crowded and the seats are more comfortable for non-Indonesians.

While most bus routes are from one bus terminal to another, not all of them have connections to long-distance bus services (see ''Get In'' section).

===By car===
[[File:JalanJenderalSudirmanJakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Jalan Jendral Sudirman, one of Jakarta's business avenues and frequent spots for stop-and-go traffic]]

Travelling by car, while it just adds up to the congestion itself, remains the most convenient way to travel around the city, especially because of its lacking public transportation.

Rental cars are available, but unless you are familiar with local driving practices or lack thereof, take reputable taxis. Foreigners are recommended not to rent cars and drive on their own, as the chaotic traffic can give you a headache; renting with a driver is more than advisable. That being said, safety and road rules are enforced much more rigorously than in other parts of the country—obey the traffic laws and '''do not be tempted to disobey''' like many of the locals do, even when it seems convenient. Police regularly patrol the major roadways, and many rules are poorly marked, such as which lanes exactly are reserved for the TransJakarta service.

Two toll roads circle the city: the '''Lingkar Dalam''' (&quot;inner ring road&quot;, bisecting the downtown core) and '''Lingkar Luar''' ('''JORR''', Jakarta Outer Ring Road, encircling the outskirts). Using these toll roads is faster when the traffic is good, but are very often jammed themselves, particularly during rush hours. They generally only accept payment using prepaid bank cards.

Outside of the toll roads, road quality differs heavily between the wide downtown avenues and thin alleyways in the residential districts. Road types may be poorly marked in maps. Flooding is common in certain areas during the rainy season, with even large roads being completely inaccessible.

Finding parking places in residential areas can be difficult due to the narrow roads. Paid parking is easy to find in shopping malls, offices and the like for a shockingly cheap rate: Rp4,000-6,000 per hour. Street parking often requires payment of up to Rp3,000-5,000 to an illegal parking 'attendant' for one hour. For 41 areas with street electronic parking posts, the fee is Rp5,000 per hour paid by 7 certain debit cards, and don't pay anything to a formal attendant (monitoring by CCTV) such as you would in Sabang and Kelapa Gading Boulevards. If you park on a street, do so only at the designated areas and in a way that does not block the traffic. Otherwise, your car will be towed and ticketed, in which case you will need some paperwork to get it back!

An '''odd-even traffic control system''' is enforced along select main streets Mondays to Fridays from 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-21:00, except public holiday. Under the system, only vehicles with odd license plate numbers are permitted to travel on odd-numbered calendar dates, and even-numbered license plates on even-numbered dates. The fine for violations is Rp500,000, but taxis and public transportation (vehicles with yellow-black plate number) are exempt. Look for the sign above the road that indicates if the rule is enforced at the adjacent street; generally speaking they are valid on roads along the Inner Ring Road south of the Merak toll interchange and along the eastern side, Rasuna Said, and the Sudirman-Thamrin-Medan Merdeka Barat corridor. Starting on September 9, 2019 there are additional 16 new routes of the system. It can be read at: http://www.beritajakarta.id/en/read/31342/city-expands-odd-even-system-in-16-routes#.XXU9R3E3GM8

If you wish to rent a car, consider these companies:
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===By taxi===

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Most visitors opt to travel by taxi, which is very cheap by Western standards, abundant and occasionally fast. There is a multitude of taxi companies of varying degrees of dependability.

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The popularity of online taxis (GrabCar and GoCar), due to cheaper fares, safer and more polite drivers, means that nowadays it can be more difficult or time-consuming to get conventional/regular taxis; out of 32 taxi companies that used to operating in Jakarta, there are only 4 now. Besides Blue Bird, these are the remaining companies:
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You can generally determine a good cabbie by asking &quot;''Pakai argo?''&quot; (&quot;meter?&quot;) - if they say no or &quot;tidak&quot;, get another taxi. Taxis parked near train/bus stations, tourist attractions, and hotels often refuse to use the meter and quote silly prices (especially to foreigners) - in this case, it's a good idea to walk away a bit, then hail a passing taxi from the above companies.

Tipping is not necessary, but rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp5,000 is expected, although rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp1,000 is also OK. So prepare some change if you want, or else you may be rounded up to the nearest Rp5,000.

If the taxi takes a toll road, the added cost is '''not''' reflected on the meter. The driver will tap their contactless card to the toll booth, receive a receipt, and you can see the cost shown on a large display next to the payment machine. Drivers may run out of their card's credits, and require a short stop at a convenience store to top up; this is normal. At the end of the trip, your driver will sum up the meter price with any toll receipts, and you can always pay in cash, while some taxis accept cards. A taxi receipt is available on request and is not standard.

Blue Bird, Gojek and Grab apps can be downloaded for free to help you order taxis via smartphone. Fill in the departure and arrival points and Google Maps will show the map with the taxis and also the estimated cost displayed in a range. Blue Bird Taxi has the same fare regardless of whether you hire them online or by phone (with minimum payment applied). GoCar and GrabCar have prices fixed in advance, regardless of any traffic jams. Choose the taxi that will be used and the taxi will usually come in five minutes. Only qualified taxis and qualified drivers can join the apps, so this is one of the safest ways to get a taxi. Taxis have been abundant since online ride-hailing started operating in Jakarta. Online taxis rate is only about two-thirds that of a conventional taxi, or at most the same as a conventional one during peak hours. Since the price is preset, drivers have no incentive to take an unnecessarily roundabout route, which used to be common with conventional taxis.

===By bajaj===
[[File:Gas Fuelled Bajaj in Jakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Gas-Fueled Bajaj in Jakarta]]
The Jakartan equivalent to [[Thailand]]'s tuk-tuk is the '''bajaj''' (pronounced &quot;bahdge-eye&quot;), orange mutant scooters souped up in India into little three-wheeled vehicles that carry passengers in a small cabin at the back. Besides the usual orange bajaj, there is blue bajaj, which use gas as fuel.

They're a popular way to get around town since they can weave through Jakarta's interminable traffic jams much like motorbikes can. Although slow, boneshaking (they have no suspension), hot and windy (locals joke about the &quot;natural A/C&quot;), and a great way to breathe in more exhaust fumes than you ever thought possible (maybe less if you ride the blue bajaj), riding around in these little motor-bugs can really grow on you. Blue gas-fueled bajaj are quieter than the orange 2-cycle bajaj.

There are no set prices, but a short hop of a few city blocks shouldn't cost much more than Rp5,000. Be sure to agree to (read: [[haggle]]) a price before you set off. Bajaj drivers are happy to overcharge visitors, and often ask double or even more than what you would pay by a meter in a more comfortable Blue Bird taxi. Locals who regularly use the bajaj know what a typical fare should be and are happy to tell you. Also, since bajaj aren't allowed on some of the larger roads in Jakarta, your route may well take you through the bewildering warren of backstreets. Try to keep an eye on what direction you're going, because some unscrupulous bajaj drivers see nothing wrong with taking the &quot;scenic&quot; route and then charging you double or triple the price.

'''Grab Bajaj'''

There are also Grab Bajaj that use the Grab application. The tariff is Rp 3,000 per kilometre and minimum payment Rp 9,000. It is intermediate between GrabBike and GrabCar due to Bajaj can accommodate 2 passengers and baggage.

'''Qute Bajaj'''

This variant of bajaj has 4 wheels instead of 3. Qute are much quieter than bemo and have air conditioning. These 'new bemo' operate throughout Central Jakarta towards North Jakarta via Mangga Dua to Ancol. The price is quite the same as for ordinary bajaj (about Rp5,000 for a short hop). Make sure to haggle a price before you ride the vehicle.

===By ojek===
[[File:Pangkalan ojek.jpg|thumb|200px|One of many Ojek drivers in Jakarta]]
If you're poking around narrow back streets, or in such a hurry that you're willing to lose a limb or more to get there, then Jakarta's motorcycle taxis (''ojek'') might be the ticket for you. Jakarta's ojek services consist of guys with bikes lounging around street corners, who usually shuttle short distances down alleys and roads but will also do longer trips for a price. Agree on the fare before you set off. Insist on a helmet and wear it properly—no need to make it more insanely dangerous than it already is. The ojek drivers will insist you're safe with them and that they'll drive carefully—some are telling the truth, some lying. Before you choose a driver, pay attention to their motorcycle's appearance and their helmet; sometimes it shows their character. Locals normally pay Rp5,000 for a short ride (one kilometre) and Rp7,000-10,000 for a longer (roughly more than a kilometre or a 15-minute walk). Foreigners are likely to be asked for more, but generally, ojek drivers will accept the proper fare if you insist on it, unless they see you really need their service.

On-demand (online) ojek services such as '''[http://www.go-jek.com/ Go-Jek]''' and '''Grab''' are ubiquitous can be booked through their respective smartphone apps, and offer generally cheaper fares which are stated in advance, although for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi area are more expensive than other area Rp 2,250 to Rp 2,650 per kilometer with minimum payment Rp 9,000 to Rp 10,500. Payments can be made by cash or stored value (akin to prepaid mobile phone service). You may chat or call the driver for help with finding each other, although some knowledge of Indonesian would be helpful. Go-Jek as a pioneer has more widespread availability; those who travel here alongside other Southeast Asian countries may find it useful to keep using Grab. The other more expensive on-demand ojek service is Lady Jek with female drivers. Unlike conventional ojeks, which typically only operate dawn to dusk, they are available at all times and relatively safe for both passengers and drivers as they are monitored by GPS. While it seems cheap, those who travel in groups of at least three may be better off taking a taxi for convenience and the unnoticeable difference in fares.

The aforementioned brands also offer taxi service that are either private cars akin to Uber elsewhere in the world or with taxi companies so that you can hail them from the same app. Other services include food or groceries delivery and shipping between residents or from online businesses.

===By helicopter===
If you have a lot of cash and want to beat the traffic exponentially, a helicopter can be an option for you. They can be chartered as well for excursions outside Jakarta.
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===By bicycle===
[[File:Jakarta Car Free Day.jpg|thumb|300px|Car Free Day in HI Roundabout]]
[[Cycling]] provisions are almost non-existent in Jakarta, but the first signs of a cycling culture are emerging. Every Sunday from 06:00-11:00 during the '''Car Free Day (CFD)''' in Jalan Sudirman and Thamrin (and every month in other places in each city in Jakarta) are emptied of motorised vehicles, except TransJakarta. The atmosphere can be festive, as events are held in some places (especially in Hotel Indonesia Roundabout). As of 2019, 63 km of new bicycle lanes have been opened, besides previous bicycle lanes at '''Blok M''' and '''Kanal Banjir Timur.''' The Pemuda Pramuka is the most used bicycle lane, mainly to commute between work and home. New rules mention that bicycle lanes can be used by bicycle, electric bicycle, otopet, electric scooter, hoverboard and unicycle. Whoever violates the rule will be penalised up to Rp500,000.

Beyond that, there are dedicated [[mountain biking]] paths in Cihuni and along the Jalur Gas Pipa, both in [[Tangerang]]. Or you could head to [[Salak Mountain]] or other parts of the region beyond [[Bogor]].

===By eScooter===
Grab (the online transport service provider stated in the 'Ojek' section) offers eScooter services with the 'GrabWheels' brand and a fare of Rp 5,000 per 30 minutes (Nov 2019). There are hundreds of parking lots for GrabWheels in Jakarta, mainly in the Sudirman Street area, so one can depart from a GrabWheels parking lot and deposit their eScooter in another. Despite the service's relative newness, many people rent it (mostly for fun).

However, after a car accident involving GrabWheels, in which 2 persons were killed and 4 others were injured, regulations were enacted: eScooters can be used only at bicycle lanes (no usage allowed along pavements, regular streets, or pedestrian overhead bridges).

===On foot===

Jakarta is hot and humid year-round, discouraging pedestrians, while what sidewalk is left is often quickly occupied by pushcart vendors. Crosswalks are not always available, and not always respected even when present. Many locals will simply walk across a busy street, holding up a palm to request vehicles slow down for them.

Even then, walking can sometimes be faster than using a vehicle, especially when the maze of streets results in a winding, roundabout, and congested route.

Jakarta is rapidly revamping its pedestrian facilities on its main roads, with clean and accessible wide sidewalks already in place along the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor and adjacent districts, with continuous construction work outwards. The paths remain hot and are very quiet during the day, but are more pleasant and busy during the afternoons. Still expect to clamber around mismatched concrete blocks and step on asphalt in the residential areas of the city.

A few other neighbourhoods can be explored on foot:
* Kota Tua ([[West Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly square, a walk in this area explores the sights of Dutch colonial charm that was once central to the colonial administration.
* Pasar Baru ([[Central Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly market that has been in existence since the colonial era.
* Rasuna Said, Kuningan District (South Jakarta): another business district along Jl. HR Rasuna Said with many embassies and office buildings.
* Monas and Kebon Sirih area (Central Jakarta): the city square is a pedestrian-friendly zone, and the surrounding area has several attractions such as the presidential palace and old colonial churches.
* Kanal Banjir Timur (Jakarta Timur), a nice river view in the morning with special bicycle and walking/running lane.
* Jatinegara (Jakarta Timur), full of vintage stalls, building, train station, and river view of Ciliwung.
* Kemang (Jakarta Selatan), full of coffee stalls, restaurants and bars. The best place to walk at night.
* Cikini (Jakarta Pusat), for coffee stalls, art spaces, and performances.

On Car-Free Day (CFD), every Sunday from 06:00 to 11:00 in the morning, the Sudirman-Thamrin thoroughfares are closed to motor vehicles, except for the Transjakarta buses. Locals crowd the streets to walk, jog, bike, enjoy performance arts and generally have some fun on the streets. While crowded, this is a good time to get in touch with the locals and see a different side of the city.

==See==
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[[File:Kota HistoryMuseum.JPG|300px|thumb|Jakarta History Museum, Kota]]
The heart of tourist attractions is to the north and centre of Jakarta. Visitors typically start exploring Jakarta from this part of the town, called the '''Kota Tua''', where the old buildings of Jakarta are preserved within a dedicated walking area. Jakarta has 47 museums, which are spread across the city.

The '''Jakarta History Museum''', formerly a city hall (''Stadhuis''), covers Jakarta's history from 400 AD to the present day, with photos, replicas, and maps. Do not miss the '''Jagur cannon''' in the back yard.

'''The Bank Indonesia Museum''' tells about the economy and currency system then and now using modern technology while the '''Museum Bahari''' takes you to the old glory of Jakarta's port, and Indonesia's as a whole. If you are into arts &amp; crafts, the '''Museum Wayang''' has a collection of different puppets (Wayang) from all across the country and the world, and the '''Museum Seni Rupa &amp; Keramik''' allows you to admire Indonesia's art in paintings and sculptures. '''Museum Prasasti''' for historical and scripture.

A few kilometres down south, you'll find the legacy of the Dutch and the first years of the Indonesian government, such as the iconic landmark of Jakarta, '''the National Monument''' park standing right at the centre of the court, and the '''Presidential Palace''' on its north side. And where else in the world could you find the '''Istiqlal Mosque''', Southeast Asia's biggest mosque, and a 113-year-old '''gothic cathedral''' standing mightily across from each other? On the western side of the court, the elephant statue welcomes you to the '''Museum Nasional''', one of the better designed museums out there. Or '''Gallery Nasional''' for art and sculpture.

Statues and monuments are ubiquitous in Jakarta and many stand prominently in major points across the city.  Most of these icons were erected during Soekarno's rule in 1960, and thus still represent the old glory of independence. Start your trip from the '''Tugu Tani''' statue in Menteng that has a figure of a farmer going out to war. Across the Monas Park is '''Arjuna Wijaya''', an eight-horse carriage statue near Monas. Going south at Jalan MH Thamrin, the iconic '''Selamat Datang''' statue waves at you, with a fountain that signifies its importance as the city centre of Jakarta. Passing through that is the '''Jenderal Sudirman''' statue giving a salute, that gives the street its name. Going further until the end of the straight street, is the '''Pemuda Membangun''' or Youth Developing statue that looks like a man holding up a burning bowl. The '''Dirgantara''' statue is visible in its glory if you are using the inner tollway in South Jakarta.

===Parks===
Green spaces are often overlooked in Jakarta. While the city has nearly 1,000 public parks big and small, very few are well maintained including even the National Monument Park ('''Monas'''). '''Menteng''' is large and perhaps the best and '''Taman Suropati''' hosts regular violin shows. '''Pantai Indah Kapuk''', while inundated by housing projects, still leaves a space for mangrove swamps and monkeys' habitats in the two parks there. For parks with lakes, '''Pluit Park''' is one option, and a smaller one is '''Pulo Mas Park'''. '''Ragunan''', the official zoo of Jakarta, is the second largest zoo in the world (140 hectares), offering diverse Indonesian and international flora &amp; fauna, including a dedicated centre that houses primates, especially the endemic orangutans. '''Kalijodo Park''' is open 24 hours a day with green and child-friendly public space and an international skate park. For community park, look for '''Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA).''' Although smaller, it usually offers a small library with AC available to get some rest and a futsal field for physical activity. The newest is '''Lapangan Banteng Park''' which is also open for 24 hours and has good illumination for playing football.

However metropolitan Jakarta has 3 small forests in the city at Muara Angke, Srengseng and Tebet.

Jakarta also hosts two amusement parks. '''Taman Impian Jaya Ancol''' at the North, that is for pure fun plus a sea world aquarium, and '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (Indonesia in miniature) in East Jakarta, which celebrates the culture of all 34 provinces of Indonesia, a bird park containing multiple endemic species, and multiple museums. Escape to '''Kepulauan Seribu''' to see wild birds and eagles, and island resorts not too far away from the city. The '''Setu Babakan''' down south is the centre of the indigenous Betawi culture. If you are looking for lake scene, go to '''Taman Waduk Pluit''' or '''Taman Waduk Ria Rio'''. For river scene, go to '''Taman Kanal Banjir Timur''' or '''RPTRA Mawar.'''

==Do==
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===Betawi culture===
[[Image:Ondel-ondel.JPG|thumbnail|250px|Traditional male &amp; female ondel-ondel in Wayang Museum, Jakarta]]
Despite being the melting pot of Indonesia, Jakarta's indigenous tribe called the '''Betawi''' still stays proud of its culture. They are actually a unique assimilation of various domestic and international races from the Chinese to the Portuguese, which makes it distinct from other parts of Indonesia. The '''Lenong''' theatre performance is accompanied by the '''Gambang Kromong''' orchestra that consists of the Sundanese ''Gendang'', the Javanese ''Gamelan'', and the Chinese ''Kongahyan'' (its own version of violin). The '''Tanjidor''' trumpets are an influence from the Dutch, while the Portuguese bequeathed the '''Keroncong''' orchestra. At the anniversary of the city's founding every 22 June, a distinctive piece of culture can be seen in hotels, the infamous pair of '''Ondel-ondel''' puppets. The complete experience of the culture can be found at '''Setu Babakan''', the village of Betawi culture (and fishing at its lake).

===Cinema===
Cinemas are a more affordable escape at around Rp30,000 - 45,000 for a plush seat (Rp40,000 - 70,000 on the weekend, up to Rp150,000 if you watch in Premiere Class ''at XXI'' or Velvet Class at ''CGV Blitz'') in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn and drinks are exorbitant so you may wish to bring your own coming in. CGV Blitz cinemas will typically show movies in any foreign language other than English and the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are the [http://www.21cineplex.com '''21 Cineplex'''] (branded as XXI in premium shopping malls) and [https://www.cgv.id/ '''CGV Blitz''']. IMAX theaters are only available at Gandaria City's XXI theatre, Mal Kelapa Gading III's theatre and Keong Mas in TMII, although the latter more often shows documentary than blockbuster films.

===Performing arts festivals===
Jakarta boasts some of the world's largest music events, which may surprise you, and the many young fans have attracted artists all around the world to regularly stop by Jakarta as part of their world tour, from rock concerts to Korean pop. Perhaps the best known event is the annual [http://www.javajazzfestival.com '''Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival'''] that takes place each March for 3 days, filled with over 40 international and local artists performing jazz, R&amp;B and reggae songs. The [http://www.hammersonic.com '''Hammersonic'''] is an annual metal music concert, while [http://www.wethefest.com/ '''We The Fest'''] boasts some of the performances from indie/pop artists in August since its first inception in 2014, '''Road to Soundrenaline''' takes you to the popular local indie/major label bands showcases, before it ends up in Bali for the main event with some of international artists performing there and the '''Djakarta Warehouse Project''' hosts world famous DJs to jam the start of the year-end holiday. For a street performance, the Sudirman-Thamrin strip is closed at night on '''22 June and New Year's Eve''', when stages for musical performances are erected and cultural parades set up to usher in Jakarta's founding anniversary and the New Year, respectively.

For some traditional and classical stuff, there are performances at '''Gedung Kesenian Jakarta''', by indie, jazz, dance, and classical music orchestras. '''Taman Ismail Marzuki''' hosts mainly theatrical shows, although English shows might be rare. '''Erasmus Huis Hall''' by the Dutch embassy also regularly hosts classical music shows and photography exhibitions.

===Sport===
The sport scene in Jakarta is perhaps one of the most vibrant you'll ever see in Asia. The Senayan sports complex still lives up to its name since the 1962 Asian Games, where archery and indoor shooting range are also publicly available to try. Soemantri-Brodjonegoro in Kuningan district also offers you many kinds of sport activities. If you like skateboarding, '''Kalijodo Skatepark i'''s the best place to meet others.

====Golf====
Jakarta is perhaps the best city to play golf in Asia, thanks to the abundance of courses close to or even in the middle of the city, and relatively cheap prices compared to Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp70,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp300,000 and more. Many golf courses are at [[Jakarta/South|South]] and [[Jakarta/East|East]] within the immediate suburbs of the city, much better in quality and quantity at the satellite cities.

====Football====
Indonesia is one of the few lucky Asian countries where numerous European soccer teams, including from the prestigious British Premier League or the Italian League, play a trial game against the national team when the game itself is at break in Europe. The supporters between the national team and the Europeans at the '''Gelora Bung Karno Stadium''' are even, yet even though for the most part Indonesia's national team post losses, clashes do not seem to happen at least in a chaotic way. When the Europeans are back in season, numerous cafés and bars around town put up gigantic TV screens to let the enthusiasm erupt while having a drink at dawn.

'''Futsal''' is the indoor version of football, which has 5 players per team and more lax rules of play. Anytime after work or on the weekends, you can easily find crowds at the many indoor courts across the city. Outdoors, the dirt and grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, crowded with players, spectators and vendors, typically on weekend afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or relax.

====Badminton====
As a badminton powerhouse, Jakarta has a multitude of badminton courts, ranging from the national venues at the Senayan Complex to the suburban halls which cater to both futsal and badminton. Most of them have wood-panel flooring and are maintained in reasonably good condition. Lighting is strictly functional and is below par in comparison with standard badminton halls. People play almost every evening - so, walk in, strike up a conversation with the group's captain, and expect to blend in with their group for the session. If the captain refuses payment (usually less than Rp20,000), it is polite to buy the players a round of soft-drinks (Teh-botol is a good choice). Be warned that it is common for Indonesians to eat, smoke, drink and nap by the side of the court: so watch your footing.

If you want to watch rather than to play, the '''Istora Senayan''' is packed in the middle of January for Indonesia Masters Super 500 and early June during the Indonesia Open Super 1000 (a Grand Slam equivalent in badminton), when the world's top badminton players compete. The deafening cheers are chanted even beyond when the players hit the shuttlecock, an enthusiasm unmatched elsewhere in the world. It is advised to buy the tickets online (especially for the weekend matches), otherwise you must choose between watching it on television or the big screen outside the venue (think about Murray Mound/Henman Hill in Wimbledon).

===Karaoke===
You are in one of Asia's big cities—karaoke is the norm, so sing your heart out! Most chain brands such as '''Inul Vizta''', '''NAV''', or '''DIVA''' can be found at the upscale shopping malls where the youngsters play. You'll have your own lavish room with a wide span of libraries containing local, English, and East Asian songs, on a wide-screen TV while you can order a drink or food to be enjoyed while you wait your turn to sing. Rates can start from as low as Rp70,000 per room for a minimum of 6 people.

==Learn==
There are a few locations for '''cooking classes''' along Jalan Kemang ([[South Jakarta]]) that specifically cater to expats. Most offer pastry cooking classes.

Interestingly, you can learn about cultures from around the world in Jakarta. Many embassies have set up cultural centres where you can take '''world culture &amp; language classes'''. Check these cultural centres for information: [http://id.korean-culture.org/ Korean Culture Centre], [http://ifi-id.com/ Institut Francais], [http://itacultjkt.or.id/ Istituto Italiano di Cultura], [https://www.jpf.or.id/en/ Japan Foundation], [http://idn.rs.gov.ru/en Russian Culture Centre], [http://www.goethe.de/ins/id/en/jak.html Goethe Institut].

==Work==

Casual work in Jakarta is difficult to come by and Indonesian bureaucracy does not readily facilitate foreigners undertaking employment in Indonesia.  As in the rest of Asia, [[teaching English]] is the best option, although salaries are poor (US$700–3000/month is typical, although accommodation may be provided) and the government only allows citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA to work as teachers. Formal work visas, residency permits and registration with several government offices is necessary. Formal approval from the Department of Manpower and the provision of documentation and guarantees from an employing sponsor is required to engage in any form of employment in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia. Business visas are available for the purposes of conducting business related activities in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia, this class of visa has strict conditions and requires a local business to sponsor the applicant. A business visa does not permit the holder to undertake any form of employment.

Jakarta caters to a growing class of remote workers and visitors on business trips with a large selection of '''coworking spaces'''. Mostly spread around Central and South Jakarta, day passes can be as low as Rp100,000, with hourly passes even lower. These spaces typically share buildings with offices and provide internet, drinks, and sometimes extra services like printing and meeting rooms. Some spaces are directly connected to shopping malls or public transit, making them very useful alternatives to spending hours in a cafe for work. Available desks may be limited in popular areas; call ahead to reserve a spot if necessary.

==Buy==
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[[File:Grand-Indonesia.jpg|thumb|Grand Indonesia Shopping Town located in Central Jakarta, as viewed from Plaza Indonesia]]
More than 2.5 million foreign tourists and more than 30 million domestic tourists visit Jakarta every year. It's a paradise for buying international brand-name garments (both genuine and fake).

If you're stopping in Jakarta, consider buying an extra suitcase, because there are '''lots of good shopping''' opportunities. Good used suitcases can be bought at Surabaya street and vendors also sell antiques. However, although quality can be excellent, genuine branded goods or quality products are expensive.

Every year, the Provincial Government of Jakarta holds an annual '''Festival Jakarta Great Sale''' that takes place from Mid-June to Mid-July. Most markets, shopping malls, and department stores attend it and will give discounts on selected items, although the event itself might be barely noticeable aside from some banners. Some stores also run Midnight Sales, usually in the weekend. And most of the malls are open from 10:00-20:00 every day, except on Ied Day when they're open 13:30-22:00.

===Shopping malls===

An escape from Jakarta's sweltering heat, hundreds of '''shopping malls''' serve as social hotspots and are where the city congregate on weekends to shop, buy groceries, and hang out. They range from grand top-end luxury malls to smaller trade centers and shopping complexes, with new buildings constantly under construction, so you can probably find a suitably stocked mall (or three) for what you're looking for close to you. Genuinely imported goods from official retailers are priced to international standards, but Jakarta also offers local and lesser-known designer alternatives. A vast selection of cafes and social spots are also attached to malls, so if you're planning to meet up with an Indonesian acquaintance, brunch or dinner at a mall is a popular affair.

As a convention, most Jakarta malls will have a supermarket in the basement, alongside utilities such as ATMs, office goods, barber shops, pharmacies, personal health, and budget eating options. Shopping options are on the middle floors, followed by a selection of higher-end restaurants and potentially a movie theater at the top floors. Expect each location to have one or more lobbies at which you can be dropped off, and one of these lobbies will usually include a taxi stand. If calling in your own taxi (or rideshare) be sure to specify which lobby you're waiting at. Most malls open at 10:00, though breakfast dining spaces on the ground floor may open sooner, and lunch options may only fully open at 11:00.

Some of the most well known shopping complexes are at the heart of the city. '''Grand Indonesia''' and '''Plaza Indonesia''' are massive upper-class malls next to each other on Jakarta's busy Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, easily accessible via MRT. To the south, '''Plaza Senayan &amp; Senayan City''' are popular chic hangouts across from each other, also accessible by MRT. '''Mal Taman Anggrek''' and '''Central Park''' to the west at Jalan Letjen S. Parman are for all rounders.

'''Jalan Prof.Dr.Satrio''' is Jakarta's answer to the famed Orchard Road in [[Singapore]], [[Ginza]] in [[Tokyo]] and Fifth Avenue in New York. Four malls (namely ITC Mal Ambassador, Kuningan City, Ciputra World I, and a bit further off, Kota Kasablanka) and counting, catering to visitors of all budget levels. '''Kelapa Gading''' has a street with four malls on its side, and two other giant malls are located elsewhere in the region. '''Pluit''' and '''Pondok Indah''' hosts three malls located along a single strip.

Every shopping mall has at least one department store, alongside brands that have their own shops. '''Sogo''' has the most branches, followed by Metro &amp; Centro. Galeries Lafayette can be found at Pacific Place while Seibu and Central are located at Grand Indonesia. '''Matahari''' also provides similar fashion usually for a lower price.

===Markets===
In addition to malls, there are also numerous extremely large '''shopping centres''', most of them within a complex, so if you are unable to find what you need at one mall, you can try again at the mall next door. '''Mangga Dua''', '''Tanah Abang''', and '''Pasar Baru''' are the best places in Jakarta to shop for fashion. In Mangga Dua area there are at least 3 shopping centres connected by bridges: '''ITC''' is for middle and upper middle class fashion, while the lower class is served by '''Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua''', and '''Mangga Dua Mall''' is for gadget enthuasiasts. Tanah Abang is a wholesale market and the biggest in [[Southeast Asia]], with delivery to Africa and other parts of the world. Tanah Abang is overcrowded, so Thamrin city next to Grand Indonesia (500 m from Tanah Abang) can serve as an alternative, mainly for Muslim wear and batik. Pasar Baru is not a shopping centre, but more like a street with old retail shops; stamp collectors will be able to find Indonesian stamps at the front of many of these shops. '''Mangga Dua Square''', as well as Glodok and Roxy, are places to find gadgets. WTC (Wholesale Trade Centre) Mangga Dua is now specialised in selling used cars, with more than 100 sold per day.

If you are looking for antique products such as local handicrafts, Indonesian traditional batik or wayang golek (Sundanese puppets), you can go to '''Jalan Surabaya''' in Central Jakarta. If you are looking for rare maps, prints or paintings, you can go to Kemang Raya, where there are many galleries including Bartele gallery and Hadi Prana. '''Pasaraya Grande''' shopping mall at Blok M, South Jakarta has one dedicated floor for Indonesian antiques and handicrafts. '''Pasar Seni''' at Ancol is the centre of paintings and sculpture, including portrait pictures you can have done on the spot. '''Sarinah''' department store also has a vast section of traditional gifts.

Shopping at traditional markets may also be an exciting experience, where you can find exotic tropical fruits, traditional snacks, cheap fashion and novelty items. While most of them are far from tourist hot spots, '''Pasar Gondangdia''' across the namesake train station and the '''Fresh Market Pantai Indah Kapuk''' are the places that still offer such experience in a modern building while easily accessible.

Cash is still the most effective payment system for all transactions. A few established shops may accept payment with debit/credit card and electronic money.

==Eat==
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[[File:Panorama of Interior of Cafe Batavia - 1805 Construction - Jakarta - Indonesia.jpg|thumb|500px|Interior of Cafe Batavia near Museum Fatahillah]]

Jakarta has a vast range of food available at hundreds of eating complexes located all over the huge city.  In addition to selections from all over the country, you can also find excellent Chinese, Japanese, Western, and many other international foods thanks to the cosmopolitan population.

If you want to go local Jakarta, the indigenous Betawi has its own dishes to offer:
* '''Sop iga sapi''', beef spare rib soup that takes a simple Dutch dish and piles on Indonesian spices.
* '''Soto Betawi''', coconut milk broth with beef tendons, intestines, tripe.
* '''Kerak telor''', omelette cooked with glutinous rice and served with shredded coconut and a dried shrimp topping.
* '''Ketoprak''', ''lontong'' (rice cake), tofu, bean sprout, shrimp crackers in peanut sauce.
* '''Gado-gado''' is like ketoprak, but all of it is vegetables.
* '''Bubur Dingin''', literally cold porridge with beef sweet soup.
* '''Nasi kebuli''': a Betawi pilaf influenced by Arab culture.
* '''Nasi uduk''', rice cooked in coconut milk similar to nasi lemak, served with choices of various toppings, such as fried chicken, beef, fried shallots, and sambal (chili sauce).
* '''Nasi ulam''', rice cooked in coconut milk served with fried minced beef, sweet fried tempeh, many other toppings, cucumber, and sambal.
* '''Asinan Betawi''': assorted pickled vegetables, served with peanut sauce (and sometimes chili) and chips.
* '''Rujak/Mie juhi''': noodles with vegetables and dried squid in peanut sauce.
* '''Mie kangkung''': noodles with water spinach in savoury thick gravy sauce.


Food at malls and brick-and-mortar restaurants are by and large of hygiene standards. Street vendors (''kaki lima'') or carts can be questionable, though it is still wise to use discretion as some of the best or well-known food can actually be from them.

The online ride-hailing apps Gojek and Grab also offer food delivery service (such as Gojek's GO-FOOD) to virtually all restaurants, for a small fee. Furthermore, it can increase your convenience when you only want to rest at your hotel.

Though tips are originally not customary in restaurants, it starts to become a habit. In fact, a few do automatically charge a service fee of typically 5%, which may surprise some patrons. Eating at restaurants are almost always subject to a 10% general tax.

===Budget===
Food courts at just about every shopping mall in Jakarta offer cheap but filling meals. Prices range from Rp15,000 to Rp25,000. While street vendors (''kaki lima'') are cheap with questionable hygiene standards, some items are unfortunately offered ''only'' within street vendors, so use good judgment when shopping around. Look for those that have lines at least a couple people long, as that means it's reputable and indisputably delicious. Steer clear from vendors that offer aggressively cheap prices or being pushy, as they might make their items using shady ingredients.

For cleaner alternatives with decent price, you can look for '''Lokbin''' (lokasi binaan), '''Loksem''' (Lokasi sementara), or '''Lenggang Jakarta,''' which serve same affordable food but with better hygiene standards. Practically the sellers there are relocated street vendors. Price in Lenggang Jakarta and Lokbin will be around Rp10.000 to Rp30.000.

Franchise fast food chains are also a good choice for eating as the hygiene is often up to standards. American fast food chains such as KFC and McDonald's have ample seating. Local chain '''Bakmi GM''' is famous for its noodles and its fried wanton. '''Hoka-hoka Bento''' (locally known as HokBen), also a local chain, provides Japanese buffet with a complete meal set for an affordable price. Also consider '''Es Teler 77''' &amp; '''Solaria'''. You will find one or all of them at major malls across the city. Department store or mini market food items can be an alternative should you need to eat on the go or at work.

For some exquisite Indonesian snacks, head to the traditional markets or street vendors. The infamous '''jajanan pasar''' (lit. market snacks) or '''bakpao''' (Chinese meat buns) should cost around Rp10,000 to Rp35,000 per box or piece. Assorted fritters ('''gorengan''') are ubiquitous throughout and should cost Rp7,000 to Rp15,000 for up to a dozen pieces of fried tofu, tempeh, cassava, yam, and even banana. '''Siomay''' and '''batagor''' will be available for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000. '''Instant ramen noodle''' for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000, '''ketoprak''' Rp5.000-Rp8.000, '''pecel lele''' Rp7.000-Rp10.000, or '''nasi uduk''' Rp3.000-Rp7.000.

More substantial meals such as '''martabak''', '''satay''', chicken noodle ('''mi ayam''') or porridge ('''bubur ayam'''), and '''nasi goreng''' are typically on the upper end of budget dining. The Indonesian '''soto''' soup can be enjoyed for Rp45,000 with rice and a drink of your choice and a bowl of meatball ('''bakso''') soup with a side of noodles or vermicelli should cost no more than Rp50,000 per bowl. Bakeries also have buns that you can consume for breakfast, starting from Rp10,000. '''Roti Lauw''' and '''Tan Ek Tjoan''' is the most popular choice in Jakarta.

You may look for D'Cost Seafood for decent price all over the city.

As some traditional Indonesian cuisine may be too hot and spicy for many foreign tourist, you can usually ask for just a little chili or none at all: ''&quot;pedas sedikit&quot;'' and ''&quot;tidak pedas&quot;'', respectively. It also better to know that you can say ''&quot;bungkus&quot;'' for take away order, or ''&quot;makan di sini&quot;'' for dine in. And be careful as red ketchup usually means hot chilli sauce, not tomato.

===Mid-range===
Fine dining restaurants offer main courses for a range of prices and can be found at just about every mall in Jakarta or better yet outside the malls.

Some of the restaurants in this category include pizza franchises '''Pizza Hut''' and '''Domino's,''' or '''A&amp;W, Wendy's, and''' '''Burger King''' for fast food chain. Mains in shopping mall restaurants typically range between Rp40,000 and Rp75,000; many even provide lunch set menus for just about Rp50,000 that entitles you to rice, one or two main platters and a glass of drink which can be an impressive deal. Seafood restaurants north of the city centre falls on the borderline between mid-range to expensive depending on your preference, with shrimp &amp; fish on the cheaper side, followed by scallop, and lastly crab &amp; lobster.

For middle class traditional cuisine, go to the Menteng area and look for '''Gado-Gado Boplo, Warung Daun, Bumbu Desa, Saur Kuring, Dapur Sunda, Sate House, Bunga Rampai, Sate Khas Senayan''' or '''Aroma Sedap'''. Or try to look around '''Sabang''' area. '''Garuda, Natrabu''', '''Sederhana,''' '''Penang Bistro,''' or '''Pagi Sore''' will offer you the best value over price.

===Splurge===
The best gourmet splurges in Jakarta are the '''opulent buffet spreads''' in the 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott, Hotel Mulia, Ritz-Carlton and Shangri-La, which offer amazing value by international standards. Expect to pay upwards of Rp150,000 per person.

Chinese roundtable restaurants, such as '''Din Tai Fung''', '''Imperial Duck''', '''Jun Njan''', or '''Tai Pan''', among other small enterprises, offer considerably expensive dishes, but these are mostly meant to be communal rather than for individuals.

Steakhouses also fall into this category, especially if the beef is imported from Australia or a USDA certified. For pizza, look for '''Pizza Express''' ''(formerly Pizza Marzano).''

For premium traditional cuisine, '''Rara Jonggrang''', '''Remboelan''' and '''Tugu Koenstring Paleis''' will serve you the highest standard.

==Drink==
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Jakarta may be the capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority country, but it has an underground life of its own. If you're the clubbing type, its nightlife is arguably among the best in Asia, except during fasting months when some venues are closed or have limited hours. From the upscale '''Kemang''' to the seedy '''Mangga Besar''', nightlife is there for all levels of loudness, but bring a friend if you decide to brave the seedier places (though they tend to have the best DJs).  Fans of live music, on the other hand, are largely out of luck if they go to budget bars, at least unless they're into Indonesian pop.

To get alcoholic beverages in Jakarta is not an easy task since 2015 it is not permissible to sell them in the mini market except in big stores inside a mall to discourage underage drinking. Fortunately, there are some wine bars/stores that sell imported wines or hard liquors throughout the city.

Jakarta has a fairly large number of '''prostitutes''', known in local parlance as ''ayam'' (lit. &quot;chicken&quot;), so much so that much of the female clientele of some respectable bars (operated by five-star hotels, etc.) is on the take.

The Kota area in [[Jakarta/North|northern Jakarta]] is the oldest part of town with numerous colonial buildings still dominating the area. It is also considered to be the seediest part of town after midnight. Most karaoke bars and 'health' clubs there are in fact brothels who mostly cater to local Jakartans. Even regular discos such as Golden Crown have special areas designated for prostitutes. Other notable establishments in this area are Malioboro and Club 36 which should not be missed. This part of town has a large ethnic Chinese population who also dominate the clubbing scene there.

The bulk of the clubbing scene is spread throughout Jakarta but usually found in office buildings or hotels. The help of an experienced local with finding these places is recommended. Nightlife in Jakarta tends to be pricey by local standards.

Due to Jakarta's freedom, there is no specific dress code that should be worn unless you are in a religious area. However, it is best not to dress too openly to avoid awkward stares or giving the impression (especially for women) that you are a prostitute since most of them in Jakarta wear very short dresses or skirts. Sandals are fine to wear if you're heading for North Jakarta since it is near the beach. During the month of Ramadan, most nightlife ends at midnight, while some venues ''do not open'' all month.

A nightlife district popular among expats is '''Blok M''' in [[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]], or more specifically the single lane of Jl. Palatehan 1 just north of the bus terminal, packed with pubs and bars geared squarely towards single male Western visitors. While lacking the bikini-clad go-go dancers of [[Bangkok/Silom|Patpong]], the meat market atmosphere is much the same with poor country girls turned prostitute. Blok M is easily accessible as the southern terminus of BRT Line 1. For a more off-the-beaten track experience, head a few blocks south to Jl. Melawai 6 (''opposite Plaza Blok M''), Jakarta's de-facto '''Little Japan''' with lots of Japanese restaurants, bars and karaoke bars. If you prefer to mingle with Koreans, go south to Jalan Wijaya.

Plaza Senayan's '''Arcadia''' annex attempts to duplicate the concept, but with more of an emphasis on fine dining. The Kemang area in [[Jakarta/South|southern Jakarta]] is popular with expats and locals alike so it has numerous places to eat, drink and dance. Or if you want to keep it sober, '''bubble tea cafes''' and '''coffee shops''' are popping up sporadically, especially in North and West Jakarta, and most major malls. No jamming music and (mostly) no alcohol, but still a good place to hang out.

'''Coffee''' aficionados can rejoice as some of the best beans in the world hail from Indonesia, and they can easily be found from stands on the street to dedicated coffee shops and even the sachets at the supermarket. They are usually priced from Rp30,000 per cup while powdered coffee are sold from Rp15,000. Co-working spaces are also starting to expand their business into making a coffee shop which caters mostly for workers in the city.

==Sleep==
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The travel agencies at Jakarta's airport can have surprisingly good rates for mid-range and above hotels. Star ratings are reserved for midrange and better hotels, while budget places have &quot;Melati&quot; rankings from 1-3 (best). Tax and service charges of 21% are usually added to the bill.

* '''Budget''', hostels (''losmen'') can be found around '''Jalan Jaksa''', which is close to the Gambir station, for as low as Rp30,000 per night! Or '''Kwitang''' area offer low cost but filthy hotel for Rp50,000 to Rp150,000. Hotels around '''Cikini''' has better room to offer for Rp300,000 to Rp 400,000. Another choice is hotels around '''Mangga Besar''', a street with a wide variety of hotels, clubs, restaurants and low class spas. Elsewhere, look for brands such as '''favehotel''', '''amaris''', and '''ibis budget'''.
* '''Mid-range''' are easily found at all parts of Jakarta, from independents to chain brands such as all Accor Group hotels but Pullman.
* '''Splurge''',  Jakarta has more than its fair share of luxury hotels, and after the prolonged post-crash hangover new ones are now going up again.  Many remain good value by world prices, but opulent lobbies do not always correspond to the same quality in the room. Mostly found within the business strips of '''Sudirman-Thamrin''' and '''Rasuna Said'''.

In 2016, Jakarta's hotel occupancy rate is the lowest in a decade, just 49.5 percent. It is lower than [[Bali]]'s occupancy rate. But, thanks to business travellers who usually sleep in the same hotel for their visits, the hotels get by. They also have relatively little competition from aparthotel and villas, so you won't find cutthroat prices as in Bali, but certainly discounts are always available. Due to low occupancy rates, booking last-minute deals will get the cheapest price. In Ied holiday seasons (one week before the end of the fasting month and one week after), hotels in Jakarta are empty, and throughout the year, weekends are emptier than weekdays.

For stays longer than 2½–3 weeks, monthly rental rooms (called ''kost'') and apartments are a good alternative to budget and mid-range hotels, respectively. Fully-furnished rooms (with TV, air-con, large bed, hot shower, kitchen outside) can be rented for 1½-4 million rupiah per month. In most cases, the rental fee already includes electricity and water usage, and often there are additional services included like laundry, Internet access, breakfast, etc. There are cheaper rooms as well (starting from Rp500,000-700,000), but those are usually small, windowless, and the furniture includes just a bed or even nothing at all. Also, some cheaper places are exclusively for either men or women (no opposite-sex tenants or visitors allowed); many others allow couples to stay together only if they're legally married.

For apartments (one or more rooms + private kitchen + often balcony), prices are Rp3-4 million and up. Cheaper rates can be obtained in some places which are oriented to the long-term rental (3, 6 months or 1 year minimum); however, there may be same limitations as for cheaper rooms. Short term room rentals services such as ''Airbnb'' can be an option for those on the budget.

Beware of Travelio, a real estate booking agent and app. '''Do not sign a contract with these predators, especially if you're an expat or foreigner'''. If you are looking for an apartment, go straight to the apartment and ask to see apartments at their front desk or after you find out the unit number you want from Travelio.

== Stay safe ==
A number of high-profile terror attacks in 2003, 2004, and 2009 have led to the city beefing up its security presence. An attack in 2016 specifically targeted foreigners, killing four. However, given the scale and population of the city, terror attacks are exceedingly rare and wayward traffic is a much more realistic threat. Security continues to be highly visible in the city, although checks are generally light and act more as a first layer of defense (that actively helped save lives in the 2016 attack). You'll spot many x-ray machines and people waving metal-detection wands in offices, malls and transportation infrastructure.

By and large, your stay in Jakarta should not be problematic as long as you use common sense. While theft and robbery seem common, they are highly unlikely to happen in the crowded Sudirman streets, but much more likely at night in the less economically fortunate areas such as in the East, or in residential areas in the suburbs. It is generally better to use a car, or the Transjakarta and commuter trains if you opt for public transit. Women are even entitled to a dedicated seating area or car on these routes!

{{infobox|The City that Definitely Sleeps|Jakarta operates on a different timetable to many other countries.

Early birds wake up around 04:00 to 05:00, schoolchildren and workers leave home by 06:00, and the day begins around 07:00 or 08:00. Likewise, dinner starts early at 18:00 to 19:00, and people head home by 21:00 or 22:00 at the latest. This means the streets tend to be much more quiet leading up to midnight than you might expect elsewhere around the world. At best, major streets may still be have a few stalls and business areas may still have people going home late.

Most shops close around 21:00, with whole malls closing down at 22:00 (with the exception of dedicated late-night eateries and bars). The MRT, Transjakarta and commuter trains run until 23:00 or midnight. Properly-licensed taxis are the easiest and safest way to get around after the city goes to sleep.

Take this into account when returning home late after a day out.
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Strict gun control laws make Jakarta safer, leaving '''theft''' and '''robbery''' as day-to-day concerns. Violence is low, and most criminal acts are done by stealth or intimidation rather than lethal force. It is rare for serious injuries to occur during these situations, although there are exceptions. If the theft is done by stealth, simply catching the thief in the act will cause him to run away. For intimidation such as robberies, simply giving them an object of value will usually satisfy the thief, who will leave without further ado. Most Indonesians are also very protective of their neighbors and friends; in many neighborhoods, a thief caught by the local residents will be punished &quot;traditionally&quot; before being taken to police. Shout for help (&quot;Tolong!&quot;) or robber (&quot;Maling!&quot;) to get yourself away from this.

Be on your guard in crowded places such as markets, because pickpockets often steal wallets and cellular phones. Do as the locals do, and carry your backpack on your chest when you see others do the same. Business travelers need to keep a close eye on laptops, which have been known to disappear even from within office buildings. For all-night party excursions, it may be wise to keep your cab waiting; the extra cost is cheap and it's worth it for the security. Lock your car doors and windows, and show no cellular phones or wallets on the dashboard. Organised criminals sometimes operate on the streets (especially at traffic lights) without fearing crowds.

=== Protests ===

Indonesians are fiercely protective of their right to protest, which proved critical in establishing its democracy in 1998, when citizens (particularly students) descended upon the streets, with significant damage to the city and killing thousands in the process.

Today, as a dense concentration of 30 million citizens in its metro area representing one of the world's largest democracies, Jakarta sees regular protests of all sorts. Most protests are rowdy yet organised events, taking place around government offices. Visitors will see their impact from miles away as they cause congestion in the already congested traffic, but they're also decorated with large banners, flags and posters. Protesters generally don't interact with others around them, although given the tight streets and sidewalks, beware of getting swept away or separated in a march. During larger protests, entire roads or areas may be cordoned off by police.

There is always a police presence of some sort at these events, so follow their directions. Transjakarta, rail and metro services will also know in advance and announcements may be displayed in stations. Taxi companies also broadcast this information to their drivers. When in doubt, do like an Indonesian and simply ask a nearby uniformed person and ask if there's a disruption going on.

Protests tend to take a turn for the chaotic once night falls and the bulk of protesters leave to return to their families. Most protests end right around nightfall (about 18:00), but if a one extends into the night, it would be prudent to give it a wide berth.

==Stay healthy==

Tap water in Jakarta is '''not''' drinkable, unless it's boiled or purified and the water is supplied by [http://www.aetra.co.id/ PT. Aetra Air Jakarta] through the city water supply. It is generally fine for a bath or a toothbrush session, though. Bottled water is cheap, up to Rp5,000, and for safety reasons it is better to '''buy it from minimarts''', rather than from street vendors. If you're staying for extended periods, you can also obtain gallon-sized water containers. Ensure the tamper proof seal is intact.

Jakarta's air quality is poor, especially during the dry season. If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors near the streets (especially in less central areas, where you may be meters from passing cars and motorbikes, without a proper sidewalk) it's wise to do like many Indonesians and wear a mask. You can obtain masks from pharmacies or convenience stores; ask for a &quot;motorbike mask&quot; if necessary. Keep an eye on air quality through weather apps if you're sensitive to air quality, as it may vary depending on where you are in the city.

There is a law against smoking in public places in Jakarta, and the smoker can (in theory) be fined up to US$5,000. You may see the signs threatening a fine (''denda'') of Rp50 million or 6 months jail for smoking, although that law seems not to be enforced, as locals still smoke everywhere on the street and even in local buses, as anywhere in Indonesia. It's generally prohibited to smoke, however, inside shops, offices, hotel, and air-conditioned buildings generally. If in doubt, you can ask locals: ''Boleh merokok''?

Diarrhea, food poisoning, and typhoid fever is common in Jakarta, so it's wise to prepare yourself with antidiarrheal and activated carbon, and always bring hand sanitizer. Spot your nearest hospital or clinic with 24 hours emergency service before deciding where to sleep.

A visit to general practitioner will roughly cost you Rp50.000 to Rp150.000. While attending a specialist or going to hospital will cost you around Rp200.000-Rp500.000.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
The area code for Jakarta and the metropolitan area is '''021'''. You do not need to dial the area code if you are calling another number within the same area using a landline. Drop the 0 prefix when calling from elsewhere in Indonesia.

''Wartel'' or telephone shops are ubiquitous on the streets of Jakarta, but are gradually disappearing because of the booming of mobile phones. If you wish to avoid the exorbitant roaming fees (or need to make a lot of calls), you can buy a new phone in small stalls for Rp120,000-150,000 plus your mobile number's balance, while the card itself is relatively cheap or free. Coverage is generally great at most spots.

Public phones can still be commonly seen on the sidewalk. If you see a public telephone, lift the receiver and check the number in the display near the keypad.  If the number is not 000, don't insert coins, because the phone is broken. They usually are, but they're very cheap (just Rp100 per minute) when they do work.

===Internet===
If you have your own laptop you may be able to access wifi networks in shopping malls, park, and government building. Ask at the information desk for access codes, but usually the speed is bad. Free hotspots are also available at restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Most hotels also provide wifi hotspots in their public area or in their rooms, either free or paid—inquire before booking.

Internet cafes are available in most parts of the city, especially around universities, residential areas, and most shopping malls, for Rp4,000-10,000 per hour. While the cheap ones will have slow dial-up connections, others offer broadband high speed capabilities, usually used by the youngsters for online gaming. If you are keen on using the internet for long hours, try to get the &quot;happy hour&quot; deals, where for up to Rp30,000, you can browse the Internet as long as you want.

All providers in Jakarta have 4G LTE, but the signals are only good in business triangle areas (Sudirman, HR Rasuna Said and Gatot Subroto); in other areas, the signal flips between 4G LTE, HSDPA, and 3G, or is mostly 3G. For more general information, see [[Indonesia#Internet|Internet in Indonesia]]. For alternative, try to find '''wifi.id''' for reliable connection in public space or big building. They will charge you Rp5.000 from your mobile phone credit for full day connectivity.

===Post===
Post is provided by the state-owned '''Pos Indonesia''', open during business hours only. They do not have mailboxes but have mobile counters in a van, or you can just go to the post office. Major freight companies such as FedEx, DHL, and UPS also offer drop by package delivery, albeit through a third-party service. Gojek and Grab also offer door-to-door delivery service within their app if you only need to send something light and quick (maximum 5 kg), for which the price depends on distance rather than weight. TIKI, JNE, or J&amp;T are reliable for bulk or inter-city delivery.

===Emergency===
Jakarta's emergency services are the best in Indonesia. Many hospitals have 24-hour emergency rooms, but equipment may not be as advanced as their international counterparts. The international emergency number {{phone|112}} does work and will channel you to the respective services you need.
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* Hospitals with 24-hour emergency room UGD (ER): see the Jakarta district pages.

==Cope==
===Media===
Jakarta is the centre of Indonesia's media. Most news is actually sourced from Jakarta. English-language publications are starting to make their way into newsstands.
*'''[http://www.thejakartapost.com The Jakarta Post]'''. Indonesia's English-language paper of record.
*'''[http://www.thejakartaglobe.com The Jakarta Globe]''' In a tabloid format. Provides more lifestyle content.
*'''[https://en.tempo.co Tempo English Edition]''' Weekly hard news magazine.
*'''[http://whatsnewjakarta.com/ What's New Jakarta]''' is a lifestyle website full of food and event listings. Suitable for long-term visitors

State-owned TV station TVRI has an English news broadcast every day at 17:00, and MetroTV Tuesday-Saturday at 01:00. MetroTV has Metro XinWen for news in Mandarin Chinese.

===Immigration office===
The General Directorate of Immigration (Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav.X-6 Kuningan-Jakarta Selatan) provides visas, re-entry permits and many other immigration services.

===Embassies and consulates===

The ''Kementerian Luar Negeri'' (Kemlu) or [https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en/page/29/kedutaan_konsulat Ministry of Foreign Affairs] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. The embassies are located in Jakarta; some consulates general and honorary consulates are located in other cities such as Surabaya and Denpasar. This list may not be complete.
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* {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Canada}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Chile}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Jordan}} {{listing
| name=Jordan | alt= | url=https://www.jordanembassy.or.id | email=jordanem@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl Kawasan Sudirman Central Business District 10270 | lat=-6.22464 | long=106.81107 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7248843 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107593551
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* {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
| name=Republic of Korea | alt= | url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/id-id/index.do | email=
| address=Jl Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 57 | lat=-6.23943 | long=106.83288 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5201915 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636645
| content=
}}
* {{flag|North Korea}} {{listing
| name=Democratic People's Republic of Korea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Teluk Betung No. 2 | lat=-6.203056 | long=106.827389 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31908425, +62 21 31908437 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q95593121
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Laos}} {{listing
| name=Lao People's Democratic Republic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Patra Kuningan XIV No. 1A, Kuningan | lat=-6.22989 | long=106.83546 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5229602 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107605839
| content=
}}
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* {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
| name=Malaysia | alt= | url=https://www.kln.gov.my/web/idn_jakarta | email=maljakarta@kln.gov.my
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 1-3 Kav X-6 | lat=-6.22471 | long=106.83223 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5224947 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5224974
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107607172
| content=
}}
*{{flag|Marshall Islands}} {{listing
| name=Marshall Islands | url= | email=
| address=Jl Pangeran Jayakarta No. 115 Blok A-11, Central Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6249054 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing
| name=Myanmar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Haji Agus Salim No. 109, Menteng | lat=-6.19394 | long=106.82543 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3140440, +62 21 31927684 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107608324
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=The Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/indonesia/about-us/embassy-in-jakarta | email=jak@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav.S-3, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2345 | long=106.8285 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5248200 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5200734
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q38086932
| content=
}}
* {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing
| name=New Zealand | alt= | url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/asia/indonesia/new-zealand-embassy-and-mission-to-asean/ | email=nzembjak@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl Asia Afrika No. 8 Gelora Bung Karno - Central Jakarta Sentral Senayan 2 10th Floor | lat=-6.221527 | long=106.798079 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5709460 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5709457
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q76392295
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Nigeria}} {{listing
| name=Nigeria | alt= | url=https://www.nigerian-embassy.com/ng/Nigeria-in-Jakarta | email=nigembjkt@yahoo.co.id
| address=Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok A-13 No. 3 Kuningan Timur, South Jakarta | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 0922, +62 21 526 0923, +62 21 5296 4261 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 0924
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107594936
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/indonesia | email=emb.jakarta@mfa.no
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22721 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5761523 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 576 1537
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106357020
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing
| name=Pakistan | alt= | url=https://pakembjakarta.org | email=pakembassyjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat Blok E.3.9 Kav. 5-8 Mega Kuningan - South Jakarta | lat=-6.23126 | long=106.82573 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5785 1836, +62 21 5785 1837 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5785 1645
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107622823
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} {{listing
| name=Papua New Guinea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Panin Bank Centre, 6th Floor, Jl Jenderal Sudirman No. 1 | lat=-6.22802 | long=106.79973 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7251218 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107625925
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing
| name=The Phillipines | alt= | url=https://jakartape.dfa.gov.ph | email=
| address=Jl Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, Menteng | lat=-6.199528 | long=106.830444 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3100334 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q96377189
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Poland}} {{listing
| name=Poland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.pl/web/indonezja | email=dzakarta.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X Blok IV/3, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23349 | long=106.83038 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25 25 938 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 25 25 958
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM | price=
| wikidata=Q16528151
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://jakarta.mae.ro | email=jakarta@mae.ro
| address=42A, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro, Menteng | lat=-6.19806 | long=106.8368 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 04 89, +62 21 310 62 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310 62 41
| hours=M-F 9:00-17:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q106844842
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=Also covers as the embassy of Romania for [[East Timor]].
}}
* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
| name=Russia | alt= | url=https://indonesia.mid.ru | email=rusemb.indonesia@gmail.com
| address=Jl Hr Rasuna Said Kav X7 No 1-2 Setia Budi, Kuningan | lat=-6.22042 | long=106.83114 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5222912 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5222916
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107558160
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing
| name=Saudi Arabia | alt= | url=https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/indonesia | email=
| address=Jl MT Haryono Kav. 27, Cawang, Jakarta Timur | lat=-6.21193 | long=106.82985 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8011533 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3905864
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28715477
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Singapore}} {{listing
| name=Singapore | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/jkt | email=
| address=Jl H. R. Rasuna Said Blok X/4 Kav. No. 2, Kuningan | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 52961433, +62 21 5201489 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107595041
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Serbia}} {{listing
| name=The Republic of Serbia | alt= | url=http://www.jakarta.mfa.gov.rs | email=embjakarta@serbian-embassy.org
| address=Jl H.O.S Cokroaminoto 109, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.20116 | long=106.82835 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3143560, +62 21 3143720, +62 21334157 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 314 3613
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636374
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing
| name=South Africa | alt= | url=http://www.dirco.gov.za/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Wisma GKBI, 7th Floor, Suite 705, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 28 | lat=-6.21737 | long=106.81293 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5740660 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106614884
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
| name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Yakarta | email=embespid@mail.mae.es
| address=Jl H Agus Salim 61 Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10350 | lat=-6.1873 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31935940 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31935134
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q61998981
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing
| name=Sri Lanka | alt= | url=http://srilankaembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=Jl Diponegoro No. 70, Menteng | lat=-6.19993 | long=106.84521 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3141018, +62 21 3161886, +62 213190-2389 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636691
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden | alt= | url=https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/utlandsmyndigheter/indonesien-jakarta/ | email=ambassaden.jakarta@foreign.ministry.se
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22715 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25535900 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5762691
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18333518
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland | alt= | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta | email=vertretung@jak.rep.admin.ch
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 2, Kav X3 12710 | lat=-6.2351 | long=106.8279 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5256061 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5202289
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q101246820
| content=
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* {{flag|Syria}} {{listing
| name=Syria | alt= | url= | email=syrembjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Karang Asem I No. 8, Kuningan Raya, Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.22722 | long=106.83101 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 4117, +62 21 525 5991, +62 21 520 1641 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 2511
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637268
| content=
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* {{flag|Republic of China}} {{listing
| name=Taipei Economic and Trade Office | alt= | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/ID | email=
| address=Gedung Artha Graha, 12th Floor(Service Division) and 17th Floor Sudirman Centre Business District Jl Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.224722 | long=106.810833 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515-3939, +62 215151111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q16901068
| content=
}}
* {{flag|East Timor}} {{listing
| name=Timor Leste | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Surya 11th Floor, Jl. M.H.Thamrin Kav. 9 | lat=-6.21369 | long=106.82017 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3902678, +62 21 3902679 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637578
| content=
}}
*{{flag|Thailand}} {{listing
| name=Thailand | alt= | url=http://www.thaiembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=JI. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung kav.NO. 3.3 (Lot 8.8), Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23183 | long=106.82818 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3904052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637542
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey | alt= | url=http://jakarta.emb.mfa.gov.tr | email=jakarta.embassy@mfa.gov.tr
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. 1, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23607 | long=106.82856 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 525 6250 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 6056
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q79611181
| content=
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* {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing
| name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://indonesia.mfa.gov.ua/ | email=emb_id@mfa.gov.ua
| address=Generali Tower – Gran Rubina Business Park, 16th floor. Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.219738 | long=106.830881 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 250 0801 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12142686
| content=
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* {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
| name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url= | email=jakartaemb@mofaic.gov.ae
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Blok C-4, Kav. 16-17, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.225872 | long=106.830788 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 6518, +62 21 520 6528, +62 21 650 6538 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 6526
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q81896011
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing
| name=United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-jakarta | email=Consulate.Jakarta@fco.gov.uk
| address=Jl. Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6 | lat=-6.23085 | long=106.83449 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2356 5200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= |wikidata=Q25052258
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* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States of America | alt= | url=https://id.usembassy.gov/ | email=
| address=Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.18136 | long=106.83092 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 34359000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5369957
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing
| name=Venezuela | alt= | url= | email=evenjakt@cbn.net.id
| address=Menara Mulia, 20th Floor, Suite 2005, Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11, Jakarta 12930 | lat=-6.23499 | long=106.82342 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 522 7548, +62 21 522 7549 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 7547
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642300
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing
| name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://vietnamembassy-indonesia.org/ | email=
| address=Jl Teuku Umar No. 25, Menteng | lat=-6.19327 | long=106.83364 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 9100163, +62 21 3100358 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642397
| content=
}}
|}

==Go next==
===Within the metropolitan area:===
The fun does not end in Jakarta, but well beyond its satellite cities!
*[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] &amp;mdash; administratively a part of Jakarta, but it is the complete opposite of the hectic mainland: an island escape with sprawling resorts and nature reserves.
*[[Bogor]] &amp;mdash; a sense of nature one hour away, where you can tuck yourself away in its botanic gardens or golf courses.
*[[Puncak]] &amp;mdash; cooler climate, beautiful view of the mountains and tea plantations, restaurants, as well as the Taman Safari Wildlife Park.
*[[Tangerang]] &amp;mdash; a thriving area for premium residents and opulent malls, especially to its south.
*[[Depok]] &amp;mdash; a budget style city with adequate facilities because of the nearby University of Indonesia.
*[[Bekasi]] &amp;mdash; home to Jakarta's big industry companies and an increasingly bustling city.

===A bit further off===
* A 3-hour drive using the tollway leads into the [[Merak]] Port at the western end of Java, where you can continue your journey by ferry to [[Sumatra]] island for 1½ hours.
* [[Anyer]] is an upscale resort beach 4 hours away from Jakarta, but if you want a less crowded option, the [[Carita Beach]] is just a short drive away from there.
* [[Pulau Umang]], an island resort to itself, is midway between Carita Beach and Ujung Kulon National Park.
* [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] &amp;mdash; a beautiful national park 5 hours away, featuring the endangered ''single-horn rhinoceros''.
* [[Bandung]] &amp;mdash; 3 hours away from Jakarta, it's a budget style city famous for both food and bargain fashions.
* For a tropical island hype (without the resorts) and an instant escape from the hectic city, head to [[Belitung]] Island, less than 1 hour away by air.

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'''Jakarta''' is [[Indonesia]]'s capital and largest city, with about 10 million inhabitants, and a total 30 million in [[Greater Jakarta]] on the [[Java]] island. Dubbed ''The Big Durian'', an equivalent to [[New York City|New York]]'s Big Apple, its concrete jungle, traffic frenzy, and hot polluted air may tempt you to skip the city as fast as possible, but what awaits inside will change your perspective! One of the most bustling and cosmopolitan cities in Asia, the ''J-Town'' has cheerful nightlife, vibrant shopping malls, a variety of foods, refreshing greenery, cultural diversity and a rich history, that caters to all levels of budget and how much fun you want to have.

==Districts==
Administratively, Jakarta is a province called the Jakarta Special Capital Region (''Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta''). It is administratively divided into 5 municipalities and 1 regency (the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] in the Jakarta Bay):

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{{Regionlist
| region1name=[[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Pusat'')
| region1color=#AC5C91
| region1items=
| region1description=The heart of Jakarta's administration, government and finance, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the soaring '''Monas''' ('''Mon'''umen '''Nas'''ional) and also the world's largest city square &quot;Lapangan Merdeka&quot;. The city is a part of the old Jakarta (''Batavia''), recognisable by the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both built in the 19th century. Now filled with modern high rises for office buildings, hotels, and shopping centres, this is where most of Jakarta's attractions are, such as the malls, the Tanah Abang garment complex, the Istiqlal mosque, the Cathedral, and the Bung Karno Sports Stadium.

| region2name=[[Jakarta/West|West Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Barat'')
| region2color=#D56D76
| region2items=
| region2description=This site is also part of the Old Batavia. It is home to the '''Glodok''' area (Jakarta's Chinatown) which is rich in [[street food|street hawker food]], Chinese restaurants, and temple complexes, and contains Jakarta's electronic promenade. West Jakarta is also a major destination for shopping, as it is home to a lane of upscale malls at S. Parman and cheap shopping lanes at Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district &quot;Mangga Besar&quot;.

| region3name=[[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'')
| region3color=#D5DC76
| region3items=
| region3description=Jakarta's middle/upper class residential area, and part of Jakarta's business centre. Here you can find upscale shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas. The Kemang area is very popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment.

| region4name=[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Timur'')
| region4color=#B5D29F
| region4items=
| region4description=The city's industrial quarter and the most populous city within Jakarta. The location of '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community in one big park), some golf courses, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's second airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.

| region5name=[[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Utara'')
| region5color=#71B37B
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| region5description= Jakarta's main harbour area and the real home of the old Batavia. A small area consisting of Dutch buildings and harbor, its streets are thronged with hawker food, crafted goods, street performers, artists and Jakartan youths hanging around.  This is also the location of '''Ancol Bayfront City''', Asia's largest integrated tourism area. The beautiful '''[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]]''' (Kepulauan Seribu), accessible by boat from North Jakarta's dock, is an instant escape from the hectic city with its beautiful beaches, marine parks, and world-class resorts.
}}

'''Satellite cities''': The Jakarta megalopolis of 30 million inhabitants includes Jakarta and the following satellite cities:

* [[Bogor]] - One of the primary destinations to escape from Jakarta, with well-kept natural habitats, world class botany garden, resorts, and multiple golf courses
* [[Tangerang]] - The airport, many large commercial centres and clustered homes
* [[Bekasi]] - Mostly industrial parks
* [[Depok]] - Home to the University of Indonesia

A common abbreviation to describe the megalopolitan area is ''Jabodetabek'' (''Ja''karta, ''Bo''gor, ''De''pok, ''Ta''ngerang, ''Bek''asi).

===Orientation===
Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, is easier said than done. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street or address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street. Alleys off a main road are often simply notated by Roman numerals, hence a street address like &quot;Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21&quot; means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.

Fortunately, there is a logic to the name of the street. Outside of the corridors of high rise offices, you basically can find out on what branch of the street you're on by looking at the name of the streets without the Roman numerals. Most often the name of the area is the same as the name of the street, especially if it also bears the phrase ''Jalan Raya'' or avenues. Knowing this almost takes you there, but gated clusters of houses have their own main roads that do not follow the convention, even though they are branches of a specific street. In that case, knowing the name of the housing cluster would be the best option in addition to the above rules. Conveniently, most navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze are useful for finding addresses and places throughout Jakarta due to regular updates from users.

If you don't want to waste time, ask for the description or name of nearby landmarks or buildings, billboards, color of the building or fence, or the postal code. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people on the street, especially ''ojek'' (motorcycle taxi drivers).

==Understand==
[[File:Jakarta Skyline Part 2.jpg|thumb|400px|Jakarta Skyline]]

Jakarta's nickname among expats is the '''Big Durian''', and like the fruit itself, it's a shock at first sight (and smell): a sweltering, steaming, heaving mass of some 30 million people packed into a vast urban sprawl. The metropolitan area is a magnet for Indonesians, both as a business and a government centre, and the most developed city in the country. But all of this comes at a cost: the city has been struggling ''very'' hard to keep up with the urban growth. Major roads are packed up during rush hours and weekends, sometimes all day during rainy season due to motorcyclists sheltering under the fly-over or the tunnel when it's raining heavily, thus causing additional congestion, while the growth of the public transportation system has been unable to keep up.

All that said, while initially a bit overwhelming, if you can withstand the pollution and can afford to indulge in Jakarta's charms, you can discover what is also one of Asia's most exciting, most lively global cities. There is plenty to do in Jakarta, from green parks and historical centres, to cosmopolitan shopping, diverse gourmet choices, and some of the hippest nightlife in Southeast Asia!

===History===
[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-01.jpg|thumb|The colonial building that is now the Jakarta History Museum, in West Jakarta.]]
The port of {{marker|type=go|name=Sunda Kelapa|lat=-6.117944|long=106.808801}} dates to the 12th century, when it served the Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran near present-day [[Bogor]]. The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese, who were given permission by the Hindu Kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran to erect a godown (warehouse) in 1522.  Control was still firmly in local hands, and in 1527 the city was conquered by '''Prince Fatahillah''', a Muslim prince from [[Cirebon]], who changed the name to '''Jayakarta'''.

By the early 17th century, however, the '''[[Dutch Empire|Dutch]]''' had pretty much taken over the port city, and the razing of a competing English fort in 1619 secured their hold on the island. Under the name '''Batavia''', the new Dutch town became the capital of the Dutch East Indies and was known as the ''Queen of the East''.

However, the Dutch made the mistake of attempting to replicate Holland by digging canals throughout the malarial swamps in the area, resulting in shockingly high death rates and earning the town the epithet ''White Man's Graveyard''. In the early 1800s most canals were filled in, the town was shifted 4&amp;nbsp;km inland and the ''Pearl of the Orient'' flourished once again.

In 1740, Chinese slaves rebelled against the Dutch. The rebellion was put down harshly with the massacre of thousands of Chinese slaves. The survivors were exiled to [[Sri Lanka]].

In 1795, the Netherlands were invaded and occupied by France, and on March 17, 1798, the '''Batavian Republic''', a satellite state of France, took over the VOC's debts and assets.  But on August 26, 1811, a British expedition led by Lord Minto defeated the French/Dutch troops in Jakarta, leading to a brief liberation and subsequent administration of Indonesia by the British (led by Sir Stamford Raffles of [[Singapore]] fame) in 1811-1816.  In 1815, after the Congress of Vienna, Indonesia was handed over from the British to the Dutch government.

The name '''Jakarta''' was adopted as a short form of Jayakarta when the city was conquered by the Japanese in 1942.   After the war, the Indonesian war of independence followed, with the capital briefly shifted to [[Yogyakarta]] after the Dutch attacked. The war lasted until 1949, four years after Indonesian Independence, when the Dutch accepted the independence and handed back the town, which became Indonesia's capital again.

Since independence, Jakarta's population has skyrocketed, thanks to migrants coming to the city from across the Indonesian archipelago. The entire '''Jabodetabek''' (Jakarta-[[Bogor]]-[[Depok]]-[[Tangerang]]-[[Bekasi]]) metropolitan region is estimated to have a population of about 30 million.

===Climate===
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Jakarta, like the rest of Indonesia, is under the tropical climate classification. It has two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. It is hot and usually humid with little fluctuation in temperature throughout the year. The average temperature is about 28°C (82°F), hot compared to other cities across Indonesia, especially because of the absence of trees in many areas.

November to March is the peak of the rainy season, and floods and traffic chaos on many of the streets usually occur. At its worst, floods can result in standstill on the prone spots and takes a few days to subside; canal-widening and cleanings have mitigated the effect substantially and for most major roads, a couple hours is all it takes for the standing water to be wiped out. Even in rainy seasons, the sun usually appears for hours each day. During the transition from rainy to dry season or vice versa (April-May &amp; September-October), there is occasional rain. Sometimes it pours; other times it's not a washout. The good thing is that it cools down the air after a sweltering hot day. The rain is almost always absent from June through August.

===Tourism information===
* {{listing
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* {{listing
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| address=Terminal 2D Arrival, [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 550 7088 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Talk==
{{infobox|How to speak ''prokem'' like a ''Betawi''|The everyday speech of Jakartans (''Betawi'') is liberally laced with slang (''prokem'') expressions.  Like any slang, words come in and out of fashion with bewildering rapidity, but some features can be distinguished:
* ''f'' becomes ''p''
* ''z'' becomes ''j''
* The prefix ''me-'' for verbs becomes ''ng-''
* The suffixes ''-i'' and ''-kan'' turn into ''-in''

A short glossary of common Jakartan expressions:
; no : tidak &amp;rarr; nggak/kagak/gak/ogah/moh
; I : saya/aku &amp;rarr; gua/gue
; you : kamu/anda &amp;rarr; lu/lo
; sorry : maaf &amp;rarr; maap
; to come up : menaik &amp;rarr; naek
; to take : mengambil &amp;rarr; ngambil
; to look : melihat &amp;rarr; ngeliat
; to use : memakai/menggunakan &amp;rarr; pake/make/ngegunain
; to visit : mengunjungi &amp;rarr; ngunjungin
; what are you doing? : kamu sedang apa? &amp;rarr; ngapain?
; to pay : membayar &amp;rarr; bayar/ngebayar
; how much is it?: berapa harganya?  &amp;rarr;  berapaan nih?
}}
As the capital of Indonesia, it is unsurprising that nearly all residents of Jakarta are able to speak [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]. However, Jakarta also has its own local language that is known as '''Betawi''', which has a [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] base but incorporates many loan words from [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]], [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]], [[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]] and [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]].

==Get in==

===By plane===
Jakarta ({{IATA|JKT}}) has two airports with scheduled flights:

{{marker|type=go|name=Soekarno-Hatta International Airport|lat=-6.1252|long=106.6597}} ({{IATA|CGK}}) is 20 km northwest of the city in the neighboring city of [[Tangerang]], and handles most commercial flights. This airport, along with transportation options to and from the airport, is covered in a [[Soekarno Hatta International Airport|separate article]]. An express train runs every half hour to Sudirman station right at downtown in one hour for Rp70,000. The state-owned DAMRI buses take you to various major transportation hubs (trains &amp; other buses) routinely, while the JAConnexion buses serves a number of hotels and shopping malls within the metro area for up to Rp50,000. Many hotels are generous enough to offer shuttles from the airport. There is a dedicated tollway that takes you to the city, which should take 45 to 90 minutes. Avoid taking conventional or online taxi in rush hour as it may charge you more than Rp300.000.

{{marker|type=go|name=Halim Perdanakusuma Airport|lat=-6.2653|long=106.8856}} ({{IATA|HLP}}) is smaller and much closer to the city (in [[East Jakarta]]), is served by a range of domestic scheduled flights, in addition to its use by the military, VIP flights, charter flights, helicopter leasing companies, and private jets. DAMRI also operates bus services to Rawamangun Bus Terminal; to Pulogebang, Gambir Station, and [[Bekasi]]; and to [[Depok]], [[Bogor]]'s Botany Square, and Soekarno Hatta Airport. There are also taxi services operating here, but avoid taking them inside the airport area.

Alternatively, you can use '''Husein Sastranegara International Airport''' ({{IATA|BDO}}), which serves the city of [[Bandung]], 130 km from Jakarta, which features mostly propeller airplanes, and some international flights by jets. However, considering the more limited offering of flight destinations compared to Soekarno-Hatta, and the relatively lengthy and often congested trip between Jakarta and Bandung, this option is not commonly useful. There are coach services, although most of the time you have to transfer between coaches at the respective companies' pools at downtown Bandung before continuing to Jakarta. The trip from Jakarta to Bandung's airport by public transport requires at least 3 hours, often more.

===By train===
[[File:205-142F Mangga Dua.jpg|thumb|Jakarta's commuter train]]

The national operator [https://kai.id/'''Kereta Api'''] runs multiple daily trains from other cities in [[Java]] such as [[Bandung]], [[Surabaya]] and [[Yogyakarta]].

Jakarta has several major train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Gambir|lat=-6.1767|long=106.8306}} in [[Central Jakarta]] is the current main station for long-distance passenger service, especially Executive class trains from most major cities in Java, thus it has the most complete facilities. If you are using a business or economy class train, you will likely stop at either {{marker|type=go|name=Pasar Senen|lat=-6.1745|long=106.8445}}, two blocks away from Gambir, or {{marker|type=go|name=Kota|lat=-6.1376|long=106.8146}} in [[West Jakarta]]. All stations offer connections to local public transportation, including the Transjakarta system. While Jakarta's suburban commuter trains (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'') do stop at most Jakarta stations, Gambir and Senen are '''not''' included. Get off at {{marker|type=go|name=|lat=-6.2151|long=106.8703}}'''Jatinegara''' station if you wish to connect with the commuter train.

===By bus===
When buying tickets for buses out of Jakarta, you're better off '''buying them at each bus company's booth'''. Do not buy from anywhere outside the booth as the prices are more expensive and the bus they will take you to is questionable. Jakarta has many bus terminals, but not all of them have inter-city services. Look for the sign '''AKAP''' (Antar Kota Antar Provinsi or Inter-city and Inter-Province).

Fortunately these terminals are easy to reach. City bus services, as well as airport shuttles, start and end at bus terminals, and busway services stop there too. Even though the listing says the destination the terminal mainly serves, some services may be available to other parts of [[Java]].

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* {{listing | type=go
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* {{listing | type=go
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=The new and biggest bus terminal in Southeast Asia. Offers multiple bus services daily, mainly to and from destinations across the northern coast of [[Java]], such as [[Cirebon]], [[Tegal]], [[Pekalongan]], [[Semarang]], and [[Surabaya]], though some operators may also drive you to [[Bandung]]. Some buses even offer routes to [[Bali]] and [[Lombok]] '''together''' after pickup from Pulo Gadung Bus Terminal.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Lebak Bulus Bus Station | alt= | url= | email=
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If you are arriving from Sumatra or taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you will most likely arrive at one of these two terminals:

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| name= Rawamangun Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jalan Perserikatan No. 1 (Jalan Paus), East Jakarta| lat=-6.1978 | long=106.8913 | directions= Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 4.svg|20px]], but does not stop right at the terminal. The nearest stop is at Pemuda Ramawangun or Velodrome.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= Kali Deres Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot KM 16, West Jakarta| lat=-6.1545 | long=106.7058 | directions= Use busway line [[File:TransJakarta roundel 3.svg|20px]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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Besides above if you are taking DAMRI buses from the Soekarno-Hatta airport, you can arrive at terminals:
* Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 10 or 12
* Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 7
* Lebak Bulus Bus Terminal and then can use TransJakarta Corridor 8

===By minibus===
Minibus service (vans for about 8-10 passengers, in Indonesia indicated as &quot;'''travel&quot;''') has taken over the short-distance intercity coach services. Most minibus companies such as '''CitiTrans''', and '''XTrans''' will take you to Jakarta from [[Bandung]] or to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. One-way fares from Bandung are typically Rp150,000 to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The buses will most often not drop you at hotels or bus terminals, but at their own offices or drop-off locations instead. You still can bargain the driver to drop at your desired place with additional price.

===By boat===
The national ferry companies, [https://www.indonesiaferry.co.id/ '''ASDP Indonesia Ferry'''] and [https://www.pelni.co.id '''Pelni'''], operate passenger services from a large number of destinations across the Indonesian archipelago. The main ferry terminal is {{marker|type=go|name=Tanjung Priok|lat=-6.1041|long=106.8818}} port in [[North Jakarta]]. Smaller speedboats, particularly to and from the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] (''Pulau Seribu''), depart from '''Ancol''' and '''Muara Angke''', also on Jakarta's north shore.

There are no international passenger ferries but Pelni operates a weekly service from [[Batam]], a 45-minute ferry ride across the strait from [[Singapore]].

===By car===
While travelling by car may not be a good idea, it remains perhaps the most convenient way to enter Jakarta. Congestion can extend well past rush hours and a hesitation at any ring road tollway in Jakarta can have a domino effect on other tolls. There are four tollways that terminate in Jakarta:
*'''Jakarta-Merak''' cuts through [[Tangerang]] and leads to the western edge of Java, the [[Merak]] port for connections to [[Sumatra]] Island.
*'''Jagorawi''' tollway goes south to [[Bogor]] and the [[Puncak]] holiday resorts.
*'''Jakarta-Cikampek''' goes east via [[Bekasi]] and [[Karawang]] and continues to [[Bandung]] or all the way towards [[Central Java]].
*The short '''Jakarta-Serpong''' toll road connects Jakarta to [[South Tangerang]].

An '''odd-even license plate scheme''' is in effect for the first three tollways inbound towards Jakarta on weekdays 06:00-10:00, but is enforced only at selected on-ramps. Under the system, only odd-numbered plates may enter the road on odd dates, and even-numbered plates on even dates. Only an electronic payment card is accepted.

==Get around==

Getting around Jakarta is, more often than not, problematic. The city layout is Darwinistic and bewildering with horrendous traffic jams (''macet'' &quot;MAH-chet&quot;) slowing the city to a crawl during rush hour, and the ever-expanding public transportation is still inadequate enough to relieve the congestion. To make things worse, the traffic jams are worse during the rainy season despite no real flooding, mainly due to motorcyclists sheltering under the tunnel.

Various areas of the city have different levels of chaotic traffic. But while the better-organised traffic is mainly in the business districts (MH Thamrin, Jendral Sudirman, and H.R. Rasuna Said), they remain one of the most congested spots in Jakarta! It can even go beyond business hours because of the area's mixed-use as both office and commercial space, as well as the domino effect from other streets' stop-and-go traffic.

===By KA Commuter Jabodetabek===
[[File:KCJ 205 trainset BOO 15.jpg|thumb|300px|Coast through town quickly with the Commuter Line! Note the dedicated female car at the front.]]
The ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'' (or [http://www.krl.co.id KRL], colloquially known as the '''Commuter Line''') commuter trains in Jakarta connect the city centre with the suburbs and satellite cities, namely [[Tangerang]], [[Bekasi]], [[Depok]], [[Bogor]], [[South Tangerang]], and Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. It's usually worth trying as it is much faster than most motor vehicles on the road, but the late arrival of the train (usually by 10 to 15 minutes) might be bothersome. Riding the train is generally safe and comfortable; while they are of course cramped during peak hours, they are still better than using the bus. Major stations are adjacent to a TransJakarta bus stop, though you have to walk a bit or use a feeder bus service to transfer between systems.

There are three types of Commuter Line tickets:

*'''7-day trips''' (''Tiket Harian Berjaminan'', literally: Daily Ticket with Guarantee) must be purchased at a ticket counter by stating your destination. An Rp10,000 refundable deposit will be added to the calculated fare and may be used for unlimited trips within 7 consecutive days in which the ticket must be returned to have your deposit back.
*'''Multi-trip''', refillable at the vending machine and directly usable to enter the electronic gate at the station. The train company issues a special Multi-trip card that can be purchased at a ticket counter for Rp50,000 (the initial balance contains Rp30,000), but you must have at least Rp5,000 to use the train.
*'''Electronic money or bank-issued prepaid cards''' are a better alternative than the other two, as any credits are also usable for purchases at major retailers and convenience stores, the toll road, parking, and other public transportation (MRT and Transjakarta). Bank Mandiri's e-money or e-toll card, BCA's Flazz, BNI's tap-cash, BRI's BRIZZI, or Bank DKI's JakCard, are obtainable at the respective banks, minimarts such as Alfamart and Indomaret, and at Transjakarta stops. An initial purchase of the card costs Rp40,000, which is credited toward each fare. The card is non-refundable and it can be topped up at convenience stores and the ATMs of the respective banks.

The fare is determined by distance: Rp3,000 for the first 25 km and Rp1,000 for every 10 km thereafter. This means that you have to tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination; transfers are free as long as you do not tap out. You will be charged the longest route fare for not tapping out and Rp50,000 for losing your card or pay the remaining fare with the ''fare-adjustment vending machine'' if your credit isn't enough to pay the fare. It's better to make sure that you have at least Rp20,000 credit left on your multi-trip or prepaid card. It is safe to assume that you should pay a maximum of Rp5,000 if you are only wandering around Jakarta.

Commuter services run daily from 04:30 to 00:00, roughly every 15-30 minutes per route. It usually takes 20 minutes to get from one end of the city to another, and another 30 minutes to the suburban terminus. Weekend special services connect Depok and Bogor with the popular Ancol entertainment park at [[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]].

'''Commuter trains do not stop at Gambir and Pasar Senen stations''', the starting stations for long-distance trains in Jakarta; transfer at Jatinegara train station in the east.

===By MRT===
[[File:Ratangga K 1 18 37.jpg|thumb|300px|The MRT Train]]

The '''[http://www.jakartamrt.co.id/ Jakarta MRT]''' (in Indonesian known as ''Moda Raya Terpadu'') is Jakarta's newest service connecting Lebak Bulus in [[South Jakarta]] with Bundaran HI in [[Central Jakarta]] from 05:00 till midnight. It follows the main business street of MH Thamrin, continuing south along the mixed-use areas of South Jakarta before ending near the southern city limits in Lebak Bulus. It primarily links a number of business centres in the city, as well as being pedestrian-accessible to several malls. It's less convenient to access other parts of the city, and passes through few tourist attractions.

Unlike the more utilitarian and dated design of the city's other transportation services, the MRT uses modern, spacious stations designed for heavier use. North of Senayan, stations are underground and can be accessed through rather small descending passageways on the pedestrian path. Southern stations are elevated and can't be missed. Some of the entrances have upwards escalators, but each station has at least one wheelchair-accessible elevator. Upon entry, head into the main hall, obtain a payment card and tap in to the platform area. Tap out again before exiting. Convenience stores and snacks are available before the tap-in gates, but eating and drinking is forbidden on the platforms or within the train. This rule is actively enforced, though with a few exceptions.

Trains are clean and on time and operate every 5 minutes during peak rush hour (07:00-09:00 and 17:00–19:00), and every 10 minutes for the rest of the day. Fares range from Rp3,000 to Rp14,000 based on the distance covered.

Fares can be paid with single-trip cards, purchasable from vending machines or at the ticket booth within each station, or through bank-issued prepaid cards. Single-trip cards have a Rp10,000 deposit that can be refunded at the end of the trip; the prepaid card option is more convenient, can be topped up at convenience stores and ATMs, and are also usable in some of the other transportation modes. (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). It is also possible to buy the ticket through '''MRT Jakarta App''', but you still need to have a prepaid payment application on your mobile phone such as Gopay, OVO, LinkAja, and DANA.

A Park-and-ride space is available 200 metres from Lebak Bulus Station and uses a daily flat rate of Rp1,000 for bicycles, Rp2,000 for motorcycles, and  Rp5,000 for cars. This is more useful for commuters, and can easily fill up during the day.

===By TransJakarta===
[[File:Harmoni Central Busway Transjakarta 4.JPG|thumb|300px|A Transjakarta bus at the Harmoni Central Busway Transit Centre]]
The [http://transjakarta.co.id/ TransJakarta] buses (in Indonesian known as ''busway'') are modern, air-conditioned, and generally comfortable. The mainline service runs Su-Th 05:00 to 23:00 and F Sa to 24:00, with few buses outside these hours. The buses have separate seating for women at the front, an attendant who stands by the door announcing stops and providing security, and CCTVs. There are priority seats for the elderly, disabled, and expectant mothers, but the wide gap between the platforms and buses can be a hindrance. There are 13 main lines in operation, in addition to a number of feeder routes that operate between them.

Unlike Jakarta's other buses, they run on fully dedicated lanes. Passengers must use dedicated stations usually found in the middle of large thoroughfares connected to both sides by overhead bridges. The system is remarkably user-friendly by Jakarta standards, with station announcements inside the purpose-built vehicles. Grab onto a handle as soon as you enter the bus, as they move away from the stop suddenly and quickly.

Park and Ride facilities are in Ragunan (South Jakarta), Kampung Rambutan (East Jakarta), Kalideres (West Jakarta), and Pulo Gebang (East Jakarta).

Tickets cost Rp2,000 from 05:00 to 07:00 and Rp3,500 all other times regardless of distance. You pay by using bank-issued prepaid cards (See: [[Jakarta#By_KA_Commuter_Jabodetabek|Commuter Jabodetabek]]). There are no single-use passes, however, you may be able to offer a helpful local Rp5,000 note to tap you in using their card. Transfers between lines are free, but be careful not to exit the system until your journey is completed. The buses can get very crowded, especially during rush hours at around 07:00 and 17:00, when office workers are on the move.

Multiple smaller buses serve as a feeder between selected mainline stops and train stations or neighborhoods where the mainline does not run. Wait for them under the blue bus sign that says ''Bus Pengumpan Transjakarta'' (lit. Transjakarta feeder bus). If you transfer from the mainline stops, you do not need to pay for the transfer; otherwise, payments are accepted in both cash and prepaid card. They can also take you out to Jakarta's satellite cities. See the [[Jakarta#By public bus|Jakarta 'By public bus']] section. As there are no indicators of which routes serve these bus stops, it's a good idea to use the map apps or the '''Moovit''' app on your phone.

''TransJakarta Cares'' is a complimentary bus service for disabled people to reach the nearest TransJakarta bus stop. They can be requested by calling 1500 102.

Passengers can keep track of bus arrival times at the screens in the mainline bus stops or with the '''Moovit''' app from any smartphones.

===By Mikrotrans===
Mikrotrans is a free-charge minibus serving numerous main roads in Jakarta with fixed stops. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, JakCard, JakLingko, or TapCash. You may use Moovit to trace the stops. Make sure a code in front of the vans with the prefix '''JAK''' e.g. JAK-01, JAK-02, and so on, depending on the routes, so you don't go wrong taking an older minibus with cash payments.

===By tour bus===
Jakarta may be one of the few cities in the world whose government provides tour buses. Dubbed the [https://transjakarta.co.id/produk-dan-layanan/layanan-bus/bus-wisata/ '''City Tour Jakarta'''], the buses are double-decker and you can ride them for free! There are 4 loop routes that are sorted by the genre of the places of interest: Historical, Modern, Art &amp; Culinary and the Jakarta skyscrapers. The first two routes run Monday-Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00, while the latter only operates Saturdays 17:00-23:00.

===By public bus===
A multitude of bus companies prowl the streets of Jakarta. However, buses do not run on schedule or even have one. Most maps bought outside Indonesia do not show bus routes, so Google Maps would be the best method to figure out what bus you should take. Most bus stops also post what route numbers and destinations stop there, but they ''do not always stop there''! They make for a good adventure if you're not in a rush and don't mind being the centre of attention.

These are the bus companies, ranked from best to worst:
*'''Transjabodetabek''' feeds between the Transjakarta stops and the outskirts of town. Look for the routes that has a letter preceding the line number. In case of no shelter, wait under the blue bus sign.
*'''Kopaja AC''' (not to be confused with Kopaja non-AC) has introduced a similar service on selected routes. Some of the lines are reachable from the Transjakarta bus stops. Look for the metallic grey and green colour bus. These buses offer Wi-Fi connectivity.
*Most '''Mayasari Bakti''' buses have an air conditioner, but a few routes do not. Air conditioned buses bear the letters AC on the bus number. These buses usually have a light &amp; dark blue body, but some are green and orange. Inquire if in doubt.
*'''PPD''' also has a combination of an air conditioned and non-air conditioned fleet. They have fewer buses and noticeably a lower tier of service than Mayasari Bakti. Look for the white &amp; black strip, with the Monas icon; the buses may be branded as &quot;PATAS&quot;, which means express.
*'''Avoid using''' MetroMini (orange &amp; blue), Kopami (blue &amp; yellow) and non-air conditioned Kopaja (white &amp; green) at all costs as the buses are filthy, do not offer air conditioning and are driven recklessly.

Bus fares are generally less than Rp10,000 with a flat rate system. You usually pay in a box beside the driver but a ''kenek'' may reach out to you so you can pay him.

Cheaper still are ''mikrolet'' (mini-buses) and ''angkot'' (small vans) that ply the smaller streets and whose fares vary from Rp4,000 for the first 2 km to Rp10,000. You pay the fare directly to the driver when you get off.

You may want to have a couple of spare Rp500 coins before boarding the bus since there is on-board &quot;entertainment&quot; and other distractions. On a typical day, you may find street musicians singing unplugged versions of Indonesian and Western pop songs and asking for donations at the end of the performance, and street vendors, one after another, trying to sell almost everything, from ballpoint pens and candies to boxed doughnuts and health goods.

Avoid sitting or standing in the back of the bus, as this is where muggers find their prey. Always keep an eye on your belongings and be alert at all times for [[pickpockets]] and do not wear any valuable. The best seat is in the front, next to the driver.

Buses do not run according to any schedule or timetable. Sometimes a bus may take a while to come, other times two buses of the same route may come together and the drivers will steer aggressively to get more passengers. They do not stop at any particular bus stop, but anywhere they like. If you want to get off, simply say &quot;kiri&quot; (to the left) to the &quot;kondektur&quot; or just knock on the ceiling of the bus three times (be sure that the driver hears your thumping, best to use a coin), and the bus driver will find a place to drop you. An additional tip to alight from these buses is to use your left foot first to maintain balance and try to get down as quickly as possible and move the body in line with bus direction, as they do not fully stop the bus.

Also, seats in these buses are built for Indonesians, who are typically shorter and more slender and agile than people with a larger build such as Europeans and Africans. Non-Indonesians might find the seats in these buses confining and uncomfortable. TransJabodetabek, APTB and BKTB are not so crowded and the seats are more comfortable for non-Indonesians.

While most bus routes are from one bus terminal to another, not all of them have connections to long-distance bus services (see ''Get In'' section).

===By car===
[[File:JalanJenderalSudirmanJakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Jalan Jendral Sudirman, one of Jakarta's business avenues and frequent spots for stop-and-go traffic]]

Travelling by car, while it just adds up to the congestion itself, remains the most convenient way to travel around the city, especially because of its lacking public transportation.

Rental cars are available, but unless you are familiar with local driving practices or lack thereof, take reputable taxis. Foreigners are recommended not to rent cars and drive on their own, as the chaotic traffic can give you a headache; renting with a driver is more than advisable. That being said, safety and road rules are enforced much more rigorously than in other parts of the country—obey the traffic laws and '''do not be tempted to disobey''' like many of the locals do, even when it seems convenient. Police regularly patrol the major roadways, and many rules are poorly marked, such as which lanes exactly are reserved for the TransJakarta service.

Two toll roads circle the city: the '''Lingkar Dalam''' (&quot;inner ring road&quot;, bisecting the downtown core) and '''Lingkar Luar''' ('''JORR''', Jakarta Outer Ring Road, encircling the outskirts). Using these toll roads is faster when the traffic is good, but are very often jammed themselves, particularly during rush hours. They generally only accept payment using prepaid bank cards.

Outside of the toll roads, road quality differs heavily between the wide downtown avenues and thin alleyways in the residential districts. Road types may be poorly marked in maps. Flooding is common in certain areas during the rainy season, with even large roads being completely inaccessible.

Finding parking places in residential areas can be difficult due to the narrow roads. Paid parking is easy to find in shopping malls, offices and the like for a shockingly cheap rate: Rp4,000-6,000 per hour. Street parking often requires payment of up to Rp3,000-5,000 to an illegal parking 'attendant' for one hour. For 41 areas with street electronic parking posts, the fee is Rp5,000 per hour paid by 7 certain debit cards, and don't pay anything to a formal attendant (monitoring by CCTV) such as you would in Sabang and Kelapa Gading Boulevards. If you park on a street, do so only at the designated areas and in a way that does not block the traffic. Otherwise, your car will be towed and ticketed, in which case you will need some paperwork to get it back!

An '''odd-even traffic control system''' is enforced along select main streets Mondays to Fridays from 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-21:00, except public holiday. Under the system, only vehicles with odd license plate numbers are permitted to travel on odd-numbered calendar dates, and even-numbered license plates on even-numbered dates. The fine for violations is Rp500,000, but taxis and public transportation (vehicles with yellow-black plate number) are exempt. Look for the sign above the road that indicates if the rule is enforced at the adjacent street; generally speaking they are valid on roads along the Inner Ring Road south of the Merak toll interchange and along the eastern side, Rasuna Said, and the Sudirman-Thamrin-Medan Merdeka Barat corridor. Starting on September 9, 2019 there are additional 16 new routes of the system. It can be read at: http://www.beritajakarta.id/en/read/31342/city-expands-odd-even-system-in-16-routes#.XXU9R3E3GM8

If you wish to rent a car, consider these companies:
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===By taxi===

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Most visitors opt to travel by taxi, which is very cheap by Western standards, abundant and occasionally fast. There is a multitude of taxi companies of varying degrees of dependability.

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You can generally determine a good cabbie by asking &quot;''Pakai argo?''&quot; (&quot;meter?&quot;) - if they say no or &quot;tidak&quot;, get another taxi. Taxis parked near train/bus stations, tourist attractions, and hotels often refuse to use the meter and quote silly prices (especially to foreigners) - in this case, it's a good idea to walk away a bit, then hail a passing taxi from the above companies.

Tipping is not necessary, but rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp5,000 is expected, although rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp1,000 is also OK. So prepare some change if you want, or else you may be rounded up to the nearest Rp5,000.

If the taxi takes a toll road, the added cost is '''not''' reflected on the meter. The driver will tap their contactless card to the toll booth, receive a receipt, and you can see the cost shown on a large display next to the payment machine. Drivers may run out of their card's credits, and require a short stop at a convenience store to top up; this is normal. At the end of the trip, your driver will sum up the meter price with any toll receipts, and you can always pay in cash, while some taxis accept cards. A taxi receipt is available on request and is not standard.

Blue Bird, Gojek and Grab apps can be downloaded for free to help you order taxis via smartphone. Fill in the departure and arrival points and Google Maps will show the map with the taxis and also the estimated cost displayed in a range. Blue Bird Taxi has the same fare regardless of whether you hire them online or by phone (with minimum payment applied). GoCar and GrabCar have prices fixed in advance, regardless of any traffic jams. Choose the taxi that will be used and the taxi will usually come in five minutes. Only qualified taxis and qualified drivers can join the apps, so this is one of the safest ways to get a taxi. Taxis have been abundant since online ride-hailing started operating in Jakarta. Online taxis rate is only about two-thirds that of a conventional taxi, or at most the same as a conventional one during peak hours. Since the price is preset, drivers have no incentive to take an unnecessarily roundabout route, which used to be common with conventional taxis.

===By bajaj===
[[File:Gas Fuelled Bajaj in Jakarta.jpg|thumb|300px|Gas-Fueled Bajaj in Jakarta]]
The Jakartan equivalent to [[Thailand]]'s tuk-tuk is the '''bajaj''' (pronounced &quot;bahdge-eye&quot;), orange mutant scooters souped up in India into little three-wheeled vehicles that carry passengers in a small cabin at the back. Besides the usual orange bajaj, there is blue bajaj, which use gas as fuel.

They're a popular way to get around town since they can weave through Jakarta's interminable traffic jams much like motorbikes can. Although slow, boneshaking (they have no suspension), hot and windy (locals joke about the &quot;natural A/C&quot;), and a great way to breathe in more exhaust fumes than you ever thought possible (maybe less if you ride the blue bajaj), riding around in these little motor-bugs can really grow on you. Blue gas-fueled bajaj are quieter than the orange 2-cycle bajaj.

There are no set prices, but a short hop of a few city blocks shouldn't cost much more than Rp5,000. Be sure to agree to (read: [[haggle]]) a price before you set off. Bajaj drivers are happy to overcharge visitors, and often ask double or even more than what you would pay by a meter in a more comfortable Blue Bird taxi. Locals who regularly use the bajaj know what a typical fare should be and are happy to tell you. Also, since bajaj aren't allowed on some of the larger roads in Jakarta, your route may well take you through the bewildering warren of backstreets. Try to keep an eye on what direction you're going, because some unscrupulous bajaj drivers see nothing wrong with taking the &quot;scenic&quot; route and then charging you double or triple the price.

'''Grab Bajaj'''

There are also Grab Bajaj that use the Grab application. The tariff is Rp 3,000 per kilometre and minimum payment Rp 9,000. It is intermediate between GrabBike and GrabCar due to Bajaj can accommodate 2 passengers and baggage.

'''Qute Bajaj'''

This variant of bajaj has 4 wheels instead of 3. Qute are much quieter than bemo and have air conditioning. These 'new bemo' operate throughout Central Jakarta towards North Jakarta via Mangga Dua to Ancol. The price is quite the same as for ordinary bajaj (about Rp5,000 for a short hop). Make sure to haggle a price before you ride the vehicle.

===By ojek===
[[File:Pangkalan ojek.jpg|thumb|200px|One of many Ojek drivers in Jakarta]]
If you're poking around narrow back streets, or in such a hurry that you're willing to lose a limb or more to get there, then Jakarta's motorcycle taxis (''ojek'') might be the ticket for you. Jakarta's ojek services consist of guys with bikes lounging around street corners, who usually shuttle short distances down alleys and roads but will also do longer trips for a price. Agree on the fare before you set off. Insist on a helmet and wear it properly—no need to make it more insanely dangerous than it already is. The ojek drivers will insist you're safe with them and that they'll drive carefully—some are telling the truth, some lying. Before you choose a driver, pay attention to their motorcycle's appearance and their helmet; sometimes it shows their character. Locals normally pay Rp5,000 for a short ride (one kilometre) and Rp7,000-10,000 for a longer (roughly more than a kilometre or a 15-minute walk). Foreigners are likely to be asked for more, but generally, ojek drivers will accept the proper fare if you insist on it, unless they see you really need their service.

On-demand (online) ojek services such as '''[http://www.go-jek.com/ Go-Jek]''' and '''Grab''' are ubiquitous can be booked through their respective smartphone apps, and offer generally cheaper fares which are stated in advance, although for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi area are more expensive than other area Rp 2,250 to Rp 2,650 per kilometer with minimum payment Rp 9,000 to Rp 10,500. Payments can be made by cash or stored value (akin to prepaid mobile phone service). You may chat or call the driver for help with finding each other, although some knowledge of Indonesian would be helpful. Go-Jek as a pioneer has more widespread availability; those who travel here alongside other Southeast Asian countries may find it useful to keep using Grab. The other more expensive on-demand ojek service is Lady Jek with female drivers. Unlike conventional ojeks, which typically only operate dawn to dusk, they are available at all times and relatively safe for both passengers and drivers as they are monitored by GPS. While it seems cheap, those who travel in groups of at least three may be better off taking a taxi for convenience and the unnoticeable difference in fares.

The aforementioned brands also offer taxi service that are either private cars akin to Uber elsewhere in the world or with taxi companies so that you can hail them from the same app. Other services include food or groceries delivery and shipping between residents or from online businesses.

===By helicopter===
If you have a lot of cash and want to beat the traffic exponentially, a helicopter can be an option for you. They can be chartered as well for excursions outside Jakarta.
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===By bicycle===
[[File:Jakarta Car Free Day.jpg|thumb|300px|Car Free Day in HI Roundabout]]
[[Cycling]] provisions are almost non-existent in Jakarta, but the first signs of a cycling culture are emerging. Every Sunday from 06:00-11:00 during the '''Car Free Day (CFD)''' in Jalan Sudirman and Thamrin (and every month in other places in each city in Jakarta) are emptied of motorised vehicles, except TransJakarta. The atmosphere can be festive, as events are held in some places (especially in Hotel Indonesia Roundabout). As of 2019, 63 km of new bicycle lanes have been opened, besides previous bicycle lanes at '''Blok M''' and '''Kanal Banjir Timur.''' The Pemuda Pramuka is the most used bicycle lane, mainly to commute between work and home. New rules mention that bicycle lanes can be used by bicycle, electric bicycle, otopet, electric scooter, hoverboard and unicycle. Whoever violates the rule will be penalised up to Rp500,000.

Beyond that, there are dedicated [[mountain biking]] paths in Cihuni and along the Jalur Gas Pipa, both in [[Tangerang]]. Or you could head to [[Salak Mountain]] or other parts of the region beyond [[Bogor]].

===By eScooter===
Grab (the online transport service provider stated in the 'Ojek' section) offers eScooter services with the 'GrabWheels' brand and a fare of Rp 5,000 per 30 minutes (Nov 2019). There are hundreds of parking lots for GrabWheels in Jakarta, mainly in the Sudirman Street area, so one can depart from a GrabWheels parking lot and deposit their eScooter in another. Despite the service's relative newness, many people rent it (mostly for fun).

However, after a car accident involving GrabWheels, in which 2 persons were killed and 4 others were injured, regulations were enacted: eScooters can be used only at bicycle lanes (no usage allowed along pavements, regular streets, or pedestrian overhead bridges).

===On foot===

Jakarta is hot and humid year-round, discouraging pedestrians, while what sidewalk is left is often quickly occupied by pushcart vendors. Crosswalks are not always available, and not always respected even when present. Many locals will simply walk across a busy street, holding up a palm to request vehicles slow down for them.

Even then, walking can sometimes be faster than using a vehicle, especially when the maze of streets results in a winding, roundabout, and congested route.

Jakarta is rapidly revamping its pedestrian facilities on its main roads, with clean and accessible wide sidewalks already in place along the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor and adjacent districts, with continuous construction work outwards. The paths remain hot and are very quiet during the day, but are more pleasant and busy during the afternoons. Still expect to clamber around mismatched concrete blocks and step on asphalt in the residential areas of the city.

A few other neighbourhoods can be explored on foot:
* Kota Tua ([[West Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly square, a walk in this area explores the sights of Dutch colonial charm that was once central to the colonial administration.
* Pasar Baru ([[Central Jakarta]]): a pedestrian-friendly market that has been in existence since the colonial era.
* Rasuna Said, Kuningan District (South Jakarta): another business district along Jl. HR Rasuna Said with many embassies and office buildings.
* Monas and Kebon Sirih area (Central Jakarta): the city square is a pedestrian-friendly zone, and the surrounding area has several attractions such as the presidential palace and old colonial churches.
* Kanal Banjir Timur (Jakarta Timur), a nice river view in the morning with special bicycle and walking/running lane.
* Jatinegara (Jakarta Timur), full of vintage stalls, building, train station, and river view of Ciliwung.
* Kemang (Jakarta Selatan), full of coffee stalls, restaurants and bars. The best place to walk at night.
* Cikini (Jakarta Pusat), for coffee stalls, art spaces, and performances.

On Car-Free Day (CFD), every Sunday from 06:00 to 11:00 in the morning, the Sudirman-Thamrin thoroughfares are closed to motor vehicles, except for the Transjakarta buses. Locals crowd the streets to walk, jog, bike, enjoy performance arts and generally have some fun on the streets. While crowded, this is a good time to get in touch with the locals and see a different side of the city.

==See==
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[[File:Kota HistoryMuseum.JPG|300px|thumb|Jakarta History Museum, Kota]]
The heart of tourist attractions is to the north and centre of Jakarta. Visitors typically start exploring Jakarta from this part of the town, called the '''Kota Tua''', where the old buildings of Jakarta are preserved within a dedicated walking area. Jakarta has 47 museums, which are spread across the city.

The '''Jakarta History Museum''', formerly a city hall (''Stadhuis''), covers Jakarta's history from 400 AD to the present day, with photos, replicas, and maps. Do not miss the '''Jagur cannon''' in the back yard.

'''The Bank Indonesia Museum''' tells about the economy and currency system then and now using modern technology while the '''Museum Bahari''' takes you to the old glory of Jakarta's port, and Indonesia's as a whole. If you are into arts &amp; crafts, the '''Museum Wayang''' has a collection of different puppets (Wayang) from all across the country and the world, and the '''Museum Seni Rupa &amp; Keramik''' allows you to admire Indonesia's art in paintings and sculptures. '''Museum Prasasti''' for historical and scripture.

A few kilometres down south, you'll find the legacy of the Dutch and the first years of the Indonesian government, such as the iconic landmark of Jakarta, '''the National Monument''' park standing right at the centre of the court, and the '''Presidential Palace''' on its north side. And where else in the world could you find the '''Istiqlal Mosque''', Southeast Asia's biggest mosque, and a 113-year-old '''gothic cathedral''' standing mightily across from each other? On the western side of the court, the elephant statue welcomes you to the '''Museum Nasional''', one of the better designed museums out there. Or '''Gallery Nasional''' for art and sculpture.

Statues and monuments are ubiquitous in Jakarta and many stand prominently in major points across the city.  Most of these icons were erected during Soekarno's rule in 1960, and thus still represent the old glory of independence. Start your trip from the '''Tugu Tani''' statue in Menteng that has a figure of a farmer going out to war. Across the Monas Park is '''Arjuna Wijaya''', an eight-horse carriage statue near Monas. Going south at Jalan MH Thamrin, the iconic '''Selamat Datang''' statue waves at you, with a fountain that signifies its importance as the city centre of Jakarta. Passing through that is the '''Jenderal Sudirman''' statue giving a salute, that gives the street its name. Going further until the end of the straight street, is the '''Pemuda Membangun''' or Youth Developing statue that looks like a man holding up a burning bowl. The '''Dirgantara''' statue is visible in its glory if you are using the inner tollway in South Jakarta.

===Parks===
Green spaces are often overlooked in Jakarta. While the city has nearly 1,000 public parks big and small, very few are well maintained including even the National Monument Park ('''Monas'''). '''Menteng''' is large and perhaps the best and '''Taman Suropati''' hosts regular violin shows. '''Pantai Indah Kapuk''', while inundated by housing projects, still leaves a space for mangrove swamps and monkeys' habitats in the two parks there. For parks with lakes, '''Pluit Park''' is one option, and a smaller one is '''Pulo Mas Park'''. '''Ragunan''', the official zoo of Jakarta, is the second largest zoo in the world (140 hectares), offering diverse Indonesian and international flora &amp; fauna, including a dedicated centre that houses primates, especially the endemic orangutans. '''Kalijodo Park''' is open 24 hours a day with green and child-friendly public space and an international skate park. For community park, look for '''Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA).''' Although smaller, it usually offers a small library with AC available to get some rest and a futsal field for physical activity. The newest is '''Lapangan Banteng Park''' which is also open for 24 hours and has good illumination for playing football.

However metropolitan Jakarta has 3 small forests in the city at Muara Angke, Srengseng and Tebet.

Jakarta also hosts two amusement parks. '''Taman Impian Jaya Ancol''' at the North, that is for pure fun plus a sea world aquarium, and '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' (Indonesia in miniature) in East Jakarta, which celebrates the culture of all 34 provinces of Indonesia, a bird park containing multiple endemic species, and multiple museums. Escape to '''Kepulauan Seribu''' to see wild birds and eagles, and island resorts not too far away from the city. The '''Setu Babakan''' down south is the centre of the indigenous Betawi culture. If you are looking for lake scene, go to '''Taman Waduk Pluit''' or '''Taman Waduk Ria Rio'''. For river scene, go to '''Taman Kanal Banjir Timur''' or '''RPTRA Mawar.'''

==Do==
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===Betawi culture===
[[Image:Ondel-ondel.JPG|thumbnail|250px|Traditional male &amp; female ondel-ondel in Wayang Museum, Jakarta]]
Despite being the melting pot of Indonesia, Jakarta's indigenous tribe called the '''Betawi''' still stays proud of its culture. They are actually a unique assimilation of various domestic and international races from the Chinese to the Portuguese, which makes it distinct from other parts of Indonesia. The '''Lenong''' theatre performance is accompanied by the '''Gambang Kromong''' orchestra that consists of the Sundanese ''Gendang'', the Javanese ''Gamelan'', and the Chinese ''Kongahyan'' (its own version of violin). The '''Tanjidor''' trumpets are an influence from the Dutch, while the Portuguese bequeathed the '''Keroncong''' orchestra. At the anniversary of the city's founding every 22 June, a distinctive piece of culture can be seen in hotels, the infamous pair of '''Ondel-ondel''' puppets. The complete experience of the culture can be found at '''Setu Babakan''', the village of Betawi culture (and fishing at its lake).

===Cinema===
Cinemas are a more affordable escape at around Rp30,000 - 45,000 for a plush seat (Rp40,000 - 70,000 on the weekend, up to Rp150,000 if you watch in Premiere Class ''at XXI'' or Velvet Class at ''CGV Blitz'') in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn and drinks are exorbitant so you may wish to bring your own coming in. CGV Blitz cinemas will typically show movies in any foreign language other than English and the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are the [http://www.21cineplex.com '''21 Cineplex'''] (branded as XXI in premium shopping malls) and [https://www.cgv.id/ '''CGV Blitz''']. IMAX theaters are only available at Gandaria City's XXI theatre, Mal Kelapa Gading III's theatre and Keong Mas in TMII, although the latter more often shows documentary than blockbuster films.

===Performing arts festivals===
Jakarta boasts some of the world's largest music events, which may surprise you, and the many young fans have attracted artists all around the world to regularly stop by Jakarta as part of their world tour, from rock concerts to Korean pop. Perhaps the best known event is the annual [http://www.javajazzfestival.com '''Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival'''] that takes place each March for 3 days, filled with over 40 international and local artists performing jazz, R&amp;B and reggae songs. The [http://www.hammersonic.com '''Hammersonic'''] is an annual metal music concert, while [http://www.wethefest.com/ '''We The Fest'''] boasts some of the performances from indie/pop artists in August since its first inception in 2014, '''Road to Soundrenaline''' takes you to the popular local indie/major label bands showcases, before it ends up in Bali for the main event with some of international artists performing there and the '''Djakarta Warehouse Project''' hosts world famous DJs to jam the start of the year-end holiday. For a street performance, the Sudirman-Thamrin strip is closed at night on '''22 June and New Year's Eve''', when stages for musical performances are erected and cultural parades set up to usher in Jakarta's founding anniversary and the New Year, respectively.

For some traditional and classical stuff, there are performances at '''Gedung Kesenian Jakarta''', by indie, jazz, dance, and classical music orchestras. '''Taman Ismail Marzuki''' hosts mainly theatrical shows, although English shows might be rare. '''Erasmus Huis Hall''' by the Dutch embassy also regularly hosts classical music shows and photography exhibitions.

===Sport===
The sport scene in Jakarta is perhaps one of the most vibrant you'll ever see in Asia. The Senayan sports complex still lives up to its name since the 1962 Asian Games, where archery and indoor shooting range are also publicly available to try. Soemantri-Brodjonegoro in Kuningan district also offers you many kinds of sport activities. If you like skateboarding, '''Kalijodo Skatepark i'''s the best place to meet others.

====Golf====
Jakarta is perhaps the best city to play golf in Asia, thanks to the abundance of courses close to or even in the middle of the city, and relatively cheap prices compared to Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp70,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp300,000 and more. Many golf courses are at [[Jakarta/South|South]] and [[Jakarta/East|East]] within the immediate suburbs of the city, much better in quality and quantity at the satellite cities.

====Football====
Indonesia is one of the few lucky Asian countries where numerous European soccer teams, including from the prestigious British Premier League or the Italian League, play a trial game against the national team when the game itself is at break in Europe. The supporters between the national team and the Europeans at the '''Gelora Bung Karno Stadium''' are even, yet even though for the most part Indonesia's national team post losses, clashes do not seem to happen at least in a chaotic way. When the Europeans are back in season, numerous cafés and bars around town put up gigantic TV screens to let the enthusiasm erupt while having a drink at dawn.

'''Futsal''' is the indoor version of football, which has 5 players per team and more lax rules of play. Anytime after work or on the weekends, you can easily find crowds at the many indoor courts across the city. Outdoors, the dirt and grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, crowded with players, spectators and vendors, typically on weekend afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or relax.

====Badminton====
As a badminton powerhouse, Jakarta has a multitude of badminton courts, ranging from the national venues at the Senayan Complex to the suburban halls which cater to both futsal and badminton. Most of them have wood-panel flooring and are maintained in reasonably good condition. Lighting is strictly functional and is below par in comparison with standard badminton halls. People play almost every evening - so, walk in, strike up a conversation with the group's captain, and expect to blend in with their group for the session. If the captain refuses payment (usually less than Rp20,000), it is polite to buy the players a round of soft-drinks (Teh-botol is a good choice). Be warned that it is common for Indonesians to eat, smoke, drink and nap by the side of the court: so watch your footing.

If you want to watch rather than to play, the '''Istora Senayan''' is packed in the middle of January for Indonesia Masters Super 500 and early June during the Indonesia Open Super 1000 (a Grand Slam equivalent in badminton), when the world's top badminton players compete. The deafening cheers are chanted even beyond when the players hit the shuttlecock, an enthusiasm unmatched elsewhere in the world. It is advised to buy the tickets online (especially for the weekend matches), otherwise you must choose between watching it on television or the big screen outside the venue (think about Murray Mound/Henman Hill in Wimbledon).

===Karaoke===
You are in one of Asia's big cities—karaoke is the norm, so sing your heart out! Most chain brands such as '''Inul Vizta''', '''NAV''', or '''DIVA''' can be found at the upscale shopping malls where the youngsters play. You'll have your own lavish room with a wide span of libraries containing local, English, and East Asian songs, on a wide-screen TV while you can order a drink or food to be enjoyed while you wait your turn to sing. Rates can start from as low as Rp70,000 per room for a minimum of 6 people.

==Learn==
There are a few locations for '''cooking classes''' along Jalan Kemang ([[South Jakarta]]) that specifically cater to expats. Most offer pastry cooking classes.

Interestingly, you can learn about cultures from around the world in Jakarta. Many embassies have set up cultural centres where you can take '''world culture &amp; language classes'''. Check these cultural centres for information: [http://id.korean-culture.org/ Korean Culture Centre], [http://ifi-id.com/ Institut Francais], [http://itacultjkt.or.id/ Istituto Italiano di Cultura], [https://www.jpf.or.id/en/ Japan Foundation], [http://idn.rs.gov.ru/en Russian Culture Centre], [http://www.goethe.de/ins/id/en/jak.html Goethe Institut].

==Work==

Casual work in Jakarta is difficult to come by and Indonesian bureaucracy does not readily facilitate foreigners undertaking employment in Indonesia.  As in the rest of Asia, [[teaching English]] is the best option, although salaries are poor (US$700–3000/month is typical, although accommodation may be provided) and the government only allows citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA to work as teachers. Formal work visas, residency permits and registration with several government offices is necessary. Formal approval from the Department of Manpower and the provision of documentation and guarantees from an employing sponsor is required to engage in any form of employment in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia. Business visas are available for the purposes of conducting business related activities in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia, this class of visa has strict conditions and requires a local business to sponsor the applicant. A business visa does not permit the holder to undertake any form of employment.

Jakarta caters to a growing class of remote workers and visitors on business trips with a large selection of '''coworking spaces'''. Mostly spread around Central and South Jakarta, day passes can be as low as Rp100,000, with hourly passes even lower. These spaces typically share buildings with offices and provide internet, drinks, and sometimes extra services like printing and meeting rooms. Some spaces are directly connected to shopping malls or public transit, making them very useful alternatives to spending hours in a cafe for work. Available desks may be limited in popular areas; call ahead to reserve a spot if necessary.

==Buy==
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[[File:Grand-Indonesia.jpg|thumb|Grand Indonesia Shopping Town located in Central Jakarta, as viewed from Plaza Indonesia]]
More than 2.5 million foreign tourists and more than 30 million domestic tourists visit Jakarta every year. It's a paradise for buying international brand-name garments (both genuine and fake).

If you're stopping in Jakarta, consider buying an extra suitcase, because there are '''lots of good shopping''' opportunities. Good used suitcases can be bought at Surabaya street and vendors also sell antiques. However, although quality can be excellent, genuine branded goods or quality products are expensive.

Every year, the Provincial Government of Jakarta holds an annual '''Festival Jakarta Great Sale''' that takes place from Mid-June to Mid-July. Most markets, shopping malls, and department stores attend it and will give discounts on selected items, although the event itself might be barely noticeable aside from some banners. Some stores also run Midnight Sales, usually in the weekend. And most of the malls are open from 10:00-20:00 every day, except on Ied Day when they're open 13:30-22:00.

===Shopping malls===

An escape from Jakarta's sweltering heat, hundreds of '''shopping malls''' serve as social hotspots and are where the city congregate on weekends to shop, buy groceries, and hang out. They range from grand top-end luxury malls to smaller trade centers and shopping complexes, with new buildings constantly under construction, so you can probably find a suitably stocked mall (or three) for what you're looking for close to you. Genuinely imported goods from official retailers are priced to international standards, but Jakarta also offers local and lesser-known designer alternatives. A vast selection of cafes and social spots are also attached to malls, so if you're planning to meet up with an Indonesian acquaintance, brunch or dinner at a mall is a popular affair.

As a convention, most Jakarta malls will have a supermarket in the basement, alongside utilities such as ATMs, office goods, barber shops, pharmacies, personal health, and budget eating options. Shopping options are on the middle floors, followed by a selection of higher-end restaurants and potentially a movie theater at the top floors. Expect each location to have one or more lobbies at which you can be dropped off, and one of these lobbies will usually include a taxi stand. If calling in your own taxi (or rideshare) be sure to specify which lobby you're waiting at. Most malls open at 10:00, though breakfast dining spaces on the ground floor may open sooner, and lunch options may only fully open at 11:00.

Some of the most well known shopping complexes are at the heart of the city. '''Grand Indonesia''' and '''Plaza Indonesia''' are massive upper-class malls next to each other on Jakarta's busy Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, easily accessible via MRT. To the south, '''Plaza Senayan &amp; Senayan City''' are popular chic hangouts across from each other, also accessible by MRT. '''Mal Taman Anggrek''' and '''Central Park''' to the west at Jalan Letjen S. Parman are for all rounders.

'''Jalan Prof.Dr.Satrio''' is Jakarta's answer to the famed Orchard Road in [[Singapore]], [[Ginza]] in [[Tokyo]] and Fifth Avenue in New York. Four malls (namely ITC Mal Ambassador, Kuningan City, Ciputra World I, and a bit further off, Kota Kasablanka) and counting, catering to visitors of all budget levels. '''Kelapa Gading''' has a street with four malls on its side, and two other giant malls are located elsewhere in the region. '''Pluit''' and '''Pondok Indah''' hosts three malls located along a single strip.

Every shopping mall has at least one department store, alongside brands that have their own shops. '''Sogo''' has the most branches, followed by Metro &amp; Centro. Galeries Lafayette can be found at Pacific Place while Seibu and Central are located at Grand Indonesia. '''Matahari''' also provides similar fashion usually for a lower price.

===Markets===
In addition to malls, there are also numerous extremely large '''shopping centres''', most of them within a complex, so if you are unable to find what you need at one mall, you can try again at the mall next door. '''Mangga Dua''', '''Tanah Abang''', and '''Pasar Baru''' are the best places in Jakarta to shop for fashion. In Mangga Dua area there are at least 3 shopping centres connected by bridges: '''ITC''' is for middle and upper middle class fashion, while the lower class is served by '''Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua''', and '''Mangga Dua Mall''' is for gadget enthuasiasts. Tanah Abang is a wholesale market and the biggest in [[Southeast Asia]], with delivery to Africa and other parts of the world. Tanah Abang is overcrowded, so Thamrin city next to Grand Indonesia (500 m from Tanah Abang) can serve as an alternative, mainly for Muslim wear and batik. Pasar Baru is not a shopping centre, but more like a street with old retail shops; stamp collectors will be able to find Indonesian stamps at the front of many of these shops. '''Mangga Dua Square''', as well as Glodok and Roxy, are places to find gadgets. WTC (Wholesale Trade Centre) Mangga Dua is now specialised in selling used cars, with more than 100 sold per day.

If you are looking for antique products such as local handicrafts, Indonesian traditional batik or wayang golek (Sundanese puppets), you can go to '''Jalan Surabaya''' in Central Jakarta. If you are looking for rare maps, prints or paintings, you can go to Kemang Raya, where there are many galleries including Bartele gallery and Hadi Prana. '''Pasaraya Grande''' shopping mall at Blok M, South Jakarta has one dedicated floor for Indonesian antiques and handicrafts. '''Pasar Seni''' at Ancol is the centre of paintings and sculpture, including portrait pictures you can have done on the spot. '''Sarinah''' department store also has a vast section of traditional gifts.

Shopping at traditional markets may also be an exciting experience, where you can find exotic tropical fruits, traditional snacks, cheap fashion and novelty items. While most of them are far from tourist hot spots, '''Pasar Gondangdia''' across the namesake train station and the '''Fresh Market Pantai Indah Kapuk''' are the places that still offer such experience in a modern building while easily accessible.

Cash is still the most effective payment system for all transactions. A few established shops may accept payment with debit/credit card and electronic money.

==Eat==
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[[File:Panorama of Interior of Cafe Batavia - 1805 Construction - Jakarta - Indonesia.jpg|thumb|500px|Interior of Cafe Batavia near Museum Fatahillah]]

Jakarta has a vast range of food available at hundreds of eating complexes located all over the huge city.  In addition to selections from all over the country, you can also find excellent Chinese, Japanese, Western, and many other international foods thanks to the cosmopolitan population.

If you want to go local Jakarta, the indigenous Betawi has its own dishes to offer:
* '''Sop iga sapi''', beef spare rib soup that takes a simple Dutch dish and piles on Indonesian spices.
* '''Soto Betawi''', coconut milk broth with beef tendons, intestines, tripe.
* '''Kerak telor''', omelette cooked with glutinous rice and served with shredded coconut and a dried shrimp topping.
* '''Ketoprak''', ''lontong'' (rice cake), tofu, bean sprout, shrimp crackers in peanut sauce.
* '''Gado-gado''' is like ketoprak, but all of it is vegetables.
* '''Bubur Dingin''', literally cold porridge with beef sweet soup.
* '''Nasi kebuli''': a Betawi pilaf influenced by Arab culture.
* '''Nasi uduk''', rice cooked in coconut milk similar to nasi lemak, served with choices of various toppings, such as fried chicken, beef, fried shallots, and sambal (chili sauce).
* '''Nasi ulam''', rice cooked in coconut milk served with fried minced beef, sweet fried tempeh, many other toppings, cucumber, and sambal.
* '''Asinan Betawi''': assorted pickled vegetables, served with peanut sauce (and sometimes chili) and chips.
* '''Rujak/Mie juhi''': noodles with vegetables and dried squid in peanut sauce.
* '''Mie kangkung''': noodles with water spinach in savoury thick gravy sauce.


Food at malls and brick-and-mortar restaurants are by and large of hygiene standards. Street vendors (''kaki lima'') or carts can be questionable, though it is still wise to use discretion as some of the best or well-known food can actually be from them.

The online ride-hailing apps Gojek and Grab also offer food delivery service (such as Gojek's GO-FOOD) to virtually all restaurants, for a small fee. Furthermore, it can increase your convenience when you only want to rest at your hotel.

Though tips are originally not customary in restaurants, it starts to become a habit. In fact, a few do automatically charge a service fee of typically 5%, which may surprise some patrons. Eating at restaurants are almost always subject to a 10% general tax.

===Budget===
Food courts at just about every shopping mall in Jakarta offer cheap but filling meals. Prices range from Rp15,000 to Rp25,000. While street vendors (''kaki lima'') are cheap with questionable hygiene standards, some items are unfortunately offered ''only'' within street vendors, so use good judgment when shopping around. Look for those that have lines at least a couple people long, as that means it's reputable and indisputably delicious. Steer clear from vendors that offer aggressively cheap prices or being pushy, as they might make their items using shady ingredients.

For cleaner alternatives with decent price, you can look for '''Lokbin''' (lokasi binaan), '''Loksem''' (Lokasi sementara), or '''Lenggang Jakarta,''' which serve same affordable food but with better hygiene standards. Practically the sellers there are relocated street vendors. Price in Lenggang Jakarta and Lokbin will be around Rp10.000 to Rp30.000.

Franchise fast food chains are also a good choice for eating as the hygiene is often up to standards. American fast food chains such as KFC and McDonald's have ample seating. Local chain '''Bakmi GM''' is famous for its noodles and its fried wanton. '''Hoka-hoka Bento''' (locally known as HokBen), also a local chain, provides Japanese buffet with a complete meal set for an affordable price. Also consider '''Es Teler 77''' &amp; '''Solaria'''. You will find one or all of them at major malls across the city. Department store or mini market food items can be an alternative should you need to eat on the go or at work.

For some exquisite Indonesian snacks, head to the traditional markets or street vendors. The infamous '''jajanan pasar''' (lit. market snacks) or '''bakpao''' (Chinese meat buns) should cost around Rp10,000 to Rp35,000 per box or piece. Assorted fritters ('''gorengan''') are ubiquitous throughout and should cost Rp7,000 to Rp15,000 for up to a dozen pieces of fried tofu, tempeh, cassava, yam, and even banana. '''Siomay''' and '''batagor''' will be available for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000. '''Instant ramen noodle''' for around Rp5.000-Rp10.000, '''ketoprak''' Rp5.000-Rp8.000, '''pecel lele''' Rp7.000-Rp10.000, or '''nasi uduk''' Rp3.000-Rp7.000.

More substantial meals such as '''martabak''', '''satay''', chicken noodle ('''mi ayam''') or porridge ('''bubur ayam'''), and '''nasi goreng''' are typically on the upper end of budget dining. The Indonesian '''soto''' soup can be enjoyed for Rp45,000 with rice and a drink of your choice and a bowl of meatball ('''bakso''') soup with a side of noodles or vermicelli should cost no more than Rp50,000 per bowl. Bakeries also have buns that you can consume for breakfast, starting from Rp10,000. '''Roti Lauw''' and '''Tan Ek Tjoan''' is the most popular choice in Jakarta.

You may look for D'Cost Seafood for decent price all over the city.

As some traditional Indonesian cuisine may be too hot and spicy for many foreign tourist, you can usually ask for just a little chili or none at all: ''&quot;pedas sedikit&quot;'' and ''&quot;tidak pedas&quot;'', respectively. It also better to know that you can say ''&quot;bungkus&quot;'' for take away order, or ''&quot;makan di sini&quot;'' for dine in. And be careful as red ketchup usually means hot chilli sauce, not tomato.

===Mid-range===
Fine dining restaurants offer main courses for a range of prices and can be found at just about every mall in Jakarta or better yet outside the malls.

Some of the restaurants in this category include pizza franchises '''Pizza Hut''' and '''Domino's,''' or '''A&amp;W, Wendy's, and''' '''Burger King''' for fast food chain. Mains in shopping mall restaurants typically range between Rp40,000 and Rp75,000; many even provide lunch set menus for just about Rp50,000 that entitles you to rice, one or two main platters and a glass of drink which can be an impressive deal. Seafood restaurants north of the city centre falls on the borderline between mid-range to expensive depending on your preference, with shrimp &amp; fish on the cheaper side, followed by scallop, and lastly crab &amp; lobster.

For middle class traditional cuisine, go to the Menteng area and look for '''Gado-Gado Boplo, Warung Daun, Bumbu Desa, Saur Kuring, Dapur Sunda, Sate House, Bunga Rampai, Sate Khas Senayan''' or '''Aroma Sedap'''. Or try to look around '''Sabang''' area. '''Garuda, Natrabu''', '''Sederhana,''' '''Penang Bistro,''' or '''Pagi Sore''' will offer you the best value over price.

===Splurge===
The best gourmet splurges in Jakarta are the '''opulent buffet spreads''' in the 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott, Hotel Mulia, Ritz-Carlton and Shangri-La, which offer amazing value by international standards. Expect to pay upwards of Rp150,000 per person.

Chinese roundtable restaurants, such as '''Din Tai Fung''', '''Imperial Duck''', '''Jun Njan''', or '''Tai Pan''', among other small enterprises, offer considerably expensive dishes, but these are mostly meant to be communal rather than for individuals.

Steakhouses also fall into this category, especially if the beef is imported from Australia or a USDA certified. For pizza, look for '''Pizza Express''' ''(formerly Pizza Marzano).''

For premium traditional cuisine, '''Rara Jonggrang''', '''Remboelan''' and '''Tugu Koenstring Paleis''' will serve you the highest standard.

==Drink==
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Jakarta may be the capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority country, but it has an underground life of its own. If you're the clubbing type, its nightlife is arguably among the best in Asia, except during fasting months when some venues are closed or have limited hours. From the upscale '''Kemang''' to the seedy '''Mangga Besar''', nightlife is there for all levels of loudness, but bring a friend if you decide to brave the seedier places (though they tend to have the best DJs).  Fans of live music, on the other hand, are largely out of luck if they go to budget bars, at least unless they're into Indonesian pop.

To get alcoholic beverages in Jakarta is not an easy task since 2015 it is not permissible to sell them in the mini market except in big stores inside a mall to discourage underage drinking. Fortunately, there are some wine bars/stores that sell imported wines or hard liquors throughout the city.

Jakarta has a fairly large number of '''prostitutes''', known in local parlance as ''ayam'' (lit. &quot;chicken&quot;), so much so that much of the female clientele of some respectable bars (operated by five-star hotels, etc.) is on the take.

The Kota area in [[Jakarta/North|northern Jakarta]] is the oldest part of town with numerous colonial buildings still dominating the area. It is also considered to be the seediest part of town after midnight. Most karaoke bars and 'health' clubs there are in fact brothels who mostly cater to local Jakartans. Even regular discos such as Golden Crown have special areas designated for prostitutes. Other notable establishments in this area are Malioboro and Club 36 which should not be missed. This part of town has a large ethnic Chinese population who also dominate the clubbing scene there.

The bulk of the clubbing scene is spread throughout Jakarta but usually found in office buildings or hotels. The help of an experienced local with finding these places is recommended. Nightlife in Jakarta tends to be pricey by local standards.

Due to Jakarta's freedom, there is no specific dress code that should be worn unless you are in a religious area. However, it is best not to dress too openly to avoid awkward stares or giving the impression (especially for women) that you are a prostitute since most of them in Jakarta wear very short dresses or skirts. Sandals are fine to wear if you're heading for North Jakarta since it is near the beach. During the month of Ramadan, most nightlife ends at midnight, while some venues ''do not open'' all month.

A nightlife district popular among expats is '''Blok M''' in [[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]], or more specifically the single lane of Jl. Palatehan 1 just north of the bus terminal, packed with pubs and bars geared squarely towards single male Western visitors. While lacking the bikini-clad go-go dancers of [[Bangkok/Silom|Patpong]], the meat market atmosphere is much the same with poor country girls turned prostitute. Blok M is easily accessible as the southern terminus of BRT Line 1. For a more off-the-beaten track experience, head a few blocks south to Jl. Melawai 6 (''opposite Plaza Blok M''), Jakarta's de-facto '''Little Japan''' with lots of Japanese restaurants, bars and karaoke bars. If you prefer to mingle with Koreans, go south to Jalan Wijaya.

Plaza Senayan's '''Arcadia''' annex attempts to duplicate the concept, but with more of an emphasis on fine dining. The Kemang area in [[Jakarta/South|southern Jakarta]] is popular with expats and locals alike so it has numerous places to eat, drink and dance. Or if you want to keep it sober, '''bubble tea cafes''' and '''coffee shops''' are popping up sporadically, especially in North and West Jakarta, and most major malls. No jamming music and (mostly) no alcohol, but still a good place to hang out.

'''Coffee''' aficionados can rejoice as some of the best beans in the world hail from Indonesia, and they can easily be found from stands on the street to dedicated coffee shops and even the sachets at the supermarket. They are usually priced from Rp30,000 per cup while powdered coffee are sold from Rp15,000. Co-working spaces are also starting to expand their business into making a coffee shop which caters mostly for workers in the city.

==Sleep==
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The travel agencies at Jakarta's airport can have surprisingly good rates for mid-range and above hotels. Star ratings are reserved for midrange and better hotels, while budget places have &quot;Melati&quot; rankings from 1-3 (best). Tax and service charges of 21% are usually added to the bill.

* '''Budget''', hostels (''losmen'') can be found around '''Jalan Jaksa''', which is close to the Gambir station, for as low as Rp30,000 per night! Or '''Kwitang''' area offer low cost but filthy hotel for Rp50,000 to Rp150,000. Hotels around '''Cikini''' has better room to offer for Rp300,000 to Rp 400,000. Another choice is hotels around '''Mangga Besar''', a street with a wide variety of hotels, clubs, restaurants and low class spas. Elsewhere, look for brands such as '''favehotel''', '''amaris''', and '''ibis budget'''.
* '''Mid-range''' are easily found at all parts of Jakarta, from independents to chain brands such as all Accor Group hotels but Pullman.
* '''Splurge''',  Jakarta has more than its fair share of luxury hotels, and after the prolonged post-crash hangover new ones are now going up again.  Many remain good value by world prices, but opulent lobbies do not always correspond to the same quality in the room. Mostly found within the business strips of '''Sudirman-Thamrin''' and '''Rasuna Said'''.

In 2016, Jakarta's hotel occupancy rate is the lowest in a decade, just 49.5 percent. It is lower than [[Bali]]'s occupancy rate. But, thanks to business travellers who usually sleep in the same hotel for their visits, the hotels get by. They also have relatively little competition from aparthotel and villas, so you won't find cutthroat prices as in Bali, but certainly discounts are always available. Due to low occupancy rates, booking last-minute deals will get the cheapest price. In Ied holiday seasons (one week before the end of the fasting month and one week after), hotels in Jakarta are empty, and throughout the year, weekends are emptier than weekdays.

For stays longer than 2½–3 weeks, monthly rental rooms (called ''kost'') and apartments are a good alternative to budget and mid-range hotels, respectively. Fully-furnished rooms (with TV, air-con, large bed, hot shower, kitchen outside) can be rented for 1½-4 million rupiah per month. In most cases, the rental fee already includes electricity and water usage, and often there are additional services included like laundry, Internet access, breakfast, etc. There are cheaper rooms as well (starting from Rp500,000-700,000), but those are usually small, windowless, and the furniture includes just a bed or even nothing at all. Also, some cheaper places are exclusively for either men or women (no opposite-sex tenants or visitors allowed); many others allow couples to stay together only if they're legally married.

For apartments (one or more rooms + private kitchen + often balcony), prices are Rp3-4 million and up. Cheaper rates can be obtained in some places which are oriented to the long-term rental (3, 6 months or 1 year minimum); however, there may be same limitations as for cheaper rooms. Short term room rentals services such as ''Airbnb'' can be an option for those on the budget.

Beware of Travelio, a real estate booking agent and app. '''Do not sign a contract with these predators, especially if you're an expat or foreigner'''. If you are looking for an apartment, go straight to the apartment and ask to see apartments at their front desk or after you find out the unit number you want from Travelio.

== Stay safe ==
A number of high-profile terror attacks in 2003, 2004, and 2009 have led to the city beefing up its security presence. An attack in 2016 specifically targeted foreigners, killing four. However, given the scale and population of the city, terror attacks are exceedingly rare and wayward traffic is a much more realistic threat. Security continues to be highly visible in the city, although checks are generally light and act more as a first layer of defense (that actively helped save lives in the 2016 attack). You'll spot many x-ray machines and people waving metal-detection wands in offices, malls and transportation infrastructure.

By and large, your stay in Jakarta should not be problematic as long as you use common sense. While theft and robbery seem common, they are highly unlikely to happen in the crowded Sudirman streets, but much more likely at night in the less economically fortunate areas such as in the East, or in residential areas in the suburbs. It is generally better to use a car, or the Transjakarta and commuter trains if you opt for public transit. Women are even entitled to a dedicated seating area or car on these routes!

{{infobox|The City that Definitely Sleeps|Jakarta operates on a different timetable to many other countries.

Early birds wake up around 04:00 to 05:00, schoolchildren and workers leave home by 06:00, and the day begins around 07:00 or 08:00. Likewise, dinner starts early at 18:00 to 19:00, and people head home by 21:00 or 22:00 at the latest. This means the streets tend to be much more quiet leading up to midnight than you might expect elsewhere around the world. At best, major streets may still be have a few stalls and business areas may still have people going home late.

Most shops close around 21:00, with whole malls closing down at 22:00 (with the exception of dedicated late-night eateries and bars). The MRT, Transjakarta and commuter trains run until 23:00 or midnight. Properly-licensed taxis are the easiest and safest way to get around after the city goes to sleep.

Take this into account when returning home late after a day out.
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Strict gun control laws make Jakarta safer, leaving '''theft''' and '''robbery''' as day-to-day concerns. Violence is low, and most criminal acts are done by stealth or intimidation rather than lethal force. It is rare for serious injuries to occur during these situations, although there are exceptions. If the theft is done by stealth, simply catching the thief in the act will cause him to run away. For intimidation such as robberies, simply giving them an object of value will usually satisfy the thief, who will leave without further ado. Most Indonesians are also very protective of their neighbors and friends; in many neighborhoods, a thief caught by the local residents will be punished &quot;traditionally&quot; before being taken to police. Shout for help (&quot;Tolong!&quot;) or robber (&quot;Maling!&quot;) to get yourself away from this.

Be on your guard in crowded places such as markets, because pickpockets often steal wallets and cellular phones. Do as the locals do, and carry your backpack on your chest when you see others do the same. Business travelers need to keep a close eye on laptops, which have been known to disappear even from within office buildings. For all-night party excursions, it may be wise to keep your cab waiting; the extra cost is cheap and it's worth it for the security. Lock your car doors and windows, and show no cellular phones or wallets on the dashboard. Organised criminals sometimes operate on the streets (especially at traffic lights) without fearing crowds.

=== Protests ===

Indonesians are fiercely protective of their right to protest, which proved critical in establishing its democracy in 1998, when citizens (particularly students) descended upon the streets, with significant damage to the city and killing thousands in the process.

Today, as a dense concentration of 30 million citizens in its metro area representing one of the world's largest democracies, Jakarta sees regular protests of all sorts. Most protests are rowdy yet organised events, taking place around government offices. Visitors will see their impact from miles away as they cause congestion in the already congested traffic, but they're also decorated with large banners, flags and posters. Protesters generally don't interact with others around them, although given the tight streets and sidewalks, beware of getting swept away or separated in a march. During larger protests, entire roads or areas may be cordoned off by police.

There is always a police presence of some sort at these events, so follow their directions. Transjakarta, rail and metro services will also know in advance and announcements may be displayed in stations. Taxi companies also broadcast this information to their drivers. When in doubt, do like an Indonesian and simply ask a nearby uniformed person and ask if there's a disruption going on.

Protests tend to take a turn for the chaotic once night falls and the bulk of protesters leave to return to their families. Most protests end right around nightfall (about 18:00), but if a one extends into the night, it would be prudent to give it a wide berth.

==Stay healthy==

Tap water in Jakarta is '''not''' drinkable, unless it's boiled or purified and the water is supplied by [http://www.aetra.co.id/ PT. Aetra Air Jakarta] through the city water supply. It is generally fine for a bath or a toothbrush session, though. Bottled water is cheap, up to Rp5,000, and for safety reasons it is better to '''buy it from minimarts''', rather than from street vendors. If you're staying for extended periods, you can also obtain gallon-sized water containers. Ensure the tamper proof seal is intact.

Jakarta's air quality is poor, especially during the dry season. If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors near the streets (especially in less central areas, where you may be meters from passing cars and motorbikes, without a proper sidewalk) it's wise to do like many Indonesians and wear a mask. You can obtain masks from pharmacies or convenience stores; ask for a &quot;motorbike mask&quot; if necessary. Keep an eye on air quality through weather apps if you're sensitive to air quality, as it may vary depending on where you are in the city.

There is a law against smoking in public places in Jakarta, and the smoker can (in theory) be fined up to US$5,000. You may see the signs threatening a fine (''denda'') of Rp50 million or 6 months jail for smoking, although that law seems not to be enforced, as locals still smoke everywhere on the street and even in local buses, as anywhere in Indonesia. It's generally prohibited to smoke, however, inside shops, offices, hotel, and air-conditioned buildings generally. If in doubt, you can ask locals: ''Boleh merokok''?

Diarrhea, food poisoning, and typhoid fever is common in Jakarta, so it's wise to prepare yourself with antidiarrheal and activated carbon, and always bring hand sanitizer. Spot your nearest hospital or clinic with 24 hours emergency service before deciding where to sleep.

A visit to general practitioner will roughly cost you Rp50.000 to Rp150.000. While attending a specialist or going to hospital will cost you around Rp200.000-Rp500.000.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
The area code for Jakarta and the metropolitan area is '''021'''. You do not need to dial the area code if you are calling another number within the same area using a landline. Drop the 0 prefix when calling from elsewhere in Indonesia.

''Wartel'' or telephone shops are ubiquitous on the streets of Jakarta, but are gradually disappearing because of the booming of mobile phones. If you wish to avoid the exorbitant roaming fees (or need to make a lot of calls), you can buy a new phone in small stalls for Rp120,000-150,000 plus your mobile number's balance, while the card itself is relatively cheap or free. Coverage is generally great at most spots.

Public phones can still be commonly seen on the sidewalk. If you see a public telephone, lift the receiver and check the number in the display near the keypad.  If the number is not 000, don't insert coins, because the phone is broken. They usually are, but they're very cheap (just Rp100 per minute) when they do work.

===Internet===
If you have your own laptop you may be able to access wifi networks in shopping malls, park, and government building. Ask at the information desk for access codes, but usually the speed is bad. Free hotspots are also available at restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Most hotels also provide wifi hotspots in their public area or in their rooms, either free or paid—inquire before booking.

Internet cafes are available in most parts of the city, especially around universities, residential areas, and most shopping malls, for Rp4,000-10,000 per hour. While the cheap ones will have slow dial-up connections, others offer broadband high speed capabilities, usually used by the youngsters for online gaming. If you are keen on using the internet for long hours, try to get the &quot;happy hour&quot; deals, where for up to Rp30,000, you can browse the Internet as long as you want.

All providers in Jakarta have 4G LTE, but the signals are only good in business triangle areas (Sudirman, HR Rasuna Said and Gatot Subroto); in other areas, the signal flips between 4G LTE, HSDPA, and 3G, or is mostly 3G. For more general information, see [[Indonesia#Internet|Internet in Indonesia]]. For alternative, try to find '''wifi.id''' for reliable connection in public space or big building. They will charge you Rp5.000 from your mobile phone credit for full day connectivity.

===Post===
Post is provided by the state-owned '''Pos Indonesia''', open during business hours only. They do not have mailboxes but have mobile counters in a van, or you can just go to the post office. Major freight companies such as FedEx, DHL, and UPS also offer drop by package delivery, albeit through a third-party service. Gojek and Grab also offer door-to-door delivery service within their app if you only need to send something light and quick (maximum 5 kg), for which the price depends on distance rather than weight. TIKI, JNE, or J&amp;T are reliable for bulk or inter-city delivery.

===Emergency===
Jakarta's emergency services are the best in Indonesia. Many hospitals have 24-hour emergency rooms, but equipment may not be as advanced as their international counterparts. The international emergency number {{phone|112}} does work and will channel you to the respective services you need.
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* Hospitals with 24-hour emergency room UGD (ER): see the Jakarta district pages.

==Cope==
===Media===
Jakarta is the centre of Indonesia's media. Most news is actually sourced from Jakarta. English-language publications are starting to make their way into newsstands.
*'''[http://www.thejakartapost.com The Jakarta Post]'''. Indonesia's English-language paper of record.
*'''[http://www.thejakartaglobe.com The Jakarta Globe]''' In a tabloid format. Provides more lifestyle content.
*'''[https://en.tempo.co Tempo English Edition]''' Weekly hard news magazine.
*'''[http://whatsnewjakarta.com/ What's New Jakarta]''' is a lifestyle website full of food and event listings. Suitable for long-term visitors

State-owned TV station TVRI has an English news broadcast every day at 17:00, and MetroTV Tuesday-Saturday at 01:00. MetroTV has Metro XinWen for news in Mandarin Chinese.

===Immigration office===
The General Directorate of Immigration (Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav.X-6 Kuningan-Jakarta Selatan) provides visas, re-entry permits and many other immigration services.

===Embassies and consulates===

The ''Kementerian Luar Negeri'' (Kemlu) or [https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en/page/29/kedutaan_konsulat Ministry of Foreign Affairs] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. The embassies are located in Jakarta; some consulates general and honorary consulates are located in other cities such as Surabaya and Denpasar. This list may not be complete.
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* {{flag|Armenia}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 5276549 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5276549
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| wikidata=Q107558126
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* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Austria}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Azerbaijan}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Brunei}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Canada}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Chile}} {{listing
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* {{flag|China}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Cuba}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
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| address=Jl Teuku Umar No. 68, Menteng | lat=-6.19701 | long=106.83247 | directions=
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* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing
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* {{flag|India}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Iran}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 3193-1378, +62 21 3193-1391, +62 21 3193-4637 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310-7860
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* {{flag|Italy}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Japan}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 31924308 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31925460
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* {{flag|Jordan}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 7248843 | tollfree=
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* {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 5201915 | tollfree=
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* {{flag|North Korea}} {{listing
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| phone=+62 21 31908425, +62 21 31908437 | tollfree=
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* {{flag|Laos}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
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| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 1-3 Kav X-6 | lat=-6.22471 | long=106.83223 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5224947 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5224974
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107607172
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*{{flag|Marshall Islands}} {{listing
| name=Marshall Islands | url= | email=
| address=Jl Pangeran Jayakarta No. 115 Blok A-11, Central Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6249054 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing
| name=Myanmar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Haji Agus Salim No. 109, Menteng | lat=-6.19394 | long=106.82543 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3140440, +62 21 31927684 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107608324
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* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=The Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/indonesia/about-us/embassy-in-jakarta | email=jak@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav.S-3, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2345 | long=106.8285 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5248200 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5200734
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q38086932
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* {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing
| name=New Zealand | alt= | url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/asia/indonesia/new-zealand-embassy-and-mission-to-asean/ | email=nzembjak@cbn.net.id
| address=Jl Asia Afrika No. 8 Gelora Bung Karno - Central Jakarta Sentral Senayan 2 10th Floor | lat=-6.221527 | long=106.798079 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5709460 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5709457
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q76392295
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* {{flag|Nigeria}} {{listing
| name=Nigeria | alt= | url=https://www.nigerian-embassy.com/ng/Nigeria-in-Jakarta | email=nigembjkt@yahoo.co.id
| address=Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok A-13 No. 3 Kuningan Timur, South Jakarta | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 0922, +62 21 526 0923, +62 21 5296 4261 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 0924
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107594936
| content=
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* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/indonesia | email=emb.jakarta@mfa.no
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22721 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5761523 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 576 1537
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106357020
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing
| name=Pakistan | alt= | url=https://pakembjakarta.org | email=pakembassyjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat Blok E.3.9 Kav. 5-8 Mega Kuningan - South Jakarta | lat=-6.23126 | long=106.82573 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5785 1836, +62 21 5785 1837 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5785 1645
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107622823
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} {{listing
| name=Papua New Guinea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Panin Bank Centre, 6th Floor, Jl Jenderal Sudirman No. 1 | lat=-6.22802 | long=106.79973 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7251218 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107625925
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing
| name=The Phillipines | alt= | url=https://jakartape.dfa.gov.ph | email=
| address=Jl Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, Menteng | lat=-6.199528 | long=106.830444 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3100334 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q96377189
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Poland}} {{listing
| name=Poland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.pl/web/indonezja | email=dzakarta.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X Blok IV/3, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23349 | long=106.83038 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25 25 938 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 25 25 958
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM | price=
| wikidata=Q16528151
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Romania}} {{listing
| name=Romania | alt= | url=http://jakarta.mae.ro | email=jakarta@mae.ro
| address=42A, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro, Menteng | lat=-6.19806 | long=106.8368 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 04 89, +62 21 310 62 40 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310 62 41
| hours=M-F 9:00-17:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q106844842
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=Also covers as the embassy of Romania for [[East Timor]].
}}
* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
| name=Russia | alt= | url=https://indonesia.mid.ru | email=rusemb.indonesia@gmail.com
| address=Jl Hr Rasuna Said Kav X7 No 1-2 Setia Budi, Kuningan | lat=-6.22042 | long=106.83114 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5222912 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5222916
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107558160
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing
| name=Saudi Arabia | alt= | url=https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/indonesia | email=
| address=Jl MT Haryono Kav. 27, Cawang, Jakarta Timur | lat=-6.21193 | long=106.82985 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8011533 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3905864
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q28715477
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Singapore}} {{listing
| name=Singapore | alt= | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/jkt | email=
| address=Jl H. R. Rasuna Said Blok X/4 Kav. No. 2, Kuningan | lat=-6.23399 | long=106.82769 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 52961433, +62 21 5201489 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107595041
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Serbia}} {{listing
| name=The Republic of Serbia | alt= | url=http://www.jakarta.mfa.gov.rs | email=embjakarta@serbian-embassy.org
| address=Jl H.O.S Cokroaminoto 109, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.20116 | long=106.82835 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3143560, +62 21 3143720, +62 21334157 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 314 3613
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636374
| content=
}}
* {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing
| name=South Africa | alt= | url=http://www.dirco.gov.za/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Wisma GKBI, 7th Floor, Suite 705, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 28 | lat=-6.21737 | long=106.81293 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5740660 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q106614884
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
| name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Yakarta | email=embespid@mail.mae.es
| address=Jl H Agus Salim 61 Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10350 | lat=-6.1873 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31935940 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 31935134
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q61998981
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing
| name=Sri Lanka | alt= | url=http://srilankaembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=Jl Diponegoro No. 70, Menteng | lat=-6.19993 | long=106.84521 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3141018, +62 21 3161886, +62 213190-2389 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107636691
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden | alt= | url=https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/utlandsmyndigheter/indonesien-jakarta/ | email=ambassaden.jakarta@foreign.ministry.se
| address=Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5 12930 | lat=-6.22715 | long=106.82641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25535900 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5762691
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18333518
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland | alt= | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta | email=vertretung@jak.rep.admin.ch
| address=Jl HR Rasuna Said 2, Kav X3 12710 | lat=-6.2351 | long=106.8279 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5256061 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5202289
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q101246820
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Syria}} {{listing
| name=Syria | alt= | url= | email=syrembjakarta@gmail.com
| address=Jl. Karang Asem I No. 8, Kuningan Raya, Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.22722 | long=106.83101 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 4117, +62 21 525 5991, +62 21 520 1641 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 2511
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637268
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Republic of China}} {{listing
| name=Taipei Economic and Trade Office | alt= | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/ID | email=
| address=Gedung Artha Graha, 12th Floor(Service Division) and 17th Floor Sudirman Centre Business District Jl Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.224722 | long=106.810833 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515-3939, +62 215151111 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q16901068
| content=
}}
* {{flag|East Timor}} {{listing
| name=Timor Leste | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Surya 11th Floor, Jl. M.H.Thamrin Kav. 9 | lat=-6.21369 | long=106.82017 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3902678, +62 21 3902679 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637578
| content=
}}
*{{flag|Thailand}} {{listing
| name=Thailand | alt= | url=http://www.thaiembassyjakarta.com | email=
| address=JI. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung kav.NO. 3.3 (Lot 8.8), Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23183 | long=106.82818 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3904052 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107637542
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey | alt= | url=http://jakarta.emb.mfa.gov.tr | email=jakarta.embassy@mfa.gov.tr
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. 1, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.23607 | long=106.82856 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 525 6250 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 6056
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q79611181
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing
| name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://indonesia.mfa.gov.ua/ | email=emb_id@mfa.gov.ua
| address=Generali Tower – Gran Rubina Business Park, 16th floor. Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.219738 | long=106.830881 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 250 0801 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12142686
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
| name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url= | email=jakartaemb@mofaic.gov.ae
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Blok C-4, Kav. 16-17, Jakarta Selatan 12950 | lat=-6.225872 | long=106.830788 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 6518, +62 21 520 6528, +62 21 650 6538 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 520 6526
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q81896011
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing
| name=United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-jakarta | email=Consulate.Jakarta@fco.gov.uk
| address=Jl. Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6 | lat=-6.23085 | long=106.83449 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2356 5200 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= |wikidata=Q25052258
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States of America | alt= | url=https://id.usembassy.gov/ | email=
| address=Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.18136 | long=106.83092 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 34359000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5369957
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing
| name=Venezuela | alt= | url= | email=evenjakt@cbn.net.id
| address=Menara Mulia, 20th Floor, Suite 2005, Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11, Jakarta 12930 | lat=-6.23499 | long=106.82342 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 522 7548, +62 21 522 7549 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 522 7547
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642300
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing
| name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://vietnamembassy-indonesia.org/ | email=
| address=Jl Teuku Umar No. 25, Menteng | lat=-6.19327 | long=106.83364 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 9100163, +62 21 3100358 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q107642397
| content=
}}
|}

==Go next==
===Within the metropolitan area:===
The fun does not end in Jakarta, but well beyond its satellite cities!
*[[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] &amp;mdash; administratively a part of Jakarta, but it is the complete opposite of the hectic mainland: an island escape with sprawling resorts and nature reserves.
*[[Bogor]] &amp;mdash; a sense of nature one hour away, where you can tuck yourself away in its botanic gardens or golf courses.
*[[Puncak]] &amp;mdash; cooler climate, beautiful view of the mountains and tea plantations, restaurants, as well as the Taman Safari Wildlife Park.
*[[Tangerang]] &amp;mdash; a thriving area for premium residents and opulent malls, especially to its south.
*[[Depok]] &amp;mdash; a budget style city with adequate facilities because of the nearby University of Indonesia.
*[[Bekasi]] &amp;mdash; home to Jakarta's big industry companies and an increasingly bustling city.

===A bit further off===
* A 3-hour drive using the tollway leads into the [[Merak]] Port at the western end of Java, where you can continue your journey by ferry to [[Sumatra]] island for 1½ hours.
* [[Anyer]] is an upscale resort beach 4 hours away from Jakarta, but if you want a less crowded option, the [[Carita Beach]] is just a short drive away from there.
* [[Pulau Umang]], an island resort to itself, is midway between Carita Beach and Ujung Kulon National Park.
* [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] &amp;mdash; a beautiful national park 5 hours away, featuring the endangered ''single-horn rhinoceros''.
* [[Bandung]] &amp;mdash; 3 hours away from Jakarta, it's a budget style city famous for both food and bargain fashions.
* For a tropical island hype (without the resorts) and an instant escape from the hectic city, head to [[Belitung]] Island, less than 1 hour away by air.

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'''Central Jakarta''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Pusat'') acts as the commercial and business district of Jakarta. By day the many office buildings are filled with workers; by night, people stream into the shopping malls. Therefore, traffic is heavy all the time! The area encompasses '''Tanah Abang''', '''Monas''', '''Senen''', '''Menteng''', '''Jalan Jaksa''', '''Senayan''', and the road corridors along the '''Hotel Indonesia roundabout'''.

==Understand==
The core of Central Jakarta is the Jendral Sudirman Avenue and the M.H. Thamrin Avenue, where the high rises were erected at its backbone, followed by commercial centers and hotels at its branch roads. To the north, it continues to the west side of Monas, to the south it ends at Senayan Roundabout. The area was alive primarily thanks to the founding father Soekarno. The Gelora Bung Karno stadium, the Semanggi interchange, and the Selamat Datang statue was erected to welcome travelers to the 1962 Asian Games. Its success, followed by the booming Indonesian economy, leads big construction companies to pick land and build skyscrapers, even up to this day. The '''people watching scene''' here is fabulous. You can see a white collar worker get down to the bus stop and roam the sidewalks to his office on the 20th floor, while a socialite mother was dropped by her car at the mall lobby and a handful of peaceful demonstrators walk around the roundabout to voice their aspiration. In the evening (or a short time for lunch): the crowd shifts to the cosmopolitan shopping centers for a dine and (window) shopping to wrap up their day. At Sunday morning, the road closes for you to walk on the asphalt, or even better, blend in to watch, and even join the various performances from the locals.

Pockets of commercial area to look out include the '''Tanah Abang''' wholesale market, the upscale '''Hotel Indonesia roundabout''', the historical '''Monas''', the artsy '''Cikini''', the busy '''Senen''', and the posh '''Senayan'''. The '''Menteng''' area is an upscale neighborhood, while the '''Jalan Jaksa''' is a friendly area for foreigners as a backpacker and budget party area.

==Get in==
[[File:Harmoni Central Busway Transjakarta 2.JPG|thumb|Harmoni Central Busway station, where a lot of lines connect to the suburbs of the city.]]

===By train===
If you are traveling by long-distance trains, you will be very likely to arrive right away here. {{Marker|type=go|name=Gambir railway station|lat=-6.17669|long=106.83066}} and {{Marker|type=go|name=Pasar Senen railway station|lat=-6.17488|long=106.84468}} are the main arrival points for Jakarta, with trains to and from destinations throughout Java island. For the commuter line rail (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''), key stations in Central Jakarta include {{Marker|type=go|name=Sudirman railway station|lat=-6.2025|long=106.8237}} on the yellow line where you can transfer to the Dukuh Atas MRT station, {{Marker|type=go|name=Tanah Abang railway station|lat=-6.1857|long=106.8108}} on the yellow and green lines, and {{marker|type=go|name=Juanda railway station|lat=-6.1667|long=106.8304}} on the red and blue lines. The train from the Soekarno-Hatta airport goes to '''Sudirman Baru/BNI City''' station, which can be reached from Sudirman station on foot.

If you are using Jakarta MRT, you can start from Lebak Bulus MRT station in [[South Jakarta]] and take the train up to {{Marker|type=go|name=Bundaran HI MRT station|lat=-6.191812|long=106.822937}}.

===By bus===
The Transjakarta Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|20px]] goes to Dukuh Atas from South Jakarta, where you can connect to Line 1 by moving to the platform upstairs. Line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] itself goes from Kota at the North, to Blok M at the south, passing through Jendral Sudirman, M.H. Thamrin Avenue, Hayam Wuruk and Gajah Mada.

{{marker|type=go|name=Harmoni Central Busway|lat=-6.16580|long=106.82044}} is one of the hubs for many of Transjakarta's mainlines, including line 1.

===By car===
Central Jakarta is circled by Jakarta's inner ring toll road. To reach the centre at the National Monument, the easiest way is to take the Semanggi exit of the southern ring road, and follow the major Sudirman and Thamrin roads to the north for about 4.5 km.

==Get around==
The Jakarta Government provides '''a hop-on tour bus''' that will take you to attractions across the city for free. The Transjakarta bus rapid transit line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] traverses through the main north-south roads Jendral Sudirman, Thamrin, and along the National Monument, and also several of the other Transjakarta routes traverse Central Jakarta. See the main article on [[Jakarta]] for more information on how to get around by Transjakarta, taxi, motorcycle taxi, etc.

==See==
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===Landmarks===
Statues and symbols that made up Jakarta can be traced roughly at the corridor between Monas and Senayan.
* {{see
| name=Arjuna Wijaya | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Medan Merdeka Barat | lat=-6.179982 | long=106.822802 | directions=southwest of the Monas
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19747096
| content=A statue of Arjuna and Krishna riding horse chariot, the scene taken from Mahabharata epic. Created by Nyoman Nuarta.
}}
* {{see
| name=Farmer Statue | alt=Pak Tani dan Bu Tani | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prapatan | lat=-6.182681 | long=106.834814 | directions=near Aryaduta Hotel
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7148760
| content=Created by Matvei Manizer and Otto Manizer (from Russia). This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by Indonesian farmers and their family.
}}
* {{see
| name=Freedom of Irian Jaya | alt=Pembebasan Irian Jaya | url= | email=
| address=Lapangan Banteng | lat=-6.170298 | long=106.834925 | directions=near Hotel Borobudur and Ministry of Finance
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q48728438
| content=This statue, right at the center of the court, celebrates the annexation of Irian Jaya (West Papua) into Indonesia from the Netherlands in 1963. Has dancing musical fountain, futsal area, children playground, jogging track, and can be used at night because of good illumination.
}}
* {{see
| name=General Soedirman | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Sudirman | lat=-6.2006 | long=106.8232 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19747099
| content=The statue stands on the avenue named for his namesake. Sudirman (old spelling: Soedirman) was the leader of the Indonesian forces in the guerrilla war against the Dutch in Yogyakarta (1948-1949).
}}
[[Image:Monas UpClose.JPG|thumb|''Monas'' up close and personal]]
* {{see
| name=The National Monument | alt=Monumen Nasional, often abbreviated '''Monas''' | url= | email=
| address=Lapangan Merdeka (''BRT Monumen Nasional''), Gambir | lat=-6.175403 | long=106.827114 | directions=only the north entrance, via a poorly signposted pedestrian tunnel, is open
| phone=+62 21 384 0451 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-16:00, except the last Monday of the month | price=Museum and the first platform Rp 5,000 for adult, Rp 3,000 for student and Rp 2,000 for child; observation desk Rp 10,000 for adult, Rp 5,000 for student and Rp 2,000 for child. Only 1,800 tickets are available per day for the observation desk before noon. Since April 5, 2016, the observation desk is also open from 7pm to 10pm, with 700 tickets available at Rp 15,000/ticket and ticket sales available only until 9pm, but night observation is closed in Ramadhan (fasting) month
| wikipedia=National Monument (Indonesia) | image=Merdeka Square Monas 02.jpg | wikidata=Q145151
| content=A towering 137m-tall obelisk of solid bronze platted with 50 kilos of gold shaped into flames up top, this is the most famous landmark in Jakarta. The monument was commissioned by Sukarno in 1961 to celebrate Indonesia's independence, it was completed in 1975 after his death and is consequently known irreverently as ''Sukarno's Last Erection''. The 1 square kilometer '''Medan Merdeka''' (Freedom Square) plaza/park around it was created by bulldozing a squatter community. In its basement, look for the collection of dioramas depicting the struggle for Indonesian independence from a firmly revolutionary point of view, while the top has an observation deck. The musical fountain at the east side of the park dances weekends at 19:00.
}}
* {{see
| name=Prince Diponegoro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Surapati Park, Jl Diponegoro | lat=-6.173219 | long=106.827167 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25221651
| content=This statue commemorates the rebellion against Dutch occupation (1825-1830), led by Prince Diponegoro from the Kingdom of Mataram, Yogyakarta.
}}
* {{see
| name=Welcome to Jakarta statue | alt=Selamat Datang | url= | email=
| address=Bundaran HI | lat=-6.194979 | long=106.823049 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2573410
| content=This statue was an idea by Soekarno, designed by the vice governor of Jakarta Henk Ngantung. The statue waves to the north as athletes from the Asia Pacific region came to play the 1962 Asian Games.
}}

===Museums===
Most museum in this region has a theme of patriotism, mainly because most of the action took place here.
* {{see
| name=National Museum | alt=Museum Nasional | url=http://www.museumnasional.or.id | email=
| address=Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat no.12 | lat=-6.176111 | long=106.821667 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Monumen Nasional
| phone=+62 21 3868172, +62 21 381 1551 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3447778
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa Su 08:00-17:00 | price=Indonesian Rp 5,000, foreigner Rp 10,000
| wikipedia=National Museum of Indonesia | image=Museum Nasional Indonesia.jpg | wikidata=Q1467125
| content=Step back in time from humble prehistory to the Hindu Kingdoms, from the Dutch to the Independence. It has a fine collection of Hindu sculptures and cultural artifacts from around the country, as well as an impressive '''treasure room''' filled with gold items. Look out for the elephant statue at front, a gift from the King of Siam ([[Thailand]]) in 1871. The ''Gold room'' is closed 1 hour before the museum normal closing time.
}}
* {{see
| name=Presidential Palace | alt=Istana Merdeka | url= | email=
| address=Jl Medan Merdeka | lat=-6.170750 | long=106.826451 | directions=in front of the Monas square
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa Su 09:00-16:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Merdeka Palace | image=Istana Merdeka.jpg | wikidata=Q27154899
| content=Along with the Negara Palace and others minor buildings, it forms the Presidential Palace complex. Built in 1796 as a mansion for a Dutch businessman,, it became the center of the Dutch administration during the 19th century, and the official residence of every single president. As of 2014, the Palace doesn’t seem to be open for public.
}}
* {{see
| name=Proclamation Museum | alt=Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Proklamasi 56 | lat=-6.203263 | long=106.846841 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00 (F closes 11:00-13:00), Sa Su 08:30-17:00 | price=Indonesian Rp2,000; foreigner Rp10,000
| content=This is where the Declaration of Independence is read on August 17, 1945, by the founding fathers Soekarno and Hatta. Complete storyline of how the Independence came to be, through dioramas, mock-ups, and propaganda posters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum Sumpah Pemuda | alt= | url=https://museumsumpahpemuda.kemdikbud.go.id | email=
| address=Jl. Kramat Raya No. 106 | lat=-6.183839 | long=106.843051 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00; Sa Su 08:00-17:00 | price=Indonesian Rp2,000; foreigner Rp10,000
| wikidata=Q12499673
| content=In 1928, a group of youth at the 2nd Youth Congress declared '''one motherland, one nation, one language'''. The museum has complete information on how the dispersed youth tied to their home region gathered in unity for an idea of a country that was yet to be officially formed, and when the creator of the Indonesian national anthem, W.R. Supratman, performed this piece on violin for the first time ever.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sasmita Loka | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Lembang No.67, RT.11/RW.7, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | lat=-6.204586 | long=106.836567 | directions=[[File:Koridor 4.jpg|20px]] stop: Pasar Rumput
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2454010
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=The former house of Gen. Ahmad Yani, who was kidnapped and murdered in the communist attempt to stage a coup in 1965. The house has become a museum.
}}

===Religious places===

* {{see
| name=Istiqlal Mosque | alt=Masjid Istiqlal | url=http://masjidistiqlal.or.id/index.php?lang=id | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, DKI Jakarta | lat=-6.169722 | long=106.830833 | directions=[[File:Koridor 2.jpg|20px]] stop: Istiqlal (backdoor of the mosque) or [[File:Koridor 2.jpg|20px]][[File:Koridor 3.jpg|20px]]: Juanda
| phone=+62 21 3483 0375 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours daily. For non-Muslims, preferably not during prayer time (12:00, 15:30, 18:00) | price=
| wikidata=Q475379
| content=Not far from Gambir Station and Monas is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. Designed by a Christian architect, the mosque was deliberately erected in front of an older cathedral by former president Soekarno to show religious harmony and diversity. The mosque is grand and gorgeous both inside and out, virtually every element was designed meticulously to reflect philosophical meanings of the Muslim world. Be sure to '''wear proper attire''' if you are going here for the day, or a sarong can be lent if you are wearing shorts. Get a guide to explore if you are on your own, but expect to pay a tip ('''arrange the amount before the tour''') both to the guide and to the mosque.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.katedraljakarta.or.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Katedral 7B | lat=-6.169253 | long=106.833119 | directions=[[File:Koridor 2.jpg|20px]][[File:Koridor 3.jpg|20px]] stop: Juanda
| phone=+62 21 345 7746 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q55519
| lastedit=2022-04-14
| content=The century-old neo-gothic church is the seat of the Jakarta Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church. After you admire the design inside and out, go to the 2nd floor for a museum.
}}

==Do==
===Art and culture===
* {{do
| name=Bentara Budaya Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.bentarabudaya.com | email=
| address=Jl Palmerah Selatan No.17 | lat=-6.2102 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 548-3008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 08:00-17:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q17999302
| content=A collection of paintings, especially from Bali, ceramic from the Chinese dynasties, Buddhist statues with hand praying gestures, and other arts and crafts from across the archipelago. Sometimes there is a thematic exhibition or a cultural performance.
}}
* {{do
| name=Ismail Marzuki Park | alt=Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) | url= | email=
| address=Jl Cikini Raya no.73 | lat=-6.189053 | long=106.840019 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 07:00-16:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q7680633
| content=Home of the city's planetarium, theatres, art galleries, and Indonesia's famous non-profit theatre club, ''Teater Koma''. [https://planetarium.jakarta.go.id/index.php/jadwal-teater/perorangan Planetarium]: Rp7,000 children over two years until finishing elementary school, otherwise Rp12,000. Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays shows at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00. Shows are 50-60 minutes long.
}}
* {{do
| name=Aula Simfonia Jakarta | alt= | url=http://aulasimfoniajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Industri Raya Blok B 14 Kavling 1, Kemayoran | lat=-6.1531 | long=106.8436 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 65867808 | tollfree=
| hours=Concert days 10:00-end | price=
| wikidata=Q4821677
| content=The only building in Indonesia whose sole purpose is for classical music hall. Regular performances by the Simfonia Jakarta Orchestra conducted by Stephen Tong and the gigantic 3217 pipes of the organ.
}}
* {{do
| name=Jakarta Art Building | alt=Gedung Kesenian Jakarta | url=https://gedungkesenianjakarta.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Gedung Kesenian no. 1 | lat=-6.16654 | long=106.834417 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3441892 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q4261048
| content=One of the most well-known places for performing arts in Jakarta. Indie and contemporary music and dance, and orchestra performances.
}}
* {{do
| name=Institut français d'Indonésie | alt=Institut Français Indonesia (IFI) | url=http://ifi-id.com/ | email=info@ifi-id.com
| address=Jalan M.H. Thamrin No. 20 Jakarta Pusat 10350 | lat=-6.18911 | long=106.82332 | directions=TransJakarta: Stop at K01-12 Sarinah.
| phone=+6221 23 55 79 00 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-21:30, Sa 09:00-22:00, Su 09:00-17:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q28496321
| lastedit=2019-03-01
| content=French cultural center. Host each month several concerts of French and Indonesian musicians, film screenings &amp; conferences about Indonesia culture.
}}

===Spa===
* {{do
| name=Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa | url=http://tamansariroyalheritagespa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim 133, Central Jakarta | lat=6.18716 | long=106.82094 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 314 3585 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Massages from Rp150,000; spas/body scrubs from Rp250,000
| content=Pamper yourself after a day at the hectic city with Indonesian style massages. For your well-being, the spa also offers swimming pool, sauna, gym, whirlpool, and manicure &amp; pedicure.
}}
* {{do
| name= Martha Tilaar Spa Cikini 
|address=Jl. Cikini Raya No 83
| phone= +62 21 319-37616, 
| email=mtc_cikini@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
* {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Wahid Hasyim | alt= | url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2 | email=
| address=Jl. Wahid Hasyim No 19-21 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 319-25921 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=splurge
| content=Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}

===Sports===
* {{do
| name=Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex | alt= | url=http://gbk.id | email=
| address= | lat=-6.218578 | long=106.802511 | directions=MRT: Istora Mandiri or Senayan, [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]: Gelora Bung Karno
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5530496
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=This sports complex was built in 1960 for the 1962 Asian Games and underwent a major reconstruction for the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. It consists of '''Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium''', which is the home of the Indonesia national football team, a secondary stadium used for track and field events, and the '''Sports Palace''' (''Istora Gelora Bung Karno'' or ''Istora Senayan''), which is used for badminton and basketball as well as music concerts.
}}

===Park===
[[File:Taman Menteng.jpg|thumb|One of the flower pots of Taman Menteng]]
A common stereotype is that Jakartans are all work and no play, mainly because of the rarity of parks. However, empty lands and former shanty homes have increasingly been redeveloped into public parks, oases beneath the concrete jungle. In the parks, some hawkers set up stalls for a cold drink on a hot day, and most of the visitors come here for a date! The Menteng area is well-known for such a spot behind the skyscrapers.
* {{do
| name=Menteng Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.19633 | long=106.829586 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q24564895
| content=40 hectares of excellent parkland. Wide pathways, fountains, collection of plants, are a remedy for the eyes and the body. At night and on the weekends, there are numerous community performances or doing lessons. There is a greenhouse that has no plants.
}}
* {{do
| name=Suropati Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Untung Suropati, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.1993 | long=106.8326 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12518864
| content=A smaller park that but has more high trees that can function as shade. Regular community performances, especially classical music under the trees every weekend!
}}
* {{do
| name=Situ Lembang Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Lembang, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.19834 | long=106.835153 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25470422
| content=A giant lake with a fountain at its center, jogging track and seating area on its rim.
}}

===Expo===
* {{do
| name=Jakarta International Expo | alt=PRJ (Pekan Raya Jakarta) | url=http://www.jiexpo.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benyamin Suaeb No. 1, Pademangan Timur | lat=-6.146701 | long=106.845681 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12487016
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=Typically the largest events held in Jakarta are held here. The most crowded being the '''[http://www.jakartafair.co.id Jakarta Fair]''' held in June and July where impressive deals in food, shopping, and amusement can be found.
}}

==Buy==
You might assume upon arriving that only upscale shopping options exist here, because what you see is nothing but skyscrapers. But in truth, Central Jakarta is a shopper's mecca, anything you can think of can be bought here! From arts and crafts to fashion, both cheap and expensive, you will never run out of choice. If there is something that you do not like, the next mall is just a short distance away!

===Shopping malls===
[[File:Mangga Dua Jakarta's Chinatown.jpg|thumb|300px|Mangga Dua is the de-facto Chinatown of Jakarta, due to the flourish of businesses owned by Chinese Indonesians.]]
* {{buy
| name=Citywalk Sudirman | alt= | url=http://www.citywalksudirman.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur no. 121 | lat=-6.2090 | long=106.8183 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]]stop: Karet 2
| phone=+62 21 25556709 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Many options of food and drink, decent shopping options such as Daiso Japanese 100-yen shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Grand Indonesia | alt=popularly called GI | url=http://www.grand-indonesia.com | email=
| address=Jl. M.H. Thamrin no. 1 | lat=-6.195628 | long=106.821875 | directions=entrance slightly hidden, southwest of Hotel Indonesia roundabout. [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Tosari ICBC
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q5594677
| content=A big mall with high-end boutiques (both branded and independent) on its West mall, and a myriad of eating options at the East mall and the Skybridge. Highlights include ''Alun-Alun Indonesia'' arts and crafts, ''Seibu'' department store straight from Japan, the hourly ''Dancing Fountain'' at the 3A floor of the West mall, and ''Galeri Indonesia Kaya'' cultural performance at the 8th floor.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Harco Mangga Dua | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta 10730 | lat=-6.1367 | long=106.8291 | directions=[[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]]: ITC Mangga Dua
| phone=+62 21 6129329 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10:30-18:00 | price=
| content= This is the place for computers and gadgets (but in most cases, not mobile phones). Come here to get a fix.
}}
* {{buy
| name=ITC Roxy Mas | alt= | url= | email=
| address=KH. Hasyim Ashari St. No. 125, Cideng, Gambir, Jakarta 10150 | lat=-6.166561 | long=106.802816 | directions=[[File:Koridor 3.jpg|20px]]: RS Sumber Waras
| phone=+62 21 630 5001 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q5974722
| content=The Roxy strip is the place to look for mobile phones (but likely you won't get a new iPhone here). If you need a temporary smartphone and phone number, it is best to come here as you can hurriedly check for comparisons between shops. Haggling is the norm here, if possible get a local buddy to help with what is the best shop.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Jakarta Design Centre (JDC) | url=http://www.j-d-c.com | email=
| address=Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 53, Petamburan, Tanah Abang, Jakarta 10260 | lat=-6.2015 | long=106.8009 | directions=[[File:Koridor 9.jpg|20px]] stop: Slipi Petamburan
| phone=+62 21 5495130 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= 7 floors of furniture showrooms, from vintage to modern minimalist.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mangga Dua Mall | url=http://www.manggaduamal.com/| email=
| address=Arteri Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta 10730 | lat=-6.1370 | long=106.8240 | directions=[[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]] stop: ITC Mangga Dua
| phone=+62 21 601 7771 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-20:00 | price=
| content= One part of the Mangga Dua strip is where the locals shop for electronics, from game consoles to Hi-Fi speakers. Note that unless you ask not to, most of the software sold here are pirated.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Indonesia | alt=locally abbreviated '''PI''' | url=http://www.plazaindonesia.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. MH Thamrin No. 28-30, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.193067 | long=106.821731 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Tosari ICBC
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7203616
| content=The standard-bearer of swank, but no longer the only game in town. Well located at the very center of Jakarta, similar options as Grand Indonesia but with a bit more class. Good food courts and a well-stocked ''Periplus'' and ''Aksara'' bookstores. One of the top places to hang out in the Jendral Sudirman &amp; M.H. Thamrin corridor with many F&amp;B options, cafés and bars.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Senayan | alt=locally abbreviated '''PS''' | url=http://www.plaza-senayan.com | email=
| address=Jl. Asia Afrika 8 | lat=-6.226006 | long=106.799122 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Bundaran Senayan
| phone=+62 21 572 5555 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q7203647
| content=Anchored by '''Sogo''' and '''Metro''' department stores, this is the self-proclaimed &quot;most stylish mall in Jakarta&quot; and they just might be right, at least if you equate style with the ilk of the Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci shops that fill up the first floor. Check out the '''Kinokuniya''' book store on the 5th floor of Sogo, the largest in Jakarta with an excellent selection of English books. The '''Arcadia''' annex, lurking in the back across a parking lot, has a cluster of high-end restaurants, ice cream bar, and health centre. Next to Senayan sports complex.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Sarinah | alt= | url=http://www.sarinah.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 11. Central Jakarta | lat=-6.188 | long=106.823 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]]stop: Sarinah
| phone=+62 21 322008 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-22:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q12512232
| content=The first mall in Indonesia. Indonesian batik, arts and crafts for a cheaper rate, and an increasing number of eating and entertainment options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Senayan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Senci''' | url=http://www.senayancity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Asia Afrika Lot 19, Jakarta | lat=-6.226725 | long=106.797793 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]]: Bundaran Senayan
| phone=+62 21 72781000 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q3074946
| content=Right in front of Plaza Senayan, this new building is a combination between shopping arcade, office tower, apartment, and hotel. A lot of exclusive brands can be found there, including its major tenant, Debenhams, a big department store from UK, and Topshop, a unisex boutique from UK. For you gadget lovers, Best Denki, the biggest electronic store from Japan has its biggest outlet outside of Japan in this mall. An exclusive Studio XXI cinema with 4 deluxe theaters and 1 premiere theater and a variety of food stalls from all over the world is here as well, including Krispy Kreme and Burger King. Senayan City also has restaurants open up until midnight in its &quot;Crystal Lagoon&quot; section.
}}

===Markets===
[[File:Pasar Baru Jalan Pos.JPG|thumb|250px|Entrance to Pasar Baru]]
* {{buy
| name=Surabaya Street | url= | email=
| address=Surabaya Street | lat=-6.1998 | long=106.8403 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Tosari ICBC; [[File:Logo kcj baru.png|20px]] station: Cikini
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A famous flea market located in Central Jakarta. Art, antique and souvenir shops. Favorite place for bargain hunters. Beware of pickpockets.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasar Baru | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.162916 | long=106.833366 | directions=[[File:Koridor 3.jpg|20px]] stop: Pasar Baru
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2206076
| content=An open market operating since the Dutch colonial era in 1820. Famous in Jakarta for selling textiles, sporting equipments, shoes, cameras and accessories. For numismatic lovers, this is also the place to go to. Tens of sellers display their collection of old Indonesian currency and also currency from around the world. Pasar Baru is also home to the Indian community in Jakarta.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasar Tanah Abang | alt= | url=http://www.bloka-tanahabang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur no.1 | lat=-6.1876 | long=106.8143 | directions=[[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] stop: Sarinah, go to the west 300 m and then to the north 250 m
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19747082
| content=This is the prime place for garments in Jakarta or even Indonesia. The biggest in Southeast Asia and usually export to Africa and Middle East, arrangement delivery in all countries in the world. Groceries and semi retail (minimum 3 pieces) sale. All types of fashion are abundant. Haggling is not too necessary, mainly if you buy in bulk to get a large discount, the prices can be the cheapest you can find in Jakarta. There are 20,000 kiosks spread in Block A to F, Metro Block AA and BB, including Kebon Dalam Market near Hok Tek Tjen Sien Temple and also including Jembatan Tinggi Tanah Abang Bukit Shops. Because of the huge multi-purpose area, '''make sure''' you get to Metro Block AA &amp; BB (the high brown and green building) for the quality garments, but still lower quality than ITC Mangga Dua's. Due to heavy traffic jams, walking a couple hundred meters may be necessary.
}}

==Eat==
Being at the center of the city where the commuters work and business travelers &amp; tourists stay, expect a cornucopia of restaurants at all price ranges! A mouthwatering Indonesian ''soto'' at a street vendor can be just 100 meters away from the most opulent table for two on the 35th floor with food courts peppered around it.

===Budget===
While typically any restaurant at the food court belong to this category, those that wish to explore the better taste of Jakarta's multicultural foods should venture away from the air-con buildings to standalone or street side restaurants. They are pretty easy to find at the side streets of Soedirman and Thamrin.
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url=http://www.bakmigangkelinci.com/en | email=
| address=Jl. Gang Kelinci Raya No. 1-3, Pasar Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3522288 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10:00-20:30, Su 10:00-19:30 | price=From Rp25,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=By default, go with the ''mie ayam'' that features yellow noodles with braised chicken and mushrooms. Other dishes include vermicelli, kway teow, and Chinese style snacks and entrees. And they are ''halal'' which factors in the frequent crowds.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gado-Gado Bonbin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cikini IV No.5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3141539 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Entrees Rp30,000 to Rp45,000
| lastedit=2017-09-20
| content=A very popular place for the Indonesian salad ''gado-gado'' and the so-called ''lontong cap gomeh''.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam I | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 811 190 775 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 17:00-00:00 | price=Rp20,000 to Rp45,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=A street stall which has been a longtime favorite for Middle Eastern lamb (or mutton) fried rice, in which it has a complex scent made from various spices. Expect to be very packed!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ragusa Es Italia| url= | email=
| address=Jl. Veteran I No. 10, Gambir | lat=-6.1698 | long=106.8297 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 384 9123 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price=Rp20,000-Rp70,000
| content=Established by the Italian Ragusa brothers in 1932, this hole-in-the-wall ''gelato'' parlor provides your imaginable ice cream menu, but has an antique charm that entices you to come back for more.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy Day | alt=Part of Imperial Group | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 19 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 385 8245 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price=Rp25,000 to Rp60,000; steaks from Rp80,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=This restaurant can satisfy those that are on the budget while missing food especially from European or the US, or if you feel peckish for anything else. And where else can you find pizza for just Rp35,000?
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jalan Kebon Kacang 8 No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31903863 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Rice platter Rp35,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=Come in to treat yourself with ''nasi uduk'', Jakarta's style of rice cooked in coconut milk and your choice of chicken or beef anyhow you want to have it on the side.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Soto Tangkar Bang Edi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tanah Abang II No.41D, Petojo Selatan, Cideng | lat=-6.175688 | long=106.815562 | directions=1 km walking to the west of National Museum through Jl. Museum and Jl. Tanah Abang II
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Soto tangkar'' is a Betawi beef soup dish.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Beirut Lebanon Restaurant | alt=Beirut Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H Agus Salim 57, Menteng, Central Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3193 8147 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entrees from Rp65,000
| content= Reasonably authentic and affordably priced Lebanese eats, with bonus points for the bizarre decor of Arabic weaponry and plastic scenes of green rural idyll.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Dope Burger &amp; Co. | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro No.25, RT.7/RW.5, Menteng, 10310 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Menteng Shophaus
| phone=+62 813-8886-7225 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11:00-22:00, F Sa 11:00-23:00 | price=Burger starts from Rp65,000
| lastedit=2018-08-16
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ganesha Ek Sanskriti | url=https://ganeshaeksanskriti.com/ | email=
| address=BRI II Building 9th Floor, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 44-46, Jakarta 10210 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 571 9415 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 | price=From Rp50,000
| content= While Indian restaurants are few and far between, this establishment nails it by serving both the northern and southern Indian delicacies.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kafe Pisa | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gereja Theresia 1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3928568 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price=Pizzas from Rp120,000; entrees from Rp80,000; Gelato from Rp50,000
| content=A longtime favorite for Italian cuisine and some gelato. Live music every night.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lara Djonggrang | url=http://www.tuguhotels.com/restaurants/jakarta/laradjonggrang/ | email=
| address=Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4, Menteng, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.1943 | long=106.8363 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 315 3252 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Menu packages from Rp200,000; entrees from Rp50,000
| content=Old house named after a legend from [[Prambanan]] and retrofitted with the contents (and roof!) of a 300-year-old temple that was in [[Semarang]], serving up pompously self-styled &quot;imperial Indonesian cuisine&quot;. The staff will be happy to show you around if it's quiet; be sure to check out the gorgeous Lara Djonggrang room. If you are eating with a big group (more than 20 people), book ahead and you will be assigned a room just for your group, with unique interiors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Maple &amp; Oak | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/mapleandoakjkt/ | email=
| address=Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No.91, RT.3/RW.5 | lat= | long= | directions=in De Ritz Building
| phone=+62 21 3906757 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=From Rp68,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=Bistro featuring all-day brunch with diner style menus and a modest selection of desserts. Or drop by to drink coffee and mocktails (soda cocktails).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Martabak Pecenongan 65A | alt=Across Red Top Hotel | url=http://www.martabak65a.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pecenongan no. 65A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3504081 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 18:00-00:00 | price=From Rp50,000
| lastedit=2017-09-20
| content=Mouthwatering sweet ''martabak'' with a few classic flavors like bananas, cheese and chocolate, in addition to more expensive ingredients like the ''Ovomaltine'', ''Toblerone'' and ''Green Tea Kit Kat''. 10 pieces in a medium would already get you through 2 to 3 meals, and even more for the regular 16-piece. The savory egg martabak is also worth to try.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Laguna | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No. 45-47, Central Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 345 9991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:30-15:00, 17:30-01:00 | price=From Rp50,000
| content= Seafood restaurant. Simultaneously big and noisy yet outdoors and peaceful, this popular seafood joint is packed every mealtime with punters queuing up for their famous grilled fish (''gurame goreng'') and fried tofu with shrimp (''tahu kipas''). Wash it down with an improbably tasty glass of cucumber juice (''es timun'').
}}
* {{eat
| name=Putu Made | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Senayan City, Lantai 5, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan | lat= | long= | directions=Senayan City Mall
| phone=+62 21 21889061 (ext. 501) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Starts from Rp40,000 for appetizers
| lastedit=2017-12-15
| content=An authentic Balinese restaurant by Bali's most renowned chef, Mandif Warokka. Serves mostly Balinese dishes with their own traditional spices.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kikugawa | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cikini Raya IV No. 13, Central Jakarta | lat=-6.1934 | long=106.8380 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 315 0668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:30-14:30, 17:30-21:30 | price= From Rp60,000
| content=Established in 1969, Kikugawa is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Jakarta since the Second World War. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine in simple Japanese house atmosphere. The owner is Japanese-Indonesian couple who had also established &quot;Bengawan Solo&quot; Indonesian restaurant in Tokyo.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | url= | email=
| address=HOS Cokroaminoto (Menteng), Jakarta Pusat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 392 3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp70,000
| content=While their seafood and tom yam are expensive, they are worth the price for using fresh catches. Their pineapple fried rice is a hit.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ya-Udah Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.yaudahbistro.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Johar No.15 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 9010 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 08:00-00:00, F Sa 08:00-02:00 | price=Rp40,000 to RP90,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=A budget to mid-range option for European specialties, with an emphasis on German breads and pork. Don't let the old interior throw you away!
}}

===Splurge===
A typical all you can eat buffet in a hotel would cost Rp300,000; in most cases you can just jump in to any hotel to ask for it. While they are frequented by families on weekends or possibly dinner, you can usually get a better deal on weekday for lunch where occupancy is the lowest.

The list below are standalone restaurants that are worth to tantalize your taste buds:
* {{eat
| name=Al Jazeerah Signature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Johar No. 8 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2188 9061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price=Curries from Rp50,000; grills from Rp125,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=A splurge Arabian fix frequented especially at dinnertime. The hummus and pita bread are desirable while the rice has a variety of fragrant you can choose from. Top it with a huff of shisha.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bistro Baron | alt= | url=http://www.bistrobaron.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28-30 | lat= | long= | directions=In Plaza Indonesia
| phone=+62 21 29923505 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W F Sa 07:30-01:00, M Tu Th Su 07:30-00:00 | price=From Rp120,000
| lastedit=2017-09-20
| content=Upscale bistro that serves French haute cuisine with a selection of premium tea and desserts to accompany.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kintan Buffet | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Senayan City, Jl. Asia Afrika No.19 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72781410 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Lunch from Rp150,000; Dinner from Rp200,000
| lastedit=2017-09-20
| content=All you can eat Japanese BBQ where you can also upsize to savor the top quality wagyu beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mother Monster | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan MH. Thamrin, Thamrin | lat= | long= | directions=Plaza Indonesia 1st floor
| phone=+62 21 29921939 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-00:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price= Approx. Rp300,000 for two people
| content=A fancy restaurant from two established dining and coffee spots in Jakarta, Common Grounds in Thamrin Citywalk and Biko Group.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Momozen | alt= | url= | email=
| address=The Plaza Level 46, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 29922246 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:30 | price=Rp80,000 to Rp350,000
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=A fusion of Japanese and French cuisine that is mainly frequented for tapas. Premium meat and seafood entrees. Reservation required.
}}
* {{eat|name=Pardon My French|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 154, Tanah Abang 10250|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+62 21 21889061|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily from 08:00-23:00|price=Approx. Rp350,000 for two persons|lastedit=2017-12-13|content=Serves Japanese-European fusion food. Famous for their signature dish Ube Bomb.}}
* {{eat
| name=Skye | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/eat-drink/skye | email=
| address=BCA Tower 56th floor, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1 | lat=-6.19564 | long=106.82257 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 23586996 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 16:00-01:00, F 16:00-02:00, Sa 11:30-02:00, Su 11:30-01:00 | price=Appetizers from Rp55,000; entrees from Rp80,000
| lastedit=2017-09-20
| content=Take your dining experience up, way up on the rooftop of a 56-floor building overlooking the forest of Jakarta's skyscrapers. European and American cuisine, some with an Asian twist, and an extensive collection of booze.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tugu Kunstkring Paleis | alt= | url=https://www.tuguhotels.com/restaurants/jakarta/kunstkring/ | email=kunstkring@tuguhotels.com
| address=Jalan Teuku Umar No.1, RT.1/RW.1, Gondangdia, Menteng, 10350 | lat=-6.188926 | long=106.833540 | directions=Located in Galeri Seni Kunstkring, Menteng
| phone=+62 21 3900899 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-00:00 | price=About Rp500,000 for two persons
| lastedit=2018-08-13
| content=A Rijstafel-styled fine-dining restaurant in an old-fashioned Dutch house, serving mostly Betawi and Indonesian cuisine.
}}

==Drink==
If you are in for a drink, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, you're in for a treat! The numerous coffee shops and cafes at malls are often where work colleagues meet and small meetings are sometimes held, while the bar is where they relax after a week's hard work. All of them are quite close to each other and are aplenty.

Due to the conservative nature of Indonesians, you may not see a whole lot of them in the bar with alcohols, save for businessmen and adolescents who just entered the legal age of drinking.

===Non-alcoholic===
* {{drink
| name=Lewis &amp; Carroll Flower Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Grand Indonesia Mall, UG Floor, Central Dept. Store, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-09-21
| content=Inspired by the namesake author, it serves a humongous line of tea that for a while makes you imagine the teatime in ''Alice in Wonderland''. If you are hungry for something substantial, they also provide a few items.
}}

=== Cafés and coffee houses ===
Coffeehouses are abundant in Jakarta, especially in the heart of the capital city, where you can almost find many newer coffee shops around besides the big-franchises such as Starbucks and The Coffee Bean. The numbers are increasing and surely you'll almost find a new one every month or two.
* {{drink
| name=Bakoel Koffie | alt= | url=http://www.bakoelkoffie.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Cikini Raya No.25, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini, Jakarta 10330 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 31936608 | tollfree=
| hours=09:00–23:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q17998682
| lastedit=2017-11-29
| content=The oldest coffee roaster in Jakarta since 1878.
}}
* {{drink|name=Giyanti Coffee Roastery|alt=|url=https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Coffee-Shop/Giyanti-Coffee-Roastery-1314053465360642/ |email=|address=Jalan Surabaya No.20, Menteng, Jakarta 10310|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+62 21 31923698|tollfree=|fax=|hours=09:30-17:30|price=|lastedit=2017-11-29|content=Mainly serves coffee and has indoor and outdoor spaces for drinking. No smoking allowed.}}
* {{drink|name=Goedkoop Warung Kopi Belanda|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Bendungan Hilir No.62, RT.5/RW.1, Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta 10210|lat=|long=|directions=Near RSAL Dr. Mintoharjo|phone=+62 21 5734430|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-Th 10:00-22:00, F Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 07:00-22:00 |price=Food starts from Rp10,000, drinks from Rp15,000|lastedit=2018-01-05|content=}}
* {{drink|name=Saudagar Kopi|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jalan Haji Agus Salim No.26F, RT.2/RW.1, Menteng, Jakarta 10340|lat=|long=|directions=Near the infamous Jalan Sabang (Sabang Street)|phone=+62 21 3143270|tollfree=|fax=|hours=07:00-22:00|price=Mostly under Rp50,000|lastedit=2017-11-29|content=}}
* {{drink|name=Tanamera Coffee|alt=|url=https://tanameracoffee.com/en/|email=|address=Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya, Tanah Abang, RT.8/RW.9, Jakarta 10230|lat=|long=|directions=Thamrin City Office Park Blok AA No. 7|phone=+62 21 29625599|tollfree=|fax=|hours=07:00-20:00|price=|lastedit=2017-11-29|content=A wide selection of many Indonesian coffee beans. Offers training classes as well such as barista class, latte art basic class, roasting class etc.}}
* {{drink|name=Watt Coffee|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jalan Kramat Kwitang No.14, RT.1/RW.7, Kwitang, Jakarta 10420|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aryaduta Hotel|phone=+62 21 3908608|tollfree=|fax=|hours=08:00–22:00|price=|lastedit=2017-11-29|content=Has an open roasting site and comfortable seats for hanging out or just working.}}
* {{drink|name=Workroom Coffee|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jalan Cikini Raya No.9, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini, Jakarta 10330|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+62 881-1641-514|tollfree=|fax=|hours=10:00-22:00|price=|lastedit=2017-11-29|content=A coffee shop designed for a suitable working environment.}}

===Alcoholic===
* {{drink
| name=After Hour | url= | email=
| address=Sarinah Building Lt. 2, Jl.MH Thamrin No. 11 - Jakarta Pusat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 39832047 | tollfree= | fax=+62 2139832048
| hours=Daily 12:00-02:00 | price=Drinks from Rp40,000
| content=Have a shot or snacks as you play pool.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bacchus | url= http://www.ayana.com/jakarta/ayana-midplaza-jakarta/eat-and-drink/venues/bacchus-bar| email=
| address=Midplaza Ayana Hotel, LG Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11, Jakarta 10220 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 212510888 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 15:00-00:00 | price=
| content= Fine wine bars and bistro.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Burgundy Bar | url=https://jakarta.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/burgundy.html | email=
| address=Jl MH Thamrin Kav 28-30 Grand Hyatt, Jakarta Lt 4, Jakarta 10230 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 1234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-01:00 | price=From Rp130,000
| content=Bar with burgundy (dark shade of red) decoration. The special drink from this bar is called &quot;burgundy crush&quot;. Facility: live jazz performance, cigar smoking room. Drinks: fine wine, frozen vodkas, spirit, martini, Caipirinha, Caipiroska etc. It also acts as a bistro that serves snacks to full fledged meals.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Churchill | url=http://hotelborobudur.com/churchill-wine-and-cigar-bar/ | email=
| address=Jl Lap Banteng Slt 1 Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta 3rd Fl, Jakarta 10710 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 380 5555 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 12:00-00:00 | price=
| content=An old-school wine bar that also provides an assortment of cigars to puff.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CJs Bar | url=https://www.themulia.com/cjs-bar-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl Asia Afrika Hotel Mulia Senayan Lt Mezzanine, Jakarta 10270 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 574 7777 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=17:00-02:00 | price=
| content=Attracts a younger crowd or the youth in spirit because of live music. Cover charge for non-hotel guests: Rp250,000.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grand Manhattan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Lap Banteng Slt 1 Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta Lt 1-3, Jakarta 10710 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 384 2223 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Retro style cafe with some alcoholic beverages, but the live music &amp; DJ is what draws the crowd.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tiga Puluh | url= | email=
| address=Le Meridien 1F, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20. Jakarta 10220 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 3131 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 18:00-15:00 | price=
| content=The Jekyll and Hyde of Jakarta's nightclubs: as you step in, you'll find a stylish, quiet, well-lit wine bar, but behind the double doors lies a dimly lit and noisy nightclub packed with girls. The live bands are, however, a notch above the average. Rp. 75,000 cover on weekends.
}}

=== Local drinks ===
* {{drink
| name=Es Selendang Mayang Nicholas | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jati Baru, Kp. Bali, Tanah Abang | lat=-6.181688 | long=106.814688 | directions=
| phone=| tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=Start from Rp6,000
| content=Es selendang mayang is a Betawi cold drink made from mixed rice and palm flour jelly with sweet coconut milk and ice.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Bunderan Hotel Indonesia Jakarta.JPG|thumb|300px|The Hotel Indonesia roundabout with the ''Selamat Datang'' statue standing at the center of the fountain.]]
Most visitors staying in Jakarta will stay at Central, especially along the Sudirman-Thamrin strip, mainly because of its easy access to all attractions the city has to offer.

===Budget===
====Jalan Jaksa====
'''Jalan Jaksa''' as well as nearby '''Jalan Kebon Sirih''' at the northern end of Jl Jaksa and '''Jalan K.H. Wahid Hasyim''' at the southern end are Jakarta's main backpacker hangout, with numerous low-priced hostels (dormitory beds from Rp60,000, fan room Rp80,000&amp;ndash;120,000, aircon from Rp150,000) as well as some mid-range hotels. Whilst the area itself has a laid-back feel (which may be what attracts backpackers), it's not worth hanging around at the expense of seeing greater Jakarta. The area is just south of Gambir station (where DAMRI buses from the airport also arrive/depart every 15&amp;ndash;30 minutes) and now fairly accessible on the busway (Sarinah stop on Line 1, just walk 200&amp;ndash;300 m to the right from the southern end of Jl Jaksa).
* {{sleep
| name=Bloem Steen Homestay | alt= | url= | email=
| address=JL Kebon Sirih Timur no.174 | lat= | long= | directions=Just off Jl Jaksa.
| phone=+62 21 3192-5389 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp80,000/100,000
| content=18 fan single/double rooms with outside bathrooms. Nice front terrace.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Borneo Hostel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kebon Sirih Barat No.35 | lat= | long= | directions=Just off Jl Jaksa.
| phone=+62 21 341-0095 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp100,000&amp;ndash;130,000
| content=fan single/double rooms with shared/own bathrooms.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Six Degrees Hostel | url=http://jakarta-backpackers-hostel.com | email=
| address=Jl Cikini Raya 60 B-C, Menteng | lat=-6.19291 | long=106.83880 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 314-1657 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Rp115,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=European-style hostel opened Nov 2011, efficiently run with superb amenities/extras. A welcoming respite if Jl Jaksa does not appeal. Do not miss the top floor, where the fun is at!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wisma Delima | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jaksa no.5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3190-4157 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp60,000/100,000/120,000
| content=The first and only IYHF licensed hostel in Indonesia.
}}

====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Tune Hotels Pasar Baru Jakarta | alt= | url=http://tunehotels.com/id/id/our-hotels/pasar-baru-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan K.H. Samanhudi no. 25, Pasar Baru | lat=-6.1598 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 38902222 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=AirAsia group hotel adopting its business model. You pay what you use!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Favehotel Pasar Baru Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.favehotels.com/hotellist/eng/21/favehotel-pasar-baru | email=
| address=Jl. K.H Samanhudi, Pasar Baru | lat=-6.159405 | long=106.836552 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 384 1212 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp350,000
| wikidata=Q111138549
| content=Budget style boutique hotel. Standard room (the suite only has a sofa next to it). Breakfast options are slightly less than plenty but satisfactory.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kalisma Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan K.S. Tubun no. 15-17, Tanah Abang, 10260 | lat=-6.189023 | long=106.808593 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5367 9911 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5367 9739
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp310,000
| wikidata=Q111066996
| content=Near Tanah Abang train station. A simple room that has a small TV and fridge, and a small decent restaurant. Lots of green plants within the property.
}}

===Mid-range===
Most visitors coming to Jakarta stay in Central Jakarta, where a plethora of mid-range to splurge hotels are located.
* {{sleep
| name=Cipta Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@ciptawahid.com
| address=Jl. Kyai Haji Wahid Hasyim No.53, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota | lat=-6.1874 | long=106.8284 | directions=
| phone=+62-21-3904701 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2017-06-15
| content=Air-conditioned rooms with comfy beds, a telephone, mini-bar, refrigerator, and a writing desk and chair along with complimentary bottles of mineral water. Breakfast for a separate fee at Blueberry Pancake House.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=City M Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.citimhotel.com | email=
| address=Jl Tanah Abang 1, No 11 | lat=-6.17061 | long=106.81892 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 34834741 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp400,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the northwest side of Monas, near Tanah Abang, secluded outside the main road. A few standard rooms have no windows. Limited but decent options for breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DoubleTree by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jktdidi-doubletree-jakarta-diponegoro/ | email=JakartaDiponegoro.info@hilton.com
| address=Jl Pegangsaan Timur No. 17 Cikini, | lat=-6.199149 | long=106.84304 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3190 4433 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp750,000
| wikidata=Q74665770
| content=Contemporary hotel with more than 230 rooms. 3 restaurants for lunch or tapas, considering the medium size of the property, and a bar.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Cemara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.cemarahotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cemara 1 | lat=-6.189387 | long=106.830046 | directions=
| phone=+62 (21) 390 8215 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138622
| content=A decent average room. Breakfast at the coffee shop. Balinese style spa and pool.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Mercure Harmoni Jakarta | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8535/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk No 36 37, | lat=-6.1603 | long=106.8202 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3453777 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp700,000
| content=One of the premium hotels by Accor in Jakarta. Good hotel with spacious rooms. Only has 1 restaurant but offers 2 bars.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gren Alia Cikini | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/hotelgrenaliacikinii/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cikini Raya No.46 | lat=-6.1924 | long=106.8384 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 230 3000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 315 1354
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| content=8 floors. Rooms, except suites, have connecting doors. The restaurant opens 24 hours. Less than 50 meters to Ismail Marzuki Park.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Suites FX Sudirman | alt= | url=http://fx-jakarta.harrishotels.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Pintu Satu Senayan | lat=-6.22487 | long=106.804057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 25554333 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp770,000
| wikidata=Q111138675
| content=Prime location at Senayan, attached to the FX mall. Small hotel that has somewhat narrow rooms, but all of its rooms at level 40s has stunning views of the city. No breakfast in hotel but a lot in the mall.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Marcopolo | url=http://www.marcopolo.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 19 | lat=-6.1945 | long=106.8356 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 230 1777 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310 7138
| hours= | price=From Rp600,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A decent hotel midway between the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout and Cikini. Rooms can be booked with or without breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=MaxOneHotels @ Sabang | alt= | url=http://maxonehotels.com/index.php/hotel/index/location/1/city/1 | email=
| address=Jalan Agus Salim no 24 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.8245 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Small hotel and small rooms in a strategic location, an expat's playground. Dining at Coffee World.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Millennium Kebon Sirih | url=http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumjakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Fachruddin No. 3, Tanah Abang | lat=-6.1827 | long=106.8168 | directions=
| phone= +62 21 230 3636 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 230 0880
| hours= | price=From Rp900,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Wonderful views of the Sudirman and Thamrin skyline. Close to Tanah Abang and Monas. Has Japanese restaurant, and Café Sirih that serves Indonesian and Chinese food.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Paragon | url=http://www.paragon.co.id | email=
| address=Jl. Wahid Hasyim 29, Menteng | lat=-6.1869 | long=106.8309| directions=
| phone=+62 21 391 7070 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 316 0715
| hours= | price=From Rp500,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Simple hotel near Jalan Sabang. Cheap rooms and a café.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Redtop Hotel | url=http://www.redtophotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Pecenongan No. 72 | lat=-6.1640 | long=106.8269 | directions=
| phone=+62 21-3500077 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=from Rp700,000 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00
| content=A four-star hotel close to the Pecenongan late-night dining area. Rooms are small though. Note that Wi-Fi and airport transfer requires surcharge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Studio One Residence | url=http://www.studio-one.co.id | email=
| address=Jl. Talang Betutu No. 15 | lat=-6.2012 | long=106.8211 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 314 0777 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp385,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A simple and small hotel, adjacent to Hotel Indonesia Roundabout.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Thamrin ARTOTEL | alt= | url=http://www.artotelindonesia.com/thamrin-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Sunda No.3 | lat=-6.188791 | long=106.824789 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp575,000
| wikidata=Q111138535
| content=A boutique hotel with artsy interior and extraordinary paintings at its rooms. There is also the real art gallery at the ground floor. Strategic location to Thamrin.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Acacia Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.acacia-hotel.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kramat Raya No. 81 | lat=-6.189083 | long=106.846982 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 30 30 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111139788
| content=Offers 208 well-appointed rooms and suites, all of which have individually controlled air conditioning, 40 channels of Cable TV, and free High Speed Internet up to 1 MB. Amenities include fitness center/gym, spa, and swimming pool. The Chinese restaurant has the all-you-can-eat dimsum at lunchtime!
}}

===Splurge===
The Soedirman-Thamrin strip is home to worldwide chain hotels, especially catered to businessman for easy commute for a meeting, or even to do it at the hotel.

====Soedirman-Thamrin strip====
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Indonesia Kempinski | alt= | url=http://www.kempinski.com/en/jakarta/hotel-indonesia/welcome/ | email=
| address=Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1 | lat=-6.1953 | long=106.8221 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2358 3800 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp2,500,000
| wikipedia=Hotel Indonesia | image=Bunderan Hotel Indonesia Jakarta.JPG | wikidata=Q2100282
| content=Most likely the first ''splurge'' hotel built in Jakarta for the 1962 Asian Games. Nestled in front of the infamous roundabout for its namesake. Renovated sleek and spacious rooms. Despite the renovation and handover to the chain brand, the hotel still lefts a portion of its heyday heritage. 6 restaurants, including the Paulaner German brewery. Accessible from Grand Indonesia as well.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Keraton at The Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.keratonattheplazajakarta.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=-6.1918 | long=106.8220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=from Rp2,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Posh big hotel but has only 2 restaurants(Mexican and a tea lounge). A hidden gem behind the glory of chain brands around the Hotel Indonesia roundabout.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mandarin Oriental | alt= | url=http://www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta 10310 | lat=-6.195456 | long=106.823641 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3983 8888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3983 8889
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138789
| content=Right at the HI roundabout, the friendly staff of the hotel will pamper you with the slightest details during your stay. Airport transfer require additional fee, but offers many options. The refurbished rooms back in 2009 give a clean and modern touch. 6 restaurants and bars, the French has a Michelin starred chef. Multiple options for massage and spa. On the weekends, a complimentary chauffeur service can take you to Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia malls.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Sahid Jaya | alt= | url=http://www.grandsahidjaya.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86, Jakarta 10220 | lat=-6.210726 | long=106.819357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 570 4444, +62 21 570 1184 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 573 2563
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138704
| content=A local luxury hotel chain, decent facilities for the rate.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sari Pan Pacific | url=http://jakarta.panpacific.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 6, Jakarta 10340 | lat=-6.1857 | long=106.8238 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 2707 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 390 4815
| hours= | price=from Rp1,300,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Midway between Monas and the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, this hotel is in a strategic location. The ''Keiyaki'' Japanese restaurant is an open kitchen concept and has a number of signature dishes. Rooms are simple for the price, but has adequate facilities.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Shangri-La Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila/ | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudiman Kav. 1| Kota BNI, Jakarta | lat=-6.202819 | long=106.818647 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2922 9999 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp2,750,000
| wikidata=Q111138717
| content=In the BNI 46 complex, nestled slightly behind the strip. The Asian chain hotel has 661 spacious rooms, all with stunning views of the city. The 6 restaurants and a New York style bar should not be missed. The Satoo even has a special station for herb drinks (the Indonesian ''jamu'')! Even the locals do sometimes pay a visit to eat.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Sultan | alt=formerly Jakarta Hilton | url=http://www.sultanjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, 10270 | lat=-6.218231 | long=106.8094 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 570 3600 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 570 3089
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138531
| content=Old hotel famous in the heydays of Hilton. A vast outdoor garden. Close to Senayan sports complex and malls at the southern edge. Interior is rather old.
}}

====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Akmani Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.akmanihotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim 91 | lat=-6.187515 | long=106.825627 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3190 5335 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111138705
| content=A well defined hotel at the corner of Sarinah. Complete facilities in rooms and has a large bathroom. Italian style restaurant and lounge, with an indoor and outdoor bar.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com | email=
| address=Jl. Prapatan No. 44 - 48 | lat=-6.1818 | long=106.8348 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=from Rp2,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the east side of Monas. Another premium local brand. More than 600 rooms with glorious city views of the monument and the skylines. Has an Italian, Japanese, international restaurant, and a German tavern. The pool and spa are managed by Grand Odiseus, all in a Balinese style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Atlet Century Park | alt= | url=http://www.atletcentury.com | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan | lat=-6.2232 | long=106.8028 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price=from Rp1,100,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A cheap hotel in the middle of Senayan close to Gelora Bung Karno. Semi-Olympic size swimming pool. The restaurant only provides Indonesian food. The 16th floor executive room will also entitle you to an executive lounge with never ending helping of snacks.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Borobudur Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelborobudur.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta 10710 | lat=-6.172838 | long=106.836258 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 380 5555 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3806533
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,500,000
| wikidata=Q12485877
| content=A luxury local brand. Near Monas. Extensive garden, while rooms are slightly outdated. 7 restaurants to choose from, both local and international. The Bogor Café is known for its oxtail soup (''Sop Buntut''), while the Churchill Bar resembles a sports bar.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Hermitage | alt= | url=http://www.hermitagejakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Cilacap No. 1 Menteng | lat=-6.1983 | long=106.8381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=Classic colonial Dutch style hotel and all-suite rooms. French restaurant, rooftop bar.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Le Grandeur Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta 10730, Indonesia | lat=-6.1369 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 612 8811 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,200,000
| content=350-room business hotel. At the Mangga Dua shopping complex. The La Avant is the primary restaurant and despite its French name, it is famous for the pulled Chinese noodles (''La Mien'') that has a silky taste.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kosenda Hotel | alt= | url=http://kosendahotel.com/ | email=info@kosendahotel.com
| address=Jl KH Wahid Hasyim No.127, Kebon Kacang | lat=-6.18703 | long=106.82189 | directions=Midway between Thamrin and Tanah Abang. A short walk down the western branch of Wahid Hasyim, opposite Sarinah
| phone=+62 21 3193-6868 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111399525
| content=Boutique hotel that applies concept of natural wood throughout its furniture and colors. Restaurant specialising in ''peranakan'' flavours. Rooftop terrace bar. Walking distance to Sarinah department store, and Grand Indonesia malls. Fast WiFi in rooms and public spaces.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Media Hotel and Towers | alt=formerly Sheraton Media | url=https://m.facebook.com/themediahotel/ | email=
| address=Jl. Gunung Sahari 3, Jakarta 10720 | lat=-6.1475 | long=106.8353 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 626 3001 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 626 3011
| hours= | price=From Rp1,000,000
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Near Mangga Dua and Kemayoran area. Rooms are old. The 17th and 18th floor offer executive rooms in Chinese and Balinese theme, respectively. Chinese, Thai restaurants, many lounges.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Morrisey | alt= | url=http://iammorrissey.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan KH. Wahid Hasyim No. 70, Menteng, | lat=-6.1868 | long=106.8291 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 29933333 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| content=Surprise, this is not an international chain (yet)! Surprise, it is actually apartment style, each room has a kitchen! Downstairs is the Ocha &amp; Bella Italian &amp; Japanese fusion restaurant. The tricycle named ''Ed'' can take you free of charge to a culinary trip at the nearby Sabang(H. Agus Salim) street!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Mulia Senayan | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmulia.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta 10270 | lat=-6.214579 | long=106.796654 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 574 7777 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5747888
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp3,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138537
| content=The local luxury hotel chain. At the strip that leads to the sports stadium and Senayan shopping complexes. Rooms are many but old (on its way for refurbishment). Premium and wide options of dining experience. Wi-Fi is free in public area, paid at your room. Restaurants can be crowded deeper into meal time.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
*{{listing
| name=Central Jakarta Police station | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kramat Raya No. 61 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 9921, +62 21 390 9922, +62 21 390 9425 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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Hospital with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

*{{listing
| name=RS St Carolus | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Salemba Raya 41 | lat=-6.195472 | long=106.851361 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 390 4441 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 310 3226,+62 21 315 4185
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509101
| content=
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*{{listing
| name=RS Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo | alt= | url=http://rscm.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Diponegoro No. 71 | lat=-6.180833 | long=106.846111 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 330808 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3148991
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509074
| content=
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*{{listing
| name=RSU Daerah Tarakan | alt= | url=https://rsudtarakan.jakarta.go.id/ | email=rsudtarakan@jakarta.go.id
| address=Jl. Kyai Caringin 7 | lat=-6.171797 | long=106.810381 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 384 2934 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 3810149
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110240535
| content=
}}
*{{listing
| name=RS PGI Cikini | alt= | url=http://www.rscikini.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Raden Saleh No. 40 | lat=-6.191 | long=106.842 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 336961 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 324663
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q23926489
| content=
}}
*{{listing
| name=RS Budi Kemuliaan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Budi Kemuliaan No. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 384 2828 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242388
| content=
}}
*{{listing
| name=RS Husada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Mangga Besar No. 137-139 | lat=-6.147778 | long=106.829333 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 626 0108, +62 21 649 0090 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 649 7494
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509082
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* If you make your way down Gajah Mada street, you will be at the old city of both '''[[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]]''' and '''[[Jakarta/West|West Jakarta]]'''.
* [[South Jakarta|'''South Jakarta''']] is the district of many upscale shopping malls and residential areas, as well as more skyscrapers.
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centred around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].

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'''North Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Utara'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital, along the Java Sea coast, and the location where Jakarta began to take shape. The colonial Dutch legacy still lives on at the '''Old Town''' (''Kota Tua'', at the border with [[West Jakarta]]) and the '''Sunda Kelapa''' harbour. When you are done with history, find amusement at '''Ancol''', great food at '''Pluit''' or '''Kelapa Gading''', and vibrant shopping destination at '''Mangga Dua'''. It is also the gateway to the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]], and the location of Indonesia's busiest port, '''Tanjung Priok'''. Almost 2 million people, many of whom are of Chinese descent, call this part of the city home.

==Get in==
===By train===
There are only three railway stations in North Jakarta, at Tanjung Priok, Ancol, and Kampung Bandan. All three of these stations are on the commuter rail network's (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'') pink line, which connects to ''Kota'' station in [[West Jakarta]]. In addition, Kampung Bandan station is on the yellow line, with a direct connection to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. For most long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Central Jakarta]].

===By ferry===
The {{Marker|type=go|name=Tanjung Priok port|lat=-6.09816|long=106.8762}} is not only a container port, but also has a large passenger port terminal. All ferry ships to other areas across Indonesia dock there. Ferries operated by [http://www.pelni.co.id PELNI] connect Tanjung Priok to all major ports, from [[Sumatra]] to [[Bali]], and from [[Kalimantan]] to [[Papua]]. Obviously, taking a ferry is only a good option if you have a lot of time, as it takes several days to reach most other major islands.

===By bus===
Transjakarta '''Line''' [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|20px]]  takes you to the western side of town, especially Pluit, from the downtown corridor of business districts. Line [[File:Koridor 5.jpg|20px]] from East Jakarta ends at Ancol, '''Line''' [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|20px]] goes right to the center of the Old City from Blok M and Sudirman, and '''Line''' [[File:Koridor 10.jpg|20px]] ends at Tanjung Priok from East Jakarta.

===By car===
The Jakarta Inner Ring Road ends at Pluit in the west and Tanjung Priok at the east. The Outer Ring Road ends at Pantai Indah Kapuk in the west. The airport tollroad has a direct connection to the western side.

==Get around==
===By bus===
Transjakarta '''Line''' [[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]] is the best mode of public transportation available, taking you from the west end (Pluit) to the east end at Tanjung Priok (line [[File:Koridor 10.jpg|20px]]), via the most important points in the area, such as Kota (Line 1), Mangga Dua (Line 5) and Kelapa Gading.

===By car===
The Harbor Tollroad has a similar track to Line 12 of the BRT.

==See==
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===The Old City===
Most attractions throughout this area of town are accessible from the Line [[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]] stops of Pakin &amp; Museum Fatahillah.

* {{see
| name=Galangan VOC | alt=VOC Shipyard | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kakap No. 1-3 | lat=-6.1283 | long=106.8089 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Dating back to 1628, this is the former trade office and ship repair of the VOC (East Indies Trade Company) built by the Dutch. It is the center of the trade routes that stretched from Japan to Cape Town, from the Spice Islands to Persia. The place is now a restaurant, also called the VOC (Very Old Café), but still maintains what's left of history.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta Port Authority's Lookout Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on the corner of Jl Pakin and Jl Pasar Ikan, Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta 14440. | lat=-6.1275 | long=106.8091 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 315 4094 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Established in 1834, it functioned as the watchtower for ships docking and departing Sunda Kelapa Harbor. No longer used, the building is in dilapidated condition.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum Bahari | alt=Maritime Museum | url=https://www.mitramuseumjakarta.org/bahari | email=
| address= | lat=-6.126983 | long=106.8083 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2030607
| content=A legacy of Indonesia's maritime past. Artifacts of boats from the Pinisi to the Navy, underwater life and the heroes of the Indonesian seas.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sunda Kelapa Port | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.123871 | long=106.80861 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1286686
| content=This is where Jakarta began as Fatahillah defeats the Portuguese in a battle to conquer his kingdom in 1527. The old port area of Sunda Kelapa remains today as a bustling hub for inter-island trade. Graceful Bugis phinisi schooners, the world's last wind-powered sailing fleet used for trade, are still berthed at the quay as they have been for century.
}}

===Nature reserves===
* {{see
| name=Muara Angke Nature Reserve | alt=Cagar Alam Angke Kapuk | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pantai Indah Utara Raya | lat=-6.1156 | long=106.7678 | directions=use the BKTB from Monas, Pluit, or Kota
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Muara Angke mangrove forest and wildlife sanctuary | image=Angke river 070826-269 mank.jpg | wikidata=Q19741388
| content=This is the last nature reserve in Jakarta with mangrove plantations and wildlife still preserved. Look for the endemic birds, plants, monitor lizards and monkeys. Obtain a permit to enter at the Conservation of Natural Resources Office at Salemba, Central Jakarta. The reserve is very quiet, located about 500 meters from Pantai Indah Kapuk, Muara Karang Gate. Although there is no official parking area, you can park on the shoulder of the road in front of the park gate. No permit is required, because there aren't any guards.
}}
* {{see
| name=Taman Wisata Alam Angke Kapuk | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.1039 | long=106.7342 | directions=use the BKTB from Monas, Pluit, or Kota
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-19:00 | price=Rp25,000
| content=Similar to Muara Angke but does not require a permit. Larger, even has a place to stay and playing boats. No DSLR cameras allowed. It is an artificial park, not a nature preserve, and patrons can plant mangrove trees there, if they obtain a ticket.
}}

===Other===
* {{see
| name=Kalijodo Park | alt=Taman Kalijodo | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.139342 | long=106.789471 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25469310
| lastedit=2017-11-24
| content=Formerly a red-light district, it is the newest park in the city, with 3.4 hectares (8.4 acres) of land area besides the Krendang River. The park has international-standard skateboard facilities, a playground, an indoor football court, and an amphitheater.
}}

==Do==
===Amusement parks===
*[[File:Ferris wheel Dufan Ancol Jakarta.jpg|thumb|Ferris wheel in ''Dunia Fantasi'' ('Dufan') theme park in Ancol, North Jakarta.]]{{do
| name=Ancol Dream Park | alt=Taman Impian Jaya Ancol | url=http://www.ancol.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Lodan No. 7 | lat=-6.122743 | long=106.831529 | directions=[[File:Koridor 5.jpg|20px]] stop: Ancol
| phone=+62 21 29 222 222 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Entry with car Rp 25,000 + Rp25,000 per person in the car. Additional entry fee applies to most attractions
| wikidata=Q3270617
| content=Southeast Asia's biggest playground! It is where the locals play for the weekend. Highlights include the '''Atlantis Water Park''', the '''Dufan Amusement Park''', '''Ocean Dream Animal Show''', '''Ocean Ecopark''', and the '''Jaya bowling alley'''. The only beach in Jakarta (albeit dirty and not a real beach) offers cottages and dining experiences from seafood to chicken wings.
}}
* {{do
| name=Waterbom Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.waterbom-jakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pantai Indah Barat No. 1 | lat=-6.1138 | long=106.7465 | directions=BKTB from Monas, Pluit, or Kota
| phone=+62 21 55966666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Weekdays 11:00-21:00. Weekends 08:00-21:00 | price=High season ticket: Rp220,000 for kids and Rp280,000 for adults.
| content=A giant waterpark near Jakarta's international airport. Has many water slides and other attractions, ranging from toddlers to the extreme ones for adults.
}}

===Cinema===
Most malls have at least one cinema. For a rate of Rp50,000 you have a plush seat and a big silver screen. Other theaters, though, are willing to go beyond just watching movies. Here are some cinema that have more facilities, rather than just movie theatres.
* {{do
| name=CGV Cinema Central Park | alt= formerly Blitz Megaplex | url= | email=
| address=Mall of Indonesia 2nd Floor, Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya, Kelapa Gading. | lat=-6.1703 | long=106.8917 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 4586 8100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=M-F Rp30,000; Sa-Su, public holiday: Rp50,000. Satin: M-Th Rp50,000; F-Weekend, Public holiday: Rp75,000. Velvet: M-Th Rp140,000; F Rp160,000; Sa-Su, public holiday: Rp200,000. ''Discounts apply for local movies'', special fares for Hindi movies
| content= This is one of the few theaters that screens non-Hollywood movies alongside your typical blockbuster. The Satin Class has recliner seats, while the Velvet Class contains a bed fit for a couple's night out at the movies.
}}
* {{do
| name=Emporium Pluit XXI The Premiere | alt= | url=https://21cineplex.com/theater/bioskop-emporium-pluit-xxi,277,JKTEMPL.htm | email=
| address=Emporium Pluit Mall Unit 5-10, Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya, Jakarta | lat=-6.127391 | long=106.790957 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 666 76421 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A movie theater experience taken to the next level. Table dining before the movie. Dedicated studio with plush pillows and bedding. There is a game arcade center inside it.
}}

===Golf===
* {{do
| name=Damai Indah Golf | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Marina Indah, Pantai Indah Kapuk | lat=-6.1141 | long=106.7442 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 588 2388 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Golf Bandar Kemayoran | alt= | url=https://www.setneg-ppkk.co.id/fasilitas/gbk | email=
| address=Jl. Trembesi Blok D3-D4 Kota Baru Bandar Kemayoran | lat=-6.1457 | long=106.8540 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 654 1156 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 654 5486
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-23
| content=
}}

===Races===
* '''Jakarta ePrix''' is a '''Formula E''' motor-race held in Ancol semi-street circuit in June.

==Buy==

===Shopping Malls===
Shopping centers are concentrated on Pluit (west side), Mangga Dua (central side) and Kelapa Gading (east side)
====Pluit====
* {{buy
| name=Baywalk Mall | alt= | url=http://www.baywalkmall.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Karang Ayu B1 Utara | lat=-6.107705 | long=106.779207 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2962 8000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550024
| content=A newest addition to the area with premium eateries and chain department stores. Has a dedicated seating area with view of Jakarta's seas and a seaside seafood restaurant.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Emporium Pluit Mall | alt=locally abbreviated '''EP''' or '''Empo''' | url=http://www.emporiumpluit.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya | lat=-6.127589 | long=106.790735 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 666 72 999 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12482470
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=The first mall you'll typically see as you enter Pluit. A small but tall mall, with premium upper-middle-class fashion. Food options are abundant, both premium and budget, the food court has cheap food on par with chain brands.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pluit Junction | alt=locally abbreviated '''PJ''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya | lat=-6.1264 | long=106.7913 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 666 07 388 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560756
| content=A sleepy and lonely mall across the Emporium Pluit with basic shops. Good only for a fitness center, movies (the cheapest in the area) and watching a live football match at its center stage.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pluit Village | alt=locally abbreviated '''PV''' | url=https://www.pluitvillagemall.com/about-us | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Indah Raya | lat=-6.116435 | long=106.78964 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 668 3888 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730962
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=The first mall built in Pluit, now sleepy with middle class shops. The best place around to get a haircut, and eat at the food court with authentic Indonesian and Chinese cuisine &amp;mdash; no chain brands. Matahari department store and Carrefour also fill up the mall.
}}
* {{buy
| name=PIK Avenue | alt= | url=https://pikavenue.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk Boulevard | lat=-6.109246 | long=106.74088 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22570999 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=Q97239974
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=Opulent and futuristic style mall with chic fashion tenants, flagship tech shops, and a dedicated Japanese food court alongside other mid-range to splurge options.
}}

====Kelapa Gading====
Kelapa Gading is a more well developed upscale center of North Jakarta, having been built since the 1970s. It's like a town of its own with malls that have basically everything!
* {{buy
| name=Mal Artha Gading | alt=sometimes abbreviated '''MAG''' | url=http://arthagading.com/#/menu/home.html | email=
| address=Jalan Artha Gading Selatan No. 1 | lat=-6.145576 | long=106.892239 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 4585 8180 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551984
| content=Huge middle class mall with more than 300 shops and many food options. A batik center filled with accessories of such motifs can be found at the 5th floor.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Kelapa Gading &amp; La Piazza | alt=sometimes abbreviated '''MKG''' | url=http://www.malkelapagading.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading | lat=-6.1582 | long=106.9081 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 453 1101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2130970
| content=A series of 4 malls on one single street! A place for all budgets. The best place to enjoy your meal with five food courts in different themes, and the best place to shop for fashion in the area. The adjacent La Piazza is a similar but much smaller place.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall of Indonesia | alt=abbreviated '''MOI''' | url=https://mallofindonesia.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulevar Barat Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara | lat=-6.151455 | long=106.891895 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743994
| content=An upper-middle-class style mall, a newest addition to the region. Has an indoor amusement park with a roller coaster. The best place for lounging with coffee shops and stores outside the mall.
}}

====Mangga Dua====
Mangga Dua area is evenly split between the North and [[Jakarta/Central|Central]] areas so check out the respective district for sleeping and more shopping options.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Mangga Dua | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua | lat=-6.1356 | long=106.8244 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 601 1789 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q31174438
| content=This is the cheapest place in Jakarta when it comes to clothing, but ''haggling is still the norm''. Thousands of independent clothing lines in line with counterfeit brands. Very crowded on the weekends, watch out for pickpockets.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mangga Dua Square | alt= | url=http://manggaduasquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Gunung Sahari No 1 | lat=-6.137839 | long=106.831456 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6231 3000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12496645
| content=A more upscale option at Mangga Dua, but modest compared to elsewhere in Jakarta. Has a modest outdoor food court catering to Chinese tastes and a ''club'' upstairs. Houses many hotels that provide an optimal connection to Ancol.
}}

===Markets===
* {{buy
| name=Ancol Art Market | alt=Pasar Seni Ancol | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.1268 | long=106.8388 | directions=Within the Ancol Theme Park
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Wondering where to buy art in Jakarta? This is where the locals go, especially for Indonesian traditional arts. It's a collector's paradise!
}}

==Eat==

A particular feature of Jakarta's North area is the dedicated districts for culinary delights. Ethnic Asian specialties can be found at '''Pantai Indah Kapuk''' for a wide range of prices while Chinese and seafood restaurants are abundant at '''Muara Karang''' on the west side. '''Kelapa Gading''' on the east side have uniquely themed dining that fits for all budgets. There are definitely too many restaurants to be listed here, you'll be spoiled with choices! Most of these areas consist of East Asian restaurants (or Chinese Indonesian) though, so if you are looking for something else, the shopping malls usually have it.
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Akang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Muara Karang Raya No. 21 | lat=-6.1163 | long=106.7785 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6610359 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp20,000 | price=From Rp35,000
| content=Parking may be tough because the restaurant does not provide its own, but it is worth the time! Famous in the area (and all over Jakarta) for its rice vermicelli (kwetiau), a choice of fried (dry) or siram (wet with gravy). Toppings are usually shrimp, beef (or pork), scrambled eggs, and shallots.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Bridge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Jl. Pasir Putih Raya, | lat=-6.1189 | long=106.8477 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Snacks from Rp20,000; Mains from Rp35,000
| content=In the middle of the water, the establishment is connected by a man-made causeway that entices couples to hang out waiting for the sun to set. Its menu consists of western cuisine as well as finger bites. One of the cheapest non-chain brand options at Ancol. There are no restrooms due to the fact it is in the middle of &quot;nowhere&quot;!
}}

===Mid-range===
*  {{eat
| name=B'Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Muara Karang Raya No.42 | lat=-6.1159 | long=106.7771 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6603045 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp30,000
| content=A Western style dining, specialties are its pancakes and steaks, but they also have fish &amp; chips and pasta. You can choose your own sides (mashed potato, fries, or wedges) and gravy.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Oyster Dealer | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/oysterdealer/ | email=
| address=Cove at Batavia PIK, Kamal Muara | lat=-6.088062 | long=106.741687 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199289 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=Start from Rp85,000
| content=An oyster bar. It also serves mocktails and cocktails.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zenbu House of Mozaru | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Karang Barat G6 No. 34 | lat=-6.1175 | long=106.7755 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6678020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp45,000
| content=This restaurant takes your typical Japanese cuisine to the next level. As its name suggests, its specialty is the mozaru, rice on the bottom layer, followed by meat and sauce, finally topped with mozzarella cheese &amp;mdash; you can choose different options for the first three! There are other things too, especially salmon, pasta, and abundant vegetarian options.
}}

===Splurge===
Upper scale restaurants can usually be found at Ancol.
* {{eat
| name=Bandar Djakarta | alt= | url=http://www.bandar-djakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Pintu Timur, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 | lat=-6.1226 | long=106.8434 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 645 5472 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp60,000
| content=This is the one of the favorite seafood options in Jakarta. It hosts what resembles a seafood market where you can pick your own fish and have them cook it, or you can order just by sitting at your table and let them do all the work, but the seating area is actually what draws everyone: its panorama of the coastline and the sea breeze, notoriously hot by the afternoon, cool at night. Perfect for group dining as you will be overwhelmed by the size of your meal!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Segarra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pantai Carnaval - Jakarta Bay City, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 | lat=-6.1162 | long=106.8585 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 64710101| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp90,000
| content=A perfect place for a couple and a candlelit dinner under the open sky. Luxurious hotel-like dining experience with Indonesian, Japanese, Italian, and Western options. The sofa chairs on the beach facing the sea or near the pool are the best seats in the house, yet very often reserved in advance. A minimum order must be placed if you wish to sit there though.
}}
===Desserts===

Ice cream:
*  {{eat
| name=Ollino | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Danau Sunter Utara Block C1/2A, Sunter | lat=-6.138312 | long=106.864688 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6583 4565 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Ice cream parlor. Great Tutti Frutti.
}}

Pastries:

*  {{eat
| name=Manon Chocolatier &amp; Patissier | alt= | url=http://www.manonfoods.com | email=
| address=Jl. Nias Raya GN no.6, Kelapa Gading. | lat=-6.153313 | long=106.907687 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 4584 77 81 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A French pastry and chocolate shop. Known for signature macaroons, delicious cakes, and chocolates.
}}

==Drink==
The North is where middle or high school kids tend to hang out, thus bars may not be obvious apart from signs that explicitly indicate so. The '''Pantai Indah Kapuk''' has its fair share of pubs, cafés, bobba teas, and ice cold desserts. Be sure to come early in the meal time on the weekend as this area is instantly a huge blast! Moving over to Ancol, Mangga Besar, and Mangga Dua, this is where the passionate yet shady nightlife of Jakarta is!

=== Coffeehouses ===
Like in any other parts of Jakarta, North Jakarta has tons of options for coffee-drinkers. The market of co-working spaces is also emerging so surely you won't have a hard time to find one.
* {{drink
| name=Copper Club Specialty Coffee | alt= | url=http://www.instagram.com/copperclub.id | email=
| address=Jalan Tarian Raya Timur W1 no 23, RT.5/RW.9, Pegangsaan Dua, Kelapa Gading, 14240 | lat=-6.172609696347853 | long=106.90911116087374 | directions=
| phone=+628118081168 | tollfree=
| hours=9AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-12-08
| content=Specialty coffee place near Kelapa Gading district. Offers various local and international coffee beans for both filtered and espresso.
}}
* {{drink
| name=KOCIL Specialty Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.kocilspecialtycoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarian Raya Tim. No.X-21, RT.3/RW.9, Pegangsaan Dua, Kelapa Gading, 14250 | lat=-6.17065165871163 | long=106.91048650633302 | directions=
| phone=+6281218010220 | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-12-08
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Three hotels in North Jakarta (All Sedayu Hotel Kelapa Gading, El Hotel Royale Jakarta Kelapa Gading, and 101 URBAN Jakarta Kelapa Gading) have been assigned as medical worker resting place nor as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-20
}}

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Favehotel Kelapa Gading | alt= | url=http://www.favehotels.com/hotellist/eng/65/favehotel-kelapa-gading-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Gading Indah Raya No.8 Blok C-32 | lat=-6.161326 | long=106.907655 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 451 4048 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp300,000
| wikidata=Q110976570
| content=Budget hotel in the Kelapa Gading area. Standard rooms with modern style and minimalist design.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Favehotel Pluit Junction | alt= | url=http://www.favehotels.com/hotellist/eng/45/favehotel-pluit-junction | email=
| address=Jalan Pluit No. 1, Pluit Penjaringan | lat=-6.126687 | long=106.791245 | directions=Attached to Pluit Junction Mall
| phone=+62 21 6670 000 | tollfree=
| hours=From Rp350,000 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976379
| content=Budget hotel in the Pluit area, attached to a quiet mall. Small rooms with modern facilities, small lobby and dining area. Conveniently located in front of the BRT station.
}}

===Mid-range===
====Kelapa Gading====
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading | alt= | url=http://kelapagading-jakarta.harrishotels.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading Blok M | lat=-6.157424 | long=106.910162 | directions=[[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]] stop: Sunter Kelapa Gading
| phone=+62 21 4587 8200 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 4587 8222
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp650,000
| wikidata=Q111138525
| content=The best hotel within the Kelapa Gading area. Modern and minimalist style interior with a sense of orange, in both the rooms and the public areas. Decent restaurant and swimming pool. Direct access to Mal Kelapa Gading.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=All Sedayu Hotel Kelapa Gading | alt= | url=https://www.allsedayuhotels.com/ | email=info@allsedayuhotels.com
| address=Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat | lat=-6.152278 | long=106.891344 | directions=Mall of Indonesia, Lobby 5
| phone=+62 21 2936 5000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 2936 5001
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976572
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=4-star hotel located near Jakarta Inner Ring Road.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1O1 URBAN Jakarta Kelapa Gading | alt= | url=https://www.phm-hotels.com/hotel/URBJKG | email=reservation.kelapagading@101urbanhotels.com
| address=Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya | lat=-6.156854 | long=106.894851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 458 488 67 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp300,000
| wikidata=Q110978676
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=A hotel with 171 rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=éL Hotel Royale Jakarta | alt= | url=https://jakarta.el-hotels.com/ | email=reservation.jkt@el-hotels.com
| address=Jl. Bukit Gading Raya Kav. 1 | lat=-6.152689 | long=106.896087 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 4587 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976571
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=A 4-star hotel with 303 rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Whiz Prime Hotel Kelapa Gading | alt= | url=https://www.whizprime.com/kelapagading/ | email=reservation.kelapagading@whizprime.com
| address=Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat,  Komplek Ruko Inkopal Blok B No. 18 | lat=-6.153313 | long=106.89256 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2452 0101 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp400,000
| wikidata=Q110976568
| lastedit=2022-04-20
| content=A 3-star hotel located near Mall of Indonesia.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Asia Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.grandasia-hotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Bandengan Selatan No.88 | lat=-6.13719 | long=106.79494 | directions=[[File:Koridor 9.jpg|20px]]: Jembatan Tiga
| phone=+62 21 6660 6969 | tollfree=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp700,000
| wikidata=Q110978474
| content=One of the best hotels in the Pluit area. Contemporary Asian minimalist interior. Executive lobby lounge,''Cathay'' Chinese restaurant and ''The Cafe'' international cuisine. ''Dragon Phoenix'' lounge for a karaoke bar.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Ancol | alt=formerly Hotel Horison | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/5473/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Pantai Indah, Ancol | lat=-6.122719 | long=106.836033 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 640 6000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 640 6123
| checkin=16:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976362
| content=The former Horison Hotel has its exterior relatively unchanged, but the rooms are slowly being renovated. Ask for the newer rooms. Two restaurants and bars each, and a big pool for a swim.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Mangga Dua | alt= | url=http://novoteljakartamanggaduasquare.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 1 | lat=-6.137909 | long=106.830883 | directions=[[File:Koridor 5.jpg|20px]][[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]]stop: Gunung Sahari Mangga Dua
| phone=+62 21 6231 2800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 6231 2900
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q110976361
| content=Attached to Mangga Dua Square, convenient to Ancol. Nice and crisp rooms with parquet flooring, either facing the pool or the city. An ordinary restaurant, but exceptional pool and cheap massage.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Zia Sanno Jakarta - Pluit | alt= | url=https://www.hotelszia.com | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.1244 | long=106.7984 | directions=in front of Pluit Hospital, '''Line''' [[File:Koridor 12.jpg|20px]] : Landmark
| phone=+62 21 6606060 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 660-4944
| price=From Rp750,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=In-room Wi-Fi provided at the more expensive rooms. Complimentary shuttle service to airport and shopping mall.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sunlake Hotel | alt=formerly Hotel Danau Sunter | url=http://www.sunlakehotel.com | email=
| address=Jl.Danau Permai Raya Blok C.1 Sunter | lat=-6.14663 | long=106.879651 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 650 9969 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 650 9970
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138806
| content=All suite hotel facing Lake Sunter. Some restaurants specializing in Korean, Japanese, and Indian. Big pool and bar.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/9021/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jalan Pantai Indah Kapuk | lat=-6.110089 | long=106.740407 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2257 1000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 2257 1999
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp700,000 per night
| wikidata=Q111138873
| lastedit=2020-05-07
| content=A mid-range hotel only 15 minutes away from the airport, steps away from a wide array of eateries and supermarkets, and only a lift ride to the PIK Avenue mall.
}}

===Splurge===
All of the hotels listed here are in the Ancol area.

* {{sleep
| name=Grand Dafam Ancol Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Aston Marina&quot; | url=https://www.granddafam.com/hotel-collections/grand-dafam-ancol-jakarta | email=
| address=Marina Mediterania,Tower A, Jl. Lodan Raya No. 2A, | lat=-6.129412 | long=106.829446 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6983 7120 | tollfree=
| checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp2,000,000
| wikidata=Q110976377
| content=358 units of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments plus two exclusive penthouses. Apartment style hotel with kitchen, but you still can have breakfast downstairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Putri Duyung Resort | alt= | url=https://www.putriduyungresort.com | email=
| address=Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 | lat=-6.1222 | long=106.8394 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2601680 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 260 1691
| price=From Rp1,300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Cottages, bungalow and a secluded beautiful beach.
}}

==Stay healthy==

===Medical assistance===

Hospitals with 24 hr emergency room, '''Unit Gawat Darurat (UGD)''' (ER)

* {{listing
| name=RS Pantai Indah Kapuk | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pantai Indah Utara 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 588 0911, +62 21 588 5188 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110240707
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=RS Atma Jaya | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pluit Raya No. 2 Jakarta Utara | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6606127, +62 21 6606130, +62 21 6690771, +62 21 669109 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110240785
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=RS Royal Progress | alt=formerly &quot;RS Medika Gria&quot; | url=https://www.royalprogress.com/rumah-sakit-royal-progress/ | email=
| address=Jalan Danau Sunter Utara, Sunter Paradise Real Estate 1-5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6400261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110240839
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pluit | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Pluit Selatan No. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 668-5006, +62 21 668-5070, +62 21 669 8066 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241907
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=RSU Daerah Koja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Deli No. 4, Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 498 699, +62 21 496 132 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110239547
| content=
}}

==Go next==
* The [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands National Park]] is in Jakarta bay, with boats departing from Ancol in North Jakarta.
* If you have a lot of time, you can take a PELNI ferry from the Tanjung Priok port to all other regions of Indonesia.
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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp 45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp 420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp 200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of big fast-food chain in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within reasonable range comparing to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp 75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp 45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp 420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp 200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of big fast-food chain in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within reasonable range comparing to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp 75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp 45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp 45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp 250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp 120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
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* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp 75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp 40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp 55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp 200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp 600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp 30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''South Jakarta''' (Indonesian: ''Jakarta Selatan'') is one of the municipalities of the Indonesian capital [[Jakarta]], known for its upscale residential areas and shopping malls, and a part of the city's business district with tall office buildings and wide boulevards.

==Understand==
In the north of South Jakarta, there are huge business districts with many skyscrapers, including the '''Kuningan''' district (with many embassies), '''Setiabudi''', and the '''Sudirman''' business district. Many parts of South Jakarta are known for upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centres, such as '''Blok M''' and '''Kemang''', with the latter being especially popular among expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment. '''Pondok Indah''' is an upper middle class and elite's residential area, sometimes dubbed the '[[Beverly Hills]]' of Indonesia. Also the headquarters of the Association of [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] Nations is in South Jakarta.

==Get in==

=== By car ===
Both the Jakarta inner ring road (''Lingkar Dalam Kota'') and the outer ring road (''Lingkar Luar'' or ''JORR'') traverse South Jakarta. South Jakarta can be reached in 30 minutes from Jakarta's [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] if there is no traffic congestion. However, major traffic congestion is very common, and the trip from the airport to South Jakarta usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

=== By train ===
There are numerous railway stations in South Jakarta that are served by the commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). {{Marker|type=go|name=Manggarai railway station|lat=-6.2099|long=106.8502}} in the far northeast of South Jakarta is a hub in the commuter rail network, with blue line trains to [[Bekasi]], and with red and yellow line trains to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]]. These lines also provide connections to the other municipalities of Jakarta. For long-distance trains, you will need to go to Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in [[Jakarta/Central|Central Jakarta]].

Beside ''KA Commuter Jabodetabek'', Jakarta MRT is also available with stations in Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Blok A, Haji Nawi, Cipete Raya, Fatmawati, and Lebak Bulus.

=== By bus ===
The main intercity bus terminal in South Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Lebak Bulus bus terminal|lat=-6.28975|long=106.77257}} in the southwest near the outer ring road. The terminal serves a lot of city buses, minibuses, and frequent intercity buses to destinations throughout Java island, and regular buses to [[Bali]] and [[Sumatra]]. Another large terminal in south Jakarta is the {{Marker|type=go|name=Blok M bus terminal|lat=-6.24364|long=106.79853}}, but this terminal only serves buses within the city and its metropolitan area.

South Jakarta can be reached from the other parts of Jakarta also by using one of the Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines. Key lines include line [[File:Koridor 1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's old town in [[West Jakarta]] via [[Central Jakarta]] to Blok M, and line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] from Jakarta's city centre to Pondok Indah and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal.

==Get around==
The Transjakarta '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes along the Rasuna Said avenue and Mampang to the Ragunan Zoo. The South Jakarta portion of '''Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' runs from Semanggi to Cawang Train station, with an interchange to '''Line [[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' at Kuningan Barat/Kuningan Timur bus stop. '''Line [[File:Koridor 8.jpg|frameless|20x20px]]''' goes to the city's western portion, passing through Gandaria, Permata Hijau, and Pondok Indah district before terminating at Lebak Bulus.

==See==

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[[File:Pelican Pond Ragunan Zoo.jpg|thumb|The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta's families.]]

* {{see
| name=Ragunan Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.jakartazoo.org | email=
| address=Jalan Harsono RM 1 | lat=-6.311587 | long=106.819918 | directions=[[File:Koridor 6.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] stop: Ragunan
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-19:00 (Closed on Monday, for animals' holiday.) | price=Ticket fee for Schmutzer is Rp 6,000 weekdays and Rp7,500 on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Parking fee Rp 6,500/car, entrance fee is Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children
| wikidata=Q2713110
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research centre. Out from there, the animals are ready to greet you in open air. Payment have to use JakCard from Jakarta Government Bank and it makes difficulty for many people who have no JakCard. JakCard can be used only for limited transaction such as TransJakarta, but TransJakarta can use other cards. The children can also play with tame animals in another dedicated area and watch many animal performances, only on weekend, Sunday and holiday. Rent a bike to tour the zoo quicker (near North Entrance 2 or ''Pintu Utara 2'') or get around with horse cart on weekend, Sunday and holiday only and set a mat under a tree for a picnic.
}}

* {{see
| name=Kalibata Heroes Cemetery | alt=Taman Makam Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Kalibata No.14, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.257222 | long=106.846389 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free
| wikidata=Q6043072
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Opened in 1954, more than 7,000 people who are military casualties and veterans from Indonesian War of Independence, as well as B.J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia, are buried here.
}}
===Art and cultural centres===

* {{see
| name=British Council Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia | email=
| address=Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 5561 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 515 5562
| hours= | price=
| content= Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.
}}
* {{see
| name=Candrika Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7590 0762 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine arts, paintings.
}}
* {{see
| name=Erasmus Huis | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/indonesia/erasmus-huis | email=erasmushuis@minbuza.nl
| address=Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950 | lat=-6.2343 | long=106.8287 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 524 1069 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 527 5978
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q2558851
| content=A Dutch cultural hub. Next to the Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.
}}
* {{see|name=Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem|alt=|url=|email=|address=Jl. Pancoran Timur II No.4, RT.9/RW.4, Cikoko, Pancoran, Jakarta 127780|lat=-6.2460|long=106.8472|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=Art and creative space founded in 2015. Usually used for various events such as music festival, concert, and education. It was once a warehouse (''gudang'') owned by the Sarinah mall in Central Jakarta.}}
* {{see
| name=Ruang Rupa Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 829 4238 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 829 4238
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal &quot;Karbon&quot;.
}}
* {{see
| name=SIGIarts Gallery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mahakam St. 1 # 11, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Fine arts.
}}
* {{see
| name=Dia.lo.gue Artspace | alt= | url=https://dialogue-artspace.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan No.99A, RT.1/RW.2, Bangka,12730 | lat=-6.272631915801385 | long=106.81661984738085 | directions=Across the street from Beer Garden, Kemang
| phone=+62217199671 | tollfree=
| hours=9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:00-21:00 weekend | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Contemporary art centre and exhibition with coffee shop inside. The name can be interpreted as &quot;she/him, you, and me&quot;, or conversation in Bahasa Indonesia.
}}

===Monuments===

* {{see
| name=Space Man | alt=Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2430787 | long=106.8435645 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12503803
| lastedit=2017-12-11
| content=On Pancoran intersection. This statue commemorated the achievement of Indonesian Air Force in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. It's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Djoko Sutono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Police Academy (PTIK) Jalan Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.24419 | long=106.80595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gajah Mada | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indonesian Police HQ, Jalan Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara/Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).
}}
* {{see
| name=Youth Advancement | alt=Patung Pemuda Membangun | url= | email=
| address=on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street | lat=-6.22932 | long=106.79939 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q20427077
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/&quot;Tentara Pelajar&quot;. This statue is often called &quot;Pizza Delivery&quot;.
}}

===Museums===

* {{see
| name=Basoeki Abdullah | alt= | url=http://www.museumbasoekiabdullah.or.id/ | email=basoeki.abdullah@gmail.com
| address=Jalan Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat | lat=-6.2898 | long=106.7932 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769 8926 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00, M and public holidays closed | price=Adults Rp2,000 (individual), Rp1,000 (group), Children Rp1,000 (individual), Rp500 (group), foreigner Rp10,000
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q16862466
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches.
}}
* {{see
| name=Harry Darsono | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7668553 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q94957247
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Kites Museum of Indonesia | alt=Museum Layang-Layang Indonesia | url= | email=
| address=Jl. H. Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.3080 | long=106.7906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7658075 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052315
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=Established in 2003, this museum's collection include about 600 kites, with varying sizes from 2 centimeters to 9 x 26 meters.
}}
* {{see
| name=Police Museum | alt=Museum Polri | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2393 | long=106.8027 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7210654 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19729526
| lastedit=2020-05-20
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Satria Mandala | alt=formerly Wisma Yaso | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan | lat=-6.2317 | long=106.8185 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5227949 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q7426467
| content= Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.
}}

==Do==
Beneath the high-rise office buildings and elite residences, South Jakarta is a wonderful place to play.

===Amusement parks===
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Water Park | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahwaterpark.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta, | lat=-6.2676 | long=106.7844 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 750 6750 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=A water park, perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.
}}
* {{do
| name=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Muhammad Kahfi II - Srengseng Sawah Jagakarsa | lat=-6.3384 | long=106.8254 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Parking is Rp2,000 for cars and Rp1,000 for motorbikes
| wikipedia=Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village |wikidata=Q4262949
|lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=This area is a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls are set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra. Despite the lack of advertisement and publication, Setu Babakan has successfully encouraged locals to appreciate their native culture. Children learn Betawi traditional music and dances every Wednesday and Sunday from 07:00-12:00. After watching the children's activity, take a break to scrutinize uniquely the architecture of Betawi traditional house and stop for a breath beside the lake. The available local foods are ''bir pletok'' (healthy ginger drink, not an alcoholic beer), ''kerak telor'' (grilled egg with coconut shred and sticky rice with shrimp powder topping), ''otak-otak'' (grilled fish cake with hot peanut sauce), and ''roti buaya'' (crocodile shape bread, popular for Betawi traditional wedding ceremony).
}}
* {{do
| name=Kidzania | alt= | url=https://jakarta.kidzania.com/in-id | email=
| address=Pacific Place Mall 6th floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53 | lat=-6.2248 | long=106.8099 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 515 4888 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 09:00-16:00 (full session play); F-Su, school holiday 09:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00 | price=Kids: Weekdays Rp90,000; Weekends Rp150,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000. Adults: Rp 90,000; school/public holiday Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q3244003
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.
}}

===Spa===
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Prapanca 
| address= Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3
| phone= +62 21 739-35190
| email= sds_prapanca@cantika.co.id
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Martha Tilaar Spa Pondok Indah
| address=  Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26
| phone= +62 21 7591-4216
| email= anaisnansyah@yahoo.com
| url=http://www.marthatilaarspa.com/location/detail/2
| price= splurge
| content= Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Puri Santi Spa | alt= | url=http://www.purisanti.com/ | email=reservation@purisanti.com
| address=Jl. Bunga Mawar 19, Cipete | lat= | long= | directions=off Jl. Pangeran Antasari
| phone=+62 21 766 24 23 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Single treatment rooms with ensuite shower / bathtub, VIP couple suite with garden view with private jacuzzi &amp; hot steam shower. A luxurious place and all products are made from pure plant based ingredients. Opening hours: daily 09:00 - 20:00.
}}

===Golf===

* {{do|name=Matoa Nasional Golf Course|alt=|url=https://www.matoanasional.net/home.htm|email=|address=Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630|lat=-6.3616|long=106.7960|directions=|phone=+62 21 787 0864|tollfree=|fax=+62 21 727 0422|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}
* {{do
| name=Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfpondokindah.com/ | email=
| address=Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | lat=-6.2692 | long=106.7851 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 746 4906 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 is the (caddy fee)
| content=A huge sign &quot;Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue&quot; marks the entrance. Has a driving range. 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls===
====Prof. Dr. Satrio Avenue====
An idea by an Indonesian property mogul, Ciputra, is to transform this avenue into a street of shopping malls, equivalent to Singapore's Orchard Road or Shanghai's Nanjing Lu. Development of the area has been extensive, and there are already 4 malls standing in this area, all very close to each other.
* {{buy
| name=ITC Kuningan| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.2236 | long=106.8258 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kuningan City | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kuncit''' | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 | lat=-6.2246 | long=106.8296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q17052512
| content=An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lotte Shopping Avenue | alt=Ciputra World Jakarta | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 | lat=-6.2245 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19724923
| content=Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty-Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ambassador | alt= | url=https://www.itcshoppingfestival.com/mal-ambasador-2/ | email=
| address=Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 25 | lat=-6.22406 | long=106.826748 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q111550023
| content=A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
}}

====Jenderal Sudirman area====
* {{buy
| name=Ratu Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.9 | lat=-6.226483 | long=106.800971 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 739 4499 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 725 1347
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7296055
| content=Great for electronics and computer products.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plaza Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/plaza-semanggi.html | email=
| address=Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 50 | lat=-6.219754 | long=106.814478 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q19730953
| content=This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
}}
====Rasuna Said area====
* {{buy
| name=Epicentrum Walk | alt= | url=https://epiwalk.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12940 | lat=-6.2181 | long=106.8349 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-19
| content=Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
}}
* {{buy
|name=Setiabudi One|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, RT.18/RW.02, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta|directions=|lat=-6.2152 |long=106.8300
|phone=|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=|price=
|content=A lot of mid to upscale dining options are available here. On the 2nd floor, you can find XXI Theatre (from 21 Cineplex) as well.}}
====Other areas====
[[File:Pondok Indah Mall at Night.jpg|thumb|Pondok Indah Mall, the favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta]]
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Plaza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Bulungan 76 | lat=-6.244194 | long=106.797556 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9288 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2293641
| content=A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion &amp; apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Blok M Square | alt= | url=https://blokmsquare.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai No. 5 | lat=-6.244593 | long=106.800649 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7278 0271 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q17999597
| content=Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Plataran Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=https://www.plataran.com/plataran-dharmawangsa/ | email=
| address=Jalan Dharmawangsa Kav. 6, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.2533 | long=106.8015 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Gandaria City | alt= | url=http://www.gandariacity.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 | lat=-6.2442 | long=106.7834 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19738020
|lastedit=2017-12-08| content=One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including &quot;Eat &amp; Eat food court&quot; on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kota Kasablanka | alt=locally abbreviated '''Kokas''' | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 | directions=
| lat=-6.2242 | long=106.8431 | phone=+62 21 2946 5000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q19727972
|lastedit=2017-12-04| content=A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pasaraya Grande | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Blok M | lat=-6.2446| long=106.8033 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Pondok Indah Mall | alt= | url=https://www.pondokindahmall.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah | lat=-6.265537 | long=106.784339 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2551707
| content=Two malls connected by a sky-bridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants, and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most ex-pats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
}}

===Traditional markets===
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Pasar Minggu | alt=Sunday Market | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.8433 | directions=KRL red/orange line: Pasar Minggu station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q193022
| lastedit=2020-05-21
| content=During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
}}

==Eat==

=== Indonesian/Traditional ===

==== Indonesian ====
* {{eat
| name=Agneya Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wijaya IX No.23, RT.2/RW.5, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 823-1066-3640 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Typically Rp200,000 per person (incl. food and drink)
| content=Serving mostly Indonesian cuisines but with a different twist on the cooking process.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Eastern Opulence | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Cipaku 1 No. 85, Dharmawangsa, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:30 | price=Rp600,000 for two people
| content=A fine-dining style restaurant that serves Indonesian cuisines in the heart of South Jakarta.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koi Kemang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.72b, RT.7/RW.2, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7195668 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Starts from Rp30,000 to Rp 300,000
| lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=Serves Western and Asian cuisine with a wide variety selection of wines and beers and also live music
}}

==== Betawi ====
* {{eat
| name=Pondok Nasi Kebuli Ibu Hanna| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. KH Abdullah Syafei No.4, Bukit Duri, Tebet | lat=-6.224937 | long=106.862938 | directions=700 m walking to the west of Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal
| phone=+62 812 892 22991 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-21:30 | price=Start from Rp56,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=''Nasi kebuli'' is a Arab-Betawi dish of rice with spices and meat like lamb.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rumah Makan Betawi Haji Nasun| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.21 A, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa | lat=-6.336063 | long=106.826688 | directions=
| phone=+62 812 911 81636 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-15:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-11
| content=Serves some Betawi cuisine such as ''Pecak gurame'' (Gourami fish in spicy Betawi sauce) and ''Gabus pucung'' (Snakehead fish in black soup).
}}

==== Javanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Bakar Wong Solo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Lapangan Ros No. 27, Tebet, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8282058 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00 to 23:00 | price=About Rp75,000 for two
| lastedit=2018-01-17
| content=Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Many women's rights activists boycott this place because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. Soepomo 14, Tebet | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 8312919 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=About Rp75,000 per person
| content=Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ayam Goreng Suharti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5254295 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=Mains start from Rp40,000
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Warung MJS | alt=previously: Warung Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi | url=http://warungmjs.com/#thebase | email=
| address=Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi | lat= | long= | directions=Near Aston Kuningan suites
| phone=+62 21 5252605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=About Rp55,000 per person
| lastedit=2018-01-17 | content=A semi-outdoor restaurant serving Javanese cuisine with live Javanese music.
}}

==== Sundanese ====
* {{eat
| name=Warkop Pasundan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Tengah No.14, RT.1/RW.1, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=Across Warung MJS
| phone=+62 818-601-694 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=A warung (or mini restaurant) selling various types of comfort food such as instant noodles, fried noodles, Magelangan (a mix of fried rice and fried noodles), etc.
}}

==== Acehnese/Minangnese ====
* {{eat
| name=Mie Aceh Bang Iwan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Setiabudi Barat No. 25, RT.2/RW.2, Setiabudi, 12910 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-07
| content=An Acehnese restaurant specialising in Mie Aceh in the Setiabudi vicinity.
}}

=== Chinese and noodles ===
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Gang Kelinci | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai Raya | lat= | long= | directions=5th floor of Blok M Square
| phone=+62 21 72802278 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Noodle restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Naga | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof DR. Satrio | lat= | long= | directions=4th floor of Mal Ambasador. Look for Food Court
| phone=+62 21 5760437 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-20:00 | price= From Rp 20,000 after tax
| content=
}}

=== Indian ===
* {{eat
| name=Kinara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 2677 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 719 2654
| hours=M-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-03:00, Sunday 24 hr | price=approx. US$16/person, except Lobster Mughlai, US$45
| lastedit=2018-01-18
| content=Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta.
}}

=== Italian ===
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Como Park, Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No. 998, Kemang | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7199998 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 per slice
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=One of few pizza places that also serve by the slices as well either for take away or dine in.
}}

=== Japanese ===
* {{eat
| name=Henshin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside The Westin Hotel Jakarta, Floor 67-69
| phone=+62 21 27887768 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 18:00-00:00, F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=Approx. Rp250,000 per person
| content=A fine dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shabu Ghin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No. 53, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.1, Jakarta 12170| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00, Sa Su from 11:00-22:00 | price=Approx. Rp150,000 per person
| content=All you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant with different choices of beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sushi Hiro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 72800108 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00 and 17:30-21:00, Sa Su from 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 | price=
| content=Popular for an extraordinary display of sushi.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tanpopo Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E, Arteri Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12240 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the Gandaria City Mall
| phone=+62 878-8996-0752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 18:00-00:00, Sa Su 18:00-02:00 | price=about Rp120,000 for two
| content= Outdoor Japanese street food such as Kushiyaki, Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Shabu-Shabu.
}}

=== Malaysian ===
'''Penang Bistro''' is the popular franchise of Malaysian cuisine in Jakarta. Look for them on most malls throughout Jakarta. They have 5 outlets in South Jakarta alone. The biggest one is in '''Pacific Place Mall''', around Jakarta's SCBD.

=== Mexican ===
* {{eat
|name=Amigos Bar &amp; Cantina|alt=|url=|email=
|address=Kemang Club Villas, Jalan Kemang Selatan I, RT.8/RW.3, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730|lat=|long=|directions=
|phone=+62 21 7192584|tollfree=|fax=
|hours=08:00-00:00 |price=From Rp45,000
|content=One of a few Mexican restaurants in Jakarta. Serves mostly American Traditional and Tex-Mex food.
}}

=== Middle East ===
*  {{eat
| name=Shisha Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.shisha.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 10, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Located next to McDonalds Kemang
| phone=+62 21 7193587 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 10:00-01:00, F Sa 10:00-02:00 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content=Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of ''mezze'' (Rp10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
}}

=== Thai ===
* {{eat
| name=Tamnak Thai | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No. 17, RT.6/RW.1, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Plaza Adorama - Ground Floor
| phone=+62 21 719 9000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-22:00 | price=About Rp400,000 for two persons
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef.
}}

=== Vietnamese ===
* {{eat
| name=Pho 24 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.40, RT.1/RW.6, Jakarta 12170 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 75920729 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-21:30 | price=
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle.
}}

=== Seafood ===
*  {{eat
| name=Fish Streat | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Tebet Timur Dalam No.44B, RT.4/RW.5, Tebet, Jakarta 12820 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8899-8048 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily from 10:00-22:00 | price=From Rp25,000 for mains
|lastedit=2018-01-18| content= Seafood restaurant, specialising in fish and chips. Popular amongst locals for its cheap price and delicious tasting fish and chips.
}}

=== Western, European, and steakhouses ===
* {{eat
| name=Burgreens Darmawangsa | alt= | url=https://burgreens.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Wijaya II No.73, RT.5/RW.7, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 878-8989-2010 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-06
| content=One of the pioneers of organic restaurant in Jakarta, serving burgers as the main course.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Die Stube Germany Resto &amp; Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 21889061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=About Rp420,000 for two people (incl. food and drinks)
| content=A popular German restaurant in Jakarta due to their regular happy hour promos. Filled mostly with expats and also locals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ecology Bistro and Lounge|alt=|url=http://ecologyjkt.com/|email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6, Kemang,12730|lat=|long=|directions=Near Aksara Bookstore
| phone=+62 21 7191032|tollfree=|fax=
| hours=M-F 11:00-00:00, Sa Su 11:00-01:00|price=About Rp200,000 per person (food and beverages)
| lastedit=2017-12-14|content=An upper-class dining option in the heart of Kemang vicinity. Widely known first for its 365 Eco Bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lawless Burger Bar | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/lawless.burgerbar/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Selatan VIII No.67G, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+6281383067839 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-22:00 | price=from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky
| lastedit=2020-11-18
| content=A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.
}}
* {{eat
| name=KFC Naughty by Nature | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.8,12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Across the District 8 Apartment complex
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=7AM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-30
| content=Newest concept from one of the big fast-food chains in Indonesia to introduce healthier options.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Burger | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/leburger.jkt/ | email=
| address=Alila Hotel, Lot 11 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD, Senayan, 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Lodged at Alila Hotel
| phone=+62 21 50808788 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=S-Th 11:00-02:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00 | price=Burgers from Rp110,000 and beverages from Rp35,000
| lastedit=2018-08-09
| content=A gourmet burger place inside Alila Hotel with a casual industrial touch. Curated by father and son duo of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude and Cédric Vongerichten.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Steak Hotel by Holycow! | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Bakti No.15, Senopati | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp65,000 | price=
| content=This is a carnivore's paradise! Nothing but steaks and meat, but the specialty is the wagyu steaks. Prices are within a reasonable range compared to eating a wagyu steak elsewhere!
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo Skipjack | alt= | url=http://tokyoskipjack.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Bulungan No.16, RT.11/RW.7, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, 12130, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 812-8922-2224 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 |price=Rp75,000-150,000 per person
| content=Steakhouse restaurant in the heart of South Jakarta, Blok M district. A different approach to their sauces, where you can choose from 6 variants to accompany your dish.
}}

==Drink==

Jalan Palatehan 1 (just to the left of Blok M busway terminal and the bus station) is regarded as Jakarta's Thai-style &quot;entertainment district&quot;, with many bars and many girls inside looking for single men. While much quieter than in [[Pattaya]] or Nana Plaza/Soi Cowboy in [[Bangkok]], the atmosphere in these bars (not spoiled by money-splashing tourists and more popular among local ex-pats) is more friendly, with most girls less pushy to buy them drinks or take them home. So, the place is perfectly OK to visit if your target is just to drink some beer, watch the action around (and often live music on the stage too), and talk with girls.

Besides that, other places to drink are usually bars associated with the restaurants (not the cheapest ones, however), some entertainment/shopping areas (such as Plaza Senayan or Kemang Raya), and bars/clubs in upscale hotels.
* {{drink
| name=Blowfish &amp; Puro | alt= | url=https://www.ismaya.com/blowfish | email=
| address=Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav.42, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57991678 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Avant garde design.
}}
* {{drink
| name=D's Place | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Blok M | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7941609 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-02:00 | price=
| content= Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Debasic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7257181 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7254151
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eastern Promise | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kemang Raya No. 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 71790151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Favorite expat hangout, nice bar with Indian/English restaurant, pool table,darts, big screen, big outdoor garden with live music: every Wednesday live jazz, weekends rock/pop/blues or latin, price: moderate
}}
* {{drink
| name=Plaza Senayan Arcadia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. New Delhi No.9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 57901345 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mall with two barsː Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Prohibition.
}}

=== Coffee and tea shops ===
Due to increasing numbers of coffee (and also tea) shops opened throughout Jakarta, especially in the south region (besides Starbucks franchises), nowadays there are some of the best coffee places to hang out with your friends, family, and colleagues as well. Usually packed after work hours and on the weekends. Price ranges between as low as Rp 10,000 to Rp 60,000.
* {{drink
| name=Anomali Coffee | alt=Senopati Branch |url=http://store.anomalicoffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, 12190 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{drink
| name=Common Grounds|alt=South Jakarta Branch: Pondok Indah|url=http://www.commongrounds.co.id/ | email=
| address=Pd. Indah Mall Street Gallery, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, RT.1/RW.16, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{drink
| name=Crematology Coffee Roasters | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.25, Rawa Barat, Kebayoran Baru, RT.3/RW.6, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Filosofi Kopi | alt=FilKop | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Melawai 6 Blok M No 8, RT.3/RW.1, Melawai, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-24:00 | price=From Rp 10,000 (per 2015)
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Probably famous due to the name, which is directly derived from the book and its film adaptation, &quot;Filosofi Kopi&quot; by Dewi Lestari. Located in the famous Blok M district.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kanawa Coffee and Munch | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/kanawa.coffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Suryo No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rawa Barat, Jakarta 12180 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-01:00 | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kopimana27 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Prof. DR. Soepomo No. 45J, RT.14/RW.6, Tebet, 12810 | lat=-6.239389 | long=106.845689 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 22983744 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-22:30 | price=
| lastedit=2018-08-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lucky Cat Coffee and Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/luckycatcoffeekitchen/?hl=en | email=
| address=Plaza Festival Parkir Selatan, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C No. 22, RT.2/RW.5, Kuningan, 12940 Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=Located near Bakrie University and opens 24/7.
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* {{drink
| name=One Fifteenth Coffee | alt=1/15 |url=http://www.1-15coffee.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Gandaria 1 No.63, RT.2/RW.3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12130 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The name is derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio, 1:15. Famous for the unique name and also its head barista, Doddy Samsura, received first place in World Barista Championships.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Ali Family | alt= | url=https://stali.com.au/pages/st-ali-jakarta | email=
| address=Setiabudi Building One 2 GF-103A, Jalan HR. Rasuna Said Blok Kav. 62, Setiabudi, RT.6/RW.7, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-20:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=The first branch of St. Ali franchises in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Trafique Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/trafiquecoffee/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Hang Tuah Raya No. 9, Jakarta 12120 | lat= | long= | directions=Located near from Senayan City and Plaza Senayan.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 | content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toko Kopi TUKU | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/tokokopituku/?hl=en | email=
| address=Jalan Cipete Raya Blok B No.7, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.3, Jakarta 12410 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=
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* {{drink
| name=Toraja Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. 1B, Tebet, Jakarta 12870 | lat= | long= | directions=Take te road towards Lotte Avenue/Dr. Satrio instead of the flyover.
| phone=+62 21 28542136 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=From Rp 20,000
| lastedit=2018-01-18 |content=A coffee house in Jakarta, where only Toraja coffee beans - a region in the south of Sulawesi - are used.
}}

=== Wine bars and liquor stores ===
* {{drink
| name=Hatten Wines Cellardoor | alt= | url=https://www.hattenwines.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Benda No.1F, South Kemang, Jakarta 12560 | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite of Beer Garden
| phone=+62 21 78848448 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A Balinese Winery branch in Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kem Chicks | alt= | url= |email=
| address=Pacific Place, LG Floor Unit 99, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, South Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta SCBD
| phone=+62 21 51400440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=A supermarket chain inside Pacific Place mall, sells mostly beers and wines with limited selection.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Red &amp; White | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Pangeran Antasari No.36, RT.11/RW.5, Kemang, South Jakarta 12150 | lat= | long= | directions=Inside Lippo Mall Kemang
| phone=+62 21 29528506 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Probably has the best selection of wines and liquors. Also provides home delivery and has many stores throughout Jakarta.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Vin+ Wine &amp; Beyond| alt= | url=http://vinplus.co/ | email=
| address=Jalan Kemang Raya No.45 B, Kemang, South Jakarta 12730 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+622171792577 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Shop 10:00-01:00, Lounge 15:00-01:00| price=
| lastedit=2018-01-03
| content=Wine bar with coffee shop in Kemang.
}}

===Nightclubs===

* {{do
| name=Apollo Bar &amp; Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta 12950 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21-91275566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= A place for you if you into cabaret lipsync show of transgender divas or muscled gogo dancers. It is the hippest gay club in Jakarta.
}}
* {{do
| name=Dragonfly | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 520 2913 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. A place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp 70,000 and up.
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* {{do
| name=Monaco Club | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7209566 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-02:00, F Sa 18:00-03:30, Su 19:00-01:00. Price: splurge.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nirvana | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 79183887 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Facility: disco, karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 23:00 to 04:00. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$10/hour.
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* {{do
| name=White House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 527 5635 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{do
| name=X-Lounge/Vertigo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (''in Plaza Semanggi''), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2553 9892 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&amp;B and pop. Entrance Rp 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.
}}
* {{do|name=X2/Equinox|alt=|url=|email=|address=Plaza Senayan|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2017-10-19|content=}}

===Discotheque===

* {{do
| name=Lasonta Discotheque | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7394148 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
South Jakarta is the second choice for travelers staying in Jakarta. As the case in central Jakarta, most hotels especially the splurge rates, are in line with office buildings for the convenience of business travelers. The Kemang area, as an entertainment area, also has decent selection of hotels.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Jusenny | alt= | url=https://jusennyhotel.business.site/ | email=
| address=Jl. Senayan 29, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.23468 | long=106.81562 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 6565 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000
| wikidata=Q111100737
| content=Basic hotel with minimally adequate facilities in rooms. Rooms and other parts of the interior may look grim to some, if not many.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=NEO Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.neohotels.com/en/location/overview/11/Hotel-NEO-Tendean-Jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 131 | lat=-6.23868 | long=106.81761 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 722 6688 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Eco friendly hotel meets modern style. For the price, the room is comparably small. Room only, no restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Penginapan Cipulir | alt= | url=http://www.penginapancipulir.com | email=
| address= Jl. Ciledug Raya No. 59, Cipulir, Kebayoran Lama | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 723 4616 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 723-4616
| price=From Rp 180,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content =A quality budget hotel, rate includes basic breakfast. Laundry service based on weight.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tendean Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tendeanresidences.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kapten Tendean no. 127 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 1982 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=From Rp 350,000 | price=
| content=Studio-style rooms with balcony. Pantry at every floor and outdoor terrace at selected floors. Having that said, no breakfast provided apart from cup noodles.
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===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Amaroossa Cosmo | alt= | url=http://www.amaroossahotel.com/hotel-amaroossa-cosmo-jakarta-in-jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pangeran Antasari No.9a-b | lat=-6.276772 | long=106.808357 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7591 8800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q110981947
| content=Located within the Pasar Minggu area. Wide rooms with mirrors on the wall behind the bed. Large restaurant and coffee shop for a banquet or informal meeting.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ambhara Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ambharahotel.com | email=
| address=Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1 | lat=-6.24346 | long=106.803116 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2700 800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 7220 582
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 650,000
| wikidata=Q110976329
| content=Right across Pasaraya Grande. Medium hotel with spacious chambers, if not slightly minimally designed. Decent breakfast at the café, unwind at the tea lounge or the Baron's English Pub.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Arion Swiss Belhotel Kemang | alt= | url=https://www.staywellgroup.com/hotels/asia/indonesia/jakarta/park-regis-arion-kemang/ | email=rsvprak@parkregishotels.com
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya No.7 | lat=-6.256154 | long=106.814906 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 8000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,000,000
| wikidata=Q110981935
| content=One of the best hotels on Kemang Avenue. Large rooms facing either Kemang or the skylines. Decent breakfast at the cafés, but do not forget to have lunch or dinner at the friendly Kemang's restaurants. End the night with a lively bar in the basement.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Avissa Suites | alt= | url=https://avissasuites.com/ | email=info@avissasuites.com
| address=Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 19, | lat=-6.220785 | long=106.821677 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5296 0022 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000
| wikidata=Q111138694
| content=Situated behind the Ambassador Mall. Boutique style hotel with modern style rooms. You can iron two of your items per day for free! Decent, if not small, breakfast options.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Harris Hotel Tebet | alt= | url=https://www.harrishotels.com/en-US/Tebet | email=
| address=Jl. Dr Saharjo no. 191 | lat=-6.22304 | long=106.848009 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 830 3355 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| wikidata=Q111138688
| content=Minutes away from Kota Kasablanka. Hints of orange in color throughout the building. Minimalist style rooms with minimum but provides at least the essential facilities. Good helping of breakfast at its only café. A prime place for a business meeting because of its location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Maritim Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.maritimgh.com | email=
| address=Jalan Maritim Raya No. 2 | lat=-6.2846 | long=106.7954 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 769-0363 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From US$45 per night | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A bed and breakfast that makes an intimate moment with the owners (Ita &amp; Don). Adequate rooms with fans, not AC!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Wyndham Hotel Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Casablanca No. Kav 18, Kuningan | lat=-6.224228 | long=106.839825 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 828 2000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138760
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Rasuna Icon | alt= | url=http://www.rasunaiconjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Karet Pedurenan No. 3 | lat=-6.22083 | long=106.82904 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 600,000
| content=Within walking distance to the Rasuna Said office strips. Minimalist interior. Its restaurant has a bar and an indoor and outdoor seating area, be careful with mosquitos as even the indoor area is exposed to the outdoor air.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Kuningan | alt= | url=https://www.royalkuningan.com/ | email=
| address=Jl Kuningan Persada Kav 2 | lat=-6.206584 | long=106.829702 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2938 0738 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 850,000
| wikidata=Q110976350
| content=Within immediate distance to Rasuna Said, it's a value for money! No-frills business hotel with minimalist designed furniture. The ''Galley Restaurant'' said to try its special ribs. The library bar entertains the heart with live music performances while you sink to books or newspapers.
}}

===Splurge===
Most of the hotels within this price range are within the Kuningan area.

====Rasuna Said area====
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Melia | alt= | url=http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/java/gran-melia-jakarta/index.html | email=
| address=Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, | lat=-6.234892 | long=106.83036 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 526 8080 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 526 8181
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,500,000
| wikidata=Q111138764
| content=Minimalist design rooms. Plenty of international cuisine options, especially for breakfast. Superlative Japanese restaurant with tatami rooms and special counters for grilled dishes, while the Chinese department offers Sichuan and Cantonese delights.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.jsluwansa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22 | lat=-6.222342 | long=106.833199 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2954 3030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,300,000
| wikidata=Q111138607
| content=A cheaper alternative of splurge hotels in the heart of the Rasuna skylines. A booking of its suite entitles you to the next level of hospitality at the Ambassador Club on the 20th floor. All-day dining at Olaf, night dining at that restaurant plus Shammah or a poolside bar. The built-in convention center is large enough to fit 1500 rooms in the grand ballroom, along with 14 meeting rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Four Seasons | alt= | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ | email=
| address=Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, | lat=-6.2066 | long=106.8280 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 252 3456 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 252 4480
| price=From Rp 2,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=At the corner of Menteng, in the Kuningan business area. Grand rooms with scenic views of Jakarta's office towers. A chic steakhouse or a roundtable Chinese restaurant for a dining option, many lounges for a snack or drink &amp;mdash; The Bar hosts a tango, slow rock, or jazz night once a week each.
}}
====Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung area====
* {{sleep
| name=Ritz-Carlton | alt= | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Jakarta/Default.htm | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.2287 | long=106.8272 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2551 8888 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 2,700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=The flagship hotel of the Ritz Carlton brand in Jakarta, with standard 5-star service. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Many types of suites to choose from. Free wireless internet. Only has 2 restaurants (Italian and international) and a bar, but generally enough to fit everyone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oakwood Premier Cozmo | alt= | url=https://www.oakwood.com/indonesia/jakarta/premier-cozmo-jakarta | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No 1, Mega Kuningan | lat=-6.227563 | long=106.82558 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2554 2300 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=One bedroom from Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399532
| content=Serviced apartments are available for even a one-night rent. Generally perfect for a family. Should you want to eat, cook at home with groceries (or pre-made meals) from Ranch Market downstairs. There are also a few restaurants on ground level and first floor, or its own house restaurant. A separate fee is applied for Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott | alt= | url=https://marriott.com/jktjw/ | email=
| address=Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E 1.2 No. 1 &amp; 2 | lat=-6.227028 | long=106.826944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5798 8888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 2,000,000
| wikidata=Q3156983
| content=Secluded in the Mega Kuningan ring road, traffic might not be a big hassle once approaching the hotel. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms and many suites, with broadband and wireless internet. 3 restaurants (Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese) are expensive but has expansive menus. Wi-Fi free for Marriott members only.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{sleep
| name=Ascott Kuningan Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/indonesia/ascott-kuningan-jakarta | email=enquiry.jakarta@the-ascott.com
| address=Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 | lat=-6.225066 | long=106.82382 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 3006 0288 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138611
| content=One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crowne Plaza | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/id/in/jakarta/jktrg/hoteldetail | email=
| address=Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B | lat=-6.221551 | long=106.815556 | directions=At the end of Sudirman Avenue
| phone=+62 21 526 8833 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3674
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 1,200,000
| wikidata=Q111138523
| content= Decent hotel with standard and old rooms. The Maroush is one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants within a hotel in Jakarta.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Dharmawangsa | alt= | url=http://www.the-dharmawangsa.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru | lat=-6.25276 | long=106.80635 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 725 8181 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 3,000,000
| wikidata=Q111399518
| content=A short quiet hotel in the suburbs (almost city-like) within walking distance (use a shortcut) to Kemang, perfect for honeymooners or leisure travelers. Each room has a personal butler with Javanese standard hospitality. The rooms are wide (except for the small TV), while the bathroom has a large tub and his and hers sink. Dine at the many delectable restaurants of the hotel or delight yourself with the chocolate martini and many other collections of cognac and spirits at the bar. For a pampering, head to the spa, to the pool (both indoor and outdoor), or just see the garden.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Gran Mahakam | alt= | url=http://www.granmahakam.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Mahakam I No.6 | lat=-6.2445 | long=106.7953 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 720 9966 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 3,000,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A premium hotel at the Blok M area. Classical interior with grand rooms and restaurants. Rates do not include breakfast, but it includes an exceptional selection. Its restaurants, Le Gran and Aoki, are well-known despite is priciness, inviting diners from even outside the hotel to delight themselves.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kemang Icon by Alila | alt= | url=http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon | email=
| address=Jl. Kemang Raya no. 1 | lat=-6.2557 | long=106.8152 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 719 7989 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Boutique style all-suites hotel at the Kemang area. Each suite is designed differently so it can be a surprise for each visit. All relaxing facilities are at the upper floors: a tranquil restaurant and a pool up the stairs.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kristal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkristal.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Tarogong Raya, Cilandak | lat=-6.2836 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7507050 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=From Rp 1,500,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Serviced apartment style hotel near Pondok Indah. Many facilities including a dive course and equipment shop, coin operated laundry, a salon, gift shop and physiotherapy. Enticing live acoustic at the bar every night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aryaduta Semanggi | alt= | url=http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_semanggi.php | email=
| address=Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia | lat=-6.219407 | long=106.815967 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 251 5151 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from Rp1,700,000
| wikidata=Q110975965
| content=Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to the Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. The old hotel (handover from Aston) shows little sign of wearing its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jalan Wijaya II, Tel.: +62 21 7206004, +62 21 7206011, +62 21 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* {{listing
| name=RS Fatmawati | alt= | url=http://www.fatmawatihospital.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan RS Fatmawati, Cilandak | lat=-6.294972 | long=106.796194 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7501524 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q20427296
| content=Fax.: +62 21 7690123.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pusat Pertamina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl Kyai Maja No. 43, Kebayoran Baru | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 7219232, +62 21 7219366, +62 21 7219214, +62 21 7208693 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242364
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pondok Indah | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 765 7525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242390
| content=Fax. +62 21 750 2324.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan Rasuna Said Kav. C-21, Kuningan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5203435 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110241072
| content=Fax.: +62 21 5203417.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Medistra | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 | lat=-6.23975 | long=106.833667 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5210200, +62 21 5210212, +62 21 5210214 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12509091
| content=Fax: +62 21 5210184.
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Jakarta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 573 2241, +62 21 573 2243 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242336
| content=Fax.: +62 21 571 0249.
}}

== Go next ==
* In '''[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]]''', you can find the ''Taman Mini'' theme park, which is centered around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
* The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in [[Depok|'''Depok''']].
* About 60 km south of Jakarta is the city of [[Bogor|'''Bogor''']], known for its extensive botanical gardens.

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'''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''.

==Get in==
[[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]]

=== By train ===
There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]].

===By bus===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta.

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses. '''JakLingko''' is free of charge minibuses with fixed stops serving main roads. An electronic money card is required.

===By online transport===
Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum.

==See==
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[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]]

===Old City===
The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.
* {{see
| name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000
| wikidata=Q2521269
| content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577
| content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q1356004
| content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture.
}}
* {{see
| name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah
| phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q2854954
| content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q5450052
| content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).
}}

===Other areas===
* {{see
| name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2800358
| content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org
| address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (&lt; 3 years old) free
| wikidata=Q55075053
| lastedit=2020-06-07
| content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour
| content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!
}}
* {{do
| name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor
| phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-20
| content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events.
}}

==Buy==
A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

===Shopping malls===
====Grogol area====
* {{buy
| name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5061611
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743956
| content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2195759
| content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
}}

====South Kembangan area====
* {{buy
| name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-22
| content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email=
| address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273
| content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{buy
| name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560543
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=A budget shopping center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25462156
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
}}

===Shopping areas===
* {{buy
| name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707
| content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC).
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown.
====Noodles====
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal
| phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000
| lastedit=2022-07-08
| content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp15,000
| content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions=
| phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree=
| hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Serves ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.
}}

====Others====
* {{eat
| name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions=
| phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree=
| hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000
| content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price=
| content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000
| content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp25,000
| content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled.
}}

===Mid-range===
You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.
* {{eat
| name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email=
| address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000
| content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park,  | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions=
| phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000
| content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea.
}}

===Splurge===

* {{eat
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp 100,000
| wikidata=Q28035390
| content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.
}}

==Drink==

===Bars===
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta
| phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota
| phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Coffee shops===
* {{drink
| name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown.
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-18
}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000
| wikidata=Q111140155
| content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q110981984
| content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000
| wikidata=Q111138565
| content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it.
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor
| phone=+622162318000 | tollfree=
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976304
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email=
| address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138698
| content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q110978402
| content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Ibis Slipi&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138536
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000
| wikidata=Q110976305
| content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976370
| content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777
| price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com
| address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138878
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=3-star hotel with conference center.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| wikidata=Q111138840
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138851
| content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138567
| content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):
* {{listing
| name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree=
| fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12514816
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242519
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242282
| lastedit=2022-05-11
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242418
| lastedit=2022-05-09
| content=
}}

== Go next ==
* The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]].
* [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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'''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''.

==Get in==
[[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]]

=== By train ===
There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]].

===By bus===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta.

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses.

===By online transport===
Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum.

==See==
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[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]]

===Old City===
The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.
* {{see
| name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000
| wikidata=Q2521269
| content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577
| content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q1356004
| content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture.
}}
* {{see
| name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah
| phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q2854954
| content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q5450052
| content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).
}}

===Other areas===
* {{see
| name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2800358
| content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org
| address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (&lt; 3 years old) free
| wikidata=Q55075053
| lastedit=2020-06-07
| content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour
| content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!
}}
* {{do
| name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor
| phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-20
| content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events.
}}

==Buy==
A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

===Shopping malls===
====Grogol area====
* {{buy
| name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5061611
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743956
| content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2195759
| content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
}}

====South Kembangan area====
* {{buy
| name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-22
| content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email=
| address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273
| content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{buy
| name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560543
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=A budget shopping center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25462156
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
}}

===Shopping areas===
* {{buy
| name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707
| content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC).
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown.
====Noodles====
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal
| phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000
| lastedit=2022-07-08
| content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp15,000
| content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions=
| phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree=
| hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Serves ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.
}}

====Others====
* {{eat
| name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions=
| phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree=
| hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000
| content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price=
| content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000
| content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp25,000
| content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled.
}}

===Mid-range===
You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.
* {{eat
| name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email=
| address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000
| content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park,  | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions=
| phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000
| content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea.
}}

===Splurge===

* {{eat
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp 100,000
| wikidata=Q28035390
| content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.
}}

==Drink==

===Bars===
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta
| phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota
| phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Coffee shops===
* {{drink
| name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown.
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-18
}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000
| wikidata=Q111140155
| content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q110981984
| content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000
| wikidata=Q111138565
| content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it.
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor
| phone=+622162318000 | tollfree=
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976304
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email=
| address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138698
| content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q110978402
| content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Ibis Slipi&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138536
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000
| wikidata=Q110976305
| content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976370
| content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777
| price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com
| address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138878
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=3-star hotel with conference center.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| wikidata=Q111138840
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138851
| content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138567
| content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):
* {{listing
| name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree=
| fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12514816
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242519
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242282
| lastedit=2022-05-11
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242418
| lastedit=2022-05-09
| content=
}}

== Go next ==
* The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]].
* [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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'''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''.

==Get in==
[[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]]

=== By train ===
There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]].

===By bus===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta.

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses. JakLingko also serves main roads with multiple fixed stops.

===By online transport===
Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum.

==See==
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[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]]

===Old City===
The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.
* {{see
| name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000
| wikidata=Q2521269
| content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577
| content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q1356004
| content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture.
}}
* {{see
| name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah
| phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q2854954
| content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q5450052
| content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).
}}

===Other areas===
* {{see
| name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2800358
| content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org
| address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (&lt; 3 years old) free
| wikidata=Q55075053
| lastedit=2020-06-07
| content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour
| content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!
}}
* {{do
| name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor
| phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-20
| content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events.
}}

==Buy==
A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

===Shopping malls===
====Grogol area====
* {{buy
| name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5061611
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743956
| content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2195759
| content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
}}

====South Kembangan area====
* {{buy
| name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-22
| content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email=
| address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273
| content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{buy
| name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560543
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=A budget shopping center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25462156
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
}}

===Shopping areas===
* {{buy
| name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707
| content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC).
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown.
====Noodles====
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal
| phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000
| lastedit=2022-07-08
| content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp15,000
| content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions=
| phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree=
| hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Serves ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.
}}

====Others====
* {{eat
| name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions=
| phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree=
| hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000
| content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price=
| content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000
| content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp25,000
| content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled.
}}

===Mid-range===
You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.
* {{eat
| name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email=
| address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000
| content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park,  | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions=
| phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000
| content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea.
}}

===Splurge===

* {{eat
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp 100,000
| wikidata=Q28035390
| content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.
}}

==Drink==

===Bars===
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta
| phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota
| phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Coffee shops===
* {{drink
| name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown.
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-18
}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000
| wikidata=Q111140155
| content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q110981984
| content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000
| wikidata=Q111138565
| content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it.
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor
| phone=+622162318000 | tollfree=
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976304
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email=
| address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138698
| content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q110978402
| content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Ibis Slipi&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138536
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000
| wikidata=Q110976305
| content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976370
| content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777
| price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com
| address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138878
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=3-star hotel with conference center.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| wikidata=Q111138840
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138851
| content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138567
| content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):
* {{listing
| name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree=
| fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12514816
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242519
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242282
| lastedit=2022-05-11
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242418
| lastedit=2022-05-09
| content=
}}

== Go next ==
* The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]].
* [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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'''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''.

==Get in==
[[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]]

=== By train ===
There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]].

===By bus===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta.

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses. Mikrotrans also serves main roads with multiple fixed stops.

===By online transport===
Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum.

==See==
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[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]]

===Old City===
The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.
* {{see
| name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000
| wikidata=Q2521269
| content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577
| content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q1356004
| content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture.
}}
* {{see
| name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah
| phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q2854954
| content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q5450052
| content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).
}}

===Other areas===
* {{see
| name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2800358
| content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org
| address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (&lt; 3 years old) free
| wikidata=Q55075053
| lastedit=2020-06-07
| content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour
| content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!
}}
* {{do
| name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor
| phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-20
| content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events.
}}

==Buy==
A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

===Shopping malls===
====Grogol area====
* {{buy
| name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5061611
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743956
| content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2195759
| content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
}}

====South Kembangan area====
* {{buy
| name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-22
| content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email=
| address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273
| content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{buy
| name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560543
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=A budget shopping center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25462156
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
}}

===Shopping areas===
* {{buy
| name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707
| content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC).
}}

==Eat==
===Budget===
The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown.
====Noodles====
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal
| phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000
| lastedit=2022-07-08
| content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp15,000
| content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions=
| phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree=
| hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Serves ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.
}}

====Others====
* {{eat
| name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions=
| phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree=
| hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000
| content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price=
| content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000
| content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp25,000
| content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled.
}}

===Mid-range===
You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.
* {{eat
| name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email=
| address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000
| content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park,  | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions=
| phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000
| content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea.
}}

===Splurge===

* {{eat
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp 100,000
| wikidata=Q28035390
| content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.
}}

==Drink==

===Bars===
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta
| phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota
| phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Coffee shops===
* {{drink
| name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown.
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-18
}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000
| wikidata=Q111140155
| content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q110981984
| content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000
| wikidata=Q111138565
| content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it.
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor
| phone=+622162318000 | tollfree=
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976304
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email=
| address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138698
| content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q110978402
| content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Ibis Slipi&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138536
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000
| wikidata=Q110976305
| content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976370
| content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777
| price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com
| address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138878
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=3-star hotel with conference center.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| wikidata=Q111138840
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138851
| content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138567
| content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):
* {{listing
| name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree=
| fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12514816
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242519
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242282
| lastedit=2022-05-11
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242418
| lastedit=2022-05-09
| content=
}}

== Go next ==
* The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]].
* [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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'''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''.

==Get in==
[[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]]

=== By train ===
There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]].

===By bus===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta.

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses. Mikrotrans also serves main roads with multiple fixed stops and free of charge.

===By online transport===
Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum.

==See==
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[[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]]

===Old City===
The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.
* {{see
| name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000
| wikidata=Q2521269
| content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email=
| address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577
| content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email=
| address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q1356004
| content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture.
}}
* {{see
| name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah
| phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q2854954
| content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&amp;nbsp;5,000 per adult
| wikidata=Q5450052
| content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).
}}

===Other areas===
* {{see
| name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2800358
| content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org
| address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (&lt; 3 years old) free
| wikidata=Q55075053
| lastedit=2020-06-07
| content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888
| hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour
| content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!
}}
* {{do
| name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor
| phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-20
| content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events.
}}

==Buy==
A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

===Shopping malls===
====Grogol area====
* {{buy
| name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5061611
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email=
| address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6743956
| content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email=
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2195759
| content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
}}

====South Kembangan area====
* {{buy
| name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email=
| address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-22
| content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email=
| address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273
| content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
}}
====Other areas====
* {{buy
| name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q64560543
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=A budget shopping center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q25462156
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
}}

===Shopping areas===
* {{buy
| name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707
| content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC).
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==Eat==
===Budget===
The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown.
====Noodles====
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal
| phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree=
| hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000
| lastedit=2022-07-08
| content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp15,000
| content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions=
| phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree=
| hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Serves ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.
}}

====Others====
* {{eat
| name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions=
| phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree=
| hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000
| content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price=
| content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000
| content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From Rp25,000
| content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled.
}}

===Mid-range===
You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.
* {{eat
| name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email=
| address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000
| content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park,  | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions=
| phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana.
}}
*  {{eat
| name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270
| hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000
| content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea.
}}

===Splurge===

* {{eat
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Rp 100,000
| wikidata=Q28035390
| content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.
}}

==Drink==

===Bars===
* {{drink
| name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta
| phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms.
}}
* {{drink
| name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota
| phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

===Coffee shops===
* {{drink
| name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000
| lastedit=2022-07-09
| content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown.
}}

==Sleep==
{{cautionbox
| Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. 
| lastedit=2022-04-18
}}
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000
| wikidata=Q111140155
| content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000
| wikidata=Q110981984
| content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com
| address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000
| wikidata=Q111138565
| content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it.
}}

===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
| name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor
| phone=+622162318000 | tollfree=
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price=
| wikidata=Q110976304
| lastedit=2022-04-12
| content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email=
| address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000
| wikidata=Q111138698
| content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email=
| address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q110978402
| content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly &quot;Ibis Slipi&quot; | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000
| wikidata=Q111138536
| lastedit=2022-04-18
| content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000
| wikidata=Q110976305
| content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000
| wikidata=Q110976370
| content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email=
| address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777
| price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com
| address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138878
| lastedit=2022-04-19
| content=3-star hotel with conference center.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com
| address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000
| wikidata=Q111138840
| lastedit=2017-05-13
| content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000
| wikidata=Q111138851
| content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email=
| address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q111138567
| content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand.
}}

==Cope==

Emergency numbers:
* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):
* {{listing
| name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree=
| fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q12514816
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242519
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242282
| lastedit=2022-05-11
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email=
| address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions=
| phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q110242418
| lastedit=2022-05-09
| content=
}}

== Go next ==
* The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]].
* [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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[[Image:Kansai_International_Airport_Departures.JPG|thumb|250px|Kansai Airport, International Departures Hall]]

'''[https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/ Kansai International Airport]''' ({{IATA|KIX}}; 関西国際空港 ''Kansai-kokusai-kūkō'') is the main international airport of [[Japan]]'s [[Kansai]] region, including the cities of [[Osaka]], [[Kyoto]] and [[Kobe]].

==Understand==
[[File:Kix aerial photo.jpg|thumb|150px|It's on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay.]]
Kansai International Airport was opened in 1994 at exorbitant cost on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, 40 km to the south of the city of Osaka. The soft soils of the Osaka Bay are unable to support it, and the airport has been sinking into the bay under its own weight. It was sinking at 50 cm/year but this has gradually slowed down to under 7 cm/year. Dikes have been constructed to protect it against tides.

Unlike [[Narita International Airport|Tokyo's Narita]], Kansai has fairly good domestic connections throughout Japan, making it a good choice for transiting onward. However, if you're flying domestically and your final destination is in [[Kansai]], it probably makes more sense to fly to the more centrally-located [[Osaka]] (Itami) or [[Kobe]] airports instead.

The main terminal, '''Terminal 1''', is designed by star [[Italy|Italian]] architect Renzo Piano. It is reputedly the longest building in the world at 1.7 km, over one mile, from end to end. For international flights, arrivals are on the 1st floor while departures are from the 4th floor. Domestic flights are handled on the 2nd floor.

'''Terminal 2''' is a terminal designed for low-cost airlines (LCCs), with no jet bridges and no A/C. When it rains, passengers are lent umbrellas for their walk to their plane. Most LCCs prefer to stay at Terminal 1 despite higher operating costs, leaving only Peach Aviation and Spring Airlines as the only tenants.

The '''Aeroplaza''' (エアロプラザ Earopuraza), across from Terminal 1, contains restaurants, shops, and a hotel (Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport), and is the place to go if you have time to kill before entering security.

==Flights==
'''Terminal 1''' - Served by full service carriers such as ANA and JAL as well as most low-cost carriers such as AirAsia and Jetstar

'''Terminal 2''' - Served by low-cost carriers Peach Aviation and Spring Airlines

==Ground transportation==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;float:right;&quot;
|+ '''Recommendations'''
!  !! Fast !! Cheap
|-
! [[Osaka]]
| Nankai rapi:t || Nankai Rapid Service
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! [[Kyoto]]
| JR Haruka || JR Rapid Service
|-
! Kobe
| Limousine bus || Ferry and AGT line
|-
! Kobe Airport
| Ferry || Ferry
|-
! Itami Airport
| Limousine bus || Limousine bus
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===By train===
The most practical means of getting to Osaka and Kyoto is by train. All trains leave from the Kansai Airport station across the road from the arrivals hall; there is a clearly marked walkway on the 2nd floor. ICOCA/PiTaPa smart cards are valid for travel to/from the airport, and can be purchased from and returned to its ticket offices; see [[Kansai]] for more details. You have a choice of two companies operating a total of four services:

====JR Haruka====

The JR West ''Haruka'' limited expresses run from the airport every 30-60 minutes. The major stops on the ''Haruka'' are Tennoji (30 min, ¥1710), Shin-Osaka (50 min, ¥2330) and Kyoto (75 min, ¥2850). The fares listed are for non-reserved ordinary seats.

The Haruka is the easiest and fastest way to reach Kyoto, and you can connect to the Shinkansen (bullet train) at Shin-Osaka.

The '''Japan Rail Pass''' can be used for the ''Haruka''. You can exchange your rail pass voucher for the pass at the JR ticket counter. Short range and regional passes are also available that include travel on the ''Haruka''. An example is the '''Kansai Area Pass''' that covers all JR commuter trains in Kansai and the immediate vicinity, and also includes the use of ''Haruka'' unreserved seats. A one-day pass costs ¥2300, which if used in conjunction with the ''Haruka'' is a cheaper way to reach cities such as [[Kyoto]], [[Maibara]], [[Kobe]] and [[Himeji]].

JR West sells the [https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/icoca-haruka/ '''ICOCA &amp; Haruka'''] discount ticket to foreign tourists. This consists of a ¥2000 ICOCA card (includes ¥500 deposit) for use on JR lines and most other public transit in the area, and a one-way &quot;open&quot; ticket that includes an unreserved seat on the ''Haruka'' connecting to one of four zones served by conventional JR trains: Osaka (¥3100-3300), Kyoto (¥3600), Kobe (¥3500) and Nara (¥3400). Round-trip discounts are available if the return trip to Kansai Airport is made within 14 days.

====JR Rapid Service====
The JR Rapid Service runs along the same tracks to Tennoji (50 min, ¥1060), but then diverges along the Osaka Loop Line to Osaka station (70 min, ¥1190) and terminus Kyobashi (80 min, ¥1190). All seats are non-reserved and trains depart every 20 minutes; the trains can get crowded at rush hour.

The Rapid Service is convenient for connections onward towards Kobe or Kyoto; change trains at Osaka station. The Rapid Service does ''not'' go to any Shinkansen stations; to get to Shin-Osaka, you must transfer at Osaka to a local or rapid train bound for Kyoto.

If heading on the rapid service from Osaka to Kansai Airport, be sure to board one of the first four cars of the train. At Hineno station, the train will split with the front four cars heading to the airport and the last four heading to [[Wakayama]].

====Nankai rapi:t====
[[Image:Kansai Airport Expressway.JPG|thumb|240px|Nankai Railway's '''''rapi:t'''''.]]
The Nankai ''rapi:t'' is an all-reserved train service that runs to Namba station in Osaka in around 35-40 minutes. Trains run every half hour throughout the day (on weekdays, service is hourly in the mornings until 09:00). All services to Namba call at Tengachaya (change to the subway) and Shin-Imamiya (change to the JR, subway and Hankai tram lines), with a few additional stops depending on the type of run. The fare is ¥1430 yen each way for regular seats, and ¥1640 for premium &quot;super seats&quot;. Nankai sells advance tickets on its website for a discount (¥1130 regular seat, ¥1340 super seat).

The rapi:t and Rapid Service are the recommended means of going to central Osaka.

====Nankai Airport Express====
Nankai Airport Express trains run along the same tracks to the same destination, but like their JR counterparts stop more often and may get crowded. The trip to Namba takes 45 min and costs ¥920, making this the cheapest of the four options, unless your final destination is a JR station in Osaka (e.g. Universal City). If you are considering a multi-day Kansai rail pass, consider this before buying your ticket, as it includes transport on the Nankai Airport Express (it was previously known as &quot;rapid&quot;, do not confuse it with more expensive rapi:t). You can buy multi-day Kansai rail passes at the information desk at the airport.

Nankai offers discounted tickets traveling between Kansai Airport and the Kansai region's major cities.

* To Osaka, the '''Kanku Chikatoku Ticket''' (¥1000) includes travel on the Nankai Rapid Service to Namba station, and from there to any station in the entire Osaka Subway system. The '''Yokoso! Osaka Ticket''' (¥1500) covers a trip on the Nankai Rapid Service to Namba and also includes a one-day unlimited pass for Osaka city subways and buses to be used the same day or the next day.
* To Kobe, the '''Kobe Access Ticket''' (¥1130) includes travel on the Nankai Rapid Service to Namba station, and from there to any station on the Hanshin Railway as far as Sannomiya and Motomachi.
* To Kyoto, the '''Kyoto Access Ticket''' (¥1230) includes travel on the Nankai Rapid Service to Tengachaya station. From there you are permitted to transfer to the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line; these trains continue on to the Hankyu Railway. A second change of trains at Awaji will allow you to continue on to central Kyoto on the Hankyu Main Line. Using this ticket you can reach Karasuma and Kawaramachi stations in approximately 1 hr 45 min.
* To Nara, the '''Nara Access Ticket''' (¥1230 one-way or ¥2460 round trip) includes travel on the Nankai Rapid Service to Namba station, and from there to Nara on the Kintetsu Railway. This ticket can only be purchased at Kansai Airport.

===By bus===
[http://www.kate.co.jp/pc/index_e.html '''Airport Limousine buses'''] leave for various destinations throughout Kansai. Buses leave from the 1st floor of Terminal 1, directly outside the arrivals hall, with select buses also leaving from Terminal 2. The cost is comparable to or slightly higher than the train, but some buses go directly to major hotels.

Some of the main destinations in the area include:
* [[Wakayama]] (40 min, ¥1150)
* Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) in Namba (50 min, ¥1050)
* Hotel New Hankyu, near Umeda and JR Osaka stations (1 hr, ¥1550)
* Kyoto Station (1 hr 30 min, ¥2550)
* Nara (1 hr 30 min, ¥2050)
* Kobe Sannomiya (1 hr 5 min, ¥1950)

The bus is also the only practical option for connecting to Osaka's Itami Airport for domestic flights (1 hr 45 min, ¥1950).

===By ferry===
The [https://www.kobe-access.jp/eng/ '''Bay Shuttle'''] is a high-speed ferry service that runs to and from [[Kobe]] Airport. Ferries run once per hour for most of the day and make the run in 31 minutes. A free bus at Kansai Airport shuttles passengers between the two terminals and the boat pier. The regular fare is ¥1850, but foreign tourists can ride for just ¥500 each way by presenting their passport. Via the ferry, shuttle bus and the Port Liner AGT line, Sannomiya (central Kobe) can be reached in about one hour.

===By taxi===
Flat-fare taxis to Osaka city depart from designated taxi ranks and cost ¥13000-17000. Expect a taxi ride to Kyoto to cost in the range of ¥32000. Consider getting into the cities by public transport (i.e. train, limousine bus), then take a taxi to your destination.

===By shuttle van===
Shared shuttle van services are provided by taxi companies at reasonable rates, offering door-to-door service. [http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/ '''MK Taxi'''] offers reservations in English, with fares starting at ¥2500 per person to Kobe and a flat ¥4200 to Kyoto. Round-trip and group discounts are available. Each passenger is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on for free (extra charge for additional luggage). Allow 2-3 hours to reach your final destination since other travelers will be picked up or dropped off. Trips must be arranged ''at least two days'' before your journey to or from the airport.

===By car===
Private cars and rental cars are '''not permitted''' to travel to or from Kansai Airport because of typhoon damage to the bridge linking the airport to the mainland. Two-way traffic is in place on the side of the bridge that was not affected, with traffic limited to other vehicles such as limousine buses, taxis, and cars carrying passengers with disabilities.

==Get around==

[http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/t2/en/access/images/bus_info.pdf Free shuttle buses] (outside security) connect Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at regular intervals between 05:00 and 23:00, departing every 2-10 minutes and taking about 7 minutes.

==Wait==
[[File:KANKU ROUNGE CLUB LOUNGE08s3s4440.jpg|thumb|Kanku Lounge]]
* The '''Sky View''' ({{phone|+81 72-455-2082}}) is open year round. Shuttle buses run from the passenger terminal building, and take about 6 minutes (¥100 adults, ¥50 children). There is an observation deck (08:00-22:00), an amusement floor (M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-20:00), a restaurant floor (11:00-22:00, last call 20:00), and a shopping floor (10:00-20:00).
* '''[http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/news/070227/index.html Kanku Lounge]''' ({{phone|+81 72-455-2092}}, open 24 hours), On the second floor. Basic lounge open to all visitors, offering massage, PC desks, shower booths (¥500), women's room, kids' play room and business center. ¥300 for the first 30 min, then ¥600/hour.
* '''Refresh Room''' ({{phone|+81 72-455-2792}}, open 09:00-21:00, reception to 20:00), in the international departure area (4F), offers coin-op electronic massage chairs (¥200 for 10 minutes), regular massage chairs for ¥500 per hour, shower rooms (¥600 for 30 minutes, towels and soap included) and personal lounges with beds for ¥1,000 per hour (¥500 per hour thereafter).
* The '''Kids Room''' ({{phone|+81 72-455-2791}} open 09:30-18:30), also in the international departure area (4F), has facilities for children from infants to seven years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian. The playroom, infant room and nursing room are free, and complimentary baby food and diapers are offered (one per child).

==Eat and drink==
[[File:Aeroplaza Izumisano Osaka pref Japan06s5.jpg|thumb|Aeroplaza]]
There are two '''convenience stores''' at the north end of the Passenger Terminal building (2F) and the Aeroplaza (1F).

The '''Aeroplaza''' (3F) is filled with eateries and shops for passengers who wish to do some last minute shopping. Although not as atrocious as some other international airports, prices may be slightly higher than on the mainland. At the arrival hall and on the departure floor, there are a few Starbucks coffee shops (open until 22:00).

* There are 47 restaurants in the [http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/resshop/index.html Passenger Terminal], primarily on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Generally, these are less expensive than the airside options.
** '''Matsuya''' (松屋) (3F) is a cheap Japanese fast food staple, open 24 hours, offering beef bowls.
** '''551 Horai''' (2F). A Chinese restaurant featuring &quot;Butaman&quot; - a pork meat pie something like piroshki, famous in Osaka.
* In the '''international departures''' area, your options are limited: a few coffee shops and convenience stores, plus Ganko Sushi in the middle of the main building, between the two immigration counters. The selection is limited relative to the landside portion of the terminal - if you have extra time, consider eating before going through the security checkpoint.
* For slightly cheaper eats, try the shops on the main floor of the hotel building. This area is also a good place for gift shopping, and has several other amenities such as a video arcade. Food and retail outlets usually close by 22:00.
* In the '''Aeroplaza''' (3F), there is a basic &quot;Japanese-style pub&quot;.
* '''Hotel Nikko Kansai''' is the only other place for a pre-flight drink, with bars on the 11th floor.
* Budget travellers: on the terminal 4th floor, there is a variety shop called Air Rout, which sells beer and shochu-based drinks (chu-hai) at regular Japanese prices (about US$2 per can, much cheaper than most options), if you are satisfied to sit in general areas and drink beer.

==Buy==

* ATMs for cash withdrawal are available throughout the airport. Machines that accept International ATM cards include Seven Bank (First Floor near the International North Arrival Gate, Second Floor concourse and Fourth Floor International Departure Lobby), Japan Post (Second Floor concourse) and AEON Bank (Second Floor concourse). If you have a Maestro-issued EMV chip card (i.e. IC, chip-and-pin), you can only use the Seven Bank and AEON ATM machines.
* Currency Exchange facilities are available around the airport, with most open from the early morning until the late evening.
* The '''Aeroplaza''' (3F) features several stores, including '''Uniqlo''' for cheap, foreigner-sized clothing.
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* '''Sky Shop Town''', on the same shuttle bus route, is in the '''Sky View''' (see above) area.
* '''Hotel Nikko Kansai''' (see below) also features an upscale gift shop.
* Numerous '''duty-free shops''' populate the international departures gate area.

==Connect==
Small '''internet''' [http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/internet/index.html#_01 kiosks] are available throughout the airport. In the arrivals building, they cost ¥100 for 15 minutes, but once you're through the gates in the international departures area, access is free - look for the ''e'' symbol &quot;information&quot; computers.

There is also [http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/internet/index.html#_02 free wireless internet] access in many parts of the terminal building. As of end of 2013 the speed of the connection is quite slow and on some gates the connection to the internet times out.

==Cope==
* There are '''nursing rooms''' on the second, third and fourth floors, inside the women's restrooms, and near the domestic and international gates.
* '''Business Center ''' ({{phone|+81 72-456-7151}}, open 08:00-20:00) 4th floor.
* Coin-Operated Photo Booths, 4th and 2nd floor. 24 hr. ¥700.
* '''Prayer room''', in the international departure area (4F), near &quot;Refresh Room&quot;.
* There is a '''post office''' on the 2nd floor, with an ATM that accepts international credit cards. Open M-F 08:00-21:00, weekends &amp; holidays 09:00-17:00.
* If you're feeling unwell, there is a '''health clinic''' ({{phone|+81 72-456-7185}}; 09:00-17:00 regular hours, emergency treatment available 24 hours) on the second floor provided by Kinki University Hospital.
* There is a hospital at Rinku-Town (about 10 minutes by car), '''[http://www.rgmc.izumisano.osaka.jp/10_E/index.html Rinku General Medical Center]''', with English, Portuguese, Chinese and Spanish-speaking staff. ({{phone|+81 72-469-3111}})
* There is a '''dental clinic''' ({{phone|+81 72-456-8601}}; open Sa Su 09:30-13:00, 14:00-19:30) on the third floor. Walk-ins are welcome.
* On the other hand, if you've had it with your good health, there are plenty of '''smoking rooms''' once you're through the international departures gate (4F) and on the domestic level (2F).
*There is a '''[http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/safe/index.html#_02 Police office]''' in Kansai airport, 2nd floor North Area. English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sign Language are understood.

==Sleep==
===Budget===
The airport terminal is open 24/7, so you can sleep in there. Blankets are also available from the information centers for free (until 11PM). If you're willing to pay a bit extra, the Kanku Lounge offers a 9-hour package for ¥3800.

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* {{sleep|name=Kansai Airport Izumisano First Hotel|alt=|url=http://firsthotel.jp|email=first001@silver.ocn.ne.jp|address=3-4-18 Uemachi, Izumisano-shi|lat=34.410148|long=135.318643|directions=3 minutes walk south-east from Nankai Izumisano station|phone=+81 72-462-0011|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=15:00|checkout=11:00|price=|lastedit=2018-01-29|content=Provides airport shuttle bus service.}}
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*  {{sleep|name=Hotel Aston Plaza Kansai Airport|alt=|url=https://www.aston-kix.com/en|email=info@aston-kix.com|address=1-674 Minaminakayasumatsu, Izumisano-shi|lat=34.392718|long=135.305730|directions=15-20 minutes walk south-east from Hagurazaki sation|phone=+81 72-490-2100|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-01-29|content=Opened in April 2017. Provides complimentary buffet breakfast and free 15-minute airport shuttle bus service.}}

===Mid-range===
There are several hotels across the bridge near Rinku-Town Station, 6 minutes away by JR or Nankai. For most tourists it hardly seems worth using them, since once you have boarded the train, you might as well go to your final destination, but they can come in handy for early morning departures or overnight connections.

* {{sleep|name=Kansai Airport Spa Hotel Garden Palace|alt=|url=https://www.gardenpalace-spa.co.jp/|email=webmaster@gardenpalace-spa.co.jp|address=1-3-51 Nakamachi, Izumisano|lat=34.402991|long=135.317230|directions=|phone=+81 72-462-4026|tollfree=|fax=+81 72-461-1277|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-01-29|content=Offers pick-up shuttle bus service from Kansai International Airport, JR Rinku-town station, Hineno station and the Izumisano station to the hotel.}}
* {{sleep
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| address=3-3-34 Ichibanishi, Izumisano | lat=34.408089 | long=135.319878 | directions=10 minutes walk south-east from Rinku-Town station
| phone = +81 72-469-1112 | tollfree= | fax=+81 72-469-5660
| price=Rack rate &amp;yen;8000, advance booking discounts available | checkin= | checkout=
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* {{sleep
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| address=3-3-4 Minato, Izumisano | lat=34.420051 | long=135.327184 | directions=
| phone=0120-48-2911 (domestic), +81 72-461-2911 | tollfree= | fax=+81 72-461-2921
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+81 72-458-9011 | tollfree= | fax=
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===Splurge===
[[File:Hotel nikko kansai airport 03.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Aeroplaza in front, and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport in back.]]
There is only one hotel on the artificial island:

* {{sleep
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Across the bridge in Izumisano-shi:

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* {{sleep
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| content=Opened in October 2015 with 179 guest rooms. Does not provide airport shuttle bus service.
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==Nearby==

* '''Rinku Town''' (りんくうタウン Rinkū Taun) is a shopping and entertainment complex right across the bridge. It's the first train stop after you leave the airport.

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'''Keşan''' is a city in [[Eastern Thrace]] in the northwest of Turkey. It's at a major crossroads, with highways west to the border crossing with Greece at Ipsala, north to the city of Edirne, south down the Gallipoli peninsula, and east to Istanbul. In 2018 Keşan town had a population of 63,965. Another 20,000 live in the small villages and beach resorts on the Gulf of Saros to the south, and these are also described here. 

== Understand == 
This area is fertile, and the town has long made a living from agriculture, in between spells of getting wrecked by warring empires. In the second century BC it was Kission, a stopover on the ''[[Via Egnatia]]'' between Rome and Byzantium. The Bulgarians took it several times as Byzantium weakened, but it was Ottoman from the 1360s. The Russians, Bulgarians and Greeks had periods of occupation in the 19th / 20th centuries, but from 1922 it was assigned to Turkey.

Small resorts grew up on the coast during the 20th century - they were within a weekend trip from Istanbul, but never attracted mass tourism. East-west traffic through Keşan ebbed and flowed with Greek-Turkish relations, while the north-south traffic was greatly reduced in March 2022 when O-6 and the Çanakkale bridge were completed. Local businesses are still adjusting to this.

== Get in ==
[[File:22880 Danişment-Keşan-Edirne, Turkey - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sunflower fields near Keşan ]]
Keşan is 20 km from the border with Greece, and is the first large Turkish town you encounter eastbound. To Istanbul is another 210 km east along a modern divided two-lane highway, reckon 3 hours.

Buses run hourly from Istanbul's main Europe-side terminal Esenler Otogar, taking 3-4 hours to Keşan depending on the traffic and route: they may also call at Silivri and [[Tekirdağ]]. A single fare in 2022 is 200 TL. Bus companies on the route are [https://www.truvaturizm.com/ Truva Turizm], [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro] (from Istanbul Bayrampaşa), and the locally-based [https://www.kesanbirlik.com.tr/ Keşan Birlik].

From Keşan most of the buses continue south down the peninsula to [[Gelibolu]] and across the bridge to [[Çanakkale]]. Along with the bridge came a new motorway O-6, bypassing well to the east of Keşan, so some operators no longer serve the town.

Buses also run west down the coast to [[Enez]], and a couple go north to [[Uzunköprü]] and [[Edirne]]: one operator is [https://www.ispartapetrol.com.tr/ Isparta].

In normal times long-distance buses continue west from Keşan to Ipsala and Greece. In 2022 these remain suspended; there may be a dolmuş then you could walk across the border. See below for facilities at Ipsala village in case you get stuck. 

{{marker | type=go | name=Keşan bus station | lat=40.867 | long=26.625 }} is on Highway D550 at the north edge of town, 2 km from the centre and 1 km from the junction with the east-west Highway D110. There's a couple of cafes and an ATM. Your ticket may include a connecting minibus to town, enquire when booking, otherwise look for a dolmuş or taxi. Until 2020 some of the village dolmuşes continued to use the old bus station in town centre, but then it was demolished and they took the hint.

== Get around ==
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You need your own wheels. The occasional countryside dolmuş will be scheduled to bring villagers into Keşan in the morning for necessities then bring them home.

== See ==
* '''Keşan town square''' is entirely modern, a bland plaza resembling an airport parking lot surrounded by low-rise office blocks. 
* South of town are low hills, some pine-clad or farmed, others gouged out by quarries. Roads wind through the hills to the coast of Saros Bay, ''Saros Körfezi'', which has many small resort villages. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Çamlıca | lat=40.762 | long=26.673 }}, 10 km south of Keşan, used to be the Greek village of Grabuna, and has some well-preserved stone buildings. On ''Bocuk Gecesi'' (&quot;witches night&quot;) in mid-January, the villagers parade on a Halloween-type ghost walk with torches and costumes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sazlıdere | lat=40.639 | long=26.693 }} is a small beach resort reached by taking the turn-off east just before the road enters Gökçetepe. This lane eventually meanders east to join the main highway down the Gallipoli peninsula.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Gökçetepe | lat=40.640 | long=26.618 }} is a larger beach resort: the old village is 3 km inland with nothing to see. On the coast east is the stump of a Genoese castle, besieged by modern holiday bungalows. The main attraction is just west, [https://gokcetepetabiatparki.com/ Gökçetepe Nature Park] (''Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı'', entrance fee), ranged along a shingle beach between an attractive cove and pine-clad mountains. There are food outlets, a campsite and self-catering cabins. The park gets very crowded on summer weekends. The sea here is refreshingly clear and cold.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Ibrice Limanı | lat=40.603 | long=26.542 }} is a cove and marina usually reached via Mecidiye, but it's also linked by dirt road along the coast to Gökçetepe Nature Park. Scuba-diving trips sail from here, see Do.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Mecediye | lat=40.642 | long=26.541 }} is a large resort village, though it's 3 km inland. The headland south is riven by big ugly quarries. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Erikli | lat=40.617 | long=26.470 }} (which means &quot;plums&quot;) is the largest resort. It's backed by a salt lake helpfully called &quot;Salt Lake&quot; - ''Tuzla Gölü'' - Turkey has lots. There's a sandy beach, hotels and camping. Danişment Forest Camp on the coast 2 km west is basic and grubby. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Yayla | lat=40.608 | long=26.384 }} means &quot;highland&quot; so that's another common name. There's a resort village with a marina. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Vakıf | lat=40.602 | long=26.246 }} is a small straggly beach resort next to a salt lake called - oh go on, guess. &quot;Vakıf&quot; corresponds to Arabic ''waqf'', a plot of land endowed for religious charitable purposes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} is a beach resort with marina. 1 km east across the creek is Gülçavuş village. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=[[Enez]] beach | lat=40.670 | long=26.067 }} is the last resort area before the river and lagoons on the border with Greece. The town straggles for 10 km. There's no border crossing here, you have to head north to Ipsala. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Archipelago of Saros | lat=40.616 | long=26.737 }} comprises three islands near the head of the bay: Big Island (''Büyükada'', 1 km long), Small (''Küçükada'') and Little (''Minikada''). They're just scrub, with nothing to see, and potentially dangerous to visit since they had long been used as shooting targets by the navy.
* [[Samothrace]] is the properly big island poking up in the distance west. It's part of Greece and you reach it by ferry from [[Alexandroupolis]].
* You might be able to make out Gökçeada island south of Samothrace. It's Turkish and you reach it by ferry from Kabatepe near [[Eceabat]].
* {{marker | type=see | name=Ipsala | lat=40.914 | long=26.379 }} but only if you get stuck at the border: it's the nearest settlement on the Turkish side. The main highway continues to the crossing with Greece, with the usual money-exchanges and filling stations. The village straggles along a minor road branching north: local buses and dolmuş from Keşan come this far. Mevlana Otel is at the junction, with a string of ''pansyon'' and cafes on Enez Cd towards the village. [https://yore-restaurant.business.site/ Yore Restaurant] at the junction might be the place to pick up a lift. Not much to see here: in town square Alaca Mustafa Paşa Mosque may be 15th century, but the clock tower is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı.jpg | thumb | 300px | Gökçetepe Nature Park]]
* '''[[Scuba diving]]:''' Dive shacks and schools at Ibrice Limani are [https://argosdive.com/ Argos], [https://www.ibricedalismerkezi.com/ Ibrice Dive Centre], [https://www.ydmdalismerkezi.com/ Dalis], Saroz, and [http://www.decodiving.net/ Decodiving].

== Buy ==
* There are several supermarkets on the main highways, serving self-catering trippers and second-home owners stocking up for their weekend at the beach. There's a cluster at the highway interchange including 5M Migros. On D550 south at the mid-town exit, Carrefour is open M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00. 
* The villages just have small convenience stores, if that.

== Eat ==
* Keşan town centre has lots of little places. [https://restaurantguru.com/Kaymaz-Restaurant-Kesan Kaymaz] gets decent reviews and is open M-Sa 07:30-22:00. 
* Nothing in Çamlıca village, but there's little cluster north at Bahçeköy, where the coast road branches off the main highway.
* Mecidiye has Güler Balık fish restaurant, good food but pricey, open daily 11:00-00:00.  
* Erikli has several. Saros Balık restaurant is reliable. 
* Yayla has Beyaz Ahtapot, good reviews, open 09:00-00:00. 
* The other beach resorts all have cafe-restaurants, nothing special.

== Drink ==
[[File:Kalamar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Cuttlefish in Gulf of Saros]]
* Keşan has a cluster of bars in town centre, trad male-oriented places, dark and shuttered in 2021.
* The beach resorts have bars at Erikli, Altunhan, Vakif and Sultaniçe.

== Sleep ==
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* '''In Keşan town centre''' close to the Saros are [http://www.otelcetin.com/ Çetin Otel], [https://www.sapciprestige.com.tr/ Prestige Hotel], Urek Hotel and [http://www.baypansiyon.com/ Bay Hostel].
* '''Keşan bypass''' D550 one km west of the centre has [https://www.bendisotel.com.tr/ Bendis Otel], Çınar İstanbul and [http://www.sapciakaryakit.com/ Hotel Ağadayı Tesisleri]. Further north at the interchange with D110 are the Linda and Mira hotels.
* '''Erikli''' has a beach strip including [http://saroscetinapart.com/ Saros Çetin Apart Otel], self-catering flats and campsites.
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== Connect ==
As of Jan 2021, Keşan town and its approach highways have 4G from all Turkish carriers. The villages around Saros Bay have patchy service, but you might manage a call with Vodafone.

== Go next ==
* [[Enez]] is on the Aegean coast 60 km southwest, with long sandy beaches and a Byzantine citadel.
* [[Edirne]] is a fascinating historic city - being so far west, most travellers pass it by.
* [[Gelibolu]] in the middle of the peninsula has ferries to Asia-side Turkey, with a bridge under construction.
* [[Eceabat]] is surrounded by memorials of the Gallipoli landings of 1915.


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'''Keşan''' is a city in [[Eastern Thrace]] in the northwest of Turkey. It's at a major crossroads, with highways west to the border crossing with Greece at Ipsala, north to the city of Edirne, south down the Gallipoli peninsula, and east to Istanbul. In 2018 Keşan town had a population of 63,965. Another 20,000 live in the small villages and beach resorts on the Gulf of Saros to the south, and these are also described here. 

== Understand == 
This area is fertile, and the town has long made a living from agriculture, in between spells of getting wrecked by warring empires. In the second century BC it was Kission, a stopover on the ''[[Via Egnatia]]'' between Rome and Byzantium. The Bulgarians took it several times as Byzantium weakened, but it was Ottoman from the 1360s. The Russians, Bulgarians and Greeks had periods of occupation in the 19th / 20th centuries, but from 1922 it was assigned to Turkey.

Small resorts grew up on the coast during the 20th century - they were within a weekend trip from Istanbul, but never attracted mass tourism. East-west traffic through Keşan ebbed and flowed with Greek-Turkish relations, while the north-south traffic was greatly reduced in March 2022 when O-6 and the Çanakkale bridge were completed. Local businesses are still adjusting to this.

== Get in ==
[[File:22880 Danişment-Keşan-Edirne, Turkey - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sunflower fields near Keşan ]]
Keşan is 20 km from the border with Greece, and is the first large Turkish town you encounter eastbound. To Istanbul is another 210 km east along a modern divided two-lane highway, reckon 3 hours.

Buses run hourly from Istanbul's main Europe-side terminal Esenler Otogar, taking 3-4 hours to Keşan depending on the traffic and route: they may also call at Silivri and [[Tekirdağ]]. A single fare in 2022 is 200 TL. Bus companies on the route are [https://www.truvaturizm.com/ Truva Turizm], [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro] (from Istanbul Bayrampaşa), and the locally-based [https://www.kesanbirlik.com.tr/ Keşan Birlik].

From Keşan most of the buses continue south down the peninsula to [[Gelibolu]] and across the bridge to [[Çanakkale]]. Along with the bridge came a new motorway O-6, bypassing well to the east of Keşan, so some operators no longer serve the town.

Buses also run west down the coast to [[Enez]], and a couple go north to [[Uzunköprü]] and [[Edirne]]: one operator is [https://www.ispartapetrol.com.tr/ Isparta].

In normal times long-distance buses continue west from Keşan to Ipsala and Greece. In 2022 these remain suspended; there may be a dolmuş then you could walk across the border. See below for facilities at Ipsala village in case you get stuck. 

{{marker | type=go | name=Keşan bus station | lat=40.867 | long=26.625 }} is on Highway D550 at the north edge of town, 2 km from the centre and 1 km from the junction with the east-west Highway D110. There's a couple of cafes and an ATM. Your ticket may include a connecting minibus to town, enquire when booking, otherwise look for a dolmuş or taxi. Until 2020 some of the village dolmuşes continued to use the old bus station in town centre, but then it was demolished and they took the hint.

== Get around ==
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You need your own wheels. The occasional countryside dolmuş will be scheduled to bring villagers into Keşan in the morning for necessities then bring them home.

== See ==
* '''Keşan town square''' is entirely modern, a bland plaza resembling an airport parking lot surrounded by low-rise office blocks. 
* South of town are low hills, some pine-clad or farmed, others gouged out by quarries. Roads wind through the hills to the coast of Saros Bay, ''Saros Körfezi'', which has many small resort villages. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Çamlıca | lat=40.762 | long=26.673 }}, 10 km south of Keşan, used to be the Greek village of Grabuna, and has some well-preserved stone buildings. On ''Bocuk Gecesi'' (&quot;witches night&quot;) in mid-January, the villagers parade on a Halloween-type ghost walk with torches and costumes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sazlıdere | lat=40.639 | long=26.693 }} is a small beach resort reached by taking the turn-off east just before the road enters Gökçetepe. This lane eventually meanders east to join the main highway down the Gallipoli peninsula.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Gökçetepe | lat=40.640 | long=26.618 }} is a larger beach resort: the old village is 3 km inland with nothing to see. On the coast east is the stump of a Genoese castle, besieged by modern holiday bungalows. The main attraction is just west, [https://gokcetepetabiatparki.com/ Gökçetepe Nature Park] (''Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı'', entrance fee), ranged along a shingle beach between an attractive cove and pine-clad mountains. There are food outlets, a campsite and self-catering cabins. The park gets very crowded on summer weekends. The sea here is refreshingly clear and cold.
* {{marker | type=see | name=İbrice Limanı | lat=40.603 | long=26.542 }} is a cove and marina usually reached via Mecidiye, but it's also linked by dirt road along the coast to Gökçetepe Nature Park. Scuba-diving trips sail from here, see Do.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Mecidiye | lat=40.642 | long=26.541 }} is a large resort village, though it's 3 km inland. The headland south is riven by big ugly quarries. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Erikli | lat=40.617 | long=26.470 }} (which means &quot;plums&quot;) is the largest resort. It's backed by a salt lake helpfully called &quot;Salt Lake&quot; - ''Tuzla Gölü'' - Turkey has lots. There's a sandy beach, hotels and camping. Danişment Forest Camp on the coast 2 km west is basic and grubby. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Yayla | lat=40.608 | long=26.384 }} means &quot;highland&quot; so that's another common name. There's a resort village with a marina. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Vakıf | lat=40.602 | long=26.246 }} is a small straggly beach resort next to a salt lake called - oh go on, guess. &quot;Vakıf&quot; corresponds to Arabic ''waqf'', a plot of land endowed for religious charitable purposes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} is a beach resort with marina. 1 km east across the creek is Gülçavuş village. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=[[Enez]] beach | lat=40.670 | long=26.067 }} is the last resort area before the river and lagoons on the border with Greece. The town straggles for 10 km. There's no border crossing here, you have to head north to Ipsala. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Archipelago of Saros | lat=40.616 | long=26.737 }} comprises three islands near the head of the bay: Big Island (''Büyükada'', 1 km long), Small (''Küçükada'') and Little (''Minikada''). They're just scrub, with nothing to see, and potentially dangerous to visit since they had long been used as shooting targets by the navy.
* [[Samothrace]] is the properly big island poking up in the distance west. It's part of Greece and you reach it by ferry from [[Alexandroupolis]].
* You might be able to make out Gökçeada island south of Samothrace. It's Turkish and you reach it by ferry from Kabatepe near [[Eceabat]].
* {{marker | type=see | name=İpsala | lat=40.914 | long=26.379 }} but only if you get stuck at the border: it's the nearest settlement on the Turkish side. The main highway continues to the crossing with Greece, with the usual money-exchanges and filling stations. The village straggles along a minor road branching north: local buses and dolmuş from Keşan come this far. Mevlana Otel is at the junction, with a string of ''pansyon'' and cafes on Enez Cd towards the village. [https://yore-restaurant.business.site/ Yöre Restaurant] at the junction might be the place to pick up a lift. Not much to see here: in town square Alaca Mustafa Paşa Mosque may be 15th century, but the clock tower is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı.jpg | thumb | 300px | Gökçetepe Nature Park]]
* '''[[Scuba diving]]:''' Dive shacks and schools at Ibrice Limani are [https://argosdive.com/ Argos], [https://www.ibricedalismerkezi.com/ Ibrice Dive Centre], [https://www.ydmdalismerkezi.com/ Dalis], Saroz, and [http://www.decodiving.net/ Decodiving].

== Buy ==
* There are several supermarkets on the main highways, serving self-catering trippers and second-home owners stocking up for their weekend at the beach. There's a cluster at the highway interchange including 5M Migros. On D550 south at the mid-town exit, Carrefour is open M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00. 
* The villages just have small convenience stores, if that.

== Eat ==
* Keşan town centre has lots of little places. [https://restaurantguru.com/Kaymaz-Restaurant-Kesan Kaymaz] gets decent reviews and is open M-Sa 07:30-22:00. 
* Nothing in Çamlıca village, but there's little cluster north at Bahçeköy, where the coast road branches off the main highway.
* Mecidiye has Güler Balık fish restaurant, good food but pricey, open daily 11:00-00:00.  
* Erikli has several. Saros Balık restaurant is reliable. 
* Yayla has Beyaz Ahtapot, good reviews, open 09:00-00:00. 
* The other beach resorts all have cafe-restaurants, nothing special.

== Drink ==
[[File:Kalamar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Cuttlefish in Gulf of Saros]]
* Keşan has a cluster of bars in town centre, trad male-oriented places, dark and shuttered in 2021.
* The beach resorts have bars at Erikli, Altunhan, Vakif and Sultaniçe.

== Sleep ==
* {{sleep
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* '''In Keşan town centre''' close to the Saros are [http://www.otelcetin.com/ Çetin Otel], [https://www.sapciprestige.com.tr/ Prestige Hotel], Urek Hotel and [http://www.baypansiyon.com/ Bay Hostel].
* '''Keşan bypass''' D550 one km west of the centre has [https://www.bendisotel.com.tr/ Bendis Otel], Çınar İstanbul and [http://www.sapciakaryakit.com/ Hotel Ağadayı Tesisleri]. Further north at the interchange with D110 are the Linda and Mira hotels.
* '''Erikli''' has a beach strip including [http://saroscetinapart.com/ Saros Çetin Apart Otel], self-catering flats and campsites.
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== Connect ==
As of Jan 2021, Keşan town and its approach highways have 4G from all Turkish carriers. The villages around Saros Bay have patchy service, but you might manage a call with Vodafone.

== Go next ==
* [[Enez]] is on the Aegean coast 60 km southwest, with long sandy beaches and a Byzantine citadel.
* [[Edirne]] is a fascinating historic city - being so far west, most travellers pass it by.
* [[Gelibolu]] in the middle of the peninsula has ferries to Asia-side Turkey, with a bridge under construction.
* [[Eceabat]] is surrounded by memorials of the Gallipoli landings of 1915.


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'''Keşan''' is a city in [[Eastern Thrace]] in the northwest of Turkey. It's at a major crossroads, with highways west to the border crossing with Greece at Ipsala, north to the city of Edirne, south down the Gallipoli peninsula, and east to Istanbul. In 2018 Keşan town had a population of 63,965. Another 20,000 live in the small villages and beach resorts on the Gulf of Saros to the south, and these are also described here. 

== Understand == 
This area is fertile, and the town has long made a living from agriculture, in between spells of getting wrecked by warring empires. In the second century BC it was Kission, a stopover on the ''[[Via Egnatia]]'' between Rome and Byzantium. The Bulgarians took it several times as Byzantium weakened, but it was Ottoman from the 1360s. The Russians, Bulgarians and Greeks had periods of occupation in the 19th / 20th centuries, but from 1922 it was assigned to Turkey.

Small resorts grew up on the coast during the 20th century - they were within a weekend trip from Istanbul, but never attracted mass tourism. East-west traffic through Keşan ebbed and flowed with Greek-Turkish relations, while the north-south traffic was greatly reduced in March 2022 when O-6 and the Çanakkale bridge were completed. Local businesses are still adjusting to this.

== Get in ==
[[File:22880 Danişment-Keşan-Edirne, Turkey - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sunflower fields near Keşan ]]
Keşan is 20 km from the border with Greece, and is the first large Turkish town you encounter eastbound. To Istanbul is another 210 km east along a modern divided two-lane highway, reckon 3 hours.

Buses run hourly from Istanbul's main Europe-side terminal Esenler Otogar, taking 3-4 hours to Keşan depending on the traffic and route: they may also call at Silivri and [[Tekirdağ]]. A single fare in 2022 is 200 TL. Bus companies on the route are [https://www.truvaturizm.com/ Truva Turizm], [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro] (from Istanbul Bayrampaşa), and the locally-based [https://www.kesanbirlik.com.tr/ Keşan Birlik].

From Keşan most of the buses continue south down the peninsula to [[Gelibolu]] and across the bridge to [[Çanakkale]]. Along with the bridge came a new motorway O-6, bypassing well to the east of Keşan, so some operators no longer serve the town.

Buses also run west down the coast to [[Enez]], and a couple go north to [[Uzunköprü]] and [[Edirne]]: one operator is [https://www.ispartapetrol.com.tr/ Isparta].

In normal times long-distance buses continue west from Keşan to Ipsala and Greece. In 2022 these remain suspended; there may be a dolmuş then you could walk across the border. See below for facilities at Ipsala village in case you get stuck. 

{{marker | type=go | name=Keşan bus station | lat=40.867 | long=26.625 }} is on Highway D550 at the north edge of town, 2 km from the centre and 1 km from the junction with the east-west Highway D110. There's a couple of cafes and an ATM. Your ticket may include a connecting minibus to town, enquire when booking, otherwise look for a dolmuş or taxi. Until 2020 some of the village dolmuşes continued to use the old bus station in town centre, but then it was demolished and they took the hint.

== Get around ==
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You need your own wheels. The occasional countryside dolmuş will be scheduled to bring villagers into Keşan in the morning for necessities then bring them home.

== See ==
* '''Keşan town square''' is entirely modern, a bland plaza resembling an airport parking lot surrounded by low-rise office blocks. 
* South of town are low hills, some pine-clad or farmed, others gouged out by quarries. Roads wind through the hills to the coast of Saros Bay, ''Saros Körfezi'', which has many small resort villages. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Çamlıca | lat=40.762 | long=26.673 }}, 10 km south of Keşan, used to be the Greek village of Grabuna, and has some well-preserved stone buildings. On ''Bocuk Gecesi'' (&quot;witches night&quot;) in mid-January, the villagers parade on a Halloween-type ghost walk with torches and costumes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sazlıdere | lat=40.639 | long=26.693 }} is a small beach resort reached by taking the turn-off east just before the road enters Gökçetepe. This lane eventually meanders east to join the main highway down the Gallipoli peninsula.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Gökçetepe | lat=40.640 | long=26.618 }} is a larger beach resort: the old village is 3 km inland with nothing to see. On the coast east is the stump of a Genoese castle, besieged by modern holiday bungalows. The main attraction is just west, [https://gokcetepetabiatparki.com/ Gökçetepe Nature Park] (''Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı'', entrance fee), ranged along a shingle beach between an attractive cove and pine-clad mountains. There are food outlets, a campsite and self-catering cabins. The park gets very crowded on summer weekends. The sea here is refreshingly clear and cold.
* {{marker | type=see | name=İbrice Limanı | lat=40.603 | long=26.542 }} is a cove and marina usually reached via Mecidiye, but it's also linked by dirt road along the coast to Gökçetepe Nature Park. Scuba-diving trips sail from here, see Do.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Mecidiye | lat=40.642 | long=26.541 }} is a large resort village, though it's 3 km inland. The headland south is riven by big ugly quarries. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Erikli | lat=40.617 | long=26.470 }} (which means &quot;plums&quot;) is the largest resort. It's backed by a salt lake helpfully called &quot;Salt Lake&quot; - ''Tuzla Gölü'' - Turkey has lots. There's a sandy beach, hotels and camping. Danişment Forest Camp on the coast 2 km west is basic and grubby. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Yayla | lat=40.608 | long=26.384 }} means &quot;highland&quot; so that's another common name. There's a resort village with a marina. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Vakıf | lat=40.602 | long=26.246 }} is a small straggly beach resort next to a salt lake called - oh go on, guess. &quot;Vakıf&quot; corresponds to Arabic ''waqf'', a plot of land endowed for religious charitable purposes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} is a beach resort with marina. 1 km east across the creek is Gülçavuş village. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=[[Enez]] beach | lat=40.670 | long=26.067 }} is the last resort area before the river and lagoons on the border with Greece. The town straggles for 10 km. There's no border crossing here, you have to head north to Ipsala. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Archipelago of Saros | lat=40.616 | long=26.737 }} comprises three islands near the head of the bay: Big Island (''Büyükada'', 1 km long), Small (''Küçükada'') and Little (''Minikada''). They're just scrub, with nothing to see, and potentially dangerous to visit since they had long been used as shooting targets by the navy.
* [[Samothrace]] is the properly big island poking up in the distance west. It's part of Greece and you reach it by ferry from [[Alexandroupolis]].
* You might be able to make out Gökçeada island south of Samothrace. It's Turkish and you reach it by ferry from Kabatepe near [[Eceabat]].
* {{marker | type=see | name=İpsala | lat=40.914 | long=26.379 }} but only if you get stuck at the border: it's the nearest settlement on the Turkish side. The main highway continues to the crossing with Greece, with the usual money-exchanges and filling stations. The village straggles along a minor road branching north: local buses and dolmuş from Keşan come this far. Mevlana Otel is at the junction, with a string of ''pansyon'' and cafes on Enez Cd towards the village. [https://yore-restaurant.business.site/ Yöre Restaurant] at the junction might be the place to pick up a lift. Not much to see here: in town square Alaca Mustafa Paşa Mosque may be 15th century, but the clock tower is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı.jpg | thumb | 300px | Gökçetepe Nature Park]]
* '''[[Scuba diving]]:''' Dive shacks and schools at Ibrice Limani are [https://argosdive.com/ Argos], [https://www.ibricedalismerkezi.com/ Ibrice Dive Centre], [https://www.ydmdalismerkezi.com/ Dalis], Saroz, and [http://www.decodiving.net/ Decodiving].

== Buy ==
* There are several supermarkets on the main highways, serving self-catering trippers and second-home owners stocking up for their weekend at the beach. There's a cluster at the highway interchange including 5M Migros. On D550 south at the mid-town exit, Carrefour is open M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00. 
* The villages just have small convenience stores, if that.

== Eat ==
* Keşan town centre has lots of little places. [https://restaurantguru.com/Kaymaz-Restaurant-Kesan Kaymaz] gets decent reviews and is open M-Sa 07:30-22:00. 
* Nothing in Çamlıca village, but there's little cluster north at Bahçeköy, where the coast road branches off the main highway.
* Mecidiye has Güler Balık fish restaurant, good food but pricey, open daily 11:00-00:00.  
* Erikli has several. Saros Balık restaurant is reliable. 
* Yayla has Beyaz Ahtapot, good reviews, open 09:00-00:00. 
* The other beach resorts all have cafe-restaurants, nothing special.

== Drink ==
[[File:Kalamar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Cuttlefish in Gulf of Saros]]
* Keşan has a cluster of bars in town centre, trad male-oriented places, dark and shuttered in 2021.
* The beach resorts have bars at Erikli, Altunhan, Vakif and Sultaniçe.

== Sleep ==
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* '''In Keşan town centre''' close to the Saros are [http://www.otelcetin.com/ Çetin Otel], [https://www.sapciprestige.com.tr/ Prestige Hotel], Urek Hotel and [http://www.baypansiyon.com/ Bay Hostel].
* '''Keşan bypass''' D550 one km west of the centre has [https://www.bendisotel.com.tr/ Bendis Otel], Çınar İstanbul and [http://www.sapciakaryakit.com/ Hotel Ağadayı Tesisleri]. Further north at the interchange with D110 are the Linda and Mira hotels.
* '''Erikli''' has a beach strip including [http://saroscetinapart.com/ Saros Çetin Apart Otel], self-catering flats and campsites.
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== Connect ==
As of Jan 2021, Keşan town and its approach highways have 4G from all Turkish carriers. The villages around Saros Bay have patchy service, but you might manage a call with Vodafone.

== Go next ==
* [[Enez]] is on the Aegean coast 60 km southwest, with long sandy beaches and a Byzantine citadel.
* [[Edirne]] is a fascinating historic city - being so far west, most travellers pass it by.
* [[Gelibolu]] in the middle of the peninsula has ferries to Asia-side Turkey as well as a bridge whisking you away in the same direction.
* [[Eceabat]] is surrounded by memorials of the Gallipoli landings of 1915.


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'''Keşan''' is a city in [[Eastern Thrace]] in the northwest of Turkey. It's at a major crossroads, with highways west to the border crossing with Greece at Ipsala, north to the city of Edirne, south down the Gallipoli peninsula, and east to Istanbul. In 2018 Keşan town had a population of 63,965. Another 20,000 live in the small villages and beach resorts on the Gulf of Saros to the south, and these are also described here. 

== Understand == 
This area is fertile, and the town has long made a living from agriculture, in between spells of getting wrecked by warring empires. In the second century BC it was Kission, a stopover on the ''[[Via Egnatia]]'' between Rome and Byzantium. The Bulgarians took it several times as Byzantium weakened, but it was Ottoman from the 1360s. The Russians, Bulgarians and Greeks had periods of occupation in the 19th / 20th centuries, but from 1922 it was assigned to Turkey.

Small resorts grew up on the coast during the 20th century - they were within a weekend trip from Istanbul, but never attracted mass tourism. East-west traffic through Keşan ebbed and flowed with Greek-Turkish relations, while the north-south traffic was greatly reduced in March 2022 when O-6 and the Çanakkale bridge were completed. Local businesses are still adjusting to this.

== Get in ==
[[File:22880 Danişment-Keşan-Edirne, Turkey - panoramio.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sunflower fields near Keşan ]]
Keşan is 20 km from the border with Greece, and is the first large Turkish town you encounter eastbound. To Istanbul is another 210 km east along a modern divided two-lane highway, reckon 3 hours.

Buses run hourly from Istanbul's main Europe-side terminal Esenler Otogar, taking 3-4 hours to Keşan depending on the traffic and route: they may also call at Silivri and [[Tekirdağ]]. A single fare in 2022 is 200 TL. Bus companies on the route are [https://www.truvaturizm.com/ Truva Turizm], [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro] (from Istanbul Bayrampaşa), and the locally-based [https://www.kesanbirlik.com.tr/ Keşan Birlik].

From Keşan most of the buses continue south down the peninsula to [[Gelibolu]] and across the bridge to [[Çanakkale]]. Along with the bridge came a new motorway O-6, bypassing well to the east of Keşan, so some operators no longer serve the town.

Buses also run west down the coast to [[Enez]], and a couple go north to [[Uzunköprü]] and [[Edirne]]: one operator is [https://www.ispartapetrol.com.tr/ Isparta].

In normal times long-distance buses continue west from Keşan to Ipsala and Greece. In 2022 these remain suspended; there may be a dolmuş then you could walk across the border. See below for facilities at Ipsala village in case you get stuck. 

{{marker | type=go | name=Keşan bus station | lat=40.867 | long=26.625 }} is on Highway D550 at the north edge of town, 2 km from the centre and 1 km from the junction with the east-west Highway D110. There's a couple of cafes and an ATM. Your ticket may include a connecting minibus to town, enquire when booking, otherwise look for a dolmuş or taxi. Until 2020 some of the village dolmuşes continued to use the old bus station in town centre, but then it was demolished and they took the hint.

== Get around ==
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You need your own wheels. The occasional countryside dolmuş will be scheduled to bring villagers into Keşan in the morning for necessities then bring them home.

== See ==
* '''Keşan town square''' is entirely modern, a bland plaza resembling an airport parking lot surrounded by low-rise office blocks. 
* South of town are low hills, some pine-clad or farmed, others gouged out by quarries. Roads wind through the hills to the coast of Saros Bay, ''Saros Körfezi'', which has many small resort villages. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Çamlıca | lat=40.762 | long=26.673 }}, 10 km south of Keşan, used to be the Greek village of Grabuna, and has some well-preserved stone buildings. On ''Bocuk Gecesi'' (&quot;witches night&quot;) in mid-January, the villagers parade on a Halloween-type ghost walk with torches and costumes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sazlıdere | lat=40.639 | long=26.693 }} is a small beach resort reached by taking the turn-off east just before the road enters Gökçetepe. This lane eventually meanders east to join the main highway down the Gallipoli peninsula.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Gökçetepe | lat=40.640 | long=26.618 }} is a larger beach resort: the old village is 3 km inland with nothing to see. On the coast east is the stump of a Genoese castle, besieged by modern holiday bungalows. The main attraction is just west, [https://gokcetepetabiatparki.com/ Gökçetepe Nature Park] (''Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı'', entrance fee), ranged along a shingle beach between an attractive cove and pine-clad mountains. There are food outlets, a campsite and self-catering cabins. The park gets very crowded on summer weekends. The sea here is refreshingly clear and cold.
* {{marker | type=see | name=İbrice Limanı | lat=40.603 | long=26.542 }} is a cove and marina usually reached via Mecidiye, but it's also linked by dirt road along the coast to Gökçetepe Nature Park. Scuba-diving trips sail from here, see Do.
* {{marker | type=see | name=Mecidiye | lat=40.642 | long=26.541 }} is a large resort village, though it's 3 km inland. The headland south is riven by big ugly quarries. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Erikli | lat=40.617 | long=26.470 }} (which means &quot;plums&quot;) is the largest resort. It's backed by a salt lake helpfully called &quot;Salt Lake&quot; - ''Tuzla Gölü'' - Turkey has lots. There's a sandy beach, hotels and camping. Danişment Forest Camp on the coast 2 km west is basic and grubby. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Yayla | lat=40.608 | long=26.384 }} means &quot;highland&quot; so that's another common name. There's a resort village with a marina. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Vakıf | lat=40.602 | long=26.246 }} is a small straggly beach resort next to a salt lake called - oh go on, guess. &quot;Vakıf&quot; corresponds to Arabic ''waqf'', a plot of land endowed for religious charitable purposes. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Sultaniçe | lat=40.594 | long=26.128 }} is a beach resort with marina. 1 km east across the creek is Gülçavuş village. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=[[Enez]] beach | lat=40.670 | long=26.067 }} is the last resort area before the river and lagoons on the border with Greece. The town straggles for 10 km. There's no border crossing here, you have to head north to Ipsala. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Archipelago of Saros | lat=40.616 | long=26.737 }} comprises three islands near the head of the bay: Big Island (''Büyükada'', 1 km long), Small (''Küçükada'') and Little (''Minikada''). They're just scrub, with nothing to see, and potentially dangerous to visit since they had long been used as shooting targets by the navy.
* [[Samothrace]] is the properly big island poking up in the distance west. It's part of Greece and you reach it by ferry from [[Alexandroupolis]].
* You might be able to make out Gökçeada island south of Samothrace. It's Turkish and you reach it by ferry from Kabatepe near [[Eceabat]].
* {{marker | type=see | name=İpsala | lat=40.914 | long=26.379 }} but only if you get stuck at the border: it's the nearest settlement on the Turkish side. The main highway continues to the crossing with Greece, with the usual money-exchanges and filling stations. The village straggles along a minor road branching north: local buses and dolmuş from Keşan come this far. Mevlana Otel is at the junction, with a string of ''pansyon'' and cafes on Enez Cd towards the village. [https://yore-restaurant.business.site/ Yöre Restaurant] at the junction might be the place to pick up a lift. Not much to see here: in town square Alaca Mustafa Paşa Mosque may be 15th century, but the clock tower is modern.

== Do ==
[[File:Gökçetepe Tabiat Parkı.jpg | thumb | 300px | Gökçetepe Nature Park]]
* '''[[Scuba diving]]:''' Dive shacks and schools at Ibrice Limani are [https://argosdive.com/ Argos], [https://www.ibricedalismerkezi.com/ Ibrice Dive Centre], [https://www.ydmdalismerkezi.com/ Dalis], Saroz, and [http://www.decodiving.net/ Decodiving].

== Buy ==
* There are several supermarkets on the main highways, serving self-catering trippers and second-home owners stocking up for their weekend at the beach. There's a cluster at the highway interchange including 5M Migros. On D550 south at the mid-town exit, Carrefour is open M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00. 
* The villages just have small convenience stores, if that.

== Eat ==
* Keşan town centre has lots of little places. [https://restaurantguru.com/Kaymaz-Restaurant-Kesan Kaymaz] gets decent reviews and is open M-Sa 07:30-22:00. 
* Nothing in Çamlıca village, but there's little cluster north at Bahçeköy, where the coast road branches off the main highway.
* Mecidiye has Güler Balık fish restaurant, good food but pricey, open daily 11:00-00:00.  
* Erikli has several. Saros Balık restaurant is reliable. 
* Yayla has Beyaz Ahtapot, good reviews, open 09:00-00:00. 
* The other beach resorts all have cafe-restaurants, nothing special.

== Drink ==
[[File:Kalamar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Cuttlefish in Gulf of Saros]]
* Keşan has a cluster of bars in town centre, trad male-oriented places, dark and shuttered in 2021.
* The beach resorts have bars at Erikli, Altunhan, Vakif and Sultaniçe.

== Sleep ==
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* '''In Keşan town centre''' close to the Saros are [http://www.otelcetin.com/ Çetin Otel], [https://www.sapciprestige.com.tr/ Prestige Hotel], Urek Hotel and [http://www.baypansiyon.com/ Bay Hostel].
* '''Keşan bypass''' D550 one km west of the centre has [https://www.bendisotel.com.tr/ Bendis Otel], Çınar İstanbul and [http://www.sapciakaryakit.com/ Hotel Ağadayı Tesisleri]. Further north at the interchange with D110 are the Linda and Mira hotels.
* '''Erikli''' has a beach strip including [http://saroscetinapart.com/ Saros Çetin Apart Otel], self-catering flats and campsites.
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== Connect ==
As of Jan 2021, Keşan town and its approach highways have 4G from all Turkish carriers. The villages around Saros Bay have patchy service, but you might manage a call with Vodafone.

== Go next ==
* [[Enez]] is on the Aegean coast 60 km southwest, with long sandy beaches and a Byzantine citadel.
* [[Edirne]] is a fascinating historic city - being so far west, most travellers pass it by.
* [[Uzunköprü]] on the way to Edirne has a remarkable 15th century stone bridge of 170+ arches.
* [[Gelibolu]] in the middle of the peninsula has ferries to Asia-side Turkey as well as a bridge whisking you away in the same direction.
* [[Eceabat]] is surrounded by memorials of the Gallipoli landings of 1915.


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[[Image:Tivua Island, Mamanucas Islands, Fiji, 2011.jpg|thumb|400px|Tiny Tivua Island in the Mamanucas]]
'''Mamanuca Islands''' are a group of tiny islands west of [[Viti Levu]] in [[Fiji]].

==Understand==
The Mamanuca Islands consist of more than 20 islands. At high tide seven of them are completely inundated. These islands offer coral reefs, crystal clear waters, and palm fringed sandy beaches.

===Islands===

Islands in the Mamanuca chain, not all of which are inhabited, include:

*Amunuca
*Beachcomer
*Castaway
*Eori
*Kadavulailai (a/k/a Bounty)
*Kadomo
*Male
*Malololailai
*Malolo
*Mana
*Manu
*Matamanoa
*Modriki
*Monu
*Monuriki, an uninhabited tiny island, is very much off the beaten track. The movie ''Cast Away'' was shot on this island.
*Nautanivono
*Navadra
*Navini
*Nomatu
*Oalito
*South Sea
*Tavarua
*Tavua
*Tivua
*Tokoriki
*Treasure
*Vomo
*Vomo Lailai
*Yanuya

==Get in==
===From Nadi International Airport===
*Flights on a '''helicopter''' (Island Hoppers) or '''float plane''' offer the fastest, and most expensive, way to reach the islands.

===From Denarau Marina===
The marina is a 20-minute drive from Nadi Airport. One can generally catch a free bus from any of the major resorts near Nadi or from the airport to Denarau Marina. If you aren't sure, ask the front desk; they can probably call the bus for pick up. Port Denerau is the location of some of the largest and most expensive resorts on the main island, including the Sheraton, Hilton, Westin, and Radisson Hotels.

* Large, luxury '''catamarans''' from [http://www.ssc.com.fj South Sea Cruises] with seating for approximately 200 people take several hours to reach your destination, depending on which island is your destination. They are often air-conditioned lounge with food and drinks available for purchase. There are three daily departures: 9:15AM, 12:15PM, 3:15PM.
*'''Water Taxis''' (Seafiji) also service the islands in small aluminium boats. They are good for groups going to the same destination.

==Get around==
South Sea Cruises have a [http://www.ssc.com.fj/island_resort_connections.aspx resort connections service.] There are two modern vessels providing transfers to your Fiji Island resorts in the Mamanuca Islands. Each vessel has a &quot;Captain's Lounge&quot; where you can book reserved seating and travel in greater comfort. These lounges are air conditioned and include refreshments en route. South Sea Cruises ferries depart Denarau Marina several times a day and are very efficient.

==See==

==Do==
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* {{do
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==Buy==

==Eat==
It won't surprise anybody that Fiji's cuisine features a lot of seafood.  However, it may surprise those not familiar with Fiji's history that it also includes numerous Indian dishes introduced by Indian labourers brought over in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

''Kokoda'' is a Fijian delicacy similar to ''ceviche'' or Hawaiian ''poke''.  It consists of pieces of raw fish marinated in lemon juice and coconut milk, often accompanied by pepper, onion and tomato.

''Rourou'' soup is a smooth and creamy soup made from blended taro leaves and coconut milk.

Fresh tropical fruit is also popular on the islands, including plantains, papaya, mango and pawpaw.

==Drink==
Coconut milk!

==Sleep==
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* {{sleep
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*[https://vomofiji.com '''Vomo Island Fij'''i]. Vomo Island Fiji, is a luxury Fiji resort popular with families due to the Baby Butlers programme. The adults-only Rocks Pool and Bar makes it popular with couples. It is a privately owned island (225 acres) island 15 minutes by helicopter from Nadi International Airport or a 75-minute boat ride from Denarau Marina. Accommodation for sleeping includes a mix of beachfront villas, hillside villas and luxury private residences.

==Stay safe==
The Mamanuca Islands are small and secluded, isolating them from much of the theft or other crimes committed in Fiji.  The most prevalent dangers come from the environment.  Wear plenty of sunblock, do not walk on or touch the coral reef or sea creatures inhabiting it, and be cautious of when and where you swim as large waves or undertows are possible.

==Go next==
Head to the [[Yasawa Islands]], one of Fiji's most stunning regions. The remote Yasawa Islands group consists of a chain of 20 ancient volcanic islands. Four of these islands have dramatic elevations with summits just short of 600 m above sea level. The pristine white sandy beaches and dramatic monoliths surrounded by crystal-clear lagoons provide a beautiful environment in which to relax or enjoy the many activities on offer. Approximately 30 resorts are spread through the islands and most resorts provide basic accommodation and meals with access to natural and cultural sites.

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'''Manisa''' is a city in the [[Central Aegean]] region of Turkey, on the slopes of Mount Spil or Sipylus 65 km northeast of Izmir. It's modern and industrial but has many old mosques. In 2021 Manisa province had a population of 1,456,626, with 257,993 in Yunusemre the district covering most of the city. 

== Understand ==
[[File:Ağlayan Kaya, Spil Dağı.jpg | thumb | 300px | Weeping Rock ]]
The original Magnesia is the Greek region of [[Thessaly]]. Its inhabitants moved here in 190 BC and founded the city of Magnesia ad Sipylum, specifying the mountain to distinguish it from their older settlement of [[Kuşadası#Q1432674|Magnesia on the Maeander]] to the south. It was built over the ruins of the [[Hittites|Hittite]] city of Tantalus, in a defensible position on the mountainside, with a good water supply and fertile plains around. The local soils have mineral ores, hence the name of magnesia or periclase (MgO / Mg(OH)&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;) and of magnesium the metal extracted from it. They also have natural lodestones, used for early compasses hence &quot;magnet&quot;, but these are iron ores and magnesium is only weakly magnetic.

The city's foundation was marked by a nearby battle, when Scipio crushed the Seleucid forces of Antiochus III and brought the region under Roman control. Loyal cities were rewarded, and Magnesia remained important right through the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] period — indeed it was for a time the capital-in-exile. It fell to the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] in 1390: they embellished it and used it as a training ground for their princes to learn the art of imperial administration.

Magnesia sprawled out from its mountainside core onto the plain, and (like Izmir / Smyrna) was a cosmopolitan merchant city until the early 20th century, when inter-ethnic violence grew. After Turkey was defeated in the [[World War I|First World War]], Greece invaded, but Turkey countered in what became the War of Independence. In 1922 retreating Greek forces carried out a scorched-earth policy, destroying the town almost completely. It was renamed Manisa in 1927 and is nowadays a modern industrial town, but its mosques have been restored.

== Get in ==
{{mapframe | 38.620 | 27.425 | height=650 | width=650 | zoom=14 }} 
=== By plane ===
Izmir ({{IATA|ADB}}) is the nearest airport. It has daily flights from Istanbul, Ankara and other Turkish cities, and occasionally from international destinations.

=== By bus ===
Buses from Istanbul towards Izmir call at Manisa, taking 6 hr 30 min via [[Bursa]] and [[Balıkesir]], for a fare in 2022 of 450 TL. They run hourly or better. Operators include [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm] and Flixbus; the Pamukkale buses fly past on the motorway and don't call here.

There is a very frequent bus and dolmuş service between Izmir and Manisa, taking 35 min. Take a local bus, inter-city bus companies won't sell tickets for this short hop.

{{marker | name=Otobus Terminal | type=go | lat=38.6389 | long=27.4457 }} is the station for inter-city buses, 2 km north of the centre at the junction of D565 and the ring road.

{{marker | name=Otogar | type=go | lat=38.6188 | long=27.4223 }} for local buses is on Mimar Sinan Bvd northwest side of town centre.

=== By train ===

There are four trains a day from [[Izmir]] Basmane, taking 90 min, and continuing to [[Konya]], or to Soma and [[Balıkesir]] then either north to [[Bandırma]] (for ferries to Istanbul) or east to [[Kütahya]], [[Eskişehir]] and [[Ankara]]. 

The overnight train from Ankara is ''İzmir Mavi Treni'' (Blue Train), departing at 21:00 to reach Eskişehir at midnight, Manisa at 09:00 and Izmir at 10:30.

''Ege Ekspresi'' (Aegean Express) is a daytime train from Eskişehir (which has YHT trains from Istanbul, Ankara and Konya). It departs at noon to reach Manisa at 21:00 and Izmir at 22:40.

''17 Eylül Ekpresi'' (17th of September Express) leaves Bandırma at 16:00, so you can connect by ferry same-day from Istanbul. It reaches Manisa at 20:30 and Izmir at 22:00.

''Konya Mavi Treni'' leaves [[Konya]] at 19:00 and runs via [[Afyon]] and Uşak to reach Manisa at 06:00 and Izmir at 07:30.

The regional train between Izmir, Manisa, Salihli and Alaşehir remains suspended in 2022.

See Turkish State Railways [https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ TCDD] for timetables, fares and online tickets. 

'''The''' {{marker | name=railway station | type=go | lat=38.6209 | long=27.4397 }} is 500 m northeast of town centre.

=== By road ===

Manisa stands on the historic Istanbul to Izmir road. You approach from the north on O-5 toll motorway, or the old road E881. O-5 nowadays bypasses some distance from Manisa, avoiding the mountain, so you need to exit south of Akhisar onto D565 and follow this into town. Stay on it southwest to continue into Izmir.

== Get around ==
The central sights are easy to walk around, as are those on the hill (such Weeping Rock) 1 km south of downtown.
 
Town buses ply the main streets. A dozen lines run out to the inter-city bus station, which on timetables is shown as Yeni (New) Garaj or Terminal.

== See ==
[[File:Husnusah Hatuniye Mosque 1.jpg | thumb | 300px | Courtyard of the Hatuniye Mosque ]]
* {{see
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* '''Medical History Museum''' west side of Sultan Mosque is entered from 2502 Sk. It's open daily 09:00-17:00, free. 
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| content=Mosque designed by the renowned Mimar Sinan and completed in 1586. Its interior is richly decorated with Iznik tiles. The medrese also survives, and the soup kitchen (imaret) is the archaeological museum.  
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* '''Archaeological Museum''' in the Muradiye soup kitchen remains closed in 2022. 
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* {{marker | name=Rum Mehmet Pasha Bazaar | type=see | lat=38.6115 | long=27.4323 }} off Çarşı Bvd is a 15th century market hall. In 2022 it's being converted into a wedding venue, so it's lost its bazaar atmosphere. 
* {{marker | name=Cumhuriyet Hamamı | type=see | lat=38.6120 | long=27.4337 }} off Çarşı Bvd are traditional Turkish baths, built in 1574 and fed by mountain springs. They're still in use but dilapidated, and you'd probably feel more in need of a bath after visiting than before. 
* {{see
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| content=Built in 1368, this was a lodge for the Mevlevi, the Sufi Islamic group known in the west as &quot;whirling dervishes&quot;. The building is now a museum. You'll often find wedding parties having their photos taken, as next door is a wedding venue or ''Düğün Salonu''. 
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* {{marker | name=Manisa Castle | type=see | lat=38.6071 | long=27.4307 }} is the fragmentary remains of the ancient city fortifications, an acropolis on the hillside. They've been wrecked and patched up so many times. 
* '''Ulu Cami''' (old or great mosque) 100 m north of the castle was built in 1367. It's closed for restoration in 2022. 
* '''Gülgün Hatun Mosque''' and Hamam have been restored on Cumludere Cd 100 m north of the viewpoint for Weeping Rock. 
* {{marker | name=Weeping Rock | type=see | lat=38.6050 | long=27.4240 }} (''Ağlayan Kaya'') is a rock formation south edge of town at the end of Cumludere Cd. It resembles a face, and groundwater seeps from its &quot;eyes&quot;. In legend this is Niobe, who got uppity so the gods killed 14 of her children then turned her to stone. One child survived but turned green with the trauma, and was thus named Chloris. 
* {{marker | name=Mount Sipylus | type=see | lat=38.567 | long=27.455 }} or Spil (''Spil Dağı'') is the 1513 m mountain south of town. It's a popular weekend retreat for locals, with forests, wild tulips, herds of wild horses and beautiful scenery. In winter it often has snow. Its upper slopes are a national park, ''Spil Dağı Millî Parkı''. You can drive almost to the summit, then park and hike up the lane for the last km.
* {{marker | name=Cybele | type=see | lat=38.5979 | long=27.4999 }} is the goddess carved into the cliff face along D250. She was an Anatolian deity, variously depicted as a plump earth-mother, a matronly civic protector, or a wild-child arriving in a lion-powered chariot with music and wine spilling out onto her weirdo companions. In the Roman era she was re-imported here as a goddess of Troy, but this particular carving is Hittite, say 1500 BC. She's 8 m tall but crumbling and her head has cleaved: &quot;wow, what a party.&quot;

== Do ==
[[File:Sisyphus and four Danaides.jpg | thumb | 300px | Sisyphus totes the medicine ball at the gym ]]
* '''Turkish baths''' are available in several spots. The waters are not geothermal or sulphurous, yet you may need to hold your nose. 
* '''Football:''' [https://www.manisaspor.org.tr/ Manisaspor] were relegated in 2022 and now play soccer in TFF Second League, the country's third tier. Their home ground 19 May Stadium (capacity 16,600) is 2 km northeast of town centre along Akhisar Cd. 
* '''Fitness:''' in legend, Sisyphus was king of Ephyra and often killed guests and travellers to his palace. This earned him poor online reviews, especially from almighty Zeus, but Sisyphus reckoned he could outsmart the gods and on a couple of occasions did so. When he died and came to the underworld, he was assigned forever to roll a boulder up a mountain, whereupon it rolled right back. Scholars long described this as a futile, literally soul-destroying task, but Albert Camus (1913-1960) was the first to see the funny side. Sisyphus had invented fitness centres! Legend does not say which mountain, but this city is associated with Tantalus who was also given a futile punishment, see Drink. Appropriately, Manisa has a couple of dozen gyms: near town centre are Press Box, Best, UltFit Life Kadın, Victoria Gym, Ekol and Onur Park. None mention a pool.

== Buy ==
[[File:Manisa Sultan Cami interior 6043.jpg | thumb | 300px | Inside Sultan Mosque ]]
* Lots of small supermarkets, usually open daily 08:00-22:00. Migros is the main chain.
* Banks and ATMs line 8 Eylül Cd, which runs east-west through town centre.

== Eat ==
Eating places cluster around Konuk Cd, the spine of old town. They include Hatçe Ana Mantı Salonu, Menekşe Kasap Lokantası, [http://www.safakkebap.com.tr/ Şafak Kebap], Beyoğlu, [https://www.tasfabrika.com/ Taş Fabrika], Manisaspor Kebapçısı and Gülcemal.

== Drink ==
* In town centre are Sardes, Dergah and Afitap.
* Tantalus is the mythical figure who gives his name to &quot;tantalised&quot;: he was punished in the underworld by having water always just out of his reach, and low-hanging fruit that always eluded his grasp. He may have a historical basis as a Hittite ruler of Tantalus, the city which preceded Sipylus on the site of Manisa. The cafe-bar of his punishment was in a ravine beneath Hades. According to ''Iliad'', if you dropped an anvil from heaven, it would take nine days to reach earth then another nine days to plummet into the ravine - imprecise directions, but they help narrow it down.

== Sleep ==
[[File:MANİSa.jpg | thumb | 300px | The city seen from Mount Sipylus ]] 
* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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== Connect ==

Manisa and its approach roads have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
[[File:The Bath-Gymnasium complex at Sardis, probably completed in the late 2nd - early 3rd century AD, Sardis, Turkey (31809522300).jpg|thumb|300px|From the Gymnasium of Sardis]]
* [[Sardis]] or Sart was the capital city of Lydia, and has extensive Graeco-Roman ruins. It's 62 km east of Manisa, and best done as a day-trip as it has little accommodation or other visitor amenities.
* [[Izmir]] is the lively modern city on the coast, third largest in Turkey. It has few antiquities standing but several museums and other attractions.
* [[Istanbul to Izmir]] is an itinerary across this region, with one branch swinging through Sardis and Manisa.


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'''Marmara Ereğlisi''' (say ''mar-mah-rah eh-reh-lee-see'') is on the Marmara coast in [[Eastern Thrace]], the European part of Turkey. It's the first town west on the coastal highway after you leave the Istanbul metropolis, so it's a weekend resort for the city. This coast has been heavily developed, especially with the BOTAŞ gas terminal 5 km east, where LNG is pumped ashore from tankers and stored then put into the pipeline. In 2019 the Marmara Ereğlisi district had a population of 26,007. 

== Understand ==

Marmara Ereğlisi is the historic nucleus of what is nowadays a busy resort and industrial strip. Its peninsula forms a hook that shelters a bay, so it was a good harbour along this exposed coast. It became colonised by Greeks from Samos, who called it Perinthos, and in 340 BC it was strong enough to repulse an attack by Philip II of Macedon. Like the other Hellenistic colonies it became part of the Roman empire, and a regional capital at a time when Byzantium (the future Constantinople then Istanbul) was just a minor fishing village. Coins were minted here - they're a big component of the ancient town's heritage, as the old buildings have suffered centuries of earthquakes. Around 300 AD it was renamed Herakleia, for Hercules, hence Ereğli, but that was a popular name. So this one is specifically the Marmara Ereğlisi, to distinguish it from the one near Konya and the other on the Black Sea coast.

== Get in ==
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[https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm] buses run from Istabul Bayrampaşa via Silivri, taking 60-90 min to Marmara Ereğlisi, for a fare (as of Sept 2021) of 65 TL. They're at least hourly daytime and every couple of hours overnight. They continue west to [[Tekirdağ]], another 30 min, and some go on to [[Keşan]], the Gallipoli peninsula and [[Çanakkale]]. These inter-city buses don't come downtown, but pick up and drop off on the main highway D110 north side of town. It's a one km walk but there are taxis and dolmuses if you're laden. A new bus station is under construction next to D110 but there's no word on when it might open.

Minibuses run frequently to Marmara Ereğlisi from [[Tekirdağ]], [[Çorlu]], and Silivri at the west edge of Istanbul. These do run to {{marker | type=go | name=town centre | lat=40.969 | long=27.955 }} - it's not a bus station, just a general scrummage of vehicles beneath the impatient hooves of Atatürk's statue. 

By road follow D110/E84. The town is 90 km west of Istanbul and 40 km east of Tekirdağ. 

There are no ferries to town. For the Marmara Islands travel via Istanbul.

== Get around ==
Walk in the town, everything's within 1 km. The beach resorts are strung out along the highway but have a good dolmuş service.

== See ==
* {{marker | name=Open air museum | type=see | lat=40.969 | long=27.958 }} (''açık hava müzesi'') is the fancy name for a little park scattered with marble columns and sarcophagi from ancient Perinthos. No labelling or explanations, as they naturally assume you've done your homework by reading this page.
* '''Perinthos''' occupied the peninsula to the south and the waterfront area of the present town, and was enclosed by city walls. You'll spot remnants of the walls and their towers, but the difficulty is to distinguish them from other dilapidated bits of masonry. The old structures were pulverised by multiple earthquakes and have been cleared away from the peninsula, but stroll out for the view back to town. 
* {{marker | name=Roman breakwater | type=see | lat=40.972 | long=27.966 }}: the harbour is sheltered from every wind except northeast. This ancient breakwater, now only visible as a line of rocks, extends from the tip of the peninsula. 
* {{marker | type=see | name=Amphitheatre | lat=40.966 | long=27.961 }} is on the south coast below the lighthouse. It's overgrown but atmospheric, especially at sundown, so that would have been the obvious time to stage performances.
* '''Tumuli''' are small man-made conical hills or mounds that cover burial chambers, typically from 6000 to 4000 BC. They're dotted around Thrace, especially in the countryside 5 km north of Marmara Ereğlisi, though they're steadily succumbing to agriculture and development. Look out for them across the fields and if they're not fenced off you may be able to approach. A few have been excavated: their finds have gone to museums in Istanbul and elsewhere, with the best studied being Naip tumulus the other side of Tekirdağ.

== Do ==
[[File:Tekirdağ Müzesi-6.JPG | thumb | 300px | Gladiator from Perinthos ]]
* '''Swimming''' is okay off town beach, the water isn't polluted. Other sandy beaches line the coast.
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== Buy ==
* '''Banks:''' there are three banks with ATMs around the downtown minibus stop, with more north along the street.
* '''Supermarket:''' Carrefour is on Enis Sülün Cd by the waterfront, open daily 08:00-22:00.

== Eat ==
* The main strip is along the east waterfront, with Şirin Köfte, Bade Bistro, Kapalı Kadınlar Plajı, [http://www.yengeninyeri.com/ Yengen Yeri], Mavi Boncuk and Asil Kartal.
* By the jetty are Ada Balik, Tekin &amp; Esra Balik, Ayazma, Yelken Balık and Reisbey Balık.

== Drink ==
* Fıstık Gibi 1a by the jetty and Beci Sür Mısır along the waterfront are open 24 hours.
* Rakı was traditionally made in Tekirdağ. That distillery has moved to Manisa near [[Izmir]] but there's still plenty around - ''Şerefe!''
* [http://www.satonuzun.com/ Chateau Nuzun] is a vineyard in Çeşmeli Köyü to the west.

== Sleep ==
[[File:AtatürkStatueMarmaraEreğlisi (1).jpg | thumb | 300px | Atatürk won't wait for the dolmuş ]]
: As you enter town, you’ll see lots of signs for hotels (''otel'') and guesthouses (''pansiyon''). Those on the east seafront are more likely to be open out-of-season. Campsites are some distance out, though along the main highway and dolmus route. It may be possible to wild camp on the south peninsula towards the amphitheatre.
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* '''[http://www.sulunbutikotel.com/ Sülün Butik Otel]''' is mid-town next to Nevizade. 
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* '''[https://www.istanbulyildizhotel.com/ Istanbul Yildiz Hotel]''' is a budget hotel next to Poyraz.
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* '''Yeniçiftlik''' is the next town west along the coast. Lots of accommodation here, and campsites though these weren't open in 2021.

== Connect ==
Marmara Ereğlisi has 4G from all Turkish carriers, which extends along the coastal and main inland highways. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
* West is [[Tekirdağ]], a large grubby city but with a beach resort strip. Buses for the Gallipoli peninsula stop here.
* Inland is [[Çorlu]], industrial and with few attractions. Come this way for buses to Istanbul airport, [[Edirne]] and the Bulgarian border.
* [[Istanbul]] is the frenetic fascinating city an hour to the east.

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[[Image:Gelidonia.jpg|thumb|320px|The lighthouse on the Cape Taşlık (Gelidonia), which juts out towards the Mediterranean south of Antalya]]

'''Mediterranean Turkey''' (Turkish: ''Akdeniz Bölgesi'') is a region in [[Turkey]], encompassing the entire southern coast and the inland areas backing it. The coast is also called the '''Turkish Riviera''' (''Türk Rivierası'') and the '''Turquoise Coast'''.

Perhaps along with the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]], the region is the top destination in the country, thanks to its crystal clear waters, sunny skies, and rich art and history.

==Regions==
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==Cities==

* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Antalya]]|wikidata=Q6487}} &amp;mdash; the largest city in southwestern Turkey and the unquestioned capital of the Turkish Riviera
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Adana]]|wikidata=Q38545}} &amp;mdash; one of the largest cities of the country serves as a hub to the eastern half of the region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Alanya]]|wikidata=Q171810}} &amp;mdash; a popular beach resort crowned with an extensive medieval fortress
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Antakya]]|wikidata=Q80561}} (also known as '''Antioch''') &amp;mdash; where St Peter served as a bishop offers a great culinary experience as well as the Mosaic Museum with a rich Roman collection
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fethiye]]|wikidata=Q207998}} &amp;mdash; nestled at the head of a gulf perfect for yachting, Fethiye and its vicinity offer outdoor sports; paragliding and hiking top the list
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kaş]]|wikidata=Q1004438}} &amp;mdash; an unspoiled resort town with traditional architecture in the southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Marmaris]]|wikidata=Q209908}} &amp;mdash; a major tourist town, scenically surrounded by piny mountains, and serves as one of the gateways for the &quot;Blue Voyage&quot;
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mersin]]|wikidata=Q134291}} &amp;mdash; a major port, one of the best examples of modern Turkish town planning, with a palm-lined esplanade
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taşucu]]|wikidata=Q287715}} &amp;mdash; a pleasant town with cobbled streets and frequent ferries to [[Northern Cyprus]]

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Anamur|Anemurium]]|wikidata=Q485575}} &amp;mdash; the ruins of a Roman city on the southernmost point of Turkey
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Faralya|Butterfly Valley]]|lat=36.4970|long=29.1277|wikidata=Q14215382}} &amp;mdash; an isolated canyon with waterfalls and a large colony of butterflies
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Narlıkuyu|Heaven and Hell]]|wikidata=Q848804}} &amp;mdash; a geological curiosity, two large chasms next to each other just inland from the coast
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kayaköy]]|wikidata=Q1168408}} — a ghost town with plenty of hiking opportunities in the surrounding area
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Manavgat|Manavgat Waterfalls]]|wikidata=Q81643}} &amp;mdash; somewhat overrated waterfalls near Antalya
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ölüdeniz]]|wikidata=Q1344290}} &amp;mdash; the &quot;Blue Lagoon&quot;, one of the most celebrated Turkish beaches
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]]|wikidata=Q1380189}} &amp;mdash; a backpacker destination with tree-houses in the forest near a pebble beach and Roman ruins, also featuring a rich nightlife
* {{Marker|type=go |lat= |long= |wikidata=Q233121 |zoom=16 |name=[[Patara]] |image=}} &amp;mdash; the birthplace of St Nicholas is now a great archaeological site adjacent to a dream-like beach with the largest dune landscape in Turkey
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kınık|Xanthos and Letoon]]|wikidata=Q464936}} &amp;mdash; the ruins of the ancient Lycian capital, a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]

==Understand==
[[File:Olympos beach cropped.jpg|thumb|350px|A beach near [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]]]]

The Mediterranean coast of Turkey is mostly a narrow strip of land hemmed in by the pine-covered Taurus Mountains (''Toros'') and the Mediterranean Sea.

===History===
Home to a number of ancient civilizations, namely Lycia, Pamphylia, and Cilicia from the west to the east, Mediterranean Turkey was captured by the [[Roman Empire|Romans]] about a century before the birth of Christ. After a brief occupation by the [[Crusades|Crusaders]] on their way to [[Jerusalem]], as evidenced by a number of Crusader-built or -expanded castles mainly in the east, and a number of Crusader-backed Armenian kingdoms, the Turkic Seljuqs seized the region. It was during this era when the ancestors of most of the locals poured in from [[Central Asia]] as nomadic tribes. Some still keep the tradition, wintering on the warm coast and heading for the heights of the Taurus Mountains or the plateaus of [[Central Anatolia]] further to the north with their goats and camel caravans when summer approaches. The Seljuqs were replaced by the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] in about the 15th century.

===Climate===
As expected, Mediterranean Turkey enjoys the typical [[Mediterranean climates|Mediterranean climate]]: the temperature can go above 40°C in dry summers, some of the sunniest in Europe, while the rest of the year is quite rainy, although winter lows rarely go below +5°C and snowfall is virtually unknown in the region (unsurprisingly except the peaks of the quite high mountains close to the coastal strip). The season with the highest amount of rainfall is winter (more or less limited to late October through early April in this region) and can be accompanied by strong winds, to the point of storms, in the localities close to the shore, especially around [[Antalya]].

Water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea is around 28°C during summer, i.e. May through October.

The inland [[Lakes District]] has an altogether different continental climate than the rest of the region, and the winters can be severe and quite snowy there.

==Talk==
The region is home to a plethora of [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]] dialects, from the ''Muğla şivesi'', some of which is totally incomprehensible for non-local Turks spoken in [[Lycia]] to the dialect of the [[Cilician Mountains]], which is essentially a mainland &quot;extension&quot; of [[Northern Cyprus|Cypriot]] Turkish. The Syrian dialect of [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]] is also prevalent around [[Antakya]].

However, thanks to heavy tourism, English will likely be enough to communicate during your trip, especially in the western parts of the region (i.e. [[Pamphylia]] and [[Lycia]]) and especially if you don't intend to go off the beaten path. [[German phrasebook|German]], [[Russian phrasebook|Russian]], and [[Scandinavia]]n languages may also be helpful, especially when you visit one of the resort towns mainly frequented by the speakers of those languages.

==Get in==
* '''By plane''' &amp;mdash; The major airports in the region open for international flights are located in [[Dalaman]], [[Antalya]], and [[Adana]].
* '''By train''' &amp;mdash; [[Adana]] has daily direct passenger train services from [[Konya]] (which is connected to [[Istanbul]] and [[Ankara]] by high-speed trains), while [[Isparta]] and [[Burdur]] has services from [[Izmir]].
* '''By bus''' &amp;mdash; All cities and a good number of towns, especially those attracting many travellers, have direct bus connections from the large Turkish cities.
* '''By car''' &amp;mdash; The region is connected to the northern parts of the country by a number of highways, most of which are double-carriageways, and O-21 north of [[Adana]]/[[Mersin]] is a motorway. These drop down to the coast through numerous, very scenic passes across the Taurus Mountains.
* '''By boat''' &amp;mdash; There are ferries from [[Northern Cyprus]] to a number of ports. See also [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
'''Buses''' (for long-haul routes such as [[Antalya]] to [[Adana]]) and '''minibuses''' (for shorter routes between a major city and nearby towns) will be your main mode of transportation within the region. Services are fairly frequent and quite comfortable, and especially so in the more touristed areas of [[Lycia]] and [[Pamphylia]].

'''Train''' service in the region is limited to the [[Cilician Plains]] with a branch line south to [[Iskenderun]] in [[Hatay]]. The [[Lakes District]] also has a (mostly unused) line stretching out to the [[Aegean Turkey|northwest]].

There is no long-haul '''ferry''' route along the coast, however, boat trips offer pleasant cruises into the remoter parts of the coastline from the major touristy towns.

There are no '''flights''' between the region's airports.

===By car===
The highway '''D400''', which closely follows the shoreline of the Turkish Mediterranean from one end to the other, is the main regional thoroughfare. While most of its length has an appreciably wide alignment (at least 2 lanes per direction) and is in a very good condition, some sections are very twisty and narrow such as between [[Alanya]] and [[Anamur]]. There are other roads, such as '''D650''', which connect the inland areas (e.g., the [[Lakes District]]) with D400, thus the coast.

==See==
[[File:Kreuzritterburg Mamure.jpg|thumb|250px|Mamure Castle near [[Anamur]]]]

* '''Ruins''' &amp;mdash; The region is dotted by many ancient city ruins. Most date back to the indigenous civilizations of the region, which were expanded or rebuilt by the Romans later.
* '''Citadels''' &amp;mdash; Strategically located on the main route between Europe and the [[Middle East]], there are also lots of citadels in the region, either in the form of walls surrounding towns or castles in a valley or on a rocky outcrop to defend the nearby routes from the unwanted incursions. Many, especially those in the eastern portions of the region, were either built by the Crusaders from scratch or were heavily fortified by them.

===Itineraries===
* The [[Lycian Way]] &amp;mdash; A 509-km, waymarked hiking trail connecting [[Fethiye]] with the southern suburbs of [[Antalya]].

==Do==
[[Image:Gocekyacht.jpg|thumb|250px|Cruising at the Bay of [[Göcek]]]]

* '''Yachting'''. One of the top cruising areas in the Mediterranean basin, the southwestern reaches of Mediterranean Turkey (the coasts of [[Lycia]] and western [[Pamphylia]]) offer abundant yachting options. In the much famed '''Blue Cruise''' (a.k.a. the '''Blue Voyage'''; ''Mavi Yolculuk''), started by a group of Turkish intellectuals in the 1940s and usually compared to cruising the [[Caribbean]], you take a chartered ''gulet'' type yacht (two-masted wooden boats) for a specified amount of time (usually 15 days), and cruise from cove to cove with turquoise waters surrounded by the pine-covered mountains rising immediately from the shore, calling at coastal towns and fishing villages on the way. [[Marmaris]], [[Fethiye]], and [[Kaş]] are the usual starting points of a Blue Cruise (as well as [[Bodrum]] and [[Kuşadası]] in the neighbouring Aegean), although voyages extending all the way from [[Izmir]] to [[Antalya]] are not unheard of.

==Eat==
While local cuisine traditionally embraces goat meat, which is less common to much of the rest of the country and may lead to [[Travellers' diarrhea|stomach trouble]] for those who are unaccustomed to it, the restaurants in the touristy towns frequently feature more familiar treats. Fish restaurants abound in the seaside towns, while typical Turkish fast food ''döner'' and the like are common in the larger towns and cities. [[Adana]] in the east is known for its style of kebabs (''Adana kebabı''), while the cuisine of [[Antakya]] to the southeast, being culturally a part of neighbouring [[Syria]], features highly delicious and partially vegetarian or even vegan-friendly Middle Eastern fare.

==Drink==
A great way to reduce your bottled water costs in this hot region is to use the '''free cold water dispensers''', locally called ''sebil'' (pronounced ''say-beel''), which can usually be found on the sides of the streets and the mosque courtyards in the less-touristed towns and districts. They look like small, white refrigators and usually have two faucets: the red one delivers warm (or mildly hot depending on the weather) water, while the blue one offers comfortably cold water. Though the water coming out of the faucets is not from a commercially-bottled jar, and likely from the city water network, it's harmless and causes no stomach upsets. A way to reduce the risk may be allowing yourself a week after arrival in the region to get accustomed to local microflora that may be present in the water and then taking full advantage of the ''sebil''s.

Two areas moderately famous for their '''local [[Wine|wines]]''' are [[Elmalı]] and Vakıflı (near [[Antakya]]) at the either end of the region.

==Stay safe==
Mediterranean Turkey lies further south than anywhere else in Europe except [[Cyprus]] and the Greek island of [[Crete]], so take it easy in the beginning of your trip and pay close attention to the early signs of '''[[Sunburn and sun protection|heat stroke]]''' and '''dehydration'''. While on the beach, applying liberal amounts of sun lotion wouldn't hurt.

If you plan to spend time in the mountains, be wary of '''scorpions'''. They thrive in the Mediterranean climate and rocky areas are their habitats, so never reach under a rock without carefully checking first. Keeping your backpack closed at all times will keep them out, and don't forget to check the inside of your shoes first, should you take them off for any amount of time.

On crowded public '''beaches''' (i.e., those that aren't owned and enclosed by a resort hotel), don't leave your valuables like cell phones and cameras unattended, or better yet, don't take them to the beach. While many beaches are patrolled by the police and security cameras, there are still reports of '''petty theft'''.

Otherwise, the Mediterranean towns are very safe (and security forces very keen to keep them so), although there may be '''rough areas''' in large cities such as [[Antalya]], [[Mersin]], and [[Adana]].

==Connect==
Antalya has 4G from all Turkish carriers, and the signal extends along the resort strip to Alanya and beyond. 5G has not reached this area.

==Go next==
* The [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] to the north/northwest has a lot in common with Mediterranean Turkey (especially the climate, landscape, and flora), yet has unique aspects that make it a separate region.
* [[Northern Cyprus]] is a short ferry hop away to the south.
* Most travellers intending to get into the [[Middle East]] to the southeast cross to [[Syria]] from one of the border gates around [[Antakya]].
* If you've found the Seljuq sites in Alanya and Antalya interesting, head north to [[Central Anatolia]] for a lot more.
* [[Southeastern Anatolia]] to the east is quite an off the beaten path destination and is an altogether different world.

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[[Image:Gelidonia.jpg|thumb|320px|The lighthouse on the Cape Taşlık (Gelidonia), which juts out towards the Mediterranean south of Antalya]]

'''Mediterranean Turkey''' (Turkish: ''Akdeniz Bölgesi'') is a region in [[Turkey]], encompassing the entire southern coast and the inland areas backing it. The coast is also called the '''Turkish Riviera''' (''Türk Rivierası'') and the '''Turquoise Coast'''.

Perhaps along with the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]], the region is the top destination in the country, thanks to its crystal clear waters, sunny skies, and rich art and history.

==Regions==
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==Cities==

* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Antalya]]|wikidata=Q6487}} &amp;mdash; the largest city in southwestern Turkey and the unquestioned capital of the Turkish Riviera
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Adana]]|wikidata=Q38545}} &amp;mdash; one of the largest cities of the country serves as a hub to the eastern half of the region
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Alanya]]|wikidata=Q171810}} &amp;mdash; a popular beach resort crowned with an extensive medieval fortress
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Antakya]]|wikidata=Q80561}} (also known as '''Antioch''') &amp;mdash; where St Peter served as a bishop offers a great culinary experience as well as the Mosaic Museum with a rich Roman collection
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fethiye]]|wikidata=Q207998}} &amp;mdash; nestled at the head of a gulf perfect for yachting, Fethiye and its vicinity offer outdoor sports; paragliding and hiking top the list
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kaş]]|wikidata=Q1004438}} &amp;mdash; an unspoiled resort town with traditional architecture in the southwest
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Marmaris]]|wikidata=Q209908}} &amp;mdash; a major tourist town, scenically surrounded by piny mountains, and serves as one of the gateways for the &quot;Blue Voyage&quot;
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mersin]]|wikidata=Q134291}} &amp;mdash; a major port, one of the best examples of modern Turkish town planning, with a palm-lined esplanade
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taşucu]]|wikidata=Q287715}} &amp;mdash; a pleasant town with cobbled streets and frequent ferries to [[Northern Cyprus]]

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Anamur|Anemurium]]|wikidata=Q485575}} &amp;mdash; the ruins of a Roman city on the southernmost point of Turkey
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Faralya|Butterfly Valley]]|lat=36.4970|long=29.1277|wikidata=Q14215382}} &amp;mdash; an isolated canyon with waterfalls and a large colony of butterflies
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Narlıkuyu|Heaven and Hell]]|wikidata=Q848804}} &amp;mdash; a geological curiosity, two large chasms next to each other just inland from the coast
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kayaköy]]|wikidata=Q1168408}} — a ghost town with plenty of hiking opportunities in the surrounding area
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Manavgat|Manavgat Waterfalls]]|wikidata=Q81643}} &amp;mdash; somewhat overrated waterfalls near Antalya
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ölüdeniz]]|wikidata=Q1344290}} &amp;mdash; the &quot;Blue Lagoon&quot;, one of the most celebrated Turkish beaches
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]]|wikidata=Q1380189}} &amp;mdash; a backpacker destination with tree-houses in the forest near a pebble beach and Roman ruins, also featuring a rich nightlife
* {{Marker|type=vicinity|lat= |long= |wikidata=Q233121 |zoom=16 |name=[[Patara]] |image=}} &amp;mdash; the birthplace of St Nicholas is now a great archaeological site adjacent to a dream-like beach with the largest dune landscape in Turkey
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kınık|Xanthos and Letoon]]|wikidata=Q464936}} &amp;mdash; the ruins of the ancient Lycian capital, a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]

==Understand==
[[File:Olympos beach cropped.jpg|thumb|350px|A beach near [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]]]]

The Mediterranean coast of Turkey is mostly a narrow strip of land hemmed in by the pine-covered Taurus Mountains (''Toros'') and the Mediterranean Sea.

===History===
Home to a number of ancient civilizations, namely Lycia, Pamphylia, and Cilicia from the west to the east, Mediterranean Turkey was captured by the [[Roman Empire|Romans]] about a century before the birth of Christ. After a brief occupation by the [[Crusades|Crusaders]] on their way to [[Jerusalem]], as evidenced by a number of Crusader-built or -expanded castles mainly in the east, and a number of Crusader-backed Armenian kingdoms, the Turkic Seljuqs seized the region. It was during this era when the ancestors of most of the locals poured in from [[Central Asia]] as nomadic tribes. Some still keep the tradition, wintering on the warm coast and heading for the heights of the Taurus Mountains or the plateaus of [[Central Anatolia]] further to the north with their goats and camel caravans when summer approaches. The Seljuqs were replaced by the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] in about the 15th century.

===Climate===
As expected, Mediterranean Turkey enjoys the typical [[Mediterranean climates|Mediterranean climate]]: the temperature can go above 40°C in dry summers, some of the sunniest in Europe, while the rest of the year is quite rainy, although winter lows rarely go below +5°C and snowfall is virtually unknown in the region (unsurprisingly except the peaks of the quite high mountains close to the coastal strip). The season with the highest amount of rainfall is winter (more or less limited to late October through early April in this region) and can be accompanied by strong winds, to the point of storms, in the localities close to the shore, especially around [[Antalya]].

Water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea is around 28°C during summer, i.e. May through October.

The inland [[Lakes District]] has an altogether different continental climate than the rest of the region, and the winters can be severe and quite snowy there.

==Talk==
The region is home to a plethora of [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]] dialects, from the ''Muğla şivesi'', some of which is totally incomprehensible for non-local Turks spoken in [[Lycia]] to the dialect of the [[Cilician Mountains]], which is essentially a mainland &quot;extension&quot; of [[Northern Cyprus|Cypriot]] Turkish. The Syrian dialect of [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]] is also prevalent around [[Antakya]].

However, thanks to heavy tourism, English will likely be enough to communicate during your trip, especially in the western parts of the region (i.e. [[Pamphylia]] and [[Lycia]]) and especially if you don't intend to go off the beaten path. [[German phrasebook|German]], [[Russian phrasebook|Russian]], and [[Scandinavia]]n languages may also be helpful, especially when you visit one of the resort towns mainly frequented by the speakers of those languages.

==Get in==
* '''By plane''' &amp;mdash; The major airports in the region open for international flights are located in [[Dalaman]], [[Antalya]], and [[Adana]].
* '''By train''' &amp;mdash; [[Adana]] has daily direct passenger train services from [[Konya]] (which is connected to [[Istanbul]] and [[Ankara]] by high-speed trains), while [[Isparta]] and [[Burdur]] has services from [[Izmir]].
* '''By bus''' &amp;mdash; All cities and a good number of towns, especially those attracting many travellers, have direct bus connections from the large Turkish cities.
* '''By car''' &amp;mdash; The region is connected to the northern parts of the country by a number of highways, most of which are double-carriageways, and O-21 north of [[Adana]]/[[Mersin]] is a motorway. These drop down to the coast through numerous, very scenic passes across the Taurus Mountains.
* '''By boat''' &amp;mdash; There are ferries from [[Northern Cyprus]] to a number of ports. See also [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]].

==Get around==
===By public transport===
'''Buses''' (for long-haul routes such as [[Antalya]] to [[Adana]]) and '''minibuses''' (for shorter routes between a major city and nearby towns) will be your main mode of transportation within the region. Services are fairly frequent and quite comfortable, and especially so in the more touristed areas of [[Lycia]] and [[Pamphylia]].

'''Train''' service in the region is limited to the [[Cilician Plains]] with a branch line south to [[Iskenderun]] in [[Hatay]]. The [[Lakes District]] also has a (mostly unused) line stretching out to the [[Aegean Turkey|northwest]].

There is no long-haul '''ferry''' route along the coast, however, boat trips offer pleasant cruises into the remoter parts of the coastline from the major touristy towns.

There are no '''flights''' between the region's airports.

===By car===
The highway '''D400''', which closely follows the shoreline of the Turkish Mediterranean from one end to the other, is the main regional thoroughfare. While most of its length has an appreciably wide alignment (at least 2 lanes per direction) and is in a very good condition, some sections are very twisty and narrow such as between [[Alanya]] and [[Anamur]]. There are other roads, such as '''D650''', which connect the inland areas (e.g., the [[Lakes District]]) with D400, thus the coast.

==See==
[[File:Kreuzritterburg Mamure.jpg|thumb|250px|Mamure Castle near [[Anamur]]]]

* '''Ruins''' &amp;mdash; The region is dotted by many ancient city ruins. Most date back to the indigenous civilizations of the region, which were expanded or rebuilt by the Romans later.
* '''Citadels''' &amp;mdash; Strategically located on the main route between Europe and the [[Middle East]], there are also lots of citadels in the region, either in the form of walls surrounding towns or castles in a valley or on a rocky outcrop to defend the nearby routes from the unwanted incursions. Many, especially those in the eastern portions of the region, were either built by the Crusaders from scratch or were heavily fortified by them.

===Itineraries===
* The [[Lycian Way]] &amp;mdash; A 509-km, waymarked hiking trail connecting [[Fethiye]] with the southern suburbs of [[Antalya]].

==Do==
[[Image:Gocekyacht.jpg|thumb|250px|Cruising at the Bay of [[Göcek]]]]

* '''Yachting'''. One of the top cruising areas in the Mediterranean basin, the southwestern reaches of Mediterranean Turkey (the coasts of [[Lycia]] and western [[Pamphylia]]) offer abundant yachting options. In the much famed '''Blue Cruise''' (a.k.a. the '''Blue Voyage'''; ''Mavi Yolculuk''), started by a group of Turkish intellectuals in the 1940s and usually compared to cruising the [[Caribbean]], you take a chartered ''gulet'' type yacht (two-masted wooden boats) for a specified amount of time (usually 15 days), and cruise from cove to cove with turquoise waters surrounded by the pine-covered mountains rising immediately from the shore, calling at coastal towns and fishing villages on the way. [[Marmaris]], [[Fethiye]], and [[Kaş]] are the usual starting points of a Blue Cruise (as well as [[Bodrum]] and [[Kuşadası]] in the neighbouring Aegean), although voyages extending all the way from [[Izmir]] to [[Antalya]] are not unheard of.

==Eat==
While local cuisine traditionally embraces goat meat, which is less common to much of the rest of the country and may lead to [[Travellers' diarrhea|stomach trouble]] for those who are unaccustomed to it, the restaurants in the touristy towns frequently feature more familiar treats. Fish restaurants abound in the seaside towns, while typical Turkish fast food ''döner'' and the like are common in the larger towns and cities. [[Adana]] in the east is known for its style of kebabs (''Adana kebabı''), while the cuisine of [[Antakya]] to the southeast, being culturally a part of neighbouring [[Syria]], features highly delicious and partially vegetarian or even vegan-friendly Middle Eastern fare.

==Drink==
A great way to reduce your bottled water costs in this hot region is to use the '''free cold water dispensers''', locally called ''sebil'' (pronounced ''say-beel''), which can usually be found on the sides of the streets and the mosque courtyards in the less-touristed towns and districts. They look like small, white refrigators and usually have two faucets: the red one delivers warm (or mildly hot depending on the weather) water, while the blue one offers comfortably cold water. Though the water coming out of the faucets is not from a commercially-bottled jar, and likely from the city water network, it's harmless and causes no stomach upsets. A way to reduce the risk may be allowing yourself a week after arrival in the region to get accustomed to local microflora that may be present in the water and then taking full advantage of the ''sebil''s.

Two areas moderately famous for their '''local [[Wine|wines]]''' are [[Elmalı]] and Vakıflı (near [[Antakya]]) at the either end of the region.

==Stay safe==
Mediterranean Turkey lies further south than anywhere else in Europe except [[Cyprus]] and the Greek island of [[Crete]], so take it easy in the beginning of your trip and pay close attention to the early signs of '''[[Sunburn and sun protection|heat stroke]]''' and '''dehydration'''. While on the beach, applying liberal amounts of sun lotion wouldn't hurt.

If you plan to spend time in the mountains, be wary of '''scorpions'''. They thrive in the Mediterranean climate and rocky areas are their habitats, so never reach under a rock without carefully checking first. Keeping your backpack closed at all times will keep them out, and don't forget to check the inside of your shoes first, should you take them off for any amount of time.

On crowded public '''beaches''' (i.e., those that aren't owned and enclosed by a resort hotel), don't leave your valuables like cell phones and cameras unattended, or better yet, don't take them to the beach. While many beaches are patrolled by the police and security cameras, there are still reports of '''petty theft'''.

Otherwise, the Mediterranean towns are very safe (and security forces very keen to keep them so), although there may be '''rough areas''' in large cities such as [[Antalya]], [[Mersin]], and [[Adana]].

==Connect==
Antalya has 4G from all Turkish carriers, and the signal extends along the resort strip to Alanya and beyond. 5G has not reached this area.

==Go next==
* The [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] to the north/northwest has a lot in common with Mediterranean Turkey (especially the climate, landscape, and flora), yet has unique aspects that make it a separate region.
* [[Northern Cyprus]] is a short ferry hop away to the south.
* Most travellers intending to get into the [[Middle East]] to the southeast cross to [[Syria]] from one of the border gates around [[Antakya]].
* If you've found the Seljuq sites in Alanya and Antalya interesting, head north to [[Central Anatolia]] for a lot more.
* [[Southeastern Anatolia]] to the east is quite an off the beaten path destination and is an altogether different world.

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The '''[http://www.visitmonaco.com/ Principality of Monaco]''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Principauté de Monaco'') is a wealthy city-state on the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by the [[French Riviera]]. Though tiny, the country is packed with entertainment for those with money to burn: think yachts and casinos, plus the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.

==Understand==
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This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the [[Rome/Vatican|Vatican]]) and is entirely urban. '''Monte Carlo''' is not the capital of '''Monaco''' but a government district. The country is divided into nine sectors: Monaco-Ville (the old city), the Condamine (port quarter), Monte-Carlo (business and recreation) and Fontvieille (recreation, second port for smaller boats and light industry) are the most well-known among them. With no natural resources to exploit other than its location and climate, the principality has become a resort for tourists and a tax haven for wealthy people. Monaco is six times the size of the Vatican and the world's most densely populated country. While its borders have not moved since 1861 (when it lost over 80% of its territory to France), Monaco has still grown its territory by creating artificial land from the sea, which is how the area Fontvielle came to be.

===Read===
* ''Rainier and Grace'', republished as ''Grace of Monaco'', by Jeffrey Robinson. An account of the lives of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, intertwined with the history of the country. The author knew Rainier and Grace personally, and he interviewed members of the royal family for the book.

==Get in==
Although it's not  part of the [[Schengen Area]], there are no border controls when entering or exiting Monaco from [[France]], so it can for all practical purposes be considered part of the Schengen Area. There is border control for arriving boats. Intense police presence on entry-points throughout the day, evenings and week-ends.

===By plane===
The nearest airport is [[Nice]] {{marker|type=go|name=Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur|url=http://en.nice.aeroport.fr/|lat=43.665124|long=7.212761|image=Nice airport.jpg}} ({{IATA|NCE}}) in neighbouring France, which is around 40 km (25 mi) away from the city centre. It operates daily flights to nearly all of Europe's main cities, such as [[London]] and [[Paris]]. Taxis are always available outside the terminal buildings, but make sure a fee is agreed in advance or the meter is switched on at the start of the journey, as shady French taxi drivers are notorious for charging tourists whatever they see fit.

=== By helicopter transfer ===
[[File:Aerial_view_of_Monaco_at_dusk.jpg|thumb|300px|Monaco at dusk]]
{{marker|type=go|name=Monacair|url=http://monacair.mc/|lat=43.72568|long=7.41915|image=Heliport Monaco 2.jpg}} is the sole operator of regular helicopter transfers between Nice Airport and the Monaco Heliport. After collecting your luggage at the Nice airport, present yourself at the Monacair reception desks (in terminals 1 and 2). A ground crew will carry your luggage and drive you to the heliport. The flight along the coast is beautiful and only lasts 7 minutes. When arriving at the Monaco heliport along the water's edge, a chauffeur will take you directly to your hotel. When leaving Monaco, a partnership with airlines allows for a direct transfer to the boarding gate with your cabin luggage. Check with the company if these benefits are applicable with your airline. Rates are €140 for one-way transfers, and €260 for round trips.

===By train===

There are good connections to the nearby parts of France and Italy which are run mainly by SNCF and also Trenitalia. There are 2-4 services per hour to [[Nice]], [[Cannes]], [[Menton]] and [[Ventimiglia]] (Italy). Trains to further afield also stop in Monaco, such as the 'Ligure' ([[Marseilles]] - [[Milan]]), the 'Train Bleu' ([[Paris]] - [[Ventimiglia]]), the high-speed TGV (Nice - Paris, 6 hr 30 min) and the longest train journey wholly in Europe (Nice - [[Moscow]], 47 hr) run by Russian Railway.

From Ventimiglia, it is easier not to use the Trenitalia counters or machines. Go to the travel agency (the only one) inside the station, which is marked with the sign of SNCF (French Railways). Return tickets not tied to a specific train are also available. Remember to validate your tickets just before boarding using the machines on the platforms.

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===By car===
Monaco is easily accessed by its land borders from France or Italy by a network of highways, most commonly used of which is the A8 which runs west from Monte Carlo to Nice and Marseilles, and east towards the Italian border.

Between Nice and Monaco, there are also three more scenic roads: the Basse Corniche (Low Coast-Road - Highway 98), along the sea, the Moyenne Corniche (Middle Coast Road - Highway 7), going through Eze-Village, and the Grande Corniche (Great Coast Road), going through La Turbie and Col d'Eze (Eze Pass).  All are pretty drives offering spectacular views over the Coast line.  For an extra-special treat, rent a convertible sports car from the many airport rental services and take in the [[French Riviera]] in style.

Taxi trips to and from Nice airport cost around 90€. So if you're on your own the helicopter is a viable alternative.

===By bus===
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There is no bus station in Monaco. Instead, international buses stop at various points throughout the city. Regular buses, run by [http://www.rca.tm.fr Rapide Cote D’Azur] {{dead link|December 2020}}, connecting Monaco with Nice and other French destinations. Services run regularly to many major French towns and cities.

'''Route 100''' leaves every 15 min from the ''Notre Dame du Port'' just north of the port in Nice and costs only €1.50&amp;mdash;see [http://www.rca.tm.fr/ftp/lignes/FH%20L100%20%C3%A9t%C3%A9%202019.pdf time table] {{dead link|December 2020}}.

An [http://|http://www.niceairportxpress.com/ express shuttle], route 110, links the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and [[Menton]] with multiple stops near all major hotels throughout Monaco, not just the ward of Monte Carlo. A bus leaves every half hour and a single ticket costs €22 (Sep 2016), a round-trip will set you back by €33 (Sep 2016).

===By boat===
[[File:Monte Carlo 7 2013.jpg|thumb|350px|Port Hercule]]
Monaco's two ports are no strangers to private yachts. {{marker|type=go|name=''Port Hercule''|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Hercules|lat= 43.735187|long=7.424951|image=Monte_Carlo_7_2013.jpg}} is exceptionally beautiful and offers mooring and anchoring possibilities for up to 500 vessels, some of which are extremely large and elegant (in fact, many tourists often take time out of their day to simply have a drink by the water and admire the fantastic super yachts).  The {{marker|type=go|name=''Port of Fontvieille''|lat= 43.729389|long=7.419576|image=Port de Fontvieille of Monaco.JPG}}, integrated into the new district, can receive as many as 60 vessels of at least 30m in length.  Both are large and well-equipped.

Monaco also serves as an embarkation port and port-of-call for cruises, so large cruise ships can often be spotted sailing in or out of Port Hercule.

In close proximity, the {{marker|type=go|name=Port of Cap d'Ail|url=https://www.portdecapdail.fr/|lat= 43.7250|long=7.4161|image=Yachts in Port de Cap d'Ail (July 2020).jpg}} is also a choice destination for pleasure-boats.

===On foot===
[[File:Littoral path from Monaco to Cap d'Ail.jpg|thumb|Sentier du bord de mer]]
A pleasant way to arrive in Monaco is to walk on the &quot;{{marker|type=go|name=Sentier du bord de mer (from Cap d'Ail)|lat=43.720368|long=7.393641}}&quot; (seaside trail), about a {{km|3}} and 45-minute walk on a concrete path in a natural and peaceful setting. Take the train and  stop at the Cap d'Ail train station (the last before Monaco when coming from Nice; not all the trains stop there). Outside of the train station, follow the road a few meters and take the stairs on the left to pass under the tracks. Once you reach the small road, turn left and walk a few meters, then take the stairs on your right next to the restaurant &quot;La Pinède&quot; to join the trail. If you want to do the route from Monaco to Cap d'ail station, go to the west of Fontvieille ward, cross to the French border to join the Cap d'Ail port and follow the seashore. After a few minutes you will arrive to the &quot;{{marker|type=go|name=Sentier du bord de mer (from Monaco)|lat=43.72270|long=7.41083|image=Littoral path from Monaco to Cap d'Ail.jpg}}&quot; just after a final parking lot. It can be '''dangerous and closed in case of bad weather'''. In this case you will have either to go back and take the train, or walk on the road. There is no lighting at night.

==Get around==
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===By foot===

Walking is by far the best way to get around Monaco; however, there are some areas, such as the Exotic Gardens, that require a large change in elevation and therefore make for rather strenuous hikes.   There are also seven public escalators and elevators (all free) that help negotiate the steep slopes of the city.  If you find yourself afoot and wanting to reach the opposite bank of Port Hercule, look for the small {{marker|url=http://www.cam.mc/services.php?idservice=14|type=go|name=Bateau Bus|lat=43.736948 |long=7.425677|image=Bateau bus solaire de Monaco.JPG}}, a pedestrian-only ferry that runs each 20 minutes or so during daylight; it costs €2.

===By bus===
Monaco has an urban bus service, operated by the [http://www.cam.mc/ Compagnie des Autobus Monaco], through the city's five bus routes (labelled 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) which serves 143 stops. Each stop has the bus numbers that stop there, and most stops feature a real-time display showing waiting times for the next service. Each stop has a name and a network map. The service usually starts at around 06:00 and runs right through until about 21:00. Tickets can be purchased on board the buses (€2) or at many news vendors and shops throughout the city and at auto ticket machines at the bus stops (€1.50) — often it will be advertised as to where you can do this.  A daily pass allows you to use the buses all day for €5.50 (2016) and can also be purchased on board the bus. A night bus service operates in a circular route from 22:00 until 04:00.

===By motor scooter===
You can easily rent a motor scooter in Nice and take a short trip east along the sea into Monaco. The views are beautiful and the ride is fun along the twisty seaside road.  There are plenty of places to park for free.  Theft is not a concern, as there are cameras throughout and police everywhere. To rent one whilst there, you must be at least 16 years old.

===By bicycle===
Cycling is definitely a good option to get around in Monaco, but the traffic in high season can be intimidating. {{marker|type=buy|name=The bike shop|url=https://www.facebook.com/thebikeshop.mc|lat=43.7327176|long=7.4206668}} rents out e-Bikes and road bikes.

===By car===

Private cars are singularly useless for getting around Monaco, as you'll spend more time trying to park than if you walked or took a taxi instead.

International rental car companies do have offices at the airport in Nice and also in Monte Carlo city. These include Avis, Gare Monte Carlo, Europcar and Hertz - drivers must have held a national driving license for at least one year and it is usually requested that the cost is paid for with the driver’s credit card. Driving in the city center can be intimidating in Monte Carlo with heavy traffic - however, it is often worth this to drive alongside the more expensive vehicles in the city! Make sure to request a car with an automatic gearbox if you are not used to driving manual.

===By taxi===

Taxis cannot be hailed on the streets (they won't stop) and there are two main taxi stands open around the clock at the Avenue de Monte Carlo and the railway station, although it is always best to agree a fee beforehand or make sure the meter is running.  Most hotels will provide taxis or courtesy drivers. The best is to get the taxi service phone number to be able to call a taxi wherever you are.

==Talk==
{{seealso|French phrasebook}}

French is the official and most frequently used language. Monegasque, the historic language of the native populace, is offered (but seldom taught) in schools, but rarely used outside of official documents and street signs. Due to Monaco's status as a destination for wealthy visitors, English is widely understood. Other languages that are commonly spoken are Italian (many jobs in Monaco require a solid knowledge of Italian), German, and Russian.

===Mobile phones===

As an independent state, Monaco has its own mobile phone networks. Although these are provided by the same multinationals as operate in France, if your phone connects to a Monaco network, it will count as 'roaming' in a new country, and as it is outside the EU, the EU directives and individual company's offers on the cost of roaming may not apply. If you are travelling through Monaco by train, the mobile signal at the station will be from Monaco, so you can be caught by this even if you never get off the train. Similarly, when travelling in France or offshore close to the border with Monaco, the strongest signal may be from a Monaco network.

==See==

The principality of Monaco offers a great balance of historical and modern attractions. There are various museums and palaces to visit as well as shopping malls and casinos. Monaco also offers relaxation spots along the harbour and even around the attractions. It is relatively easy to navigate Monte Carlo and Monaco if you take the time to learn where the various &quot;short cuts&quot; are. City maps are generally available at most news vendor stands and shops for a small fee. The {{marker|type=go|name=Tourist information|image=Monaco tourist information in July 2020 01.jpg|url=http://www.officedutourismedemonaco.com/|lat= 43.740769|long=7.425928}} could be a good starting point before venturing to explore the city.

[[File:Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo 004 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|300px|Monte Carlo Casino]]
* {{see
| name=Monte Carlo Casino | alt=Grand Casino | url=http://www.casinomontecarlo.com | email=vip@montecarlocasinos.com
| address=Place du Casino | lat=43.73917 | long=7.42796 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 41 51 | tollfree=
| hours=14:00-04:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q1779905
| lastedit=2020-03-05
| content=The Monte Carlo Casino is a gambling and entertainment complex which includes a casino, the Opéra de Monaco, and the office of Les Ballets de Monte Carlo. Owned and operated by the Société des bains de mer de Monaco (SBM), a public company in which the Monaco government and the ruling family have a majority interest. The company also owns the principal hotels, sports clubs, foodservice establishments, and nightclubs throughout Monaco. If your wallet permits it, try your luck in the Grand Casino and gamble alongside the world's richest and often most famous. You'll need your passport to enter (as Monégasque citizens are prohibited from gambling at the casino), and the fees for entry range enormously depending on what room you are going to; often from €30 up into the hundreds. The dress code inside is extremely strict: men are required to wear coats and ties, and casual shoes are forbidden. The gaming rooms themselves are spectacular, with stained glass, paintings, and sculptures everywhere. It is possible to enter the casino as a guest from 10:00-13:00 for €17. The casino is not open for business at that time of day but visitors are provided with a half-hour audioguide and are permitted to walk freely through the premises. Minors are also allowed entry at this time too, and the dress code is less strictly enforced.
}}

[[File:Monaco_opera_034.jpg|thumb|300px|Opéra de Monaco]]
* {{see
| name=Opéra de Monaco | alt=Monaco Opera House | url=http://www.opera.mc/ | email=
| address= | lat=43.73886 | long=7.428481 | directions=On the backside of the Casino
| phone=+377 98 06 28 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su M off | price=
| wikipedia=Opéra de Monte-Carlo | image=Monaco opera 034.jpg | wikidata=Q1577048
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The Monaco Opera House or &quot;Salle Garnier&quot; was built by the famous architect Charles Garnier. The auditorium of the opera house is decorated in red and gold and has frescoes and sculptures all around the auditorium. Looking up to the ceiling of the auditorium, the visitor will be blown away by the superb paintings. The opera house is flamboyant but at the same time very beautiful. There have been some of the most superior international performances of ballet, opera and concerts held in the opera house for more than a century; consider taking in a show during your visit although it is expensive.
}}

[[File:Palais de Monaco.jpg|thumb|300px|Monaco-Ville, featuring the Prince's Palace of Monaco]]
* {{see
| name=Monaco-Ville | alt=Monaco City | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.731022 | long=7.423502 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Monaco City | image=Palais de Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q55115
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=Take a walk through Monaco-Ville, also known as “Le Rocher” or “The rock.” Monaco-Ville is still a medieval village at heart and an astonishingly picturesque site. It is made up almost entirely of pedestrian streets and passageways and most previous-century houses still remain. There a number of hotels, restaurant and souvenir shops tourists can stay, eat and shop at. You can also visit the Prince's Palace, the Cathedral, the Oceanographic Museum, the City Hall and the Saint Martin Gardens.
}}[[File:Princely Palace of Monaco 2.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Guard at the Prince's Palace]]
** {{see
| name=Palais Princier | alt=Prince's Palace | url=http://www.palais.mc/ | email=visites@palais.mc
| address= | lat=43.73091 | long=7.420125 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 25 18 31 | tollfree=
| hours='''Closed until 2022.''' 10:00-18:00; Jul Aug 10:00-19:00; Oct 17-Mar 25 off | price=€8
| wikipedia=Prince's Palace of Monaco | image=Panorama schloss monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q1164788
| lastedit=2021-12-05
| content=The Palais Princier is in old Monaco-Ville and is worth a visit. There are self-paced, audio-guided tours of the palace. The palace also offers a breathtaking panoramic view overlooking the Port and Monte-Carlo. Everyday at 11:55, in front of the Palace's main entrance visitors can watch the changing of the guard ceremony performed by the &quot;Carabiniers&quot;. “Carabiniers” are not only in charge of the princes’ security but they offer him a guard of honor and on special occasions, are his escorts. The “Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince” has a military band (Fanfare), which performs at public concerts, official occasions, sports events and international military music festivals.
}}[[File:Monaco BW 2011-06-07 16-07-20.jpg|thumb|Cathedral Notre-Dame-Immaculée]]
** {{see
| name=Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée | alt=Saint Nicholas Cathedral | url=http://www.cathedrale.mc/ | email=cathedrale@cathedrale.mc
| address= | lat=43.729988 | long=7.422645 | directions=
| phone=+33 7 93 30 87 70 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Oct-Apr: 08:30-18:00; May-Sep: 08:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco | image=Monaco BW 2011-06-07 16-07-20.jpg | wikidata=Q667450
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The Monaco Cathedral was built in 1875 and stands on the site of a 13th-century earlier church. It is a Romanesque-Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Nicolas and houses the remains of former Princes of Monaco and Princess Grace. The church square also contains some of Monaco-Ville's finest restaurants.
}}
** {{see
| name=Jardins Saint-Martin | alt=Saint-Martin Gardens | url= | email=
| address=Avenue Saint-Martin | lat=43.729622 | long=7.4242034 | directions=South of Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=St Martin Gardens | image=Prince Albert I statue.JPG | wikidata=Q16900477
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=Beautiful park along the ridge at the southern end of Le Rocher.
}}[[File:Musée Océanographique de Monaco.jpg|thumb|Musée Océanographique facing the sea]]
** {{see
| name=Musée océanographique | alt=Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium | url=http://www.oceano.mc/ | email=musee@oceano.org
| address=Avenue Saint-Martin | lat=43.730808 | long=7.425384 | directions=
| phone=+33 7 93 15 36 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Oct-Mar: 10:00-18:00; Apr-Jun Sep: 10:00-19:00; Jul 10-20; Dec 25 off | price=€11 (low season), €16 (high season)
| wikipedia=Oceanographic Museum | image=Oceanographic Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q851527
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium is a world-renowned attraction. Located 279 above sea level, the museum contains stunning collections of marine fauna, numerous specimens of sea creatures (stuffed or in skeleton form), models of Prince Albert’s laboratory ships, and craft ware made from the sea’s natural products. On the ground floor, exhibitions and film projections are presented daily in the conference room. In the basement, visitors can watch spectacular shows of marine flora and fauna. With 4,000 species of fish and over 200 families of invertebrates, the aquarium is now an authority on the presentation of the mediterranean and tropical marine ecosystem. Lastly, visitors can have lunch in “La Terrasse” and visit the museum gift shop. The entrance fee depends on the month of the visit. Students can get discount by showing valid student ID. You need to take bus number 1 or 2 from the Monaco Monte Carlo train station to reach this aquarium.
}}
* {{see
| name=Musée de l'automobile de Monaco | alt=The Prince of Monaco’s Vintage Car Collection | url=https://www.mtcc.mc/ | email=mtcc@mtcc.mc
| address=Les Terrasses de Fontvieille | lat=43.730894 | long=7.417149 | directions=
| phone=+377 92 05 28 56 | tollfree=
| hours=10:00-18:00; Dec 25 off | price=Adults €8, students €4
| wikidata=Q16010845
| lastedit=2021-02-01
| content=For any car enthusiast this is the place to go. There is everything, from carriages and old cars to Formula 1 race cars. Around 100 vehicles are on display here.
}}
* {{see
| name=Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies | alt=Museum of Stamps and Coins | url=https://www.mtm-monaco.mc/ | email=mtm@gouv.mc
| address=11 terrasses de Fontvieille | lat=43.73088 | long=7.41759 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 98 41 50 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30–17:00 | price=€3
| wikidata=Q3330282
| lastedit=2021-05-24
| content=A museum about the postal history of the principality. It contains a display of Monegasque money dating back to 1640.
}}

[[File:Monaco002.jpg|thumb|Jardin Exotique with city in the background]]
* {{see
| name=Jardin Exotique | alt=Exotic Gardens | url=https://www.jardin-exotique.mc/ | email=jardin-exotique@mairie.mc
| address=62, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique | lat=43.731511 | long=7.413778 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 29 80 | tollfree=
| hours='''Closed until January 2021'''. Nov-Jan: 09:00-17:00; Feb-Apr Oct: 09:00-18:00; May-Sep: 09:00-19:00; Nov 19, Dec 25 off | price=The entry cost is a bit steep (€7.20) unless you're under 16 or a student (€3.80)
| wikipedia=Jardin Exotique de Monaco | image=Jardin Exotique de Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q1384208
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The Jardin Exotique is one of the many gardens Monaco has to offer. It is also one of Monaco’s finest tourist attractions. Several thousand rare plants from around the world are presented in a walking tour that is quite memorable for the views as well as the flora and plants. Due to the rise in altitude, not only are there many displays of desert plants but there are a handful of subtropical flora displays as well. There is also a grotto that has scheduled guided tours. The tour starts at the beginning of every hour and lasts for around 25 minutes. In the cave, you will have to climb the stairs equivalent to around a 6-storey building. You need to take bus number 2 to reach this Garden. You can take this bus either from the train station or from the Oceanographic Museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Yacht Club Monaco | alt= | url=http://www.yacht-club-monaco.mc/en/ | email=
| address=Quai Louis II | lat=43.73749 | long=7.42792 | directions=
| phone=+377 93106300 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q55131
| content=Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by Prince Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together more than 1200 members from 60 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position on the international yachting scene. The new building designed by Lord Foster is in the heart of Port Hercule, in front of the YCM Marina. The YCM Gallery is a new area open to the public.
}}
* {{see
| name=La Condamine | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.734608 | long=7.421552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q55095
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The second oldest district in Monaco, after Monaco-Ville. Here you can stop and marvel at the many luxurious yachts and cruise ships which usually adorn the docks in the marina. La Condamine is a thriving business district where you can visit the {{marker|type=see|name=Condamine Market|lat=43.7326335|long=7.4195302|image=Condamine Market - Monaco - Mapillary (jhFjaVMnQXJutirqw3aS0w).jpg}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Rue Princesse Caroline pedestrian street|lat=43.733267|long=7.420012}}. With enjoyable landscaped areas and modern buildings, La Condamine is surely worth a visit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Grimaldi Forum | alt= | url=http://www.grimaldiforum.com/ | email=gf@grimaldiforum.mc
| address=10, Avenue Princesse Grace | lat=43.744122 | long=7.431456 | directions=
| phone=+377 99 99 20 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grimaldi Forum | image=Panoramio - V&amp;A Dudush - Grimaldi forum.jpg | wikidata=Q1546813
| lastedit=2016-09-24
| content=The Grimaldi Forum is the Monaco convention centre. Completed in 2000, the sun filled building on the sea has a remarkable glass entrance, two convention restaurants, an auditorium for ballet and opera, and two more auditoriums for meetings and other affairs. The Forum also offers two large exhibition halls that can be used for trade shows or other exhibitions. It is also a short walking distance from surrounding hotels.
}}
* {{see
| name=Champions Promenade (closed) | alt= | url=http://www.goldenfoot.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=43.743068 | long=7.431935 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Golden Foot | image=Champions Promenade.jpg | wikidata=Q83710
| lastedit=2022-03-16
| content=The winner of the &quot;Golden Foot&quot; football player of the year award leaves a permanent mould of his footprints here on the seafront walk. The walk is closed due to the construction of Mareterra - a new neighbourhood on reclaimed land. Not clear whether it will be reopened.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jardin Japonais | alt=Japanese Garden | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.742796 | long=7.431126 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00 to sunset | price=
| wikipedia=Japanese Garden, Monaco | image=Jardinmonaco3bis.jpg | wikidata=Q15229360
| lastedit=2016-09-28
| content=The garden is 0.7 hectares in size, and features a stylised mountain, hill, waterfall, beach, brook, and a Zen garden for meditation. The garden was designed by Yasuo Beppu, the winner of the Flower Exhibition of Osaka 1990, as a miniature representation of Shintoist philosophy.
}}
* {{see
| name=Nouveau Musée National - Villa Sauber | alt=New National Museum - Villa Sauber | url=http://www.nmnm.mc/ | email=public@nmnm.mc
| address=Avenue Princesse Grace 17 | lat=43.74440 | long=7.43050 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 98 91 26 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 during exhibitions | price=€6 (Villa Paloma + Villa Sauber)
| wikipedia=New National Museum of Monaco | wikidata=Q3345073
| lastedit=2018-05-08
| content=Art exhibition in one of the last Belle Epoque villas in Monaco.
}}
* {{see
| name=Nouveau Musée National - Villa Paloma | alt=New National Museum - Villa Paloma | url=http://www.nmnm.mc/ | email=public@nmnm.mc
| address=Boulevard du Jardin Exotique 56 | lat=43.73287 | long=7.41380 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 98 48 60 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 during exhibitions | price=€6 (Villa Paloma + Villa Sauber)
| wikipedia=New National Museum of Monaco | wikidata=Q3345073
| lastedit=2018-05-08
| content=Art exhibition at the second location of the New National Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=One Monte-Carlo | alt= | url=https://www.montecarlosbm.com/en/hotel-monaco/residences/one-monte-carlo | email=
| address= | lat=43.73934 | long=7.4262 | directions=At Casino Square
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q98168851
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Find all types of luxury outlets and marvel at the nice architecture of the residential buildings. To rent an apartment here can cost up to €220,000 per month.
}}
* {{see
| name=Église Sainte-Dévote | alt=Sainte-Dévote Chapel | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q584191
| lastedit=2020-11-07
| content=Beautiful chapel from the 17th century. In Monegasque tradition, the bride of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco lays her bridal bouquet at the chapel after the wedding ceremony. The first curve in Formula 1 is named after the chapel.
}}
=== Annual events===

[[File:2013 Monaco Grand Prix - Sunday.jpg|thumb|300px|Monaco Grand Prix - Massenet curve]]
* {{see
| name=Monaco Grand Prix | alt=Grand Prix de Monaco | url=https://www.formula1monaco.com | email=location@formula1monaco.com
| address= | lat=43.734444 | long=7.421389 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 26 24 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q9102
| lastedit=2022-05-29
| content=Monaco's streets hosts the best known Formula 1 Grand Prix. It is also one of Europe's premier social highlights of the year. The Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM) organizes this spectacular Formula 1 race each year in late May, with the next probably on 25-28 May 2023, tbc. The Grand Prix is 78 laps around 3.34 kilometers of Monte Carlo's most narrow and twisted streets. The main attraction of the Monaco Grand Prix is the proximity of the speeding Formula One cars to the race spectators. The thrill of screaming engines, smoking tires and determined drivers also makes the Monaco Grand Prix one of the most exciting races in the world. There are more than 37,000 seats available for sale on the circuit ranging from €310 (at Boulevard Albert 1er) to €600 (at Casino Square) for a ticket on race day. Monaco residents often rent out their terraces for the event with prices ranging from €8,000 to €140,000 for the four days. During the rest of the year (except during the Historic Grand Prix and the ePrix; see below), it is possible to walk around the circuit. Tourist office maps have the route clearly marked on their maps, although devotees won't need them! For those who can afford it, you can also take a ride around the track in a performance car.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Historic Grand Prix of Monaco | alt=Grand Prix de Monaco Historique | url=http://www.formula1monaco.com/ | email=location@formula1monaco.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 26 24 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Historic Grand Prix of Monaco | image=| wikidata=Q16965239
| lastedit=
| content=The famous Grand Prix isn't the only race on Monaco's streets. The ACM also organizes the Historic Grand Prix, held two weeks before the Grand Prix in even-numbered years, featuring a series of seven races that spotlight historic Formula 1 cars from all eras from pre-World War II to 1980. The races use a shortened version of the famous circuit, and tickets are less expensive than those for the Grand Prix.
}}
:* {{see
| name=Monaco ePrix | alt=ePrix de Monaco | url=http://www.formula1monaco.com/ | email=location@formula1monaco.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 26 24 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Monaco ePrix | wikidata=Q19946292
| content=In odd-numbered years, the Historic Grand Prix is replaced by the Monaco ePrix, also organized by ACM and part of the international Formula E series. If you enjoy auto racing but can't handle the engine noise, this is the racing series for you—Formula E cars are electric. Since 2021 the cars race on the same circuit as the F1 cars.
}}
* {{see
| name=Festival International du Cirque | alt=International Circus Festival | url=http://www.montecarlofestival.mc/ | email=
| address=5 Avenue des Ligures | lat=43.726319 | long=7.418689 | directions=
| phone=+377 92 05 23 45 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€30-190
| wikipedia=International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo | image=Scott&amp;MurielinMonteCarlo.jpg | wikidata=Q607585
| lastedit=2018-07-19
| content=This extraordinary circus festival takes place every year in January. The world's best performers in their field take part.
}}
* {{see
| name=Monte Carlo Tennis Masters | alt= | url=http://montecarlotennismasters.com/ | email=info@smett.mc
| address= | lat=43.751741 | long=7.440729 | directions=
| phone=+377 97 98 70 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Single day tickets vary between €25-185
| wikipedia=Monte-Carlo Masters | image=Nadal 2 Monte Carlo 2007.jpg | wikidata=Q459528
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=This tournament is held end of April each year at the Monte Carlo Country Club just outside of Monaco in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Rafael Nadal is the record holder.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Top Marques Monaco | alt= | url=http://www.topmarquesmonaco.com/ | email=
| address=10, Avenue Princesse Grace | lat=43.7435 | long=7.43152 | directions=Held in the Grimaldi Forum
| phone=+377 97 70 12 77 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€36-50 for adults, €18-25 for children
| wikidata=Q6861503
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=An exhibition, which features luxury aircraft, automobile, banking, boat, footwear, handbag, jewellery, real estate and wine products. The exhibition itself is less of an attraction than what actually happens on the street during the show. People bring their tuned sports cars from all over Europe to drift and rev their cars on the streets while being photographed by hundreds of car spotters. Held every third week of April each year.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rallye Monte Carlo | alt= | url=https://acm.mc/en/rallye-monte-carlo/ | email=info@acm.mc
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 26 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Monte Carlo Rally | image=Placa Rally Montecarlo (1963).jpg | wikidata=Q725531
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=Maybe the most famous rallying event in the world. The stages of the rally run in the area around Monaco and the French Riviera. The cars gather on the day before the first stage in the &quot;tire fitting zone&quot; at Casino Square. Held every year in late January.
}}
[[File:07Crevisio-0206-Monaco-Yacht-Show-2013-Port-Panorama-Ultra-6032x1200 05a (14664087235).jpg|600px|thumb|Monaco Yacht Show]]
* {{see
| name=Monaco Yacht Show | alt=MYS | url=http://www.monacoyachtshow.com/ | email=info@monacoyachtshow.mc
| address=Route de la Piscine | lat=43.733468 | long=7.421964 | directions=Entrance close to the swimming pool
| phone=+377 93 10 41 70 | tollfree=
| hours= | price={{EUR|300}} (day pass. Just make sure you have that extra few million on hand if you want to buy anything.)
| wikidata=Q16934233
| lastedit=2020-08-10
| content=Held every year in September at Port Hercules this is considered one of the biggest superyacht shows in the world with around 130 boats on display. Walk along the harbourfront on the blue carpet and marvel at yachts with a combined net worth of about US$3 billion.
}}
* {{see
| name=Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping | alt= | url=https://jumping-monaco.com/ | email=
| address=Route de la Piscine | lat=43.73301 | long=7.42284 | directions=
| phone=+377 97 70 24 14 | tollfree=
| hours=End of June every year | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-24
| content=Attracts some of the best riders in the world. The course is considered very tight and challenging.
}}

==Do==

[[File:Panorama von Monaco-La Turbie.jpg|thumb|300px|Panoramic view from Tête de Chien]]
* {{do
| name=Hike or drive up Tête de Chien (&quot;Dogs Head&quot;) | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.730222 | long=7.402778 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Panorama von Monaco-La Turbie.jpg
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=Enjoy one of the most spectacular views over Monaco. {{marker|type=do|name=Another nice place nearby with an extraordinary panorama|lat=43.7345973|long=7.4034171}} can be found right north of the &quot;Fort de la Tête de Chien&quot;. A big chunk of the Formula 1 track can be seen from this viewpoint. Equipped with binoculars it is the most economical and special way to see the Grand Prix live.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hike along the coastal path from Monaco to Carnoles | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.7503978 | long=7.4785356 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Le Corbusier track around Cap Martin.jpg
| lastedit=2016-09-25
| content=A beautiful walk with splendid views towards Monaco. It takes roughly 2 hours from Monte-Carlo to circle Cap-Martin and finally reach Carnoles train station, where you can catch a train back to Monaco. An alternative to go back is by bus number 100. The overall distance is about 9 km.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Azur Express | alt= | url=http://www.monacotours.mc/ | email=contact@monacotours.mc
| address= | lat=43.7309036 | long=7.4253051 | directions=Departure opposite the Oceanographic museum
| phone=+377 92 05 64 38 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€10 adults, €5 children
| image=A train-shaped tourist bus in Monaco.jpg
| lastedit=2016-09-28
| content=Fun tourist trains make daily tours all over Monaco. You will visit the Monaco Port, Monte-Carlo and its Palaces, the famous Casino and its gardens, the Old Town for City Hall and finally the royal Prince’s Palace. Commentaries are in English, Italian, German, French and another 8 languages. This enjoyable tour runs about 30 minutes long without the possibility to leave the train.
}}
* {{do
| name=Monte-Carlo Sporting | alt=Sporting Monte-Carlo | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.7472 | long=7.4382 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Monte-Carlo Sporting | image= | wikidata=Q3494115
| lastedit=2017-07-04
| content=In the summer time, Monte-Carlo is illuminated with dazzling concerts at the exclusive '''Salle des Etoiles''', which lies within the Sporting complex. It has featured such artist as Natalie Cole, Andrea Bocelli, the Beach Boys, Lionel Richie and Julio Iglesias. The club also hosts a small casino which includes basic casino games. With no one under the age of 18, the rate per person is €20.
}}
* {{do
| name=AS Monaco | alt=Stade Louis II | url=http://www.asmonaco.com/en/ | email=
| address=7 Avenue des Castelans | lat=43.72758 | long=7.41547 | directions=
| phone=+377 92 05 40 21 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€15-75
| wikidata=Q180305
| lastedit=2018-07-27
| content=Attend a football game of the local team. They play in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and often qualify for European tournaments. The stadium, capacity 18,500, is on reclaimed land on the southern border of Monaco: one of a select few where a wayward shot on goal might see the ball land in another country.
}}
* {{do
| name=The Monaco Open Air Cinema | alt= | url=https://www.cinemas2monaco.com/ | email=
| address=Parking du Chemin des pêcheurs | lat=43.73134 | long=7.4271 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 25 86 80 | tollfree=
| hours=Jun 15-Jul 31: 20:45-24:00; Aug: 20:30-23:30; Sep 01-Sep 15: 20:00-23:00 | price=11,50€
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Watch a movie in Europe's largest outdoor cinema. The unique setting high above the mediterranean sea makes the experience very special. Every evening during the summer a different movie is played.
}}
* {{do
| name=Scenic helicopter flight | alt= | url=https://www.heliairmonaco.com/ | email= booking@heliairmonaco.com
| address=Avenue des Ligures | lat=43.72577 | long=7.41927 | directions=
| phone=+377 92 050 050 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=From €390 (10 min) to €900 (30 min) per helicopter (6 passengers)
| image=I-AWTK AW139 Monacair MCM 271117 (39147112854).jpg
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content='''Monacair''' and '''Héli Air Monaco''' offer scenic flights along the Côte d’Azur.
}}
* {{do
| name=Walk along the Parcours Princesse Grace | alt= | url=https://www.monte-carlo.mc/static/img/guides/parcours-princesse-grace-en.pdf | email=
| address= | lat=43.72824 | long=7.41494 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q99526904
| lastedit=2020-11-07
| content=A {{km|11}} long walk on which you can retrace the work of Princess Grace in the Principality with help of 24 signboards along the way. Start point is in front of Stade Louis II.
}}

==Buy==
===Money===
{{Template:Exchange rate euros}}
Like its neighbor, France, Monaco uses the '''euro'''. Currency exchange is readily available for a wide range of currencies. ATMs are commonplace.

===Shopping===
Shopping in Monte Carlo is usually quite exclusive and is certainly no place for a budget holiday. There are plenty of places to melt the credit card alongside Europe's high rollers. The chic clothes shops are in the '''Golden Circle''', framed by Avenue Monte Carlo, Avenue des Beaux-Arts and Allées Lumiéres, where Hermès, Christian Dior, Gucci and Prada all have a presence. The area on and around Place du Casino is home to high-end jewellers such as Bulgari, Cartier and Chopard. You will find, however, that most tourists will simply enjoy wandering the area and window shopping, even if you don't buy anything. The normal shopping hours are from 09:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 19:00.

For a more cultured take on shopping in Monte Carlo, try the '''Condamine Market'''. The market, which can be found in the Place d'Armes, has been in existence since 1880 and is lively and attractive - many hours can be spent simply wandering around, bargaining for souvenirs from the many tiny shops, boutiques and friendly locals. If however, your shopping tastes are more modern, just take a short walk along the esplanade to the rue Princess Caroline pedestrian mall.

The '''Fontvieille Shopping Centre''' is also a more &quot;normal&quot; shopping experience with 36 shops selling electronic goods, CDs, furniture, and clothes as well as a Carrefour supermarket and McDonald's. The tourist office also issues a useful free shopping guide to the city.

* {{buy
| name=Le Métropole Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://metropoleshoppingcenter.com/ | email=contact@ccmetropole.com
| address=17 Avenue des Spélugues | lat=43.741027 | long=7.428343 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 50 15 36 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off | price=
| image=Shopping Le Metropole (3530957483).jpg
| lastedit=2016-09-28
| content=80 shops in a beautiful ambient. The chandeliers are amazing.
}}

Some stores to browse or buy:

*{{buy
| name=Fred Boutique | url= | email=
| address=6, av des Beaux-Arts, Monte Carlo  | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located on the exclusive avenue of des Beaux-Arts, this is one of only a handful of Fred boutiques in the world. An official jeweller of Monaco's royal family and a favorite of celebrities, you may not be able to afford much in this boutique, but it's worth a jaw dropping visit. If you go to Monte Carlo, you shouldn't miss this.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Boutique du Rocher | url= | email=
| address=1, av de la Madone, Monte Carlo  | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opened by Princess Grace in the 1960s, visitors still come for the best in souvenirs. Choose from hand-carved frames and mirrors, ceramics, homewares and toys. Prices are moderate and all proceeds go to local charities.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Davidoff | url= | email=
| address=17, av des Spélugues, Les galeries du Métropole, Monte Carlo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=High end cigar and cigarette store, where you are assisted by staff that know their product well.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Galerie Moghadam | url= | email=
| address=23 &amp; 41, bd des Moulins, Monte Carlo  | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Award-winning speciality shop that offers superb hand woven tapestries and carpets.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Pratoni Monaco | url=http://www.pratoni.com | email=
| address=7, Avenue Princesse Grace | lat= | long= | directions=Larvotto
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 | price=
| content=Monaco fashion brand Pratoni offers a variety of ready-to-wear clothing &amp; accessories for gentlemen in addition to wide range of made-to-measure services. All items are of high quality, and made in Italy or Monaco.
}}

==Eat==
&lt;!-- Even though this is a &quot;country&quot; article, it is also the article for the city of Monte Carlo.  Individual listings are welcome and encouraged. --&gt;

Food in Monaco is varied, but generally expensive, and even very basic meals often cost over €20-30. Take a look at the menu before entering even shabby restaurants or you may be in for a surprise. There are places where you can find decent value, but they often require knowing about beforehand. Restaurants where locals dine are often located a little bit away from the waterfront and often serve better food for lower prices (however, since you are in Monaco: nothing is a bargain).

There are many restaurants catering to tourists, from the Cafe de Paris across the street from the casino, to the waterfront restaurants along the Port de Fontvieille. During the winter months, you will find the restaurants to have a slightly lower price tag. Bouillabaisse is a good tip.

===Budget===
There is a variety of restaurants and cafés in the city with a moderate price tag and excellent food. A few simple cafés exist along the marina-side, more like beach bars than anything else, serving simple meals such as pizza, salads and hotdogs throughout the day. These can be good for sitting back during the hot midday with a cold beer or glass of wine, a snack to recharge your batteries from exploring the city, and the gentle lapping of the Mediterranean (and often the roar of supercars) in your ears. Most of these restaurants are equipped with water-misters in the ceilings that gently cool and refresh the clientele.
[[File:Chez Roger in Condamine Market, Monaco 01.jpg|thumb| Socca (left) and Pissaladière (right) from Chez Roger]]
* {{eat
| name=Chez Roger | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.7324334 | long=7.4201694 | directions=In the market hall east of Place d'Armes
| phone=+37793508020 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 09:45-13:30 | price=
| image=Chez Roger in Condamine Market, Monaco 03.jpg
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Try the typical food of the region. ''Socca'' (chickpea pancakes, €3) and ''Pissaladière'' (caramelized onion and anchovy tart, €2). The Monégasque speciality ''Barbajuan'', which is a kind of fritter stuffed with spinach and other ingredients, can be bought in the shop to the right of Chez Roger's.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mickey’s Pizza | alt= | url=https://www.mickeyspizza-monaco.com/ | email=contact@mickeyspizza-monaco.com
| address=10 Rue de la Turbie | lat=43.7334802 | long=7.4182891 | directions=
| phone=+37797987664 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 11:00-14:00,18:00-22:00; Sa 18:00-22:00 | price=
| image=Mickey’s Pizza, Monaco.jpg
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Extremely cheap by Monaco standards, yet good quality pizza.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Stars 'n' Bars | alt= | url=https://www.starsnbars.com/ | email=
| address=6 quai Antoine-1 | lat=43.73278 | long=7.42521 | directions=
| phone=+377 97-97-95-95 | tollfree=
| hours=June-Sept: daily 11:00-00:00; Oct-May: Tu-Su 11:00-00:00. Bar open until 03:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-03-31
| content=American-style sports bar with sports and film memorabilia in cases on the walls, and a playroom for kids. They serve cold-pressed juices and a large American-style menu with many Mexican dishes, all using organic ingredients. A good place for burritos, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, plus a large organic vegan menu. Reasonable value.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Pizzeria Monégasque | alt= | url=https://www.pizzeriamonegasque.mc/ | email=pizzeriamonegasque@monaco.mc
| address=4 rue Terrazzani | lat=43.7324027 | long=7.4203860 | directions=
| phone=+377 93-30-16-38 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30; F 12:00-13:30,19:30-22:00; Sa 19:30-22:00 | price=€12-15 for a pizza
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=For those on a budget, consider a slice of one of their delicious gourmet pizzas that taste even better when sitting on the outdoor terrace. Main courses are also available from €10-22.
}}
* {{eat
| name=McDonald's | alt= | url=https://www.restaurants.mcdonalds.fr/mcdonalds-monaco | email=
| address=Centre Commercial de Fontvielle | lat=43.73082 | long=7.41753 | directions=
| phone=+37792053990 | tollfree=
| hours=07:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-31
| content=The only McDonald's in the Principality.
}}

===Mid-range===
[[File:Cafe de Paris Monte-Carlo - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Cafe de Paris]]
*{{eat
| name=Café de Paris | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Place du Casino | lat=43.73972 | long=7.42769 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 76 23 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 08:00-02:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q2932978
| lastedit=2017-06-06
| content=The nerve centre of Monte Carlo, where people go to see and be seen, buzzing with the feel of old time Monte Carlo, circa early 1900s. Menu items change frequently, as do the waiters, who seem intent on rushing patrons through their meals. For people-watching, you could try a diet Coke for a €6 (glass of beer €14, ice cream €16). Reservations to dine are recommended.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Beefbar | alt= | url=http://beefbar.com/ | email=
| address=42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey | lat=43.72781 | long=7.42162 | directions=
| phone=+37797770929 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 14:30-00:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Quality cuts of beef on offer, attached with high, though surprisingly worthwhile price tag. Small cups on puree are available for the meat, though an additional cup (one is far too small), costs €8.5. Wine selections are paired perfectly with the red meat. Chic atmosphere and the staff are extremely attentive.
}}

===Splurge===
Dining in Monaco can be a very sobering experience to whomever is paying the bill. Perhaps the most exclusive and famous restaurants in the city are the '''Louis XV Restaurant''' and the '''Le Grill de L'Hotel de Paris''', both centered on the very exclusive Hotel de Paris. You are more than likely to be seated next to a member of the rich and famous, and the gourmet food is simply out-of-this-world although the experiences come with a rather hefty price tag.

*{{eat
| name=Louis XV | alt= | url=https://www.montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/le-louis-xv-alain-ducasse-hotel-de-paris | email=adhp@sbm.mc
| address=Hôtel de Paris - Place du Casino | lat=43.73911 | long=7.42734 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 88 64 | tollfree=
| hours=Sa Su 12:00-13:45, Th-M 19:30-21:45; Tu W off | price=Á la carte from €200 (not including drinks). Set lunch for €180/person
| wikidata=Q6507158
| lastedit=2020-08-10
| content=In one of the finest hotels in the world, run by one of the finest chefs in the world (Alain Ducasse) this Michelin 3-star rated restaurant serves dining perfection among luxurious glitterati. The level of sophistication for all dishes is hard to be surpassed, the sea bass with Italian artichokes regularly reaches a score of 19/20 by restaurant critics. The restaurant contains the world's largest wine cellar: 250,000 bottles of wine (many priceless) stashed in a rock cave. Reservations are essential, as are jacket and tie for men.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Le Grill de L'Hotel de Paris | alt= | url=https://www.montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-grill | email=legrill@sbm.mc
| address=In the Hôtel de Paris, place du Casino | lat=43.73854 | long=7.42758 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 88 88 | tollfree=
| hours=12:00-14:00,19:30-21:45 | price=A la carte approximately €60-80 (neither drinks nor starter included). Set menu for lunch €65
| wikidata=Q65197775
| lastedit=2020-08-10
| content=Although often overlooked by the famed ''Louis XV'', look above to the Hotel de Paris' rooftop for its equally elegant contender. Less intimidating than the Ducasse citadel downstairs, Le Grill offers every imaginable sort of grilled fish, and meat that come from the nearby Alps. The selection of 600,000 wines are the perfect accompaniment to every dish, and the service is impeccable. Dining on the rooftop affords you stunning, panoramic views of Monte Carlo, and in the summer, a blanket of starry sky.
}}

==Drink==

Champagne has the status of a national beverage in Monaco. A single glass can cost as much as €40 at a fashionable restaurant!

*{{drink
| name=Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo | alt= | url=http://www.jimmyzmontecarlo.com/ | email=jimmyz@sbm.mc
| address=26 avenue Princesse Grace | lat=43.747262 | long=7.438194 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 70 68 | tollfree=
| hours=Open all night from 23:30 | price=
| lastedit=2020-03-31
| content=The ultimate night club in Monaco (it's not actually in Monte Carlo), the famed Jimmy'z is frequented by royalty and the uber-rich, which isn't a surprise considering some of the hefty price tags, a beer will cost you upwards of €26. If you are not willing to afford it, there are other clubs to go to. There are two entrances: one, two floors down in Le Sporting Club, the other at street level, and many rock stars and billionaires have walked through both. Staff can be quite rude, but so are most of the patrons. Definitely an experience.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo | alt= | url=http://www.buddhabarmontecarlo.com/ | email=buddhabarmontecarlo@sbm.mc
| address=Place du Casino | lat=43.739911 | long=7.429171 | directions=a short walk up the stairs from the hairpin curve at Fairmont Hotel
| phone=+377 98 06 19 19 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 18:00-02:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q851372| wikipedia=Buddha Bar | image=Buddha Bar in Monaco.jpg
| lastedit=2016-09-27
| content=Asian bar and restaurant is quite a decadent scene and quite expensive. Expect a queue for the bar and table service with the usual club-style sparklers after 23:00.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Gerhard's Café | alt= | url=http://www.gerhardscafe-monaco.com/ | email=office@gerhardscafe-monaco.com
| address=42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey | lat=43.7277639 | long= 7.4216863 | directions=
| phone=+37792052579 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 08:00-03:00, Su 11:00-03:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Down to earth pub/restaurant with southern German/Austrian cuisine in the midst of poshy Fontvieille district.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Twiga | alt= | url=https://www.twigamontecarlo.com/ | email=info@sumosantwiga.com
| address=Top Floor Grimaldi Forum Ave. Princesse Grace | lat=43.74337 | long=7.43172 | directions=
| phone=+377 99 99 25 50 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 19:00-02:00 | price=
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Showcasing panoramic views from the top floor of the Grimaldi Forum, the outdoor seating area offers the perfect spot to see yachts cruising into the harbour. Top models and the people who want to be with them dance the early mornings away. Cocktail list is impressive and bite-sized treats are available.
}}
*{{drink
| name=The Bar @ Columbus Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=23 Avenue des Papalins Monte Carlo | lat=43.72730 | long=7.42006 | directions=
| phone=+377 92 059000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-03-31
| content=More laid-back and informal than some of its counterparts, its subdued atmosphere is a refreshing change from some of the high energy Monaco bars. Decked out in shades of blue, it's almost as sweet as the chocolate martinis, which come with a big truffle in each glass which slowly dissolves into your drinks and tastes heavenly.
}}
* {{drink
| name=La Rascasse | alt= | url=https://www.montecarlosbm.com/de/bar-nachtclub-monaco/la-rascasse | email=
| address= | lat=43.73259 | long=7.42332 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q103464445
| lastedit=2020-12-02
| content=One of the most famous bars in the city due the final curve of the F1 track, which is named after the place.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Entrada do Túnel (3530966681).jpg|thumb|Fairmont Hotel with the tunnel used in the yearly F1 race]]
If you're on a budget, Monaco is not the best place to be. For example, a two star hotel without breakfast and bathroom will cost around €60 per person. A better option is to stay in one of the many towns outside of Monaco, for example Ventimiglia, which is a sea-side town situated on the French-Italian border on the Italian side. Nice is only 1/2 hour away from Monaco and it's very cheap to use the frequent trains. During the winter season, a comfortable two star hotel will only cost you about €20 a person.

The Monaco Tourism center staff will also sit down and make phone calls to assist walk-ins in finding accommodation.  Even if you ask for &quot;cheap&quot; lodging.

===Mid-range===
*{{sleep
| name=Hôtel de France | alt= | url=https://hotel-de-france-monaco.hotelescuatroestrellas.website/ | email=
| address=6 rue de la Turbie | lat=43.73334 | long=7.41832 | directions=
| phone=+37793302464 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€150 double
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=Simple and modern hotel that is well-priced given the hotel's location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Columbus Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.columbushotels.com | email=
| address=23 Avenue des Papalins | lat=43.72722222 | long=7.42 | directions=Just by the heliport, and about 200 m from the Stade Louis II.
| phone=+377 92 05 90 00 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From 250€
| wikidata=Q5150059
| lastedit=2020-08-09
| content=This 3-star hotel was co-owned by successful Glaswegian hotelier Ken McCulloch, designer Amanda Rosa and British F1 racing driver David Coulthard (all Monaco residents today). There is an excellent restaurant and the lobby is a great spot to relax on the comfortable sofas. Rooms are modern.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Ambassador | alt= | url=http://www.ambassadormonaco.com | email=info@ambassadormonaco.com
| address=corner of ave Prince Pierre | lat=43.73278 | long=7.41820 | directions=
| phone=+377 97 97 96 96 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From 135€
| image=Hotel Ambassador, Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q56300870
| lastedit=2020-08-10
| content=Surprisingly standard mid range hotel that is good value for business travellers and those watching their euros. Rooms are kitted out with the usual TV, mini bar air con, with Wi-Fi access and cable making it a nice touch.
}}

===Splurge===
*{{sleep
| name=Hôtel de Paris | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com/ | email=resort@sbm.mc
| address=Place du Casino | lat=43.73911 | long=7.42739 | directions=
| phone=+377 9216 30 00 | tollfree= | fax=+377 9216 26 26
| checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price={{EUR|400}}-{{EUR|940}} double; from {{EUR|1995}} suite
| wikidata=Q1279896
| lastedit=2021-05-25
| content=Offering a level of sophistication that has awarded itself as one of the world's most famous hotels. Featuring marble pillars, crystal chandeliers, Louis XVI chairs, and sumptous carpets, its a vision of luxury and a favorite among the world's travellers. Rooms are simply enormous with marble and brass furnishings and the hotel is home to the country two finest eating establishments, the Le Grill de l'Hôtel de Paris and Le Louis XV. The SBM's Carte d'Or offers the de Paris' guests transport and access to the facilities of the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel and Les Thermes Marins spa.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hôtel Hermitage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com/ | email=hh@sbm.mc
| address=Square Beaumarchais | lat=43.738466 | long=7.425974 | directions=
| phone=+377 98 06 40 00 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=double {{EUR|320}}-{{EUR|528}}; junior suite {{EUR|568}}-{{EUR|792}}; suite from {{EUR|1596}}
| wikipedia=Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo | image=Hotel Hermitage Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q2383600
| lastedit=2017-07-03
| content=Perched on a clifftop, the Hermitage offer idyllic living at its best. The majority of rooms have balconies, so guests can have stunning views from their rooms. While the hotel is quite old, all amenities and features and modern and elegant in their styling and a stay here is truly well deserved. The SBM's Carte d'Or offers the Hermitage's guests transport and access to the facilities of the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel and Les Thermes Marins spa.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hôtel Métropole | alt= | url=https://metropole.com/ | email=metropole@metropole.com
| address=4, avenue de la Madone | lat=43.740935 | long=7.427918 | directions=
| phone=+377 93 15 15 15 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q30681475
| lastedit=2017-07-03
| content=It was built in 1886 and has 126 guest rooms, including 64 suites. It was designed by Hans-Georg Tersling. Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark died there in 1944, and American television host Mike Bongiorno died there in 2009.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel &amp; Resort | alt= | url=http://www.montecarlobay.com/ | email=resort@sbm.mc
| address=40, avenue Princesse Grace | lat=43.748845 | long=7.438845 | directions=
| phone=+377 98-06-02-00 | tollfree= | fax=+377 98-06-00-03
| checkin=16:00 | checkout=12:00 | price={{EUR|300}}-{{EUR|800}} double; {{EUR|750}}-{{EUR|1400}} suite
| wikipedia=Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel &amp; Resort | image=Bay ext.jpg | wikidata=Q3322510
| lastedit=2017-07-03
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==Respect==

In many ways, [[France#Respect|the Respect section of the France page]] can detail how to be respectful toward the Monegasque population, but Monaco is a separate nation and it may be insulting to casually conflate the two. Monaco's population retain their own history, their own culture, and their own lifestyle. Directions or other help are only a smile and a question away.

==Stay safe==
Monaco is one of the safest places on the planet, with nationwide video surveillance and one police officer per 100 residents. You can feel safe wearing your diamonds and Rolex, even for a night walk through the streets or coastline, with almost no street-crime, and a strong police presence. It has one of the lowest homicide rates of any country in the world, and among the lowest in terms of overall violent crime. Because of their wealth, public spaces are blanketed with cameras and any kind of disorder may produce an immediate reaction and the attendance of several officers. However, pick-pocketing may occur during sporting events, like the formula One Grand Prix and major football games.

Homosexuality is legal, although there are no specifically gay places in Monaco. You can walk with your same-sex partner hand in hand without being insulted in public places.

Monaco security can follow anyone on public areas, streets &amp; corridors, using the vast camera network without losing you from their screens.

==Stay healthy==

'''[[Tap water]]''' is safe to drink.

==Connect==
Monaco has its own mobile phone operator, [https://www.monaco-telecom.mc/ Monaco Telecom], which is not covered by EU's roaming rules. This means that mobile numbers and SIM cards registered in a EU country, including France, may incur roaming charges much like everywhere outside of Europe (or any SIM card from outside of the EU within it). Pay heed to it if you hope to visit Monaco as part of your European trip and make sure to set up your phone NOT to automatically switch to the strongest available network, as well as consider switching off data transmission while roaming, before heading for Monaco.

Some operators include Monaco among countries billed on &quot;home rules&quot; in some subscription plans, so if your operator is generous enough, you may leave Monaco unscathed. Remember to check beforehand.

==Go next==
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* [[Alpes-Maritimes|Maritime Alps]]
* [[Italy]] ([[Liguria|Ligurian coast]], [[Genoa]], [[Milan]], et al.)

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'''Mumbai''' ([[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]]: मुंबई, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: मुम्बई) ([http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/ state tourism office]), a cosmopolitan  metropolis, earlier known as '''Bombay''', is the largest city in [[India]] and the capital of the state [[Maharashtra]]. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the [[Konkan]] coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighbouring island of Salsette to form ''Greater Bombay''. The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 21 million (2011), making it one of the world's most populous cities.

Mumbai is undoubtedly the commercial capital of India and is one of the predominant port cities in the country. Mumbai's nature as the most eclectic and cosmopolitan Indian city is symbolised in the presence of ''[[Bollywood]]'' within the city, the centre of the globally-influential Hindi film and TV industries. It is also home to India's largest slum population and the iconic Gateway of India built on the waterfront of Mumbai Harbour during the British Raj.

The name Bombay comes from Bom Bahia (&quot;the good bay&quot; in Portuguese), a name given by explorer Francis Almeida. Mumbai is named after goddess Mumba devi of the Koli community.

==Districts==

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| region1name=[[Mumbai/South|South Mumbai]]
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| region1items=Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Tardeo
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The oldest areas of Mumbai, and is considered the heart of this commercial capital of India. The richest neighbourhoods in the country are here, which command among the highest property rates in the world. Real estate prices in South Mumbai are comparable to those in Manhattan. This is the primary tourist area of Mumbai and home to most of city’s museums, art galleries, bars, upscale restaurants and the Gateway of India.
| region2name=[[Mumbai/South Central|South Central Mumbai]]
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| region2items=Byculla, Parel, Worli, Prabhadevi, Dadar
| region2description=Used to be Mumbai's industrial heartland, but went into decline when the industries did. Now this area has been revamped into a white-collar office location. Home to Mumbai's only zoo, the Worli sea face, and the temple to what people consider the city's guardian deity. As you move north, it changes into a nice middle-class locality.
| region3name=[[Mumbai/North Central|North Central Mumbai]]
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| region3items=Dharavi, Matunga, Vadala, Sion, Mahim
| region3description=Primarily an upper middle-class area, except for Dharavi, which contains [[Asia| Asia's]] second largest slum. This area developed immediately after India's independence, because of a wave of immigration. Part of the migrants were refugees from the partition.
| region4name=[[Mumbai/Western Suburbs|West Mumbai]]
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| region4items=Bandra, Khar, Santa Cruz, Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri, Versova
| region4description=Is home to those who want to have a more peaceful surrounding. It has few beaches. Home to a large Christian community and the city's most famous church. This is also where the city's domestic and international airports are.
| region5name=[[Mumbai/Central Suburbs|East Mumbai (Central Suburbs)]]
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| region5items=Kurla, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Kanjur Marg, Bhandup, Mulund, Powai, Thane, Bhiwandi, Dombivli, Kalyan
| region5description=This is a middle class bastion. Mulund and Ghatkopar are home to predominantly middle and upper middle class populace, many from the entrepreneurial Gujarati community. Thane was inhabited with people of the Agri and Koli communities, and their villages still exist today as &quot;Chendani Koliwada&quot;, &quot;Kopari Goan&quot;, and &quot;Uthalsar&quot;. It also includes Majiwade, Balkum, Dhokali, Kolshet, Wadavli, and others. In 1825, when the British explored their newly annexed territories in Bassein, they discovered that Thane was inhabited primarily by Roman Catholics, who are both native and Portuguese, and that the latter was virtually indistinguishable[citation needed] from the former in skin color and custom. The local villagers, like Kolis (fishermen), are converted into indigenous Catholics mostly from villages of Chendani, Koliwada, and Majiwada. The Agri and Koli community people had their own culture.[citation needed] Some of the upper class East Indian families in the Khatri ward of Thane still speak Portuguese.
| region6name=[[Mumbai/Harbour suburbs|Harbour Suburbs]]
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| region6items=Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Trombay
| region6description=Before the development of [[Navi Mumbai]] as a satellite town of Bombay, this area used to be known only for the existence of an atomic research centre. Now this is known for being on the way to Navi Mumbai.
| region7name=[[Mumbai/Northwest|North Mumbai]]
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| region7items=Manori, Jogeshwari, Borivali, Gorai, Dahisar
| region7description=Has some beaches that are not dirty. Other than this, it is just another victim of Bombay's vast urban sprawl. Contains the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Mumbai's oldest heritage sites: the Kanheri, Mahakali, Jogeshwari, and Mandapeshwar rock-cut temples dating from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a notable monument in Gorai. The pagoda is claimed to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. This monument was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, the President of India in 2009. It is in the north of Mumbai in an area called Gorai and is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. Essel world, India's largest amusement park is also found on the Gorai island, beside the global vipassana pagoda.
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{{infobox|Western and Central, East and West|A visitor to Mumbai's suburbs will quickly learn that the suburbs are divided into &quot;Western&quot; and &quot;Central&quot;. You will also hear of a &quot;West&quot; side and an &quot;East&quot; side. Here is a quick explanation for the confused.

* The Western and Central suburbs are named after the local railway lines that serve the respective areas. The Western and Central Railways are rail lines that serve the western and central parts of ''India''. Both have their headquarters in Mumbai. The Harbour Line is a feeder line that connects the harbour areas to the Central and Western lines. It also provides connectivity to the Northeastern suburbs of Mumbai and onwards to [[Navi Mumbai]]. Most of these areas do not lie anywhere close to an harbour.
* Almost all localities in Mumbai have a &quot;West&quot; side and an &quot;East&quot; side. &quot;West&quot; means west of the railway line and &quot;East&quot; means east of the railway line. For example, Mulund (West) means that the area is to the west of the Mulund railway station. In addresses, West and East are abbreviated, i.e. Mulund(W) and Mulund(E).}}

Mumbai is a city built in successive waves of migrations. The neighbourhoods acquired their character from the communities that settled there first. These neighbourhoods are too numerous to list and there is no commonly accepted way to group these neighbourhoods into larger districts. But roughly, from the south to the north, this is how the city developed.

==Understand==
[[File:Thane Creek and Elephanta Island 03-2016 - img14 Elephanta Caves.jpg|thumb|240px|Carvings at the [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]]]]
Mumbai is a bustling, diverse metropolis with a flair of its own. The entrepreneurial spirit and pulsing pace of life provides a sharp contrast to much of the rest of India.

===Name===
There has been much debate regarding the original name of the city. Some say the current name of the city Mumbai is the original name; and is an eponym derived from &quot;Mumba&quot;, the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and &quot;Aai&quot;, meaning &quot;mother&quot; in Marathi. Others claim Bombay was an anglicised version of Bom Bahia, a name given by the Portuguese to mean &quot;Beautiful Bay&quot; and later made popular by the British as the name of the Bombay state.

The name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. Although Bombay and Mumbai are both used, people who explicitly use &quot;Bombay&quot; are generally non-Marathi speakers whereas &quot;Mumbai&quot; proponents primarily speak Marathi. In the West, Mumbai has become more commonly accepted in order to avoid controversy. The city is also fondly called  आमची मुंबई (&quot;our Mumbai&quot;).

===History===
Though the seven islands that now make up the city have a long recorded history like any other place in India, their journey to form the city of Mumbai really started in 1498, when the Portuguese took them over from the Sultan of Gujarat. They built a settlement, forts, and churches (including the strange looking Portuguese Church that stands to this day). However, they could not make much of their possession and the seven islands were handed over to England in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza when she married Charles II of England. He wasn't very interested in the islands either, and he leased them to the British East India Company for £10 a year in 1668. The East India Company built the docks, the trading posts, and the fort that would form the nerve centre of the city. They also started off the long process of reclaiming land and joining the islands, an activity which went on until the 1960s.

The port attracted industries, and the entrepreneurial communities like the Parsis, Gujaratis, and Marwaris (from Rajasthan) migrated and set up trading companies and factories in the late 19th century. Industries attracted migrant labor from different parts of the country. The successive waves of migration shaped the character of the city and its neighborhoods.

The city that owes its existence to the efforts of the British was also the birthplace of the Indian National Congress, which played an overwhelmingly important role in the independence movement. The city whose mills were built by industrialists from across the country is the capital of Maharashtra state, which was carved on linguistic lines for [[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]] speakers.

In the 1980s, high labour costs and unrest forced the closure of many textile mills and the city went into a decline from which it started recovering only in the late 1990s.  The high population put a strain on the infrastructure. The rail and road network underwent a steady improvement over the 1990s, but because of the magnitude of the task, the roads seemed to be perennially under construction. Mumbai has now reinvented itself as a hub for the service industry.

In January 1993, in the wake of the destruction of the Babri Mosque in [[Ayodhya]], a wave of riots swept the city, with over 1,000 people killed, the vast majority of whom were Muslims.  Relations between the city's various ethnic groups have been tense ever since, with several terrorist outrages (see [[#Stay safe]]) adding fuel to the fire.

===Culture and attitudes===
Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan city in India. In comparison with the rest of the country, the city is quite liberal. With a regular influx of immigrants from rest of India, the citizens, popularly known as 'Mumbaikers', have shown remarkable tolerance towards other cultures, making it a true cultural melting pot. However this tolerance has sometimes bowed under external pressures. Between the 60s and 80s, there was resentment about the non-Marathi speakers taking away jobs. The 1991 and 1993 riots between Hindus and Muslims did affect this spirit; however, the city managed to recover from these, once again proudly highlighting true 'spirit of Mumbai'.

===Climate===
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Mumbai has three main seasons — summer, monsoon, and winter (milder summer). The best time to visit is during the winter between October and February. Humidity is also less during the winter, when the climate is pleasant; the minimum temperature is 17°C and the maximum is 30-31°C. Summer is from March to May, with highs in the low to mid 30s (roughly 80-90°F). It is hot and humid during this time. June to September is the monsoon season when the city is lashed by heavy rains. The city gets flooded two or three times and normal life gets disrupted during  this season. Climate is humid pretty much throughout the year because the city rests on the coast.

==Get in==

===By plane ===

Mumbai has excellent connectivity with most of the major cities around the world, including, New York, London, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur to name a few. If you are flying from Europe it is generally cheaper to fly from London, and there are many frequent flights available. All domestic sectors are linked to Mumbai, making it the second busiest hub in the country next to Delhi.

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 114 Airport international terminal interior.jpg|thumb| Interior of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (International Terminal)]]

Mumbai's {{marker|type=go|name=[[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport]]|lat=19.099748|long=72.874990}} ({{IATA|BOM}}) is one of India's busiest airports and one of the main international gateways to the country. Many international airlines such as [https://www.aeroflot.com/ru-en Aeroflot], [http://www.airchina.com/index.shtml Air China], [https://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France], [https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/?type=e All Nippon Airways], [https://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_in/ British Airways], [https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US.html Cathay Pacific], [https://www.delta.com/ Delta], [https://www.elal.com/en/USA/Pages/default.aspx El Al], [https://www.emirates.com/English/ Emirates], [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/us Ethiopian Airlines], [https://www.flydubai.com/en/ flydubai], [https://www.klm.com/ KLM Royal Dutch], [https://www.koreanair.com/global/en.html Korean Air], [https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en.html Malaysia Airlines], [https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/homepage Lufthansa], [https://www.qatarairways.com/en-us/homepage.html Qatar Airways], [https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/home#/book/bookflight Singapore Airlines], [https://www.swiss.com/us/en Swiss International Air Lines], [http://www.thaiair.com/ Thai Airways], [https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], [https://www.united.com/en/us United], and [https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en Virgin Atlantic] fly into Mumbai. Low-cost carriers such as [http://www.airasia.com Air Asia] also fly to the city.

===By boat ===
Many travel organizations offer cruises from Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai to Mumbai. Ferries from Ferry Wharf allow cheap access to islands and beaches in the vicinity of the city and the [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]].

===By train ===
: ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in India]]''

{{infobox|Railways in India|The first commercial railway service began on 16th April 1853 at 3:35PM on its first run between VT (now the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) and Thane.}}

Trains arrive in Mumbai from all over India. The Central line serves connectivity to [[Southern India]], [[Eastern India]], and parts of North India. The key stations are {{marker|type=listing|name=Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, CST [CSTM] (formerly Victoria Terminus, known just as VT)|lat=18.9407 | long=72.8355}}, {{marker|type=listing|name=Dadar Terminus [DR] (for Central Line) and [DDR] (for Western Line)|lat=19.0187 | long=72.8433}}, and {{marker|type=listing|name=Lokmanya Tilak Terminus [LTT] (formerly called Kurla Terminus)| lat=19.0699 | long=72.8917}}.

The Western line connects to the [[Western India|Western states]] of [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], and some parts of North India. The main termini are {{marker|type=listing|name=Mumbai Central [BCT]|lat=18.9700 | long=72.8194}}  and {{marker|type=listing|name=Bandra Terminus [BDTS]|lat=19.0645 | long=72.8411}}.

The [http://www.konkanrailway.com Konkan Railway] (which is a separately administered and newly built line) travels through the picturesque Konkan coast of Maharastra and is a good way to travel from [[Goa]] and [[Mangalore]], coastal resort areas to the South. The Dadar Terminus is the destination for the line.

For trains to other Indian cities, the main reservation offices are at Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on Central line. There are special ticket windows and quotas for foreign tourists. For bookings and tariffs on train tickets to anywhere in India from Mumbai, visit [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ Indian railway's website]. To travel unlimited on the Mumbai you can use[https://www.irctchelp.in/2018/12/mumbai-local-train-tourist-ticket-pass.html Mumbai Local Tourist Ticket] provided by the Indian Railways.

The [http://www.the-maharajas.com/ Maharajas' Express] is a luxury train that will take you to Delhi.

===By car===

National highway numbers 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17, and the Mumbai-Pune expressway radiate from the city providing links to all parts of the country. The road conditions are generally better than in the rest of India. The comfortable airconditioned blue cabs are available to Pune and Ahmednagar-Nashik from opposite Asiad Bus Termina in Dadar and Lakhamsi Nappoo Rd near Dadar east railway station respectively. Distances from various cities to Mumbai are:
* '''From other states''': [[Ahmedabad]] ({{km|524}}, 10 hr), [[Bangalore]] ({{km|982}}), [[Chennai]]  ({{km|1334}}), [[Kochi]] ({{km|1427}}), [[Goa]] ({{km|583}}, 11 hr),  [[Hyderabad]] ({{km|711}}, 14 hr), [[Mangalore]] ({{km|892}}), [[New Delhi]] ({{km|1402}})
* '''From Maharashtra State''': [[Amravati]] ({{km|669}}), [[Ahmednagar]] ({{km|254}}), [[Nagpur]] ({{km|824}}), [[Pune]] ({{km|151}}, 2½-3 hr)

===By bus===

Mumbai is well served by buses from destinations inside India.

* '''Asiad Bus Service''' The bus terminal, popularly known as 'Asiad Bus Terminal' on Ambedkar Rd in Dadar east is another hub from where buses travel to Pune at regular frequency of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Buses vary in comfort from ordinary to luxury with airconditioning. Other routes available are Mumbai - Satara, Mumbai - Nasik. The easiest way to reach the terminal is to cross over using pedestrian foot bridge to Dadar East from the Dadar Terminus and walk straight all the way (less than 5 mins) to Ambedkar Rd.
* '''Private Buses''' There also exist numerous private bus operators who operate a large number of services from/to Mumbai from most major cities like [[Udaipur]], [[Ajmer]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]], [[Surat]], [[Indore]], [[Nashik]], [[Aurangabad]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Belgaum]], [[Hubli]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mangalore]], [[Trichur]] and [[Goa]]. For [[Pune]], buses depart every 10 minutes. Crawford Market, Dadar T.T., Sion, Chembur and Borivili are the main starting points. Some of the reliable private operators are - National,Neeta, Sharma, VRL, Konduskar, Dolphin, Paulo and Southern Travels.
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| content=Operates services to Mumbai from various cities in Maharashtra. Mumbai Central is the  most important Terminus in the city. All major cities in Maharashtra and nearby states are connected through Mumbai Central Terminus. The other important ST depots are at Parel, Nehru Nagar-Kurla, and Borivali. You can get buses for all over Maharashtra from these depots. But from Mumbai Central you would get buses any time as well as other State Transport buses. Quality varies.
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==Get around==
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Most of Mumbai's inhabitants rely on public transport to and from their workplace due to the lack of parking spaces, traffic bottlenecks, and generally poor road conditions, especially in the monsoon. However, do ride in a taxi and auto at least once in the city. If you are not used to Indian roads, an auto-rickshaw ride can be a heart-stopping, death-defying, laws-of-physics-bending. Feel real adventure in a vehicle that feels like it might fall apart at a speed over {{convert|30|km/h}} with a driver who thinks he's Schumacher.

For travelling using public transport, you can download the m-Indicator app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobond.mindicator Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/m-indicator/id593278253 iPhone]. It contains useful information about bus and train routes, which can help you plan your commute.

* '''TMT''' (Thane Municipal Transport) operates services in the [[Thane]] city and areas around it.
* The '''MSRTC''' (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), commonly known as ST, operates services from selected points in the city to the extended suburbs. From Dadar, services to Navi Mumbai and Panvel and from Borivali to Thane being the most prominent. Numerous other important routes are also covered in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) by the MSRTC.
* '''NMMT''' (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport) operates services in Navi Mumbai Area, and a few points around. They also have services from Mulund in Greater Mumbai.
* '''KDMT''' (Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport) operates in the Kalyan-Dombivali Area with a few connections to Navi Mumbai.
Another option is to book bus tickets online from [http://www.redbus.in/ Redbus] or [https://www.myticketbuddy.com myticketbuddy], both of which have a choice of a number of large private bus operators all over India.

===By taxi===

====Black &amp; Yellow Top Taxi ====

Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Most taxis in Mumbai are small-medium sized Fiat cars (non air-conditioned), painted black-and-yellow (black on lower body and yellow on roof). The legal maximum limit on the number of passengers in a taxi is 4, excluding the driver. You can hail a cab off the streets. However, many are quite rickety, dirty, and carry mechanical fare meters that could be tampered at times. All taxis should have electronic meters which are somewhat tamper-proof. If you encounter a mechanical meter post that date, you can put up a complaint to the closest traffic police cop. Also, according to law, a black-and-yellow taxi driver cannot refuse a fare. If a driver does refuse, a threat to complain to the nearest cop usually does the trick.

If you have extra pieces of luggage, the boot (trunk) of the taxi will not provide sufficient space - one large suitcase is all that will fit there. Hiring a taxi with a top carrier will be better. Top carriers can accommodate up to three large suitcases. Before starting the journey, ensure that the luggage is securely fastened to the carrier.

Generally, the only way to call for the standard taxi is to hail one on the street. This will not be a problem if you are inside city limits (i.e. [[Bombay/North Central|North Central Bombay]] and below). If you are in the suburbs, it will be difficult to find a taxi as they have been out-competed by the cheaper auto-rickshaws.

The maximum number of passengers allowed for a trip officially is four — three in the back seat and one in the front. Seat belts are not mandatory for taxi passengers and most standard black and yellow taxis will not even have them installed, though expect them in the branded ones.

====Blue &amp; White Top Taxi ====

The Blue and White (B/W) Taxis are premium public Taxis which are the air-conditioned version of the Black and Yellow (B/Y) Taxis. All the rules of the B/Y taxis apply to the B/W taxis too, except that the B/W taxis are air-conditioned. Moreover the fare of the B/W taxis is 20% higher than the B/Y taxis. This is the premium expected for the air-conditioned, which is really helpful for tourists and travellers who are not accustomed to the heat and pollution of Mumbai. Moreover, all the B/W taxis ply with electronic meters, unlike the B/Y taxis.

Since the fare of the B/W is at a premium, the common folks usually do not prefer to travel by the B/W taxis, and is primarily used by tourists or business travelers. For the lack of demand, the lack of supply is also expected. The taxis ply frequently, but are not easily available on all locations. You can always expect them to be available at tourist hot-spots like railway stations, airports, premium hotels, top tourist spots, etc. If you are not travelling through either of the above locations, and you need the air-conditioned comfort, but do not want to go look for a taxi, it is suggested that you move to the next section.

====Private taxis====

If you want a comfortable, air-conditioned ride at a small surcharge of 25 percent over normal taxis '''it's best to travel by branded cab services''' that operate at government-approved tariffs. These services operate modern fleets with well trained drivers. You can get them at 30–60 minutes notice, they are clean, air-conditioned, equipped with digital, tamper-proof meters, punctual, honest, and GPS-equipped-monitored, which makes them far secure at any time. If you're using a mobile phone, you receive an SMS with the driver's name, mobile number and car number 30 minutes before scheduled departure. There is a 25% night surcharge (midnight-5AM). Some can be booked online.

Follow the queue system to board a taxi. Quite frequently, tourists and new visitors are mobbed by unscrupulous taxi drivers. Most drivers are honest, but the dishonest ones tend to cluster around railway stations and airports where they can more easily find suckers. Unless you are taking a prepaid taxi, always ask taxis to go by the meter. At the start of the journey, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down fare/meter reading.

'''Transportation network taxis'''

Mumbai is also served by various transportation network organisations. A lot of tourists and locals alike use services like Uber and Ola Cabs to commute in and around Mumbai. Make sure to read the tariffs in these before you pay. While most of these services do accept cash, a lot of them can also be linked to online wallet services like Paytm; as such, overcharging is rarely a risk.

==== Tourist traps ====

One of the common scams is to charge the night fare rate during daytime. You should be careful and read the heading before paying. In some cards, the night fare is red in color and the daytime fare is black in color.

The night charges are only applicable if you board the vehicle during the night hours (midnight to 5 AM). If you had boarded the vehicle before midnight, and your journey is finishing after midnight, you are not liable to pay night charges. Similarly, if you board the vehicle before 5 AM and you finish after 5 AM, you are liable to pay night charges.

Sometimes, auto-rickshaw drivers charge the taxi fare and even show you a tariff card which is used for taxi fare computation.

You can download m-indicator app which is available in Play Store and iTunes App Store. This app carries latest taxi fares, auto fares, bus services details and local train time table.

===By auto-rickshaw===

Auto-rickshaws are only allowed to operate beyond Bandra in the western suburbs and beyond Sion in the central suburbs. They are not issued licenses in the downtown areas.

Before departing, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down reading as 1.00 (on a mechanical meter). If the number is higher, insist that the driver flags it down once again. The minimum fare is ₹21. The meter remains at 1.00 for the first {{km|1.6}} and every 0.10 movement indicates approx 200 m (i.e. 1.50 for every {{km|0.2}}). Every auto driver is supposed to carry a valid RTO approved meter tariff card. You can check this tariff card before paying. The meter also keeps ticking if you are waiting and/or are stuck in traffic. It's quite handy to have a copy of the meter card issued by The Mumbai Traffic Police. All of this applies to mechanical meters, not digital meters. Newer digital meters have started becoming common from 2012 onwards, and they show the exact fare, so there is no need to convert via the tariff card.

Auto-rickshaws are slower than cars and have terrible suspensions. Pregnant ladies are most ''strongly advised'' not to travel by auto-rickshaws since the combination of rash driving, poor suspensions, and horrible road conditions have quite often led to serious complications. The auto-rickshaw is a slow and uncomfortable vehicle and not recommended for very long distances.

===By bus===
The [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]] around Mumbai is fast developing into a major conurbation. If you need to get to the surrounding cities of [[Thane]], [[Navi Mumbai]] or [[Kalyan]], bus services are available.

'''[http://www.bestundertaking.com Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport]''' (known as  '''BEST''') provides efficient and comprehensive services connecting up all places of the city and the suburbs. Some services also link the city with the extended suburbs like Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Mira-Bhayandar areas. Seats are almost always occupied. There are bus stops all over the city. There is usually a crowd and queue. You have to get in through the rear entrance and off at the front. Tickets are issued by a uniformed &quot;conductor&quot; after you get in. Special seats are marked for &quot;Ladies&quot;, &quot;Senior Citizens&quot;, &quot;Handicapped&quot;, &quot;Expectant Women&quot;, and &quot;Women with infants&quot;. They can get in from the front.

Buses run from 5AM to midnight. Selected routes run beyond these timings, but much less often. Average frequency between buses ranges from five to 30 min depending on the route. Fares are reasonable and  buses can be travelled during peak hours, unlike trains which are far too crowded. Some trunk routes do get extremely crowded however. Peak hours also have traffic snarls which may depend on the area traversed and the state of the roads.
{{infobox|What connects ''Electric supply'' and Transport?|BEST got into transport by starting a tram company. Now, of course, it runs buses that run on diesel &amp; CNG, not electricity. The company is still in charge of electricity distribution for South and Central Mumbai.}}

Buses are numbered and the final destination is marked on the front in Marathi and on the side in English. Generally, buses around the city and trunk routes would be in the 1-199 series. Buses in the western suburbs would be the 200 series while those plying in the central and eastern suburbs would be in the 300 and 400 series. Services to Navi, Mumbai are in the 500 series and buses to the Mira-Bhayander area are in the 700 series.

BEST has introduced the &quot;Daily Pass&quot; (Cost ₹50, valid on all BEST non-AC buses; Cost ₹60, valid on all BEST buses, including Air-conditioned bus routes).

BEST has launched its app &quot;[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dimts.best.bestapplication BEST Prawas]&quot; for Android, which contains features like live tracking of buses and ETA of buses.

You can also purchase BEST bus tickets and passes using the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridlr ridlr] app for Android.

===By train===
[[File:Mumbai Metropolitan Railway Schematic Map (simplified).svg|thumb|250px|Schematic map of Mumbai's suburban railway routes]]
[[File:Rapid transit map of Mumbai.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Topological map of Mumbai's public transport system]]

====Suburban rail network====

Most people travel in Mumbai using the ''Suburban Rail Network''  commonly referred to as &quot;Locals&quot;. Mumbai has an extensive network, with three lines — the Western Line, the Central Main Line, and the Harbour Line.
*Mumbai is a linear city and the Western Line travels from Churchgate to Dahanu Road via Mumbai's Western Suburbs. The Western line provides North-South connectivity.
*The Central Main Line travels from Mumbai CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), aka VT Victoria Terminus to [[Kalyan]] via Mumbai's Central Suburbs and [[Thane]], with some services running beyond to Karjat, Khopoli, and Kasara. The interchange point between the Western Line and the Central Line is Dadar.
*The Harbour Line has a common stretch between Mumbai CST (aka VT Victoria Terminus) and Vadala. The harbour line splits into two spurs, the main one running to Mumbai's Eastern Suburbs and Navi Mumbai, up to Panvel. The Interchange point of this line with the Central Main Line is at Kurla. The other spur of the Harbour Line runs up to Mahim on the Western Line and runs parallel up to Andheri. The interchange stations with the Western line are Bandra and Andheri.

Trains on all lines start operations after 4AM and close operations between midnight and 1AM.
Second class travel is very cheap. However, it is advisable to buy first class tickets as the economy class is extremely crowded. First Class can be quite expensive and if four people are travelling together, a taxi might be better.
There would always be queues and it would be advisable to buy coupon booklets. Coupon booklets punching machines are available at all stations and the best thing is you will not have to stand in a huge line to buy a booklet. Another option is to buy a Smart card for Railways. It helps you maintain balance like any a gift card with an option to refill it once it goes below the limit. Smart card outlets to buy tickets are available on all stations. They are touch screen based and you can simply follow the instructions to buy a ticket for the right path.

If you are a tourist, you can buy a 'Tourist Ticket'. It costs ₹275 and you can travel in first class compartments of all the three lines during the entire day. Ensure the location of the first class compartment before the train arrives. You may ask fellow passengers or the vendors at the various food stalls. An easier way to spot the location of the First class compartment is to check the station walls painted with red and yellow slant stripes.

Avoid using local trains during rush hour (first class or otherwise). Rush hour is 8:30–10:30AM towards CST and Churchgate and 5:30PM–8:30PM in the opposite direction. If you are traveling during rush hour, don't stand near railway track as you will get swamped by frantic. Take no offense if you are pushed and shoved about, as passengers jostle for a spot. As you near your exit station, ensure that you are as close as possible to the train door, as experienced commuters, will be begin the mad run to be first on, or off, the car before the car comes to a full stop. If you stand any chance of getting on/off before the train depart, you must be equally aggressive in your focus to exit/enter, remember no one will take offense if you make contact with others, as you wriggle by. Last, but not least, exiting/entering a train before it comes to a full stop is not something to be taken lightly, one misstep can send a person onto the rails with an amazing ease! Leave the stunts to the experienced locals.

There are special coaches for women on both classes. These are designated by green and yellow slant stripes, spot these stripes on the station walls and you'll know where the ladies compartment is. These are generally less crowded and safer. But very late at night, it might actually be safer to travel by the general coach than the first-class women's coach, as the latter may be absolutely empty except for you. From 11:15PM-6:30PM the ladies compartment towards the northern end is open to general public. Sometimes they have a cop guarding the coaches, but sometimes they won't. Use your judgment.

====Mumbai Metro====

The Mumbai Metro connects the western suburbs to the eastern suburbs. Line 1 runs from Versova to Ghatkopar with interchange options available at Andheri (Western Line) And Ghatkopar (Central Line) Railway Station. The travel time is 20 minutes.

You can purchase Mumbai Metro tickets from your smartphone using the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridlr ridlr] app.

====Mumbai Monorail====
Mumbai has India's first monorail, it has one line and eighteen stations throughout the city. The fare is between ₹5 and ₹11 depends on your destination station.

===By ferry===

These are a few intra-city ferry services:

* '''Gateway of India to [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]]''' Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. These are moderately priced. This is only way to get to [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]].
* '''Gorai (Borivali) to Gorai Beach''' Low cost ferry connecting Gorai Beach/Esselworld.
* '''Marve Jetty (Malad) to Manori Jetty''' Cheap ferry (by BEST) connecting Manori and Gorai. Also services for Esselworld (Amusement Park).
* '''Versova (Andheri) to Madh Jetty''' Cheap ferry connecting Madh/Erangal/Aksa/Marve.

===By car===

Travel agents and hotels can arrange private chauffeur driven cars to provide services. Expensive by comparison with taxis, they are the most trusted, secure, and comfortable way to travel around the city. Driving in Mumbai can be difficult, because of poor driver discipline, but chauffeur driven services are very reasonable. These can be arranged by travel companies or online from the countries of origin. Car rental agencies also have services in Mumbai.

==Talk==

Mumbai is India's melting pot — a confluence of people from various parts of India, but dominant are people from the west, then north, and followed by the south. '''[[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]]''' is the state and city official language used by State Government agencies, municipal authorities, and the local police, and also the first language of most locals.

However, being India's largest city and main commercial centre, Mumbai is now also home to migrants from other parts of India who do not speak Marathi. A local variant of '''[[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]''', with strong Bollywood influence, called Bambaiya Hindi serves as the &quot;lingua franca&quot; and although almost everyone can understand standard Hindi, you may get an interesting reply from some. Most educated locals will be well versed in Marathi, Hindi and English.

English is widely used in the corporate world and in banking and trading. At most places, you will be able to get by with Hindi and English, as most people you will encounter can communicate in broken English at the very least. However expect to hear more regional languages including [[Gujarati]].

==See==

{{infobox|The game of names|The names of Mumbai's monuments tell us the story of which way political winds were blowing when they were built. In the late 19th century the British named everything after their Queen, so we had Victoria terminus, Victoria Gardens, and the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty's coronation). In the early 20th century, they named everything after the Prince of Wales.

After independence the colonial names could not be retained of course, so they were renamed. Depending on whether the city was suffering from bouts of nationalistic pride or Marathi pride at that time, they were named after either Jawaharlal Nehru (the first Prime Minister of India)  or Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King Shivaji, who founded the Maratha empire in the 18th century). Often, they were named after Shivaji's mother, Jijabai. The advantage of this was that using Veermata Jijabai (&quot;Courageous mother Jijabai&quot;) for a place that was earlier named for Victoria maintains the same abbreviation, so &quot;Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute&quot; (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) is still VJTI.

For a traveller, the practical problem would be that many places have multiple names. Multiple places are named after Nehru, Shivaji, or Jijabai, so you need to be careful about specifying which place you need to get to.

Few important names changes to remember are:

* 'Victoria Terminus' is now 'Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus'
* 'Jacob Circle' is now 'Saat Rasta' or 'Sant Gaadge Maharaj Chowk'
* 'King's Circle' is now 'Maheshwari Udyyan'
* 'Kurla Terminus' is now 'Lokmanya Tilak Terminus'
}}

There is a lot to see in Mumbai, but the typical &quot;tourist&quot; sights are concentrated in [[Mumbai/South|South Mumbai]].

By Indian standards, Mumbai is a young city and much of the land comprising the city did not exist until it was claimed from the sea over three centuries ago. It is therefore, a pleasant surprise to find rock cut caves such as the Elephanta, Kanheri, and Mahakali within city limits.

===Colonial buildings===
[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 40 Bombay High Court.jpg|thumb|Bombay High Court, a Victorian Gothic building]]
The British built a magnificent city within the walls of Fort St. George, which lies at the southern extremity of the city. Some fine examples of the Gothic revival, Neo-classical style and Indo-Saracenic style are seen within this area. To get the best [South Mumbai] experience, stroll around the wide streets of the area right from Churchgate to Colaba. These areas are all beautifully planned and have wide and clean pavements unlike the rest of the city. Famous monuments to be seen in this area are the Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) building, the Municipal Corporation and Police Headquarters and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya (formerly, the Prince Of Wales museum). The famous Taj Mahal hotel is opposite the Gateway of India. The Mumbai University buildings and the High Court are also excellent examples of colonial architecture in the city.

There are a lot of other modern structures to look at in this area. The area known as Marine Drive (right from Chowpatty beach to NCPA) is home to a large number of buildings built in the Art Deco style. Mumbai is second only to Miami in the number of Art Deco buildings. some famous buildings in this style are the Eros and Regal cinemas. The Art Deco and Gothic buildings were added to the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2018.

===Museums and galleries===

[[File:Nehru Centre 11.jpg|250px|right|thumb|alt=Nehru Centre|Nehru Science Centre]]
Some of the India's most famous museums and art galleries are found here. The Kala Ghoda area in South Mumbai teems with them, particularly the [http://www.csmvs.in/ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya] (Prince of Wales Museum), and the [http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ngma_mumbai.asp National Gallery of Modern Art]. Once again, most of them are concentrated in South Mumbai. Also worth planning a visit is Jehangir Art Gallery, also at Kala Ghoda, displays changing exhibits by notable artists. The plaza next to the gallery also regularly displays exhibits of various artists.

In Nehru Complex in Worli is Nehru Centre Art Gallery at Worli is a gallery dedicated to young and promising talent along with established artists. Also within the complex is a permanent exposition, Discovery of India, which attempts to cover every aspect of artistic, intellectual and philosophical attainment of India through ages. The exposition spreads across 14 galleries and reflects true identity of the country. On the other end of the complex, Nehru Science Centre - which has a separate entrance from Mahalaxmi race course road, has a permanent exhibition on 'interactive and exciting' science related exhibits highlighting science principles in fun yet educational way.

===Beaches===
Mumbai isn't known for beaches because they have immensely filthy water!
Mumbai has a few beaches, including one in the downtown area. But they aren't that great and the water off Mumbai's coast is extraordinarily dirty. The relatively better ones are in the [[Mumbai/Northwest|Northwest Mumbai]] area. However, they are a great place to see how the locals spend their Sunday evenings, with various food and game stalls.

There are other beaches to be found such as the Girgaon Chowpaty(the cleanest one) in South Mumbai, Juhu beach in the western suburbs and Aksa Beach in Malad.
The currents don't seem strong, but particularly in the rains, lots of people die from drowning, so avoid getting in the water (especially at Aksa Beach). A word of advice to women: Bombay beaches are not the kind you can wear swimsuits to, particularly two-pieces.
[[File:Faluda at Juhu Beach, Mumbai.jpg|thumbnail|Faludha stall at Juhu beach, Mumbai]]

===Zoos, parks and gardens===

Mumbai has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are some nice pockets of greenery within the city. It is also one of the rare metropolises to have an entire national park within its borders. (Borivali national park also known as [http://www.borivlinationalpark.com/ Sanjay Gandhi National Park]). You will not visit Mumbai for them, but if you are already here, they make a nice escape from the din and bustle. It also houses the ancient Kanheri Caves crafted out of rocky cliffs, which dates back 2,400 years.

The city zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) is in Byculla and is a colonial relic which is surprisingly well-preserved. The animals may look rather emaciated, but the sheer diversity of trees on this lush zoo is worth a trip.

Some city parks are very well-maintained and combine history as well. The &quot;Hanging Gardens&quot; on Malabar Hill offers stunning vistas of the Marine Drive. Opposite the Hanging Gardens, there is another park which is known as Kamla Nehru Park, famous for the striking shoe-shaped structure which has been filmed in various Bollywood movies

Further in South Mumbai, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden, is another hidden gem. This is set off a small side street off the Colaba Causeway {{km|2–3}} south of the main section. Attractive views of the port, the naval yards and sunset.

In central Mumbai, there are the Five Gardens. Mainly used by walkers in the morning, it is a mess in the evenings. But the gardens encircle some historic, art deco residences.

===Markets and crowds===

Mumbai is probably worth visiting just for its street markets, the hustle of vendors, and the madness of the crowds.
Good places are Bandra, Khar and Andheri. If you came to Mumbai and didn't give visit to the highly dense and crowded markets, it means you didn't meet the real Mumbai.

Hawkers and street shoppers don't ask for any legal permission and then set their stalls at the places where they see maximum footfall. From electronics items to fresh food, you can get everything at railway platforms, subway and mains streets.

===Modern buildings and malls===

Once the British left, the zeal to wipe away the traces of colonial rule was, unfortunately, not matched by the enthusiasm to build a new city that matched the grandeur of the British-era buildings. Now, while the shabbiness of the socialist era is thankfully being replaced by architecture with an eye on aesthetics, the new malls, multiplexes, and office buildings that are coming up are indistinguishable from those anywhere else in the world. Still, they are worth a look, especially if you want to have a look at India's success story. Skyscrapers exceeding 60 stories now dominate the skyline.

For long, Inorbit Mall was the only mall offering a lot of variety for shoppers. Palladium, built within the High Street Phoenix, broke the monopoly of Inorbit Mall. From state of the art interiors to international brands, the Palladium has everything. The new Infiniti Mall (Infinity 2) in Malad also has lots of foreign brands and is one of the biggest malls in the suburbs.
Nirmal Lifestyles Mall in Mulund and Metro Junction Mall in Kalyan are two of the largest malls in Mumbai.  In the central suburbs, they are quite popular in the city.

Powai is a modern central Mumbai suburb with European looks. Powai houses the Indian Institute of Technology and is built around fabulous lake. Most of the construction is in a township format and is privately built. It houses twenty top of the line restaurants, two large convenience stores, a handful of coffee shops and entertainment areas. Initially built as an upmarket self-contained township, Powai has now grown into a business process outsourcing hub in Mumbai. The township reflects both characteristics; you will often find families shopping and twenty somethings hanging out in tables next to each other.

===Religious places===

Mumbai has temples, mosques, churches, Parsi agiaries, and even a few synagogues reflecting the diversity of its citizens. While these are naturally of interest if you are a believer, some, like the Portuguese church at Dadar are worth visiting just for their unique architecture.

Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai is very famous. It is in Dadar and you can easily get a taxi to go to the temple from the Dadar railway station.

The city also boasts of Jewish places of worship predominantly in the area called Byculla, but also in South Mumbai. In this area the three prominent Jewish groups of Mumbai lived. They were Bagdadi Jews, Bene Israelis and the locals who had converted over a period of time and lived in the hinterland.

There are two very beautiful Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temples that are significant tourist attractions. One is in Hare Krishna land, Juhu, Andheri and the other in South Mumbai, near Gandhi's house. Both have Govinda's pure vegetarian restaurants at the premises. Most tourists appreciate the peaceful experience in the temple.

The Islamic Research Foundation of Zakir Naik is in South Central Mumbai near Dongri. Is popular with people of all faiths. It hosts a vast library of books from all world religions and is a great place to hangout and know about Islamic culture.

Haji Ali Dargah is  one of the most visited places in Mumbai. The Dargah Sharief is built on a tiny islet 500 metres from the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, in the vicinity of Worli. People from different religion and places visit this places. More than 80,000 people visit dargah every week.

One notable monument in the northwest suburbs of Mumbai is the [http://www.globalpagoda.org Global Vipassana Pagoda], Gorai, Mumbai. It is a meditation centre that can seat 8,000 people. Vipassana literally means mediation, and the centre runs 10-day meditation courses and 1 day mega courses on Sundays. The courses are free of cost but you would have to register for them in advance on their website.

==Do==

There is a lot to do in Mumbai, but lack of space means that for outdoorsy activities, you need to head north, often outside city limits. In the Northwestern suburbs and Thane, you will find opportunities for water sports like [http://www.drishtiadventures.com/ H2O] at Girgaum Chowpatty. There are two golf courses in the city, the more famous one in [http://www.bpgc-golf.com/home.htm Chembur] in the Harbour suburbs.

Mumbai has a vibrant theatre scene with plays in many languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. While South Mumbai has frequent performances, the best organised theatre effort is at Prithvi theatre, Juhu in the Western Suburbs. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy [[Indian classical music]] and dance. While not a patch on the ''Sabhas'' of Chennai, you will find frequent performances of Carnatic music in Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga in the South Central suburbs.

Mumbai is also usually the first stop for Western pop and rock stars visiting India, which they usually do when they are over 50. The Rock scene is very good in Mumbai. These are very safe to go to and are recommended for rock fans. Most bands cover heavy metal acts like Pantera, Six feet under, and Slipknot. To try to find places with specific music tastes try asking students outside Mumbai's colleges.
Western classical music performances are rarer. However most classical music performances along with other art forms are regularly performed at [http://www.ncpamumbai.com/ NCPA] and [http://ncpamumbai.com/venue/tata-theatre Tata Theatre], both next to the narrow strip at Nariman Point.

* '''Sanjay Gandhi National Park''' (previously named Borivili National Park), or go for Flamingo watching in Chembur (check with Bombay Natural History Society for further info).
* '''Chowpati Jayenge Bhel Puri Khayenge'''; as it says in the lyrics of one of the Bollywood movie song, go to beaches (specially in the evenings) and enjoy local favourite 'Bhel Puri' while the sun sets in the Arabian sea.
* '''Take a harbour cruise'''; cruises from Gateway of India leave every 30 min daily except during the monsoon season (Jun-Sep).
* '''Dabba wallahs''' are a group of couriers in Mumbai who move two million household lunchboxes every day in a complicated system of delivery.
* '''Enjoy theatre &amp; performances'''; Mumbai offers unlimited opportunities to theatre lovers and there are regular shows in theatres across the city. Check [https://www.aligarh81.blogspot.com/ newspapers on latest] shows as well as performances at prominent halls such as Prithvi Theatre, NCPA, Tata Theatre.
* '''Experience Bollywood'''; plan a trip to Film City in Goregaon and enjoy the first hand experience of Bollywood shooting
* '''Get crowded''', and try catching suburban trains at peak times. You are warned though.
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* '''Poonawallas Breeders Multimillion'''; on the last Sunday of February, the glitterati of Mumbai dress up for the Ascot of Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. With High Tea, amazing hats, and hundreds of ordinary punters staking their little all on the outside chance, this is the event to attend in Mumbai so try to cage a ticket if you happen to visit around then.
* '''Pub Hopping''', The number and variety of Pubs in the city allow for an enthralling Pub Hopping opportunity.
* '''Taj private yacht'''; if you can afford it, rent the Taj's private yacht (has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai harbour.
* '''Take A Dip at Water World'''
* '''Take a morning walk on Juhu beach'''

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 52 Dharavi near Mahim Junction.jpg|thumb|Mumbai slums]]
* '''Temples'''; there are so many religious places around in the city (both old and new) that one can plan a day long itinerary on that. Start with Mahalkshmi Temple, Banganga Temple, Siddhi Vinayak, Afghan Church, Mahim Church, Haji Ali... the list will get really long.
* '''Visit Essel World'''
* '''Visit museums and art galleries'''

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 46 evening at Marine Drive.jpg|thumb|Marine Drive]]
* '''Walk along Marine Drive'''; also known as ''Queen's Necklace'', this beachside promenade is worth a ride. A walk can be planned from Girgaon Chowpati (Girgaon beach) all the way up to Nariman Point. Be careful and avoid this area during heavy rains.
* '''Watch a Movie'''; you are in the land of Bollywood. Expect whistles and clapping by crowd in admiration of their celebrities on the screen, except at multiplexes as this occurs at single-screen movie theatres. Most of the cinema halls run both 'popular and new' Bollywood as well as Hollywood movies and some even screen ones in regional languages. Some of the popular Hollywood screening cinema halls in South Mumbai are Eros opposite Churchgate, Metro on M.G.Road, Regal in Colaba, Sterling next to CST Station, and New Excelsior in Fort. With the rise of malls and multiplexes, the nearest cinema is unlikely to be more than a stone's throw away, even in the suburbs. Check out newspaper listing to get the list of latest screenings.
* '''Watch Cricket for Free'''; cricket has a national games stature in India, and Mumbaiites revere that every day of the year. Azad Maidan (Azad ground) near C.S.T. Railway station, ground opposite to Ruia College in Matunga and Shivaji Park in Dadar west are some of the best places to witness the cricket fever for free. You may be even lucky to witness ongoing game of cricket on some of the empty streets of Mumbai.

===Festivals===

While many religious festivals are celebrated by people in Mumbai, a few of these are essentially public and social occasions, where the traveller can participate.

==== Organised festivals and events ====

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| content=(March) Organised by Maharashtra Tourism, the festival of music and dance at [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]] has in the past festivals have seen performances by renowned artists like Alarmel Valli, Sanjeev Abhyankar, and Ananda Shankar and traditional Koli dances as well as traditional food. 7PM-10PM (Ferries start at 4PM)
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| content=The arts and crafts festival is held in the last week of Jan or first week of Feb annually in the historic precinct of Kala ghoda in Mumbai.
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* '''Mumbai Festival''' (Jan) Sample the vibrant culture of the city. The festival covers theater, sports, fashion, food, and shopping.
* '''Mumbai Wine Fest''' (Feb) Wine connoisseurs of the city gather to sample wines, enjoy the culinary delights while soaking in the cultural extravaganza put up at Kala Ghoda.

====Religious festivals====

*'''Christmas''' (Dec) This is characterised by midnight (nowadays held around 8-9PM on Christmas Eve due to restrictions on loud speakers) masses in churches and is usually followed by a number of private parties all across the city.
* '''Diwali''' (Oct/Nov) Festival of Lights. Start of New Year and opening of new accounts. Worshiping of Goddess Laxmi. Participate in the fireworks and view the bright lights.
* '''Ganesh Chaturthi''' (Aug/Sep) is one of Mumbai's most important and colorful festivals. During the 10 day celebration, Lord Ganesh is worshiped in millions of homes. See the colourful processions and participate in them, the biggest of which is on the last day of the celebrations where the largest idol is brought to Chowpatty for immersion in the wee-small hours of the morning and can vary depending on the crowd and pace of travel from Lal Bagh to the beach. The Lalbaug, Parel, Matunga and Dadar areas represent some of the best large scale decorations. On the last day of the festival, processions are carried out to bid bye to the loved deity in the sea. These presentations are colourful and carry a celebration fever. The best places to watch them are Girgaon and Dadar chowpati (beach) or the main roads such as Ambedkar road from where the processions are carried out.
* '''Janmashtami''' (Jul/Aug) Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna. Earthen pots full of curd are strung high up across the streets. Young men stand on top of one another to form a human pyramid and attempt to break the pots.
* '''Mt. Mary's Feast''' (Sep) The feast in honor of Our Lady of the Mount is celebrated with great solemnity at St. Mary's Church, Bandra. A week long Bandra fair is held during this time attracting huge crowds.
* '''Navratri''' (Sep/Oct) is a 10 day festival, where nine of the nights are spent in worship and entire Mumbai swings to the rhythm of Garba and Raas dances of Gujarati community.
* '''Ramadan-Eid''' Muslim festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Marked by feasting at many places. Non-Muslims can also join in.

===Sports===

Mumbai inherits the cricket fever justifiably and has 3 of the finest Crickets stadiums namely Brabourne Stadium (Churchgate), Wankhede Stadium (Marine Lines) and D.Y.Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai). Several of international cricket matches and domestic championships such as IPL have been played in these stadiums. Watch out for upcoming cricket stadium to join the cricket frenzy crowd. Apart from these, Ruia College, Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Marine Lines are some of the places where live cricket action can be seen for free. Alternatively if you are a football fan, you may want to visit Cooperage Football ground (Colaba) for a local league match. For swimming enthusiasists, Mahatma Gandhi Swimming Pool (Dadar W) is the place to visit. For horse racing, head straight to Mahalakshmi Race Course (Mahalakshmi). Powai hosts some of the finest Golf fields. For others there are many sport activities including Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton which can be practised at various clubs. Gyms are plenty and can be easily found.

==Learn==

&lt;!-- If there are opportunities for travellers to study in this city -- from language to cooking classes up to full university courses -- add that here. Please favour variety. Not every yoga institute has to be listed here. Try to add other activities that a traveler might find interesting to learn.  --&gt;

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* '''Cricket''' - As cricket is like religion in India, many youngsters travel to Mumbai from different corners of India to get professional training in Cricket academies and educational institutes.
* '''Film &amp; TV production''' - The craze of Bollywood attracts many people to try their luck in Mumbai. The city hosts many big film production houses and studios. Most of the big film producers and directors belong to this city and they have opened several training institutions to attract new talent.
* '''Indian classical music''' - The origins of Indian classical music are found in Vedas and the metropolitan city, Mumbai has been continuing the tradition. Most of the die- hard Indian classical music lovers operate training classes to pass on their talent to young generation.
* '''Indian cooking''' - Mumbai is real heaven for food lovers as one can get variety of food here. Food lovers not only love tasting variety of food but they also serve food to others by preserving their cooking talent. Many professional and amateur cook lovers offer free as well as paid classes to passionate learners.
* '''Yoga''' - Being highly busy city in India, the Mumbai people try to revive their life by taking part in different Yoga activities. In their rush schedule, Mumbaikars try to spend some time doing Yoga as they know role of these activities in their life.

==Work==

Nariman Point and Fort are the commercial hubs of the city and the most sought-after destinations. There is a significant expatriate population working in the banks and financial services industries. Bandra-Kurla region is up-coming, but remains less desirable.

The advertising industry is a prominent industry in Mumbai. Many of the top advertising companies such as Lintas, O&amp;M, Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, Contract, and Trikaya Grey have their offices in the city.

A good idea to make quick money is to work part-time in a BPO or a call centre most of which are concentrated at Mindspace, Malad(W) and Hiranandani Gardens (Powai). Only suitable for English speakers.

Foreigners can also earn a quick buck as extras in Bollywood films. Bring a book as there is a lot of time spent sitting around, so it's not something to do for the money. Normally you won't have to look for them as they will be asking tourists near Leopold's or your hotel manager may ask you when you book in.

==Buy==
Visa, Master cards and Indian RuPay cards are widely accepted in the city shops. Many shopping establishments also accept American Express, Diners and host of other cards. However, some of the small shops or family-run shops may not accept these cards and some handy cash can be of help here. ATMs are widely available and many debit cards accepted as well. If you have an Indian bank account or credit card, you may not need to carry too much of cash. If you are a foreigner, it is a good idea to carry some cash to avoid charges while using your credit or debit card.

Many stores and websites have started accepting payments using mobile wallets and Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Some of the popular payment apps are Paytm, Google Pay (formerly known as Tez), PhonePe, BHIM and Amazon Pay.

In general, costs in Mumbai are higher than the rest of India, though they are still much lower by Western standards.

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The shopping experience in the city is a study in contrasts. At the lower end of the spectrum are street vendors. Existing at the borderline of legality, entire streets have been given over to these hawkers and in many places it is impossible to walk on the footpaths, because they have blocked the way. On the other hand, these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to haggle a lot and be careful about what to buy. There's nothing like taking a local along to shop for you. Some famous shopping streets are:

* {{buy | image=
| name=Bhuleshwar Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Kika St, Bhuleshwar | lat= | long= | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Charni Road Railway Station take first road to south &quot;Babasaheb Jaykar Marg&quot; approximately {{km|1.3}} East
| phone= | hours= | price=
| content=for fruits and vegetables
}}
* {{buy
| name=Chor bazaar | alt=Thief Market | url= | email=
| address=Bhandarwada Ln | lat=18.960319 | long=72.827079 | directions= Get down at the [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Grant Road station on the Western Line. The market is on the east side of the station -
| phone=| hours= | price= | content=Chor Bazar which literally translates to &quot;Thief Market&quot; is a colloquial term used to refer a place selling stolen items. It consists of number of interconnecting by-lanes with street vendors hawking a wide variety of items from antiques to shoes to car accessories etc. The place can be quite a surprise for the number and type of items on sale. A great place to spot bargains, and bargaining is a must. Shop with a keen eye: look out for fakes or second hand items that are shoddily repaired and can be passed out for a quick buck. Don’t carry too many items like money / jewellery / watches on you when visit the market. Keep it to bare essentials and keep an eye on your belongings. There is a very good chance that you may get robbed since locals are apt at spotting first time shoppers.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Colaba Causeway | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Lala Nigam Rd | lat=18.91766 | long=72.82829| directions=It is very close to the Gateway of India about {{km|1}} south
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=is filled with tourists and locals. It is a place where you will be able to find many authentic Indian souvenirs, antiques, carpets and chandeliers. But foreigners will have to be very careful, as all these stores are road-side stalls. What may seem a good price that the person has quoted to you, it will actually be a rip off. Do not settle for anything more than one-fourth the quoted price. If they refuse a price just walk away and they will call you back quoting a lower price. Normally, the more you buy, the less you will have to pay for each individual item.
}}
* {{buy | image=Crawford Market.png
| name=Crawford Market | alt=Marathi: क्रॉफर्ड मार्केट, officially Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market,  Marathi: महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले मंडई | url= | email=
| address=Central Line? Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area | lat=18.947414 | long=72.83471 | directions= It is within 10 minutes walking distancenorth from the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. -  West of the J.J. flyover at a busy intersection. | phone=| hours= | price=
| content=Earlier it was the major wholesale trading market for fruits &amp; vegetables. Now it houses shops selling imported items such as food, cosmetics, household and gift items. The market was designed by British architect William Emerson, in Norman and Flemish architectural styles. The friezes on the outside entrance depicting Indian farmers, and the stone fountains inside, were designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of novelist Rudyard Kipling. The market covers an area of 22,471 m², of which 5,515 m² is occupied by the building itself. The structure was built using coarse buff coloured Kurla stone, with redstone from Bassein. It has a 15 m high skylight awning designed to allow the sunlight brighten up the marketplace.
}}
* {{buy | image=
| name=Dadar (W) Flower Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gurunanak Marg? Tulsi Pipe Road, | lat=19.02052 | long=72.84310 | directions=Opposite Dadar Train Station | phone= | hours=early morning | price=
| content=Visit early morning to see colourful and wholesale flower market in action
}}
* '''Family-run shops''', Or one could do shopping at family-run shops, where the items are behind the counter and one has to ask the salesperson to get items from the list. The traditional way to buy sarees or jewellery is to go to a shop where you sit on a bedspread laid out on the floor and the salespeople bring out their wares one-by-one until you make a decision. Shops like Bharat Kshetra in Dadar have scaled this model up to such an extent that they have a two-storied complex where you can do the same.
* {{buy
| name=Fashion Street | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fort district, Mahatma Gandhi Rd? | lat=18.93626 | long=72.83097 | directions=from [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Chruchgate Station start walking towards Flora Fountain make a left turn and its a block down
| phone= | hours= | price=
| content=Popular place buy cheap clothes. Bargaining/haggling skills are a must. Offer to pay 1/4 of the asking price or less and then work upwards.
}}
* {{buy | image=
| name=Mangaldas Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Janjikar St | lat=18.94816 | long=72.83241| directions=From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus approximately {{km|0.5}} NW
| phone= | hours= closed on Sundays? | price=
| content= for silk and cloth
}}
* '''Shopping Malls''', Mumbai has been experiencing a boom in malls in the past few years. You can combine your shopping, dining out, and watching movies all in one place.
* {{buy  | image=Batata Vada.jpg
| name=Zaveri Bazaar | alt=Marathi: झवेरी बाजार | url= | email=
| address=Bhuleshwar Road, | lat=18.951808 | long=72.830697| directions=Just north of Crawford Market, - [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Marine Lines station approximately {{km|1.0}} West | phone= | hours= | price=
| content=Best known jewellery Market, all at one place.
}}

===What to buy===

* '''Antiques &amp; second hand items''', Visit Chor Bazar for the best options and bargains
* '''Burlingtons''', in the Taj is a tailor specializing in Indian outfits. Buy some material and get some clothes made up by a tailor. It's an incredibly cheap way to get quality made-to-measure clothes. Usually only takes a couple of days.
* '''Carpets, rugs and shawls'''
* '''Cotton clothes''', Mumbai is great place to buy quality and cheaper cotton clothes. Amongst many notable shops and brands, Cottonworld is a place to look out for.
* '''Dhoop''', (translates into Sunshine or Incense) A quaint, stylist store where you can find really interesting quality crafts and home accessories. On the corner of Union Park, Near Olive, Off Carter Road in Bandra.
* '''Indian musical instruments''', Indian music has its own set of musical instruments such as Tabla, Harmonium, straight Flute that it relies upon. These can be brought at various music shops scattered across the city. Some well known shops are L.M.Furtado, Ghaisas &amp; Bros.
* '''Khadi clothing''', Khadi is an authentic Indian variety of home spun cotton. Mahatma Gandhi advocated the use of khadi as a form of satyagraha against the use of foreign goods and a form of rural self-employment for India during the pre-independence days. Check out the Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan at 286, DN Road, Near the Mumbai GPO &amp; Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is run by the [http://kgvs.org.in/ Khadi Gramudyog Vikas Samiti] which is an umbrella organization started by the Mahatma himself which today has evolved into a government registered unit promoting the use of khadi. A good place to buy souvenirs including khadi Indian flags. These are similar in type to the ones used during the freedom struggle. It also houses other forms of fabrics like pure cotton wool, and silk. Some of the items make use of natural straw. Also offer a collection of handmade paper products.
* '''Kurties and tunics'''', a must have in India. Linkin Laado has a wide range of classy kurties, fushion ethnic wear and exquisite dress materials in most sought after pure fabrics such as muls, cottons, maheshwari and chanderi silk in hand block prints and intrinsic chikankari work. The shop is at Link Square Mall, Shop No. F5, Opposite KFC, Above Croma, Linking Road, Bandra West.
* '''Leather jackets''', go to the main road in Dharavi. You can fit yourself with a leather jacket (they stitch it for you) of leather you pick. Usually takes just one day to get it.
* '''Luxury retail''', Mumbai has witnessed a massive boom in luxury retail. All the brands you can buy in any other major city are available there.
* '''Pashmina''', cheap stuff is everywhere and decent shawls in every hue can be purchased at various markups in any hotel arcade. High-quality items in unusual colors and unique designs require more searching. The &quot;pashminas&quot; sold on Colaba Causeway are not anywhere close to pashmina.
* '''Sarees''', the best place to buy them is Dadar (both east and west). The place is buzzing 12 months a year. On Sundays the crowd can be maddening for outsiders. Good shops to buy Sarees are Dadar Emporium, Lazaree, Roop Sangam. On N C Kelkar Road and Ranade Road you can buy almost everything a woman needs. Bargain hard.
* '''Traditional clothing &amp; handicrafts''', State government operated emporiums such as those for Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. sell state specific items of clothing and handicrafts. These are in places around South Mumbai or the shopping arcades of Five Star Hotels. There is also a Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Emporium near the Gateway of India beside the Tendulkar's restaurant. The items on display include embroidered clothing, carvings, paintings, sculptures etc. and are reasonably priced. Amongst the private labels, [http://www.fabindia.com/index.asp Fabindia] is a must visit for its variety of kurtas [tunics], salwars, pyjamas, churidars &amp; dupattas. They also offer bedspreads, cushion covers, decorative pillows, quilts, table linens, home furniture etc. Just like the government owned emporiums, Fabindia operates on a cottage industries model where products are hand crafted by artisans and sourced from villages across India. Good quality, smart colours, trendy designs but prices are a bit on the high side. Shops are found across Mumbai.

===Bookshops===

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Mumbai has large number of organised bookshops. However it also has number of streetside second hand book shops or displays that give opportunity to come across rare collections. Many of these roadside book shops can be prominently found, among many, near Flora Fountain, Maheshwari Udyyan (former King's Circle) and Dadar west market.

If you are somewhere in the western suburbs (santacruz,juhu etc.) Granth on juhu road could be a good bet to find the book you are looking for.

The Crossword chain of book shops has an outlet in most malls around the city, as well as the main store in Kemp's Corner.

===Tourist traps===

In a place without clearly displayed price tags (and sometimes even in places with), you will get charged about 3-4 times as much as a local if you seem like a tourist. Take a local with you if you're going to local markets to haggle. Haggling is much louder and ruder in India than elsewhere. Don't be afraid to haggle things down to 1/4 of the asking price. And most importantly remember that almost all stores that sell carpets, jewelry, handicrafts, etc. pay huge amounts of commission (25% up to even 50%!) to the cab drivers, hence avoid tourist taxis, cabs, etc. Another thing to remember is not to haggle just for the fun of it. The shopkeepers may take offence if you don't buy an item after they have agreed to your price. One of the places that you can trust is The World Trade Centre (in Cuffe Parade, near Hotel Taj President). Besides being the only World Trade Centre in Mumbai, this place has an amazing range of exquisite carpets, handicrafts, shawls, etc. with reputed government approved stores and state emporiums too.
Ask for receipts everywhere, including bars, and check what you have been charged for.
Don't ever accept a guide offer or escort of somebody from the street: You will certainly get conned.
If some place (including taxis, restaurants, shops, etc.) claims it doesn't have change (this is highly unlikely), insist they get change from a neighbouring shop.

===Groceries===
In addition to the local grocery stores which can be found on most of the streets, there are new additions to the city in the form of new big and small supermarkets and hypermarkets where you can get all the food items you need. Some of them are [https://www.bigbazaar.com/ Big Bazaar], [http://hypercityindia.com/ Hypercity], DMart, Spinach Local, Apna Bazaar.

If you are looking for exotic fruits and vegetables then try [http://www.naturesbasket.co.in/ Natures Basket].

==Eat==
[[File:The Mumbai Thali.jpg|thumbnail|The Mumbai lunch consists of white rice, vegetable fries, dhal fries, onion, yoghurt and pooris. ]]
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The dining experience at an upscale restaurant in Mumbai is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. You can find cuisine from the Middle East, Western Europe, North America and China easily. But to get a real flavour of what's unique to Mumbai, you will have to go a little lower down the scale and experience the street food and Irani cafes. Since March 2015, beef is banned in Maharashtra, and therefore in Mumbai. Therefore, it is uncommon to find beef served in restaurants. For individual restaurants and other places to eat, go to the individual district pages.

Don't leave Mumbai without trying:
* Alphonso Mangoes during summer season
* As many different kinds of chaat (Bhelpuri, Pav Bhaji etc.) as your stomach can handle
* Bread Maska (Bread &amp; Butter) from an Irani Cafe
* Goan seafood
* Maharashtrian,Gujrati,Managlorean special and Kerala Thali
* Indian Chinese
* Indian sweets- milky, delicious concoctions (try the kulfi falooda at Badshah's in Crawford market)
* Kebab rolls, Pattis, Keema
** Particularly late-night at Bade Miyaan's behind the Taj near Colaba Causeway (also if the lights are off in order to avoid bribing the cops, do still try and approach it as it is likely to still be serving)
* Kingfisher Blue beer (not common in eateries, but only most &quot;wine shops&quot; (liquor stores)
* South Indian food from an Udupi restaurant
* Vada pav (the Indian veg burger): known to be the dish of Mumbai

===Speciality restaurants===
Popular search engines to find easily restaurants include [http://www.justdial.com Justdial], [http://www.asklaila.com/Mumbai/ AskLaila] and [http://www.dizylocal.com/mumbai DizyLocal]. The search engines shall provide the address, contact details, and user ratings (if available) of the specific eatery (if name is provided), or list of eatery catering to the specialty (e.g. Seafood, Pubs, Chinese Food, etc.) depending on the location suggested (e.g. Worli, Bandra, South Mumbai, etc.).

* ''' Seafood''', Apurva (Fort right off Horniman Circle). If you want to eat some authentic Indian (Konkan) sea food you must visit the Bharat Excellensea. It is next to the Horniman Circle and the Reserve Bank of India. It is becoming pretty expensive. In the slightly higher price range, Trishna (at Kala Ghoda in Fort) and Mahesh Lunch Home (also in Fort) are very popular among both locals and tourists.

North-Western

*'''Peshawari''', Andheri, (''at Maratha Sheraton''). Its sister restaurant Bukhara in Delhi has been recognised as the best Indian restaurant around the world. Try tandoori jhinga, the kebab platter, sikandari raan (leg of lamb), and mangoes and ice cream (only during summers), Kebab Corner (Hotel Intercontinental), Copper Chimney (Worli) Khyber (Kala Ghoda), and Kareem's Malad Link Road in Malad W.

==== International Cuisine ====

* ''' Chinese''', India Jones, (''Hilton Towers Mumbai''), Mainland China (Saki Naka), Ling's Pavilion (Colaba), Golden Dragon (Taj Mahal Hotel), Great Wall (Renaissance), Spices (JW Marriott), China Gate (Bandra), China White (Bandra). Bandra offers a range of Chinese Restaurants. Royal China at VT (behind Sterling Cinema serves some of the best DimSum the city has to offer). The new CG83 at Kemps corner is brilliant and the signature restaurant of Nelson Wang. Also new is Henry Thams. The food is brilliant as are the prices, however the bar is much more popular than the restaurant.
* ''' Combination Oriental''', India Jones (''Hilton Towers Mumbai''), Pan Asian (at Maratha Sheraton), Seijo, and Soul Dish (Bandra), Joss (Kala Ghoda) has some of the best East Asian food in the country and at moderate prices (compared to hotels). San Qi at the Four Seasons (Worli) combines East Asian and South Asian cuisine quite well.
* ''' Italian''', Shatranj Nepoli (''Bandra, Union Park''), Little Italy (Juhu next to Maneckji Cooper school), Don Giovanni's (Juhu, opposite JW Marriott), Mezzo Mezzo (at the JW Marriott), Vetro (at The Oberoi, Mumbai), Celini (at the Grand Hyatt), Mangi Ferra (Juhu), Taxi(Colaba), Spaghetti Kitchen (Phoenix Mills, Parel).
* ''' Japanese''', Wasabi by Morimoto (''Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba'') is Mumbai's best and most expensive restaurant, but Japanese food is on the menus of most Pan Asian restaurants like Tiffin (The Oberoi, Mumbai), Pan Asian (Maratha Sheraton), India Jones (Hilton Towers Mumbai), and Spices (JW Marriott), Origami (Atria Mall Worli). Also Japengo Cafe at CR2 Mall in Nariman Point serves up some sushi. Tetsuma, adjacent to Prive (probably best nightclub in town) serves an average sushi but other dishes are worth a try. Best to go there for a cocktail and a few starters. 'Tian cafe' at Juhu is also a good place for sushi.
*'''Lebanese Food''', Picadilly, at Colaba Causeway, the only restaurant in the city serving Lebanese food. Alcohol is not served.
* '''Parsi''', Their ancestors originating from Iran, the Parsis are a special community of people that one would associate Mumbai with. Parsi food is based on ancient Persian cooking. Go to Brittania at Ballard Estate or Jimmy Boy close to Horniman Circle.
* '''Sushi''', Sushi Café (Santa Cruz West). A cosy little place. The decor, including the furniture, is all-white. You get chunks of white rice rolled with fresh fish and vegetables. They also do home delivery all over Mumbai. Sushi Café, Shop No. 1, Ground Floor, Sainara Building, corner of North Avenue and Linking Road, Santa Cruz (West), Tel: 98336-50503, www.sushicafemumbai.com.

===International brands ===

* {{eat
| name=California Pizza Kitchen | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 North Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East).
}}
* '''Chili's''', Central Avenue Road, Powai, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Business Park.
* '''Cinnabon''', (''next to Basilico''), Pali Naka, Bandra (West).
* '''Ruby Tuesday''', shop No. 20, 2nd Floor, Inorbit mall, Malad (West) or at Shop No. 31, CR 2 Mall, Nariman Point, Mumbai OR Nirmal Lifestyle, Lbs Marg, Mulund West.
* '''Starbucks Coffee''', Behind Taj Hotel, Near Gateway of India.
* '''T.G.I.F''', Palladium mall,Phoenix High Street,Lower Parel or Infiniti Mall,New Link Road,Oshiwara,Andheri(West).

==== Regional Indian ====

* '''Bengali''', Oh! Calcutta at Tardeo
* {{eat
| name=Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leopold-Cafe/112207345458725 | email=
| address= | lat=18.914195 | long=72.824131 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Leopold Cafe | wikidata=Q153072
| content=Leopold and Cafe Mondegar (both near Regal Cinema, Colaba) are great places to while away time, eat cheap, and get a beer. Mocha (chain) is popular with the younger crowd. Deliciae, the dessert cafe which has some of the best desserts in town, next to Olive Restaurant in Khar.
}}
* '''Fusion''', Zenzi (Waterfield Road, Bandra), Out of the Blue ( Pali Hill, Bandra).
* '''General Indian''', Sheetal Bukhara, Great Punjab (both in Bandra). More in Bandra.
* '''Goan, Coastal''', Goa Portuguesa (Mahim) near Hinduja Hospital. New and a must try is Casa Soul Fry (opposite Bombay University in town) which serves up Goan Cuisine.
* '''Goan Cuisine''', Casa Soul Fry opposite to Bombay University in town
* '''Gujarati Thalis''', Chetana at Kala Ghoda, Thacker's at Marine Drive, and Rajdhani (multiple locations)
* '''Kashmiri''', Poush at Andheri
* '''Lounge''', Olive (Bandra), Rain (Juhu), Indigo.
* '''Mumbai Street Food''', To experience the tastes and flavors of typical Mumbai chaat, and yet not expose oneself to the dangers of unhygienic street food, check out Vitthal's Restaurant on one of the lanes opposite Sterling Cinema (C.S.T.), but make sure you have a strong stomach. Vithal Bhelwalla (not the Vithal restaurant which is copycat) near VT station (behind Macdonald's) is a safe option.
* '''Punjabi''', Himalaya Restaurant in Sion(E), Preetam's Dhaba at Dadar(E) and Urban Tadka at Mulund
* '''Speciality Deli''', Indigo Deli (Colaba), Gourmet Shoppe (The Oberoi Shopping Arcade), Moshe's (Cuffe Parade), Cafe Basilico.
* '''South Indian''', Dakshin (Maratha Sheraton) and Woodlands (Juhu)
* '''24X7 Coffee Shops''', Trattoria (Taj President), Frangipani (Hilton Towers Mumbai), Vista (Taj Land's End, Bandra), Hornby's Pavilion (ITC Grand Central), Lotus Cafe (JW Marriott), basically all the big hotels have one. More coffee shops in Bandra.
* '''Vegetarian''', Swati Snacks (Tardeo, opposite Bhatia Hospital) a gem of a restaurant, it does not take bookings and the waiting during peak meal times is usually 45 minutes every day of the week! Little Italy on Juhu Tara Road (Jugu), Andheri West opp. Fame Adlabs multiplex, Malad (above croma), New Yorkers on Marine Drive Opp chowpatty; Creame Center on Linking Road, Bandra near Shopper's Stop and also on Marine Drive opp chowpatty; Statua at Nariman point opp. Maker Chambers. Relish (Hotel Samrat — Churchgate). Excellent vegetarian cuisine from around the world.

===Street food stalls===
[[File:Mumbai-vada.jpg|thumbnail|Batata Vadas are a favorite of the Mumbai street food stalls]]
Songs have been written about Mumbai's street food and you will find that the hype is justified. You will find them at every street corner, but they are concentrated in beaches and around railway stations.

* '''Bhelpuri stalls''', Selling what in the rest of India would be called ''chaat''. In Mumbai itself, the term chaat is rarely used.
* '''Bhurji''', Either Egg bhurji or Paneer bhurji, a mash of eggs and chopped tomato, onion, chili, and lots of oil. Eaten on the side with some pav. Try the Maker Chamber area (near Crossroads 2, Nariman Point).
* '''Chinese food stalls''', You'll find them at many places, but they are particularly concentrated near Dadar railway station. They all have a typical Indian twist added to it, which is why it is frequently called &quot;Indian Chinese&quot;. Although it is great tasting, the hygiene of these places leaves a lot to be desired.
* '''Rolls''', Essentially different meat and cheese grilled and served with some Roti and spice, these are cheap and cheerful for anyone with a stomach that can handle it. They are known to be spicy so always ask them to make it mild. Try Ayubs (Kala Ghoda), Bade Miyan (behind Taj and near Colaba Causeway), Khao Gulli (Food Lane, near Mahim Hindu Gymkhana), or Kareems (Bandra). All are particularly busy after a night of heavy drinking.
* '''Sandwich stands''', Uniquely developed in Mumbai, you won't find anything like it anywhere else in India or the world.
* '''Vada pav stands''',  Fried potato stuffed in yeasty bread. Developed to provide nourishment to mill-workers in Mumbai's burgeoning mills. Now they are found everywhere, particularly in the railway stations. This is a Mumbai specialty. In Vile Parle (West), try the one off S.V Road near Irla across from Goklibai School. One of the most popular ones are opposite Mithibai College which is about 15 mins walk from Vile Parle Station. Also try the one outside Grant Road Station and Churchgate Station.

'''Tip''': cheap and tasty food stalls are concentrated around the city's colleges.

Street stall food in India is fantastic, and very cheap. However, do consider well what you are putting in your mouth. Almost certainly the water used is non-potable, street vendors don't seem to understand much about hygiene or hand-washing, and food safety standards are low, with flies buzzing over everything. Even locals steer clear of street food during the monsoons, when diseases run rampant. If the stall seems very clean, and if it clearly states that it is using Aquaguard or mineral water, go for it.

===Authentic Marathi cuisine===

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Mumbai, being home to large ethnic Marathi community, has its share of notable restaurants that offer authentic Marathi cuisine. Most offer both snacks and regular dining. Some of the snacks to check out are Sabudana Wada, Batata Wada, Missal, Kanda Poha, Uppit (or Upma), Shira, Alu Wadi, Thalipith, Zunka Bhakari,ghavane (neer dosa) and many more. Two notable appetisers are Kokam Sarbat and Solkadhi which are best enjoyed during hot summers. People say that many of these authentic Marathi restaurants are finding it difficult to survive competitions with other modern or fast food typed restaurants, but you will find Gajali, Malvan Kinara, Sindhudurg and many more have retained their own charm and clientele.

===Udupi restaurants===

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Mangalorians(and udupi) forms the highest tourist populations of Mumbai,and both the cities have almost same culture and architecture.
&quot;Udupi&quot; restaurants (or &quot;hotels&quot;) are everywhere. They bear the name of the town of [[Udupi]] in Karnataka, but do not be misled into thinking that they specialise in the cuisine of Udupi. They serve pretty much everything, and that is their specialty.

Usually strictly vegetarian, these restaurants were opened by migrants from the district of [[Dakshina Kannada]] in [[Karnataka]] (of which Udupi is a part), to satisfy the palates of other migrants from the district. Over time, they gained popularity as places to have [[Southern India|South Indian]] food. As the tastes of their customers evolved, so to did their menus, so much that now you can find Mughlai, Indian Chinese, Bhelpuri, and other chaats in addition to South Indian stuff. Amazingly, some places serve imitations of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches too!

They are fast food joints and sit-down restaurants combined. The reason to visit them is not to experience fine gourmet dining, but to have cheap, passably tasty and fairly hygienic food. There is no easy way to identify an Udupi restaurant; they are not a chain of restaurants and they may not have &quot;Udupi&quot; in their name, so you will have to ask.

Matunga(Central line) has the best south Indian fare in Mumbai. There are few restaurants which could well be heritage sites as they are more than 50 years old and still retain their old world charm(and furniture).

===Irani cafes===

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Irani cafe's are Persian styled cafes opened by 19th century Persian migrants from Iran. These cafes have a unique lazy atmosphere, display of day-to-day accessories including toothpastes behind the cashier, soaps and what nots(specially targeted at bachelor crowds) and furniture. Most of these cafes were at the corner of the road or building and were chosen spots by commuters to spend time. It was quite a usual sight to find people spending hours reading newspaper over a cup of tea for hours in these places. Sadly the new restaurants and fast food culture has almost removed these cafes from the maps, though few notables like '''Kyani &amp; Co.''' and '''Olympia''' remain. The joints are best known for their &quot;Irani Chai&quot;, &quot;Bun-Maska/Maska Pav&quot; (bread and butter) and Egg Omelette. Also are popular their assorted snacks, like Kheema-na-Patice, samosas, mava-na-cakes, etc. One of the best dish which is almost always on the menu is Kheema (prepared from ground meat) and pav (bread). Don't miss the Mawa Cake at Merwan &amp; Co, a bustling Irani cafe next to Grant Road station and be there before 9AM when the delicious cakes tend to run out.

===Thalis===

If you order a thali (translated as &quot;plate&quot;), you get a complete meal arranged on your plate, with a roti or chappati, rice, and many different varieties of curries and curd. Ordering a thali is a popular option when you are hungry and in a hurry as it is usually  served blazingly fast. Most mid-level restaurants have a thali on the menu, at least during lunch hours. Occasionally, they are &quot;unlimited&quot;, which means that some of the items are all-you-can-eat. The waiters serve them at your table.

Of course, you find many varieties of them, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. There is the South Indian thali. The &quot;North Indian&quot; thali translates to Mughlai or Punjabi. Do try Gujarati or Rajasthani thalis if you can find them. They are sinfully filling and tasty. Rajdhani (At Crawford Market) serves up thalis in the Rajasthani style while Aram (near Mahim Church, Mahim), Ramanayak Udipi (At Matunga Station, east) serves up thalis in South Indian style and Shree Thakker Bhojanalaya (off Kalbadevi Road) do filling and fabulous Gujarati thalis.

===Fast food chains===

Western fast food chains like McDonalds, Subway, Pizza hut, Dominos, Kentucky Fried Chicken etc. have many outlets all over the city. But if you are a weary Westerner looking for the taste of the familiar, be warned that all of them have rather heavily Indianised their menus, so you will find the stuff there as exotic as you found Bambaiyya food. There are chains serving Indian food such as [https://jumboking.co.in/ Jumbo King] whose menu includes vada and lassi. [http://www.barista.co.in Barista], [http://www.cafecoffeeday.com Cafe Coffee Day], and [http://www.smokinjoespizza.com/ Smokin' Joe's] are all Indian chains, although they don't serve Indian food. While Barista and Cafe Coffee Day, as their names suggest, serve coffee and pastries, Smokin' Joe's serves decent pizzas and is headquartered in Carmichael Rd, Mumbai. International coffee chains like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Aromas have outlets in Mumbai.

Naturals is a chain of ice cream stores that serves up tasty and unconventional flavours of ice creams. Try their tender coconut or the coffee walnut ice creams. Its main branch is in Juhu in the Western suburbs (hence the tagline - 'Ice cream of Juhu Scheme'), but it has franchises at many places including Marine Drive, Bandra, Nepean sea road, etc. Naturals is also famous for its seasonal &quot;Sitaphal&quot; or Custard Apple Ice-cream. Baskins-Robbins is an international ice cream chain having its presence throughout the city. Also there are a number of shops in malls amongst other places which serve Italian Gelato icecream.

Try the sumptuous creamy crepes and omelets at Crepe Station, Bandra. Its owned by a famous Bollywood actor, Dino Morea.

===What to eat===

Asking a local for suggestions is a fun way to try new things. Here are a few suggestions:

[[File:Curry - Indian cuisine.jpg|thumb|250px|Indian Cuisine]]
* '''Bhel Puri''' &amp; '''sev puri''', A classic Mumbai concoction, bhel-puri (or bhel for short) comprises mostly of puffed rice and assorted spices with a few chutneys. You can specify whether you want it spicy or bland and the vendor will make it for you. It is quite tasty and again ought to be had off the streets to get the real flavour. Most people like to flock to Juhu beach to try this out.
* '''Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes''', A must try, if you happen to be in Mumbai in the summers.
* '''Indian-Chinese''', Nothing like regular Chinese. For a typical Bambaiyya flavour, try the '''Chinese Bhelpuri!'''.
* '''Mewad ice cream''', If you happen to be in Mumbai, it is recommended you avoid ice creams from the famous and expensive parlors and try out the cheap Mewad ice cream stalls. They are a lovely treat at their price and provide a lot of options. The vendors are found everywhere across the streets, but avoid those who appear unhygienic.
* '''Pani Puri''', The vendor hands you a plate. Next he takes a puri (it looks like a golf ball, but brown in colour), makes a small hole in it, and dips the puri into two jars. These jars contain water, one tangy on a tamarind base and the other spicy on a mint base. He tops it off with some condiments and places the puri on your plate. You pick it with your hand and pop the whole thing into your mouth. To avoid stomach problems only buy from vendors using packaged water.
* '''Pav Bhaji''', Part of the street food culture, this is mashed vegetables cooked in spices, topped with butter and served piping hot with pav. Widely available.
* '''Vada Pav''', the vada is a mashed potato patty. Pav is a kind of bread that has its roots in Mumbai. (The word comes from the Portuguese word &quot;pão&quot;, for bread). The potato patty is sandwiched in the bread. Liberal helpings of three kinds of chutneys are added to the sandwich to make a tasty snack. It is widely available on the streets and generally costs around ₹6 a piece. If you feel uncomfortable with the hygiene of a particular stall, avoid it. In that case eating at, [http://www.jumboking.co.in/ Jumbo King Vada Pav] outlets, found almost at all train stations in the city, is a hygienic and safer option.
* '''Variations of world cuisine''' such as Tandoori Chicken Pizzas, the Bombay Masala Pizza or McAloo Tikki burgers.

===Tipping===
Tipping is not expected, but would be appreciated. However, if a place includes service charges on the bill, you don't need to leave an extra tip. Note the difference between service tax and service charges. Service tax goes to Government and not to the staff.

==Drink==

===Pubs &amp; bars ===
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A police crackdown (June 2012) on many popular bar and clubs is underway, so be cautious when visiting lower to mid range bars.
Mumbai is one of the most liberal cities in India when it comes to attitudes to alcohol. Bars exist at virtually every street corner and many of them advertise themselves as &quot;family&quot; bars and restaurants, which indicates that they are primarily restaurants where one can also have a drink. Other places are primarily bars, some of them might be sleazy. In South Mumbai and in the Western suburbs, you are likely to find many places where foreigners hang out.

Mumbai is much more accepting of women drinking than the rest of India. A woman ordering a drink is unlikely to raise eyebrows even in mid-range bars, though if you are alone, you might need to look out for your safety.

Nightlife in Mumbai spans the gamut from performances at five star hotels to discos. Dance bars which involve young, fully clothed women dancing mostly to Hindi film and pop music, have been shut down by the government for &quot;corrupting the morals&quot; of those who frequent those places. While the state high court has ruled that the crackdown was illegal, it will be a while before they open again as there are some technicalities involved to be sorted out.

In Mumbai, alcohol is much more easily available than many cities in India.

=== LGBT options===

There is already a lively late night, if somewhat subterranean, scene for gays, as well as social and political networks. However, you need to do your homework before arriving, as LGBT gathering spaces and organizations are not published or available at local newsstands. However, Bombay Dost (Bombay Friends) the only magazine catering to the community, after 7 years of running was closed and relaunched in 2009. Much of Mumbai's LGBT scene is coordinated using social networking sites and groups. Use extreme caution; robberies, hustlers, and even police entrapment are not unheard of.

=== Coffee shops===

There many coffee shops in and around Mumbai. Try the '''[http://www.cafecoffeeday.com/ Cafe Coffee Day]''' and '''[http://www.barista.co.in Barista]''' chains. Also, three Starbucks stores were opened in Mumbai in late 2012, and more are likely to follow. These are the best around town and also serve some pretty neat coffee for cheap. There's the '''Cafe Mocha''' chain of coffee shops which also serve fruit flavoured hookas — South Asian smoking pipes. If a small coffee and cookies place is what you are looking for, try '''Theobroma''', it has an outlet at Cusrow Baug in Colaba. Those looking for a more native form of coffee can try the filter coffee, a milky coffee with origins from South India, from any Udupi restaurant.

==Sleep==
[[File:Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at night.jpg|thumb|250px|Taj Mahal Hotel at night]]

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It is very difficult to find good budget hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveller, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business district and the touristy areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things aren't much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the [[Mumbai/Western Suburbs#Sleep|Western Suburbs]] in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travellers stay. Other budget hotels are found near railway stations, such as Dadar or Santa cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches.

One inexpensive alternative is to live with a local family as a paying guest. A list of available families can be obtained from the Government of India tourist office (+91 22 2220 7433) opposite Churchgate train station.

On the other hand, if money is of no object, you can stay at the Taj in Colaba (the oldest in India), the Leela Kempinski, the ITC Grand Maratha, or the JW Marriott Mumbai, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel &amp; Convention Centre. Hotel listings are in the district pages.

===Camping===

Whether you want to hang around with your close friends, spend some time with your family or wan to get away from concrete jungle, you an find plethora of places nearby Mumbai.

Camping can be done safely on spots such as:
* '''Kaas Lake''' - on the Kaas Plateau (known for its flowers)
* '''[[Lonavala]]''' - hill station in Pune District
** '''Rajmachi''' - near Lonavala and two famous forts
** '''Tungarli Lake''' - near Lonavala
** '''Valvan Lake''' - site of Valvan Dam in Lonavala
* '''Mahableshwar''' - the source of the Krishna River (Satara District)
* '''[[Matheran]]''' - hill station (Raigad District)
* '''[[Panchgani]]''' - small city (Satara District)
* '''Kashid &amp; Phansad''' - location of Phansad Bird Sanctuary

==Connect==

=== Landlines ===

The area code for Mumbai is &quot;22&quot; (prefix &quot;+91&quot;, if you are calling from outside India). Phone numbers are eight digits long, but on occasion you will find a seven digit number listed. That is probably an old listing. They made the changeover from seven to eight digits a few years back, when they allowed private service providers to offer telephone. Just prefix a &quot;2&quot; to the number and it should work just fine.

=== Pay phones ===

Phone booths can be found all over the city. Though they are coin operated, there is usually someone to run the place. (Typically the phones are attached to a roadside shop.) You need to keep putting ₹1 coins into the slot to extend the talk time, so keep a change of ₹1 coins handy with you. The person running the booth will usually have them. If you find a booth marked STD/ISD, you can call internationally or anywhere within the country. Fees will be charged according to the time spent and a meter runs to keep track of your time. You pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night.

=== Mobile phones ===

Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are The [http://www.mumbai.mtnl.net.in MTNL], [http://www.vodafone.in Vodafone], [http://www.airtelworld.com/ Airtel], [http://dolphin.mumbai.mtnl.net.in/ Dolphin], [http://www.relianceinfo.com/Infocomm/ Reliance], and [http://www.tataindicom.com/ Tata Indicom]. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.

All mobile numbers are 10 digits long and begin with a &quot;9&quot;, &quot;8&quot; or &quot;7&quot;. Do not dial the city prefix for mobile numbers. If you don't get through to a mobile number, try adding a &quot;0&quot; before you dial it.

Due to security threats, in order to purchase a SIM card you will need to provide formal identification.

=== Cybercafes ===

Cybercafes are found on virtually every street corner and the rates are quite low. They have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, also data security could be an issue. As a precaution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe or do private/incognito browsing.

=== WiFi ===

Finding WiFi will be difficult in many parts of Mumbai, however, nearly all railway stations have been upgraded with 'RailWire' WiFi powered by Google that lets you browse for 45 mins at 5-10 Mbps speeds. RailWire Wi-Fi requires you to authenticate with your mobile number and OTP. WiFi is also available at most hotels and restaurants. Airport WiFi is provided by Vodafone.

=== Postal &amp; courier services ===

* '''[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ Indian Postal service]'''
* '''Private courier companies'''
**'''[http://www.dhl.co.in/publish/in/en.high.html DHL]'''
** '''[http://www.ups.com/content/in/en/index.jsx UPS]''',
** '''[http://www.tnt.com/express/en_in/site/home.html TNT]''', [http://www.dtdc.biz/ DTDC] etc.

The Indian Postal service's head office is housed at GPO, a magnificent colonial architecture on its own; next to the C.S.T. railway station. The other main branch office can be found at Dadar (E) on Ambedkar Rd.

==Stay safe==
Unlike other parts of the country, especially Delhi where rape is prevalent, crime is rare, except for possibly common crime like pickpocketing.

Violent crime in Mumbai is more or less like any other large Indian city.

It is best to err on the side of safety and act according to your local environment. Here are a few basic safety tips:

* Keep your money and credit cards safe at all times. Always carry some cash as many places won't take cards.
* Do not openly display ₹500 and ₹2,000 notes in public. The available currency notes are ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500 and ₹2,000 and the available coins for tender are ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10. Beware of someone giving you currency notes of any other denomination (though it is very unlikely; as they would have to be exchanged with the Reserve Bank of India; the central bank of India). The Indian government demonetised the old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes in November 2016.
*Travelling in Mumbai is generally safe at any time of the day or night. The risks primarily run if you are not aware of the fares and fare calculations (only applicable to non-electronic and non-prepaid meters). If you travel alone, especially in night, then always see the meter by yourself and then pay the fare. If you are alone, sit in front so that you can see the meter.
* There have been cases where Kaali-Peeli (Black-Yellow) Taxi drivers con people, mostly tourists, by taking longer routes, charging extra for luggage, tampering with the meter and fooling the passenger by exchanging ₹500 with a ₹100 note within fraction of seconds and making the passenger believe that he/she has handed over a ₹100 note. Thus, in order to avoid getting fooled, prefer app based taxi services like Ola and Uber for commuting.
* Beware of pickpockets on buses and trains. Do not put your wallet or other valuables in outside pockets of your bag, such that someone may be able to slip it out without your noticing.
* Also beware of mobile, chain, or bag snatchers who operate in densely populated places, such as railway stations, busy roads, and traffic signals.
* Women traveling by train, especially on off-peak routes should travel in the second class where at least a few co-passengers are also found.
* Women (especially Westerners) should avoid crowded places, you might well get groped. Cases of men pinching or touching women are common in crowded public places, including nicer nightspots. Create a scene if this does happen to you, there will be enough people around that will come to your defence. In general, in Mumbai, if you are ever worried about your safety, make a loud scene. It is an extremely crowded city, and somebody is always around and willing to help.
* Women should never ever take lifts from strangers. Western women tourists should note that if they visit a disco or pub in Mumbai or India, don't take lifts or even get too friendly with strangers. You will almost certainly get conned, if not worse. Many Indian men presume that if you're foreign you must be easy.
* Don't ever let an auto or taxi you are traveling in pick up any more people, or pull over before your final destination.
* Police can sometimes be almost as shady as criminals in Mumbai. At night, women should ensure if they are ever stopped by police, there needs to be a female police officer present or they are well within their rights in demanding the presence of a woman cop.
* Think twice about eating food that has not been thoroughly heated. This may be especially true if you're eating street food.

===Emergency numbers===
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==Stay healthy==

* '''Food''' As elsewhere in India, be careful with what you eat. Outside of major tourist hotels and restaurants, stay away from raw leafy vegetables, egg-based dressings like mayonnaise and minced meat are particularly risky. In short, stick to boiled, baked, fried, or peeled goods.
* '''Water''' Opinions on tap water vary, but most visitors choose to stick to the bottled stuff.  Large bottles of water can be purchased at a very low cost. When buying water from street vendors, make sure the lid is sealed: there have been cases of bottles being filled with tap water and sold as new.
* '''Fitness''' Numerous fitness centers exist throughout the city.  Many exercise facilities and spas offer 24-hour memberships for visitors, and are a popular way to unwind after a long day of touring in Mumbai.
* '''Smog''' can reach unhealthful levels, especially during the dry season. This, coupled with the summer heat and humidity can make spending time outdoors quite unpleasant.

==Cope==

=== Maps ===

* '''City Map''', Eicher has an excellent city-map of Mumbai with detailed listings. Familiarise yourself with it before you begin, or alternatively trace your route on it.
* '''BEST Route Map''', Thanks to the density of bus routes in the city, the map is quite hard to decipher. Although bus routes are listed in the itinerary, you may have to find out about a few others if you plan to mix/match the order of the sights. People are very helpful in general. Check the BEST Route Finder for detailed information on the routes. The map is available at news stands. You can also download the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dimts.best.bestapplication BEST Prawas] app on Android.

===Newspapers===

Local newspapers can be handy and reliable sources for day to day updates about the city. The city has number of newspapers and other publication that list local happenings. ''[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ The Times of India]'' has a supplement called ''Bombay Times''. There are also other papers like ''[http://www.asianage.com The Asian Age]'', ''[http://www.dnaindia.com DNA]'', ''[http://indianexpress.com/ Indian Express]'', ''[http://www.hindustantimes.com Hindustan Times]'' and ''[http://www.freepressjournal.in Free Press Journal]''. For the business updates, check ''[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com Economic Times]''.

There are three very good local city tabloids called ''[http://www.mid-day.com Mid-Day]'', ''[http://www.mumbaimirror.com Mumbai Mirror]'', and ''Afternoon''. These papers are city focused and cover a lot of gossip, local news, and have plenty of entertainment listings. One could refer to these papers for any specific activity. In addition, ''Time Out'' now has an excellent Mumbai edition each month which can be picked up on street bookshops. It is a little more eclectic than the others listed here. All of these papers have information on arts, dance, eating out, food festivals, events, exhibitions, lectures,  movies, theatre listings, concerts, seminars, and workshops.

There are also many local newspapers in regional languages such as ''[http://www.loksatta.com Lok Satta]'' (Marathi), ''[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com Maharashtra Times]'' (Marathi), ''[http://www.saamna.com Saamna]'' (Marathi), ''[http://www.navakal.com Navakal]'' (Marathi), ''Janmabhoomi'' (Gujarati), ''[http://www.bombaysamachar.com Mumbai Samachar]'' (Gujarati) and ''[http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com Navbharat Times]'' (Hindi) which cater to local and regional interests and tastes.

===Radio===

There are 12 radio stations in Mumbai, with nine broadcasting on the FM band, and three All India Radio stations broadcasting on the AM band. Mumbai also has access to commercial radio providers such as Sirius and XM.

===Animal hospital===

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===Diagnostic centre===

List of Major Diagnostic, health care and Polyclinics:
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| address=Plot 113, St 145 MIDC Andheri (E) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 28237333, +91 22 30811111-99 | tollfree= | fax=
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|wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2019-04-13| content=Largest clinical reference laboratory network in India and in South East Asia.
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* {{listing
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| address=Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Near A to Z Industrial Estate, Off Worli Naka, Lower Parel(W) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Another premier diagnostic laboratory owned by the Piramal group. Along with the above they have other centers as well throughout the city.
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===24 hour chemist===

*{{listing
| name=Parel Chemist | url= | email=
| address=Opp. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Parel | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 4131299, +91 22 24129751 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{listing
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| address=Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 23086641 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Australia}} {{listing
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| address=36 Maker Chambers VI, 220 Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 66692000 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing
| name= Argentina | url=http://cgmum.cancilleria.gov.ar | email=
| address=Chander Mukhi Building, 10th Floor &quot;A&quot;, Nariman Point | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2287 1381 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Afghanistan}} {{listing
| name= Afghanistan | url= | email=
| address=115 Next To Governor's Gate, Walkeshwar Road, Malabar Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2363 3777 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
| name=Belgium | url=http://diplomatie.belgium.be/india/ | email=
| address=TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) - Mumbai 400051 | lat=19.06442 | long=72.86498| directions=From Kurla station {{km|2.5}} West
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Brazil}} {{listing
| name=Brazil | alt= | url=http://mumbai.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ | email=
| address=Units 113 &amp; 114, Free Press House, 11F, Free Press Journal Marg,Nariman Point | lat=18.92374 | long=72.82379 | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2283 4467, +91 22 2283 4469, +91 9820686143 (Mobile) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Canada}} {{listing
| name=Canada | url= | email=
| address=Fort House, 6F, 221 Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 6749 4444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 6749 4454
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*{{flag|China}} {{listing
| name=China | url=http://mumbai.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email=chinaconsul_mum_in@mfa.gov.cn
| address=9F, Hoechst House, 193 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point | lat=18.92339 | long=72.82347 | directions=
| phone=+91 22 5632 4303-4-5 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 56324302
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*{{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
| name=Czech Republic | url= | email=
| address=5 G, Marcopia, Dr G Deshmukh Marg, Cumballa Hill, Pedder Rd, Cumballa Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2351 8456| tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Djibouti}} {{listing
| name=Djibouti | url= | email=
| address=15, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2285 3750-52| tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
| name= Egypt | url= | email=
| address=Bhagwanlal Indrajit Rd, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=| tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|France}} {{listing
| name=France | url=http://www.consulfrance-bombay.org/ | email=
| address=Hoechst House, 7F, Nariman Point | lat=18.92609 | long=72.81976 | directions=next to National Centre of the Performing Arts (N.C.P.A.)
| phone=+91 22 6669 4000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 66694066
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*{{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany Visa and Consular Department| url=http://www.mumbai.diplo.de/ | email=
| address=Arcadia Bldg, Ground Floor, Nariman Point | lat=18.92498 | long=72.82072 | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2280 7385 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2284 2184
| hours= | price= | content=
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*{{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany Consulate General| alt=Bundesrepublik Deutschland - Generalkonsulat | url=http://www.india.diplo.de/Vertretung/indien/en/05__Mumbai/Mumbai.html | email=
| address=Hoechst House, 10th Floor, 193 Backbay Reclamation (Vinay K Shah Marg), Nariman Point, | lat=18.92530 | long=72.82116 | directions=| phone=+91 22 2283 2422 | fax=+91 22 2202 5493| hours=M-F 9AM-midnight | price=
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*{{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece | url= | email=jertony@yahoo.com
| address=Baharestan, 30/A, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 660 7852 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 6606446
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing
| name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/mumbai/en/default.aspx | email=kjrimumb@bom3.vsnl.net.in
| address=19 Altamount Rd, Cumballa Hill | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2351 1678, +91 22 2353 0940, +91 22 2353 0900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Italy}} {{listing
| name=Italy | url=http://www.consmumbai.esteri.it | email=
| address=Kanchanjunga 1F, 72 G.Deshmukh Marg | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 23804071 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2387 4074
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Iran}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=Iran | alt= | url=https://www.iranianvisa.com/iranian-consulate-in-mumbai-india/ | email=
| address=47, 1st Floor, Swapna Lok, Nepeansea Road, | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 6688 7070 | tollfree=
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*{{flag|Israel}} {{listing
| name= Israel | url=http://embassies.gov.il/mumbai | email=
| address=Marathon Futurex 1301, A Wing N M Joshi Marg,, Lower Parel, NM Joshi Marg, BDD Chawl, Lower Parel | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 6160 0507 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
| name=South Korea | url=http://ind-mumbai.mofa.go.kr/english/as/ind-mumbai/main/index.jsp | email=
| address=Kanchanjunga Bldg., 9th floor, 72 Peddar Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2388 6743| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Kuwait}} {{listing
| name=Kuwait | url= | email=
| address=Vaswani Mansions, Flat No. 1 &amp; 2, 120, Dinsha Vachha Rd| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +91 22-2287 1897 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Japan}} {{listing
| name=Japan | url=http://www.mumbai.in.emb-japan.go.jp/en/index.html | email=
| address=1 M. L. Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2351 7101 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2351 7120
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
| name=Malaysia | url=http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/mumbai | email=
| address=4-B, 4F, Notan Plaza, Turner Rd, Bandra(W) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2645 5751, +91 22 2645 5752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing
| name=Saudi Arabia | url= | email=
| address=Maker Tower “F”, 4F, Cuffe Parade, Colaba | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 22156001, +91 22 2215 6002, +91 22 2215 6003 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2215 6006
| hours= | price=
| content=
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*{{flag|Singapore}} {{listing
| name=Singapore | url=http://www.mfa.gov.sg/mumbai/ | email=
| address=152, 14F, Maker Chambers IV 222, Jamnalal Bajaj Rd, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 22043205-22043209 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2285 5812 (For visa matters only) or +91 22 2204 3203 (For non-visa matters)
| hours= | price=
| content=
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*{{flag|Thailand}} {{listing
| name=Thailand | url= | email=
| address=General, 1F, Dalamal House Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2281 0808 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 22810808
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
| name=United Arab Emirates | url= | email=
| address=7 Jolly Maker, Apartment #1 Cuffe Parade, Colaba | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2218 3021 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 22180986
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinindia.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email=
| address=Maker Chambers IV Second Floor, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 56502222, +91 98 2000 0343 (Emergency Duty Officer) | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 6650 2324
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|the United States}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/mumbai/ | email=MumbaiACS@state.gov
| address=Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Rd | lat=19.06534 | long=72.86811 | directions=from Kurla station {{km|2.2}} West
| phone=+91 22 2363 3611 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2363 0350
| hours= | price=
| image=Department of state.svg
| phoneextra=U.S. citizens 24-hr emergencies +91 22 2363 3611 ext 0
| content=- Established in 1838. Former the consulate functioned from Wankaner House, later renamed Lincoln House, at Breach Candy in south Mumbai since 1950. (The consular residence was Washington House on Altamount Road). The building, declared as a heritage site, is an erstwhile palace of Maharaja Vakaner. The palace was handed over to the U.S. consulate by the Maharaja to raise funds to pay off his taxes, after India became independent. In 2002, the consulate shifted its office to northern suburbs owing to security reasons.
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*{{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://india-consulate.org.vn/ | email=
| address=B-603, Oberoi Chambers, New Link Rd, Andheri(W) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2673 6688 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2673 6633
| hours= | price=
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==Go next==
* Ambernath ({{km|55}} NE - take a train to here) &amp;mdash;  See the Lord Shiva Temple (16th century)
* [[Chiplun]] ({{km|290}} S, on Konkan railway route between Khed &amp; Ratnagiri Stns) &amp;mdash; Here are the Chiveli Vagheshwari Temple and the Pandavas Caves
* [[Ratnagiri]] ({{km|300}} S, 6-7 hr journey in train from Mumbai, same comfortable using a (A/c &amp; Non A/c) bus) &amp;mdash; Ratnadurga Sea Fort, Thebaw Pagoda Palace
* [[Rajapur]] (directions={{km|350}} S, 8.5 hr) &amp;mdash; Visit the Yeshwantgad, an island fortification
* '''[[Thane (district)|Thane District]]''' &amp;mdash; to the north of Mumbai; has beaches and mountains
** [[Badlapur]] ({{km|50}} NE - to get in is by Local Trains (EMU), hourly) &amp;mdash; Fort, Water Park
** [[Dombivli]] ({{km|30}} NE; 40 min in a fast train from CST to reach 'Kopar Stn.', by bus ~1 hr 30 min)
** [[Kalyan]] ({{km|60}} NE; by train towards Karjat or Kasara would reach Kalyan in around 45-55&amp;nbsp;min) - Visit the Fort
** '''[[Navi Mumbai]]''' &amp;mdash; also called New Bombay; go here to the see ''Belapur Fort ruins''
** [[Thane|Thane City]] (N {{km|40}}) &amp;mdash; also called ''Lake City'' due to the 30 lakes in and around the city
* '''[[Raigad]]''' &amp;mdash; district of Maharashtra lies just south of Mumbai. It is famous for its beaches and forts. You can get there by road or by ferry from Mumbai. The important ferry routes are:
** Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Mora ([[Uran]]).
** Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Rewas (near [[Mandwa]]). These are in budget range.
** Gateway of India, Rewas. Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. Service approximately every two hours, suspended during the monsoon season, i.e. May-Oct. From Rewas, take a bus or car to [[Alibag]].
* '''Hill Stations''' &amp;mdash; following are some of the hill stations that can be weekend gateways from Mumbai:
** [[Matheran]] ({{km|102}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; can be reached both by road and by train. For train option, take a suburban train to Neral and take hour long toy train to reach Matheran top. Alternatively it can be climbed
** [[Lonavala]] ({{km|111.5}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; best reached by road. Suburban trains do not ply to Lonavala, and may need to exchange train at Karjat or take en route long distance train
** [[Khandala]] ({{km|101}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; check Lonavala
** [[Dapoli]]| ({{km|200}} S - by bus) -is a popular hill station also beaches, historical temples, caves and forts scattered around
**[[Mahabaleshwar]] ({{km|242}}, 7 hr) &amp;mdash; best reached by road
*Lots of nearby destinations can be reached by short flights: [[Goa]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Karachi]] and [[Rajkot]], to name a few.

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'''Mumbai''' ([[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]]: मुंबई, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: मुम्बई) ([http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/ state tourism office]), a cosmopolitan  metropolis, earlier known as '''Bombay''', is the largest city in [[India]] and the capital of the state [[Maharashtra]]. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the [[Konkan]] coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighbouring island of Salsette to form ''Greater Bombay''. The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 21 million (2011), making it one of the world's most populous cities.

Mumbai is undoubtedly the commercial capital of India and is one of the predominant port cities in the country. Mumbai's nature as the most eclectic and cosmopolitan Indian city is symbolised in the presence of ''[[Bollywood]]'' within the city, the centre of the globally-influential Hindi film and TV industries. It is also home to India's largest slum population and the iconic Gateway of India built on the waterfront of Mumbai Harbour during the British Raj.

The name Bombay comes from Bom Bahia (&quot;the good bay&quot; in Portuguese), a name given by explorer Francis Almeida. Mumbai is named after goddess Mumba devi of the Koli community.

==Districts==

{{Regionlist
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| region1name=[[Mumbai/South|South Mumbai]]
| region1color=#4F93C0
| region1items=Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Tardeo
| region1description=
The oldest areas of Mumbai, and is considered the heart of this commercial capital of India. The richest neighbourhoods in the country are here, which command among the highest property rates in the world. Real estate prices in South Mumbai are comparable to those in Manhattan. This is the primary tourist area of Mumbai and home to most of city’s museums, art galleries, bars, upscale restaurants and the Gateway of India.
| region2name=[[Mumbai/South Central|South Central Mumbai]]
| region2color=#71B37B
| region2items=Byculla, Parel, Worli, Prabhadevi, Dadar
| region2description=Used to be Mumbai's industrial heartland, but went into decline when the industries did. Now this area has been revamped into a white-collar office location. Home to Mumbai's only zoo, the Worli sea face, and the temple to what people consider the city's guardian deity. As you move north, it changes into a nice middle-class locality.
| region3name=[[Mumbai/North Central|North Central Mumbai]]
| region3color=#D56D76
| region3items=Dharavi, Matunga, Vadala, Sion, Mahim
| region3description=Primarily an upper middle-class area, except for Dharavi, which contains [[Asia| Asia's]] second largest slum. This area developed immediately after India's independence, because of a wave of immigration. Part of the migrants were refugees from the partition.
| region4name=[[Mumbai/Western Suburbs|West Mumbai]]
| region4color=#AC5C91
| region4items=Bandra, Khar, Santa Cruz, Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri, Versova
| region4description=Is home to those who want to have a more peaceful surrounding. It has few beaches. Home to a large Christian community and the city's most famous church. This is also where the city's domestic and international airports are.
| region5name=[[Mumbai/Central Suburbs|East Mumbai (Central Suburbs)]]
| region5color=#B383B3
| region5items=Kurla, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Kanjur Marg, Bhandup, Mulund, Powai, Thane, Bhiwandi, Dombivli, Kalyan
| region5description=This is a middle class bastion. Mulund and Ghatkopar are home to predominantly middle and upper middle class populace, many from the entrepreneurial Gujarati community. Thane was inhabited with people of the Agri and Koli communities, and their villages still exist today as &quot;Chendani Koliwada&quot;, &quot;Kopari Goan&quot;, and &quot;Uthalsar&quot;. It also includes Majiwade, Balkum, Dhokali, Kolshet, Wadavli, and others. In 1825, when the British explored their newly annexed territories in Bassein, they discovered that Thane was inhabited primarily by Roman Catholics, who are both native and Portuguese, and that the latter was virtually indistinguishable[citation needed] from the former in skin color and custom. The local villagers, like Kolis (fishermen), are converted into indigenous Catholics mostly from villages of Chendani, Koliwada, and Majiwada. The Agri and Koli community people had their own culture.[citation needed] Some of the upper class East Indian families in the Khatri ward of Thane still speak Portuguese.
| region6name=[[Mumbai/Harbour suburbs|Harbour Suburbs]]
| region6color=#D5DC76
| region6items=Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Trombay
| region6description=Before the development of [[Navi Mumbai]] as a satellite town of Bombay, this area used to be known only for the existence of an atomic research centre. Now this is known for being on the way to Navi Mumbai.
| region7name=[[Mumbai/Northwest|North Mumbai]]
| region7color=#B5D29F
| region7items=Manori, Jogeshwari, Borivali, Gorai, Dahisar
| region7description=Has some beaches that are not dirty. Other than this, it is just another victim of Bombay's vast urban sprawl. Contains the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Mumbai's oldest heritage sites: the Kanheri, Mahakali, Jogeshwari, and Mandapeshwar rock-cut temples dating from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a notable monument in Gorai. The pagoda is claimed to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. This monument was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, the President of India in 2009. It is in the north of Mumbai in an area called Gorai and is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. Essel world, India's largest amusement park is also found on the Gorai island, beside the global vipassana pagoda.
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{{infobox|Western and Central, East and West|A visitor to Mumbai's suburbs will quickly learn that the suburbs are divided into &quot;Western&quot; and &quot;Central&quot;. You will also hear of a &quot;West&quot; side and an &quot;East&quot; side. Here is a quick explanation for the confused.

* The Western and Central suburbs are named after the local railway lines that serve the respective areas. The Western and Central Railways are rail lines that serve the western and central parts of ''India''. Both have their headquarters in Mumbai. The Harbour Line is a feeder line that connects the harbour areas to the Central and Western lines. It also provides connectivity to the Northeastern suburbs of Mumbai and onwards to [[Navi Mumbai]]. Most of these areas do not lie anywhere close to an harbour.
* Almost all localities in Mumbai have a &quot;West&quot; side and an &quot;East&quot; side. &quot;West&quot; means west of the railway line and &quot;East&quot; means east of the railway line. For example, Mulund (West) means that the area is to the west of the Mulund railway station. In addresses, West and East are abbreviated, i.e. Mulund(W) and Mulund(E).}}

Mumbai is a city built in successive waves of migrations. The neighbourhoods acquired their character from the communities that settled there first. These neighbourhoods are too numerous to list and there is no commonly accepted way to group these neighbourhoods into larger districts. But roughly, from the south to the north, this is how the city developed.

==Understand==
[[File:Thane Creek and Elephanta Island 03-2016 - img14 Elephanta Caves.jpg|thumb|240px|Carvings at the [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]]]]
Mumbai is a bustling, diverse metropolis with a flair of its own. The entrepreneurial spirit and pulsing pace of life provides a sharp contrast to much of the rest of India.

===Name===
There has been much debate regarding the original name of the city. Some say the current name of the city Mumbai is the original name; and is an eponym derived from &quot;Mumba&quot;, the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and &quot;Aai&quot;, meaning &quot;mother&quot; in Marathi. Others claim Bombay was an anglicised version of Bom Bahia, a name given by the Portuguese to mean &quot;Beautiful Bay&quot; and later made popular by the British as the name of the Bombay state.

The name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. Although Bombay and Mumbai are both used, people who explicitly use &quot;Bombay&quot; are generally non-Marathi speakers whereas &quot;Mumbai&quot; proponents primarily speak Marathi. In the West, Mumbai has become more commonly accepted in order to avoid controversy. The city is also fondly called  आमची मुंबई (&quot;our Mumbai&quot;).

===History===
Though the seven islands that now make up the city have a long recorded history like any other place in India, their journey to form the city of Mumbai really started in 1498, when the Portuguese took them over from the Sultan of Gujarat. They built a settlement, forts, and churches (including the strange looking Portuguese Church that stands to this day). However, they could not make much of their possession and the seven islands were handed over to England in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza when she married Charles II of England. He wasn't very interested in the islands either, and he leased them to the British East India Company for £10 a year in 1668. The East India Company built the docks, the trading posts, and the fort that would form the nerve centre of the city. They also started off the long process of reclaiming land and joining the islands, an activity which went on until the 1960s.

The port attracted industries, and the entrepreneurial communities like the Parsis, Gujaratis, and Marwaris (from Rajasthan) migrated and set up trading companies and factories in the late 19th century. Industries attracted migrant labor from different parts of the country. The successive waves of migration shaped the character of the city and its neighborhoods.

The city that owes its existence to the efforts of the British was also the birthplace of the Indian National Congress, which played an overwhelmingly important role in the independence movement. The city whose mills were built by industrialists from across the country is the capital of Maharashtra state, which was carved on linguistic lines for [[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]] speakers.

In the 1980s, high labour costs and unrest forced the closure of many textile mills and the city went into a decline from which it started recovering only in the late 1990s.  The high population put a strain on the infrastructure. The rail and road network underwent a steady improvement over the 1990s, but because of the magnitude of the task, the roads seemed to be perennially under construction. Mumbai has now reinvented itself as a hub for the service industry.

In January 1993, in the wake of the destruction of the Babri Mosque in [[Ayodhya]], a wave of riots swept the city, with over 1,000 people killed, the vast majority of whom were Muslims.  Relations between the city's various ethnic groups have been tense ever since, with several terrorist outrages (see [[#Stay safe]]) adding fuel to the fire.

===Culture and attitudes===
Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan city in India. In comparison with the rest of the country, the city is quite liberal. With a regular influx of immigrants from rest of India, the citizens, popularly known as 'Mumbaikers', have shown remarkable tolerance towards other cultures, making it a true cultural melting pot. However this tolerance has sometimes bowed under external pressures. Between the 60s and 80s, there was resentment about the non-Marathi speakers taking away jobs. The 1991 and 1993 riots between Hindus and Muslims did affect this spirit; however, the city managed to recover from these, once again proudly highlighting true 'spirit of Mumbai'.

===Climate===
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Mumbai has three main seasons — summer, monsoon, and winter (milder summer). The best time to visit is during the winter between October and February. Humidity is also less during the winter, when the climate is pleasant; the minimum temperature is 17°C and the maximum is 30-31°C. Summer is from March to May, with highs in the low to mid 30s (roughly 80-90°F). It is hot and humid during this time. June to September is the monsoon season when the city is lashed by heavy rains. The city gets flooded two or three times and normal life gets disrupted during  this season. Climate is humid pretty much throughout the year because the city rests on the coast.

==Get in==

===By plane ===

Mumbai has excellent connectivity with most of the major cities around the world, including, New York, London, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur to name a few. If you are flying from Europe it is generally cheaper to fly from London, and there are many frequent flights available. All domestic sectors are linked to Mumbai, making it the second busiest hub in the country next to Delhi.

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 114 Airport international terminal interior.jpg|thumb| Interior of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (International Terminal)]]

Mumbai's {{marker|type=go|name=[[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport]]|lat=19.099748|long=72.874990}} ({{IATA|BOM}}) is one of India's busiest airports and one of the main international gateways to the country. Many international airlines such as [https://www.aeroflot.com/ru-en Aeroflot], [http://www.airchina.com/index.shtml Air China], [https://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France], [https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/?type=e All Nippon Airways], [https://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_in/ British Airways], [https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US.html Cathay Pacific], [https://www.delta.com/ Delta], [https://www.elal.com/en/USA/Pages/default.aspx El Al], [https://www.emirates.com/English/ Emirates], [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/us Ethiopian Airlines], [https://www.flydubai.com/en/ flydubai], [https://www.klm.com/ KLM Royal Dutch], [https://www.koreanair.com/global/en.html Korean Air], [https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en.html Malaysia Airlines], [https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/homepage Lufthansa], [https://www.qatarairways.com/en-us/homepage.html Qatar Airways], [https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/home#/book/bookflight Singapore Airlines], [https://www.swiss.com/us/en Swiss International Air Lines], [http://www.thaiair.com/ Thai Airways], [https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], [https://www.united.com/en/us United], and [https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en Virgin Atlantic] fly into Mumbai. Low-cost carriers such as [http://www.airasia.com Air Asia] also fly to the city.

===By boat ===
Many travel organizations offer cruises from Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai to Mumbai. Ferries from Ferry Wharf allow cheap access to islands and beaches in the vicinity of the city and the [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]].

===By train ===
: ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in India]]''

{{infobox|Railways in India|The first commercial railway service began on 16th April 1853 at 3:35PM on its first run between VT (now the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) and Thane.}}

Trains arrive in Mumbai from all over India. The Central line serves connectivity to [[Southern India]], [[Eastern India]], and parts of North India. The key stations are {{marker|type=listing|name=Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, CST [CSTM] (formerly Victoria Terminus, known just as VT)|lat=18.9407 | long=72.8355}}, {{marker|type=listing|name=Dadar Terminus [DR] (for Central Line) and [DDR] (for Western Line)|lat=19.0187 | long=72.8433}}, and {{marker|type=listing|name=Lokmanya Tilak Terminus [LTT] (formerly called Kurla Terminus)| lat=19.0699 | long=72.8917}}.

The Western line connects to the [[Western India|Western states]] of [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], and some parts of North India. The main termini are {{marker|type=listing|name=Mumbai Central [BCT]|lat=18.9700 | long=72.8194}}  and {{marker|type=listing|name=Bandra Terminus [BDTS]|lat=19.0645 | long=72.8411}}.

The [http://www.konkanrailway.com Konkan Railway] (which is a separately administered and newly built line) travels through the picturesque Konkan coast of Maharastra and is a good way to travel from [[Goa]] and [[Mangalore]], coastal resort areas to the South. The Dadar Terminus is the destination for the line.

For trains to other Indian cities, the main reservation offices are at Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on Central line. There are special ticket windows and quotas for foreign tourists. For bookings and tariffs on train tickets to anywhere in India from Mumbai, visit [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ Indian railway's website]. To travel unlimited on the Mumbai you can use[https://www.irctchelp.in/2018/12/mumbai-local-train-tourist-ticket-pass.html Mumbai Local Tourist Ticket] provided by the Indian Railways.

The [http://www.the-maharajas.com/ Maharajas' Express] is a luxury train that will take you to Delhi.

===By car===

National highway numbers 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17, and the Mumbai-Pune expressway radiate from the city providing links to all parts of the country. The road conditions are generally better than in the rest of India. The comfortable airconditioned blue cabs are available to Pune and Ahmednagar-Nashik from opposite Asiad Bus Termina in Dadar and Lakhamsi Nappoo Rd near Dadar east railway station respectively. Distances from various cities to Mumbai are:
* '''From other states''': [[Ahmedabad]] ({{km|524}}, 10 hr), [[Bangalore]] ({{km|982}}), [[Chennai]]  ({{km|1334}}), [[Kochi]] ({{km|1427}}), [[Goa]] ({{km|583}}, 11 hr),  [[Hyderabad]] ({{km|711}}, 14 hr), [[Mangalore]] ({{km|892}}), [[New Delhi]] ({{km|1402}})
* '''From Maharashtra State''': [[Amravati]] ({{km|669}}), [[Ahmednagar]] ({{km|254}}), [[Nagpur]] ({{km|824}}), [[Pune]] ({{km|151}}, 2½-3 hr)

===By bus===

Mumbai is well served by buses from destinations inside India.

* '''Asiad Bus Service''' The bus terminal, popularly known as 'Asiad Bus Terminal' on Ambedkar Rd in Dadar east is another hub from where buses travel to Pune at regular frequency of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Buses vary in comfort from ordinary to luxury with airconditioning. Other routes available are Mumbai - Satara, Mumbai - Nasik. The easiest way to reach the terminal is to cross over using pedestrian foot bridge to Dadar East from the Dadar Terminus and walk straight all the way (less than 5 mins) to Ambedkar Rd.
* '''Private Buses''' There also exist numerous private bus operators who operate a large number of services from/to Mumbai from most major cities like [[Udaipur]], [[Ajmer]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]], [[Surat]], [[Indore]], [[Nashik]], [[Aurangabad]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Belgaum]], [[Hubli]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mangalore]], [[Trichur]] and [[Goa]]. For [[Pune]], buses depart every 10 minutes. Crawford Market, Dadar T.T., Sion, Chembur and Borivili are the main starting points. Some of the reliable private operators are - National,Neeta, Sharma, VRL, Konduskar, Dolphin, Paulo and Southern Travels.
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==Get around==
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Most of Mumbai's inhabitants rely on public transport to and from their workplace due to the lack of parking spaces, traffic bottlenecks, and generally poor road conditions, especially in the monsoon. However, do ride in a taxi and auto at least once in the city. If you are not used to Indian roads, an auto-rickshaw ride can be a heart-stopping, death-defying, laws-of-physics-bending. Feel real adventure in a vehicle that feels like it might fall apart at a speed over {{convert|30|km/h}} with a driver who thinks he's Schumacher.

For travelling using public transport, you can download the m-Indicator app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobond.mindicator Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/m-indicator/id593278253 iPhone]. It contains useful information about bus and train routes, which can help you plan your commute.

* '''TMT''' (Thane Municipal Transport) operates services in the [[Thane]] city and areas around it.
* The '''MSRTC''' (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), commonly known as ST, operates services from selected points in the city to the extended suburbs. From Dadar, services to Navi Mumbai and Panvel and from Borivali to Thane being the most prominent. Numerous other important routes are also covered in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) by the MSRTC.
* '''NMMT''' (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport) operates services in Navi Mumbai Area, and a few points around. They also have services from Mulund in Greater Mumbai.
* '''KDMT''' (Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport) operates in the Kalyan-Dombivali Area with a few connections to Navi Mumbai.
Another option is to book bus tickets online from [http://www.redbus.in/ Redbus] or [https://www.myticketbuddy.com myticketbuddy], both of which have a choice of a number of large private bus operators all over India.

===By taxi===

====Black &amp; Yellow Top Taxi ====

Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Most taxis in Mumbai are small-medium sized Fiat cars (non air-conditioned), painted black-and-yellow (black on lower body and yellow on roof). The legal maximum limit on the number of passengers in a taxi is 4, excluding the driver. You can hail a cab off the streets. However, many are quite rickety, dirty, and carry mechanical fare meters that could be tampered at times. All taxis should have electronic meters which are somewhat tamper-proof. If you encounter a mechanical meter post that date, you can put up a complaint to the closest traffic police cop. Also, according to law, a black-and-yellow taxi driver cannot refuse a fare. If a driver does refuse, a threat to complain to the nearest cop usually does the trick.

If you have extra pieces of luggage, the boot (trunk) of the taxi will not provide sufficient space - one large suitcase is all that will fit there. Hiring a taxi with a top carrier will be better. Top carriers can accommodate up to three large suitcases. Before starting the journey, ensure that the luggage is securely fastened to the carrier.

Generally, the only way to call for the standard taxi is to hail one on the street. This will not be a problem if you are inside city limits (i.e. [[Bombay/North Central|North Central Bombay]] and below). If you are in the suburbs, it will be difficult to find a taxi as they have been out-competed by the cheaper auto-rickshaws.

The maximum number of passengers allowed for a trip officially is four — three in the back seat and one in the front. Seat belts are not mandatory for taxi passengers and most standard black and yellow taxis will not even have them installed, though expect them in the branded ones.

====Blue &amp; White Top Taxi ====

The Blue and White (B/W) Taxis are premium public Taxis which are the air-conditioned version of the Black and Yellow (B/Y) Taxis. All the rules of the B/Y taxis apply to the B/W taxis too, except that the B/W taxis are air-conditioned. Moreover the fare of the B/W taxis is 20% higher than the B/Y taxis. This is the premium expected for the air-conditioned, which is really helpful for tourists and travellers who are not accustomed to the heat and pollution of Mumbai. Moreover, all the B/W taxis ply with electronic meters, unlike the B/Y taxis.

Since the fare of the B/W is at a premium, the common folks usually do not prefer to travel by the B/W taxis, and is primarily used by tourists or business travelers. For the lack of demand, the lack of supply is also expected. The taxis ply frequently, but are not easily available on all locations. You can always expect them to be available at tourist hot-spots like railway stations, airports, premium hotels, top tourist spots, etc. If you are not travelling through either of the above locations, and you need the air-conditioned comfort, but do not want to go look for a taxi, it is suggested that you move to the next section.

====Private taxis====

If you want a comfortable, air-conditioned ride at a small surcharge of 25 percent over normal taxis '''it's best to travel by branded cab services''' that operate at government-approved tariffs. These services operate modern fleets with well trained drivers. You can get them at 30–60 minutes notice, they are clean, air-conditioned, equipped with digital, tamper-proof meters, punctual, honest, and GPS-equipped-monitored, which makes them far secure at any time. If you're using a mobile phone, you receive an SMS with the driver's name, mobile number and car number 30 minutes before scheduled departure. There is a 25% night surcharge (midnight-5AM). Some can be booked online.

Follow the queue system to board a taxi. Quite frequently, tourists and new visitors are mobbed by unscrupulous taxi drivers. Most drivers are honest, but the dishonest ones tend to cluster around railway stations and airports where they can more easily find suckers. Unless you are taking a prepaid taxi, always ask taxis to go by the meter. At the start of the journey, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down fare/meter reading.

'''Transportation network taxis'''

Mumbai is also served by various transportation network organisations. A lot of tourists and locals alike use services like Uber and Ola Cabs to commute in and around Mumbai. Make sure to read the tariffs in these before you pay. While most of these services do accept cash, a lot of them can also be linked to online wallet services like Paytm; as such, overcharging is rarely a risk.

==== Tourist traps ====

One of the common scams is to charge the night fare rate during daytime. You should be careful and read the heading before paying. In some cards, the night fare is red in color and the daytime fare is black in color.

The night charges are only applicable if you board the vehicle during the night hours (midnight to 5 AM). If you had boarded the vehicle before midnight, and your journey is finishing after midnight, you are not liable to pay night charges. Similarly, if you board the vehicle before 5 AM and you finish after 5 AM, you are liable to pay night charges.

Sometimes, auto-rickshaw drivers charge the taxi fare and even show you a tariff card which is used for taxi fare computation.

You can download m-indicator app which is available in Play Store and iTunes App Store. This app carries latest taxi fares, auto fares, bus services details and local train time table.

===By auto-rickshaw===

Auto-rickshaws are only allowed to operate beyond Bandra in the western suburbs and beyond Sion in the central suburbs. They are not issued licenses in the downtown areas.

Before departing, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down reading as 1.00 (on a mechanical meter). If the number is higher, insist that the driver flags it down once again. The minimum fare is ₹21. The meter remains at 1.00 for the first {{km|1.6}} and every 0.10 movement indicates approx 200 m (i.e. 1.50 for every {{km|0.2}}). Every auto driver is supposed to carry a valid RTO approved meter tariff card. You can check this tariff card before paying. The meter also keeps ticking if you are waiting and/or are stuck in traffic. It's quite handy to have a copy of the meter card issued by The Mumbai Traffic Police. All of this applies to mechanical meters, not digital meters. Newer digital meters have started becoming common from 2012 onwards, and they show the exact fare, so there is no need to convert via the tariff card.

Auto-rickshaws are slower than cars and have terrible suspensions. Pregnant ladies are most ''strongly advised'' not to travel by auto-rickshaws since the combination of rash driving, poor suspensions, and horrible road conditions have quite often led to serious complications. The auto-rickshaw is a slow and uncomfortable vehicle and not recommended for very long distances.

===By bus===
The [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]] around Mumbai is fast developing into a major conurbation. If you need to get to the surrounding cities of [[Thane]], [[Navi Mumbai]] or [[Kalyan]], bus services are available.

'''[http://www.bestundertaking.com Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport]''' (known as  '''BEST''') provides efficient and comprehensive services connecting up all places of the city and the suburbs. Some services also link the city with the extended suburbs like Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Mira-Bhayandar areas. Seats are almost always occupied. There are bus stops all over the city. There is usually a crowd and queue. You have to get in through the rear entrance and off at the front. Tickets are issued by a uniformed &quot;conductor&quot; after you get in. Special seats are marked for &quot;Ladies&quot;, &quot;Senior Citizens&quot;, &quot;Handicapped&quot;, &quot;Expectant Women&quot;, and &quot;Women with infants&quot;. They can get in from the front.

Buses run from 5AM to midnight. Selected routes run beyond these timings, but much less often. Average frequency between buses ranges from five to 30 min depending on the route. Fares are reasonable and  buses can be travelled during peak hours, unlike trains which are far too crowded. Some trunk routes do get extremely crowded however. Peak hours also have traffic snarls which may depend on the area traversed and the state of the roads.
{{infobox|What connects ''Electric supply'' and Transport?|BEST got into transport by starting a tram company. Now, of course, it runs buses that run on diesel &amp; CNG, not electricity. The company is still in charge of electricity distribution for South and Central Mumbai.}}

Buses are numbered and the final destination is marked on the front in Marathi and on the side in English. Generally, buses around the city and trunk routes would be in the 1-199 series. Buses in the western suburbs would be the 200 series while those plying in the central and eastern suburbs would be in the 300 and 400 series. Services to Navi, Mumbai are in the 500 series and buses to the Mira-Bhayander area are in the 700 series.

BEST has introduced the &quot;Daily Pass&quot; (Cost ₹50, valid on all BEST non-AC buses; Cost ₹60, valid on all BEST buses, including Air-conditioned bus routes).

BEST has launched its app &quot;[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dimts.best.bestapplication BEST Prawas]&quot; for Android, which contains features like live tracking of buses and ETA of buses.

You can also purchase BEST bus tickets and passes using the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridlr ridlr] app for Android.

===By train===
[[File:Mumbai Metropolitan Railway Schematic Map (simplified).svg|thumb|250px|Schematic map of Mumbai's suburban railway routes]]
[[File:Rapid transit map of Mumbai.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Topological map of Mumbai's public transport system]]

====Suburban rail network====

Most people travel in Mumbai using the ''Suburban Rail Network''  commonly referred to as &quot;Locals&quot;. Mumbai has an extensive network, with three lines — the Western Line, the Central Main Line, and the Harbour Line.
*Mumbai is a linear city and the Western Line travels from Churchgate to Dahanu Road via Mumbai's Western Suburbs. The Western line provides North-South connectivity.
*The Central Main Line travels from Mumbai CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), aka VT Victoria Terminus to [[Kalyan]] via Mumbai's Central Suburbs and [[Thane]], with some services running beyond to Karjat, Khopoli, and Kasara. The interchange point between the Western Line and the Central Line is Dadar.
*The Harbour Line has a common stretch between Mumbai CST (aka VT Victoria Terminus) and Vadala. The harbour line splits into two spurs, the main one running to Mumbai's Eastern Suburbs and Navi Mumbai, up to Panvel. The Interchange point of this line with the Central Main Line is at Kurla. The other spur of the Harbour Line runs up to Mahim on the Western Line and runs parallel up to Andheri. The interchange stations with the Western line are Bandra and Andheri.

Trains on all lines start operations after 4AM and close operations between midnight and 1AM.
Second class travel is very cheap. However, it is advisable to buy first class tickets as the economy class is extremely crowded. First Class can be quite expensive and if four people are travelling together, a taxi might be better.
There would always be queues and it would be advisable to buy coupon booklets. Coupon booklets punching machines are available at all stations and the best thing is you will not have to stand in a huge line to buy a booklet. Another option is to buy a Smart card for Railways. It helps you maintain balance like any a gift card with an option to refill it once it goes below the limit. Smart card outlets to buy tickets are available on all stations. They are touch screen based and you can simply follow the instructions to buy a ticket for the right path.

If you are a tourist, you can buy a 'Tourist Ticket'. It costs ₹275 and you can travel in first class compartments of all the three lines during the entire day. Ensure the location of the first class compartment before the train arrives. You may ask fellow passengers or the vendors at the various food stalls. An easier way to spot the location of the First class compartment is to check the station walls painted with red and yellow slant stripes.

Avoid using local trains during rush hour (first class or otherwise). Rush hour is 8:30–10:30AM towards CST and Churchgate and 5:30PM–8:30PM in the opposite direction. If you are traveling during rush hour, don't stand near railway track as you will get swamped by frantic. Take no offense if you are pushed and shoved about, as passengers jostle for a spot. As you near your exit station, ensure that you are as close as possible to the train door, as experienced commuters, will be begin the mad run to be first on, or off, the car before the car comes to a full stop. If you stand any chance of getting on/off before the train depart, you must be equally aggressive in your focus to exit/enter, remember no one will take offense if you make contact with others, as you wriggle by. Last, but not least, exiting/entering a train before it comes to a full stop is not something to be taken lightly, one misstep can send a person onto the rails with an amazing ease! Leave the stunts to the experienced locals.

There are special coaches for women on both classes. These are designated by green and yellow slant stripes, spot these stripes on the station walls and you'll know where the ladies compartment is. These are generally less crowded and safer. But very late at night, it might actually be safer to travel by the general coach than the first-class women's coach, as the latter may be absolutely empty except for you. From 11:15PM-6:30PM the ladies compartment towards the northern end is open to general public. Sometimes they have a cop guarding the coaches, but sometimes they won't. Use your judgment.

====Mumbai Metro====

The Mumbai Metro connects the western suburbs to the eastern suburbs. Line 1 runs from Versova to Ghatkopar with interchange options available at Andheri (Western Line) And Ghatkopar (Central Line) Railway Station. The travel time is 20 minutes.

You can purchase Mumbai Metro tickets from your smartphone using the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridlr ridlr] app.

====Mumbai Monorail====
Mumbai has India's first monorail, it has one line and eighteen stations throughout the city. The fare is between ₹5 and ₹11 depends on your destination station.

===By ferry===

These are a few intra-city ferry services:

* '''Gateway of India to [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]]''' Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. These are moderately priced. This is only way to get to [[Elephanta Island|Elephanta Caves]].
* '''Gorai (Borivali) to Gorai Beach''' Low cost ferry connecting Gorai Beach/Esselworld.
* '''Marve Jetty (Malad) to Manori Jetty''' Cheap ferry (by BEST) connecting Manori and Gorai. Also services for Esselworld (Amusement Park).
* '''Versova (Andheri) to Madh Jetty''' Cheap ferry connecting Madh/Erangal/Aksa/Marve.

===By car===

Travel agents and hotels can arrange private chauffeur driven cars to provide services. Expensive by comparison with taxis, they are the most trusted, secure, and comfortable way to travel around the city. Driving in Mumbai can be difficult, because of poor driver discipline, but chauffeur driven services are very reasonable. These can be arranged by travel companies or online from the countries of origin. Car rental agencies also have services in Mumbai.

==Talk==

Mumbai is India's melting pot — a confluence of people from various parts of India, but dominant are people from the west, then north, and followed by the south. '''[[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]]''' is the state and city official language used by State Government agencies, municipal authorities, and the local police, and also the first language of most locals.

However, being India's largest city and main commercial centre, Mumbai is now also home to migrants from other parts of India who do not speak Marathi. A local variant of '''[[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]''', with strong Bollywood influence, called Bambaiya Hindi serves as the &quot;lingua franca&quot; and although almost everyone can understand standard Hindi, you may get an interesting reply from some. Most educated locals will be well versed in Marathi, Hindi and English.

English is widely used in the corporate world and in banking and trading. At most places, you will be able to get by with Hindi and English, as most people you will encounter can communicate in broken English at the very least. However expect to hear more regional languages including [[Gujarati]].

==See==

{{infobox|The game of names|The names of Mumbai's monuments tell us the story of which way political winds were blowing when they were built. In the late 19th century the British named everything after their Queen, so we had Victoria terminus, Victoria Gardens, and the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty's coronation). In the early 20th century, they named everything after the Prince of Wales.

After independence the colonial names could not be retained of course, so they were renamed. Depending on whether the city was suffering from bouts of nationalistic pride or Marathi pride at that time, they were named after either Jawaharlal Nehru (the first Prime Minister of India)  or Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King Shivaji, who founded the Maratha empire in the 18th century). Often, they were named after Shivaji's mother, Jijabai. The advantage of this was that using Veermata Jijabai (&quot;Courageous mother Jijabai&quot;) for a place that was earlier named for Victoria maintains the same abbreviation, so &quot;Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute&quot; (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) is still VJTI.

For a traveller, the practical problem would be that many places have multiple names. Multiple places are named after Nehru, Shivaji, or Jijabai, so you need to be careful about specifying which place you need to get to.

Few important names changes to remember are:

* 'Victoria Terminus' is now 'Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus'
* 'Jacob Circle' is now 'Saat Rasta' or 'Sant Gaadge Maharaj Chowk'
* 'King's Circle' is now 'Maheshwari Udyyan'
* 'Kurla Terminus' is now 'Lokmanya Tilak Terminus'
}}

There is a lot to see in Mumbai, but the typical &quot;tourist&quot; sights are concentrated in [[Mumbai/South|South Mumbai]].

By Indian standards, Mumbai is a young city and much of the land comprising the city did not exist until it was claimed from the sea over three centuries ago. It is therefore, a pleasant surprise to find rock cut caves such as the Elephanta, Kanheri, and Mahakali within city limits.

===Colonial buildings===
[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 40 Bombay High Court.jpg|thumb|Bombay High Court, a Victorian Gothic building]]
The British built a magnificent city within the walls of Fort St. George, which lies at the southern extremity of the city. Some fine examples of the Gothic revival, Neo-classical style and Indo-Saracenic style are seen within this area. To get the best [South Mumbai] experience, stroll around the wide streets of the area right from Churchgate to Colaba. These areas are all beautifully planned and have wide and clean pavements unlike the rest of the city. Famous monuments to be seen in this area are the Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) building, the Municipal Corporation and Police Headquarters and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya (formerly, the Prince Of Wales museum). The famous Taj Mahal hotel is opposite the Gateway of India. The Mumbai University buildings and the High Court are also excellent examples of colonial architecture in the city.

There are a lot of other modern structures to look at in this area. The area known as Marine Drive (right from Chowpatty beach to NCPA) is home to a large number of buildings built in the Art Deco style. Mumbai is second only to Miami in the number of Art Deco buildings. some famous buildings in this style are the Eros and Regal cinemas. The Art Deco and Gothic buildings were added to the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2018.

===Museums and galleries===

[[File:Nehru Centre 11.jpg|250px|right|thumb|alt=Nehru Centre|Nehru Science Centre]]
Some of the India's most famous museums and art galleries are found here. The Kala Ghoda area in South Mumbai teems with them, particularly the [http://www.csmvs.in/ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya] (Prince of Wales Museum), and the [http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ngma_mumbai.asp National Gallery of Modern Art]. Once again, most of them are concentrated in South Mumbai. Also worth planning a visit is Jehangir Art Gallery, also at Kala Ghoda, displays changing exhibits by notable artists. The plaza next to the gallery also regularly displays exhibits of various artists.

In Nehru Complex in Worli is Nehru Centre Art Gallery at Worli is a gallery dedicated to young and promising talent along with established artists. Also within the complex is a permanent exposition, Discovery of India, which attempts to cover every aspect of artistic, intellectual and philosophical attainment of India through ages. The exposition spreads across 14 galleries and reflects true identity of the country. On the other end of the complex, Nehru Science Centre - which has a separate entrance from Mahalaxmi race course road, has a permanent exhibition on 'interactive and exciting' science related exhibits highlighting science principles in fun yet educational way.

===Beaches===
Mumbai isn't known for beaches because they have immensely filthy water!
Mumbai has a few beaches, including one in the downtown area. But they aren't that great and the water off Mumbai's coast is extraordinarily dirty. The relatively better ones are in the [[Mumbai/Northwest|Northwest Mumbai]] area. However, they are a great place to see how the locals spend their Sunday evenings, with various food and game stalls.

There are other beaches to be found such as the Girgaon Chowpaty(the cleanest one) in South Mumbai, Juhu beach in the western suburbs and Aksa Beach in Malad.
The currents don't seem strong, but particularly in the rains, lots of people die from drowning, so avoid getting in the water (especially at Aksa Beach). A word of advice to women: Bombay beaches are not the kind you can wear swimsuits to, particularly two-pieces.
[[File:Faluda at Juhu Beach, Mumbai.jpg|thumbnail|Faludha stall at Juhu beach, Mumbai]]

===Zoos, parks and gardens===

Mumbai has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are some nice pockets of greenery within the city. It is also one of the rare metropolises to have an entire national park within its borders. (Borivali national park also known as [http://www.borivlinationalpark.com/ Sanjay Gandhi National Park]). You will not visit Mumbai for them, but if you are already here, they make a nice escape from the din and bustle. It also houses the ancient Kanheri Caves crafted out of rocky cliffs, which dates back 2,400 years.

The city zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) is in Byculla and is a colonial relic which is surprisingly well-preserved. The animals may look rather emaciated, but the sheer diversity of trees on this lush zoo is worth a trip.

Some city parks are very well-maintained and combine history as well. The &quot;Hanging Gardens&quot; on Malabar Hill offers stunning vistas of the Marine Drive. Opposite the Hanging Gardens, there is another park which is known as Kamla Nehru Park, famous for the striking shoe-shaped structure which has been filmed in various Bollywood movies

Further in South Mumbai, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden, is another hidden gem. This is set off a small side street off the Colaba Causeway {{km|2–3}} south of the main section. Attractive views of the port, the naval yards and sunset.

In central Mumbai, there are the Five Gardens. Mainly used by walkers in the morning, it is a mess in the evenings. But the gardens encircle some historic, art deco residences.

===Markets and crowds===

Mumbai is probably worth visiting just for its street markets, the hustle of vendors, and the madness of the crowds.
Good places are Bandra, Khar and Andheri. If you came to Mumbai and didn't give visit to the highly dense and crowded markets, it means you didn't meet the real Mumbai.

Hawkers and street shoppers don't ask for any legal permission and then set their stalls at the places where they see maximum footfall. From electronics items to fresh food, you can get everything at railway platforms, subway and mains streets.

===Modern buildings and malls===

Once the British left, the zeal to wipe away the traces of colonial rule was, unfortunately, not matched by the enthusiasm to build a new city that matched the grandeur of the British-era buildings. Now, while the shabbiness of the socialist era is thankfully being replaced by architecture with an eye on aesthetics, the new malls, multiplexes, and office buildings that are coming up are indistinguishable from those anywhere else in the world. Still, they are worth a look, especially if you want to have a look at India's success story. Skyscrapers exceeding 60 stories now dominate the skyline.

For long, Inorbit Mall was the only mall offering a lot of variety for shoppers. Palladium, built within the High Street Phoenix, broke the monopoly of Inorbit Mall. From state of the art interiors to international brands, the Palladium has everything. The new Infiniti Mall (Infinity 2) in Malad also has lots of foreign brands and is one of the biggest malls in the suburbs.
Nirmal Lifestyles Mall in Mulund and Metro Junction Mall in Kalyan are two of the largest malls in Mumbai.  In the central suburbs, they are quite popular in the city.

Powai is a modern central Mumbai suburb with European looks. Powai houses the Indian Institute of Technology and is built around fabulous lake. Most of the construction is in a township format and is privately built. It houses twenty top of the line restaurants, two large convenience stores, a handful of coffee shops and entertainment areas. Initially built as an upmarket self-contained township, Powai has now grown into a business process outsourcing hub in Mumbai. The township reflects both characteristics; you will often find families shopping and twenty somethings hanging out in tables next to each other.

===Religious places===

Mumbai has temples, mosques, churches, Parsi agiaries, and even a few synagogues reflecting the diversity of its citizens. While these are naturally of interest if you are a believer, some, like the Portuguese church at Dadar are worth visiting just for their unique architecture.

Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai is very famous. It is in Dadar and you can easily get a taxi to go to the temple from the Dadar railway station.

The city also boasts of Jewish places of worship predominantly in the area called Byculla, but also in South Mumbai. In this area the three prominent Jewish groups of Mumbai lived. They were Bagdadi Jews, Bene Israelis and the locals who had converted over a period of time and lived in the hinterland.

There are two very beautiful Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temples that are significant tourist attractions. One is in Hare Krishna land, Juhu, Andheri and the other in South Mumbai, near Gandhi's house. Both have Govinda's pure vegetarian restaurants at the premises. Most tourists appreciate the peaceful experience in the temple.

The Islamic Research Foundation of Zakir Naik is in South Central Mumbai near Dongri. Is popular with people of all faiths. It hosts a vast library of books from all world religions and is a great place to hangout and know about Islamic culture.

Haji Ali Dargah is  one of the most visited places in Mumbai. The Dargah Sharief is built on a tiny islet 500 metres from the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, in the vicinity of Worli. People from different religion and places visit this places. More than 80,000 people visit dargah every week.

One notable monument in the northwest suburbs of Mumbai is the [http://www.globalpagoda.org Global Vipassana Pagoda], Gorai, Mumbai. It is a meditation centre that can seat 8,000 people. Vipassana literally means mediation, and the centre runs 10-day meditation courses and 1 day mega courses on Sundays. The courses are free of cost but you would have to register for them in advance on their website.

==Do==

There is a lot to do in Mumbai, but lack of space means that for outdoorsy activities, you need to head north, often outside city limits. In the Northwestern suburbs and Thane, you will find opportunities for water sports like [http://www.drishtiadventures.com/ H2O] at Girgaum Chowpatty. There are two golf courses in the city, the more famous one in [http://www.bpgc-golf.com/home.htm Chembur] in the Harbour suburbs.

Mumbai has a vibrant theatre scene with plays in many languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. While South Mumbai has frequent performances, the best organised theatre effort is at Prithvi theatre, Juhu in the Western Suburbs. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy [[Indian classical music]] and dance. While not a patch on the ''Sabhas'' of Chennai, you will find frequent performances of Carnatic music in Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga in the South Central suburbs.

Mumbai is also usually the first stop for Western pop and rock stars visiting India, which they usually do when they are over 50. The Rock scene is very good in Mumbai. These are very safe to go to and are recommended for rock fans. Most bands cover heavy metal acts like Pantera, Six feet under, and Slipknot. To try to find places with specific music tastes try asking students outside Mumbai's colleges.
Western classical music performances are rarer. However most classical music performances along with other art forms are regularly performed at [http://www.ncpamumbai.com/ NCPA] and [http://ncpamumbai.com/venue/tata-theatre Tata Theatre], both next to the narrow strip at Nariman Point.

* '''Sanjay Gandhi National Park''' (previously named Borivili National Park), or go for Flamingo watching in Chembur (check with Bombay Natural History Society for further info).
* '''Chowpati Jayenge Bhel Puri Khayenge'''; as it says in the lyrics of one of the Bollywood movie song, go to beaches (specially in the evenings) and enjoy local favourite 'Bhel Puri' while the sun sets in the Arabian sea.
* '''Take a harbour cruise'''; cruises from Gateway of India leave every 30 min daily except during the monsoon season (Jun-Sep).
* '''Dabba wallahs''' are a group of couriers in Mumbai who move two million household lunchboxes every day in a complicated system of delivery.
* '''Enjoy theatre &amp; performances'''; Mumbai offers unlimited opportunities to theatre lovers and there are regular shows in theatres across the city. Check newspapers on latest shows as well as performances at prominent halls such as Prithvi Theatre, NCPA, Tata Theatre.
* '''Experience Bollywood'''; plan a trip to Film City in Goregaon and enjoy the first hand experience of Bollywood shooting
* '''Get crowded''', and try catching suburban trains at peak times. You are warned though.
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* '''Poonawallas Breeders Multimillion'''; on the last Sunday of February, the glitterati of Mumbai dress up for the Ascot of Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. With High Tea, amazing hats, and hundreds of ordinary punters staking their little all on the outside chance, this is the event to attend in Mumbai so try to cage a ticket if you happen to visit around then.
* '''Pub Hopping''', The number and variety of Pubs in the city allow for an enthralling Pub Hopping opportunity.
* '''Taj private yacht'''; if you can afford it, rent the Taj's private yacht (has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai harbour.
* '''Take A Dip at Water World'''
* '''Take a morning walk on Juhu beach'''

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 52 Dharavi near Mahim Junction.jpg|thumb|Mumbai slums]]
* '''Temples'''; there are so many religious places around in the city (both old and new) that one can plan a day long itinerary on that. Start with Mahalkshmi Temple, Banganga Temple, Siddhi Vinayak, Afghan Church, Mahim Church, Haji Ali... the list will get really long.
* '''Visit Essel World'''
* '''Visit museums and art galleries'''

[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 46 evening at Marine Drive.jpg|thumb|Marine Drive]]
* '''Walk along Marine Drive'''; also known as ''Queen's Necklace'', this beachside promenade is worth a ride. A walk can be planned from Girgaon Chowpati (Girgaon beach) all the way up to Nariman Point. Be careful and avoid this area during heavy rains.
* '''Watch a Movie'''; you are in the land of Bollywood. Expect whistles and clapping by crowd in admiration of their celebrities on the screen, except at multiplexes as this occurs at single-screen movie theatres. Most of the cinema halls run both 'popular and new' Bollywood as well as Hollywood movies and some even screen ones in regional languages. Some of the popular Hollywood screening cinema halls in South Mumbai are Eros opposite Churchgate, Metro on M.G.Road, Regal in Colaba, Sterling next to CST Station, and New Excelsior in Fort. With the rise of malls and multiplexes, the nearest cinema is unlikely to be more than a stone's throw away, even in the suburbs. Check out newspaper listing to get the list of latest screenings.
* '''Watch Cricket for Free'''; cricket has a national games stature in India, and Mumbaiites revere that every day of the year. Azad Maidan (Azad ground) near C.S.T. Railway station, ground opposite to Ruia College in Matunga and Shivaji Park in Dadar west are some of the best places to witness the cricket fever for free. You may be even lucky to witness ongoing game of cricket on some of the empty streets of Mumbai.

===Festivals===

While many religious festivals are celebrated by people in Mumbai, a few of these are essentially public and social occasions, where the traveller can participate.

==== Organised festivals and events ====

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* '''Mumbai Festival''' (Jan) Sample the vibrant culture of the city. The festival covers theater, sports, fashion, food, and shopping.
* '''Mumbai Wine Fest''' (Feb) Wine connoisseurs of the city gather to sample wines, enjoy the culinary delights while soaking in the cultural extravaganza put up at Kala Ghoda.

====Religious festivals====

*'''Christmas''' (Dec) This is characterised by midnight (nowadays held around 8-9PM on Christmas Eve due to restrictions on loud speakers) masses in churches and is usually followed by a number of private parties all across the city.
* '''Diwali''' (Oct/Nov) Festival of Lights. Start of New Year and opening of new accounts. Worshiping of Goddess Laxmi. Participate in the fireworks and view the bright lights.
* '''Ganesh Chaturthi''' (Aug/Sep) is one of Mumbai's most important and colorful festivals. During the 10 day celebration, Lord Ganesh is worshiped in millions of homes. See the colourful processions and participate in them, the biggest of which is on the last day of the celebrations where the largest idol is brought to Chowpatty for immersion in the wee-small hours of the morning and can vary depending on the crowd and pace of travel from Lal Bagh to the beach. The Lalbaug, Parel, Matunga and Dadar areas represent some of the best large scale decorations. On the last day of the festival, processions are carried out to bid bye to the loved deity in the sea. These presentations are colourful and carry a celebration fever. The best places to watch them are Girgaon and Dadar chowpati (beach) or the main roads such as Ambedkar road from where the processions are carried out.
* '''Janmashtami''' (Jul/Aug) Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna. Earthen pots full of curd are strung high up across the streets. Young men stand on top of one another to form a human pyramid and attempt to break the pots.
* '''Mt. Mary's Feast''' (Sep) The feast in honor of Our Lady of the Mount is celebrated with great solemnity at St. Mary's Church, Bandra. A week long Bandra fair is held during this time attracting huge crowds.
* '''Navratri''' (Sep/Oct) is a 10 day festival, where nine of the nights are spent in worship and entire Mumbai swings to the rhythm of Garba and Raas dances of Gujarati community.
* '''Ramadan-Eid''' Muslim festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Marked by feasting at many places. Non-Muslims can also join in.

===Sports===

Mumbai inherits the cricket fever justifiably and has 3 of the finest Crickets stadiums namely Brabourne Stadium (Churchgate), Wankhede Stadium (Marine Lines) and D.Y.Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai). Several of international cricket matches and domestic championships such as IPL have been played in these stadiums. Watch out for upcoming cricket stadium to join the cricket frenzy crowd. Apart from these, Ruia College, Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Marine Lines are some of the places where live cricket action can be seen for free. Alternatively if you are a football fan, you may want to visit Cooperage Football ground (Colaba) for a local league match. For swimming enthusiasists, Mahatma Gandhi Swimming Pool (Dadar W) is the place to visit. For horse racing, head straight to Mahalakshmi Race Course (Mahalakshmi). Powai hosts some of the finest Golf fields. For others there are many sport activities including Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton which can be practised at various clubs. Gyms are plenty and can be easily found.

==Learn==

&lt;!-- If there are opportunities for travellers to study in this city -- from language to cooking classes up to full university courses -- add that here. Please favour variety. Not every yoga institute has to be listed here. Try to add other activities that a traveler might find interesting to learn.  --&gt;

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* '''Cricket''' - As cricket is like religion in India, many youngsters travel to Mumbai from different corners of India to get professional training in Cricket academies and educational institutes.
* '''Film &amp; TV production''' - The craze of Bollywood attracts many people to try their luck in Mumbai. The city hosts many big film production houses and studios. Most of the big film producers and directors belong to this city and they have opened several training institutions to attract new talent.
* '''Indian classical music''' - The origins of Indian classical music are found in Vedas and the metropolitan city, Mumbai has been continuing the tradition. Most of the die- hard Indian classical music lovers operate training classes to pass on their talent to young generation.
* '''Indian cooking''' - Mumbai is real heaven for food lovers as one can get variety of food here. Food lovers not only love tasting variety of food but they also serve food to others by preserving their cooking talent. Many professional and amateur cook lovers offer free as well as paid classes to passionate learners.
* '''Yoga''' - Being highly busy city in India, the Mumbai people try to revive their life by taking part in different Yoga activities. In their rush schedule, Mumbaikars try to spend some time doing Yoga as they know role of these activities in their life.

==Work==

Nariman Point and Fort are the commercial hubs of the city and the most sought-after destinations. There is a significant expatriate population working in the banks and financial services industries. Bandra-Kurla region is up-coming, but remains less desirable.

The advertising industry is a prominent industry in Mumbai. Many of the top advertising companies such as Lintas, O&amp;M, Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, Contract, and Trikaya Grey have their offices in the city.

A good idea to make quick money is to work part-time in a BPO or a call centre most of which are concentrated at Mindspace, Malad(W) and Hiranandani Gardens (Powai). Only suitable for English speakers.

Foreigners can also earn a quick buck as extras in Bollywood films. Bring a book as there is a lot of time spent sitting around, so it's not something to do for the money. Normally you won't have to look for them as they will be asking tourists near Leopold's or your hotel manager may ask you when you book in.

==Buy==
Visa, Master cards and Indian RuPay cards are widely accepted in the city shops. Many shopping establishments also accept American Express, Diners and host of other cards. However, some of the small shops or family-run shops may not accept these cards and some handy cash can be of help here. ATMs are widely available and many debit cards accepted as well. If you have an Indian bank account or credit card, you may not need to carry too much of cash. If you are a foreigner, it is a good idea to carry some cash to avoid charges while using your credit or debit card.

Many stores and websites have started accepting payments using mobile wallets and Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Some of the popular payment apps are Paytm, Google Pay (formerly known as Tez), PhonePe, BHIM and Amazon Pay.

In general, costs in Mumbai are higher than the rest of India, though they are still much lower by Western standards.

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The shopping experience in the city is a study in contrasts. At the lower end of the spectrum are street vendors. Existing at the borderline of legality, entire streets have been given over to these hawkers and in many places it is impossible to walk on the footpaths, because they have blocked the way. On the other hand, these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to haggle a lot and be careful about what to buy. There's nothing like taking a local along to shop for you. Some famous shopping streets are:

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| content=for fruits and vegetables
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* {{buy
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| address=Bhandarwada Ln | lat=18.960319 | long=72.827079 | directions= Get down at the [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Grant Road station on the Western Line. The market is on the east side of the station -
| phone=| hours= | price= | content=Chor Bazar which literally translates to &quot;Thief Market&quot; is a colloquial term used to refer a place selling stolen items. It consists of number of interconnecting by-lanes with street vendors hawking a wide variety of items from antiques to shoes to car accessories etc. The place can be quite a surprise for the number and type of items on sale. A great place to spot bargains, and bargaining is a must. Shop with a keen eye: look out for fakes or second hand items that are shoddily repaired and can be passed out for a quick buck. Don’t carry too many items like money / jewellery / watches on you when visit the market. Keep it to bare essentials and keep an eye on your belongings. There is a very good chance that you may get robbed since locals are apt at spotting first time shoppers.
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* {{buy
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=is filled with tourists and locals. It is a place where you will be able to find many authentic Indian souvenirs, antiques, carpets and chandeliers. But foreigners will have to be very careful, as all these stores are road-side stalls. What may seem a good price that the person has quoted to you, it will actually be a rip off. Do not settle for anything more than one-fourth the quoted price. If they refuse a price just walk away and they will call you back quoting a lower price. Normally, the more you buy, the less you will have to pay for each individual item.
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| address=Central Line? Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area | lat=18.947414 | long=72.83471 | directions= It is within 10 minutes walking distancenorth from the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. -  West of the J.J. flyover at a busy intersection. | phone=| hours= | price=
| content=Earlier it was the major wholesale trading market for fruits &amp; vegetables. Now it houses shops selling imported items such as food, cosmetics, household and gift items. The market was designed by British architect William Emerson, in Norman and Flemish architectural styles. The friezes on the outside entrance depicting Indian farmers, and the stone fountains inside, were designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of novelist Rudyard Kipling. The market covers an area of 22,471 m², of which 5,515 m² is occupied by the building itself. The structure was built using coarse buff coloured Kurla stone, with redstone from Bassein. It has a 15 m high skylight awning designed to allow the sunlight brighten up the marketplace.
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* '''Family-run shops''', Or one could do shopping at family-run shops, where the items are behind the counter and one has to ask the salesperson to get items from the list. The traditional way to buy sarees or jewellery is to go to a shop where you sit on a bedspread laid out on the floor and the salespeople bring out their wares one-by-one until you make a decision. Shops like Bharat Kshetra in Dadar have scaled this model up to such an extent that they have a two-storied complex where you can do the same.
* {{buy
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| content=Popular place buy cheap clothes. Bargaining/haggling skills are a must. Offer to pay 1/4 of the asking price or less and then work upwards.
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| name=Mangaldas Market | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Janjikar St | lat=18.94816 | long=72.83241| directions=From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus approximately {{km|0.5}} NW
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* '''Shopping Malls''', Mumbai has been experiencing a boom in malls in the past few years. You can combine your shopping, dining out, and watching movies all in one place.
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| name=Zaveri Bazaar | alt=Marathi: झवेरी बाजार | url= | email=
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| content=Best known jewellery Market, all at one place.
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===What to buy===

* '''Antiques &amp; second hand items''', Visit Chor Bazar for the best options and bargains
* '''Burlingtons''', in the Taj is a tailor specializing in Indian outfits. Buy some material and get some clothes made up by a tailor. It's an incredibly cheap way to get quality made-to-measure clothes. Usually only takes a couple of days.
* '''Carpets, rugs and shawls'''
* '''Cotton clothes''', Mumbai is great place to buy quality and cheaper cotton clothes. Amongst many notable shops and brands, Cottonworld is a place to look out for.
* '''Dhoop''', (translates into Sunshine or Incense) A quaint, stylist store where you can find really interesting quality crafts and home accessories. On the corner of Union Park, Near Olive, Off Carter Road in Bandra.
* '''Indian musical instruments''', Indian music has its own set of musical instruments such as Tabla, Harmonium, straight Flute that it relies upon. These can be brought at various music shops scattered across the city. Some well known shops are L.M.Furtado, Ghaisas &amp; Bros.
* '''Khadi clothing''', Khadi is an authentic Indian variety of home spun cotton. Mahatma Gandhi advocated the use of khadi as a form of satyagraha against the use of foreign goods and a form of rural self-employment for India during the pre-independence days. Check out the Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan at 286, DN Road, Near the Mumbai GPO &amp; Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is run by the [http://kgvs.org.in/ Khadi Gramudyog Vikas Samiti] which is an umbrella organization started by the Mahatma himself which today has evolved into a government registered unit promoting the use of khadi. A good place to buy souvenirs including khadi Indian flags. These are similar in type to the ones used during the freedom struggle. It also houses other forms of fabrics like pure cotton wool, and silk. Some of the items make use of natural straw. Also offer a collection of handmade paper products.
* '''Kurties and tunics'''', a must have in India. Linkin Laado has a wide range of classy kurties, fushion ethnic wear and exquisite dress materials in most sought after pure fabrics such as muls, cottons, maheshwari and chanderi silk in hand block prints and intrinsic chikankari work. The shop is at Link Square Mall, Shop No. F5, Opposite KFC, Above Croma, Linking Road, Bandra West.
* '''Leather jackets''', go to the main road in Dharavi. You can fit yourself with a leather jacket (they stitch it for you) of leather you pick. Usually takes just one day to get it.
* '''Luxury retail''', Mumbai has witnessed a massive boom in luxury retail. All the brands you can buy in any other major city are available there.
* '''Pashmina''', cheap stuff is everywhere and decent shawls in every hue can be purchased at various markups in any hotel arcade. High-quality items in unusual colors and unique designs require more searching. The &quot;pashminas&quot; sold on Colaba Causeway are not anywhere close to pashmina.
* '''Sarees''', the best place to buy them is Dadar (both east and west). The place is buzzing 12 months a year. On Sundays the crowd can be maddening for outsiders. Good shops to buy Sarees are Dadar Emporium, Lazaree, Roop Sangam. On N C Kelkar Road and Ranade Road you can buy almost everything a woman needs. Bargain hard.
* '''Traditional clothing &amp; handicrafts''', State government operated emporiums such as those for Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. sell state specific items of clothing and handicrafts. These are in places around South Mumbai or the shopping arcades of Five Star Hotels. There is also a Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Emporium near the Gateway of India beside the Tendulkar's restaurant. The items on display include embroidered clothing, carvings, paintings, sculptures etc. and are reasonably priced. Amongst the private labels, [http://www.fabindia.com/index.asp Fabindia] is a must visit for its variety of kurtas [tunics], salwars, pyjamas, churidars &amp; dupattas. They also offer bedspreads, cushion covers, decorative pillows, quilts, table linens, home furniture etc. Just like the government owned emporiums, Fabindia operates on a cottage industries model where products are hand crafted by artisans and sourced from villages across India. Good quality, smart colours, trendy designs but prices are a bit on the high side. Shops are found across Mumbai.

===Bookshops===

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Mumbai has large number of organised bookshops. However it also has number of streetside second hand book shops or displays that give opportunity to come across rare collections. Many of these roadside book shops can be prominently found, among many, near Flora Fountain, Maheshwari Udyyan (former King's Circle) and Dadar west market.

If you are somewhere in the western suburbs (santacruz,juhu etc.) Granth on juhu road could be a good bet to find the book you are looking for.

The Crossword chain of book shops has an outlet in most malls around the city, as well as the main store in Kemp's Corner.

===Tourist traps===

In a place without clearly displayed price tags (and sometimes even in places with), you will get charged about 3-4 times as much as a local if you seem like a tourist. Take a local with you if you're going to local markets to haggle. Haggling is much louder and ruder in India than elsewhere. Don't be afraid to haggle things down to 1/4 of the asking price. And most importantly remember that almost all stores that sell carpets, jewelry, handicrafts, etc. pay huge amounts of commission (25% up to even 50%!) to the cab drivers, hence avoid tourist taxis, cabs, etc. Another thing to remember is not to haggle just for the fun of it. The shopkeepers may take offence if you don't buy an item after they have agreed to your price. One of the places that you can trust is The World Trade Centre (in Cuffe Parade, near Hotel Taj President). Besides being the only World Trade Centre in Mumbai, this place has an amazing range of exquisite carpets, handicrafts, shawls, etc. with reputed government approved stores and state emporiums too.
Ask for receipts everywhere, including bars, and check what you have been charged for.
Don't ever accept a guide offer or escort of somebody from the street: You will certainly get conned.
If some place (including taxis, restaurants, shops, etc.) claims it doesn't have change (this is highly unlikely), insist they get change from a neighbouring shop.

===Groceries===
In addition to the local grocery stores which can be found on most of the streets, there are new additions to the city in the form of new big and small supermarkets and hypermarkets where you can get all the food items you need. Some of them are [https://www.bigbazaar.com/ Big Bazaar], [http://hypercityindia.com/ Hypercity], DMart, Spinach Local, Apna Bazaar.

If you are looking for exotic fruits and vegetables then try [http://www.naturesbasket.co.in/ Natures Basket].

==Eat==
[[File:The Mumbai Thali.jpg|thumbnail|The Mumbai lunch consists of white rice, vegetable fries, dhal fries, onion, yoghurt and pooris. ]]
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The dining experience at an upscale restaurant in Mumbai is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. You can find cuisine from the Middle East, Western Europe, North America and China easily. But to get a real flavour of what's unique to Mumbai, you will have to go a little lower down the scale and experience the street food and Irani cafes. Since March 2015, beef is banned in Maharashtra, and therefore in Mumbai. Therefore, it is uncommon to find beef served in restaurants. For individual restaurants and other places to eat, go to the individual district pages.

Don't leave Mumbai without trying:
* Alphonso Mangoes during summer season
* As many different kinds of chaat (Bhelpuri, Pav Bhaji etc.) as your stomach can handle
* Bread Maska (Bread &amp; Butter) from an Irani Cafe
* Goan seafood
* Maharashtrian,Gujrati,Managlorean special and Kerala Thali
* Indian Chinese
* Indian sweets- milky, delicious concoctions (try the kulfi falooda at Badshah's in Crawford market)
* Kebab rolls, Pattis, Keema
** Particularly late-night at Bade Miyaan's behind the Taj near Colaba Causeway (also if the lights are off in order to avoid bribing the cops, do still try and approach it as it is likely to still be serving)
* Kingfisher Blue beer (not common in eateries, but only most &quot;wine shops&quot; (liquor stores)
* South Indian food from an Udupi restaurant
* Vada pav (the Indian veg burger): known to be the dish of Mumbai

===Speciality restaurants===
Popular search engines to find easily restaurants include [http://www.justdial.com Justdial], [http://www.asklaila.com/Mumbai/ AskLaila] and [http://www.dizylocal.com/mumbai DizyLocal]. The search engines shall provide the address, contact details, and user ratings (if available) of the specific eatery (if name is provided), or list of eatery catering to the specialty (e.g. Seafood, Pubs, Chinese Food, etc.) depending on the location suggested (e.g. Worli, Bandra, South Mumbai, etc.).

* ''' Seafood''', Apurva (Fort right off Horniman Circle). If you want to eat some authentic Indian (Konkan) sea food you must visit the Bharat Excellensea. It is next to the Horniman Circle and the Reserve Bank of India. It is becoming pretty expensive. In the slightly higher price range, Trishna (at Kala Ghoda in Fort) and Mahesh Lunch Home (also in Fort) are very popular among both locals and tourists.

North-Western

*'''Peshawari''', Andheri, (''at Maratha Sheraton''). Its sister restaurant Bukhara in Delhi has been recognised as the best Indian restaurant around the world. Try tandoori jhinga, the kebab platter, sikandari raan (leg of lamb), and mangoes and ice cream (only during summers), Kebab Corner (Hotel Intercontinental), Copper Chimney (Worli) Khyber (Kala Ghoda), and Kareem's Malad Link Road in Malad W.

==== International Cuisine ====

* ''' Chinese''', India Jones, (''Hilton Towers Mumbai''), Mainland China (Saki Naka), Ling's Pavilion (Colaba), Golden Dragon (Taj Mahal Hotel), Great Wall (Renaissance), Spices (JW Marriott), China Gate (Bandra), China White (Bandra). Bandra offers a range of Chinese Restaurants. Royal China at VT (behind Sterling Cinema serves some of the best DimSum the city has to offer). The new CG83 at Kemps corner is brilliant and the signature restaurant of Nelson Wang. Also new is Henry Thams. The food is brilliant as are the prices, however the bar is much more popular than the restaurant.
* ''' Combination Oriental''', India Jones (''Hilton Towers Mumbai''), Pan Asian (at Maratha Sheraton), Seijo, and Soul Dish (Bandra), Joss (Kala Ghoda) has some of the best East Asian food in the country and at moderate prices (compared to hotels). San Qi at the Four Seasons (Worli) combines East Asian and South Asian cuisine quite well.
* ''' Italian''', Shatranj Nepoli (''Bandra, Union Park''), Little Italy (Juhu next to Maneckji Cooper school), Don Giovanni's (Juhu, opposite JW Marriott), Mezzo Mezzo (at the JW Marriott), Vetro (at The Oberoi, Mumbai), Celini (at the Grand Hyatt), Mangi Ferra (Juhu), Taxi(Colaba), Spaghetti Kitchen (Phoenix Mills, Parel).
* ''' Japanese''', Wasabi by Morimoto (''Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba'') is Mumbai's best and most expensive restaurant, but Japanese food is on the menus of most Pan Asian restaurants like Tiffin (The Oberoi, Mumbai), Pan Asian (Maratha Sheraton), India Jones (Hilton Towers Mumbai), and Spices (JW Marriott), Origami (Atria Mall Worli). Also Japengo Cafe at CR2 Mall in Nariman Point serves up some sushi. Tetsuma, adjacent to Prive (probably best nightclub in town) serves an average sushi but other dishes are worth a try. Best to go there for a cocktail and a few starters. 'Tian cafe' at Juhu is also a good place for sushi.
*'''Lebanese Food''', Picadilly, at Colaba Causeway, the only restaurant in the city serving Lebanese food. Alcohol is not served.
* '''Parsi''', Their ancestors originating from Iran, the Parsis are a special community of people that one would associate Mumbai with. Parsi food is based on ancient Persian cooking. Go to Brittania at Ballard Estate or Jimmy Boy close to Horniman Circle.
* '''Sushi''', Sushi Café (Santa Cruz West). A cosy little place. The decor, including the furniture, is all-white. You get chunks of white rice rolled with fresh fish and vegetables. They also do home delivery all over Mumbai. Sushi Café, Shop No. 1, Ground Floor, Sainara Building, corner of North Avenue and Linking Road, Santa Cruz (West), Tel: 98336-50503, www.sushicafemumbai.com.

===International brands ===

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* '''Chili's''', Central Avenue Road, Powai, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Business Park.
* '''Cinnabon''', (''next to Basilico''), Pali Naka, Bandra (West).
* '''Ruby Tuesday''', shop No. 20, 2nd Floor, Inorbit mall, Malad (West) or at Shop No. 31, CR 2 Mall, Nariman Point, Mumbai OR Nirmal Lifestyle, Lbs Marg, Mulund West.
* '''Starbucks Coffee''', Behind Taj Hotel, Near Gateway of India.
* '''T.G.I.F''', Palladium mall,Phoenix High Street,Lower Parel or Infiniti Mall,New Link Road,Oshiwara,Andheri(West).

==== Regional Indian ====

* '''Bengali''', Oh! Calcutta at Tardeo
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* '''Fusion''', Zenzi (Waterfield Road, Bandra), Out of the Blue ( Pali Hill, Bandra).
* '''General Indian''', Sheetal Bukhara, Great Punjab (both in Bandra). More in Bandra.
* '''Goan, Coastal''', Goa Portuguesa (Mahim) near Hinduja Hospital. New and a must try is Casa Soul Fry (opposite Bombay University in town) which serves up Goan Cuisine.
* '''Goan Cuisine''', Casa Soul Fry opposite to Bombay University in town
* '''Gujarati Thalis''', Chetana at Kala Ghoda, Thacker's at Marine Drive, and Rajdhani (multiple locations)
* '''Kashmiri''', Poush at Andheri
* '''Lounge''', Olive (Bandra), Rain (Juhu), Indigo.
* '''Mumbai Street Food''', To experience the tastes and flavors of typical Mumbai chaat, and yet not expose oneself to the dangers of unhygienic street food, check out Vitthal's Restaurant on one of the lanes opposite Sterling Cinema (C.S.T.), but make sure you have a strong stomach. Vithal Bhelwalla (not the Vithal restaurant which is copycat) near VT station (behind Macdonald's) is a safe option.
* '''Punjabi''', Himalaya Restaurant in Sion(E), Preetam's Dhaba at Dadar(E) and Urban Tadka at Mulund
* '''Speciality Deli''', Indigo Deli (Colaba), Gourmet Shoppe (The Oberoi Shopping Arcade), Moshe's (Cuffe Parade), Cafe Basilico.
* '''South Indian''', Dakshin (Maratha Sheraton) and Woodlands (Juhu)
* '''24X7 Coffee Shops''', Trattoria (Taj President), Frangipani (Hilton Towers Mumbai), Vista (Taj Land's End, Bandra), Hornby's Pavilion (ITC Grand Central), Lotus Cafe (JW Marriott), basically all the big hotels have one. More coffee shops in Bandra.
* '''Vegetarian''', Swati Snacks (Tardeo, opposite Bhatia Hospital) a gem of a restaurant, it does not take bookings and the waiting during peak meal times is usually 45 minutes every day of the week! Little Italy on Juhu Tara Road (Jugu), Andheri West opp. Fame Adlabs multiplex, Malad (above croma), New Yorkers on Marine Drive Opp chowpatty; Creame Center on Linking Road, Bandra near Shopper's Stop and also on Marine Drive opp chowpatty; Statua at Nariman point opp. Maker Chambers. Relish (Hotel Samrat — Churchgate). Excellent vegetarian cuisine from around the world.

===Street food stalls===
[[File:Mumbai-vada.jpg|thumbnail|Batata Vadas are a favorite of the Mumbai street food stalls]]
Songs have been written about Mumbai's street food and you will find that the hype is justified. You will find them at every street corner, but they are concentrated in beaches and around railway stations.

* '''Bhelpuri stalls''', Selling what in the rest of India would be called ''chaat''. In Mumbai itself, the term chaat is rarely used.
* '''Bhurji''', Either Egg bhurji or Paneer bhurji, a mash of eggs and chopped tomato, onion, chili, and lots of oil. Eaten on the side with some pav. Try the Maker Chamber area (near Crossroads 2, Nariman Point).
* '''Chinese food stalls''', You'll find them at many places, but they are particularly concentrated near Dadar railway station. They all have a typical Indian twist added to it, which is why it is frequently called &quot;Indian Chinese&quot;. Although it is great tasting, the hygiene of these places leaves a lot to be desired.
* '''Rolls''', Essentially different meat and cheese grilled and served with some Roti and spice, these are cheap and cheerful for anyone with a stomach that can handle it. They are known to be spicy so always ask them to make it mild. Try Ayubs (Kala Ghoda), Bade Miyan (behind Taj and near Colaba Causeway), Khao Gulli (Food Lane, near Mahim Hindu Gymkhana), or Kareems (Bandra). All are particularly busy after a night of heavy drinking.
* '''Sandwich stands''', Uniquely developed in Mumbai, you won't find anything like it anywhere else in India or the world.
* '''Vada pav stands''',  Fried potato stuffed in yeasty bread. Developed to provide nourishment to mill-workers in Mumbai's burgeoning mills. Now they are found everywhere, particularly in the railway stations. This is a Mumbai specialty. In Vile Parle (West), try the one off S.V Road near Irla across from Goklibai School. One of the most popular ones are opposite Mithibai College which is about 15 mins walk from Vile Parle Station. Also try the one outside Grant Road Station and Churchgate Station.

'''Tip''': cheap and tasty food stalls are concentrated around the city's colleges.

Street stall food in India is fantastic, and very cheap. However, do consider well what you are putting in your mouth. Almost certainly the water used is non-potable, street vendors don't seem to understand much about hygiene or hand-washing, and food safety standards are low, with flies buzzing over everything. Even locals steer clear of street food during the monsoons, when diseases run rampant. If the stall seems very clean, and if it clearly states that it is using Aquaguard or mineral water, go for it.

===Authentic Marathi cuisine===

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Mumbai, being home to large ethnic Marathi community, has its share of notable restaurants that offer authentic Marathi cuisine. Most offer both snacks and regular dining. Some of the snacks to check out are Sabudana Wada, Batata Wada, Missal, Kanda Poha, Uppit (or Upma), Shira, Alu Wadi, Thalipith, Zunka Bhakari,ghavane (neer dosa) and many more. Two notable appetisers are Kokam Sarbat and Solkadhi which are best enjoyed during hot summers. People say that many of these authentic Marathi restaurants are finding it difficult to survive competitions with other modern or fast food typed restaurants, but you will find Gajali, Malvan Kinara, Sindhudurg and many more have retained their own charm and clientele.

===Udupi restaurants===

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Mangalorians(and udupi) forms the highest tourist populations of Mumbai,and both the cities have almost same culture and architecture.
&quot;Udupi&quot; restaurants (or &quot;hotels&quot;) are everywhere. They bear the name of the town of [[Udupi]] in Karnataka, but do not be misled into thinking that they specialise in the cuisine of Udupi. They serve pretty much everything, and that is their specialty.

Usually strictly vegetarian, these restaurants were opened by migrants from the district of [[Dakshina Kannada]] in [[Karnataka]] (of which Udupi is a part), to satisfy the palates of other migrants from the district. Over time, they gained popularity as places to have [[Southern India|South Indian]] food. As the tastes of their customers evolved, so to did their menus, so much that now you can find Mughlai, Indian Chinese, Bhelpuri, and other chaats in addition to South Indian stuff. Amazingly, some places serve imitations of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches too!

They are fast food joints and sit-down restaurants combined. The reason to visit them is not to experience fine gourmet dining, but to have cheap, passably tasty and fairly hygienic food. There is no easy way to identify an Udupi restaurant; they are not a chain of restaurants and they may not have &quot;Udupi&quot; in their name, so you will have to ask.

Matunga(Central line) has the best south Indian fare in Mumbai. There are few restaurants which could well be heritage sites as they are more than 50 years old and still retain their old world charm(and furniture).

===Irani cafes===

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Irani cafe's are Persian styled cafes opened by 19th century Persian migrants from Iran. These cafes have a unique lazy atmosphere, display of day-to-day accessories including toothpastes behind the cashier, soaps and what nots(specially targeted at bachelor crowds) and furniture. Most of these cafes were at the corner of the road or building and were chosen spots by commuters to spend time. It was quite a usual sight to find people spending hours reading newspaper over a cup of tea for hours in these places. Sadly the new restaurants and fast food culture has almost removed these cafes from the maps, though few notables like '''Kyani &amp; Co.''' and '''Olympia''' remain. The joints are best known for their &quot;Irani Chai&quot;, &quot;Bun-Maska/Maska Pav&quot; (bread and butter) and Egg Omelette. Also are popular their assorted snacks, like Kheema-na-Patice, samosas, mava-na-cakes, etc. One of the best dish which is almost always on the menu is Kheema (prepared from ground meat) and pav (bread). Don't miss the Mawa Cake at Merwan &amp; Co, a bustling Irani cafe next to Grant Road station and be there before 9AM when the delicious cakes tend to run out.

===Thalis===

If you order a thali (translated as &quot;plate&quot;), you get a complete meal arranged on your plate, with a roti or chappati, rice, and many different varieties of curries and curd. Ordering a thali is a popular option when you are hungry and in a hurry as it is usually  served blazingly fast. Most mid-level restaurants have a thali on the menu, at least during lunch hours. Occasionally, they are &quot;unlimited&quot;, which means that some of the items are all-you-can-eat. The waiters serve them at your table.

Of course, you find many varieties of them, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. There is the South Indian thali. The &quot;North Indian&quot; thali translates to Mughlai or Punjabi. Do try Gujarati or Rajasthani thalis if you can find them. They are sinfully filling and tasty. Rajdhani (At Crawford Market) serves up thalis in the Rajasthani style while Aram (near Mahim Church, Mahim), Ramanayak Udipi (At Matunga Station, east) serves up thalis in South Indian style and Shree Thakker Bhojanalaya (off Kalbadevi Road) do filling and fabulous Gujarati thalis.

===Fast food chains===

Western fast food chains like McDonalds, Subway, Pizza hut, Dominos, Kentucky Fried Chicken etc. have many outlets all over the city. But if you are a weary Westerner looking for the taste of the familiar, be warned that all of them have rather heavily Indianised their menus, so you will find the stuff there as exotic as you found Bambaiyya food. There are chains serving Indian food such as [https://jumboking.co.in/ Jumbo King] whose menu includes vada and lassi. [http://www.barista.co.in Barista], [http://www.cafecoffeeday.com Cafe Coffee Day], and [http://www.smokinjoespizza.com/ Smokin' Joe's] are all Indian chains, although they don't serve Indian food. While Barista and Cafe Coffee Day, as their names suggest, serve coffee and pastries, Smokin' Joe's serves decent pizzas and is headquartered in Carmichael Rd, Mumbai. International coffee chains like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Aromas have outlets in Mumbai.

Naturals is a chain of ice cream stores that serves up tasty and unconventional flavours of ice creams. Try their tender coconut or the coffee walnut ice creams. Its main branch is in Juhu in the Western suburbs (hence the tagline - 'Ice cream of Juhu Scheme'), but it has franchises at many places including Marine Drive, Bandra, Nepean sea road, etc. Naturals is also famous for its seasonal &quot;Sitaphal&quot; or Custard Apple Ice-cream. Baskins-Robbins is an international ice cream chain having its presence throughout the city. Also there are a number of shops in malls amongst other places which serve Italian Gelato icecream.

Try the sumptuous creamy crepes and omelets at Crepe Station, Bandra. Its owned by a famous Bollywood actor, Dino Morea.

===What to eat===

Asking a local for suggestions is a fun way to try new things. Here are a few suggestions:

[[File:Curry - Indian cuisine.jpg|thumb|250px|Indian Cuisine]]
* '''Bhel Puri''' &amp; '''sev puri''', A classic Mumbai concoction, bhel-puri (or bhel for short) comprises mostly of puffed rice and assorted spices with a few chutneys. You can specify whether you want it spicy or bland and the vendor will make it for you. It is quite tasty and again ought to be had off the streets to get the real flavour. Most people like to flock to Juhu beach to try this out.
* '''Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes''', A must try, if you happen to be in Mumbai in the summers.
* '''Indian-Chinese''', Nothing like regular Chinese. For a typical Bambaiyya flavour, try the '''Chinese Bhelpuri!'''.
* '''Mewad ice cream''', If you happen to be in Mumbai, it is recommended you avoid ice creams from the famous and expensive parlors and try out the cheap Mewad ice cream stalls. They are a lovely treat at their price and provide a lot of options. The vendors are found everywhere across the streets, but avoid those who appear unhygienic.
* '''Pani Puri''', The vendor hands you a plate. Next he takes a puri (it looks like a golf ball, but brown in colour), makes a small hole in it, and dips the puri into two jars. These jars contain water, one tangy on a tamarind base and the other spicy on a mint base. He tops it off with some condiments and places the puri on your plate. You pick it with your hand and pop the whole thing into your mouth. To avoid stomach problems only buy from vendors using packaged water.
* '''Pav Bhaji''', Part of the street food culture, this is mashed vegetables cooked in spices, topped with butter and served piping hot with pav. Widely available.
* '''Vada Pav''', the vada is a mashed potato patty. Pav is a kind of bread that has its roots in Mumbai. (The word comes from the Portuguese word &quot;pão&quot;, for bread). The potato patty is sandwiched in the bread. Liberal helpings of three kinds of chutneys are added to the sandwich to make a tasty snack. It is widely available on the streets and generally costs around ₹6 a piece. If you feel uncomfortable with the hygiene of a particular stall, avoid it. In that case eating at, [http://www.jumboking.co.in/ Jumbo King Vada Pav] outlets, found almost at all train stations in the city, is a hygienic and safer option.
* '''Variations of world cuisine''' such as Tandoori Chicken Pizzas, the Bombay Masala Pizza or McAloo Tikki burgers.

===Tipping===
Tipping is not expected, but would be appreciated. However, if a place includes service charges on the bill, you don't need to leave an extra tip. Note the difference between service tax and service charges. Service tax goes to Government and not to the staff.

==Drink==

===Pubs &amp; bars ===
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A police crackdown (June 2012) on many popular bar and clubs is underway, so be cautious when visiting lower to mid range bars.
Mumbai is one of the most liberal cities in India when it comes to attitudes to alcohol. Bars exist at virtually every street corner and many of them advertise themselves as &quot;family&quot; bars and restaurants, which indicates that they are primarily restaurants where one can also have a drink. Other places are primarily bars, some of them might be sleazy. In South Mumbai and in the Western suburbs, you are likely to find many places where foreigners hang out.

Mumbai is much more accepting of women drinking than the rest of India. A woman ordering a drink is unlikely to raise eyebrows even in mid-range bars, though if you are alone, you might need to look out for your safety.

Nightlife in Mumbai spans the gamut from performances at five star hotels to discos. Dance bars which involve young, fully clothed women dancing mostly to Hindi film and pop music, have been shut down by the government for &quot;corrupting the morals&quot; of those who frequent those places. While the state high court has ruled that the crackdown was illegal, it will be a while before they open again as there are some technicalities involved to be sorted out.

In Mumbai, alcohol is much more easily available than many cities in India.

=== LGBT options===

There is already a lively late night, if somewhat subterranean, scene for gays, as well as social and political networks. However, you need to do your homework before arriving, as LGBT gathering spaces and organizations are not published or available at local newsstands. However, Bombay Dost (Bombay Friends) the only magazine catering to the community, after 7 years of running was closed and relaunched in 2009. Much of Mumbai's LGBT scene is coordinated using social networking sites and groups. Use extreme caution; robberies, hustlers, and even police entrapment are not unheard of.

=== Coffee shops===

There many coffee shops in and around Mumbai. Try the '''[http://www.cafecoffeeday.com/ Cafe Coffee Day]''' and '''[http://www.barista.co.in Barista]''' chains. Also, three Starbucks stores were opened in Mumbai in late 2012, and more are likely to follow. These are the best around town and also serve some pretty neat coffee for cheap. There's the '''Cafe Mocha''' chain of coffee shops which also serve fruit flavoured hookas — South Asian smoking pipes. If a small coffee and cookies place is what you are looking for, try '''Theobroma''', it has an outlet at Cusrow Baug in Colaba. Those looking for a more native form of coffee can try the filter coffee, a milky coffee with origins from South India, from any Udupi restaurant.

==Sleep==
[[File:Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at night.jpg|thumb|250px|Taj Mahal Hotel at night]]

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It is very difficult to find good budget hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveller, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business district and the touristy areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things aren't much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the [[Mumbai/Western Suburbs#Sleep|Western Suburbs]] in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travellers stay. Other budget hotels are found near railway stations, such as Dadar or Santa cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches.

One inexpensive alternative is to live with a local family as a paying guest. A list of available families can be obtained from the Government of India tourist office (+91 22 2220 7433) opposite Churchgate train station.

On the other hand, if money is of no object, you can stay at the Taj in Colaba (the oldest in India), the Leela Kempinski, the ITC Grand Maratha, or the JW Marriott Mumbai, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel &amp; Convention Centre. Hotel listings are in the district pages.

===Camping===

Whether you want to hang around with your close friends, spend some time with your family or wan to get away from concrete jungle, you an find plethora of places nearby Mumbai.

Camping can be done safely on spots such as:
* '''Kaas Lake''' - on the Kaas Plateau (known for its flowers)
* '''[[Lonavala]]''' - hill station in Pune District
** '''Rajmachi''' - near Lonavala and two famous forts
** '''Tungarli Lake''' - near Lonavala
** '''Valvan Lake''' - site of Valvan Dam in Lonavala
* '''Mahableshwar''' - the source of the Krishna River (Satara District)
* '''[[Matheran]]''' - hill station (Raigad District)
* '''[[Panchgani]]''' - small city (Satara District)
* '''Kashid &amp; Phansad''' - location of Phansad Bird Sanctuary

==Connect==

=== Landlines ===

The area code for Mumbai is &quot;22&quot; (prefix &quot;+91&quot;, if you are calling from outside India). Phone numbers are eight digits long, but on occasion you will find a seven digit number listed. That is probably an old listing. They made the changeover from seven to eight digits a few years back, when they allowed private service providers to offer telephone. Just prefix a &quot;2&quot; to the number and it should work just fine.

=== Pay phones ===

Phone booths can be found all over the city. Though they are coin operated, there is usually someone to run the place. (Typically the phones are attached to a roadside shop.) You need to keep putting ₹1 coins into the slot to extend the talk time, so keep a change of ₹1 coins handy with you. The person running the booth will usually have them. If you find a booth marked STD/ISD, you can call internationally or anywhere within the country. Fees will be charged according to the time spent and a meter runs to keep track of your time. You pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night.

=== Mobile phones ===

Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are The [http://www.mumbai.mtnl.net.in MTNL], [http://www.vodafone.in Vodafone], [http://www.airtelworld.com/ Airtel], [http://dolphin.mumbai.mtnl.net.in/ Dolphin], [http://www.relianceinfo.com/Infocomm/ Reliance], and [http://www.tataindicom.com/ Tata Indicom]. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.

All mobile numbers are 10 digits long and begin with a &quot;9&quot;, &quot;8&quot; or &quot;7&quot;. Do not dial the city prefix for mobile numbers. If you don't get through to a mobile number, try adding a &quot;0&quot; before you dial it.

Due to security threats, in order to purchase a SIM card you will need to provide formal identification.

=== Cybercafes ===

Cybercafes are found on virtually every street corner and the rates are quite low. They have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, also data security could be an issue. As a precaution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe or do private/incognito browsing.

=== WiFi ===

Finding WiFi will be difficult in many parts of Mumbai, however, nearly all railway stations have been upgraded with 'RailWire' WiFi powered by Google that lets you browse for 45 mins at 5-10 Mbps speeds. RailWire Wi-Fi requires you to authenticate with your mobile number and OTP. WiFi is also available at most hotels and restaurants. Airport WiFi is provided by Vodafone.

=== Postal &amp; courier services ===

* '''[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ Indian Postal service]'''
* '''Private courier companies'''
**'''[http://www.dhl.co.in/publish/in/en.high.html DHL]'''
** '''[http://www.ups.com/content/in/en/index.jsx UPS]''',
** '''[http://www.tnt.com/express/en_in/site/home.html TNT]''', [http://www.dtdc.biz/ DTDC] etc.

The Indian Postal service's head office is housed at GPO, a magnificent colonial architecture on its own; next to the C.S.T. railway station. The other main branch office can be found at Dadar (E) on Ambedkar Rd.

==Stay safe==
Unlike other parts of the country, especially Delhi where rape is prevalent, crime is rare, except for possibly common crime like pickpocketing.

Violent crime in Mumbai is more or less like any other large Indian city.

It is best to err on the side of safety and act according to your local environment. Here are a few basic safety tips:

* Keep your money and credit cards safe at all times. Always carry some cash as many places won't take cards.
* Do not openly display ₹500 and ₹2,000 notes in public. The available currency notes are ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500 and ₹2,000 and the available coins for tender are ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10. Beware of someone giving you currency notes of any other denomination (though it is very unlikely; as they would have to be exchanged with the Reserve Bank of India; the central bank of India). The Indian government demonetised the old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes in November 2016.
*Travelling in Mumbai is generally safe at any time of the day or night. The risks primarily run if you are not aware of the fares and fare calculations (only applicable to non-electronic and non-prepaid meters). If you travel alone, especially in night, then always see the meter by yourself and then pay the fare. If you are alone, sit in front so that you can see the meter.
* There have been cases where Kaali-Peeli (Black-Yellow) Taxi drivers con people, mostly tourists, by taking longer routes, charging extra for luggage, tampering with the meter and fooling the passenger by exchanging ₹500 with a ₹100 note within fraction of seconds and making the passenger believe that he/she has handed over a ₹100 note. Thus, in order to avoid getting fooled, prefer app based taxi services like Ola and Uber for commuting.
* Beware of pickpockets on buses and trains. Do not put your wallet or other valuables in outside pockets of your bag, such that someone may be able to slip it out without your noticing.
* Also beware of mobile, chain, or bag snatchers who operate in densely populated places, such as railway stations, busy roads, and traffic signals.
* Women traveling by train, especially on off-peak routes should travel in the second class where at least a few co-passengers are also found.
* Women (especially Westerners) should avoid crowded places, you might well get groped. Cases of men pinching or touching women are common in crowded public places, including nicer nightspots. Create a scene if this does happen to you, there will be enough people around that will come to your defence. In general, in Mumbai, if you are ever worried about your safety, make a loud scene. It is an extremely crowded city, and somebody is always around and willing to help.
* Women should never ever take lifts from strangers. Western women tourists should note that if they visit a disco or pub in Mumbai or India, don't take lifts or even get too friendly with strangers. You will almost certainly get conned, if not worse. Many Indian men presume that if you're foreign you must be easy.
* Don't ever let an auto or taxi you are traveling in pick up any more people, or pull over before your final destination.
* Police can sometimes be almost as shady as criminals in Mumbai. At night, women should ensure if they are ever stopped by police, there needs to be a female police officer present or they are well within their rights in demanding the presence of a woman cop.
* Think twice about eating food that has not been thoroughly heated. This may be especially true if you're eating street food.

===Emergency numbers===
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====Railways====
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* {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 22622685
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* {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 22620173
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* {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 23070197
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==== Airport ====

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| phone=+91 22 26156600
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* {{listing
| name=Sahar Terminal (NIPTC)
| phone=+91 22 26829000
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* {{listing
| name=Air India Enquiry
| phone=+91 22 22796666
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==== Air Ambulance====
* {{listing
| name=Domestic/International | url=http://www.vibha.info/
| phone=+91 9821150889
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* {{listing
| name=Fire Station
| phone=101, +91 22 23076111,+91 22 23086181,+91 22 2306112,+91 22 2306113
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* {{listing
| name=Coast Guard
| phone=+91 22 24376133, +91 22 24371932
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==Stay healthy==

* '''Food''' As elsewhere in India, be careful with what you eat. Outside of major tourist hotels and restaurants, stay away from raw leafy vegetables, egg-based dressings like mayonnaise and minced meat are particularly risky. In short, stick to boiled, baked, fried, or peeled goods.
* '''Water''' Opinions on tap water vary, but most visitors choose to stick to the bottled stuff.  Large bottles of water can be purchased at a very low cost. When buying water from street vendors, make sure the lid is sealed: there have been cases of bottles being filled with tap water and sold as new.
* '''Fitness''' Numerous fitness centers exist throughout the city.  Many exercise facilities and spas offer 24-hour memberships for visitors, and are a popular way to unwind after a long day of touring in Mumbai.
* '''Smog''' can reach unhealthful levels, especially during the dry season. This, coupled with the summer heat and humidity can make spending time outdoors quite unpleasant.

==Cope==

=== Maps ===

* '''City Map''', Eicher has an excellent city-map of Mumbai with detailed listings. Familiarise yourself with it before you begin, or alternatively trace your route on it.
* '''BEST Route Map''', Thanks to the density of bus routes in the city, the map is quite hard to decipher. Although bus routes are listed in the itinerary, you may have to find out about a few others if you plan to mix/match the order of the sights. People are very helpful in general. Check the BEST Route Finder for detailed information on the routes. The map is available at news stands. You can also download the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dimts.best.bestapplication BEST Prawas] app on Android.

===Newspapers===

Local newspapers can be handy and reliable sources for day to day updates about the city. The city has number of newspapers and other publication that list local happenings. ''[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ The Times of India]'' has a supplement called ''Bombay Times''. There are also other papers like ''[http://www.asianage.com The Asian Age]'', ''[http://www.dnaindia.com DNA]'', ''[http://indianexpress.com/ Indian Express]'', ''[http://www.hindustantimes.com Hindustan Times]'' and ''[http://www.freepressjournal.in Free Press Journal]''. For the business updates, check ''[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com Economic Times]''.

There are three very good local city tabloids called ''[http://www.mid-day.com Mid-Day]'', ''[http://www.mumbaimirror.com Mumbai Mirror]'', and ''Afternoon''. These papers are city focused and cover a lot of gossip, local news, and have plenty of entertainment listings. One could refer to these papers for any specific activity. In addition, ''Time Out'' now has an excellent Mumbai edition each month which can be picked up on street bookshops. It is a little more eclectic than the others listed here. All of these papers have information on arts, dance, eating out, food festivals, events, exhibitions, lectures,  movies, theatre listings, concerts, seminars, and workshops.

There are also many local newspapers in regional languages such as ''[http://www.loksatta.com Lok Satta]'' (Marathi), ''[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com Maharashtra Times]'' (Marathi), ''[http://www.saamna.com Saamna]'' (Marathi), ''[http://www.navakal.com Navakal]'' (Marathi), ''Janmabhoomi'' (Gujarati), ''[http://www.bombaysamachar.com Mumbai Samachar]'' (Gujarati) and ''[http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com Navbharat Times]'' (Hindi) which cater to local and regional interests and tastes.

===Radio===

There are 12 radio stations in Mumbai, with nine broadcasting on the FM band, and three All India Radio stations broadcasting on the AM band. Mumbai also has access to commercial radio providers such as Sirius and XM.

===Animal hospital===

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| name=Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals | alt=Locally this hospital is known as 'Bail Ghoda (Bull Horse) Hospital. The Bombay Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is also Headquartered there. Their ambulance rushes in answer to any call of distress to animals. | url= | email=
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| phone=+91 22 24135285-24135434-24137518 | tollfree= | fax=
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===Diagnostic centre===

List of Major Diagnostic, health care and Polyclinics:
* {{listing
| name=Soningra Polyclinic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=B - Helal Bldg, Dr. Mascarenhas Rd, Mazgaon | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 23715963, +91 22 2749662 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Since 1984, catering the nation since last 25 years effectively and efficiently.
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* {{listing
| name=Super Religare Laboratories Limited | alt=formerly Ranbaxy SRL | url=http://srldiagnostic.co.in | email=
| address=Plot 113, St 145 MIDC Andheri (E) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 28237333, +91 22 30811111-99 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2019-04-13| content=Largest clinical reference laboratory network in India and in South East Asia.
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* {{listing
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| address=Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Near A to Z Industrial Estate, Off Worli Naka, Lower Parel(W) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another premier diagnostic laboratory owned by the Piramal group. Along with the above they have other centers as well throughout the city.
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===24 hour chemist===

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| address=Opp. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Parel | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 4131299, +91 22 24129751 | tollfree= | fax=
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| address=Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo | lat= | long= | directions=
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===Foreign missions===
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*{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing
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*{{flag|Afghanistan}} {{listing
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| address=115 Next To Governor's Gate, Walkeshwar Road, Malabar Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2363 3777 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
| name=Belgium | url=http://diplomatie.belgium.be/india/ | email=
| address=TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) - Mumbai 400051 | lat=19.06442 | long=72.86498| directions=From Kurla station {{km|2.5}} West
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*{{flag|Brazil}} {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 2283 4467, +91 22 2283 4469, +91 9820686143 (Mobile) | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Canada}} {{listing
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*{{flag|China}} {{listing
| name=China | url=http://mumbai.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email=chinaconsul_mum_in@mfa.gov.cn
| address=9F, Hoechst House, 193 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point | lat=18.92339 | long=72.82347 | directions=
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*{{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
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| address=5 G, Marcopia, Dr G Deshmukh Marg, Cumballa Hill, Pedder Rd, Cumballa Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
| phone=+91 22 2351 8456| tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Djibouti}} {{listing
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*{{flag|Egypt}} {{listing
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| address=Bhagwanlal Indrajit Rd, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, | lat=| long=| directions=
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*{{flag|France}} {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 6669 4000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 66694066
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*{{flag|Germany}} {{listing
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| address=Arcadia Bldg, Ground Floor, Nariman Point | lat=18.92498 | long=72.82072 | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2280 7385 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2284 2184
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*{{flag|Germany}} {{listing
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| address=Hoechst House, 10th Floor, 193 Backbay Reclamation (Vinay K Shah Marg), Nariman Point, | lat=18.92530 | long=72.82116 | directions=| phone=+91 22 2283 2422 | fax=+91 22 2202 5493| hours=M-F 9AM-midnight | price=
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*{{flag|Greece}} {{listing
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*{{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing
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*{{flag|Italy}} {{listing
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*{{flag|Iran}} {{listing | type=listing
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*{{flag|Israel}} {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 6160 0507 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|South Korea}} {{listing
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| phone=+91 22 2388 6743| tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Kuwait}} {{listing
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| address=Vaswani Mansions, Flat No. 1 &amp; 2, 120, Dinsha Vachha Rd| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +91 22-2287 1897 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{flag|Japan}} {{listing
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| address=1 M. L. Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2351 7101 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2351 7120
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*{{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing
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| address=4-B, 4F, Notan Plaza, Turner Rd, Bandra(W) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2645 5751, +91 22 2645 5752 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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*{{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing
| name=Saudi Arabia | url= | email=
| address=Maker Tower “F”, 4F, Cuffe Parade, Colaba | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 22156001, +91 22 2215 6002, +91 22 2215 6003 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2215 6006
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*{{flag|Singapore}} {{listing
| name=Singapore | url=http://www.mfa.gov.sg/mumbai/ | email=
| address=152, 14F, Maker Chambers IV 222, Jamnalal Bajaj Rd, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 22043205-22043209 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2285 5812 (For visa matters only) or +91 22 2204 3203 (For non-visa matters)
| hours= | price=
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*{{flag|Thailand}} {{listing
| name=Thailand | url= | email=
| address=General, 1F, Dalamal House Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2281 0808 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 22810808
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*{{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing
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| address=7 Jolly Maker, Apartment #1 Cuffe Parade, Colaba | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 2218 3021 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 22180986
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*{{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinindia.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email=
| address=Maker Chambers IV Second Floor, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+91 22 56502222, +91 98 2000 0343 (Emergency Duty Officer) | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 6650 2324
| hours= | price=
| content=
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*{{flag|the United States}} {{listing | type=listing
| name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/mumbai/ | email=MumbaiACS@state.gov
| address=Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Rd | lat=19.06534 | long=72.86811 | directions=from Kurla station {{km|2.2}} West
| phone=+91 22 2363 3611 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22 2363 0350
| hours= | price=
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==Go next==
* Ambernath ({{km|55}} NE - take a train to here) &amp;mdash;  See the Lord Shiva Temple (16th century)
* [[Chiplun]] ({{km|290}} S, on Konkan railway route between Khed &amp; Ratnagiri Stns) &amp;mdash; Here are the Chiveli Vagheshwari Temple and the Pandavas Caves
* [[Ratnagiri]] ({{km|300}} S, 6-7 hr journey in train from Mumbai, same comfortable using a (A/c &amp; Non A/c) bus) &amp;mdash; Ratnadurga Sea Fort, Thebaw Pagoda Palace
* [[Rajapur]] (directions={{km|350}} S, 8.5 hr) &amp;mdash; Visit the Yeshwantgad, an island fortification
* '''[[Thane (district)|Thane District]]''' &amp;mdash; to the north of Mumbai; has beaches and mountains
** [[Badlapur]] ({{km|50}} NE - to get in is by Local Trains (EMU), hourly) &amp;mdash; Fort, Water Park
** [[Dombivli]] ({{km|30}} NE; 40 min in a fast train from CST to reach 'Kopar Stn.', by bus ~1 hr 30 min)
** [[Kalyan]] ({{km|60}} NE; by train towards Karjat or Kasara would reach Kalyan in around 45-55&amp;nbsp;min) - Visit the Fort
** '''[[Navi Mumbai]]''' &amp;mdash; also called New Bombay; go here to the see ''Belapur Fort ruins''
** [[Thane|Thane City]] (N {{km|40}}) &amp;mdash; also called ''Lake City'' due to the 30 lakes in and around the city
* '''[[Raigad]]''' &amp;mdash; district of Maharashtra lies just south of Mumbai. It is famous for its beaches and forts. You can get there by road or by ferry from Mumbai. The important ferry routes are:
** Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Mora ([[Uran]]).
** Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Rewas (near [[Mandwa]]). These are in budget range.
** Gateway of India, Rewas. Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. Service approximately every two hours, suspended during the monsoon season, i.e. May-Oct. From Rewas, take a bus or car to [[Alibag]].
* '''Hill Stations''' &amp;mdash; following are some of the hill stations that can be weekend gateways from Mumbai:
** [[Matheran]] ({{km|102}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; can be reached both by road and by train. For train option, take a suburban train to Neral and take hour long toy train to reach Matheran top. Alternatively it can be climbed
** [[Lonavala]] ({{km|111.5}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; best reached by road. Suburban trains do not ply to Lonavala, and may need to exchange train at Karjat or take en route long distance train
** [[Khandala]] ({{km|101}}, 1.5 hr) &amp;mdash; check Lonavala
** [[Dapoli]]| ({{km|200}} S - by bus) -is a popular hill station also beaches, historical temples, caves and forts scattered around
**[[Mahabaleshwar]] ({{km|242}}, 7 hr) &amp;mdash; best reached by road
*Lots of nearby destinations can be reached by short flights: [[Goa]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Karachi]] and [[Rajkot]], to name a few.

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'''Murshidabad''' is a historic town [[West Bengal]], India. It was once the capital of [[Bengal]], [[Bihar]] and [[Odisha]]. The last capital city of independent Bengal was named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. It is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. A city of splendors and famous for its silk, it was made capital of Bengal in 1717. The British East India Company starts its journey from the place. The British shifted the capital to Kolkata in 1773.

==Understand==
[[File:Hazarduari1 debaditya chatterjee.jpg|thumb|350px|The clock tower with the Hazar Duari palace in the background]]
[[File:Katra Masjid panoramic view.jpg|thumb|350 px|Panoramic view of Katra Masjid]]
Murshidabad became the capital of Bengal under Murshid Quli Khan in 1727. He was the first independent ruler of the region, which consisted of present day [[Bangladesh]] and the Indian states of [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Odisha]]. Murshidabad was a flourishing trade and commerce centre and historical records even suggested that Murshidabad contributed about 20% of the Indian economy and a staggering 5% of the world GDP. After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, Murshidabad was considered as prosperous as London. Sadly, Murshidabad has long lost its former glory and only traces of its glorious past survives to this day. Whatever has survived is still enough to turn Murshidabad into a leading tourism destination, but sadly the place lacks proper tourist infrastructure. Still, Murshidabad along with [[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]] and [[Gour-Pandua]] are the three important historic tourist destination of [[West Bengal]].

==Get in==
Murshidabad is well connected from [[Kolkata]] by both rail and road.

===By train===
Local and express trains are available from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata stations. It will be better to reserve seats in trains that have this facility. The destination will be either:

* {{go
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=== By bus ===

Regular long distance buses are also available from Kolkata.

==Get around==
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By auto rickshaw. Cars are also available for hire. Horse drawn carriage is also an option. There are no fixed rates so [[bargaining]] is required.

==See==
[[File:Hazarduari Palace West Bengal.JPG|thumb|200px|Hazarduari Palace]]
[[File:Nizamat Imambara With Medina Masjid - Hazarduari Complex - Nizamat Fort Campus - Murshidabad 2017-03-28 6377-6384.tif|thumb|200px|The Nizamat Imambara opposite the palace of Hazarduari]]
[[File:Clock Tower as seen from the Palace Lawn.jpg|thumb|200px|Clock Tower]]
[[File:The tomb of Seraj-ud-daullah.jpg|thumb|200px|Tombs of Alivardy Kahan and Siraj-ud-daulah]]
[[File:Katra debaditya chatterjee.jpg|thumb|200px|Katra Masjid.]]
[[File:Kathgola satyajit sinha.jpg|thumb|200px|Kathgola Palace]]
The historical sites of Murshidabad can be divided into 4 sectors:
* Hazar Duari Complex
* East of Hazar Duari Complex
* North of Hazar Duari Complex
* South of Hazar Duari Complex
* West of Bhagirati River
* Azimganj
=== Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Hazar Duari Palace | alt=Palace of Thousand Doors | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1863 | long=88.2686 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=9AM - 5PM | price=
| content=A palace of 1000 doors - 900 real and 100 fake. The palace was constructed by Duncan Macleod in 1837 on the orders of '''Sayyid Mubarak Ali Khan II''', popularly known as '''Humayun Jah''' (reign: 1824 - 38) at the site of the old fort known as '''Nizamat Quila'''. It has a typicaI European style of architecture. This has now been converted into a museum. The Hazarduari Palace Museum is regarded as the biggest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India and has got 20 displayed galleries containing 4742 antiquities out of which 1034 has been displayed for the public. The antiquities include various weapons, oil paintings of Dutch, French and Italian artists, marble statues, metal objects, porcelain and stucco statues, farmans, rare books, old maps, manuscripts, land revenue records and palanquins mostly belonging to eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bara Imambara | alt=Nizamat Imambara | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.188420 | long=88.268573 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The imambara is a congregation hall for Shia commemoration ceremonies, especially those associated with the remembrance of Muharram. It is situated just opposite the palace. Both are on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. It was built in 1847 by '''Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jah''' (reign: 1838 - 80), at the site of the old wooden imambara built earlier by Siraj-ud-daulah and damaged by fire. The present Imambara is 680 feet long. It is divided into three large quadrangles: the central quadrangle has the ''Madina Mosque'' and the ''Memberdalan''; the eastern quadrangle has the ''Nowbat Khana''; the western quadrangle has a two-storied mosque.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Clock Tower | alt=Ghari Ghar | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187410 | long=88.269288 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=There is a Clock Tower between Hazarduari and Imambara. It was built by Sagar Mistri, assistant of Duncan Macleod. At the top of he tower is a big heavy sounding bell.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Madina Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187485 | long=88.268242 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The old Madina Mosque built by Siraj-ud-daulah is in front of the Imambara. A new Madina Mosque was built as a part of the Imambara.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bachchawali Topp | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187421 | long=88.268543 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Located between Hazarduri and Imambara is the Bachchawali Topp. The barrel is 11′6″ long, with a girth in the middle of 7′9″. Made between 12th and 14th centuries, it weighs 7657 kg. Look out for brass inlay lines and designs on the cannon
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Zurud Masjid | alt=Yellow Mosque | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.186671 | long=88.267790 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Zurad Masjid or the Yellow Mosque is located a few yards from the Hazarduari Palace and is on the banks of the '''River Bhagirati'''. It was built by Siraj - ud - Daula. It has three domes and is yellow in colour.
}}

=== East of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Katra Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1847 | long=88.2880 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built by '''Nawab Murshid Quli Khan''' (reign: 1717 -27) in 1723 AD. It is damaged but well maintained. The main mosque had five domes, out of which two collapsed in the earthquake of 1897. Many of the buildings in and around the mosque also collapsed during the earthquake. 2000 people could offer prayers in the mosque at the same time.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fouti Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185927 | long=88.280547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=Fouti Masjid is an abandoned mosque, only two of its five domes were completed. It was constructed by '''Sarfaraz Khan''' (reign: 1739 - 40)in 1740. After the defeat and death of Sarfaraz Khan the construction was abandoned and ever since then the mosque lies in that same state. It is 135 feet long and 38 feet broad. Centre of the western wall houses a triple mihrab.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Jahan Kosha Cannon | alt=Destroyer of the world | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.177696 | long=88.293296 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=The ''Topekhana'' was to the south-east of the Katra Masjid. There still is a huge cannon names '''Jahan Kosha''' (Destroyer of the world). The cannon is said to have been brought from [[Dhaka]] when '''Mushid Quli Khan''' shifted his capital.
}}

=== North of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Tomb Of Azimunnisa Begum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.198269 | long=88.264956 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Azimunnisa Begum, was the daughter of '''Murshid Quli Khan'''. According to legend she was diagnosed with a incurable disease. To get cured she was advised to eat the liver of infants. She got addicted to it and continued the practice. Ultimately it came to the attention of her father and he had her buried alive. There are several versions of the story. She was buried under a mosque and only a small portion of the mosque wall stands to this day.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Jafarganj Cemetery | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.200936 | long=88.264586 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=About half a mile from the Hazarduari Palace is Jafarganj Cemetery. The Cemetery contains the tombs of the Nawab's Nazim, from Mir Jafar to Humayun Jah. Mir Jafar's father Syud Ahmed Nazafi, Alivardi Khan's sister, Shahkhanum, Mir Jafar's widows, Munni Begam and Babbu Begam, Mohamed Ali Khan, the brother and Ismail Ali Khan and Asraf Ali Khan, the sons-in-law of Mir Jafar, lie buried here. This cemetery was built by Mir Jafar, over an area of 3.51 acres and houses about 1100 graves.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nimak Haram Deuri | alt=Traitor's Gate | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.202151 | long=88.264476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Nimak Haram Deuri is the gateway to '''Mir Jafar''''s palace. The palace lo longer exist but it entrance gate still stands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nasipur Palace and Laxmi Narayan Mondir | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.2071 | long=88.2632 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The palace was built by King Kirtichand Bahadur in 1865. Within the palace compound are temples: the Ramachandra temple and the Lakshmi-Narayana temple. Closely situated is the Ashram of Mohandas and Jafraganj Deuri. The two cannons present here are said to be gifted to Mir Jafar by Clive.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Jagat Seth and Pareshnath Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.209278 | long=88.262158 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Jagat Seths were a business family and were involved in the business of banking and money lending. The last Jagat Seth was Fateh Chand in 1911 and the title was no longer inherited. Their house has been restored and converted into a museum. The complex also houses a Jain Temple dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankar Parshanath.
}}
* {{see
| name= Kathgola| alt= Kathgola Palace/ Kathgola Bagan Bari | url= | email=
| address= | lat= 24.2071| long= 88.2671| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The palace garden of '''Raja Dhanpat Singh Dugar''' and '''Lakshmipat Singh Dugar''' and their famous {{listing | type=see
| name=Adinath Digamber Jain Mandir | alt=Kathgola Jain Mandir | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.205317 | long=88.266747 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-10-26 | content= }} were built in 1873, by Harreck Chand. The walls of this temple are also intricately designed. A typically Jain style of ornamentation lends a unique beauty to this Jain temple. It is about half a km South-East of Mahimapur. Though some of its glory has been lost, it still remains a major tourist attraction, chiefly because of the beautiful temple with an admirable work of stucco. The complex also houses a small '''zoo''' and a statue by the famous sculptor '''Michelangelo'''.
}}

=== South of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Tripolia Gate | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185805 | long=88.271230 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The triple arched gate is topped with a '''nahabatkhana'''. The arches are high enough to let elephant pass. It is built by '''Nawab Shuja Uddin Khan''' who succeeded '''Murshid Quli Khan'''.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chawk Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185308 | long=88.270903 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The Chawk Mosque was built in 1767 by '''Munni Begum''' wife of '''Mir Jafar'''. The mosque has five domes and approached through an entrance flanked with minerates
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Wasif Ali Manzil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.182715 | long=88.268762 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The original palace was destroyed in an earthquake. The present palace is built by Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan, the Nawab of Murshidabad. It has been beautifully restored. Sadly entry into the palace is restricted.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Begum Mahal of Wasif Manzil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.182885 | long=88.270040 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Behind the Wasif Manzil lies the ruins of Begum Mahal of Wasif Manzil. It is in total ruins
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Safed Masjid | alt=White Mosque | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.181810 | long=88.268592 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The white coloured Safed Mosque was built by '''Siraj ud Daulah''' in 1756 - 57. The three domed mosque lies on the banks of Bhagirati and is near the Dakshin Darwaza (South Gate)
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ghari Ghanta | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.180986 | long=88.269278 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Located just north of the Dakshin Darwaza, the Ghari Ghanta consists of a bell on top of a bastion.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Dakshin Darja | alt=South Gate | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.180603 | long=88.269548 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The southern entrance of Quila Nizamat. The single arche entrance is surmounted by a Nawbat Khana where royal instruments were played. The entrance is large &amp; high enough for an elephant to pass with howdah on its back.. It was built by Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan.
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* {{see
| name=Motijhil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1613 | long=88.2806 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6917698
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=This beautiful horseshoe shaped lake was excavated by Nawazesh Mohammad, the husband of Ghasseti Begum. In the palace adjoining it (now in ruins) Lord Clive celebrated the acquisition of the Diwani of Bengal Subah (Bengal, Bihar and Odisha) in 1765. Motijhil was the home of Warren Hastings when he became the Political President at the Durbar of the Nawab Nazim (1771–1773). Sir John Shore, afterwards Lord Teinmouth, also lived here. Motijhil is also known as the &quot;Company Bagh&quot;, due to the fact of it having been in the occupation of the East India Company.
}}
** {{see
| name=Motijhil Masjid | alt=Mosque of Shahamat Jang | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.161752 | long=88.27555 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=The only extant building in Motijhil.
}}

===West Bank of Bhagirathi River===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Khosbag | alt=Garden of Happiness | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1609 | long=88.2582 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Cemetery of '''Alivardi Khan''', his grandson '''Siraj-ud-daulah''' and other members of the family
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Rosnaiganj Garden | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185777 | long=88.264063 | directions=On the other bank of the river, opposite Hazarduari
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Houses the Tomb of '''Nawab Shuja Uddin Khan''', son in law and successor of '''Murshid Quli Khan'''.
}}

=== Azimganj ===
* {{see
| name=Char Bangla Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.251352 | long=88.243143 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=The temple complex houses four temples of &quot;Do chala&quot; or 'Bangla' style of architecture, hence the name &quot;Char Bangla&quot;. The outer walls of two temples are decorated with intricate terracotta ornamentation. The temples were constructed by Rani Bhabani of [[Natore]] in 18th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Gangeswar Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.2549804 | long=88.2398757 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=Located just north of the Char Bangla Complex the Gangeswar Temple follows the Jor Bangla style of architecture and also has rich terracotta ornamentation.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bhabaniswar Mandir | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.252070 | long=88.243145 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=This octagonal temple lacks terracotta ornamentation but it is largely compensated by beautiful stucco work, It was built by Tarasundari (daughter of Rani Bhabani) in 1755.
}}

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name= Baluchari Sarees| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= These are figured silk sarees produced in the town of Baluchar in Murshidabad district. Baluchar sarees essentially have a silk base with silk brocaded designs with respect to their colours, where in spite of a rich composition, the Baluchar bootidars almost avoid strong contrasts. Each pattern is treated in a colour which harmonises with the ground on which it is laid. The most popular colours used are red, blue, yellow, green and scarlet. The Baluchari sarees have large floral motifs interspersed with flowering shrubs. Traditionally the Muslim community was also known to produce these Baluchars with figured patterns depicting court scenes, horse with a rider, women smoking hookah. The Kalka design or the cone motif is often surrounded with floral borders.
}}
* {{buy
| name= Murshidabad Silk| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Most Baluchar artisans have long migrated to Bishnupur. Hence Murshidabad is no more famous for Baluchari Saree. Rather one can purchase Murshidabad Silk Kora Saree than particularly for different types of embroidery works in Kolkata. These things are available in most Khadi shops in Berhampore and Khagra. But purchase it if they provide a rebate of 20% on its printed price. Most of them give it throughout the year even when Govt subsidy is not available.
}}
* Other things include Shola art, brass, copper and Kansha items.

==Eat==
Nothing special in Murshidabad particularly for Kolkatans. ''Nawabi Ghee-e bhaja chhanabora'' has been replaced by ''Dalda-bhaja'' one. Still Kolkatans can relish sweets and curd of Murshidabad because those are much cheaper here.

If you sit for lunch in a roadside ordinary hotel near Hazarduari, first ask whether the menu follows meal-system or a la carte and the rate. Otherwise, you may feel cheated after the lunch is over.

==Drink==
'''The ground water here is contaminated with arsenic''', so you are better off drinking from the municipal supply of surface water or bottled drinking water of reputed companies, not of ordinary companies, here and there in Murshidabad district, even if those are cheaper by ₹2 per litre.

==Sleep==
[[File:Bari Kothi 1.jpg|thumb|200 px|Bari Kothi, Azimganj]]
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Manjusha | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Lalbag | lat=24.1886 | long=88.2671 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482 270321 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350-₹500
| content=On the bank of Bhagirathi and very close to Hazarduari.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Indrajit | alt= | url=http://hotelindrajit.in/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.1763 | long=88.2806 | directions=Two minutes walking distance from Murshidabad railway station
| phone=+91 9836381994 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹550-₹1150
| content=AC Non AC Rooms * Bar Cum Restaurant
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Netaji Abas | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Lalbag | lat=24.1784542 | long=88.267308 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482 70033 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Lalbagh Youth Hostel | alt= | url=https://youthhostelbooking.wb.gov.in/pages/SearchAvailability.aspx | email=
| address= | lat=24.1897 | long=88.2694 | directions=
| phone=+91 33 22480626, +91 22109206, +91 22106767 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=50 seats in dormitory.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Anurag | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Lalbag | lat=24.1877087 | long=88.2680279 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482 70629 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Sagnik | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsagnik.com/index.php | email=
| address=77 Omrahaganj, Lalbag | lat=24.1777129 | long=88.2697086 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482-270051, +91 3482 271492, +91 9434021911 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹450-₹1500
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Bari Kothi | alt= | url=https://barikothi.com/index.php | email=info@barikothi.com
| address=Jain Patty, Azimganj | lat=24.241414 | long=88.253579 | directions=
| phone=+91 9051200800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Price On request
| lastedit=2019-10-25
| content=A 300-year-old heritage mansion converted into a boutique heritage hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name= Hotel Anwesha | alt= | url= http://www.hotelanwesha.com/ | email=
| address= Lalbag| lat= 24.1893| long= 88.2671| directions= near Hazarduari
| phone= +91 9434115470 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Motijhil Tourist Cottage | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Motijhil | lat=24.1575 | long=88.28184 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}

==Go next==
*'''[[Baharampur]]''' (Berhampore) — About 24 km from Murshidabad.
* [[Bethuadahari]]
* '''[[Gour-Pandua]]''' — Twin historical and heritage sites.
* [[Krishnanagar]]
* [[Raiganj]]
*'''[[Tarapith]]''' — A Hindu pilgrimage site. It is a temple town in Birbhum and the temple was built by Sadhak Bamakhyapa. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, and several thousand devotees visit the temple every day.

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'''Murshidabad''' is a historic town [[West Bengal]], India. It was once the capital of [[Bengal]], [[Bihar]] and [[Odisha]]. The last capital city of independent Bengal was named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. It is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. A city of splendors and famous for its silk, it was made capital of Bengal in 1717. The British East India Company starts its journey from the place. The British shifted the capital to Kolkata in 1773.

==Understand==
[[File:Hazarduari1 debaditya chatterjee.jpg|thumb|350px|The clock tower with the Hazar Duari palace in the background]]
[[File:Katra Masjid panoramic view.jpg|thumb|350 px|Panoramic view of Katra Masjid]]
Murshidabad became the capital of Bengal under Murshid Quli Khan in 1727. He was the first independent ruler of the region, which consisted of present day [[Bangladesh]] and the Indian states of [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Odisha]]. Murshidabad was a flourishing trade and commerce centre and historical records even suggested that Murshidabad contributed about 20% of the Indian economy and a staggering 5% of the world GDP. After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, Murshidabad was considered as prosperous as London. Sadly, Murshidabad has long lost its former glory and only traces of its glorious past survives to this day. Whatever has survived is still enough to turn Murshidabad into a leading tourism destination, but sadly the place lacks proper tourist infrastructure. Still, Murshidabad along with [[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]] and [[Gour-Pandua]] are the three important historic tourist destination of [[West Bengal]].

==Get in==
Murshidabad is well connected from [[Kolkata]] by both rail and road.

===By train===
Local and express trains are available from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata stations. It will be better to reserve seats in trains that have this facility. The destination will be either:

* {{go
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* {{go
| name=Azimganj Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.230774 | long=88.259468 | directions=
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=== By bus ===
Regular long distance buses are also available from Kolkata. Volvo bus service is available for the Kolkata-Baharampur route.

==Get around==
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By auto rickshaw. Cars are also available for hire. Horse drawn carriage is also an option. There are no fixed rates so [[bargaining]] is required.

==See==
[[File:Hazarduari Palace West Bengal.JPG|thumb|200px|Hazarduari Palace]]
[[File:Nizamat Imambara With Medina Masjid - Hazarduari Complex - Nizamat Fort Campus - Murshidabad 2017-03-28 6377-6384.tif|thumb|200px|The Nizamat Imambara opposite the palace of Hazarduari]]
[[File:Clock Tower as seen from the Palace Lawn.jpg|thumb|200px|Clock Tower]]
[[File:The tomb of Seraj-ud-daullah.jpg|thumb|200px|Tombs of Alivardy Kahan and Siraj-ud-daulah]]
[[File:Katra debaditya chatterjee.jpg|thumb|200px|Katra Masjid.]]
[[File:Kathgola satyajit sinha.jpg|thumb|200px|Kathgola Palace]]
The historical sites of Murshidabad can be divided into 4 sectors:
* Hazar Duari Complex
* East of Hazar Duari Complex
* North of Hazar Duari Complex
* South of Hazar Duari Complex
* West of Bhagirati River
* Azimganj
=== Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Hazar Duari Palace | alt=Palace of Thousand Doors | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1863 | long=88.2686 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=9AM - 5PM | price=
| content=A palace of 1000 doors - 900 real and 100 fake. The palace was constructed by Duncan Macleod in 1837 on the orders of '''Sayyid Mubarak Ali Khan II''', popularly known as '''Humayun Jah''' (reign: 1824 - 38) at the site of the old fort known as '''Nizamat Quila'''. It has a typicaI European style of architecture. This has now been converted into a museum. The Hazarduari Palace Museum is regarded as the biggest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India and has got 20 displayed galleries containing 4742 antiquities out of which 1034 has been displayed for the public. The antiquities include various weapons, oil paintings of Dutch, French and Italian artists, marble statues, metal objects, porcelain and stucco statues, farmans, rare books, old maps, manuscripts, land revenue records and palanquins mostly belonging to eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bara Imambara | alt=Nizamat Imambara | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.188420 | long=88.268573 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The imambara is a congregation hall for Shia commemoration ceremonies, especially those associated with the remembrance of Muharram. It is situated just opposite the palace. Both are on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. It was built in 1847 by '''Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jah''' (reign: 1838 - 80), at the site of the old wooden imambara built earlier by Siraj-ud-daulah and damaged by fire. The present Imambara is 680 feet long. It is divided into three large quadrangles: the central quadrangle has the ''Madina Mosque'' and the ''Memberdalan''; the eastern quadrangle has the ''Nowbat Khana''; the western quadrangle has a two-storied mosque.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Clock Tower | alt=Ghari Ghar | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187410 | long=88.269288 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=There is a Clock Tower between Hazarduari and Imambara. It was built by Sagar Mistri, assistant of Duncan Macleod. At the top of he tower is a big heavy sounding bell.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Madina Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187485 | long=88.268242 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The old Madina Mosque built by Siraj-ud-daulah is in front of the Imambara. A new Madina Mosque was built as a part of the Imambara.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bachchawali Topp | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.187421 | long=88.268543 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Located between Hazarduri and Imambara is the Bachchawali Topp. The barrel is 11′6″ long, with a girth in the middle of 7′9″. Made between 12th and 14th centuries, it weighs 7657 kg. Look out for brass inlay lines and designs on the cannon
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Zurud Masjid | alt=Yellow Mosque | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.186671 | long=88.267790 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Zurad Masjid or the Yellow Mosque is located a few yards from the Hazarduari Palace and is on the banks of the '''River Bhagirati'''. It was built by Siraj - ud - Daula. It has three domes and is yellow in colour.
}}

=== East of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Katra Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1847 | long=88.2880 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built by '''Nawab Murshid Quli Khan''' (reign: 1717 -27) in 1723 AD. It is damaged but well maintained. The main mosque had five domes, out of which two collapsed in the earthquake of 1897. Many of the buildings in and around the mosque also collapsed during the earthquake. 2000 people could offer prayers in the mosque at the same time.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fouti Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185927 | long=88.280547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=Fouti Masjid is an abandoned mosque, only two of its five domes were completed. It was constructed by '''Sarfaraz Khan''' (reign: 1739 - 40)in 1740. After the defeat and death of Sarfaraz Khan the construction was abandoned and ever since then the mosque lies in that same state. It is 135 feet long and 38 feet broad. Centre of the western wall houses a triple mihrab.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Jahan Kosha Cannon | alt=Destroyer of the world | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.177696 | long=88.293296 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=The ''Topekhana'' was to the south-east of the Katra Masjid. There still is a huge cannon names '''Jahan Kosha''' (Destroyer of the world). The cannon is said to have been brought from [[Dhaka]] when '''Mushid Quli Khan''' shifted his capital.
}}

=== North of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Tomb Of Azimunnisa Begum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.198269 | long=88.264956 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Azimunnisa Begum, was the daughter of '''Murshid Quli Khan'''. According to legend she was diagnosed with a incurable disease. To get cured she was advised to eat the liver of infants. She got addicted to it and continued the practice. Ultimately it came to the attention of her father and he had her buried alive. There are several versions of the story. She was buried under a mosque and only a small portion of the mosque wall stands to this day.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Jafarganj Cemetery | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.200936 | long=88.264586 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=About half a mile from the Hazarduari Palace is Jafarganj Cemetery. The Cemetery contains the tombs of the Nawab's Nazim, from Mir Jafar to Humayun Jah. Mir Jafar's father Syud Ahmed Nazafi, Alivardi Khan's sister, Shahkhanum, Mir Jafar's widows, Munni Begam and Babbu Begam, Mohamed Ali Khan, the brother and Ismail Ali Khan and Asraf Ali Khan, the sons-in-law of Mir Jafar, lie buried here. This cemetery was built by Mir Jafar, over an area of 3.51 acres and houses about 1100 graves.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nimak Haram Deuri | alt=Traitor's Gate | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.202151 | long=88.264476 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Nimak Haram Deuri is the gateway to '''Mir Jafar''''s palace. The palace lo longer exist but it entrance gate still stands.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nasipur Palace and Laxmi Narayan Mondir | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.2071 | long=88.2632 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The palace was built by King Kirtichand Bahadur in 1865. Within the palace compound are temples: the Ramachandra temple and the Lakshmi-Narayana temple. Closely situated is the Ashram of Mohandas and Jafraganj Deuri. The two cannons present here are said to be gifted to Mir Jafar by Clive.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Jagat Seth and Pareshnath Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.209278 | long=88.262158 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Jagat Seths were a business family and were involved in the business of banking and money lending. The last Jagat Seth was Fateh Chand in 1911 and the title was no longer inherited. Their house has been restored and converted into a museum. The complex also houses a Jain Temple dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankar Parshanath.
}}
* {{see
| name= Kathgola| alt= Kathgola Palace/ Kathgola Bagan Bari | url= | email=
| address= | lat= 24.2071| long= 88.2671| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= The palace garden of '''Raja Dhanpat Singh Dugar''' and '''Lakshmipat Singh Dugar''' and their famous {{listing | type=see
| name=Adinath Digamber Jain Mandir | alt=Kathgola Jain Mandir | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.205317 | long=88.266747 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-10-26 | content= }} were built in 1873, by Harreck Chand. The walls of this temple are also intricately designed. A typically Jain style of ornamentation lends a unique beauty to this Jain temple. It is about half a km South-East of Mahimapur. Though some of its glory has been lost, it still remains a major tourist attraction, chiefly because of the beautiful temple with an admirable work of stucco. The complex also houses a small '''zoo''' and a statue by the famous sculptor '''Michelangelo'''.
}}

=== South of Hazarduari Complex ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Tripolia Gate | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185805 | long=88.271230 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The triple arched gate is topped with a '''nahabatkhana'''. The arches are high enough to let elephant pass. It is built by '''Nawab Shuja Uddin Khan''' who succeeded '''Murshid Quli Khan'''.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Chawk Masjid | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185308 | long=88.270903 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The Chawk Mosque was built in 1767 by '''Munni Begum''' wife of '''Mir Jafar'''. The mosque has five domes and approached through an entrance flanked with minerates
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Wasif Ali Manzil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.182715 | long=88.268762 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The original palace was destroyed in an earthquake. The present palace is built by Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan, the Nawab of Murshidabad. It has been beautifully restored. Sadly entry into the palace is restricted.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Begum Mahal of Wasif Manzil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.182885 | long=88.270040 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Behind the Wasif Manzil lies the ruins of Begum Mahal of Wasif Manzil. It is in total ruins
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Safed Masjid | alt=White Mosque | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.181810 | long=88.268592 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The white coloured Safed Mosque was built by '''Siraj ud Daulah''' in 1756 - 57. The three domed mosque lies on the banks of Bhagirati and is near the Dakshin Darwaza (South Gate)
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ghari Ghanta | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.180986 | long=88.269278 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Located just north of the Dakshin Darwaza, the Ghari Ghanta consists of a bell on top of a bastion.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Dakshin Darja | alt=South Gate | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.180603 | long=88.269548 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=The southern entrance of Quila Nizamat. The single arche entrance is surmounted by a Nawbat Khana where royal instruments were played. The entrance is large &amp; high enough for an elephant to pass with howdah on its back.. It was built by Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan.
}}
* {{see
| name=Motijhil | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1613 | long=88.2806 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6917698
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=This beautiful horseshoe shaped lake was excavated by Nawazesh Mohammad, the husband of Ghasseti Begum. In the palace adjoining it (now in ruins) Lord Clive celebrated the acquisition of the Diwani of Bengal Subah (Bengal, Bihar and Odisha) in 1765. Motijhil was the home of Warren Hastings when he became the Political President at the Durbar of the Nawab Nazim (1771–1773). Sir John Shore, afterwards Lord Teinmouth, also lived here. Motijhil is also known as the &quot;Company Bagh&quot;, due to the fact of it having been in the occupation of the East India Company.
}}
** {{see
| name=Motijhil Masjid | alt=Mosque of Shahamat Jang | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.161752 | long=88.27555 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=The only extant building in Motijhil.
}}

===West Bank of Bhagirathi River===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Khosbag | alt=Garden of Happiness | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.1609 | long=88.2582 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Cemetery of '''Alivardi Khan''', his grandson '''Siraj-ud-daulah''' and other members of the family
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Rosnaiganj Garden | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.185777 | long=88.264063 | directions=On the other bank of the river, opposite Hazarduari
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=Houses the Tomb of '''Nawab Shuja Uddin Khan''', son in law and successor of '''Murshid Quli Khan'''.
}}

=== Azimganj ===
* {{see
| name=Char Bangla Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.251352 | long=88.243143 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=The temple complex houses four temples of &quot;Do chala&quot; or 'Bangla' style of architecture, hence the name &quot;Char Bangla&quot;. The outer walls of two temples are decorated with intricate terracotta ornamentation. The temples were constructed by Rani Bhabani of [[Natore]] in 18th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Gangeswar Temple | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.2549804 | long=88.2398757 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-19
| content=Located just north of the Char Bangla Complex the Gangeswar Temple follows the Jor Bangla style of architecture and also has rich terracotta ornamentation.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bhabaniswar Mandir | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=24.252070 | long=88.243145 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-10-26
| content=This octagonal temple lacks terracotta ornamentation but it is largely compensated by beautiful stucco work, It was built by Tarasundari (daughter of Rani Bhabani) in 1755.
}}

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name= Baluchari Sarees| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= These are figured silk sarees produced in the town of Baluchar in Murshidabad district. Baluchar sarees essentially have a silk base with silk brocaded designs with respect to their colours, where in spite of a rich composition, the Baluchar bootidars almost avoid strong contrasts. Each pattern is treated in a colour which harmonises with the ground on which it is laid. The most popular colours used are red, blue, yellow, green and scarlet. The Baluchari sarees have large floral motifs interspersed with flowering shrubs. Traditionally the Muslim community was also known to produce these Baluchars with figured patterns depicting court scenes, horse with a rider, women smoking hookah. The Kalka design or the cone motif is often surrounded with floral borders.
}}
* {{buy
| name= Murshidabad Silk| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= Most Baluchar artisans have long migrated to Bishnupur. Hence Murshidabad is no more famous for Baluchari Saree. Rather one can purchase Murshidabad Silk Kora Saree than particularly for different types of embroidery works in Kolkata. These things are available in most Khadi shops in Berhampore and Khagra. But purchase it if they provide a rebate of 20% on its printed price. Most of them give it throughout the year even when Govt subsidy is not available.
}}
* Other things include Shola art, brass, copper and Kansha items.

==Eat==
Nothing special in Murshidabad particularly for Kolkatans. ''Nawabi Ghee-e bhaja chhanabora'' has been replaced by ''Dalda-bhaja'' one. Still Kolkatans can relish sweets and curd of Murshidabad because those are much cheaper here.

If you sit for lunch in a roadside ordinary hotel near Hazarduari, first ask whether the menu follows meal-system or a la carte and the rate. Otherwise, you may feel cheated after the lunch is over.

==Drink==
'''The ground water here is contaminated with arsenic''', so you are better off drinking from the municipal supply of surface water or bottled drinking water of reputed companies, not of ordinary companies, here and there in Murshidabad district, even if those are cheaper by ₹2 per litre.

==Sleep==
[[File:Bari Kothi 1.jpg|thumb|200 px|Bari Kothi, Azimganj]]
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Manjusha | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Lalbag | lat=24.1886 | long=88.2671 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482 270321 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350-₹500
| content=On the bank of Bhagirathi and very close to Hazarduari.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Indrajit | alt= | url=http://hotelindrajit.in/ | email=
| address= | lat=24.1763 | long=88.2806 | directions=Two minutes walking distance from Murshidabad railway station
| phone=+91 9836381994 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹550-₹1150
| content=AC Non AC Rooms * Bar Cum Restaurant
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Netaji Abas | alt= | url= | email=
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| address=Lalbag | lat=24.1877087 | long=88.2680279 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482 70629 | tollfree=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Sagnik | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsagnik.com/index.php | email=
| address=77 Omrahaganj, Lalbag | lat=24.1777129 | long=88.2697086 | directions=
| phone=+91 3482-270051, +91 3482 271492, +91 9434021911 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹450-₹1500
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* {{listing | type=sleep
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| address=Jain Patty, Azimganj | lat=24.241414 | long=88.253579 | directions=
| phone=+91 9051200800 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Price On request
| lastedit=2019-10-25
| content=A 300-year-old heritage mansion converted into a boutique heritage hotel.
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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==Go next==
*'''[[Baharampur]]''' (Berhampore) — About 24 km from Murshidabad.
* [[Bethuadahari]]
* '''[[Gour-Pandua]]''' — Twin historical and heritage sites.
* [[Krishnanagar]]
* [[Raiganj]]
*'''[[Tarapith]]''' — A Hindu pilgrimage site. It is a temple town in Birbhum and the temple was built by Sadhak Bamakhyapa. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, and several thousand devotees visit the temple every day.

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'''[http://www.nelson.ca Nelson]''' is a city of over 10,000 people (2011) in [[British Columbia]].  The 1987 film  ''Roxanne'' starring Steve Martin was filmed in this city.
[[File:NelsonBCBakerSt.JPG|thumb|Nelson's Baker Street]]
[[File:Heritage Building - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Heritage building along Baker Street]]

==Understand==
The West Kootenay region is part of the traditional territories of the Sinixt (or Lakes) and Ktunaxa (Kutenai) peoples.

Known as &quot;The Queen City&quot;, it is acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush.

In 2012 Nelson and Rossland, a small city south-west of Nelson, were jointly voted best ski locales in North America by readers of California-based ''Powder Magazine''.

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nelson &amp; District Visitor Info Centre | alt= | url=https://www.discovernelson.com/visitor-centre/ | email=info@discovernelson.com
| address=91 Baker Street | lat=49.489481 | long=-117.301379 | directions=in the old Canadian Pacific Railway station
| phone=+1 250-352-3433 | tollfree=+1-877-663-5706 | fax=+1 250 352-6355
| hours=Open year round M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
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===History===
Gold and silver were found in the area in 1867. Following the discovery of silver at nearby Toad Mountain in 1886, the town boomed quickly, leading to incorporation in 1897. Two railways were built to pass through Nelson. Due to its location near transportation corridors, Nelson grew to supply the local mining activity and soon became a transportation and distribution centre for the region.

The town soon matured from a false-fronted boom town to a sophisticated city. Francis Rattenbury, an architect most noted in British Columbia for the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, the Vancouver Provincial Courthouse, and the second Hotel Vancouver, designed chateau-style civic buildings made of granite, which stand today. By the 1900s, Nelson had several fine hotels, a Hudson's Bay Company store, and an electric streetcar system. The local forestry and mining industries were well established.

The town built its own hydroelectric generating system. English immigrants planted lakeside orchards, and Doukhobors from Russia, sponsored by Leo Tolstoy and the Quakers, tilled the valley benchlands. The Doukhobor Museum is nearby, close to the neighbouring town of Castlegar.

During the Vietnam War, many American draft dodgers settled in Nelson and the surrounding area. This influx of liberal, mostly educated young people had a significant impact on the area's cultural and political demographics.

Nelson's mountainous geography kept growth confined to the narrow valley bottom, except for certain hillside structures such as the local High School and the former Notre Dame University College (NDU) campus. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, when more prosperous cities were tearing down and rebuilding their downtowns to the design of the time, Nelson merchants 'modernized' their buildings with covers of aluminum siding.

===Baker Street===
In the early 1980s, Nelson suffered a devastating economic downturn when the local sawmill was closed. To save downtown and Baker Street from blight, Nelson remodelled its downtown by stripping aluminum facades and restoring the buildings to their original brilliance. By 1985, Baker Street was completely transformed. Affirmation of the street's success came in 1986 when Steve Martin chose to produce his feature film ''Roxanne'' largely in Nelson, using the local fire hall as a primary set and many historic locations for others. More broadly, the transformation marked the beginning of Nelson's ongoing transition from a resource-based town to an arts and tourism town. A walk down Baker Street through the Historic District is now one of Nelson's promoted visitor activities.

===Climate===
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Winters are cold and snowy while summers are warm and drier with cool temperatures during the night.
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==Get in==
===By car===
Nelson can be best accessed from the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) and is well signed, but is not located directly on the highway. Coming from the west, follow the Crowsnest Highway to [[Castlegar]] and then go {{km|45}} east on Highway 3A. From the east, follow the Crownest Highway through Creston to [[Salmo]] and go {{km|40}} north on Highway 6; alternatively, follow Highway 3A from Creston and take the Kootenay Lake Ferry at Balfour, which is the longest toll-free ferry in the world.

Nelson is about {{km|655}} from Vancouver (9-hour drive) and {{km|620}} from Calgary (a 7-hour drive). It is also {{km|240}} from Spokane, Washington, {{km|510}} from Banff and {{km|455}} from Kamloops.

===By bus===
* {{go
| name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=http://www.mountainmanmikes.ca | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=stops at Husky Gas at 702 Nelson Ave
| phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree=
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** Operates two days per week between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand Forks (British Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton (British Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], and [[New Westminster]]. Travel time to Nelson from Kalso is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2.25 hours, from Osoyoos is 3.5 hours, from Princeton is 5.25 hours, from Hope is 7 hours, from Abbotsford is 8.25, and from Vancouver is 9.5 hours.
** Operates once per week between [[Calgary]] and Kaslo with stops in [[Okotoks]], [[High River]], [[Claresholm]], [[Lethbridge]], [[Fort Macleod]], [[Pincher Creek]], Sparwood, [[Fernie]], [[Cranbrook]], [[Creston]], [[Salmo]], Nelson, and Balfour.  Travel time to Nelson from Calgary is 9.75 hours, from Lethbridge is 7 hours, from Sparwood is 5 hours, from Cranbrook is 3 hours, and from Kaslo is 1 hour.
* {{go
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Multiple days per week bus service between [[Trail]] and [[Kelowna]] with stops in Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Midway, and Rock Creek. Travel time to Nelson from Trail is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2 hours, and from Kelowna is 5 hours.
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===By air===
*[http://www.aircanada.ca/ '''Air Canada'''] has daily flights from [[Vancouver]] and [[Calgary]] to [[Castlegar]] Regional Airport (40 km away), with shuttle service to Nelson provided by Queen City Limo.  It is recommended to book a shuttle in advance. Budget and National car rentals are also available in the Castlegar Regional Airport.
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| address=91 Lakeside Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-8228 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3016500
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers a 3,100m x 75m asphalt runway for private aircraft only. No commercial flights land here.
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==Get around==
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The downtown core of Nelson is very compact and walkable. The main streets stretch a few blocks up the hillside away from the lake, and along the contours of the hillside. You don't need a car to get between downtown businesses, but you might need one to get to housing away from the centre. It's a ten-minute uphill walk from the airport to the heart of downtown, though the Canadian Pacific Railway track just inland of the airport is a slight obstacle.

=== By rental car ===
*'''Budget''' car rentals are a block west of the Prestige Lakeside Inn on Lakeside Dr.
*'''Rent-a-wreck''' is near Nelson Municipal Airport.

=== By public transit ===
*{{listing
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**Route 10 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Balfour (55 minutes).
**Route 99 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Castlegar 40 min).  Transfer to route 33 at Selkirk College to reach Castlegar Community Complex (10 min), which is Castlegar's main bus exchange.  Some route 99 trips become route 20, instead traveling between Nelson and Slocan City.
**Offers Health Connections trips three days per week to [[Salmo]], and two days per week direct service to [[New Denver]] and [[Nakusp]].  Health Connections trips are open to everyone to ride, but must be reserved in advance and trips to medical appointments receive priority.

=== By taxi ===

* {{Listing|name=Glacier Cabs|url=http://www.glaciercabs.ca/|email=glacier_cabs@telus.net|phone=+1 250-354-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}}

==See==
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History | alt= | url=https://touchstonesnelson.ca/ | email=info@touchstonesnelson.ca
| address=502 Vernon St | lat=49.492700 | long=-117.294530 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-9813 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Displaying the culture and history of Nelson and District in its museum, archives and art gallery.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nelson Mining Museum | alt= | url=http://cmebc.com/ | email=
| address=215 Hall St | lat=49.495014 | long=-117.292746 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5242 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Features thousands of rock, gem, fossil and mine core specimens from the West Kootenays and British Columbia. An extensive collection of books, mining publications and maps, both new and old, are available for public use. The facility is open year-round – check for daily and seasonal hours.
}}
* {{see
| name=Nelson Electric Tramway | alt=
| url=http://www.nelsonstreetcar.org/ | email=
| address=Lakeside Park | lat= | long=
| directions=near Big Orange Bridge
| phone=+1 250-352-7672 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open weekends and all summer | price=
| wikidata=Q6990499| wikipedia=Nelson Electric Tramway
| lastedit=2016-09-29
| content=Restored streetcar #23 that used to run down Baker Street now runs along the waterfront from Lakeside Park to Chahko Mika Mall. The line is {{km|1.2}} long.
}}
*'''The Arts''': Nelson is highlighted as the &quot;Number One Small Town Arts Community in Canada&quot; by the publisher of ''The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America'', and is home to a large and diverse artisan community. The annual Artwalk, a display of artwork at various venues around town features local talent. In July, August and September,there are exhibitions throughout the downtown core in variety of galleries and local businesses. Each month has a separate grand opening, (usually the first Friday evening of the month), which includes refreshments, musicians, pan-handlers and artwork for locals and visitors to enjoy as they stroll through downtown Nelson.

==Do==
[[File:The Beach in Nelson, BC (15549890821).jpg|thumb|Lakeside Park and the big orange bridge.]]
Nelson is a great base to explore the lakes, mountains and rivers of the surrounding area. The west arm of the Kootenay Lake flows past Nelson with several dams just below Nelson. The big orange bridge (known locally as BOB) is a local icon connecting the north shore to Nelson. Lakeside Park is a mix of grass and shade trees and sandy beach.

*'''Yoga''' There are several yoga studios in Nelson, perhaps the biggest is [http://trinityyoga.net Trinity Yoga], who run yoga teacher training courses across Canada, as well as Yoga classes in Nelson. [http://www.shantiyoga.ca Shanti Yoga] are also worth noting and they run Yoga classes in town.
* {{do
| name=Kootenay School of the Arts | alt= | url=http://selkirk.ca/school/arts | email=
| address=606 Victoria St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2821 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Study fine craft production in clay, metal, jewelry and small object design or fibre. Community classes as well as two year Diploma programmes.
}}
*{{do
| name=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_gl/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.7833 | long=-117.167 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | image=Kokaneeglacierprovpark.JPG | wikidata=Q3364744
| content=can be accessed from the north shore (about 20 km from Nelson towards Balfour and the Kootenay Lake Ferry). Getting to the main trailhead into the park requires a steep 13 km drive to Gibson Lake.
}}
* {{do
| name=Whitewater Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.skiwhitewater.com/ | email=
| address=Whitewater Rd. | lat=49.4444 | long=-117.152 | directions=at the end of Whitewater Rd 10 km south of Nelson off Ymir Rd.
| phone=+1 250-354-4944 | tollfree=+1-800-666-9420 | fax=
| hours= | price=$75
| wikipedia=Whitewater Ski Resort | image=Ymir_Mountain.jpg | wikidata=Q7996356
| lastedit=2016-02-12
| content=20 km from Nelson, it has 20 km of cross country trails, groomed and track set for all abilities. 3 lifts give access to 80 runs in 396 vertical metres of beginner to advanced terrain. Hundreds of kilometres of off-piste skiing and back country touring. Average snowfall is 45 feet. Rentals and cafeteria available. Hitch-hiking from Nelson is a popular method to get there without a car.
}}
* The Nelson area is home to over 20 '''cat-skiing, heli-skiing and ski-touring operators'''.
*'''Mountain biking''': Nelson offers a wide variety of MTB-oriented trails for all levels of experience. Excellent trail maps are available at local bike shops.
*'''Rock climbing''' is also a popular summer activity. Kootenay Crag, Hall Siding, Grohman Narrows and CIC Bluffs are popular city crags. Slocan Bluffs and Kinnaird are in nearby Slocan City and Castlegar.
*'''Bouldering''': extensive bouldering areas in Grohman Narrows and nearby Robson.
*'''Mountaineers and alpine rock climbers''' head to the Valhalla Provincial Park in the Selkirk Mountains for long alpine routes on unique textured granite. The Mulvey Basin, Cougar Creek and Nemo Creek areas have routes ranging in grade from 5.4 to 5.12.
*'''Hiking''': Two local hiking trails are popular:
**The Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail is a very gently sloped rail trail which runs across Nelson and allows biking.
** The Pulpit Rock Trail offers a short but somewhat challenging hike that ends in a beautiful view of the city. After Pulpit Rock the trail continues up the spine of Elephant Mountain (as the locals call it) to more postcard views, and eventually to the radio towers which are visible from everywhere in the city. Hikers venturing beyond Pulpit Rock should have basic wilderness gear and exercise common sense.

==Buy==
*'''Nelson Markets''': Nelson features several regular outdoor markets where artisans and farmers can be found selling everything from local produce, poultry and farm-fresh eggs to handcrafted jewellery, pottery and clothes.
**'''The Cottonwood Community Market''', at Cottonwood Falls Park, takes place every Saturday from May through October.
**'''The Downtown Local Market''' happens on Baker Street every Wednesday from June through September.
**'''Marketfest''', a lively night-time street market in the heart of Nelson's downtown, happens on the last Friday of the month in June, July, and August. The markets all offer regional farm produce, delicious foods, and a stunning variety of locally hand-crafted products.
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Chahko Mika Mall | alt= | url=http://www.chahkomikamall.com | email=
| address=1150 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.499046 | long=-117.288575 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-4496 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9:30AM–5:30PM, Th-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=On the lake front. Contains approx 30 stores/services including restaurants, clothing, supermarket, Wal-Mart, newsagent, book store.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Still Eagle Planetary Persuasions | alt= | url=http://www.stilleagle.com | email=
| address=476 Baker St | lat=49.491626 | long=-117.294158 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3844 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=British Columbia's first hemp store and one of the largest distributors of hemp, organic and fair-trade clothing products in Canada.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Culinary Conspiracy Specialty Food Store | alt= | url=http://www.culinary-conspiracy.com | email=
| address=610 Baker Street | lat=49.492456 | long=-117.292121 | directions=corner of Josephine &amp; Baker Street beside the Main Street Diner
| phone=+1 250-352-9966 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM-5PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=A great selection of specialty gourmet food items such as hard to find spices, oils, vinegars, sauces and more.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Annie's Boutique | alt= | url=http://www.anniesboutique.ca | email=
| address=#106 - 402 Baker Street | lat=49.491477 | long=-117.294673 | directions=Downtown just off the corner of Stanley &amp; Baker
| phone=+1 250-354-2000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
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==Eat==

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative | alt= | url=https://thekootenaybakerycafe.com/ | email=
| address=377 Baker St | lat=49.491450 | long=-117.295755 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2274 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-6PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Classic bakery fare of sourdough breads, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies; offers products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=How Shang Shway Tea House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=112 Vernon St | lat=49.490672 | long=-117.299214 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5266 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-28
| content=Specialty teas and Taiwanese vegetarian meals. Cash only, no debit or credit cards.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Outer Clove | alt= | url=https://outerclove.ca/ | email=
| address=536 Stanley St | lat=49.491091 | long=-117.295351 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1667 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Eastern European cuisine infused with garlic.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=KC Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kcrestaurant.ca/ | email=kcrestaurant@gmail.com
| address=546 Baker St | lat=49.492110 | long=-117.293215 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5115 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM; Su 3PM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Chinese, Japanese, Thai
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Jackson's Hole &amp; Grill | alt= | url=http://www.jacksonsgrill.ca/ | email=
| address=524 Vernon St | lat=49.493041 | long=-117.293306 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1919 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-Tu 11:30AM-10PM, W 11:30PM-11PM, Th-Sa 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Dixie's Cafe in the movie Roaxanne, Something for everyone
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pitchfork Eatery | alt= | url=https://www.pitchforkeatery.ca/ | email=info@pitchforkeatery.ca
| address=518 Hall St | lat=49.492693 | long=-117.291324 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2744 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients, live music on Thursday and Friday.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Light Ramen bar | alt= | url=http://www.redlightramenbar.ca/ | email=
| address=308 Herridge Lane | lat=49.490613 | long=-117.295956 | directions=down the modest lane from Stanley St or Kootenay St
| phone=+1 250-352-0966 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=usually Su-Th 5-10:30PM, F Sa 5PM-midnight | price=Full size bowl $12 (veg), $14 (meat)
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=A BC spin on a Japanese ramen joint. Choose your broth, noodles, spicing, and protein; the chef adds seasonal greens. Appetizers, desserts, sake, wine, and beer. Plentiful vegetarian options, including no-meat broth. The patio seating out front is delightful in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Rel-ish | alt= | url=http://rel-ish.com/ | email=
| address=301 Baker St | lat=49.491167 | long=-117.296569 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5232 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bite | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BiteTruck | email=
| address=700 Baker St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mar-Oct (seasonal food truck) | price=
| content=Burgers, fries, organic poutine, fries, wraps, salads.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=All Season Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.allseasonscafe.com/ | email=office@allseasonscafe.com
| address=620 Heritage Lane | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.291026 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-0101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Where the locals go for a special dinner. Great wine list.
}}

==Drink==
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Louie's Steakhouse and Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.newgrandhotel.ca | email=
| address=616 Vernon St | lat=49.493335 | long=-117.292246 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=In the renovated New Grand Hotel, Louie's serves up an enticing array of signature martinis, cocktails, and other libations in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere.
}}
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Finley's Irish Bar &amp; Grill | alt= | url=https://www.finleys.ca/ | email=finleysbar@shaw.ca
| address=705 Vernon St | lat=49.494178 | long=-117.291820 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5121 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10-2AM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers live entertainment, karaoke, live DJ. The kitchen is open until 2AM.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Mike's Place Pub | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/mikes-place-pub/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492398 | long=-117.294536 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 11PM-1AM; F-Sa 11:30AM-1:30PM; Su 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Nelson Brewing Company | alt= | url=https://nelsonbrewing.com/ | email=info@nelsonbrewing.com
| address=512 Latimer St | lat=49.488249 | long=-117.289736 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3582 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 12-8PM, Su 12-6PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Brewery and tasting room.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Spiritbar | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492531 | long=-117.294817 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Mixed crowd with DJ's on weekends and the occasional live act
}}

==Sleep==
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Kokanee Creek Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_crk/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.607815 | long=-117.122883 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=20 km from Nelson. With a large sandy beach, adventure playground, hot showers and a host of other amenities you’re sure to be comfortable and find plenty to do for you and your family. Open May 1-Sep 30.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Dancing Bear Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.dancingbearinn.com/ {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=info@dancingbearinn.com
| address=171 Baker St., Nelson | lat=49.4905 | long=-117.2985 | directions=West end of downtown Nelson
| phone=+1 250-352-7573 | tollfree=+1-877-352-7573 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$34 for dorm bed (2016, tax inc.)
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Clean and quiet. Dorm, private and group rooms available. Parking space, equipment lockers (require lock), paid laundry, computer, Wi-Fi, kitchen, 2 common areas.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Motel | alt= | url=http://www.thevillamotel.com/ | email=sales@thevillamotel.com
| address=655 Hwy 3A | lat=49.513480 | long=-117.285055 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5515 | tollfree=+1-888-352-5515
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Solterra Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.solterraguesthouse.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2109 Fort Sheppard | lat=49.479308 | long=-117.282977 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-551-5530 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Beautiful private setting, close to downtown and the Burlington trail.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Adventure Hotel | alt= formerly the New Grand Hotel and Hostel | url=http://adventurehotel.ca/ | email=info@adventurehotel.ca
| address=616 Vernon Street | lat=49.493510 | long=-117.292126 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=+1-888-722-2258 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$80-144
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=In the heart of downtown, it was refurbished in vivid colours. Its hostel roots remain in bunk beds, a communal kitchen, and a nice roof deck where guests can chat. But the private baths and comfortable beds say &quot;hotel&quot;. It's an old building, with charming brick walls, and a less charming absence of elevators — climb with suitcases up the stairs!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Prestige Inn | alt= | url=http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-prestige-inn/overview/index.php | email=Lakeview@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=1301 Front St | lat=49.499631 | long=-117.285811 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3595 | tollfree=+1-877-737-8443 | fax=+1-250-352-3570
| price=From $99 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=By the lakeshore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Hume Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.humehotel.com/ | email=info@humehotel.com
| address=422 Vernon Street | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.294993 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=+1-877-568-0888 | fax=
| price=From $140 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=Downtown.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Baker Street Inn | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesternbc.com/hotels/best-western-baker-street-inn-and-convention-centre/ | email=
| address=153 Baker St | lat=49.490305 | long=-117.299030 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3525 | tollfree= | fax=+1-250-352-2995
| price= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Just a few minutes' walk from the attractions on the rest of Baker St.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blaylock Mansion | alt= | url=http://www.blaylock.ca/ | email=info@blaylock.ca
| address=1679 Hwy 3A | lat=49.544074 | long=-117.259459 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-825-2200 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$173-266/night
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=The mansion of early 20th-century mining and smelting tycoon Selwyn Blaylock, converted into a bed and breakfast. Some rooms have shared bath. Also a lovely setting for weddings.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Prestige Lakeside Resort | alt= | url=https://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-lakeside-resort/overview/ | email=Nelson@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=701 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.497322 | long=-117.294083 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7222 | tollfree=+1 87-PRESTIGE
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$190+
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Waterfront location located within walking distance of downtown. 101 guestrooms with a variety of room types. On-site dining options include West Coast Grill, Vault Sports Lounge, and Le Petit Cafe and Creperie. The resort also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and can accommodate meetings and events for up to 425 people.
}}

==Connect==
There are many locations where the traveler can access wireless Internet, including the following: Safeway, Nelson Public Library, Chako Mika Mall, Best Western Baker St Inn, and many restaurants in town.

Most of the downtown area has Shaw public WiFi, although you will need a Shaw account to use it.

==Go next==
* [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Ainsworth Hot Spings]], located about 45 minutes northeast of Nelson, is considered to be the best commercial hot springs in British Columbia and has many spa services, treatments and packages.

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'''[http://www.nelson.ca Nelson]''' is a city of over 10,000 people (2011) in [[British Columbia]].  The 1987 film  ''Roxanne'' starring Steve Martin was filmed in this city.
[[File:NelsonBCBakerSt.JPG|thumb|Nelson's Baker Street]]
[[File:Heritage Building - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Heritage building along Baker Street]]

==Understand==
The West Kootenay region is part of the traditional territories of the Sinixt (or Lakes) and Ktunaxa (Kutenai) peoples.

Known as &quot;The Queen City&quot;, it is acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush.

In 2012 Nelson and Rossland, a small city south-west of Nelson, were jointly voted best ski locales in North America by readers of California-based ''Powder Magazine''.

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nelson &amp; District Visitor Info Centre | alt= | url=https://www.discovernelson.com/visitor-centre/ | email=info@discovernelson.com
| address=91 Baker Street | lat=49.489481 | long=-117.301379 | directions=in the old Canadian Pacific Railway station
| phone=+1 250-352-3433 | tollfree=+1-877-663-5706 | fax=+1 250 352-6355
| hours=Open year round M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

===History===
Gold and silver were found in the area in 1867. Following the discovery of silver at nearby Toad Mountain in 1886, the town boomed quickly, leading to incorporation in 1897. Two railways were built to pass through Nelson. Due to its location near transportation corridors, Nelson grew to supply the local mining activity and soon became a transportation and distribution centre for the region.

The town soon matured from a false-fronted boom town to a sophisticated city. Francis Rattenbury, an architect most noted in British Columbia for the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, the Vancouver Provincial Courthouse, and the second Hotel Vancouver, designed chateau-style civic buildings made of granite, which stand today. By the 1900s, Nelson had several fine hotels, a Hudson's Bay Company store, and an electric streetcar system. The local forestry and mining industries were well established.

The town built its own hydroelectric generating system. English immigrants planted lakeside orchards, and Doukhobors from Russia, sponsored by Leo Tolstoy and the Quakers, tilled the valley benchlands. The Doukhobor Museum is nearby, close to the neighbouring town of Castlegar.

During the Vietnam War, many American draft dodgers settled in Nelson and the surrounding area. This influx of liberal, mostly educated young people had a significant impact on the area's cultural and political demographics.

Nelson's mountainous geography kept growth confined to the narrow valley bottom, except for certain hillside structures such as the local High School and the former Notre Dame University College (NDU) campus. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, when more prosperous cities were tearing down and rebuilding their downtowns to the design of the time, Nelson merchants 'modernized' their buildings with covers of aluminum siding.

===Baker Street===
In the early 1980s, Nelson suffered a devastating economic downturn when the local sawmill was closed. To save downtown and Baker Street from blight, Nelson remodelled its downtown by stripping aluminum facades and restoring the buildings to their original brilliance. By 1985, Baker Street was completely transformed. Affirmation of the street's success came in 1986 when Steve Martin chose to produce his feature film ''Roxanne'' largely in Nelson, using the local fire hall as a primary set and many historic locations for others. More broadly, the transformation marked the beginning of Nelson's ongoing transition from a resource-based town to an arts and tourism town. A walk down Baker Street through the Historic District is now one of Nelson's promoted visitor activities.

===Climate===
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Winters are cold and snowy while summers are warm and drier with cool temperatures during the night.
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==Get in==
===By car===
Nelson can be best accessed from the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) and is well signed, but is not located directly on the highway. Coming from the west, follow the Crowsnest Highway to [[Castlegar]] and then go {{km|45}} east on Highway 3A. From the east, follow the Crownest Highway through Creston to [[Salmo]] and go {{km|40}} north on Highway 6; alternatively, follow Highway 3A from Creston and take the Kootenay Lake Ferry at Balfour, which is the longest toll-free ferry in the world.

Nelson is about {{km|655}} from Vancouver (9-hour drive) and {{km|620}} from Calgary (a 7-hour drive). It is also {{km|240}} from Spokane, Washington, {{km|510}} from Banff and {{km|455}} from Kamloops.

===By bus===
* {{go
| name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=http://www.mountainmanmikes.ca | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=stops at Husky Gas at 702 Nelson Ave
| phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-19
| content=Operates a route between Kaslo and Vancouver, and route between Kaslo and Calgary.
}}
** Operates two days per week between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand Forks (British Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton (British Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], and [[New Westminster]]. Travel time to Nelson from Kalso is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2.25 hours, from Osoyoos is 3.5 hours, from Princeton is 5.25 hours, from Hope is 7 hours, from Abbotsford is 8.25, and from Vancouver is 9.5 hours.
** Operates once per week between [[Calgary]] and Kaslo with stops in [[Okotoks]], [[High River]], [[Claresholm]], [[Lethbridge]], [[Fort Macleod]], [[Pincher Creek]], Sparwood, [[Fernie]], [[Cranbrook]], [[Creston]], [[Salmo]], Nelson, and Balfour.  Travel time to Nelson from Calgary is 9.75 hours, from Lethbridge is 7 hours, from Sparwood is 5 hours, from Cranbrook is 3 hours, and from Kaslo is 1 hour.
* {{go
| name=Silver City Stagelines Limited | alt= | url=http://www.fritztravels.com | email=support@fritztravels.com
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-25
| content=Multiple days per week bus service between [[Trail]] and [[Kelowna]] with stops in Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Midway, and Rock Creek. Travel time to Nelson from Trail is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2 hours, and from Kelowna is 5 hours.
}}

===By air===
*[http://www.aircanada.ca/ '''Air Canada'''] has daily flights from [[Vancouver]] and [[Calgary]] to [[Castlegar]] Regional Airport (40 km away), with shuttle service to Nelson provided by Queen City Limo.  It is recommended to book a shuttle in advance. Budget and National car rentals are also available in the Castlegar Regional Airport.
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Nelson Municipal Airport | alt= | url=http://www.nelsonpilots.ca/ | email=
| address=91 Lakeside Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-8228 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3016500
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers a 3,100m x 75m asphalt runway for private aircraft only. No commercial flights land here.
}}

==Get around==
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The downtown core of Nelson is very compact and walkable. The main streets stretch a few blocks up the hillside away from the lake, and along the contours of the hillside. You don't need a car to get between downtown businesses, but you might need one to get to housing away from the centre. It's a ten-minute uphill walk from the airport to the heart of downtown, though the Canadian Pacific Railway track just inland of the airport is a slight obstacle.

=== By rental car ===
*'''Budget''' car rentals are a block west of the Prestige Lakeside Inn on Lakeside Dr.
*'''Rent-a-wreck''' is near Nelson Municipal Airport.

=== By public transit ===
*{{listing
| name=BC Transit (West Kootenay Transit System) | alt= | url=https://bctransit.com/west-kootenay/home | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-855-993-3100
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-27
| content=Offers bus routes in the region, including Monday to Saturday service connecting [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Castlegar]], Fruitvale, Nelson, [[Rossland]], Slocan City, and [[Trail]].
}}
**Route 10 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Balfour (55 minutes).
**Route 99 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Castlegar 40 min).  Transfer to route 33 at Selkirk College to reach Castlegar Community Complex (10 min), which is Castlegar's main bus exchange.  Some route 99 trips become route 20, instead traveling between Nelson and Slocan City.
**Offers Health Connections trips three days per week to [[Salmo]], and two days per week direct service to [[New Denver]] and [[Nakusp]].  Health Connections trips are open to everyone to ride, but must be reserved in advance and trips to medical appointments receive priority.

=== By taxi ===

* {{Listing|name=Glacier Cabs|url=http://www.glaciercabs.ca/|email=glacier_cabs@telus.net|phone=+1 250-354-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}}

==See==
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History | alt= | url=https://touchstonesnelson.ca/ | email=info@touchstonesnelson.ca
| address=502 Vernon St | lat=49.492700 | long=-117.294530 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-9813 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Displaying the culture and history of Nelson and District in its museum, archives and art gallery.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nelson Mining Museum | alt= | url=http://cmebc.com/ | email=
| address=215 Hall St | lat=49.495014 | long=-117.292746 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5242 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Features thousands of rock, gem, fossil and mine core specimens from the West Kootenays and British Columbia. An extensive collection of books, mining publications and maps, both new and old, are available for public use. The facility is open year-round – check for daily and seasonal hours.
}}
* {{see
| name=Nelson Electric Tramway | alt=
| url=http://www.nelsonstreetcar.org/ | email=
| address=Lakeside Park | lat= | long=
| directions=near Big Orange Bridge
| phone=+1 250-352-7672 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open weekends and all summer | price=
| wikidata=Q6990499| wikipedia=Nelson Electric Tramway
| lastedit=2016-09-29
| content=Restored streetcar #23 that used to run down Baker Street now runs along the waterfront from Lakeside Park to Chahko Mika Mall. The line is {{km|1.2}} long.
}}
*'''The Arts''': Nelson is highlighted as the &quot;Number One Small Town Arts Community in Canada&quot; by the publisher of ''The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America'', and is home to a large and diverse artisan community. The annual Artwalk, a display of artwork at various venues around town features local talent. In July, August and September,there are exhibitions throughout the downtown core in variety of galleries and local businesses. Each month has a separate grand opening, (usually the first Friday evening of the month), which includes refreshments, musicians, pan-handlers and artwork for locals and visitors to enjoy as they stroll through downtown Nelson.

==Do==
[[File:The Beach in Nelson, BC (15549890821).jpg|thumb|Lakeside Park and the big orange bridge.]]
Nelson is a great base to explore the lakes, mountains and rivers of the surrounding area. The west arm of the Kootenay Lake flows past Nelson with several dams just below Nelson. The big orange bridge (known locally as BOB) is a local icon connecting the north shore to Nelson. Lakeside Park is a mix of grass and shade trees and sandy beach.

*'''Yoga''' There are several yoga studios in Nelson, perhaps the biggest is [http://trinityyoga.net Trinity Yoga], who run yoga teacher training courses across Canada, as well as Yoga classes in Nelson. [http://www.shantiyoga.ca Shanti Yoga] are also worth noting and they run Yoga classes in town.
* {{do
| name=Kootenay School of the Arts | alt= | url=http://selkirk.ca/school/arts | email=
| address=606 Victoria St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2821 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Study fine craft production in clay, metal, jewelry and small object design or fibre. Community classes as well as two year Diploma programmes.
}}
*{{do
| name=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_gl/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.7833 | long=-117.167 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | image=Kokaneeglacierprovpark.JPG | wikidata=Q3364744
| content=can be accessed from the north shore (about 20 km from Nelson towards Balfour and the Kootenay Lake Ferry). Getting to the main trailhead into the park requires a steep 13 km drive to Gibson Lake.
}}
* {{do
| name=Whitewater Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.skiwhitewater.com/ | email=
| address=Whitewater Rd. | lat=49.4444 | long=-117.152 | directions=at the end of Whitewater Rd 10 km south of Nelson off Ymir Rd.
| phone=+1 250-354-4944 | tollfree=+1-800-666-9420 | fax=
| hours= | price=$75
| wikipedia=Whitewater Ski Resort | image=Ymir_Mountain.jpg | wikidata=Q7996356
| lastedit=2016-02-12
| content=20 km from Nelson, it has 20 km of cross country trails, groomed and track set for all abilities. 3 lifts give access to 80 runs in 396 vertical metres of beginner to advanced terrain. Hundreds of kilometres of off-piste skiing and back country touring. Average snowfall is 45 feet. Rentals and cafeteria available. Hitch-hiking from Nelson is a popular method to get there without a car.
}}
* The Nelson area is home to over 20 '''cat-skiing, heli-skiing and ski-touring operators'''.
*'''Mountain biking''': Nelson offers a wide variety of MTB-oriented trails for all levels of experience. Excellent trail maps are available at local bike shops.
*'''Rock climbing''' is also a popular summer activity. Kootenay Crag, Hall Siding, Grohman Narrows and CIC Bluffs are popular city crags. Slocan Bluffs and Kinnaird are in nearby Slocan City and Castlegar.
*'''Bouldering''': extensive bouldering areas in Grohman Narrows and nearby Robson.
*'''Mountaineers and alpine rock climbers''' head to the Valhalla Provincial Park in the Selkirk Mountains for long alpine routes on unique textured granite. The Mulvey Basin, Cougar Creek and Nemo Creek areas have routes ranging in grade from 5.4 to 5.12.
*'''Hiking''': Two local hiking trails are popular:
**The Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail is a very gently sloped rail trail which runs across Nelson and allows biking.
** The Pulpit Rock Trail offers a short but somewhat challenging hike that ends in a beautiful view of the city. After Pulpit Rock the trail continues up the spine of Elephant Mountain (as the locals call it) to more postcard views, and eventually to the radio towers which are visible from everywhere in the city. Hikers venturing beyond Pulpit Rock should have basic wilderness gear and exercise common sense.

==Buy==
*'''Nelson Markets''': Nelson features several regular outdoor markets where artisans and farmers can be found selling everything from local produce, poultry and farm-fresh eggs to handcrafted jewellery, pottery and clothes.
**'''The Cottonwood Community Market''', at Cottonwood Falls Park, takes place every Saturday from May through October.
**'''The Downtown Local Market''' happens on Baker Street every Wednesday from June through September.
**'''Marketfest''', a lively night-time street market in the heart of Nelson's downtown, happens on the last Friday of the month in June, July, and August. The markets all offer regional farm produce, delicious foods, and a stunning variety of locally hand-crafted products.
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Chahko Mika Mall | alt= | url=http://www.chahkomikamall.com | email=
| address=1150 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.499046 | long=-117.288575 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-4496 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9:30AM–5:30PM, Th-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=On the lake front. Contains approx 30 stores/services including restaurants, clothing, supermarket, Wal-Mart, newsagent, book store.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Still Eagle Planetary Persuasions | alt= | url=http://www.stilleagle.com | email=
| address=476 Baker St | lat=49.491626 | long=-117.294158 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3844 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=British Columbia's first hemp store and one of the largest distributors of hemp, organic and fair-trade clothing products in Canada.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Culinary Conspiracy Specialty Food Store | alt= | url=http://www.culinary-conspiracy.com | email=
| address=610 Baker Street | lat=49.492456 | long=-117.292121 | directions=corner of Josephine &amp; Baker Street beside the Main Street Diner
| phone=+1 250-352-9966 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM-5PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=A great selection of specialty gourmet food items such as hard to find spices, oils, vinegars, sauces and more.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Annie's Boutique | alt= | url=http://www.anniesboutique.ca | email=
| address=#106 - 402 Baker Street | lat=49.491477 | long=-117.294673 | directions=Downtown just off the corner of Stanley &amp; Baker
| phone=+1 250-354-2000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative | alt= | url=https://thekootenaybakerycafe.com/ | email=
| address=377 Baker St | lat=49.491450 | long=-117.295755 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2274 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-6PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Classic bakery fare of sourdough breads, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies; offers products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=How Shang Shway Tea House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=112 Vernon St | lat=49.490672 | long=-117.299214 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5266 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-28
| content=Specialty teas and Taiwanese vegetarian meals. Cash only, no debit or credit cards.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Outer Clove | alt= | url=https://outerclove.ca/ | email=
| address=536 Stanley St | lat=49.491091 | long=-117.295351 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1667 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Eastern European cuisine infused with garlic.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=KC Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kcrestaurant.ca/ | email=kcrestaurant@gmail.com
| address=546 Baker St | lat=49.492110 | long=-117.293215 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5115 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM; Su 3PM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Chinese, Japanese, Thai
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Jackson's Hole &amp; Grill | alt= | url=http://www.jacksonsgrill.ca/ | email=
| address=524 Vernon St | lat=49.493041 | long=-117.293306 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1919 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-Tu 11:30AM-10PM, W 11:30PM-11PM, Th-Sa 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Dixie's Cafe in the movie Roaxanne, Something for everyone
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pitchfork Eatery | alt= | url=https://www.pitchforkeatery.ca/ | email=info@pitchforkeatery.ca
| address=518 Hall St | lat=49.492693 | long=-117.291324 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2744 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients, live music on Thursday and Friday.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Light Ramen bar | alt= | url=http://www.redlightramenbar.ca/ | email=
| address=308 Herridge Lane | lat=49.490613 | long=-117.295956 | directions=down the modest lane from Stanley St or Kootenay St
| phone=+1 250-352-0966 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=usually Su-Th 5-10:30PM, F Sa 5PM-midnight | price=Full size bowl $12 (veg), $14 (meat)
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=A BC spin on a Japanese ramen joint. Choose your broth, noodles, spicing, and protein; the chef adds seasonal greens. Appetizers, desserts, sake, wine, and beer. Plentiful vegetarian options, including no-meat broth. The patio seating out front is delightful in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Rel-ish | alt= | url=http://rel-ish.com/ | email=
| address=301 Baker St | lat=49.491167 | long=-117.296569 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5232 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bite | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BiteTruck | email=
| address=700 Baker St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mar-Oct (seasonal food truck) | price=
| content=Burgers, fries, organic poutine, fries, wraps, salads.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=All Season Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.allseasonscafe.com/ | email=office@allseasonscafe.com
| address=620 Heritage Lane | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.291026 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-0101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Where the locals go for a special dinner. Great wine list.
}}

==Drink==
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Louie's Steakhouse and Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.newgrandhotel.ca | email=
| address=616 Vernon St | lat=49.493335 | long=-117.292246 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=In the renovated New Grand Hotel, Louie's serves up an enticing array of signature martinis, cocktails, and other libations in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere.
}}
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Finley's Irish Bar &amp; Grill | alt= | url=https://www.finleys.ca/ | email=finleysbar@shaw.ca
| address=705 Vernon St | lat=49.494178 | long=-117.291820 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5121 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10-2AM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers live entertainment, karaoke, live DJ. The kitchen is open until 2AM.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Mike's Place Pub | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/mikes-place-pub/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492398 | long=-117.294536 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 11PM-1AM; F-Sa 11:30AM-1:30PM; Su 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Nelson Brewing Company | alt= | url=https://nelsonbrewing.com/ | email=info@nelsonbrewing.com
| address=512 Latimer St | lat=49.488249 | long=-117.289736 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3582 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 12-8PM, Su 12-6PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Brewery and tasting room.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Spiritbar | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492531 | long=-117.294817 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Mixed crowd with DJ's on weekends and the occasional live act
}}

==Sleep==
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Kokanee Creek Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_crk/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.607815 | long=-117.122883 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=20 km from Nelson. With a large sandy beach, adventure playground, hot showers and a host of other amenities you’re sure to be comfortable and find plenty to do for you and your family. Open May 1-Sep 30.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Dancing Bear Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.dancingbearinn.com/ {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=info@dancingbearinn.com
| address=171 Baker St., Nelson | lat=49.4905 | long=-117.2985 | directions=West end of downtown Nelson
| phone=+1 250-352-7573 | tollfree=+1-877-352-7573 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$34 for dorm bed (2016, tax inc.)
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Clean and quiet. Dorm, private and group rooms available. Parking space, equipment lockers (require lock), paid laundry, computer, Wi-Fi, kitchen, 2 common areas.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Motel | alt= | url=http://www.thevillamotel.com/ | email=sales@thevillamotel.com
| address=655 Hwy 3A | lat=49.513480 | long=-117.285055 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5515 | tollfree=+1-888-352-5515
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Solterra Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.solterraguesthouse.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2109 Fort Sheppard | lat=49.479308 | long=-117.282977 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-551-5530 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Beautiful private setting, close to downtown and the Burlington trail.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Adventure Hotel | alt= formerly the New Grand Hotel and Hostel | url=http://adventurehotel.ca/ | email=info@adventurehotel.ca
| address=616 Vernon Street | lat=49.493510 | long=-117.292126 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=+1-888-722-2258 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$80-144
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=In the heart of downtown, it was refurbished in vivid colours. Its hostel roots remain in bunk beds, a communal kitchen, and a nice roof deck where guests can chat. But the private baths and comfortable beds say &quot;hotel&quot;. It's an old building, with charming brick walls, and a less charming absence of elevators — climb with suitcases up the stairs!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Prestige Inn | alt= | url=http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-prestige-inn/overview/index.php | email=Lakeview@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=1301 Front St | lat=49.499631 | long=-117.285811 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3595 | tollfree=+1-877-737-8443 | fax=+1-250-352-3570
| price=From $99 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=By the lakeshore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Hume Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.humehotel.com/ | email=info@humehotel.com
| address=422 Vernon Street | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.294993 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=+1-877-568-0888 | fax=
| price=From $140 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=Downtown.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Baker Street Inn | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesternbc.com/hotels/best-western-baker-street-inn-and-convention-centre/ | email=
| address=153 Baker St | lat=49.490305 | long=-117.299030 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3525 | tollfree= | fax=+1-250-352-2995
| price= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Just a few minutes' walk from the attractions on the rest of Baker St.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blaylock Mansion | alt= | url=http://www.blaylock.ca/ | email=info@blaylock.ca
| address=1679 Hwy 3A | lat=49.544074 | long=-117.259459 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-825-2200 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$173-266/night
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=The mansion of early 20th-century mining and smelting tycoon Selwyn Blaylock, converted into a bed and breakfast. Some rooms have shared bath. Also a lovely setting for weddings.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Alpine Inn &amp; Suites | alt= | url=https://www.alpine-motel.com/ | email=stay@alpine-motel.com
| address=1120 Hall Mines Road | lat=49.48566 | long=-117.29342 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5501 | tollfree=+1-888-356-2233
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Prestige Lakeside Resort | alt= | url=https://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-lakeside-resort/overview/ | email=Nelson@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=701 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.497322 | long=-117.294083 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7222 | tollfree=+1 87-PRESTIGE
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$190+
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Waterfront location located within walking distance of downtown. 101 guestrooms with a variety of room types. On-site dining options include West Coast Grill, Vault Sports Lounge, and Le Petit Cafe and Creperie. The resort also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and can accommodate meetings and events for up to 425 people.
}}

==Connect==
There are many locations where the traveler can access wireless Internet, including the following: Safeway, Nelson Public Library, Chako Mika Mall, Best Western Baker St Inn, and many restaurants in town.

Most of the downtown area has Shaw public WiFi, although you will need a Shaw account to use it.

==Go next==
* [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Ainsworth Hot Spings]], located about 45 minutes northeast of Nelson, is considered to be the best commercial hot springs in British Columbia and has many spa services, treatments and packages.

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'''[http://www.nelson.ca Nelson]''' is a city of over 10,000 people (2011) in [[British Columbia]].  The 1987 film  ''Roxanne'' starring Steve Martin was filmed in this city.
[[File:NelsonBCBakerSt.JPG|thumb|Nelson's Baker Street]]
[[File:Heritage Building - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Heritage building along Baker Street]]

==Understand==
The West Kootenay region is part of the traditional territories of the Sinixt (or Lakes) and Ktunaxa (Kutenai) peoples.

Known as &quot;The Queen City&quot;, it is acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush.

In 2012 Nelson and Rossland, a small city south-west of Nelson, were jointly voted best ski locales in North America by readers of California-based ''Powder Magazine''.

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Nelson &amp; District Visitor Info Centre | alt= | url=https://www.discovernelson.com/visitor-centre/ | email=info@discovernelson.com
| address=91 Baker Street | lat=49.489481 | long=-117.301379 | directions=in the old Canadian Pacific Railway station
| phone=+1 250-352-3433 | tollfree=+1-877-663-5706 | fax=+1 250 352-6355
| hours=Open year round M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

===History===
Gold and silver were found in the area in 1867. Following the discovery of silver at nearby Toad Mountain in 1886, the town boomed quickly, leading to incorporation in 1897. Two railways were built to pass through Nelson. Due to its location near transportation corridors, Nelson grew to supply the local mining activity and soon became a transportation and distribution centre for the region.

The town soon matured from a false-fronted boom town to a sophisticated city. Francis Rattenbury, an architect most noted in British Columbia for the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, the Vancouver Provincial Courthouse, and the second Hotel Vancouver, designed chateau-style civic buildings made of granite, which stand today. By the 1900s, Nelson had several fine hotels, a Hudson's Bay Company store, and an electric streetcar system. The local forestry and mining industries were well established.

The town built its own hydroelectric generating system. English immigrants planted lakeside orchards, and Doukhobors from Russia, sponsored by Leo Tolstoy and the Quakers, tilled the valley benchlands. The Doukhobor Museum is nearby, close to the neighbouring town of Castlegar.

During the Vietnam War, many American draft dodgers settled in Nelson and the surrounding area. This influx of liberal, mostly educated young people had a significant impact on the area's cultural and political demographics.

Nelson's mountainous geography kept growth confined to the narrow valley bottom, except for certain hillside structures such as the local High School and the former Notre Dame University College (NDU) campus. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, when more prosperous cities were tearing down and rebuilding their downtowns to the design of the time, Nelson merchants 'modernized' their buildings with covers of aluminum siding.

===Baker Street===
In the early 1980s, Nelson suffered a devastating economic downturn when the local sawmill was closed. To save downtown and Baker Street from blight, Nelson remodelled its downtown by stripping aluminum facades and restoring the buildings to their original brilliance. By 1985, Baker Street was completely transformed. Affirmation of the street's success came in 1986 when Steve Martin chose to produce his feature film ''Roxanne'' largely in Nelson, using the local fire hall as a primary set and many historic locations for others. More broadly, the transformation marked the beginning of Nelson's ongoing transition from a resource-based town to an arts and tourism town. A walk down Baker Street through the Historic District is now one of Nelson's promoted visitor activities.

===Climate===
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Winters are cold and snowy while summers are warm and drier with cool temperatures during the night.
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==Get in==
===By car===
Nelson can be best accessed from the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) and is well signed, but is not located directly on the highway. Coming from the west, follow the Crowsnest Highway to [[Castlegar]] and then go {{km|45}} east on Highway 3A. From the east, follow the Crownest Highway through Creston to [[Salmo]] and go {{km|40}} north on Highway 6; alternatively, follow Highway 3A from Creston and take the Kootenay Lake Ferry at Balfour, which is the longest toll-free ferry in the world.

Nelson is about {{km|655}} from Vancouver (9-hour drive) and {{km|620}} from Calgary (a 7-hour drive). It is also {{km|240}} from Spokane, Washington, {{km|510}} from Banff and {{km|455}} from Kamloops.

===By bus===
* {{go
| name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=http://www.mountainmanmikes.ca | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=stops at Husky Gas at 702 Nelson Ave
| phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-19
| content=Operates a route between Kaslo and Vancouver, and route between Kaslo and Calgary.
}}
** Operates two days per week between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand Forks (British Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton (British Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], and [[New Westminster]]. Travel time to Nelson from Kalso is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2.25 hours, from Osoyoos is 3.5 hours, from Princeton is 5.25 hours, from Hope is 7 hours, from Abbotsford is 8.25, and from Vancouver is 9.5 hours.
** Operates once per week between [[Calgary]] and Kaslo with stops in [[Okotoks]], [[High River]], [[Claresholm]], [[Lethbridge]], [[Fort Macleod]], [[Pincher Creek]], Sparwood, [[Fernie]], [[Cranbrook]], [[Creston]], [[Salmo]], Nelson, and Balfour.  Travel time to Nelson from Calgary is 9.75 hours, from Lethbridge is 7 hours, from Sparwood is 5 hours, from Cranbrook is 3 hours, and from Kaslo is 1 hour.
* {{go
| name=Silver City Stagelines Limited | alt= | url=http://www.fritztravels.com | email=support@fritztravels.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at A&amp;W 512 Railway St
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-25
| content=Multiple days per week bus service between [[Trail]] and [[Kelowna]] with stops in Nelson, [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Midway, and Rock Creek. Travel time to Nelson from Trail is 1 hour, from Castlegar is 40 minutes, from Grand Forks is 2 hours, and from Kelowna is 5 hours.
}}

===By air===
*[http://www.aircanada.ca/ '''Air Canada'''] has daily flights from [[Vancouver]] and [[Calgary]] to [[Castlegar]] Regional Airport (40 km away), with shuttle service to Nelson provided by Queen City Limo.  It is recommended to book a shuttle in advance. Budget and National car rentals are also available in the Castlegar Regional Airport.
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Nelson Municipal Airport | alt= | url=http://www.nelsonpilots.ca/ | email=
| address=91 Lakeside Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-8228 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3016500
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers a 3,100m x 75m asphalt runway for private aircraft only. No commercial flights land here.
}}

==Get around==
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The downtown core of Nelson is very compact and walkable. The main streets stretch a few blocks up the hillside away from the lake, and along the contours of the hillside. You don't need a car to get between downtown businesses, but you might need one to get to housing away from the centre. It's a ten-minute uphill walk from the airport to the heart of downtown, though the Canadian Pacific Railway track just inland of the airport is a slight obstacle.

=== By rental car ===
*'''Budget''' car rentals are a block west of the Prestige Lakeside Inn on Lakeside Dr.
*'''Rent-a-wreck''' is near Nelson Municipal Airport.

=== By public transit ===
*{{listing
| name=BC Transit (West Kootenay Transit System) | alt= | url=https://bctransit.com/west-kootenay/home | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-855-993-3100
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-27
| content=Offers bus routes in the region, including Monday to Saturday service connecting [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Castlegar]], Fruitvale, Nelson, [[Rossland]], Slocan City, and [[Trail]].
}}
**Route 10 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Balfour (55 minutes).
**Route 99 operates Monday to Saturday between Nelson and Castlegar 40 min).  Transfer to route 33 at Selkirk College to reach Castlegar Community Complex (10 min), which is Castlegar's main bus exchange.  Some route 99 trips become route 20, instead traveling between Nelson and Slocan City.
**Offers Health Connections trips three days per week to [[Salmo]], and two days per week direct service to [[New Denver]] and [[Nakusp]].  Health Connections trips are open to everyone to ride, but must be reserved in advance and trips to medical appointments receive priority.

=== By taxi ===

* {{Listing|name=Glacier Cabs|url=http://www.glaciercabs.ca/|email=glacier_cabs@telus.net|phone=+1 250-354-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}}

==See==
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History | alt= | url=https://touchstonesnelson.ca/ | email=info@touchstonesnelson.ca
| address=502 Vernon St | lat=49.492700 | long=-117.294530 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-9813 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Displaying the culture and history of Nelson and District in its museum, archives and art gallery.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Nelson Mining Museum | alt= | url=http://cmebc.com/ | email=
| address=215 Hall St | lat=49.495014 | long=-117.292746 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5242 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Features thousands of rock, gem, fossil and mine core specimens from the West Kootenays and British Columbia. An extensive collection of books, mining publications and maps, both new and old, are available for public use. The facility is open year-round – check for daily and seasonal hours.
}}
* {{see
| name=Nelson Electric Tramway | alt=
| url=http://www.nelsonstreetcar.org/ | email=
| address=Lakeside Park | lat= | long=
| directions=near Big Orange Bridge
| phone=+1 250-352-7672 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open weekends and all summer | price=
| wikidata=Q6990499| wikipedia=Nelson Electric Tramway
| lastedit=2016-09-29
| content=Restored streetcar #23 that used to run down Baker Street now runs along the waterfront from Lakeside Park to Chahko Mika Mall. The line is {{km|1.2}} long.
}}
*'''The Arts''': Nelson is highlighted as the &quot;Number One Small Town Arts Community in Canada&quot; by the publisher of ''The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America'', and is home to a large and diverse artisan community. The annual Artwalk, a display of artwork at various venues around town features local talent. In July, August and September,there are exhibitions throughout the downtown core in variety of galleries and local businesses. Each month has a separate grand opening, (usually the first Friday evening of the month), which includes refreshments, musicians, pan-handlers and artwork for locals and visitors to enjoy as they stroll through downtown Nelson.

==Do==
[[File:The Beach in Nelson, BC (15549890821).jpg|thumb|Lakeside Park and the big orange bridge.]]
Nelson is a great base to explore the lakes, mountains and rivers of the surrounding area. The west arm of the Kootenay Lake flows past Nelson with several dams just below Nelson. The big orange bridge (known locally as BOB) is a local icon connecting the north shore to Nelson. Lakeside Park is a mix of grass and shade trees and sandy beach.

*'''Yoga''' There are several yoga studios in Nelson, perhaps the biggest is [http://trinityyoga.net Trinity Yoga], who run yoga teacher training courses across Canada, as well as Yoga classes in Nelson. [http://www.shantiyoga.ca Shanti Yoga] are also worth noting and they run Yoga classes in town.
* {{do
| name=Kootenay School of the Arts | alt= | url=http://selkirk.ca/school/arts | email=
| address=606 Victoria St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2821 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Study fine craft production in clay, metal, jewelry and small object design or fibre. Community classes as well as two year Diploma programmes.
}}
*{{do
| name=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_gl/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.7833 | long=-117.167 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park | image=Kokaneeglacierprovpark.JPG | wikidata=Q3364744
| content=can be accessed from the north shore (about 20 km from Nelson towards Balfour and the Kootenay Lake Ferry). Getting to the main trailhead into the park requires a steep 13 km drive to Gibson Lake.
}}
* {{do
| name=Whitewater Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.skiwhitewater.com/ | email=
| address=Whitewater Rd. | lat=49.4444 | long=-117.152 | directions=at the end of Whitewater Rd 10 km south of Nelson off Ymir Rd.
| phone=+1 250-354-4944 | tollfree=+1-800-666-9420 | fax=
| hours= | price=$75
| wikipedia=Whitewater Ski Resort | image=Ymir_Mountain.jpg | wikidata=Q7996356
| lastedit=2016-02-12
| content=20 km from Nelson, it has 20 km of cross country trails, groomed and track set for all abilities. 3 lifts give access to 80 runs in 396 vertical metres of beginner to advanced terrain. Hundreds of kilometres of off-piste skiing and back country touring. Average snowfall is 45 feet. Rentals and cafeteria available. Hitch-hiking from Nelson is a popular method to get there without a car.
}}
* The Nelson area is home to over 20 '''cat-skiing, heli-skiing and ski-touring operators'''.
*'''Mountain biking''': Nelson offers a wide variety of MTB-oriented trails for all levels of experience. Excellent trail maps are available at local bike shops.
*'''Rock climbing''' is also a popular summer activity. Kootenay Crag, Hall Siding, Grohman Narrows and CIC Bluffs are popular city crags. Slocan Bluffs and Kinnaird are in nearby Slocan City and Castlegar.
*'''Bouldering''': extensive bouldering areas in Grohman Narrows and nearby Robson.
*'''Mountaineers and alpine rock climbers''' head to the Valhalla Provincial Park in the Selkirk Mountains for long alpine routes on unique textured granite. The Mulvey Basin, Cougar Creek and Nemo Creek areas have routes ranging in grade from 5.4 to 5.12.
*'''Hiking''': Two local hiking trails are popular:
**The Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail is a very gently sloped rail trail which runs across Nelson and allows biking.
** The Pulpit Rock Trail offers a short but somewhat challenging hike that ends in a beautiful view of the city. After Pulpit Rock the trail continues up the spine of Elephant Mountain (as the locals call it) to more postcard views, and eventually to the radio towers which are visible from everywhere in the city. Hikers venturing beyond Pulpit Rock should have basic wilderness gear and exercise common sense.

==Buy==
*'''Nelson Markets''': Nelson features several regular outdoor markets where artisans and farmers can be found selling everything from local produce, poultry and farm-fresh eggs to handcrafted jewellery, pottery and clothes.
**'''The Cottonwood Community Market''', at Cottonwood Falls Park, takes place every Saturday from May through October.
**'''The Downtown Local Market''' happens on Baker Street every Wednesday from June through September.
**'''Marketfest''', a lively night-time street market in the heart of Nelson's downtown, happens on the last Friday of the month in June, July, and August. The markets all offer regional farm produce, delicious foods, and a stunning variety of locally hand-crafted products.
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Chahko Mika Mall | alt= | url=http://www.chahkomikamall.com | email=
| address=1150 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.499046 | long=-117.288575 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-4496 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9:30AM–5:30PM, Th-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=On the lake front. Contains approx 30 stores/services including restaurants, clothing, supermarket, Wal-Mart, newsagent, book store.
}}
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Still Eagle Planetary Persuasions | alt= | url=http://www.stilleagle.com | email=
| address=476 Baker St | lat=49.491626 | long=-117.294158 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3844 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=British Columbia's first hemp store and one of the largest distributors of hemp, organic and fair-trade clothing products in Canada.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Culinary Conspiracy Specialty Food Store | alt= | url=http://www.culinary-conspiracy.com | email=
| address=610 Baker Street | lat=49.492456 | long=-117.292121 | directions=corner of Josephine &amp; Baker Street beside the Main Street Diner
| phone=+1 250-352-9966 | tollfree=
| hours=10AM-5PM | price=moderate
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=A great selection of specialty gourmet food items such as hard to find spices, oils, vinegars, sauces and more.
}}
*{{listing | type=buy
| name=Annie's Boutique | alt= | url=http://www.anniesboutique.ca | email=
| address=#106 - 402 Baker Street | lat=49.491477 | long=-117.294673 | directions=Downtown just off the corner of Stanley &amp; Baker
| phone=+1 250-354-2000 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

==Eat==

===Budget===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative | alt= | url=https://thekootenaybakerycafe.com/ | email=
| address=377 Baker St | lat=49.491450 | long=-117.295755 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2274 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-6PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Classic bakery fare of sourdough breads, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies; offers products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=How Shang Shway Tea House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=112 Vernon St | lat=49.490672 | long=-117.299214 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5266 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 11AM-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-28
| content=Specialty teas and Taiwanese vegetarian meals. Cash only, no debit or credit cards.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Outer Clove | alt= | url=https://outerclove.ca/ | email=
| address=536 Stanley St | lat=49.491091 | long=-117.295351 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1667 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Eastern European cuisine infused with garlic.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=KC Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kcrestaurant.ca/ | email=kcrestaurant@gmail.com
| address=546 Baker St | lat=49.492110 | long=-117.293215 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5115 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM; Su 3PM-10PM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Chinese, Japanese, Thai
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Jackson's Hole &amp; Grill | alt= | url=http://www.jacksonsgrill.ca/ | email=
| address=524 Vernon St | lat=49.493041 | long=-117.293306 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-354-1919 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-Tu 11:30AM-10PM, W 11:30PM-11PM, Th-Sa 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=Dixie's Cafe in the movie Roaxanne, Something for everyone
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pitchfork Eatery | alt= | url=https://www.pitchforkeatery.ca/ | email=info@pitchforkeatery.ca
| address=518 Hall St | lat=49.492693 | long=-117.291324 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-2744 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients, live music on Thursday and Friday.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Light Ramen bar | alt= | url=http://www.redlightramenbar.ca/ | email=
| address=308 Herridge Lane | lat=49.490613 | long=-117.295956 | directions=down the modest lane from Stanley St or Kootenay St
| phone=+1 250-352-0966 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=usually Su-Th 5-10:30PM, F Sa 5PM-midnight | price=Full size bowl $12 (veg), $14 (meat)
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=A BC spin on a Japanese ramen joint. Choose your broth, noodles, spicing, and protein; the chef adds seasonal greens. Appetizers, desserts, sake, wine, and beer. Plentiful vegetarian options, including no-meat broth. The patio seating out front is delightful in summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Rel-ish | alt= | url=http://rel-ish.com/ | email=
| address=301 Baker St | lat=49.491167 | long=-117.296569 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5232 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 12-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Farm to table ingredients.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bite | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BiteTruck | email=
| address=700 Baker St. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mar-Oct (seasonal food truck) | price=
| content=Burgers, fries, organic poutine, fries, wraps, salads.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=All Season Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.allseasonscafe.com/ | email=office@allseasonscafe.com
| address=620 Heritage Lane | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.291026 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-0101 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Where the locals go for a special dinner. Great wine list.
}}

==Drink==
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Louie's Steakhouse and Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.newgrandhotel.ca | email=
| address=616 Vernon St | lat=49.493335 | long=-117.292246 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=In the renovated New Grand Hotel, Louie's serves up an enticing array of signature martinis, cocktails, and other libations in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere.
}}
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Finley's Irish Bar &amp; Grill | alt= | url=https://www.finleys.ca/ | email=finleysbar@shaw.ca
| address=705 Vernon St | lat=49.494178 | long=-117.291820 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5121 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 10-2AM | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Offers live entertainment, karaoke, live DJ. The kitchen is open until 2AM.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Mike's Place Pub | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/mikes-place-pub/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492398 | long=-117.294536 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 11PM-1AM; F-Sa 11:30AM-1:30PM; Su 11:30AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-20
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Nelson Brewing Company | alt= | url=https://nelsonbrewing.com/ | email=info@nelsonbrewing.com
| address=512 Latimer St | lat=49.488249 | long=-117.289736 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3582 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 12-8PM, Su 12-6PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Brewery and tasting room.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Spiritbar | alt= | url=https://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar/ | email=
| address=422 Vernon St | lat=49.492531 | long=-117.294817 | directions=Hume Hotel
| phone=+250-352-5331 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Mixed crowd with DJ's on weekends and the occasional live act
}}

==Sleep==
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Dancing Bear Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.dancingbearinn.com/ {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email=info@dancingbearinn.com
| address=171 Baker St., Nelson | lat=49.4905 | long=-117.2985 | directions=West end of downtown Nelson
| phone=+1 250-352-7573 | tollfree=+1-877-352-7573 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$34 for dorm bed (2016, tax inc.)
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Clean and quiet. Dorm, private and group rooms available. Parking space, equipment lockers (require lock), paid laundry, computer, Wi-Fi, kitchen, 2 common areas.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Kokanee Creek Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_crk/ | email=
| address= | lat=49.607815 | long=-117.122883 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=20 km from Nelson. With a large sandy beach, adventure playground, hot showers and a host of other amenities you’re sure to be comfortable and find plenty to do for you and your family. Open May 1-Sep 30.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Motel | alt= | url=http://www.thevillamotel.com/ | email=sales@thevillamotel.com
| address=655 Hwy 3A | lat=49.513480 | long=-117.285055 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5515 | tollfree=+1-888-352-5515
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Adventure Hotel | alt= formerly the New Grand Hotel and Hostel | url=http://adventurehotel.ca/ | email=info@adventurehotel.ca
| address=616 Vernon Street | lat=49.493510 | long=-117.292126 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7211 | tollfree=+1-888-722-2258 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$80-144
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=In the heart of downtown, it was refurbished in vivid colours. Its hostel roots remain in bunk beds, a communal kitchen, and a nice roof deck where guests can chat. But the private baths and comfortable beds say &quot;hotel&quot;. It's an old building, with charming brick walls, and a less charming absence of elevators — climb with suitcases up the stairs!
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Alpine Inn &amp; Suites | alt= | url=https://www.alpine-motel.com/ | email=stay@alpine-motel.com
| address=1120 Hall Mines Road | lat=49.48566 | long=-117.29342 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5501 | tollfree=+1-888-356-2233
| checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Baker Street Inn | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesternbc.com/hotels/best-western-baker-street-inn-and-convention-centre/ | email=
| address=153 Baker St | lat=49.490305 | long=-117.299030 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3525 | tollfree= | fax=+1-250-352-2995
| price= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Just a few minutes' walk from the attractions on the rest of Baker St.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blaylock Mansion | alt= | url=http://www.blaylock.ca/ | email=info@blaylock.ca
| address=1679 Hwy 3A | lat=49.544074 | long=-117.259459 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-825-2200 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$173-266/night
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=The mansion of early 20th-century mining and smelting tycoon Selwyn Blaylock, converted into a bed and breakfast. Some rooms have shared bath. Also a lovely setting for weddings.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Hume Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.humehotel.com/ | email=info@humehotel.com
| address=422 Vernon Street | lat=49.492519 | long=-117.294993 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-5331 | tollfree=+1-877-568-0888 | fax=
| price=From $140 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=Downtown.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=The Prestige Inn | alt= | url=http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-prestige-inn/overview/index.php | email=Lakeview@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=1301 Front St | lat=49.499631 | long=-117.285811 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-3595 | tollfree=+1-877-737-8443 | fax=+1-250-352-3570
| price=From $99 | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2018-05-22
| content=By the lakeshore.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Solterra Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.solterraguesthouse.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2109 Fort Sheppard | lat=49.479308 | long=-117.282977 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-551-5530 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2017-08-26
| content=Beautiful private setting, close to downtown and the Burlington trail.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Prestige Lakeside Resort | alt= | url=https://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-lakeside-resort/overview/ | email=Nelson@PrestigeHotels.ca
| address=701 Lakeside Dr | lat=49.497322 | long=-117.294083 | directions=
| phone=+1 250-352-7222 | tollfree=+1 87-PRESTIGE
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$190+
| lastedit=2019-09-23
| content=Waterfront location located within walking distance of downtown. 101 guestrooms with a variety of room types. On-site dining options include West Coast Grill, Vault Sports Lounge, and Le Petit Cafe and Creperie. The resort also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and can accommodate meetings and events for up to 425 people.
}}

==Connect==
There are many locations where the traveler can access wireless Internet, including the following: Safeway, Nelson Public Library, Chako Mika Mall, Best Western Baker St Inn, and many restaurants in town.

Most of the downtown area has Shaw public WiFi, although you will need a Shaw account to use it.

==Go next==
* [[Ainsworth Hot Springs-Balfour|Ainsworth Hot Spings]], located about 45 minutes northeast of Nelson, is considered to be the best commercial hot springs in British Columbia and has many spa services, treatments and packages.

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The '''[http://www.holland.com Netherlands]''' ([[Dutch]]: ''Nederland'') is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern [[Europe]]. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

The country is commonly referred to as '''Holland''', but this name refers only to two of its twelve provinces and is unpopular among Dutch people who aren't from North or South Holland.

After the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) that led to the country's ''de facto'' independence from Spain in 1581, the Netherlands became a great naval power and one of the world's most powerful nations in a period known as the Dutch Golden Age. Because of its naval and trading history, this small nation boasts a wealth of cultural heritage visible in many towns across the country. This period also constituted a cultural peak that produced renowned painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Their works and many others fill the top-class Dutch museums that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Over the course of centuries, the Netherlands has gained a reputation for tolerance and progressivism: the country was the first in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and Dutch people generally have an open attitude to [[cannabis]] use and prostitution. As a founding member of the EU and NATO and host to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Netherlands is at the heart of international cooperation.

With its international airport [[Schiphol Airport|Schiphol]] and its advanced network of motorways and international [[high speed train]] lines, the Netherlands is easy to reach from anywhere. Its small size, welcoming attitude and interesting sights make it a unique and easy to discover destination and a great addition to any European trip.

==Regions==

The Netherlands is a parliamentary monarchy, administratively divided into 12 provinces (''provincies''). Even though the Netherlands is a small country, these provinces are relatively diverse and have plenty of cultural and linguistic differences. It is customary to divide them into four regions:

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| region1name=[[Western Netherlands]]
| region1color=#c5995c
| region1items=[[Flevoland]], [[North Holland]], [[South Holland]], [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]
| region1description=This is the heart of the Netherlands with its four biggest cities and the typical Dutch countryside, with many monuments of the famous water management. Most of the region is commonly called the '''Randstad''', referring to its urbanisation.

| region2name=[[Northern Netherlands]]
| region2color=#a4c28d
| region2items=[[Drenthe]], [[Friesland]], [[Groningen (province)|Groningen]]
| region2description=The least densely populated area, mostly unexplored by foreigners, but popular among the locals. The West Frisian Islands are excellent destinations for a few days out, as are the Frisian Lakes.

| region3name=[[Eastern Netherlands]]
| region3color=#b383b3
| region3items=[[Gelderland]], [[Overijssel]]
| region3description=Home to the largest national park of the Netherlands, Hoge Veluwe National Park, as well as the beautiful ''Hanzesteden'', seven medieval cities along the IJssel River with a traditional historic centre, such as Zutphen, Zwolle, Doesburg, among others.

| region4name=[[Southern Netherlands]]
| region4color=#c8b7b7
| region4items=[[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]], [[North Brabant]], [[Zeeland]]
| region4description=Divided from the rest by its Catholic history shared with Belgium, carnival celebrations, beer culture and good food culture
}}

This article describes the European Netherlands. The [[Caribbean]] islands [[Bonaire]], [[Sint Eustatius]] and [[Saba]] are &quot;special municipalities&quot; fully integrated into the Netherlands proper. Besides the Netherlands proper, [[Aruba]], [[Curaçao]] and [[Sint Maarten]] are constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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==Cities==
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The Netherlands has many cities and towns of interest to travellers. Below are '''nine''' of the most notable ones:
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*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amsterdam]]|url=|lat=52.366667|long=4.9|wikidata=Q727}} — impressive architecture, lovely canals (''grachten''), museums and liberal attitudes
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Delft]]|url=|lat=52.011736|long=4.359208|wikidata=Q690}} — historic unspoiled town with the world-famous blue and white ceramics
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Groningen]]|url=|lat=53.216667|long=6.566667|wikidata=Q749}} — student city with a relaxed atmosphere and nightlife till the sun gets up
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[The Hague]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=4.316667|wikidata=Q36600}} (''Den Haag'') — the judicial capital of the world, the seat of government and the royal family
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Leiden]]|url=|lat=52.166667|long=4.483333|wikidata=Q43631}} — historic student city with the country's oldest university and three national museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maastricht]]|url=|lat=50.85|long=5.683333|wikidata=Q1309}} — fortified mediaeval city showing the different culture, style and architecture of the south
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Nijmegen]]|url=|lat=51.85|long=5.866667|wikidata=Q47887}} — the oldest city in the country, known for the Four Days Marches and its large student population
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rotterdam]]|url=|lat=51.916667|long=4.5|wikidata=Q34370}} — modern architecture, good nightlife, vibrant art scene and the largest port in Europe
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Utrecht]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.116667|wikidata=Q803}} — historic centre, antique stores and the Rietveld-Schröder House

==Other destinations==
These are some interesting destinations outside of the major cities.
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Efteling]]|url=|lat=51.650278|long=5.048056|wikidata=Q733234}} — the Dutch equivalent of Disneyland, theme park with fairytale elements like elves and dwarves
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hoge Veluwe National Park]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.8|wikidata=Q1623374}} — perhaps the most visited [[national parks|national park]], with heathlands, sand dunes and woodlands
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lisse|Keukenhof]]|url=|lat=52.271256|long=4.546365|wikidata=Q332730}} — World famous park for its flowers, with more than 800,000 visitors one of the most visited attractions in the country
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kinderdijk]]|url=|lat=51.8825|long=4.649444|wikidata=Q740066}} — these windmills show the typical Dutch landscape in all its glory
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Schokland]]|url=|lat=52.634183|long=5.777875|wikidata=Q69262}} — old island evacuated in 1859, a well-preserved ghost village remains
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[South Limburg]]|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q228608}} — hilly green landscapes, picturesque villages, castles and orchards
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Texel]]|url=|lat=53.05|long=4.8|wikidata=Q9966}} — largest island suited for cycling, bird watching, walking, swimming and horse riding
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanse Schans]]|url=|lat=52.473889|long=4.816389|wikidata=Q136661}} — open air museum with Dutch windmills and Zaan houses
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]|url=|lat=52.469722|long=4.826389|wikidata=Q2621328}} — typical Dutch villages and polders with clogs, wooden houses and windmills
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zeeland]]|url=|lat=51.50|long=3.81|wikidata=Q705}} - islands and peninsulas interconnected by dams and bridges 


==Understand==
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===History===
[[File:International Court of Justice.jpg|right|thumb|Peace Palace in The Hague]]
The Netherlands, historically the region now known as the [[BeNeLux]], was part of the Holy Roman Empire until it was acquired piece by piece by the Burgundians. At the end of the Middle Ages, it became a Spanish possession. A few historic city centres and several castles from this Spanish period remain today.

Following the '''Dutch Revolt''', led in part by national hero William of Orange, aimed to remove Spanish king Philip II off the throne in favour of another monarch, the Netherlands proclaimed its independence as a republic in early 1588, after both the French and English allied rulers were deemed unfit of taking the throne. Independence only became official with the 1648 Peace of [[Münster]]. The (first) split with Belgium came when the northern provinces (including [[Flanders]]) signed the Union of Utrecht in 1579, while the southern Netherlands, roughly modern-day [[Wallonia]], declared their desire to keep Philip II as their monarch in the 1579 Union of [[Arras|Atrecht]]. The Netherlands grew to become one of the major economic and seafaring powers in the world during the 17th century, which is known as the Dutch Golden Age (''Gouden Eeuw''). During this period, [[Dutch Empire|many colonies were founded or conquered]], including the Dutch East Indies (now [[Indonesia]]) and New Netherland (which at its height extended along the East Coast of today's [[United States of America|United States]], from [[Rhode Island]] to the [[Eastern Shore (Maryland)|Eastern Shore]] of [[Maryland]]); the latter was traded with the British for [[Suriname]] in 1667.

After peacefully transforming into the Batavian Republic, a sister republic of the French Empire, following the Batavian revolution of 1795, the Netherlands became a kingdom in 1806 when Emperor Napoleon appointed his brother Louis-Napoleon as 'King of Holland', which was annexed into France in 1810. In 1815, the Congress of Vienna transformed the Low Countries into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands together with modern-day Belgium under King William I, who also gained a political union over [[Luxembourg]]. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. During the liberal revolutions of 1848, a new constitution was adopted and the Netherlands became a constitutional monarchy. The personal union with Luxembourg ended in 1890 as Salic Law prohibited a female ruler.

The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered a brutal invasion and occupation by neighbouring Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialised nation, the Netherlands is a large exporter of agricultural products. In 1944, the Low Countries formed the union of the Benelux in which they economically (and sometimes politically) work together. The country was a founding member of NATO in 1949 and the European Community (EC) in 1957, and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999.

===Attitudes===
Quite a few travellers visit the Netherlands to enjoy its famously tolerant attitude (more or less true, especially for the centres of larger cities), which includes relaxed treatment of marijuana use, legal prostitution, a right to euthanasia under strict medical conditions, and acceptance of gays and lesbians, including the right to marry one's same-sex partner.

===Geography===
[[File:Kinderdijk11.JPG|right|thumbnail|Kinderdijk windmills]]
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. No matter where you go, you are never far away from civilisation. Cities can be crowded, especially in the Randstad area, where congestion is a serious problem.

Much of the country is flat and at or below sea level, making it an ideal place to '''cycle'''. A few individual hills may be found only at [[National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug|Salland]], the [[Utrechtse Heuvelrug]] the [[Veluwe]]. [[South Limburg]], the most southern tip of the country, is the only region characterised by rolling hills. This hilly nature (combined perhaps with its distinct culture) have gained it a reputation of being almost &quot;foreign&quot;, and have made it a popular holiday destination for the Dutch. The countryside throughout the Netherlands is dominated by highly industrialised farming and wide grasslands. It is only because of this industrialisation that the Netherlands can be one of the largest food exporters in the world while being so densely populated.

Cycling is also a good way to discover picturesque rural landscapes, villages and windmills. While the main cities and attractions are easy to find and navigate, its rural beauty can at first seem a bit harder to find between the extensive development of the countryside. The excellent network of VVV tourist information offices are most helpful for anyone wishing to explore the Dutch provincial areas. They can also provide you with countless biking and hiking routes, especially designed to take you right along the best spots in any region.

The geography of the Netherlands is also famously influenced by water features. The country is criss-crossed with rivers, canals and dikes, and the beach is never far away. The western coast has extensive sandy beaches and dunes, attracting many Dutch and German visitors. Since the 17th century, about 20% of the entire country has been reclaimed from the sea, lakes, marshes and swamps. The [[Frisian Lakes]] define much of the geography of the North-West.

===Climate===
[[File:Ice Skating Fun (6861180671).jpg|thumb|right|Ice skating in Groningen]]
The Netherlands has a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. Every month of the year has rainfall, with no wet or dry season. The best time to go is from May to September (daily maximum 18/19°C up to 23°C), but April and October can also see mild and sunny weather.

In spring, temperatures vary greatly. Frost can occur until the start of May, but temperatures exceeding 20°C are not uncommon either. The sun shines 4 to 7 hours a day on average, increasing throughout the season. Although spring is the driest season (and April is the driest month), always prepare yourself for some rain.

In summer, the temperature rises generally to above 20°C and frequently to 25°C. Colder weather is mostly combined with rain. Temperatures in excess of 30°C are not unknown, and occur for a few days most summers. A heat wave usually ends with a thunderstorm. The sun shines 7 hours a day on average.

In autumn, temperatures decrease, but in September and October, the temperature is still a pleasant 15-19°C, sometimes exceeding 25°C in September. Rain is abundant, and the number of sunshine hours decrease markedly. In November, frost is more common and temperatures at daytime fluctuates around 9°C, but freezing daytimes and snow are not unheard of. Autumn mornings are quite foggy.

In winter, temperatures are around 0-6°C most of the time, although frosty periods occur each winter, generally down to -5°C, but frosts of -10°C are common too. Precipitation is common, although more often in the form of rain rather than snow. Any amount of snowfall generally unfortunately derails public transport.

====Ice skating====
Whenever it freezes longer than a day, many Dutch people will take their skates out of the closet. The few Dutch who still don't have skates are likely to buy a pair. Soon the whole country's full of skating areas just created on frozen little canals or, after more severe frosts, on larger water surfaces. It's also common to organise little fields for skating by spraying water over them. Severe winters offer many ice tours, with the famous Frisian ''Elfstedentocht'' (eleven town tour or eleven cities tour) being by far the most popular event. Unfortunately there has to be severe frost for many days to make this national celebration possible, and the last time this occurred was in 1997.

Due to this tradition of skating, the Netherlands usually dominates the speed skating events at the Winter Olympics.

===Tourist information===
[[File:Detail ingangspartij met natuurstenen omlijsting en huisnummer, gemeentewapen en VVV-uithangbord - Winsum - 20416323 - RCE.jpg|right|thumbnail| Tourist office in Winsum [[Groningen (province)|Groningen]]]]
Tourist offices in the Netherlands can be recognised by a blue logo with three characters VVV. This abbreviation means: '''Vereniging voor Vreemdelingenverkeer'''. In the main cities and tourist places you will find VVV offices, sometimes run by volunteers. Staff usually speaks English and especially in areas frequently visited by international travellers, printed information in English is available too. The main goal is to inform and advise visitors about the main tourist attractions in the community and region, assist with hotel reservations and to inform about museums, opening hours, etc. Often you can buy tickets for events or gift certificates. Informative leaflets and simple maps are available for free.  More advanced maps, books and souvenirs can be bought.

==Get in==
The {{Schengen}}
Citizens of the above countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay.

All non-EEA/Swiss travellers must register their residence within 5 business days of entering the Netherlands with the Aliens' Police (''Vreemdelingenpolitie'') or the municipality responsible for your place of residence. Hotels normally will handle the registration formalities for their guests.

Applications for visas and long-term residence permits are handled by the [http://www.ind.nl/nl/index.asp IND]. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Vatican City, the UK, the US, South Korea, and Switzerland can enter the Netherlands without a provisional residence permit (MVV) to stay for more than 90 days for any purpose, but must complete registration formalities with the IND and obtain a residence within 90 days of entering, while all other foreign nationals will likely need a provisional residence permit visa to stay for longer than 90 days.

===By plane===
[[File:Amsterdam Schiphol Airport entrance.jpg|right|thumbnail|Schiphol Airport, one of the world's airport cities]]
[[Schiphol Airport]] ({{IATA|AMS}}), near Amsterdam, is a European hub and, after [[London Heathrow]], [[Paris Charles de Gaulle]] and [[Frankfurt Airport]], the [http://www.schiphol.nl largest in Europe]. It's a point of interest in itself, being 4 metres below mean sea level. It is the main hub of national carrier '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''', which is the oldest airline in the world that has been continuously operating under the same name, and is well-served by flights from major cities throughout the world.

Some budget airlines also fly to the Netherlands. [http://www.jet2.com/ Jet2.com], [http://www.easyjet.com Easyjet], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia] and other [[Discount airlines in Europe|low-cost carriers]] serve Schiphol, providing a fairly economical way to city-hop to Amsterdam from other spots in Europe. Especially flying to/from the British Isles and the Mediterranean countries can be relatively cheap. It's important that you book as early as possible, as prices tend to get higher closer to departure.

From Schiphol there are excellent railway connections: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and many other cities have a direct train service. International high speed trains depart to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. The train station at Schiphol is underground, under the main airport hall. The train is the quickest and cheapest way to get around in the Netherlands.

Taxis are expensive: legal taxis have blue number plates, others should be avoided. Illegal taxi services are frequently offered outside the airport, but these will charge large sums of money for even short trips. Some hotels in Amsterdam and around the airport have a shuttle bus service.

Other international airports are '''Eindhoven Airport''', '''Maastricht/Aachen Airport''', '''Rotterdam - The Hague Airport''', and '''Groningen-Eelde Airport'''. These smaller airports are mainly served by low-cost airlines. Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht/Aachen Airport are mostly used by [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair], while Rotterdam Airport is frequented by [http://www.transavia.com/ Transavia], the low-cost subsidiary of KLM for tourists. The operator [https://www.cityjet.com CityJet] does an expensive commuter trip to London City Airport from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. A direct bus connection, either to the local railway stations and then take the train are the best way to get to Amsterdam or any other town. There is a direct bus service between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam Central Station.

It is also possible to come to the Netherlands via airports lying in surrounding countries. Much-used airports are '''[http://www.dus-int.de/dus_en/ Düsseldorf International Airport]''' and '''[http://www.brusselsairport.be/ Brussels Airport]'''. European low cost carriers such as Ryanair also use the airports of Münster-Osnabrück ({{IATA|FMO}}) and Weeze/Niederrhein ({{IATA|NRN}}) which are near or just at the Dutch/German border. From these two airports there are frequent flights to the major European destinations.
===Airlines===
The following carriers offers to the Netherlands:
# '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''' is the flag carrier airline of the country. KLM is headquartered in [[Amstelveen]], with its hub at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. it is part of the Air France-KLM group and a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world, and has 35,488 employees with a fleet of 110 (excluding subsidiaries) as of 2021. KLM operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations all around the world.
# '''[http://www.klmcityhopper.com KLM Cityhopper]''' is the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, headquartered in [[Haarlemmermeer]], [[North Holland]], Netherlands. It is based at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. As a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, it is an affiliate of SkyTeam. The airline operates scheduled European feeder services on behalf of KLM.
# '''[http://www.transavia.com Transavia]''' is a Dutch low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM and therefore part of the Air France-KLM group. Its main base is [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] and it has other bases at [[Rotterdam The Hague Airport]] and [[Eindhoven Airport]]. Transavia maintains Transavia France as its [[French]] subsidiary.
# '''[http://www.tui.nl TUI fly Netherlands]''' is a Dutch charter airline headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk on the grounds of [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] in [[Haarlemmermeer]], Netherlands. It is the charter carrier of the Dutch arm of the German travel conglomerate TUI Group and Its main base is Schiphol Airport.
# '''[http://www.corendon.com Corendon Dutch Airlines]''' is a Dutch charter and scheduled airline headquartered in [[Lijnden]], [[Haarlemmermeer]]. It Is a sister company of Corendon Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe.
# '''[http://www.aisairlines.nl AIS Airlines]''' is a Dutch airline headquartered at [[Lelystad Airport]] in the Netherlands. In addition to scheduled flights, it operates charter and wet lease services. The company operates '''International charters''' and '''scheduled services''' between [[Denmark]] and The Netherlands, as well as domestic scheduled services in [[Germany]] and [[Sweden]]. 

===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
[[File:Thalys.jpg|thumb|right|Thalys]]
(High speed) trains may be the most comfortable mode of transport between major European cities. While some low cost airlines might sometimes offer cheaper deals, remember that international high speed lines connect city centres, rather than airports that are usually outside of the city. While low cost carriers are notorious for extra fees, especially for baggage, for the most part what you see is what you get for train tickets and the only &quot;baggage limit&quot; is how much you can carry. Except when travelling from or to the UK, you do not need to show up more than 5 minutes before departure on any European [[high speed train]] and they usually offer more legroom and a better environment to power up your laptop and get some work done or watch a movie while the landscape zips past.

The cheapest tickets are often sold out early and reservations are generally possible 3 to 6 months in advance depending on the railroad, type of ticket and booking channel. Bookings can be made via [https://www.nsinternational.nl/ NS International] (Dutch railways) or its [http://www.bahn.de German] and [http://www.sncb.be Belgian] counterparts. NS International also sells combined tickets for their trains and Eurostar to get you to and from London.

====From France, Belgium and Great Britain====
The [http://www.thalys.nl '''Thalys'''] [[high-speed train]], which connects the Netherlands with [[France]] and Belgium, is a bit expensive, but if you book a return in advance or if you're under 26 or over 60 you can get good deals. It is also faster, normally cheaper and more convenient than flying. Direct trains depart from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.

[[Maastricht]] can also be reached by the Thalys to '''Liège''', '''Aachen'''. Change at Liège-Guillemins for the direct train to Maastricht - [http://www.nshispeed.nl/ for more information].

[https://www.nsinternational.nl/en/belgium/brussels-by-train ''Intercity Brussels''], a service which uses a normal intercity carriage, runs between [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]]. Tickets are lower priced than Thalys, while discounts are available during the weekend when travelling from (and to) Belgium.

There are local trains from [[Roosendaal]] to Antwerp and from [[Maastricht]] to Liège. A light rail service from Maastricht to Hasselt is being built and will start operating in a few years.

London's St Pancras station is connected to the Netherlands by direct [https://www.eurostar.com/ Eurostar] high-speed trains, and there is no need to transfer trains at Brussels as was the case in the past.

====From Germany, Switzerland, Denmark...====
The '''[http://www.bahn.de/p/view/angebot/international/zuege/ice-amsterdam.shtml Inter-City Express (ICE)]''' high-speed train, runs from [[Basel]] via Frankfurt to Amsterdam, via [[Cologne]], [[Düsseldorf]], [[Arnhem]], and Utrecht.

Intercity trains run from [[Berlin]] and [[Hanover]] via [[Osnabrück]] to Amsterdam and [[Hengelo]], [[Deventer]], [[Apeldoorn]], [[Amersfoort]] and [[Hilversum]].

[[Sleeper trains]] used to be plentiful but were gradually withdrawn from service throughout the last decades and in 2016 the last sleeper train that served the Netherlands was withdrawn. However, since 2021, [http://www.nightjet.at ÖBB Nightjet] restarted services from [[Innsbruck]], [[Munich]], [[Zürich]], Basel and [[Vienna]] to Amsterdam. NS also sells tickets for these trips. [http://www.bahn.de Deutsche Bahn] sells tickets for all regional trains in and through Germany and all ICEs, ICs and ECs as well as a handful of others.

There are also a number of regional trains from and to Germany:

* Between Groningen and [[Leer]] trains run [http://www.arriva.nl every hour].
* There are  trains between [[Enschede]] and [[Münster]] every hour, also between [[Enschede]] and [[Dortmund]] every hour.
* Trains run hourly between [[Venlo]] and [[Hamm]], via [[Mönchengladbach]] and Düsseldorf.
* Trains run every hour between [[Heerlen]] and Aachen and further to [[Eschweiler]]/[[Stolberg (Rheinland)]].
* 24 trains per day link [[Hengelo]] and Bad Bentheim between 06:09 and 22:09.

===By bus===
====Local====
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Germany and the Netherlands, look  [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/duitsland.html here].
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Belgium and the Netherlands, look [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/belgie.html here].
* Apart from being a peculiar result of ancient European history, the town of '''Baarle''' (formally '''Baarle-Hertog''' in Belgium and '''Baarle-Nassau''' in the Netherlands) is a possible change point, since the town's main bus stop ''Sint-Janstraat'' is operated by Flemish (Belgian) and Dutch buses.
* The Flemish (Belgian) company De Lijn operates a border-crossing bus between '''Turnhout''' in Belgium and '''Tilburg''' in the Netherlands, both of which are termini in the respective country's railway network.

====Intercity====
Until the 2010s, Germany and France had no intercity buses to speak of and consequently few if any connections to the Netherlands were available. However [[Intercity buses in Germany|German]] and [[Intercity buses in France|French]] laws have since been changed and there are now several lines and operators connecting points in the Netherlands with Germany, France, Belgium or Luxembourg.

'''[http://www.eurolines.com/ Eurolines]''' is the main 'operator' for international coaches to the Netherlands. (In fact the name Eurolines is a common brand-name used by different operators.) Services are limited: only a few main routes have a [http://www.eurolines-pass.eu/timetable.aspx daily service] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}, such as from Poland, London, Milan, Brussels and Paris, but this is the cheapest way to travel and you get a discount if you are under 26.

'''[http://www.flixbus.de Flixbus]''' serves international routes throughout the Netherlands and the neighbouring countries, as well as domestic services

'''[http://www.studentagency.eu Student Agency]''' is a Czech company serving some points in the Netherlands

Due to the Bosnian war in the 1990s, there are bus companies serving the Bosnian diaspora, which provide a cheap and [[Ecotourism#CO2 emissions|clean]] way of getting to the other side of the European continent. '''[http://semi-tours.com Semi tours]''' runs several times per week from various destinations in [[Bosnia and Hercegovina]] to Belgium and the Netherlands, off-season about €135 for a return ticket.

===By car===
The Netherlands has good roads to Belgium and Germany, and ferry links to [[Great Britain]]. The country has a dense, very well-maintained and modern highway/motorway network. However the quantity of traffic makes most main roads liable to serious congestion. Borders are open under the terms of the Schengen Agreement. While cars may be stopped at the border for random checks, this rarely happens. There are car ferry services from the United Kingdom (see [[#By boat|below]]).

====Car shuttle train (Channel Tunnel)====
From the United Kingdom, the Netherlands can be reached via the Channel Tunnel shuttle train between [[Folkestone]] and [[Calais]], from where you drive through France and Belgium. From the Calais terminal, most of the Netherlands can be reached via '''autoroute A16''' towards Dunkirk (''Dunkerque''). Once in Belgium, continue in the direction of Bruges (''Brugge''), Ghent (''Gent'') and Antwerp (''Antwerpen''). Near Antwerp, Rotterdam is signposted (via the Liefkenshoek toll tunnel) as is Breda (for Utrecht and the east) and Eindhoven (for the south east). As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply before boarding the shuttle in Folkestone, though you can drive straight onto the road network upon arrival in France. See [http://www.eurotunnel.com/ eurotunnel.com] for more information.

===By boat===
[[File:Stena Hollandica at Hoek van Holland Haven aerial photo.jpg|thumb|Ferry in Hook of Holland]]
There are three ferry services from the UK:
* [http://www.stenaline.nl Stena Line] between [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]] and [[Hook of Holland]]. [http://www.dutchflyer.co.uk Dutchflyer] is a combination ticket that includes the train ride from anywhere on the [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/ Greater Anglia] network (including [[London Liverpool Street]], [[Cambridge]], and [[Norwich]]) to [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]], the ferry, and the train ride from Hook of Holland to anywhere on the NS (Dutch railway) network.
* [http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk DFDS Seaways] between [[North Shields]] near [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] and [[IJmuiden]] on the outskirts of Amsterdam.
* [http://www.poferries.com P&amp;O Ferries] between [[Kingston upon Hull]] and [[Rotterdam]] Europoort.

You may find it more convenient to take the ferry from [[Dover (England)|Dover]] to [[Calais]] or [[Dunkirk]], which are only just over 100 km by road from the southwestern province of Zeeland. As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply.

Starting in April 2022, a ferry service will operate from [[Kristiansand]] in [[Norway]] to [[Hogeland|Eemshaven]] ([[Groningen]]). The journey is said to cost about €250, and will depart from Kristiansand on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:00, arriving in Eemshaven around 09:00 the next day. This service will be operated by [https://hollandnorwaylines.com/ Holland Norway Lines].

Rotterdam is also the second largest port in the world, and (in theory) a good place for [[freighter travel]].

===Cycling or walking===
Thanks to a very flat topography and good infrastructure, you can comfortably cycle or walk to the Netherlands from Belgium, the north of France, Germany, or even from England.

The Netherlands is on [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev12 EuroVelo EV12], known as the [[North Sea Cycle Route]], which follows the whole North Sea coastline, with ferry crossings, from Norway to Scotland. For cyclists from Britain, this links up with the Dover-Calais/Dunkirk ferries.

The LF long-distance cycle network is shared with Belgium. The ''LF 1/Noordzeeroute'' even continues to [[Boulogne-sur-Mer]] in France.

From the east the German R 1 connects Berlin eventually to the ''LF 4/Midden-Nederlandroute'' which ends in The Hague.

For walkers the Dutch LAW-paden network is connected with the Belgian [http://www.groteroutepaden.be/ ''Grote Route paden''].

Nearly all cycle and walking route are served by hotels, camp sites and budget accommodation

==Get around==
The Netherlands is served by an extensive public transport network, making this a good way to get around and discover the main sights. Motorists can rely on an extensive system of ''Autosnelwegen'' (Highways/motorways) and ''Autowegen'' (semi-highways). Of course the Netherlands is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. A truly extensive bicycle infrastructure makes cycling an excellent way to get around.

===Public transport===
The Netherlands has a fine-grained and well-organised public transport system. Most villages can be reached by public transport although services may be infrequent, especially at weekends. The Dutch public transport system consists of a train network which serves as the backbone, extended with a network of both local and inter-local buses. [[Amsterdam]] and [[Rotterdam]] have a metro network, each of only a few lines, although Rotterdam's line E reaches [[The Hague]]. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague also have extensive networks of trams. [[Utrecht]] only has two tram lines which serve mainly as links to the surrounding suburbs of [[Nieuwegein]] and [[IJsselstein]].

====Travel information====
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*'''[http://www.ns.nl/en/ Nederlandse Spoorwegen]''' (''Dutch Railways'')- Information about trains can be found at the ''Nederlandse Spoorwegen'' (NS) website, which includes a trip planner which uses the latest information about train delays and detours. For the information of the other transport types they use 9292ov information.
*'''At a railway station''' - At large railway stations there are (yellow) information desks; at most smaller stations there is an information/SOS kiosk. If you push the blue information button you are connected to a 9292 operator. If you ask railway staff, they'll often look for you in their smart-phone journey-planner.

Many trains have digital displays with current travel information. Most train platforms and some bus stops have electronic information.

====Tickets====

=====OV-chipkaart=====
{{main|OV-chipkaart}}
All public transport in the Netherlands (buses, trams, metros and trains) use contactless smart cards called [https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/?taal=en '''OV-chipkaart''']  (OV stands for ''Openbaar Vervoer'' meaning &quot;Public Transport&quot;), sometimes also called the ''Public transport chipcard''.

Single-use swipe cards are available for trains and some local operators, but come at a surcharge. Unless you plan to use the public transport system only incidentally, your best option is to obtain an anonymous OV-chipkaart upon arrival as it's convenient and soon cheaper. However, the card must have a minimum stored value, which for NS trains is €20 (unofficially €16) and generally €4 for local public transit operators. The upfront cost (€7.50) of the anonymous OV-chipkaart is non refundable.

The OV-chipkaart comes in three versions:
* Disposable OV-chipkaart is a single-use ticket. It can not be reloaded. Some public transport companies in cities offer 1-, 2- or 3-day tickets offering unlimited use in certain regions.
* Anonymous OV-chipkaart is more the most commonly used smart card. The purchase price is €7.50 (as of 2014) and is non-refundable. These cards are available at ticket offices and vending machines valid up to 5 years. This card is reusable and reloadable.
* Personal OV-chipkaart is useful for anyone entitled to travel with a discount or monthly or annual season ticket. However, because this card requires a Benelux or German residential address or bank account not usable for most tourists. This card features the holder's photograph and date of birth.

See the main article for information on buying and using an OV-chipkaart.

===By train===
[[File:Amsterdam Centraal Façade.jpg|right|thumbnail|Amsterdam Centraal, the entry point to Amsterdam for millions of visitors]]
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
Most of the Netherlands is densely populated and urbanised, and train services are frequent to most big cities and larger villages and towns in between. There are two main types of trains: Intercities which only stop at major stations and Sprinters which stop at all stations. All types of train have the same prices. Also, there are high-speed trains called 'Intercity Direct' between Amsterdam and Breda, which only requires a supplement ticket between Schiphol and Rotterdam. Travelling all the way from the north of the country (Groningen) to the south (Maastricht) takes approximately 4 hours.

The [http://spoorkaart2017.nl/downloads/spoorkaart_2017_opA4.pdf Spoorkaart] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} is an map of the railway system and shows all services. Connections with only one train per hour are shown in thinner lines.

Most lines offer one train every 15 minutes (every 10 min during the rush hours), but some rural lines run only every 60 min. Where more lines run together, the frequency is, of course, even higher. In the western Netherlands, the rail network is more like a large urban network, with up to 12 trains per hour on main routes.

The [http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)] operates most routes. Some local lines are operated by Syntus, Arriva, Veolia and Connexxion.

Because of the high service frequency, delays are quite common. However, the delay is usually not more than 5 or 10 minutes. Trains can be crowded, especially in the morning rush hour. Reserving seats on domestic trains is only possible on the Intercity Direct.

One particular mistake tourists often make is getting on the wrong part of a train. Many trains consist of two parts with different destinations. Somewhere on the way to the final destination, the parts will be separated and will continue on their own to their respective destinations. In that case, the signs over the platforms will show two destinations and which part goes where: ''achterste deel/achter'' means back and ''voorste deel/voor'' means front, referring to the direction of departure. Feel free to ask other passengers or an employee.

Another frequently made mistake involves travelling from Schiphol to Amsterdam. From Schiphol you can go to either Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid (South). These railway stations are not connected directly and many tourists with the idea of going to Amsterdam Centraal wind up at South. Therefore, always check the destination of the train. From Amsterdam Zuid you can take the metro to Centraal, or a train to Centraal with an interchange at station Duivendrecht (2nd floor).

There is a convenient night train service (for party-goers and airport traffic) between Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, Leiden, Schiphol, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, all night long, once an hour in each direction. In the nights F-Sa and Sa-Su, [[North-Brabant]] is also served. You can get to Dordrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda.

Most trains have two comfort classes (1e klasse and 2e klasse). Some regional lines don't have first class. First class and second class are usually distinguished by different colour schemes. Signs with either &quot;1&quot; or &quot;2&quot; next to outside doors and carriage doors indicate class.Some zones in train are silent zones. Noise is to be kept to a minimum in these areas. They are indicated either by a stylised face in silhouette holding a finger to the lips, or a yellow oval with &quot;Ssst&quot;.

Free Wi-Fi is available at almost all major train stations and in many Intercity trains. Electrical outlets are '''only''' available in a few Intercity trains, and then only in First Class.                                      

====At the station====
Most stations are small with only one or two platforms. Stops at towns or villages in general aren't provided with railway staff. However cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht have large central stations with up to 14 platforms. It can take 5, maybe even 10 minutes to move from one platform to another, especially for people who not familiar with the station.

The platforms are all numbered. When platforms are so long that two or more trains can halt at the same platform, the different parts of the platform are indicated with the lowercase letters a/b/c. On some stations, capital letters are used to indicate which part of the train stops at which part of the station. Do not confuse the lower case and upper case letters.

Time tables can be found in the station hall and on the platforms. All train tables are normally yellow, with exceptions for the different schedules during planned maintenance works (blue) and queen's day (orange). Departing trains are printed in blue (on yellow tables), arriving train tables in red. Unlike in other countries, the tables themselves are not ordered by time of departure, but by direction. This is actually by line, from bigger stations some cities are reached by several lines! Tourists better ask someone, which line is fastest for your destination. In some cases, more than one table is necessary to cover a single day for a certain direction. Additionally, most stations have blue electronic screens, indicating the trains departing during the next hour.

===By bus===
[[File:Arriva 6474, Leeuwarden Wilhelminaplein (9701736225).jpg|thumb|Local bus in Leeuwarden]]
The network of regional and local buses in the Netherlands is fine-grained and frequent and usually connects well with the train network; by bus travellers can reach most small villages easily. However, for long-distance travel, these regional buses are not convenient and much slower than the train.

Previously, long-distance buses were only available on a small number of routes that aren't covered by the rail network; these buses have special names that differ by region, such as ''Q-liner,'' ''Brabantliner'' and ''Interliner'' and special tariffs. However, German long-distance bus company '''[https://www.flixbus.com Flixbus]''' has been expanding its range of domestic connections in the Netherlands, with expected ticket prices €6-9 for most routes.

There are four main local and regional bus companies in the Netherlands, '''Connexxion,''' '''Veolia,''' '''Arriva''' and '''Qbuzz.''' A few large cities have their own bus company.

A cheap way to get across the Netherlands is to buy a &quot;buzzer&quot; ticket. It costs €10 a day, and is valid after 09:00 on every single Connexxion bus for two adults and up to three children. On weekends and holidays it is also valid before 09:00. Because Connexxion have a widespread network, you can get from Groningen to Zeeland this way in a day, and it undercuts the train. A big downside though is that bus lines are very indirect. For example, getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, would require three or more changes. In short: bus journeys will almost always take longer than train travel. For example, trip to Rotterdam from Utrecht will take 40 minutes, but in the Bus it will take 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr. However, if you want to enjoy the countryside and villages you can prefer the bus trips.

Many companies and regions have their own bus discount tickets, which are often cheaper than using credit on the OV-chipkaart.

Park-and-ride-(travel-)tickets: some towns and cities have special cheaper bus tickets from car parks near the city limits to the city centre, for outside rush hours, usually a return ticket.

===== Night buses =====
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht offer public transport at night. Only Amsterdam has a service all night and every night; in the other cities it is more limited to the beginning of the night or only during the weekend. Several other cities and regions also have night buses, usually even more limited. Some night buses cover quite a distance, such as Amsterdam-Almere.

You might need special night-bus tickets so be sure to check the city pages.

===By metro===
The two largest cities, Amsterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/AmsterdamMetroWashingtonStyle.png map]) and Rotterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Metrokaart_Rotterdam_per_2011.svg map]), have a metro network which consist of mainly elevated railways outside the city centres, and some kilometres underground railways within the centre.They are served by  either '''RET''' and '''GVB'''. Line E of the Rotterdam metro has a start/final destination at The Hague Central Station.

===By tram===
Furthermore, there is a large city tram network in the agglomerations of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague; Utrecht has two ''sneltram'' lines (fast tram or light-rail).

===By bicycle===
[[File:Fietsstraat.jpg|thumb|A biking street in the Netherlands]]

{{main|Cycling in the Netherlands}}

Cycling in the Netherlands is much safer and more convenient than in many other countries, because of the infrastructure - cycle paths, cycle lanes, and signposted cycle routes - and because of the small distances and flatness. All these factors plus many more additional facilities such as numerous picnic places, terraces, small ferry-connections and camping places, makes it often preferable to discover the country by bike rather than by car.

The proliferation of bicycles also means that you're seen as a significant part of the traffic mix - motorists will let you know if you don't keep to the rules and presume you are aware of other traffic. This is specially important to know in the very busy (chaotic) centres of the biggest cities. Here it can be sensible to get off your bike for a few hundred metres and/or leave the centre entirely by taking the bike onto a train, metro or randstadrail-tram).

Some things to know:
* Cycle lanes and cycle paths are indicated by a round blue sign with a white bike icon, an icon on the asphalt, or by red asphalt. Using them is considered mandatory.
* Cyclists must obey the same traffic signs as motorists, unless exempted. For example, a cycle icon under a no-entry sign, usually with the text 'uitgezonderd' (except), means cyclists may use the street in both directions.
* Where there is no cycle lane or path, use the regular road. This is unlike the rule in Germany and Belgium, where you are supposed to use the footpath in many places. Cyclists are not allowed on all (semi-)highways indicated as &quot;Autosnelweg&quot; or &quot;Autoweg&quot;
* On some narrow streets that do have a cycle path parallel to them, mopeds may be required to use the cycle path, rather than the main street (as is usual).
* Bicycles must have working front (white) and rear (red) lights. Reflectors are ''not'' sufficient. You may be fined (€40) for cycling in the dark without a light, and you seriously endanger yourself and other traffic by doing so. Small, battery-operated LED lights attached to your person are allowed.

Regular signs for bicycle routes are usually white, with a red border and lettering, more recreational/touristic routes to a town or village are green lettered. In rural areas as well as in nature areas, signposts may be so called ''Paddenstoelen'' (mushrooms). These are small boxes (more or less resembling the form of a mushroom) near the ground on which the destinations are printed.

There are different ways to use a bicycle:

* staying in a city, the bike can be used as a means of transport, to get from A to B. This is the way local people most of the time use it, for short journeys it is faster than car, bus or tram. Cyclers can also reach interesting places near the city, which may not be accessible by public transport.
* Many times bikes are also used as means to see nearby places and landscapes:
** The many '''signposted cycle routes''' are designed for this, most of them take cyclists back to the starting point. Some rural routes go through areas inaccessible by car.
** In most parts of the Netherlands it's possible to create your own routes by connecting marked and numbered points called &quot;knooppunten&quot;. (see for more information [http://www.planjeroute.nl/ planjeroute.nl (plan your route)] {{dead link|December 2020}}.)
* Except for the rush hours in the morning and at the end of the afternoon, bikes can be '''taken on a train'''. Therefore, cyclists are to buy a supplementary ticket called &quot;dagkaart fiets&quot;, which is easily obtained from the automated kiosks for €6. As an alternative, bikes can be easily rented at (or near) train stations.  Folding bikes can be taken on board for free as hand luggage when folded. All trains are provided with specific bicycle entrances. Cyclists may park their bike here and also are allowed to ask people to move for this reason. Also in two western urban region's it's possible to transport bicycles for free by metro (Amsterdam/The Hague-Rotterdam) or randstadrail-tram (The Hague-Zoetermeer), except during daytime from Monday-Friday.
* More experienced cyclists may like to set off across the country. The national '''long-distance cycle routes''' are designed for this type of holiday; see [http://holland.cyclingaroundtheworld.nl/Wheretogo/WhereToGo-LongDistance.html Cycling in the Netherlands Long-distance routes].

The best online routeplanner for cyclists can be found at [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/fietsrouteplanner/fietsroutes-vandeurtotdeurplanner/index.html a wikiplanner made by volunteers of the Dutch cyclist union &quot;Fietsersbond&quot;].

====Bike theft====
[[File:Amsterdam - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Parked bikes in Amsterdam]]
Bike theft is a serious problem in the Netherlands, especially around train stations, and in larger cities. If possible, use the guarded bike parking ('stalling') at train stations and in some city centres. They will cost up to €1.20 per day. In general, '''use 2 locks of different kinds''' (for example, one chain lock and one tube lock). This is because most bike thieves specialise in a particular kind of lock, or carry equipment best suited to one kind of lock. Ideally, you should lock the bike to a lamppost or similar. Bike thieves have been known to simply load unattached bikes onto a pickup truck, so they can crack open the locks at leisure.

In cities, bikes are often stolen by drug addicts, and they sell most stolen bikes too. They often simply offer them for sale to passers-by, if they think no police are watching. Buying a stolen bike is itself illegal, and police do arrest buyers. If you buy for a suspiciously low price (e.g. €10-20), or in a suspicious place (in general, on the street), the law presumes you &quot;know or should have known&quot; the bike was stolen. In other words, actual ignorance of the bike's origins is no excuse.

Bike thefts should be reported to the police. Please do so.

====Buy or rent====
Bike shops are the best place to buy a second-hand bike legally, but prices are high. Some places where you can rent bikes will also sell their written off stock, which is usually well maintained. Most legal (and often cheap) second-hand bike sales now go through online auction sites like [http://Marktplaats.nl marktplaats.nl] - the Dutch subsidiary of [http://Ebay.nl eBay].

The Dutch bicycle-share system &quot;[https://www.ns.nl/en/door-to-door/ov-fiets OV-fiets]&quot; is only accessible for residents of the Netherlands or those who have a Dutch bank account. The fee of €3.95 per day is debited automatically, and a surcharge of €10 for one-way rentals applies.

====Extra legal protection====
&quot;Weaker&quot; parties in traffic such as cyclists and pedestrians enjoy extra protection from the law regarding liability when an accident occurs with a &quot;stronger&quot; party (e.g. cars). The basic idea is that the stronger participant (e.g. a car driver) is ''always'' liable when an accident occurs between a weaker (e.g. a cyclist) and the stronger party, ''unless'' force majeure can be proven. Force majeure is here defined as (1) the car driver was driving correctly and (2) the faults of the cyclist were so unlikely that the car driver did not have to accommodate his driving for them. When this cannot be proven, the car driver is liable, but this can be limited when the accident can be attributed to the behaviour of the cyclist, up to 50% (more if the cyclist was consciously being reckless).

The burden of proof for force majeure, for faults of the cyclist and for recklessness are with the car driver. Such things can be hard to prove, which is why in practice some people will say cyclists and pedestrians always have right of way, but this is incorrect.

===By car===
[[File:A30 Barneveld.jpg|thumb|Motorway A30]]
A car might be a good way to explore the countryside, especially places not connected by rail, such as the Veluwe and parts of Zeeland. Drive on the right.

The motorway (freeway) network is rather extensive, though heavily used. Congestion, especially during peak hour, is usual and can better be avoided. Roads are well signposted and many times provided with new technologies. A motorway (''autosnelweg'') is indicated with a letter A/number combination which is placed in a red box. In the less urbanised parts, such as the south-west and the north, motorways are few. Many times connections there are made by a semi highway called ''Autoweg'', or another N road. All these routes are indicated with a letter N/number combination in a yellow box. Most times, motorists will be directed by signage to the nearest A or N road, so those who would prefer a more scenic drive avoiding main roads will need to follow signs to local villages.

If you break down, phone the [http://www.anwb.nl/ ANWB] auto-club via the toll-free number {{phone|0800–0888}}; your membership of a foreign auto-club might entitle you to discount rates on their services. Leased (business) cars and rental cars are usually covered by the ANWB services included in the lease/rental price; but you may want to check any provided booklets.

Road signs with directions are plenty, but having a map is useful, especially in cities where there are many one way streets, and getting from one part of the city to another is not always so straightforward. Be careful not to drive on bus lanes, often indicated with markings such as ''Lijnbus'' or ''Bus'', nor on cycling paths, marked by the picture of a bicycle, or by a reddish colour of the asphalt. Also, do not use the rush-hour-lanes (''Spitsstrook'') when the matrix display above the designated lane indicates a red &quot;X&quot; - this means they cannot be used.

Fuel is easy to come by, but extremely expensive. It's better to fill your vehicle before entering the Netherlands, since the Belgian and German fuel prices can be €0.30 lower per litre. Unmanned petrol stations, such as TanGo or Firezone, save up to 10 cents, but are still far more expensive than their Belgian counterparts. They accept all common debit and credit cards. Along highways many petrol stations are open 24/7. All stations sell both petrol and diesel. Liquid Petroleum Gas is sold at quite a few petrol stations along the highways, but is never sold in built-up areas. The symbol for LPG gas is a green-coloured pump icon, set beside the general case black-coloured pump icon.

If you come to the Netherlands with your LPG-fuelled car, you will probably need an adaptor. If you buy that in your country, specifically ask for a Dutch adaptor. The plug sold as &quot;European&quot; (screw style), used in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, won't fit Dutch pumps.

====Driving rules====
[[File:Wegafzettingpolicenetherlands.JPG|thumb|Dutch traffic police]]
Road rules, markings and signs are similar to other European countries but have some particularities:
*At unmarked intersections, traffic coming from the right ''always'' has priority. Traffic includes bicycles, horses, horse-drawn carts (recreational use and fairly uncommon), electric wheelchairs, small mopeds and motorised bicycles.
*Cycle paths are clearly marked and are widespread throughout the country.
*On motorways, on and off-ramps (slip-roads) are usually long and allow for smooth merging. However, returning onto the motorway from an exit lane is illegal. Passing on the right and needless use (other than for passing) of the outside lanes is prohibited. (Passing on the right is permitted only in slow, congested traffic.)

In built up areas '''public transport buses have the priority when leaving a bus stop''', so be careful as they may pull in front of you expecting that you will give way.

If you are involved in an '''accident''', both drivers need to complete and counter-sign a statement for their respective insurance companies (damage form/&quot;schadeformulier&quot;). You are required to have this form on hand. The police need to be notified if you have damaged (public) property (especially along the highways), if you have caused any sort of injury, or if the other driver does not agree to sign the insurance statement. It is illegal to hit and run. If the other driver does this, call the police and stay at the scene. The emergency telephonenumber is 112 (toll-free, will even work from disconnected mobile phones); the telephone number for a non-emergency police presence is 0900–8844.

=====Speed limits=====
General speed limits in the Netherlands are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside of built-up areas, 100 km/h on expressways (''autoweg'' in Dutch), and up to 130 km/h on motorways (''autosnelweg''). In all of these cases, exceptions are common, with for example many 30 km/h zones in built-up areas. 30 km/h zones are the home of unmarked intersections (so '''all''' traffic from the right has right of way!). On roads outside of built-up areas speed is often limited to e.g. 60 km/h, and on the motorway often to 100 km/h in urban areas. Some sections of motorways have signs indicating a speed limit with a sign &quot;6-19h&quot; below, which means that the indicated speed limit is valid from 06:00 to 19:00, with a 130 km/h limit applicable at other times.  The said limits will be applicable to the entire motorway network sometime in 2020.

Speed indicated on the dot matrix signs above the lanes '''always''' take precedence over anything else you see, both when the speed is in a red circle (the regular speed limit) or without (an incidental speed limit, indicating traffic or construction). A white circle with a diagonal bar in it indicates 'end of all speed limits from dot matrix signs' from which moment on you obey the ordinary signs.

Your speed will be checked nationwide by the police and fines are heavy. Exceeding the maximum speed with more than 50&amp;nbsp;km/h will result in seizure of your driving licence. After that driving is considered a criminal act. Pay extra attention to '''Trajectcontrole''' signs: that means that in the road you're driving there is an automatic system that checks your average speed on a long section. Radar detectors are illegal devices to have in your car. They will be impounded and you will be fined €250. Keep in mind that the police use so-called radar detector detectors to track down radar detector users, so it is best to turn them off. Drinking and driving is not allowed and this is enforced strongly. Breathalyser tests occur frequently, both on an individual basis (i.e. you get pulled over and the police see it necessary for you to undergo a breathalyser test) as on a bigger scale (i.e. the police has set up a designated control checkpoint on a highway). An unbroken yellow line next to the sidewalk means '''no stopping''', a broken yellow next to the sidewalk means '''no parking'''. Some crossings have &quot;shark teeth&quot; painted on the road, this means you have to give way to the other traffic.

Police also use unmarked traffic surveillance cars, especially on the highways. They have a video surveillance system and often they '''don't''' stop you right after doing a violation but they keep on following you. That means if you do more violations, you'll be fined for everything you did. The policemen in unmarked cars are '''obliged''' to identify themselves after pulling you over, which means you shouldn't have to ask. Policemen in marked cars have to show their ID only when you ask them for it, but they too are obliged to show it when asked.

====Urban driving====
Urban driving in the Netherlands is considered by many tourists and locals alike to be an exasperating, time-consuming and expensive experience. The traffic systems of most city centres are designed to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians, rather than motorised vehicles.

City roads are narrow, riddled with speed bumps, chicanes and a large variety of street furniture (with knee-high, asphalt-coloured anti-parking poles being probably the most dangerous threat to paintwork as they tend to either blend into the background or be beneath the driver's view).

Other hazards are:
* Pedestrians protruding on the road or crossing in dangerous and not-permitted areas.
* Cyclists have more rights and are more assertive in asserting them than in most countries, which can be intimidating to unaccustomed drivers. Please, always give priority to cyclists when turning across a cycle lane. If you are involved in a collision with a cyclist, you will be automatically liable (though not guilty).
* Narrow bridges.

'''Parking''' in city centres can be expensive. Particularly in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, street parking is sometimes limited to only a few hours and prices are €3&amp;ndash;6 per hour. Generally, underground car parks cost €4&amp;ndash;6 per hour and may be by far the best choice for practical and safety reasons. Consider using public transport to avoid traffic jams and the great difficulties involved in finding a parking spot.
P+R '''park and ride''' facilities are available at the outskirts of bigger cities; you can park your car cheaply there, and continue your journey via public transport.

===By taxi===
[[File:Taxi Schiphol.JPG|thumb|Taxis at [[Schiphol Airport]]]]
The Dutch taxi system has been re-structured to change its bad reputation and sometimes exorbitant rates. While legal maximum charges now apply and all taxis are obliged to have a tariff sheet visible in the window, taxis still remain an expensive way to get around. If you're travelling on a budget, public transport is a much better bet. With cluttered traffic in and around cities during rush hour, it's often enough faster too.

If you do want to take a taxi, you'll usually have to call one or order one online, so you might want to look up a company upon arrival. It's uncommon to hail taxis on the streets. In larger cities, you'll typically find a taxi stand at major train stations and sometimes close to entertainment districts. Drivers may want to convince you that you are obliged to take the first in line, but this is never the case. You are always free to pick the taxi of your choice. It is illegal for drivers to refuse short rides, but it's not uncommon for drivers who have obtained a front position to do so. Keep in mind that these guys sometimes wait for a long time to get to this position. If it's all the same to you, you might want to let them refer you to someone else. If you don't want to switch, or if it's the only taxi around, it may help to say you'll file a complaint and write down the taxi's number.

All taxis must have registered blue license plates and a board computer which also serves as the meter. They must have their rates visible on a tariff card and the driver has to carry a taxi driver's license card. Taxi companies are free to establish their rates, as long as they do not exceed the legal maximum. The driver is allowed to offer you a fixed price, as long as it's within legal maximum rates.

The maximum rates are the sum of the initial fee, the fee per kilometre and the fee per minute. They are set annually by the Dutch government. For a normal (4-person) cab they are €2.95, €2.17 and €0.36. This means you'll pay more if you get stuck in traffic. For small vans (5 to 8 passengers), the maximum amounts are €6.00, €2.73 and €0.41. Uber cabs are now illegal but cheaper and still operate in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

===By thumb===
[[File:Bernard Hitch.JPG|thumb|Designated hitchhiking stop and a hitchhiker]]
Making your way on thumb is accepted and locals that take you typically expect no payment in return. It's less suited for short rides from small towns or minor streets, as the lack of traffic may cause a long wait. Hitch-hiking ''on'' the highways/motorways is not allowed but generally tolerated on the interchanges/access points, provided you do not create a dangerous traffic situation. Interchanges are indicated by a letter A/number combination printed in a red box on signposts.

Try to stay before the traffic sign highway/motorway (a blue rectangle with two separated lanes disappearing in the distances printed in white) or the sign of the front of a car, indicating the entrance to a semi-highway. Also try to stay on a spot where cars have slow speed and where it is possible for drivers to stop. The same safety rule applies to highway petrol stations and rest places, and to traffic lights on non-highway/motorway roads.

For longer distances, the large number of highway crossings make it difficult to find a driver going to your exact destination. A simple (cardboard) plate with your destination written on it is a common way to increase chances of finding the right driver, and may also convince suited drivers that they will not be stopping in vain.

There are recommended unofficial spots (''liftplaats'') (lift-stops) mainly at the edges of a few major cities:

====Amsterdam====
* Prins Bernhardplein, before NS Station Amsterdam Amstel (on east side of the river Amstel) (past the bus stop).  Leads to the ramp of the S112 of the A10, direction A1-E231/A2-E35. It is recommended for the directions Central-/East-Netherlands. For other directions/routes try also alternative spots.
'''Alternative spots / other directions''' (recommended for the directions West-/South-Netherlands):
* Amstel (on the west side of the river Amstel) near traffic-lights/Utrechtsebrug and near beginning-/end-stop of Tram-line 25. Leads to the ramp of the S111 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25.
* Junction S109 of the A10, close to NS Station RAI (RAI Congress Centre; specially when there are large events or congresses). Leads to the ramp of the S109 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25/A4-E19.
*At bus stop Amstelveenseweg / Ringweg Zuid just northeast from metro station Amstelveensweg. There is an on-ramp which leads to the A10 North, A4 (to the South) and A9 (both directions). What makes this location convenient is that cars can easily stop in the bus lane in order to pick you up.

====The Hague====
* Utrechtsebaan next to the northside of the Malieveld, at the beginning of the A12-E30 towards [[Utrecht]]. Also possibilities towards A4-E19 for [[Delft]]-[[Rotterdam]] and for [[Leiden]]-[[Amsterdam]]
'''Alternative spots / other directions:'''
*  Edge at the northwest-side of the Malieveld/crossing Zuid-Holland-laan, Boslaan (Utrechtse baan), Benoordenhoutseweg, towards Leidsestraatweg-N44-A44 for [[Leiden]] and [[Amsterdam]].

====Nijmegen====
* Graafseweg ([[Venlo]] and [[Den Bosch]]), at the major city-centre roundabout (''verkeersplein'') Keizer Karelplein (hitch-hiking on the roundabout itself is not recommended),
* near the Waalbrug/before the bridge in direction [[Arnhem]],
* at the Annastraat, close to the Radboud University (RU)/University Medical Centre (UMC),
* at the Triavium, across shopping centre Dukenburg.

====Groningen====

* Junction of Emmaviaduct and Emmasingel (200 m west of Groningen station). For directions West and South, towards [[Friesland]], [[Drenthe]], and [[Eastern Netherlands|Eastern]], [[Western Netherlands|Western]] and [[Southern Netherlands]].
* Junction of Europaweg and Damsterdiep. For direction East, towards the east of [[Groningen (province)|Groningen province]] and [[Germany]].

====Other cities====
* '''[[Utrecht]]''' close to petrol station and ramp of the Waterlinieweg near 'De Galgewaard' soccer-football-stadium, North/Northeast to A27/A28, South/East to A2/A12/A27.
*Due to reconstruction of the road, the liftershalte in Maastricht at the beginning of the A2 (near the soccer stadium De Geusselt) unfortunately has been removed in 2012.

===By plane===
Due to the small size of the country and the abundance of road and rail connections, there are no domestic flights.

==Talk==
{{see also|Dutch phrasebook}}
The national language in the Netherlands is '''[[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]''' (''Nederlands''). It's a charming, lilting language punctuated by phlegm-trembling glottal ''g''s (not in the south) and ''sch''s (also found, for example, in Arabic). Dutch, especially in written form, is partially intelligible to someone who knows other Germanic languages (especially German and Afrikaans), and you might be able to get along at least partially in these languages if spoken slowly.

However, the Dutch merchant tradition and international attitude have left this little country with a strong tradition of multilingualism. The majority of the adult population is able to speak English relatively well, and most younger people speak it fluently, so you should have no trouble getting by. While less widely spoken than English, basic [[German phrasebook|German]] is also spoken by many, especially by seniors and those in the regions near the German border and it is a mandatory subject in high school for two years, though German fluency among younger people is marginal at best. [[French]] and [[Spanish]] are spoken by some as well, but proficiency is rare and usually on a much lower level than English or German. French and especially Spanish are slowly overtaking German in popularity, making it easier to find French and Spanish speakers in the Netherlands.

Besides Dutch, several regional languages and dialects are spoken. In the eastern provinces of Groningen, Overijssel, Drenthe and Gelderland people speak a local variety of Low Saxon (including Grunnegs and Tweants). In the southern province of Limburg the majority speaks Limburgish, a regional language unique in Europe because of its use of pitch and tone length to distinguish words. Frisian is the only official language besides Dutch, but only common in the province of [[Friesland]]. It's the closest living continental language to English.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Dutch.

==See==

===Dutch culture===
[[File:Zaanse Schans - Windmills 3.jpg|thumb|right|Zaanse Schans]]
For many foreigners, nothing captures the idea of the Netherlands more vividly than windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, and remarkably flat lands. Although some of these characteristics have evolved into stereotypes far off from the daily lives of Dutch people, there's still a lot of truth to them and plenty of authenticity to be found. The Dutch have preserved many elements from this part of their past, both for touristic and for historic reasons.

[[Kinderdijk]] boasts a network of 19 windmills, once used to drain the adjoining polder. The [[Zaanse Schans]] has windmills as well, and a nice museum with traditional crafts and old Dutch houses on display. [[Schiedam]], world-famous for its ''jenever'', has the tallest windmills in the world, and they're right in its lovely old town centre.

Thinking about the Dutch countryside, you might imagine wide, flat, grasslands with black and white cows. If you do, you're not that far off. A large swathe of the country, especially the western part of it, consist of polders; reclaimed land separated by ditches. These rural areas are dotted with picturesque villages, old farms, impressive summer estates, and of course, windmills; the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]] is especially scenic. For a touch of folklore, see the traditional clothing and fishermen boats in [[Volendam]] or [[Marken]]. You can go to the Zuiderzeemuseum in the city of [[Enkhuizen]], or Openluchtmuseum in [[Arnhem]] for a touch of traditional Dutch life in bygone times. They are not nearly as overcrowded as Zaanse Schans, are specifically made for tourists and offer more. Both are open air museums, so don't forget to check the weather before you go.

The Netherlands is a major international player in the flower industry. The tulip fields are seasonal, and are specific to the [[Bulb Region]] and some areas in [[North Holland]]. Tulip fields offer great scenery for a bicycle tour. They are a lovely Dutch alternative to the lavender fields you could find in France. The famous [[Lisse|Keukenhof]], the world's largest flower garden, only opens between March and May. It is a great way to see what the Dutch flower industry has to offer.

They make great destinations for a recreational bike trip or can serve as a laid-back base, from where you can explore cities in the area. The rolling hills of [[South Limburg]] have characteristic timber-framed houses and a lot of castles. The province of [[Gelderland]] combines its many castles ('''Palace 't Loo''' in [[Apeldoorn]] being the highlight, open but still partially under maintenance) with the natural scenery of the [[Veluwe]]. Don't worry if you're headed elsewhere: you'll find a beautiful countryside in every Dutch province.

===Historic cities===
[[File:Oudewater 13052012B.JPG|thumb|right|Oudewater]]
Wandering through the magnificent city of Amsterdam, with its lovely canals and hundreds of 17th-century monuments, is a delightful experience. For most people, a visit to the Netherlands would not be complete without a good day in its bustling capital. Nevertheless, it is only one of many towns in the country that offers a beautiful, historic centre.

Before Amsterdam's rise to fame in the late 16th century, the fortified city of [[Utrecht]] was the country's most important town. Much of Utrecht's mediaeval structures remain, with canals flanked by wharf-based structures, lots of buildings from the Early Middle Ages and some impressive ancient churches. [[Maastricht]] is often claimed as the most beautiful city of the country. It is known for its romantic lanes, ancient monuments, and for what the Dutch call its &quot;Burgundian&quot; atmosphere.

[[Leiden]], the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to the oldest university of the country, is yet another beautiful place with canals, narrow streets, and over 2,700 monuments. [[The Hague]] is often called the &quot;judicial capital of the world&quot;, as it famously hosts the Peace Palace and many international organisations. It has a spacious layout, with large estates, and the ancient Binnenhof, where the Dutch government had its seat for centuries. Also consider the gorgeous old town centres of [[Haarlem]], [[Delft]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Alkmaar]], [[Gouda]] and [[Amersfoort]].

===Art museums===
Considering its small size, this country has brought forward an impressive number of world-famous painters. Arts and painting flourished in the 17th century, when the Dutch Republic was particularly prosperous, but renowned artists have lived in the country before and after that age as well. 

Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Vincent van Gogh, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruysdael, and Piet Mondriaan are just a few of the Dutch painters whose works now decorate the walls of the world's greatest museums. Fortunately, some of these world-class museums can be found in the Netherlands as well. The [[Amsterdam/South|Museum Quarter]] in [[Amsterdam]] has the '''Rijksmuseum''', the '''Van Gogh Museum''' and the '''Stedelijk Museum''' right next to each other, all three with excellent collections. The '''Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen''' in [[Rotterdam]] also has a huge collection of drawings, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and foreign masters. '''Mauritshuis''' in [[The Hague]] has the world-famous 'Girl with Pearl Earring' in addition to many other 17th-century paintings.

The '''Kröller-Müller Museum''' is beautifully located in the [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world (after the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam). Less focused on Dutch art, but with a unique modern collection, is the '''Van Abbe Museum''' in [[Eindhoven]]. Other cities with notable art museums include [[Groningen]] with the '''Groninger Museum''', and [[Haarlem]] with the '''Frans Hals Museum'''. The newly established '''Hermitage''' in [[Amsterdam]] has all the grandeur of its big sister in [[Saint Petersburg]], with changing Russia-oriented exhibitions on display.

The Netherlands is full of museums: almost every city has at least one museum and there is always a museum nearby. The Netherlands has more museums than many bigger countries like Italy.

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===Living with the water===
[[File:Deltawerke-Oosterschelde-Sturmflutwehr Straße.jpg|thumb|right|Oosterscheldekering, part of the [[Delta Works]]]]

The Dutch are famous for their struggle with the sea. As a great naval power, the Netherlands owed its 17th-century Golden Age to the water, and still depends heavily on it for modern day trade and fisheries, as the massive, modern port of [[Rotterdam]] demonstrates. However, with much of the country's land below sea level, the water also caused terrible floods and great losses over centuries.

Dutch attempts to protect their lands with dikes are well recorded from the 12th century, but started around 2,000 years ago. An enormous flood in 1287 created the large Zuiderzee, an inland sea that is now known as the IJsselmeer. From that period onwards, a long process of reclaiming lands lost to the sea began. Windmills and extensive networks of dikes were created to pump out the water, slowly creating the characteristic polders. One of these polders is the [[Beemster|Beemster Polder]], and when you visit you get a few fortifications of the Defence Line of Amsterdam included as a bonus.

After another devastating flood in 1916, the country started the '''Zuiderzee Works''', a massive undertaking to reclaim and tame the Zuiderzee once and for all. In the 1930s, the impressive [[Friesland#Afsluitdijk|Afsluitdijk]] was finished, which turned the inland sea into a fresh water lake called the IJsselmeer. The '''Zuiderzee Museum''' in lovely [[Enkhuizen]] is devoted to the cultural heritage and folklore of the region, as well as the maritime history of the Zuiderzee.

Another devastating flood struck the country in 1953, recording 1,836 deaths in the province of [[Zeeland]] and the southwestern part of [[South-Holland]]. In the following 50 years, the famous [[Delta Works]] were constructed to protect the southwest from flooding. It can be visited at various visitor centres, the most notable of which is the '''Neeltje Jans''' park near the '''Oosterscheldekering''' (Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier). See [http://www.deltawerken.com/English/10.html?setlanguage=en the Deltawerken website] for more information.

The American Society of Civil Engineers have recognised the Zuiderzee Works and the Delta Works collectively as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

==Do==
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One of the most popular activities among the locals is '''cycling'''. And for a reason — the Netherlands has about 22,000&amp;nbsp;km of dedicated bicycle paths, which criss-cross the country with many of them numbered. It's as easy as getting a map, picking a number, and start cycling! Particularly scenic areas well suited for cycling include the [[Green Heart]], [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], [[South Limburg]], and the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]. Winds can be strong (because of the flat lands), and winters can be cold and rainy.

The Dutch coastline measures 1,245&amp;nbsp;km of coastline with many '''beaches'''. Popular activities include '''swimming''' and '''sunbathing''', but these are mostly restricted to warm summer days. Expect [[Scheveningen]] to be extremely crowded when temperatures rise towards tropical levels. More mellow and family friendly beaches include [[Zandvoort]], [[Bloemendaal]], [[Bergen (North Holland)|Bergen]], and the [[West Frisian Islands]]. [[Texel]] also has some beautiful beaches, but be careful; some beaches are reserved for nature and it is strictly forbidden to enter those.

'''Water sports''' is another activity mostly undertaken by the locals. Lakes can be found in every province, but the [[Frisian Lakes]] are outstanding, especially during the annual '''Sneekweek''' that starts the boating season. Boating can be done without licence as long as the boat is not longer than 15m and/or faster that 20&amp;nbsp;km/h. Other lake-rich areas include [[Wijdemeren]], [[Kaag]], and [[Aalsmeer]]. Most of these lakes are very calm, with parasailing and rafting impossible.

===Music===
The Netherlands has long been known for its great musicians and composers, and today is no different, with high-level performances in a wide variety of styles throughout the country. The '''Royal Concertgebouw''', Amsterdam's major symphony orchestra, is considered by many connoisseurs to be one of the best if not the very best in the world. The Netherlands also has a thriving pop music scene, with the '''Vengaboys''' being a famous example of a Dutch band.

===Festivals===
* Every two years, the country goes [[Association football|'''football crazy''']] as either the European Championship or the World Cup is held. Complete streets will be decorated with orange flags, the country's national colour. It's not uncommon for literally fifty percent of the population to be watching a game if it's a particularly important one. Often bigger cities will put up large TV screens for the general public, like on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. Likewise, cafes and bars are another popular place to watch games.
* In the [[Southern Netherlands]] ([[North Brabant]], [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]] and to a smaller extent also in [[Twente]], [[Overijssel]] and the south of [[Gelderland]]), the Catholic celebration of '''Carnival''' is held since mediaeval times. It occurs immediately before Lent; which is usually during February or March. Parades can be seen almost in any town on Sunday, sometimes also occurring on Monday. Parades can also be held in the evening, usually on Saturdays all the wagons are then lit up by numerous small lights. The other days of the week, many activities can be found ranging from street painting (stoepkrijten) to beer drinking contests. The cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda and Maastricht are advisable for attending Carnival.
* '''King's Day''' (''Koningsdag'', until 2012 this was Queen's day) is held every year at April 27 all over the country (except if this day is a Sunday, then it will be held at the Saturday before). Every village, town and city, organises free markets and authentic Dutch games. Nowadays King's day much more becomes a day of festivals and parties. It is advised to wear orange clothing, as most Dutch people walk around in their national colour. An advisable city to attend at this day is Amsterdam, because it's one of the largest events of the year there. In several larger cities (most notably The Hague and Utrecht), the festivities start in the evening of 26 April. The Hague even has most of its festivities on the night before.
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* '''[http://www.sensation.nl Sensation]''' - (Formerly known as 'Sensation White') One of the best-known parties in the world organised by [http://www.id-t.com/ ID&amp;T.] 40,000 people all dressed in white gather to hear some big and upcoming house music DJs. Tickets usually sell out very fast. Several international editions are being organised several times a year around the world with the main concert being held in Amsterdam ArenA every summer. (For the last time in the Netherlands in summer 2017, but the organisation is working on a new event). Sensation Black (with hardstyle music) was hosted annually in the same location but is now being held in Belgium instead.
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==Buy==
===Money===
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[[File:Catinclog.jpg|thumb|right|Clogs in a shop in Amsterdam]]
Banknotes of €100 and especially €200 and €500 are very rarely used, and some merchants will not accept them due to concerns over financial crime.Typically, establishments will have a sticker or A4-sized poster near the entrance or cash register indicating which banknotes aren't accepted. Almost all ATMs will only dispense denominations of up to €50.

In many stores, especially supermarkets, it's common for the cash machine to round your total up or down to the nearest 5 eurocents. Do not be surprised, this is allowed by law (the store must legally have a sticker informing you about this, however this is rarely done in practise). The difference will show up on the receipt as ''&quot;Afronding&quot;''. Because of this you don't get 1 and 2 eurocent coins back as change, but these coins remain legal tender.

===Credit and debit cards===
Acceptance of VISA and MasterCard and to a lesser extent American Express has grown, and is now fairly widespread to the point that some establishments no longer accept cash. In tourist destinations, you will generally find credit cards widely accepted. 

Often stores will display a sign saying &quot;''Pinnen, ja graag''&quot;, loosely meaning &quot;debit cards gladly accepted&quot; (the Dutch word ''pinnen'' means to pay by debit card). As one of the last countries in Europe, The Netherlands is moving from the Maestro/V-pay debit scheme to debit VISA/Mastercard. All points of sale should be updated by the end of 2022 to accept VISA and Mastercard debit cards, but not necessarily Mastercard or VISA credit cards as that requires a special agreement with the merchants bank.

Debit and credit cards are also the only way to pay for bus or tram tickets on board (see [[#Get around]]). For safety reasons, credit card use in the Netherlands often requires a PIN-code.

Contactless payments are the standard, with 87% of all card payments at the end of 2021 being contactless. As of 1 January 2020, all payment terminals in the Netherlands should offer contactless payments.

ATMs are readily available, mostly near shopping and nightlife areas. Even villages usually have one or more ATMs near the local supermarket. [https://www.geldmaat.nl/expat-information Geldmaat] manages the ATMs for the largest banks in the Netherlands. See the [https://www.locatiewijzer.geldmaat.nl/ map] for ATM locations.

===Tipping===
Dutch law requires that all service charges and taxes are included in the prices that hotels, bars and restaurants publish. [[Tipping]] is therefore not necessary, but it is always appreciated as a reward for good service and it's increasingly common. Especially in tourist areas and large hotels, increased tipping is not uncommon. Many Dutch customers will leave €1 or €2, also in bars and simple diners, unless service was poor. For good service in a restaurant, feel free to leave what you feel is appropriate. A 5-10% tip on a restaurant bill is considered a generous reward for good service.

===Shopping===
Most shops open by 09:00 or 10.00 and they usually close around 18:00. Supermarkets and DIY-shops often have broader opening hours, opening around 08:30 and closing only at 20:00 or 22:00. Traditionally, most shops are closed on Sundays, or only open on a few Sundays a year (known as &quot;koopzondagen&quot;). Legislative changes have allowed municipalities to make their own decisions on the number of koopzondagen, or Sundays on which shops are allowed to open. As a result, most of the shops in the centres of large cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Maastricht, etc.) are now open '''every Sunday''', typically from 12:00 until 17:00 or 18:00. An increasing number of smaller cities, and especially the ones where tourism is a major economic factor, is following this trend. Unfortunately, the situation differs per location. Most smaller cities allow at least a supermarket to be open every Sunday, most have multiple Sunday openings per year, and some open every Sunday. Some smaller shops are closed on Monday mornings, or even close for an extra day in the week.

The Netherlands is a good place to buy '''flowers'''. Flower bulbs are most suited to bring home, and can be purchased at tourist shops, garden centres and DIY stores throughout the year. Keep in mind that bulbs and their planting times depend on seasons, and tulip bulbs are typically unavailable from late winter to late summer. Fresh flowers can be bought from florists, or pre-packaged in most supermarkets. Although it is not a problem taking bulbs and flowers out of the country, you may be severely restricted in bringing them back to your own country.

The country is also famous for its '''wooden shoes''' (clogs). Nowadays almost no one, except for some farmers in the countryside and some fishermen in Volendam and Urk, wear them. Wearing wooden shoes in public outside the countryside will earn you quite a few strange looks from the locals. If you do try them on, the famous &quot;wooden shoes&quot; are surprisingly comfortable, and very useful in any rural setting. Think of them as all-terrain footwear; easy to put on for a walk in the garden, field or on a dirt road. If you live in a rural area at home, consider taking a pair of these with you if you can. Avoid the kitschy tourist shops at Schiphol and Amsterdam's Damrak, and instead look for a regular vendor which can usually be found in towns and villages in rural areas. The northern province of [[Friesland]] has a lot of stores selling wooden shoes, often adorned with the bright colours of the Frisian flag.

===Costs===
The Netherlands is generally regarded as '''expensive''' (unless you're coming from Scandinavia). Lodging and dining is more expensive than in neighbouring countries, but rail travel, museums, and attractions tend to be on the cheaper side. Retail prices for clothing, gifts, etc. are similar to most of Western Europe; consumer electronics are a bit more expensive. Gasoline, tobacco and alcohol are relatively expensive due to excise taxes. The standard cigarette packages only have 19 cigarettes in them.

==Eat==
===Dutch cuisine===
[[File:DutchFood Herring.JPG|thumb|right|A fancy serving of herring at a restaurant]]


The Netherlands is not known for its cuisine, as it is simple and straightforward. A conventional Dutch meal consists of meat, potatoes and some type of vegetable on the side. The country's food culture is best described as rustic. High in carbohydrates and fat, the country's food culture reflects the dietary need of farm laborers, but as society moved on to work in the services sector, its food culture has remained largely the same. The Dutch national dish is '''stamppot''', potatoes mashed with one or several vegetables. The variety with endive and bacon is considered the most traditional. ''Hutspot'' is a variety with carrots and onions.

Dutch cuisine differs strongly by region. Western cuisine is known for its many dairy products, including prominent '''[[cheese]]s''' such as Gouda, Edam, Leerdammer and Beemster. Being a coastal region, it has a seafood culture best represented by '''raw herring''' (''haring''), usually served with chopped onion and occasionally plopped into a bun (''broodje haring''). Northeastern cuisine is oriented towards meat due to the relative lack of agriculture in this region. '''Metworst''', a dried sausage, is particularly prized for its strong taste, and '''Gelderse rookworst''', a traditional smoked sausage, became an institution for the country as a whole and is often served together with ''stamppot''. In the province of Zeeland, you can find the best mussels.

Southern cuisine is historically influenced by the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled the Low Countries in the Middle Ages and were renowned for their splendour and great feasts. As such, it is renowned for its many rich pastries, soups, stews and vegetable dishes. It is the only Dutch region which developed an '''haute cuisine''' that forms the base of most traditional Dutch restaurants. Typical main courses are ''biefstuk'', ''varkenshaas'', and ''ossenhaas'', premium cuts of pork or beef.

Dutch people are generally not proud of their cuisine, but highly praise their sweet treats. '''Dutch pancakes''' (''pannenkoeken''), which are either sweet (''zoet'') or savoury (''hartig'') come in a variety of tastes, like apple, syrup, cheese, and bacon. '''Poffertjes''' are small, slightly leavened pancakes with butter and powdered sugar. Both are served in restaurants specifically dedicated to them. '''Syrup waffles''' (''stroopwafels''), two thin layers with syrup in between, are made fresh in most street markets and specialist stalls.

Sandwiches are consumed for breakfast and lunch. Those made in bakeries with aged Gouda cheese with or without butter are delicious. '''Chocolate sprinkles''' (''hagelslag'') on top of buttered slices of bread are a popular Dutch start of the day. Although food habits are changing, a simple bread roll with butter and a slice of cheese or ham is still the daily lunch for the majority of Dutch people. Dutch '''peanut butter''' is considerably different from the U.S. variety. As it's less common to have hot dishes for lunch, many restaurants offer a limited menu around lunch time. In smaller towns outside the main tourist spots you may even find restaurants to be closed for lunch altogether.

Some food traditions are seasonal. '''Pea soup''' (''erwtensoep'') is a winter dish made of green peas and a smoked sausage. It is very hearty and often eaten after ice skating. '''Oliebollen''' are traditional Dutch dumplings consumed at New Year's Eve. '''Asperges flamandes''' are white asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, ham, crumbled hard-boiled eggs and served with boiled new potatoes. They are highly seasonal and usually only eaten between spring and summer.

===Restaurants===
[[File:Rijsttafel Den Haag Javastraat.jpg|thumb|Rijsttafel]]
Restaurants in the Netherlands serve good quality food and are relatively expensive compared with surrounding countries. Profit is often made from the drinks and the dessert, so be careful ordering those if you are on a budget. Service fees and taxes are included in menu prices. Tipping is not mandatory and seen as a sign of appreciation, not as means to make up a tiny salary. In case you do want to tip, rounding up to the next euro is already acceptable for small bills and a 5% to 10% tip is common for larger ones. A 10% tip will typically be considered generous, especially on a dining bill. Going to a restaurant is generally seen as a special night out with friends or family, not as a quick way to eat food. As such, dining with Dutch people can take a couple of hours.

Smoking is banned in all restaurants, cafes, bars, festival tents and nightclubs. Smoking is allowed only outside or in separate, enclosed, designated smoking areas in which employees are not allowed to serve. Staff may enter such smoking rooms only in emergency situations.

Dutch food is not widely acclaimed, so most restaurants specialise in foreign cuisines, and the large cities offer a wide variety. '''Middle Eastern cuisine''' is readily available, even in smaller cities, and often comes at a bargain price. Popular dishes are shawarma (''shoarma''), lahmacun (often called &quot;Turkish pizza&quot;) and falafel.  Due to Dutch colonial ties with Indonesia (then known as the Dutch East Indies), most small to medium-sized towns also have a '''Chinees-Indisch restaurant''', serving Chinese and Indonesian dishes. Usually you get a lot of food for a small amount of money. Do not expect authentic Chinese or Indonesian cuisine though, as the food has been adapted for Dutch tastes. Typical dishes are fried rice (''nasi goreng''), fried bakmi (''bami goreng'') and prawn crackers (''kroepoek''). A suggestion is the famous Dutch-Indonesian ''rijsttafel'', which is a combination of several small dishes from the East Indies, not unlike the ''nasi padang'' of Indonesia; a tradition that originated among Dutch colonists in the East Indies, where it died out following Indonesian independence, but was brought back to the Netherlands by returning colonists. Most of these restaurants have a sit-in area and a separate counter for take-away with lower prices. Most larger cities will have more authentic Indonesian and Chinese restaurants as well.

Argentinian, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Surinamese and Thai cuisines are also well-represented throughout the country. Most restaurants have at least one vegetarian dish on the menu or can make you one if you ask for it.

===Snackbars===
In town centres, near public transport stations or even in more quiet quarters you can find a '''snackbar''', sometimes known as ''cafetaria''. These snackbars are pretty much the antithesis of high cuisine, but their snacks are considered typical for the country, and many Dutch ex-pats miss them the most when going abroad. Popular chain outlets have giant vending machines attached to their stores (''automatiek''). Just slot in a euro or two and take out the snack of your choice.

The most popular snack is '''French fries''', known as ''patat'' in most of the country and as ''friet'' in the south.  The standard way is to order them with mayonnaise (''patat met''), although the local mayo is not the same as you'd get in France or most of the rest of the world. It is firmer, sweeter and contains less fat, whilst remaining just as unhealthy. Other options are with tomato ketchup, curry ketchup (unlike regular curry, tastes more like tomato ketchup), Indonesian peanut sauce (''satésaus''), cut raw onions (''uitjes''), ''speciaal'' (mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions) and ''oorlog'' (&quot;war&quot;, a combination of mayonnaise, peanut sauce and cut raw onions).

Other fried snacks are considered typical for the country as well. A '''croquette''' (''kroket'') is a crispy roll filled with ragout. It is served with mustard and can be ordered on bread as well. Famous are the Amsterdam croquettes of Van Dobben and Kwekkeboom. Both companies have their own cafeteria near the Rembrandtplein. A '''frikandel''' is a long, skinless and dark-coloured sausage, kind of like a minced-meat hot dog. It can be ordered on bread, or ''speciaal'' (with mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions). A ''berenklauw'' (&quot;bear's claw&quot;) or ''berenhap'' (&quot;bear's snack&quot;) is a sliced meatball with fried onion rings on a wooden skewer, often served with peanut sauce. Finally, a ''kaassoufflé'' is a cheese snack popular with vegeterians. Fastfood is widely available in the Netherlands as well. The most popular are  '''McDonalds''' and '''Burger King.''' Also '''KFC, Febo''' and '''Subway''' are well-known.

=== Supermarkets ===
In the Netherlands, it is easy to get all of your food and drinks from a supermarket. Literally every city, town and village has at least one supermarket. Some good supermarkets are '''Dirk van den Broek (also known simply as Dirk), Albert Heijn, Plus and Jan Linders (mainly in the southern provinces).'''

==Drink==
===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Koffie verkeerd cafe MP Amsterdam.jpg|right|thumbnail|Koffie verkeerd]]

Dutch people are among the largest '''coffee''' drinkers in the world, and having a cup is almost compulsory when you are going to visit people. One of the first questions when coming through the door is often &quot;''Koffie?''&quot;. Traditionally the drink is served in small cups (a half mug) with one single cookie. However, some guests are also treated with one of the country's typical pie-like pastries such as a ''tompouce'', ''Limburgse vlaai'' or a piece of Dutch-style apple pie.

Dutch coffee is generally quite strong and heavy on the stomach. If you're from the United States or Canada, you can order one cup of Dutch coffee in the morning and add water the rest of the day! If you order ''koffie verkeerd'' (which means &quot;coffee wrong&quot;) you get a cup of more or less half milk and half coffee, like the French 'café au lait' or the Italian 'caffe latte'.

The Dutch drink '''black tea''', and it comes in many different varieties, from traditional to fruit infusions. Luckily, if you're British, you get the teabag served with a cup of hot (but never boiling) water, so you can make your own version. Milk tea is almost unheard of and given only to children.

'''Hot chocolate''' with whipped cream is a winter tradition in the Netherlands. It really fills you after a cold walk. In the summer you can also get it in every decent bar; however, sometimes it's made from powder as opposed to the traditional kind (regular chocolate melted and mixed with hot milk), and doesn't taste that good.

===Alcoholic beverages===

The legal drinking age in the Netherlands is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages. There used to be a difference between light and strong alcoholic drinks, with people as young as 16 allowed to drink light alcoholic drinks (up to 15% alcohol by volume).

The Dutch have a strong '''beer culture'''. Heineken is one of the world's most famous beers, but it is just one of many brands in the Netherlands. You can get all kinds of beers from white beer to dark beer. Popular brands are Heineken, Grolsch, Brand, Bavaria, Amstel, etc. There's a certain regional variety in the beers you'll find. Heineken or Amstel is served in the western provinces, Bavaria or Dommelsch in Brabant, Brand in Limburg, and Grolsch in Gelderland and Overijssel. Most breweries nowadays also produce a non-alcoholic variant of their beers.

In addition to the usual lagers, try Dutch '''wheat beer''' (''witbier''), which is flavoured with a spice mix called ''gruit'' and thus taste different from the better-known pilsener varieties. Fruit-flavoured wheat beers are also available. '''Dark beers''' are brewed in monasteries in the south of the Netherlands (Brabant and Limburg). These traditional beer breweries are excellent beer-related tourist attractions, as are the microbreweries and beer shops in [[Amsterdam]].

'''Bitters''' are popular in winter. '''Dutch gin''' (''jenever'' or ''genever'') is the predecessor of English gin. It is available in two types, ''oude'' (old) and ''jonge'' (young), which have nothing to do with aging, just the distillation style. The more traditional &quot;old-fashioned&quot; ''oude'' is sweeter and yellowish in colour, while ''jonge'' is clearer, drier and more akin to English gin.

'''Beerenburg''' is made by adding herbs to jenever. It has an alcohol percentage of around 30%. The original Beerenburg was made halfway through the 19th century with a secret mixture of spices of the Amsterdam spice merchant Hendrik Beerenburg, to whom it owes its name. Despite it being &quot;invented&quot; in Amsterdam, it is considered typically Frisian. Most other regions also produce their local, less famous variants of a bitter. '''Orange bitter''' (''Oranjebitter'') is drunk only on King's Day (''Koningsdag'').

===Nightlife===
[[File:CoffeeShopAmsterdam.jpg|right|thumb|Coffeeshop in Amsterdam]]
[[Nightlife]] in the Netherlands is very diverse. Amsterdam is known for its neighbourhood bars, Rotterdam has a clubbing reputation, and Groningen, Leiden and Utrecht have an active student scene. Bars cater to a wide array of music scenes, but '''dance''' is the leading style in nightclubs. Entering bars is legally allowed from the age of '''16''', but many bars and clubs have stricter policies in place and do not allow people under 18 or 21 to enter.

The Netherlands is renowned for its liberal '''drug policy'''.  '''Personal use''' of (soft) drugs is regulated by the Ministry of Justice under an official policy of ''gedogen''; literally this means ''to accept'' or ''tolerate''. Legally, this is a doctrine of non-prosecution on the basis that action taken would be so highly irregular as to constitute selective prosecution.

You are allowed to buy and smoke small doses (5&amp;nbsp;g or less) of cannabis or hash. You must be 18 or over to buy. For this you have to visit a '''coffeeshop''', which are abundant in most larger towns. Coffeeshops are not allowed to sell alcohol, and minors (those under 18) are not allowed inside. Coffeeshops are prohibited from explicit advertising, so many use the Rastafari red-yellow-green colours to hint at the products available inside, while others are more discreet and sometimes almost hidden away from plain view.

Hallucinogenic (&quot;magic&quot;) mushrooms, once legal, are officially banned. However, &quot;magic truffles&quot; or so called &quot;spacecakes&quot;, which contain the same active ingredients as magic mushrooms, are still tolerated and are sold in some Amsterdam head shops.

'''Prostitution''' has been decriminalised, but only for those prostitutes registered at a permitted brothel. Safe sex and use of condoms is common practice, and the prostitute will usually have these available. It is illegal for sex workers to solicit customers on the street. Prostitution is most common in the capital, Amsterdam, with its red-light district, even if tourists only visit as a memento of their trip. In more rural areas, prostitution is almost non-existent.

==Sleep==
A wide range of accommodation is available, concentrated in the major tourist destinations. They include regions popular for domestic tourism, such as the [[Veluwe]] and [[Zuid-Limburg]].

===Camping===
[[File:Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam (26212654801).jpg|thumb|Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam]]
Camp sites are widespread and available in pretty much all corners of the country, as well as close to most of the major cities. Outside the main tourist season (July–September) there's usually a place available and most camp sites will find a spot for small trekker's tents any time of year. For caravans, camper vans or family tents it's advisable to make reservations beforehand, especially during summer holidays.
In popular domestic and regional tourist areas, such as on the coast, on the [[West Frisian Islands]], in [[Zuid-Limburg]] and on the [[Veluwe]], high end camp sites with lots of facilities and entertainment are easy to find. In rural areas, smaller sites next to farms are very popular (see [http://www.svr.nl/inlichtingen_svr/uk.pdf Stichting Vrije Recreatie (SVR)]). Pure natural landscapes can be vividly experienced on the so-called '''[http://www.natuurkampeerterreinen.nl/en/ natuurkampeerterreinen]''' (''terrains for nature camping''). As it comes to shopping facilities it might be possible to buy products of the place itself.

Sanitary facilities depend on the kind of camping site but quality is excellent for almost all of the campsites. On some camping sites the use of warm water is not included, but needs to be paid for at the showers. It's advisable to ask whether this is the case while checking in. Even without a tent you can enjoy staying at a camping. Many sites offer cabins called ''[http://www.trekkershutten.nl/en/ trekkershut]''.

'''Wild camping is not allowed''' and the police will enforce the law if broken. There used to be free &quot;pole camping&quot; (''paalcamping'') spots in parts of the country, but this is no longer the case.

===Hotels===
Hotels in the Netherlands are abundant, particularly in Holland proper, and can be relatively inexpensive compared to other Western European countries. You may be able to find a decent hotel of international standards for €50 or less per night. Due to good public transportation options, even staying outside of the city centre, or even in a different town altogether, may still be a viable option for visiting a particular destination comfortably while remaining within budget limits.
[[File:Amstel hotel.jpg|thumb|Amstel hotel, a [[grand old hotel]] in Amsterdam]]
While there are independent properties throughout the country, there is a relatively high presence of international and local hotel chains. Some of the more popular are:
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* '''[http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/hotels/Netherlands/netherlands-hotel-booking.aspx Golden Tulip]''', '''Tulip Inn''' (same website as Golden Tulip) and '''[http://www.campanile.com/en/netherlands Campanile]''' - the remaining properties of the Dutch Tulip hotel chain now belong to the France-based Groupe du Louvre, which also operates Campanile hotels. Golden Tulips are mostly found in city centres and are of higher standards (four stars usually), Campaniles by motorway junctions and are more basic (two stars), Tulip Inns fall somewhere in between. Some properties may be rather aged, but can offer attractive rates if you don't mind them not being exactly up to snuff to their international competition. For those touring the Netherlands by automobile, Campaniles and Tulip Inns can help keep them within tighter budgets. Groupe du Louvre runs several [http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/loyaltyprograms/connections.aspx loyalty programmes] and you can collect air miles with several airlines when staying with them.
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* The '''[http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/hd/netherlands-hotels Intercontinental Hotels Group]''' has increased its presence by opening all-new '''Holiday Inn Express''' properties in key locations across the country, with competitive rates including breakfast. There are also older '''Holiday Inn''' and '''Crowne Plaza''' properties in major cities.

Other international hotel chains do maintain some presence in the Netherlands, though this is mostly limited to Amsterdam and Schiphol airport. There are also quite a few Best Western-affiliated properties throughout Netherlands, but as in every country, they vary greatly in character, size, pricing and comfort.

Showers are slightly different from the American style. Bar soap is not very popular; most of what is provided in hotels and mainstream stores is liquid body soap. Washcloths are also generally not available, but washing mitts are available in stores. European-style bathrooms often have no edge on the shower floor, allowing water to get on the floor in the other parts of the bathroom. (Be prepared to mop up with a floor towel if someone needs the toilet right after someone showers.) Shower heads are generally hand-held on flexible hoses, and there are separate controls for water temperature vs. volume (instead of hot and cold knobs or a single temperature lever typically seen in the U.S.).

===Bed and breakfast===
There is a wide choice of '''bed &amp; breakfasts''' in the big cities, but there are also plenty to be found in the smaller towns and villages. Prices are generally €40-100, depending on the number of occupants and the season. Bed &amp; breakfasts may not offer all the facilities that bigger hotels do, but the service is generally friendly and personal. Also, many bed &amp; breakfasts are found along popular hiking trails and cycling paths.

===Budget===
Even for budget facilities prices are generally high. Budget accommodation starts at around €20 per person and prices go upwards from there. Seasonal demand affects availability and can cause prices to rise, especially in Amsterdam.

Official Dutch '''Youth [[Hostels]]''' are called &quot;[http://www.stayokay.com/en Stay Okay]&quot;, but they are not as widespread as in Great Britain. Also there is no kitchen available for guests, so either you eat what's on menu or you eat out. Besides the Official Dutch Youth Hostels there are plenty of other hostels spread around the country. Many hostels have regulations for travellers under the age of 18. In some cases they must be accompanied by an adult and in others they cannot book beds in shared rooms. Make sure to check with the hostel of your choice. Sheets are often included but the use of towels typically comes at a charge.

In nature areas the local landscape can be experienced at so called [http://nivon.nl/accommodaties/ ''Natuurvriendenhuizen'' (Friends of nature houses)] . These facilities are somehow in between hostels and general hotels and are especially open for cyclers and hikers, including groups. They are run by volunteers and visitors, and have communal kitchen facilities and contagious living rooms.

Short-term '''apartment rental''' is available in cities, but may not be legal. While most have a 3-night minimum stay, the process of making reservations and checking in is generally identical to that of staying in a hotel, the notable exception being that most require a credit card deposit, and the balance in cash on arrival.

If you are travelling by bicycle or by foot, there is a list of 3,600 addresses where you can stay at private homes with bed and breakfast for no more than €18.50 per person per night, although you must also pay €8 for membership of this scheme. It is called [https://www.vriendenopdefiets.nl/en Vrienden op de fiets].

===Vacation rental homes (bungalows)===
Vacation rental homes (in Dutch also called ''bungalows'') are popular in the Netherlands, especially in rural areas. These small homes come in broad varieties: they can be simple or luxurious, individual places or part of large parks with lots of identical homes and they are operated by private owners as well as large chains. [http://www.eurocottage.com/en/Holland Traversia] has the largest collection of vacation rentals in the Netherlands, by Dutch owners. Large chains of vacation rental home parks are [https://www.centerparcs.com/gb-en/co_holiday-park-netherlands Center Parks], [https://www.landal.com/countries/the-netherlands Landal Greenparks] and [https://www.topparken.nl TopParken]. Where privately owned options can sometimes provide a more authentic, local experience (e.g. in old, timber-framed houses in [[South Limburg]]), the parks will offer additional services, restaurants and swimming pools. In most cases, you have to book at least a weekend. Although generally not very cheap, they have kitchens and therefore allow for self-catering.

==Learn==
The Netherlands has many universities. The country has converted their own titles into the bachelor/master system.

There are two types of universities:
* Academic (focusing more on theoretical knowledge, &quot;Universiteit&quot;)
* Applied Sciences (focussing more on practical knowledge, &quot;Hogeschool&quot;). Although these generally use the term university in their English names, under Dutch law, these are not universities, and are a lower level of tertiary education.
The Times Higher Education Supplement ranks 11 universities among the top 200 in the world.

Most undergraduate courses are taught in Dutch, though many postgraduate courses are taught in English. The universities also provide courses in the Dutch language for international students.

There is also the added advantage that most locals under the age of 30 are reasonably capable in English.

For international students, several scholarships are available.
They can be found on the [http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students Nuffic website]. Here you will also find information regarding courses, institutions, housing, formalities, culture, traineeships and possible difficulties.

==Work==
[[File:Centrum Eindhoven.jpg|thumb|Eindhoven]]
Work opportunities for those from outside the European Union are very restricted. Only when an employer can prove they've searched in the EU, they are allowed to hire a non-EU citizen. Official policy is to deter all non-EU immigration, unless there is an economic necessity.

Citizens of certain non-EU countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay - for more information see the 'Get in' section above.

Students from other European countries are eligible for study financing only when they have a fixed 56-hour/month work contract or when they have lived in the Netherlands for five years.

For highly skilled workers that exceed a certain salary threshold and meet other conditions, there is a [https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/living/take-care-of-official-matters/highly-skilled-migrants/thirty-percent-ruling/30-percent-ruling-indepth 30% tax ruling] which means that only 70% of your income will be considered for tax purposes. This is most useful when you're working in the Netherlands for the first time, and has other associated benefits (such as the option to transfer a foreign driving licence rather than having to retake the driving test to obtain a Dutch licence).

==Stay safe==

===Crime===

The Netherlands is generally considered a safe country. However, be alert in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and other large cities that are plagued by pickpockets and bicycle theft; violent crimes are rare. In the larger cities, certain outlying suburbs are considered unsafe at night.

The police, ambulance and fire brigade have one general emergency number '''112'''. There is one police force, organised into 10 police regions. Visitors will mostly deal with the regional police. Some specialised forces, such as the railway police and the highway police on main roads, are run by a separate national force (highway police being the KLPD - ''Korps Landelijke Politie Diensten'', and railway police being the ''spoorwegpolitie''). When calling '''112''', if you can, advise on what emergency services what you need.

Border controls and port and airport security are handled by a separate police force, the Marechaussee (or abbreviation 'KMar' - ''Koninklijke Marechaussee''), a gendarmerie. They are an independent service of the Dutch armed forces (making them a military service, not a civil one) and have security tasks among their duties.

In most cities, there are municipal services (''stadswacht'' or ''stadstoezicht'') with some police tasks such as issuing parking and litter fines. They often have police-style uniforms to confer some authority, but their powers are limited. For instance, only police officers may carry a gun.

The European Network against Racism, an international organisation supported by the European Commission reported that, in the Netherlands, half of the Turks reported having experienced racial discrimination. The same report points out a &quot;dramatic growth of Islamophobia&quot; paralleled with antisemitism. Attitudes such as these, however, relate to issues with settling migrants rather than tourists, and visitors of a minority background will not find their ethnicity an issue in a country famed for its tolerance.

===Drugs===
[[File:Cannabis seed bank Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|Places like these can be seen around the country]]
{{see also|Cannabis}}
Cannabis may be decriminalised, but there are some safety risks involved. It is wise to take your first spliff in a relaxed social atmosphere, for example among like-minded people in a coffeeshop. Cannabis sold in the Netherlands is often stronger than varieties elsewhere. Be particularly wary of cannabis-laced pastries (&quot;space cakes&quot;) as it's easy to eat too much by accident &amp;mdash; although there are also unscrupulous shops that sell space cakes with no weed at all. Wait ''at least'' one hour after eating!

It is forbidden to drive any motorised vehicle while impaired, which includes driving under the influence of both illegal and legal recreational or prescribed drugs (such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and mushrooms) as well as alcohol, and medication that might affect your ability to drive.

Buying soft drugs from dealers in the streets is always illegal and is commonly discouraged. The purchase of other (hard) drugs such as  ecstasy, cocaine, or processed/dried mushrooms is still dealt with by the law. However, often people who are caught in possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use are not prosecuted.

The act of consuming any form of drugs is legal, even if possession is not. If you are seen taking drugs, you may theoretically be arrested for possession, but not for use. This has one important effect; do not hesitate to seek medical help if you are suffering from bad effects of drug use, and inform emergency services as soon as possible of the specific (illegal) drugs you have taken. Medical services are unconcerned with where you got the drugs, they will not contact the police, their sole intention is to take care of you in the best way possible. As some substances can interact (negatively) with others or certain procedures become dangerous under the influence of certain substances, this may well save your life!

At some parties, a &quot;drug testing desk&quot; is offered, where you can have your (synthetic) drugs tested. This is mainly because many pills contain harmful chemicals in addition to the claimed ingredients; for example, many pills of &quot;ecstasy&quot; (MDMA) will also contain speed (amphetamines). Some pills don't even contain any MDMA at all. The testing desks are not meant to encourage drug use, since venue owners face stiff fines for allowing drugs in their venues, but they are tolerated or 'gedoogd' since they mitigate the public health risks. The desk won't return the drugs tested.

There are significant risks associated with drug use:
* While marijuana bought at coffeeshops is unlikely to be hazardous, hard drugs like cocaine and heroin and synthetic drugs like ecstasy are still illegal and unregulated. These hard drugs are likely to be in some way contaminated, especially when bought from street dealers.
* Some countries have legislation in place that make it illegal to plan a trip to another country for the purpose of committing  acts illegal under their jurisdiction, so you might be apprehended in your home country after having legally smoked pot in the Netherlands.

Be very careful with '''alcohol and weed.''' Don't use any alcohol the first couple of times you smoke weed: drinking one beer after you've smoked can feel like drinking ten beers. Alcohol and weed amplify each other: a little bit of alcohol can cause you to intensely feel the effect of the weed, but a tiny bit too much can make you feel dizzy and/or nauseated.

The use of drugs is condemned, disapproved of and even feared by many Dutch people, notwithstanding the approach the criminal justice system has taken for decades. Nowadays, smoking is also frowned upon.

===Prostitution===

Prostitution in the Netherlands is legalised as long as it concerns voluntary interactions between adults. The minimum age for sex workers is 18 years. Exploiting sex workers or engaging them in the industry against their will is a crime. Street prostitution is prohibited in most municipalities, although Utrecht, Arnhem, Groningen, Heerlen, Nijmegen and Eindhoven allow it on dedicated &quot;tippelzones&quot;. While brothels are permitted by law, most cities require them to have permits and enforce a maximum number of establishments in a limited part of town. Research has concluded that drug addictions are more common in the street bound activities. A client who makes use of sexual services when he could have suspected an illegal situation is already punishable by law, and more explicit legal provisions about the responsibilities of the client are in the making. Reasonable suspicion could include timid or young girls, (small) injuries but also suspicious locations such as industrial areas or garage boxes. Illegal prostitution in hotels can be raided by the police and the client as well as the prostitute can be fined or be put in jail. Hotel personnel are obliged by law to notify the police if they suspect these kinds of illegal activities. In short, it's advisable to only have paid sex in locations with a licence to host prostitutes and to ask for an ID when you have any doubts about a person's age.

==Stay healthy==
The Netherlands has some of the best '''[[tap water]]''' in the world. It is even considered to be of similar or better quality than natural mineral or spring water. It is distributed by democratically-elected water authorities (''waterschappen''). At the majority of the train stations and even in some natural reserves, there is a water tap point, where the water is also of very good quality. Food (either bought in a supermarket or eaten at a restaurant) shouldn't pose any problem either.

The health care system of the Netherlands is up to par with the rest of Europe. Hospitals are mostly situated in larger cities, and all have English-speaking medical staff. General practitioners can be found in almost all towns, except for small villages, and they can typically speak English too. In most cases staying healthy is a case of common sense. Two health risks are particularly relevant for travellers:

* When walking or camping in forests and dunes, be aware of '''ticks''' and tick-carrying diseases. It is advisable to wear long sleeves and to put trousers into your socks. If you discover a red ring on your body in the following weeks, be sure to visit a doctor to check for '''Lyme disease''', which can be lethal without proper medical care.
* In summer, open air recreational (mainly fresh water) swimming areas might suffer from the notorious '''blue algae''', a rather smelly cyanobacteria which when it dies, releases toxins into the water. When these occur, a signpost at the entrance to the area or near the water should tell you so by stating something like &quot;Waarschuwing: blauwalg&quot;. If in doubt, ask someone.

Pseudoephedrine (e.g. Sudafed) was withdrawn from the market in 1989 due to heart safety concerns. If you have a cold and need some medicine, you can either bring a limited amount from another country for personal use, or buy an alternative decongestant. Xylometazoline is commonly available as a nose spray.

==Respect==
The Dutch are supposed to be the most informal and easy-going people in Europe and there are few strict social taboos to speak of. It's unlikely that Dutch people will be offended simply by your behaviour or appearance. In fact, it's more likely that visitors themselves will be offended by overly ''direct'' conversation. Nevertheless, the standards for ''overt'' rudeness and hostility are similar to those in other western European countries.

The exception to this openness is personal wealth. For instance, it's considered vulgar to reveal how rich you are, so asking somebody about this will be considered nosy and will probably just get you an evasive answer.

Likewise, it's not advisable to be forceful about your own religion or to assume a Dutch person you've met is a Catholic or a Calvinist, since most people do not adhere to any faith at all. In urban areas it's not considered rude to ask somebody about this, but you'll generally be expected to be entirely tolerant of whatever the other person believes and not attempt to proselytise in any way. Openly religious behaviour is usually met with bewilderment and ridicule rather than hostility. An exception is the Dutch Bible Belt which runs from Zeeland into South Holland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and consists of towns with many strong Dutch Reformed Christians, who are more likely to be insulted by different religious views.

Openly nationalist sentiments are likewise viewed with some suspicion among the general public, although there are a number of celebrations like King's Day (''Koningsdag'', 27 April) and during football championships. Some people dress in orange and/or get drunk, but you don't have to fear hostility to foreigners.

Never refer to the entire country as &quot;Holland&quot;, as that name only refers to the two provinces of North and South Holland, and doing so may offend Dutch people from or related to the other provinces. However, the country as a whole calls itself &quot;Holland&quot; towards tourists. Generally speaking, people from Flevoland and Utrecht won't bother correcting you when you refer to them as &quot;Hollander&quot; or their region as &quot;Holland&quot;. Don't expect anyone from a province other than those four to be flattered when being called a &quot;Hollander&quot;. It can never hurt to ask whether anyone present minds.

===Social etiquette===
In the Netherlands, cheek-kissing is a common way of greeting among women and between women and men. Two men will generally shake hands. Kissing is particularly suitable for informal occasions. For greetings, it's typically used for people who are already acquainted. It's also common practice when congratulating someone, and is common among strangers in that case too. Hand shaking is more appropriate for formal occasions. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss or refusing a kiss altogether could be considered odd or rude.

Dutch people will kiss three times alternating right and left cheeks. This could lead to awkward situations for British people and many other Europeans, being used to just two kisses. Also, always kiss on the cheeks instead of giving air-kisses.

===Gay and lesbian travellers===
[[File:Gay Pride Amsterdam 2009c.jpg|right|thumb|Gay Pride in Amsterdam]]
As mentioned above, the Netherlands is liberal when it comes to '''homosexuality''' and is considered to be '''one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world.''' The Netherlands has a reputation of being the first country to recognise same-sex marriage, and openly displaying your orientation won't cause much upset in the Netherlands.

However, even a gay friendly country like the Netherlands has room for some criticisms of homosexuality, but this varies depending on where one travels. If you express opposition to LGBT rights, Dutch people might make politely clear to you that they do not agree with your thoughts. Don't get mistaken by Dutch using 'gay' ('homo') as a swearword, it is vastly used by LGBT people themselves. Although most Dutch people are very tolerant of the LGBT community, occasions in which openly gay people are beaten up are not unheard of.

==Connect==
The country code for the Netherlands is '''31'''. The outbound international prefix is '''00''' (e.g. to call the US, substitute '''00 1''' for '''+1''' and for the UK  '''00 44''' for '''+44'''.)

The '''cellular phone network''' in the Netherlands is GSM 900/1800. The cell phone networks are operated by KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile; other operators use one of these 3 networks. The networks are high quality and cover every corner of the Netherlands. If you're bringing your own (GSM) cell phone to call (or receive calls) whilst in the Netherlands, make sure to check the relevant &quot;roaming&quot; charges for your provider, as they vary substantially. Receiving phone calls on a cell phone using a Dutch SIM card is free in most cases; charges apply if you're using a foreign SIM card, as the call is theoretically routed through your country of origin. It may be cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card to insert into your GSM phone, or even to buy a very cheap pay-as-you-go card+phone bundle. Providers that specialise in discount rates to foreign countries include [http://www.lycamobile.nl/en/ Lyca], [http://www.lebara.nl/ Lebara], [http://www.ortelmobiel.nl/ Ortel] and [http://www.vectonemobile.nl/ Vectone].

To enjoy '''cheap international calls''' from the Netherlands you can use low-cost dial-around services such as [http://www.qazza.nl Qazza], [http://www.belbazaar.nl/ BelBazaar],  [http://www.pennyphone.nl/ pennyphone] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}, [http://www.slimcall.nl/ SlimCall], [http://www.telegoedkoop.nl/ telegoedkoop], [http://www.beldewereld.nl/ beldewereld], [http://www.teleknaller.nl teleknaller] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}. Dial-around services are directly available from any landline in the Netherlands. No contract, no registration is required. Most dial-around services offer USA, Canada, Western Europe and many other countries at the price of a local call so you can save on your phone expenses easily. They also work from public payphones.

There are few public phone booths left in the Netherlands. They are mostly found at train stations. Telfort booths accept coins, whereas most KPN booths accept only prepaid cards or credit cards. Some new public phones have been installed which accept coins again. Tariffs (per unit or amount of calling time) can differ between public phones in a truly public area and the same types of machines in a more public-private area.

0800 numbers are toll-free while 09xx numbers are charged at premium rates. Mobile phones have numbers in the 06 range, and calls to cell phones are also priced at higher rates. (National) Directory Inquiries can be reached via '''1888''', '''1850''' and various other 'Inquiry-operators'. Rates differ by operator, but are usually rather high, more than €1 per call, as well as per-second charges. International Directory Inquiries can be reached on 0900 8418 (M-F 08:00-20:00, €0.90 per minute). Phone numbers can also be found on the Internet, free of charge, on [http://www.telefoonboek.nl/ Telefoonboek.nl], [http://www.detelefoongids.nl/ De Telefoongids.nl] and for opening times visit [http://www.openingstijden.nl/ Openingstijden.nl] or [http://www.openingstijdengids.nl/ OpeningstijdenGids.nl].

===Internet access===
With the exception of some low-end service providers, all mobile operators support '''GPRS'''. KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile offer '''UMTS''' (and HSDPA) service in almost all parts of the country, with almost complete 4G coverage for most providers and 5G is already being used, but not implemented by every provider. Dutch sim cards are also available with mobile internet access, typically from €10 for 1 GB and a month validity.  Users with a mobile phone account from an EU country can use their data plan in the Netherlands without incurring extra charges.

'''Internet cafés''' are increasingly rare but can still be found in major cities and usually also provide international calling booths. Many public libraries provide Internet access, usually at a charge. Wireless Internet access using '''Wi-Fi''' is quite widely available. It's usually a free service in pubs, restaurants and many attractions. In hotels the situation differs, with free service in some and high rates in others. Free Wi-Fi is offered in many of the larger railway stations, an growing number of NS intercity trains, local trains of some of the other operators, and some regional buses, and Schiphol offers limited free service as well as better (and longer) use for a charge.

===Mail===
Digital postal stamps are available: you pay for the postage using the PostNL mobile app, then write the provided 12-digit code on the envelope, instead of using a physical stamp.

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The '''[http://www.holland.com Netherlands]''' ([[Dutch]]: ''Nederland'') is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern [[Europe]]. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

The country is commonly referred to as '''Holland''', but this name refers only to two of its twelve provinces and is unpopular among Dutch people who aren't from North or South Holland.

After the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) that led to the country's ''de facto'' independence from Spain in 1581, the Netherlands became a great naval power and one of the world's most powerful nations in a period known as the Dutch Golden Age. Because of its naval and trading history, this small nation boasts a wealth of cultural heritage visible in many towns across the country. This period also constituted a cultural peak that produced renowned painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Their works and many others fill the top-class Dutch museums that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Over the course of centuries, the Netherlands has gained a reputation for tolerance and progressivism: the country was the first in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and Dutch people generally have an open attitude to [[cannabis]] use and prostitution. As a founding member of the EU and NATO and host to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Netherlands is at the heart of international cooperation.

With its international airport [[Schiphol Airport|Schiphol]] and its advanced network of motorways and international [[high speed train]] lines, the Netherlands is easy to reach from anywhere. Its small size, welcoming attitude and interesting sights make it a unique and easy to discover destination and a great addition to any European trip.

==Regions==

The Netherlands is a parliamentary monarchy, administratively divided into 12 provinces (''provincies''). Even though the Netherlands is a small country, these provinces are relatively diverse and have plenty of cultural and linguistic differences. It is customary to divide them into four regions:

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| region1description=This is the heart of the Netherlands with its four biggest cities and the typical Dutch countryside, with many monuments of the famous water management. Most of the region is commonly called the '''Randstad''', referring to its urbanisation.

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This article describes the European Netherlands. The [[Caribbean]] islands [[Bonaire]], [[Sint Eustatius]] and [[Saba]] are &quot;special municipalities&quot; fully integrated into the Netherlands proper. Besides the Netherlands proper, [[Aruba]], [[Curaçao]] and [[Sint Maarten]] are constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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==Cities==
The Netherlands has many cities and towns of interest to travellers. Below are '''nine''' of the most notable ones:
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*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amsterdam]]|url=|lat=52.366667|long=4.9|wikidata=Q727}} — impressive architecture, lovely canals (''grachten''), museums and liberal attitudes
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Delft]]|url=|lat=52.011736|long=4.359208|wikidata=Q690}} — historic unspoiled town with the world-famous blue and white ceramics
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Groningen]]|url=|lat=53.216667|long=6.566667|wikidata=Q749}} — student city with a relaxed atmosphere and nightlife till the sun gets up
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[The Hague]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=4.316667|wikidata=Q36600}} (''Den Haag'') — the judicial capital of the world, the seat of government and the royal family
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Leiden]]|url=|lat=52.166667|long=4.483333|wikidata=Q43631}} — historic student city with the country's oldest university and three national museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maastricht]]|url=|lat=50.85|long=5.683333|wikidata=Q1309}} — fortified mediaeval city showing the different culture, style and architecture of the south
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Nijmegen]]|url=|lat=51.85|long=5.866667|wikidata=Q47887}} — the oldest city in the country, known for the Four Days Marches and its large student population
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rotterdam]]|url=|lat=51.916667|long=4.5|wikidata=Q34370}} — modern architecture, good nightlife, vibrant art scene and the largest port in Europe
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Utrecht]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.116667|wikidata=Q803}} — historic centre, antique stores and the Rietveld-Schröder House

==Other destinations==
These are some interesting destinations outside of the major cities.
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Efteling]]|url=|lat=51.650278|long=5.048056|wikidata=Q733234}} — the Dutch equivalent of Disneyland, theme park with fairytale elements like elves and dwarves
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hoge Veluwe National Park]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.8|wikidata=Q1623374}} — perhaps the most visited [[national parks|national park]], with heathlands, sand dunes and woodlands
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lisse|Keukenhof]]|url=|lat=52.271256|long=4.546365|wikidata=Q332730}} — World famous park for its flowers, with more than 800,000 visitors one of the most visited attractions in the country
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kinderdijk]]|url=|lat=51.8825|long=4.649444|wikidata=Q740066}} — these windmills show the typical Dutch landscape in all its glory
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Schokland]]|url=|lat=52.634183|long=5.777875|wikidata=Q69262}} — old island evacuated in 1859, a well-preserved ghost village remains
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[South Limburg]]|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q228608}} — hilly green landscapes, picturesque villages, castles and orchards
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Texel]]|url=|lat=53.05|long=4.8|wikidata=Q9966}} — largest island suited for cycling, bird watching, walking, swimming and horse riding
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanse Schans]]|url=|lat=52.473889|long=4.816389|wikidata=Q136661}} — open air museum with Dutch windmills and Zaan houses
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]|url=|lat=52.469722|long=4.826389|wikidata=Q2621328}} — typical Dutch villages and polders with clogs, wooden houses and windmills

==Understand==
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===History===
[[File:International Court of Justice.jpg|right|thumb|Peace Palace in The Hague]]
The Netherlands, historically the region now known as the [[BeNeLux]], was part of the Holy Roman Empire until it was acquired piece by piece by the Burgundians. At the end of the Middle Ages, it became a Spanish possession. A few historic city centres and several castles from this Spanish period remain today.

Following the '''Dutch Revolt''', led in part by national hero William of Orange, aimed to remove Spanish king Philip II off the throne in favour of another monarch, the Netherlands proclaimed its independence as a republic in early 1588, after both the French and English allied rulers were deemed unfit of taking the throne. Independence only became official with the 1648 Peace of [[Münster]]. The (first) split with Belgium came when the northern provinces (including [[Flanders]]) signed the Union of Utrecht in 1579, while the southern Netherlands, roughly modern-day [[Wallonia]], declared their desire to keep Philip II as their monarch in the 1579 Union of [[Arras|Atrecht]]. The Netherlands grew to become one of the major economic and seafaring powers in the world during the 17th century, which is known as the Dutch Golden Age (''Gouden Eeuw''). During this period, [[Dutch Empire|many colonies were founded or conquered]], including the Dutch East Indies (now [[Indonesia]]) and New Netherland (which at its height extended along the East Coast of today's [[United States of America|United States]], from [[Rhode Island]] to the [[Eastern Shore (Maryland)|Eastern Shore]] of [[Maryland]]); the latter was traded with the British for [[Suriname]] in 1667.

After peacefully transforming into the Batavian Republic, a sister republic of the French Empire, following the Batavian revolution of 1795, the Netherlands became a kingdom in 1806 when Emperor Napoleon appointed his brother Louis-Napoleon as 'King of Holland', which was annexed into France in 1810. In 1815, the Congress of Vienna transformed the Low Countries into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands together with modern-day Belgium under King William I, who also gained a political union over [[Luxembourg]]. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. During the liberal revolutions of 1848, a new constitution was adopted and the Netherlands became a constitutional monarchy. The personal union with Luxembourg ended in 1890 as Salic Law prohibited a female ruler.

The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered a brutal invasion and occupation by neighbouring Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialised nation, the Netherlands is a large exporter of agricultural products. In 1944, the Low Countries formed the union of the Benelux in which they economically (and sometimes politically) work together. The country was a founding member of NATO in 1949 and the European Community (EC) in 1957, and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999.

===Attitudes===
Quite a few travellers visit the Netherlands to enjoy its famously tolerant attitude (more or less true, especially for the centres of larger cities), which includes relaxed treatment of marijuana use, legal prostitution, a right to euthanasia under strict medical conditions, and acceptance of gays and lesbians, including the right to marry one's same-sex partner.

===Geography===
[[File:Kinderdijk11.JPG|right|thumbnail|Kinderdijk windmills]]
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. No matter where you go, you are never far away from civilisation. Cities can be crowded, especially in the Randstad area, where congestion is a serious problem.

Much of the country is flat and at or below sea level, making it an ideal place to '''cycle'''. A few individual hills may be found only at [[National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug|Salland]], the [[Utrechtse Heuvelrug]] the [[Veluwe]]. [[South Limburg]], the most southern tip of the country, is the only region characterised by rolling hills. This hilly nature (combined perhaps with its distinct culture) have gained it a reputation of being almost &quot;foreign&quot;, and have made it a popular holiday destination for the Dutch. The countryside throughout the Netherlands is dominated by highly industrialised farming and wide grasslands. It is only because of this industrialisation that the Netherlands can be one of the largest food exporters in the world while being so densely populated.

Cycling is also a good way to discover picturesque rural landscapes, villages and windmills. While the main cities and attractions are easy to find and navigate, its rural beauty can at first seem a bit harder to find between the extensive development of the countryside. The excellent network of VVV tourist information offices are most helpful for anyone wishing to explore the Dutch provincial areas. They can also provide you with countless biking and hiking routes, especially designed to take you right along the best spots in any region.

The geography of the Netherlands is also famously influenced by water features. The country is criss-crossed with rivers, canals and dikes, and the beach is never far away. The western coast has extensive sandy beaches and dunes, attracting many Dutch and German visitors. Since the 17th century, about 20% of the entire country has been reclaimed from the sea, lakes, marshes and swamps. The [[Frisian Lakes]] define much of the geography of the North-West.

===Climate===
[[File:Ice Skating Fun (6861180671).jpg|thumb|right|Ice skating in Groningen]]
The Netherlands has a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. Every month of the year has rainfall, with no wet or dry season. The best time to go is from May to September (daily maximum 18/19°C up to 23°C), but April and October can also see mild and sunny weather.

In spring, temperatures vary greatly. Frost can occur until the start of May, but temperatures exceeding 20°C are not uncommon either. The sun shines 4 to 7 hours a day on average, increasing throughout the season. Although spring is the driest season (and April is the driest month), always prepare yourself for some rain.

In summer, the temperature rises generally to above 20°C and frequently to 25°C. Colder weather is mostly combined with rain. Temperatures in excess of 30°C are not unknown, and occur for a few days most summers. A heat wave usually ends with a thunderstorm. The sun shines 7 hours a day on average.

In autumn, temperatures decrease, but in September and October, the temperature is still a pleasant 15-19°C, sometimes exceeding 25°C in September. Rain is abundant, and the number of sunshine hours decrease markedly. In November, frost is more common and temperatures at daytime fluctuates around 9°C, but freezing daytimes and snow are not unheard of. Autumn mornings are quite foggy.

In winter, temperatures are around 0-6°C most of the time, although frosty periods occur each winter, generally down to -5°C, but frosts of -10°C are common too. Precipitation is common, although more often in the form of rain rather than snow. Any amount of snowfall generally unfortunately derails public transport.

====Ice skating====
Whenever it freezes longer than a day, many Dutch people will take their skates out of the closet. The few Dutch who still don't have skates are likely to buy a pair. Soon the whole country's full of skating areas just created on frozen little canals or, after more severe frosts, on larger water surfaces. It's also common to organise little fields for skating by spraying water over them. Severe winters offer many ice tours, with the famous Frisian ''Elfstedentocht'' (eleven town tour or eleven cities tour) being by far the most popular event. Unfortunately there has to be severe frost for many days to make this national celebration possible, and the last time this occurred was in 1997.

Due to this tradition of skating, the Netherlands usually dominates the speed skating events at the Winter Olympics.

===Tourist information===
[[File:Detail ingangspartij met natuurstenen omlijsting en huisnummer, gemeentewapen en VVV-uithangbord - Winsum - 20416323 - RCE.jpg|right|thumbnail| Tourist office in Winsum [[Groningen (province)|Groningen]]]]
Tourist offices in the Netherlands can be recognised by a blue logo with three characters VVV. This abbreviation means: '''Vereniging voor Vreemdelingenverkeer'''. In the main cities and tourist places you will find VVV offices, sometimes run by volunteers. Staff usually speaks English and especially in areas frequently visited by international travellers, printed information in English is available too. The main goal is to inform and advise visitors about the main tourist attractions in the community and region, assist with hotel reservations and to inform about museums, opening hours, etc. Often you can buy tickets for events or gift certificates. Informative leaflets and simple maps are available for free.  More advanced maps, books and souvenirs can be bought.

==Get in==
The {{Schengen}}
Citizens of the above countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay.

All non-EEA/Swiss travellers must register their residence within 5 business days of entering the Netherlands with the Aliens' Police (''Vreemdelingenpolitie'') or the municipality responsible for your place of residence. Hotels normally will handle the registration formalities for their guests.

Applications for visas and long-term residence permits are handled by the [http://www.ind.nl/nl/index.asp IND]. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Vatican City, the UK, the US, South Korea, and Switzerland can enter the Netherlands without a provisional residence permit (MVV) to stay for more than 90 days for any purpose, but must complete registration formalities with the IND and obtain a residence within 90 days of entering, while all other foreign nationals will likely need a provisional residence permit visa to stay for longer than 90 days.

===By plane===
[[File:Amsterdam Schiphol Airport entrance.jpg|right|thumbnail|Schiphol Airport, one of the world's airport cities]]
[[Schiphol Airport]] ({{IATA|AMS}}), near Amsterdam, is a European hub and, after [[London Heathrow]], [[Paris Charles de Gaulle]] and [[Frankfurt Airport]], the [http://www.schiphol.nl largest in Europe]. It's a point of interest in itself, being 4 metres below mean sea level. It is the main hub of national carrier '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''', which is the oldest airline in the world that has been continuously operating under the same name, and is well-served by flights from major cities throughout the world.

Some budget airlines also fly to the Netherlands. [http://www.jet2.com/ Jet2.com], [http://www.easyjet.com Easyjet], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia] and other [[Discount airlines in Europe|low-cost carriers]] serve Schiphol, providing a fairly economical way to city-hop to Amsterdam from other spots in Europe. Especially flying to/from the British Isles and the Mediterranean countries can be relatively cheap. It's important that you book as early as possible, as prices tend to get higher closer to departure.

From Schiphol there are excellent railway connections: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and many other cities have a direct train service. International high speed trains depart to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. The train station at Schiphol is underground, under the main airport hall. The train is the quickest and cheapest way to get around in the Netherlands.

Taxis are expensive: legal taxis have blue number plates, others should be avoided. Illegal taxi services are frequently offered outside the airport, but these will charge large sums of money for even short trips. Some hotels in Amsterdam and around the airport have a shuttle bus service.

Other international airports are '''Eindhoven Airport''', '''Maastricht/Aachen Airport''', '''Rotterdam - The Hague Airport''', and '''Groningen-Eelde Airport'''. These smaller airports are mainly served by low-cost airlines. Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht/Aachen Airport are mostly used by [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair], while Rotterdam Airport is frequented by [http://www.transavia.com/ Transavia], the low-cost subsidiary of KLM for tourists. The operator [https://www.cityjet.com CityJet] does an expensive commuter trip to London City Airport from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. A direct bus connection, either to the local railway stations and then take the train are the best way to get to Amsterdam or any other town. There is a direct bus service between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam Central Station.

It is also possible to come to the Netherlands via airports lying in surrounding countries. Much-used airports are '''[http://www.dus-int.de/dus_en/ Düsseldorf International Airport]''' and '''[http://www.brusselsairport.be/ Brussels Airport]'''. European low cost carriers such as Ryanair also use the airports of Münster-Osnabrück ({{IATA|FMO}}) and Weeze/Niederrhein ({{IATA|NRN}}) which are near or just at the Dutch/German border. From these two airports there are frequent flights to the major European destinations.
===Airlines===
The following carriers offers to the Netherlands:
# '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''' is the flag carrier airline of the country. KLM is headquartered in [[Amstelveen]], with its hub at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. it is part of the Air France-KLM group and a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world, and has 35,488 employees with a fleet of 110 (excluding subsidiaries) as of 2021. KLM operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations all around the world.
# '''[http://www.klmcityhopper.com KLM Cityhopper]''' is the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, headquartered in [[Haarlemmermeer]], [[North Holland]], Netherlands. It is based at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. As a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, it is an affiliate of SkyTeam. The airline operates scheduled European feeder services on behalf of KLM.
# '''[http://www.transavia.com Transavia]''' is a Dutch low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM and therefore part of the Air France-KLM group. Its main base is [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] and it has other bases at [[Rotterdam The Hague Airport]] and [[Eindhoven Airport]]. Transavia maintains Transavia France as its [[French]] subsidiary.
# '''[http://www.tui.nl TUI fly Netherlands]''' is a Dutch charter airline headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk on the grounds of [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] in [[Haarlemmermeer]], Netherlands. It is the charter carrier of the Dutch arm of the German travel conglomerate TUI Group and Its main base is Schiphol Airport.
# '''[http://www.corendon.com Corendon Dutch Airlines]''' is a Dutch charter and scheduled airline headquartered in [[Lijnden]], [[Haarlemmermeer]]. It Is a sister company of Corendon Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe.
# '''[http://www.aisairlines.nl AIS Airlines]''' is a Dutch airline headquartered at [[Lelystad Airport]] in the Netherlands. In addition to scheduled flights, it operates charter and wet lease services. The company operates '''International charters''' and '''scheduled services''' between [[Denmark]] and The Netherlands, as well as domestic scheduled services in [[Germany]] and [[Sweden]]. 

===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
[[File:Thalys.jpg|thumb|right|Thalys]]
(High speed) trains may be the most comfortable mode of transport between major European cities. While some low cost airlines might sometimes offer cheaper deals, remember that international high speed lines connect city centres, rather than airports that are usually outside of the city. While low cost carriers are notorious for extra fees, especially for baggage, for the most part what you see is what you get for train tickets and the only &quot;baggage limit&quot; is how much you can carry. Except when travelling from or to the UK, you do not need to show up more than 5 minutes before departure on any European [[high speed train]] and they usually offer more legroom and a better environment to power up your laptop and get some work done or watch a movie while the landscape zips past.

The cheapest tickets are often sold out early and reservations are generally possible 3 to 6 months in advance depending on the railroad, type of ticket and booking channel. Bookings can be made via [https://www.nsinternational.nl/ NS International] (Dutch railways) or its [http://www.bahn.de German] and [http://www.sncb.be Belgian] counterparts. NS International also sells combined tickets for their trains and Eurostar to get you to and from London.

====From France, Belgium and Great Britain====
The [http://www.thalys.nl '''Thalys'''] [[high-speed train]], which connects the Netherlands with [[France]] and Belgium, is a bit expensive, but if you book a return in advance or if you're under 26 or over 60 you can get good deals. It is also faster, normally cheaper and more convenient than flying. Direct trains depart from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.

[[Maastricht]] can also be reached by the Thalys to '''Liège''', '''Aachen'''. Change at Liège-Guillemins for the direct train to Maastricht - [http://www.nshispeed.nl/ for more information].

[https://www.nsinternational.nl/en/belgium/brussels-by-train ''Intercity Brussels''], a service which uses a normal intercity carriage, runs between [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]]. Tickets are lower priced than Thalys, while discounts are available during the weekend when travelling from (and to) Belgium.

There are local trains from [[Roosendaal]] to Antwerp and from [[Maastricht]] to Liège. A light rail service from Maastricht to Hasselt is being built and will start operating in a few years.

London's St Pancras station is connected to the Netherlands by direct [https://www.eurostar.com/ Eurostar] high-speed trains, and there is no need to transfer trains at Brussels as was the case in the past.

====From Germany, Switzerland, Denmark...====
The '''[http://www.bahn.de/p/view/angebot/international/zuege/ice-amsterdam.shtml Inter-City Express (ICE)]''' high-speed train, runs from [[Basel]] via Frankfurt to Amsterdam, via [[Cologne]], [[Düsseldorf]], [[Arnhem]], and Utrecht.

Intercity trains run from [[Berlin]] and [[Hanover]] via [[Osnabrück]] to Amsterdam and [[Hengelo]], [[Deventer]], [[Apeldoorn]], [[Amersfoort]] and [[Hilversum]].

[[Sleeper trains]] used to be plentiful but were gradually withdrawn from service throughout the last decades and in 2016 the last sleeper train that served the Netherlands was withdrawn. However, since 2021, [http://www.nightjet.at ÖBB Nightjet] restarted services from [[Innsbruck]], [[Munich]], [[Zürich]], Basel and [[Vienna]] to Amsterdam. NS also sells tickets for these trips. [http://www.bahn.de Deutsche Bahn] sells tickets for all regional trains in and through Germany and all ICEs, ICs and ECs as well as a handful of others.

There are also a number of regional trains from and to Germany:

* Between Groningen and [[Leer]] trains run [http://www.arriva.nl every hour].
* There are  trains between [[Enschede]] and [[Münster]] every hour, also between [[Enschede]] and [[Dortmund]] every hour.
* Trains run hourly between [[Venlo]] and [[Hamm]], via [[Mönchengladbach]] and Düsseldorf.
* Trains run every hour between [[Heerlen]] and Aachen and further to [[Eschweiler]]/[[Stolberg (Rheinland)]].
* 24 trains per day link [[Hengelo]] and Bad Bentheim between 06:09 and 22:09.

===By bus===
====Local====
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Germany and the Netherlands, look  [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/duitsland.html here].
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Belgium and the Netherlands, look [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/belgie.html here].
* Apart from being a peculiar result of ancient European history, the town of '''Baarle''' (formally '''Baarle-Hertog''' in Belgium and '''Baarle-Nassau''' in the Netherlands) is a possible change point, since the town's main bus stop ''Sint-Janstraat'' is operated by Flemish (Belgian) and Dutch buses.
* The Flemish (Belgian) company De Lijn operates a border-crossing bus between '''Turnhout''' in Belgium and '''Tilburg''' in the Netherlands, both of which are termini in the respective country's railway network.

====Intercity====
Until the 2010s, Germany and France had no intercity buses to speak of and consequently few if any connections to the Netherlands were available. However [[Intercity buses in Germany|German]] and [[Intercity buses in France|French]] laws have since been changed and there are now several lines and operators connecting points in the Netherlands with Germany, France, Belgium or Luxembourg.

'''[http://www.eurolines.com/ Eurolines]''' is the main 'operator' for international coaches to the Netherlands. (In fact the name Eurolines is a common brand-name used by different operators.) Services are limited: only a few main routes have a [http://www.eurolines-pass.eu/timetable.aspx daily service] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}, such as from Poland, London, Milan, Brussels and Paris, but this is the cheapest way to travel and you get a discount if you are under 26.

'''[http://www.flixbus.de Flixbus]''' serves international routes throughout the Netherlands and the neighbouring countries, as well as domestic services

'''[http://www.studentagency.eu Student Agency]''' is a Czech company serving some points in the Netherlands

Due to the Bosnian war in the 1990s, there are bus companies serving the Bosnian diaspora, which provide a cheap and [[Ecotourism#CO2 emissions|clean]] way of getting to the other side of the European continent. '''[http://semi-tours.com Semi tours]''' runs several times per week from various destinations in [[Bosnia and Hercegovina]] to Belgium and the Netherlands, off-season about €135 for a return ticket.

===By car===
The Netherlands has good roads to Belgium and Germany, and ferry links to [[Great Britain]]. The country has a dense, very well-maintained and modern highway/motorway network. However the quantity of traffic makes most main roads liable to serious congestion. Borders are open under the terms of the Schengen Agreement. While cars may be stopped at the border for random checks, this rarely happens. There are car ferry services from the United Kingdom (see [[#By boat|below]]).

====Car shuttle train (Channel Tunnel)====
From the United Kingdom, the Netherlands can be reached via the Channel Tunnel shuttle train between [[Folkestone]] and [[Calais]], from where you drive through France and Belgium. From the Calais terminal, most of the Netherlands can be reached via '''autoroute A16''' towards Dunkirk (''Dunkerque''). Once in Belgium, continue in the direction of Bruges (''Brugge''), Ghent (''Gent'') and Antwerp (''Antwerpen''). Near Antwerp, Rotterdam is signposted (via the Liefkenshoek toll tunnel) as is Breda (for Utrecht and the east) and Eindhoven (for the south east). As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply before boarding the shuttle in Folkestone, though you can drive straight onto the road network upon arrival in France. See [http://www.eurotunnel.com/ eurotunnel.com] for more information.

===By boat===
[[File:Stena Hollandica at Hoek van Holland Haven aerial photo.jpg|thumb|Ferry in Hook of Holland]]
There are three ferry services from the UK:
* [http://www.stenaline.nl Stena Line] between [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]] and [[Hook of Holland]]. [http://www.dutchflyer.co.uk Dutchflyer] is a combination ticket that includes the train ride from anywhere on the [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/ Greater Anglia] network (including [[London Liverpool Street]], [[Cambridge]], and [[Norwich]]) to [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]], the ferry, and the train ride from Hook of Holland to anywhere on the NS (Dutch railway) network.
* [http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk DFDS Seaways] between [[North Shields]] near [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] and [[IJmuiden]] on the outskirts of Amsterdam.
* [http://www.poferries.com P&amp;O Ferries] between [[Kingston upon Hull]] and [[Rotterdam]] Europoort.

You may find it more convenient to take the ferry from [[Dover (England)|Dover]] to [[Calais]] or [[Dunkirk]], which are only just over 100 km by road from the southwestern province of Zeeland. As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply.

Starting in April 2022, a ferry service will operate from [[Kristiansand]] in [[Norway]] to [[Hogeland|Eemshaven]] ([[Groningen]]). The journey is said to cost about €250, and will depart from Kristiansand on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:00, arriving in Eemshaven around 09:00 the next day. This service will be operated by [https://hollandnorwaylines.com/ Holland Norway Lines].

Rotterdam is also the second largest port in the world, and (in theory) a good place for [[freighter travel]].

===Cycling or walking===
Thanks to a very flat topography and good infrastructure, you can comfortably cycle or walk to the Netherlands from Belgium, the north of France, Germany, or even from England.

The Netherlands is on [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev12 EuroVelo EV12], known as the [[North Sea Cycle Route]], which follows the whole North Sea coastline, with ferry crossings, from Norway to Scotland. For cyclists from Britain, this links up with the Dover-Calais/Dunkirk ferries.

The LF long-distance cycle network is shared with Belgium. The ''LF 1/Noordzeeroute'' even continues to [[Boulogne-sur-Mer]] in France.

From the east the German R 1 connects Berlin eventually to the ''LF 4/Midden-Nederlandroute'' which ends in The Hague.

For walkers the Dutch LAW-paden network is connected with the Belgian [http://www.groteroutepaden.be/ ''Grote Route paden''].

Nearly all cycle and walking route are served by hotels, camp sites and budget accommodation

==Get around==
The Netherlands is served by an extensive public transport network, making this a good way to get around and discover the main sights. Motorists can rely on an extensive system of ''Autosnelwegen'' (Highways/motorways) and ''Autowegen'' (semi-highways). Of course the Netherlands is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. A truly extensive bicycle infrastructure makes cycling an excellent way to get around.

===Public transport===
The Netherlands has a fine-grained and well-organised public transport system. Most villages can be reached by public transport although services may be infrequent, especially at weekends. The Dutch public transport system consists of a train network which serves as the backbone, extended with a network of both local and inter-local buses. [[Amsterdam]] and [[Rotterdam]] have a metro network, each of only a few lines, although Rotterdam's line E reaches [[The Hague]]. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague also have extensive networks of trams. [[Utrecht]] only has two tram lines which serve mainly as links to the surrounding suburbs of [[Nieuwegein]] and [[IJsselstein]].

====Travel information====
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*'''[http://www.ns.nl/en/ Nederlandse Spoorwegen]''' (''Dutch Railways'')- Information about trains can be found at the ''Nederlandse Spoorwegen'' (NS) website, which includes a trip planner which uses the latest information about train delays and detours. For the information of the other transport types they use 9292ov information.
*'''At a railway station''' - At large railway stations there are (yellow) information desks; at most smaller stations there is an information/SOS kiosk. If you push the blue information button you are connected to a 9292 operator. If you ask railway staff, they'll often look for you in their smart-phone journey-planner.

Many trains have digital displays with current travel information. Most train platforms and some bus stops have electronic information.

====Tickets====

=====OV-chipkaart=====
{{main|OV-chipkaart}}
All public transport in the Netherlands (buses, trams, metros and trains) use contactless smart cards called [https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/?taal=en '''OV-chipkaart''']  (OV stands for ''Openbaar Vervoer'' meaning &quot;Public Transport&quot;), sometimes also called the ''Public transport chipcard''.

Single-use swipe cards are available for trains and some local operators, but come at a surcharge. Unless you plan to use the public transport system only incidentally, your best option is to obtain an anonymous OV-chipkaart upon arrival as it's convenient and soon cheaper. However, the card must have a minimum stored value, which for NS trains is €20 (unofficially €16) and generally €4 for local public transit operators. The upfront cost (€7.50) of the anonymous OV-chipkaart is non refundable.

The OV-chipkaart comes in three versions:
* Disposable OV-chipkaart is a single-use ticket. It can not be reloaded. Some public transport companies in cities offer 1-, 2- or 3-day tickets offering unlimited use in certain regions.
* Anonymous OV-chipkaart is more the most commonly used smart card. The purchase price is €7.50 (as of 2014) and is non-refundable. These cards are available at ticket offices and vending machines valid up to 5 years. This card is reusable and reloadable.
* Personal OV-chipkaart is useful for anyone entitled to travel with a discount or monthly or annual season ticket. However, because this card requires a Benelux or German residential address or bank account not usable for most tourists. This card features the holder's photograph and date of birth.

See the main article for information on buying and using an OV-chipkaart.

===By train===
[[File:Amsterdam Centraal Façade.jpg|right|thumbnail|Amsterdam Centraal, the entry point to Amsterdam for millions of visitors]]
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
Most of the Netherlands is densely populated and urbanised, and train services are frequent to most big cities and larger villages and towns in between. There are two main types of trains: Intercities which only stop at major stations and Sprinters which stop at all stations. All types of train have the same prices. Also, there are high-speed trains called 'Intercity Direct' between Amsterdam and Breda, which only requires a supplement ticket between Schiphol and Rotterdam. Travelling all the way from the north of the country (Groningen) to the south (Maastricht) takes approximately 4 hours.

The [http://spoorkaart2017.nl/downloads/spoorkaart_2017_opA4.pdf Spoorkaart] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} is an map of the railway system and shows all services. Connections with only one train per hour are shown in thinner lines.

Most lines offer one train every 15 minutes (every 10 min during the rush hours), but some rural lines run only every 60 min. Where more lines run together, the frequency is, of course, even higher. In the western Netherlands, the rail network is more like a large urban network, with up to 12 trains per hour on main routes.

The [http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)] operates most routes. Some local lines are operated by Syntus, Arriva, Veolia and Connexxion.

Because of the high service frequency, delays are quite common. However, the delay is usually not more than 5 or 10 minutes. Trains can be crowded, especially in the morning rush hour. Reserving seats on domestic trains is only possible on the Intercity Direct.

One particular mistake tourists often make is getting on the wrong part of a train. Many trains consist of two parts with different destinations. Somewhere on the way to the final destination, the parts will be separated and will continue on their own to their respective destinations. In that case, the signs over the platforms will show two destinations and which part goes where: ''achterste deel/achter'' means back and ''voorste deel/voor'' means front, referring to the direction of departure. Feel free to ask other passengers or an employee.

Another frequently made mistake involves travelling from Schiphol to Amsterdam. From Schiphol you can go to either Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid (South). These railway stations are not connected directly and many tourists with the idea of going to Amsterdam Centraal wind up at South. Therefore, always check the destination of the train. From Amsterdam Zuid you can take the metro to Centraal, or a train to Centraal with an interchange at station Duivendrecht (2nd floor).

There is a convenient night train service (for party-goers and airport traffic) between Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, Leiden, Schiphol, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, all night long, once an hour in each direction. In the nights F-Sa and Sa-Su, [[North-Brabant]] is also served. You can get to Dordrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda.

Most trains have two comfort classes (1e klasse and 2e klasse). Some regional lines don't have first class. First class and second class are usually distinguished by different colour schemes. Signs with either &quot;1&quot; or &quot;2&quot; next to outside doors and carriage doors indicate class.Some zones in train are silent zones. Noise is to be kept to a minimum in these areas. They are indicated either by a stylised face in silhouette holding a finger to the lips, or a yellow oval with &quot;Ssst&quot;.

Free Wi-Fi is available at almost all major train stations and in many Intercity trains. Electrical outlets are '''only''' available in a few Intercity trains, and then only in First Class.                                      

====At the station====
Most stations are small with only one or two platforms. Stops at towns or villages in general aren't provided with railway staff. However cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht have large central stations with up to 14 platforms. It can take 5, maybe even 10 minutes to move from one platform to another, especially for people who not familiar with the station.

The platforms are all numbered. When platforms are so long that two or more trains can halt at the same platform, the different parts of the platform are indicated with the lowercase letters a/b/c. On some stations, capital letters are used to indicate which part of the train stops at which part of the station. Do not confuse the lower case and upper case letters.

Time tables can be found in the station hall and on the platforms. All train tables are normally yellow, with exceptions for the different schedules during planned maintenance works (blue) and queen's day (orange). Departing trains are printed in blue (on yellow tables), arriving train tables in red. Unlike in other countries, the tables themselves are not ordered by time of departure, but by direction. This is actually by line, from bigger stations some cities are reached by several lines! Tourists better ask someone, which line is fastest for your destination. In some cases, more than one table is necessary to cover a single day for a certain direction. Additionally, most stations have blue electronic screens, indicating the trains departing during the next hour.

===By bus===
[[File:Arriva 6474, Leeuwarden Wilhelminaplein (9701736225).jpg|thumb|Local bus in Leeuwarden]]
The network of regional and local buses in the Netherlands is fine-grained and frequent and usually connects well with the train network; by bus travellers can reach most small villages easily. However, for long-distance travel, these regional buses are not convenient and much slower than the train.

Previously, long-distance buses were only available on a small number of routes that aren't covered by the rail network; these buses have special names that differ by region, such as ''Q-liner,'' ''Brabantliner'' and ''Interliner'' and special tariffs. However, German long-distance bus company '''[https://www.flixbus.com Flixbus]''' has been expanding its range of domestic connections in the Netherlands, with expected ticket prices €6-9 for most routes.

There are four main local and regional bus companies in the Netherlands, '''Connexxion,''' '''Veolia,''' '''Arriva''' and '''Qbuzz.''' A few large cities have their own bus company.

A cheap way to get across the Netherlands is to buy a &quot;buzzer&quot; ticket. It costs €10 a day, and is valid after 09:00 on every single Connexxion bus for two adults and up to three children. On weekends and holidays it is also valid before 09:00. Because Connexxion have a widespread network, you can get from Groningen to Zeeland this way in a day, and it undercuts the train. A big downside though is that bus lines are very indirect. For example, getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, would require three or more changes. In short: bus journeys will almost always take longer than train travel. For example, trip to Rotterdam from Utrecht will take 40 minutes, but in the Bus it will take 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr. However, if you want to enjoy the countryside and villages you can prefer the bus trips.

Many companies and regions have their own bus discount tickets, which are often cheaper than using credit on the OV-chipkaart.

Park-and-ride-(travel-)tickets: some towns and cities have special cheaper bus tickets from car parks near the city limits to the city centre, for outside rush hours, usually a return ticket.

===== Night buses =====
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht offer public transport at night. Only Amsterdam has a service all night and every night; in the other cities it is more limited to the beginning of the night or only during the weekend. Several other cities and regions also have night buses, usually even more limited. Some night buses cover quite a distance, such as Amsterdam-Almere.

You might need special night-bus tickets so be sure to check the city pages.

===By metro===
The two largest cities, Amsterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/AmsterdamMetroWashingtonStyle.png map]) and Rotterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Metrokaart_Rotterdam_per_2011.svg map]), have a metro network which consist of mainly elevated railways outside the city centres, and some kilometres underground railways within the centre.They are served by  either '''RET''' and '''GVB'''. Line E of the Rotterdam metro has a start/final destination at The Hague Central Station.

===By tram===
Furthermore, there is a large city tram network in the agglomerations of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague; Utrecht has two ''sneltram'' lines (fast tram or light-rail).

===By bicycle===
[[File:Fietsstraat.jpg|thumb|A biking street in the Netherlands]]

{{main|Cycling in the Netherlands}}

Cycling in the Netherlands is much safer and more convenient than in many other countries, because of the infrastructure - cycle paths, cycle lanes, and signposted cycle routes - and because of the small distances and flatness. All these factors plus many more additional facilities such as numerous picnic places, terraces, small ferry-connections and camping places, makes it often preferable to discover the country by bike rather than by car.

The proliferation of bicycles also means that you're seen as a significant part of the traffic mix - motorists will let you know if you don't keep to the rules and presume you are aware of other traffic. This is specially important to know in the very busy (chaotic) centres of the biggest cities. Here it can be sensible to get off your bike for a few hundred metres and/or leave the centre entirely by taking the bike onto a train, metro or randstadrail-tram).

Some things to know:
* Cycle lanes and cycle paths are indicated by a round blue sign with a white bike icon, an icon on the asphalt, or by red asphalt. Using them is considered mandatory.
* Cyclists must obey the same traffic signs as motorists, unless exempted. For example, a cycle icon under a no-entry sign, usually with the text 'uitgezonderd' (except), means cyclists may use the street in both directions.
* Where there is no cycle lane or path, use the regular road. This is unlike the rule in Germany and Belgium, where you are supposed to use the footpath in many places. Cyclists are not allowed on all (semi-)highways indicated as &quot;Autosnelweg&quot; or &quot;Autoweg&quot;
* On some narrow streets that do have a cycle path parallel to them, mopeds may be required to use the cycle path, rather than the main street (as is usual).
* Bicycles must have working front (white) and rear (red) lights. Reflectors are ''not'' sufficient. You may be fined (€40) for cycling in the dark without a light, and you seriously endanger yourself and other traffic by doing so. Small, battery-operated LED lights attached to your person are allowed.

Regular signs for bicycle routes are usually white, with a red border and lettering, more recreational/touristic routes to a town or village are green lettered. In rural areas as well as in nature areas, signposts may be so called ''Paddenstoelen'' (mushrooms). These are small boxes (more or less resembling the form of a mushroom) near the ground on which the destinations are printed.

There are different ways to use a bicycle:

* staying in a city, the bike can be used as a means of transport, to get from A to B. This is the way local people most of the time use it, for short journeys it is faster than car, bus or tram. Cyclers can also reach interesting places near the city, which may not be accessible by public transport.
* Many times bikes are also used as means to see nearby places and landscapes:
** The many '''signposted cycle routes''' are designed for this, most of them take cyclists back to the starting point. Some rural routes go through areas inaccessible by car.
** In most parts of the Netherlands it's possible to create your own routes by connecting marked and numbered points called &quot;knooppunten&quot;. (see for more information [http://www.planjeroute.nl/ planjeroute.nl (plan your route)] {{dead link|December 2020}}.)
* Except for the rush hours in the morning and at the end of the afternoon, bikes can be '''taken on a train'''. Therefore, cyclists are to buy a supplementary ticket called &quot;dagkaart fiets&quot;, which is easily obtained from the automated kiosks for €6. As an alternative, bikes can be easily rented at (or near) train stations.  Folding bikes can be taken on board for free as hand luggage when folded. All trains are provided with specific bicycle entrances. Cyclists may park their bike here and also are allowed to ask people to move for this reason. Also in two western urban region's it's possible to transport bicycles for free by metro (Amsterdam/The Hague-Rotterdam) or randstadrail-tram (The Hague-Zoetermeer), except during daytime from Monday-Friday.
* More experienced cyclists may like to set off across the country. The national '''long-distance cycle routes''' are designed for this type of holiday; see [http://holland.cyclingaroundtheworld.nl/Wheretogo/WhereToGo-LongDistance.html Cycling in the Netherlands Long-distance routes].

The best online routeplanner for cyclists can be found at [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/fietsrouteplanner/fietsroutes-vandeurtotdeurplanner/index.html a wikiplanner made by volunteers of the Dutch cyclist union &quot;Fietsersbond&quot;].

====Bike theft====
[[File:Amsterdam - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Parked bikes in Amsterdam]]
Bike theft is a serious problem in the Netherlands, especially around train stations, and in larger cities. If possible, use the guarded bike parking ('stalling') at train stations and in some city centres. They will cost up to €1.20 per day. In general, '''use 2 locks of different kinds''' (for example, one chain lock and one tube lock). This is because most bike thieves specialise in a particular kind of lock, or carry equipment best suited to one kind of lock. Ideally, you should lock the bike to a lamppost or similar. Bike thieves have been known to simply load unattached bikes onto a pickup truck, so they can crack open the locks at leisure.

In cities, bikes are often stolen by drug addicts, and they sell most stolen bikes too. They often simply offer them for sale to passers-by, if they think no police are watching. Buying a stolen bike is itself illegal, and police do arrest buyers. If you buy for a suspiciously low price (e.g. €10-20), or in a suspicious place (in general, on the street), the law presumes you &quot;know or should have known&quot; the bike was stolen. In other words, actual ignorance of the bike's origins is no excuse.

Bike thefts should be reported to the police. Please do so.

====Buy or rent====
Bike shops are the best place to buy a second-hand bike legally, but prices are high. Some places where you can rent bikes will also sell their written off stock, which is usually well maintained. Most legal (and often cheap) second-hand bike sales now go through online auction sites like [http://Marktplaats.nl marktplaats.nl] - the Dutch subsidiary of [http://Ebay.nl eBay].

The Dutch bicycle-share system &quot;[https://www.ns.nl/en/door-to-door/ov-fiets OV-fiets]&quot; is only accessible for residents of the Netherlands or those who have a Dutch bank account. The fee of €3.95 per day is debited automatically, and a surcharge of €10 for one-way rentals applies.

====Extra legal protection====
&quot;Weaker&quot; parties in traffic such as cyclists and pedestrians enjoy extra protection from the law regarding liability when an accident occurs with a &quot;stronger&quot; party (e.g. cars). The basic idea is that the stronger participant (e.g. a car driver) is ''always'' liable when an accident occurs between a weaker (e.g. a cyclist) and the stronger party, ''unless'' force majeure can be proven. Force majeure is here defined as (1) the car driver was driving correctly and (2) the faults of the cyclist were so unlikely that the car driver did not have to accommodate his driving for them. When this cannot be proven, the car driver is liable, but this can be limited when the accident can be attributed to the behaviour of the cyclist, up to 50% (more if the cyclist was consciously being reckless).

The burden of proof for force majeure, for faults of the cyclist and for recklessness are with the car driver. Such things can be hard to prove, which is why in practice some people will say cyclists and pedestrians always have right of way, but this is incorrect.

===By car===
[[File:A30 Barneveld.jpg|thumb|Motorway A30]]
A car might be a good way to explore the countryside, especially places not connected by rail, such as the Veluwe and parts of Zeeland. Drive on the right.

The motorway (freeway) network is rather extensive, though heavily used. Congestion, especially during peak hour, is usual and can better be avoided. Roads are well signposted and many times provided with new technologies. A motorway (''autosnelweg'') is indicated with a letter A/number combination which is placed in a red box. In the less urbanised parts, such as the south-west and the north, motorways are few. Many times connections there are made by a semi highway called ''Autoweg'', or another N road. All these routes are indicated with a letter N/number combination in a yellow box. Most times, motorists will be directed by signage to the nearest A or N road, so those who would prefer a more scenic drive avoiding main roads will need to follow signs to local villages.

If you break down, phone the [http://www.anwb.nl/ ANWB] auto-club via the toll-free number {{phone|0800–0888}}; your membership of a foreign auto-club might entitle you to discount rates on their services. Leased (business) cars and rental cars are usually covered by the ANWB services included in the lease/rental price; but you may want to check any provided booklets.

Road signs with directions are plenty, but having a map is useful, especially in cities where there are many one way streets, and getting from one part of the city to another is not always so straightforward. Be careful not to drive on bus lanes, often indicated with markings such as ''Lijnbus'' or ''Bus'', nor on cycling paths, marked by the picture of a bicycle, or by a reddish colour of the asphalt. Also, do not use the rush-hour-lanes (''Spitsstrook'') when the matrix display above the designated lane indicates a red &quot;X&quot; - this means they cannot be used.

Fuel is easy to come by, but extremely expensive. It's better to fill your vehicle before entering the Netherlands, since the Belgian and German fuel prices can be €0.30 lower per litre. Unmanned petrol stations, such as TanGo or Firezone, save up to 10 cents, but are still far more expensive than their Belgian counterparts. They accept all common debit and credit cards. Along highways many petrol stations are open 24/7. All stations sell both petrol and diesel. Liquid Petroleum Gas is sold at quite a few petrol stations along the highways, but is never sold in built-up areas. The symbol for LPG gas is a green-coloured pump icon, set beside the general case black-coloured pump icon.

If you come to the Netherlands with your LPG-fuelled car, you will probably need an adaptor. If you buy that in your country, specifically ask for a Dutch adaptor. The plug sold as &quot;European&quot; (screw style), used in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, won't fit Dutch pumps.

====Driving rules====
[[File:Wegafzettingpolicenetherlands.JPG|thumb|Dutch traffic police]]
Road rules, markings and signs are similar to other European countries but have some particularities:
*At unmarked intersections, traffic coming from the right ''always'' has priority. Traffic includes bicycles, horses, horse-drawn carts (recreational use and fairly uncommon), electric wheelchairs, small mopeds and motorised bicycles.
*Cycle paths are clearly marked and are widespread throughout the country.
*On motorways, on and off-ramps (slip-roads) are usually long and allow for smooth merging. However, returning onto the motorway from an exit lane is illegal. Passing on the right and needless use (other than for passing) of the outside lanes is prohibited. (Passing on the right is permitted only in slow, congested traffic.)

In built up areas '''public transport buses have the priority when leaving a bus stop''', so be careful as they may pull in front of you expecting that you will give way.

If you are involved in an '''accident''', both drivers need to complete and counter-sign a statement for their respective insurance companies (damage form/&quot;schadeformulier&quot;). You are required to have this form on hand. The police need to be notified if you have damaged (public) property (especially along the highways), if you have caused any sort of injury, or if the other driver does not agree to sign the insurance statement. It is illegal to hit and run. If the other driver does this, call the police and stay at the scene. The emergency telephonenumber is 112 (toll-free, will even work from disconnected mobile phones); the telephone number for a non-emergency police presence is 0900–8844.

=====Speed limits=====
General speed limits in the Netherlands are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside of built-up areas, 100 km/h on expressways (''autoweg'' in Dutch), and up to 130 km/h on motorways (''autosnelweg''). In all of these cases, exceptions are common, with for example many 30 km/h zones in built-up areas. 30 km/h zones are the home of unmarked intersections (so '''all''' traffic from the right has right of way!). On roads outside of built-up areas speed is often limited to e.g. 60 km/h, and on the motorway often to 100 km/h in urban areas. Some sections of motorways have signs indicating a speed limit with a sign &quot;6-19h&quot; below, which means that the indicated speed limit is valid from 06:00 to 19:00, with a 130 km/h limit applicable at other times.  The said limits will be applicable to the entire motorway network sometime in 2020.

Speed indicated on the dot matrix signs above the lanes '''always''' take precedence over anything else you see, both when the speed is in a red circle (the regular speed limit) or without (an incidental speed limit, indicating traffic or construction). A white circle with a diagonal bar in it indicates 'end of all speed limits from dot matrix signs' from which moment on you obey the ordinary signs.

Your speed will be checked nationwide by the police and fines are heavy. Exceeding the maximum speed with more than 50&amp;nbsp;km/h will result in seizure of your driving licence. After that driving is considered a criminal act. Pay extra attention to '''Trajectcontrole''' signs: that means that in the road you're driving there is an automatic system that checks your average speed on a long section. Radar detectors are illegal devices to have in your car. They will be impounded and you will be fined €250. Keep in mind that the police use so-called radar detector detectors to track down radar detector users, so it is best to turn them off. Drinking and driving is not allowed and this is enforced strongly. Breathalyser tests occur frequently, both on an individual basis (i.e. you get pulled over and the police see it necessary for you to undergo a breathalyser test) as on a bigger scale (i.e. the police has set up a designated control checkpoint on a highway). An unbroken yellow line next to the sidewalk means '''no stopping''', a broken yellow next to the sidewalk means '''no parking'''. Some crossings have &quot;shark teeth&quot; painted on the road, this means you have to give way to the other traffic.

Police also use unmarked traffic surveillance cars, especially on the highways. They have a video surveillance system and often they '''don't''' stop you right after doing a violation but they keep on following you. That means if you do more violations, you'll be fined for everything you did. The policemen in unmarked cars are '''obliged''' to identify themselves after pulling you over, which means you shouldn't have to ask. Policemen in marked cars have to show their ID only when you ask them for it, but they too are obliged to show it when asked.

====Urban driving====
Urban driving in the Netherlands is considered by many tourists and locals alike to be an exasperating, time-consuming and expensive experience. The traffic systems of most city centres are designed to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians, rather than motorised vehicles.

City roads are narrow, riddled with speed bumps, chicanes and a large variety of street furniture (with knee-high, asphalt-coloured anti-parking poles being probably the most dangerous threat to paintwork as they tend to either blend into the background or be beneath the driver's view).

Other hazards are:
* Pedestrians protruding on the road or crossing in dangerous and not-permitted areas.
* Cyclists have more rights and are more assertive in asserting them than in most countries, which can be intimidating to unaccustomed drivers. Please, always give priority to cyclists when turning across a cycle lane. If you are involved in a collision with a cyclist, you will be automatically liable (though not guilty).
* Narrow bridges.

'''Parking''' in city centres can be expensive. Particularly in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, street parking is sometimes limited to only a few hours and prices are €3&amp;ndash;6 per hour. Generally, underground car parks cost €4&amp;ndash;6 per hour and may be by far the best choice for practical and safety reasons. Consider using public transport to avoid traffic jams and the great difficulties involved in finding a parking spot.
P+R '''park and ride''' facilities are available at the outskirts of bigger cities; you can park your car cheaply there, and continue your journey via public transport.

===By taxi===
[[File:Taxi Schiphol.JPG|thumb|Taxis at [[Schiphol Airport]]]]
The Dutch taxi system has been re-structured to change its bad reputation and sometimes exorbitant rates. While legal maximum charges now apply and all taxis are obliged to have a tariff sheet visible in the window, taxis still remain an expensive way to get around. If you're travelling on a budget, public transport is a much better bet. With cluttered traffic in and around cities during rush hour, it's often enough faster too.

If you do want to take a taxi, you'll usually have to call one or order one online, so you might want to look up a company upon arrival. It's uncommon to hail taxis on the streets. In larger cities, you'll typically find a taxi stand at major train stations and sometimes close to entertainment districts. Drivers may want to convince you that you are obliged to take the first in line, but this is never the case. You are always free to pick the taxi of your choice. It is illegal for drivers to refuse short rides, but it's not uncommon for drivers who have obtained a front position to do so. Keep in mind that these guys sometimes wait for a long time to get to this position. If it's all the same to you, you might want to let them refer you to someone else. If you don't want to switch, or if it's the only taxi around, it may help to say you'll file a complaint and write down the taxi's number.

All taxis must have registered blue license plates and a board computer which also serves as the meter. They must have their rates visible on a tariff card and the driver has to carry a taxi driver's license card. Taxi companies are free to establish their rates, as long as they do not exceed the legal maximum. The driver is allowed to offer you a fixed price, as long as it's within legal maximum rates.

The maximum rates are the sum of the initial fee, the fee per kilometre and the fee per minute. They are set annually by the Dutch government. For a normal (4-person) cab they are €2.95, €2.17 and €0.36. This means you'll pay more if you get stuck in traffic. For small vans (5 to 8 passengers), the maximum amounts are €6.00, €2.73 and €0.41. Uber cabs are now illegal but cheaper and still operate in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

===By thumb===
[[File:Bernard Hitch.JPG|thumb|Designated hitchhiking stop and a hitchhiker]]
Making your way on thumb is accepted and locals that take you typically expect no payment in return. It's less suited for short rides from small towns or minor streets, as the lack of traffic may cause a long wait. Hitch-hiking ''on'' the highways/motorways is not allowed but generally tolerated on the interchanges/access points, provided you do not create a dangerous traffic situation. Interchanges are indicated by a letter A/number combination printed in a red box on signposts.

Try to stay before the traffic sign highway/motorway (a blue rectangle with two separated lanes disappearing in the distances printed in white) or the sign of the front of a car, indicating the entrance to a semi-highway. Also try to stay on a spot where cars have slow speed and where it is possible for drivers to stop. The same safety rule applies to highway petrol stations and rest places, and to traffic lights on non-highway/motorway roads.

For longer distances, the large number of highway crossings make it difficult to find a driver going to your exact destination. A simple (cardboard) plate with your destination written on it is a common way to increase chances of finding the right driver, and may also convince suited drivers that they will not be stopping in vain.

There are recommended unofficial spots (''liftplaats'') (lift-stops) mainly at the edges of a few major cities:

====Amsterdam====
* Prins Bernhardplein, before NS Station Amsterdam Amstel (on east side of the river Amstel) (past the bus stop).  Leads to the ramp of the S112 of the A10, direction A1-E231/A2-E35. It is recommended for the directions Central-/East-Netherlands. For other directions/routes try also alternative spots.
'''Alternative spots / other directions''' (recommended for the directions West-/South-Netherlands):
* Amstel (on the west side of the river Amstel) near traffic-lights/Utrechtsebrug and near beginning-/end-stop of Tram-line 25. Leads to the ramp of the S111 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25.
* Junction S109 of the A10, close to NS Station RAI (RAI Congress Centre; specially when there are large events or congresses). Leads to the ramp of the S109 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25/A4-E19.
*At bus stop Amstelveenseweg / Ringweg Zuid just northeast from metro station Amstelveensweg. There is an on-ramp which leads to the A10 North, A4 (to the South) and A9 (both directions). What makes this location convenient is that cars can easily stop in the bus lane in order to pick you up.

====The Hague====
* Utrechtsebaan next to the northside of the Malieveld, at the beginning of the A12-E30 towards [[Utrecht]]. Also possibilities towards A4-E19 for [[Delft]]-[[Rotterdam]] and for [[Leiden]]-[[Amsterdam]]
'''Alternative spots / other directions:'''
*  Edge at the northwest-side of the Malieveld/crossing Zuid-Holland-laan, Boslaan (Utrechtse baan), Benoordenhoutseweg, towards Leidsestraatweg-N44-A44 for [[Leiden]] and [[Amsterdam]].

====Nijmegen====
* Graafseweg ([[Venlo]] and [[Den Bosch]]), at the major city-centre roundabout (''verkeersplein'') Keizer Karelplein (hitch-hiking on the roundabout itself is not recommended),
* near the Waalbrug/before the bridge in direction [[Arnhem]],
* at the Annastraat, close to the Radboud University (RU)/University Medical Centre (UMC),
* at the Triavium, across shopping centre Dukenburg.

====Groningen====

* Junction of Emmaviaduct and Emmasingel (200 m west of Groningen station). For directions West and South, towards [[Friesland]], [[Drenthe]], and [[Eastern Netherlands|Eastern]], [[Western Netherlands|Western]] and [[Southern Netherlands]].
* Junction of Europaweg and Damsterdiep. For direction East, towards the east of [[Groningen (province)|Groningen province]] and [[Germany]].

====Other cities====
* '''[[Utrecht]]''' close to petrol station and ramp of the Waterlinieweg near 'De Galgewaard' soccer-football-stadium, North/Northeast to A27/A28, South/East to A2/A12/A27.
*Due to reconstruction of the road, the liftershalte in Maastricht at the beginning of the A2 (near the soccer stadium De Geusselt) unfortunately has been removed in 2012.

===By plane===
Due to the small size of the country and the abundance of road and rail connections, there are no domestic flights.

==Talk==
{{see also|Dutch phrasebook}}
The national language in the Netherlands is '''[[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]''' (''Nederlands''). It's a charming, lilting language punctuated by phlegm-trembling glottal ''g''s (not in the south) and ''sch''s (also found, for example, in Arabic). Dutch, especially in written form, is partially intelligible to someone who knows other Germanic languages (especially German and Afrikaans), and you might be able to get along at least partially in these languages if spoken slowly.

However, the Dutch merchant tradition and international attitude have left this little country with a strong tradition of multilingualism. The majority of the adult population is able to speak English relatively well, and most younger people speak it fluently, so you should have no trouble getting by. While less widely spoken than English, basic [[German phrasebook|German]] is also spoken by many, especially by seniors and those in the regions near the German border and it is a mandatory subject in high school for two years, though German fluency among younger people is marginal at best. [[French]] and [[Spanish]] are spoken by some as well, but proficiency is rare and usually on a much lower level than English or German. French and especially Spanish are slowly overtaking German in popularity, making it easier to find French and Spanish speakers in the Netherlands.

Besides Dutch, several regional languages and dialects are spoken. In the eastern provinces of Groningen, Overijssel, Drenthe and Gelderland people speak a local variety of Low Saxon (including Grunnegs and Tweants). In the southern province of Limburg the majority speaks Limburgish, a regional language unique in Europe because of its use of pitch and tone length to distinguish words. Frisian is the only official language besides Dutch, but only common in the province of [[Friesland]]. It's the closest living continental language to English.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Dutch.

==See==

===Dutch culture===
[[File:Zaanse Schans - Windmills 3.jpg|thumb|right|Zaanse Schans]]
For many foreigners, nothing captures the idea of the Netherlands more vividly than windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, and remarkably flat lands. Although some of these characteristics have evolved into stereotypes far off from the daily lives of Dutch people, there's still a lot of truth to them and plenty of authenticity to be found. The Dutch have preserved many elements from this part of their past, both for touristic and for historic reasons.

[[Kinderdijk]] boasts a network of 19 windmills, once used to drain the adjoining polder. The [[Zaanse Schans]] has windmills as well, and a nice museum with traditional crafts and old Dutch houses on display. [[Schiedam]], world-famous for its ''jenever'', has the tallest windmills in the world, and they're right in its lovely old town centre.

Thinking about the Dutch countryside, you might imagine wide, flat, grasslands with black and white cows. If you do, you're not that far off. A large swathe of the country, especially the western part of it, consist of polders; reclaimed land separated by ditches. These rural areas are dotted with picturesque villages, old farms, impressive summer estates, and of course, windmills; the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]] is especially scenic. For a touch of folklore, see the traditional clothing and fishermen boats in [[Volendam]] or [[Marken]]. You can go to the Zuiderzeemuseum in the city of [[Enkhuizen]], or Openluchtmuseum in [[Arnhem]] for a touch of traditional Dutch life in bygone times. They are not nearly as overcrowded as Zaanse Schans, are specifically made for tourists and offer more. Both are open air museums, so don't forget to check the weather before you go.

The Netherlands is a major international player in the flower industry. The tulip fields are seasonal, and are specific to the [[Bulb Region]] and some areas in [[North Holland]]. Tulip fields offer great scenery for a bicycle tour. They are a lovely Dutch alternative to the lavender fields you could find in France. The famous [[Lisse|Keukenhof]], the world's largest flower garden, only opens between March and May. It is a great way to see what the Dutch flower industry has to offer.

They make great destinations for a recreational bike trip or can serve as a laid-back base, from where you can explore cities in the area. The rolling hills of [[South Limburg]] have characteristic timber-framed houses and a lot of castles. The province of [[Gelderland]] combines its many castles ('''Palace 't Loo''' in [[Apeldoorn]] being the highlight, open but still partially under maintenance) with the natural scenery of the [[Veluwe]]. Don't worry if you're headed elsewhere: you'll find a beautiful countryside in every Dutch province.

===Historic cities===
[[File:Oudewater 13052012B.JPG|thumb|right|Oudewater]]
Wandering through the magnificent city of Amsterdam, with its lovely canals and hundreds of 17th-century monuments, is a delightful experience. For most people, a visit to the Netherlands would not be complete without a good day in its bustling capital. Nevertheless, it is only one of many towns in the country that offers a beautiful, historic centre.

Before Amsterdam's rise to fame in the late 16th century, the fortified city of [[Utrecht]] was the country's most important town. Much of Utrecht's mediaeval structures remain, with canals flanked by wharf-based structures, lots of buildings from the Early Middle Ages and some impressive ancient churches. [[Maastricht]] is often claimed as the most beautiful city of the country. It is known for its romantic lanes, ancient monuments, and for what the Dutch call its &quot;Burgundian&quot; atmosphere.

[[Leiden]], the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to the oldest university of the country, is yet another beautiful place with canals, narrow streets, and over 2,700 monuments. [[The Hague]] is often called the &quot;judicial capital of the world&quot;, as it famously hosts the Peace Palace and many international organisations. It has a spacious layout, with large estates, and the ancient Binnenhof, where the Dutch government had its seat for centuries. Also consider the gorgeous old town centres of [[Haarlem]], [[Delft]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Alkmaar]], [[Gouda]] and [[Amersfoort]].

===Art museums===
Considering its small size, this country has brought forward an impressive number of world-famous painters. Arts and painting flourished in the 17th century, when the Dutch Republic was particularly prosperous, but renowned artists have lived in the country before and after that age as well. 

Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Vincent van Gogh, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruysdael, and Piet Mondriaan are just a few of the Dutch painters whose works now decorate the walls of the world's greatest museums. Fortunately, some of these world-class museums can be found in the Netherlands as well. The [[Amsterdam/South|Museum Quarter]] in [[Amsterdam]] has the '''Rijksmuseum''', the '''Van Gogh Museum''' and the '''Stedelijk Museum''' right next to each other, all three with excellent collections. The '''Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen''' in [[Rotterdam]] also has a huge collection of drawings, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and foreign masters. '''Mauritshuis''' in [[The Hague]] has the world-famous 'Girl with Pearl Earring' in addition to many other 17th-century paintings.

The '''Kröller-Müller Museum''' is beautifully located in the [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world (after the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam). Less focused on Dutch art, but with a unique modern collection, is the '''Van Abbe Museum''' in [[Eindhoven]]. Other cities with notable art museums include [[Groningen]] with the '''Groninger Museum''', and [[Haarlem]] with the '''Frans Hals Museum'''. The newly established '''Hermitage''' in [[Amsterdam]] has all the grandeur of its big sister in [[Saint Petersburg]], with changing Russia-oriented exhibitions on display.

The Netherlands is full of museums: almost every city has at least one museum and there is always a museum nearby. The Netherlands has more museums than many bigger countries like Italy.

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===Living with the water===
[[File:Deltawerke-Oosterschelde-Sturmflutwehr Straße.jpg|thumb|right|Oosterscheldekering, part of the [[Delta Works]]]]

The Dutch are famous for their struggle with the sea. As a great naval power, the Netherlands owed its 17th-century Golden Age to the water, and still depends heavily on it for modern day trade and fisheries, as the massive, modern port of [[Rotterdam]] demonstrates. However, with much of the country's land below sea level, the water also caused terrible floods and great losses over centuries.

Dutch attempts to protect their lands with dikes are well recorded from the 12th century, but started around 2,000 years ago. An enormous flood in 1287 created the large Zuiderzee, an inland sea that is now known as the IJsselmeer. From that period onwards, a long process of reclaiming lands lost to the sea began. Windmills and extensive networks of dikes were created to pump out the water, slowly creating the characteristic polders. One of these polders is the [[Beemster|Beemster Polder]], and when you visit you get a few fortifications of the Defence Line of Amsterdam included as a bonus.

After another devastating flood in 1916, the country started the '''Zuiderzee Works''', a massive undertaking to reclaim and tame the Zuiderzee once and for all. In the 1930s, the impressive [[Friesland#Afsluitdijk|Afsluitdijk]] was finished, which turned the inland sea into a fresh water lake called the IJsselmeer. The '''Zuiderzee Museum''' in lovely [[Enkhuizen]] is devoted to the cultural heritage and folklore of the region, as well as the maritime history of the Zuiderzee.

Another devastating flood struck the country in 1953, recording 1,836 deaths in the province of [[Zeeland]] and the southwestern part of [[South-Holland]]. In the following 50 years, the famous [[Delta Works]] were constructed to protect the southwest from flooding. It can be visited at various visitor centres, the most notable of which is the '''Neeltje Jans''' park near the '''Oosterscheldekering''' (Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier). See [http://www.deltawerken.com/English/10.html?setlanguage=en the Deltawerken website] for more information.

The American Society of Civil Engineers have recognised the Zuiderzee Works and the Delta Works collectively as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

==Do==
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One of the most popular activities among the locals is '''cycling'''. And for a reason — the Netherlands has about 22,000&amp;nbsp;km of dedicated bicycle paths, which criss-cross the country with many of them numbered. It's as easy as getting a map, picking a number, and start cycling! Particularly scenic areas well suited for cycling include the [[Green Heart]], [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], [[South Limburg]], and the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]. Winds can be strong (because of the flat lands), and winters can be cold and rainy.

The Dutch coastline measures 1,245&amp;nbsp;km of coastline with many '''beaches'''. Popular activities include '''swimming''' and '''sunbathing''', but these are mostly restricted to warm summer days. Expect [[Scheveningen]] to be extremely crowded when temperatures rise towards tropical levels. More mellow and family friendly beaches include [[Zandvoort]], [[Bloemendaal]], [[Bergen (North Holland)|Bergen]], and the [[West Frisian Islands]]. [[Texel]] also has some beautiful beaches, but be careful; some beaches are reserved for nature and it is strictly forbidden to enter those.

'''Water sports''' is another activity mostly undertaken by the locals. Lakes can be found in every province, but the [[Frisian Lakes]] are outstanding, especially during the annual '''Sneekweek''' that starts the boating season. Boating can be done without licence as long as the boat is not longer than 15m and/or faster that 20&amp;nbsp;km/h. Other lake-rich areas include [[Wijdemeren]], [[Kaag]], and [[Aalsmeer]]. Most of these lakes are very calm, with parasailing and rafting impossible.

===Music===
The Netherlands has long been known for its great musicians and composers, and today is no different, with high-level performances in a wide variety of styles throughout the country. The '''Royal Concertgebouw''', Amsterdam's major symphony orchestra, is considered by many connoisseurs to be one of the best if not the very best in the world. The Netherlands also has a thriving pop music scene, with the '''Vengaboys''' being a famous example of a Dutch band.

===Festivals===
* Every two years, the country goes [[Association football|'''football crazy''']] as either the European Championship or the World Cup is held. Complete streets will be decorated with orange flags, the country's national colour. It's not uncommon for literally fifty percent of the population to be watching a game if it's a particularly important one. Often bigger cities will put up large TV screens for the general public, like on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. Likewise, cafes and bars are another popular place to watch games.
* In the [[Southern Netherlands]] ([[North Brabant]], [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]] and to a smaller extent also in [[Twente]], [[Overijssel]] and the south of [[Gelderland]]), the Catholic celebration of '''Carnival''' is held since mediaeval times. It occurs immediately before Lent; which is usually during February or March. Parades can be seen almost in any town on Sunday, sometimes also occurring on Monday. Parades can also be held in the evening, usually on Saturdays all the wagons are then lit up by numerous small lights. The other days of the week, many activities can be found ranging from street painting (stoepkrijten) to beer drinking contests. The cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda and Maastricht are advisable for attending Carnival.
* '''King's Day''' (''Koningsdag'', until 2012 this was Queen's day) is held every year at April 27 all over the country (except if this day is a Sunday, then it will be held at the Saturday before). Every village, town and city, organises free markets and authentic Dutch games. Nowadays King's day much more becomes a day of festivals and parties. It is advised to wear orange clothing, as most Dutch people walk around in their national colour. An advisable city to attend at this day is Amsterdam, because it's one of the largest events of the year there. In several larger cities (most notably The Hague and Utrecht), the festivities start in the evening of 26 April. The Hague even has most of its festivities on the night before.
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==Buy==
===Money===
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[[File:Catinclog.jpg|thumb|right|Clogs in a shop in Amsterdam]]
Banknotes of €100 and especially €200 and €500 are very rarely used, and some merchants will not accept them due to concerns over financial crime.Typically, establishments will have a sticker or A4-sized poster near the entrance or cash register indicating which banknotes aren't accepted. Almost all ATMs will only dispense denominations of up to €50.

In many stores, especially supermarkets, it's common for the cash machine to round your total up or down to the nearest 5 eurocents. Do not be surprised, this is allowed by law (the store must legally have a sticker informing you about this, however this is rarely done in practise). The difference will show up on the receipt as ''&quot;Afronding&quot;''. Because of this you don't get 1 and 2 eurocent coins back as change, but these coins remain legal tender.

===Credit and debit cards===
Acceptance of VISA and MasterCard and to a lesser extent American Express has grown, and is now fairly widespread to the point that some establishments no longer accept cash. In tourist destinations, you will generally find credit cards widely accepted. 

Often stores will display a sign saying &quot;''Pinnen, ja graag''&quot;, loosely meaning &quot;debit cards gladly accepted&quot; (the Dutch word ''pinnen'' means to pay by debit card). As one of the last countries in Europe, The Netherlands is moving from the Maestro/V-pay debit scheme to debit VISA/Mastercard. All points of sale should be updated by the end of 2022 to accept VISA and Mastercard debit cards, but not necessarily Mastercard or VISA credit cards as that requires a special agreement with the merchants bank.

Debit and credit cards are also the only way to pay for bus or tram tickets on board (see [[#Get around]]). For safety reasons, credit card use in the Netherlands often requires a PIN-code.

Contactless payments are the standard, with 87% of all card payments at the end of 2021 being contactless. As of 1 January 2020, all payment terminals in the Netherlands should offer contactless payments.

ATMs are readily available, mostly near shopping and nightlife areas. Even villages usually have one or more ATMs near the local supermarket. [https://www.geldmaat.nl/expat-information Geldmaat] manages the ATMs for the largest banks in the Netherlands. See the [https://www.locatiewijzer.geldmaat.nl/ map] for ATM locations.

===Tipping===
Dutch law requires that all service charges and taxes are included in the prices that hotels, bars and restaurants publish. [[Tipping]] is therefore not necessary, but it is always appreciated as a reward for good service and it's increasingly common. Especially in tourist areas and large hotels, increased tipping is not uncommon. Many Dutch customers will leave €1 or €2, also in bars and simple diners, unless service was poor. For good service in a restaurant, feel free to leave what you feel is appropriate. A 5-10% tip on a restaurant bill is considered a generous reward for good service.

===Shopping===
Most shops open by 09:00 or 10.00 and they usually close around 18:00. Supermarkets and DIY-shops often have broader opening hours, opening around 08:30 and closing only at 20:00 or 22:00. Traditionally, most shops are closed on Sundays, or only open on a few Sundays a year (known as &quot;koopzondagen&quot;). Legislative changes have allowed municipalities to make their own decisions on the number of koopzondagen, or Sundays on which shops are allowed to open. As a result, most of the shops in the centres of large cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Maastricht, etc.) are now open '''every Sunday''', typically from 12:00 until 17:00 or 18:00. An increasing number of smaller cities, and especially the ones where tourism is a major economic factor, is following this trend. Unfortunately, the situation differs per location. Most smaller cities allow at least a supermarket to be open every Sunday, most have multiple Sunday openings per year, and some open every Sunday. Some smaller shops are closed on Monday mornings, or even close for an extra day in the week.

The Netherlands is a good place to buy '''flowers'''. Flower bulbs are most suited to bring home, and can be purchased at tourist shops, garden centres and DIY stores throughout the year. Keep in mind that bulbs and their planting times depend on seasons, and tulip bulbs are typically unavailable from late winter to late summer. Fresh flowers can be bought from florists, or pre-packaged in most supermarkets. Although it is not a problem taking bulbs and flowers out of the country, you may be severely restricted in bringing them back to your own country.

The country is also famous for its '''wooden shoes''' (clogs). Nowadays almost no one, except for some farmers in the countryside and some fishermen in Volendam and Urk, wear them. Wearing wooden shoes in public outside the countryside will earn you quite a few strange looks from the locals. If you do try them on, the famous &quot;wooden shoes&quot; are surprisingly comfortable, and very useful in any rural setting. Think of them as all-terrain footwear; easy to put on for a walk in the garden, field or on a dirt road. If you live in a rural area at home, consider taking a pair of these with you if you can. Avoid the kitschy tourist shops at Schiphol and Amsterdam's Damrak, and instead look for a regular vendor which can usually be found in towns and villages in rural areas. The northern province of [[Friesland]] has a lot of stores selling wooden shoes, often adorned with the bright colours of the Frisian flag.

===Costs===
The Netherlands is generally regarded as '''expensive''' (unless you're coming from Scandinavia). Lodging and dining is more expensive than in neighbouring countries, but rail travel, museums, and attractions tend to be on the cheaper side. Retail prices for clothing, gifts, etc. are similar to most of Western Europe; consumer electronics are a bit more expensive. Gasoline, tobacco and alcohol are relatively expensive due to excise taxes. The standard cigarette packages only have 19 cigarettes in them.

==Eat==
===Dutch cuisine===
[[File:DutchFood Herring.JPG|thumb|right|A fancy serving of herring at a restaurant]]


The Netherlands is not known for its cuisine, as it is simple and straightforward. A conventional Dutch meal consists of meat, potatoes and some type of vegetable on the side. The country's food culture is best described as rustic. High in carbohydrates and fat, the country's food culture reflects the dietary need of farm laborers, but as society moved on to work in the services sector, its food culture has remained largely the same. The Dutch national dish is '''stamppot''', potatoes mashed with one or several vegetables. The variety with endive and bacon is considered the most traditional. ''Hutspot'' is a variety with carrots and onions.

Dutch cuisine differs strongly by region. Western cuisine is known for its many dairy products, including prominent '''[[cheese]]s''' such as Gouda, Edam, Leerdammer and Beemster. Being a coastal region, it has a seafood culture best represented by '''raw herring''' (''haring''), usually served with chopped onion and occasionally plopped into a bun (''broodje haring''). Northeastern cuisine is oriented towards meat due to the relative lack of agriculture in this region. '''Metworst''', a dried sausage, is particularly prized for its strong taste, and '''Gelderse rookworst''', a traditional smoked sausage, became an institution for the country as a whole and is often served together with ''stamppot''. In the province of Zeeland, you can find the best mussels.

Southern cuisine is historically influenced by the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled the Low Countries in the Middle Ages and were renowned for their splendour and great feasts. As such, it is renowned for its many rich pastries, soups, stews and vegetable dishes. It is the only Dutch region which developed an '''haute cuisine''' that forms the base of most traditional Dutch restaurants. Typical main courses are ''biefstuk'', ''varkenshaas'', and ''ossenhaas'', premium cuts of pork or beef.

Dutch people are generally not proud of their cuisine, but highly praise their sweet treats. '''Dutch pancakes''' (''pannenkoeken''), which are either sweet (''zoet'') or savoury (''hartig'') come in a variety of tastes, like apple, syrup, cheese, and bacon. '''Poffertjes''' are small, slightly leavened pancakes with butter and powdered sugar. Both are served in restaurants specifically dedicated to them. '''Syrup waffles''' (''stroopwafels''), two thin layers with syrup in between, are made fresh in most street markets and specialist stalls.

Sandwiches are consumed for breakfast and lunch. Those made in bakeries with aged Gouda cheese with or without butter are delicious. '''Chocolate sprinkles''' (''hagelslag'') on top of buttered slices of bread are a popular Dutch start of the day. Although food habits are changing, a simple bread roll with butter and a slice of cheese or ham is still the daily lunch for the majority of Dutch people. Dutch '''peanut butter''' is considerably different from the U.S. variety. As it's less common to have hot dishes for lunch, many restaurants offer a limited menu around lunch time. In smaller towns outside the main tourist spots you may even find restaurants to be closed for lunch altogether.

Some food traditions are seasonal. '''Pea soup''' (''erwtensoep'') is a winter dish made of green peas and a smoked sausage. It is very hearty and often eaten after ice skating. '''Oliebollen''' are traditional Dutch dumplings consumed at New Year's Eve. '''Asperges flamandes''' are white asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, ham, crumbled hard-boiled eggs and served with boiled new potatoes. They are highly seasonal and usually only eaten between spring and summer.

===Restaurants===
[[File:Rijsttafel Den Haag Javastraat.jpg|thumb|Rijsttafel]]
Restaurants in the Netherlands serve good quality food and are relatively expensive compared with surrounding countries. Profit is often made from the drinks and the dessert, so be careful ordering those if you are on a budget. Service fees and taxes are included in menu prices. Tipping is not mandatory and seen as a sign of appreciation, not as means to make up a tiny salary. In case you do want to tip, rounding up to the next euro is already acceptable for small bills and a 5% to 10% tip is common for larger ones. A 10% tip will typically be considered generous, especially on a dining bill. Going to a restaurant is generally seen as a special night out with friends or family, not as a quick way to eat food. As such, dining with Dutch people can take a couple of hours.

Smoking is banned in all restaurants, cafes, bars, festival tents and nightclubs. Smoking is allowed only outside or in separate, enclosed, designated smoking areas in which employees are not allowed to serve. Staff may enter such smoking rooms only in emergency situations.

Dutch food is not widely acclaimed, so most restaurants specialise in foreign cuisines, and the large cities offer a wide variety. '''Middle Eastern cuisine''' is readily available, even in smaller cities, and often comes at a bargain price. Popular dishes are shawarma (''shoarma''), lahmacun (often called &quot;Turkish pizza&quot;) and falafel.  Due to Dutch colonial ties with Indonesia (then known as the Dutch East Indies), most small to medium-sized towns also have a '''Chinees-Indisch restaurant''', serving Chinese and Indonesian dishes. Usually you get a lot of food for a small amount of money. Do not expect authentic Chinese or Indonesian cuisine though, as the food has been adapted for Dutch tastes. Typical dishes are fried rice (''nasi goreng''), fried bakmi (''bami goreng'') and prawn crackers (''kroepoek''). A suggestion is the famous Dutch-Indonesian ''rijsttafel'', which is a combination of several small dishes from the East Indies, not unlike the ''nasi padang'' of Indonesia; a tradition that originated among Dutch colonists in the East Indies, where it died out following Indonesian independence, but was brought back to the Netherlands by returning colonists. Most of these restaurants have a sit-in area and a separate counter for take-away with lower prices. Most larger cities will have more authentic Indonesian and Chinese restaurants as well.

Argentinian, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Surinamese and Thai cuisines are also well-represented throughout the country. Most restaurants have at least one vegetarian dish on the menu or can make you one if you ask for it.

===Snackbars===
In town centres, near public transport stations or even in more quiet quarters you can find a '''snackbar''', sometimes known as ''cafetaria''. These snackbars are pretty much the antithesis of high cuisine, but their snacks are considered typical for the country, and many Dutch ex-pats miss them the most when going abroad. Popular chain outlets have giant vending machines attached to their stores (''automatiek''). Just slot in a euro or two and take out the snack of your choice.

The most popular snack is '''French fries''', known as ''patat'' in most of the country and as ''friet'' in the south.  The standard way is to order them with mayonnaise (''patat met''), although the local mayo is not the same as you'd get in France or most of the rest of the world. It is firmer, sweeter and contains less fat, whilst remaining just as unhealthy. Other options are with tomato ketchup, curry ketchup (unlike regular curry, tastes more like tomato ketchup), Indonesian peanut sauce (''satésaus''), cut raw onions (''uitjes''), ''speciaal'' (mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions) and ''oorlog'' (&quot;war&quot;, a combination of mayonnaise, peanut sauce and cut raw onions).

Other fried snacks are considered typical for the country as well. A '''croquette''' (''kroket'') is a crispy roll filled with ragout. It is served with mustard and can be ordered on bread as well. Famous are the Amsterdam croquettes of Van Dobben and Kwekkeboom. Both companies have their own cafeteria near the Rembrandtplein. A '''frikandel''' is a long, skinless and dark-coloured sausage, kind of like a minced-meat hot dog. It can be ordered on bread, or ''speciaal'' (with mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions). A ''berenklauw'' (&quot;bear's claw&quot;) or ''berenhap'' (&quot;bear's snack&quot;) is a sliced meatball with fried onion rings on a wooden skewer, often served with peanut sauce. Finally, a ''kaassoufflé'' is a cheese snack popular with vegeterians. Fastfood is widely available in the Netherlands as well. The most popular are  '''McDonalds''' and '''Burger King.''' Also '''KFC, Febo''' and '''Subway''' are well-known.

=== Supermarkets ===
In the Netherlands, it is easy to get all of your food and drinks from a supermarket. Literally every city, town and village has at least one supermarket. Some good supermarkets are '''Dirk van den Broek (also known simply as Dirk), Albert Heijn, Plus and Jan Linders (mainly in the southern provinces).'''

==Drink==
===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Koffie verkeerd cafe MP Amsterdam.jpg|right|thumbnail|Koffie verkeerd]]

Dutch people are among the largest '''coffee''' drinkers in the world, and having a cup is almost compulsory when you are going to visit people. One of the first questions when coming through the door is often &quot;''Koffie?''&quot;. Traditionally the drink is served in small cups (a half mug) with one single cookie. However, some guests are also treated with one of the country's typical pie-like pastries such as a ''tompouce'', ''Limburgse vlaai'' or a piece of Dutch-style apple pie.

Dutch coffee is generally quite strong and heavy on the stomach. If you're from the United States or Canada, you can order one cup of Dutch coffee in the morning and add water the rest of the day! If you order ''koffie verkeerd'' (which means &quot;coffee wrong&quot;) you get a cup of more or less half milk and half coffee, like the French 'café au lait' or the Italian 'caffe latte'.

The Dutch drink '''black tea''', and it comes in many different varieties, from traditional to fruit infusions. Luckily, if you're British, you get the teabag served with a cup of hot (but never boiling) water, so you can make your own version. Milk tea is almost unheard of and given only to children.

'''Hot chocolate''' with whipped cream is a winter tradition in the Netherlands. It really fills you after a cold walk. In the summer you can also get it in every decent bar; however, sometimes it's made from powder as opposed to the traditional kind (regular chocolate melted and mixed with hot milk), and doesn't taste that good.

===Alcoholic beverages===

The legal drinking age in the Netherlands is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages. There used to be a difference between light and strong alcoholic drinks, with people as young as 16 allowed to drink light alcoholic drinks (up to 15% alcohol by volume).

The Dutch have a strong '''beer culture'''. Heineken is one of the world's most famous beers, but it is just one of many brands in the Netherlands. You can get all kinds of beers from white beer to dark beer. Popular brands are Heineken, Grolsch, Brand, Bavaria, Amstel, etc. There's a certain regional variety in the beers you'll find. Heineken or Amstel is served in the western provinces, Bavaria or Dommelsch in Brabant, Brand in Limburg, and Grolsch in Gelderland and Overijssel. Most breweries nowadays also produce a non-alcoholic variant of their beers.

In addition to the usual lagers, try Dutch '''wheat beer''' (''witbier''), which is flavoured with a spice mix called ''gruit'' and thus taste different from the better-known pilsener varieties. Fruit-flavoured wheat beers are also available. '''Dark beers''' are brewed in monasteries in the south of the Netherlands (Brabant and Limburg). These traditional beer breweries are excellent beer-related tourist attractions, as are the microbreweries and beer shops in [[Amsterdam]].

'''Bitters''' are popular in winter. '''Dutch gin''' (''jenever'' or ''genever'') is the predecessor of English gin. It is available in two types, ''oude'' (old) and ''jonge'' (young), which have nothing to do with aging, just the distillation style. The more traditional &quot;old-fashioned&quot; ''oude'' is sweeter and yellowish in colour, while ''jonge'' is clearer, drier and more akin to English gin.

'''Beerenburg''' is made by adding herbs to jenever. It has an alcohol percentage of around 30%. The original Beerenburg was made halfway through the 19th century with a secret mixture of spices of the Amsterdam spice merchant Hendrik Beerenburg, to whom it owes its name. Despite it being &quot;invented&quot; in Amsterdam, it is considered typically Frisian. Most other regions also produce their local, less famous variants of a bitter. '''Orange bitter''' (''Oranjebitter'') is drunk only on King's Day (''Koningsdag'').

===Nightlife===
[[File:CoffeeShopAmsterdam.jpg|right|thumb|Coffeeshop in Amsterdam]]
[[Nightlife]] in the Netherlands is very diverse. Amsterdam is known for its neighbourhood bars, Rotterdam has a clubbing reputation, and Groningen, Leiden and Utrecht have an active student scene. Bars cater to a wide array of music scenes, but '''dance''' is the leading style in nightclubs. Entering bars is legally allowed from the age of '''16''', but many bars and clubs have stricter policies in place and do not allow people under 18 or 21 to enter.

The Netherlands is renowned for its liberal '''drug policy'''.  '''Personal use''' of (soft) drugs is regulated by the Ministry of Justice under an official policy of ''gedogen''; literally this means ''to accept'' or ''tolerate''. Legally, this is a doctrine of non-prosecution on the basis that action taken would be so highly irregular as to constitute selective prosecution.

You are allowed to buy and smoke small doses (5&amp;nbsp;g or less) of cannabis or hash. You must be 18 or over to buy. For this you have to visit a '''coffeeshop''', which are abundant in most larger towns. Coffeeshops are not allowed to sell alcohol, and minors (those under 18) are not allowed inside. Coffeeshops are prohibited from explicit advertising, so many use the Rastafari red-yellow-green colours to hint at the products available inside, while others are more discreet and sometimes almost hidden away from plain view.

Hallucinogenic (&quot;magic&quot;) mushrooms, once legal, are officially banned. However, &quot;magic truffles&quot; or so called &quot;spacecakes&quot;, which contain the same active ingredients as magic mushrooms, are still tolerated and are sold in some Amsterdam head shops.

'''Prostitution''' has been decriminalised, but only for those prostitutes registered at a permitted brothel. Safe sex and use of condoms is common practice, and the prostitute will usually have these available. It is illegal for sex workers to solicit customers on the street. Prostitution is most common in the capital, Amsterdam, with its red-light district, even if tourists only visit as a memento of their trip. In more rural areas, prostitution is almost non-existent.

==Sleep==
A wide range of accommodation is available, concentrated in the major tourist destinations. They include regions popular for domestic tourism, such as the [[Veluwe]] and [[Zuid-Limburg]].

===Camping===
[[File:Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam (26212654801).jpg|thumb|Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam]]
Camp sites are widespread and available in pretty much all corners of the country, as well as close to most of the major cities. Outside the main tourist season (July–September) there's usually a place available and most camp sites will find a spot for small trekker's tents any time of year. For caravans, camper vans or family tents it's advisable to make reservations beforehand, especially during summer holidays.
In popular domestic and regional tourist areas, such as on the coast, on the [[West Frisian Islands]], in [[Zuid-Limburg]] and on the [[Veluwe]], high end camp sites with lots of facilities and entertainment are easy to find. In rural areas, smaller sites next to farms are very popular (see [http://www.svr.nl/inlichtingen_svr/uk.pdf Stichting Vrije Recreatie (SVR)]). Pure natural landscapes can be vividly experienced on the so-called '''[http://www.natuurkampeerterreinen.nl/en/ natuurkampeerterreinen]''' (''terrains for nature camping''). As it comes to shopping facilities it might be possible to buy products of the place itself.

Sanitary facilities depend on the kind of camping site but quality is excellent for almost all of the campsites. On some camping sites the use of warm water is not included, but needs to be paid for at the showers. It's advisable to ask whether this is the case while checking in. Even without a tent you can enjoy staying at a camping. Many sites offer cabins called ''[http://www.trekkershutten.nl/en/ trekkershut]''.

'''Wild camping is not allowed''' and the police will enforce the law if broken. There used to be free &quot;pole camping&quot; (''paalcamping'') spots in parts of the country, but this is no longer the case.

===Hotels===
Hotels in the Netherlands are abundant, particularly in Holland proper, and can be relatively inexpensive compared to other Western European countries. You may be able to find a decent hotel of international standards for €50 or less per night. Due to good public transportation options, even staying outside of the city centre, or even in a different town altogether, may still be a viable option for visiting a particular destination comfortably while remaining within budget limits.
[[File:Amstel hotel.jpg|thumb|Amstel hotel, a [[grand old hotel]] in Amsterdam]]
While there are independent properties throughout the country, there is a relatively high presence of international and local hotel chains. Some of the more popular are:
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* '''[http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/hotels/Netherlands/netherlands-hotel-booking.aspx Golden Tulip]''', '''Tulip Inn''' (same website as Golden Tulip) and '''[http://www.campanile.com/en/netherlands Campanile]''' - the remaining properties of the Dutch Tulip hotel chain now belong to the France-based Groupe du Louvre, which also operates Campanile hotels. Golden Tulips are mostly found in city centres and are of higher standards (four stars usually), Campaniles by motorway junctions and are more basic (two stars), Tulip Inns fall somewhere in between. Some properties may be rather aged, but can offer attractive rates if you don't mind them not being exactly up to snuff to their international competition. For those touring the Netherlands by automobile, Campaniles and Tulip Inns can help keep them within tighter budgets. Groupe du Louvre runs several [http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/loyaltyprograms/connections.aspx loyalty programmes] and you can collect air miles with several airlines when staying with them.
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* The '''[http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/hd/netherlands-hotels Intercontinental Hotels Group]''' has increased its presence by opening all-new '''Holiday Inn Express''' properties in key locations across the country, with competitive rates including breakfast. There are also older '''Holiday Inn''' and '''Crowne Plaza''' properties in major cities.

Other international hotel chains do maintain some presence in the Netherlands, though this is mostly limited to Amsterdam and Schiphol airport. There are also quite a few Best Western-affiliated properties throughout Netherlands, but as in every country, they vary greatly in character, size, pricing and comfort.

Showers are slightly different from the American style. Bar soap is not very popular; most of what is provided in hotels and mainstream stores is liquid body soap. Washcloths are also generally not available, but washing mitts are available in stores. European-style bathrooms often have no edge on the shower floor, allowing water to get on the floor in the other parts of the bathroom. (Be prepared to mop up with a floor towel if someone needs the toilet right after someone showers.) Shower heads are generally hand-held on flexible hoses, and there are separate controls for water temperature vs. volume (instead of hot and cold knobs or a single temperature lever typically seen in the U.S.).

===Bed and breakfast===
There is a wide choice of '''bed &amp; breakfasts''' in the big cities, but there are also plenty to be found in the smaller towns and villages. Prices are generally €40-100, depending on the number of occupants and the season. Bed &amp; breakfasts may not offer all the facilities that bigger hotels do, but the service is generally friendly and personal. Also, many bed &amp; breakfasts are found along popular hiking trails and cycling paths.

===Budget===
Even for budget facilities prices are generally high. Budget accommodation starts at around €20 per person and prices go upwards from there. Seasonal demand affects availability and can cause prices to rise, especially in Amsterdam.

Official Dutch '''Youth [[Hostels]]''' are called &quot;[http://www.stayokay.com/en Stay Okay]&quot;, but they are not as widespread as in Great Britain. Also there is no kitchen available for guests, so either you eat what's on menu or you eat out. Besides the Official Dutch Youth Hostels there are plenty of other hostels spread around the country. Many hostels have regulations for travellers under the age of 18. In some cases they must be accompanied by an adult and in others they cannot book beds in shared rooms. Make sure to check with the hostel of your choice. Sheets are often included but the use of towels typically comes at a charge.

In nature areas the local landscape can be experienced at so called [http://nivon.nl/accommodaties/ ''Natuurvriendenhuizen'' (Friends of nature houses)] . These facilities are somehow in between hostels and general hotels and are especially open for cyclers and hikers, including groups. They are run by volunteers and visitors, and have communal kitchen facilities and contagious living rooms.

Short-term '''apartment rental''' is available in cities, but may not be legal. While most have a 3-night minimum stay, the process of making reservations and checking in is generally identical to that of staying in a hotel, the notable exception being that most require a credit card deposit, and the balance in cash on arrival.

If you are travelling by bicycle or by foot, there is a list of 3,600 addresses where you can stay at private homes with bed and breakfast for no more than €18.50 per person per night, although you must also pay €8 for membership of this scheme. It is called [https://www.vriendenopdefiets.nl/en Vrienden op de fiets].

===Vacation rental homes (bungalows)===
Vacation rental homes (in Dutch also called ''bungalows'') are popular in the Netherlands, especially in rural areas. These small homes come in broad varieties: they can be simple or luxurious, individual places or part of large parks with lots of identical homes and they are operated by private owners as well as large chains. [http://www.eurocottage.com/en/Holland Traversia] has the largest collection of vacation rentals in the Netherlands, by Dutch owners. Large chains of vacation rental home parks are [https://www.centerparcs.com/gb-en/co_holiday-park-netherlands Center Parks], [https://www.landal.com/countries/the-netherlands Landal Greenparks] and [https://www.topparken.nl TopParken]. Where privately owned options can sometimes provide a more authentic, local experience (e.g. in old, timber-framed houses in [[South Limburg]]), the parks will offer additional services, restaurants and swimming pools. In most cases, you have to book at least a weekend. Although generally not very cheap, they have kitchens and therefore allow for self-catering.

==Learn==
The Netherlands has many universities. The country has converted their own titles into the bachelor/master system.

There are two types of universities:
* Academic (focusing more on theoretical knowledge, &quot;Universiteit&quot;)
* Applied Sciences (focussing more on practical knowledge, &quot;Hogeschool&quot;). Although these generally use the term university in their English names, under Dutch law, these are not universities, and are a lower level of tertiary education.
The Times Higher Education Supplement ranks 11 universities among the top 200 in the world.

Most undergraduate courses are taught in Dutch, though many postgraduate courses are taught in English. The universities also provide courses in the Dutch language for international students.

There is also the added advantage that most locals under the age of 30 are reasonably capable in English.

For international students, several scholarships are available.
They can be found on the [http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students Nuffic website]. Here you will also find information regarding courses, institutions, housing, formalities, culture, traineeships and possible difficulties.

==Work==
[[File:Centrum Eindhoven.jpg|thumb|Eindhoven]]
Work opportunities for those from outside the European Union are very restricted. Only when an employer can prove they've searched in the EU, they are allowed to hire a non-EU citizen. Official policy is to deter all non-EU immigration, unless there is an economic necessity.

Citizens of certain non-EU countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay - for more information see the 'Get in' section above.

Students from other European countries are eligible for study financing only when they have a fixed 56-hour/month work contract or when they have lived in the Netherlands for five years.

For highly skilled workers that exceed a certain salary threshold and meet other conditions, there is a [https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/living/take-care-of-official-matters/highly-skilled-migrants/thirty-percent-ruling/30-percent-ruling-indepth 30% tax ruling] which means that only 70% of your income will be considered for tax purposes. This is most useful when you're working in the Netherlands for the first time, and has other associated benefits (such as the option to transfer a foreign driving licence rather than having to retake the driving test to obtain a Dutch licence).

==Stay safe==

===Crime===

The Netherlands is generally considered a safe country. However, be alert in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and other large cities that are plagued by pickpockets and bicycle theft; violent crimes are rare. In the larger cities, certain outlying suburbs are considered unsafe at night.

The police, ambulance and fire brigade have one general emergency number '''112'''. There is one police force, organised into 10 police regions. Visitors will mostly deal with the regional police. Some specialised forces, such as the railway police and the highway police on main roads, are run by a separate national force (highway police being the KLPD - ''Korps Landelijke Politie Diensten'', and railway police being the ''spoorwegpolitie''). When calling '''112''', if you can, advise on what emergency services what you need.

Border controls and port and airport security are handled by a separate police force, the Marechaussee (or abbreviation 'KMar' - ''Koninklijke Marechaussee''), a gendarmerie. They are an independent service of the Dutch armed forces (making them a military service, not a civil one) and have security tasks among their duties.

In most cities, there are municipal services (''stadswacht'' or ''stadstoezicht'') with some police tasks such as issuing parking and litter fines. They often have police-style uniforms to confer some authority, but their powers are limited. For instance, only police officers may carry a gun.

The European Network against Racism, an international organisation supported by the European Commission reported that, in the Netherlands, half of the Turks reported having experienced racial discrimination. The same report points out a &quot;dramatic growth of Islamophobia&quot; paralleled with antisemitism. Attitudes such as these, however, relate to issues with settling migrants rather than tourists, and visitors of a minority background will not find their ethnicity an issue in a country famed for its tolerance.

===Drugs===
[[File:Cannabis seed bank Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|Places like these can be seen around the country]]
{{see also|Cannabis}}
Cannabis may be decriminalised, but there are some safety risks involved. It is wise to take your first spliff in a relaxed social atmosphere, for example among like-minded people in a coffeeshop. Cannabis sold in the Netherlands is often stronger than varieties elsewhere. Be particularly wary of cannabis-laced pastries (&quot;space cakes&quot;) as it's easy to eat too much by accident &amp;mdash; although there are also unscrupulous shops that sell space cakes with no weed at all. Wait ''at least'' one hour after eating!

It is forbidden to drive any motorised vehicle while impaired, which includes driving under the influence of both illegal and legal recreational or prescribed drugs (such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and mushrooms) as well as alcohol, and medication that might affect your ability to drive.

Buying soft drugs from dealers in the streets is always illegal and is commonly discouraged. The purchase of other (hard) drugs such as  ecstasy, cocaine, or processed/dried mushrooms is still dealt with by the law. However, often people who are caught in possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use are not prosecuted.

The act of consuming any form of drugs is legal, even if possession is not. If you are seen taking drugs, you may theoretically be arrested for possession, but not for use. This has one important effect; do not hesitate to seek medical help if you are suffering from bad effects of drug use, and inform emergency services as soon as possible of the specific (illegal) drugs you have taken. Medical services are unconcerned with where you got the drugs, they will not contact the police, their sole intention is to take care of you in the best way possible. As some substances can interact (negatively) with others or certain procedures become dangerous under the influence of certain substances, this may well save your life!

At some parties, a &quot;drug testing desk&quot; is offered, where you can have your (synthetic) drugs tested. This is mainly because many pills contain harmful chemicals in addition to the claimed ingredients; for example, many pills of &quot;ecstasy&quot; (MDMA) will also contain speed (amphetamines). Some pills don't even contain any MDMA at all. The testing desks are not meant to encourage drug use, since venue owners face stiff fines for allowing drugs in their venues, but they are tolerated or 'gedoogd' since they mitigate the public health risks. The desk won't return the drugs tested.

There are significant risks associated with drug use:
* While marijuana bought at coffeeshops is unlikely to be hazardous, hard drugs like cocaine and heroin and synthetic drugs like ecstasy are still illegal and unregulated. These hard drugs are likely to be in some way contaminated, especially when bought from street dealers.
* Some countries have legislation in place that make it illegal to plan a trip to another country for the purpose of committing  acts illegal under their jurisdiction, so you might be apprehended in your home country after having legally smoked pot in the Netherlands.

Be very careful with '''alcohol and weed.''' Don't use any alcohol the first couple of times you smoke weed: drinking one beer after you've smoked can feel like drinking ten beers. Alcohol and weed amplify each other: a little bit of alcohol can cause you to intensely feel the effect of the weed, but a tiny bit too much can make you feel dizzy and/or nauseated.

The use of drugs is condemned, disapproved of and even feared by many Dutch people, notwithstanding the approach the criminal justice system has taken for decades. Nowadays, smoking is also frowned upon.

===Prostitution===

Prostitution in the Netherlands is legalised as long as it concerns voluntary interactions between adults. The minimum age for sex workers is 18 years. Exploiting sex workers or engaging them in the industry against their will is a crime. Street prostitution is prohibited in most municipalities, although Utrecht, Arnhem, Groningen, Heerlen, Nijmegen and Eindhoven allow it on dedicated &quot;tippelzones&quot;. While brothels are permitted by law, most cities require them to have permits and enforce a maximum number of establishments in a limited part of town. Research has concluded that drug addictions are more common in the street bound activities. A client who makes use of sexual services when he could have suspected an illegal situation is already punishable by law, and more explicit legal provisions about the responsibilities of the client are in the making. Reasonable suspicion could include timid or young girls, (small) injuries but also suspicious locations such as industrial areas or garage boxes. Illegal prostitution in hotels can be raided by the police and the client as well as the prostitute can be fined or be put in jail. Hotel personnel are obliged by law to notify the police if they suspect these kinds of illegal activities. In short, it's advisable to only have paid sex in locations with a licence to host prostitutes and to ask for an ID when you have any doubts about a person's age.

==Stay healthy==
The Netherlands has some of the best '''[[tap water]]''' in the world. It is even considered to be of similar or better quality than natural mineral or spring water. It is distributed by democratically-elected water authorities (''waterschappen''). At the majority of the train stations and even in some natural reserves, there is a water tap point, where the water is also of very good quality. Food (either bought in a supermarket or eaten at a restaurant) shouldn't pose any problem either.

The health care system of the Netherlands is up to par with the rest of Europe. Hospitals are mostly situated in larger cities, and all have English-speaking medical staff. General practitioners can be found in almost all towns, except for small villages, and they can typically speak English too. In most cases staying healthy is a case of common sense. Two health risks are particularly relevant for travellers:

* When walking or camping in forests and dunes, be aware of '''ticks''' and tick-carrying diseases. It is advisable to wear long sleeves and to put trousers into your socks. If you discover a red ring on your body in the following weeks, be sure to visit a doctor to check for '''Lyme disease''', which can be lethal without proper medical care.
* In summer, open air recreational (mainly fresh water) swimming areas might suffer from the notorious '''blue algae''', a rather smelly cyanobacteria which when it dies, releases toxins into the water. When these occur, a signpost at the entrance to the area or near the water should tell you so by stating something like &quot;Waarschuwing: blauwalg&quot;. If in doubt, ask someone.

Pseudoephedrine (e.g. Sudafed) was withdrawn from the market in 1989 due to heart safety concerns. If you have a cold and need some medicine, you can either bring a limited amount from another country for personal use, or buy an alternative decongestant. Xylometazoline is commonly available as a nose spray.

==Respect==
The Dutch are supposed to be the most informal and easy-going people in Europe and there are few strict social taboos to speak of. It's unlikely that Dutch people will be offended simply by your behaviour or appearance. In fact, it's more likely that visitors themselves will be offended by overly ''direct'' conversation. Nevertheless, the standards for ''overt'' rudeness and hostility are similar to those in other western European countries.

The exception to this openness is personal wealth. For instance, it's considered vulgar to reveal how rich you are, so asking somebody about this will be considered nosy and will probably just get you an evasive answer.

Likewise, it's not advisable to be forceful about your own religion or to assume a Dutch person you've met is a Catholic or a Calvinist, since most people do not adhere to any faith at all. In urban areas it's not considered rude to ask somebody about this, but you'll generally be expected to be entirely tolerant of whatever the other person believes and not attempt to proselytise in any way. Openly religious behaviour is usually met with bewilderment and ridicule rather than hostility. An exception is the Dutch Bible Belt which runs from Zeeland into South Holland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and consists of towns with many strong Dutch Reformed Christians, who are more likely to be insulted by different religious views.

Openly nationalist sentiments are likewise viewed with some suspicion among the general public, although there are a number of celebrations like King's Day (''Koningsdag'', 27 April) and during football championships. Some people dress in orange and/or get drunk, but you don't have to fear hostility to foreigners.

Never refer to the entire country as &quot;Holland&quot;, as that name only refers to the two provinces of North and South Holland, and doing so may offend Dutch people from or related to the other provinces. However, the country as a whole calls itself &quot;Holland&quot; towards tourists. Generally speaking, people from Flevoland and Utrecht won't bother correcting you when you refer to them as &quot;Hollander&quot; or their region as &quot;Holland&quot;. Don't expect anyone from a province other than those four to be flattered when being called a &quot;Hollander&quot;. It can never hurt to ask whether anyone present minds.

===Social etiquette===
In the Netherlands, cheek-kissing is a common way of greeting among women and between women and men. Two men will generally shake hands. Kissing is particularly suitable for informal occasions. For greetings, it's typically used for people who are already acquainted. It's also common practice when congratulating someone, and is common among strangers in that case too. Hand shaking is more appropriate for formal occasions. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss or refusing a kiss altogether could be considered odd or rude.

Dutch people will kiss three times alternating right and left cheeks. This could lead to awkward situations for British people and many other Europeans, being used to just two kisses. Also, always kiss on the cheeks instead of giving air-kisses.

===Gay and lesbian travellers===
[[File:Gay Pride Amsterdam 2009c.jpg|right|thumb|Gay Pride in Amsterdam]]
As mentioned above, the Netherlands is liberal when it comes to '''homosexuality''' and is considered to be '''one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world.''' The Netherlands has a reputation of being the first country to recognise same-sex marriage, and openly displaying your orientation won't cause much upset in the Netherlands.

However, even a gay friendly country like the Netherlands has room for some criticisms of homosexuality, but this varies depending on where one travels. If you express opposition to LGBT rights, Dutch people might make politely clear to you that they do not agree with your thoughts. Don't get mistaken by Dutch using 'gay' ('homo') as a swearword, it is vastly used by LGBT people themselves. Although most Dutch people are very tolerant of the LGBT community, occasions in which openly gay people are beaten up are not unheard of.

==Connect==
The country code for the Netherlands is '''31'''. The outbound international prefix is '''00''' (e.g. to call the US, substitute '''00 1''' for '''+1''' and for the UK  '''00 44''' for '''+44'''.)

The '''cellular phone network''' in the Netherlands is GSM 900/1800. The cell phone networks are operated by KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile; other operators use one of these 3 networks. The networks are high quality and cover every corner of the Netherlands. If you're bringing your own (GSM) cell phone to call (or receive calls) whilst in the Netherlands, make sure to check the relevant &quot;roaming&quot; charges for your provider, as they vary substantially. Receiving phone calls on a cell phone using a Dutch SIM card is free in most cases; charges apply if you're using a foreign SIM card, as the call is theoretically routed through your country of origin. It may be cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card to insert into your GSM phone, or even to buy a very cheap pay-as-you-go card+phone bundle. Providers that specialise in discount rates to foreign countries include [http://www.lycamobile.nl/en/ Lyca], [http://www.lebara.nl/ Lebara], [http://www.ortelmobiel.nl/ Ortel] and [http://www.vectonemobile.nl/ Vectone].

To enjoy '''cheap international calls''' from the Netherlands you can use low-cost dial-around services such as [http://www.qazza.nl Qazza], [http://www.belbazaar.nl/ BelBazaar],  [http://www.pennyphone.nl/ pennyphone] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}, [http://www.slimcall.nl/ SlimCall], [http://www.telegoedkoop.nl/ telegoedkoop], [http://www.beldewereld.nl/ beldewereld], [http://www.teleknaller.nl teleknaller] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}. Dial-around services are directly available from any landline in the Netherlands. No contract, no registration is required. Most dial-around services offer USA, Canada, Western Europe and many other countries at the price of a local call so you can save on your phone expenses easily. They also work from public payphones.

There are few public phone booths left in the Netherlands. They are mostly found at train stations. Telfort booths accept coins, whereas most KPN booths accept only prepaid cards or credit cards. Some new public phones have been installed which accept coins again. Tariffs (per unit or amount of calling time) can differ between public phones in a truly public area and the same types of machines in a more public-private area.

0800 numbers are toll-free while 09xx numbers are charged at premium rates. Mobile phones have numbers in the 06 range, and calls to cell phones are also priced at higher rates. (National) Directory Inquiries can be reached via '''1888''', '''1850''' and various other 'Inquiry-operators'. Rates differ by operator, but are usually rather high, more than €1 per call, as well as per-second charges. International Directory Inquiries can be reached on 0900 8418 (M-F 08:00-20:00, €0.90 per minute). Phone numbers can also be found on the Internet, free of charge, on [http://www.telefoonboek.nl/ Telefoonboek.nl], [http://www.detelefoongids.nl/ De Telefoongids.nl] and for opening times visit [http://www.openingstijden.nl/ Openingstijden.nl] or [http://www.openingstijdengids.nl/ OpeningstijdenGids.nl].

===Internet access===
With the exception of some low-end service providers, all mobile operators support '''GPRS'''. KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile offer '''UMTS''' (and HSDPA) service in almost all parts of the country, with almost complete 4G coverage for most providers and 5G is already being used, but not implemented by every provider. Dutch sim cards are also available with mobile internet access, typically from €10 for 1 GB and a month validity.  Users with a mobile phone account from an EU country can use their data plan in the Netherlands without incurring extra charges.

'''Internet cafés''' are increasingly rare but can still be found in major cities and usually also provide international calling booths. Many public libraries provide Internet access, usually at a charge. Wireless Internet access using '''Wi-Fi''' is quite widely available. It's usually a free service in pubs, restaurants and many attractions. In hotels the situation differs, with free service in some and high rates in others. Free Wi-Fi is offered in many of the larger railway stations, an growing number of NS intercity trains, local trains of some of the other operators, and some regional buses, and Schiphol offers limited free service as well as better (and longer) use for a charge.

===Mail===
Digital postal stamps are available: you pay for the postage using the PostNL mobile app, then write the provided 12-digit code on the envelope, instead of using a physical stamp.

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The '''[http://www.holland.com Netherlands]''' ([[Dutch]]: ''Nederland'') is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern [[Europe]]. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

The country is commonly referred to as '''Holland''', but this name refers only to two of its twelve provinces and is unpopular among Dutch people who aren't from North or South Holland.

After the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) that led to the country's ''de facto'' independence from Spain in 1581, the Netherlands became a great naval power and one of the world's most powerful nations in a period known as the Dutch Golden Age. Because of its naval and trading history, this small nation boasts a wealth of cultural heritage visible in many towns across the country. This period also constituted a cultural peak that produced renowned painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Their works and many others fill the top-class Dutch museums that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Over the course of centuries, the Netherlands has gained a reputation for tolerance and progressivism: the country was the first in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and Dutch people generally have an open attitude to [[cannabis]] use and prostitution. As a founding member of the EU and NATO and host to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Netherlands is at the heart of international cooperation.

With its international airport [[Schiphol Airport|Schiphol]] and its advanced network of motorways and international [[high speed train]] lines, the Netherlands is easy to reach from anywhere. Its small size, welcoming attitude and interesting sights make it a unique and easy to discover destination and a great addition to any European trip.

==Regions==

The Netherlands is a parliamentary monarchy, administratively divided into 12 provinces (''provincies''). Even though the Netherlands is a small country, these provinces are relatively diverse and have plenty of cultural and linguistic differences. It is customary to divide them into four regions:

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| region1description=This is the heart of the Netherlands with its four biggest cities and the typical Dutch countryside, with many monuments of the famous water management. Most of the region is commonly called the '''Randstad''', referring to its urbanisation.

| region2name=[[Northern Netherlands]]
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| region4name=[[Southern Netherlands]]
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| region4items=[[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]], [[North Brabant]], [[Zeeland]]
| region4description=Divided from the rest by its Catholic history shared with Belgium, carnival celebrations, beer culture and good food culture
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This article describes the European Netherlands. The [[Caribbean]] islands [[Bonaire]], [[Sint Eustatius]] and [[Saba]] are &quot;special municipalities&quot; fully integrated into the Netherlands proper. Besides the Netherlands proper, [[Aruba]], [[Curaçao]] and [[Sint Maarten]] are constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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==Cities==
The Netherlands has many cities and towns of interest to travellers. Below are '''nine''' of the most notable ones:
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*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amsterdam]]|url=|lat=52.366667|long=4.9|wikidata=Q727}} — impressive architecture, lovely canals (''grachten''), museums and liberal attitudes
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Delft]]|url=|lat=52.011736|long=4.359208|wikidata=Q690}} — historic unspoiled town with the world-famous blue and white ceramics
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Groningen]]|url=|lat=53.216667|long=6.566667|wikidata=Q749}} — student city with a relaxed atmosphere and nightlife till the sun gets up
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[The Hague]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=4.316667|wikidata=Q36600}} (''Den Haag'') — the judicial capital of the world, the seat of government and the royal family
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Leiden]]|url=|lat=52.166667|long=4.483333|wikidata=Q43631}} — historic student city with the country's oldest university and three national museums
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maastricht]]|url=|lat=50.85|long=5.683333|wikidata=Q1309}} — fortified mediaeval city showing the different culture, style and architecture of the south
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Nijmegen]]|url=|lat=51.85|long=5.866667|wikidata=Q47887}} — the oldest city in the country, known for the Four Days Marches and its large student population
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rotterdam]]|url=|lat=51.916667|long=4.5|wikidata=Q34370}} — modern architecture, good nightlife, vibrant art scene and the largest port in Europe
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Utrecht]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.116667|wikidata=Q803}} — historic centre, antique stores and the Rietveld-Schröder House

==Other destinations==
These are some interesting destinations outside of the major cities.
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Efteling]]|url=|lat=51.650278|long=5.048056|wikidata=Q733234}} — the Dutch equivalent of Disneyland, theme park with fairytale elements like elves and dwarves
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hoge Veluwe National Park]]|url=|lat=52.083333|long=5.8|wikidata=Q1623374}} — perhaps the most visited [[national parks|national park]], with heathlands, sand dunes and woodlands
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lisse|Keukenhof]]|url=|lat=52.271256|long=4.546365|wikidata=Q332730}} — World famous park for its flowers, with more than 800,000 visitors one of the most visited attractions in the country
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kinderdijk]]|url=|lat=51.8825|long=4.649444|wikidata=Q740066}} — these windmills show the typical Dutch landscape in all its glory
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Schokland]]|url=|lat=52.634183|long=5.777875|wikidata=Q69262}} — old island evacuated in 1859, a well-preserved ghost village remains
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[South Limburg]]|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q228608}} — hilly green landscapes, picturesque villages, castles and orchards
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Texel]]|url=|lat=53.05|long=4.8|wikidata=Q9966}} — largest island suited for cycling, bird watching, walking, swimming and horse riding
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanse Schans]]|url=|lat=52.473889|long=4.816389|wikidata=Q136661}} — open air museum with Dutch windmills and Zaan houses
*{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]|url=|lat=52.469722|long=4.826389|wikidata=Q2621328}} — typical Dutch villages and polders with clogs, wooden houses and windmills

==Understand==
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===History===
[[File:International Court of Justice.jpg|right|thumb|Peace Palace in The Hague]]
The Netherlands, historically the region now known as the [[BeNeLux]], was part of the Holy Roman Empire until it was acquired piece by piece by the Burgundians. At the end of the Middle Ages, it became a Spanish possession. A few historic city centres and several castles from this Spanish period remain today.

Following the '''Dutch Revolt''', led in part by national hero William of Orange, aimed to remove Spanish king Philip II off the throne in favour of another monarch, the Netherlands proclaimed its independence as a republic in early 1588, after both the French and English allied rulers were deemed unfit of taking the throne. Independence only became official with the 1648 Peace of [[Münster]]. The (first) split with Belgium came when the northern provinces (including [[Flanders]]) signed the Union of Utrecht in 1579, while the southern Netherlands, roughly modern-day [[Wallonia]], declared their desire to keep Philip II as their monarch in the 1579 Union of [[Arras|Atrecht]]. The Netherlands grew to become one of the major economic and seafaring powers in the world during the 17th century, which is known as the Dutch Golden Age (''Gouden Eeuw''). During this period, [[Dutch Empire|many colonies were founded or conquered]], including the Dutch East Indies (now [[Indonesia]]) and New Netherland (which at its height extended along the East Coast of today's [[United States of America|United States]], from [[Rhode Island]] to the [[Eastern Shore (Maryland)|Eastern Shore]] of [[Maryland]]); the latter was traded with the British for [[Suriname]] in 1667.

After peacefully transforming into the Batavian Republic, a sister republic of the French Empire, following the Batavian revolution of 1795, the Netherlands became a kingdom in 1806 when Emperor Napoleon appointed his brother Louis-Napoleon as 'King of Holland', which was annexed into France in 1810. In 1815, the Congress of Vienna transformed the Low Countries into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands together with modern-day Belgium under King William I, who also gained a political union over [[Luxembourg]]. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. During the liberal revolutions of 1848, a new constitution was adopted and the Netherlands became a constitutional monarchy. The personal union with Luxembourg ended in 1890 as Salic Law prohibited a female ruler.

The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered a brutal invasion and occupation by neighbouring Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialised nation, the Netherlands is a large exporter of agricultural products. In 1944, the Low Countries formed the union of the Benelux in which they economically (and sometimes politically) work together. The country was a founding member of NATO in 1949 and the European Community (EC) in 1957, and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999.

===Attitudes===
Quite a few travellers visit the Netherlands to enjoy its famously tolerant attitude (more or less true, especially for the centres of larger cities), which includes relaxed treatment of marijuana use, legal prostitution, a right to euthanasia under strict medical conditions, and acceptance of gays and lesbians, including the right to marry one's same-sex partner.

===Geography===
[[File:Kinderdijk11.JPG|right|thumbnail|Kinderdijk windmills]]
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. No matter where you go, you are never far away from civilisation. Cities can be crowded, especially in the Randstad area, where congestion is a serious problem.

Much of the country is flat and at or below sea level, making it an ideal place to '''cycle'''. A few individual hills may be found only at [[National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug|Salland]], the [[Utrechtse Heuvelrug]] the [[Veluwe]]. [[South Limburg]], the most southern tip of the country, is the only region characterised by rolling hills. This hilly nature (combined perhaps with its distinct culture) have gained it a reputation of being almost &quot;foreign&quot;, and have made it a popular holiday destination for the Dutch. The countryside throughout the Netherlands is dominated by highly industrialised farming and wide grasslands. It is only because of this industrialisation that the Netherlands can be one of the largest food exporters in the world while being so densely populated.

Cycling is also a good way to discover picturesque rural landscapes, villages and windmills. While the main cities and attractions are easy to find and navigate, its rural beauty can at first seem a bit harder to find between the extensive development of the countryside. The excellent network of VVV tourist information offices are most helpful for anyone wishing to explore the Dutch provincial areas. They can also provide you with countless biking and hiking routes, especially designed to take you right along the best spots in any region.

The geography of the Netherlands is also famously influenced by water features. The country is criss-crossed with rivers, canals and dikes, and the beach is never far away. The western coast has extensive sandy beaches and dunes, attracting many Dutch and German visitors. Since the 17th century, about 20% of the entire country has been reclaimed from the sea, lakes, marshes and swamps. The [[Frisian Lakes]] define much of the geography of the North-West.

===Climate===
[[File:Ice Skating Fun (6861180671).jpg|thumb|right|Ice skating in Groningen]]
The Netherlands has a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. Every month of the year has rainfall, with no wet or dry season. The best time to go is from May to September (daily maximum 18/19°C up to 23°C), but April and October can also see mild and sunny weather.

In spring, temperatures vary greatly. Frost can occur until the start of May, but temperatures exceeding 20°C are not uncommon either. The sun shines 4 to 7 hours a day on average, increasing throughout the season. Although spring is the driest season (and April is the driest month), always prepare yourself for some rain.

In summer, the temperature rises generally to above 20°C and frequently to 25°C. Colder weather is mostly combined with rain. Temperatures in excess of 30°C are not unknown, and occur for a few days most summers. A heat wave usually ends with a thunderstorm. The sun shines 7 hours a day on average.

In autumn, temperatures decrease, but in September and October, the temperature is still a pleasant 15-19°C, sometimes exceeding 25°C in September. Rain is abundant, and the number of sunshine hours decrease markedly. In November, frost is more common and temperatures at daytime fluctuates around 9°C, but freezing daytimes and snow are not unheard of. Autumn mornings are quite foggy.

In winter, temperatures are around 0-6°C most of the time, although frosty periods occur each winter, generally down to -5°C, but frosts of -10°C are common too. Precipitation is common, although more often in the form of rain rather than snow. Any amount of snowfall generally unfortunately derails public transport.

====Ice skating====
Whenever it freezes longer than a day, many Dutch people will take their skates out of the closet. The few Dutch who still don't have skates are likely to buy a pair. Soon the whole country's full of skating areas just created on frozen little canals or, after more severe frosts, on larger water surfaces. It's also common to organise little fields for skating by spraying water over them. Severe winters offer many ice tours, with the famous Frisian ''Elfstedentocht'' (eleven town tour or eleven cities tour) being by far the most popular event. Unfortunately there has to be severe frost for many days to make this national celebration possible, and the last time this occurred was in 1997.

Due to this tradition of skating, the Netherlands usually dominates the speed skating events at the Winter Olympics.

===Tourist information===
[[File:Detail ingangspartij met natuurstenen omlijsting en huisnummer, gemeentewapen en VVV-uithangbord - Winsum - 20416323 - RCE.jpg|right|thumbnail| Tourist office in Winsum [[Groningen (province)|Groningen]]]]
Tourist offices in the Netherlands can be recognised by a blue logo with three characters VVV. This abbreviation means: '''Vereniging voor Vreemdelingenverkeer'''. In the main cities and tourist places you will find VVV offices, sometimes run by volunteers. Staff usually speaks English and especially in areas frequently visited by international travellers, printed information in English is available too. The main goal is to inform and advise visitors about the main tourist attractions in the community and region, assist with hotel reservations and to inform about museums, opening hours, etc. Often you can buy tickets for events or gift certificates. Informative leaflets and simple maps are available for free.  More advanced maps, books and souvenirs can be bought.

==Get in==
The {{Schengen}}
Citizens of the above countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay.

All non-EEA/Swiss travellers must register their residence within 5 business days of entering the Netherlands with the Aliens' Police (''Vreemdelingenpolitie'') or the municipality responsible for your place of residence. Hotels normally will handle the registration formalities for their guests.

Applications for visas and long-term residence permits are handled by the [http://www.ind.nl/nl/index.asp IND]. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Vatican City, the UK, the US, South Korea, and Switzerland can enter the Netherlands without a provisional residence permit (MVV) to stay for more than 90 days for any purpose, but must complete registration formalities with the IND and obtain a residence within 90 days of entering, while all other foreign nationals will likely need a provisional residence permit visa to stay for longer than 90 days.

===By plane===
[[File:Amsterdam Schiphol Airport entrance.jpg|right|thumbnail|Schiphol Airport, one of the world's airport cities]]
[[Schiphol Airport]] ({{IATA|AMS}}), near Amsterdam, is a European hub and, after [[London Heathrow]], [[Paris Charles de Gaulle]] and [[Frankfurt Airport]], the [http://www.schiphol.nl largest in Europe]. It's a point of interest in itself, being 4 metres below mean sea level. It is the main hub of national carrier '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''', which is the oldest airline in the world that has been continuously operating under the same name, and is well-served by flights from major cities throughout the world.

Some budget airlines also fly to the Netherlands. [http://www.jet2.com/ Jet2.com], [http://www.easyjet.com Easyjet], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia] and other [[Discount airlines in Europe|low-cost carriers]] serve Schiphol, providing a fairly economical way to city-hop to Amsterdam from other spots in Europe. Especially flying to/from the British Isles and the Mediterranean countries can be relatively cheap. It's important that you book as early as possible, as prices tend to get higher closer to departure.

From Schiphol there are excellent railway connections: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and many other cities have a direct train service. International high speed trains depart to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. The train station at Schiphol is underground, under the main airport hall. The train is the quickest and cheapest way to get around in the Netherlands.

Taxis are expensive: legal taxis have blue number plates, others should be avoided. Illegal taxi services are frequently offered outside the airport, but these will charge large sums of money for even short trips. Some hotels in Amsterdam and around the airport have a shuttle bus service.

Other international airports are '''Eindhoven Airport''', '''Maastricht/Aachen Airport''', '''Rotterdam - The Hague Airport''', and '''Groningen-Eelde Airport'''. These smaller airports are mainly served by low-cost airlines. Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht/Aachen Airport are mostly used by [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair], while Rotterdam Airport is frequented by [http://www.transavia.com/ Transavia], the low-cost subsidiary of KLM for tourists. The operator [https://www.cityjet.com CityJet] does an expensive commuter trip to London City Airport from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. A direct bus connection, either to the local railway stations and then take the train are the best way to get to Amsterdam or any other town. There is a direct bus service between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam Central Station.

It is also possible to come to the Netherlands via airports lying in surrounding countries. Much-used airports are '''[http://www.dus-int.de/dus_en/ Düsseldorf International Airport]''' and '''[http://www.brusselsairport.be/ Brussels Airport]'''. European low cost carriers such as Ryanair also use the airports of Münster-Osnabrück ({{IATA|FMO}}) and Weeze/Niederrhein ({{IATA|NRN}}) which are near or just at the Dutch/German border. From these two airports there are frequent flights to the major European destinations.
===Airlines===
The following carriers offers to the Netherlands:
# '''[http://www.klm.com KLM]''' is the flag carrier airline of the country. KLM is headquartered in [[Amstelveen]], with its hub at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. it is part of the Air France-KLM group and a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world, and has 35,488 employees with a fleet of 110 (excluding subsidiaries) as of 2021. KLM operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations all around the world.
# '''[http://www.klmcityhopper.com KLM Cityhopper]''' is the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, headquartered in [[Haarlemmermeer]], [[North Holland]], Netherlands. It is based at nearby [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. As a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, it is an affiliate of SkyTeam. The airline operates scheduled European feeder services on behalf of KLM.
# '''[http://www.transavia.com Transavia]''' is a Dutch low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM and therefore part of the Air France-KLM group. Its main base is [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] and it has other bases at [[Rotterdam The Hague Airport]] and [[Eindhoven Airport]]. Transavia maintains Transavia France as its [[French]] subsidiary.
# '''[http://www.tui.nl TUI fly Netherlands]''' is a Dutch charter airline headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk on the grounds of [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] in [[Haarlemmermeer]], Netherlands. It is the charter carrier of the Dutch arm of the German travel conglomerate TUI Group and Its main base is Schiphol Airport.
# '''[http://www.corendon.com Corendon Dutch Airlines]''' is a Dutch charter and scheduled airline headquartered in [[Lijnden]], [[Haarlemmermeer]]. It Is a sister company of Corendon Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe.
# '''[http://www.aisairlines.nl AIS Airlines]''' is a Dutch airline headquartered at [[Lelystad Airport]] in the Netherlands. In addition to scheduled flights, it operates charter and wet lease services. The company operates '''International charters''' and '''scheduled services''' between [[Denmark]] and The Netherlands, as well as domestic scheduled services in [[Germany]] and [[Sweden]]. 

===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
[[File:Thalys.jpg|thumb|right|Thalys]]
(High speed) trains may be the most comfortable mode of transport between major European cities. While some low cost airlines might sometimes offer cheaper deals, remember that international high speed lines connect city centres, rather than airports that are usually outside of the city. While low cost carriers are notorious for extra fees, especially for baggage, for the most part what you see is what you get for train tickets and the only &quot;baggage limit&quot; is how much you can carry. Except when travelling from or to the UK, you do not need to show up more than 5 minutes before departure on any European [[high speed train]] and they usually offer more legroom and a better environment to power up your laptop and get some work done or watch a movie while the landscape zips past.

The cheapest tickets are often sold out early and reservations are generally possible 3 to 6 months in advance depending on the railroad, type of ticket and booking channel. Bookings can be made via [https://www.nsinternational.nl/ NS International] (Dutch railways) or its [http://www.bahn.de German] and [http://www.sncb.be Belgian] counterparts. NS International also sells combined tickets for their trains and Eurostar to get you to and from London.

====From France, Belgium and Great Britain====
The [http://www.thalys.nl '''Thalys'''] [[high-speed train]], which connects the Netherlands with [[France]] and Belgium, is a bit expensive, but if you book a return in advance or if you're under 26 or over 60 you can get good deals. It is also faster, normally cheaper and more convenient than flying. Direct trains depart from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.

[[Maastricht]] can also be reached by the Thalys to '''Liège''', '''Aachen'''. Change at Liège-Guillemins for the direct train to Maastricht - [http://www.nshispeed.nl/ for more information].

[https://www.nsinternational.nl/en/belgium/brussels-by-train ''Intercity Brussels''], a service which uses a normal intercity carriage, runs between [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]]. Tickets are lower priced than Thalys, while discounts are available during the weekend when travelling from (and to) Belgium.

There are local trains from [[Roosendaal]] to Antwerp and from [[Maastricht]] to Liège. A light rail service from Maastricht to Hasselt is being built and will start operating in a few years.

London's St Pancras station is connected to the Netherlands by direct [https://www.eurostar.com/ Eurostar] high-speed trains, and there is no need to transfer trains at Brussels as was the case in the past.

====From Germany, Switzerland, Denmark...====
The '''[http://www.bahn.de/p/view/angebot/international/zuege/ice-amsterdam.shtml Inter-City Express (ICE)]''' high-speed train, runs from [[Basel]] via Frankfurt to Amsterdam, via [[Cologne]], [[Düsseldorf]], [[Arnhem]], and Utrecht.

Intercity trains run from [[Berlin]] and [[Hanover]] via [[Osnabrück]] to Amsterdam and [[Hengelo]], [[Deventer]], [[Apeldoorn]], [[Amersfoort]] and [[Hilversum]].

[[Sleeper trains]] used to be plentiful but were gradually withdrawn from service throughout the last decades and in 2016 the last sleeper train that served the Netherlands was withdrawn. However, since 2021, [http://www.nightjet.at ÖBB Nightjet] restarted services from [[Innsbruck]], [[Munich]], [[Zürich]], Basel and [[Vienna]] to Amsterdam. NS also sells tickets for these trips. [http://www.bahn.de Deutsche Bahn] sells tickets for all regional trains in and through Germany and all ICEs, ICs and ECs as well as a handful of others.

There are also a number of regional trains from and to Germany:

* Between Groningen and [[Leer]] trains run [http://www.arriva.nl every hour].
* There are  trains between [[Enschede]] and [[Münster]] every hour, also between [[Enschede]] and [[Dortmund]] every hour.
* Trains run hourly between [[Venlo]] and [[Hamm]], via [[Mönchengladbach]] and Düsseldorf.
* Trains run every hour between [[Heerlen]] and Aachen and further to [[Eschweiler]]/[[Stolberg (Rheinland)]].
* 24 trains per day link [[Hengelo]] and Bad Bentheim between 06:09 and 22:09.

===By bus===
====Local====
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Germany and the Netherlands, look  [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/duitsland.html here].
* For a list of border-crossing buses between Belgium and the Netherlands, look [http://www.xs4all.be/~rvdborgt/bus/belgie.html here].
* Apart from being a peculiar result of ancient European history, the town of '''Baarle''' (formally '''Baarle-Hertog''' in Belgium and '''Baarle-Nassau''' in the Netherlands) is a possible change point, since the town's main bus stop ''Sint-Janstraat'' is operated by Flemish (Belgian) and Dutch buses.
* The Flemish (Belgian) company De Lijn operates a border-crossing bus between '''Turnhout''' in Belgium and '''Tilburg''' in the Netherlands, both of which are termini in the respective country's railway network.

====Intercity====
Until the 2010s, Germany and France had no intercity buses to speak of and consequently few if any connections to the Netherlands were available. However [[Intercity buses in Germany|German]] and [[Intercity buses in France|French]] laws have since been changed and there are now several lines and operators connecting points in the Netherlands with Germany, France, Belgium or Luxembourg.

'''[http://www.eurolines.com/ Eurolines]''' is the main 'operator' for international coaches to the Netherlands. (In fact the name Eurolines is a common brand-name used by different operators.) Services are limited: only a few main routes have a [http://www.eurolines-pass.eu/timetable.aspx daily service] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}, such as from Poland, London, Milan, Brussels and Paris, but this is the cheapest way to travel and you get a discount if you are under 26.

'''[http://www.flixbus.de Flixbus]''' serves international routes throughout the Netherlands and the neighbouring countries, as well as domestic services

'''[http://www.studentagency.eu Student Agency]''' is a Czech company serving some points in the Netherlands

Due to the Bosnian war in the 1990s, there are bus companies serving the Bosnian diaspora, which provide a cheap and [[Ecotourism#CO2 emissions|clean]] way of getting to the other side of the European continent. '''[http://semi-tours.com Semi tours]''' runs several times per week from various destinations in [[Bosnia and Hercegovina]] to Belgium and the Netherlands, off-season about €135 for a return ticket.

===By car===
The Netherlands has good roads to Belgium and Germany, and ferry links to [[Great Britain]]. The country has a dense, very well-maintained and modern highway/motorway network. However the quantity of traffic makes most main roads liable to serious congestion. Borders are open under the terms of the Schengen Agreement. While cars may be stopped at the border for random checks, this rarely happens. There are car ferry services from the United Kingdom (see [[#By boat|below]]).

====Car shuttle train (Channel Tunnel)====
From the United Kingdom, the Netherlands can be reached via the Channel Tunnel shuttle train between [[Folkestone]] and [[Calais]], from where you drive through France and Belgium. From the Calais terminal, most of the Netherlands can be reached via '''autoroute A16''' towards Dunkirk (''Dunkerque''). Once in Belgium, continue in the direction of Bruges (''Brugge''), Ghent (''Gent'') and Antwerp (''Antwerpen''). Near Antwerp, Rotterdam is signposted (via the Liefkenshoek toll tunnel) as is Breda (for Utrecht and the east) and Eindhoven (for the south east). As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply before boarding the shuttle in Folkestone, though you can drive straight onto the road network upon arrival in France. See [http://www.eurotunnel.com/ eurotunnel.com] for more information.

===By boat===
[[File:Stena Hollandica at Hoek van Holland Haven aerial photo.jpg|thumb|Ferry in Hook of Holland]]
There are three ferry services from the UK:
* [http://www.stenaline.nl Stena Line] between [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]] and [[Hook of Holland]]. [http://www.dutchflyer.co.uk Dutchflyer] is a combination ticket that includes the train ride from anywhere on the [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/ Greater Anglia] network (including [[London Liverpool Street]], [[Cambridge]], and [[Norwich]]) to [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]], the ferry, and the train ride from Hook of Holland to anywhere on the NS (Dutch railway) network.
* [http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk DFDS Seaways] between [[North Shields]] near [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] and [[IJmuiden]] on the outskirts of Amsterdam.
* [http://www.poferries.com P&amp;O Ferries] between [[Kingston upon Hull]] and [[Rotterdam]] Europoort.

You may find it more convenient to take the ferry from [[Dover (England)|Dover]] to [[Calais]] or [[Dunkirk]], which are only just over 100 km by road from the southwestern province of Zeeland. As the UK is not part of the EU or Schengen zone, full border checks apply.

Starting in April 2022, a ferry service will operate from [[Kristiansand]] in [[Norway]] to [[Hogeland|Eemshaven]] ([[Groningen]]). The journey is said to cost about €250, and will depart from Kristiansand on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:00, arriving in Eemshaven around 09:00 the next day. This service will be operated by [https://hollandnorwaylines.com/ Holland Norway Lines].

Rotterdam is also the second largest port in the world, and (in theory) a good place for [[freighter travel]].

===Cycling or walking===
Thanks to a very flat topography and good infrastructure, you can comfortably cycle or walk to the Netherlands from Belgium, the north of France, Germany, or even from England.

The Netherlands is on [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev12 EuroVelo EV12], known as the [[North Sea Cycle Route]], which follows the whole North Sea coastline, with ferry crossings, from Norway to Scotland. For cyclists from Britain, this links up with the Dover-Calais/Dunkirk ferries.

The LF long-distance cycle network is shared with Belgium. The ''LF 1/Noordzeeroute'' even continues to [[Boulogne-sur-Mer]] in France.

From the east the German R 1 connects Berlin eventually to the ''LF 4/Midden-Nederlandroute'' which ends in The Hague.

For walkers the Dutch LAW-paden network is connected with the Belgian [http://www.groteroutepaden.be/ ''Grote Route paden''].

Nearly all cycle and walking route are served by hotels, camp sites and budget accommodation

==Get around==
The Netherlands is served by an extensive public transport network, making this a good way to get around and discover the main sights. Motorists can rely on an extensive system of ''Autosnelwegen'' (Highways/motorways) and ''Autowegen'' (semi-highways). Of course the Netherlands is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. A truly extensive bicycle infrastructure makes cycling an excellent way to get around.

===Public transport===
The Netherlands has a fine-grained and well-organised public transport system. Most villages can be reached by public transport although services may be infrequent, especially at weekends. The Dutch public transport system consists of a train network which serves as the backbone, extended with a network of both local and inter-local buses. [[Amsterdam]] and [[Rotterdam]] have a metro network, each of only a few lines, although Rotterdam's line E reaches [[The Hague]]. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague also have extensive networks of trams. [[Utrecht]] only has two tram lines which serve mainly as links to the surrounding suburbs of [[Nieuwegein]] and [[IJsselstein]].

====Travel information====
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*'''[http://www.ns.nl/en/ Nederlandse Spoorwegen]''' (''Dutch Railways'')- Information about trains can be found at the ''Nederlandse Spoorwegen'' (NS) website, which includes a trip planner which uses the latest information about train delays and detours. For the information of the other transport types they use 9292ov information.
*'''At a railway station''' - At large railway stations there are (yellow) information desks; at most smaller stations there is an information/SOS kiosk. If you push the blue information button you are connected to a 9292 operator. If you ask railway staff, they'll often look for you in their smart-phone journey-planner.

Many trains have digital displays with current travel information. Most train platforms and some bus stops have electronic information.

====Tickets====

=====OV-chipkaart=====
{{main|OV-chipkaart}}
All public transport in the Netherlands (buses, trams, metros and trains) use contactless smart cards called [https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/?taal=en '''OV-chipkaart''']  (OV stands for ''Openbaar Vervoer'' meaning &quot;Public Transport&quot;), sometimes also called the ''Public transport chipcard''.

Single-use swipe cards are available for trains and some local operators, but come at a surcharge. Unless you plan to use the public transport system only incidentally, your best option is to obtain an anonymous OV-chipkaart upon arrival as it's convenient and soon cheaper. However, the card must have a minimum stored value, which for NS trains is €20 (unofficially €16) and generally €4 for local public transit operators. The upfront cost (€7.50) of the anonymous OV-chipkaart is non refundable.

The OV-chipkaart comes in three versions:
* Disposable OV-chipkaart is a single-use ticket. It can not be reloaded. Some public transport companies in cities offer 1-, 2- or 3-day tickets offering unlimited use in certain regions.
* Anonymous OV-chipkaart is more the most commonly used smart card. The purchase price is €7.50 (as of 2014) and is non-refundable. These cards are available at ticket offices and vending machines valid up to 5 years. This card is reusable and reloadable.
* Personal OV-chipkaart is useful for anyone entitled to travel with a discount or monthly or annual season ticket. However, because this card requires a Benelux or German residential address or bank account not usable for most tourists. This card features the holder's photograph and date of birth.

See the main article for information on buying and using an OV-chipkaart.

===By train===
[[File:Amsterdam Centraal Façade.jpg|right|thumbnail|Amsterdam Centraal, the entry point to Amsterdam for millions of visitors]]
{{see also|Rail travel in the Netherlands}}
Most of the Netherlands is densely populated and urbanised, and train services are frequent to most big cities and larger villages and towns in between. There are two main types of trains: Intercities which only stop at major stations and Sprinters which stop at all stations. All types of train have the same prices. Also, there are high-speed trains called 'Intercity Direct' between Amsterdam and Breda, which only requires a supplement ticket between Schiphol and Rotterdam. Travelling all the way from the north of the country (Groningen) to the south (Maastricht) takes approximately 4 hours.

The [http://spoorkaart2017.nl/downloads/spoorkaart_2017_opA4.pdf Spoorkaart] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} is an map of the railway system and shows all services. Connections with only one train per hour are shown in thinner lines.

Most lines offer one train every 15 minutes (every 10 min during the rush hours), but some rural lines run only every 60 min. Where more lines run together, the frequency is, of course, even higher. In the western Netherlands, the rail network is more like a large urban network, with up to 12 trains per hour on main routes.

The [http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)] operates most routes. Some local lines are operated by Syntus, Arriva, Veolia and Connexxion.

Because of the high service frequency, delays are quite common. However, the delay is usually not more than 5 or 10 minutes. Trains can be crowded, especially in the morning rush hour. Reserving seats on domestic trains is only possible on the Intercity Direct.

One particular mistake tourists often make is getting on the wrong part of a train. Many trains consist of two parts with different destinations. Somewhere on the way to the final destination, the parts will be separated and will continue on their own to their respective destinations. In that case, the signs over the platforms will show two destinations and which part goes where: ''achterste deel/achter'' means back and ''voorste deel/voor'' means front, referring to the direction of departure. Feel free to ask other passengers or an employee.

Another frequently made mistake involves travelling from Schiphol to Amsterdam. From Schiphol you can go to either Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid (South). These railway stations are not connected directly and many tourists with the idea of going to Amsterdam Centraal wind up at South. Therefore, always check the destination of the train. From Amsterdam Zuid you can take the metro to Centraal, or a train to Centraal with an interchange at station Duivendrecht (2nd floor).

There is a convenient night train service (for party-goers and airport traffic) between Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, Leiden, Schiphol, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, all night long, once an hour in each direction. In the nights F-Sa and Sa-Su, [[North-Brabant]] is also served. You can get to Dordrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda.

Most trains have two comfort classes (1e klasse and 2e klasse). Some regional lines don't have first class. First class and second class are usually distinguished by different colour schemes. Signs with either &quot;1&quot; or &quot;2&quot; next to outside doors and carriage doors indicate class.Some zones in train are silent zones. Noise is to be kept to a minimum in these areas. They are indicated either by a stylised face in silhouette holding a finger to the lips, or a yellow oval with &quot;Ssst&quot;.

Free Wi-Fi is available at almost all major train stations and in many Intercity trains. Electrical outlets are '''only''' available in a few Intercity trains, and then only in First Class.                                      

====At the station====
Most stations are small with only one or two platforms. Stops at towns or villages in general aren't provided with railway staff. However cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht have large central stations with up to 14 platforms. It can take 5, maybe even 10 minutes to move from one platform to another, especially for people who not familiar with the station.

The platforms are all numbered. When platforms are so long that two or more trains can halt at the same platform, the different parts of the platform are indicated with the lowercase letters a/b/c. On some stations, capital letters are used to indicate which part of the train stops at which part of the station. Do not confuse the lower case and upper case letters.

Time tables can be found in the station hall and on the platforms. All train tables are normally yellow, with exceptions for the different schedules during planned maintenance works (blue) and queen's day (orange). Departing trains are printed in blue (on yellow tables), arriving train tables in red. Unlike in other countries, the tables themselves are not ordered by time of departure, but by direction. This is actually by line, from bigger stations some cities are reached by several lines! Tourists better ask someone, which line is fastest for your destination. In some cases, more than one table is necessary to cover a single day for a certain direction. Additionally, most stations have blue electronic screens, indicating the trains departing during the next hour.

===By bus===
[[File:Arriva 6474, Leeuwarden Wilhelminaplein (9701736225).jpg|thumb|Local bus in Leeuwarden]]
The network of regional and local buses in the Netherlands is fine-grained and frequent and usually connects well with the train network; by bus travellers can reach most small villages easily. However, for long-distance travel, these regional buses are not convenient and much slower than the train.

Previously, long-distance buses were only available on a small number of routes that aren't covered by the rail network; these buses have special names that differ by region, such as ''Q-liner,'' ''Brabantliner'' and ''Interliner'' and special tariffs. However, German long-distance bus company '''[https://www.flixbus.com Flixbus]''' has been expanding its range of domestic connections in the Netherlands, with expected ticket prices €6-9 for most routes.

There are four main local and regional bus companies in the Netherlands, '''Connexxion,''' '''Veolia,''' '''Arriva''' and '''Qbuzz.''' A few large cities have their own bus company.

A cheap way to get across the Netherlands is to buy a &quot;buzzer&quot; ticket. It costs €10 a day, and is valid after 09:00 on every single Connexxion bus for two adults and up to three children. On weekends and holidays it is also valid before 09:00. Because Connexxion have a widespread network, you can get from Groningen to Zeeland this way in a day, and it undercuts the train. A big downside though is that bus lines are very indirect. For example, getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, would require three or more changes. In short: bus journeys will almost always take longer than train travel. For example, trip to Rotterdam from Utrecht will take 40 minutes, but in the Bus it will take 1.5&amp;nbsp;hr. However, if you want to enjoy the countryside and villages you can prefer the bus trips.

Many companies and regions have their own bus discount tickets, which are often cheaper than using credit on the OV-chipkaart.

Park-and-ride-(travel-)tickets: some towns and cities have special cheaper bus tickets from car parks near the city limits to the city centre, for outside rush hours, usually a return ticket.

===== Night buses =====
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht offer public transport at night. Only Amsterdam has a service all night and every night; in the other cities it is more limited to the beginning of the night or only during the weekend. Several other cities and regions also have night buses, usually even more limited. Some night buses cover quite a distance, such as Amsterdam-Almere.

You might need special night-bus tickets so be sure to check the city pages.

===By metro===
The two largest cities, Amsterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/AmsterdamMetroWashingtonStyle.png map]) and Rotterdam ([http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Metrokaart_Rotterdam_per_2011.svg map]), have a metro network which consist of mainly elevated railways outside the city centres, and some kilometres underground railways within the centre.They are served by  either '''RET''' and '''GVB'''. Line E of the Rotterdam metro has a start/final destination at The Hague Central Station.

===By tram===
Furthermore, there is a large city tram network in the agglomerations of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague; Utrecht has two ''sneltram'' lines (fast tram or light-rail).

===By bicycle===
[[File:Fietsstraat.jpg|thumb|A biking street in the Netherlands]]

{{main|Cycling in the Netherlands}}

Cycling in the Netherlands is much safer and more convenient than in many other countries, because of the infrastructure - cycle paths, cycle lanes, and signposted cycle routes - and because of the small distances and flatness. All these factors plus many more additional facilities such as numerous picnic places, terraces, small ferry-connections and camping places, makes it often preferable to discover the country by bike rather than by car.

The proliferation of bicycles also means that you're seen as a significant part of the traffic mix - motorists will let you know if you don't keep to the rules and presume you are aware of other traffic. This is specially important to know in the very busy (chaotic) centres of the biggest cities. Here it can be sensible to get off your bike for a few hundred metres and/or leave the centre entirely by taking the bike onto a train, metro or randstadrail-tram).

Some things to know:
* Cycle lanes and cycle paths are indicated by a round blue sign with a white bike icon, an icon on the asphalt, or by red asphalt. Using them is considered mandatory.
* Cyclists must obey the same traffic signs as motorists, unless exempted. For example, a cycle icon under a no-entry sign, usually with the text 'uitgezonderd' (except), means cyclists may use the street in both directions.
* Where there is no cycle lane or path, use the regular road. This is unlike the rule in Germany and Belgium, where you are supposed to use the footpath in many places. Cyclists are not allowed on all (semi-)highways indicated as &quot;Autosnelweg&quot; or &quot;Autoweg&quot;
* On some narrow streets that do have a cycle path parallel to them, mopeds may be required to use the cycle path, rather than the main street (as is usual).
* Bicycles must have working front (white) and rear (red) lights. Reflectors are ''not'' sufficient. You may be fined (€40) for cycling in the dark without a light, and you seriously endanger yourself and other traffic by doing so. Small, battery-operated LED lights attached to your person are allowed.

Regular signs for bicycle routes are usually white, with a red border and lettering, more recreational/touristic routes to a town or village are green lettered. In rural areas as well as in nature areas, signposts may be so called ''Paddenstoelen'' (mushrooms). These are small boxes (more or less resembling the form of a mushroom) near the ground on which the destinations are printed.

There are different ways to use a bicycle:

* staying in a city, the bike can be used as a means of transport, to get from A to B. This is the way local people most of the time use it, for short journeys it is faster than car, bus or tram. Cyclers can also reach interesting places near the city, which may not be accessible by public transport.
* Many times bikes are also used as means to see nearby places and landscapes:
** The many '''signposted cycle routes''' are designed for this, most of them take cyclists back to the starting point. Some rural routes go through areas inaccessible by car.
** In most parts of the Netherlands it's possible to create your own routes by connecting marked and numbered points called &quot;knooppunten&quot;. (see for more information [http://www.planjeroute.nl/ planjeroute.nl (plan your route)] {{dead link|December 2020}}.)
* Except for the rush hours in the morning and at the end of the afternoon, bikes can be '''taken on a train'''. Therefore, cyclists are to buy a supplementary ticket called &quot;dagkaart fiets&quot;, which is easily obtained from the automated kiosks for €6. As an alternative, bikes can be easily rented at (or near) train stations.  Folding bikes can be taken on board for free as hand luggage when folded. All trains are provided with specific bicycle entrances. Cyclists may park their bike here and also are allowed to ask people to move for this reason. Also in two western urban region's it's possible to transport bicycles for free by metro (Amsterdam/The Hague-Rotterdam) or randstadrail-tram (The Hague-Zoetermeer), except during daytime from Monday-Friday.
* More experienced cyclists may like to set off across the country. The national '''long-distance cycle routes''' are designed for this type of holiday; see [http://holland.cyclingaroundtheworld.nl/Wheretogo/WhereToGo-LongDistance.html Cycling in the Netherlands Long-distance routes].

The best online routeplanner for cyclists can be found at [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/fietsrouteplanner/fietsroutes-vandeurtotdeurplanner/index.html a wikiplanner made by volunteers of the Dutch cyclist union &quot;Fietsersbond&quot;].

====Bike theft====
[[File:Amsterdam - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Parked bikes in Amsterdam]]
Bike theft is a serious problem in the Netherlands, especially around train stations, and in larger cities. If possible, use the guarded bike parking ('stalling') at train stations and in some city centres. They will cost up to €1.20 per day. In general, '''use 2 locks of different kinds''' (for example, one chain lock and one tube lock). This is because most bike thieves specialise in a particular kind of lock, or carry equipment best suited to one kind of lock. Ideally, you should lock the bike to a lamppost or similar. Bike thieves have been known to simply load unattached bikes onto a pickup truck, so they can crack open the locks at leisure.

In cities, bikes are often stolen by drug addicts, and they sell most stolen bikes too. They often simply offer them for sale to passers-by, if they think no police are watching. Buying a stolen bike is itself illegal, and police do arrest buyers. If you buy for a suspiciously low price (e.g. €10-20), or in a suspicious place (in general, on the street), the law presumes you &quot;know or should have known&quot; the bike was stolen. In other words, actual ignorance of the bike's origins is no excuse.

Bike thefts should be reported to the police. Please do so.

====Buy or rent====
Bike shops are the best place to buy a second-hand bike legally, but prices are high. Some places where you can rent bikes will also sell their written off stock, which is usually well maintained. Most legal (and often cheap) second-hand bike sales now go through online auction sites like [http://Marktplaats.nl marktplaats.nl] - the Dutch subsidiary of [http://Ebay.nl eBay].

The Dutch bicycle-share system &quot;[https://www.ns.nl/en/door-to-door/ov-fiets OV-fiets]&quot; is only accessible for residents of the Netherlands or those who have a Dutch bank account. The fee of €3.95 per day is debited automatically, and a surcharge of €10 for one-way rentals applies.

====Extra legal protection====
&quot;Weaker&quot; parties in traffic such as cyclists and pedestrians enjoy extra protection from the law regarding liability when an accident occurs with a &quot;stronger&quot; party (e.g. cars). The basic idea is that the stronger participant (e.g. a car driver) is ''always'' liable when an accident occurs between a weaker (e.g. a cyclist) and the stronger party, ''unless'' force majeure can be proven. Force majeure is here defined as (1) the car driver was driving correctly and (2) the faults of the cyclist were so unlikely that the car driver did not have to accommodate his driving for them. When this cannot be proven, the car driver is liable, but this can be limited when the accident can be attributed to the behaviour of the cyclist, up to 50% (more if the cyclist was consciously being reckless).

The burden of proof for force majeure, for faults of the cyclist and for recklessness are with the car driver. Such things can be hard to prove, which is why in practice some people will say cyclists and pedestrians always have right of way, but this is incorrect.

===By car===
[[File:A30 Barneveld.jpg|thumb|Motorway A30]]
A car might be a good way to explore the countryside, especially places not connected by rail, such as the Veluwe and parts of Zeeland. Drive on the right.

The motorway (freeway) network is rather extensive, though heavily used. Congestion, especially during peak hour, is usual and can better be avoided. Roads are well signposted and many times provided with new technologies. A motorway (''autosnelweg'') is indicated with a letter A/number combination which is placed in a red box. In the less urbanised parts, such as the south-west and the north, motorways are few. Many times connections there are made by a semi highway called ''Autoweg'', or another N road. All these routes are indicated with a letter N/number combination in a yellow box. Most times, motorists will be directed by signage to the nearest A or N road, so those who would prefer a more scenic drive avoiding main roads will need to follow signs to local villages.

If you break down, phone the [http://www.anwb.nl/ ANWB] auto-club via the toll-free number {{phone|0800–0888}}; your membership of a foreign auto-club might entitle you to discount rates on their services. Leased (business) cars and rental cars are usually covered by the ANWB services included in the lease/rental price; but you may want to check any provided booklets.

Road signs with directions are plenty, but having a map is useful, especially in cities where there are many one way streets, and getting from one part of the city to another is not always so straightforward. Be careful not to drive on bus lanes, often indicated with markings such as ''Lijnbus'' or ''Bus'', nor on cycling paths, marked by the picture of a bicycle, or by a reddish colour of the asphalt. Also, do not use the rush-hour-lanes (''Spitsstrook'') when the matrix display above the designated lane indicates a red &quot;X&quot; - this means they cannot be used.

Fuel is easy to come by, but extremely expensive. It's better to fill your vehicle before entering the Netherlands, since the Belgian and German fuel prices can be €0.30 lower per litre. Unmanned petrol stations, such as TanGo or Firezone, save up to 10 cents, but are still far more expensive than their Belgian counterparts. They accept all common debit and credit cards. Along highways many petrol stations are open 24/7. All stations sell both petrol and diesel. Liquid Petroleum Gas is sold at quite a few petrol stations along the highways, but is never sold in built-up areas. The symbol for LPG gas is a green-coloured pump icon, set beside the general case black-coloured pump icon.

If you come to the Netherlands with your LPG-fuelled car, you will probably need an adaptor. If you buy that in your country, specifically ask for a Dutch adaptor. The plug sold as &quot;European&quot; (screw style), used in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, won't fit Dutch pumps.

====Driving rules====
[[File:Wegafzettingpolicenetherlands.JPG|thumb|Dutch traffic police]]
Road rules, markings and signs are similar to other European countries but have some particularities:
*At unmarked intersections, traffic coming from the right ''always'' has priority. Traffic includes bicycles, horses, horse-drawn carts (recreational use and fairly uncommon), electric wheelchairs, small mopeds and motorised bicycles.
*Cycle paths are clearly marked and are widespread throughout the country.
*On motorways, on and off-ramps (slip-roads) are usually long and allow for smooth merging. However, returning onto the motorway from an exit lane is illegal. Passing on the right and needless use (other than for passing) of the outside lanes is prohibited. (Passing on the right is permitted only in slow, congested traffic.)

In built up areas '''public transport buses have the priority when leaving a bus stop''', so be careful as they may pull in front of you expecting that you will give way.

If you are involved in an '''accident''', both drivers need to complete and counter-sign a statement for their respective insurance companies (damage form/&quot;schadeformulier&quot;). You are required to have this form on hand. The police need to be notified if you have damaged (public) property (especially along the highways), if you have caused any sort of injury, or if the other driver does not agree to sign the insurance statement. It is illegal to hit and run. If the other driver does this, call the police and stay at the scene. The emergency telephonenumber is 112 (toll-free, will even work from disconnected mobile phones); the telephone number for a non-emergency police presence is 0900–8844.

=====Speed limits=====
General speed limits in the Netherlands are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside of built-up areas, 100 km/h on expressways (''autoweg'' in Dutch), and up to 130 km/h on motorways (''autosnelweg''). In all of these cases, exceptions are common, with for example many 30 km/h zones in built-up areas. 30 km/h zones are the home of unmarked intersections (so '''all''' traffic from the right has right of way!). On roads outside of built-up areas speed is often limited to e.g. 60 km/h, and on the motorway often to 100 km/h in urban areas. Some sections of motorways have signs indicating a speed limit with a sign &quot;6-19h&quot; below, which means that the indicated speed limit is valid from 06:00 to 19:00, with a 130 km/h limit applicable at other times.  The said limits will be applicable to the entire motorway network sometime in 2020.

Speed indicated on the dot matrix signs above the lanes '''always''' take precedence over anything else you see, both when the speed is in a red circle (the regular speed limit) or without (an incidental speed limit, indicating traffic or construction). A white circle with a diagonal bar in it indicates 'end of all speed limits from dot matrix signs' from which moment on you obey the ordinary signs.

Your speed will be checked nationwide by the police and fines are heavy. Exceeding the maximum speed with more than 50&amp;nbsp;km/h will result in seizure of your driving licence. After that driving is considered a criminal act. Pay extra attention to '''Trajectcontrole''' signs: that means that in the road you're driving there is an automatic system that checks your average speed on a long section. Radar detectors are illegal devices to have in your car. They will be impounded and you will be fined €250. Keep in mind that the police use so-called radar detector detectors to track down radar detector users, so it is best to turn them off. Drinking and driving is not allowed and this is enforced strongly. Breathalyser tests occur frequently, both on an individual basis (i.e. you get pulled over and the police see it necessary for you to undergo a breathalyser test) as on a bigger scale (i.e. the police has set up a designated control checkpoint on a highway). An unbroken yellow line next to the sidewalk means '''no stopping''', a broken yellow next to the sidewalk means '''no parking'''. Some crossings have &quot;shark teeth&quot; painted on the road, this means you have to give way to the other traffic.

Police also use unmarked traffic surveillance cars, especially on the highways. They have a video surveillance system and often they '''don't''' stop you right after doing a violation but they keep on following you. That means if you do more violations, you'll be fined for everything you did. The policemen in unmarked cars are '''obliged''' to identify themselves after pulling you over, which means you shouldn't have to ask. Policemen in marked cars have to show their ID only when you ask them for it, but they too are obliged to show it when asked.

====Urban driving====
Urban driving in the Netherlands is considered by many tourists and locals alike to be an exasperating, time-consuming and expensive experience. The traffic systems of most city centres are designed to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians, rather than motorised vehicles.

City roads are narrow, riddled with speed bumps, chicanes and a large variety of street furniture (with knee-high, asphalt-coloured anti-parking poles being probably the most dangerous threat to paintwork as they tend to either blend into the background or be beneath the driver's view).

Other hazards are:
* Pedestrians protruding on the road or crossing in dangerous and not-permitted areas.
* Cyclists have more rights and are more assertive in asserting them than in most countries, which can be intimidating to unaccustomed drivers. Please, always give priority to cyclists when turning across a cycle lane. If you are involved in a collision with a cyclist, you will be automatically liable (though not guilty).
* Narrow bridges.

'''Parking''' in city centres can be expensive. Particularly in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, street parking is sometimes limited to only a few hours and prices are €3&amp;ndash;6 per hour. Generally, underground car parks cost €4&amp;ndash;6 per hour and may be by far the best choice for practical and safety reasons. Consider using public transport to avoid traffic jams and the great difficulties involved in finding a parking spot.
P+R '''park and ride''' facilities are available at the outskirts of bigger cities; you can park your car cheaply there, and continue your journey via public transport.

===By taxi===
[[File:Taxi Schiphol.JPG|thumb|Taxis at [[Schiphol Airport]]]]
The Dutch taxi system has been re-structured to change its bad reputation and sometimes exorbitant rates. While legal maximum charges now apply and all taxis are obliged to have a tariff sheet visible in the window, taxis still remain an expensive way to get around. If you're travelling on a budget, public transport is a much better bet. With cluttered traffic in and around cities during rush hour, it's often enough faster too.

If you do want to take a taxi, you'll usually have to call one or order one online, so you might want to look up a company upon arrival. It's uncommon to hail taxis on the streets. In larger cities, you'll typically find a taxi stand at major train stations and sometimes close to entertainment districts. Drivers may want to convince you that you are obliged to take the first in line, but this is never the case. You are always free to pick the taxi of your choice. It is illegal for drivers to refuse short rides, but it's not uncommon for drivers who have obtained a front position to do so. Keep in mind that these guys sometimes wait for a long time to get to this position. If it's all the same to you, you might want to let them refer you to someone else. If you don't want to switch, or if it's the only taxi around, it may help to say you'll file a complaint and write down the taxi's number.

All taxis must have registered blue license plates and a board computer which also serves as the meter. They must have their rates visible on a tariff card and the driver has to carry a taxi driver's license card. Taxi companies are free to establish their rates, as long as they do not exceed the legal maximum. The driver is allowed to offer you a fixed price, as long as it's within legal maximum rates.

The maximum rates are the sum of the initial fee, the fee per kilometre and the fee per minute. They are set annually by the Dutch government. For a normal (4-person) cab they are €2.95, €2.17 and €0.36. This means you'll pay more if you get stuck in traffic. For small vans (5 to 8 passengers), the maximum amounts are €6.00, €2.73 and €0.41. Uber cabs are now illegal but cheaper and still operate in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

===By thumb===
[[File:Bernard Hitch.JPG|thumb|Designated hitchhiking stop and a hitchhiker]]
Making your way on thumb is accepted and locals that take you typically expect no payment in return. It's less suited for short rides from small towns or minor streets, as the lack of traffic may cause a long wait. Hitch-hiking ''on'' the highways/motorways is not allowed but generally tolerated on the interchanges/access points, provided you do not create a dangerous traffic situation. Interchanges are indicated by a letter A/number combination printed in a red box on signposts.

Try to stay before the traffic sign highway/motorway (a blue rectangle with two separated lanes disappearing in the distances printed in white) or the sign of the front of a car, indicating the entrance to a semi-highway. Also try to stay on a spot where cars have slow speed and where it is possible for drivers to stop. The same safety rule applies to highway petrol stations and rest places, and to traffic lights on non-highway/motorway roads.

For longer distances, the large number of highway crossings make it difficult to find a driver going to your exact destination. A simple (cardboard) plate with your destination written on it is a common way to increase chances of finding the right driver, and may also convince suited drivers that they will not be stopping in vain.

There are recommended unofficial spots (''liftplaats'') (lift-stops) mainly at the edges of a few major cities:

====Amsterdam====
* Prins Bernhardplein, before NS Station Amsterdam Amstel (on east side of the river Amstel) (past the bus stop).  Leads to the ramp of the S112 of the A10, direction A1-E231/A2-E35. It is recommended for the directions Central-/East-Netherlands. For other directions/routes try also alternative spots.
'''Alternative spots / other directions''' (recommended for the directions West-/South-Netherlands):
* Amstel (on the west side of the river Amstel) near traffic-lights/Utrechtsebrug and near beginning-/end-stop of Tram-line 25. Leads to the ramp of the S111 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25.
* Junction S109 of the A10, close to NS Station RAI (RAI Congress Centre; specially when there are large events or congresses). Leads to the ramp of the S109 of the A10, directions A2-E35-E25/A4-E19.
*At bus stop Amstelveenseweg / Ringweg Zuid just northeast from metro station Amstelveensweg. There is an on-ramp which leads to the A10 North, A4 (to the South) and A9 (both directions). What makes this location convenient is that cars can easily stop in the bus lane in order to pick you up.

====The Hague====
* Utrechtsebaan next to the northside of the Malieveld, at the beginning of the A12-E30 towards [[Utrecht]]. Also possibilities towards A4-E19 for [[Delft]]-[[Rotterdam]] and for [[Leiden]]-[[Amsterdam]]
'''Alternative spots / other directions:'''
*  Edge at the northwest-side of the Malieveld/crossing Zuid-Holland-laan, Boslaan (Utrechtse baan), Benoordenhoutseweg, towards Leidsestraatweg-N44-A44 for [[Leiden]] and [[Amsterdam]].

====Nijmegen====
* Graafseweg ([[Venlo]] and [[Den Bosch]]), at the major city-centre roundabout (''verkeersplein'') Keizer Karelplein (hitch-hiking on the roundabout itself is not recommended),
* near the Waalbrug/before the bridge in direction [[Arnhem]],
* at the Annastraat, close to the Radboud University (RU)/University Medical Centre (UMC),
* at the Triavium, across shopping centre Dukenburg.

====Groningen====

* Junction of Emmaviaduct and Emmasingel (200 m west of Groningen station). For directions West and South, towards [[Friesland]], [[Drenthe]], and [[Eastern Netherlands|Eastern]], [[Western Netherlands|Western]] and [[Southern Netherlands]].
* Junction of Europaweg and Damsterdiep. For direction East, towards the east of [[Groningen (province)|Groningen province]] and [[Germany]].

====Other cities====
* '''[[Utrecht]]''' close to petrol station and ramp of the Waterlinieweg near 'De Galgewaard' soccer-football-stadium, North/Northeast to A27/A28, South/East to A2/A12/A27.
*Due to reconstruction of the road, the liftershalte in Maastricht at the beginning of the A2 (near the soccer stadium De Geusselt) unfortunately has been removed in 2012.

===By plane===
Due to the small size of the country and the abundance of road and rail connections, there are no domestic flights.

==Talk==
{{see also|Dutch phrasebook}}
The national language in the Netherlands is '''[[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]''' (''Nederlands''). It's a charming, lilting language punctuated by phlegm-trembling glottal ''g''s (not in the south) and ''sch''s (also found, for example, in Arabic). Dutch, especially in written form, is partially intelligible to someone who knows other Germanic languages (especially German and Afrikaans), and you might be able to get along at least partially in these languages if spoken slowly.

However, the Dutch merchant tradition and international attitude have left this little country with a strong tradition of multilingualism. The majority of the adult population is able to speak English relatively well, and most younger people speak it fluently, so you should have no trouble getting by. While less widely spoken than English, basic [[German phrasebook|German]] is also spoken by many, especially by seniors and those in the regions near the German border and it is a mandatory subject in high school for two years, though German fluency among younger people is marginal at best. [[French]] and [[Spanish]] are spoken by some as well, but proficiency is rare and usually on a much lower level than English or German. French and especially Spanish are slowly overtaking German in popularity, making it easier to find French and Spanish speakers in the Netherlands.

Besides Dutch, several regional languages and dialects are spoken. In the eastern provinces of Groningen, Overijssel, Drenthe and Gelderland people speak a local variety of Low Saxon (including Grunnegs and Tweants). In the southern province of Limburg the majority speaks Limburgish, a regional language unique in Europe because of its use of pitch and tone length to distinguish words. Frisian is the only official language besides Dutch, but only common in the province of [[Friesland]]. It's the closest living continental language to English.

Foreign television programmes and films are almost always shown in their original language with subtitles. Only children's programmes are dubbed into Dutch.

==See==

===Dutch culture===
[[File:Zaanse Schans - Windmills 3.jpg|thumb|right|Zaanse Schans]]
For many foreigners, nothing captures the idea of the Netherlands more vividly than windmills, wooden shoes, tulips, and remarkably flat lands. Although some of these characteristics have evolved into stereotypes far off from the daily lives of Dutch people, there's still a lot of truth to them and plenty of authenticity to be found. The Dutch have preserved many elements from this part of their past, both for touristic and for historic reasons.

[[Kinderdijk]] boasts a network of 19 windmills, once used to drain the adjoining polder. The [[Zaanse Schans]] has windmills as well, and a nice museum with traditional crafts and old Dutch houses on display. [[Schiedam]], world-famous for its ''jenever'', has the tallest windmills in the world, and they're right in its lovely old town centre.

Thinking about the Dutch countryside, you might imagine wide, flat, grasslands with black and white cows. If you do, you're not that far off. A large swathe of the country, especially the western part of it, consist of polders; reclaimed land separated by ditches. These rural areas are dotted with picturesque villages, old farms, impressive summer estates, and of course, windmills; the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]] is especially scenic. For a touch of folklore, see the traditional clothing and fishermen boats in [[Volendam]] or [[Marken]]. You can go to the Zuiderzeemuseum in the city of [[Enkhuizen]], or Openluchtmuseum in [[Arnhem]] for a touch of traditional Dutch life in bygone times. They are not nearly as overcrowded as Zaanse Schans, are specifically made for tourists and offer more. Both are open air museums, so don't forget to check the weather before you go.

The Netherlands is a major international player in the flower industry. The tulip fields are seasonal, and are specific to the [[Bulb Region]] and some areas in [[North Holland]]. Tulip fields offer great scenery for a bicycle tour. They are a lovely Dutch alternative to the lavender fields you could find in France. The famous [[Lisse|Keukenhof]], the world's largest flower garden, only opens between March and May. It is a great way to see what the Dutch flower industry has to offer.

They make great destinations for a recreational bike trip or can serve as a laid-back base, from where you can explore cities in the area. The rolling hills of [[South Limburg]] have characteristic timber-framed houses and a lot of castles. The province of [[Gelderland]] combines its many castles ('''Palace 't Loo''' in [[Apeldoorn]] being the highlight, open but still partially under maintenance) with the natural scenery of the [[Veluwe]]. Don't worry if you're headed elsewhere: you'll find a beautiful countryside in every Dutch province.

===Historic cities===
[[File:Oudewater 13052012B.JPG|thumb|right|Oudewater]]
Wandering through the magnificent city of Amsterdam, with its lovely canals and hundreds of 17th-century monuments, is a delightful experience. For most people, a visit to the Netherlands would not be complete without a good day in its bustling capital. Nevertheless, it is only one of many towns in the country that offers a beautiful, historic centre.

Before Amsterdam's rise to fame in the late 16th century, the fortified city of [[Utrecht]] was the country's most important town. Much of Utrecht's mediaeval structures remain, with canals flanked by wharf-based structures, lots of buildings from the Early Middle Ages and some impressive ancient churches. [[Maastricht]] is often claimed as the most beautiful city of the country. It is known for its romantic lanes, ancient monuments, and for what the Dutch call its &quot;Burgundian&quot; atmosphere.

[[Leiden]], the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to the oldest university of the country, is yet another beautiful place with canals, narrow streets, and over 2,700 monuments. [[The Hague]] is often called the &quot;judicial capital of the world&quot;, as it famously hosts the Peace Palace and many international organisations. It has a spacious layout, with large estates, and the ancient Binnenhof, where the Dutch government had its seat for centuries. Also consider the gorgeous old town centres of [[Haarlem]], [[Delft]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Alkmaar]], [[Gouda]] and [[Amersfoort]].

===Art museums===
Considering its small size, this country has brought forward an impressive number of world-famous painters. Arts and painting flourished in the 17th century, when the Dutch Republic was particularly prosperous, but renowned artists have lived in the country before and after that age as well. 

Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Vincent van Gogh, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruysdael, and Piet Mondriaan are just a few of the Dutch painters whose works now decorate the walls of the world's greatest museums. Fortunately, some of these world-class museums can be found in the Netherlands as well. The [[Amsterdam/South|Museum Quarter]] in [[Amsterdam]] has the '''Rijksmuseum''', the '''Van Gogh Museum''' and the '''Stedelijk Museum''' right next to each other, all three with excellent collections. The '''Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen''' in [[Rotterdam]] also has a huge collection of drawings, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and foreign masters. '''Mauritshuis''' in [[The Hague]] has the world-famous 'Girl with Pearl Earring' in addition to many other 17th-century paintings.

The '''Kröller-Müller Museum''' is beautifully located in the [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world (after the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam). Less focused on Dutch art, but with a unique modern collection, is the '''Van Abbe Museum''' in [[Eindhoven]]. Other cities with notable art museums include [[Groningen]] with the '''Groninger Museum''', and [[Haarlem]] with the '''Frans Hals Museum'''. The newly established '''Hermitage''' in [[Amsterdam]] has all the grandeur of its big sister in [[Saint Petersburg]], with changing Russia-oriented exhibitions on display.

The Netherlands is full of museums: almost every city has at least one museum and there is always a museum nearby. The Netherlands has more museums than many bigger countries like Italy.

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===Living with the water===
[[File:Deltawerke-Oosterschelde-Sturmflutwehr Straße.jpg|thumb|right|Oosterscheldekering, part of the [[Delta Works]]]]

The Dutch are famous for their struggle with the sea. As a great naval power, the Netherlands owed its 17th-century Golden Age to the water, and still depends heavily on it for modern day trade and fisheries, as the massive, modern port of [[Rotterdam]] demonstrates. However, with much of the country's land below sea level, the water also caused terrible floods and great losses over centuries.

Dutch attempts to protect their lands with dikes are well recorded from the 12th century, but started around 2,000 years ago. An enormous flood in 1287 created the large Zuiderzee, an inland sea that is now known as the IJsselmeer. From that period onwards, a long process of reclaiming lands lost to the sea began. Windmills and extensive networks of dikes were created to pump out the water, slowly creating the characteristic polders. One of these polders is the [[Beemster|Beemster Polder]], and when you visit you get a few fortifications of the Defence Line of Amsterdam included as a bonus.

After another devastating flood in 1916, the country started the '''Zuiderzee Works''', a massive undertaking to reclaim and tame the Zuiderzee once and for all. In the 1930s, the impressive [[Friesland#Afsluitdijk|Afsluitdijk]] was finished, which turned the inland sea into a fresh water lake called the IJsselmeer. The '''Zuiderzee Museum''' in lovely [[Enkhuizen]] is devoted to the cultural heritage and folklore of the region, as well as the maritime history of the Zuiderzee.

Another devastating flood struck the country in 1953, recording 1,836 deaths in the province of [[Zeeland]] and the southwestern part of [[South-Holland]]. In the following 50 years, the famous [[Delta Works]] were constructed to protect the southwest from flooding. It can be visited at various visitor centres, the most notable of which is the '''Neeltje Jans''' park near the '''Oosterscheldekering''' (Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier). See [http://www.deltawerken.com/English/10.html?setlanguage=en the Deltawerken website] for more information.

The American Society of Civil Engineers have recognised the Zuiderzee Works and the Delta Works collectively as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

==Do==
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One of the most popular activities among the locals is '''cycling'''. And for a reason — the Netherlands has about 22,000&amp;nbsp;km of dedicated bicycle paths, which criss-cross the country with many of them numbered. It's as easy as getting a map, picking a number, and start cycling! Particularly scenic areas well suited for cycling include the [[Green Heart]], [[Hoge Veluwe National Park]], [[South Limburg]], and the [[Zaanstreek-Waterland]]. Winds can be strong (because of the flat lands), and winters can be cold and rainy.

The Dutch coastline measures 1,245&amp;nbsp;km of coastline with many '''beaches'''. Popular activities include '''swimming''' and '''sunbathing''', but these are mostly restricted to warm summer days. Expect [[Scheveningen]] to be extremely crowded when temperatures rise towards tropical levels. More mellow and family friendly beaches include [[Zandvoort]], [[Bloemendaal]], [[Bergen (North Holland)|Bergen]], and the [[West Frisian Islands]]. [[Texel]] also has some beautiful beaches, but be careful; some beaches are reserved for nature and it is strictly forbidden to enter those.

'''Water sports''' is another activity mostly undertaken by the locals. Lakes can be found in every province, but the [[Frisian Lakes]] are outstanding, especially during the annual '''Sneekweek''' that starts the boating season. Boating can be done without licence as long as the boat is not longer than 15m and/or faster that 20&amp;nbsp;km/h. Other lake-rich areas include [[Wijdemeren]], [[Kaag]], and [[Aalsmeer]]. Most of these lakes are very calm, with parasailing and rafting impossible.

===Music===
The Netherlands has long been known for its great musicians and composers, and today is no different, with high-level performances in a wide variety of styles throughout the country. The '''Royal Concertgebouw''', Amsterdam's major symphony orchestra, is considered by many connoisseurs to be one of the best if not the very best in the world. The Netherlands also has a thriving pop music scene, with the '''Vengaboys''' being a famous example of a Dutch band.

===Festivals===
* Every two years, the country goes [[Association football|'''football crazy''']] as either the European Championship or the World Cup is held. Complete streets will be decorated with orange flags, the country's national colour. It's not uncommon for literally fifty percent of the population to be watching a game if it's a particularly important one. Often bigger cities will put up large TV screens for the general public, like on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. Likewise, cafes and bars are another popular place to watch games.
* In the [[Southern Netherlands]] ([[North Brabant]], [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]] and to a smaller extent also in [[Twente]], [[Overijssel]] and the south of [[Gelderland]]), the Catholic celebration of '''Carnival''' is held since mediaeval times. It occurs immediately before Lent; which is usually during February or March. Parades can be seen almost in any town on Sunday, sometimes also occurring on Monday. Parades can also be held in the evening, usually on Saturdays all the wagons are then lit up by numerous small lights. The other days of the week, many activities can be found ranging from street painting (stoepkrijten) to beer drinking contests. The cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda and Maastricht are advisable for attending Carnival.
* '''King's Day''' (''Koningsdag'', until 2012 this was Queen's day) is held every year at April 27 all over the country (except if this day is a Sunday, then it will be held at the Saturday before). Every village, town and city, organises free markets and authentic Dutch games. Nowadays King's day much more becomes a day of festivals and parties. It is advised to wear orange clothing, as most Dutch people walk around in their national colour. An advisable city to attend at this day is Amsterdam, because it's one of the largest events of the year there. In several larger cities (most notably The Hague and Utrecht), the festivities start in the evening of 26 April. The Hague even has most of its festivities on the night before.
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* '''[http://www.sensation.nl Sensation]''' - (Formerly known as 'Sensation White') One of the best-known parties in the world organised by [http://www.id-t.com/ ID&amp;T.] 40,000 people all dressed in white gather to hear some big and upcoming house music DJs. Tickets usually sell out very fast. Several international editions are being organised several times a year around the world with the main concert being held in Amsterdam ArenA every summer. (For the last time in the Netherlands in summer 2017, but the organisation is working on a new event). Sensation Black (with hardstyle music) was hosted annually in the same location but is now being held in Belgium instead.
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==Buy==
===Money===
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[[File:Catinclog.jpg|thumb|right|Clogs in a shop in Amsterdam]]
Banknotes of €100 and especially €200 and €500 are very rarely used, and some merchants will not accept them due to concerns over financial crime.Typically, establishments will have a sticker or A4-sized poster near the entrance or cash register indicating which banknotes aren't accepted. Almost all ATMs will only dispense denominations of up to €50.

In many stores, especially supermarkets, it's common for the cash machine to round your total up or down to the nearest 5 eurocents. Do not be surprised, this is allowed by law (the store must legally have a sticker informing you about this, however this is rarely done in practise). The difference will show up on the receipt as ''&quot;Afronding&quot;''. Because of this you don't get 1 and 2 eurocent coins back as change, but these coins remain legal tender.

===Credit and debit cards===
Acceptance of VISA and MasterCard and to a lesser extent American Express has grown, and is now fairly widespread to the point that some establishments no longer accept cash. In tourist destinations, you will generally find credit cards widely accepted. 

Often stores will display a sign saying &quot;''Pinnen, ja graag''&quot;, loosely meaning &quot;debit cards gladly accepted&quot; (the Dutch word ''pinnen'' means to pay by debit card). As one of the last countries in Europe, The Netherlands is moving from the Maestro/V-pay debit scheme to debit VISA/Mastercard. All points of sale should be updated by the end of 2022 to accept VISA and Mastercard debit cards, but not necessarily Mastercard or VISA credit cards as that requires a special agreement with the merchants bank.

Debit and credit cards are also the only way to pay for bus or tram tickets on board (see [[#Get around]]). For safety reasons, credit card use in the Netherlands often requires a PIN-code.

Contactless payments are the standard, with 87% of all card payments at the end of 2021 being contactless. As of 1 January 2020, all payment terminals in the Netherlands should offer contactless payments.

ATMs are readily available, mostly near shopping and nightlife areas. Even villages usually have one or more ATMs near the local supermarket. [https://www.geldmaat.nl/expat-information Geldmaat] manages the ATMs for the largest banks in the Netherlands. See the [https://www.locatiewijzer.geldmaat.nl/ map] for ATM locations.

===Tipping===
Dutch law requires that all service charges and taxes are included in the prices that hotels, bars and restaurants publish. [[Tipping]] is therefore not necessary, but it is always appreciated as a reward for good service and it's increasingly common. Especially in tourist areas and large hotels, increased tipping is not uncommon. Many Dutch customers will leave €1 or €2, also in bars and simple diners, unless service was poor. For good service in a restaurant, feel free to leave what you feel is appropriate. A 5-10% tip on a restaurant bill is considered a generous reward for good service.

===Shopping===
Most shops open by 09:00 or 10.00 and they usually close around 18:00. Supermarkets and DIY-shops often have broader opening hours, opening around 08:30 and closing only at 20:00 or 22:00. Traditionally, most shops are closed on Sundays, or only open on a few Sundays a year (known as &quot;koopzondagen&quot;). Legislative changes have allowed municipalities to make their own decisions on the number of koopzondagen, or Sundays on which shops are allowed to open. As a result, most of the shops in the centres of large cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Maastricht, etc.) are now open '''every Sunday''', typically from 12:00 until 17:00 or 18:00. An increasing number of smaller cities, and especially the ones where tourism is a major economic factor, is following this trend. Unfortunately, the situation differs per location. Most smaller cities allow at least a supermarket to be open every Sunday, most have multiple Sunday openings per year, and some open every Sunday. Some smaller shops are closed on Monday mornings, or even close for an extra day in the week.

The Netherlands is a good place to buy '''flowers'''. Flower bulbs are most suited to bring home, and can be purchased at tourist shops, garden centres and DIY stores throughout the year. Keep in mind that bulbs and their planting times depend on seasons, and tulip bulbs are typically unavailable from late winter to late summer. Fresh flowers can be bought from florists, or pre-packaged in most supermarkets. Although it is not a problem taking bulbs and flowers out of the country, you may be severely restricted in bringing them back to your own country.

The country is also famous for its '''wooden shoes''' (clogs). Nowadays almost no one, except for some farmers in the countryside and some fishermen in Volendam and Urk, wear them. Wearing wooden shoes in public outside the countryside will earn you quite a few strange looks from the locals. If you do try them on, the famous &quot;wooden shoes&quot; are surprisingly comfortable, and very useful in any rural setting. Think of them as all-terrain footwear; easy to put on for a walk in the garden, field or on a dirt road. If you live in a rural area at home, consider taking a pair of these with you if you can. Avoid the kitschy tourist shops at Schiphol and Amsterdam's Damrak, and instead look for a regular vendor which can usually be found in towns and villages in rural areas. The northern province of [[Friesland]] has a lot of stores selling wooden shoes, often adorned with the bright colours of the Frisian flag.

===Costs===
The Netherlands is generally regarded as '''expensive''' (unless you're coming from Scandinavia). Lodging and dining is more expensive than in neighbouring countries, but rail travel, museums, and attractions tend to be on the cheaper side. Retail prices for clothing, gifts, etc. are similar to most of Western Europe; consumer electronics are a bit more expensive. Gasoline, tobacco and alcohol are relatively expensive due to excise taxes. The standard cigarette packages only have 19 cigarettes in them.

==Eat==
===Dutch cuisine===
[[File:DutchFood Herring.JPG|thumb|right|A fancy serving of herring at a restaurant]]


The Netherlands is not known for its cuisine, as it is simple and straightforward. A conventional Dutch meal consists of meat, potatoes and some type of vegetable on the side. The country's food culture is best described as rustic. High in carbohydrates and fat, the country's food culture reflects the dietary need of farm laborers, but as society moved on to work in the services sector, its food culture has remained largely the same. The Dutch national dish is '''stamppot''', potatoes mashed with one or several vegetables. The variety with endive and bacon is considered the most traditional. ''Hutspot'' is a variety with carrots and onions.

Dutch cuisine differs strongly by region. Western cuisine is known for its many dairy products, including prominent '''[[cheese]]s''' such as Gouda, Edam, Leerdammer and Beemster. Being a coastal region, it has a seafood culture best represented by '''raw herring''' (''haring''), usually served with chopped onion and occasionally plopped into a bun (''broodje haring''). Northeastern cuisine is oriented towards meat due to the relative lack of agriculture in this region. '''Metworst''', a dried sausage, is particularly prized for its strong taste, and '''Gelderse rookworst''', a traditional smoked sausage, became an institution for the country as a whole and is often served together with ''stamppot''. In the province of Zeeland, you can find the best mussels.

Southern cuisine is historically influenced by the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled the Low Countries in the Middle Ages and were renowned for their splendour and great feasts. As such, it is renowned for its many rich pastries, soups, stews and vegetable dishes. It is the only Dutch region which developed an '''haute cuisine''' that forms the base of most traditional Dutch restaurants. Typical main courses are ''biefstuk'', ''varkenshaas'', and ''ossenhaas'', premium cuts of pork or beef.

Dutch people are generally not proud of their cuisine, but highly praise their sweet treats. '''Dutch pancakes''' (''pannenkoeken''), which are either sweet (''zoet'') or savoury (''hartig'') come in a variety of tastes, like apple, syrup, cheese, and bacon. '''Poffertjes''' are small, slightly leavened pancakes with butter and powdered sugar. Both are served in restaurants specifically dedicated to them. '''Syrup waffles''' (''stroopwafels''), two thin layers with syrup in between, are made fresh in most street markets and specialist stalls.

Sandwiches are consumed for breakfast and lunch. Those made in bakeries with aged Gouda cheese with or without butter are delicious. '''Chocolate sprinkles''' (''hagelslag'') on top of buttered slices of bread are a popular Dutch start of the day. Although food habits are changing, a simple bread roll with butter and a slice of cheese or ham is still the daily lunch for the majority of Dutch people. Dutch '''peanut butter''' is considerably different from the U.S. variety. As it's less common to have hot dishes for lunch, many restaurants offer a limited menu around lunch time. In smaller towns outside the main tourist spots you may even find restaurants to be closed for lunch altogether.

Some food traditions are seasonal. '''Pea soup''' (''erwtensoep'') is a winter dish made of green peas and a smoked sausage. It is very hearty and often eaten after ice skating. '''Oliebollen''' are traditional Dutch dumplings consumed at New Year's Eve. '''Asperges flamandes''' are white asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, ham, crumbled hard-boiled eggs and served with boiled new potatoes. They are highly seasonal and usually only eaten between spring and summer.

===Restaurants===
[[File:Rijsttafel Den Haag Javastraat.jpg|thumb|Rijsttafel]]
Restaurants in the Netherlands serve good quality food and are relatively expensive compared with surrounding countries. Profit is often made from the drinks and the dessert, so be careful ordering those if you are on a budget. Service fees and taxes are included in menu prices. Tipping is not mandatory and seen as a sign of appreciation, not as means to make up a tiny salary. In case you do want to tip, rounding up to the next euro is already acceptable for small bills and a 5% to 10% tip is common for larger ones. A 10% tip will typically be considered generous, especially on a dining bill. Going to a restaurant is generally seen as a special night out with friends or family, not as a quick way to eat food. As such, dining with Dutch people can take a couple of hours.

Smoking is banned in all restaurants, cafes, bars, festival tents and nightclubs. Smoking is allowed only outside or in separate, enclosed, designated smoking areas in which employees are not allowed to serve. Staff may enter such smoking rooms only in emergency situations.

Dutch food is not widely acclaimed, so most restaurants specialise in foreign cuisines, and the large cities offer a wide variety. '''Middle Eastern cuisine''' is readily available, even in smaller cities, and often comes at a bargain price. Popular dishes are shawarma (''shoarma''), lahmacun (often called &quot;Turkish pizza&quot;) and falafel.  Due to Dutch colonial ties with Indonesia (then known as the Dutch East Indies), most small to medium-sized towns also have a '''Chinees-Indisch restaurant''', serving Chinese and Indonesian dishes. Usually you get a lot of food for a small amount of money. Do not expect authentic Chinese or Indonesian cuisine though, as the food has been adapted for Dutch tastes. Typical dishes are fried rice (''nasi goreng''), fried bakmi (''bami goreng'') and prawn crackers (''kroepoek''). A suggestion is the famous Dutch-Indonesian ''rijsttafel'', which is a combination of several small dishes from the East Indies, not unlike the ''nasi padang'' of Indonesia; a tradition that originated among Dutch colonists in the East Indies, where it died out following Indonesian independence, but was brought back to the Netherlands by returning colonists. Most of these restaurants have a sit-in area and a separate counter for take-away with lower prices. Most larger cities will have more authentic Indonesian and Chinese restaurants as well.

Argentinian, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Surinamese and Thai cuisines are also well-represented throughout the country. Most restaurants have at least one vegetarian dish on the menu or can make you one if you ask for it.

===Snackbars===
In town centres, near public transport stations or even in more quiet quarters you can find a '''snackbar''', sometimes known as ''cafetaria''. These snackbars are pretty much the antithesis of high cuisine, but their snacks are considered typical for the country, and many Dutch ex-pats miss them the most when going abroad. Popular chain outlets have giant vending machines attached to their stores (''automatiek''). Just slot in a euro or two and take out the snack of your choice.

The most popular snack is '''French fries''', known as ''patat'' in most of the country and as ''friet'' in the south.  The standard way is to order them with mayonnaise (''patat met''), although the local mayo is not the same as you'd get in France or most of the rest of the world. It is firmer, sweeter and contains less fat, whilst remaining just as unhealthy. Other options are with tomato ketchup, curry ketchup (unlike regular curry, tastes more like tomato ketchup), Indonesian peanut sauce (''satésaus''), cut raw onions (''uitjes''), ''speciaal'' (mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions) and ''oorlog'' (&quot;war&quot;, a combination of mayonnaise, peanut sauce and cut raw onions).

Other fried snacks are considered typical for the country as well. A '''croquette''' (''kroket'') is a crispy roll filled with ragout. It is served with mustard and can be ordered on bread as well. Famous are the Amsterdam croquettes of Van Dobben and Kwekkeboom. Both companies have their own cafeteria near the Rembrandtplein. A '''frikandel''' is a long, skinless and dark-coloured sausage, kind of like a minced-meat hot dog. It can be ordered on bread, or ''speciaal'' (with mayonnaise, curry ketchup and cut raw onions). A ''berenklauw'' (&quot;bear's claw&quot;) or ''berenhap'' (&quot;bear's snack&quot;) is a sliced meatball with fried onion rings on a wooden skewer, often served with peanut sauce. Finally, a ''kaassoufflé'' is a cheese snack popular with vegeterians. Fastfood is widely available in the Netherlands as well. The most popular are  '''McDonalds''' and '''Burger King.''' Also '''KFC, Febo''' and '''Subway''' are well-known.

=== Supermarkets ===
In the Netherlands, it is easy to get all of your food and drinks from a supermarket. Literally every city, town and village has at least one supermarket. Some good supermarkets are '''Dirk van den Broek (also known simply as Dirk), Albert Heijn, Plus and Jan Linders (mainly in the southern provinces).'''

==Drink==
===Coffee and tea===
[[File:Koffie verkeerd cafe MP Amsterdam.jpg|right|thumbnail|Koffie verkeerd]]

Dutch people are among the largest '''coffee''' drinkers in the world, and having a cup is almost compulsory when you are going to visit people. One of the first questions when coming through the door is often &quot;''Koffie?''&quot;. Traditionally the drink is served in small cups (a half mug) with one single cookie. However, some guests are also treated with one of the country's typical pie-like pastries such as a ''tompouce'', ''Limburgse vlaai'' or a piece of Dutch-style apple pie.

Dutch coffee is generally quite strong and heavy on the stomach. If you're from the United States or Canada, you can order one cup of Dutch coffee in the morning and add water the rest of the day! If you order ''koffie verkeerd'' (which means &quot;coffee wrong&quot;) you get a cup of more or less half milk and half coffee, like the French 'café au lait' or the Italian 'caffe latte'.

The Dutch drink '''black tea''', and it comes in many different varieties, from traditional to fruit infusions. Luckily, if you're British, you get the teabag served with a cup of hot (but never boiling) water, so you can make your own version. Milk tea is almost unheard of and given only to children.

'''Hot chocolate''' with whipped cream is a winter tradition in the Netherlands. It really fills you after a cold walk. In the summer you can also get it in every decent bar; however, sometimes it's made from powder as opposed to the traditional kind (regular chocolate melted and mixed with hot milk), and doesn't taste that good.

===Alcoholic beverages===

The legal drinking age in the Netherlands is '''18''' for all alcoholic beverages. There used to be a difference between light and strong alcoholic drinks, with people as young as 16 allowed to drink light alcoholic drinks (up to 15% alcohol by volume).

The Dutch have a strong '''beer culture'''. Heineken is one of the world's most famous beers, but it is just one of many brands in the Netherlands. You can get all kinds of beers from white beer to dark beer. Popular brands are Heineken, Grolsch, Brand, Bavaria, Amstel, etc. There's a certain regional variety in the beers you'll find. Heineken or Amstel is served in the western provinces, Bavaria or Dommelsch in Brabant, Brand in Limburg, and Grolsch in Gelderland and Overijssel. Most breweries nowadays also produce a non-alcoholic variant of their beers.

In addition to the usual lagers, try Dutch '''wheat beer''' (''witbier''), which is flavoured with a spice mix called ''gruit'' and thus taste different from the better-known pilsener varieties. Fruit-flavoured wheat beers are also available. '''Dark beers''' are brewed in monasteries in the south of the Netherlands (Brabant and Limburg). These traditional beer breweries are excellent beer-related tourist attractions, as are the microbreweries and beer shops in [[Amsterdam]].

'''Bitters''' are popular in winter. '''Dutch gin''' (''jenever'' or ''genever'') is the predecessor of English gin. It is available in two types, ''oude'' (old) and ''jonge'' (young), which have nothing to do with aging, just the distillation style. The more traditional &quot;old-fashioned&quot; ''oude'' is sweeter and yellowish in colour, while ''jonge'' is clearer, drier and more akin to English gin.

'''Beerenburg''' is made by adding herbs to jenever. It has an alcohol percentage of around 30%. The original Beerenburg was made halfway through the 19th century with a secret mixture of spices of the Amsterdam spice merchant Hendrik Beerenburg, to whom it owes its name. Despite it being &quot;invented&quot; in Amsterdam, it is considered typically Frisian. Most other regions also produce their local, less famous variants of a bitter. '''Orange bitter''' (''Oranjebitter'') is drunk only on King's Day (''Koningsdag'').

===Nightlife===
[[File:CoffeeShopAmsterdam.jpg|right|thumb|Coffeeshop in Amsterdam]]
[[Nightlife]] in the Netherlands is very diverse. Amsterdam is known for its neighbourhood bars, Rotterdam has a clubbing reputation, and Groningen, Leiden and Utrecht have an active student scene. Bars cater to a wide array of music scenes, but '''dance''' is the leading style in nightclubs. Entering bars is legally allowed from the age of '''16''', but many bars and clubs have stricter policies in place and do not allow people under 18 or 21 to enter.

The Netherlands is renowned for its liberal '''drug policy'''.  '''Personal use''' of (soft) drugs is regulated by the Ministry of Justice under an official policy of ''gedogen''; literally this means ''to accept'' or ''tolerate''. Legally, this is a doctrine of non-prosecution on the basis that action taken would be so highly irregular as to constitute selective prosecution.

You are allowed to buy and smoke small doses (5&amp;nbsp;g or less) of cannabis or hash. You must be 18 or over to buy. For this you have to visit a '''coffeeshop''', which are abundant in most larger towns. Coffeeshops are not allowed to sell alcohol, and minors (those under 18) are not allowed inside. Coffeeshops are prohibited from explicit advertising, so many use the Rastafari red-yellow-green colours to hint at the products available inside, while others are more discreet and sometimes almost hidden away from plain view.

Hallucinogenic (&quot;magic&quot;) mushrooms, once legal, are officially banned. However, &quot;magic truffles&quot; or so called &quot;spacecakes&quot;, which contain the same active ingredients as magic mushrooms, are still tolerated and are sold in some Amsterdam head shops.

'''Prostitution''' has been decriminalised, but only for those prostitutes registered at a permitted brothel. Safe sex and use of condoms is common practice, and the prostitute will usually have these available. It is illegal for sex workers to solicit customers on the street. Prostitution is most common in the capital, Amsterdam, with its red-light district, even if tourists only visit as a memento of their trip. In more rural areas, prostitution is almost non-existent.

==Sleep==
A wide range of accommodation is available, concentrated in the major tourist destinations. They include regions popular for domestic tourism, such as the [[Veluwe]] and [[Zuid-Limburg]].

===Camping===
[[File:Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam (26212654801).jpg|thumb|Rental trailers at Camping Zeeburg, Amsterdam]]
Camp sites are widespread and available in pretty much all corners of the country, as well as close to most of the major cities. Outside the main tourist season (July–September) there's usually a place available and most camp sites will find a spot for small trekker's tents any time of year. For caravans, camper vans or family tents it's advisable to make reservations beforehand, especially during summer holidays.
In popular domestic and regional tourist areas, such as on the coast, on the [[West Frisian Islands]], in [[Zuid-Limburg]] and on the [[Veluwe]], high end camp sites with lots of facilities and entertainment are easy to find. In rural areas, smaller sites next to farms are very popular (see [http://www.svr.nl/inlichtingen_svr/uk.pdf Stichting Vrije Recreatie (SVR)]). Pure natural landscapes can be vividly experienced on the so-called '''[http://www.natuurkampeerterreinen.nl/en/ natuurkampeerterreinen]''' (''terrains for nature camping''). As it comes to shopping facilities it might be possible to buy products of the place itself.

Sanitary facilities depend on the kind of camping site but quality is excellent for almost all of the campsites. On some camping sites the use of warm water is not included, but needs to be paid for at the showers. It's advisable to ask whether this is the case while checking in. Even without a tent you can enjoy staying at a camping. Many sites offer cabins called ''[http://www.trekkershutten.nl/en/ trekkershut]''.

'''Wild camping is not allowed''' and the police will enforce the law if broken. There used to be free &quot;pole camping&quot; (''paalcamping'') spots in parts of the country, but this is no longer the case.

===Hotels===
Hotels in the Netherlands are abundant, particularly in Holland proper, and can be relatively inexpensive compared to other Western European countries. You may be able to find a decent hotel of international standards for €50 or less per night. Due to good public transportation options, even staying outside of the city centre, or even in a different town altogether, may still be a viable option for visiting a particular destination comfortably while remaining within budget limits.
[[File:Amstel hotel.jpg|thumb|Amstel hotel, a [[grand old hotel]] in Amsterdam]]
While there are independent properties throughout the country, there is a relatively high presence of international and local hotel chains. Some of the more popular are:
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* '''[http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/hotels/Netherlands/netherlands-hotel-booking.aspx Golden Tulip]''', '''Tulip Inn''' (same website as Golden Tulip) and '''[http://www.campanile.com/en/netherlands Campanile]''' - the remaining properties of the Dutch Tulip hotel chain now belong to the France-based Groupe du Louvre, which also operates Campanile hotels. Golden Tulips are mostly found in city centres and are of higher standards (four stars usually), Campaniles by motorway junctions and are more basic (two stars), Tulip Inns fall somewhere in between. Some properties may be rather aged, but can offer attractive rates if you don't mind them not being exactly up to snuff to their international competition. For those touring the Netherlands by automobile, Campaniles and Tulip Inns can help keep them within tighter budgets. Groupe du Louvre runs several [http://www.goldentulip.com/EN/loyaltyprograms/connections.aspx loyalty programmes] and you can collect air miles with several airlines when staying with them.
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* The '''[http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/hd/netherlands-hotels Intercontinental Hotels Group]''' has increased its presence by opening all-new '''Holiday Inn Express''' properties in key locations across the country, with competitive rates including breakfast. There are also older '''Holiday Inn''' and '''Crowne Plaza''' properties in major cities.

Other international hotel chains do maintain some presence in the Netherlands, though this is mostly limited to Amsterdam and Schiphol airport. There are also quite a few Best Western-affiliated properties throughout Netherlands, but as in every country, they vary greatly in character, size, pricing and comfort.

Showers are slightly different from the American style. Bar soap is not very popular; most of what is provided in hotels and mainstream stores is liquid body soap. Washcloths are also generally not available, but washing mitts are available in stores. European-style bathrooms often have no edge on the shower floor, allowing water to get on the floor in the other parts of the bathroom. (Be prepared to mop up with a floor towel if someone needs the toilet right after someone showers.) Shower heads are generally hand-held on flexible hoses, and there are separate controls for water temperature vs. volume (instead of hot and cold knobs or a single temperature lever typically seen in the U.S.).

===Bed and breakfast===
There is a wide choice of '''bed &amp; breakfasts''' in the big cities, but there are also plenty to be found in the smaller towns and villages. Prices are generally €40-100, depending on the number of occupants and the season. Bed &amp; breakfasts may not offer all the facilities that bigger hotels do, but the service is generally friendly and personal. Also, many bed &amp; breakfasts are found along popular hiking trails and cycling paths.

===Budget===
Even for budget facilities prices are generally high. Budget accommodation starts at around €20 per person and prices go upwards from there. Seasonal demand affects availability and can cause prices to rise, especially in Amsterdam.

Official Dutch '''Youth [[Hostels]]''' are called &quot;[http://www.stayokay.com/en Stay Okay]&quot;, but they are not as widespread as in Great Britain. Also there is no kitchen available for guests, so either you eat what's on menu or you eat out. Besides the Official Dutch Youth Hostels there are plenty of other hostels spread around the country. Many hostels have regulations for travellers under the age of 18. In some cases they must be accompanied by an adult and in others they cannot book beds in shared rooms. Make sure to check with the hostel of your choice. Sheets are often included but the use of towels typically comes at a charge.

In nature areas the local landscape can be experienced at so called [http://nivon.nl/accommodaties/ ''Natuurvriendenhuizen'' (Friends of nature houses)] . These facilities are somehow in between hostels and general hotels and are especially open for cyclers and hikers, including groups. They are run by volunteers and visitors, and have communal kitchen facilities and contagious living rooms.

Short-term '''apartment rental''' is available in cities, but may not be legal. While most have a 3-night minimum stay, the process of making reservations and checking in is generally identical to that of staying in a hotel, the notable exception being that most require a credit card deposit, and the balance in cash on arrival.

If you are travelling by bicycle or by foot, there is a list of 3,600 addresses where you can stay at private homes with bed and breakfast for no more than €18.50 per person per night, although you must also pay €8 for membership of this scheme. It is called [https://www.vriendenopdefiets.nl/en Vrienden op de fiets].

===Vacation rental homes (bungalows)===
Vacation rental homes (in Dutch also called ''bungalows'') are popular in the Netherlands, especially in rural areas. These small homes come in broad varieties: they can be simple or luxurious, individual places or part of large parks with lots of identical homes and they are operated by private owners as well as large chains. [http://www.eurocottage.com/en/Holland Traversia] has the largest collection of vacation rentals in the Netherlands, by Dutch owners. Large chains of vacation rental home parks are [https://www.centerparcs.com/gb-en/co_holiday-park-netherlands Center Parks], [https://www.landal.com/countries/the-netherlands Landal Greenparks] and [https://www.topparken.nl TopParken]. Where privately owned options can sometimes provide a more authentic, local experience (e.g. in old, timber-framed houses in [[South Limburg]]), the parks will offer additional services, restaurants and swimming pools. In most cases, you have to book at least a weekend. Although generally not very cheap, they have kitchens and therefore allow for self-catering.

==Learn==
The Netherlands has many universities. The country has converted their own titles into the bachelor/master system.

There are two types of universities:
* Academic (focusing more on theoretical knowledge, &quot;Universiteit&quot;)
* Applied Sciences (focussing more on practical knowledge, &quot;Hogeschool&quot;). Although these generally use the term university in their English names, under Dutch law, these are not universities, and are a lower level of tertiary education.
The Times Higher Education Supplement ranks 11 universities among the top 200 in the world.

Most undergraduate courses are taught in Dutch, though many postgraduate courses are taught in English. The universities also provide courses in the Dutch language for international students.

There is also the added advantage that most locals under the age of 30 are reasonably capable in English.

For international students, several scholarships are available.
They can be found on the [http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students Nuffic website]. Here you will also find information regarding courses, institutions, housing, formalities, culture, traineeships and possible difficulties.

==Work==
[[File:Centrum Eindhoven.jpg|thumb|Eindhoven]]
Work opportunities for those from outside the European Union are very restricted. Only when an employer can prove they've searched in the EU, they are allowed to hire a non-EU citizen. Official policy is to deter all non-EU immigration, unless there is an economic necessity.

Citizens of certain non-EU countries are permitted to work in the Netherlands without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay - for more information see the 'Get in' section above.

Students from other European countries are eligible for study financing only when they have a fixed 56-hour/month work contract or when they have lived in the Netherlands for five years.

For highly skilled workers that exceed a certain salary threshold and meet other conditions, there is a [https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/living/take-care-of-official-matters/highly-skilled-migrants/thirty-percent-ruling/30-percent-ruling-indepth 30% tax ruling] which means that only 70% of your income will be considered for tax purposes. This is most useful when you're working in the Netherlands for the first time, and has other associated benefits (such as the option to transfer a foreign driving licence rather than having to retake the driving test to obtain a Dutch licence).

==Stay safe==

===Crime===

The Netherlands is generally considered a safe country. However, be alert in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and other large cities that are plagued by pickpockets and bicycle theft; violent crimes are rare. In the larger cities, certain outlying suburbs are considered unsafe at night.

The police, ambulance and fire brigade have one general emergency number '''112'''. There is one police force, organised into 10 police regions. Visitors will mostly deal with the regional police. Some specialised forces, such as the railway police and the highway police on main roads, are run by a separate national force (highway police being the KLPD - ''Korps Landelijke Politie Diensten'', and railway police being the ''spoorwegpolitie''). When calling '''112''', if you can, advise on what emergency services what you need.

Border controls and port and airport security are handled by a separate police force, the Marechaussee (or abbreviation 'KMar' - ''Koninklijke Marechaussee''), a gendarmerie. They are an independent service of the Dutch armed forces (making them a military service, not a civil one) and have security tasks among their duties.

In most cities, there are municipal services (''stadswacht'' or ''stadstoezicht'') with some police tasks such as issuing parking and litter fines. They often have police-style uniforms to confer some authority, but their powers are limited. For instance, only police officers may carry a gun.

The European Network against Racism, an international organisation supported by the European Commission reported that, in the Netherlands, half of the Turks reported having experienced racial discrimination. The same report points out a &quot;dramatic growth of Islamophobia&quot; paralleled with antisemitism. Attitudes such as these, however, relate to issues with settling migrants rather than tourists, and visitors of a minority background will not find their ethnicity an issue in a country famed for its tolerance.

===Drugs===
[[File:Cannabis seed bank Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|Places like these can be seen around the country]]
{{see also|Cannabis}}
Cannabis may be decriminalised, but there are some safety risks involved. It is wise to take your first spliff in a relaxed social atmosphere, for example among like-minded people in a coffeeshop. Cannabis sold in the Netherlands is often stronger than varieties elsewhere. Be particularly wary of cannabis-laced pastries (&quot;space cakes&quot;) as it's easy to eat too much by accident &amp;mdash; although there are also unscrupulous shops that sell space cakes with no weed at all. Wait ''at least'' one hour after eating!

It is forbidden to drive any motorised vehicle while impaired, which includes driving under the influence of both illegal and legal recreational or prescribed drugs (such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and mushrooms) as well as alcohol, and medication that might affect your ability to drive.

Buying soft drugs from dealers in the streets is always illegal and is commonly discouraged. The purchase of other (hard) drugs such as  ecstasy, cocaine, or processed/dried mushrooms is still dealt with by the law. However, often people who are caught in possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use are not prosecuted.

The act of consuming any form of drugs is legal, even if possession is not. If you are seen taking drugs, you may theoretically be arrested for possession, but not for use. This has one important effect; do not hesitate to seek medical help if you are suffering from bad effects of drug use, and inform emergency services as soon as possible of the specific (illegal) drugs you have taken. Medical services are unconcerned with where you got the drugs, they will not contact the police, their sole intention is to take care of you in the best way possible. As some substances can interact (negatively) with others or certain procedures become dangerous under the influence of certain substances, this may well save your life!

At some parties, a &quot;drug testing desk&quot; is offered, where you can have your (synthetic) drugs tested. This is mainly because many pills contain harmful chemicals in addition to the claimed ingredients; for example, many pills of &quot;ecstasy&quot; (MDMA) will also contain speed (amphetamines). Some pills don't even contain any MDMA at all. The testing desks are not meant to encourage drug use, since venue owners face stiff fines for allowing drugs in their venues, but they are tolerated or 'gedoogd' since they mitigate the public health risks. The desk won't return the drugs tested.

There are significant risks associated with drug use:
* While marijuana bought at coffeeshops is unlikely to be hazardous, hard drugs like cocaine and heroin and synthetic drugs like ecstasy are still illegal and unregulated. These hard drugs are likely to be in some way contaminated, especially when bought from street dealers.
* Some countries have legislation in place that make it illegal to plan a trip to another country for the purpose of committing  acts illegal under their jurisdiction, so you might be apprehended in your home country after having legally smoked pot in the Netherlands.

Be very careful with '''alcohol and weed.''' Don't use any alcohol the first couple of times you smoke weed: drinking one beer after you've smoked can feel like drinking ten beers. Alcohol and weed amplify each other: a little bit of alcohol can cause you to intensely feel the effect of the weed, but a tiny bit too much can make you feel dizzy and/or nauseated.

The use of drugs is condemned, disapproved of and even feared by many Dutch people, notwithstanding the approach the criminal justice system has taken for decades. Nowadays, smoking is also frowned upon.

===Prostitution===

Prostitution in the Netherlands is legalised as long as it concerns voluntary interactions between adults. The minimum age for sex workers is 18 years. Exploiting sex workers or engaging them in the industry against their will is a crime. Street prostitution is prohibited in most municipalities, although Utrecht, Arnhem, Groningen, Heerlen, Nijmegen and Eindhoven allow it on dedicated &quot;tippelzones&quot;. While brothels are permitted by law, most cities require them to have permits and enforce a maximum number of establishments in a limited part of town. Research has concluded that drug addictions are more common in the street bound activities. A client who makes use of sexual services when he could have suspected an illegal situation is already punishable by law, and more explicit legal provisions about the responsibilities of the client are in the making. Reasonable suspicion could include timid or young girls, (small) injuries but also suspicious locations such as industrial areas or garage boxes. Illegal prostitution in hotels can be raided by the police and the client as well as the prostitute can be fined or be put in jail. Hotel personnel are obliged by law to notify the police if they suspect these kinds of illegal activities. In short, it's advisable to only have paid sex in locations with a licence to host prostitutes and to ask for an ID when you have any doubts about a person's age.

==Stay healthy==
The Netherlands has some of the best '''[[tap water]]''' in the world. It is even considered to be of similar or better quality than natural mineral or spring water. It is distributed by democratically-elected water authorities (''waterschappen''). At the majority of the train stations and even in some natural reserves, there is a water tap point, where the water is also of very good quality. Food (either bought in a supermarket or eaten at a restaurant) shouldn't pose any problem either.

The health care system of the Netherlands is up to par with the rest of Europe. Hospitals are mostly situated in larger cities, and all have English-speaking medical staff. General practitioners can be found in almost all towns, except for small villages, and they can typically speak English too. In most cases staying healthy is a case of common sense. Two health risks are particularly relevant for travellers:

* When walking or camping in forests and dunes, be aware of '''ticks''' and tick-carrying diseases. It is advisable to wear long sleeves and to put trousers into your socks. If you discover a red ring on your body in the following weeks, be sure to visit a doctor to check for '''Lyme disease''', which can be lethal without proper medical care.
* In summer, open air recreational (mainly fresh water) swimming areas might suffer from the notorious '''blue algae''', a rather smelly cyanobacteria which when it dies, releases toxins into the water. When these occur, a signpost at the entrance to the area or near the water should tell you so by stating something like &quot;Waarschuwing: blauwalg&quot;. If in doubt, ask someone.

Pseudoephedrine (e.g. Sudafed) was withdrawn from the market in 1989 due to heart safety concerns. If you have a cold and need some medicine, you can either bring a limited amount from another country for personal use, or buy an alternative decongestant. Xylometazoline is commonly available as a nose spray.

==Respect==
The Dutch are supposed to be the most informal and easy-going people in Europe and there are few strict social taboos to speak of. It's unlikely that Dutch people will be offended simply by your behaviour or appearance. In fact, it's more likely that visitors themselves will be offended by overly ''direct'' conversation. Nevertheless, the standards for ''overt'' rudeness and hostility are similar to those in other western European countries.

The exception to this openness is personal wealth. For instance, it's considered vulgar to reveal how rich you are, so asking somebody about this will be considered nosy and will probably just get you an evasive answer.

Likewise, it's not advisable to be forceful about your own religion or to assume a Dutch person you've met is a Catholic or a Calvinist, since most people do not adhere to any faith at all. In urban areas it's not considered rude to ask somebody about this, but you'll generally be expected to be entirely tolerant of whatever the other person believes and not attempt to proselytise in any way. Openly religious behaviour is usually met with bewilderment and ridicule rather than hostility. An exception is the Dutch Bible Belt which runs from Zeeland into South Holland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and consists of towns with many strong Dutch Reformed Christians, who are more likely to be insulted by different religious views.

Openly nationalist sentiments are likewise viewed with some suspicion among the general public, although there are a number of celebrations like King's Day (''Koningsdag'', 27 April) and during football championships. Some people dress in orange and/or get drunk, but you don't have to fear hostility to foreigners.

Never refer to the entire country as &quot;Holland&quot;, as that name only refers to the two provinces of North and South Holland, and doing so may offend Dutch people from or related to the other provinces. However, the country as a whole calls itself &quot;Holland&quot; towards tourists. Generally speaking, people from Flevoland and Utrecht won't bother correcting you when you refer to them as &quot;Hollander&quot; or their region as &quot;Holland&quot;. Don't expect anyone from a province other than those four to be flattered when being called a &quot;Hollander&quot;. It can never hurt to ask whether anyone present minds.

===Social etiquette===
In the Netherlands, cheek-kissing is a common way of greeting among women and between women and men. Two men will generally shake hands. Kissing is particularly suitable for informal occasions. For greetings, it's typically used for people who are already acquainted. It's also common practice when congratulating someone, and is common among strangers in that case too. Hand shaking is more appropriate for formal occasions. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss or refusing a kiss altogether could be considered odd or rude.

Dutch people will kiss three times alternating right and left cheeks. This could lead to awkward situations for British people and many other Europeans, being used to just two kisses. Also, always kiss on the cheeks instead of giving air-kisses.

===Gay and lesbian travellers===
[[File:Gay Pride Amsterdam 2009c.jpg|right|thumb|Gay Pride in Amsterdam]]
As mentioned above, the Netherlands is liberal when it comes to '''homosexuality''' and is considered to be '''one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world.''' The Netherlands has a reputation of being the first country to recognise same-sex marriage, and openly displaying your orientation won't cause much upset in the Netherlands.

However, even a gay friendly country like the Netherlands has room for some criticisms of homosexuality, but this varies depending on where one travels. If you express opposition to LGBT rights, Dutch people might make politely clear to you that they do not agree with your thoughts. Don't get mistaken by Dutch using 'gay' ('homo') as a swearword, it is vastly used by LGBT people themselves. Although most Dutch people are very tolerant of the LGBT community, occasions in which openly gay people are beaten up are not unheard of.

==Connect==
The country code for the Netherlands is '''31'''. The outbound international prefix is '''00''' (e.g. to call the US, substitute '''00 1''' for '''+1''' and for the UK  '''00 44''' for '''+44'''.)

The '''cellular phone network''' in the Netherlands is GSM 900/1800. The cell phone networks are operated by KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile; other operators use one of these 3 networks. The networks are high quality and cover every corner of the Netherlands. If you're bringing your own (GSM) cell phone to call (or receive calls) whilst in the Netherlands, make sure to check the relevant &quot;roaming&quot; charges for your provider, as they vary substantially. Receiving phone calls on a cell phone using a Dutch SIM card is free in most cases; charges apply if you're using a foreign SIM card, as the call is theoretically routed through your country of origin. It may be cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card to insert into your GSM phone, or even to buy a very cheap pay-as-you-go card+phone bundle. Providers that specialise in discount rates to foreign countries include [http://www.lycamobile.nl/en/ Lyca], [http://www.lebara.nl/ Lebara], [http://www.ortelmobiel.nl/ Ortel] and [http://www.vectonemobile.nl/ Vectone].

To enjoy '''cheap international calls''' from the Netherlands you can use low-cost dial-around services such as [http://www.qazza.nl Qazza], [http://www.belbazaar.nl/ BelBazaar],  [http://www.pennyphone.nl/ pennyphone] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}, [http://www.slimcall.nl/ SlimCall], [http://www.telegoedkoop.nl/ telegoedkoop], [http://www.beldewereld.nl/ beldewereld], [http://www.teleknaller.nl teleknaller] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}. Dial-around services are directly available from any landline in the Netherlands. No contract, no registration is required. Most dial-around services offer USA, Canada, Western Europe and many other countries at the price of a local call so you can save on your phone expenses easily. They also work from public payphones.

There are few public phone booths left in the Netherlands. They are mostly found at train stations. Telfort booths accept coins, whereas most KPN booths accept only prepaid cards or credit cards. Some new public phones have been installed which accept coins again. Tariffs (per unit or amount of calling time) can differ between public phones in a truly public area and the same types of machines in a more public-private area.

0800 numbers are toll-free while 09xx numbers are charged at premium rates. Mobile phones have numbers in the 06 range, and calls to cell phones are also priced at higher rates. (National) Directory Inquiries can be reached via '''1888''', '''1850''' and various other 'Inquiry-operators'. Rates differ by operator, but are usually rather high, more than €1 per call, as well as per-second charges. International Directory Inquiries can be reached on 0900 8418 (M-F 08:00-20:00, €0.90 per minute). Phone numbers can also be found on the Internet, free of charge, on [http://www.telefoonboek.nl/ Telefoonboek.nl], [http://www.detelefoongids.nl/ De Telefoongids.nl] and for opening times visit [http://www.openingstijden.nl/ Openingstijden.nl] or [http://www.openingstijdengids.nl/ OpeningstijdenGids.nl].

===Internet access===
With the exception of some low-end service providers, all mobile operators support '''GPRS'''. KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile offer '''UMTS''' (and HSDPA) service in almost all parts of the country, with almost complete 4G coverage for most providers and 5G is already being used, but not implemented by every provider. Dutch sim cards are also available with mobile internet access, typically from €10 for 1 GB and a month validity.  Users with a mobile phone account from an EU country can use their data plan in the Netherlands without incurring extra charges.

'''Internet cafés''' are increasingly rare but can still be found in major cities and usually also provide international calling booths. Many public libraries provide Internet access, usually at a charge. Wireless Internet access using '''Wi-Fi''' is quite widely available. It's usually a free service in pubs, restaurants and many attractions. In hotels the situation differs, with free service in some and high rates in others. Free Wi-Fi is offered in many of the larger railway stations, an growing number of NS intercity trains, local trains of some of the other operators, and some regional buses, and Schiphol offers limited free service as well as better (and longer) use for a charge.

===Mail===
Digital postal stamps are available: you pay for the postage using the PostNL mobile app, then write the provided 12-digit code on the envelope, instead of using a physical stamp.

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'''[http://www.newzealand.com New Zealand]''' ([[Maori phrasebook|Māori]]: ''Aotearoa'') is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones.  These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kakapo and kiwi. New Zealanders have adopted the kiwi as a national symbol, and have even taken the word ''Kiwi'' as a name for themselves.

The islands are not densely populated, the South Island even less so than the North Island, but they are easily accessible. The country has modern visitor facilities and transport networks that are reasonably well developed. New Zealand often adds an adventurous twist to nature. It is the original home of jet-boating through shallow gorges as well as bungee jumping off anything high enough to give a thrill.

Māori culture continues to play an important part in everyday life and the identity of the nation. Government and corporate New Zealand is full of Māori symbolism. There are abundant opportunities for visitors to understand and experience the history ''and'' present-day forms of Māori life.

==Regions==
New Zealand is a very diverse country with many regions that are worth seeing, but at a high level it's easiest to break it down according to its two main islands and the smaller offshore islands.

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The Realm of New Zealand also includes the [[Cook Islands]], [[Niue]], [[Tokelau]], and the largely unrecognised [[Ross Dependency]] in [[Antarctica]]. Although these destinations share with New Zealand the same monarch as head of state, and their citizens are issued New Zealand passports, they are also self-governing, and have different immigration régimes, climates, and cultures. Thus, they are dealt with in separate articles, rather than here.

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==Cities==
[[Image:WellingtonPanorama.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Cable car above Wellington]]
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* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.29 | long=174.78 |name=[[Wellington]]|wikidata=Q23661 }} – the national capital, with the Parliament and Beehive buildings, and the wonderful, free Te Papa museum
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-36.85 | long=174.75 |name=[[Auckland]]|wikidata=Q37100 }} – the City of Sails with east and west coast harbours, by far the biggest city with 1.4 million people and all a big city offers
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-43.53 | long=172.64 |name=[[Christchurch]]|wikidata=Q79990 }} – the Garden City, the South Island's largest city, ever-evolving as it rebuilds from a devastating earthquake in February 2011
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.87 | long=170.50 |name=[[Dunedin]]|wikidata=Q133073 }} – the Edinburgh of the South, proud of its [[Scotland|Scots]] heritage, Southern Albatross colony and its wonderful tramping tracks within a short drive from the central business district
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-37.78 | long=175.28 |name=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]|wikidata=Q200028 }} – leafy centre of the rich and fertile Waikato on the banks of the mighty Waikato River south of Auckland, home of the Mooloo rugby mascot
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-39.49 | long=176.92 |name=[[Napier]]|wikidata=Q203380 }} – one of the best concentrations of Art Deco architecture in the world, famous as a wine region and close to Cape Kidnappers gannet breeding colony and wildlife sanctuary
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.27 | long=173.28 |name= [[Nelson (New Zealand)|Nelson]]|wikidata=Q206687 }} – thriving arts culture, varied cuisine emphasising local produce, craft brewing, with New Zealand's highest sunshine hours, and surrounded by marvellous coastal and mountain scenery, three stunning national parks, vineyards and orchards
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.03 | long=168.66 |name= [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]|wikidata=Q613602 }} – adrenaline and adventure capital of the world, where you can ski, skydive, bungy jump, jet-boat and thrill yourself to your heart's content
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-38.13 | long=176.25 |name= [[Rotorua]]|wikidata=Q208948 }} – famous for Māori culture and geothermal activity, including geysers, fascinating boiling mud pools and beautiful hot pools and springs

==Other destinations==
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[[File:Milford Sound 02.jpg|thumb|Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most spectacular fiords]]
New Zealand has a wealth of [[New Zealand national parks|national parks]], rural areas and other out-of-the-way places that are worth a visit. Here are a few of the best.

* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-40.83 |long=172.90 |name=[[Abel Tasman National Park]]|wikidata=Q318357}} – golden sand beaches, kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.73 |long=170.10 |name=[[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park]]|wikidata=Q1950336}} – lots of hiking opportunities and New Zealand's highest mountain
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-35.20 |long=174.17 |name=[[Bay of Islands]]|wikidata=Q812091}} – pretty spot in the North Island with historical significance
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-36.83 |long=175.58 |name=[[Coromandel Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q763064}} – rugged coastline with plenty of beaches and hiking opportunities just one and a half hours from Auckland
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-41.53 |long=173.40 |name=[[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]]|wikidata=Q140083}} – the country's largest wine-growing region
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-44.67 |long=167.93 |name=[[Milford Sound]]|wikidata=Q187197}} – [[Fiordland National Park]]'s most prominent and accessible fiord
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-38.69 |long=176.07 |name=[[Taupo]]|wikidata=Q2397257}} – trout fishing and adventure activities in the central North Island
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-39.20 |long=175.58 |name=[[Tongariro National Park]]|wikidata=Q202845}} – three volcanoes, two skifields and one of the most popular hikes in the country
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.38 |long=170.18 |name=[[Westland Tai Poutini National Park]]|wikidata=Q1053661}} – home of the [[Franz Josef Glacier|Franz Josef]] and [[Fox Glacier|Fox Glaciers]]

==Understand==
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New Zealand is increasingly known, both in the indigenous [[Māori phrasebook|Māori language]] and in New Zealand English, as ''Aotearoa'', often translated as &quot;land of the long white cloud&quot;. Originally, Aotearoa referred to only the North Island.

The two main islands are officially named ''North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui'' and ''South Island / Te Waipounamu''. ''Te Ika-a-Māui'' means &quot;the fish of Māui&quot;; in legend, the North Island is a giant fish pulled up from sea by the demigod Māui, with its head to the south. Wellington is sometimes called ''te upoko o te ika'' (the head of the fish&quot;) and once boasted a monthly magazine called ''Fishhead''. ''Te Waipounamu'' means &quot;the greenstone waters&quot;; greenstone is a nephrite jade found in the South Island and is highly valued by Māori people. An alternative (but unofficial) Māori name for the South Island is ''Te Waka-a-Māui'' (the canoe of Māui).

===Geography===
New Zealand consists of two main islands (the North Island and the South Island) and many smaller ones in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600&amp;nbsp;km (1,000&amp;nbsp;mi) southeast of [[Australia]]. The country covers 268,000&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km (103,500&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;mi), slightly larger than the [[United Kingdom]] and around the same size as the US state of [[Colorado]] (albeit thinner and longer). The South Island is the larger of the two main islands (150,400&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km vs 113,700&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km) and is sometimes referred to as &quot;the mainland&quot;, despite having only one-third the population of the North Island.

New Zealand lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, straddling the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. The plate boundary cuts through the western South Island, forming the Alpine Fault and giving rise to the Southern Alps, the main mountain range stretching most of the length of the island. As a result, New Zealand is home to significant volcanic and geothermal activity and is also prone to earthquakes.

The country is long and narrow, with no point more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea as the crow flies. From the northernmost town to the southernmost by road is 2100&amp;nbsp;km – equivalent to the distance from [[Vancouver]] to [[Los Angeles]], or from [[Brussels]] to [[Málaga]].

Make sure to allow sufficient time to travel New Zealand. It's certainly worthwhile to tour for at least three or four weeks on each island, although you can certainly see highlights in far less time. Roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges, especially in the [[South Island]]. In exit polls at Christchurch International Airport, many international visitors commented that they had underestimated the time they would need to properly enjoy their visit.

===Climate===
In general, New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate, with warm summers, cool winters, and regular rainfall throughout the year. There are four seasons, with summer in December–February and winter in June–August (the opposite of the northern hemisphere). The geography of the country does create around 10 distinct climate regions, ranging from near sub-tropical north of Auckland to near continental and semi-arid in central Otago.

The mountain ranges along the northeast-southwest axis of New Zealand provide a barrier for the strong prevailing westerly winds - often referred to as the roaring forties. Moist air hitting the mountains is pushed upwards and cooled, with the moisture falling back westward as rain. As a result, the western half of the country receives more than average rainfall and the eastern half less than average. This effect is most pronounced in the South Island with the Southern Alps: the [[West Coast (New Zealand)|West Coast]] receives 2000–7000&amp;nbsp;mm of rain per year, while coastal [[Canterbury (New Zealand)|Canterbury]] and [[Otago]] in the east receive just 500–800&amp;nbsp;mm. Most other places on average receive between 600 and 1600&amp;nbsp;mm per year. In the northern and central parts of the country, it is generally drier in the summer; in southern parts, it is generally drier in the winter.

Summer daily highs average from 17°C to 25°C. Winter daily highs average 7°C to 16°C and nightly lows average -3°C to 8°C. The warmest temperatures are generally found in the north and east of both islands, while the coolest temperatures are generally found in inland parts of both islands and the southern South Island. Sunshine hours are highest in coastal [[Bay of Plenty]], [[Nelson Bays]] and [[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]].

Snow falls mainly in the mountainous parts of the country and some inland areas, and can occasionally close mountain passes and high roads during winter. Snow may fall down to sea level in eastern and southern parts of the South Island once every 1–2 years. Snow in the western South Island and coastal North Island is a rare occurrence; Wellington on average gets snow down to sea level once every 40–50 years. The unsheltered areas of the country can get a bit breezy, especially in the centre, through Cook Strait and around Wellington.

New Zealand's weather is very changeable, and even during summer you may receive all four seasons in one day. Be prepared for the weather to change from fine to showers (and vice versa) without notice. [http://www.metservice.co.nz/ Metservice] has weather forecasts for ten days in advance.

===History===
[[File:Waitangi Treaty Display (26738736755).jpg|thumb|Treaty of Waitangi on display in ''Te Papa Tongarewa'', the national museum, in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand was the last major landmass to be settled by people. This, combined with its late European colonisation, geological youth and geographical isolation, has led to the development of a young, vigorous nation with a well-travelled and well-educated population. One in four New Zealand-born people (one in three between the ages of 22 and 48) live overseas.

The Polynesian Māori settled New Zealand some time around 1280 CE, having migrated from the Cook Islands area. &quot;''Nieuw Zeeland''&quot; appeared on Dutch maps from as early as 1645, after the explorations of Abel Tasman in 1642 (after whom, incidentally, Tasmania is named); cartographers named the country after the Dutch province of [[Zeeland]]. It is possible that other European explorers knew of the existence of New Zealand as early as the mid-14th century. Captain Cook rediscovered, circumnavigated and mapped the main islands in 1769.

Some sealers, whalers, traders and missionaries settled over the next 80 years, with many encountering fierce resistance from the local Māori people. In February 1840, British missionaries and Māori chiefs agreed to the Treaty of Waitangi, considered the founding document of modern New Zealand. The Treaty guaranteed Māori the continued ownership of their land and possessions and granting them the rights of British subjects, in return for them ceding sovereignty to the British Crown. More intensive settlement began that same year. Initially annexed to the colony of [[New South Wales]], New Zealand was split off to form a separate colony in 1841. It turned out the Treaty of Waitangi had a number of translation errors and the English and Māori versions of it said different things (for example, the English version says &quot;sovereignty&quot;, but the Māori version says &quot;governance&quot;), leading to problems between Māori and the British Crown over interpretation of the Treaty. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872, coupled with political manoeuvring and the spread of European diseases, broke Māori resistance to land settlement but left lasting grievances. The New Zealand government has since sought to address long-standing Māori grievances, but it has been a complicated process and still continues to this day.

In 1882, the ship ''Dunedin'' completed the first successful shipment of refrigerated meat from New Zealand to England. For the next 90 years, supplying meat, wool and dairy products to the British Isles formed the basis of the New Zealand economy. On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first (modern-day) country in the world to give women the right to vote.

When the six British colonies federated to form [[Australia]] in 1901, New Zealand opted out of joining the federation. Instead, the British colony of New Zealand became a separate self-governing British dominion in 1907. It was offered complete independence under the 1931 Statute of Westminster, although it did not adopt this until 1947. New Zealand provided military support to the United Kingdom in the Boer War of 1899–1902, and in both World Wars as part of the Allied war effort. The nation also participated in wars in [[Malaysia]], [[Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Afghanistan]], and in several peacekeeping actions. However, New Zealand notably stayed out of the second Iraq War, which the United States, United Kingdom and Australia had fought. 

When the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973, New Zealand effectively lost its main trading partner and the national economy faced an uncertain future. The country subsequently went through major economic reforms lasting into the mid-1990s, increased economic ties with its neighbour Australia, and diversified its exports to Pacific Rim markets.

The New Zealand Constitution Act was passed by both New Zealand and Britain in 1986, ending any remnant power the British parliament may have had to pass laws for New Zealand, although the British queen remains the Head of State, with an appointed (New Zealander) Governor-General as her representative in New Zealand.

Many New Zealanders have strongly opposed the testing and use of nuclear weapons. New Zealand opposed French nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll, leading French secret agents to bomb the Greenpeace ship ''Rainbow Warrior'' while it was docked in Auckland in July 1985. The United States' refusal to declare whether its visiting ships were carrying nuclear weapons led to the government banning them from New Zealand territorial waters in 1987. In response, the US suspended its commitments to New Zealand under the joint US-Australian-New Zealand defence alliance.  Defence relations with the US have since thawed, and in 2016 a US Navy ship (the destroyer USS ''Sampson'') was allowed to enter New Zealand waters for the first time in nearly 30 years.

===Politics===
[[File:Parliament House and the Beehive June 2012.JPG|thumb|Parliament House and the Executive Wing (&quot;Beehive&quot;) in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand's political system is based on the British Westminster system, with some differences, such as having only one legislative house, since the upper house was abolished in 1951. The New Zealand parliament is the 120-member House of Representatives, which is elected every three years using the ''mixed-member proportional (MMP)'' voting system. The head of government is the prime minister, who is typically the leader of the largest political party among those forming the government. Following the 2020 election, there are five main political parties (from largest to smallest): the centre-left Labour Party, the centre-right National Party, the environmentalist-left Green Party, the libertarian ACT Party, and the indigenous Māori Party. 

The executive branch is the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister, who appoints Cabinet ministers from among the members of the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court of New Zealand heads the judicial branch, and has served as the highest court of appeal since taking over that role from the UK Privy Council in 2004.

Queen Elizabeth II is the country's monarch and head of state, with an appointed governor-general as her representative in New Zealand. As a constitutional monarch, the roles of the Queen and her governor-general are largely ceremonial, with the prime minister wielding the most authority in government.

New Zealand was the first modern-day country in the world to grant women the right to vote, way back on 19 September 1893. However, women weren't allowed to stand for election to Parliament until 1919, and it was 1933 before New Zealand had its first female MP. The first female prime minister was appointed in 1997.

Below the national government, New Zealand is divided into 16 regions, and separately into 65 cities and districts. Since regions are based on physical geography, and cities and districts are based on human geography, some districts fall into two or more regions. Five cities or districts (Auckland, Gisborne, Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman) are unitary authorities – they are both a region and a city/district. In addition, there are several Pacific island territories that are in free association with New Zealand; in other words they are completely self governing with regards to their internal affairs, but their citizens are New Zealand citizens, they continue to use the New Zealand dollar as their currency, and New Zealand continues to be responsible for their foreign affairs and defence.

===People===
:''He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, people, people.)'' &lt;small&gt;–Māori proverb&lt;/small&gt;
New Zealand is home to around 5.12 million people as of June 2020. Around 1.20 million live in the South Island, with most of the rest living in the North Island. [[Waiheke Island]], in the Hauraki Gulf off the coast of Auckland, is by far the most populous offshore island, with 9,800 residents. The country as a whole is sparsely populated, with an average of 18 people per square kilometre. The country is highly urbanised: 86.5% of the population living in towns and cities, and over half the country's population lives in the five largest urban areas: Auckland (1,463,000), Wellington (433,000), Christchurch (381,000), Hamilton (179,000) and Tauranga (155,000).

New Zealand's population is mainly of European descent, owing to being a former British colony and the nation's immigration policy pre-1987 giving preference to European, North American and Australian citizens. In total, around three-quarters of the population is of direct or indirect European descent.
The indigenous Māori make up a sizable minority, with around one-sixth of all New Zealanders claiming Māori ancestry. There are also significant Asian and Polynesian groups, especially in the Auckland area and to a lesser extent in the Wellington area. Around 11% of New Zealanders identify with more than one ethnic group, with European-Māori being the most common combination.

The number of people claiming to be Christian has been steadily falling in New Zealand with increased immigration from Asia and an increasing number of people claiming to be irreligious. As of 2013, around 49% of the population are Christian, 6% follow non-Christian religions, 42% are irreligious, and 4% objected to stating their religion.

===Time zones===
New Zealand leads most of the world, time wise!

The [[Chatham Islands]], part of New Zealand but 800 km (500&amp;nbsp;mi) east of Christchurch, keep Chatham Islands Standard Time (CIST) by adding twelve hours and forty five minutes to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC+12:45. The only other official time zone with a 45-minute increment from UTC is [[Nepal]]. The Line Islands of [[Kiribati]]; [[Tonga]] and [[Samoa]] are the only time zones further in advance from UTC.

The main islands of New Zealand are 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ('''''UTC+12''''' = NZST = New Zealand Standard Time) and 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Daylight Saving ('''''UTC+13''''' = NZDT = New Zealand Daylight Time) begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.

===Holidays===
The national holidays in New Zealand are:
[[File:Auckland Anniversary Day firework 2011.jpg|thumb|Auckland Anniversary Day firework]]
*'''1 January''': New Year's Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 3 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''2 January''': New Year's Holiday. If the day falls on the weekend, 4 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''6 February''': Waitangi Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''Easter weekend''': a four-day long weekend in March or April (set according to the Western Christian dates). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Most shops must remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
*'''25 April''': ANZAC Day, marking the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at [[Gallipoli]] in 1915.  Most shops must remain closed until 1PM. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''First Monday in June''': Queen's Birthday.
*'''Friday in June or July''': Matariki, marking the Māori new year. As the holiday is linked to the lunar calendar, the date changes yearly (it will be 24 June in 2022 and 14 July in 2023).
*'''Fourth Monday in October''': Labour Day.
*'''25 December''': Christmas Day. Most shops must remain closed. If the day falls on the weekend, 27 December is observed as a public holiday. 
*'''26 December''': Boxing Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 28 December is observed as a public holiday.

Each part of the country has its own '''Anniversary Day''' public holiday. The anniversary days are based on pre-1876 provincial boundaries, which do not match up to today's regional boundaries. The most widely observed of these are '''Auckland Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 29 January by the North Island north of (and including) [[Taupo]], and '''Wellington Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 22 January by Greater Wellington and most of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. While Auckland Anniversary is observed by more people directly (2.5 million), Wellington Anniversary is observed by more people indirectly because all the government departments and embassies are based in Wellington. Each region's page should detail the dates of its anniversary day.

The Ministry of Education sets the school year for all state and state-integrated schools (96.5% of all schools). Secondary school students (age 13-18) typically break for the summer holidays once they finish exams at the beginning of December, while primary school students (age 5-12) break in mid-December. Students return to school at the end of January or the beginning of February. There are three term breaks of two weeks each - one in April (usually starting Good Friday), one in July, and one in September/October. Tertiary students typically start in Late February or the beginning of March, and finish in early November, with a three-to-four-week winter break in June/July, and two one-week mid-semester breaks at Easter and the end of August.

==Talk==
{{seealso|English language varieties|Māori phrasebook}}
'''English''' is the primary language of New Zealand, spoken by 96–98% of the population. English is a ''de facto'' official language, alongside two other ''de jure'' official languages: '''[[Māori phrasebook|Māori]]''' (''te reo Māori''), the language of the indigenous Māori people, and '''New Zealand Sign Language''' (''NZSL''), the language of the deaf community.

New Zealand English is most similar to Australian English, but is somewhat more conservative, retaining many British words that Australian English has abandoned in favour of American ones. It also contains many local slang words, and words derived from the Māori language, and is distinct enough to justify its own version of the Oxford Dictionary. The New Zealand accent is mostly non-rhotic (i.e. no rolling r sound after vowels), except in the lower half of the South Island where the rhotic &quot;Southland burr&quot; accent persists due to high Scottish immigration in the region's early days. The most noticeable difference in the New Zealand accent compared to other accents is the pronounced shift in the short-i (as in kit) and the short-e (as in dress) sounds; the short-i has moved and merged with schwa (the a in comma), while the short-e has moved to the place of the short-i sound. Another noticeable difference is the New Zealand ''bear–beer'' merger, so words like &quot;air&quot; and &quot;ear&quot;, &quot;bear&quot; and &quot;beer&quot;, &quot;chair&quot; and &quot;cheer&quot;, and &quot;fairy&quot; and &quot;ferry&quot; are identical in pronunciation, leading to the odd joke about an inebriated Goldilocks. New Zealand spelling generally follows British conventions.

New Zealanders say a particular place is &quot;in the North Island&quot; or &quot;in the South Island&quot; (e.g. &quot;Auckland is in the North Island&quot;), not &quot;on North Island&quot;. This only applies to the two main islands; New Zealanders say &quot;on Waiheke Island&quot;, for example.

'''Māori''' (''te reo Māori'') is spoken fluently by a minority of both Māori and language learners (3.7% of New Zealand residents at the 2013 census, and roughly 11–20% of Māori), with the largest concentration of speakers in the far north and east of the North Island. There are a number of Māori-medium and bilingual Māori-English schools across New Zealand, and most English-medium schools offer Māori as a learning language. In addition, there are also free-to-air television and radio channels that broadcast in Māori. Most travellers would not need to learn Māori, as native Māori speakers are bilingual in English. Nevertheless, the heavy influence of Māori on New Zealand place names means knowledge of Māori pronunciation can be useful, and even locals who do not speak Māori usually know how to pronounce Māori words – although some place names seem to have two pronunciations: the &quot;correct&quot; one, and the one in common use by locals. The biggest trip-up with Māori pronunciation to non-New Zealanders is ''wh'', which is pronounced &quot;f&quot; as in father, so for example [[Whakatane]] is pronounced ''fa-ka-ta-nee'', not ''wa-ka-ta-nee''. The Māori language today is thriving, and increasingly people of non-Māori descent learn it as a second language, even if just enough to participate in a Māori traditional welcome on to a ''marae''.

'''New Zealand Sign Language''' ('''NZSL''') was given status in 2005 as an official language and is the primary language of New Zealand's Deaf community, with around 0.5% of New Zealand residents &quot;speaking&quot; it. It is closely related to British Sign Language and Australian Sign Language, sharing 80% of the signs with them and the same two-handed manual alphabet. However, NZSL has greater emphasis on facial expressions and mouthing words, reflecting the oralist teaching methods historically used in Deaf schools (before 1979, Deaf students were punished for signing in class). It also has additional unique signs related to New Zealand, such as Māori words and place names.

New Zealand is a popular destination for migrants from all over the world, particularly Asia and the Pacific islands, and you will often find areas and suburbs with immigrant communities that speak their respective languages. The most common non-official languages spoken by New Zealand residents are Samoan (2.2%), Hindi (1.7%), Mandarin (1.3%), French (1.2%) and Cantonese (1.1%). Many New Zealanders learn a foreign language in school, though few master it beyond the basic level.

===Common expressions===
Generally, New Zealand English expressions follow British English. However, New Zealand English has also borrowed much from Māori and there are a number of other phrases that are not commonly encountered elsewhere or may confuse the visitor.

* '''Bach''' (pronounced &quot;batch&quot; as in bachelor) - Holiday home; often by the beach and comprised of fairly basic accommodation. In the southern South Island often called a '''crib'''.
[[File:Zoo Park Dairy.jpg|thumb|right|A typical suburban dairy]]
* '''Dairy''' - Convenience store, corner shop; one few outsiders understand though heavily used by locals, who find problems when travelling overseas and are surprised when asking where the dairy is. The term comes from the days before supermarkets when they primarily sold dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, etc.). Many dairies today are owned and operated by Indian immigrants.
* '''Entry by gold (or silver) coin (donation)''' - The admission charge to an event, exhibit, gallery or museum is by making a payment of a coin in the appropriate metal, often in the donation box at the door. The gold coins in NZ are the $1 and $2 coins, while silver are the 20c and 50c coins, and the 10c coin is copper. (See also &quot;Koha&quot; below).
* '''Glidetime''' - Flexible working hours, often worked by public servants. Under this system, workers can start and finish work at hours of their choosing 07:00–18:00, although they must work the core hours of 9AM-noon and 2PM-3:30PM and average 40 hours per week. Not heard so often now.
* '''Half pie''' or '''half pai''' - Usually a job or task not performed to satisfaction (cf Māori ''pai'' = good)
* '''Jandals''' (=JApanese saNDALS) - &quot;Flip-flops&quot; to most of the world; &quot;thongs&quot; to Australians; &quot;slops&quot; to South Africans.
* '''Kiwi''' - Nickname for a New Zealander or an adjective for something of New Zealand, from the name of an endangered flightless bird that is one of the country's national emblems. Not a derogatory term.
* '''Lollies''' - Confectionery; sweets; candies.
* '''Pottle''' - a (usually plastic) food container, a tub.
* '''Togs''' - swimsuit, bathing suit, swimming costume; clothing you wear when you go swimming.
* '''Tramping''' - hiking.

===Slang expressions===
You may get a strange look if you use Kiwi slang in New Zealand, but it may be used inadvertently in conversation. If you don't understand just ask and most New Zealanders will explain.

* '''across the ditch''' – Australia. ''The Ditch'' refers to the Tasman Sea, which separates New Zealand and Australia (cf. ''the Pond'' between North America and Europe)
* '''Barbie''' - Short for barbecue
* '''Bro''' (rhymed with &quot;snow&quot;) - short for ''brother'', a form of personal address like ''mate'', ''pal'', or ''bud''.
* '''Bush''' - Forest. Usually meaning a native forest as opposed to a plantation forest.
* '''chicks''' - girls.
* '''Choice!''' - Cool, great.
* '''Gumboots''' - A.K.A. Wellington Boots or Rain Boots
* '''mint''' - in tip top condition.
* '''Mate''' - any other person, male or female. Can be used on its own to express a number of different emotions based on delivery. A short 'Mate' combined with a slight head and eyebrow raise can be a greeting, whereas a longer 'Maaaaaate' combined with a cocking of the head and narrowing of the eyes can be seen as a scolding.
* '''munted''' - broken, damaged, unusable. Only came into popular use following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (which basically munted half the city).
* '''oi''' - hey. Can be meant as a warning or jokingly, derives from punk usage.
* '''Sweet as!''' - Cool, good thing, No problem. Often abbreviated to just 'sweet'. '''As''' is also sometimes used after other adjectives as slang for very: cheap as - very cheap.
* '''Wop-wops''' - remote rural area; the middle of nowhere.

===Māori words and expressions===
{{Seealso|Māori phrasebook}}
* '''Haere mai''' - A greeting to a person arriving. '''Haere ra''' is a farewell to someone leaving.
* '''Hui''' - A meeting or gathering to discuss and debate issues, usually in traditional Māori fashion.
* '''Iwi''' - A Māori tribe or people, sometimes known as a ''waka'' (canoe), as some iwi are named after the ocean-going canoes that brought their ancestors to New Zealand.
* '''Kai''' - Food. Commonly used by both Māori and European.
* '''Kia ora''' - Hello, welcome, thank you. Often used as an utterance of agreement, especially during speaking at a hui.
* '''Kia kaha''' - stay strong.
* '''Koha''' - A gift or donation. Often an exchange of gifts takes place at gatherings. Sometimes admission signs say, &quot;Entry Koha&quot;, meaning gold coin or what you feel like donating.
*'''Mana''' - Defined as authority, control, influence, prestige or power. It is also honour.
*'''Mā te wā''' - See you later.
* '''Marae''' - A traditional Māori meeting or gathering place. Also a community centre.
* '''Pākehā''' - New Zealander of European descent. Widely used, including by non-Māori, who see the name as part of their unique New Zealand identity. Some New Zealanders however don't like the term and don't refer to themselves as Pākehā.
* '''Pāua''' - Abalone to the rest of the English-speaking world.
*'''Pōwhiri''' - A Māori ceremonial welcome. Especially to a marae, but now also may take place at the start of a conference or similar large meeting in New Zealand.
* '''Tangi''' or '''tangihanga''' – a funeral, especially one conducted to traditional Māori rites. (''tangi'' means to weep or mourn)
* '''Whānau''' - A Māori (extended) family. Kinfolk. Used often in advertising to alliterate with friends such as 'friends and whānau'.
* '''Wharekai''' (literally ''food house'') is the dining room and/or kitchen on a marae.
* '''Wharenui''' (literally ''big house'') is the meeting house on a marae.
* '''Wharepaku''' (literally ''small house'') - Toilet; ''Tāne'' is the mens', ''Wāhine'' is the womens'.

==Get in==
=== Passports, visas and documentation ===
[[File:Visa policy of New Zealand.svg|thumb|450px|Visa policy of New Zealand{{legend|#ff0000|New Zealand}}
{{legend|#b5ccf2|Visa-free entry for an indefinite period}}
{{legend|#b5e61d|Visa-free entry for 6 months, subject to Visitor Visa rules (no employment, no study for more than 3 months)}}
{{legend|#22b14c|Visa-free entry for 3 months, subject to Visitor Visa rules}}
{{legend|#00a2e6|Visa required for entry; visa-free transit (up to 24 hours)}}
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{{VisaRestriction|As of May 2022, New Zealand is not issuing any new visas except in some limited circumstances (e.g. critical workers or immediate family members). Applications for new visas will resume on 16 May for applications from the Pacific Islands, 4 July for work visas, and 31 July for all other visas.&lt;br /&gt;

Entry is '''refused''' to holders of travel documents issued by '''Somalia'''.}}
{{infobox|Minimum validity of travel documents|* New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents need only present a passport that is valid on the dates they arrive in and depart from New Zealand.
* Others entering as a visitor, student or temporary worker must present a passport valid either for at least 3 months beyond the date they intend to depart, or for 1 month beyond the date they intend to depart if the issuing government has consular representation in NZ that is able to issue and renew travel documents (you should check with your issuing authority before travelling).
* See [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ Immigration New Zealand] for more info.}}

====Visa-free entry====
Foreign nationals of the following countries and territories are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand '''visa-free''' as a ''visitor'' for up to 3 months: All '''European Union''' member states, [[Andorra]], [[Argentina]], [[Bahrain]], [[Brazil]], [[Brunei]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Hong Kong|Hong Kong SAR]] (including British National (Overseas) passports), [[Iceland]], [[Israel]], [[Japan]], [[Kuwait]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Monaco]], [[Norway]], [[Oman]], [[Qatar]], [[San Marino]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Seychelles]], [[Singapore]], [[South Korea]], [[Switzerland]], [[Taiwan]], [[Uruguay]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United States]] and [[Vatican City]]. Nationals from the '''United Kingdom''' (British citizens and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK) are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand visa-free as a visitor for up to 6 months. Entry under a visa waiver does '''not''' permit employment or studying in New Zealand.

Citizens and permanent residents of '''Australia''' are entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement. Australians entering New Zealand are granted a resident visa on arrival and can study and work in New Zealand without restriction, they may also vote in elections and claim some tax and social security benefits after a stand-down period.

Citizens of the '''Cook Islands''', '''Tokelau''' and '''Niue''' are New Zealand citizens. However, due to differing immigration laws, citizens of these countries need to present a New Zealand passport when entering and leaving New Zealand.

To enter or transit New Zealand on a visa waiver, foreigners need to complete a [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-strategies-and-projects/eta-new-requirements New Zealand electronic travel authorisation (NZeTA)]. This will cost you $9 (via app) or $12 (via website) depending on the application method, and the authorisation is valid for two years. Australian citizens don't need an NZeTA, but permanent residents of Australia who are not citizens do need it. Most visitors will also need to pay a $35 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time they apply for the NZeTA. Citizens of most Oceanian countries and permanent residents of Australia are exempt.

All these visa waivers, including the one for Australians, can be refused. In particular, potential visitors who have a criminal record or who have been refused entry to or deported from any country should check with Immigration New Zealand if they need to apply for a visa. You may also be refused entry for health reasons, especially if you have tuberculosis (TB) or are likely to inflict large costs on New Zealand's health system during your stay (e.g. you need renal dialysis, hospitalisation or residential care). If you are pregnant and going to be in New Zealand beyond 37 weeks, you may need to prove that you have sufficient funds (NZ$9,000 or more) to cover maternity costs before being allowed to enter.

====Visas====
Visitors from countries not in the visa-free list or those wishing to stay longer than the maximum visa-free period for their nationality need to apply for an appropriate visa. Check [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/ the Immigration New Zealand web page for details].

If you require a visa to enter New Zealand, you might be able to apply for one at a British embassy, high commission or consulate in the country where you legally reside if there is no New Zealand diplomatic post. For example, the British embassies in [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/serbia/commonwealth-bots/?langname=null Belgrade] and [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/libya/commonwealth-bots/?langname=UK%20English Tripoli] accept New Zealand visa applications. British diplomatic posts charge £50 to process a New Zealand visa application and an extra £70 if Immigration New Zealand requires the visa application to be referred to them. Immigration New Zealand can also decide to charge an additional fee if they correspond with you directly.

If you seeking entry as a visitor and this standard condition is not specifically waived by a visa, you must have a return ticket or evidence of onward travel to even check-in with airlines. If you don't, then you'll have to purchase a ticket before being allowed to check in. You also need to prove you have sufficient funds available for your time in New Zealand – NZ$1,000 per month, or $400 per month if your accommodation is pre-paid (proof of payment is required in the latter case).

For those who need visa and are travelling in a group (having the same travel plans and itinerary), it may be better to apply for the considerably cheaper [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/specialvisitors.htm group visas]. While applying for such a visa, apart from individual application forms, a separate group visa application form (only one form for the entire group)  should also be submitted.

Refugee applications should be made before arrival since New Zealand has a formal refugee induction programme. Those who turn up in an airport arrival lounge without papers, claiming refugee status, may find themselves in jail awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings.

===Customs and quarantine===
{{cautionbox
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New Zealand has very strict biosecurity laws. Being a long way from anywhere else in the world, many pests and diseases that are endemic elsewhere are not present in New Zealand. A significant proportion of the economy is based on agriculture, so importing even small quantities of food, unprocessed animal or plant materials is tightly controlled. These restrictions are designed to prevent the introduction of foreign diseases and pests.

At ports of international entry, both the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Customs Service will inspect passenger baggage and confiscate and fine for any prohibited items. Do not think you can get away with bringing items in surreptitiously by not declaring them; all passengers will be questioned and all baggage will be x-rayed and/or opened as part of standard entry procedures, and random inspections by sniffer-dogs will take place. There are amnesty bins available before the checkpoint to dispose of banned goods. If you unintentionally fail to declare controlled items, you will be given an on-the-spot fine of $400; if you deliberately smuggle in controlled items, you can be fined up to $100,000 and/or be jailed for up to 5 years. You can also be deported and banned from New Zealand.

The best advice is to declare any item you think may cause problems &amp;mdash; biosecurity control border staff may confiscate and destroy the item, but you will not have to pay a fine (or be deported). Even if you haven't declared an item on your arrival card, you can still advise staff when you get to the border check of any item without incurring a fine.

Items that must be declared include:
* any kind of food, regardless of whether it's cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged or dried.
* any animal product, material or biological specimen
* any plants or plant material
* any animals
* any equipment used with animals, plants or water (e.g. gardening, beekeeping, fishing, water sport, diving)
* any items that have been used for outdoor or farming activities, such as footwear, tents, camping, hunting, hiking, golf and sports equipment.

'''All food''' must be declared to customs, even if the food items are permitted. Commercially-packaged or processed food is usually allowed through by MPI, but you can still be fined if you do not declare them. Take care with any items of food that you have obtained during your travel; many people have been caught and fined for not declaring fruit they were given as part of an in-flight meal. If you are unsure it is best to declare any questionable items as the immigration officers will be able to tell you if it needs to be cleaned or disposed of before entry. Some items may be allowable such as wooden souvenirs but be taken for sterilisation or fumigation before being released to you. You may be charged a fee for this.

Anti-money laundering and countering finance of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws requires you to make a declaration to customs if you are bringing NZ$10,000 or more, or its equivalent in foreign currency, in or out of the country. There are no restrictions on the amount of money that may be brought into or out of New Zealand provided the money is properly declared. Failure to declare could lead to arrest and a possible seizure of the cash.

In addition, importation or possession of most recreational drugs, including cannabis, is illegal and results in arrest. If found guilty, you would be subject to a range of penalties from hefty fines for minor offences to lengthy imprisonment, even life imprisonment, for larger offences.

===By plane===
[[File:Air New Zealand Boeing 767-300ER; ZK-NCJ@AKL;29.07.2012 664ai (8026193023).jpg|thumb|Air New Zealand aircraft at AKL]]
New Zealand is a long way from any other country, so nearly all travellers get there by plane. Flight time from the [[Australia|Australian east coast]] is 3–4 hours, [[Southeast Asia]] 10–11 hours, the [[North America]]n west coast 13–15 hours, and the [[Middle East]] a thrombosis-causing 17–18 hours. Travelling by plane from European destinations takes 24–26 hours, and involves at least one stopover in either Asia or the Americas.

[[Auckland]] ({{IATA|AKL}}) is the primary entry point, and the main hub for flag carrier '''[http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand]'''. More than 20 airlines connect [[Auckland Airport]] with more than 35 destinations in Australia and the South Pacific, eastern Asia, North America, [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]] (Chile), [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]] and Doha.

[[Christchurch]] International Airport ({{IATA|CHC}}) is the main secondary entry point, with flights to and from eastern Australia, Fiji, Singapore, Dubai (via Sydney) and Guangzhou, and seasonal services to and from Hong Kong, Perth and Taipei (via Melbourne). Smaller international airports at [[Wellington]] ({{IATA|WLG}}) and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]  ({{IATA|ZQN}}) primarily offer services to and from eastern Australia. If you fly through Australia, make sure you have a transit visa [https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/do-i-need-a-visa-to-transit-through-australia if you need one]. You won't be able to get on your flight otherwise.

===By boat===
A small percentage (1.5%) of passengers enter New Zealand via boat. [[Cruise ships]] regularly visit New Zealand between October and April. Most of these depart from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane in Australia, taking three nights crossing the Tasman Sea to reach New Zealand.

==Get around==

===By bus===
Buses are a relatively cheap and environmentally friendly way to get around New Zealand. Services are usually only once a day, even between major towns. Most roads in New Zealand are quite narrow and winding (when compared to the highways of the USA), and travelling a long distance in a bus can be a safe and relaxing way to travel compared with driving yourself. Booking in advance can get you great bargains on some lines.

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[[File:InterCity double decker.jpg|thumb|Double decker bus of the InterCity company]]
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:* '''[http://www.travelpass.co.nz/ Travelpass]'''. A pass offered by InterCity that brings together an extensive range of “hop on and off” fixed itinerary passes, based on the most popular touring routes throughout New Zealand. National passes include the Interislander ferry and a scenic boat cruise in Milford Sound. Passes are valid for 1 year.

:* '''[http://www.flexipass.co.nz/ Flexi-Pass]'''. Utilising the combined national networks of InterCity, Newmans and GreatSights, Flexi-Pass is sold in blocks of time, just like a prepaid phone card, and enables the holder to travel anywhere on the company’s network. Passes start at 15 hr, which is enough to travel from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island. Flexi-Pass hours can also be used to travel on the [http://www.interislander.co.nz/ Interislander ferry] and on [http://www.dolphincruises.co.nz/ Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Dolphin Watching cruises and tours] to Cape Brett and the famous &quot;Hole in the Rock&quot;. Passes can also be sold on to third parties and are valid for 1 year.
* '''[http://atomictravel.co.nz/ Atomic Shuttles]''' operate a no-frills shuttle service in parts of the South Island.
*'''[http://westcoastshuttle.co.nz West Coast Shuttle]'''. Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch (via Arthur's Pass) and return at more affordable prices than some of the larger firms.
* '''Backpacker buses''' - [http://www.kiwiexperience.com/ KiwiExperience Backpacker Bus] and [http://www.straytravel.com/ Stray Travel Bus] offer bus trips around New Zealand where you can get on and off as you please after purchasing a pass.
*[https://skip.travel '''Skip Bus'''] operates express bus services across major cities in the North Island, like Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington.
* Naked Bus and Mana Bus ceased operation in July 2018.

===By plane===
Domestic flights in New Zealand can be expensive; some domestic flights can cost as much as a flight to Australia. However, flying often works out cheaper than driving or taking a train, especially when crossing between the North and South Islands.

Airlines operate an electronic ticket system. You can book on-line, by telephone, or through a travel agent. Photo ID will be needed for travel.

Check-in times are usually at least 30 minutes prior to flight departure, or 60 minutes if you're connecting to an international flight. Cabin baggage and personal scanning are routinely conducted for services from the major airports that have jet landings.

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*[http://www.jetstar.co.nz '''Jetstar'''] is a budget no-frills carrier that flies to [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]], [[Christchurch]], [[Dunedin]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Wellington]]. Don't be late for check-in – they are very strict about check-in close times.

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington airports have timetabled buses to the airport. Regional airports generally have only on-demand shuttle services and taxis.

===By motor vehicle===
[[File:Kiwi warning.jpg|thumb|Watch out for kiwis!]]
{{main|Driving in New Zealand}}
You can reach most of New Zealand's sights in a two-wheel-drive car, motorcycle or even a small camper van. While public transport is usable in the cities of Auckland and Wellington, a car is almost essential to get around anywhere else.

Traffic drives on the left in New Zealand. The State Highway network connects major cities and destinations within the two main islands, and are indicated by a number inside a red shield. Motorways and expressways are generally only found near major cities, with most intercity driving done on undivided highways with one lane in each direction and limited overtaking opportunities. Be prepared to get caught behind slow-moving vehicles, and expect drivers behind you to become impatient if you drive slowly without a reason. If you are driving slowly and traffic builds up behind you, find a safe place to pull over and let them pass.

You can legally drive for up to 12 months if you are at least 18 years old and have a current full driving licence from your home country. It must be in English or you must have an approved English translation such as an '''International Driving Permit''' (IDP) to accompany it. You must carry your licence at all times when driving. All drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt, and children must be seated in an approved child restraint until their 7th birthday. Talking or using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.

Speed limits are generally 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in urban areas, and 100&amp;nbsp;km/h in rural areas and on motorways. A select few motorways and expressways have 110&amp;nbsp;km/h limits. Heavy vehicles and towing vehicles have a blanket maximum limit of 90&amp;nbsp;km/h. Being caught 40&amp;nbsp;km/h or more over the posted limit will result in a 28-day roadside suspension and most likely an appearance in court on dangerous driving charges.

The blood alcohol limit in New Zealand is 0.05% (0.00% if aged under 20). Checkpoints for breath screening tests are common, where a police officer will randomly pick a vehicle driver to undergo the test; refusing it will usually result in arrest. Being caught more than 0.03% over the limit will result in an appearance in court, which will result in at least 6 months disqualification from driving and a hefty fine.

Some petrol stations in major towns and cities are open 24 hours, with most other manned petrol stations closing by 10PM. There are 24-hour unmanned petrol stations around the country, which accept national and international debit/credit cards with a PIN; very rarely do these sites accept cash. Petrol prices average $2.45/L for regular unleaded petrol, and $1.70/L for diesel as of December 2021 (unlike petrol, diesel is not taxed at the pump and therefore the price is lower).

Electric vehicles make up around 0.55% of the vehicle fleet (as of December 2020), and there is a rapidly expanding network of fast charging stations across the country.

====Campervan====
{{seealso|Renting a motorhome in New Zealand}}
[[File:15 Camper van in New Zealand - Akaroa キャンピングカー.jpg|thumb|Cheaper type of campervan, a converted regular van offered by Hippie Campers]]

A campervan/motorhome provides considerable freedom and allows you to set your own schedule for travel around New Zealand by combining accommodation and transport. These practical vehicles are often equipped with two or more beds, a kitchenette, a shower and a toilet. They are generally suited for 2-6 people depending on the size.

Motorhome/campervan rentals are available in both the North Island and South Island. Some rental companies offer one way rentals so you can start and finish your travel in different locations. A minimum rental period is generally 5 days but can be up to 10 days during the peak season (especially Christmas/New Year).

====Motorcycle====
New Zealand is a motorbike rider's dream country! Rentals of many makes of motorcycles are available throughout New Zealand. The South Island is the main attraction for a motorcyclist and motorcycle tours base most of their time here. Remember to bring your full motorcycle licence from your home country; a standard car licence is not suffice to ride a motorcycle in New Zealand.

====Rental====
Car rental firms range from the familiar multi-national big brands through to small local car rental firms. The advantage of the big name rental firms is they can be found throughout New Zealand and offer the biggest and newest range of rental vehicles. The disadvantage is that generally they are the most expensive. Occasionally rental firms offer free rental in the direction from south to north due to the majority of tourists travelling in the opposite direction, creating a deficit of cars in the north.

At the other end of the scale are the small local operators who typically have older rental cars. Whilst you may not end up driving this year's latest model the advantage is that the smaller car rental firms can be substantially cheaper, so leaving you more money to spend on the many exciting attractions New Zealand offers. Between these extremes you will find a wide range of NZ car rental firms catering to different needs and budgets.

Other things to note are that most car hire firms require you to be 21 or over, hold a full licence and it will help if you have an international licence too. New Zealand rental vehicles may come with either a manual (stick-shift) or an automatic transmission; if you can't drive a manual, make sure to specify an automatic transmission vehicle in advance. If you have a licence from a non-English speaking country, you will be required to have an official translation of that document to rent a vehicle. If you don’t have one at the counter, some companies are able to refer you to a service at a cost of about $80 and a delay of 1 to 2 hours.

Some rental car companies do not allow their vehicles on the Cook Strait ferries between the North and South Island, or only allow them on if you promise to return them back to their originating island. If you do return a rental car on the wrong island, expect to be charged upwards of $500 to repatriate the vehicle. Most rental car companies will allow you to drop off a car at one terminal, travel on the ferry and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

Self-drive holidays are a great way to travel around New Zealand as they offer independence, flexibility and opportunities to interact with the locals. A number of companies offer inclusive self-drive holidays with rental car &amp; accommodation, pre-set itineraries or customised to suit your interests.

====Purchase and sale====
{{Main|Buying or renting a vehicle in New Zealand}}
[[File:All Your Traffic Lane Belong To Us.jpg|thumb|Car dealerships in Auckland]]
If you want to have an extended holiday in New Zealand and you would prefer to have your own transport, it may be cheaper to buy a car or van and resell it just before leaving. If you use this method, travel across Cook Strait can be expensive. If purchasing a car for $500 or less it may be cheaper to buy and sell a car in each island separately. However, if you buy your car in Christchurch, tour the South island and then travel North to sell in Auckland, you can take advantage of the buyers market in Christchurch and the sellers market in Auckland and possibly even make a small profit. In addition to the usual ways to look for a car (newspapers, accommodation noticeboards, car markets etc.) New Zealand's biggest on-line auction website [http://www.trademe.co.nz/ Trademe] have many listings. You can also try the  [http://www.backpackerscarmarket.co.nz/ backpackers car market] where there are usually people selling their cars off cheaply. Car auctions can also be a suitable option if you are looking to buy a car. [http://www.turners.co.nz/ Turner's Auctions] have regular auctions and are based in many cities. Look out for &quot;Repo&quot; auctions, where the cars being sold are as a result of repossession. Should any previous ownership problems have existed, these will have been resolved before auction commences.

When you buy and sell a vehicle, you need to notify the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and (if you are buying) pay the appropriate fee. It is very important to notify the NZTA if you are selling since this limits your liability for any subsequent costs (overdue licence fees, speed camera tickets, etc.). Other obligations as a vehicle owner include paying the licence fees (&quot;rego&quot;) and having a current Warrant of Fitness (WoF). Diesel vehicles owners also have to pay Road User Charges (RUC) since diesel is not taxed at the pump. Third party insurance to cover your liability in an accident is not mandatory but is highly recommended. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) automatically covers you for personal injuries in car accidents (see [[#Stay_healthy|Stay healthy]] below for more information).

===By train===
{{main|Rail travel in New Zealand}}

Both Auckland and Wellington have commuter rail services. Auckland's network is managed by [https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ Auckland Transport], and has four lines spreading from Britomart station in the city centre to Swanson in the west, Onehunga in the southwest, Papakura and Pukekohe in the south, and Manukau in the south-east; there is no rail to the North Shore or to eastern Auckland. Wellington's network is managed by [http://www.metlink.org.nz/ Metlink], and has four lines spreading north from Wellington station serving Wellington's northern suburbs, [[Porirua]], the [[Kapiti Coast]] (as far north as Waikanae), [[Lower Hutt]] and [[Upper Hutt]]. A fifth service, the Wairarapa Connection, travels several times daily to [[Masterton]] in the [[Wairarapa]] via Upper Hutt and the 8.8&amp;nbsp;km Rimutaka Tunnel.

Long distance passenger-rail services are slow and limited in New Zealand, and are largely used for sightseeing purposes rather than as practical travel options, with the bulk of New Zealand's rail traffic being used for freight transport. If time is of importance to you, driving yourself usually works out faster than taking the train.

Inter-city passenger services are operated by [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ KiwiRail Scenic Journeys], with just a few popular tourist services that pass through spectacular scenery and have a running commentary, panoramic windows and an open-air viewing carriage.
*'''Northern Explorer''' (replaced the Overlander) – a modern train that now operates 3 days a week all year. It heads south from Auckland to Wellington on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and in the opposite direction on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This is reckoned by many to be one of the world's most scenic rail journeys.
* '''Capital Connection''' – commuter service leaves from Palmerston North to Wellington in the morning, returning in the evening.
*'''Coastal Pacific''' – from Christchurch to Picton (via Kaikoura) and return daily. Travels along the rugged north-east coast of the South Island with terrific sea views. Meets the Picton–Wellington ferry. Oct–Apr only.
* '''TranzAlpine''' – from Christchurch to Greymouth and return daily. Classed as one of the world's great train journeys, this trip crosses the South Island, passing through spectacular mountain scenery, some of which is inaccessible by road, and the 8.5&amp;nbsp;km Otira Tunnel. Many visitors disembark at [[Arthur's Pass National Park]] and spend four hours exploring the mountains before catching the return train.

The [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ online booking site] maximises overseas revenue by only showing the cheapest fares when it detects that you are accessing it from a New Zealand IP address. You may be able to get these cheaper fares if you wait until you arrive or book by phone. Seating on the Capital Connection is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.

Trains run at low speed, no faster than 110&amp;nbsp;km/h and can drop to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in the summer due to the lack of track maintenance following privatisation in the 1990s. Most New Zealanders prefer to drive or fly long distances, as train fares are comparatively expensive. However, if time is not an issue, going through New Zealand by train is well worth the price-tag as you get breathtaking views you wouldn't get from a car and can wander around the train while someone else does all the driving - benefits no other mode of transportation offers.

All long distance trains have a dining car and you can pre-order your food and have a look at the [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/assets/food-menus/scenic-trains-menu.pdf menu] online.

===By taxi===
Uber and Ola are available in major cities.

* [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/ Uber]
* [https://ola.co.nz Ola Cabs]
* [https://zoomy.co.nz/ Zoomy]

===By ferry===
====Between the North and South Islands====
[[File:MV Kaitaki, Wellington Harbour.jpg|thumb|Interislander's ''Kaitaki'' is one of five ferries (and the largest) plying the Wellington-Picton route between the country's two main islands.]]
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There are two passenger and car ferry operators which cross Cook Strait between Wellington in the North Island and [[Picton (New Zealand)|Picton]] in the South Island. The journey lasts 3.5 hours and there are several sailings daily. It is a spectacular and scenic trip through Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the Marlborough Sounds. However, the weather and seas in Cook Strait are frequently rough and unpredictable; sailings can be delayed or cancelled due to stormy weather, while others can quickly turn from a Mediterranean cruise into a spew-fest. Make sure you pack essentials for every possible weather situation in your carry-on luggage; you can't return to your car once the ferry has left port.

The ferry terminal at Picton is close to the railway station, and the Coastal Pacific train connects with Interislander sailings.

It is essential to book vehicle crossings in advance.  The busiest period is from late December to February.  Foot passenger traffic is also heavy at this time, and it is advisable to book well in advance.

Check with your rental car company whether you can take your vehicle on the Cook Strait ferry: some do not allow their vehicles on the ferries but will happily allow you to drop off a car at one ferry terminal and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

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====Other ferries====
Harbour ferries, for commuters, operate in Auckland and Wellington. A number of communities are served by boat, rather than road, while charter boats are available for expeditions in several places. There are regular sightseeing cruises in several tourist destinations, particularly in the Southern Lakes and Fiordland area.

===By bicycle===
You can bring your own bike or hire one in some of the larger cities. By law, you must wear a helmet while riding, otherwise you may be issued an on-the-spot penalty. When hiring a bike you should be supplied with a helmet. Remember to ride on the left. You cannot ride on motorways in New Zealand - be aware that the Auckland Harbour Bridge between downtown Auckland and the North Shore is a motorway and there is no separate cycle path (yet), so you'll have to take a ferry or cycle around the harbour.

[[Cycling]] in New Zealand can be fun, but be aware that because of the geography and small number of people cycling between towns there are very few cycle lanes and limited shoulder space on roads.  Beware of buses and trucks on main highways as many drivers will not give you sufficient overtaking clearance; proportionately, five times as many cyclists are injured and killed on New Zealand roads as in the Netherlands or Singapore! You should also be prepared for the large distances between towns and cities and the generally windy weather. While some areas of New Zealand are flat, most tourists cycling in New Zealand will find that they need to be able to cope with long periods of cycling up hills, especially in the Coromandel. Be prepared for any weather and for all seasons in one day.

You can choose to get a bike on arrival in New Zealand, or use a self-guided or guided cycle tour operator. Christchurch had the largest number of guided and self-guided tour operators and there are a number of bike rental companies based there also.

A network of cycle trails is being built around New Zealand, using a combination of off-road cycleways and low-traffic roads. There are some safe and beautiful routes already constructed: [http://www.nzcycletrail.com/ NZ Cycle Trail].

===By thumb===
[[Hitchhiking]] around New Zealand is quite good everywhere. It's illegal to hitchhike on the few motorways (except on the on-ramps) and illegal for motorists to stop there to pick you up. Try to get out of the middle of town, especially where public transport operates. Wear your pack and look like you're touring the country rather than just being a local looking for a lift, but above all else pick a place that's safe for vehicles to stop and don't forget to smile. You have as much chance of being picked up by another tourist as a local, particularly in tourist areas.

Rideshare and carpooling is increasing in New Zealand as fuel prices rise and people recognise the social and environmental benefit of sharing vehicles and travelling with others. While some systems are quite informal, others have trust systems which give greater security when choosing a ride.
*[http://www.jayride.co.nz/ '''Jayride''']. A New Zealand ridesharing and hitch hiking website. Their focus is providing a variety of ride options, for flexibility and cost savings.

==See==
=== Mountains, lakes and glaciers ===
[[File:Milford Sound at Sunset.jpg|thumb|250px|Milford Sound]]
It can be said that in New Zealand it's the countryside that's magnificent, and perhaps no more so than the '''Southern Alps''' of the South Island.  In the [[Mackenzie Country]], the snow-capped jagged peaks rising above turquoise lakes have provided the inspiration for many a postcard. Tucked in behind is the country's highest peak, [[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park|Aoraki / Mount Cook]] (3724&amp;nbsp;m). The lakes and mountains continue south, becoming a stunning backdrop for the towns of [[Wanaka]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Glenorchy]].

Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is '''[[Fiordland National Park]]''' where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. The most accessible, and perhaps one of the most beautiful, spots is [[Milford Sound]]. The road in is spectacular and the view even more so when you arrive.

'''Glaciers''' may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an island in the South Pacific, but New Zealand has several. The most notable are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in [[Westland National Park]]. These glaciers are unique in how close they get to sea level and are sustained by the enormous amount of precipitation that falls on New Zealand's west coast.

New Zealand's sceneries have featured famously in the [[Lord of the Rings tourism|''Lord of the Rings'' film series]], and many natural and artificial settings on the island can be visited.

=== Volcanoes and geysers ===
[[File:Rotorua's Steaming Town Park - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Hot pool in [[Rotorua]]]]
New Zealand is a geological hotspot and has many dormant and active '''volcanoes, geysers and hot springs'''. The best place to start is [[Rotorua]], where the smell of sulphur lets you know you're close to the action. The surrounding countryside has many parks with geysers and hot springs, and Mount Tarawera, the site of one of New Zealand's more famous eruptions, lies a short drive away.

South of Rotorua is the town of [[Taupo]], on the shores of the country's largest lake, which was formed in a massive volcanic explosion 26,500 years ago, and expanded by an equally massive explosion 1800 years ago (it reputedly turned skies over China and Rome red). Beyond Lake Taupo is [[Tongariro National Park]], dominated by its three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.  All three mountains are still active (Tongariro last erupted in 2012) and Ruapehu has a crater lake that can be viewed with a bit of hiking. Ngauruhoe is famous for filling in as Mt. Doom in the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy.

Northeast of Rotorua is [[Whakatane]], with tours to [[White Island]], a volcanic island not far off the coast. The island is truly a different world with its smoke plume, green crater lake and the pohutukawa trees clinging to a fragile existence on the volcanic rock.

Dormant and extinct volcanoes help define the landscape in many other regions, including [[Taranaki]] and three of the largest cities ([[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Dunedin]]). North of Taupo and at [[Kawerau]], New Zealand's geothermal resources are put to use generating electricity, supplying around 17.5% of the country's electricity demand. Hot springs are sprinkled across the country, and are often popular bathing spots.

=== Flora and fauna ===
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
[[File:Lake Ohau Lodge lupin field, NZ.jpg|thumb|250px|Lupins growing at Lake Ohau near the Southern Alps on the South Island. Although beautiful, these plants are actually an invasive species that is pushing out native plants and birds.]]
Because New Zealand has been so remote from other lands for millions of years, its plants and animals are unique and distinctive. Its wildlife evolved in isolation, in the absence of land mammals (apart from three species of bat), and the roles of mammals were taken by reptiles, giant insects, and flightless birds (most notably the giant '''moa,''' now extinct, whose 3-metre-tall skeletons can be seen in museums).

New Zealand's forests are mostly cool-temperate rainforest, resembling tropical jungle, with vines, tree ferns and a thick understorey. The most impressive native tree is the '''kauri''', one of the largest tree species in the world. Heavily logged in the 19th and early 20th century, few of these giants remain (a result of over-logging), but a visit to '''Waipoua Forest''' in [[Northland]] will afford a glimpse. New Zealand has a large number of ferns for a temperate country, including the '''silver fern''', the national &quot;flower&quot;.

The beaches of the South Island, particularly [[The Catlins]] and the [[Otago|Otago Peninsula]], are good places to see marine animals such as '''penguins, seals''' and '''sea lions''' in their natural habitat. The Otago Peninsula is also noted for its albatross colony.

Unfortunately, over-hunting since humans arrived means many of New Zealand's unique animals are now endangered and can be seen practically only in captivity or in mammal-excluded nature reserves. This includes the '''kiwi''', the country's national bird; this flightless nocturnal chicken-sized bird is unique in having nostrils at the tip of its beak and laying the largest egg in the world relative to its body size. Other unique (and endangered) wildlife includes the flightless '''takahē''', the '''kākāpō''' (made famous internationally after the &quot;shagged by a rare parrot&quot; incident), and the '''tuatara''' (a lizard-like reptile, last survivor of a branch of the reptilian family tree dating back to the dinosaurs). One non-native pest is the brush-tailed possum, which was imported from Australia for its silky fur, which is used to make warm, lightweight knitted goods.

New Zealand's national parks are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and various local governments. Access is free, but may be restricted in some parks during some parts of the year due to weather (e.g. avalanche risk) or farming needs (e.g. lambing season). It's best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information before venturing into the wilderness, even for a day hike.

Eradication or suppression of non-native animals that threaten native species is common, but sometimes contentious, in New Zealand. Visitors from overseas may be surprised by the lack of affection New Zealanders have for what would be cuddly bunnies or fluffy possums in other countries. Much pest management is through poisonous baits,  notably sodium fluoroacetate or &quot;1080&quot;. These are delivered through ground bait stations or, more cost effectively (though controversially), by helicopter drops. [http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/animal-pests/pesticide-summaries/ Department of Conservation] and [http://www.ospri.co.nz/Publications/Factsheets.aspx OSPRI/TBfree NZ] provide regularly-updated pesticide summaries that include warnings, maps of the areas affected, and which poisons have been used.

=== Urban fare ===
While the countryside is the main attraction of New Zealand, it's worthwhile to spend some time in the cities. '''[[Auckland]]''' is a pleasant city with its waterfront districts like the Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, old volcanoes (Mt Eden and One Tree Hill), a handful of museums and the Sky Tower, the tallest free standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. The more interesting architecture and the fine Te Papa museum can be found in '''[[Wellington]]''', the capital. '''[[Napier]]''' is worth a stop, if you have the time, for its Art Deco CBD and '''[[Christchurch]]''' is interesting for its English character and the rebuilding of the city after the 2011 earthquake. '''[[Dunedin]]''' has  a Scottish character with some fine nineteenth century buildings.

==Do==
===Outdoors and adventure===
[[Outdoor life|Outdoor and adventure activities]] include:
* Bungy Jump Queenstown, Auckland, [[Taupo]] – the modern bungy jump was invented here by New Zealander A.J. Hackett.
* Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes – Sea kayaking [[Abel Tasman National Park|Abel Tasman Marine Reserve]] and the colder waters of [[Milford Sound]]
* Caving – Waitomo, [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], South Island West Coast, [[Te Anau]]
* Diving
* [[Fishing]] – both freshwater (some of the finest trout-fishing in the world) and gamefishing (some of the best sport fishing in the world for marlin, broadbill, sharks, tuna, kingfish and many other salt-water species)
* [[Hiking]] – New Zealand has a number of national parks and other wilderness and forested areas, much of which is managed by the [http://www.doc.govt.nz/ Department of Conservation (DoC)]. The activity known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bush walking is known as [[tramping in New Zealand]] and is a very popular activity for visitors and locals.
* Hot-air ballooning
* Jet boating – the Hamilton jet was invented in New Zealand in 1954 by Bill Hamilton, specifically to overcome the country's shallow braided rivers.
* Mountain biking
* Off-road driving
* Rafting
* Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachting's ultimate prize, the America's Cup.
* Skiing and snowboarding – the [[Queenstown-Lakes|Queenstown-Wanaka area]] is New Zealand's premier ski destination, with many top international skiers and snowboarders coming to the area in chase of the eternal winter. Other public ski areas exist in the Canterbury foothills, and on Mount Ruapehu in the North Island.
* [[Skydiving]]
* Surfing
* Whale watching in [[Kaikoura]]
* Windsurfing and kitesurfing
* Ziplining

===Sport===
[[File:All Blacks Haka.jpg|right|upright=1.9|thumb|The All Blacks perform a haka before a rugby match against France]]
'''[[Rugby football|Rugby union]]''' inspires more passion than religion, and New Zealand's national team is the mighty [http://www.allblacks.com/ '''All Blacks'''], whose ground-trembling opening ''haka'' are arguably better known than any other aspect of New Zealand. The All Blacks have won the Rugby World Cup three times (1987, 2011, 2015), tied with South Africa for the most wins. They also have a winning record against every other team they've played; in the professional era (1995 onwards), only Australia, South Africa, England, France and Ireland have won more than one game against the All Blacks. New Zealand is the most formidable national side in the sport of rugby, and playing against them, let alone beating them, is a dream come true for rugby players from around the world.

The All Blacks generally play at home in the southern hemisphere winter (June to August), mainly in ''The Rugby Championship'' against Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Unlike many other national teams, the All Blacks do not have a single home stadium; test matches circulate between stadiums in the major centres, including Eden Park in [[Auckland]], Westpac Stadium (&quot;The Cake Tin&quot;) in [[Wellington]], AMI Stadium in [[Christchurch]], Waikato Stadium in [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]], and Forsyth Barr Stadium in [[Dunedin]].

'''Super Rugby''' is a competition among clubs from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Japan, with 5 of the 15 sides based in New Zealand. New Zealand sides tend to perform well in the competition and have won more finals than teams from any other country. '''Women's rugby''' was rather insignificant until the mid-2010s, but since then interest and participation have increased exponentially. The women's national team is known as the Black Ferns, and their record puts the All Blacks to shame - they have won six World Cups, and only England has won more than one game against them!

The All Blacks winning all the time gets rather repetitive and boring, so New Zealanders also enjoy a wide variety of other spectator sports. Other popular team sports in New Zealand include '''[[cricket]]''', '''rugby league''', '''[[Association football|football]]''' (i.e. association football or soccer), '''netball''' (a variant of basketball popular in Commonwealth countries and played almost exclusively by women), and increasingly, '''basketball''' (third to only netball and rugby union in terms of high school participants). On the Olympic stage, New Zealand's best sports include '''rowing''', '''sailing''', '''kayaking''', '''track cycling''', and '''athletics (track and field)''' middle distance and throwing events.

New Zealand has over 400 registered '''[[golf]]''' courses, from local clubs to internationally renowned resorts, offering uncrowded golfing and superb scenery.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The currency used in New Zealand is the '''New Zealand dollar''', denoted by the symbol &quot;'''$'''&quot; or &quot;'''NZ$'''&quot; (ISO code: '''NZD'''). It is divided into 100 cents. In this guide, the &quot;$&quot; symbol denotes New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated.

The New Zealand dollar is free-floating, however barring a major change in the international market, exchange rates are generally stable. Payment in foreign currencies is not readily accepted. Some hotels and stores in tourist hotspots may accept foreign notes, but expect the exchange rate to be poor (e.g. Australian dollars being accepted at 1:1). As the New Zealand dollar is one of the world's most actively traded currencies (10th most traded as of April 2016), it is widely available in banks and money changers throughout the world.


Coins come in 10¢ (copper), 20¢ (small silver), 50¢ (large silver), $1 (small gold) and $2 (large gold). All the coins feature Queen Elizabeth II on the &quot;heads&quot; side. In 2006, New Zealand phased out the 5¢ coin and replaced the 10¢, 20¢ and 50¢ coins with smaller versions. Prior to the change, the 5¢, 10¢ and 20¢ coins were identical to their Australian counterparts, save for different &quot;tails&quot; side, meaning it was common to see Australian coins in New Zealand circulation and vice versa. Since there is no coin smaller than 10¢, cash transactions are rounded to the nearest 10¢ (5¢ can round either way, but most businesses round down).

Banknotes come in $5 (orange), $10 (blue), $20 (green), $50 (purple), and $100 (red). All the notes in circulation are printed on polymer, with the front side featuring a notable New Zealander (except for the $20 note, which features Queen Elizabeth II) and the rear side featuring a native New Zealand bird. There are two series of banknotes in circulation, the 1999 series (small transparent window) and the 2015-16 series (large transparent window).

===Banking===
[[File:NZ payment terminal - no credit sticker.jpg|thumb|An EFTPOS machine with a &quot;no credit&quot; sticker - these would only accept EFTPOS and domestic debit cards]]
New Zealanders are among the highest users of electronic banking services in the world. Nearly all shops have &lt;abbr title=&quot;Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale&quot;&gt;'''Eftpos'''&lt;/abbr&gt; terminals for debit and credit cards, so most purchases can be made electronically.

Eftpos terminals are divided into two types: ones that only accept domestic cards, and those that accept domestic and international cards. 

You can usually identify terminals that only accept domestic cards by the &quot;no credit&quot; sticker placed over the terminal. These will only take domestic debit and Eftpos cards. Credit cards and international debit cards are not accepted. You will find these types at smaller retailers such as dairies, takeaways and cafés that do not serve alcohol. 

Terminals without a sticker will accept international and domestic debit and credit cards, in addition to Eftpos cards. As to the types of cards accepted, MasterCard and Visa are universal. American Express is available in most big stores, Diners Club less so. Theoretically, you can use a Discover card everywhere you see the Diners Club International acceptance mark; however, almost no merchant will know this so, as long as you have a chip and PIN card, it's worth sticking it in the terminal and giving it a try. UnionPay cards are accepted at selected merchants.

New Zealand is a user of the nearly universal chip-and-PIN card system, which uses an electronic chip in the card and the holder's Personal Identity Number (PIN) to verify the transaction. Most merchants also accept the swipe and sign method. If you're using a card with no embedded chip and the terminal asks you to enter a PIN, just press the &quot;Enter&quot; key and your transaction should be approved. After signing the printed receipt, you may be asked to present photographic ID. Automated machines such as those at unattended fuel pumps may not accept cards without a PIN.

Contactless payment, known in New Zealand as &quot;Paywave&quot;, is available at most places that accept credit cards. No PIN is necessary for purchases under $80 (temporarily raised to $200 during the COVID-19 pandemic).

====Getting cash====

The vast majority of stores still accept cash. Many New Zealanders don't carry large amounts of cash, seeing it as a risk and bothersome compared to using their Eftpos card. As a tourist, you should still carry cash as there will be stores that don't accept foreign cards.

Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as 'the hole in the wall' or a 'cash machine', are available in just about every town, even those without a bank. Banks no longer charge fees for using a competitor's ATM, however independent ATM operators may still charge a withdrawal fee. If you withdraw with an overseas card at ANZ you'll be charged $3 for using their ATM. BNZ and Kiwibank don't charge overseas cards. There is a $2,000 limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs per day.

Supermarkets and some retailers may agree to dispense a small amount of cash when you pay for your purchase using a domestic debit card. Smaller retailers may often set a minimum purchase of around $10 when doing so.

====Bank accounts====
If you are going to be in New Zealand for a while, it may be convenient to open a New Zealand bank account and set up a local card. All NZ banks offer telephone and internet banking services. Most businesses and people now supply their 15 digit bank account number (eg: 12-3456-0789123-00) on their invoices, and customers transfer the money into their account via Internet banking. This is common when purchasing a vehicle, or pre-booking accommodation; the payment usually completes in a few hours, or the following business day at the latest.

All New Zealand banks will allow visitors and migrants to set up an account via their respective websites up to six months before arrival. Your card will take about two weeks to arrive, and the bank will be more than happy to have it waiting for you at the branch of your choice. In New Zealand, the 'Big Four' banks are '''[http://www.anz.co.nz/ ANZ]''', '''[http://www.asb.co.nz/ ASB]''', '''[http://www.bnz.co.nz/ BNZ]''', and '''[http://www.westpac.co.nz/ Westpac]'''; other major banks include '''[http://www.kiwibank.co.nz/ Kiwibank]''' and '''[http://www.tsbbank.co.nz/ TSB]'''.

You will be offered a choice between an Eftpos and a debit card. An Eftpos card can be used to pay in shops in New Zealand and be used to withdraw money from ATMs. A debit card does everything an Eftpos card does, and additionally can be used to spend online and overseas whenever Visa or MasterCard is accepted. A debit card will usually have a small annual fee (around $10) while Eftpos cards are free.

====Cheques====
Cheques are extinct in New Zealand since 27 August 2021. Banks no longer cash them and businesses will not take them.

===Costs===
New Zealand is a fairly expensive country for most visitors, as its relative isolation drives the cost of importing items up. Prices are comparable to neighbouring Australia, although individual items may vary both higher and lower.

As a guide, here is the average prices of some common items (as of October 2020):
* Loaf of bread (600g) – $1.30
* Two-litre bottle of milk – $3.60
* Apples – $3.30 per kg
*Kiwifruit (green) – $4.00 per kg
* Potatoes – $2.20 per kg
*Beef mince – $16.40 per kg
* Lamb chops – $18.20 per kg
* Fish and chips, one portion – $7.40
* Big Mac – $6.60

===Taxes and fees===
[[File:Mosgiel Main Street.JPG|thumb|Main street in the town of Mosgiel, near Dunedin]]
Goods and services sold in New Zealand are subject to 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The tax is usually included in the advertised price; exceptions must state that GST is excluded or is additional. Some shops, especially in tourist destinations, will ship purchases overseas or make them available to pick up at the airport, as export goods are not subject to GST. Ask about this service before making your purchase. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST. Ordinary visitors ''cannot'' claim a refund on GST already paid when leaving the country. Business visitors may be able to claim back the GST paid on their company's return, in which case you will need to give your accounting department a tax receipt for all purchases $50 and over.

GST and duty (if applicable) are payable on all goods imported over the duty-free allowance. The duty-free allowance per person is 50 cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco, three 1125 mL bottles of spirits, 4.5 litres of beer or wine, and NZ$700 of other duty-free goods.

New Zealand law requires staff working on public holidays to be paid 1.5 times their normal rate and be given a day of paid leave to take later. Businesses, especially cafes and restaurants, may add a public holiday surcharge (typically 15%) to cover the extra labour costs. As with GST, if the surcharge is not included in the advertised price, it must be stated that the surcharge is additional.

===Price negotiation===
New Zealand has strong fair trading and consumer protection laws, which among other things requires goods and services to be sold at a reasonable price. In most cases, price negotiation or [[haggling]] on advertised prices is therefore viewed as an insult on the shopkeeper. If you think the prices are too high, the best advice is to vote with your feet.

Some retailers may be willing to match or discount the price of an item if you find a competitor selling the same product for a lower price. For big-ticket items such as home appliances and furniture, retailers may be willing to negotiate the price if you are buying multiple items or are paying in cash or Eftpos.

If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website [http://www.trademe.co.nz Trade Me] provides a similar business model to overseas giant eBay. However Trade Me has a greater focus on direct bank transfer-based trading (a pre-requisite is that you must have a New Zealand bank account) and minimal to no fees required upon an item's initial listing.

===Tipping===

[[Tipping]] is not part of New Zealand culture and is often treated with suspicion or actively frowned upon, as many people view it as a largely American custom that over-compensates certain workers while others are left out; additionally there is a feeling that tipping is paying twice for one service. Do not be surprised or offended if you receive bemused looks or if your tip is refused or questioned, as New Zealanders themselves generally do not tip, and it is also a form of courtesy in New Zealand culture to first decline such a gesture before accepting it. Despite this, some forms of tipping are common, such as rounding up a taxi fare. It is almost as likely, however, that the taxi driver will round the fare down to the nearest dollar. Some cafés keep a jar on the counter marked &quot;tips for staff&quot;, in which customers can leave small change, though more often than not, locals do not leave any.

Restaurants are generally required to include the cost of service and taxes in posted prices. However, it is legal for restaurants to impose a surcharge on top the posted prices during public holidays, as they are required to pay their employees higher wages on those days.

Occasionally tips are given in a restaurant for exceptional service, particularly in the larger cities like Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. But in these cities it is becoming quite common for bar staff to be given tips of around 30 dollars built up over the whole night, especially the waiting staff. Again this is not a percentage amount of the bill but just a goodwill gesture by the patrons. Others may feel that the people who do this are being ostentatious and showing off their wealth. New Zealanders travelling overseas often find the custom difficult and confusing. It is common practice and polite to donate your spare change from the meal to what ever charity has a collection jar on the counter, and this acts as the standard substitute for tipping.

However, many New Zealanders travel and live in other countries, often returning to New Zealand and bringing the tipping habit back with them.  In general, people who perform a service in New Zealand, such as waiters and hairdressers, are tipped with a smile and a thank you instead of money. This is considered reasonable because their average wage is substantially larger than their American counterparts.

===Shopping hours===
New Zealand has very liberal shopping hours law. There are only 2.5 days of the year where shops must close: Christmas Day, Good Friday, and before 13:00 on Anzac Day (25 April). Some areas also require shops to close on Easter Sunday. Exceptions include dairies, convenience stores, petrol stations, cafes and restaurants, pharmacies, souvenir shops, and shops in airports and public transport terminals.

High street stores generally open between 08:00 and 09:00 on weekdays, and close between 16:30 and 18:00. When they trade at weekends and public holidays, they generally open between 09:00 and 10:00 and close between 13:00 and 17:00. Shopping malls are generally open 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday; most have one or two late nights per week, usually on Thursday and/or Friday, where stores stay open until 21:00. Supermarkets and most big box retailers open every day between 07:00 and 08:00 and close between 21:00 and 22:00.

===Major retail chains===
'''The Warehouse''', commonly referred to as ''The Red Shed'', is the New Zealand equivalent of Walmart. The Warehouse group sells a variety of cheaper products including clothing, camping equipment, electronics, toys, CD's, DVD's, Gaming etc. Regular stores are found in all cities and most large towns, with some smaller stores also operating in rural towns. Despite its Walmart-like reputation, stores do sell some respected upmarket brands, such as Sony, LEGO, Apple, and Adidas. Prices are cheap, and if you're buying products to use for the duration of a New Zealand holiday (and don't plan on taking them home) then The Warehouse is recommended. The Warehouse also has a very liberal change-of-mind returns and exchange policy - you can return or exchange an item within 12 months of purchase as long as it's in re-saleable condition and you have proof of purchase (some items such as underwear, swimwear, recorded media and perishables are excluded). More traditional department stores include mid-market '''Farmers''' and the upmarket department stores in the major cities: '''Smith &amp; Caughey's''' in Auckland and '''Ballantyne's''' in Christchurch.

Other 'big box' chains include '''Briscoes''', a homewares store (which seems to hold a &quot;30–60% off everything sale&quot; every other weekend); '''Noel Leeming''', an electronics retailer; and Mitre 10 Mega, a home improvements retailer.

==Eat==
[[File:Maori boil up.jpg|thumb|Maori boil up, a soup of vegetables and pork bones]]
Modern New Zealand cuisine has been influenced mainly by the country's British heritage, although immigration since the 1950s has put Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific twists to it. Māori have their own distinctive traditional cuisine.

The evening meal, called ''dinner'' or ''tea'', is considered the main meal of the day. Snack breaks between meals are referred to as ''morning/afternoon tea''.

New Zealanders typically only go out for dinner at a restaurant on special occasions such as birthdays or on romantic dates; most don't eat out on a highly frequent basis, although it is becoming more common. New Zealanders typically don't ask for the restaurant bill at the table, but rather vacate the table and ask for the bill at the front counter or bar.

New Zealand has a distinctive café culture, with arguably some of the best espresso on the planet. Cafés often have excellent food, serving anything from a muffin to a full meal.

In smaller towns food is always available at the local pub/hotel/bistro, although the quality tends to be of the burger-and-chips variety.

Fast food and convenience food outlets are plentiful. Major international fast food chains with a presence in New Zealand include Burger King, Carl's Jr., Domino's, KFC, McDonald's, Pita Pit, Pizza Hut, Subway and Wendy's. There are a number of local fast food chains; [http://www.burgerfuel.com/nz Burger Fuel] and [http://www.burgerwisconsin.co.nz/ Burger Wisconsin] are both worth trying, while the American pizza chains face competition from satanic-themed local chain [http://hellpizza.com/nz/ Hell Pizza]. Chinese food in New Zealand is mostly of the Westernised takeaway variety, which is similar to that found in Australia or the United Kingdom, and can be found in many neighbourhoods and small towns. That being said, good, authentic Chinese food can be found in major cities such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Most cafés and restaurants in New Zealand regularly cater for vegetarians, gluten-free and most single allergies. Cafés and restaurants catering for vegans and religious dietary requirements (e.g. halal, kosher) are hard to find outside the major cities.

If preparing food yourself, there are major supermarket chains: '''Countdown''' (green/black), '''New World''' (beige) and '''Pak'nSave''' (yellow). If you are looking for the lowest prices, Pak'nSave is probably your best bet, but they carry a limited range of brands. Countdown and New World both carry a full range, but keep an eye on the prices if you are on a budget. Smaller towns may have a '''Four Square''', '''Fresh Choice''' or '''Super Value''' grocery store. There are dairies and other convenience stores throughout the populated areas.

If you want something to bring home, '''manuka honey''' is one of New Zealand's most prized exports, which is widely available in local supermarkets. There are also numerous honey farms around the country you can visit for this product.

Generally speaking, table manners in New Zealand are in line with standard [[Europe#Eat|European]] norms.

===Cuisine===
One of the most definitive guides to traditional New Zealand cuisine is the ''Edmonds Cookery Book''. First published in 1908 and having gone through over a dozen revisions, it's apparently more prolific in New Zealand homes than the Bible.
[[File:Feijoas laid out for neighbours to take in suburban Auckland, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|173x173px|Free feijoas in suburban Auckland]]
Distinctive New Zealand foods include:

*'''ANZAC biscuits''' – plain hard biscuits made primarily from oatmeal bound with golden syrup. Originally made for and by ANZAC troops during the First World War. Also found in Australia.
*'''Feijoas''' – a sweet, fragrant fruit with a gelatinous centre that tastes like pineapple, apple and mint. Native to South America, it grows throughout New Zealand, and is commonly seen in suburban areas. The fruits become ripe in Autumn, when it is common to see feijoas being given away out the front of houses with feijoa trees in the suburbs.
*'''Fish and chips''' – originally a British takeaway dish, New Zealand has its own unique style. Major fish species used are hoki, lemonfish (rig shark), and tarakihi, with bluefin gurnard and blue cod also featuring in the South Island. The fish is battered (or crumbed, if you prefer) and deep fried in oil together with chunky cut potato chips (fries) and a range of other meats, seafood, pineapple rings and even chocolate bars, all wrapped in newsprint paper (today unprinted food-grade paper is used; traditionally it was yesterday's newspaper). Traditional condiments in New Zealand include tomato sauce (ketchup) and tartare sauce.

[[File:Pavlova dessert.JPG|thumb|Pavlova topped with strawberry, kiwifruit and passionfruit]]
*'''Kiwifruit''' – a plum-sized usually green-fleshed fruit, with fine black seeds in the flesh. While originating from China and first known to the home gardener as a ''Chinese gooseberry'', New Zealand was the first country to selectively breed, commercially grow and export the fruit. Production today is centred on [[Te Puke]] but kiwifruit is also grown in many other horticultural areas. New Zealand kiwifruit is in season from April to January; out of season it is imported from the northern hemisphere (mainly Italy). Slices are often used as a topping on pavlova (see desserts section below). Caution: While the rest of the world calls this fruit &quot;kiwi&quot;, in New Zealand it's always called &quot;kiwifruit&quot;. &quot;Kiwi&quot; refers to the flightless national bird, which is a protected species and killing one (let alone eating it) is a criminal offence.
*'''Kūmara''' or sweet potato – roasted in the same manner as potatoes and often served instead of or alongside. May also be deep fried like potato chips and known as '''kūmara chips''' – nice served with sour cream, but rarely cooked well, because it cooks at a different temperature to potatoes, so it needs a skilled chef for the dish to be done perfectly. There are three main cultivars available: ''Owairaka Red'' (&quot;red&quot;), ''Toka Toka Gold'' (&quot;gold&quot;), and ''Beauregard'' (&quot;orange&quot;). ''Owairaka Red'', with dark red/purple skin and creamy white flesh, is the most popular cultivar but is the tartest of the three. Kūmara are available year round with the new season starting in February. The main growing area is around [[Dargaville]].
*'''Pies''' – New Zealanders eat large numbers of non-flaky pastry pies containing savoury fillings that fit nicely in one hand (around 170&amp;nbsp;g/6&amp;nbsp;oz). Popular flavours include mince, mince &amp; cheese, steak, steak &amp; cheese, potato top mince, bacon &amp; egg, and chicken &amp; vegetable. The country even tried to take on the American fast-food giants with a pie-based chain (Georgie Pie), before it went bankrupt and all the assets sold off to McDonald's. Some companies now market ranges of &quot;gourmet&quot; pies and there is an annual competition for the best pie in a variety of categories.

====Seafood====
With no point of the country more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea, '''fish''' and '''seafood''' (''kaimoana'') is fresh, varied and (in most part) plentiful. Shellfish is gathered from inter-tidal rocks and beaches and inshore fish caught on a line or with nets.
*'''Bluff oysters''' (dredge oysters) – while found across New Zealand, the richest beds are in Foveaux Strait, out from the small port town of [[Bluff]], hence the name. The harvesting season for the oysters runs from March to August.
*'''Crayfish''' (spiny rock lobster; Māori ''kōura (papatea)'') – caught all around New Zealand, but especially associated with the town of [[Kaikoura]] (whose name literally means &quot;eat crayfish&quot;).
*'''Green-lipped mussels''' – easily distinguishable by their dark green to brown body with a bright green lip. They have been commercially farmed since the 1980s and are readily available in both processed and live form.
*'''Pāua''' – the New Zealand blackfoot abalone is found in rocky sub-tidal waters. The meat is often tenderised (otherwise it has the consistency of rubber), chopped, formed into ''fritters'' with an egg-based batter and fried. The going market for pāua meat is $130-150 per kg, so be very wary of any pāua fritter sold for less than $10; the meat could have been sourced on the black market, if it contains any real pāua meat at all.
[[File:Hangi prepare.jpg|thumb|A hangi being prepared]]
*'''Whitebait''' – the translucent sprat or fingerlings of native freshwater fish species that migrate from spawning in the sea each year. After being caught in coastal river mouth set or hand nets during the spring (September to November), this highly sought after delicacy is rushed to all ends of the country. Often served in &quot;whitebait fritters&quot; (a fried patty of whitebait in an egg-based batter), they may be seasonally available from local fish and chip shops and are cooked without gutting or removing their heads, as they are tiny (2-7&amp;nbsp;mm broad).

====Desserts and sweets====
*'''Pavlova''' or '''pav''' – a dessert cake made of whipped egg whites and sugar and slowly baked to have a crusty meringue-like outside and a soft marshmallow-like middle, topped with whipped cream and decorated with sliced fruit. Pavlovas can be very finicky to bake and are notorious for deflating if cooled too quickly, so don't expect the average New Zealand homemade pav to look like the picture. The dessert is also common in Australia, and  there is much debate between the two countries as to where it was first invented!
*'''Ice cream''' – New Zealanders consume an average 23 litres of ice cream per year, among the highest in the world. A unique Kiwi flavour is  '''hokey pokey''', which is vanilla ice cream containing small lumps of honeycomb toffee.
*'''Lollies''' (sweets/candy) – iconic New Zealand lollies include '''pineapple lumps''' (pineapple-flavoured chewy toffee covered in chocolate), '''jaffas''' (chocolate balls inside a hard orange shell), and '''chocolate fish''' (fish-shaped marshmallow covered in chocolate).

====Māori cuisine====
*The '''hāngi''' or earth oven is the traditional way that Māori cook food for large gatherings. Meat, seafood, vegetables and sometimes puddings are slowly steam-cooked for several hours in a covered pit that has previously been lined with stones and had a hot wood fire burn down in it. The wood used in the fire is usually mānuka (New Zealand tea tree), which gives the hāngi its unique smoky flavour. In some areas, such as [[Rotorua]], this may also be done using the natural geothermal heat.

==Drink==
===Alcoholic===
The minimum legal purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is '''18''', and it can only be supplied to under-18s via a parent or legal guardian. It is universal policy for bars and retailers to ask for photo identification from any patron who looks under the age of 25; the only acceptable forms of identification are a passport, a New Zealand driver licence, or an 18+ Card or a Kiwi Access Card issued by the Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ).

New Zealanders have a reputation for enjoying their beer, with the average Kiwi drinking 71 litres per year. Although there are now only three major breweries, there are many regional brands, each with their own distinctive taste and staunch supporters. Craft beer is also increasingly popular and available, especially in larger cities (and especially in Wellington). Look out for NZ beers like Tuatara, Garage Project or Epic, to give just a few examples. International brands such as Heineken, Guinness, Carlsberg and Budweiser are also available.

The New Zealand wine industry has developed into a significant export industry. The nation is now known internationally as one of the top producers of Sauvignon Blanc; over 70% of the country's grape harvest of the variety. The Hawke's Bay region is well known for its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Viognier varieties. Marlborough is the largest wine producing region and famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. [[Waipara]] in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris, while the [[Wairarapa]] and Central Otago specialise in Pinot Noir. Many vineyards now offer winery tours, wine tasting and sales from the vineyard.

Take care when and where you indulge in public. New Zealand has liquor ban areas – that means alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed or even carried in some streets, such as city centres and popular beaches, at certain times of the day or night. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and arrest you if you do not comply. If you are found drunk and disorderly, the Police may detain you in custody until you sober up.

===Non-alcoholic===
[[File:Flat White, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|A flat white]]
Coffeehouses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. The café culture is notable in downtown Wellington, where many office workers have their tea breaks.  Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espresso/short black, long black, flat white, vienna etc., are usually available.  Flat whites are probably the most popular.  Cappuccinos are usually served with a choice of cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkled on top.  Its usual to request which one you want. Fluffies are a small frothed milk for children, sprinkled with chocolate powder.

'''L &amp; P''' (''Lemon &amp; Paeroa'') is a sweet, carbonated, lemonade-style drink said to be &quot;world famous in New Zealand&quot;. It is a sold in a brown plastic bottle with a yellow label similar to the traditional brown glass bottles it used to be sold in. While originally manufactured in its namesake, [[Paeroa]] in the [[Waikato]], it is now manufactured in Auckland by Coca-Cola.

==Sleep==
New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation, from campsites and shared hostel rooms to international-quality '''luxury hotels''' in the major cities.

New Zealanders seem to have perfected the art of the top-dollar home-stay. Hosted '''luxury lodges''' are the top-end equivalent of the bed-and-breakfast market and New Zealand has upwards of 40 internationally recognised lodges. Per capita, that's probably the highest in the world. They tend to be situated away from cities and can be difficult to get to, though some are right in the heart of the major centres. At the very top-end, helicopter transfers and private jets help the luxury traveller move between the lodges they've chosen for their visit.[[File:Springfield NZ Hotel 002.JPG|thumb|A rural hotel]]'''Motels''' of a variety of standards from luxury to just adequate can be found on the approaches to most towns. Most New Zealand motels feature kitchenettes, usually with cooking utensils, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, so the traveller can avoid the cost of eating out by self-catering from their motel bedroom. Heating can be a problem in winter though – while an increasing number of motels have their ceilings and walls insulated, double glazing is still uncommon. Small-scale central heating is also uncommon, and most motel rooms are heated by plug-in electric heating or gas heaters.
'''[[Bed and breakfasts]]''' are popular with visiting Brits and Swiss, as are '''homestays''', '''farmstays''' and similar lodgings – some of which are in the most unlikely places. These can be a good choice if the traveller wants to benefit from local insider tips from the resident hosts, and many visitors welcome the opportunity to sample the rural life. For uniquely New Zealand accommodation, there are Māori homestays and tourist-catering &lt;abbr title=&quot;traditional Māori meeting house and grounds&quot;&gt;marae&lt;/abbr&gt; stays.
[[File:Uenuku lodge.jpg|thumb|A hostel in Auckland]]
There is a wide range of '''[[Hostels|backpacker]]''' accommodation around these islands, including a 20-strong network of '''youth hostels''' (catering for independent travellers of any age) that are members of the [http://www.yha.co.nz/ Youth Hostels Association]. There are also two marketing networks of independent hostels: [http://www.bbh.co.nz/ BBH] with 280+ listings and the much smaller [http://nomadsworld.com/nomads/about-us/nomads-network#newzealand Nomads] network. The backpacker industry has been badly impacted by the 2020-2022 closure of international borders and many hostels have closed.

'''Holiday parks''' and '''motor camps''' provide sites for tents, caravans and campervans, with shared kitchens and bathroom facilities. Many also provide built accommodation, ranging from basic cabins to self-contained motel units. Many visitors travel around New Zealand in hired minibuses and vans, including self-contained '''campervans''' that can be driven by anyone who holds an ordinary car driver's licence.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) provides '''camping''' sites in national parks and other conservation reserves. If you are travelling into the backcountry, the DOC has many back-country huts that can be used under a permit system.

{{anchor|Freedom camping}}'''Freedom camping''' outside of recognised and marked camping areas is decreasingly available. It used to be common to find a tent or hammock pitched for the night in many picnic areas or in a grove of trees off the road or anywhere else there wasn't a &quot;No Camping&quot; sign. Due to growing local concerns about rubbish and human waste not being disposed of properly, together with moteliers resenting their falling incomes, many local authorities are now introducing tough restrictions with on-the-spot penalty notices being issued. Always dispose of all waste properly and leave your camping spots exactly as you found them (if not in better condition). Please respect this privilege and avoid leaving more ammunition for the people who want to restrict freedom camping even further. The [http://www.camping.org.nz/ Tourism Industry Association], DOC and the i-SITE network of information centres have produced a useful online map resource featuring [http://www.rankers.co.nz/respect/ over 1500 pay and free sites and based on Google maps].

New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world after the UK to develop a dense '''[http://www.wwoof.co.nz/ WWoOF]''' network. &quot;Willing Workers on Organic Farms&quot; pioneered the concept of travellers (&quot;WWoOFers&quot;) staying as volunteers on farms and receiving food and accommodation in exchange for doing a half-day of work for each night they stay. The [[Nelson Tasman]] region in the South Island is particularly rich in WWOOFing possibilities. [http://www.helpx.net HelpX], which is similar to WWOOF but is not restricted to just organics, originated in and has its largest country network in New Zealand.

[http://couchsurfing.org '''Couchsurfing'''] is popular in New Zealand, with most major centres sporting active forums and groups, and having hosts all around the nation.

Qualmark, a government-owned organisation, provides a [[Rating systems#New Zealand|star rating system]] for accommodation and other tourism services.

==Learn==
[[File:University of Otago - Clocktower building.JPG|thumb|Otago University, Dunedin campus]]
For many years, New Zealand schools and universities have educated foreign students from the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and education has now become a major source of export earnings for the country. English language schools have been established for students from the region, particularly [[South Korea]] and [[China]], but also many other countries. The most prestigious university in New Zealand is arguably the '''[https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en.html University of Auckland]'''; other major universities include '''[https://www.victoria.ac.nz/international Victoria University]''' in [[Wellington]], the '''[http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ University of Canterbury]''' in [[Christchurch]], and the '''[http://www.otago.ac.nz/ University of Otago]''' in [[Dunedin]].

The Ministry of Education has established a ''Code of Practice'' that New Zealand educational institutions enrolling ''international students'' under 18 years old need to abide by. This ''Code of Practice'' includes minimum standards for the pastoral care of international students. Primary school students (ages 5–12) need to either live with a parent/guardian or else board in a school hostel. Secondary school students (ages 13–18) may live in home-stays, temporary accommodation or with designated caregivers. Where the institution arranges accommodation for students older than age 18 the code of practice applies to their accommodation situations also.

New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and refugees can receive financial assistance through loans and allowances, to pay the tuition fees and to attend tertiary education at ''Universities'', ''Polytechnics'', ''Whananga'' (Māori operated universities/polytechnics) and ''Private Training Providers''. Australian citizens and permanent residents pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand citizens, but must have lived in New Zealand for at least 3 years to be eligible for loans and allowances. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution. Many universities and polytechnics in New Zealand have minimum English language requirements, and may require proof through an English proficiency test such as IELTS for students who have not completed at least three years in a New Zealand secondary school.

Non-Australian overseas students need to have a student visa and a reasonable level of cash to spend in order to undertake a course of study at a New Zealand based educational institution. Visas are generally valid for the duration of the course of study and only while the student is attending the course of study. New Zealand educational institutions will inform the appropriate immigration authorities if a student ceases to attend their enrolled courses, who may then suspend or cancel that student's visa. Educational institutions often also exchange this enrolment and attendance data electronically with other government agencies responsible for providing student assistance.

===Sailing===
New Zealand takes pride in its sailing tradition and skill. Team New Zealand won the America's Cup in 1995 and 2000, under the leadership of Sir Peter Blake, becoming the first team from a country outside the United States to win and successfully defend the America's Cup. There are many [https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/learn-sail/find-somewhere-learn-sail &quot;learn to sail&quot; programs] offered by yacht clubs across the country.

==Work==
[[File:Harvesting Semillon underneath bird netting at Gisborne Peak.jpg|thumb|Picking grapes]]
To work in New Zealand as a non-Australian foreign citizen you will need to obtain a '''work visa''', which generally requires a job offer from either an accredited employer or in an area of skill shortage to obtain. Students on student visas can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to work in New Zealand indefinitely on a visa waiver. It is illegal to work in New Zealand on a visitor visa, and doing so runs a risk of arrest, imprisonment and deportation.

You will need to have a ''New Zealand bank account'', as most employers pay using electronic banking rather than in cash. You will also need to apply for an '''[http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/ Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Number]''' if you don't already have one, so your employer may deduct income tax at the correct rate. If you don't supply your employer with your IRD number, you'll be taxed at the ''no declaration'' rate of 45% (compared with the top tax rate of 33%).

The New Zealand tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March. If you are a wage and salary earner, then you don't need to file a tax return unless you have undeclared income or need to claim expenses. If the IRD calculates you've overpaid or underpaid tax in the last tax year, they will contact you from mid-May onwards. Being a foreigner means that your New Zealand income is subject to local income tax at the fullest levels. Although many people believe that they can collect all their tax back when they leave the country, this is not true. Be careful though, if you choose to work in New Zealand and you stay more than 183 days in any 12-month period, your ''worldwide income'' could be taxed. New Zealand has ''double taxation'' agreements with several countries to stop tax being paid twice.

Unless you choose to opt out, employers will automatically deduct 3% of your wages each week in KiwiSaver, the government's retirement savings scheme. If you permanently leave New Zealand and move to any country other than Australia, you can claim back any KiwiSaver funds after one year. If you move to Australia, you can transfer your KiwiSaver funds to your Australian superannuation scheme at any time; contact your provider to arrange this.

As of 1 April 2021, the minimum wage for those aged 18 and over is $20.00 per hour before tax and deductions. Be careful as some unscrupulous employers like to pay foreigners below the minimum wage thinking they don't know better.

Seasonal work such as fruit picking and other agricultural work is sometimes available for tourists. More information about legal seasonal fruit picking work can be found at [http://www.picknz.co.nz/ Pick NZ].

New Zealand has a number of reciprocal Working Holiday Schemes, which allow people between 18 and 30 to travel and work in New Zealand for up to one year and vice versa. Young citizens of many countries from Europe, South America, North America and Asia can apply. These schemes are enormously popular and in many instances, participants can apply to stay in New Zealand longer once they have completed their one-year stay. Information on all the [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/ various schemes and application details].

==Stay safe==
The main emergency number in New Zealand is '''111''', and can be used to contact ambulance, the fire service, police, the coastguard, and rescue services. 112 works from mobile phones; 911 and 999 may work, but do not rely on them. You can call '''&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;555''' from mobiles to report non-emergency traffic incidents. You can call '''105''' for non-emergency police, e.g. to report a theft or burglary (from overseas, you can call {{phone|+64 4 910-5105}} to reach 105).

Deaf people can contact emergency services by fax on 0800 16 16 10, and by textphone/TTY on 0800 161 616. It is possible to send an SMS to 111, but you must register with police first.

Full instructions are on the inside front cover of every telephone book. Other emergency numbers and personal crisis numbers are on pages 2 to 4 of the white pages section.

===Crime and security===
[[File:Police Officers In Downtown Auckland.jpg|thumb|Police officers in Auckland]]
While difficult to make direct international comparisons, the level of crime in New Zealand is lower than in most other western countries. Dishonesty offences, such as theft, are by far the most frequent crime. Much of this crime is opportunistic in nature, so travellers should take simple, sensible precautions such as putting valuables away out of sight or in a secure place and locking doors of vehicles, even in remote locations.

Violent crime in public places is associated with alcohol or illicit drug consumption. Rowdy bars or drunken crowds in city centres, or groups of youths in the suburbs, are best avoided, especially late at night and in the early morning. New Zealanders can be somewhat uptight and lacking in a sense of humour when their country or their sporting teams are mocked by loud or drinking tourists.

There are occasional disturbing high profile media reports of tourists being targeted in random violent robberies and sexual crimes. These crimes tend to happen in isolated places, where the chances of the offender being observed by other people are low. However, the chances of falling victim to such misfortune is low; statistics show you're more likely to be attacked by someone in your travelling party than a complete stranger.

A major terrorist attack occurred in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, in which a white supremacist carried out consecutive shootings on two mosques, killing 51 people. However, the long-term terrorist threat in New Zealand is similar to other Western countries.

The '''[http://www.police.govt.nz New Zealand Police]''' is the national police force, and police officers are generally polite, helpful and trustworthy. Unlike in most other nations, New Zealand police officers do not routinely wear firearms, but have them in their cars, only taking them out when necessary; the exception is those guarding key installations such as airports, diplomatic missions and some government buildings. Officers on the beat typically only carry batons, offender control pepper spray, and Tasers. Firearm-related incidents are typically left to the specialist Armed Offenders Squad (AOS, similar to SWAT in the United States) to deal with when possible.  Armed police or an AOS callout usually rates a mention in the media.

Police fines can be paid online by credit card or internet banking, by posting a cheque or in person at any branch of Westpac Bank. ''Do not'' try to pay the police officer directly as this is considered bribery and will be dealt with accordingly.

===Racism===
New Zealand is in general a fairly tolerant country with respect to race, and most visitors to New Zealand do not run into any incidents. While it is not particularly difficult to encounter someone who has racist views in the pub, it is in general rare to face open aggression in the street on the basis of one's race. Legislation prohibits hate speech and racial discrimination in a wide range of public spheres such as education and employment. New Zealanders are very open-minded people, yet the country's extreme isolation means that certain ethnicities are not as prevalent there as in places like the USA. People who are of African or Latin American descent might, for example, attract stares in remote areas of New Zealand. This is more out of curiosity than racism.

===Illicit drugs===
Most illicit drugs, including preparations, precursor substances and paraphernalia, are illegal to possess and to deal in New Zealand. Possession of illicit drugs is punishable by up to 6 months in prison, although it is rare for offenders to get more than a fine or community service. Police may offer ''diversion'' for possession of cannabis or another ''class C'' drug (e.g. barbiturates, benzodiazepines) as an alternative to being convicted in court. New Zealand has a &quot;presumption of supply law&quot;, which means if you're found in possession drugs above a certain quantity (0.5 grams for cocaine and heroin, 5 grams for methamphetamine, 28 grams for cannabis), you'll be presumed to be a supplier and will be charged with dealing in drugs rather than possession.

The penalties for dealing in illicit drugs, whether it be importing/exporting, trafficking, manufacturing, cultivating or selling, are much stiffer than for possession; dealing in ''class A'' drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine) can attract a sentence of '''life imprisonment''' with the possibility of parole after 10 years.

A referendum on legalising cannabis in New Zealand was held alongside the 2020 general election, but failed by a narrow margin (50.7% opposed to 48.4% in favour).

===Natural hazards===
'''[[Severe weather]]''' is by far the most common natural hazard encountered. Although New Zealand is not subject to the direct hit of tropical cyclones, stormy weather systems from both the tropics and the polar regions can sweep across New Zealand at various times of the year. There is generally a seven to ten day cycle of a few days of wet or stormy weather followed by calmer and drier days as weather systems move across the country. The phrase ''four seasons in one day'' is a good description of New Zealand weather, which has a reputation for both changeability and unpredictability. The phrase is also a popular Kiwi song.

Weather forecasts are generally reliable for overall trends and severe weather warnings should be heeded when broadcast. However both the timing and intensity of any weather events should be assessed from your own location.

You should always seek advice from the Department of Conservation when trekking in alpine areas. There are annual fatalities of both foreign nationals and New Zealanders caught unaware by the weather.

There are other natural hazards you may encounter, though far more rarely:
[[File:Cracks in road, Halswell.jpg|thumb|Earthquake damage to a road]]
*'''[[earthquakes|Strong earthquakes]]''' - New Zealand, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, sits astride a tectonic plate boundary and experiences large numbers (about 14,000/year) of earthquakes every year, although only around 200 are strong enough to be felt by humans and only 1-2 causes any material damage. Only two recorded earthquakes in New Zealand have resulted in serious loss of life; the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake (7.8 magnitude, 256 dead), and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (6.3 magnitude, 185 dead). The latest quake news is reported by [http://www.geonet.org.nz/ GeoNet]. In an earthquake, running outside the building is generally more hazardous than remaining inside and finding cover; buildings in New Zealand are built to high standards, and while they may be damaged in an earthquake, they should remain standing.

:If you do feel a strong earthquake, remember [http://www.getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/ ''Drop, Cover, Hold'']: '''drop''' to the ground, '''cover''' yourself under a table or desk (or cover your head and neck with your hands if no table or desk is available), and '''hold''' on until the shaking stops.

*'''Tsunami''' is a possible risk in coastal parts of New Zealand. Warning of a tsunami from an overseas earthquake will be widely publicised via media. However, should you experience a very strong earthquake (over a minute long, or so strong you cannot easily stand) you should move to high ground (35&amp;nbsp;m or more) or at least 1km inland as a precaution until an all clear is given.
*'''[[Volcanoes|Volcanic eruptions]]''' - New Zealand has a number of volcanoes that are classified as active or dormant. Active volcanoes include [[Mount Ruapehu]], [[Tongariro National Park|Tongariro]], [[White Island]] and the remote Kermadec Islands. Volcanic activity is also monitored by GeoNet.
*There are almost no poisonous or dangerous animals. The katipo and Australian redback are the only two '''venomous spiders''' and bites from both species are extremely rare. Serious reactions are uncommon and unlikely to develop in less than three hours, though you should always seek help at your nearest hospital, medical centre, or doctor. The bite of the white-tailed spider is painful but not in fact, despite folklore, especially [http://www.healthed.govt.nz/uploads/docs/HE1424.pdf dangerous to humans]. Certain ferocious-looking species of '''wētā''' (a giant flightless cricket) can deliver a painful but harmless bite. New Zealand has no wolves, bears, big cats, crocodiles or other predators, and no snakes at all: it's safe to walk alone in the bush, or even lie down and have a nap.

===Volunteer fire brigade sirens===
Outside the major cities, New Zealanders rely on volunteer fire brigades to protect their community. As mobiles and pagers have a tendency to fail, sirens are still regularly used day and night to call out firefighters. These sirens sound similar to British World War II air-raid sirens, and make a wailing (up and down) sound. Don't be alarmed if the siren goes off: tourists in the past have been caught unaware and have panicked thinking New Zealand was under nuclear attack!

===Firearms===
New Zealand does not have constitutional rights with regards to firearm ownership, and possession of any type of firearm requires a licence from the police. The standard firearms licence only allow the person to possess sporting type shotguns and rifles, and for pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles; semi-automatic weapons and military-grade assault rifles are illegal for civilians to possess, and all other types of firearms require an additional endorsement. Air weapons, and PCP airsoft and paintball rifles, are an exception to this rule, and may be purchased by anybody over the age of 18 without a licence. It is extremely rare for civilians to carry firearms in urban areas, and doing so would likely draw suspicion from the public and police.

Visitors who wish to bring firearms into New Zealand are required to obtain a permit from the police at least one month before arrival. In practice receiving one is difficult, and is only possible if you are entered in an official shooting competition or are travelling for hunting.

==Stay healthy==
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New Zealand has very high levels of [[Sunburn and sun protection|ultraviolet radiation]], around 40% more intense than you will find in the Mediterranean during summer, and consequently has high rates of skin cancer. Sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Smog is a perennial winter problem in many South Island towns and cities, especially Alexandra, Christchurch and Timaru. Like Los Angeles and Vancouver, these areas are affected by temperature inversion, whereby a layer of warm air traps cold air full of pollutants from vehicles and wood fires close to the ground. Be wary in these areas if you have any respiratory problems (including asthma).

New Zealand has high and equitable standards of professional health care, comparable with Sweden or Australia.

'''[[Tap water]]''' in New Zealand is regarded as some of the cleanest in the world; it is safe to drink in all cities. Most comes from artesian wells or freshwater reservoirs, but some comes from rivers, which can be chlorinated to be made safe, but does not always taste very nice. Tap water in places such as Christchurch is usually not chlorinated at all as it is drawn from the pure artesian aquifers of the Canterbury Plains. Bottled water is commonly available if you prefer. Precautions should be taken against ''Giardia'' when tramping: do not drink water from rural streams without boiling it first. Risk may be lower in the highlands of the [[South Island]], especially where streams are strong and come directly from melting snow in the mountain.

Tourists require two doses of COVID vaccination before travelling to New Zealand. It is also recommended that you are up-to-date with vaccinations for whooping cough (pertussis) and measles, as there have been sporadic outbreaks, especially among children and teenagers. It may pay to get a flu vaccination if you are travelling in the New Zealand winter season.

===Medical care===
[[File:Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch]]
Healthcare in New Zealand is generally of a similar standard to other developed countries. Public funding for healthcare differs between accidents and illnesses. For accidents, everyone regardless of visa type is eligible for funded healthcare thanks to ACC. For illnesses, funded medical care is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, work visa holders authorised to stay in New Zealand for at least 2 years, and British citizens (but only for acute conditions). Funded people receive treatments at a subsidized cost or free. International students are not funded and generally required to take up private health insurance as part of their visa conditions. Visitors are also not funded and travel insurance is highly recommended. People with actual or suspected COVID is funded no matter their visa type. 

There are three ways to see the doctor: family doctor, accident and emergency centres and emergency department.

There are many family doctors (general practitioners/GPs) around the country. If you're not eligible for funding you can be seen as a casual patient, it will cost around $100 depending on location. GPs can be booked in advanced so you don't have to sit around waiting. Not all family doctors see casual patients so you may need to ring around. If you're funded you pay a lower cost.

Accident and emergency centres operate longer hours at night and at the weekends. You usually cannot make an appointment and should just turn up. You will be triaged and treated in order of priority rather than order of arrival. In a moderately busy A&amp;E, a simple broken bone will generally require a 30- to 60-minute wait, but if more serious emergencies keep coming in this can easily blow out to several hours. Children with a similar injury to yours will probably be treated before adults. These cost around $200 for unfunded patients.

Emergency departments are located at hospitals and should be reserved for life or death emergencies. Again, you will be triaged and seen in order of priority. For unfunded patients, the emergency department will cost thousands. For funded patients these are free.

New Zealand is the only country in the world to have a universal, no-fault, accidental injury compensation scheme, run by the [http://www.acc.co.nz Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)]. Everything big or small from a sprained ankle up to a car crash is included. No matter your visa type, if you have an accident while in New Zealand, ACC will pay some or all of the cost of your treatment and, if you're working, will cover up to 80% of any lost New Zealand earnings. To claim ACC, you only need to turn up at the doctor's surgery or Accident &amp; Emergency; they will give you a claim form to complete which will then be sent to ACC on your behalf. There may be a co-pay depending on the treatment or provider. You ''can not sue'' an at-fault party in relation to an injury covered by ACC, except for exemplary damages (and even then, there is a high threshold).

ACC will cover some incidental costs you incur, such as travelling to and from treatment, but will not cover other costs such as changing travel arrangements or for relatives to come to New Zealand to assist in your care, as you will be expected to hold [[travel insurance]] for these costs. ACC coverage is limited to New Zealand, so you are liable for any medical costs relating to an injury once you leave the country. Any property damaged or lost in an accident is also not covered by ACC, but if another person was at fault you can claim via their insurance, or directly if they are uninsured (although you may need to claim through a court process if they refuse to pay).
[[File:Fox Glacier terminal face (6706352227).jpg|thumb|Fox Glacier]]
Ambulance services are provided by Wellington Free Ambulance in the Greater Wellington area, and St John's Ambulance elsewhere. As stated in the name, WFA is free; St John's is only free for accidents and COVID, if you call it for illnesses (such as a heart attack) you will be charged $100 if funded or $800 if not. Fire and Emergency New Zealand generally co-responds to any report of cardiac or respiratory arrest, so don't be surprised if a fire engine turns up before an ambulance does.

Prescription medication in New Zealand is generally referred to by its International Non-proprietary Name (INN) rather than any brand name. New Zealand has a single national drug-buyer, Pharmac, whose main aim is to keep medicine prices low. It does mean subsidised drugs changing brands every five years (hence why drugs are known by their INNs), but it also means prescription drug shelf prices are among the cheapest in the OECD. On average, subsidised prescription medicines in New Zealand cost two-thirds of what they do in the UK and Australia, and one-third of what they do in the United States. If you're eligible for funded healthcare you pay $5 per subsidized medicine. For those who are not eligible for funding and those requiring unsubsidised medications, you will have to pay the full shelf price. You may claim the cost back from ACC if you're prescribed the medicine for accidents. For minor ailments, pharmacies can also sell some medicines that does not require prescriptions.

Healthline, a free 24-hour hotline staffed by registered nurses, is available if you need advice on a medical condition. The phone number is 0800 611 116.

==Respect==

===Social behaviour===
New Zealanders are generally warm and sociable, but will hold strangers at a distance.

* New Zealand is a country where &quot;please&quot; and &quot;thank you&quot; can be used more than once in a sentence without being out of place, and where an initial refusal of an offer is part of a polite banter. You should follow up a politely refused offer, with &quot;Are you sure?&quot;, etc.  Criticisms and compliments are often understated.
* If you wish to communicate with a New Zealander outside of a formal situation you are best to initiate the conversation. If you are unsure of the location of your intended destination ask a local. Your accent will trigger the local's desire to be helpful to tourists and they will normally offer to go beyond giving simple directions to help you.
* New Zealanders will often ask many (sometimes probing) questions about your home country or culture. This is not meant to be offensive: it reflects a genuine interest in other people and cultures and a desire to gain first-hand knowledge.
* If staying for more than a few days at someone's house, if they are younger than 35 it is considered polite to leave a token amount of money, say $20, to 'cover the power bill', especially if you are the guest at a shared flat/apartment/house.
* In conversations, if you want to contradict something someone has said, be gentle. New Zealanders will often be happy to learn something new and incorporate it into their knowledge but will also defend strongly something they have direct knowledge of.
* New Zealanders, especially younger generations, tend to swear a lot. It generally isn't meant to be offensive; sometimes they may even use swear words to refer to friends.
* New Zealand society is understood by New Zealanders to be classless and egalitarian. While in reality New Zealand is far from classless, talking about class and personal wealth isn't usually well received. New Zealanders, even wealthy New Zealanders, tend to behave in a somewhat frugal manner.
*As with most countries in the 21st century, politics is becoming a touchy subject in New Zealand. Though discourse manages to remain alive and well among Kiwi politicians, the same does not always apply to the general populace. Avoid bringing up politics until you feel comfortable with the people you are speaking to.

===Dress===
New Zealanders generally dress 'smart casual', with a prevalence of wearing black or dark clothing. You will see people in suits on weekdays only in the cities.

* Wearing brightly coloured clothing will mark you as a tourist. In most cases this will be to your advantage due to New Zealanders wanting to be hospitable to tourists. However, being marked as a tourist may attract unwanted attention from less than savoury people. Use common sense if you are approached by a local.
* New Zealand's weather can be very changeable, a cold front can make the temperature drop suddenly. Make sure you take a jacket or jumper with you at all times. Equally, if you hit a beautiful, sunny, warm day you may also need to cover up to prevent the harsh sun causing sunburn.
* New Zealanders, as a general rule, dress more casually than is common in Europe or North America, and over-dressing might make you stand out in the wrong way. Higher end restaurants might publish a dress code on their website. New Zealanders are generally hospitable to a fault, if you are invited to a function, do not be shy to ask what the expected dress code is.
*If going to an expensive formal restaurant for a meal you will not need to wear a suit and tie, but wearing jeans and t-shirts is frowned upon. Smart trousers, a collared shirt and dress shoes for men, and smart trousers or skirt and blouse for women would be typical. At all non-formal dining there will be an expectation of being tidily dressed.
* If drinking in bars, check out what the locals are wearing before going. Wearing shorts and sandals may be acceptable in rural areas, but trousers and shoes are a minimum standard for most city bars and restaurants. Some nightclubs insist upon collared shirts and refuse entry to men wearing sports shoes. Women will generally be granted admission regardless of dress.
*It is common for young people to go barefoot more frequently than travelers from Europe or America might be used to. It's fairly common for students to go barefoot at school (especially for athletic practice), and even in stores and fast food restaurants. Be certain '''not''' to mistake this as a sign of poverty nor as lack of sophistication. It's not the least bit unusual to find students from wealthy families walking around barefoot at an excellent junior or high school.
* At most beaches, nudity is frowned upon. If you do wish to go nude (or topless for women) you will only be breaking the law if you cause offence to another person so walking away from the main beach to a quieter spot will usually get around any problems.

===Māori culture===
[[File:Whakarewarewa dance 2011.JPG|thumb|Maori dance performance]]
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Māori cultural experiences are popular tourist attractions enjoyed by many people but, as with any two cultures encountering one another, there is room for misunderstanding. Some tourists have found themselves more confronted than they expected by ceremonial challenges and welcomes. These are serious occasions; avoid chatter and laughter. There will be plenty of time to relax and joke later after the formalities are over.

Māori ''tikanga'' (cultural customs and etiquette) is generally simple for foreigners to follow even if the reasoning behind them may not seem clear:
* Do not eat, drink or wear shoes inside the ''wharenui'' (carved meeting house).
* A person's head is considered ''tapu'' (sacred). Do not touch someone's head without permission, pass anything over anyone's head, or sit on a pillow (since it's used to rest your head).
* Do not sit on a table or any surface used to prepare or serve food.

Māori, Pākehā (Kiwis of European descent) and other New Zealanders (all-comers) are generally on good terms.

=== National identity ===
New Zealanders have a distinct and jealously guarded national identity. Although it has many similarities with other western cultures, it isn't a state of Australia, or still part of the British Empire (though it is a member of the Commonwealth and the British Monarch is the head of state). While Australia and New Zealand have close foreign policy ties, considerable inter-migration and overlapping cultures, saying New Zealanders are basically Australians will not gain you any Kiwi or Aussie friends. It is pretty much the same relationship as with Canadians and Americans or the Irish and Brits. In many ways, Australia and New Zealand have a similar outlook towards the other, with the same clichéd jokes being made.

Despite the jokes about New Zealand, most Australians have a genuine affection for New Zealanders (and vice versa); the relationship between the two countries is often described as sibling-like, with the sibling rivalry to boot. This can be traced back to ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps), participation in two world wars (particularly the Gallipoli and North African campaigns), Korea, Vietnam, the Malaya Crisis, Solomon Islands, etc. When a disaster strikes one country, you will see charity collections for relief efforts underway in the other.

=== LGBT travellers ===
New Zealand is one of the world's most welcoming nations towards gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. There is an equal age of consent of 16 for heterosexual and homosexual couples, and there are anti-discrimination and hate crime laws in relation to sexual orientation and gender (which implicitly includes gender identity). While some homophobic attitudes do exist (mostly among religious fundamentalists), even people who might not be comfortable with homosexuality tend to exhibit the common New Zealand pragmatic 'live and let live' attitude.

In August 2013, New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. There is a small but thriving same-sex marriage tourism industry in New Zealand.

===Religion===
Historically, New Zealanders have never been very religious, and contemporary New Zealand society is one of the more secular in the world, with regular church-goers being in the minority. Nevertheless, most New Zealanders are (usually) tolerant towards people of all faiths as long as you do not proselytise or inconvenience others with your religious beliefs. If you do so, do not be surprised to get an earful.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
[[File:24 Dunedin Town Hall at the Octagon square, Dunedin, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|Old style telephone booths in [[Dunedin]], also serving as a tourist attraction]]
[[File:Phone box in New Zealand 2.jpg|thumb|Phone box in Pukekohe]]
New Zealand has a well developed and ubiquitous telephone system. The country's legacy phone company, Spark, claimed in 2009 to have about 4,000 payphones in NZ which can be easily identified by their yellow and blue colours, but these numbers are now diminishing. All of them accept major credit cards and a variety of phonecards available from retailers. You may have to look hard for a payphone that accepts coins.

There is an [http://www.whitepages.co.nz online directory of telephone subscribers]. You can also call directory assistance on '''018'''.

The international access code or prefix is '''00'''. (When using a mobile phone, like everywhere else, the plus symbol &quot;+&quot; can be used instead of the 00 prefix.)

The country code for international calls to New Zealand is +64. When dialling from overseas, omit any leading '0' in the area code.

There are five area codes:
:'''03''' for all of the South Island, Stewart Island and the Chathams
:'''04''' for [[Greater Wellington]] (excluding [[Wairarapa]])
:'''06''' for [[Taranaki]], [[Whanganui (region)|Whanganui]], [[Manawatu]], the [[Central North Island]] south of Mount Ruapehu, [[Hawke's Bay]], [[East Coast (New Zealand)|East Coast]], and Wairarapa.
:'''07''' for [[Waikato]], [[Bay of Plenty]] and the Central North Island north of Mount Ruapehu
:'''09''' for Auckland and Northland.

You'll need to dial the area code if you are making non-local toll calls, even if the area code is the same (eg: you have to dial 03 when calling Christchurch from Dunedin, 07 when calling Hamilton from Tauranga, etc). Some of the rules defining what is a local call and what is a toll call can be confusing e.g. calling Kaiapoi to Rolleston (37&amp;nbsp;km away) is a local call, but Kaiapoi to Rangiora (11&amp;nbsp;km away) is a toll call - if in doubt, include the area code.

Freephone numbers start '''0508''' or '''0800''' and can not be connected from outside New Zealand.

Collect (reverse charge) calls can be made by calling the operator on '''010''' (or '''0170''' for international calls) and following the instructions.

The emergency number is '''111''', except in the Chatham Islands where it is '''+64 3 305-0111'''

====[[Mobile phones]]====
All major NZ mobile networks claim to have coverage &quot;where 97% of NZers live, work and play&quot;, although this needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Mobile telephone coverage is good near urban areas although the mountainous terrain means that, outside these urban areas and especially away from the main highway system, coverage may be patchy. Do not rely on mobile phones in hilly or mountainous terrain. Mobile telephone users can call '''*555''' only to report '' '''Non-emergency''' traffic safety'' incidents, such as a breakdown, road hazard or non-injury car crash, to the ''Police''.

All mobile phone numbers in New Zealand usually start with '''02''', usually followed by eight digits (there are some seven- and nine-digit numbers in the 021 range).

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*'''[http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz 2degrees]''' operates a relatively young 3G/4G network.
*'''[http://spark.co.nz/ Spark]''' (formerly Telecom NZ) operates a 3G/4G network nationwide (using the same frequencies as Telstra in Australia and AT&amp;T in the US).
**'''[http://skinny.co.nz/ Skinny]''' is a brand of Spark that provides the same service with a cheaper price.
*'''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/network/coverage/ Vodafone NZ]''' operates a nationwide 2G/3G/4G network. Vodafone also offer a '''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/travel-sim/ visitor SIM]''' specifically for travellers.

SIM cards are widely available and no registration is necessary. Most airports and shopping malls have stores from all network providers available for purchasing access and getting information about their networks. SIM cards and recharge vouchers are also available in supermarkets and dairies. A prepaid sim-card connection pack with $20 credit from [http://www.vodafone.co.nz/prepay-freebees/ Vodafone] costs around $30, prepaid sim-cards from 2degrees and Spark costs $5 while Skinny costs $2.

Standard sim-cards, Micro-SIMs and nano-SIMs are available from all mobile providers, as are data-only plans for use in iPads or USB modems.

===Internet===
Some places offer free '''Wi-Fi''' to their customers. Often it may be available for a charge.

Internet access is available in cyber cafés and there are generally many of these in the major cities. Some Internet (cyber) cafés may not be maintained properly, but there are places around that maintain a high level of security when it comes to their systems. If you have your own laptop, many cyber cafés allow wired and wireless access. It is slowly becoming more common to allow tourists to use their own laptops to access the Internet.

Many public libraries have public Internet access. There may be a charge. The Auckland City Public Library allows for two 15 min sessions a day at no charge. Hourly rates for are usually in the range of $4-8, with cheaper rates of around $2-4 at cyber cafés within the main city centres. Some providers, such as the Christchurch City Library network, offer free access to some sites, usually ones of interest such as Google, BBC and CNN and those in the '''.nz''' top level domain.

You can purchase vouchers for Wi-Fi access from many Starbucks cafés and many McDonald's fast food outlets have free Wi-Fi. It is becoming more common to be provided at hotels and motels using vouchers, but it is seldom free as part of your room rate. There are wireless Hotspots in many cities and towns all over New Zealand from dedicated Wireless providers from whom you can buy connect time. Many camping holiday parks also have such services available.  Free Wi-Fi is not that common but the best free locations are at the libraries in many small and medium-sized towns.

The airports at Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin have free Wi-Fi but Christchurch airport still charges a fee for wireless service in the terminals.

Spark offers free Wi-Fi for its mobile customers through its payphone network across the country. Non-customers can buy access for $9.99/week after a free week trial. There is a data cap of 1GB/day.

New Zealand's internet speeds are comparable to other first-world nations, but don't expect light-speed internet accessing international sites; remember the country is separated from its nearest neighbour by 2200&amp;nbsp;km of water, and submarine cables aren't cheap to build and maintain. Gigabit-capable fibre to the premises (&quot;Ultra Fast Broadband&quot; or UFB) is available to 67% of the population, mainly in large towns and cities. ADSL/VDSL broadband internet is available in most areas, while cable internet is available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. If you go to a remote rural area, expect internet to be via 3G/4G mobile broadband if it's available; via satellite or even dial-up if it's not.

===Mail===
[[File:New Zealand Post Modern Box.jpg|thumb|A typical New Zealand Post mailbox]]
The national post office is '''[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/ New Zealand Post]'''. NZ Post offer overnight and [http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/receiving-mail/book-an-urgent-overnight-courier same day courier services across New Zealand]; at one point there was an overnight FastPost service, but this has been replaced by overnight courier.

[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/home/receiving-mail/poste-restante ''Poste Restante''] is an inexpensive service for receiving letters and parcels while you are visiting New Zealand from overseas and available at Post Offices across the country. ''Counter delivery'' is available nationally at local PostShop and some PostCentre outlets if you need a short term mailing address for up to three months.

Postcards cost $1.20 to send within New Zealand (2–3 days) and $2.40 to send internationally (3–10 days). Letters up to DL size (130mm &amp;times; 235mm) cost the same as postcards within New Zealand and to Australia and the South Pacific, with letters to other destinations costing $3.00.

New Zealand uses 4-digit postcodes. Rural addresses use RD (rural delivery) numbers instead of suburbs. Postal addresses are generally in the following format:
:''Recipient name''
:''Street address/PO Box number''
:''Suburb/RD number/PO Box lobby''
:''Town Postcode''

==Cope==
=== Electricity ===
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[[File:Australian switched powerboard crop.jpg|thumb|An electrical socket]]
Electricity is supplied at 230 volts (plus or minus 6%) 50 Hz. Outlets are the Australian AS/NZS 3112 &quot;Type I&quot;, with two flat slanted pins for phase and neutral and a vertical flat pin below for earth. Bathrooms may be fitted with a 115/230 V shaver outlet which accepts type A (North American), C (European), and I (Australian) – these outlets are not powerful enough to take appliances more than around 50 watts. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter and a converter if they plan to use North American electrical equipment. European travellers may need to check the amperage on some high-draw devices; New Zealand household outlets are designed for a maximum of 10&amp;nbsp;A (2300&amp;nbsp;W). If you draw too much power, you'll pop the circuit breaker.

The electricity supply is generally stable and reliable. 75% of the electricity is generated from renewable resources, namely hydro (55%), geothermal (15%) and wind (5%). Great Barrier Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and some isolated parts of the South Island (including Haast and Milford Sound) are not connected to the national electricity grid. Due to the greater costs, watch your electricity usage when in these areas.

===Consular assistance===
All embassies and high commissions are in the capital, [[Wellington#Cope|Wellington]], but there are also consulates in [[Auckland#Consulates|Auckland]], [[Christchurch#Consulates|Christchurch]], Dunedin, [[Nelson (New Zealand)#Consulates|Nelson]] and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)#Consulates|Queenstown]].

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===Newspapers===
Auckland's [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ ''New Zealand Herald''] has the largest daily readership, mostly in the upper North Island, Wellington's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/ ''Dominion Post''] extends beyond its natural lower North Island catchment area while Christchurch's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/''The Press''] mainly has a South Island readership.

The ''Herald on Sunday'', ''Sunday Star-Times'' and [http://www.nbr.co.nz ''National Business Review''], all published weekly, would claim to have national coverage.

There are also many local and community newspapers, such as the ''Nelson Mail'', but almost all of New Zealand's newspapers have just two foreign owners that syndicate much of their non-local content. Dunedin's ''Otago Daily Times'' remains the largest independent newspaper.

===Radio===
New Zealand has many radio stations, on both AM and FM, with at least one local station and a number of nationwide network stations broadcasting in each major city or town. The main FM stations are spaced at 0.8&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals (with infill stations at 0.4&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals), so if you find one station for the local area and don't like it, just tune up or down 0.8 to find another station (but not every slot is filled).

With a lot of imported second-hand Japanese cars in New Zealand, you may come across one with a Japanese FM radio that goes from 76–90&amp;nbsp;MHz instead of 88–108&amp;nbsp;MHz like the rest of the world. Most of these radios are fitted with &quot;band expanders&quot; which drop the station frequencies by 12&amp;nbsp;MHz, so for example you can listen to 91.8 FM by tuning to 79.8 on the radio. If you want to listen to a station above 102.0 (90.0), you're out of luck.

===TV===
Free-to-air high-definition (&quot;HD&quot;) digital terrestrial television (DTT) is available to 86% of the population, mainly around the major towns and cities, with the remainder of the country receiving standard-definition digital television by satellite. As well as more than a dozen nationwide DTT channels, there are some local and regional channels and several networks with sub-national coverage. Optional subtitles, allowing hearing impaired people to enjoy TV better, are usually available only on ''TVNZ 1'', ''TVNZ 2'' and ''Three''.

Cable television is not well developed, but is widely available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. Satellite pay television is available through the Sky network. Most hotels and motels have the national channels, some Sky channels, and whatever else is broadcast in the local area.

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'''[http://www.newzealand.com New Zealand]''' ([[Maori phrasebook|Māori]]: ''Aotearoa'') is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones.  These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kakapo and kiwi. New Zealanders have adopted the kiwi as a national symbol, and have even taken the word ''Kiwi'' as a name for themselves.

The islands are not densely populated, the South Island even less so than the North Island, but they are easily accessible. The country has modern visitor facilities and transport networks that are reasonably well developed. New Zealand often adds an adventurous twist to nature. It is the original home of jet-boating through shallow gorges as well as bungee jumping off anything high enough to give a thrill.

Māori culture continues to play an important part in everyday life and the identity of the nation. Government and corporate New Zealand is full of Māori symbolism. There are abundant opportunities for visitors to understand and experience the history ''and'' present-day forms of Māori life.

==Regions==
New Zealand is a very diverse country with many regions that are worth seeing, but at a high level it's easiest to break it down according to its two main islands and the smaller offshore islands.

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The Realm of New Zealand also includes the [[Cook Islands]], [[Niue]], [[Tokelau]], and the largely unrecognised [[Ross Dependency]] in [[Antarctica]]. Although these destinations share with New Zealand the same monarch as head of state, and their citizens are issued New Zealand passports, they are also self-governing, and have different immigration régimes, climates, and cultures. Thus, they are dealt with in separate articles, rather than here.

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==Cities==
[[Image:WellingtonPanorama.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Cable car above Wellington]]
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* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.29 | long=174.78 |name=[[Wellington]]|wikidata=Q23661 }} – the national capital, with the Parliament and Beehive buildings, and the wonderful, free Te Papa museum
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-36.85 | long=174.75 |name=[[Auckland]]|wikidata=Q37100 }} – the City of Sails with east and west coast harbours, by far the biggest city with 1.4 million people and all a big city offers
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-43.53 | long=172.64 |name=[[Christchurch]]|wikidata=Q79990 }} – the Garden City, the South Island's largest city, ever-evolving as it rebuilds from a devastating earthquake in February 2011
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.87 | long=170.50 |name=[[Dunedin]]|wikidata=Q133073 }} – the Edinburgh of the South, proud of its [[Scotland|Scots]] heritage, Southern Albatross colony and its wonderful tramping tracks within a short drive from the central business district
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-37.78 | long=175.28 |name=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]|wikidata=Q200028 }} – leafy centre of the rich and fertile Waikato on the banks of the mighty Waikato River south of Auckland, home of the Mooloo rugby mascot
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-39.49 | long=176.92 |name=[[Napier]]|wikidata=Q203380 }} – one of the best concentrations of Art Deco architecture in the world, famous as a wine region and close to Cape Kidnappers gannet breeding colony and wildlife sanctuary
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.27 | long=173.28 |name= [[Nelson (New Zealand)|Nelson]]|wikidata=Q206687 }} – thriving arts culture, varied cuisine emphasising local produce, craft brewing, with New Zealand's highest sunshine hours, and surrounded by marvellous coastal and mountain scenery, three stunning national parks, vineyards and orchards
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.03 | long=168.66 |name= [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]|wikidata=Q613602 }} – adrenaline and adventure capital of the world, where you can ski, skydive, bungy jump, jet-boat and thrill yourself to your heart's content
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-38.13 | long=176.25 |name= [[Rotorua]]|wikidata=Q208948 }} – famous for Māori culture and geothermal activity, including geysers, fascinating boiling mud pools and beautiful hot pools and springs

==Other destinations==
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[[File:Milford Sound 02.jpg|thumb|Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most spectacular fiords]]
New Zealand has a wealth of [[New Zealand national parks|national parks]], rural areas and other out-of-the-way places that are worth a visit. Here are a few of the best.

* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-40.83 |long=172.90 |name=[[Abel Tasman National Park]]|wikidata=Q318357}} – golden sand beaches, kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.73 |long=170.10 |name=[[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park]]|wikidata=Q1950336}} – lots of hiking opportunities and New Zealand's highest mountain
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-35.20 |long=174.17 |name=[[Bay of Islands]]|wikidata=Q812091}} – pretty spot in the North Island with historical significance
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-36.83 |long=175.58 |name=[[Coromandel Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q763064}} – rugged coastline with plenty of beaches and hiking opportunities just one and a half hours from Auckland
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-41.53 |long=173.40 |name=[[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]]|wikidata=Q140083}} – the country's largest wine-growing region
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-44.67 |long=167.93 |name=[[Milford Sound]]|wikidata=Q187197}} – [[Fiordland National Park]]'s most prominent and accessible fiord
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-38.69 |long=176.07 |name=[[Taupo]]|wikidata=Q2397257}} – trout fishing and adventure activities in the central North Island
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-39.20 |long=175.58 |name=[[Tongariro National Park]]|wikidata=Q202845}} – three volcanoes, two skifields and one of the most popular hikes in the country
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.38 |long=170.18 |name=[[Westland Tai Poutini National Park]]|wikidata=Q1053661}} – home of the [[Franz Josef Glacier|Franz Josef]] and [[Fox Glacier|Fox Glaciers]]

==Understand==
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New Zealand is increasingly known, both in the indigenous [[Māori phrasebook|Māori language]] and in New Zealand English, as ''Aotearoa'', often translated as &quot;land of the long white cloud&quot;. Originally, Aotearoa referred to only the North Island.

The two main islands are officially named ''North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui'' and ''South Island / Te Waipounamu''. ''Te Ika-a-Māui'' means &quot;the fish of Māui&quot;; in legend, the North Island is a giant fish pulled up from sea by the demigod Māui, with its head to the south. Wellington is sometimes called ''te upoko o te ika'' (the head of the fish&quot;) and once boasted a monthly magazine called ''Fishhead''. ''Te Waipounamu'' means &quot;the greenstone waters&quot;; greenstone is a nephrite jade found in the South Island and is highly valued by Māori people. An alternative (but unofficial) Māori name for the South Island is ''Te Waka-a-Māui'' (the canoe of Māui).

===Geography===
New Zealand consists of two main islands (the North Island and the South Island) and many smaller ones in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600&amp;nbsp;km (1,000&amp;nbsp;mi) southeast of [[Australia]]. The country covers 268,000&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km (103,500&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;mi), slightly larger than the [[United Kingdom]] and around the same size as the US state of [[Colorado]] (albeit thinner and longer). The South Island is the larger of the two main islands (150,400&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km vs 113,700&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km) and is sometimes referred to as &quot;the mainland&quot;, despite having only one-third the population of the North Island.

New Zealand lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, straddling the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. The plate boundary cuts through the western South Island, forming the Alpine Fault and giving rise to the Southern Alps, the main mountain range stretching most of the length of the island. As a result, New Zealand is home to significant volcanic and geothermal activity and is also prone to earthquakes.

The country is long and narrow, with no point more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea as the crow flies. From the northernmost town to the southernmost by road is 2100&amp;nbsp;km – equivalent to the distance from [[Vancouver]] to [[Los Angeles]], or from [[Brussels]] to [[Málaga]].

Make sure to allow sufficient time to travel New Zealand. It's certainly worthwhile to tour for at least three or four weeks on each island, although you can certainly see highlights in far less time. Roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges, especially in the [[South Island]]. In exit polls at Christchurch International Airport, many international visitors commented that they had underestimated the time they would need to properly enjoy their visit.

===Climate===
In general, New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate, with warm summers, cool winters, and regular rainfall throughout the year. There are four seasons, with summer in December–February and winter in June–August (the opposite of the northern hemisphere). The geography of the country does create around 10 distinct climate regions, ranging from near sub-tropical north of Auckland to near continental and semi-arid in central Otago.

The mountain ranges along the northeast-southwest axis of New Zealand provide a barrier for the strong prevailing westerly winds - often referred to as the roaring forties. Moist air hitting the mountains is pushed upwards and cooled, with the moisture falling back westward as rain. As a result, the western half of the country receives more than average rainfall and the eastern half less than average. This effect is most pronounced in the South Island with the Southern Alps: the [[West Coast (New Zealand)|West Coast]] receives 2000–7000&amp;nbsp;mm of rain per year, while coastal [[Canterbury (New Zealand)|Canterbury]] and [[Otago]] in the east receive just 500–800&amp;nbsp;mm. Most other places on average receive between 600 and 1600&amp;nbsp;mm per year. In the northern and central parts of the country, it is generally drier in the summer; in southern parts, it is generally drier in the winter.

Summer daily highs average from 17°C to 25°C. Winter daily highs average 7°C to 16°C and nightly lows average -3°C to 8°C. The warmest temperatures are generally found in the north and east of both islands, while the coolest temperatures are generally found in inland parts of both islands and the southern South Island. Sunshine hours are highest in coastal [[Bay of Plenty]], [[Nelson Bays]] and [[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]].

Snow falls mainly in the mountainous parts of the country and some inland areas, and can occasionally close mountain passes and high roads during winter. Snow may fall down to sea level in eastern and southern parts of the South Island once every 1–2 years. Snow in the western South Island and coastal North Island is a rare occurrence; Wellington on average gets snow down to sea level once every 40–50 years. The unsheltered areas of the country can get a bit breezy, especially in the centre, through Cook Strait and around Wellington.

New Zealand's weather is very changeable, and even during summer you may receive all four seasons in one day. Be prepared for the weather to change from fine to showers (and vice versa) without notice. [http://www.metservice.co.nz/ Metservice] has weather forecasts for ten days in advance.

===History===
[[File:Waitangi Treaty Display (26738736755).jpg|thumb|Treaty of Waitangi on display in ''Te Papa Tongarewa'', the national museum, in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand was the last major landmass to be settled by people. This, combined with its late European colonisation, geological youth and geographical isolation, has led to the development of a young, vigorous nation with a well-travelled and well-educated population. One in four New Zealand-born people (one in three between the ages of 22 and 48) live overseas.

The Polynesian Māori settled New Zealand some time around 1280 CE, having migrated from the Cook Islands area. &quot;''Nieuw Zeeland''&quot; appeared on Dutch maps from as early as 1645, after the explorations of Abel Tasman in 1642 (after whom, incidentally, Tasmania is named); cartographers named the country after the Dutch province of [[Zeeland]]. It is possible that other European explorers knew of the existence of New Zealand as early as the mid-14th century. Captain Cook rediscovered, circumnavigated and mapped the main islands in 1769.

Some sealers, whalers, traders and missionaries settled over the next 80 years, with many encountering fierce resistance from the local Māori people. In February 1840, British missionaries and Māori chiefs agreed to the Treaty of Waitangi, considered the founding document of modern New Zealand. The Treaty guaranteed Māori the continued ownership of their land and possessions and granting them the rights of British subjects, in return for them ceding sovereignty to the British Crown. More intensive settlement began that same year. Initially annexed to the colony of [[New South Wales]], New Zealand was split off to form a separate colony in 1841. It turned out the Treaty of Waitangi had a number of translation errors and the English and Māori versions of it said different things (for example, the English version says &quot;sovereignty&quot;, but the Māori version says &quot;governance&quot;), leading to problems between Māori and the British Crown over interpretation of the Treaty. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872, coupled with political manoeuvring and the spread of European diseases, broke Māori resistance to land settlement but left lasting grievances. The New Zealand government has since sought to address long-standing Māori grievances, but it has been a complicated process and still continues to this day.

In 1882, the ship ''Dunedin'' completed the first successful shipment of refrigerated meat from New Zealand to England. For the next 90 years, supplying meat, wool and dairy products to the British Isles formed the basis of the New Zealand economy. On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first (modern-day) country in the world to give women the right to vote.

When the six British colonies federated to form [[Australia]] in 1901, New Zealand opted out of joining the federation. Instead, the British colony of New Zealand became a separate self-governing British dominion in 1907. It was offered complete independence under the 1931 Statute of Westminster, although it did not adopt this until 1947. New Zealand provided military support to the United Kingdom in the Boer War of 1899–1902, and in both World Wars as part of the Allied war effort. The nation also participated in wars in [[Malaysia]], [[Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Afghanistan]], and in several peacekeeping actions. However, New Zealand notably stayed out of the second Iraq War, which the United States, United Kingdom and Australia had fought. 

When the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973, New Zealand effectively lost its main trading partner and the national economy faced an uncertain future. The country subsequently went through major economic reforms lasting into the mid-1990s, increased economic ties with its neighbour Australia, and diversified its exports to Pacific Rim markets.

The New Zealand Constitution Act was passed by both New Zealand and Britain in 1986, ending any remnant power the British parliament may have had to pass laws for New Zealand, although the British queen remains the Head of State, with an appointed (New Zealander) Governor-General as her representative in New Zealand.

Many New Zealanders have strongly opposed the testing and use of nuclear weapons. New Zealand opposed French nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll, leading French secret agents to bomb the Greenpeace ship ''Rainbow Warrior'' while it was docked in Auckland in July 1985. The United States' refusal to declare whether its visiting ships were carrying nuclear weapons led to the government banning them from New Zealand territorial waters in 1987. In response, the US suspended its commitments to New Zealand under the joint US-Australian-New Zealand defence alliance.  Defence relations with the US have since thawed, and in 2016 a US Navy ship (the destroyer USS ''Sampson'') was allowed to enter New Zealand waters for the first time in nearly 30 years.

===Politics===
[[File:Parliament House and the Beehive June 2012.JPG|thumb|Parliament House and the Executive Wing (&quot;Beehive&quot;) in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand's political system is based on the British Westminster system, with some differences, such as having only one legislative house, since the upper house was abolished in 1951. The New Zealand parliament is the 120-member House of Representatives, which is elected every three years using the ''mixed-member proportional (MMP)'' voting system. The head of government is the prime minister, who is typically the leader of the largest political party among those forming the government. Following the 2020 election, there are five main political parties (from largest to smallest): the centre-left Labour Party, the centre-right National Party, the environmentalist-left Green Party, the libertarian ACT Party, and the indigenous Māori Party. 

The executive branch is the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister, who appoints Cabinet ministers from among the members of the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court of New Zealand heads the judicial branch, and has served as the highest court of appeal since taking over that role from the UK Privy Council in 2004.

Queen Elizabeth II is the country's monarch and head of state, with an appointed governor-general as her representative in New Zealand. As a constitutional monarch, the roles of the Queen and her governor-general are largely ceremonial, with the prime minister wielding the most authority in government.

New Zealand was the first modern-day country in the world to grant women the right to vote, way back on 19 September 1893. However, women weren't allowed to stand for election to Parliament until 1919, and it was 1933 before New Zealand had its first female MP. The first female prime minister was appointed in 1997.

Below the national government, New Zealand is divided into 16 regions, and separately into 65 cities and districts. Since regions are based on physical geography, and cities and districts are based on human geography, some districts fall into two or more regions. Five cities or districts (Auckland, Gisborne, Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman) are unitary authorities – they are both a region and a city/district. In addition, there are several Pacific island territories that are in free association with New Zealand; in other words they are completely self governing with regards to their internal affairs, but their citizens are New Zealand citizens, they continue to use the New Zealand dollar as their currency, and New Zealand continues to be responsible for their foreign affairs and defence.

===People===
:''He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, people, people.)'' &lt;small&gt;–Māori proverb&lt;/small&gt;
New Zealand is home to around 5.12 million people as of June 2020. Around 1.20 million live in the South Island, with most of the rest living in the North Island. [[Waiheke Island]], in the Hauraki Gulf off the coast of Auckland, is by far the most populous offshore island, with 9,800 residents. The country as a whole is sparsely populated, with an average of 18 people per square kilometre. The country is highly urbanised: 86.5% of the population living in towns and cities, and over half the country's population lives in the five largest urban areas: Auckland (1,463,000), Wellington (433,000), Christchurch (381,000), Hamilton (179,000) and Tauranga (155,000).

New Zealand's population is mainly of European descent, owing to being a former British colony and the nation's immigration policy pre-1987 giving preference to European, North American and Australian citizens. In total, around three-quarters of the population is of direct or indirect European descent.
The indigenous Māori make up a sizable minority, with around one-sixth of all New Zealanders claiming Māori ancestry. There are also significant Asian and Polynesian groups, especially in the Auckland area and to a lesser extent in the Wellington area. Around 11% of New Zealanders identify with more than one ethnic group, with European-Māori being the most common combination.

The number of people claiming to be Christian has been steadily falling in New Zealand with increased immigration from Asia and an increasing number of people claiming to be irreligious. As of 2013, around 49% of the population are Christian, 6% follow non-Christian religions, 42% are irreligious, and 4% objected to stating their religion.

===Time zones===
New Zealand leads most of the world, time wise!

The [[Chatham Islands]], part of New Zealand but 800 km (500&amp;nbsp;mi) east of Christchurch, keep Chatham Islands Standard Time (CIST) by adding twelve hours and forty five minutes to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC+12:45. The only other official time zone with a 45-minute increment from UTC is [[Nepal]]. The Line Islands of [[Kiribati]]; [[Tonga]] and [[Samoa]] are the only time zones further in advance from UTC.

The main islands of New Zealand are 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ('''''UTC+12''''' = NZST = New Zealand Standard Time) and 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Daylight Saving ('''''UTC+13''''' = NZDT = New Zealand Daylight Time) begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.

===Holidays===
The national holidays in New Zealand are:
[[File:Auckland Anniversary Day firework 2011.jpg|thumb|Auckland Anniversary Day firework]]
*'''1 January''': New Year's Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 3 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''2 January''': New Year's Holiday. If the day falls on the weekend, 4 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''6 February''': Waitangi Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''Easter weekend''': a four-day long weekend in March or April (set according to the Western Christian dates). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Most shops must remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
*'''25 April''': ANZAC Day, marking the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at [[Gallipoli]] in 1915.  Most shops must remain closed until 1PM. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''First Monday in June''': Queen's Birthday.
*'''Friday in June or July''': Matariki, marking the Māori new year. As the holiday is linked to the lunar calendar, the date changes yearly (it will be 24 June in 2022 and 14 July in 2023).
*'''Fourth Monday in October''': Labour Day.
*'''25 December''': Christmas Day. Most shops must remain closed. If the day falls on the weekend, 27 December is observed as a public holiday. 
*'''26 December''': Boxing Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 28 December is observed as a public holiday.

Each part of the country has its own '''Anniversary Day''' public holiday. The anniversary days are based on pre-1876 provincial boundaries, which do not match up to today's regional boundaries. The most widely observed of these are '''Auckland Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 29 January by the North Island north of (and including) [[Taupo]], and '''Wellington Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 22 January by Greater Wellington and most of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. While Auckland Anniversary is observed by more people directly (2.5 million), Wellington Anniversary is observed by more people indirectly because all the government departments and embassies are based in Wellington. Each region's page should detail the dates of its anniversary day.

The Ministry of Education sets the school year for all state and state-integrated schools (96.5% of all schools). Secondary school students (age 13-18) typically break for the summer holidays once they finish exams at the beginning of December, while primary school students (age 5-12) break in mid-December. Students return to school at the end of January or the beginning of February. There are three term breaks of two weeks each - one in April (usually starting Good Friday), one in July, and one in September/October. Tertiary students typically start in Late February or the beginning of March, and finish in early November, with a three-to-four-week winter break in June/July, and two one-week mid-semester breaks at Easter and the end of August.

==Talk==
{{seealso|English language varieties|Māori phrasebook}}
'''English''' is the primary language of New Zealand, spoken by 96–98% of the population. English is a ''de facto'' official language, alongside two other ''de jure'' official languages: '''[[Māori phrasebook|Māori]]''' (''te reo Māori''), the language of the indigenous Māori people, and '''New Zealand Sign Language''' (''NZSL''), the language of the deaf community.

New Zealand English is most similar to Australian English, but is somewhat more conservative, retaining many British words that Australian English has abandoned in favour of American ones. It also contains many local slang words, and words derived from the Māori language, and is distinct enough to justify its own version of the Oxford Dictionary. The New Zealand accent is mostly non-rhotic (i.e. no rolling r sound after vowels), except in the lower half of the South Island where the rhotic &quot;Southland burr&quot; accent persists due to high Scottish immigration in the region's early days. The most noticeable difference in the New Zealand accent compared to other accents is the pronounced shift in the short-i (as in kit) and the short-e (as in dress) sounds; the short-i has moved and merged with schwa (the a in comma), while the short-e has moved to the place of the short-i sound. Another noticeable difference is the New Zealand ''bear–beer'' merger, so words like &quot;air&quot; and &quot;ear&quot;, &quot;bear&quot; and &quot;beer&quot;, &quot;chair&quot; and &quot;cheer&quot;, and &quot;fairy&quot; and &quot;ferry&quot; are identical in pronunciation, leading to the odd joke about an inebriated Goldilocks. New Zealand spelling generally follows British conventions.

New Zealanders say a particular place is &quot;in the North Island&quot; or &quot;in the South Island&quot; (e.g. &quot;Auckland is in the North Island&quot;), not &quot;on North Island&quot;. This only applies to the two main islands; New Zealanders say &quot;on Waiheke Island&quot;, for example.

'''Māori''' (''te reo Māori'') is spoken fluently by a minority of both Māori and language learners (3.7% of New Zealand residents at the 2013 census, and roughly 11–20% of Māori), with the largest concentration of speakers in the far north and east of the North Island. There are a number of Māori-medium and bilingual Māori-English schools across New Zealand, and most English-medium schools offer Māori as a learning language. In addition, there are also free-to-air television and radio channels that broadcast in Māori. Most travellers would not need to learn Māori, as native Māori speakers are bilingual in English. Nevertheless, the heavy influence of Māori on New Zealand place names means knowledge of Māori pronunciation can be useful, and even locals who do not speak Māori usually know how to pronounce Māori words – although some place names seem to have two pronunciations: the &quot;correct&quot; one, and the one in common use by locals. The biggest trip-up with Māori pronunciation to non-New Zealanders is ''wh'', which is pronounced &quot;f&quot; as in father, so for example [[Whakatane]] is pronounced ''fa-ka-ta-nee'', not ''wa-ka-ta-nee''. The Māori language today is thriving, and increasingly people of non-Māori descent learn it as a second language, even if just enough to participate in a Māori traditional welcome on to a ''marae''.

'''New Zealand Sign Language''' ('''NZSL''') was given status in 2005 as an official language and is the primary language of New Zealand's Deaf community, with around 0.5% of New Zealand residents &quot;speaking&quot; it. It is closely related to British Sign Language and Australian Sign Language, sharing 80% of the signs with them and the same two-handed manual alphabet. However, NZSL has greater emphasis on facial expressions and mouthing words, reflecting the oralist teaching methods historically used in Deaf schools (before 1979, Deaf students were punished for signing in class). It also has additional unique signs related to New Zealand, such as Māori words and place names.

New Zealand is a popular destination for migrants from all over the world, particularly Asia and the Pacific islands, and you will often find areas and suburbs with immigrant communities that speak their respective languages. The most common non-official languages spoken by New Zealand residents are Samoan (2.2%), Hindi (1.7%), Mandarin (1.3%), French (1.2%) and Cantonese (1.1%). Many New Zealanders learn a foreign language in school, though few master it beyond the basic level.

===Common expressions===
Generally, New Zealand English expressions follow British English. However, New Zealand English has also borrowed much from Māori and there are a number of other phrases that are not commonly encountered elsewhere or may confuse the visitor.

* '''Bach''' (pronounced &quot;batch&quot; as in bachelor) - Holiday home; often by the beach and comprised of fairly basic accommodation. In the southern South Island often called a '''crib'''.
[[File:Zoo Park Dairy.jpg|thumb|right|A typical suburban dairy]]
* '''Dairy''' - Convenience store, corner shop; one few outsiders understand though heavily used by locals, who find problems when travelling overseas and are surprised when asking where the dairy is. The term comes from the days before supermarkets when they primarily sold dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, etc.). Many dairies today are owned and operated by Indian immigrants.
* '''Entry by gold (or silver) coin (donation)''' - The admission charge to an event, exhibit, gallery or museum is by making a payment of a coin in the appropriate metal, often in the donation box at the door. The gold coins in NZ are the $1 and $2 coins, while silver are the 20c and 50c coins, and the 10c coin is copper. (See also &quot;Koha&quot; below).
* '''Glidetime''' - Flexible working hours, often worked by public servants. Under this system, workers can start and finish work at hours of their choosing 07:00–18:00, although they must work the core hours of 9AM-noon and 2PM-3:30PM and average 40 hours per week. Not heard so often now.
* '''Half pie''' or '''half pai''' - Usually a job or task not performed to satisfaction (cf Māori ''pai'' = good)
* '''Jandals''' (=JApanese saNDALS) - &quot;Flip-flops&quot; to most of the world; &quot;thongs&quot; to Australians; &quot;slops&quot; to South Africans.
* '''Kiwi''' - Nickname for a New Zealander or an adjective for something of New Zealand, from the name of an endangered flightless bird that is one of the country's national emblems. Not a derogatory term.
* '''Lollies''' - Confectionery; sweets; candies.
* '''Pottle''' - a (usually plastic) food container, a tub.
* '''Togs''' - swimsuit, bathing suit, swimming costume; clothing you wear when you go swimming.
* '''Tramping''' - hiking.

===Slang expressions===
You may get a strange look if you use Kiwi slang in New Zealand, but it may be used inadvertently in conversation. If you don't understand just ask and most New Zealanders will explain.

* '''across the ditch''' – Australia. ''The Ditch'' refers to the Tasman Sea, which separates New Zealand and Australia (cf. ''the Pond'' between North America and Europe)
* '''Barbie''' - Short for barbecue
* '''Bro''' (rhymed with &quot;snow&quot;) - short for ''brother'', a form of personal address like ''mate'', ''pal'', or ''bud''.
* '''Bush''' - Forest. Usually meaning a native forest as opposed to a plantation forest.
* '''chicks''' - girls.
* '''Choice!''' - Cool, great.
* '''Gumboots''' - A.K.A. Wellington Boots or Rain Boots
* '''mint''' - in tip top condition.
* '''Mate''' - any other person, male or female. Can be used on its own to express a number of different emotions based on delivery. A short 'Mate' combined with a slight head and eyebrow raise can be a greeting, whereas a longer 'Maaaaaate' combined with a cocking of the head and narrowing of the eyes can be seen as a scolding.
* '''munted''' - broken, damaged, unusable. Only came into popular use following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (which basically munted half the city).
* '''oi''' - hey. Can be meant as a warning or jokingly, derives from punk usage.
* '''Sweet as!''' - Cool, good thing, No problem. Often abbreviated to just 'sweet'. '''As''' is also sometimes used after other adjectives as slang for very: cheap as - very cheap.
* '''Wop-wops''' - remote rural area; the middle of nowhere.

===Māori words and expressions===
{{Seealso|Māori phrasebook}}
* '''Haere mai''' - A greeting to a person arriving. '''Haere ra''' is a farewell to someone leaving.
* '''Hui''' - A meeting or gathering to discuss and debate issues, usually in traditional Māori fashion.
* '''Iwi''' - A Māori tribe or people, sometimes known as a ''waka'' (canoe), as some iwi are named after the ocean-going canoes that brought their ancestors to New Zealand.
* '''Kai''' - Food. Commonly used by both Māori and European.
* '''Kia ora''' - Hello, welcome, thank you. Often used as an utterance of agreement, especially during speaking at a hui.
* '''Kia kaha''' - stay strong.
* '''Koha''' - A gift or donation. Often an exchange of gifts takes place at gatherings. Sometimes admission signs say, &quot;Entry Koha&quot;, meaning gold coin or what you feel like donating.
*'''Mana''' - Defined as authority, control, influence, prestige or power. It is also honour.
*'''Mā te wā''' - See you later.
* '''Marae''' - A traditional Māori meeting or gathering place. Also a community centre.
* '''Pākehā''' - New Zealander of European descent. Widely used, including by non-Māori, who see the name as part of their unique New Zealand identity. Some New Zealanders however don't like the term and don't refer to themselves as Pākehā.
* '''Pāua''' - Abalone to the rest of the English-speaking world.
*'''Pōwhiri''' - A Māori ceremonial welcome. Especially to a marae, but now also may take place at the start of a conference or similar large meeting in New Zealand.
* '''Tangi''' or '''tangihanga''' – a funeral, especially one conducted to traditional Māori rites. (''tangi'' means to weep or mourn)
* '''Whānau''' - A Māori (extended) family. Kinfolk. Used often in advertising to alliterate with friends such as 'friends and whānau'.
* '''Wharekai''' (literally ''food house'') is the dining room and/or kitchen on a marae.
* '''Wharenui''' (literally ''big house'') is the meeting house on a marae.
* '''Wharepaku''' (literally ''small house'') - Toilet; ''Tāne'' is the mens', ''Wāhine'' is the womens'.

==Get in==
=== Passports, visas and documentation ===
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{{legend|#b5ccf2|Visa-free entry for an indefinite period}}
{{legend|#b5e61d|Visa-free entry for 6 months, subject to Visitor Visa rules (no employment, no study for more than 3 months)}}
{{legend|#22b14c|Visa-free entry for 3 months, subject to Visitor Visa rules}}
{{legend|#00a2e6|Visa required for entry; visa-free transit (up to 24 hours)}}
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{{VisaRestriction|Entry is '''refused''' to holders of travel documents issued by '''Somalia'''.}}
{{infobox|Minimum validity of travel documents|* New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents need only present a passport that is valid on the dates they arrive in and depart from New Zealand.
* Others entering as a visitor, student or temporary worker must present a passport valid either for at least 3 months beyond the date they intend to depart, or for 1 month beyond the date they intend to depart if the issuing government has consular representation in NZ that is able to issue and renew travel documents (you should check with your issuing authority before travelling).
* See [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ Immigration New Zealand] for more info.}}

====Visa-free entry====
Foreign nationals of the following countries and territories are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand '''visa-free''' as a ''visitor'' for up to 3 months: All '''European Union''' member states, [[Andorra]], [[Argentina]], [[Bahrain]], [[Brazil]], [[Brunei]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Hong Kong|Hong Kong SAR]] (including British National (Overseas) passports), [[Iceland]], [[Israel]], [[Japan]], [[Kuwait]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Monaco]], [[Norway]], [[Oman]], [[Qatar]], [[San Marino]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Seychelles]], [[Singapore]], [[South Korea]], [[Switzerland]], [[Taiwan]], [[Uruguay]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United States]] and [[Vatican City]]. Nationals from the '''United Kingdom''' (British citizens and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK) are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand visa-free as a visitor for up to 6 months. Entry under a visa waiver does '''not''' permit employment or studying in New Zealand.

Citizens and permanent residents of '''Australia''' are entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement. Australians entering New Zealand are granted a resident visa on arrival and can study and work in New Zealand without restriction, they may also vote in elections and claim some tax and social security benefits after a stand-down period.

Citizens of the '''Cook Islands''', '''Tokelau''' and '''Niue''' are New Zealand citizens. However, due to differing immigration laws, citizens of these countries need to present a New Zealand passport when entering and leaving New Zealand.

To enter or transit New Zealand on a visa waiver, foreigners need to complete a [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-strategies-and-projects/eta-new-requirements New Zealand electronic travel authorisation (NZeTA)]. This will cost you $9 (via app) or $12 (via website) depending on the application method, and the authorisation is valid for two years. Australian citizens don't need an NZeTA, but permanent residents of Australia who are not citizens do need it. Most visitors will also need to pay a $35 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time they apply for the NZeTA. Citizens of most Oceanian countries and permanent residents of Australia are exempt.

All these visa waivers, including the one for Australians, can be refused. In particular, potential visitors who have a criminal record or who have been refused entry to or deported from any country should check with Immigration New Zealand if they need to apply for a visa. You may also be refused entry for health reasons, especially if you have tuberculosis (TB) or are likely to inflict large costs on New Zealand's health system during your stay (e.g. you need renal dialysis, hospitalisation or residential care). If you are pregnant and going to be in New Zealand beyond 37 weeks, you may need to prove that you have sufficient funds (NZ$9,000 or more) to cover maternity costs before being allowed to enter.

====Visas====
Visitors from countries not in the visa-free list or those wishing to stay longer than the maximum visa-free period for their nationality need to apply for an appropriate visa. Check [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/ the Immigration New Zealand web page for details].

If you require a visa to enter New Zealand, you might be able to apply for one at a British embassy, high commission or consulate in the country where you legally reside if there is no New Zealand diplomatic post. For example, the British embassies in [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/serbia/commonwealth-bots/?langname=null Belgrade] and [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/libya/commonwealth-bots/?langname=UK%20English Tripoli] accept New Zealand visa applications. British diplomatic posts charge £50 to process a New Zealand visa application and an extra £70 if Immigration New Zealand requires the visa application to be referred to them. Immigration New Zealand can also decide to charge an additional fee if they correspond with you directly.

If you seeking entry as a visitor and this standard condition is not specifically waived by a visa, you must have a return ticket or evidence of onward travel to even check-in with airlines. If you don't, then you'll have to purchase a ticket before being allowed to check in. You also need to prove you have sufficient funds available for your time in New Zealand – NZ$1,000 per month, or $400 per month if your accommodation is pre-paid (proof of payment is required in the latter case).

For those who need visa and are travelling in a group (having the same travel plans and itinerary), it may be better to apply for the considerably cheaper [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/specialvisitors.htm group visas]. While applying for such a visa, apart from individual application forms, a separate group visa application form (only one form for the entire group)  should also be submitted.

Refugee applications should be made before arrival since New Zealand has a formal refugee induction programme. Those who turn up in an airport arrival lounge without papers, claiming refugee status, may find themselves in jail awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings.

===Customs and quarantine===
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New Zealand has very strict biosecurity laws. Being a long way from anywhere else in the world, many pests and diseases that are endemic elsewhere are not present in New Zealand. A significant proportion of the economy is based on agriculture, so importing even small quantities of food, unprocessed animal or plant materials is tightly controlled. These restrictions are designed to prevent the introduction of foreign diseases and pests.

At ports of international entry, both the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Customs Service will inspect passenger baggage and confiscate and fine for any prohibited items. Do not think you can get away with bringing items in surreptitiously by not declaring them; all passengers will be questioned and all baggage will be x-rayed and/or opened as part of standard entry procedures, and random inspections by sniffer-dogs will take place. There are amnesty bins available before the checkpoint to dispose of banned goods. If you unintentionally fail to declare controlled items, you will be given an on-the-spot fine of $400; if you deliberately smuggle in controlled items, you can be fined up to $100,000 and/or be jailed for up to 5 years. You can also be deported and banned from New Zealand.

The best advice is to declare any item you think may cause problems &amp;mdash; biosecurity control border staff may confiscate and destroy the item, but you will not have to pay a fine (or be deported). Even if you haven't declared an item on your arrival card, you can still advise staff when you get to the border check of any item without incurring a fine.

Items that must be declared include:
* any kind of food, regardless of whether it's cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged or dried.
* any animal product, material or biological specimen
* any plants or plant material
* any animals
* any equipment used with animals, plants or water (e.g. gardening, beekeeping, fishing, water sport, diving)
* any items that have been used for outdoor or farming activities, such as footwear, tents, camping, hunting, hiking, golf and sports equipment.

'''All food''' must be declared to customs, even if the food items are permitted. Commercially-packaged or processed food is usually allowed through by MPI, but you can still be fined if you do not declare them. Take care with any items of food that you have obtained during your travel; many people have been caught and fined for not declaring fruit they were given as part of an in-flight meal. If you are unsure it is best to declare any questionable items as the immigration officers will be able to tell you if it needs to be cleaned or disposed of before entry. Some items may be allowable such as wooden souvenirs but be taken for sterilisation or fumigation before being released to you. You may be charged a fee for this.

Anti-money laundering and countering finance of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws requires you to make a declaration to customs if you are bringing NZ$10,000 or more, or its equivalent in foreign currency, in or out of the country. There are no restrictions on the amount of money that may be brought into or out of New Zealand provided the money is properly declared. Failure to declare could lead to arrest and a possible seizure of the cash.

In addition, importation or possession of most recreational drugs, including cannabis, is illegal and results in arrest. If found guilty, you would be subject to a range of penalties from hefty fines for minor offences to lengthy imprisonment, even life imprisonment, for larger offences.

===By plane===
[[File:Air New Zealand Boeing 767-300ER; ZK-NCJ@AKL;29.07.2012 664ai (8026193023).jpg|thumb|Air New Zealand aircraft at AKL]]
New Zealand is a long way from any other country, so nearly all travellers get there by plane. Flight time from the [[Australia|Australian east coast]] is 3–4 hours, [[Southeast Asia]] 10–11 hours, the [[North America]]n west coast 13–15 hours, and the [[Middle East]] a thrombosis-causing 17–18 hours. Travelling by plane from European destinations takes 24–26 hours, and involves at least one stopover in either Asia or the Americas.

[[Auckland]] ({{IATA|AKL}}) is the primary entry point, and the main hub for flag carrier '''[http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand]'''. More than 20 airlines connect [[Auckland Airport]] with more than 35 destinations in Australia and the South Pacific, eastern Asia, North America, [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]] (Chile), [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]] and Doha.

[[Christchurch]] International Airport ({{IATA|CHC}}) is the main secondary entry point, with flights to and from eastern Australia, Fiji, Singapore, Dubai (via Sydney) and Guangzhou, and seasonal services to and from Hong Kong, Perth and Taipei (via Melbourne). Smaller international airports at [[Wellington]] ({{IATA|WLG}}) and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]  ({{IATA|ZQN}}) primarily offer services to and from eastern Australia. If you fly through Australia, make sure you have a transit visa [https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/do-i-need-a-visa-to-transit-through-australia if you need one]. You won't be able to get on your flight otherwise.

===By boat===
A small percentage (1.5%) of passengers enter New Zealand via boat. [[Cruise ships]] regularly visit New Zealand between October and April. Most of these depart from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane in Australia, taking three nights crossing the Tasman Sea to reach New Zealand.

==Get around==

===By bus===
Buses are a relatively cheap and environmentally friendly way to get around New Zealand. Services are usually only once a day, even between major towns. Most roads in New Zealand are quite narrow and winding (when compared to the highways of the USA), and travelling a long distance in a bus can be a safe and relaxing way to travel compared with driving yourself. Booking in advance can get you great bargains on some lines.

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:* '''[http://www.travelpass.co.nz/ Travelpass]'''. A pass offered by InterCity that brings together an extensive range of “hop on and off” fixed itinerary passes, based on the most popular touring routes throughout New Zealand. National passes include the Interislander ferry and a scenic boat cruise in Milford Sound. Passes are valid for 1 year.

:* '''[http://www.flexipass.co.nz/ Flexi-Pass]'''. Utilising the combined national networks of InterCity, Newmans and GreatSights, Flexi-Pass is sold in blocks of time, just like a prepaid phone card, and enables the holder to travel anywhere on the company’s network. Passes start at 15 hr, which is enough to travel from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island. Flexi-Pass hours can also be used to travel on the [http://www.interislander.co.nz/ Interislander ferry] and on [http://www.dolphincruises.co.nz/ Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Dolphin Watching cruises and tours] to Cape Brett and the famous &quot;Hole in the Rock&quot;. Passes can also be sold on to third parties and are valid for 1 year.
* '''[http://atomictravel.co.nz/ Atomic Shuttles]''' operate a no-frills shuttle service in parts of the South Island.
*'''[http://westcoastshuttle.co.nz West Coast Shuttle]'''. Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch (via Arthur's Pass) and return at more affordable prices than some of the larger firms.
* '''Backpacker buses''' - [http://www.kiwiexperience.com/ KiwiExperience Backpacker Bus] and [http://www.straytravel.com/ Stray Travel Bus] offer bus trips around New Zealand where you can get on and off as you please after purchasing a pass.
*[https://skip.travel '''Skip Bus'''] operates express bus services across major cities in the North Island, like Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington.
* Naked Bus and Mana Bus ceased operation in July 2018.

===By plane===
Domestic flights in New Zealand can be expensive; some domestic flights can cost as much as a flight to Australia. However, flying often works out cheaper than driving or taking a train, especially when crossing between the North and South Islands.

Airlines operate an electronic ticket system. You can book on-line, by telephone, or through a travel agent. Photo ID will be needed for travel.

Check-in times are usually at least 30 minutes prior to flight departure, or 60 minutes if you're connecting to an international flight. Cabin baggage and personal scanning are routinely conducted for services from the major airports that have jet landings.

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*[http://www.jetstar.co.nz '''Jetstar'''] is a budget no-frills carrier that flies to [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]], [[Christchurch]], [[Dunedin]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Wellington]]. Don't be late for check-in – they are very strict about check-in close times.

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington airports have timetabled buses to the airport. Regional airports generally have only on-demand shuttle services and taxis.

===By motor vehicle===
[[File:Kiwi warning.jpg|thumb|Watch out for kiwis!]]
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You can reach most of New Zealand's sights in a two-wheel-drive car, motorcycle or even a small camper van. While public transport is usable in the cities of Auckland and Wellington, a car is almost essential to get around anywhere else.

Traffic drives on the left in New Zealand. The State Highway network connects major cities and destinations within the two main islands, and are indicated by a number inside a red shield. Motorways and expressways are generally only found near major cities, with most intercity driving done on undivided highways with one lane in each direction and limited overtaking opportunities. Be prepared to get caught behind slow-moving vehicles, and expect drivers behind you to become impatient if you drive slowly without a reason. If you are driving slowly and traffic builds up behind you, find a safe place to pull over and let them pass.

You can legally drive for up to 12 months if you are at least 18 years old and have a current full driving licence from your home country. It must be in English or you must have an approved English translation such as an '''International Driving Permit''' (IDP) to accompany it. You must carry your licence at all times when driving. All drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt, and children must be seated in an approved child restraint until their 7th birthday. Talking or using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.

Speed limits are generally 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in urban areas, and 100&amp;nbsp;km/h in rural areas and on motorways. A select few motorways and expressways have 110&amp;nbsp;km/h limits. Heavy vehicles and towing vehicles have a blanket maximum limit of 90&amp;nbsp;km/h. Being caught 40&amp;nbsp;km/h or more over the posted limit will result in a 28-day roadside suspension and most likely an appearance in court on dangerous driving charges.

The blood alcohol limit in New Zealand is 0.05% (0.00% if aged under 20). Checkpoints for breath screening tests are common, where a police officer will randomly pick a vehicle driver to undergo the test; refusing it will usually result in arrest. Being caught more than 0.03% over the limit will result in an appearance in court, which will result in at least 6 months disqualification from driving and a hefty fine.

Some petrol stations in major towns and cities are open 24 hours, with most other manned petrol stations closing by 10PM. There are 24-hour unmanned petrol stations around the country, which accept national and international debit/credit cards with a PIN; very rarely do these sites accept cash. Petrol prices average $2.45/L for regular unleaded petrol, and $1.70/L for diesel as of December 2021 (unlike petrol, diesel is not taxed at the pump and therefore the price is lower).

Electric vehicles make up around 0.55% of the vehicle fleet (as of December 2020), and there is a rapidly expanding network of fast charging stations across the country.

====Campervan====
{{seealso|Renting a motorhome in New Zealand}}
[[File:15 Camper van in New Zealand - Akaroa キャンピングカー.jpg|thumb|Cheaper type of campervan, a converted regular van offered by Hippie Campers]]

A campervan/motorhome provides considerable freedom and allows you to set your own schedule for travel around New Zealand by combining accommodation and transport. These practical vehicles are often equipped with two or more beds, a kitchenette, a shower and a toilet. They are generally suited for 2-6 people depending on the size.

Motorhome/campervan rentals are available in both the North Island and South Island. Some rental companies offer one way rentals so you can start and finish your travel in different locations. A minimum rental period is generally 5 days but can be up to 10 days during the peak season (especially Christmas/New Year).

====Motorcycle====
New Zealand is a motorbike rider's dream country! Rentals of many makes of motorcycles are available throughout New Zealand. The South Island is the main attraction for a motorcyclist and motorcycle tours base most of their time here. Remember to bring your full motorcycle licence from your home country; a standard car licence is not suffice to ride a motorcycle in New Zealand.

====Rental====
Car rental firms range from the familiar multi-national big brands through to small local car rental firms. The advantage of the big name rental firms is they can be found throughout New Zealand and offer the biggest and newest range of rental vehicles. The disadvantage is that generally they are the most expensive. Occasionally rental firms offer free rental in the direction from south to north due to the majority of tourists travelling in the opposite direction, creating a deficit of cars in the north.

At the other end of the scale are the small local operators who typically have older rental cars. Whilst you may not end up driving this year's latest model the advantage is that the smaller car rental firms can be substantially cheaper, so leaving you more money to spend on the many exciting attractions New Zealand offers. Between these extremes you will find a wide range of NZ car rental firms catering to different needs and budgets.

Other things to note are that most car hire firms require you to be 21 or over, hold a full licence and it will help if you have an international licence too. New Zealand rental vehicles may come with either a manual (stick-shift) or an automatic transmission; if you can't drive a manual, make sure to specify an automatic transmission vehicle in advance. If you have a licence from a non-English speaking country, you will be required to have an official translation of that document to rent a vehicle. If you don’t have one at the counter, some companies are able to refer you to a service at a cost of about $80 and a delay of 1 to 2 hours.

Some rental car companies do not allow their vehicles on the Cook Strait ferries between the North and South Island, or only allow them on if you promise to return them back to their originating island. If you do return a rental car on the wrong island, expect to be charged upwards of $500 to repatriate the vehicle. Most rental car companies will allow you to drop off a car at one terminal, travel on the ferry and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

Self-drive holidays are a great way to travel around New Zealand as they offer independence, flexibility and opportunities to interact with the locals. A number of companies offer inclusive self-drive holidays with rental car &amp; accommodation, pre-set itineraries or customised to suit your interests.

====Purchase and sale====
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[[File:All Your Traffic Lane Belong To Us.jpg|thumb|Car dealerships in Auckland]]
If you want to have an extended holiday in New Zealand and you would prefer to have your own transport, it may be cheaper to buy a car or van and resell it just before leaving. If you use this method, travel across Cook Strait can be expensive. If purchasing a car for $500 or less it may be cheaper to buy and sell a car in each island separately. However, if you buy your car in Christchurch, tour the South island and then travel North to sell in Auckland, you can take advantage of the buyers market in Christchurch and the sellers market in Auckland and possibly even make a small profit. In addition to the usual ways to look for a car (newspapers, accommodation noticeboards, car markets etc.) New Zealand's biggest on-line auction website [http://www.trademe.co.nz/ Trademe] have many listings. You can also try the  [http://www.backpackerscarmarket.co.nz/ backpackers car market] where there are usually people selling their cars off cheaply. Car auctions can also be a suitable option if you are looking to buy a car. [http://www.turners.co.nz/ Turner's Auctions] have regular auctions and are based in many cities. Look out for &quot;Repo&quot; auctions, where the cars being sold are as a result of repossession. Should any previous ownership problems have existed, these will have been resolved before auction commences.

When you buy and sell a vehicle, you need to notify the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and (if you are buying) pay the appropriate fee. It is very important to notify the NZTA if you are selling since this limits your liability for any subsequent costs (overdue licence fees, speed camera tickets, etc.). Other obligations as a vehicle owner include paying the licence fees (&quot;rego&quot;) and having a current Warrant of Fitness (WoF). Diesel vehicles owners also have to pay Road User Charges (RUC) since diesel is not taxed at the pump. Third party insurance to cover your liability in an accident is not mandatory but is highly recommended. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) automatically covers you for personal injuries in car accidents (see [[#Stay_healthy|Stay healthy]] below for more information).

===By train===
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Both Auckland and Wellington have commuter rail services. Auckland's network is managed by [https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ Auckland Transport], and has four lines spreading from Britomart station in the city centre to Swanson in the west, Onehunga in the southwest, Papakura and Pukekohe in the south, and Manukau in the south-east; there is no rail to the North Shore or to eastern Auckland. Wellington's network is managed by [http://www.metlink.org.nz/ Metlink], and has four lines spreading north from Wellington station serving Wellington's northern suburbs, [[Porirua]], the [[Kapiti Coast]] (as far north as Waikanae), [[Lower Hutt]] and [[Upper Hutt]]. A fifth service, the Wairarapa Connection, travels several times daily to [[Masterton]] in the [[Wairarapa]] via Upper Hutt and the 8.8&amp;nbsp;km Rimutaka Tunnel.

Long distance passenger-rail services are slow and limited in New Zealand, and are largely used for sightseeing purposes rather than as practical travel options, with the bulk of New Zealand's rail traffic being used for freight transport. If time is of importance to you, driving yourself usually works out faster than taking the train.

Inter-city passenger services are operated by [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ KiwiRail Scenic Journeys], with just a few popular tourist services that pass through spectacular scenery and have a running commentary, panoramic windows and an open-air viewing carriage.
*'''Northern Explorer''' (replaced the Overlander) – a modern train that now operates 3 days a week all year. It heads south from Auckland to Wellington on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and in the opposite direction on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This is reckoned by many to be one of the world's most scenic rail journeys.
* '''Capital Connection''' – commuter service leaves from Palmerston North to Wellington in the morning, returning in the evening.
*'''Coastal Pacific''' – from Christchurch to Picton (via Kaikoura) and return daily. Travels along the rugged north-east coast of the South Island with terrific sea views. Meets the Picton–Wellington ferry. Oct–Apr only.
* '''TranzAlpine''' – from Christchurch to Greymouth and return daily. Classed as one of the world's great train journeys, this trip crosses the South Island, passing through spectacular mountain scenery, some of which is inaccessible by road, and the 8.5&amp;nbsp;km Otira Tunnel. Many visitors disembark at [[Arthur's Pass National Park]] and spend four hours exploring the mountains before catching the return train.

The [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ online booking site] maximises overseas revenue by only showing the cheapest fares when it detects that you are accessing it from a New Zealand IP address. You may be able to get these cheaper fares if you wait until you arrive or book by phone. Seating on the Capital Connection is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.

Trains run at low speed, no faster than 110&amp;nbsp;km/h and can drop to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in the summer due to the lack of track maintenance following privatisation in the 1990s. Most New Zealanders prefer to drive or fly long distances, as train fares are comparatively expensive. However, if time is not an issue, going through New Zealand by train is well worth the price-tag as you get breathtaking views you wouldn't get from a car and can wander around the train while someone else does all the driving - benefits no other mode of transportation offers.

All long distance trains have a dining car and you can pre-order your food and have a look at the [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/assets/food-menus/scenic-trains-menu.pdf menu] online.

===By taxi===
Uber and Ola are available in major cities.

* [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/ Uber]
* [https://ola.co.nz Ola Cabs]
* [https://zoomy.co.nz/ Zoomy]

===By ferry===
====Between the North and South Islands====
[[File:MV Kaitaki, Wellington Harbour.jpg|thumb|Interislander's ''Kaitaki'' is one of five ferries (and the largest) plying the Wellington-Picton route between the country's two main islands.]]
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There are two passenger and car ferry operators which cross Cook Strait between Wellington in the North Island and [[Picton (New Zealand)|Picton]] in the South Island. The journey lasts 3.5 hours and there are several sailings daily. It is a spectacular and scenic trip through Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the Marlborough Sounds. However, the weather and seas in Cook Strait are frequently rough and unpredictable; sailings can be delayed or cancelled due to stormy weather, while others can quickly turn from a Mediterranean cruise into a spew-fest. Make sure you pack essentials for every possible weather situation in your carry-on luggage; you can't return to your car once the ferry has left port.

The ferry terminal at Picton is close to the railway station, and the Coastal Pacific train connects with Interislander sailings.

It is essential to book vehicle crossings in advance.  The busiest period is from late December to February.  Foot passenger traffic is also heavy at this time, and it is advisable to book well in advance.

Check with your rental car company whether you can take your vehicle on the Cook Strait ferry: some do not allow their vehicles on the ferries but will happily allow you to drop off a car at one ferry terminal and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

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====Other ferries====
Harbour ferries, for commuters, operate in Auckland and Wellington. A number of communities are served by boat, rather than road, while charter boats are available for expeditions in several places. There are regular sightseeing cruises in several tourist destinations, particularly in the Southern Lakes and Fiordland area.

===By bicycle===
You can bring your own bike or hire one in some of the larger cities. By law, you must wear a helmet while riding, otherwise you may be issued an on-the-spot penalty. When hiring a bike you should be supplied with a helmet. Remember to ride on the left. You cannot ride on motorways in New Zealand - be aware that the Auckland Harbour Bridge between downtown Auckland and the North Shore is a motorway and there is no separate cycle path (yet), so you'll have to take a ferry or cycle around the harbour.

[[Cycling]] in New Zealand can be fun, but be aware that because of the geography and small number of people cycling between towns there are very few cycle lanes and limited shoulder space on roads.  Beware of buses and trucks on main highways as many drivers will not give you sufficient overtaking clearance; proportionately, five times as many cyclists are injured and killed on New Zealand roads as in the Netherlands or Singapore! You should also be prepared for the large distances between towns and cities and the generally windy weather. While some areas of New Zealand are flat, most tourists cycling in New Zealand will find that they need to be able to cope with long periods of cycling up hills, especially in the Coromandel. Be prepared for any weather and for all seasons in one day.

You can choose to get a bike on arrival in New Zealand, or use a self-guided or guided cycle tour operator. Christchurch had the largest number of guided and self-guided tour operators and there are a number of bike rental companies based there also.

A network of cycle trails is being built around New Zealand, using a combination of off-road cycleways and low-traffic roads. There are some safe and beautiful routes already constructed: [http://www.nzcycletrail.com/ NZ Cycle Trail].

===By thumb===
[[Hitchhiking]] around New Zealand is quite good everywhere. It's illegal to hitchhike on the few motorways (except on the on-ramps) and illegal for motorists to stop there to pick you up. Try to get out of the middle of town, especially where public transport operates. Wear your pack and look like you're touring the country rather than just being a local looking for a lift, but above all else pick a place that's safe for vehicles to stop and don't forget to smile. You have as much chance of being picked up by another tourist as a local, particularly in tourist areas.

Rideshare and carpooling is increasing in New Zealand as fuel prices rise and people recognise the social and environmental benefit of sharing vehicles and travelling with others. While some systems are quite informal, others have trust systems which give greater security when choosing a ride.
*[http://www.jayride.co.nz/ '''Jayride''']. A New Zealand ridesharing and hitch hiking website. Their focus is providing a variety of ride options, for flexibility and cost savings.

==See==
=== Mountains, lakes and glaciers ===
[[File:Milford Sound at Sunset.jpg|thumb|250px|Milford Sound]]
It can be said that in New Zealand it's the countryside that's magnificent, and perhaps no more so than the '''Southern Alps''' of the South Island.  In the [[Mackenzie Country]], the snow-capped jagged peaks rising above turquoise lakes have provided the inspiration for many a postcard. Tucked in behind is the country's highest peak, [[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park|Aoraki / Mount Cook]] (3724&amp;nbsp;m). The lakes and mountains continue south, becoming a stunning backdrop for the towns of [[Wanaka]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Glenorchy]].

Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is '''[[Fiordland National Park]]''' where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. The most accessible, and perhaps one of the most beautiful, spots is [[Milford Sound]]. The road in is spectacular and the view even more so when you arrive.

'''Glaciers''' may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an island in the South Pacific, but New Zealand has several. The most notable are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in [[Westland National Park]]. These glaciers are unique in how close they get to sea level and are sustained by the enormous amount of precipitation that falls on New Zealand's west coast.

New Zealand's sceneries have featured famously in the [[Lord of the Rings tourism|''Lord of the Rings'' film series]], and many natural and artificial settings on the island can be visited.

=== Volcanoes and geysers ===
[[File:Rotorua's Steaming Town Park - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Hot pool in [[Rotorua]]]]
New Zealand is a geological hotspot and has many dormant and active '''volcanoes, geysers and hot springs'''. The best place to start is [[Rotorua]], where the smell of sulphur lets you know you're close to the action. The surrounding countryside has many parks with geysers and hot springs, and Mount Tarawera, the site of one of New Zealand's more famous eruptions, lies a short drive away.

South of Rotorua is the town of [[Taupo]], on the shores of the country's largest lake, which was formed in a massive volcanic explosion 26,500 years ago, and expanded by an equally massive explosion 1800 years ago (it reputedly turned skies over China and Rome red). Beyond Lake Taupo is [[Tongariro National Park]], dominated by its three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.  All three mountains are still active (Tongariro last erupted in 2012) and Ruapehu has a crater lake that can be viewed with a bit of hiking. Ngauruhoe is famous for filling in as Mt. Doom in the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy.

Northeast of Rotorua is [[Whakatane]], with tours to [[White Island]], a volcanic island not far off the coast. The island is truly a different world with its smoke plume, green crater lake and the pohutukawa trees clinging to a fragile existence on the volcanic rock.

Dormant and extinct volcanoes help define the landscape in many other regions, including [[Taranaki]] and three of the largest cities ([[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Dunedin]]). North of Taupo and at [[Kawerau]], New Zealand's geothermal resources are put to use generating electricity, supplying around 17.5% of the country's electricity demand. Hot springs are sprinkled across the country, and are often popular bathing spots.

=== Flora and fauna ===
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
[[File:Lake Ohau Lodge lupin field, NZ.jpg|thumb|250px|Lupins growing at Lake Ohau near the Southern Alps on the South Island. Although beautiful, these plants are actually an invasive species that is pushing out native plants and birds.]]
Because New Zealand has been so remote from other lands for millions of years, its plants and animals are unique and distinctive. Its wildlife evolved in isolation, in the absence of land mammals (apart from three species of bat), and the roles of mammals were taken by reptiles, giant insects, and flightless birds (most notably the giant '''moa,''' now extinct, whose 3-metre-tall skeletons can be seen in museums).

New Zealand's forests are mostly cool-temperate rainforest, resembling tropical jungle, with vines, tree ferns and a thick understorey. The most impressive native tree is the '''kauri''', one of the largest tree species in the world. Heavily logged in the 19th and early 20th century, few of these giants remain (a result of over-logging), but a visit to '''Waipoua Forest''' in [[Northland]] will afford a glimpse. New Zealand has a large number of ferns for a temperate country, including the '''silver fern''', the national &quot;flower&quot;.

The beaches of the South Island, particularly [[The Catlins]] and the [[Otago|Otago Peninsula]], are good places to see marine animals such as '''penguins, seals''' and '''sea lions''' in their natural habitat. The Otago Peninsula is also noted for its albatross colony.

Unfortunately, over-hunting since humans arrived means many of New Zealand's unique animals are now endangered and can be seen practically only in captivity or in mammal-excluded nature reserves. This includes the '''kiwi''', the country's national bird; this flightless nocturnal chicken-sized bird is unique in having nostrils at the tip of its beak and laying the largest egg in the world relative to its body size. Other unique (and endangered) wildlife includes the flightless '''takahē''', the '''kākāpō''' (made famous internationally after the &quot;shagged by a rare parrot&quot; incident), and the '''tuatara''' (a lizard-like reptile, last survivor of a branch of the reptilian family tree dating back to the dinosaurs). One non-native pest is the brush-tailed possum, which was imported from Australia for its silky fur, which is used to make warm, lightweight knitted goods.

New Zealand's national parks are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and various local governments. Access is free, but may be restricted in some parks during some parts of the year due to weather (e.g. avalanche risk) or farming needs (e.g. lambing season). It's best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information before venturing into the wilderness, even for a day hike.

Eradication or suppression of non-native animals that threaten native species is common, but sometimes contentious, in New Zealand. Visitors from overseas may be surprised by the lack of affection New Zealanders have for what would be cuddly bunnies or fluffy possums in other countries. Much pest management is through poisonous baits,  notably sodium fluoroacetate or &quot;1080&quot;. These are delivered through ground bait stations or, more cost effectively (though controversially), by helicopter drops. [http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/animal-pests/pesticide-summaries/ Department of Conservation] and [http://www.ospri.co.nz/Publications/Factsheets.aspx OSPRI/TBfree NZ] provide regularly-updated pesticide summaries that include warnings, maps of the areas affected, and which poisons have been used.

=== Urban fare ===
While the countryside is the main attraction of New Zealand, it's worthwhile to spend some time in the cities. '''[[Auckland]]''' is a pleasant city with its waterfront districts like the Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, old volcanoes (Mt Eden and One Tree Hill), a handful of museums and the Sky Tower, the tallest free standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. The more interesting architecture and the fine Te Papa museum can be found in '''[[Wellington]]''', the capital. '''[[Napier]]''' is worth a stop, if you have the time, for its Art Deco CBD and '''[[Christchurch]]''' is interesting for its English character and the rebuilding of the city after the 2011 earthquake. '''[[Dunedin]]''' has  a Scottish character with some fine nineteenth century buildings.

==Do==
===Outdoors and adventure===
[[Outdoor life|Outdoor and adventure activities]] include:
* Bungy Jump Queenstown, Auckland, [[Taupo]] – the modern bungy jump was invented here by New Zealander A.J. Hackett.
* Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes – Sea kayaking [[Abel Tasman National Park|Abel Tasman Marine Reserve]] and the colder waters of [[Milford Sound]]
* Caving – Waitomo, [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], South Island West Coast, [[Te Anau]]
* Diving
* [[Fishing]] – both freshwater (some of the finest trout-fishing in the world) and gamefishing (some of the best sport fishing in the world for marlin, broadbill, sharks, tuna, kingfish and many other salt-water species)
* [[Hiking]] – New Zealand has a number of national parks and other wilderness and forested areas, much of which is managed by the [http://www.doc.govt.nz/ Department of Conservation (DoC)]. The activity known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bush walking is known as [[tramping in New Zealand]] and is a very popular activity for visitors and locals.
* Hot-air ballooning
* Jet boating – the Hamilton jet was invented in New Zealand in 1954 by Bill Hamilton, specifically to overcome the country's shallow braided rivers.
* Mountain biking
* Off-road driving
* Rafting
* Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachting's ultimate prize, the America's Cup.
* Skiing and snowboarding – the [[Queenstown-Lakes|Queenstown-Wanaka area]] is New Zealand's premier ski destination, with many top international skiers and snowboarders coming to the area in chase of the eternal winter. Other public ski areas exist in the Canterbury foothills, and on Mount Ruapehu in the North Island.
* [[Skydiving]]
* Surfing
* Whale watching in [[Kaikoura]]
* Windsurfing and kitesurfing
* Ziplining

===Sport===
[[File:All Blacks Haka.jpg|right|upright=1.9|thumb|The All Blacks perform a haka before a rugby match against France]]
'''[[Rugby football|Rugby union]]''' inspires more passion than religion, and New Zealand's national team is the mighty [http://www.allblacks.com/ '''All Blacks'''], whose ground-trembling opening ''haka'' are arguably better known than any other aspect of New Zealand. The All Blacks have won the Rugby World Cup three times (1987, 2011, 2015), tied with South Africa for the most wins. They also have a winning record against every other team they've played; in the professional era (1995 onwards), only Australia, South Africa, England, France and Ireland have won more than one game against the All Blacks. New Zealand is the most formidable national side in the sport of rugby, and playing against them, let alone beating them, is a dream come true for rugby players from around the world.

The All Blacks generally play at home in the southern hemisphere winter (June to August), mainly in ''The Rugby Championship'' against Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Unlike many other national teams, the All Blacks do not have a single home stadium; test matches circulate between stadiums in the major centres, including Eden Park in [[Auckland]], Westpac Stadium (&quot;The Cake Tin&quot;) in [[Wellington]], AMI Stadium in [[Christchurch]], Waikato Stadium in [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]], and Forsyth Barr Stadium in [[Dunedin]].

'''Super Rugby''' is a competition among clubs from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Japan, with 5 of the 15 sides based in New Zealand. New Zealand sides tend to perform well in the competition and have won more finals than teams from any other country. '''Women's rugby''' was rather insignificant until the mid-2010s, but since then interest and participation have increased exponentially. The women's national team is known as the Black Ferns, and their record puts the All Blacks to shame - they have won six World Cups, and only England has won more than one game against them!

The All Blacks winning all the time gets rather repetitive and boring, so New Zealanders also enjoy a wide variety of other spectator sports. Other popular team sports in New Zealand include '''[[cricket]]''', '''rugby league''', '''[[Association football|football]]''' (i.e. association football or soccer), '''netball''' (a variant of basketball popular in Commonwealth countries and played almost exclusively by women), and increasingly, '''basketball''' (third to only netball and rugby union in terms of high school participants). On the Olympic stage, New Zealand's best sports include '''rowing''', '''sailing''', '''kayaking''', '''track cycling''', and '''athletics (track and field)''' middle distance and throwing events.

New Zealand has over 400 registered '''[[golf]]''' courses, from local clubs to internationally renowned resorts, offering uncrowded golfing and superb scenery.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The currency used in New Zealand is the '''New Zealand dollar''', denoted by the symbol &quot;'''$'''&quot; or &quot;'''NZ$'''&quot; (ISO code: '''NZD'''). It is divided into 100 cents. In this guide, the &quot;$&quot; symbol denotes New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated.

The New Zealand dollar is free-floating, however barring a major change in the international market, exchange rates are generally stable. Payment in foreign currencies is not readily accepted. Some hotels and stores in tourist hotspots may accept foreign notes, but expect the exchange rate to be poor (e.g. Australian dollars being accepted at 1:1). As the New Zealand dollar is one of the world's most actively traded currencies (10th most traded as of April 2016), it is widely available in banks and money changers throughout the world.


Coins come in 10¢ (copper), 20¢ (small silver), 50¢ (large silver), $1 (small gold) and $2 (large gold). All the coins feature Queen Elizabeth II on the &quot;heads&quot; side. In 2006, New Zealand phased out the 5¢ coin and replaced the 10¢, 20¢ and 50¢ coins with smaller versions. Prior to the change, the 5¢, 10¢ and 20¢ coins were identical to their Australian counterparts, save for different &quot;tails&quot; side, meaning it was common to see Australian coins in New Zealand circulation and vice versa. Since there is no coin smaller than 10¢, cash transactions are rounded to the nearest 10¢ (5¢ can round either way, but most businesses round down).

Banknotes come in $5 (orange), $10 (blue), $20 (green), $50 (purple), and $100 (red). All the notes in circulation are printed on polymer, with the front side featuring a notable New Zealander (except for the $20 note, which features Queen Elizabeth II) and the rear side featuring a native New Zealand bird. There are two series of banknotes in circulation, the 1999 series (small transparent window) and the 2015-16 series (large transparent window).

===Banking===
[[File:NZ payment terminal - no credit sticker.jpg|thumb|An EFTPOS machine with a &quot;no credit&quot; sticker - these would only accept EFTPOS and domestic debit cards]]
New Zealanders are among the highest users of electronic banking services in the world. Nearly all shops have &lt;abbr title=&quot;Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale&quot;&gt;'''Eftpos'''&lt;/abbr&gt; terminals for debit and credit cards, so most purchases can be made electronically.

Eftpos terminals are divided into two types: ones that only accept domestic cards, and those that accept domestic and international cards. 

You can usually identify terminals that only accept domestic cards by the &quot;no credit&quot; sticker placed over the terminal. These will only take domestic debit and Eftpos cards. Credit cards and international debit cards are not accepted. You will find these types at smaller retailers such as dairies, takeaways and cafés that do not serve alcohol. 

Terminals without a sticker will accept international and domestic debit and credit cards, in addition to Eftpos cards. As to the types of cards accepted, MasterCard and Visa are universal. American Express is available in most big stores, Diners Club less so. Theoretically, you can use a Discover card everywhere you see the Diners Club International acceptance mark; however, almost no merchant will know this so, as long as you have a chip and PIN card, it's worth sticking it in the terminal and giving it a try. UnionPay cards are accepted at selected merchants.

New Zealand is a user of the nearly universal chip-and-PIN card system, which uses an electronic chip in the card and the holder's Personal Identity Number (PIN) to verify the transaction. Most merchants also accept the swipe and sign method. If you're using a card with no embedded chip and the terminal asks you to enter a PIN, just press the &quot;Enter&quot; key and your transaction should be approved. After signing the printed receipt, you may be asked to present photographic ID. Automated machines such as those at unattended fuel pumps may not accept cards without a PIN.

Contactless payment, known in New Zealand as &quot;Paywave&quot;, is available at most places that accept credit cards. No PIN is necessary for purchases under $80 (temporarily raised to $200 during the COVID-19 pandemic).

====Getting cash====

The vast majority of stores still accept cash. Many New Zealanders don't carry large amounts of cash, seeing it as a risk and bothersome compared to using their Eftpos card. As a tourist, you should still carry cash as there will be stores that don't accept foreign cards.

Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as 'the hole in the wall' or a 'cash machine', are available in just about every town, even those without a bank. Banks no longer charge fees for using a competitor's ATM, however independent ATM operators may still charge a withdrawal fee. If you withdraw with an overseas card at ANZ you'll be charged $3 for using their ATM. BNZ and Kiwibank don't charge overseas cards. There is a $2,000 limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs per day.

Supermarkets and some retailers may agree to dispense a small amount of cash when you pay for your purchase using a domestic debit card. Smaller retailers may often set a minimum purchase of around $10 when doing so.

====Bank accounts====
If you are going to be in New Zealand for a while, it may be convenient to open a New Zealand bank account and set up a local card. All NZ banks offer telephone and internet banking services. Most businesses and people now supply their 15 digit bank account number (eg: 12-3456-0789123-00) on their invoices, and customers transfer the money into their account via Internet banking. This is common when purchasing a vehicle, or pre-booking accommodation; the payment usually completes in a few hours, or the following business day at the latest.

All New Zealand banks will allow visitors and migrants to set up an account via their respective websites up to six months before arrival. Your card will take about two weeks to arrive, and the bank will be more than happy to have it waiting for you at the branch of your choice. In New Zealand, the 'Big Four' banks are '''[http://www.anz.co.nz/ ANZ]''', '''[http://www.asb.co.nz/ ASB]''', '''[http://www.bnz.co.nz/ BNZ]''', and '''[http://www.westpac.co.nz/ Westpac]'''; other major banks include '''[http://www.kiwibank.co.nz/ Kiwibank]''' and '''[http://www.tsbbank.co.nz/ TSB]'''.

You will be offered a choice between an Eftpos and a debit card. An Eftpos card can be used to pay in shops in New Zealand and be used to withdraw money from ATMs. A debit card does everything an Eftpos card does, and additionally can be used to spend online and overseas whenever Visa or MasterCard is accepted. A debit card will usually have a small annual fee (around $10) while Eftpos cards are free.

====Cheques====
Cheques are extinct in New Zealand since 27 August 2021. Banks no longer cash them and businesses will not take them.

===Costs===
New Zealand is a fairly expensive country for most visitors, as its relative isolation drives the cost of importing items up. Prices are comparable to neighbouring Australia, although individual items may vary both higher and lower.

As a guide, here is the average prices of some common items (as of October 2020):
* Loaf of bread (600g) – $1.30
* Two-litre bottle of milk – $3.60
* Apples – $3.30 per kg
*Kiwifruit (green) – $4.00 per kg
* Potatoes – $2.20 per kg
*Beef mince – $16.40 per kg
* Lamb chops – $18.20 per kg
* Fish and chips, one portion – $7.40
* Big Mac – $6.60

===Taxes and fees===
[[File:Mosgiel Main Street.JPG|thumb|Main street in the town of Mosgiel, near Dunedin]]
Goods and services sold in New Zealand are subject to 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The tax is usually included in the advertised price; exceptions must state that GST is excluded or is additional. Some shops, especially in tourist destinations, will ship purchases overseas or make them available to pick up at the airport, as export goods are not subject to GST. Ask about this service before making your purchase. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST. Ordinary visitors ''cannot'' claim a refund on GST already paid when leaving the country. Business visitors may be able to claim back the GST paid on their company's return, in which case you will need to give your accounting department a tax receipt for all purchases $50 and over.

GST and duty (if applicable) are payable on all goods imported over the duty-free allowance. The duty-free allowance per person is 50 cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco, three 1125 mL bottles of spirits, 4.5 litres of beer or wine, and NZ$700 of other duty-free goods.

New Zealand law requires staff working on public holidays to be paid 1.5 times their normal rate and be given a day of paid leave to take later. Businesses, especially cafes and restaurants, may add a public holiday surcharge (typically 15%) to cover the extra labour costs. As with GST, if the surcharge is not included in the advertised price, it must be stated that the surcharge is additional.

===Price negotiation===
New Zealand has strong fair trading and consumer protection laws, which among other things requires goods and services to be sold at a reasonable price. In most cases, price negotiation or [[haggling]] on advertised prices is therefore viewed as an insult on the shopkeeper. If you think the prices are too high, the best advice is to vote with your feet.

Some retailers may be willing to match or discount the price of an item if you find a competitor selling the same product for a lower price. For big-ticket items such as home appliances and furniture, retailers may be willing to negotiate the price if you are buying multiple items or are paying in cash or Eftpos.

If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website [http://www.trademe.co.nz Trade Me] provides a similar business model to overseas giant eBay. However Trade Me has a greater focus on direct bank transfer-based trading (a pre-requisite is that you must have a New Zealand bank account) and minimal to no fees required upon an item's initial listing.

===Tipping===

[[Tipping]] is not part of New Zealand culture and is often treated with suspicion or actively frowned upon, as many people view it as a largely American custom that over-compensates certain workers while others are left out; additionally there is a feeling that tipping is paying twice for one service. Do not be surprised or offended if you receive bemused looks or if your tip is refused or questioned, as New Zealanders themselves generally do not tip, and it is also a form of courtesy in New Zealand culture to first decline such a gesture before accepting it. Despite this, some forms of tipping are common, such as rounding up a taxi fare. It is almost as likely, however, that the taxi driver will round the fare down to the nearest dollar. Some cafés keep a jar on the counter marked &quot;tips for staff&quot;, in which customers can leave small change, though more often than not, locals do not leave any.

Restaurants are generally required to include the cost of service and taxes in posted prices. However, it is legal for restaurants to impose a surcharge on top the posted prices during public holidays, as they are required to pay their employees higher wages on those days.

Occasionally tips are given in a restaurant for exceptional service, particularly in the larger cities like Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. But in these cities it is becoming quite common for bar staff to be given tips of around 30 dollars built up over the whole night, especially the waiting staff. Again this is not a percentage amount of the bill but just a goodwill gesture by the patrons. Others may feel that the people who do this are being ostentatious and showing off their wealth. New Zealanders travelling overseas often find the custom difficult and confusing. It is common practice and polite to donate your spare change from the meal to what ever charity has a collection jar on the counter, and this acts as the standard substitute for tipping.

However, many New Zealanders travel and live in other countries, often returning to New Zealand and bringing the tipping habit back with them.  In general, people who perform a service in New Zealand, such as waiters and hairdressers, are tipped with a smile and a thank you instead of money. This is considered reasonable because their average wage is substantially larger than their American counterparts.

===Shopping hours===
New Zealand has very liberal shopping hours law. There are only 2.5 days of the year where shops must close: Christmas Day, Good Friday, and before 13:00 on Anzac Day (25 April). Some areas also require shops to close on Easter Sunday. Exceptions include dairies, convenience stores, petrol stations, cafes and restaurants, pharmacies, souvenir shops, and shops in airports and public transport terminals.

High street stores generally open between 08:00 and 09:00 on weekdays, and close between 16:30 and 18:00. When they trade at weekends and public holidays, they generally open between 09:00 and 10:00 and close between 13:00 and 17:00. Shopping malls are generally open 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday; most have one or two late nights per week, usually on Thursday and/or Friday, where stores stay open until 21:00. Supermarkets and most big box retailers open every day between 07:00 and 08:00 and close between 21:00 and 22:00.

===Major retail chains===
'''The Warehouse''', commonly referred to as ''The Red Shed'', is the New Zealand equivalent of Walmart. The Warehouse group sells a variety of cheaper products including clothing, camping equipment, electronics, toys, CD's, DVD's, Gaming etc. Regular stores are found in all cities and most large towns, with some smaller stores also operating in rural towns. Despite its Walmart-like reputation, stores do sell some respected upmarket brands, such as Sony, LEGO, Apple, and Adidas. Prices are cheap, and if you're buying products to use for the duration of a New Zealand holiday (and don't plan on taking them home) then The Warehouse is recommended. The Warehouse also has a very liberal change-of-mind returns and exchange policy - you can return or exchange an item within 12 months of purchase as long as it's in re-saleable condition and you have proof of purchase (some items such as underwear, swimwear, recorded media and perishables are excluded). More traditional department stores include mid-market '''Farmers''' and the upmarket department stores in the major cities: '''Smith &amp; Caughey's''' in Auckland and '''Ballantyne's''' in Christchurch.

Other 'big box' chains include '''Briscoes''', a homewares store (which seems to hold a &quot;30–60% off everything sale&quot; every other weekend); '''Noel Leeming''', an electronics retailer; and Mitre 10 Mega, a home improvements retailer.

==Eat==
[[File:Maori boil up.jpg|thumb|Maori boil up, a soup of vegetables and pork bones]]
Modern New Zealand cuisine has been influenced mainly by the country's British heritage, although immigration since the 1950s has put Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific twists to it. Māori have their own distinctive traditional cuisine.

The evening meal, called ''dinner'' or ''tea'', is considered the main meal of the day. Snack breaks between meals are referred to as ''morning/afternoon tea''.

New Zealanders typically only go out for dinner at a restaurant on special occasions such as birthdays or on romantic dates; most don't eat out on a highly frequent basis, although it is becoming more common. New Zealanders typically don't ask for the restaurant bill at the table, but rather vacate the table and ask for the bill at the front counter or bar.

New Zealand has a distinctive café culture, with arguably some of the best espresso on the planet. Cafés often have excellent food, serving anything from a muffin to a full meal.

In smaller towns food is always available at the local pub/hotel/bistro, although the quality tends to be of the burger-and-chips variety.

Fast food and convenience food outlets are plentiful. Major international fast food chains with a presence in New Zealand include Burger King, Carl's Jr., Domino's, KFC, McDonald's, Pita Pit, Pizza Hut, Subway and Wendy's. There are a number of local fast food chains; [http://www.burgerfuel.com/nz Burger Fuel] and [http://www.burgerwisconsin.co.nz/ Burger Wisconsin] are both worth trying, while the American pizza chains face competition from satanic-themed local chain [http://hellpizza.com/nz/ Hell Pizza]. Chinese food in New Zealand is mostly of the Westernised takeaway variety, which is similar to that found in Australia or the United Kingdom, and can be found in many neighbourhoods and small towns. That being said, good, authentic Chinese food can be found in major cities such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Most cafés and restaurants in New Zealand regularly cater for vegetarians, gluten-free and most single allergies. Cafés and restaurants catering for vegans and religious dietary requirements (e.g. halal, kosher) are hard to find outside the major cities.

If preparing food yourself, there are major supermarket chains: '''Countdown''' (green/black), '''New World''' (beige) and '''Pak'nSave''' (yellow). If you are looking for the lowest prices, Pak'nSave is probably your best bet, but they carry a limited range of brands. Countdown and New World both carry a full range, but keep an eye on the prices if you are on a budget. Smaller towns may have a '''Four Square''', '''Fresh Choice''' or '''Super Value''' grocery store. There are dairies and other convenience stores throughout the populated areas.

If you want something to bring home, '''manuka honey''' is one of New Zealand's most prized exports, which is widely available in local supermarkets. There are also numerous honey farms around the country you can visit for this product.

Generally speaking, table manners in New Zealand are in line with standard [[Europe#Eat|European]] norms.

===Cuisine===
One of the most definitive guides to traditional New Zealand cuisine is the ''Edmonds Cookery Book''. First published in 1908 and having gone through over a dozen revisions, it's apparently more prolific in New Zealand homes than the Bible.
[[File:Feijoas laid out for neighbours to take in suburban Auckland, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|173x173px|Free feijoas in suburban Auckland]]
Distinctive New Zealand foods include:

*'''ANZAC biscuits''' – plain hard biscuits made primarily from oatmeal bound with golden syrup. Originally made for and by ANZAC troops during the First World War. Also found in Australia.
*'''Feijoas''' – a sweet, fragrant fruit with a gelatinous centre that tastes like pineapple, apple and mint. Native to South America, it grows throughout New Zealand, and is commonly seen in suburban areas. The fruits become ripe in Autumn, when it is common to see feijoas being given away out the front of houses with feijoa trees in the suburbs.
*'''Fish and chips''' – originally a British takeaway dish, New Zealand has its own unique style. Major fish species used are hoki, lemonfish (rig shark), and tarakihi, with bluefin gurnard and blue cod also featuring in the South Island. The fish is battered (or crumbed, if you prefer) and deep fried in oil together with chunky cut potato chips (fries) and a range of other meats, seafood, pineapple rings and even chocolate bars, all wrapped in newsprint paper (today unprinted food-grade paper is used; traditionally it was yesterday's newspaper). Traditional condiments in New Zealand include tomato sauce (ketchup) and tartare sauce.

[[File:Pavlova dessert.JPG|thumb|Pavlova topped with strawberry, kiwifruit and passionfruit]]
*'''Kiwifruit''' – a plum-sized usually green-fleshed fruit, with fine black seeds in the flesh. While originating from China and first known to the home gardener as a ''Chinese gooseberry'', New Zealand was the first country to selectively breed, commercially grow and export the fruit. Production today is centred on [[Te Puke]] but kiwifruit is also grown in many other horticultural areas. New Zealand kiwifruit is in season from April to January; out of season it is imported from the northern hemisphere (mainly Italy). Slices are often used as a topping on pavlova (see desserts section below). Caution: While the rest of the world calls this fruit &quot;kiwi&quot;, in New Zealand it's always called &quot;kiwifruit&quot;. &quot;Kiwi&quot; refers to the flightless national bird, which is a protected species and killing one (let alone eating it) is a criminal offence.
*'''Kūmara''' or sweet potato – roasted in the same manner as potatoes and often served instead of or alongside. May also be deep fried like potato chips and known as '''kūmara chips''' – nice served with sour cream, but rarely cooked well, because it cooks at a different temperature to potatoes, so it needs a skilled chef for the dish to be done perfectly. There are three main cultivars available: ''Owairaka Red'' (&quot;red&quot;), ''Toka Toka Gold'' (&quot;gold&quot;), and ''Beauregard'' (&quot;orange&quot;). ''Owairaka Red'', with dark red/purple skin and creamy white flesh, is the most popular cultivar but is the tartest of the three. Kūmara are available year round with the new season starting in February. The main growing area is around [[Dargaville]].
*'''Pies''' – New Zealanders eat large numbers of non-flaky pastry pies containing savoury fillings that fit nicely in one hand (around 170&amp;nbsp;g/6&amp;nbsp;oz). Popular flavours include mince, mince &amp; cheese, steak, steak &amp; cheese, potato top mince, bacon &amp; egg, and chicken &amp; vegetable. The country even tried to take on the American fast-food giants with a pie-based chain (Georgie Pie), before it went bankrupt and all the assets sold off to McDonald's. Some companies now market ranges of &quot;gourmet&quot; pies and there is an annual competition for the best pie in a variety of categories.

====Seafood====
With no point of the country more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea, '''fish''' and '''seafood''' (''kaimoana'') is fresh, varied and (in most part) plentiful. Shellfish is gathered from inter-tidal rocks and beaches and inshore fish caught on a line or with nets.
*'''Bluff oysters''' (dredge oysters) – while found across New Zealand, the richest beds are in Foveaux Strait, out from the small port town of [[Bluff]], hence the name. The harvesting season for the oysters runs from March to August.
*'''Crayfish''' (spiny rock lobster; Māori ''kōura (papatea)'') – caught all around New Zealand, but especially associated with the town of [[Kaikoura]] (whose name literally means &quot;eat crayfish&quot;).
*'''Green-lipped mussels''' – easily distinguishable by their dark green to brown body with a bright green lip. They have been commercially farmed since the 1980s and are readily available in both processed and live form.
*'''Pāua''' – the New Zealand blackfoot abalone is found in rocky sub-tidal waters. The meat is often tenderised (otherwise it has the consistency of rubber), chopped, formed into ''fritters'' with an egg-based batter and fried. The going market for pāua meat is $130-150 per kg, so be very wary of any pāua fritter sold for less than $10; the meat could have been sourced on the black market, if it contains any real pāua meat at all.
[[File:Hangi prepare.jpg|thumb|A hangi being prepared]]
*'''Whitebait''' – the translucent sprat or fingerlings of native freshwater fish species that migrate from spawning in the sea each year. After being caught in coastal river mouth set or hand nets during the spring (September to November), this highly sought after delicacy is rushed to all ends of the country. Often served in &quot;whitebait fritters&quot; (a fried patty of whitebait in an egg-based batter), they may be seasonally available from local fish and chip shops and are cooked without gutting or removing their heads, as they are tiny (2-7&amp;nbsp;mm broad).

====Desserts and sweets====
*'''Pavlova''' or '''pav''' – a dessert cake made of whipped egg whites and sugar and slowly baked to have a crusty meringue-like outside and a soft marshmallow-like middle, topped with whipped cream and decorated with sliced fruit. Pavlovas can be very finicky to bake and are notorious for deflating if cooled too quickly, so don't expect the average New Zealand homemade pav to look like the picture. The dessert is also common in Australia, and  there is much debate between the two countries as to where it was first invented!
*'''Ice cream''' – New Zealanders consume an average 23 litres of ice cream per year, among the highest in the world. A unique Kiwi flavour is  '''hokey pokey''', which is vanilla ice cream containing small lumps of honeycomb toffee.
*'''Lollies''' (sweets/candy) – iconic New Zealand lollies include '''pineapple lumps''' (pineapple-flavoured chewy toffee covered in chocolate), '''jaffas''' (chocolate balls inside a hard orange shell), and '''chocolate fish''' (fish-shaped marshmallow covered in chocolate).

====Māori cuisine====
*The '''hāngi''' or earth oven is the traditional way that Māori cook food for large gatherings. Meat, seafood, vegetables and sometimes puddings are slowly steam-cooked for several hours in a covered pit that has previously been lined with stones and had a hot wood fire burn down in it. The wood used in the fire is usually mānuka (New Zealand tea tree), which gives the hāngi its unique smoky flavour. In some areas, such as [[Rotorua]], this may also be done using the natural geothermal heat.

==Drink==
===Alcoholic===
The minimum legal purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is '''18''', and it can only be supplied to under-18s via a parent or legal guardian. It is universal policy for bars and retailers to ask for photo identification from any patron who looks under the age of 25; the only acceptable forms of identification are a passport, a New Zealand driver licence, or an 18+ Card or a Kiwi Access Card issued by the Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ).

New Zealanders have a reputation for enjoying their beer, with the average Kiwi drinking 71 litres per year. Although there are now only three major breweries, there are many regional brands, each with their own distinctive taste and staunch supporters. Craft beer is also increasingly popular and available, especially in larger cities (and especially in Wellington). Look out for NZ beers like Tuatara, Garage Project or Epic, to give just a few examples. International brands such as Heineken, Guinness, Carlsberg and Budweiser are also available.

The New Zealand wine industry has developed into a significant export industry. The nation is now known internationally as one of the top producers of Sauvignon Blanc; over 70% of the country's grape harvest of the variety. The Hawke's Bay region is well known for its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Viognier varieties. Marlborough is the largest wine producing region and famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. [[Waipara]] in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris, while the [[Wairarapa]] and Central Otago specialise in Pinot Noir. Many vineyards now offer winery tours, wine tasting and sales from the vineyard.

Take care when and where you indulge in public. New Zealand has liquor ban areas – that means alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed or even carried in some streets, such as city centres and popular beaches, at certain times of the day or night. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and arrest you if you do not comply. If you are found drunk and disorderly, the Police may detain you in custody until you sober up.

===Non-alcoholic===
[[File:Flat White, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|A flat white]]
Coffeehouses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. The café culture is notable in downtown Wellington, where many office workers have their tea breaks.  Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espresso/short black, long black, flat white, vienna etc., are usually available.  Flat whites are probably the most popular.  Cappuccinos are usually served with a choice of cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkled on top.  Its usual to request which one you want. Fluffies are a small frothed milk for children, sprinkled with chocolate powder.

'''L &amp; P''' (''Lemon &amp; Paeroa'') is a sweet, carbonated, lemonade-style drink said to be &quot;world famous in New Zealand&quot;. It is a sold in a brown plastic bottle with a yellow label similar to the traditional brown glass bottles it used to be sold in. While originally manufactured in its namesake, [[Paeroa]] in the [[Waikato]], it is now manufactured in Auckland by Coca-Cola.

==Sleep==
New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation, from campsites and shared hostel rooms to international-quality '''luxury hotels''' in the major cities.

New Zealanders seem to have perfected the art of the top-dollar home-stay. Hosted '''luxury lodges''' are the top-end equivalent of the bed-and-breakfast market and New Zealand has upwards of 40 internationally recognised lodges. Per capita, that's probably the highest in the world. They tend to be situated away from cities and can be difficult to get to, though some are right in the heart of the major centres. At the very top-end, helicopter transfers and private jets help the luxury traveller move between the lodges they've chosen for their visit.[[File:Springfield NZ Hotel 002.JPG|thumb|A rural hotel]]'''Motels''' of a variety of standards from luxury to just adequate can be found on the approaches to most towns. Most New Zealand motels feature kitchenettes, usually with cooking utensils, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, so the traveller can avoid the cost of eating out by self-catering from their motel bedroom. Heating can be a problem in winter though – while an increasing number of motels have their ceilings and walls insulated, double glazing is still uncommon. Small-scale central heating is also uncommon, and most motel rooms are heated by plug-in electric heating or gas heaters.
'''[[Bed and breakfasts]]''' are popular with visiting Brits and Swiss, as are '''homestays''', '''farmstays''' and similar lodgings – some of which are in the most unlikely places. These can be a good choice if the traveller wants to benefit from local insider tips from the resident hosts, and many visitors welcome the opportunity to sample the rural life. For uniquely New Zealand accommodation, there are Māori homestays and tourist-catering &lt;abbr title=&quot;traditional Māori meeting house and grounds&quot;&gt;marae&lt;/abbr&gt; stays.
[[File:Uenuku lodge.jpg|thumb|A hostel in Auckland]]
There is a wide range of '''[[Hostels|backpacker]]''' accommodation around these islands, including a 20-strong network of '''youth hostels''' (catering for independent travellers of any age) that are members of the [http://www.yha.co.nz/ Youth Hostels Association]. There are also two marketing networks of independent hostels: [http://www.bbh.co.nz/ BBH] with 280+ listings and the much smaller [http://nomadsworld.com/nomads/about-us/nomads-network#newzealand Nomads] network. The backpacker industry has been badly impacted by the 2020-2022 closure of international borders and many hostels have closed.

'''Holiday parks''' and '''motor camps''' provide sites for tents, caravans and campervans, with shared kitchens and bathroom facilities. Many also provide built accommodation, ranging from basic cabins to self-contained motel units. Many visitors travel around New Zealand in hired minibuses and vans, including self-contained '''campervans''' that can be driven by anyone who holds an ordinary car driver's licence.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) provides '''camping''' sites in national parks and other conservation reserves. If you are travelling into the backcountry, the DOC has many back-country huts that can be used under a permit system.

{{anchor|Freedom camping}}'''Freedom camping''' outside of recognised and marked camping areas is decreasingly available. It used to be common to find a tent or hammock pitched for the night in many picnic areas or in a grove of trees off the road or anywhere else there wasn't a &quot;No Camping&quot; sign. Due to growing local concerns about rubbish and human waste not being disposed of properly, together with moteliers resenting their falling incomes, many local authorities are now introducing tough restrictions with on-the-spot penalty notices being issued. Always dispose of all waste properly and leave your camping spots exactly as you found them (if not in better condition). Please respect this privilege and avoid leaving more ammunition for the people who want to restrict freedom camping even further. The [http://www.camping.org.nz/ Tourism Industry Association], DOC and the i-SITE network of information centres have produced a useful online map resource featuring [http://www.rankers.co.nz/respect/ over 1500 pay and free sites and based on Google maps].

New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world after the UK to develop a dense '''[http://www.wwoof.co.nz/ WWoOF]''' network. &quot;Willing Workers on Organic Farms&quot; pioneered the concept of travellers (&quot;WWoOFers&quot;) staying as volunteers on farms and receiving food and accommodation in exchange for doing a half-day of work for each night they stay. The [[Nelson Tasman]] region in the South Island is particularly rich in WWOOFing possibilities. [http://www.helpx.net HelpX], which is similar to WWOOF but is not restricted to just organics, originated in and has its largest country network in New Zealand.

[http://couchsurfing.org '''Couchsurfing'''] is popular in New Zealand, with most major centres sporting active forums and groups, and having hosts all around the nation.

Qualmark, a government-owned organisation, provides a [[Rating systems#New Zealand|star rating system]] for accommodation and other tourism services.

==Learn==
[[File:University of Otago - Clocktower building.JPG|thumb|Otago University, Dunedin campus]]
For many years, New Zealand schools and universities have educated foreign students from the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and education has now become a major source of export earnings for the country. English language schools have been established for students from the region, particularly [[South Korea]] and [[China]], but also many other countries. The most prestigious university in New Zealand is arguably the '''[https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en.html University of Auckland]'''; other major universities include '''[https://www.victoria.ac.nz/international Victoria University]''' in [[Wellington]], the '''[http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ University of Canterbury]''' in [[Christchurch]], and the '''[http://www.otago.ac.nz/ University of Otago]''' in [[Dunedin]].

The Ministry of Education has established a ''Code of Practice'' that New Zealand educational institutions enrolling ''international students'' under 18 years old need to abide by. This ''Code of Practice'' includes minimum standards for the pastoral care of international students. Primary school students (ages 5–12) need to either live with a parent/guardian or else board in a school hostel. Secondary school students (ages 13–18) may live in home-stays, temporary accommodation or with designated caregivers. Where the institution arranges accommodation for students older than age 18 the code of practice applies to their accommodation situations also.

New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and refugees can receive financial assistance through loans and allowances, to pay the tuition fees and to attend tertiary education at ''Universities'', ''Polytechnics'', ''Whananga'' (Māori operated universities/polytechnics) and ''Private Training Providers''. Australian citizens and permanent residents pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand citizens, but must have lived in New Zealand for at least 3 years to be eligible for loans and allowances. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution. Many universities and polytechnics in New Zealand have minimum English language requirements, and may require proof through an English proficiency test such as IELTS for students who have not completed at least three years in a New Zealand secondary school.

Non-Australian overseas students need to have a student visa and a reasonable level of cash to spend in order to undertake a course of study at a New Zealand based educational institution. Visas are generally valid for the duration of the course of study and only while the student is attending the course of study. New Zealand educational institutions will inform the appropriate immigration authorities if a student ceases to attend their enrolled courses, who may then suspend or cancel that student's visa. Educational institutions often also exchange this enrolment and attendance data electronically with other government agencies responsible for providing student assistance.

===Sailing===
New Zealand takes pride in its sailing tradition and skill. Team New Zealand won the America's Cup in 1995 and 2000, under the leadership of Sir Peter Blake, becoming the first team from a country outside the United States to win and successfully defend the America's Cup. There are many [https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/learn-sail/find-somewhere-learn-sail &quot;learn to sail&quot; programs] offered by yacht clubs across the country.

==Work==
[[File:Harvesting Semillon underneath bird netting at Gisborne Peak.jpg|thumb|Picking grapes]]
To work in New Zealand as a non-Australian foreign citizen you will need to obtain a '''work visa''', which generally requires a job offer from either an accredited employer or in an area of skill shortage to obtain. Students on student visas can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to work in New Zealand indefinitely on a visa waiver. It is illegal to work in New Zealand on a visitor visa, and doing so runs a risk of arrest, imprisonment and deportation.

You will need to have a ''New Zealand bank account'', as most employers pay using electronic banking rather than in cash. You will also need to apply for an '''[http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/ Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Number]''' if you don't already have one, so your employer may deduct income tax at the correct rate. If you don't supply your employer with your IRD number, you'll be taxed at the ''no declaration'' rate of 45% (compared with the top tax rate of 33%).

The New Zealand tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March. If you are a wage and salary earner, then you don't need to file a tax return unless you have undeclared income or need to claim expenses. If the IRD calculates you've overpaid or underpaid tax in the last tax year, they will contact you from mid-May onwards. Being a foreigner means that your New Zealand income is subject to local income tax at the fullest levels. Although many people believe that they can collect all their tax back when they leave the country, this is not true. Be careful though, if you choose to work in New Zealand and you stay more than 183 days in any 12-month period, your ''worldwide income'' could be taxed. New Zealand has ''double taxation'' agreements with several countries to stop tax being paid twice.

Unless you choose to opt out, employers will automatically deduct 3% of your wages each week in KiwiSaver, the government's retirement savings scheme. If you permanently leave New Zealand and move to any country other than Australia, you can claim back any KiwiSaver funds after one year. If you move to Australia, you can transfer your KiwiSaver funds to your Australian superannuation scheme at any time; contact your provider to arrange this.

As of 1 April 2021, the minimum wage for those aged 18 and over is $20.00 per hour before tax and deductions. Be careful as some unscrupulous employers like to pay foreigners below the minimum wage thinking they don't know better.

Seasonal work such as fruit picking and other agricultural work is sometimes available for tourists. More information about legal seasonal fruit picking work can be found at [http://www.picknz.co.nz/ Pick NZ].

New Zealand has a number of reciprocal Working Holiday Schemes, which allow people between 18 and 30 to travel and work in New Zealand for up to one year and vice versa. Young citizens of many countries from Europe, South America, North America and Asia can apply. These schemes are enormously popular and in many instances, participants can apply to stay in New Zealand longer once they have completed their one-year stay. Information on all the [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/ various schemes and application details].

==Stay safe==
The main emergency number in New Zealand is '''111''', and can be used to contact ambulance, the fire service, police, the coastguard, and rescue services. 112 works from mobile phones; 911 and 999 may work, but do not rely on them. You can call '''&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;555''' from mobiles to report non-emergency traffic incidents. You can call '''105''' for non-emergency police, e.g. to report a theft or burglary (from overseas, you can call {{phone|+64 4 910-5105}} to reach 105).

Deaf people can contact emergency services by fax on 0800 16 16 10, and by textphone/TTY on 0800 161 616. It is possible to send an SMS to 111, but you must register with police first.

Full instructions are on the inside front cover of every telephone book. Other emergency numbers and personal crisis numbers are on pages 2 to 4 of the white pages section.

===Crime and security===
[[File:Police Officers In Downtown Auckland.jpg|thumb|Police officers in Auckland]]
While difficult to make direct international comparisons, the level of crime in New Zealand is lower than in most other western countries. Dishonesty offences, such as theft, are by far the most frequent crime. Much of this crime is opportunistic in nature, so travellers should take simple, sensible precautions such as putting valuables away out of sight or in a secure place and locking doors of vehicles, even in remote locations.

Violent crime in public places is associated with alcohol or illicit drug consumption. Rowdy bars or drunken crowds in city centres, or groups of youths in the suburbs, are best avoided, especially late at night and in the early morning. New Zealanders can be somewhat uptight and lacking in a sense of humour when their country or their sporting teams are mocked by loud or drinking tourists.

There are occasional disturbing high profile media reports of tourists being targeted in random violent robberies and sexual crimes. These crimes tend to happen in isolated places, where the chances of the offender being observed by other people are low. However, the chances of falling victim to such misfortune is low; statistics show you're more likely to be attacked by someone in your travelling party than a complete stranger.

A major terrorist attack occurred in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, in which a white supremacist carried out consecutive shootings on two mosques, killing 51 people. However, the long-term terrorist threat in New Zealand is similar to other Western countries.

The '''[http://www.police.govt.nz New Zealand Police]''' is the national police force, and police officers are generally polite, helpful and trustworthy. Unlike in most other nations, New Zealand police officers do not routinely wear firearms, but have them in their cars, only taking them out when necessary; the exception is those guarding key installations such as airports, diplomatic missions and some government buildings. Officers on the beat typically only carry batons, offender control pepper spray, and Tasers. Firearm-related incidents are typically left to the specialist Armed Offenders Squad (AOS, similar to SWAT in the United States) to deal with when possible.  Armed police or an AOS callout usually rates a mention in the media.

Police fines can be paid online by credit card or internet banking, by posting a cheque or in person at any branch of Westpac Bank. ''Do not'' try to pay the police officer directly as this is considered bribery and will be dealt with accordingly.

===Racism===
New Zealand is in general a fairly tolerant country with respect to race, and most visitors to New Zealand do not run into any incidents. While it is not particularly difficult to encounter someone who has racist views in the pub, it is in general rare to face open aggression in the street on the basis of one's race. Legislation prohibits hate speech and racial discrimination in a wide range of public spheres such as education and employment. New Zealanders are very open-minded people, yet the country's extreme isolation means that certain ethnicities are not as prevalent there as in places like the USA. People who are of African or Latin American descent might, for example, attract stares in remote areas of New Zealand. This is more out of curiosity than racism.

===Illicit drugs===
Most illicit drugs, including preparations, precursor substances and paraphernalia, are illegal to possess and to deal in New Zealand. Possession of illicit drugs is punishable by up to 6 months in prison, although it is rare for offenders to get more than a fine or community service. Police may offer ''diversion'' for possession of cannabis or another ''class C'' drug (e.g. barbiturates, benzodiazepines) as an alternative to being convicted in court. New Zealand has a &quot;presumption of supply law&quot;, which means if you're found in possession drugs above a certain quantity (0.5 grams for cocaine and heroin, 5 grams for methamphetamine, 28 grams for cannabis), you'll be presumed to be a supplier and will be charged with dealing in drugs rather than possession.

The penalties for dealing in illicit drugs, whether it be importing/exporting, trafficking, manufacturing, cultivating or selling, are much stiffer than for possession; dealing in ''class A'' drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine) can attract a sentence of '''life imprisonment''' with the possibility of parole after 10 years.

A referendum on legalising cannabis in New Zealand was held alongside the 2020 general election, but failed by a narrow margin (50.7% opposed to 48.4% in favour).

===Natural hazards===
'''[[Severe weather]]''' is by far the most common natural hazard encountered. Although New Zealand is not subject to the direct hit of tropical cyclones, stormy weather systems from both the tropics and the polar regions can sweep across New Zealand at various times of the year. There is generally a seven to ten day cycle of a few days of wet or stormy weather followed by calmer and drier days as weather systems move across the country. The phrase ''four seasons in one day'' is a good description of New Zealand weather, which has a reputation for both changeability and unpredictability. The phrase is also a popular Kiwi song.

Weather forecasts are generally reliable for overall trends and severe weather warnings should be heeded when broadcast. However both the timing and intensity of any weather events should be assessed from your own location.

You should always seek advice from the Department of Conservation when trekking in alpine areas. There are annual fatalities of both foreign nationals and New Zealanders caught unaware by the weather.

There are other natural hazards you may encounter, though far more rarely:
[[File:Cracks in road, Halswell.jpg|thumb|Earthquake damage to a road]]
*'''[[earthquakes|Strong earthquakes]]''' - New Zealand, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, sits astride a tectonic plate boundary and experiences large numbers (about 14,000/year) of earthquakes every year, although only around 200 are strong enough to be felt by humans and only 1-2 causes any material damage. Only two recorded earthquakes in New Zealand have resulted in serious loss of life; the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake (7.8 magnitude, 256 dead), and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (6.3 magnitude, 185 dead). The latest quake news is reported by [http://www.geonet.org.nz/ GeoNet]. In an earthquake, running outside the building is generally more hazardous than remaining inside and finding cover; buildings in New Zealand are built to high standards, and while they may be damaged in an earthquake, they should remain standing.

:If you do feel a strong earthquake, remember [http://www.getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/ ''Drop, Cover, Hold'']: '''drop''' to the ground, '''cover''' yourself under a table or desk (or cover your head and neck with your hands if no table or desk is available), and '''hold''' on until the shaking stops.

*'''Tsunami''' is a possible risk in coastal parts of New Zealand. Warning of a tsunami from an overseas earthquake will be widely publicised via media. However, should you experience a very strong earthquake (over a minute long, or so strong you cannot easily stand) you should move to high ground (35&amp;nbsp;m or more) or at least 1km inland as a precaution until an all clear is given.
*'''[[Volcanoes|Volcanic eruptions]]''' - New Zealand has a number of volcanoes that are classified as active or dormant. Active volcanoes include [[Mount Ruapehu]], [[Tongariro National Park|Tongariro]], [[White Island]] and the remote Kermadec Islands. Volcanic activity is also monitored by GeoNet.
*There are almost no poisonous or dangerous animals. The katipo and Australian redback are the only two '''venomous spiders''' and bites from both species are extremely rare. Serious reactions are uncommon and unlikely to develop in less than three hours, though you should always seek help at your nearest hospital, medical centre, or doctor. The bite of the white-tailed spider is painful but not in fact, despite folklore, especially [http://www.healthed.govt.nz/uploads/docs/HE1424.pdf dangerous to humans]. Certain ferocious-looking species of '''wētā''' (a giant flightless cricket) can deliver a painful but harmless bite. New Zealand has no wolves, bears, big cats, crocodiles or other predators, and no snakes at all: it's safe to walk alone in the bush, or even lie down and have a nap.

===Volunteer fire brigade sirens===
Outside the major cities, New Zealanders rely on volunteer fire brigades to protect their community. As mobiles and pagers have a tendency to fail, sirens are still regularly used day and night to call out firefighters. These sirens sound similar to British World War II air-raid sirens, and make a wailing (up and down) sound. Don't be alarmed if the siren goes off: tourists in the past have been caught unaware and have panicked thinking New Zealand was under nuclear attack!

===Firearms===
New Zealand does not have constitutional rights with regards to firearm ownership, and possession of any type of firearm requires a licence from the police. The standard firearms licence only allow the person to possess sporting type shotguns and rifles, and for pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles; semi-automatic weapons and military-grade assault rifles are illegal for civilians to possess, and all other types of firearms require an additional endorsement. Air weapons, and PCP airsoft and paintball rifles, are an exception to this rule, and may be purchased by anybody over the age of 18 without a licence. It is extremely rare for civilians to carry firearms in urban areas, and doing so would likely draw suspicion from the public and police.

Visitors who wish to bring firearms into New Zealand are required to obtain a permit from the police at least one month before arrival. In practice receiving one is difficult, and is only possible if you are entered in an official shooting competition or are travelling for hunting.

==Stay healthy==
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New Zealand has very high levels of [[Sunburn and sun protection|ultraviolet radiation]], around 40% more intense than you will find in the Mediterranean during summer, and consequently has high rates of skin cancer. Sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Smog is a perennial winter problem in many South Island towns and cities, especially Alexandra, Christchurch and Timaru. Like Los Angeles and Vancouver, these areas are affected by temperature inversion, whereby a layer of warm air traps cold air full of pollutants from vehicles and wood fires close to the ground. Be wary in these areas if you have any respiratory problems (including asthma).

New Zealand has high and equitable standards of professional health care, comparable with Sweden or Australia.

'''[[Tap water]]''' in New Zealand is regarded as some of the cleanest in the world; it is safe to drink in all cities. Most comes from artesian wells or freshwater reservoirs, but some comes from rivers, which can be chlorinated to be made safe, but does not always taste very nice. Tap water in places such as Christchurch is usually not chlorinated at all as it is drawn from the pure artesian aquifers of the Canterbury Plains. Bottled water is commonly available if you prefer. Precautions should be taken against ''Giardia'' when tramping: do not drink water from rural streams without boiling it first. Risk may be lower in the highlands of the [[South Island]], especially where streams are strong and come directly from melting snow in the mountain.

Tourists require two doses of COVID vaccination before travelling to New Zealand. It is also recommended that you are up-to-date with vaccinations for whooping cough (pertussis) and measles, as there have been sporadic outbreaks, especially among children and teenagers. It may pay to get a flu vaccination if you are travelling in the New Zealand winter season.

===Medical care===
[[File:Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch]]
Healthcare in New Zealand is generally of a similar standard to other developed countries. Public funding for healthcare differs between accidents and illnesses. For accidents, everyone regardless of visa type is eligible for funded healthcare thanks to ACC. For illnesses, funded medical care is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, work visa holders authorised to stay in New Zealand for at least 2 years, and British citizens (but only for acute conditions). Funded people receive treatments at a subsidized cost or free. International students are not funded and generally required to take up private health insurance as part of their visa conditions. Visitors are also not funded and travel insurance is highly recommended. People with actual or suspected COVID is funded no matter their visa type. 

There are three ways to see the doctor: family doctor, accident and emergency centres and emergency department.

There are many family doctors (general practitioners/GPs) around the country. If you're not eligible for funding you can be seen as a casual patient, it will cost around $100 depending on location. GPs can be booked in advanced so you don't have to sit around waiting. Not all family doctors see casual patients so you may need to ring around. If you're funded you pay a lower cost.

Accident and emergency centres operate longer hours at night and at the weekends. You usually cannot make an appointment and should just turn up. You will be triaged and treated in order of priority rather than order of arrival. In a moderately busy A&amp;E, a simple broken bone will generally require a 30- to 60-minute wait, but if more serious emergencies keep coming in this can easily blow out to several hours. Children with a similar injury to yours will probably be treated before adults. These cost around $200 for unfunded patients.

Emergency departments are located at hospitals and should be reserved for life or death emergencies. Again, you will be triaged and seen in order of priority. For unfunded patients, the emergency department will cost thousands. For funded patients these are free.

New Zealand is the only country in the world to have a universal, no-fault, accidental injury compensation scheme, run by the [http://www.acc.co.nz Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)]. Everything big or small from a sprained ankle up to a car crash is included. No matter your visa type, if you have an accident while in New Zealand, ACC will pay some or all of the cost of your treatment and, if you're working, will cover up to 80% of any lost New Zealand earnings. To claim ACC, you only need to turn up at the doctor's surgery or Accident &amp; Emergency; they will give you a claim form to complete which will then be sent to ACC on your behalf. There may be a co-pay depending on the treatment or provider. You ''can not sue'' an at-fault party in relation to an injury covered by ACC, except for exemplary damages (and even then, there is a high threshold).

ACC will cover some incidental costs you incur, such as travelling to and from treatment, but will not cover other costs such as changing travel arrangements or for relatives to come to New Zealand to assist in your care, as you will be expected to hold [[travel insurance]] for these costs. ACC coverage is limited to New Zealand, so you are liable for any medical costs relating to an injury once you leave the country. Any property damaged or lost in an accident is also not covered by ACC, but if another person was at fault you can claim via their insurance, or directly if they are uninsured (although you may need to claim through a court process if they refuse to pay).
[[File:Fox Glacier terminal face (6706352227).jpg|thumb|Fox Glacier]]
Ambulance services are provided by Wellington Free Ambulance in the Greater Wellington area, and St John's Ambulance elsewhere. As stated in the name, WFA is free; St John's is only free for accidents and COVID, if you call it for illnesses (such as a heart attack) you will be charged $100 if funded or $800 if not. Fire and Emergency New Zealand generally co-responds to any report of cardiac or respiratory arrest, so don't be surprised if a fire engine turns up before an ambulance does.

Prescription medication in New Zealand is generally referred to by its International Non-proprietary Name (INN) rather than any brand name. New Zealand has a single national drug-buyer, Pharmac, whose main aim is to keep medicine prices low. It does mean subsidised drugs changing brands every five years (hence why drugs are known by their INNs), but it also means prescription drug shelf prices are among the cheapest in the OECD. On average, subsidised prescription medicines in New Zealand cost two-thirds of what they do in the UK and Australia, and one-third of what they do in the United States. If you're eligible for funded healthcare you pay $5 per subsidized medicine. For those who are not eligible for funding and those requiring unsubsidised medications, you will have to pay the full shelf price. You may claim the cost back from ACC if you're prescribed the medicine for accidents. For minor ailments, pharmacies can also sell some medicines that does not require prescriptions.

Healthline, a free 24-hour hotline staffed by registered nurses, is available if you need advice on a medical condition. The phone number is 0800 611 116.

==Respect==

===Social behaviour===
New Zealanders are generally warm and sociable, but will hold strangers at a distance.

* New Zealand is a country where &quot;please&quot; and &quot;thank you&quot; can be used more than once in a sentence without being out of place, and where an initial refusal of an offer is part of a polite banter. You should follow up a politely refused offer, with &quot;Are you sure?&quot;, etc.  Criticisms and compliments are often understated.
* If you wish to communicate with a New Zealander outside of a formal situation you are best to initiate the conversation. If you are unsure of the location of your intended destination ask a local. Your accent will trigger the local's desire to be helpful to tourists and they will normally offer to go beyond giving simple directions to help you.
* New Zealanders will often ask many (sometimes probing) questions about your home country or culture. This is not meant to be offensive: it reflects a genuine interest in other people and cultures and a desire to gain first-hand knowledge.
* If staying for more than a few days at someone's house, if they are younger than 35 it is considered polite to leave a token amount of money, say $20, to 'cover the power bill', especially if you are the guest at a shared flat/apartment/house.
* In conversations, if you want to contradict something someone has said, be gentle. New Zealanders will often be happy to learn something new and incorporate it into their knowledge but will also defend strongly something they have direct knowledge of.
* New Zealanders, especially younger generations, tend to swear a lot. It generally isn't meant to be offensive; sometimes they may even use swear words to refer to friends.
* New Zealand society is understood by New Zealanders to be classless and egalitarian. While in reality New Zealand is far from classless, talking about class and personal wealth isn't usually well received. New Zealanders, even wealthy New Zealanders, tend to behave in a somewhat frugal manner.
*As with most countries in the 21st century, politics is becoming a touchy subject in New Zealand. Though discourse manages to remain alive and well among Kiwi politicians, the same does not always apply to the general populace. Avoid bringing up politics until you feel comfortable with the people you are speaking to.

===Dress===
New Zealanders generally dress 'smart casual', with a prevalence of wearing black or dark clothing. You will see people in suits on weekdays only in the cities.

* Wearing brightly coloured clothing will mark you as a tourist. In most cases this will be to your advantage due to New Zealanders wanting to be hospitable to tourists. However, being marked as a tourist may attract unwanted attention from less than savoury people. Use common sense if you are approached by a local.
* New Zealand's weather can be very changeable, a cold front can make the temperature drop suddenly. Make sure you take a jacket or jumper with you at all times. Equally, if you hit a beautiful, sunny, warm day you may also need to cover up to prevent the harsh sun causing sunburn.
* New Zealanders, as a general rule, dress more casually than is common in Europe or North America, and over-dressing might make you stand out in the wrong way. Higher end restaurants might publish a dress code on their website. New Zealanders are generally hospitable to a fault, if you are invited to a function, do not be shy to ask what the expected dress code is.
*If going to an expensive formal restaurant for a meal you will not need to wear a suit and tie, but wearing jeans and t-shirts is frowned upon. Smart trousers, a collared shirt and dress shoes for men, and smart trousers or skirt and blouse for women would be typical. At all non-formal dining there will be an expectation of being tidily dressed.
* If drinking in bars, check out what the locals are wearing before going. Wearing shorts and sandals may be acceptable in rural areas, but trousers and shoes are a minimum standard for most city bars and restaurants. Some nightclubs insist upon collared shirts and refuse entry to men wearing sports shoes. Women will generally be granted admission regardless of dress.
*It is common for young people to go barefoot more frequently than travelers from Europe or America might be used to. It's fairly common for students to go barefoot at school (especially for athletic practice), and even in stores and fast food restaurants. Be certain '''not''' to mistake this as a sign of poverty nor as lack of sophistication. It's not the least bit unusual to find students from wealthy families walking around barefoot at an excellent junior or high school.
* At most beaches, nudity is frowned upon. If you do wish to go nude (or topless for women) you will only be breaking the law if you cause offence to another person so walking away from the main beach to a quieter spot will usually get around any problems.

===Māori culture===
[[File:Whakarewarewa dance 2011.JPG|thumb|Maori dance performance]]
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Māori cultural experiences are popular tourist attractions enjoyed by many people but, as with any two cultures encountering one another, there is room for misunderstanding. Some tourists have found themselves more confronted than they expected by ceremonial challenges and welcomes. These are serious occasions; avoid chatter and laughter. There will be plenty of time to relax and joke later after the formalities are over.

Māori ''tikanga'' (cultural customs and etiquette) is generally simple for foreigners to follow even if the reasoning behind them may not seem clear:
* Do not eat, drink or wear shoes inside the ''wharenui'' (carved meeting house).
* A person's head is considered ''tapu'' (sacred). Do not touch someone's head without permission, pass anything over anyone's head, or sit on a pillow (since it's used to rest your head).
* Do not sit on a table or any surface used to prepare or serve food.

Māori, Pākehā (Kiwis of European descent) and other New Zealanders (all-comers) are generally on good terms.

=== National identity ===
New Zealanders have a distinct and jealously guarded national identity. Although it has many similarities with other western cultures, it isn't a state of Australia, or still part of the British Empire (though it is a member of the Commonwealth and the British Monarch is the head of state). While Australia and New Zealand have close foreign policy ties, considerable inter-migration and overlapping cultures, saying New Zealanders are basically Australians will not gain you any Kiwi or Aussie friends. It is pretty much the same relationship as with Canadians and Americans or the Irish and Brits. In many ways, Australia and New Zealand have a similar outlook towards the other, with the same clichéd jokes being made.

Despite the jokes about New Zealand, most Australians have a genuine affection for New Zealanders (and vice versa); the relationship between the two countries is often described as sibling-like, with the sibling rivalry to boot. This can be traced back to ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps), participation in two world wars (particularly the Gallipoli and North African campaigns), Korea, Vietnam, the Malaya Crisis, Solomon Islands, etc. When a disaster strikes one country, you will see charity collections for relief efforts underway in the other.

=== LGBT travellers ===
New Zealand is one of the world's most welcoming nations towards gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. There is an equal age of consent of 16 for heterosexual and homosexual couples, and there are anti-discrimination and hate crime laws in relation to sexual orientation and gender (which implicitly includes gender identity). While some homophobic attitudes do exist (mostly among religious fundamentalists), even people who might not be comfortable with homosexuality tend to exhibit the common New Zealand pragmatic 'live and let live' attitude.

In August 2013, New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. There is a small but thriving same-sex marriage tourism industry in New Zealand.

===Religion===
Historically, New Zealanders have never been very religious, and contemporary New Zealand society is one of the more secular in the world, with regular church-goers being in the minority. Nevertheless, most New Zealanders are (usually) tolerant towards people of all faiths as long as you do not proselytise or inconvenience others with your religious beliefs. If you do so, do not be surprised to get an earful.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
[[File:24 Dunedin Town Hall at the Octagon square, Dunedin, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|Old style telephone booths in [[Dunedin]], also serving as a tourist attraction]]
[[File:Phone box in New Zealand 2.jpg|thumb|Phone box in Pukekohe]]
New Zealand has a well developed and ubiquitous telephone system. The country's legacy phone company, Spark, claimed in 2009 to have about 4,000 payphones in NZ which can be easily identified by their yellow and blue colours, but these numbers are now diminishing. All of them accept major credit cards and a variety of phonecards available from retailers. You may have to look hard for a payphone that accepts coins.

There is an [http://www.whitepages.co.nz online directory of telephone subscribers]. You can also call directory assistance on '''018'''.

The international access code or prefix is '''00'''. (When using a mobile phone, like everywhere else, the plus symbol &quot;+&quot; can be used instead of the 00 prefix.)

The country code for international calls to New Zealand is +64. When dialling from overseas, omit any leading '0' in the area code.

There are five area codes:
:'''03''' for all of the South Island, Stewart Island and the Chathams
:'''04''' for [[Greater Wellington]] (excluding [[Wairarapa]])
:'''06''' for [[Taranaki]], [[Whanganui (region)|Whanganui]], [[Manawatu]], the [[Central North Island]] south of Mount Ruapehu, [[Hawke's Bay]], [[East Coast (New Zealand)|East Coast]], and Wairarapa.
:'''07''' for [[Waikato]], [[Bay of Plenty]] and the Central North Island north of Mount Ruapehu
:'''09''' for Auckland and Northland.

You'll need to dial the area code if you are making non-local toll calls, even if the area code is the same (eg: you have to dial 03 when calling Christchurch from Dunedin, 07 when calling Hamilton from Tauranga, etc). Some of the rules defining what is a local call and what is a toll call can be confusing e.g. calling Kaiapoi to Rolleston (37&amp;nbsp;km away) is a local call, but Kaiapoi to Rangiora (11&amp;nbsp;km away) is a toll call - if in doubt, include the area code.

Freephone numbers start '''0508''' or '''0800''' and can not be connected from outside New Zealand.

Collect (reverse charge) calls can be made by calling the operator on '''010''' (or '''0170''' for international calls) and following the instructions.

The emergency number is '''111''', except in the Chatham Islands where it is '''+64 3 305-0111'''

====[[Mobile phones]]====
All major NZ mobile networks claim to have coverage &quot;where 97% of NZers live, work and play&quot;, although this needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Mobile telephone coverage is good near urban areas although the mountainous terrain means that, outside these urban areas and especially away from the main highway system, coverage may be patchy. Do not rely on mobile phones in hilly or mountainous terrain. Mobile telephone users can call '''*555''' only to report '' '''Non-emergency''' traffic safety'' incidents, such as a breakdown, road hazard or non-injury car crash, to the ''Police''.

All mobile phone numbers in New Zealand usually start with '''02''', usually followed by eight digits (there are some seven- and nine-digit numbers in the 021 range).

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*'''[http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz 2degrees]''' operates a relatively young 3G/4G network.
*'''[http://spark.co.nz/ Spark]''' (formerly Telecom NZ) operates a 3G/4G network nationwide (using the same frequencies as Telstra in Australia and AT&amp;T in the US).
**'''[http://skinny.co.nz/ Skinny]''' is a brand of Spark that provides the same service with a cheaper price.
*'''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/network/coverage/ Vodafone NZ]''' operates a nationwide 2G/3G/4G network. Vodafone also offer a '''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/travel-sim/ visitor SIM]''' specifically for travellers.

SIM cards are widely available and no registration is necessary. Most airports and shopping malls have stores from all network providers available for purchasing access and getting information about their networks. SIM cards and recharge vouchers are also available in supermarkets and dairies. A prepaid sim-card connection pack with $20 credit from [http://www.vodafone.co.nz/prepay-freebees/ Vodafone] costs around $30, prepaid sim-cards from 2degrees and Spark costs $5 while Skinny costs $2.

Standard sim-cards, Micro-SIMs and nano-SIMs are available from all mobile providers, as are data-only plans for use in iPads or USB modems.

===Internet===
Some places offer free '''Wi-Fi''' to their customers. Often it may be available for a charge.

Internet access is available in cyber cafés and there are generally many of these in the major cities. Some Internet (cyber) cafés may not be maintained properly, but there are places around that maintain a high level of security when it comes to their systems. If you have your own laptop, many cyber cafés allow wired and wireless access. It is slowly becoming more common to allow tourists to use their own laptops to access the Internet.

Many public libraries have public Internet access. There may be a charge. The Auckland City Public Library allows for two 15 min sessions a day at no charge. Hourly rates for are usually in the range of $4-8, with cheaper rates of around $2-4 at cyber cafés within the main city centres. Some providers, such as the Christchurch City Library network, offer free access to some sites, usually ones of interest such as Google, BBC and CNN and those in the '''.nz''' top level domain.

You can purchase vouchers for Wi-Fi access from many Starbucks cafés and many McDonald's fast food outlets have free Wi-Fi. It is becoming more common to be provided at hotels and motels using vouchers, but it is seldom free as part of your room rate. There are wireless Hotspots in many cities and towns all over New Zealand from dedicated Wireless providers from whom you can buy connect time. Many camping holiday parks also have such services available.  Free Wi-Fi is not that common but the best free locations are at the libraries in many small and medium-sized towns.

The airports at Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin have free Wi-Fi but Christchurch airport still charges a fee for wireless service in the terminals.

Spark offers free Wi-Fi for its mobile customers through its payphone network across the country. Non-customers can buy access for $9.99/week after a free week trial. There is a data cap of 1GB/day.

New Zealand's internet speeds are comparable to other first-world nations, but don't expect light-speed internet accessing international sites; remember the country is separated from its nearest neighbour by 2200&amp;nbsp;km of water, and submarine cables aren't cheap to build and maintain. Gigabit-capable fibre to the premises (&quot;Ultra Fast Broadband&quot; or UFB) is available to 67% of the population, mainly in large towns and cities. ADSL/VDSL broadband internet is available in most areas, while cable internet is available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. If you go to a remote rural area, expect internet to be via 3G/4G mobile broadband if it's available; via satellite or even dial-up if it's not.

===Mail===
[[File:New Zealand Post Modern Box.jpg|thumb|A typical New Zealand Post mailbox]]
The national post office is '''[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/ New Zealand Post]'''. NZ Post offer overnight and [http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/receiving-mail/book-an-urgent-overnight-courier same day courier services across New Zealand]; at one point there was an overnight FastPost service, but this has been replaced by overnight courier.

[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/home/receiving-mail/poste-restante ''Poste Restante''] is an inexpensive service for receiving letters and parcels while you are visiting New Zealand from overseas and available at Post Offices across the country. ''Counter delivery'' is available nationally at local PostShop and some PostCentre outlets if you need a short term mailing address for up to three months.

Postcards cost $1.20 to send within New Zealand (2–3 days) and $2.40 to send internationally (3–10 days). Letters up to DL size (130mm &amp;times; 235mm) cost the same as postcards within New Zealand and to Australia and the South Pacific, with letters to other destinations costing $3.00.

New Zealand uses 4-digit postcodes. Rural addresses use RD (rural delivery) numbers instead of suburbs. Postal addresses are generally in the following format:
:''Recipient name''
:''Street address/PO Box number''
:''Suburb/RD number/PO Box lobby''
:''Town Postcode''

==Cope==
=== Electricity ===
{{seealso|Electrical systems}}
[[File:Australian switched powerboard crop.jpg|thumb|An electrical socket]]
Electricity is supplied at 230 volts (plus or minus 6%) 50 Hz. Outlets are the Australian AS/NZS 3112 &quot;Type I&quot;, with two flat slanted pins for phase and neutral and a vertical flat pin below for earth. Bathrooms may be fitted with a 115/230 V shaver outlet which accepts type A (North American), C (European), and I (Australian) – these outlets are not powerful enough to take appliances more than around 50 watts. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter and a converter if they plan to use North American electrical equipment. European travellers may need to check the amperage on some high-draw devices; New Zealand household outlets are designed for a maximum of 10&amp;nbsp;A (2300&amp;nbsp;W). If you draw too much power, you'll pop the circuit breaker.

The electricity supply is generally stable and reliable. 75% of the electricity is generated from renewable resources, namely hydro (55%), geothermal (15%) and wind (5%). Great Barrier Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and some isolated parts of the South Island (including Haast and Milford Sound) are not connected to the national electricity grid. Due to the greater costs, watch your electricity usage when in these areas.

===Consular assistance===
All embassies and high commissions are in the capital, [[Wellington#Cope|Wellington]], but there are also consulates in [[Auckland#Consulates|Auckland]], [[Christchurch#Consulates|Christchurch]], Dunedin, [[Nelson (New Zealand)#Consulates|Nelson]] and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)#Consulates|Queenstown]].

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===Newspapers===
Auckland's [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ ''New Zealand Herald''] has the largest daily readership, mostly in the upper North Island, Wellington's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/ ''Dominion Post''] extends beyond its natural lower North Island catchment area while Christchurch's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/''The Press''] mainly has a South Island readership.

The ''Herald on Sunday'', ''Sunday Star-Times'' and [http://www.nbr.co.nz ''National Business Review''], all published weekly, would claim to have national coverage.

There are also many local and community newspapers, such as the ''Nelson Mail'', but almost all of New Zealand's newspapers have just two foreign owners that syndicate much of their non-local content. Dunedin's ''Otago Daily Times'' remains the largest independent newspaper.

===Radio===
New Zealand has many radio stations, on both AM and FM, with at least one local station and a number of nationwide network stations broadcasting in each major city or town. The main FM stations are spaced at 0.8&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals (with infill stations at 0.4&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals), so if you find one station for the local area and don't like it, just tune up or down 0.8 to find another station (but not every slot is filled).

With a lot of imported second-hand Japanese cars in New Zealand, you may come across one with a Japanese FM radio that goes from 76–90&amp;nbsp;MHz instead of 88–108&amp;nbsp;MHz like the rest of the world. Most of these radios are fitted with &quot;band expanders&quot; which drop the station frequencies by 12&amp;nbsp;MHz, so for example you can listen to 91.8 FM by tuning to 79.8 on the radio. If you want to listen to a station above 102.0 (90.0), you're out of luck.

===TV===
Free-to-air high-definition (&quot;HD&quot;) digital terrestrial television (DTT) is available to 86% of the population, mainly around the major towns and cities, with the remainder of the country receiving standard-definition digital television by satellite. As well as more than a dozen nationwide DTT channels, there are some local and regional channels and several networks with sub-national coverage. Optional subtitles, allowing hearing impaired people to enjoy TV better, are usually available only on ''TVNZ 1'', ''TVNZ 2'' and ''Three''.

Cable television is not well developed, but is widely available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. Satellite pay television is available through the Sky network. Most hotels and motels have the national channels, some Sky channels, and whatever else is broadcast in the local area.

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'''[http://www.newzealand.com New Zealand]''' ([[Maori phrasebook|Māori]]: ''Aotearoa'') is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones.  These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kakapo and kiwi. New Zealanders have adopted the kiwi as a national symbol, and have even taken the word ''Kiwi'' as a name for themselves.

The islands are not densely populated, the South Island even less so than the North Island, but they are easily accessible. The country has modern visitor facilities and transport networks that are reasonably well developed. New Zealand often adds an adventurous twist to nature. It is the original home of jet-boating through shallow gorges as well as bungee jumping off anything high enough to give a thrill.

Māori culture continues to play an important part in everyday life and the identity of the nation. Government and corporate New Zealand is full of Māori symbolism. There are abundant opportunities for visitors to understand and experience the history ''and'' present-day forms of Māori life.

==Regions==
New Zealand is a very diverse country with many regions that are worth seeing, but at a high level it's easiest to break it down according to its two main islands and the smaller offshore islands.

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The Realm of New Zealand also includes the [[Cook Islands]], [[Niue]], [[Tokelau]], and the largely unrecognised [[Ross Dependency]] in [[Antarctica]]. Although these destinations share with New Zealand the same monarch as head of state, and their citizens are issued New Zealand passports, they are also self-governing, and have different immigration régimes, climates, and cultures. Thus, they are dealt with in separate articles, rather than here.

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==Cities==
[[Image:WellingtonPanorama.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Cable car above Wellington]]
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* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.29 | long=174.78 |name=[[Wellington]]|wikidata=Q23661 }} – the national capital, with the Parliament and Beehive buildings, and the wonderful, free Te Papa museum
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-36.85 | long=174.75 |name=[[Auckland]]|wikidata=Q37100 }} – the City of Sails with east and west coast harbours, by far the biggest city with 1.4 million people and all a big city offers
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-43.53 | long=172.64 |name=[[Christchurch]]|wikidata=Q79990 }} – the Garden City, the South Island's largest city, ever-evolving as it rebuilds from a devastating earthquake in February 2011
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.87 | long=170.50 |name=[[Dunedin]]|wikidata=Q133073 }} – the Edinburgh of the South, proud of its [[Scotland|Scots]] heritage, Southern Albatross colony and its wonderful tramping tracks within a short drive from the central business district
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-37.78 | long=175.28 |name=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]|wikidata=Q200028 }} – leafy centre of the rich and fertile Waikato on the banks of the mighty Waikato River south of Auckland, home of the Mooloo rugby mascot
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-39.49 | long=176.92 |name=[[Napier]]|wikidata=Q203380 }} – one of the best concentrations of Art Deco architecture in the world, famous as a wine region and close to Cape Kidnappers gannet breeding colony and wildlife sanctuary
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-41.27 | long=173.28 |name= [[Nelson (New Zealand)|Nelson]]|wikidata=Q206687 }} – thriving arts culture, varied cuisine emphasising local produce, craft brewing, with New Zealand's highest sunshine hours, and surrounded by marvellous coastal and mountain scenery, three stunning national parks, vineyards and orchards
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-45.03 | long=168.66 |name= [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]|wikidata=Q613602 }} – adrenaline and adventure capital of the world, where you can ski, skydive, bungy jump, jet-boat and thrill yourself to your heart's content
* {{Marker|type=city |lat=-38.13 | long=176.25 |name= [[Rotorua]]|wikidata=Q208948 }} – famous for Māori culture and geothermal activity, including geysers, fascinating boiling mud pools and beautiful hot pools and springs

==Other destinations==
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[[File:Milford Sound 02.jpg|thumb|Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most spectacular fiords]]
New Zealand has a wealth of [[New Zealand national parks|national parks]], rural areas and other out-of-the-way places that are worth a visit. Here are a few of the best.

* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-40.83 |long=172.90 |name=[[Abel Tasman National Park]]|wikidata=Q318357}} – golden sand beaches, kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.73 |long=170.10 |name=[[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park]]|wikidata=Q1950336}} – lots of hiking opportunities and New Zealand's highest mountain
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-35.20 |long=174.17 |name=[[Bay of Islands]]|wikidata=Q812091}} – pretty spot in the North Island with historical significance
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-36.83 |long=175.58 |name=[[Coromandel Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q763064}} – rugged coastline with plenty of beaches and hiking opportunities just one and a half hours from Auckland
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-41.53 |long=173.40 |name=[[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]]|wikidata=Q140083}} – the country's largest wine-growing region
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-44.67 |long=167.93 |name=[[Milford Sound]]|wikidata=Q187197}} – [[Fiordland National Park]]'s most prominent and accessible fiord
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-38.69 |long=176.07 |name=[[Taupo]]|wikidata=Q2397257}} – trout fishing and adventure activities in the central North Island
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-39.20 |long=175.58 |name=[[Tongariro National Park]]|wikidata=Q202845}} – three volcanoes, two skifields and one of the most popular hikes in the country
* {{Marker |type=go |lat=-43.38 |long=170.18 |name=[[Westland Tai Poutini National Park]]|wikidata=Q1053661}} – home of the [[Franz Josef Glacier|Franz Josef]] and [[Fox Glacier|Fox Glaciers]]

==Understand==
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New Zealand is increasingly known, both in the indigenous [[Māori phrasebook|Māori language]] and in New Zealand English, as ''Aotearoa'', often translated as &quot;land of the long white cloud&quot;. Originally, Aotearoa referred to only the North Island.

The two main islands are officially named ''North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui'' and ''South Island / Te Waipounamu''. ''Te Ika-a-Māui'' means &quot;the fish of Māui&quot;; in legend, the North Island is a giant fish pulled up from sea by the demigod Māui, with its head to the south. Wellington is sometimes called ''te upoko o te ika'' (the head of the fish&quot;) and once boasted a monthly magazine called ''Fishhead''. ''Te Waipounamu'' means &quot;the greenstone waters&quot;; greenstone is a nephrite jade found in the South Island and is highly valued by Māori people. An alternative (but unofficial) Māori name for the South Island is ''Te Waka-a-Māui'' (the canoe of Māui).

===Geography===
New Zealand consists of two main islands (the North Island and the South Island) and many smaller ones in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600&amp;nbsp;km (1,000&amp;nbsp;mi) southeast of [[Australia]]. The country covers 268,000&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km (103,500&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;mi), slightly larger than the [[United Kingdom]] and around the same size as the US state of [[Colorado]] (albeit thinner and longer). The South Island is the larger of the two main islands (150,400&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km vs 113,700&amp;nbsp;sq&amp;nbsp;km) and is sometimes referred to as &quot;the mainland&quot;, despite having only one-third the population of the North Island.

New Zealand lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, straddling the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. The plate boundary cuts through the western South Island, forming the Alpine Fault and giving rise to the Southern Alps, the main mountain range stretching most of the length of the island. As a result, New Zealand is home to significant volcanic and geothermal activity and is also prone to earthquakes.

The country is long and narrow, with no point more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea as the crow flies. From the northernmost town to the southernmost by road is 2100&amp;nbsp;km – equivalent to the distance from [[Vancouver]] to [[Los Angeles]], or from [[Brussels]] to [[Málaga]].

Make sure to allow sufficient time to travel New Zealand. It's certainly worthwhile to tour for at least three or four weeks on each island, although you can certainly see highlights in far less time. Roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges, especially in the [[South Island]]. In exit polls at Christchurch International Airport, many international visitors commented that they had underestimated the time they would need to properly enjoy their visit.

===Climate===
In general, New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate, with warm summers, cool winters, and regular rainfall throughout the year. There are four seasons, with summer in December–February and winter in June–August (the opposite of the northern hemisphere). The geography of the country does create around 10 distinct climate regions, ranging from near sub-tropical north of Auckland to near continental and semi-arid in central Otago.

The mountain ranges along the northeast-southwest axis of New Zealand provide a barrier for the strong prevailing westerly winds - often referred to as the roaring forties. Moist air hitting the mountains is pushed upwards and cooled, with the moisture falling back westward as rain. As a result, the western half of the country receives more than average rainfall and the eastern half less than average. This effect is most pronounced in the South Island with the Southern Alps: the [[West Coast (New Zealand)|West Coast]] receives 2000–7000&amp;nbsp;mm of rain per year, while coastal [[Canterbury (New Zealand)|Canterbury]] and [[Otago]] in the east receive just 500–800&amp;nbsp;mm. Most other places on average receive between 600 and 1600&amp;nbsp;mm per year. In the northern and central parts of the country, it is generally drier in the summer; in southern parts, it is generally drier in the winter.

Summer daily highs average from 17°C to 25°C. Winter daily highs average 7°C to 16°C and nightly lows average -3°C to 8°C. The warmest temperatures are generally found in the north and east of both islands, while the coolest temperatures are generally found in inland parts of both islands and the southern South Island. Sunshine hours are highest in coastal [[Bay of Plenty]], [[Nelson Bays]] and [[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]].

Snow falls mainly in the mountainous parts of the country and some inland areas, and can occasionally close mountain passes and high roads during winter. Snow may fall down to sea level in eastern and southern parts of the South Island once every 1–2 years. Snow in the western South Island and coastal North Island is a rare occurrence; Wellington on average gets snow down to sea level once every 40–50 years. The unsheltered areas of the country can get a bit breezy, especially in the centre, through Cook Strait and around Wellington.

New Zealand's weather is very changeable, and even during summer you may receive all four seasons in one day. Be prepared for the weather to change from fine to showers (and vice versa) without notice. [http://www.metservice.co.nz/ Metservice] has weather forecasts for ten days in advance.

===History===
[[File:Waitangi Treaty Display (26738736755).jpg|thumb|Treaty of Waitangi on display in ''Te Papa Tongarewa'', the national museum, in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand was the last major landmass to be settled by people. This, combined with its late European colonisation, geological youth and geographical isolation, has led to the development of a young, vigorous nation with a well-travelled and well-educated population. One in four New Zealand-born people (one in three between the ages of 22 and 48) live overseas.

The Polynesian Māori settled New Zealand some time around 1280 CE, having migrated from the Cook Islands area. &quot;''Nieuw Zeeland''&quot; appeared on Dutch maps from as early as 1645, after the explorations of Abel Tasman in 1642 (after whom, incidentally, Tasmania is named); cartographers named the country after the Dutch province of [[Zeeland]]. It is possible that other European explorers knew of the existence of New Zealand as early as the mid-14th century. Captain Cook rediscovered, circumnavigated and mapped the main islands in 1769.

Some sealers, whalers, traders and missionaries settled over the next 80 years, with many encountering fierce resistance from the local Māori people. In February 1840, British missionaries and Māori chiefs agreed to the Treaty of Waitangi, considered the founding document of modern New Zealand. The Treaty guaranteed Māori the continued ownership of their land and possessions and granting them the rights of British subjects, in return for them ceding sovereignty to the British Crown. More intensive settlement began that same year. Initially annexed to the colony of [[New South Wales]], New Zealand was split off to form a separate colony in 1841. It turned out the Treaty of Waitangi had a number of translation errors and the English and Māori versions of it said different things (for example, the English version says &quot;sovereignty&quot;, but the Māori version says &quot;governance&quot;), leading to problems between Māori and the British Crown over interpretation of the Treaty. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872, coupled with political manoeuvring and the spread of European diseases, broke Māori resistance to land settlement but left lasting grievances. The New Zealand government has since sought to address long-standing Māori grievances, but it has been a complicated process and still continues to this day.

In 1882, the ship ''Dunedin'' completed the first successful shipment of refrigerated meat from New Zealand to England. For the next 90 years, supplying meat, wool and dairy products to the British Isles formed the basis of the New Zealand economy. On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first (modern-day) country in the world to give women the right to vote.

When the six British colonies federated to form [[Australia]] in 1901, New Zealand opted out of joining the federation. Instead, the British colony of New Zealand became a separate self-governing British dominion in 1907. It was offered complete independence under the 1931 Statute of Westminster, although it did not adopt this until 1947. New Zealand provided military support to the United Kingdom in the Boer War of 1899–1902, and in both World Wars as part of the Allied war effort. The nation also participated in wars in [[Malaysia]], [[Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Afghanistan]], and in several peacekeeping actions. However, New Zealand notably stayed out of the second Iraq War, which the United States, United Kingdom and Australia had fought. 

When the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973, New Zealand effectively lost its main trading partner and the national economy faced an uncertain future. The country subsequently went through major economic reforms lasting into the mid-1990s, increased economic ties with its neighbour Australia, and diversified its exports to Pacific Rim markets.

The New Zealand Constitution Act was passed by both New Zealand and Britain in 1986, ending any remnant power the British parliament may have had to pass laws for New Zealand, although the British queen remains the Head of State, with an appointed (New Zealander) Governor-General as her representative in New Zealand.

Many New Zealanders have strongly opposed the testing and use of nuclear weapons. New Zealand opposed French nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll, leading French secret agents to bomb the Greenpeace ship ''Rainbow Warrior'' while it was docked in Auckland in July 1985. The United States' refusal to declare whether its visiting ships were carrying nuclear weapons led to the government banning them from New Zealand territorial waters in 1987. In response, the US suspended its commitments to New Zealand under the joint US-Australian-New Zealand defence alliance.  Defence relations with the US have since thawed, and in 2016 a US Navy ship (the destroyer USS ''Sampson'') was allowed to enter New Zealand waters for the first time in nearly 30 years.

===Politics===
[[File:Parliament House and the Beehive June 2012.JPG|thumb|Parliament House and the Executive Wing (&quot;Beehive&quot;) in [[Wellington]]]]
New Zealand's political system is based on the British Westminster system, with some differences, such as having only one legislative house, since the upper house was abolished in 1951. The New Zealand parliament is the 120-member House of Representatives, which is elected every three years using the ''mixed-member proportional (MMP)'' voting system. The head of government is the prime minister, who is typically the leader of the largest political party among those forming the government. Following the 2020 election, there are five main political parties (from largest to smallest): the centre-left Labour Party, the centre-right National Party, the environmentalist-left Green Party, the libertarian ACT Party, and the indigenous Māori Party. 

The executive branch is the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister, who appoints Cabinet ministers from among the members of the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court of New Zealand heads the judicial branch, and has served as the highest court of appeal since taking over that role from the UK Privy Council in 2004.

Queen Elizabeth II is the country's monarch and head of state, with an appointed governor-general as her representative in New Zealand. As a constitutional monarch, the roles of the Queen and her governor-general are largely ceremonial, with the prime minister wielding the most authority in government.

New Zealand was the first modern-day country in the world to grant women the right to vote, way back on 19 September 1893. However, women weren't allowed to stand for election to Parliament until 1919, and it was 1933 before New Zealand had its first female MP. The first female prime minister was appointed in 1997.

Below the national government, New Zealand is divided into 16 regions, and separately into 65 cities and districts. Since regions are based on physical geography, and cities and districts are based on human geography, some districts fall into two or more regions. Five cities or districts (Auckland, Gisborne, Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman) are unitary authorities – they are both a region and a city/district. In addition, there are several Pacific island territories that are in free association with New Zealand; in other words they are completely self governing with regards to their internal affairs, but their citizens are New Zealand citizens, they continue to use the New Zealand dollar as their currency, and New Zealand continues to be responsible for their foreign affairs and defence.

===People===
:''He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, people, people.)'' &lt;small&gt;–Māori proverb&lt;/small&gt;
New Zealand is home to around 5.12 million people as of June 2020. Around 1.20 million live in the South Island, with most of the rest living in the North Island. [[Waiheke Island]], in the Hauraki Gulf off the coast of Auckland, is by far the most populous offshore island, with 9,800 residents. The country as a whole is sparsely populated, with an average of 18 people per square kilometre. The country is highly urbanised: 86.5% of the population living in towns and cities, and over half the country's population lives in the five largest urban areas: Auckland (1,463,000), Wellington (433,000), Christchurch (381,000), Hamilton (179,000) and Tauranga (155,000).

New Zealand's population is mainly of European descent, owing to being a former British colony and the nation's immigration policy pre-1987 giving preference to European, North American and Australian citizens. In total, around three-quarters of the population is of direct or indirect European descent.
The indigenous Māori make up a sizable minority, with around one-sixth of all New Zealanders claiming Māori ancestry. There are also significant Asian and Polynesian groups, especially in the Auckland area and to a lesser extent in the Wellington area. Around 11% of New Zealanders identify with more than one ethnic group, with European-Māori being the most common combination.

The number of people claiming to be Christian has been steadily falling in New Zealand with increased immigration from Asia and an increasing number of people claiming to be irreligious. As of 2013, around 49% of the population are Christian, 6% follow non-Christian religions, 42% are irreligious, and 4% objected to stating their religion.

===Time zones===
New Zealand leads most of the world, time wise!

The [[Chatham Islands]], part of New Zealand but 800 km (500&amp;nbsp;mi) east of Christchurch, keep Chatham Islands Standard Time (CIST) by adding twelve hours and forty five minutes to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC+12:45. The only other official time zone with a 45-minute increment from UTC is [[Nepal]]. The Line Islands of [[Kiribati]]; [[Tonga]] and [[Samoa]] are the only time zones further in advance from UTC.

The main islands of New Zealand are 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ('''''UTC+12''''' = NZST = New Zealand Standard Time) and 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Daylight Saving ('''''UTC+13''''' = NZDT = New Zealand Daylight Time) begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.

===Holidays===
The national holidays in New Zealand are:
[[File:Auckland Anniversary Day firework 2011.jpg|thumb|Auckland Anniversary Day firework]]
*'''1 January''': New Year's Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 3 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''2 January''': New Year's Holiday. If the day falls on the weekend, 4 January is observed as a public holiday.
*'''6 February''': Waitangi Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''Easter weekend''': a four-day long weekend in March or April (set according to the Western Christian dates). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Most shops must remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
*'''25 April''': ANZAC Day, marking the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at [[Gallipoli]] in 1915.  Most shops must remain closed until 1PM. If the day falls on the weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
*'''First Monday in June''': Queen's Birthday.
*'''Friday in June or July''': Matariki, marking the Māori new year. As the holiday is linked to the lunar calendar, the date changes yearly (it will be 24 June in 2022 and 14 July in 2023).
*'''Fourth Monday in October''': Labour Day.
*'''25 December''': Christmas Day. Most shops must remain closed. If the day falls on the weekend, 27 December is observed as a public holiday. 
*'''26 December''': Boxing Day. If the day falls on the weekend, 28 December is observed as a public holiday.

Each part of the country has its own '''Anniversary Day''' public holiday. The anniversary days are based on pre-1876 provincial boundaries, which do not match up to today's regional boundaries. The most widely observed of these are '''Auckland Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 29 January by the North Island north of (and including) [[Taupo]], and '''Wellington Anniversary Day''', which is observed on the Monday closest to 22 January by Greater Wellington and most of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. While Auckland Anniversary is observed by more people directly (2.5 million), Wellington Anniversary is observed by more people indirectly because all the government departments and embassies are based in Wellington. Each region's page should detail the dates of its anniversary day.

The Ministry of Education sets the school year for all state and state-integrated schools (96.5% of all schools). Secondary school students (age 13-18) typically break for the summer holidays once they finish exams at the beginning of December, while primary school students (age 5-12) break in mid-December. Students return to school at the end of January or the beginning of February. There are three term breaks of two weeks each - one in April (usually starting Good Friday), one in July, and one in September/October. Tertiary students typically start in Late February or the beginning of March, and finish in early November, with a three-to-four-week winter break in June/July, and two one-week mid-semester breaks at Easter and the end of August.

==Talk==
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'''English''' is the primary language of New Zealand, spoken by 96–98% of the population. English is a ''de facto'' official language, alongside two other ''de jure'' official languages: '''[[Māori phrasebook|Māori]]''' (''te reo Māori''), the language of the indigenous Māori people, and '''New Zealand Sign Language''' (''NZSL''), the language of the deaf community.

New Zealand English is most similar to Australian English, but is somewhat more conservative, retaining many British words that Australian English has abandoned in favour of American ones. It also contains many local slang words, and words derived from the Māori language, and is distinct enough to justify its own version of the Oxford Dictionary. The New Zealand accent is mostly non-rhotic (i.e. no rolling r sound after vowels), except in the lower half of the South Island where the rhotic &quot;Southland burr&quot; accent persists due to high Scottish immigration in the region's early days. The most noticeable difference in the New Zealand accent compared to other accents is the pronounced shift in the short-i (as in kit) and the short-e (as in dress) sounds; the short-i has moved and merged with schwa (the a in comma), while the short-e has moved to the place of the short-i sound. Another noticeable difference is the New Zealand ''bear–beer'' merger, so words like &quot;air&quot; and &quot;ear&quot;, &quot;bear&quot; and &quot;beer&quot;, &quot;chair&quot; and &quot;cheer&quot;, and &quot;fairy&quot; and &quot;ferry&quot; are identical in pronunciation, leading to the odd joke about an inebriated Goldilocks. New Zealand spelling generally follows British conventions.

New Zealanders say a particular place is &quot;in the North Island&quot; or &quot;in the South Island&quot; (e.g. &quot;Auckland is in the North Island&quot;), not &quot;on North Island&quot;. This only applies to the two main islands; New Zealanders say &quot;on Waiheke Island&quot;, for example.

'''Māori''' (''te reo Māori'') is spoken fluently by a minority of both Māori and language learners (3.7% of New Zealand residents at the 2013 census, and roughly 11–20% of Māori), with the largest concentration of speakers in the far north and east of the North Island. There are a number of Māori-medium and bilingual Māori-English schools across New Zealand, and most English-medium schools offer Māori as a learning language. In addition, there are also free-to-air television and radio channels that broadcast in Māori. Most travellers would not need to learn Māori, as native Māori speakers are bilingual in English. Nevertheless, the heavy influence of Māori on New Zealand place names means knowledge of Māori pronunciation can be useful, and even locals who do not speak Māori usually know how to pronounce Māori words – although some place names seem to have two pronunciations: the &quot;correct&quot; one, and the one in common use by locals. The biggest trip-up with Māori pronunciation to non-New Zealanders is ''wh'', which is pronounced &quot;f&quot; as in father, so for example [[Whakatane]] is pronounced ''fa-ka-ta-nee'', not ''wa-ka-ta-nee''. The Māori language today is thriving, and increasingly people of non-Māori descent learn it as a second language, even if just enough to participate in a Māori traditional welcome on to a ''marae''.

'''New Zealand Sign Language''' ('''NZSL''') was given status in 2005 as an official language and is the primary language of New Zealand's Deaf community, with around 0.5% of New Zealand residents &quot;speaking&quot; it. It is closely related to British Sign Language and Australian Sign Language, sharing 80% of the signs with them and the same two-handed manual alphabet. However, NZSL has greater emphasis on facial expressions and mouthing words, reflecting the oralist teaching methods historically used in Deaf schools (before 1979, Deaf students were punished for signing in class). It also has additional unique signs related to New Zealand, such as Māori words and place names.

New Zealand is a popular destination for migrants from all over the world, particularly Asia and the Pacific islands, and you will often find areas and suburbs with immigrant communities that speak their respective languages. The most common non-official languages spoken by New Zealand residents are Samoan (2.2%), Hindi (1.7%), Mandarin (1.3%), French (1.2%) and Cantonese (1.1%). Many New Zealanders learn a foreign language in school, though few master it beyond the basic level.

===Common expressions===
Generally, New Zealand English expressions follow British English. However, New Zealand English has also borrowed much from Māori and there are a number of other phrases that are not commonly encountered elsewhere or may confuse the visitor.

* '''Bach''' (pronounced &quot;batch&quot; as in bachelor) - Holiday home; often by the beach and comprised of fairly basic accommodation. In the southern South Island often called a '''crib'''.
[[File:Zoo Park Dairy.jpg|thumb|right|A typical suburban dairy]]
* '''Dairy''' - Convenience store, corner shop; one few outsiders understand though heavily used by locals, who find problems when travelling overseas and are surprised when asking where the dairy is. The term comes from the days before supermarkets when they primarily sold dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, etc.). Many dairies today are owned and operated by Indian immigrants.
* '''Entry by gold (or silver) coin (donation)''' - The admission charge to an event, exhibit, gallery or museum is by making a payment of a coin in the appropriate metal, often in the donation box at the door. The gold coins in NZ are the $1 and $2 coins, while silver are the 20c and 50c coins, and the 10c coin is copper. (See also &quot;Koha&quot; below).
* '''Glidetime''' - Flexible working hours, often worked by public servants. Under this system, workers can start and finish work at hours of their choosing 07:00–18:00, although they must work the core hours of 9AM-noon and 2PM-3:30PM and average 40 hours per week. Not heard so often now.
* '''Half pie''' or '''half pai''' - Usually a job or task not performed to satisfaction (cf Māori ''pai'' = good)
* '''Jandals''' (=JApanese saNDALS) - &quot;Flip-flops&quot; to most of the world; &quot;thongs&quot; to Australians; &quot;slops&quot; to South Africans.
* '''Kiwi''' - Nickname for a New Zealander or an adjective for something of New Zealand, from the name of an endangered flightless bird that is one of the country's national emblems. Not a derogatory term.
* '''Lollies''' - Confectionery; sweets; candies.
* '''Pottle''' - a (usually plastic) food container, a tub.
* '''Togs''' - swimsuit, bathing suit, swimming costume; clothing you wear when you go swimming.
* '''Tramping''' - hiking.

===Slang expressions===
You may get a strange look if you use Kiwi slang in New Zealand, but it may be used inadvertently in conversation. If you don't understand just ask and most New Zealanders will explain.

* '''across the ditch''' – Australia. ''The Ditch'' refers to the Tasman Sea, which separates New Zealand and Australia (cf. ''the Pond'' between North America and Europe)
* '''Barbie''' - Short for barbecue
* '''Bro''' (rhymed with &quot;snow&quot;) - short for ''brother'', a form of personal address like ''mate'', ''pal'', or ''bud''.
* '''Bush''' - Forest. Usually meaning a native forest as opposed to a plantation forest.
* '''chicks''' - girls.
* '''Choice!''' - Cool, great.
* '''Gumboots''' - A.K.A. Wellington Boots or Rain Boots
* '''mint''' - in tip top condition.
* '''Mate''' - any other person, male or female. Can be used on its own to express a number of different emotions based on delivery. A short 'Mate' combined with a slight head and eyebrow raise can be a greeting, whereas a longer 'Maaaaaate' combined with a cocking of the head and narrowing of the eyes can be seen as a scolding.
* '''munted''' - broken, damaged, unusable. Only came into popular use following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (which basically munted half the city).
* '''oi''' - hey. Can be meant as a warning or jokingly, derives from punk usage.
* '''Sweet as!''' - Cool, good thing, No problem. Often abbreviated to just 'sweet'. '''As''' is also sometimes used after other adjectives as slang for very: cheap as - very cheap.
* '''Wop-wops''' - remote rural area; the middle of nowhere.

===Māori words and expressions===
{{Seealso|Māori phrasebook}}
* '''Haere mai''' - A greeting to a person arriving. '''Haere ra''' is a farewell to someone leaving.
* '''Hui''' - A meeting or gathering to discuss and debate issues, usually in traditional Māori fashion.
* '''Iwi''' - A Māori tribe or people, sometimes known as a ''waka'' (canoe), as some iwi are named after the ocean-going canoes that brought their ancestors to New Zealand.
* '''Kai''' - Food. Commonly used by both Māori and European.
* '''Kia ora''' - Hello, welcome, thank you. Often used as an utterance of agreement, especially during speaking at a hui.
* '''Kia kaha''' - stay strong.
* '''Koha''' - A gift or donation. Often an exchange of gifts takes place at gatherings. Sometimes admission signs say, &quot;Entry Koha&quot;, meaning gold coin or what you feel like donating.
*'''Mana''' - Defined as authority, control, influence, prestige or power. It is also honour.
*'''Mā te wā''' - See you later.
* '''Marae''' - A traditional Māori meeting or gathering place. Also a community centre.
* '''Pākehā''' - New Zealander of European descent. Widely used, including by non-Māori, who see the name as part of their unique New Zealand identity. Some New Zealanders however don't like the term and don't refer to themselves as Pākehā.
* '''Pāua''' - Abalone to the rest of the English-speaking world.
*'''Pōwhiri''' - A Māori ceremonial welcome. Especially to a marae, but now also may take place at the start of a conference or similar large meeting in New Zealand.
* '''Tangi''' or '''tangihanga''' – a funeral, especially one conducted to traditional Māori rites. (''tangi'' means to weep or mourn)
* '''Whānau''' - A Māori (extended) family. Kinfolk. Used often in advertising to alliterate with friends such as 'friends and whānau'.
* '''Wharekai''' (literally ''food house'') is the dining room and/or kitchen on a marae.
* '''Wharenui''' (literally ''big house'') is the meeting house on a marae.
* '''Wharepaku''' (literally ''small house'') - Toilet; ''Tāne'' is the mens', ''Wāhine'' is the womens'.

==Get in==
=== Passports, visas and documentation ===
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{{legend|#22b14c|Visa-free entry for 3 months, subject to Visitor Visa rules}}
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{{infobox|Minimum validity of travel documents|* New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents need only present a passport that is valid on the dates they arrive in and depart from New Zealand.
* Others entering as a visitor, student or temporary worker must present a passport valid either for at least 3 months beyond the date they intend to depart, or for 1 month beyond the date they intend to depart if the issuing government has consular representation in NZ that is able to issue and renew travel documents (you should check with your issuing authority before travelling).
* See [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ Immigration New Zealand] for more info.}}

====Visa-free entry====
Foreign nationals of the following countries and territories are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand '''visa-free''' as a ''visitor'' for up to 3 months: All '''European Union''' member states, [[Andorra]], [[Argentina]], [[Bahrain]], [[Brazil]], [[Brunei]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Hong Kong|Hong Kong SAR]] (including British National (Overseas) passports), [[Iceland]], [[Israel]], [[Japan]], [[Kuwait]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Monaco]], [[Norway]], [[Oman]], [[Qatar]], [[San Marino]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Seychelles]], [[Singapore]], [[South Korea]], [[Switzerland]], [[Taiwan]], [[Uruguay]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United States]] and [[Vatican City]]. Nationals from the '''United Kingdom''' (British citizens and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK) are eligible for a visa waiver and can stay in New Zealand visa-free as a visitor for up to 6 months. Entry under a visa waiver does '''not''' permit employment or studying in New Zealand.

Citizens and permanent residents of '''Australia''' are entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement. Australians entering New Zealand are granted a resident visa on arrival and can study and work in New Zealand without restriction, they may also vote in elections and claim some tax and social security benefits after a stand-down period.

Citizens of the '''Cook Islands''', '''Tokelau''' and '''Niue''' are New Zealand citizens. However, due to differing immigration laws, citizens of these countries need to present a New Zealand passport when entering and leaving New Zealand.

To enter or transit New Zealand on a visa waiver, foreigners need to complete a [https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-strategies-and-projects/eta-new-requirements New Zealand electronic travel authorisation (NZeTA)]. This will cost you $9 (via app) or $12 (via website) depending on the application method, and the authorisation is valid for two years. Australian citizens don't need an NZeTA, but permanent residents of Australia who are not citizens do need it. Most visitors will also need to pay a $35 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time they apply for the NZeTA. Citizens of most Oceanian countries and permanent residents of Australia are exempt.

All these visa waivers, including the one for Australians, can be refused. In particular, potential visitors who have a criminal record or who have been refused entry to or deported from any country should check with Immigration New Zealand if they need to apply for a visa. You may also be refused entry for health reasons, especially if you have tuberculosis (TB) or are likely to inflict large costs on New Zealand's health system during your stay (e.g. you need renal dialysis, hospitalisation or residential care). If you are pregnant and going to be in New Zealand beyond 37 weeks, you may need to prove that you have sufficient funds (NZ$9,000 or more) to cover maternity costs before being allowed to enter.

====Visas====
Visitors from countries not in the visa-free list or those wishing to stay longer than the maximum visa-free period for their nationality need to apply for an appropriate visa. Check [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/ the Immigration New Zealand web page for details].

If you require a visa to enter New Zealand, you might be able to apply for one at a British embassy, high commission or consulate in the country where you legally reside if there is no New Zealand diplomatic post. For example, the British embassies in [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/serbia/commonwealth-bots/?langname=null Belgrade] and [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/libya/commonwealth-bots/?langname=UK%20English Tripoli] accept New Zealand visa applications. British diplomatic posts charge £50 to process a New Zealand visa application and an extra £70 if Immigration New Zealand requires the visa application to be referred to them. Immigration New Zealand can also decide to charge an additional fee if they correspond with you directly.

If you seeking entry as a visitor and this standard condition is not specifically waived by a visa, you must have a return ticket or evidence of onward travel to even check-in with airlines. If you don't, then you'll have to purchase a ticket before being allowed to check in. You also need to prove you have sufficient funds available for your time in New Zealand – NZ$1,000 per month, or $400 per month if your accommodation is pre-paid (proof of payment is required in the latter case).

For those who need visa and are travelling in a group (having the same travel plans and itinerary), it may be better to apply for the considerably cheaper [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/specialvisitors.htm group visas]. While applying for such a visa, apart from individual application forms, a separate group visa application form (only one form for the entire group)  should also be submitted.

Refugee applications should be made before arrival since New Zealand has a formal refugee induction programme. Those who turn up in an airport arrival lounge without papers, claiming refugee status, may find themselves in jail awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings.

===Customs and quarantine===
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New Zealand has very strict biosecurity laws. Being a long way from anywhere else in the world, many pests and diseases that are endemic elsewhere are not present in New Zealand. A significant proportion of the economy is based on agriculture, so importing even small quantities of food, unprocessed animal or plant materials is tightly controlled. These restrictions are designed to prevent the introduction of foreign diseases and pests.

At ports of international entry, both the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Customs Service will inspect passenger baggage and confiscate and fine for any prohibited items. Do not think you can get away with bringing items in surreptitiously by not declaring them; all passengers will be questioned and all baggage will be x-rayed and/or opened as part of standard entry procedures, and random inspections by sniffer-dogs will take place. There are amnesty bins available before the checkpoint to dispose of banned goods. If you unintentionally fail to declare controlled items, you will be given an on-the-spot fine of $400; if you deliberately smuggle in controlled items, you can be fined up to $100,000 and/or be jailed for up to 5 years. You can also be deported and banned from New Zealand, and ridiculed on national television (''Border Patrol'' is a popular local reality series in New Zealand).

The best advice is to declare any item you think may cause problems. The worst that can happen is the border staff confiscate and destroy the item, but you will not have to pay a fine (or be deported). Even if you haven't declared an item on your arrival card, you can still advise staff when you get to the border check of any item without incurring a fine.

Items that must be declared include:
* any kind of food, regardless of whether it's cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged or dried.
* any animal product, material or biological specimen
* any plants or plant material
* any animals
* any equipment used with animals, plants or water (e.g. gardening, beekeeping, fishing, water sport, diving)
* any items that have been used for outdoor or farming activities, such as footwear, tents, camping, hunting, hiking, golf and sports equipment.

'''All food''' must be declared to customs, even if the food items are permitted. Commercially-packaged or processed food is usually allowed through by MPI, but you can still be fined if you do not declare them. Take care with any items of food that you have obtained during your travel; many people have been caught and fined for not declaring fruit they were given as part of an in-flight meal. If you are unsure it is best to declare any questionable items as the immigration officers will be able to tell you if it needs to be cleaned or disposed of before entry. Some items may be allowable such as wooden souvenirs but be taken for sterilisation or fumigation before being released to you. You may be charged a fee for this.

Anti-money laundering and countering finance of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws requires you to make a declaration to customs if you are bringing NZ$10,000 or more, or its equivalent in foreign currency, in or out of the country. There are no restrictions on the amount of money that may be brought into or out of New Zealand provided the money is properly declared. Failure to declare could lead to arrest and a possible seizure of the cash.

In addition, importation or possession of most recreational drugs, including cannabis, is illegal and results in arrest. If found guilty, you would be subject to a range of penalties from hefty fines for minor offences to lengthy imprisonment, even life imprisonment, for larger offences.

===By plane===
[[File:Air New Zealand Boeing 767-300ER; ZK-NCJ@AKL;29.07.2012 664ai (8026193023).jpg|thumb|Air New Zealand aircraft at AKL]]
New Zealand is a long way from any other country, so nearly all travellers get there by plane. Flight time from the [[Australia|Australian east coast]] is 3–4 hours, [[Southeast Asia]] 10–11 hours, the [[North America]]n west coast 13–15 hours, and the [[Middle East]] a thrombosis-causing 17–18 hours. Travelling by plane from European destinations takes 24–26 hours, and involves at least one stopover in either Asia or the Americas.

[[Auckland]] ({{IATA|AKL}}) is the primary entry point, and the main hub for flag carrier '''[http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand]'''. More than 20 airlines connect [[Auckland Airport]] with more than 35 destinations in Australia and the South Pacific, eastern Asia, North America, [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]] (Chile), [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]] and Doha.

[[Christchurch]] International Airport ({{IATA|CHC}}) is the main secondary entry point, with flights to and from eastern Australia, Fiji, Singapore, Dubai (via Sydney) and Guangzhou, and seasonal services to and from Hong Kong, Perth and Taipei (via Melbourne). Smaller international airports at [[Wellington]] ({{IATA|WLG}}) and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]]  ({{IATA|ZQN}}) primarily offer services to and from eastern Australia. If you fly through Australia, make sure you have a transit visa [https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/do-i-need-a-visa-to-transit-through-australia if you need one]. You won't be able to get on your flight otherwise.

===By boat===
A small percentage (1.5%) of passengers enter New Zealand via boat. [[Cruise ships]] regularly visit New Zealand between October and April. Most of these depart from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane in Australia, taking three nights crossing the Tasman Sea to reach New Zealand.

==Get around==

===By bus===
Buses are a relatively cheap and environmentally friendly way to get around New Zealand. Services are usually only once a day, even between major towns. Most roads in New Zealand are quite narrow and winding (when compared to the highways of the USA), and travelling a long distance in a bus can be a safe and relaxing way to travel compared with driving yourself. Booking in advance can get you great bargains on some lines.

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:* '''[http://www.travelpass.co.nz/ Travelpass]'''. A pass offered by InterCity that brings together an extensive range of “hop on and off” fixed itinerary passes, based on the most popular touring routes throughout New Zealand. National passes include the Interislander ferry and a scenic boat cruise in Milford Sound. Passes are valid for 1 year.

:* '''[http://www.flexipass.co.nz/ Flexi-Pass]'''. Utilising the combined national networks of InterCity, Newmans and GreatSights, Flexi-Pass is sold in blocks of time, just like a prepaid phone card, and enables the holder to travel anywhere on the company’s network. Passes start at 15 hr, which is enough to travel from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island. Flexi-Pass hours can also be used to travel on the [http://www.interislander.co.nz/ Interislander ferry] and on [http://www.dolphincruises.co.nz/ Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Dolphin Watching cruises and tours] to Cape Brett and the famous &quot;Hole in the Rock&quot;. Passes can also be sold on to third parties and are valid for 1 year.
* '''[http://atomictravel.co.nz/ Atomic Shuttles]''' operate a no-frills shuttle service in parts of the South Island.
*'''[http://westcoastshuttle.co.nz West Coast Shuttle]'''. Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch (via Arthur's Pass) and return at more affordable prices than some of the larger firms.
* '''Backpacker buses''' - [http://www.kiwiexperience.com/ KiwiExperience Backpacker Bus] and [http://www.straytravel.com/ Stray Travel Bus] offer bus trips around New Zealand where you can get on and off as you please after purchasing a pass.
*[https://skip.travel '''Skip Bus'''] operates express bus services across major cities in the North Island, like Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington.
* Naked Bus and Mana Bus ceased operation in July 2018.

===By plane===
Domestic flights in New Zealand can be expensive; some domestic flights can cost as much as a flight to Australia. However, flying often works out cheaper than driving or taking a train, especially when crossing between the North and South Islands.

Airlines operate an electronic ticket system. You can book on-line, by telephone, or through a travel agent. Photo ID will be needed for travel.

Check-in times are usually at least 30 minutes prior to flight departure, or 60 minutes if you're connecting to an international flight. Cabin baggage and personal scanning are routinely conducted for services from the major airports that have jet landings.

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*[http://www.jetstar.co.nz '''Jetstar'''] is a budget no-frills carrier that flies to [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]], [[Christchurch]], [[Dunedin]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Wellington]]. Don't be late for check-in – they are very strict about check-in close times.

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington airports have timetabled buses to the airport. Regional airports generally have only on-demand shuttle services and taxis.

===By motor vehicle===
[[File:Kiwi warning.jpg|thumb|Watch out for kiwis!]]
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You can reach most of New Zealand's sights in a two-wheel-drive car, motorcycle or even a small camper van. While public transport is usable in the cities of Auckland and Wellington, a car is almost essential to get around anywhere else.

Traffic drives on the left in New Zealand. The State Highway network connects major cities and destinations within the two main islands, and are indicated by a number inside a red shield. Motorways and expressways are generally only found near major cities, with most intercity driving done on undivided highways with one lane in each direction and limited overtaking opportunities. Be prepared to get caught behind slow-moving vehicles, and expect drivers behind you to become impatient if you drive slowly without a reason. If you are driving slowly and traffic builds up behind you, find a safe place to pull over and let them pass.

You can legally drive for up to 12 months if you are at least 18 years old and have a current full driving licence from your home country. It must be in English or you must have an approved English translation such as an '''International Driving Permit''' (IDP) to accompany it. You must carry your licence at all times when driving. All drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt, and children must be seated in an approved child restraint until their 7th birthday. Talking or using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.

Speed limits are generally 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in urban areas, and 100&amp;nbsp;km/h in rural areas and on motorways. A select few motorways and expressways have 110&amp;nbsp;km/h limits. Heavy vehicles and towing vehicles have a blanket maximum limit of 90&amp;nbsp;km/h. Being caught 40&amp;nbsp;km/h or more over the posted limit will result in a 28-day roadside suspension and most likely an appearance in court on dangerous driving charges.

The blood alcohol limit in New Zealand is 0.05% (0.00% if aged under 20). Checkpoints for breath screening tests are common, where a police officer will randomly pick a vehicle driver to undergo the test; refusing it will usually result in arrest. Being caught more than 0.03% over the limit will result in an appearance in court, which will result in at least 6 months disqualification from driving and a hefty fine.

Some petrol stations in major towns and cities are open 24 hours, with most other manned petrol stations closing by 10PM. There are 24-hour unmanned petrol stations around the country, which accept national and international debit/credit cards with a PIN; very rarely do these sites accept cash. Petrol prices average $2.45/L for regular unleaded petrol, and $1.70/L for diesel as of December 2021 (unlike petrol, diesel is not taxed at the pump and therefore the price is lower).

Electric vehicles make up around 0.55% of the vehicle fleet (as of December 2020), and there is a rapidly expanding network of fast charging stations across the country.

====Campervan====
{{seealso|Renting a motorhome in New Zealand}}
[[File:15 Camper van in New Zealand - Akaroa キャンピングカー.jpg|thumb|Cheaper type of campervan, a converted regular van offered by Hippie Campers]]

A campervan/motorhome provides considerable freedom and allows you to set your own schedule for travel around New Zealand by combining accommodation and transport. These practical vehicles are often equipped with two or more beds, a kitchenette, a shower and a toilet. They are generally suited for 2-6 people depending on the size.

Motorhome/campervan rentals are available in both the North Island and South Island. Some rental companies offer one way rentals so you can start and finish your travel in different locations. A minimum rental period is generally 5 days but can be up to 10 days during the peak season (especially Christmas/New Year).

====Motorcycle====
New Zealand is a motorbike rider's dream country! Rentals of many makes of motorcycles are available throughout New Zealand. The South Island is the main attraction for a motorcyclist and motorcycle tours base most of their time here. Remember to bring your full motorcycle licence from your home country; a standard car licence is not suffice to ride a motorcycle in New Zealand.

====Rental====
Car rental firms range from the familiar multi-national big brands through to small local car rental firms. The advantage of the big name rental firms is they can be found throughout New Zealand and offer the biggest and newest range of rental vehicles. The disadvantage is that generally they are the most expensive. Occasionally rental firms offer free rental in the direction from south to north due to the majority of tourists travelling in the opposite direction, creating a deficit of cars in the north.

At the other end of the scale are the small local operators who typically have older rental cars. Whilst you may not end up driving this year's latest model the advantage is that the smaller car rental firms can be substantially cheaper, so leaving you more money to spend on the many exciting attractions New Zealand offers. Between these extremes you will find a wide range of NZ car rental firms catering to different needs and budgets.

Other things to note are that most car hire firms require you to be 21 or over, hold a full licence and it will help if you have an international licence too. New Zealand rental vehicles may come with either a manual (stick-shift) or an automatic transmission; if you can't drive a manual, make sure to specify an automatic transmission vehicle in advance. If you have a licence from a non-English speaking country, you will be required to have an official translation of that document to rent a vehicle. If you don’t have one at the counter, some companies are able to refer you to a service at a cost of about $80 and a delay of 1 to 2 hours.

Some rental car companies do not allow their vehicles on the Cook Strait ferries between the North and South Island, or only allow them on if you promise to return them back to their originating island. If you do return a rental car on the wrong island, expect to be charged upwards of $500 to repatriate the vehicle. Most rental car companies will allow you to drop off a car at one terminal, travel on the ferry and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

Self-drive holidays are a great way to travel around New Zealand as they offer independence, flexibility and opportunities to interact with the locals. A number of companies offer inclusive self-drive holidays with rental car &amp; accommodation, pre-set itineraries or customised to suit your interests.

====Purchase and sale====
{{Main|Buying or renting a vehicle in New Zealand}}
[[File:All Your Traffic Lane Belong To Us.jpg|thumb|Car dealerships in Auckland]]
If you want to have an extended holiday in New Zealand and you would prefer to have your own transport, it may be cheaper to buy a car or van and resell it just before leaving. If you use this method, travel across Cook Strait can be expensive. If purchasing a car for $500 or less it may be cheaper to buy and sell a car in each island separately. However, if you buy your car in Christchurch, tour the South island and then travel North to sell in Auckland, you can take advantage of the buyers market in Christchurch and the sellers market in Auckland and possibly even make a small profit. In addition to the usual ways to look for a car (newspapers, accommodation noticeboards, car markets etc.) New Zealand's biggest on-line auction website [http://www.trademe.co.nz/ Trademe] have many listings. You can also try the  [http://www.backpackerscarmarket.co.nz/ backpackers car market] where there are usually people selling their cars off cheaply. Car auctions can also be a suitable option if you are looking to buy a car. [http://www.turners.co.nz/ Turner's Auctions] have regular auctions and are based in many cities. Look out for &quot;Repo&quot; auctions, where the cars being sold are as a result of repossession. Should any previous ownership problems have existed, these will have been resolved before auction commences.

When you buy and sell a vehicle, you need to notify the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and (if you are buying) pay the appropriate fee. It is very important to notify the NZTA if you are selling since this limits your liability for any subsequent costs (overdue licence fees, speed camera tickets, etc.). Other obligations as a vehicle owner include paying the licence fees (&quot;rego&quot;) and having a current Warrant of Fitness (WoF). Diesel vehicles owners also have to pay Road User Charges (RUC) since diesel is not taxed at the pump. Third party insurance to cover your liability in an accident is not mandatory but is highly recommended. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) automatically covers you for personal injuries in car accidents (see [[#Stay_healthy|Stay healthy]] below for more information).

===By train===
{{main|Rail travel in New Zealand}}

Both Auckland and Wellington have commuter rail services. Auckland's network is managed by [https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ Auckland Transport], and has four lines spreading from Britomart station in the city centre to Swanson in the west, Onehunga in the southwest, Papakura and Pukekohe in the south, and Manukau in the south-east; there is no rail to the North Shore or to eastern Auckland. Wellington's network is managed by [http://www.metlink.org.nz/ Metlink], and has four lines spreading north from Wellington station serving Wellington's northern suburbs, [[Porirua]], the [[Kapiti Coast]] (as far north as Waikanae), [[Lower Hutt]] and [[Upper Hutt]]. A fifth service, the Wairarapa Connection, travels several times daily to [[Masterton]] in the [[Wairarapa]] via Upper Hutt and the 8.8&amp;nbsp;km Rimutaka Tunnel.

Long distance passenger-rail services are slow and limited in New Zealand, and are largely used for sightseeing purposes rather than as practical travel options, with the bulk of New Zealand's rail traffic being used for freight transport. If time is of importance to you, driving yourself usually works out faster than taking the train.

Inter-city passenger services are operated by [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ KiwiRail Scenic Journeys], with just a few popular tourist services that pass through spectacular scenery and have a running commentary, panoramic windows and an open-air viewing carriage.
*'''Northern Explorer''' (replaced the Overlander) – a modern train that now operates 3 days a week all year. It heads south from Auckland to Wellington on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and in the opposite direction on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This is reckoned by many to be one of the world's most scenic rail journeys.
* '''Capital Connection''' – commuter service leaves from Palmerston North to Wellington in the morning, returning in the evening.
*'''Coastal Pacific''' – from Christchurch to Picton (via Kaikoura) and return daily. Travels along the rugged north-east coast of the South Island with terrific sea views. Meets the Picton–Wellington ferry. Oct–Apr only.
* '''TranzAlpine''' – from Christchurch to Greymouth and return daily. Classed as one of the world's great train journeys, this trip crosses the South Island, passing through spectacular mountain scenery, some of which is inaccessible by road, and the 8.5&amp;nbsp;km Otira Tunnel. Many visitors disembark at [[Arthur's Pass National Park]] and spend four hours exploring the mountains before catching the return train.

The [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/ online booking site] maximises overseas revenue by only showing the cheapest fares when it detects that you are accessing it from a New Zealand IP address. You may be able to get these cheaper fares if you wait until you arrive or book by phone. Seating on the Capital Connection is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.

Trains run at low speed, no faster than 110&amp;nbsp;km/h and can drop to 50&amp;nbsp;km/h in the summer due to the lack of track maintenance following privatisation in the 1990s. Most New Zealanders prefer to drive or fly long distances, as train fares are comparatively expensive. However, if time is not an issue, going through New Zealand by train is well worth the price-tag as you get breathtaking views you wouldn't get from a car and can wander around the train while someone else does all the driving - benefits no other mode of transportation offers.

All long distance trains have a dining car and you can pre-order your food and have a look at the [https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/assets/food-menus/scenic-trains-menu.pdf menu] online.

===By taxi===
Uber and Ola are available in major cities.

* [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/ Uber]
* [https://ola.co.nz Ola Cabs]
* [https://zoomy.co.nz/ Zoomy]

===By ferry===
====Between the North and South Islands====
[[File:MV Kaitaki, Wellington Harbour.jpg|thumb|Interislander's ''Kaitaki'' is one of five ferries (and the largest) plying the Wellington-Picton route between the country's two main islands.]]
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There are two passenger and car ferry operators which cross Cook Strait between Wellington in the North Island and [[Picton (New Zealand)|Picton]] in the South Island. The journey lasts 3.5 hours and there are several sailings daily. It is a spectacular and scenic trip through Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the Marlborough Sounds. However, the weather and seas in Cook Strait are frequently rough and unpredictable; sailings can be delayed or cancelled due to stormy weather, while others can quickly turn from a Mediterranean cruise into a spew-fest. Make sure you pack essentials for every possible weather situation in your carry-on luggage; you can't return to your car once the ferry has left port.

The ferry terminal at Picton is close to the railway station, and the Coastal Pacific train connects with Interislander sailings.

It is essential to book vehicle crossings in advance.  The busiest period is from late December to February.  Foot passenger traffic is also heavy at this time, and it is advisable to book well in advance.

Check with your rental car company whether you can take your vehicle on the Cook Strait ferry: some do not allow their vehicles on the ferries but will happily allow you to drop off a car at one ferry terminal and pick up another car at the other terminal at no extra cost.

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====Other ferries====
Harbour ferries, for commuters, operate in Auckland and Wellington. A number of communities are served by boat, rather than road, while charter boats are available for expeditions in several places. There are regular sightseeing cruises in several tourist destinations, particularly in the Southern Lakes and Fiordland area.

===By bicycle===
You can bring your own bike or hire one in some of the larger cities. By law, you must wear a helmet while riding, otherwise you may be issued an on-the-spot penalty. When hiring a bike you should be supplied with a helmet. Remember to ride on the left. You cannot ride on motorways in New Zealand - be aware that the Auckland Harbour Bridge between downtown Auckland and the North Shore is a motorway and there is no separate cycle path (yet), so you'll have to take a ferry or cycle around the harbour.

[[Cycling]] in New Zealand can be fun, but be aware that because of the geography and small number of people cycling between towns there are very few cycle lanes and limited shoulder space on roads.  Beware of buses and trucks on main highways as many drivers will not give you sufficient overtaking clearance; proportionately, five times as many cyclists are injured and killed on New Zealand roads as in the Netherlands or Singapore! You should also be prepared for the large distances between towns and cities and the generally windy weather. While some areas of New Zealand are flat, most tourists cycling in New Zealand will find that they need to be able to cope with long periods of cycling up hills, especially in the Coromandel. Be prepared for any weather and for all seasons in one day.

You can choose to get a bike on arrival in New Zealand, or use a self-guided or guided cycle tour operator. Christchurch had the largest number of guided and self-guided tour operators and there are a number of bike rental companies based there also.

A network of cycle trails is being built around New Zealand, using a combination of off-road cycleways and low-traffic roads. There are some safe and beautiful routes already constructed: [http://www.nzcycletrail.com/ NZ Cycle Trail].

===By thumb===
[[Hitchhiking]] around New Zealand is quite good everywhere. It's illegal to hitchhike on the few motorways (except on the on-ramps) and illegal for motorists to stop there to pick you up. Try to get out of the middle of town, especially where public transport operates. Wear your pack and look like you're touring the country rather than just being a local looking for a lift, but above all else pick a place that's safe for vehicles to stop and don't forget to smile. You have as much chance of being picked up by another tourist as a local, particularly in tourist areas.

Rideshare and carpooling is increasing in New Zealand as fuel prices rise and people recognise the social and environmental benefit of sharing vehicles and travelling with others. While some systems are quite informal, others have trust systems which give greater security when choosing a ride.
*[http://www.jayride.co.nz/ '''Jayride''']. A New Zealand ridesharing and hitch hiking website. Their focus is providing a variety of ride options, for flexibility and cost savings.

==See==
=== Mountains, lakes and glaciers ===
[[File:Milford Sound at Sunset.jpg|thumb|250px|Milford Sound]]
It can be said that in New Zealand it's the countryside that's magnificent, and perhaps no more so than the '''Southern Alps''' of the South Island.  In the [[Mackenzie Country]], the snow-capped jagged peaks rising above turquoise lakes have provided the inspiration for many a postcard. Tucked in behind is the country's highest peak, [[Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park|Aoraki / Mount Cook]] (3724&amp;nbsp;m). The lakes and mountains continue south, becoming a stunning backdrop for the towns of [[Wanaka]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and [[Glenorchy]].

Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is '''[[Fiordland National Park]]''' where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. The most accessible, and perhaps one of the most beautiful, spots is [[Milford Sound]]. The road in is spectacular and the view even more so when you arrive.

'''Glaciers''' may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an island in the South Pacific, but New Zealand has several. The most notable are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in [[Westland National Park]]. These glaciers are unique in how close they get to sea level and are sustained by the enormous amount of precipitation that falls on New Zealand's west coast.

New Zealand's sceneries have featured famously in the [[Lord of the Rings tourism|''Lord of the Rings'' film series]], and many natural and artificial settings on the island can be visited.

=== Volcanoes and geysers ===
[[File:Rotorua's Steaming Town Park - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Hot pool in [[Rotorua]]]]
New Zealand is a geological hotspot and has many dormant and active '''volcanoes, geysers and hot springs'''. The best place to start is [[Rotorua]], where the smell of sulphur lets you know you're close to the action. The surrounding countryside has many parks with geysers and hot springs, and Mount Tarawera, the site of one of New Zealand's more famous eruptions, lies a short drive away.

South of Rotorua is the town of [[Taupo]], on the shores of the country's largest lake, which was formed in a massive volcanic explosion 26,500 years ago, and expanded by an equally massive explosion 1800 years ago (it reputedly turned skies over China and Rome red). Beyond Lake Taupo is [[Tongariro National Park]], dominated by its three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.  All three mountains are still active (Tongariro last erupted in 2012) and Ruapehu has a crater lake that can be viewed with a bit of hiking. Ngauruhoe is famous for filling in as Mt. Doom in the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy.

Northeast of Rotorua is [[Whakatane]], with tours to [[White Island]], a volcanic island not far off the coast. The island is truly a different world with its smoke plume, green crater lake and the pohutukawa trees clinging to a fragile existence on the volcanic rock.

Dormant and extinct volcanoes help define the landscape in many other regions, including [[Taranaki]] and three of the largest cities ([[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Dunedin]]). North of Taupo and at [[Kawerau]], New Zealand's geothermal resources are put to use generating electricity, supplying around 17.5% of the country's electricity demand. Hot springs are sprinkled across the country, and are often popular bathing spots.

=== Flora and fauna ===
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
[[File:Lake Ohau Lodge lupin field, NZ.jpg|thumb|250px|Lupins growing at Lake Ohau near the Southern Alps on the South Island. Although beautiful, these plants are actually an invasive species that is pushing out native plants and birds.]]
Because New Zealand has been so remote from other lands for millions of years, its plants and animals are unique and distinctive. Its wildlife evolved in isolation, in the absence of land mammals (apart from three species of bat), and the roles of mammals were taken by reptiles, giant insects, and flightless birds (most notably the giant '''moa,''' now extinct, whose 3-metre-tall skeletons can be seen in museums).

New Zealand's forests are mostly cool-temperate rainforest, resembling tropical jungle, with vines, tree ferns and a thick understorey. The most impressive native tree is the '''kauri''', one of the largest tree species in the world. Heavily logged in the 19th and early 20th century, few of these giants remain (a result of over-logging), but a visit to '''Waipoua Forest''' in [[Northland]] will afford a glimpse. New Zealand has a large number of ferns for a temperate country, including the '''silver fern''', the national &quot;flower&quot;.

The beaches of the South Island, particularly [[The Catlins]] and the [[Otago|Otago Peninsula]], are good places to see marine animals such as '''penguins, seals''' and '''sea lions''' in their natural habitat. The Otago Peninsula is also noted for its albatross colony.

Unfortunately, over-hunting since humans arrived means many of New Zealand's unique animals are now endangered and can be seen practically only in captivity or in mammal-excluded nature reserves. This includes the '''kiwi''', the country's national bird; this flightless nocturnal chicken-sized bird is unique in having nostrils at the tip of its beak and laying the largest egg in the world relative to its body size. Other unique (and endangered) wildlife includes the flightless '''takahē''', the '''kākāpō''' (made famous internationally after the &quot;shagged by a rare parrot&quot; incident), and the '''tuatara''' (a lizard-like reptile, last survivor of a branch of the reptilian family tree dating back to the dinosaurs). One non-native pest is the brush-tailed possum, which was imported from Australia for its silky fur, which is used to make warm, lightweight knitted goods.

New Zealand's national parks are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and various local governments. Access is free, but may be restricted in some parks during some parts of the year due to weather (e.g. avalanche risk) or farming needs (e.g. lambing season). It's best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information before venturing into the wilderness, even for a day hike.

Eradication or suppression of non-native animals that threaten native species is common, but sometimes contentious, in New Zealand. Visitors from overseas may be surprised by the lack of affection New Zealanders have for what would be cuddly bunnies or fluffy possums in other countries. Much pest management is through poisonous baits,  notably sodium fluoroacetate or &quot;1080&quot;. These are delivered through ground bait stations or, more cost effectively (though controversially), by helicopter drops. [http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/animal-pests/pesticide-summaries/ Department of Conservation] and [http://www.ospri.co.nz/Publications/Factsheets.aspx OSPRI/TBfree NZ] provide regularly-updated pesticide summaries that include warnings, maps of the areas affected, and which poisons have been used.

=== Urban fare ===
While the countryside is the main attraction of New Zealand, it's worthwhile to spend some time in the cities. '''[[Auckland]]''' is a pleasant city with its waterfront districts like the Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, old volcanoes (Mt Eden and One Tree Hill), a handful of museums and the Sky Tower, the tallest free standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. The more interesting architecture and the fine Te Papa museum can be found in '''[[Wellington]]''', the capital. '''[[Napier]]''' is worth a stop, if you have the time, for its Art Deco CBD and '''[[Christchurch]]''' is interesting for its English character and the rebuilding of the city after the 2011 earthquake. '''[[Dunedin]]''' has  a Scottish character with some fine nineteenth century buildings.

==Do==
===Outdoors and adventure===
[[Outdoor life|Outdoor and adventure activities]] include:
* Bungy Jump Queenstown, Auckland, [[Taupo]] – the modern bungy jump was invented here by New Zealander A.J. Hackett.
* Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes – Sea kayaking [[Abel Tasman National Park|Abel Tasman Marine Reserve]] and the colder waters of [[Milford Sound]]
* Caving – Waitomo, [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], South Island West Coast, [[Te Anau]]
* Diving
* [[Fishing]] – both freshwater (some of the finest trout-fishing in the world) and gamefishing (some of the best sport fishing in the world for marlin, broadbill, sharks, tuna, kingfish and many other salt-water species)
* [[Hiking]] – New Zealand has a number of national parks and other wilderness and forested areas, much of which is managed by the [http://www.doc.govt.nz/ Department of Conservation (DoC)]. The activity known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bush walking is known as [[tramping in New Zealand]] and is a very popular activity for visitors and locals.
* Hot-air ballooning
* Jet boating – the Hamilton jet was invented in New Zealand in 1954 by Bill Hamilton, specifically to overcome the country's shallow braided rivers.
* Mountain biking
* Off-road driving
* Rafting
* Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachting's ultimate prize, the America's Cup.
* Skiing and snowboarding – the [[Queenstown-Lakes|Queenstown-Wanaka area]] is New Zealand's premier ski destination, with many top international skiers and snowboarders coming to the area in chase of the eternal winter. Other public ski areas exist in the Canterbury foothills, and on Mount Ruapehu in the North Island.
* [[Skydiving]]
* Surfing
* Whale watching in [[Kaikoura]]
* Windsurfing and kitesurfing
* Ziplining

===Sport===
[[File:All Blacks Haka.jpg|right|upright=1.9|thumb|The All Blacks perform a haka before a rugby match against France]]
'''[[Rugby football|Rugby union]]''' inspires more passion than religion, and New Zealand's national team is the mighty [http://www.allblacks.com/ '''All Blacks'''], whose ground-trembling opening ''haka'' are arguably better known than any other aspect of New Zealand. The All Blacks have won the Rugby World Cup three times (1987, 2011, 2015), tied with South Africa for the most wins. They also have a winning record against every other team they've played; in the professional era (1995 onwards), only Australia, South Africa, England, France and Ireland have won more than one game against the All Blacks. New Zealand is the most formidable national side in the sport of rugby, and playing against them, let alone beating them, is a dream come true for rugby players from around the world.

The All Blacks generally play at home in the southern hemisphere winter (June to August), mainly in ''The Rugby Championship'' against Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Unlike many other national teams, the All Blacks do not have a single home stadium; test matches circulate between stadiums in the major centres, including Eden Park in [[Auckland]], Westpac Stadium (&quot;The Cake Tin&quot;) in [[Wellington]], AMI Stadium in [[Christchurch]], Waikato Stadium in [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]], and Forsyth Barr Stadium in [[Dunedin]].

'''Super Rugby''' is a competition among clubs from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Japan, with 5 of the 15 sides based in New Zealand. New Zealand sides tend to perform well in the competition and have won more finals than teams from any other country. '''Women's rugby''' was rather insignificant until the mid-2010s, but since then interest and participation have increased exponentially. The women's national team is known as the Black Ferns, and their record puts the All Blacks to shame - they have won six World Cups, and only England has won more than one game against them!

The All Blacks winning all the time gets rather repetitive and boring, so New Zealanders also enjoy a wide variety of other spectator sports. Other popular team sports in New Zealand include '''[[cricket]]''', '''rugby league''', '''[[Association football|football]]''' (i.e. association football or soccer), '''netball''' (a variant of basketball popular in Commonwealth countries and played almost exclusively by women), and increasingly, '''basketball''' (third to only netball and rugby union in terms of high school participants). On the Olympic stage, New Zealand's best sports include '''rowing''', '''sailing''', '''kayaking''', '''track cycling''', and '''athletics (track and field)''' middle distance and throwing events.

New Zealand has over 400 registered '''[[golf]]''' courses, from local clubs to internationally renowned resorts, offering uncrowded golfing and superb scenery.

==Buy==
===Money===
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The currency used in New Zealand is the '''New Zealand dollar''', denoted by the symbol &quot;'''$'''&quot; or &quot;'''NZ$'''&quot; (ISO code: '''NZD'''). It is divided into 100 cents. In this guide, the &quot;$&quot; symbol denotes New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated.

The New Zealand dollar is free-floating, however barring a major change in the international market, exchange rates are generally stable. Payment in foreign currencies is not readily accepted. Some hotels and stores in tourist hotspots may accept foreign notes, but expect the exchange rate to be poor (e.g. Australian dollars being accepted at 1:1). As the New Zealand dollar is one of the world's most actively traded currencies (10th most traded as of April 2016), it is widely available in banks and money changers throughout the world.


Coins come in 10¢ (copper), 20¢ (small silver), 50¢ (large silver), $1 (small gold) and $2 (large gold). All the coins feature Queen Elizabeth II on the &quot;heads&quot; side. In 2006, New Zealand phased out the 5¢ coin and replaced the 10¢, 20¢ and 50¢ coins with smaller versions. Prior to the change, the 5¢, 10¢ and 20¢ coins were identical to their Australian counterparts, save for different &quot;tails&quot; side, meaning it was common to see Australian coins in New Zealand circulation and vice versa. Since there is no coin smaller than 10¢, cash transactions are rounded to the nearest 10¢ (5¢ can round either way, but most businesses round down).

Banknotes come in $5 (orange), $10 (blue), $20 (green), $50 (purple), and $100 (red). All the notes in circulation are printed on polymer, with the front side featuring a notable New Zealander (except for the $20 note, which features Queen Elizabeth II) and the rear side featuring a native New Zealand bird. There are two series of banknotes in circulation, the 1999 series (small transparent window) and the 2015-16 series (large transparent window).

===Banking===
[[File:NZ payment terminal - no credit sticker.jpg|thumb|An EFTPOS machine with a &quot;no credit&quot; sticker - these would only accept EFTPOS and domestic debit cards]]
New Zealanders are among the highest users of electronic banking services in the world. Nearly all shops have &lt;abbr title=&quot;Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale&quot;&gt;'''Eftpos'''&lt;/abbr&gt; terminals for debit and credit cards, so most purchases can be made electronically.

Eftpos terminals are divided into two types: ones that only accept domestic cards, and those that accept domestic and international cards. 

You can usually identify terminals that only accept domestic cards by the &quot;no credit&quot; sticker placed over the terminal. These will only take domestic debit and Eftpos cards. Credit cards and international debit cards are not accepted. You will find these types at smaller retailers such as dairies, takeaways and cafés that do not serve alcohol. 

Terminals without a sticker will accept international and domestic debit and credit cards, in addition to Eftpos cards. As to the types of cards accepted, MasterCard and Visa are universal. American Express is available in most big stores, Diners Club less so. Theoretically, you can use a Discover card everywhere you see the Diners Club International acceptance mark; however, almost no merchant will know this so, as long as you have a chip and PIN card, it's worth sticking it in the terminal and giving it a try. UnionPay cards are accepted at selected merchants.

New Zealand is a user of the nearly universal chip-and-PIN card system, which uses an electronic chip in the card and the holder's Personal Identity Number (PIN) to verify the transaction. Most merchants also accept the swipe and sign method. If you're using a card with no embedded chip and the terminal asks you to enter a PIN, just press the &quot;Enter&quot; key and your transaction should be approved. After signing the printed receipt, you may be asked to present photographic ID. Automated machines such as those at unattended fuel pumps may not accept cards without a PIN.

Contactless payment, known in New Zealand as &quot;Paywave&quot;, is available at most places that accept credit cards. No PIN is necessary for purchases under $80 (temporarily raised to $200 during the COVID-19 pandemic).

====Getting cash====

The vast majority of stores still accept cash. Many New Zealanders don't carry large amounts of cash, seeing it as a risk and bothersome compared to using their Eftpos card. As a tourist, you should still carry cash as there will be stores that don't accept foreign cards.

Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as 'the hole in the wall' or a 'cash machine', are available in just about every town, even those without a bank. Banks no longer charge fees for using a competitor's ATM, however independent ATM operators may still charge a withdrawal fee. If you withdraw with an overseas card at ANZ you'll be charged $3 for using their ATM. BNZ and Kiwibank don't charge overseas cards. There is a $2,000 limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs per day.

Supermarkets and some retailers may agree to dispense a small amount of cash when you pay for your purchase using a domestic debit card. Smaller retailers may often set a minimum purchase of around $10 when doing so.

====Bank accounts====
If you are going to be in New Zealand for a while, it may be convenient to open a New Zealand bank account and set up a local card. All NZ banks offer telephone and internet banking services. Most businesses and people now supply their 15 digit bank account number (eg: 12-3456-0789123-00) on their invoices, and customers transfer the money into their account via Internet banking. This is common when purchasing a vehicle, or pre-booking accommodation; the payment usually completes in a few hours, or the following business day at the latest.

All New Zealand banks will allow visitors and migrants to set up an account via their respective websites up to six months before arrival. Your card will take about two weeks to arrive, and the bank will be more than happy to have it waiting for you at the branch of your choice. In New Zealand, the 'Big Four' banks are '''[http://www.anz.co.nz/ ANZ]''', '''[http://www.asb.co.nz/ ASB]''', '''[http://www.bnz.co.nz/ BNZ]''', and '''[http://www.westpac.co.nz/ Westpac]'''; other major banks include '''[http://www.kiwibank.co.nz/ Kiwibank]''' and '''[http://www.tsbbank.co.nz/ TSB]'''.

You will be offered a choice between an Eftpos and a debit card. An Eftpos card can be used to pay in shops in New Zealand and be used to withdraw money from ATMs. A debit card does everything an Eftpos card does, and additionally can be used to spend online and overseas whenever Visa or MasterCard is accepted. A debit card will usually have a small annual fee (around $10) while Eftpos cards are free.

====Cheques====
Cheques are extinct in New Zealand since 27 August 2021. Banks no longer cash them and businesses will not take them.

===Costs===
New Zealand is a fairly expensive country for most visitors, as its relative isolation drives the cost of importing items up. Prices are comparable to neighbouring Australia, although individual items may vary both higher and lower.

As a guide, here is the average prices of some common items (as of October 2020):
* Loaf of bread (600g) – $1.30
* Two-litre bottle of milk – $3.60
* Apples – $3.30 per kg
*Kiwifruit (green) – $4.00 per kg
* Potatoes – $2.20 per kg
*Beef mince – $16.40 per kg
* Lamb chops – $18.20 per kg
* Fish and chips, one portion – $7.40
* Big Mac – $6.60

===Taxes and fees===
[[File:Mosgiel Main Street.JPG|thumb|Main street in the town of Mosgiel, near Dunedin]]
Goods and services sold in New Zealand are subject to 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The tax is usually included in the advertised price; exceptions must state that GST is excluded or is additional. Some shops, especially in tourist destinations, will ship purchases overseas or make them available to pick up at the airport, as export goods are not subject to GST. Ask about this service before making your purchase. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST. Ordinary visitors ''cannot'' claim a refund on GST already paid when leaving the country. Business visitors may be able to claim back the GST paid on their company's return, in which case you will need to give your accounting department a tax receipt for all purchases $50 and over.

GST and duty (if applicable) are payable on all goods imported over the duty-free allowance. The duty-free allowance per person is 50 cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco, three 1125 mL bottles of spirits, 4.5 litres of beer or wine, and NZ$700 of other duty-free goods.

New Zealand law requires staff working on public holidays to be paid 1.5 times their normal rate and be given a day of paid leave to take later. Businesses, especially cafes and restaurants, may add a public holiday surcharge (typically 15%) to cover the extra labour costs. As with GST, if the surcharge is not included in the advertised price, it must be stated that the surcharge is additional.

===Price negotiation===
New Zealand has strong fair trading and consumer protection laws, which among other things requires goods and services to be sold at a reasonable price. In most cases, price negotiation or [[haggling]] on advertised prices is therefore viewed as an insult on the shopkeeper. If you think the prices are too high, the best advice is to vote with your feet.

Some retailers may be willing to match or discount the price of an item if you find a competitor selling the same product for a lower price. For big-ticket items such as home appliances and furniture, retailers may be willing to negotiate the price if you are buying multiple items or are paying in cash or Eftpos.

If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website [http://www.trademe.co.nz Trade Me] provides a similar business model to overseas giant eBay. However Trade Me has a greater focus on direct bank transfer-based trading (a pre-requisite is that you must have a New Zealand bank account) and minimal to no fees required upon an item's initial listing.

===Tipping===

[[Tipping]] is not part of New Zealand culture and is often treated with suspicion or actively frowned upon, as many people view it as a largely American custom that over-compensates certain workers while others are left out; additionally there is a feeling that tipping is paying twice for one service. Do not be surprised or offended if you receive bemused looks or if your tip is refused or questioned, as New Zealanders themselves generally do not tip, and it is also a form of courtesy in New Zealand culture to first decline such a gesture before accepting it. Despite this, some forms of tipping are common, such as rounding up a taxi fare. It is almost as likely, however, that the taxi driver will round the fare down to the nearest dollar. Some cafés keep a jar on the counter marked &quot;tips for staff&quot;, in which customers can leave small change, though more often than not, locals do not leave any.

Restaurants are generally required to include the cost of service and taxes in posted prices. However, it is legal for restaurants to impose a surcharge on top the posted prices during public holidays, as they are required to pay their employees higher wages on those days.

Occasionally tips are given in a restaurant for exceptional service, particularly in the larger cities like Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. But in these cities it is becoming quite common for bar staff to be given tips of around 30 dollars built up over the whole night, especially the waiting staff. Again this is not a percentage amount of the bill but just a goodwill gesture by the patrons. Others may feel that the people who do this are being ostentatious and showing off their wealth. New Zealanders travelling overseas often find the custom difficult and confusing. It is common practice and polite to donate your spare change from the meal to what ever charity has a collection jar on the counter, and this acts as the standard substitute for tipping.

However, many New Zealanders travel and live in other countries, often returning to New Zealand and bringing the tipping habit back with them.  In general, people who perform a service in New Zealand, such as waiters and hairdressers, are tipped with a smile and a thank you instead of money. This is considered reasonable because their average wage is substantially larger than their American counterparts.

===Shopping hours===
New Zealand has very liberal shopping hours law. There are only 2.5 days of the year where shops must close: Christmas Day, Good Friday, and before 13:00 on Anzac Day (25 April). Some areas also require shops to close on Easter Sunday. Exceptions include dairies, convenience stores, petrol stations, cafes and restaurants, pharmacies, souvenir shops, and shops in airports and public transport terminals.

High street stores generally open between 08:00 and 09:00 on weekdays, and close between 16:30 and 18:00. When they trade at weekends and public holidays, they generally open between 09:00 and 10:00 and close between 13:00 and 17:00. Shopping malls are generally open 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday; most have one or two late nights per week, usually on Thursday and/or Friday, where stores stay open until 21:00. Supermarkets and most big box retailers open every day between 07:00 and 08:00 and close between 21:00 and 22:00.

===Major retail chains===
'''The Warehouse''', commonly referred to as ''The Red Shed'', is the New Zealand equivalent of Walmart. The Warehouse group sells a variety of cheaper products including clothing, camping equipment, electronics, toys, CD's, DVD's, Gaming etc. Regular stores are found in all cities and most large towns, with some smaller stores also operating in rural towns. Despite its Walmart-like reputation, stores do sell some respected upmarket brands, such as Sony, LEGO, Apple, and Adidas. Prices are cheap, and if you're buying products to use for the duration of a New Zealand holiday (and don't plan on taking them home) then The Warehouse is recommended. The Warehouse also has a very liberal change-of-mind returns and exchange policy - you can return or exchange an item within 12 months of purchase as long as it's in re-saleable condition and you have proof of purchase (some items such as underwear, swimwear, recorded media and perishables are excluded). More traditional department stores include mid-market '''Farmers''' and the upmarket department stores in the major cities: '''Smith &amp; Caughey's''' in Auckland and '''Ballantyne's''' in Christchurch.

Other 'big box' chains include '''Briscoes''', a homewares store (which seems to hold a &quot;30–60% off everything sale&quot; every other weekend); '''Noel Leeming''', an electronics retailer; and Mitre 10 Mega, a home improvements retailer.

==Eat==
[[File:Maori boil up.jpg|thumb|Maori boil up, a soup of vegetables and pork bones]]
Modern New Zealand cuisine has been influenced mainly by the country's British heritage, although immigration since the 1950s has put Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific twists to it. Māori have their own distinctive traditional cuisine.

The evening meal, called ''dinner'' or ''tea'', is considered the main meal of the day. Snack breaks between meals are referred to as ''morning/afternoon tea''.

New Zealanders typically only go out for dinner at a restaurant on special occasions such as birthdays or on romantic dates; most don't eat out on a highly frequent basis, although it is becoming more common. New Zealanders typically don't ask for the restaurant bill at the table, but rather vacate the table and ask for the bill at the front counter or bar.

New Zealand has a distinctive café culture, with arguably some of the best espresso on the planet. Cafés often have excellent food, serving anything from a muffin to a full meal.

In smaller towns food is always available at the local pub/hotel/bistro, although the quality tends to be of the burger-and-chips variety.

Fast food and convenience food outlets are plentiful. Major international fast food chains with a presence in New Zealand include Burger King, Carl's Jr., Domino's, KFC, McDonald's, Pita Pit, Pizza Hut, Subway and Wendy's. There are a number of local fast food chains; [http://www.burgerfuel.com/nz Burger Fuel] and [http://www.burgerwisconsin.co.nz/ Burger Wisconsin] are both worth trying, while the American pizza chains face competition from satanic-themed local chain [http://hellpizza.com/nz/ Hell Pizza]. Chinese food in New Zealand is mostly of the Westernised takeaway variety, which is similar to that found in Australia or the United Kingdom, and can be found in many neighbourhoods and small towns. That being said, good, authentic Chinese food can be found in major cities such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Most cafés and restaurants in New Zealand regularly cater for vegetarians, gluten-free and most single allergies. Cafés and restaurants catering for vegans and religious dietary requirements (e.g. halal, kosher) are hard to find outside the major cities.

If preparing food yourself, there are major supermarket chains: '''Countdown''' (green/black), '''New World''' (beige) and '''Pak'nSave''' (yellow). If you are looking for the lowest prices, Pak'nSave is probably your best bet, but they carry a limited range of brands. Countdown and New World both carry a full range, but keep an eye on the prices if you are on a budget. Smaller towns may have a '''Four Square''', '''Fresh Choice''' or '''Super Value''' grocery store. There are dairies and other convenience stores throughout the populated areas.

If you want something to bring home, '''manuka honey''' is one of New Zealand's most prized exports, which is widely available in local supermarkets. There are also numerous honey farms around the country you can visit for this product.

Generally speaking, table manners in New Zealand are in line with standard [[Europe#Eat|European]] norms.

===Cuisine===
One of the most definitive guides to traditional New Zealand cuisine is the ''Edmonds Cookery Book''. First published in 1908 and having gone through over a dozen revisions, it's apparently more prolific in New Zealand homes than the Bible.
[[File:Feijoas laid out for neighbours to take in suburban Auckland, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|173x173px|Free feijoas in suburban Auckland]]
Distinctive New Zealand foods include:

*'''ANZAC biscuits''' – plain hard biscuits made primarily from oatmeal bound with golden syrup. Originally made for and by ANZAC troops during the First World War. Also found in Australia.
*'''Feijoas''' – a sweet, fragrant fruit with a gelatinous centre that tastes like pineapple, apple and mint. Native to South America, it grows throughout New Zealand, and is commonly seen in suburban areas. The fruits become ripe in Autumn, when it is common to see feijoas being given away out the front of houses with feijoa trees in the suburbs.
*'''Fish and chips''' – originally a British takeaway dish, New Zealand has its own unique style. Major fish species used are hoki, lemonfish (rig shark), and tarakihi, with bluefin gurnard and blue cod also featuring in the South Island. The fish is battered (or crumbed, if you prefer) and deep fried in oil together with chunky cut potato chips (fries) and a range of other meats, seafood, pineapple rings and even chocolate bars, all wrapped in newsprint paper (today unprinted food-grade paper is used; traditionally it was yesterday's newspaper). Traditional condiments in New Zealand include tomato sauce (ketchup) and tartare sauce.

[[File:Pavlova dessert.JPG|thumb|Pavlova topped with strawberry, kiwifruit and passionfruit]]
*'''Kiwifruit''' – a plum-sized usually green-fleshed fruit, with fine black seeds in the flesh. While originating from China and first known to the home gardener as a ''Chinese gooseberry'', New Zealand was the first country to selectively breed, commercially grow and export the fruit. Production today is centred on [[Te Puke]] but kiwifruit is also grown in many other horticultural areas. New Zealand kiwifruit is in season from April to January; out of season it is imported from the northern hemisphere (mainly Italy). Slices are often used as a topping on pavlova (see desserts section below). Caution: While the rest of the world calls this fruit &quot;kiwi&quot;, in New Zealand it's always called &quot;kiwifruit&quot;. &quot;Kiwi&quot; refers to the flightless national bird, which is a protected species and killing one (let alone eating it) is a criminal offence.
*'''Kūmara''' or sweet potato – roasted in the same manner as potatoes and often served instead of or alongside. May also be deep fried like potato chips and known as '''kūmara chips''' – nice served with sour cream, but rarely cooked well, because it cooks at a different temperature to potatoes, so it needs a skilled chef for the dish to be done perfectly. There are three main cultivars available: ''Owairaka Red'' (&quot;red&quot;), ''Toka Toka Gold'' (&quot;gold&quot;), and ''Beauregard'' (&quot;orange&quot;). ''Owairaka Red'', with dark red/purple skin and creamy white flesh, is the most popular cultivar but is the tartest of the three. Kūmara are available year round with the new season starting in February. The main growing area is around [[Dargaville]].
*'''Pies''' – New Zealanders eat large numbers of non-flaky pastry pies containing savoury fillings that fit nicely in one hand (around 170&amp;nbsp;g/6&amp;nbsp;oz). Popular flavours include mince, mince &amp; cheese, steak, steak &amp; cheese, potato top mince, bacon &amp; egg, and chicken &amp; vegetable. The country even tried to take on the American fast-food giants with a pie-based chain (Georgie Pie), before it went bankrupt and all the assets sold off to McDonald's. Some companies now market ranges of &quot;gourmet&quot; pies and there is an annual competition for the best pie in a variety of categories.

====Seafood====
With no point of the country more than 130&amp;nbsp;km (80&amp;nbsp;mi) from the sea, '''fish''' and '''seafood''' (''kaimoana'') is fresh, varied and (in most part) plentiful. Shellfish is gathered from inter-tidal rocks and beaches and inshore fish caught on a line or with nets.
*'''Bluff oysters''' (dredge oysters) – while found across New Zealand, the richest beds are in Foveaux Strait, out from the small port town of [[Bluff]], hence the name. The harvesting season for the oysters runs from March to August.
*'''Crayfish''' (spiny rock lobster; Māori ''kōura (papatea)'') – caught all around New Zealand, but especially associated with the town of [[Kaikoura]] (whose name literally means &quot;eat crayfish&quot;).
*'''Green-lipped mussels''' – easily distinguishable by their dark green to brown body with a bright green lip. They have been commercially farmed since the 1980s and are readily available in both processed and live form.
*'''Pāua''' – the New Zealand blackfoot abalone is found in rocky sub-tidal waters. The meat is often tenderised (otherwise it has the consistency of rubber), chopped, formed into ''fritters'' with an egg-based batter and fried. The going market for pāua meat is $130-150 per kg, so be very wary of any pāua fritter sold for less than $10; the meat could have been sourced on the black market, if it contains any real pāua meat at all.
[[File:Hangi prepare.jpg|thumb|A hangi being prepared]]
*'''Whitebait''' – the translucent sprat or fingerlings of native freshwater fish species that migrate from spawning in the sea each year. After being caught in coastal river mouth set or hand nets during the spring (September to November), this highly sought after delicacy is rushed to all ends of the country. Often served in &quot;whitebait fritters&quot; (a fried patty of whitebait in an egg-based batter), they may be seasonally available from local fish and chip shops and are cooked without gutting or removing their heads, as they are tiny (2-7&amp;nbsp;mm broad).

====Desserts and sweets====
*'''Pavlova''' or '''pav''' – a dessert cake made of whipped egg whites and sugar and slowly baked to have a crusty meringue-like outside and a soft marshmallow-like middle, topped with whipped cream and decorated with sliced fruit. Pavlovas can be very finicky to bake and are notorious for deflating if cooled too quickly, so don't expect the average New Zealand homemade pav to look like the picture. The dessert is also common in Australia, and  there is much debate between the two countries as to where it was first invented!
*'''Ice cream''' – New Zealanders consume an average 23 litres of ice cream per year, among the highest in the world. A unique Kiwi flavour is  '''hokey pokey''', which is vanilla ice cream containing small lumps of honeycomb toffee.
*'''Lollies''' (sweets/candy) – iconic New Zealand lollies include '''pineapple lumps''' (pineapple-flavoured chewy toffee covered in chocolate), '''jaffas''' (chocolate balls inside a hard orange shell), and '''chocolate fish''' (fish-shaped marshmallow covered in chocolate).

====Māori cuisine====
*The '''hāngi''' or earth oven is the traditional way that Māori cook food for large gatherings. Meat, seafood, vegetables and sometimes puddings are slowly steam-cooked for several hours in a covered pit that has previously been lined with stones and had a hot wood fire burn down in it. The wood used in the fire is usually mānuka (New Zealand tea tree), which gives the hāngi its unique smoky flavour. In some areas, such as [[Rotorua]], this may also be done using the natural geothermal heat.

==Drink==
===Alcoholic===
The minimum legal purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is '''18''', and it can only be supplied to under-18s via a parent or legal guardian. It is universal policy for bars and retailers to ask for photo identification from any patron who looks under the age of 25; the only acceptable forms of identification are a passport, a New Zealand driver licence, or an 18+ Card or a Kiwi Access Card issued by the Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ).

New Zealanders have a reputation for enjoying their beer, with the average Kiwi drinking 71 litres per year. Although there are now only three major breweries, there are many regional brands, each with their own distinctive taste and staunch supporters. Craft beer is also increasingly popular and available, especially in larger cities (and especially in Wellington). Look out for NZ beers like Tuatara, Garage Project or Epic, to give just a few examples. International brands such as Heineken, Guinness, Carlsberg and Budweiser are also available.

The New Zealand wine industry has developed into a significant export industry. The nation is now known internationally as one of the top producers of Sauvignon Blanc; over 70% of the country's grape harvest of the variety. The Hawke's Bay region is well known for its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Viognier varieties. Marlborough is the largest wine producing region and famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. [[Waipara]] in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris, while the [[Wairarapa]] and Central Otago specialise in Pinot Noir. Many vineyards now offer winery tours, wine tasting and sales from the vineyard.

Take care when and where you indulge in public. New Zealand has liquor ban areas – that means alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed or even carried in some streets, such as city centres and popular beaches, at certain times of the day or night. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and arrest you if you do not comply. If you are found drunk and disorderly, the Police may detain you in custody until you sober up.

===Non-alcoholic===
[[File:Flat White, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|A flat white]]
Coffeehouses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. The café culture is notable in downtown Wellington, where many office workers have their tea breaks.  Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espresso/short black, long black, flat white, vienna etc., are usually available.  Flat whites are probably the most popular.  Cappuccinos are usually served with a choice of cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkled on top.  Its usual to request which one you want. Fluffies are a small frothed milk for children, sprinkled with chocolate powder.

'''L &amp; P''' (''Lemon &amp; Paeroa'') is a sweet, carbonated, lemonade-style drink said to be &quot;world famous in New Zealand&quot;. It is a sold in a brown plastic bottle with a yellow label similar to the traditional brown glass bottles it used to be sold in. While originally manufactured in its namesake, [[Paeroa]] in the [[Waikato]], it is now manufactured in Auckland by Coca-Cola.

==Sleep==
New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation, from campsites and shared hostel rooms to international-quality '''luxury hotels''' in the major cities.

New Zealanders seem to have perfected the art of the top-dollar home-stay. Hosted '''luxury lodges''' are the top-end equivalent of the bed-and-breakfast market and New Zealand has upwards of 40 internationally recognised lodges. Per capita, that's probably the highest in the world. They tend to be situated away from cities and can be difficult to get to, though some are right in the heart of the major centres. At the very top-end, helicopter transfers and private jets help the luxury traveller move between the lodges they've chosen for their visit.[[File:Springfield NZ Hotel 002.JPG|thumb|A rural hotel]]'''Motels''' of a variety of standards from luxury to just adequate can be found on the approaches to most towns. Most New Zealand motels feature kitchenettes, usually with cooking utensils, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, so the traveller can avoid the cost of eating out by self-catering from their motel bedroom. Heating can be a problem in winter though – while an increasing number of motels have their ceilings and walls insulated, double glazing is still uncommon. Small-scale central heating is also uncommon, and most motel rooms are heated by plug-in electric heating or gas heaters.
'''[[Bed and breakfasts]]''' are popular with visiting Brits and Swiss, as are '''homestays''', '''farmstays''' and similar lodgings – some of which are in the most unlikely places. These can be a good choice if the traveller wants to benefit from local insider tips from the resident hosts, and many visitors welcome the opportunity to sample the rural life. For uniquely New Zealand accommodation, there are Māori homestays and tourist-catering &lt;abbr title=&quot;traditional Māori meeting house and grounds&quot;&gt;marae&lt;/abbr&gt; stays.
[[File:Uenuku lodge.jpg|thumb|A hostel in Auckland]]
There is a wide range of '''[[Hostels|backpacker]]''' accommodation around these islands, including a 20-strong network of '''youth hostels''' (catering for independent travellers of any age) that are members of the [http://www.yha.co.nz/ Youth Hostels Association]. There are also two marketing networks of independent hostels: [http://www.bbh.co.nz/ BBH] with 280+ listings and the much smaller [http://nomadsworld.com/nomads/about-us/nomads-network#newzealand Nomads] network. The backpacker industry has been badly impacted by the 2020-2022 closure of international borders and many hostels have closed.

'''Holiday parks''' and '''motor camps''' provide sites for tents, caravans and campervans, with shared kitchens and bathroom facilities. Many also provide built accommodation, ranging from basic cabins to self-contained motel units. Many visitors travel around New Zealand in hired minibuses and vans, including self-contained '''campervans''' that can be driven by anyone who holds an ordinary car driver's licence.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) provides '''camping''' sites in national parks and other conservation reserves. If you are travelling into the backcountry, the DOC has many back-country huts that can be used under a permit system.

{{anchor|Freedom camping}}'''Freedom camping''' outside of recognised and marked camping areas is decreasingly available. It used to be common to find a tent or hammock pitched for the night in many picnic areas or in a grove of trees off the road or anywhere else there wasn't a &quot;No Camping&quot; sign. Due to growing local concerns about rubbish and human waste not being disposed of properly, together with moteliers resenting their falling incomes, many local authorities are now introducing tough restrictions with on-the-spot penalty notices being issued. Always dispose of all waste properly and leave your camping spots exactly as you found them (if not in better condition). Please respect this privilege and avoid leaving more ammunition for the people who want to restrict freedom camping even further. The [http://www.camping.org.nz/ Tourism Industry Association], DOC and the i-SITE network of information centres have produced a useful online map resource featuring [http://www.rankers.co.nz/respect/ over 1500 pay and free sites and based on Google maps].

New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world after the UK to develop a dense '''[http://www.wwoof.co.nz/ WWoOF]''' network. &quot;Willing Workers on Organic Farms&quot; pioneered the concept of travellers (&quot;WWoOFers&quot;) staying as volunteers on farms and receiving food and accommodation in exchange for doing a half-day of work for each night they stay. The [[Nelson Tasman]] region in the South Island is particularly rich in WWOOFing possibilities. [http://www.helpx.net HelpX], which is similar to WWOOF but is not restricted to just organics, originated in and has its largest country network in New Zealand.

[http://couchsurfing.org '''Couchsurfing'''] is popular in New Zealand, with most major centres sporting active forums and groups, and having hosts all around the nation.

Qualmark, a government-owned organisation, provides a [[Rating systems#New Zealand|star rating system]] for accommodation and other tourism services.

==Learn==
[[File:University of Otago - Clocktower building.JPG|thumb|Otago University, Dunedin campus]]
For many years, New Zealand schools and universities have educated foreign students from the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and education has now become a major source of export earnings for the country. English language schools have been established for students from the region, particularly [[South Korea]] and [[China]], but also many other countries. The most prestigious university in New Zealand is arguably the '''[https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en.html University of Auckland]'''; other major universities include '''[https://www.victoria.ac.nz/international Victoria University]''' in [[Wellington]], the '''[http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ University of Canterbury]''' in [[Christchurch]], and the '''[http://www.otago.ac.nz/ University of Otago]''' in [[Dunedin]].

The Ministry of Education has established a ''Code of Practice'' that New Zealand educational institutions enrolling ''international students'' under 18 years old need to abide by. This ''Code of Practice'' includes minimum standards for the pastoral care of international students. Primary school students (ages 5–12) need to either live with a parent/guardian or else board in a school hostel. Secondary school students (ages 13–18) may live in home-stays, temporary accommodation or with designated caregivers. Where the institution arranges accommodation for students older than age 18 the code of practice applies to their accommodation situations also.

New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and refugees can receive financial assistance through loans and allowances, to pay the tuition fees and to attend tertiary education at ''Universities'', ''Polytechnics'', ''Whananga'' (Māori operated universities/polytechnics) and ''Private Training Providers''. Australian citizens and permanent residents pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand citizens, but must have lived in New Zealand for at least 3 years to be eligible for loans and allowances. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution. Many universities and polytechnics in New Zealand have minimum English language requirements, and may require proof through an English proficiency test such as IELTS for students who have not completed at least three years in a New Zealand secondary school.

Non-Australian overseas students need to have a student visa and a reasonable level of cash to spend in order to undertake a course of study at a New Zealand based educational institution. Visas are generally valid for the duration of the course of study and only while the student is attending the course of study. New Zealand educational institutions will inform the appropriate immigration authorities if a student ceases to attend their enrolled courses, who may then suspend or cancel that student's visa. Educational institutions often also exchange this enrolment and attendance data electronically with other government agencies responsible for providing student assistance.

===Sailing===
New Zealand takes pride in its sailing tradition and skill. Team New Zealand won the America's Cup in 1995 and 2000, under the leadership of Sir Peter Blake, becoming the first team from a country outside the United States to win and successfully defend the America's Cup. There are many [https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/learn-sail/find-somewhere-learn-sail &quot;learn to sail&quot; programs] offered by yacht clubs across the country.

==Work==
[[File:Harvesting Semillon underneath bird netting at Gisborne Peak.jpg|thumb|Picking grapes]]
To work in New Zealand as a non-Australian foreign citizen you will need to obtain a '''work visa''', which generally requires a job offer from either an accredited employer or in an area of skill shortage to obtain. Students on student visas can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to work in New Zealand indefinitely on a visa waiver. It is illegal to work in New Zealand on a visitor visa, and doing so runs a risk of arrest, imprisonment and deportation.

You will need to have a ''New Zealand bank account'', as most employers pay using electronic banking rather than in cash. You will also need to apply for an '''[http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/ Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Number]''' if you don't already have one, so your employer may deduct income tax at the correct rate. If you don't supply your employer with your IRD number, you'll be taxed at the ''no declaration'' rate of 45% (compared with the top tax rate of 33%).

The New Zealand tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March. If you are a wage and salary earner, then you don't need to file a tax return unless you have undeclared income or need to claim expenses. If the IRD calculates you've overpaid or underpaid tax in the last tax year, they will contact you from mid-May onwards. Being a foreigner means that your New Zealand income is subject to local income tax at the fullest levels. Although many people believe that they can collect all their tax back when they leave the country, this is not true. Be careful though, if you choose to work in New Zealand and you stay more than 183 days in any 12-month period, your ''worldwide income'' could be taxed. New Zealand has ''double taxation'' agreements with several countries to stop tax being paid twice.

Unless you choose to opt out, employers will automatically deduct 3% of your wages each week in KiwiSaver, the government's retirement savings scheme. If you permanently leave New Zealand and move to any country other than Australia, you can claim back any KiwiSaver funds after one year. If you move to Australia, you can transfer your KiwiSaver funds to your Australian superannuation scheme at any time; contact your provider to arrange this.

As of 1 April 2021, the minimum wage for those aged 18 and over is $20.00 per hour before tax and deductions. Be careful as some unscrupulous employers like to pay foreigners below the minimum wage thinking they don't know better.

Seasonal work such as fruit picking and other agricultural work is sometimes available for tourists. More information about legal seasonal fruit picking work can be found at [http://www.picknz.co.nz/ Pick NZ].

New Zealand has a number of reciprocal Working Holiday Schemes, which allow people between 18 and 30 to travel and work in New Zealand for up to one year and vice versa. Young citizens of many countries from Europe, South America, North America and Asia can apply. These schemes are enormously popular and in many instances, participants can apply to stay in New Zealand longer once they have completed their one-year stay. Information on all the [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/ various schemes and application details].

==Stay safe==
The main emergency number in New Zealand is '''111''', and can be used to contact ambulance, the fire service, police, the coastguard, and rescue services. 112 works from mobile phones; 911 and 999 may work, but do not rely on them. You can call '''&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;555''' from mobiles to report non-emergency traffic incidents. You can call '''105''' for non-emergency police, e.g. to report a theft or burglary (from overseas, you can call {{phone|+64 4 910-5105}} to reach 105).

Deaf people can contact emergency services by fax on 0800 16 16 10, and by textphone/TTY on 0800 161 616. It is possible to send an SMS to 111, but you must register with police first.

Full instructions are on the inside front cover of every telephone book. Other emergency numbers and personal crisis numbers are on pages 2 to 4 of the white pages section.

===Crime and security===
[[File:Police Officers In Downtown Auckland.jpg|thumb|Police officers in Auckland]]
While difficult to make direct international comparisons, the level of crime in New Zealand is lower than in most other western countries. Dishonesty offences, such as theft, are by far the most frequent crime. Much of this crime is opportunistic in nature, so travellers should take simple, sensible precautions such as putting valuables away out of sight or in a secure place and locking doors of vehicles, even in remote locations.

Violent crime in public places is associated with alcohol or illicit drug consumption. Rowdy bars or drunken crowds in city centres, or groups of youths in the suburbs, are best avoided, especially late at night and in the early morning. New Zealanders can be somewhat uptight and lacking in a sense of humour when their country or their sporting teams are mocked by loud or drinking tourists.

There are occasional disturbing high profile media reports of tourists being targeted in random violent robberies and sexual crimes. These crimes tend to happen in isolated places, where the chances of the offender being observed by other people are low. However, the chances of falling victim to such misfortune is low; statistics show you're more likely to be attacked by someone in your travelling party than a complete stranger.

A major terrorist attack occurred in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, in which a white supremacist carried out consecutive shootings on two mosques, killing 51 people. However, the long-term terrorist threat in New Zealand is similar to other Western countries.

The '''[http://www.police.govt.nz New Zealand Police]''' is the national police force, and police officers are generally polite, helpful and trustworthy. Unlike in most other nations, New Zealand police officers do not routinely wear firearms, but have them in their cars, only taking them out when necessary; the exception is those guarding key installations such as airports, diplomatic missions and some government buildings. Officers on the beat typically only carry batons, offender control pepper spray, and Tasers. Firearm-related incidents are typically left to the specialist Armed Offenders Squad (AOS, similar to SWAT in the United States) to deal with when possible.  Armed police or an AOS callout usually rates a mention in the media.

Police fines can be paid online by credit card or internet banking, by posting a cheque or in person at any branch of Westpac Bank. ''Do not'' try to pay the police officer directly as this is considered bribery and will be dealt with accordingly.

===Racism===
New Zealand is in general a fairly tolerant country with respect to race, and most visitors to New Zealand do not run into any incidents. While it is not particularly difficult to encounter someone who has racist views in the pub, it is in general rare to face open aggression in the street on the basis of one's race. Legislation prohibits hate speech and racial discrimination in a wide range of public spheres such as education and employment. New Zealanders are very open-minded people, yet the country's extreme isolation means that certain ethnicities are not as prevalent there as in places like the USA. People who are of African or Latin American descent might, for example, attract stares in remote areas of New Zealand. This is more out of curiosity than racism.

===Illicit drugs===
Most illicit drugs, including preparations, precursor substances and paraphernalia, are illegal to possess and to deal in New Zealand. Possession of illicit drugs is punishable by up to 6 months in prison, although it is rare for offenders to get more than a fine or community service. Police may offer ''diversion'' for possession of cannabis or another ''class C'' drug (e.g. barbiturates, benzodiazepines) as an alternative to being convicted in court. New Zealand has a &quot;presumption of supply law&quot;, which means if you're found in possession drugs above a certain quantity (0.5 grams for cocaine and heroin, 5 grams for methamphetamine, 28 grams for cannabis), you'll be presumed to be a supplier and will be charged with dealing in drugs rather than possession.

The penalties for dealing in illicit drugs, whether it be importing/exporting, trafficking, manufacturing, cultivating or selling, are much stiffer than for possession; dealing in ''class A'' drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine) can attract a sentence of '''life imprisonment''' with the possibility of parole after 10 years.

A referendum on legalising cannabis in New Zealand was held alongside the 2020 general election, but failed by a narrow margin (50.7% opposed to 48.4% in favour).

===Natural hazards===
'''[[Severe weather]]''' is by far the most common natural hazard encountered. Although New Zealand is not subject to the direct hit of tropical cyclones, stormy weather systems from both the tropics and the polar regions can sweep across New Zealand at various times of the year. There is generally a seven to ten day cycle of a few days of wet or stormy weather followed by calmer and drier days as weather systems move across the country. The phrase ''four seasons in one day'' is a good description of New Zealand weather, which has a reputation for both changeability and unpredictability. The phrase is also a popular Kiwi song.

Weather forecasts are generally reliable for overall trends and severe weather warnings should be heeded when broadcast. However both the timing and intensity of any weather events should be assessed from your own location.

You should always seek advice from the Department of Conservation when trekking in alpine areas. There are annual fatalities of both foreign nationals and New Zealanders caught unaware by the weather.

There are other natural hazards you may encounter, though far more rarely:
[[File:Cracks in road, Halswell.jpg|thumb|Earthquake damage to a road]]
*'''[[earthquakes|Strong earthquakes]]''' - New Zealand, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, sits astride a tectonic plate boundary and experiences large numbers (about 14,000/year) of earthquakes every year, although only around 200 are strong enough to be felt by humans and only 1-2 causes any material damage. Only two recorded earthquakes in New Zealand have resulted in serious loss of life; the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake (7.8 magnitude, 256 dead), and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (6.3 magnitude, 185 dead). The latest quake news is reported by [http://www.geonet.org.nz/ GeoNet]. In an earthquake, running outside the building is generally more hazardous than remaining inside and finding cover; buildings in New Zealand are built to high standards, and while they may be damaged in an earthquake, they should remain standing.

:If you do feel a strong earthquake, remember [http://www.getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/ ''Drop, Cover, Hold'']: '''drop''' to the ground, '''cover''' yourself under a table or desk (or cover your head and neck with your hands if no table or desk is available), and '''hold''' on until the shaking stops.

*'''Tsunami''' is a possible risk in coastal parts of New Zealand. Warning of a tsunami from an overseas earthquake will be widely publicised via media. However, should you experience a very strong earthquake (over a minute long, or so strong you cannot easily stand) you should move to high ground (35&amp;nbsp;m or more) or at least 1km inland as a precaution until an all clear is given.
*'''[[Volcanoes|Volcanic eruptions]]''' - New Zealand has a number of volcanoes that are classified as active or dormant. Active volcanoes include [[Mount Ruapehu]], [[Tongariro National Park|Tongariro]], [[White Island]] and the remote Kermadec Islands. Volcanic activity is also monitored by GeoNet.
*There are almost no poisonous or dangerous animals. The katipo and Australian redback are the only two '''venomous spiders''' and bites from both species are extremely rare. Serious reactions are uncommon and unlikely to develop in less than three hours, though you should always seek help at your nearest hospital, medical centre, or doctor. The bite of the white-tailed spider is painful but not in fact, despite folklore, especially [http://www.healthed.govt.nz/uploads/docs/HE1424.pdf dangerous to humans]. Certain ferocious-looking species of '''wētā''' (a giant flightless cricket) can deliver a painful but harmless bite. New Zealand has no wolves, bears, big cats, crocodiles or other predators, and no snakes at all: it's safe to walk alone in the bush, or even lie down and have a nap.

===Volunteer fire brigade sirens===
Outside the major cities, New Zealanders rely on volunteer fire brigades to protect their community. As mobiles and pagers have a tendency to fail, sirens are still regularly used day and night to call out firefighters. These sirens sound similar to British World War II air-raid sirens, and make a wailing (up and down) sound. Don't be alarmed if the siren goes off: tourists in the past have been caught unaware and have panicked thinking New Zealand was under nuclear attack!

===Firearms===
New Zealand does not have constitutional rights with regards to firearm ownership, and possession of any type of firearm requires a licence from the police. The standard firearms licence only allow the person to possess sporting type shotguns and rifles, and for pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles; semi-automatic weapons and military-grade assault rifles are illegal for civilians to possess, and all other types of firearms require an additional endorsement. Air weapons, and PCP airsoft and paintball rifles, are an exception to this rule, and may be purchased by anybody over the age of 18 without a licence. It is extremely rare for civilians to carry firearms in urban areas, and doing so would likely draw suspicion from the public and police.

Visitors who wish to bring firearms into New Zealand are required to obtain a permit from the police at least one month before arrival. In practice receiving one is difficult, and is only possible if you are entered in an official shooting competition or are travelling for hunting.

==Stay healthy==
{{COVID-19 box|If you have any symptoms of [[COVID-19]] (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.), phone the dedicated Healthline COVID-19 line on 0800-358-5453 (or +64&amp;nbsp;9&amp;nbsp;358-5453 from international SIM cards) for instructions.|lastedit=2021-11-28}}
New Zealand has very high levels of [[Sunburn and sun protection|ultraviolet radiation]], around 40% more intense than you will find in the Mediterranean during summer, and consequently has high rates of skin cancer. Sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Smog is a perennial winter problem in many South Island towns and cities, especially Alexandra, Christchurch and Timaru. Like Los Angeles and Vancouver, these areas are affected by temperature inversion, whereby a layer of warm air traps cold air full of pollutants from vehicles and wood fires close to the ground. Be wary in these areas if you have any respiratory problems (including asthma).

New Zealand has high and equitable standards of professional health care, comparable with Sweden or Australia.

'''[[Tap water]]''' in New Zealand is regarded as some of the cleanest in the world; it is safe to drink in all cities. Most comes from artesian wells or freshwater reservoirs, but some comes from rivers, which can be chlorinated to be made safe, but does not always taste very nice. Tap water in places such as Christchurch is usually not chlorinated at all as it is drawn from the pure artesian aquifers of the Canterbury Plains. Bottled water is commonly available if you prefer. Precautions should be taken against ''Giardia'' when tramping: do not drink water from rural streams without boiling it first. Risk may be lower in the highlands of the [[South Island]], especially where streams are strong and come directly from melting snow in the mountain.

Tourists require two doses of COVID vaccination before travelling to New Zealand. It is also recommended that you are up-to-date with vaccinations for whooping cough (pertussis) and measles, as there have been sporadic outbreaks, especially among children and teenagers. It may pay to get a flu vaccination if you are travelling in the New Zealand winter season.

===Medical care===
[[File:Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch]]
Healthcare in New Zealand is generally of a similar standard to other developed countries. Public funding for healthcare differs between accidents and illnesses. For accidents, everyone regardless of visa type is eligible for funded healthcare thanks to ACC. For illnesses, funded medical care is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, work visa holders authorised to stay in New Zealand for at least 2 years, and British citizens (but only for acute conditions). Funded people receive treatments at a subsidized cost or free. International students are not funded and generally required to take up private health insurance as part of their visa conditions. Visitors are also not funded and travel insurance is highly recommended. People with actual or suspected COVID is funded no matter their visa type. 

There are three ways to see the doctor: family doctor, accident and emergency centres and emergency department.

There are many family doctors (general practitioners/GPs) around the country. If you're not eligible for funding you can be seen as a casual patient, it will cost around $100 depending on location. GPs can be booked in advanced so you don't have to sit around waiting. Not all family doctors see casual patients so you may need to ring around. If you're funded you pay a lower cost.

Accident and emergency centres operate longer hours at night and at the weekends. You usually cannot make an appointment and should just turn up. You will be triaged and treated in order of priority rather than order of arrival. In a moderately busy A&amp;E, a simple broken bone will generally require a 30- to 60-minute wait, but if more serious emergencies keep coming in this can easily blow out to several hours. Children with a similar injury to yours will probably be treated before adults. These cost around $200 for unfunded patients.

Emergency departments are located at hospitals and should be reserved for life or death emergencies. Again, you will be triaged and seen in order of priority. For unfunded patients, the emergency department will cost thousands. For funded patients these are free.

New Zealand is the only country in the world to have a universal, no-fault, accidental injury compensation scheme, run by the [http://www.acc.co.nz Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)]. Everything big or small from a sprained ankle up to a car crash is included. No matter your visa type, if you have an accident while in New Zealand, ACC will pay some or all of the cost of your treatment and, if you're working, will cover up to 80% of any lost New Zealand earnings. To claim ACC, you only need to turn up at the doctor's surgery or Accident &amp; Emergency; they will give you a claim form to complete which will then be sent to ACC on your behalf. There may be a co-pay depending on the treatment or provider. You ''can not sue'' an at-fault party in relation to an injury covered by ACC, except for exemplary damages (and even then, there is a high threshold).

ACC will cover some incidental costs you incur, such as travelling to and from treatment, but will not cover other costs such as changing travel arrangements or for relatives to come to New Zealand to assist in your care, as you will be expected to hold [[travel insurance]] for these costs. ACC coverage is limited to New Zealand, so you are liable for any medical costs relating to an injury once you leave the country. Any property damaged or lost in an accident is also not covered by ACC, but if another person was at fault you can claim via their insurance, or directly if they are uninsured (although you may need to claim through a court process if they refuse to pay).
[[File:Fox Glacier terminal face (6706352227).jpg|thumb|Fox Glacier]]
Ambulance services are provided by Wellington Free Ambulance in the Greater Wellington area, and St John's Ambulance elsewhere. As stated in the name, WFA is free; St John's is only free for accidents and COVID, if you call it for illnesses (such as a heart attack) you will be charged $100 if funded or $800 if not. Fire and Emergency New Zealand generally co-responds to any report of cardiac or respiratory arrest, so don't be surprised if a fire engine turns up before an ambulance does.

Prescription medication in New Zealand is generally referred to by its International Non-proprietary Name (INN) rather than any brand name. New Zealand has a single national drug-buyer, Pharmac, whose main aim is to keep medicine prices low. It does mean subsidised drugs changing brands every five years (hence why drugs are known by their INNs), but it also means prescription drug shelf prices are among the cheapest in the OECD. On average, subsidised prescription medicines in New Zealand cost two-thirds of what they do in the UK and Australia, and one-third of what they do in the United States. If you're eligible for funded healthcare you pay $5 per subsidized medicine. For those who are not eligible for funding and those requiring unsubsidised medications, you will have to pay the full shelf price. You may claim the cost back from ACC if you're prescribed the medicine for accidents. For minor ailments, pharmacies can also sell some medicines that does not require prescriptions.

Healthline, a free 24-hour hotline staffed by registered nurses, is available if you need advice on a medical condition. The phone number is 0800 611 116.

==Respect==

===Social behaviour===
New Zealanders are generally warm and sociable, but will hold strangers at a distance.

* New Zealand is a country where &quot;please&quot; and &quot;thank you&quot; can be used more than once in a sentence without being out of place, and where an initial refusal of an offer is part of a polite banter. You should follow up a politely refused offer, with &quot;Are you sure?&quot;, etc.  Criticisms and compliments are often understated.
* If you wish to communicate with a New Zealander outside of a formal situation you are best to initiate the conversation. If you are unsure of the location of your intended destination ask a local. Your accent will trigger the local's desire to be helpful to tourists and they will normally offer to go beyond giving simple directions to help you.
* New Zealanders will often ask many (sometimes probing) questions about your home country or culture. This is not meant to be offensive: it reflects a genuine interest in other people and cultures and a desire to gain first-hand knowledge.
* If staying for more than a few days at someone's house, if they are younger than 35 it is considered polite to leave a token amount of money, say $20, to 'cover the power bill', especially if you are the guest at a shared flat/apartment/house.
* In conversations, if you want to contradict something someone has said, be gentle. New Zealanders will often be happy to learn something new and incorporate it into their knowledge but will also defend strongly something they have direct knowledge of.
* New Zealanders, especially younger generations, tend to swear a lot. It generally isn't meant to be offensive; sometimes they may even use swear words to refer to friends.
* New Zealand society is understood by New Zealanders to be classless and egalitarian. While in reality New Zealand is far from classless, talking about class and personal wealth isn't usually well received. New Zealanders, even wealthy New Zealanders, tend to behave in a somewhat frugal manner.
*As with most countries in the 21st century, politics is becoming a touchy subject in New Zealand. Though discourse manages to remain alive and well among Kiwi politicians, the same does not always apply to the general populace. Avoid bringing up politics until you feel comfortable with the people you are speaking to.

===Dress===
New Zealanders generally dress 'smart casual', with a prevalence of wearing black or dark clothing. You will see people in suits on weekdays only in the cities.

* Wearing brightly coloured clothing will mark you as a tourist. In most cases this will be to your advantage due to New Zealanders wanting to be hospitable to tourists. However, being marked as a tourist may attract unwanted attention from less than savoury people. Use common sense if you are approached by a local.
* New Zealand's weather can be very changeable, a cold front can make the temperature drop suddenly. Make sure you take a jacket or jumper with you at all times. Equally, if you hit a beautiful, sunny, warm day you may also need to cover up to prevent the harsh sun causing sunburn.
* New Zealanders, as a general rule, dress more casually than is common in Europe or North America, and over-dressing might make you stand out in the wrong way. Higher end restaurants might publish a dress code on their website. New Zealanders are generally hospitable to a fault, if you are invited to a function, do not be shy to ask what the expected dress code is.
*If going to an expensive formal restaurant for a meal you will not need to wear a suit and tie, but wearing jeans and t-shirts is frowned upon. Smart trousers, a collared shirt and dress shoes for men, and smart trousers or skirt and blouse for women would be typical. At all non-formal dining there will be an expectation of being tidily dressed.
* If drinking in bars, check out what the locals are wearing before going. Wearing shorts and sandals may be acceptable in rural areas, but trousers and shoes are a minimum standard for most city bars and restaurants. Some nightclubs insist upon collared shirts and refuse entry to men wearing sports shoes. Women will generally be granted admission regardless of dress.
*It is common for young people to go barefoot more frequently than travelers from Europe or America might be used to. It's fairly common for students to go barefoot at school (especially for athletic practice), and even in stores and fast food restaurants. Be certain '''not''' to mistake this as a sign of poverty nor as lack of sophistication. It's not the least bit unusual to find students from wealthy families walking around barefoot at an excellent junior or high school.
* At most beaches, nudity is frowned upon. If you do wish to go nude (or topless for women) you will only be breaking the law if you cause offence to another person so walking away from the main beach to a quieter spot will usually get around any problems.

===Māori culture===
[[File:Whakarewarewa dance 2011.JPG|thumb|Maori dance performance]]
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Māori cultural experiences are popular tourist attractions enjoyed by many people but, as with any two cultures encountering one another, there is room for misunderstanding. Some tourists have found themselves more confronted than they expected by ceremonial challenges and welcomes. These are serious occasions; avoid chatter and laughter. There will be plenty of time to relax and joke later after the formalities are over.

Māori ''tikanga'' (cultural customs and etiquette) is generally simple for foreigners to follow even if the reasoning behind them may not seem clear:
* Do not eat, drink or wear shoes inside the ''wharenui'' (carved meeting house).
* A person's head is considered ''tapu'' (sacred). Do not touch someone's head without permission, pass anything over anyone's head, or sit on a pillow (since it's used to rest your head).
* Do not sit on a table or any surface used to prepare or serve food.

Māori, Pākehā (Kiwis of European descent) and other New Zealanders (all-comers) are generally on good terms.

=== National identity ===
New Zealanders have a distinct and jealously guarded national identity. Although it has many similarities with other western cultures, it isn't a state of Australia, or still part of the British Empire (though it is a member of the Commonwealth and the British Monarch is the head of state). While Australia and New Zealand have close foreign policy ties, considerable inter-migration and overlapping cultures, saying New Zealanders are basically Australians will not gain you any Kiwi or Aussie friends. It is pretty much the same relationship as with Canadians and Americans or the Irish and Brits. In many ways, Australia and New Zealand have a similar outlook towards the other, with the same clichéd jokes being made.

Despite the jokes about New Zealand, most Australians have a genuine affection for New Zealanders (and vice versa); the relationship between the two countries is often described as sibling-like, with the sibling rivalry to boot. This can be traced back to ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps), participation in two world wars (particularly the Gallipoli and North African campaigns), Korea, Vietnam, the Malaya Crisis, Solomon Islands, etc. When a disaster strikes one country, you will see charity collections for relief efforts underway in the other.

=== LGBT travellers ===
New Zealand is one of the world's most welcoming nations towards gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. There is an equal age of consent of 16 for heterosexual and homosexual couples, and there are anti-discrimination and hate crime laws in relation to sexual orientation and gender (which implicitly includes gender identity). While some homophobic attitudes do exist (mostly among religious fundamentalists), even people who might not be comfortable with homosexuality tend to exhibit the common New Zealand pragmatic 'live and let live' attitude.

In August 2013, New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. There is a small but thriving same-sex marriage tourism industry in New Zealand.

===Religion===
Historically, New Zealanders have never been very religious, and contemporary New Zealand society is one of the more secular in the world, with regular church-goers being in the minority. Nevertheless, most New Zealanders are (usually) tolerant towards people of all faiths as long as you do not proselytise or inconvenience others with your religious beliefs. If you do so, do not be surprised to get an earful.

==Connect==

===Telephone===
[[File:24 Dunedin Town Hall at the Octagon square, Dunedin, New Zealand.JPG|thumb|Old style telephone booths in [[Dunedin]], also serving as a tourist attraction]]
[[File:Phone box in New Zealand 2.jpg|thumb|Phone box in Pukekohe]]
New Zealand has a well developed and ubiquitous telephone system. The country's legacy phone company, Spark, claimed in 2009 to have about 4,000 payphones in NZ which can be easily identified by their yellow and blue colours, but these numbers are now diminishing. All of them accept major credit cards and a variety of phonecards available from retailers. You may have to look hard for a payphone that accepts coins.

There is an [http://www.whitepages.co.nz online directory of telephone subscribers]. You can also call directory assistance on '''018'''.

The international access code or prefix is '''00'''. (When using a mobile phone, like everywhere else, the plus symbol &quot;+&quot; can be used instead of the 00 prefix.)

The country code for international calls to New Zealand is +64. When dialling from overseas, omit any leading '0' in the area code.

There are five area codes:
:'''03''' for all of the South Island, Stewart Island and the Chathams
:'''04''' for [[Greater Wellington]] (excluding [[Wairarapa]])
:'''06''' for [[Taranaki]], [[Whanganui (region)|Whanganui]], [[Manawatu]], the [[Central North Island]] south of Mount Ruapehu, [[Hawke's Bay]], [[East Coast (New Zealand)|East Coast]], and Wairarapa.
:'''07''' for [[Waikato]], [[Bay of Plenty]] and the Central North Island north of Mount Ruapehu
:'''09''' for Auckland and Northland.

You'll need to dial the area code if you are making non-local toll calls, even if the area code is the same (eg: you have to dial 03 when calling Christchurch from Dunedin, 07 when calling Hamilton from Tauranga, etc). Some of the rules defining what is a local call and what is a toll call can be confusing e.g. calling Kaiapoi to Rolleston (37&amp;nbsp;km away) is a local call, but Kaiapoi to Rangiora (11&amp;nbsp;km away) is a toll call - if in doubt, include the area code.

Freephone numbers start '''0508''' or '''0800''' and can not be connected from outside New Zealand.

Collect (reverse charge) calls can be made by calling the operator on '''010''' (or '''0170''' for international calls) and following the instructions.

The emergency number is '''111''', except in the Chatham Islands where it is '''+64 3 305-0111'''

====[[Mobile phones]]====
All major NZ mobile networks claim to have coverage &quot;where 97% of NZers live, work and play&quot;, although this needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Mobile telephone coverage is good near urban areas although the mountainous terrain means that, outside these urban areas and especially away from the main highway system, coverage may be patchy. Do not rely on mobile phones in hilly or mountainous terrain. Mobile telephone users can call '''*555''' only to report '' '''Non-emergency''' traffic safety'' incidents, such as a breakdown, road hazard or non-injury car crash, to the ''Police''.

All mobile phone numbers in New Zealand usually start with '''02''', usually followed by eight digits (there are some seven- and nine-digit numbers in the 021 range).

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! Carrier !! GSM (2G) !! UMTS (3G) !! LTE (4G)
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*'''[http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz 2degrees]''' operates a relatively young 3G/4G network.
*'''[http://spark.co.nz/ Spark]''' (formerly Telecom NZ) operates a 3G/4G network nationwide (using the same frequencies as Telstra in Australia and AT&amp;T in the US).
**'''[http://skinny.co.nz/ Skinny]''' is a brand of Spark that provides the same service with a cheaper price.
*'''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/network/coverage/ Vodafone NZ]''' operates a nationwide 2G/3G/4G network. Vodafone also offer a '''[http://www.vodafone.co.nz/travel-sim/ visitor SIM]''' specifically for travellers.

SIM cards are widely available and no registration is necessary. Most airports and shopping malls have stores from all network providers available for purchasing access and getting information about their networks. SIM cards and recharge vouchers are also available in supermarkets and dairies. A prepaid sim-card connection pack with $20 credit from [http://www.vodafone.co.nz/prepay-freebees/ Vodafone] costs around $30, prepaid sim-cards from 2degrees and Spark costs $5 while Skinny costs $2.

Standard sim-cards, Micro-SIMs and nano-SIMs are available from all mobile providers, as are data-only plans for use in iPads or USB modems.

===Internet===
Some places offer free '''Wi-Fi''' to their customers. Often it may be available for a charge.

Internet access is available in cyber cafés and there are generally many of these in the major cities. Some Internet (cyber) cafés may not be maintained properly, but there are places around that maintain a high level of security when it comes to their systems. If you have your own laptop, many cyber cafés allow wired and wireless access. It is slowly becoming more common to allow tourists to use their own laptops to access the Internet.

Many public libraries have public Internet access. There may be a charge. The Auckland City Public Library allows for two 15 min sessions a day at no charge. Hourly rates for are usually in the range of $4-8, with cheaper rates of around $2-4 at cyber cafés within the main city centres. Some providers, such as the Christchurch City Library network, offer free access to some sites, usually ones of interest such as Google, BBC and CNN and those in the '''.nz''' top level domain.

You can purchase vouchers for Wi-Fi access from many Starbucks cafés and many McDonald's fast food outlets have free Wi-Fi. It is becoming more common to be provided at hotels and motels using vouchers, but it is seldom free as part of your room rate. There are wireless Hotspots in many cities and towns all over New Zealand from dedicated Wireless providers from whom you can buy connect time. Many camping holiday parks also have such services available.  Free Wi-Fi is not that common but the best free locations are at the libraries in many small and medium-sized towns.

The airports at Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin have free Wi-Fi but Christchurch airport still charges a fee for wireless service in the terminals.

Spark offers free Wi-Fi for its mobile customers through its payphone network across the country. Non-customers can buy access for $9.99/week after a free week trial. There is a data cap of 1GB/day.

New Zealand's internet speeds are comparable to other first-world nations, but don't expect light-speed internet accessing international sites; remember the country is separated from its nearest neighbour by 2200&amp;nbsp;km of water, and submarine cables aren't cheap to build and maintain. Gigabit-capable fibre to the premises (&quot;Ultra Fast Broadband&quot; or UFB) is available to 67% of the population, mainly in large towns and cities. ADSL/VDSL broadband internet is available in most areas, while cable internet is available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. If you go to a remote rural area, expect internet to be via 3G/4G mobile broadband if it's available; via satellite or even dial-up if it's not.

===Mail===
[[File:New Zealand Post Modern Box.jpg|thumb|A typical New Zealand Post mailbox]]
The national post office is '''[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/ New Zealand Post]'''. NZ Post offer overnight and [http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/receiving-mail/book-an-urgent-overnight-courier same day courier services across New Zealand]; at one point there was an overnight FastPost service, but this has been replaced by overnight courier.

[http://www.nzpost.co.nz/home/receiving-mail/poste-restante ''Poste Restante''] is an inexpensive service for receiving letters and parcels while you are visiting New Zealand from overseas and available at Post Offices across the country. ''Counter delivery'' is available nationally at local PostShop and some PostCentre outlets if you need a short term mailing address for up to three months.

Postcards cost $1.20 to send within New Zealand (2–3 days) and $2.40 to send internationally (3–10 days). Letters up to DL size (130mm &amp;times; 235mm) cost the same as postcards within New Zealand and to Australia and the South Pacific, with letters to other destinations costing $3.00.

New Zealand uses 4-digit postcodes. Rural addresses use RD (rural delivery) numbers instead of suburbs. Postal addresses are generally in the following format:
:''Recipient name''
:''Street address/PO Box number''
:''Suburb/RD number/PO Box lobby''
:''Town Postcode''

==Cope==
=== Electricity ===
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[[File:Australian switched powerboard crop.jpg|thumb|An electrical socket]]
Electricity is supplied at 230 volts (plus or minus 6%) 50 Hz. Outlets are the Australian AS/NZS 3112 &quot;Type I&quot;, with two flat slanted pins for phase and neutral and a vertical flat pin below for earth. Bathrooms may be fitted with a 115/230 V shaver outlet which accepts type A (North American), C (European), and I (Australian) – these outlets are not powerful enough to take appliances more than around 50 watts. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter and a converter if they plan to use North American electrical equipment. European travellers may need to check the amperage on some high-draw devices; New Zealand household outlets are designed for a maximum of 10&amp;nbsp;A (2300&amp;nbsp;W). If you draw too much power, you'll pop the circuit breaker.

The electricity supply is generally stable and reliable. 75% of the electricity is generated from renewable resources, namely hydro (55%), geothermal (15%) and wind (5%). Great Barrier Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and some isolated parts of the South Island (including Haast and Milford Sound) are not connected to the national electricity grid. Due to the greater costs, watch your electricity usage when in these areas.

===Consular assistance===
All embassies and high commissions are in the capital, [[Wellington#Cope|Wellington]], but there are also consulates in [[Auckland#Consulates|Auckland]], [[Christchurch#Consulates|Christchurch]], Dunedin, [[Nelson (New Zealand)#Consulates|Nelson]] and [[Queenstown (New Zealand)#Consulates|Queenstown]].

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===Newspapers===
Auckland's [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ ''New Zealand Herald''] has the largest daily readership, mostly in the upper North Island, Wellington's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/ ''Dominion Post''] extends beyond its natural lower North Island catchment area while Christchurch's [http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/''The Press''] mainly has a South Island readership.

The ''Herald on Sunday'', ''Sunday Star-Times'' and [http://www.nbr.co.nz ''National Business Review''], all published weekly, would claim to have national coverage.

There are also many local and community newspapers, such as the ''Nelson Mail'', but almost all of New Zealand's newspapers have just two foreign owners that syndicate much of their non-local content. Dunedin's ''Otago Daily Times'' remains the largest independent newspaper.

===Radio===
New Zealand has many radio stations, on both AM and FM, with at least one local station and a number of nationwide network stations broadcasting in each major city or town. The main FM stations are spaced at 0.8&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals (with infill stations at 0.4&amp;nbsp;MHz intervals), so if you find one station for the local area and don't like it, just tune up or down 0.8 to find another station (but not every slot is filled).

With a lot of imported second-hand Japanese cars in New Zealand, you may come across one with a Japanese FM radio that goes from 76–90&amp;nbsp;MHz instead of 88–108&amp;nbsp;MHz like the rest of the world. Most of these radios are fitted with &quot;band expanders&quot; which drop the station frequencies by 12&amp;nbsp;MHz, so for example you can listen to 91.8 FM by tuning to 79.8 on the radio. If you want to listen to a station above 102.0 (90.0), you're out of luck.

===TV===
Free-to-air high-definition (&quot;HD&quot;) digital terrestrial television (DTT) is available to 86% of the population, mainly around the major towns and cities, with the remainder of the country receiving standard-definition digital television by satellite. As well as more than a dozen nationwide DTT channels, there are some local and regional channels and several networks with sub-national coverage. Optional subtitles, allowing hearing impaired people to enjoy TV better, are usually available only on ''TVNZ 1'', ''TVNZ 2'' and ''Three''.

Cable television is not well developed, but is widely available in parts of Wellington and Christchurch. Satellite pay television is available through the Sky network. Most hotels and motels have the national channels, some Sky channels, and whatever else is broadcast in the local area.

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[[Image:Nhatrang rue tran phu.jpg|thumb|300px|Trần Phú Street and the beach]]

'''Nha Trang''', sometimes spelt '''Nhatrang''', is [[Vietnam]]'s most famous seaside resort town, and the scuba diving centre of Vietnam. It's more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations such as [[Mui Ne]] and [[Phu Quoc]].

==Understand==
Traces of human settlement in Nha Trang date back to the Cham Empire, though in times of Vietnamese rule, there wasn't much more here than small fishing villages. The French recognised that this beautiful bay, with its islands and white sand beaches, made for a perfect bathing spot, and began the transformation into a resort town. American soldiers agreed, and Nha Trang became a favourite R&amp;R stop during the war.

After the end of Vietnam war, the Soviet military became increasingly more present in the Cam Ranh Bay, just south of Nha Trang. After retiring, many [[Russia|Russian]] military personnel settled down in Nha Trang and opened tourism businesses, leading to an increasing influx of Russian tourists to the city, who form nowadays the bulk of foreign tourists - in the main tourism area of Nha Trang, signs in Russian are even more common than in English. In the 21st century, [[China|Chinese]] tourists have become quite common as well, as in the rest of [[Southeast Asia]].

However, Nha Trang is definitely not a Westernized resort town like [[Kuta]] in [[Bali]] - it is hugely popular among Vietnamese tourists, who go to the beach mainly on early morning and late afternoon, and spend the rest of the day enjoying other attractions including mud baths or '''Vinpearl Land''' - dubbed Vietnam's [[Disneyland]], although it's probably more akin to [[Singapore]]'s [[Singapore/Sentosa and Harbourfront|Sentosa]].

===Climate===

The monsoon season is from Oct to mid-Dec. Sea winds can be heavy, and sometimes the weather can get pretty chilly. Summer, naturally, brings many vacation goers into town and hotel rooms get somewhat more difficult to find.

==Get in==
===By plane===
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| name=Cam Ranh International Airport | alt={{IATA|CXR}} | url=https://www.nhatrangairport.com | email=
| address= | lat=11.999 | long=109.220 | directions=30 km south at Cam Ranh
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Cam Ranh International Airport | wikidata=Q25226
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| content=The 4th busiest airport in Vietnam. Opened as a commercial airport in 2004 on the grounds of a former American military airbase, replacing Nha Trang Airport. A new international terminal is less than 5 minutes' walk from the older domestic terminal.
}}

There are lots of domestic flights from [[Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Vinh]], [[Da Nang]], [[Hanoi]], [[Haiphong]], with prices starting at 250,000 dong.

International flights to KL Malaysia (Airasia), [[Bangkok]] (BangkokAir, AirAsia),  [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] and to cities in [[China]] including Hong Kong (via HK Express).

''Taxi'' fixed rate from the airport to downtown locations is 250,000 dong, if going by the meter it will be about 100,000 dong more expensive. [https://nhatrangprivatecar.com/ Nhatrang Private Car] does transfers by private car.

A cheaper option is to take the ''airport bus'' which goes directly to the city center. There are a few companies operating on this route, their buses such as the yellow Đất Mới airport buses (no.18) can be found just outside opposite front entrance of the airport. Tickets 50,000 dong, 45-min ride (2017). They can drop off at certain major hotels, within the traditional tourist center the usual drop off point is hotel Liberty Central. &lt;!--to the old and now permanently closed {{listing| name=Nha Trang Airport | lat=12.227 | long=109.192 | content=}} (70,000 dong, tickets can be bought at a desk near the exit of the airport). The old airport is in the city not far from most hotels, which could be reached by short taxi ride for 40,000 dong or less.--&gt;

*{{listing|type=go
| name=Đất Mới airport bus terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Yersin St | lat=12.2495 | long=109.19284 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-21
| content=Start and end point for this airport bus route number 18. Online maps have this location called Land Transport Corp New. This bus could be used also as an economical way to visit Bai Dai beach.
}}

Some mid-range and upscale hotels organise airport transfers, often for free.

===By train===
[[File:NHA TRANG GA VIETNAM JAN 2012 (6821709028).jpg|thumb|Nha Trang railway station, at the platform]]
The {{listing|type=go
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| address= | lat=12.2483 | long=109.1843 | directions=
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| content=1 km north from the city centre.
}} Nha Trang is a stop on the main railway line connecting [[Hanoi]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City]]. If you want a soft-sleeper (the highest class available on Vietnamese trains), book your train ticket directly at the train station as far in advance as you can. Having a private travel agent book this ticket will quite often result in you paying the agent for a soft-sleeper &amp;mdash; the agent will book a hard-sleeper and you will not know until you board the train and it is too late to make changes. This is one of the most common scams in Vietnam. Soft sleeper rooms are 4-berth, hard sleepers are 6-berth. You can sit comfortably on a lower bed in a 4 berth room but in a 6-berth you will have to be very short in order to sit up straight. SNT trains (meaning Saigon to Nha Trang) have similar quality cars, but are slower than the SE trains. The TN trains have the oldest and dirtiest cars and are the slowest so therefore are not recommended.

The journey to Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City takes between 6-8 hours on SE trains (often delayed), so a sleeper is not really necessary, a cushioned seat in the air-con car costs 190,000 dong, soft seats are 330,000 dong, soft sleeper about 500,000 dong (2012). There are 2 overnight and 2 daily SE trains. The SNT trains take over 9 hours and travel overnight only, departs Ho Chi Minh City at 19:40 and arrives in Nha Trang at 05:20, 535,000 dong (2012). The scenery on this journey is not that great compared to further north, so you are not missing out too much by travelling overnight.

===By bus===
Nearly all long distance sleeper buses stop in Nha Trang. They come from [[Ho Chi Minh City]] (10-12 hours, 200,000 dong, both morning and overnight buses available, both are sleeper buses), [[Hoi An]] (12 hours). Besides, there are hourly buses from [[Da Lat]] (3-4 hr, 120,000 dong, hourly between 07:00-15:00) and a couple ones from [[Qui Nhon]] (6 hr, 115,000 dong, at 07:30, 08:30, 13:00 and 15:30), [[Mui Ne]] (6 hr).

Buses may drop off passengers near the tourist areas, or stop at the {{listing|type=go
| name=Central Bus station (Bến xe phía Nam Nha Trang)| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= 12.258361 |long= 109.134877 | directions=
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| lastedit=2017-08-08
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}} which is 7 km west of the city center on the road Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Mười, next to the MM Mega Market. To get to the center, you can take a taxi or motocycle from here or catch the #2 city bus going East on Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Mười road. If you travelled with Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines) you may catch a free shuttle bus which is operated by FUTA to your hotel and if not '''do not take a taxi parked beside the bus or inside the bus station''' (there is a gate at the front) and if in doubt ask 1) the FUTA ticket sellers inside the main hall or 2) several completely unrelated people.

===By car===
Private car rental with a driver are usually modern air-con cars and can be rented for about 1,000,000 dong per day. Car rental prices (as mostly anything in Vietnam) usually increase during holiday seasons especially around Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Make sure to avoid high prices by booking it beforehand with the car rental services.

==Get around==
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===Orientation===
Nha Trang has two main beaches: a larger one south of the Cai river, and a smaller one on the north. The southern beach, lined by the Trần Phú avenue, is by far the most popular among the visitors. Tourism infrastructure catering to foreign tourists, including diving schools, tour agencies, western-style bars and international restaurants and cafes, is mostly concentrated in the southern part of the beach, between Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and the old airport. In the central part of the beach, lie the upmarket international chain hotels such as Sheraton, Novotel and InterContinental. The rest of the beachfront, as well as the northern beach, has infrastructure mostly aimed at Vietnamese tourists. A few blocks far from the beach, Nha Trang is a normal, bustling Vietnamese city.

===By motorcycle===

In Nha Trang, as in the rest of Vietnam, motorcycles are the least safe but most convenient way of going around, especially to go to the beaches and sightseeing spots outside of the city. See the general advice for [[Vietnam#Get_around|riding a motorcycle in Vietnam]].

===By bus===
Nha Trang's city bus system is surprisingly useful for travellers that have more time than money. Buses are white and blue in color, have air conditioning, Vietnamese music, and are very cheap, typically costing less than US{{USD|0.50}}. While there is very few information available, online or otherwise, about city buses, there are not many bus routes such that it is relatively easy to understand them. In addition, buses are rarely crowded except on peak hours. On the negative side, buses are often infrequent and with limited working hours,  drivers and fare collectors seldom speak English, and bus stops are often quite far from each other. Therefore, make sure that you have enough time and patience before going somewhere by bus.

Bus #4 is probably the most useful for visitors, as it passes through the main tourist area (between Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and the old airport) as well as many points of interest, including the Vinpearl cable car entrance, the Hòn Chồng promontory, the Po Nagar towers and Nha Trang Cathedral, as well as nearby the Cho Dam Market. Visitors staying in the main tourist area can take the bus at Nguyễn Thiện Thuật.

Bus #3 also passes through the main tourist area, and can be used to go to Doc Let beach. While this would take at least 90 minutes, it is one of the few ways to go to Doc Let for travellers which do not have their own transportation. If you find a bus stop for the #3 try asking the locals where the bus will stop, since the locations are sometimes merged and aren't where you thought they were.

Buses are always paid with cash. Fare collectors can provide you change, but avoid using large bills. As in other cities in Vietnam, buses often do not completely stop to allow people to board, and even when they stop, they will often start moving as soon as the first person climbs the stairs of the bus. Therefore, do not stop or try to pay the fare as soon as you board the bus; instead, find a place to sit or stay and the bus fare collector will walk towards you.

===On foot===

Although not as treacherous as in [[Hanoi]] or [[Ho Chi Minh City]], walking in Nha Trang is certainly no walk in the park. Zebra crossings are almost meaningless as no vehicle will ever stop for pedestrians crossing the street, and the few traffic lights in the city are systematically ignored. Pavements are often unusable for walking, as they are almost entirely occupied with parked motorcycles, kiosks and restaurant tables, such that pedestrians are expected to walk mostly in the road. See the [[Vietnam#Traffic|general advice for crossing the road in Vietnam]].

One of the few pleasant places to walk in Nha Trang is the walking path along the beach, which is quite well-maintained and lined with nice gardens, monuments and public places, although sometimes interrupted by motorcycle parking lots.

===By taxi===
The drivers of Mai Linh (preferably) or Vinasun taxis usually use the meter and do not attempt to cheat on tourists. A ride inside the city of Nha Trang should never cost more than a few dozen thousand dong. On the other hand, going to places outside of Nha Trang by taxi can cost hundreds of thousand dong, and possibly much more if you would like the driver to wait for you to bring you back to the city.

Grab now operates in Nha Trang for car and motorbike taxis via their smart phone app.

===By cyclo===

A wonderful option for seeing the sites is to hire a cyclo-driver for the day. This runs about US{{USD|15}} plus tip. All the in-town highlights, the post office, and a choice of restaurants from 08:00-19:00. English skills may be basic. The driver will keep the touts away--a real bonus! It seems all cyclos are electric assist powered now with colourful LED lights at night. More expensive than using taxi cars for short trips.

===By bicycle===

Nha Trang is quite flat and bicycles can be rented for typically 30,000 to 50,000 dong for one day for a basic no-gears bike if you lucky to find somewhere. Locals on bicycles are more commonly seen at night when its cooler and no sun to burn their skin. However, if you have no experience with Vietnamese traffic, you should think twice about using a bicycle as your main means of transport in Nha Trang. Electric bikes (ebikes) are a common sight in Nha Trang.

==See==

=== Beaches ===
[[File:Nhatrang la plage.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Nha Trang's beach]]
* {{see
| name=Nha Trang Beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2472 | long=109.1968 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The city's main beach, south of the Cai river, is about 6 km long and lined with a beautiful, well-maintained promenade containing walking paths, gardens, monuments and leisure spaces. The beach itself has a broad strip of sand, and the calm waters are extremely inviting for swimming - but care is needed, as the waters get deep very quickly. While Nha Trang's beach is hardly one of the most beautiful beaches of [[Southeast Asia]], it can still provide one of the best urban beach experiences in the region. You will see many female vendors walking along the beach selling fruit and hot, steamed seafood. Vietnamese typically come to the beach during sunrise and sunset, with the [[Russia|Russians]] occupying the beach en masse during the peak sunshine hours. Make sure that you visit in the right season. The beach can be disappointing when the weather is grey and the waves choppy. The experience is then one of murky sandy waters, a strip of standard brown sand with a multitude of empty beach chairs and no one to be seen.}}
* {{see
| name=Bai Doung Beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2751 | long=109.2024 | directions=1.5 km N on Tran Phu St over the main bridge
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=North of the Cai river, Bai Duong beach is smaller than in the main tourist area. It is a beautiful beach, but the sewage channels make it somewhat less appealing. The beach is mostly popular among Vietnamese visitors, and hence quite empty during peak sunshine hours. Near the beach there are several seafood restaurants catering to Vietnamese tourists. It can be reached using bus #4.}}
* {{see
| name=Hon Chong | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2729 | long=109.2065 | directions=1.5 km N on Tran Phu St over the main bridge
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entrance 22,000 dong, including dance performance
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Scenic rock formations in the sea. The disposition of the rocks, as well as the sculpture of a giant fist mark in one of them, is mysterious and a source of several folk tales. You can climb the rocks and get some nice views of Bai Doung Beach and the nearby islands. It can be reached using bus #4.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Hòn Tre island | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2111 | long=109.2809 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-05-25
| content=Has several nice beaches, but almost of all them are of exclusive access to guests of the Vinpearl resorts. The exception is the small beach in front of the Vinpearl Land's waterpark, which is accessible for those who bought a ticket to Vinpearl Land. The beach offers waterports and contains a Russian restaurant.
}}

=== Temples ===
[[File:Champa Po Nagar Nha Trang.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Po Nagar Cham Towers]]
[[File:Ntct3.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Nha Tho Nui Cathedral]]
[[File:Buddha statue, Nha Trang.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Buddha statue of Long Sơn]]
* {{see
| name=Po Nagar Cham Towers | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2 Thang 4 St | lat=12.2656 | long=109.1954 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-17:00 | price=21,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=These four brick towers were built by the Cham civilization between the 7th and 12th centuries to honour ''Yang Ino Po Ngar'', mother of the kingdom, and the aroma of incense emanating from within makes it clear that this remains a religious site for the local Buddhists of Nha Trang today. The longevity of these last vestiges of a once-dominant SE Asian civilisation should impress temple enthusiasts even if the insensitive restoration and surrounding mass of tourists don't. The small complex sits on a hill which enjoys views across Nha Trang's fishing village. It is a 20- to 25-min walk (or short motorbike ride) from the main beach strip, however be prepared to wander through the real Nha Trang, quite an abrupt change from the showy built-up beach side resort. Public Bus 4 stops near the Cham Towers.}}
* {{see
| name=Long Son Pagoda | url= | email=
| address=Thai Nguyen St | lat=12.25217 | long=109.18092 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-17:00 | price=Free
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At this pagoda, you will see a 24-m-tall white Buddha. The pagoda was established in 1963 to honour the monks and nuns who died demonstrating against the Diem government. Beware of scammers claiming they are students studying in the temple, demanding that you offer a donation to the school before going up the pagoda. These students have no affiliation with the school and entry to the pagoda is free.}}
* {{see
| name=Nha Tho Nui Cathedral| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2468 | long=109.1880 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=On a hill overlooking the city, the cathedral shows the influence of French Catholicism. The Nha Trang area still has a strong Catholic population. There are Catholic shops around the cathedral.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Alexandre Yersin Museum |alt=| url= | email=
| address=10 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2510 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 822355 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 07:30-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, Sa 07:30-11:30 | price=26,000 dong
|lastedit=2016-08-09| content=This is a scientific museum of Swiss-born Dr. Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943), who arrived in Vietnam in 1891 to study infected animals. He later produced a serum from horses and buffaloes. In this museum, you will be able to view all of his work as well as his equipment. Yersin never went back to Switzerland and spent the rest of his life in Nha Trang. Don’t try to take pictures. Do respect the rules as they're quite serious here.}}
* {{see
| name=Khánh Hòa Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2497 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3813 654 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W F Su 08:00-11:00, 14:00–17:00 | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Exhibition presents Cham statues and artifacts of the ethnic minorities of the Nha Trang area. One of the rooms is devoted to Ho Chi Minh and his personal belongings.
}}
* {{see
| name=National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam | alt= | url= | email=
| address=01 Cau Da | lat=12.2079 | long=109.2144 | directions=left of the commercial port entrance
| phone=+84 58 590037 | tollfree=
| hours=07:00-17:30 | price=40,000 dong
| content=This is like an aquarium with popular and rare species of the sea. A good place to bring kids as they will get to see sharks, turtles, coral reefs, lion fish, sea horses, and many other creatures.
}}
* {{see
| name=Impressions Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Buu Doa - 10 | lat=12.21845 | long=109.19209 | directions=
| phone=+84 165 232 3028 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-20:00 | price=150,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Not really a museum. 3D art paintings to interact with. Great for selfie addicts, but don't go alone! Ideally go as group of 3 or more. Two is OK, but it will be difficult to take photos of the two of you together. Not easy to find, it's on the other side of the old airport from the main tourist area. Receives mixed reviews, many consider it over-priced.
}}

===Outside of the city - beaches===
* {{see
| name=Doc Let Beach | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.5571 | long=109.2302 | directions=around 50 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located in the Ninh Hòa district north of Nha Trang, Doc Let is a beautiful, long beach with shallow, crystal-clear waters. The water has weak waves, but it is still excellent for swimming. Local fisher families sell and prepare seafood they will cook for you on the beach for a very reasonable price. The southern part of the beach contains the Ninh Hòa fishing village, where the north of the beach contains some relatively inexpensive resorts or it still underdeveloped. The best parts of the beach are the ones in front of the resorts, with the rest unfortunately with a lot of rubbish thrown by locals. You can pay a fee to rent a chair and use the showers/restrooms of White Sand Doclet resort or Paradise resort. Doc Let beach can be reached from Nha Trang using bus #3, by motorbike, and by some day tous generally aimed at Russian visitors. If you are staying in a resort there, the resort may offer you transfer services for a surcharge.}}
* {{see
| name=Long Beach | alt=Bai Dai beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.1098743 | long=109.192185 | directions=on the road to Cam Ranh airport
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's in the Cam Lâm and Cam Ranh districts, 20 km south of Nha Trang. Bai Dai is in the middle of a frenetic process of development, with upscale resorts being built nonstop in the beachfront. Even so, the beach is very long and it is still possible to find yourself alone if you walk enough. It has beautiful blue waters, soft sand and it is pleasant to walk upon as it is less steep than the beach in Nha Trang, but rubbish can also be a problem in areas which are not in the front of resorts. Seafood is served at many shacks with deckchairs right on the beach. Probably best to go by motorcycle. The airport bus number 18 might be another option. Get off by road entrance leading to The Shack Vietnam.
}}
* There are several '''other beaches''' in the vicinity of Nha Trang. About 30 km north of Nha Trang, just when past the village of Ninh Hoa, a peninsula juts out into the South China Sea, and on its northern coast is its tinier brother, Hon Khoi. Several resorts are on the eastern beach of Hon Khoi, where you find palm trees, white sand, and turquoise waters. To get there, follow the highway north past the turnoff to [[Dac Lac Province]]/[[Buon Ma Thuot]]. Then look out for a sign reading &quot;Doc Let-Resort&quot;, close to a filling station. A taxi will take 2 people for about 200,000 dong, while a xe om should not be more expensive than 100,000 dong. Or catch a through bus travelling Hwy 1 and get off at the turn off. There will always be some motorbike drivers waiting to take you. Whatever place you choose to go, be sure to reserve a bungalow in advance.

===Outside of the city - other attractions===
[[File:Dien Khanh front gate.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Dien Khanh front gate]]
* {{see
| name=Diên Khánh Citadel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Diên Khánh Townlet | lat=12.2555984 | long=109.0952105 | directions=12 km W of city
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Citadel was built by French officer Olivier de Puymanel for Nguyễn Ánh in 1793. It housed royal palace, private houses, warehouses and jail. It was fenced by walls of 3.5 m height, surrounded by moats of 4-5 m deep and 10 m wide. It was built with 6 gates, but only 4 of them remain.
}}
* {{see
| name=Fairy Spring waterfalls | alt=Suối Tiên | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.167 | long=109.054 | directions=about 20 km SW of Nha Trang. Go 10 km W of Nha Trang to Diên Khánh, go 5 km through the old Diên Khánh citadel to Diên Phước village, turn left 4 km to Suoi Tien village, then right 1 km to the stream
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=10,000 dong per person, 3,000 dong per motorbike
| content=Fairy Spring is a small, cool stream and swimming hole much visited by local kids on weekends. The swimming hole is at the end of a short jungle walk. It is a pleasant place to visit in summer. In winter the water is too cold to swim. The stream's source is the area of Hồn Bà, the highest peak in the province. Bottled and canned drinks are available, but no food is sold here yet. The area is slowly being developed and will eventually become a resort with a hotel, bungalows, and restaurant.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ba Ho Waterfalls | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.382483 | long=109.1329 | directions=near Ba Ho village, approximately 20 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entrance fee 20 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=A series of three waterfalls and a fast flowing river tucked away in the forest. There are limited amenities, although you can buy food like rice, chicken, beers and soft drinks. Taxis are available in Nha Trang to take you there, but its not too difficult to find yourself and with good weather it's a pleasant drive, if you are confident on a motorbike. Its a good one hour trip from Nha Trang by motorbike through some rough, off-road tracks (especially in the wet season). The turn off from the main highway north of Nha Trang can be easy to miss (a stone pillar), but most locals along the road should be able to point it out. From the turn off it's a straight track to the river. You may want to bring some sturdy shoes to climb across the rocks and swimming gear for a dip when you get there. It will take about 45 minutes from the entrance of the tourist area to the lakes. There is an '''orphanage''' very close to the lakes (take a right turn when you get to a T-junction in the rice fields) that would really benefit from any gifts of vegetarian food (take milk, tofu, yogourt, etc.). Call Dieu An, the nun at +84 90 5823807. She speaks only Vietnamese.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hon Ba Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.109014 | long=108.97399 | directions=64 km away from the city
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At the summit of Hon Ba mountain at 1,514 m above sea level.
}}
* {{see
| name=Monkey Island | alt=Hon Lao | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.3596 | long=109.2151 | directions=20 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Catch a ferry to Monkey Island (the pier is 1 km further north of island), which is full of monkeys, has a 10:00 circus and simple go-cart track.}}

==Do==
[[File:Puppettheatre.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Performance of the water puppet theatre]]
* {{do
| name=Water Puppet Theater | alt= | url=http://www.muaroinuocnhatrang.com/default.html | email=
| address= | lat=12.2393 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3527 828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=Water puppetry is a Vietnamese original folk art that dates back as far as the 11th century when it began in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
}}
* {{do
| name=Cinema | alt= | url=https://platinumcineplex.vn/en/cinema/nha-trang/?itemId=18 | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=From 50,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=There are two multiplex cinemas. One on the 3rd floor of the Nha Trang Center shopping and entertainment complex has three movie theatres with an estimated 120 seats each. US films are in English with local subtitles. The second cinema is the [http://www.lottecinemavn.com/LCHS/index.aspx Lotte Cinema], on the 5th floor of the Maximart Supermarket, near the train station.
}}
* '''Boat cruises'''. The going rate for a one-day multi-island tour is US{{USD|6}}, with snorkelling, fishing, and many other activities among the possibilities. Tours may provide lunch with drinks on board. Booking agents abound, so compare itineraries to find the best for you.
* {{do
| name=Swimming pools | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=People come here to swim in the sea, but there are also a number of swimming pools. Louisiane Brewhouse has a good one that is free to use. Hiring a soft chaise longue costs 40,000 dong. The Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel coffee shop in Yersin St has a small shady pool for free use. A number of mid-range hotels also have pools, some of which can be used by non-guests. Sea and Sun Hotel has a nice rooftop pool and costs 70,000 dong for non-guests. There is another large public pool at Yersin st, opposite the hospital, for 30,000 dong. Another option is Central Park on Tran Phu, near Louisiane Brewhouse. Buy a deckchair for 60,000 or 120,000 and swim for free. Has a small diving board for kids, a lazy river, and a pool bar.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gyms | url= | email=
| address=12 Thi Sach St | lat=12.2407 | long=109.1835 | directions=off Tran Nhat Duat St
| phone=+84 93 2405931 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=There is a large gym in town called '''Nha Trang Body Building Club''', part of a leisure complex that includes badminton and tennis courts, basketball area and football pitch. Daily pass 20,000 dong; monthly pass, 200,000 dong. Besides, Novotel Hotel also has gym memberships for non-guests, which provide access to the swimming pool, sauna and relaxation room. A daily pass costs 200,000 dong, one-month pass 1,400,000 dong, 3-month pass 2,700,000 dong. Monthly passes include one free massage; ask about this when purchasing. The Sheraton Hotel probably has the best gym in town with excellent views, but costs US{{USD|100}} for one month, and this doesn't include use of the swimming pool.}}
* {{do
| name=10 pin bowling | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=On the 3rd floor of the new Nha Trang Centre shopping and entertainment complex.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Motorcycle Memories Vietnam | alt= | url=https://motorcyclememoriesvietnam.com/ | email=motorcyclememory@hotmail.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+84 90 511-6221 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-05-30
| content=Operate easy rider tours out of Nha Trang riding pillion on the motorbikes with a guide each. Day tours are available and they specialize in multi day tours of the central highlands and Ho Chi Minh Trail through to Hoi An. Multi day tours involve securely attaching luggage to the back of the bike and include accommodation. You get the guides for the day, sharing most meals with them and stopping regularly for rests and for visiting local attractions. Accommodation is usually the best hotel in town (Central highlands are cheap) and the drivers are very safe. A tour of the central highlands is one way to get off the tourist trail. US{{USD|65}} per day including accommodation.
}}
===Amusement and mud bath parks===
[[File:Vinpearl waterpark.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Vinpearl waterpark]]
* {{do
| name=Vinpearl Amusement Park| url=http://nhatrang.vinpearlland.com/en/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.2165 | long=109.2424 | directions=Take the cable car
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adult 600,000 dong; children under 1.4 m tall 450,000 dong; elderly above 60 430,000 dong; children under 1 m: free
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=From the harbour you can take the cable car over to the island where Vinpearl Resort and Vinpearl Land are located. They have a small tivoli and some restaurants, attractions here include Underwater World (aquarium), water park with water slides and wave pool, amusement park with roller coaster, pirate ship, bumper cars, cinema, arcade machines and a laser show at night time, usually 19:00. All included in the one price.}}
* {{do
| name=100 Egg Mud Bath | alt= | url=http://www.tramtrung.vn | email=
| address=Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd. | lat=12.2098 | long=109.1879 | directions=
| phone=+84 583711733 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Amusement park featuring mud baths, pools, hydrotherapy showers, jacuzzi and a big garden.
}}
* {{do
| name=I-Resort | alt= | url=http://www.i-resort.vn/main.html | email=
| address=To 19 - Xuan Ngoc - Vinh Ngoc | lat=12.27282 | long=109.1735 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Offers mud and mineral baths, waterfalls and a lot of pools.
}}
* {{do
| name=Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud baths | alt=Suối Nước Nóng Tháp Bà | url=https://tambunthapba.vn | email=
| address= | lat=12.27011 | long=109.17695 | directions=4 km NW of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|4}} mineral pool, US{{USD|12.50}} mudbath
| content=Costs 50,000 dong for the hot swimming pool and waterfall, 100,000 dong for shared mud bath (if you are 5-8 people you will probably get put in the same tub), shower, hot/cold water jets, hot Jacuzzi, and the hot waterfalls and swimming pool. A massage by trained masseuses and entrance to the hot swimming pool costs 150,000 dong. There is also a package for 500,000 which included a massage among other extras. A VIP spa package will cost you US{{USD|100}} or more. If you carry on a further 500 m past the mud baths you arrive at a railway bridge across the river that connects to a tunnel. It's a very scenic spot that's popular for wedding photo shoots.
}}
&lt;!--
* {{do
| name=Waterland Thach Lam Stream Amusement Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cuu Long Street, Phuoc Hoa Ward | lat= | long= | directions=20 km S of Nha Trang
| phone=+84 58 3873 878 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=130 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Offers simple rafting, grass sliding. A fair number of people are dissatisfied with the park, claiming it isn't worth the money, and that the canoe rides are too easy.
}}
As of May 2019 Google maps gives the location as in downtown Nha Trang, which can't be right. Perhaps it has closed, temporarily or permanently but still has an office? Comments from around 2014 on TA suggests this is a complete rip-off; a run-down place where the only thing working is the ticket sales and the only way in and out is an expensive taxi ride, and the last comment from 2017 is that it's apparently closed. Maybe it will reopen at some point later, but probably best to hide the listing as of now.
--&gt;

* {{do
| name=Yang Bay tourist park | alt= | url=http://yangbay.khatoco.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.1915757 | long=108.9117408 | directions=40 km west of Nha Trang
| phone=+84-3739-58-387 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30 - 17:00 | price=adult 100 000 dong, child 70 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At the Yang Bay waterfalls the Vietnamese have built up a concrete beach, and sort of eco park with a zoo. It used to be a lot nicer before they built it, but it is still a very nice place to visit. You can swim there, and walk around in the area. Just to mention, tourist park receives a lot of negative reviews.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hòn Tằm | alt=Hon Tam Nha Trang | url=https://hontam.com.vn | email=contact@hontam.com.vn
| address=Hon Tam island - Vinh Nguyen ward | lat= | long= | directions=By cano every 2 hours.
| phone=+84 2586280222 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00 - 16:20 | price=350000
| lastedit=2022-05-26
| content=The only mudbath services on island in Vietnam. It takes about 6 minutes from Tam pier to the Hon Tam island by cano. The entrance fee is from 350,000 vnd (15$) for full-package service.
}}

=== Diving &amp; snorkeling ===
Close off-shore from Nha Trang sit a series of islands that offer decent diving and snorkelling, easily accessible by day trip. The city has about two dozen dive shops, making for fierce competition and great value. PADI open water courses with equipment rental are available for US{{USD|250}}. A two-dive boat trip with equipment rental and modest lunch can be had for US{{USD|45}}.

Coastal and undersea construction has stirred up a lot of sediment in the area, so underwater visibility is sometimes not great. The area is heavily fished, so fish life is also limited. You wouldn't cross the world just to dive at Nha Trang. But if you always dreamed of getting a scuba certification, Nha Trang is a good place to do it. The shops generally offer good quality equipment and experienced, certified dive masters. Diving goes on year round, but in the Oct-Dec windy season, the boat ride can be a bit rough and diving is limited to a few sites in the lee of the islands.

Organisation of the Nha Trang dive industry is sometimes complex. If you sign up for a trip with shop A, you might find yourself joined with a group and divemaster from shop B, which shares a boat with another group and divemaster from shop C, the boat itself being independently owned. Consolidation is especially active in the off-season, when few if any shops can fill a boat on their own. It's a good illustration of Vietnamese culture, which does not stand on ceremony, and loves a bargain, and is very skilled at making maximum use of resources. The local divemasters are mostly great, friendly guys with lots of stories to tell.

* {{do
| name=Aloha Mark Scott's Diving Vietnam | url=http://www.divingvietnam.com | email=MarkBrianScott@gmail.com
| address=24/4 Hung Vuong | lat=12.23758 | long=109.19521 | directions=
| phone=+84 12 29037795 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:30-21:00 | price=
| content=US{{USD|60}} for two dives (with certification) and US{{USD|70}} for two introductory dives. The boat has plenty of room for lounging and never rushed. American English spoken.}}
* {{do
| name=Angel Dive | url= | email=angeldivevietnam@hotmail.com
| address=1/33 Tran Quang Khai | lat=12.23378 | long=109.19670 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522461 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Expat-run, by a long-time resident of Nha Trang. PADI, SSI, SDI and TDI certified.}}
* {{do
| name=Jeremy Stein's Rainbow Divers | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.23545 | long=109.19432 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=European-owned operation with partially expat staff. A two-dive boat trip costs US{{USD|75}} (including water and fruit, but not lunch), about double the best deals available in town. The operation is well-organised and very professional, catering to divers who aren't comfortable with the more low-key local shops.}}
* {{do
| name=Nha Trang Fun Divers | alt= | url=http://www.ntfundivers.com | email=office@nhatrang-fundivers.com
| address=Hung Vuong 176/6 | lat=12.23432 | long=109.19550 | directions=
| phone=+840586252023 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:30 | price=
| lastedit=2017-01-27
| content=Snorkeling, freediving, scuba diving, very relaxed schedule.
}}
* {{do
| name=Octopus Diving | url=http://www.divenhatrang.com | email=info@divenhatrang.com
| address=29 Tran Phu | lat=12.23553 | long=109.19528 | directions=At Louisiane Brewhouse
| phone=+84 58 3521629 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=PADI Five-Star Dive Center offering a full range of PADI courses. Fun dives, nitrox, snorkelling and Discover Scuba Diving trips to Hon Mun Marine Protected Area every day. International team of instructors and divemasters. Very small groups, maximum of 2 students on a course and only 2 divers with a divemaster, personal service.}}
* {{do
| name=Sailing Club Divers| alt=Sailing Club | url=http://www.sailingclubdivers.com | email=diving@sailingclubvietnam.com
| address=72-74 Tran Phu | lat=12.21731 | long=109.20624 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522788, +84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=PADI Five-star Dive Centres offering a full range of PADI courses. Besides, you can get a group together and rent out a captain for about US{{USD|40}}.}}

===Other watersports===
* {{do
| name=Biking and Rafting Tour | url=http://www.raftingtravel.com/ | email=
| address=1/12 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.2336 | long=109.1945 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521541 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|45}}
| content=Combination fast 30-km downhill biking passing through an ethnic village and meeting Raglai people. Then a 12-km rafting trip down the Cai River.}}
* {{do
| name=Surfing Shack | alt=The Shack Vietnam | url=http://www.shackvietnam.com | email=
| address=Nguyễn Tất Thành, Khánh Hòa | lat=12.1155547 | long=109.19337 | directions=on Bai Dai beach about 21.6 km south of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bar, restaurant and surf club/school.
}}

==Buy==

* {{buy
| name=Nha Trang Center | alt= | url=http://www.nhatrangcenter.com | email=
| address=20 Tran Phu | lat=12.24818 | long=109.19582 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Shopping and entertainment complex on the main beach road. On the 3rd floor is a multiplex cinema, 10 pin bowling alley, a games arcade, mini 5D cinema and a food court. On the 2nd floor is the Citimart supermarket. On the ground floor are KFC and Highlands Coffee.}}
* {{buy
| name=Shop Herman | url= | email=
| address=142 Ngo Gia Tu | lat=12.24181 | long=109.18848 | directions=Next to small market
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Clothes from back home at half the cost.}}
* {{buy
| name=Sunsport Sportwear Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=97 56A Nguyen Thien Thuat St | lat=12.23444 | long=109.19438 | directions=
| phone=+84 97 7221295 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Major brands available: Nike, Adidas, North Face, Speedo, Greg Norman.}}
* {{buy
| name=Vincom Plaza | alt= | url=http://vincom.com.vn/vi/tttm/vincom-plaza-tran-phu-nha-trang | email=
| address=78-80 Trần Phú | lat=12.2426 | long=109.1938| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-09-19
| content=4-level beachfront shopping complex opened in August 2018 with cinema on the top floor.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Big C | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.25616 | long=109.17 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-14
| content=Large supermarket from Thailand outside the center of town.
}}

* {{buy
| name=Mini Mart | alt= | url=http://phobienhotel.weebly.com/corner-shop.html | email=
| address=27 Biet Thi St | lat=12.23530 | long=109.19418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This long established family run corner store is very good value and has an amazing selection of items for such as small shop. They are cheaper that the many A-Marts in the area which are very much aimed at the tourist market and few locals will be seen shopping in them.
}}
* {{buy
| name=VinCom Plaza | alt= | url=https://vincom.com.vn/ | email=
| address=60 Thai Nguyen | lat=12.24844 | long=109.18616 | directions=Near the train station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Large Western-style supermarket.
}}

===ATMs===
ATMs are common but the vast majority have a transaction limit of 2 million dong or less. Agribank give 3 million dong per transaction with US{{USD|1}} fee.
TDbank has a 5 million dong limit and does not charge a transaction fee. There is one in the Ariyana building.

==Eat==
[[File:Nha Trang night market - panoramio.jpg|thumb|A night market in Nha Trang, a place to sample [[street food]]]]
===Budget===

* {{eat
| name=Roasted Duck Shop 69 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=69 Bạch Đằng | lat=12.2410170 | long=109.1908605 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name= Cheers Sports Pub| alt= | url= | email=
| address= 138 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật| lat= 12.2346693| long=109.1944500 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Banh Canh Ba Thua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 10A Phan Chu Trinh| lat=12.2532303 | long= 109.1939346| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Nem Nướng Bà Sáu | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Phan Đình Giót | lat=12.2515040 | long= 109.1861522 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Ẩm Thực Chay BỒ ĐỀ SAO | alt= | url= | email=
| address=11 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng | lat=12.2449410 | long= 109.1885015| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Phở Bò Hà Nội | alt= | url= | email=
| address=81 Bạch Đằng | lat=12.2405209 | long=109.1913822 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

===Mid-range===

* {{eat
| name=Lac Canh | alt= | url= | email=
| address=11 Hang Ca St | lat=12.25660 | long=109.19462 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3821391 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=What’s different about this long established restaurant (25 years) is that you get to cook, yourself, and both locals and tourists seem to love it. It's famous for its thinly sliced beef, marinated in chilli source that you cook with your own mini tabletop BBQ. Large San Miguel bottled beers are served by San Miguel-attired servers for 18,000 dong and dishes are for US{{USD|2-10}} (Feb 2016).}}
* {{eat
| name=Truc Linh 2 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Biet Thu St | lat=12.2357 | long=109.1946 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 821259 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=US{{USD|1-10}}
 | lastedit=
| content= Asian and Western food. Especially popular for seafood. Truc Linh has been here for years but the original corner one is now the location of a new high rise hotel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nha Trang Seafood | url= | email=
| address=46 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St | lat=12.2386 | long=109.1933 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 822664 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-22:00 | price=US{{USD|2-14}}
 | lastedit=
| content=Serves fresh and scrumptious seafood. Inexpensive prices and good service.}}
* {{eat
| name=Lanterns | alt= | url=http://www.lanternsvietnam.com | email=
| address=30A Nguyen Thien Thuat St | lat=12.23824 | long=109.19358 | directions=new location upstairs
| phone=+84 58 2471674 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=Mains 60,000-150,000 dong
| lastedit=
| content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese and also Western dishes. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Expect a large crowd there every night during dinner. They work closely with two local orphanages, where the children and their caretakers are invited to regularly dine at the restaurant. The restaurant also offers a half-day introduction to Vietnamese cooking, which includes travelling to the local market in a cyclo and a guided tour of the marketplace to teach you about local produce that you will buy and subsequently cook. Cost for the class is 540,000 dong.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Louisiane Brewhouse | url=http://www.louisianebrewhouse.com.vn/ | email=
| address=Lot 29, Tran Phu | lat=12.2314 | long=109.1987 | directions=S along Tran Phu from the Sailing Club
| phone=+84 58 3521948 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=30,000-600,000&amp;nbsp;dong
 | lastedit=
| content=Microbrewery with locally brewed beers, restaurant with fresh cakes and tarts, sushi, quality pizzas, steaks, Vietnamese food and seafood. Pool table, live music and own loungers right at the beach or pool available. Chaises longues at either the pool or beach are 40,000 dong per day. Even if you get a chair on the beach, you still have pool access. They have a sampling tray of beer for 100,000 dong.}}
* {{eat
| name=Sailing Club | url=http://www.sailingclubvietnam.com | email=
| address=72 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2343 | long=109.1980 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=This restaurant serves Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, and Italian food. Crowded at night, when it turns into bar.}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Alley Cafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2351 | long=109.1963 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closed on Tuesdays | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-13
| content=Cheap drinking bar and cafe popular with English-speaking expats.
}}
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Altitude Rooftop Bar | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/details/nhasi-sheraton-nha-trang-hotel-and-spa/6470843 | email=
| address= | lat=12.2464 | long=109.1956 | directions=28th floor, Sheraton Hotel
| phone=+84 258 3880000 ext 4407 | tollfree=
| hours=17:00-23:00 | price=Heineken 100,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=For a great view of Nha Trang at night, perhaps visit the second highest bar in Nha Trang.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Skylight Nha Trang | alt=Chef's Club at Skylight | url=http://skylightnhatrang.com | email=info@skylightnhatrang.com
| address=38 Tran Phu | lat=12.2430 | long=109.1959 | directions=
| phone=+84 2583 528 988 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00–14:00, 16:30–00:00 | price=Entrance 50,000-250,000 dong depending on time and day of the week, price includes 1 drink
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=360˚ skydeck &amp; rooftop club. Besides, it also features a skywalk, pool deck and an international restaurant - Chef's Club on the 43rd floor.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Crazy Kim Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=19 Biet Thu St | lat=12.2353 | long=109.1947 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 816072 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closes 01:00| price=50,000 dong large beer
| lastedit=2015-03-12
| content=If you are young and wild, this is the place to be.}}
* {{drink
| name=SinhTo20 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=20 Hoang Hoa Tham St | lat=12.24738 | long=109.19477 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3525870 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-12
| content=This place has a very good yoghurt and many kinds of cocktails. Prices are reasonable.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Why Not Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=24 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.23336 | long=109.19556 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 811652 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Long-running and still one of the most popular late night bars for the young Western backpacker crowd in Nha Trang. It's been transformed into a much more upmarket establishment and is more popular with Asian tourists.
}}

====Coffee shops====

* {{drink
| name=Alpaca Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/alpacanhatrang | email=
| address=60 Hùng Vương | lat=12.2389 | long=109.1950 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:30 | price=
| content=A small homestyle cafe with a good-quality Italian and Mediterranean food and drinks. They also have vegetarian and healthy food. Located upstairs above the green A-mart store. 20% off drinks when ordered with a meal. Its more of an eating place and often gets full, so the drinks discount is probably there to deter customers just buying drinks only.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Iced Coffee | alt= | url=http://icedcoffee.vn/about-us/overview.htm | email=
| address=Nguyen 31 Huynh Khang St | lat=12.237231 | long=109.193964 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-28
| content=Coffee shop in similar style to the large chains such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee, i.e. espresso styles, lots of comfy seating inside and out with upstairs seating too. They also sell cakes and pastries and have a small food menu too.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Lava Coffee | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2446 | long=109.189 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-28
| content=More of a Vietnamese-style coffee shop but with both comfortable air-con and alfresco dining areas.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Star Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2565 | long=109.1693 | directions=opposite Big C
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Latte 40,000 dong
| lastedit=2017-03-13
| content=Nice espresso coffee shop with low prices.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Nha Trang night.jpg|thumb|Night in Nha Trang]]
===Budget===
There are plenty of budget hotels in Nha Trang with rooms costing around US{{USD|20}} per night and nearly all are en suite and have the usual air-con, cable TV, fridge, bedside table, wardrobe and night light. Most also have Wi-Fi. &quot;Mini-hotel alley&quot; at 64 Tran Phu is a good place to head for as it has a dozen or so budget hotels located in a relatively quiet alley near the beach and the main tourist area. Hostel dorm beds are available for US{{USD|5-7}} per night.
* {{sleep
| name=Azura Gold Hotel | alt= | url=http://azuragold.com/ | email=
| address=64/2 Tran Phu St | lat=12.23535 | long=109.1967 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$20-25
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Great new hotel close to the beach, has small pool and gym on 10th floor. 9 floors with 6 rooms per floor and 2 elevators. Wi-Fi and TV in the rooms, some of which have ocean views. Staff speak good English here.
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* {{sleep
| name=Blue Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1 Biệt Thự | lat=12.235837 | long=109.19639 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3525 447 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|15}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Old mini hotel close to the beach. Six floors with an elevator.. Wi-Fi for the rooms, some of which have ocean views.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ha Tram Hotel | url=http://hatramhotel.weebly.com | email=
| address=64B/5 Tran Phu | lat=12.235320 | long=109.196477 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521819 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=In mini hotel alley, close to beach and main tourist area in quiet and safe location. All rooms have air-con, en suite with hot water, cable TV, Wi-Fi and fridge. Hotel has 15 rooms on 6 floors and has an elevator.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Khách Sạn Hồng Hà | url= | email=
| address=28-30 Thai Nguyen St | lat=12.248643 | long=109.185 | directions=Across from Nha Trang Railway Station
| phone=+84 58 3814522 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Six floors with elevator. Free and good Wi-Fi for the rooms. Staff sleeping in the lobby for 24/7 access. Sometimes issues with charges for damages to the room that are pre-existing.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Khach Thai Nguyen Guest House | url= | email=nguyenduythoai@yahoo.com
| address=18D Yet Kieu | lat=12.25117 | long=109.1893 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3502130 or +84 90 5183038 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2011-03-19
| content=Not far from the beach, the owner is a nice and friendly woman. While you stay there she will make you feel at home, if you want to share local life. Free coffee, free Wi-Fi and cable TV.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Hotel | url= | email=
| address=127 Thong Nhat St | lat=12.2517156 | long=109.18653 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3820476 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|10}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2011-03-19
| content=}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Inn &amp; Suites | url= | email=
| address=15B Nguyen Chanh | lat=12.2455348 | long=109.19344 | directions=
| phone=+84 91 5576211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Elevator, free Wi-Fi, free HBO in every rooms. Conveniently close to the bus stations Phuong Nam and Phuong Trang so can transit easily to other city. The manager speaks English and Czech. This place has changed its name in 2015.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pho Bien Hotel | alt= | url=http://phobienhotel.weebly.com | email=
| address=64/1 Tran Phu | lat=12.23554 | long=109.19663 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3524858 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|5-20}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Renovated in 2014, in mini hotel, all 19 private rooms have air-con, en suite, cable TV, fridge and Wi-Fi. This place is clean and has a terrific location. Room 503 (double) has a big balcony with fabulous sea views. They also have a dorm room with 2 separate bathrooms and adjacent rooftop terrace with sea views.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Suisse Hotel | alt= | url=http://lasuissehotel.com/ | email=info@lasuissehotel.com
| address=34 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.23269 | long=109.19536 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3524353 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|13-40}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=It has Internet access including Wi-Fi in all rooms and three computers in the reception area. They have an elevator. Free breakfast included in their rooftop lounge. Free pick up from train and bus stations with own minivan.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Sami Hotel | alt= | url=https://samihotel.weebly.com | email=samihotel.nhatrang@gmail.com
| address=34/4 Nguyen Thien Thuat | lat=12.2362 | long=109.19364 | directions=
| phone=+84 778508948 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| content=Mini hotel refurbished in 2019, has 15 en-suite rooms with air-con, cable TV, wifi, fridge and telephone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Thanh Ngoc 2 | url= | email=
| address=14 Tue Tinh | lat=12.23157 | long=109.19692 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 517759 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|10}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=All rooms equipped with TV, air-con and spacious beds.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Truong Giang hotel | alt= | url= | email=truonggianghotel@gmail.com
| address=3/8 Tran Quang Khai | lat=12.23220 | long=109.19533 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522125 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|12-20}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=A budget hotel with essential amenities and facilities. Quiet and clean.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Cozy Condos and Apartments | alt= | url=http://cozycondos-nhatrang.com/ | email=
| address=6C Hem Tue Tinh | lat=12.23011 | long=109.1955 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521001 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{USD|20-25}}
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=For those who prefer a cosy home to a hotel room, this is the place to stay. Close to city centre and beach, quiet and safe location (near Military Hospital). Single rooms with large double beds, living room, kitchen and balcony. Fully equipped, including large refrigerator, oven, micro wave oven, kitchenware, in-room safe, washing machine with separate drying area. etc. Wi-Fi, domestic phone calls and international TV channels free of charge. 24-hour security, guarded parking lot, elevator, café bar on top of building.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Lodge Hotel | url=http://www.vnbooking.com/hotel/khach-san-nha-trang-lodge.html | email=
| address=42 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24172 | long=109.19628 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 810500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|50-170}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Most rooms overlook the beach giving you an extraordinary sea views. Rooms are equipped with phones, satellite TV, a minibar, etc. Service is great.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Que Huong Hotel | url= | email=
| address=60 Tran Phu Blvd | lat=12.239998 | long=109.196213 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 825047 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|55-105}}
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| lastedit=2014-03-12
| content=Within walking distance of the beach. There is a nice restaurant accompanied by a pool hall and disco. Great amenities offered as well as the services. Average quality as per internet reviews.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Starlet Hotel | url=http://www.starlethotel.com.vn/ | email=
| address=32-34 Tue Tinh | lat=12.231105 | long= 109.196165| directions=Down Tue Tinh, just before the Hospital on the left
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|30-50}}
| checkin= | checkout=12:00
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=This place has a bit of a business feel, but its very clean rooms have classy, attractive decor, if lacking a bit in character. Many of the rooms offer balconies with fantastic city and sea views, its location is great, and the included breakfast buffet is nothing to turn your nose up at. There is free Wi-Fi in the rooms, a good selection of reasonably priced room service, and it has a pool and gym. The staff is very friendly, and you can change foreign currency at the front desk at decent rates.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vien Dong Hotel | url= | email=
| address=1 Tran Hung Dao St | lat=12.2426758 | long=109.19525 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 821606 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|40-45}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Well-known and affordable, with all the basic amenities needed plus some live entertainment at night.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang | alt= | url=http://www.citadines.com/en/vietnam/nha-trang/citadines-bayfront-nha-trang/index.html | email=enquiry.nhatrang@the-ascott.com
| address= | lat=12.238886 | long=109.196573 | directions=62 Tran Phu
| phone=+84 258 351 7222 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-11-14
| content=Offers 310 studio and one-bedroom apartments. The property has a restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym and yoga room.
}}

===Splurge===
[[File:Vinpearl Hotel - Nha Trang.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Vinpearl Resort]]
* {{sleep
| name=Evason Ana Mandara &amp; Six Senses Spa | url=http://www.sixsenses.com/Evason-Ana-Mandara-Nha-Trang | email=
| address=Tran Phu Blvd | lat=12.2236972 | long=109.1998 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522222 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|210-450}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=If you don’t mind the price, this is the spot to go all out and get the once-in-a-lifetime royal treatment.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Diamond Bay Resort &amp; Spa Nha Trang | alt= | url=https://www.diamondbayresort.vn/ | email=
| address=Diamond Bay, Song Lo | lat=12.1660492 | long=109.19538 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 711711 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|125-600}}
| content=This extremely spaciously laid-out resort hosted the 2008 Miss Universe pageant. Hotel rooms, suites and villas. Enormous pool (non-chlorinated) spa, fitness, several restaurants &amp; bars, tennis, expatriate chef and expatriate GM. Two private beaches.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6033/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=50 Tran Phu | lat=12.2378 | long=109.1964 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 6256928 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|105}}
| content=Luxury hotel. Awesome staff, food, room, Internet. Small pool, but the ocean is less than 100 m away.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nhasi-sheraton-nha-trang-hotel-and-spa/ | email=
| address=26-28 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24617 | long=109.19607 | directions=
| phone=+84 2583880000 | tollfree=
| checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From 3,000,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Luxury hotel with swimming pool, gym and open air bar on 28th floor with great views across Nha Trang beachfront.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel &amp; Spa | url=http://www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn | email=
| address=12 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2505828 | long=109.194 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 920999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|120-500}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=This resort is all polished marble and white columns with 10 floors. It has a great view of ocean-side as well as the sky from its glass rooftop.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vinpearl Resort | alt= | url=http://vinpearl.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.2212023 | long=109.247 | directions=On an island in Nha Trang Bay. You can get there by cable car
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|200-500}}
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Luxury hotel with the biggest pool in Vietnam. Guests have unlimited access to the water park.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Yasaka Saigon-NhaTrang Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.yasakasaigonnhatrang.com | email=
| address=18 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24864 | long=109.19619 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 820090 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|100-355}}
| content=Japanese/Vietnamese hotel. Service here is very friendly, and it has all the amenities you would need. It is just walking distance to the beach.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Liberty Central | alt= | url=http://www.odysseahotels.com/nhatrang-hotel | email=
| address= | lat=12.2356 | long=109.19568 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-14
| content=4-star modern hotel with 227 guest rooms over 20 floors with sea views.
}}

=== Resorts outside of town ===
[[File:Doc Let Beach.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Doc Let Beach]]
About 60km north of Nha Trang is a stretch of coastline about 20 km long that contains some of the best beaches in Vietnam. Soft power like white sand beaches with clear blue sea and gentle gradients, these beaches are more beautiful and easier for swimming than in Nha Trang. This is an ideal area to explore by motorbike, perhaps taking a night or two side trip from Nha Trang city. The turn off for Jungle Beach gets you off the busy highway for a more relaxing 20 km stretch of road to Jungle Beach Resort. Just after this turn off for Jungle Beach is the turn off for Doc Let Beach, which is another 13 km away and a similarly more relaxing and scenic road. There is an interconnecting road between Jungle and Doc Let so no need to go all the way back to the highway to get from one to the other.

* {{sleep
| name=Doc Let Beach Resort | alt= | url=| email=
| address= | lat=12.5507377 | long=109.2269878 | directions=Sign-posted
| phone=+84 58 3849663 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=250,000-420,000 dong depending on how close to the beach they are
| lastedit=2015-01-11
| content=The best-known place and closest to the mainland. Though it started out as a traveller's secret, it quickly became a destination for domestic tourists, especially during weekends and holidays. If you take a Vietnamese partner, they won't let you stay in the same room unless you can prove you are married.
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* {{sleep
| name=Jungle Beach Resort | alt= | url=https://junglebeachnhatrang.com | email=syl@dng.vnn.vn
| address= | lat=12.431662 | long=109.287186 | directions=64 km N of Nha Trang, 15 km S of Doc Let Beach
| phone=+84 58 3622384 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|25}} including meals for rooms with shared bath; US{{USD|35}} including meals for rooms with a private bath
| content=Run by a Canadian-Vietnamese couple, all meals are included. If you are looking for a beautiful beach in a very remote and quiet location then this could be your paradise. Keep in mind that they don't have hot water here. This resort also charges US{{USD|20}} for transportation each way. Extra drinks will cost from 15,000-20,000 dong.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Paradise Resort | url= | email=paradise_doclech@hotmail.com
| address=Nha Nhi Thien Duong | lat=12.5670722 | long=109.2309873 | directions=Heading N, follow the signs from Doc Let Resort through Dong Hai village
| phone=+84 58 670480 | tollfree= | fax=+84 58 670479
| hours= | price=Bungalows are US{{USD|45}} for 2 people, US{{USD|25}} for one. Meals included, and prices for drinks are reasonable. Water, fruits, coffee and tea are free.
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Run by an elderly gentleman and his Vietnamese family. Vladimir is a very interesting, jovial guy and his family cooks up wonderful food. Beer is cheap, and you just mark a chit on a sheet on the refrigerator to keep track of your total. The beach in front is beautiful and usually deserted except for some village children. It is very easy to sleep a week away there in a hammock kissed by sea breezes. There is usually various travellers there to socialise with at meals and in the evenings. You can rent a motorbike in Nha Trang for the easy ride up to Doc Let. Any buses can also drop you on the main road for a 10 minute walk to Paradise. Vladimir will also drop you in Nha Trang on the back of his scooter if he's going into town. He usually drives his car into Nha Trang on Saturdays so could be a good day to arrive or leave and get a free trip in or out.}}
* {{sleep
| name=White Sand Doclet Resort &amp; Spa | alt= | url=http://www.whitesandresort.com.vn | email=
| address= | lat=12.5469028 | long=109.2288864 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 35129771 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From US{{USD|100}}
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Adjacent to Doc Let Resort is this more upmarket resort with private beach, large swimming pool, gym, spa, restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Six Senses Ninh Van Bay | url=http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/ninh-van-bay/destination | email=
| address= | lat=12.3585996| long=109.27553 | directions=By speed boat to Ninh Van Bay
| phone=+84 58 3728222 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|600-1255}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Private resort, suitable for whomever wants to get away from everything.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Memento Resort | url=http://mementoresort.com/index.php?lang=en | email=
| address=15 Le Chan St | lat=12.252912 | long=109.06535 | directions=in the countryside around 15 km W of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|30-35}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=In the middle of the rice fields you will find this little family-owned resort. If you like a traquil place and want to enjoy the countryside, then this is the place for you. They also have a swimming pool. Based on reviews, people in general like this place. }}

==Stay safe==

{{cautionbox|While quite safe during the day. At night Nha Trang is extremely rampant for theft and pick pocketing of tourists leaving the bars or just walking around late at night. Travelers should leave all valuables at their hotel room, including cell phones and cameras which are targeted the most. Unless you are willing to lose it, you shouldn't bring it out to the bars.}}

The risk of petty crime in Nha Trang, especially late at night, is high compared to most other places in Asia. The most common crime is pick pocketing after midnight near the Sailing Club. During the day, it is relatively safe though bag snatching on the beach is not uncommon, so don't take any valuables to the beach. Staying cautious at all times is best. Do not wear too much jewellery, and keep an eye on your belongings. It would be smart to travel in groups when you are out roaming the streets at night. Also, people coming home from the clubs should take a taxi and not a motorbike taxi. Single males walking back to their hotels in the early hours from clubs and bars such as the Sailing Club and Why Not Bar, especially if a little drunk, should beware of ladies approaching, typically in twos or threes, but often with a couple of guys on motorbikes watching closely from a distance ready to be get-away drivers or to get involved if things get nasty. They come over all friendly and touchy-feely, first checking to see what valuables you have and where, then relieve you of them. Often the victim doesn't even know he's been robbed until he gets back to his room or after he wakes up. This is almost becoming a tourist attraction in the sense you can watch this spectacle almost nightly, perhaps helping out a fellow drunken tourist being robbed. Unbelievably, no police are seen, and no hotel or bar security gets involved.

Do not keep money in your passport. If you want your hotel to lock up your money, they will usually be happy to do so in their hotel safe and have procedures for doing that. Passports are kept separate from other valuables as they need access to these for reporting each day your stay to the government. Better than giving the passport to the hotel is handing over a photocopy (personal data page and visa). It is never a good idea to give your passport to anyone other than officials. Never store money in your passport. Keep some money in a different pocket to your wallet/money belt. No point in displaying it when paying for small purchases.

Drive-by motorcycle theft is fairly common in Nha Trang. Banknotes and wallets have been snatched from tourists' hands.

If hiring a motorbike, check what coverage your insurance company gives for riding motorbikes in Asia, and it is frequently none.

Do not argue with locals who try to hustle money from you. This includes tourist touts, moto taxis, etc. They can become violent and aggressive easily, often resorting to the use of rocks or even concealed weapons. Although they can be a bit harder to get rid of than in other places, it is best to avoid these people altogether.

There was one negative report about TM Brothers buses. It's claimed, that they have a bad reputation, and some of the seats are broken and you can find cockroaches on the bus. However, their buses are usually a few dollars cheaper than other companies.

==Connect==
Internet access can be found in many hotels. There are not that many Internet cafes around now as most hotels typically have computers available for free use by guests or Wi-Fi.

When using the telephone at a hotel be sure to check their rates. Skype or Google Hangouts is free or low cost.

Mobile SIM cards are readily available, mobifone seems the best option for tourists. Their SIM cards cost 50,000 dong or a little more depending where you buy it and come with about 100,000 dong credit for use in the first month. They also provide 3G Internet data packages, e.g., 1.5 Gb for one month costs 120,000 dong. Cellular Data info: APN: m-wap Username: mms Password: mms

==Go next==
* [[Dalat]] — the old French hill-station with &quot;eternal&quot; spring climate
* [[Hoi An]] — well-preserved ancient port, near the ruins of [[My Son]]
* [[Quy Nhon]] — a lively and pleasant city half way between Nha Trang and Hoi An
* [[Mui Ne]] — a nice resort area near Ho Chi Minh
* [[Ho Chi Minh City]] — Vietnam's largest city


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[[Image:Nhatrang rue tran phu.jpg|thumb|300px|Trần Phú Street and the beach]]

'''Nha Trang''', sometimes spelt '''Nhatrang''', is [[Vietnam]]'s most famous seaside resort town, and the scuba diving centre of Vietnam. It's more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations such as [[Mui Ne]] and [[Phu Quoc]].

==Understand==
Traces of human settlement in Nha Trang date back to the Cham Empire, though in times of Vietnamese rule, there wasn't much more here than small fishing villages. The French recognised that this beautiful bay, with its islands and white sand beaches, made for a perfect bathing spot, and began the transformation into a resort town. American soldiers agreed, and Nha Trang became a favourite R&amp;R stop during the war.

After the end of Vietnam war, the Soviet military became increasingly more present in the Cam Ranh Bay, just south of Nha Trang. After retiring, many [[Russia|Russian]] military personnel settled down in Nha Trang and opened tourism businesses, leading to an increasing influx of Russian tourists to the city, who form nowadays the bulk of foreign tourists - in the main tourism area of Nha Trang, signs in Russian are even more common than in English. In the 21st century, [[China|Chinese]] tourists have become quite common as well, as in the rest of [[Southeast Asia]].

However, Nha Trang is definitely not a Westernized resort town like [[Kuta]] in [[Bali]] - it is hugely popular among Vietnamese tourists, who go to the beach mainly on early morning and late afternoon, and spend the rest of the day enjoying other attractions including mud baths or '''Vinpearl Land''' - dubbed Vietnam's [[Disneyland]], although it's probably more akin to [[Singapore]]'s [[Singapore/Sentosa and Harbourfront|Sentosa]].

===Climate===

The monsoon season is from Oct to mid-Dec. Sea winds can be heavy, and sometimes the weather can get pretty chilly. Summer, naturally, brings many vacation goers into town and hotel rooms get somewhat more difficult to find.

==Get in==
===By plane===
*{{listing | type=go
| name=Cam Ranh International Airport | alt={{IATA|CXR}} | url=https://www.nhatrangairport.com | email=
| address= | lat=11.999 | long=109.220 | directions=30 km south at Cam Ranh
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Cam Ranh International Airport | wikidata=Q25226
| lastedit=2016-02-21
| content=The 4th busiest airport in Vietnam. Opened as a commercial airport in 2004 on the grounds of a former American military airbase, replacing Nha Trang Airport. A new international terminal is less than 5 minutes' walk from the older domestic terminal.
}}

There are lots of domestic flights from [[Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Vinh]], [[Da Nang]], [[Hanoi]], [[Haiphong]], with prices starting at 250,000 dong.

International flights to KL Malaysia (Airasia), [[Bangkok]] (BangkokAir, AirAsia),  [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] and to cities in [[China]] including Hong Kong (via HK Express).

''Taxi'' fixed rate from the airport to downtown locations is 250,000 dong, if going by the meter it will be about 100,000 dong more expensive. [https://nhatrangprivatecar.com/ Nhatrang Private Car] does transfers by private car.

A cheaper option is to take the ''airport bus'' which goes directly to the city center. There are a few companies operating on this route, their buses such as the yellow Đất Mới airport buses (no.18) can be found just outside opposite front entrance of the airport. Tickets 50,000 dong, 45-min ride (2017). They can drop off at certain major hotels, within the traditional tourist center the usual drop off point is hotel Liberty Central. &lt;!--to the old and now permanently closed {{listing| name=Nha Trang Airport | lat=12.227 | long=109.192 | content=}} (70,000 dong, tickets can be bought at a desk near the exit of the airport). The old airport is in the city not far from most hotels, which could be reached by short taxi ride for 40,000 dong or less.--&gt;

*{{listing|type=go
| name=Đất Mới airport bus terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Yersin St | lat=12.2495 | long=109.19284 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-21
| content=Start and end point for this airport bus route number 18. Online maps have this location called Land Transport Corp New. This bus could be used also as an economical way to visit Bai Dai beach.
}}

Some mid-range and upscale hotels organise airport transfers, often for free.

===By train===
[[File:NHA TRANG GA VIETNAM JAN 2012 (6821709028).jpg|thumb|Nha Trang railway station, at the platform]]
The {{listing|type=go
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| address= | lat=12.2483 | long=109.1843 | directions=
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| content=1 km north from the city centre.
}} Nha Trang is a stop on the main railway line connecting [[Hanoi]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City]]. If you want a soft-sleeper (the highest class available on Vietnamese trains), book your train ticket directly at the train station as far in advance as you can. Having a private travel agent book this ticket will quite often result in you paying the agent for a soft-sleeper &amp;mdash; the agent will book a hard-sleeper and you will not know until you board the train and it is too late to make changes. This is one of the most common scams in Vietnam. Soft sleeper rooms are 4-berth, hard sleepers are 6-berth. You can sit comfortably on a lower bed in a 4 berth room but in a 6-berth you will have to be very short in order to sit up straight. SNT trains (meaning Saigon to Nha Trang) have similar quality cars, but are slower than the SE trains. The TN trains have the oldest and dirtiest cars and are the slowest so therefore are not recommended.

The journey to Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City takes between 6-8 hours on SE trains (often delayed), so a sleeper is not really necessary, a cushioned seat in the air-con car costs 190,000 dong, soft seats are 330,000 dong, soft sleeper about 500,000 dong (2012). There are 2 overnight and 2 daily SE trains. The SNT trains take over 9 hours and travel overnight only, departs Ho Chi Minh City at 19:40 and arrives in Nha Trang at 05:20, 535,000 dong (2012). The scenery on this journey is not that great compared to further north, so you are not missing out too much by travelling overnight.

===By bus===
Nearly all long distance sleeper buses stop in Nha Trang. They come from [[Ho Chi Minh City]] (10-12 hours, 200,000 dong, both morning and overnight buses available, both are sleeper buses), [[Hoi An]] (12 hours). Besides, there are hourly buses from [[Da Lat]] (3-4 hr, 120,000 dong, hourly between 07:00-15:00) and a couple ones from [[Qui Nhon]] (6 hr, 115,000 dong, at 07:30, 08:30, 13:00 and 15:30), [[Mui Ne]] (6 hr).

Buses may drop off passengers near the tourist areas, or stop at the {{listing|type=go
| name=Central Bus station (Bến xe phía Nam Nha Trang)| alt= | url= | email=
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}} which is 7 km west of the city center on the road Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Mười, next to the MM Mega Market. To get to the center, you can take a taxi or motocycle from here or catch the #2 city bus going East on Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Mười road. If you travelled with Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines) you may catch a free shuttle bus which is operated by FUTA to your hotel and if not '''do not take a taxi parked beside the bus or inside the bus station''' (there is a gate at the front) and if in doubt ask 1) the FUTA ticket sellers inside the main hall or 2) several completely unrelated people.

===By car===
Private car rental with a driver are usually modern air-con cars and can be rented for about 1,000,000 dong per day. Car rental prices (as mostly anything in Vietnam) usually increase during holiday seasons especially around Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Make sure to avoid high prices by booking it beforehand with the car rental services.

==Get around==
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===Orientation===
Nha Trang has two main beaches: a larger one south of the Cai river, and a smaller one on the north. The southern beach, lined by the Trần Phú avenue, is by far the most popular among the visitors. Tourism infrastructure catering to foreign tourists, including diving schools, tour agencies, western-style bars and international restaurants and cafes, is mostly concentrated in the southern part of the beach, between Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and the old airport. In the central part of the beach, lie the upmarket international chain hotels such as Sheraton, Novotel and InterContinental. The rest of the beachfront, as well as the northern beach, has infrastructure mostly aimed at Vietnamese tourists. A few blocks far from the beach, Nha Trang is a normal, bustling Vietnamese city.

===By motorcycle===

In Nha Trang, as in the rest of Vietnam, motorcycles are the least safe but most convenient way of going around, especially to go to the beaches and sightseeing spots outside of the city. See the general advice for [[Vietnam#Get_around|riding a motorcycle in Vietnam]].

===By bus===
Nha Trang's city bus system is surprisingly useful for travellers that have more time than money. Buses are white and blue in color, have air conditioning, Vietnamese music, and are very cheap, typically costing less than US{{USD|0.50}}. While there is very few information available, online or otherwise, about city buses, there are not many bus routes such that it is relatively easy to understand them. In addition, buses are rarely crowded except on peak hours. On the negative side, buses are often infrequent and with limited working hours,  drivers and fare collectors seldom speak English, and bus stops are often quite far from each other. Therefore, make sure that you have enough time and patience before going somewhere by bus.

Bus #4 is probably the most useful for visitors, as it passes through the main tourist area (between Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and the old airport) as well as many points of interest, including the Vinpearl cable car entrance, the Hòn Chồng promontory, the Po Nagar towers and Nha Trang Cathedral, as well as nearby the Cho Dam Market. Visitors staying in the main tourist area can take the bus at Nguyễn Thiện Thuật.

Bus #3 also passes through the main tourist area, and can be used to go to Doc Let beach. While this would take at least 90 minutes, it is one of the few ways to go to Doc Let for travellers which do not have their own transportation. If you find a bus stop for the #3 try asking the locals where the bus will stop, since the locations are sometimes merged and aren't where you thought they were.

Buses are always paid with cash. Fare collectors can provide you change, but avoid using large bills. As in other cities in Vietnam, buses often do not completely stop to allow people to board, and even when they stop, they will often start moving as soon as the first person climbs the stairs of the bus. Therefore, do not stop or try to pay the fare as soon as you board the bus; instead, find a place to sit or stay and the bus fare collector will walk towards you.

===On foot===

Although not as treacherous as in [[Hanoi]] or [[Ho Chi Minh City]], walking in Nha Trang is certainly no walk in the park. Zebra crossings are almost meaningless as no vehicle will ever stop for pedestrians crossing the street, and the few traffic lights in the city are systematically ignored. Pavements are often unusable for walking, as they are almost entirely occupied with parked motorcycles, kiosks and restaurant tables, such that pedestrians are expected to walk mostly in the road. See the [[Vietnam#Traffic|general advice for crossing the road in Vietnam]].

One of the few pleasant places to walk in Nha Trang is the walking path along the beach, which is quite well-maintained and lined with nice gardens, monuments and public places, although sometimes interrupted by motorcycle parking lots.

===By taxi===
The drivers of Mai Linh (preferably) or Vinasun taxis usually use the meter and do not attempt to cheat on tourists. A ride inside the city of Nha Trang should never cost more than a few dozen thousand dong. On the other hand, going to places outside of Nha Trang by taxi can cost hundreds of thousand dong, and possibly much more if you would like the driver to wait for you to bring you back to the city.

Grab now operates in Nha Trang for car and motorbike taxis via their smart phone app.

===By cyclo===

A wonderful option for seeing the sites is to hire a cyclo-driver for the day. This runs about US{{USD|15}} plus tip. All the in-town highlights, the post office, and a choice of restaurants from 08:00-19:00. English skills may be basic. The driver will keep the touts away--a real bonus! It seems all cyclos are electric assist powered now with colourful LED lights at night. More expensive than using taxi cars for short trips.

===By bicycle===

Nha Trang is quite flat and bicycles can be rented for typically 30,000 to 50,000 dong for one day for a basic no-gears bike if you lucky to find somewhere. Locals on bicycles are more commonly seen at night when its cooler and no sun to burn their skin. However, if you have no experience with Vietnamese traffic, you should think twice about using a bicycle as your main means of transport in Nha Trang. Electric bikes (ebikes) are a common sight in Nha Trang.

==See==

=== Beaches ===
[[File:Nhatrang la plage.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Nha Trang's beach]]
* {{see
| name=Nha Trang Beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2472 | long=109.1968 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The city's main beach, south of the Cai river, is about 6 km long and lined with a beautiful, well-maintained promenade containing walking paths, gardens, monuments and leisure spaces. The beach itself has a broad strip of sand, and the calm waters are extremely inviting for swimming - but care is needed, as the waters get deep very quickly. While Nha Trang's beach is hardly one of the most beautiful beaches of [[Southeast Asia]], it can still provide one of the best urban beach experiences in the region. You will see many female vendors walking along the beach selling fruit and hot, steamed seafood. Vietnamese typically come to the beach during sunrise and sunset, with the [[Russia|Russians]] occupying the beach en masse during the peak sunshine hours. Make sure that you visit in the right season. The beach can be disappointing when the weather is grey and the waves choppy. The experience is then one of murky sandy waters, a strip of standard brown sand with a multitude of empty beach chairs and no one to be seen.}}
* {{see
| name=Bai Doung Beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2751 | long=109.2024 | directions=1.5 km N on Tran Phu St over the main bridge
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=North of the Cai river, Bai Duong beach is smaller than in the main tourist area. It is a beautiful beach, but the sewage channels make it somewhat less appealing. The beach is mostly popular among Vietnamese visitors, and hence quite empty during peak sunshine hours. Near the beach there are several seafood restaurants catering to Vietnamese tourists. It can be reached using bus #4.}}
* {{see
| name=Hon Chong | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2729 | long=109.2065 | directions=1.5 km N on Tran Phu St over the main bridge
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entrance 22,000 dong, including dance performance
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Scenic rock formations in the sea. The disposition of the rocks, as well as the sculpture of a giant fist mark in one of them, is mysterious and a source of several folk tales. You can climb the rocks and get some nice views of Bai Doung Beach and the nearby islands. It can be reached using bus #4.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Hòn Tre island | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2111 | long=109.2809 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-05-25
| content=Has several nice beaches, but almost of all them are of exclusive access to guests of the Vinpearl resorts. The exception is the small beach in front of the Vinpearl Land's waterpark, which is accessible for those who bought a ticket to Vinpearl Land. The beach offers waterports and contains a Russian restaurant.
}}

=== Temples ===
[[File:Champa Po Nagar Nha Trang.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Po Nagar Cham Towers]]
[[File:Ntct3.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Nha Tho Nui Cathedral]]
[[File:Buddha statue, Nha Trang.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Buddha statue of Long Sơn]]
* {{see
| name=Po Nagar Cham Towers | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2 Thang 4 St | lat=12.2656 | long=109.1954 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30-17:00 | price=21,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=These four brick towers were built by the Cham civilization between the 7th and 12th centuries to honour ''Yang Ino Po Ngar'', mother of the kingdom, and the aroma of incense emanating from within makes it clear that this remains a religious site for the local Buddhists of Nha Trang today. The longevity of these last vestiges of a once-dominant SE Asian civilisation should impress temple enthusiasts even if the insensitive restoration and surrounding mass of tourists don't. The small complex sits on a hill which enjoys views across Nha Trang's fishing village. It is a 20- to 25-min walk (or short motorbike ride) from the main beach strip, however be prepared to wander through the real Nha Trang, quite an abrupt change from the showy built-up beach side resort. Public Bus 4 stops near the Cham Towers.}}
* {{see
| name=Long Son Pagoda | url= | email=
| address=Thai Nguyen St | lat=12.25217 | long=109.18092 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-17:00 | price=Free
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At this pagoda, you will see a 24-m-tall white Buddha. The pagoda was established in 1963 to honour the monks and nuns who died demonstrating against the Diem government. Beware of scammers claiming they are students studying in the temple, demanding that you offer a donation to the school before going up the pagoda. These students have no affiliation with the school and entry to the pagoda is free.}}
* {{see
| name=Nha Tho Nui Cathedral| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2468 | long=109.1880 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=On a hill overlooking the city, the cathedral shows the influence of French Catholicism. The Nha Trang area still has a strong Catholic population. There are Catholic shops around the cathedral.
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Alexandre Yersin Museum |alt=| url= | email=
| address=10 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2510 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 822355 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 07:30-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, Sa 07:30-11:30 | price=26,000 dong
|lastedit=2016-08-09| content=This is a scientific museum of Swiss-born Dr. Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943), who arrived in Vietnam in 1891 to study infected animals. He later produced a serum from horses and buffaloes. In this museum, you will be able to view all of his work as well as his equipment. Yersin never went back to Switzerland and spent the rest of his life in Nha Trang. Don’t try to take pictures. Do respect the rules as they're quite serious here.}}
* {{see
| name=Khánh Hòa Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2497 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3813 654 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W F Su 08:00-11:00, 14:00–17:00 | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Exhibition presents Cham statues and artifacts of the ethnic minorities of the Nha Trang area. One of the rooms is devoted to Ho Chi Minh and his personal belongings.
}}
* {{see
| name=National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam | alt= | url= | email=
| address=01 Cau Da | lat=12.2079 | long=109.2144 | directions=left of the commercial port entrance
| phone=+84 58 590037 | tollfree=
| hours=07:00-17:30 | price=40,000 dong
| content=This is like an aquarium with popular and rare species of the sea. A good place to bring kids as they will get to see sharks, turtles, coral reefs, lion fish, sea horses, and many other creatures.
}}
* {{see
| name=Impressions Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Buu Doa - 10 | lat=12.21845 | long=109.19209 | directions=
| phone=+84 165 232 3028 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-20:00 | price=150,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Not really a museum. 3D art paintings to interact with. Great for selfie addicts, but don't go alone! Ideally go as group of 3 or more. Two is OK, but it will be difficult to take photos of the two of you together. Not easy to find, it's on the other side of the old airport from the main tourist area. Receives mixed reviews, many consider it over-priced.
}}

===Outside of the city - beaches===
* {{see
| name=Doc Let Beach | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.5571 | long=109.2302 | directions=around 50 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located in the Ninh Hòa district north of Nha Trang, Doc Let is a beautiful, long beach with shallow, crystal-clear waters. The water has weak waves, but it is still excellent for swimming. Local fisher families sell and prepare seafood they will cook for you on the beach for a very reasonable price. The southern part of the beach contains the Ninh Hòa fishing village, where the north of the beach contains some relatively inexpensive resorts or it still underdeveloped. The best parts of the beach are the ones in front of the resorts, with the rest unfortunately with a lot of rubbish thrown by locals. You can pay a fee to rent a chair and use the showers/restrooms of White Sand Doclet resort or Paradise resort. Doc Let beach can be reached from Nha Trang using bus #3, by motorbike, and by some day tous generally aimed at Russian visitors. If you are staying in a resort there, the resort may offer you transfer services for a surcharge.}}
* {{see
| name=Long Beach | alt=Bai Dai beach | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.1098743 | long=109.192185 | directions=on the road to Cam Ranh airport
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's in the Cam Lâm and Cam Ranh districts, 20 km south of Nha Trang. Bai Dai is in the middle of a frenetic process of development, with upscale resorts being built nonstop in the beachfront. Even so, the beach is very long and it is still possible to find yourself alone if you walk enough. It has beautiful blue waters, soft sand and it is pleasant to walk upon as it is less steep than the beach in Nha Trang, but rubbish can also be a problem in areas which are not in the front of resorts. Seafood is served at many shacks with deckchairs right on the beach. Probably best to go by motorcycle. The airport bus number 18 might be another option. Get off by road entrance leading to The Shack Vietnam.
}}
* There are several '''other beaches''' in the vicinity of Nha Trang. About 30 km north of Nha Trang, just when past the village of Ninh Hoa, a peninsula juts out into the South China Sea, and on its northern coast is its tinier brother, Hon Khoi. Several resorts are on the eastern beach of Hon Khoi, where you find palm trees, white sand, and turquoise waters. To get there, follow the highway north past the turnoff to [[Dac Lac Province]]/[[Buon Ma Thuot]]. Then look out for a sign reading &quot;Doc Let-Resort&quot;, close to a filling station. A taxi will take 2 people for about 200,000 dong, while a xe om should not be more expensive than 100,000 dong. Or catch a through bus travelling Hwy 1 and get off at the turn off. There will always be some motorbike drivers waiting to take you. Whatever place you choose to go, be sure to reserve a bungalow in advance.

===Outside of the city - other attractions===
[[File:Dien Khanh front gate.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Dien Khanh front gate]]
* {{see
| name=Diên Khánh Citadel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Diên Khánh Townlet | lat=12.2555984 | long=109.0952105 | directions=12 km W of city
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Citadel was built by French officer Olivier de Puymanel for Nguyễn Ánh in 1793. It housed royal palace, private houses, warehouses and jail. It was fenced by walls of 3.5 m height, surrounded by moats of 4-5 m deep and 10 m wide. It was built with 6 gates, but only 4 of them remain.
}}
* {{see
| name=Fairy Spring waterfalls | alt=Suối Tiên | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.167 | long=109.054 | directions=about 20 km SW of Nha Trang. Go 10 km W of Nha Trang to Diên Khánh, go 5 km through the old Diên Khánh citadel to Diên Phước village, turn left 4 km to Suoi Tien village, then right 1 km to the stream
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=10,000 dong per person, 3,000 dong per motorbike
| content=Fairy Spring is a small, cool stream and swimming hole much visited by local kids on weekends. The swimming hole is at the end of a short jungle walk. It is a pleasant place to visit in summer. In winter the water is too cold to swim. The stream's source is the area of Hồn Bà, the highest peak in the province. Bottled and canned drinks are available, but no food is sold here yet. The area is slowly being developed and will eventually become a resort with a hotel, bungalows, and restaurant.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ba Ho Waterfalls | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.382483 | long=109.1329 | directions=near Ba Ho village, approximately 20 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entrance fee 20 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=A series of three waterfalls and a fast flowing river tucked away in the forest. There are limited amenities, although you can buy food like rice, chicken, beers and soft drinks. Taxis are available in Nha Trang to take you there, but its not too difficult to find yourself and with good weather it's a pleasant drive, if you are confident on a motorbike. Its a good one hour trip from Nha Trang by motorbike through some rough, off-road tracks (especially in the wet season). The turn off from the main highway north of Nha Trang can be easy to miss (a stone pillar), but most locals along the road should be able to point it out. From the turn off it's a straight track to the river. You may want to bring some sturdy shoes to climb across the rocks and swimming gear for a dip when you get there. It will take about 45 minutes from the entrance of the tourist area to the lakes. There is an '''orphanage''' very close to the lakes (take a right turn when you get to a T-junction in the rice fields) that would really benefit from any gifts of vegetarian food (take milk, tofu, yogourt, etc.). Call Dieu An, the nun at +84 90 5823807. She speaks only Vietnamese.
}}
* {{see
| name=Hon Ba Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.109014 | long=108.97399 | directions=64 km away from the city
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At the summit of Hon Ba mountain at 1,514 m above sea level.
}}
* {{see
| name=Monkey Island | alt=Hon Lao | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.3596 | long=109.2151 | directions=20 km N of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Catch a ferry to Monkey Island (the pier is 1 km further north of island), which is full of monkeys, has a 10:00 circus and simple go-cart track.}}

==Do==
[[File:Puppettheatre.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Performance of the water puppet theatre]]
* {{do
| name=Water Puppet Theater | alt= | url=http://www.muaroinuocnhatrang.com/default.html | email=
| address= | lat=12.2393 | long=109.1960 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3527 828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=Water puppetry is a Vietnamese original folk art that dates back as far as the 11th century when it began in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
}}
* {{do
| name=Cinema | alt= | url=https://platinumcineplex.vn/en/cinema/nha-trang/?itemId=18 | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=From 50,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=There are two multiplex cinemas. One on the 3rd floor of the Nha Trang Center shopping and entertainment complex has three movie theatres with an estimated 120 seats each. US films are in English with local subtitles. The second cinema is the [http://www.lottecinemavn.com/LCHS/index.aspx Lotte Cinema], on the 5th floor of the Maximart Supermarket, near the train station.
}}
* '''Boat cruises'''. The going rate for a one-day multi-island tour is US{{USD|6}}, with snorkelling, fishing, and many other activities among the possibilities. Tours may provide lunch with drinks on board. Booking agents abound, so compare itineraries to find the best for you.
* {{do
| name=Swimming pools | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=People come here to swim in the sea, but there are also a number of swimming pools. Louisiane Brewhouse has a good one that is free to use. Hiring a soft chaise longue costs 40,000 dong. The Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel coffee shop in Yersin St has a small shady pool for free use. A number of mid-range hotels also have pools, some of which can be used by non-guests. Sea and Sun Hotel has a nice rooftop pool and costs 70,000 dong for non-guests. There is another large public pool at Yersin st, opposite the hospital, for 30,000 dong. Another option is Central Park on Tran Phu, near Louisiane Brewhouse. Buy a deckchair for 60,000 or 120,000 and swim for free. Has a small diving board for kids, a lazy river, and a pool bar.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gyms | url= | email=
| address=12 Thi Sach St | lat=12.2407 | long=109.1835 | directions=off Tran Nhat Duat St
| phone=+84 93 2405931 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=There is a large gym in town called '''Nha Trang Body Building Club''', part of a leisure complex that includes badminton and tennis courts, basketball area and football pitch. Daily pass 20,000 dong; monthly pass, 200,000 dong. Besides, Novotel Hotel also has gym memberships for non-guests, which provide access to the swimming pool, sauna and relaxation room. A daily pass costs 200,000 dong, one-month pass 1,400,000 dong, 3-month pass 2,700,000 dong. Monthly passes include one free massage; ask about this when purchasing. The Sheraton Hotel probably has the best gym in town with excellent views, but costs US{{USD|100}} for one month, and this doesn't include use of the swimming pool.}}
* {{do
| name=10 pin bowling | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-03
| content=On the 3rd floor of the new Nha Trang Centre shopping and entertainment complex.
}}
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Motorcycle Memories Vietnam | alt= | url=https://motorcyclememoriesvietnam.com/ | email=motorcyclememory@hotmail.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+84 90 511-6221 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-05-30
| content=Operate easy rider tours out of Nha Trang riding pillion on the motorbikes with a guide each. Day tours are available and they specialize in multi day tours of the central highlands and Ho Chi Minh Trail through to Hoi An. Multi day tours involve securely attaching luggage to the back of the bike and include accommodation. You get the guides for the day, sharing most meals with them and stopping regularly for rests and for visiting local attractions. Accommodation is usually the best hotel in town (Central highlands are cheap) and the drivers are very safe. A tour of the central highlands is one way to get off the tourist trail. US{{USD|65}} per day including accommodation.
}}
===Amusement and mud bath parks===
[[File:Vinpearl waterpark.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Vinpearl waterpark]]
* {{do
| name=Vinpearl Amusement Park| url=http://nhatrang.vinpearlland.com/en/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.2165 | long=109.2424 | directions=Take the cable car
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adult 600,000 dong; children under 1.4 m tall 450,000 dong; elderly above 60 430,000 dong; children under 1 m: free
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=From the harbour you can take the cable car over to the island where Vinpearl Resort and Vinpearl Land are located. They have a small tivoli and some restaurants, attractions here include Underwater World (aquarium), water park with water slides and wave pool, amusement park with roller coaster, pirate ship, bumper cars, cinema, arcade machines and a laser show at night time, usually 19:00. All included in the one price.}}
* {{do
| name=100 Egg Mud Bath | alt= | url=http://www.tramtrung.vn | email=
| address=Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd. | lat=12.2098 | long=109.1879 | directions=
| phone=+84 583711733 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Amusement park featuring mud baths, pools, hydrotherapy showers, jacuzzi and a big garden.
}}
* {{do
| name=I-Resort | alt= | url=http://www.i-resort.vn/main.html | email=
| address=To 19 - Xuan Ngoc - Vinh Ngoc | lat=12.27282 | long=109.1735 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Offers mud and mineral baths, waterfalls and a lot of pools.
}}
* {{do
| name=Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud baths | alt=Suối Nước Nóng Tháp Bà | url=https://tambunthapba.vn | email=
| address= | lat=12.27011 | long=109.17695 | directions=4 km NW of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|4}} mineral pool, US{{USD|12.50}} mudbath
| content=Costs 50,000 dong for the hot swimming pool and waterfall, 100,000 dong for shared mud bath (if you are 5-8 people you will probably get put in the same tub), shower, hot/cold water jets, hot Jacuzzi, and the hot waterfalls and swimming pool. A massage by trained masseuses and entrance to the hot swimming pool costs 150,000 dong. There is also a package for 500,000 which included a massage among other extras. A VIP spa package will cost you US{{USD|100}} or more. If you carry on a further 500 m past the mud baths you arrive at a railway bridge across the river that connects to a tunnel. It's a very scenic spot that's popular for wedding photo shoots.
}}
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* {{do
| name=Waterland Thach Lam Stream Amusement Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cuu Long Street, Phuoc Hoa Ward | lat= | long= | directions=20 km S of Nha Trang
| phone=+84 58 3873 878 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=130 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=Offers simple rafting, grass sliding. A fair number of people are dissatisfied with the park, claiming it isn't worth the money, and that the canoe rides are too easy.
}}
As of May 2019 Google maps gives the location as in downtown Nha Trang, which can't be right. Perhaps it has closed, temporarily or permanently but still has an office? Comments from around 2014 on TA suggests this is a complete rip-off; a run-down place where the only thing working is the ticket sales and the only way in and out is an expensive taxi ride, and the last comment from 2017 is that it's apparently closed. Maybe it will reopen at some point later, but probably best to hide the listing as of now.
--&gt;

* {{do
| name=Yang Bay tourist park | alt= | url=http://yangbay.khatoco.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.1915757 | long=108.9117408 | directions=40 km west of Nha Trang
| phone=+84-3739-58-387 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:30 - 17:00 | price=adult 100 000 dong, child 70 000 dong
| lastedit=2016-02-29
| content=At the Yang Bay waterfalls the Vietnamese have built up a concrete beach, and sort of eco park with a zoo. It used to be a lot nicer before they built it, but it is still a very nice place to visit. You can swim there, and walk around in the area. Just to mention, tourist park receives a lot of negative reviews.
}}
* {{do
| name=Hòn Tằm | alt=Hon Tam Nha Trang | url=https://hontam.com.vn | email=contact@hontam.com.vn
| address=Hon Tam island - Vinh Nguyen ward | lat= | long= | directions=By cano every 2 hours.
| phone=+84 2586280222 | tollfree=
| hours=08:00 - 16:20 | price=350000
| lastedit=2022-05-26
| content=The only mudbath services on island in Vietnam. It takes about 6 minutes from Tam pier to the Hon Tam island by cano. The entrance fee is from 350,000 vnd (15$) for full-package service.
}}

=== Diving &amp; snorkeling ===
Close off-shore from Nha Trang sit a series of islands that offer decent diving and snorkelling, easily accessible by day trip. The city has about two dozen dive shops, making for fierce competition and great value. PADI open water courses with equipment rental are available for US{{USD|250}}. A two-dive boat trip with equipment rental and modest lunch can be had for US{{USD|45}}.

Coastal and undersea construction has stirred up a lot of sediment in the area, so underwater visibility is sometimes not great. The area is heavily fished, so fish life is also limited. You wouldn't cross the world just to dive at Nha Trang. But if you always dreamed of getting a scuba certification, Nha Trang is a good place to do it. The shops generally offer good quality equipment and experienced, certified dive masters. Diving goes on year round, but in the Oct-Dec windy season, the boat ride can be a bit rough and diving is limited to a few sites in the lee of the islands.

Organisation of the Nha Trang dive industry is sometimes complex. If you sign up for a trip with shop A, you might find yourself joined with a group and divemaster from shop B, which shares a boat with another group and divemaster from shop C, the boat itself being independently owned. Consolidation is especially active in the off-season, when few if any shops can fill a boat on their own. It's a good illustration of Vietnamese culture, which does not stand on ceremony, and loves a bargain, and is very skilled at making maximum use of resources. The local divemasters are mostly great, friendly guys with lots of stories to tell.

* {{do
| name=Aloha Mark Scott's Diving Vietnam | url=http://www.divingvietnam.com | email=MarkBrianScott@gmail.com
| address=24/4 Hung Vuong | lat=12.23758 | long=109.19521 | directions=
| phone=+84 12 29037795 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:30-21:00 | price=
| content=US{{USD|60}} for two dives (with certification) and US{{USD|70}} for two introductory dives. The boat has plenty of room for lounging and never rushed. American English spoken.}}
* {{do
| name=Angel Dive | url= | email=angeldivevietnam@hotmail.com
| address=1/33 Tran Quang Khai | lat=12.23378 | long=109.19670 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522461 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Expat-run, by a long-time resident of Nha Trang. PADI, SSI, SDI and TDI certified.}}
* {{do
| name=Jeremy Stein's Rainbow Divers | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.23545 | long=109.19432 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=European-owned operation with partially expat staff. A two-dive boat trip costs US{{USD|75}} (including water and fruit, but not lunch), about double the best deals available in town. The operation is well-organised and very professional, catering to divers who aren't comfortable with the more low-key local shops.}}
* {{do
| name=Nha Trang Fun Divers | alt= | url=http://www.ntfundivers.com | email=office@nhatrang-fundivers.com
| address=Hung Vuong 176/6 | lat=12.23432 | long=109.19550 | directions=
| phone=+840586252023 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:30 | price=
| lastedit=2017-01-27
| content=Snorkeling, freediving, scuba diving, very relaxed schedule.
}}
* {{do
| name=Octopus Diving | url=http://www.divenhatrang.com | email=info@divenhatrang.com
| address=29 Tran Phu | lat=12.23553 | long=109.19528 | directions=At Louisiane Brewhouse
| phone=+84 58 3521629 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=PADI Five-Star Dive Center offering a full range of PADI courses. Fun dives, nitrox, snorkelling and Discover Scuba Diving trips to Hon Mun Marine Protected Area every day. International team of instructors and divemasters. Very small groups, maximum of 2 students on a course and only 2 divers with a divemaster, personal service.}}
* {{do
| name=Sailing Club Divers| alt=Sailing Club | url=http://www.sailingclubdivers.com | email=diving@sailingclubvietnam.com
| address=72-74 Tran Phu | lat=12.21731 | long=109.20624 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522788, +84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=PADI Five-star Dive Centres offering a full range of PADI courses. Besides, you can get a group together and rent out a captain for about US{{USD|40}}.}}

===Other watersports===
* {{do
| name=Biking and Rafting Tour | url=http://www.raftingtravel.com/ | email=
| address=1/12 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.2336 | long=109.1945 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521541 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|45}}
| content=Combination fast 30-km downhill biking passing through an ethnic village and meeting Raglai people. Then a 12-km rafting trip down the Cai River.}}
* {{do
| name=Surfing Shack | alt=The Shack Vietnam | url=http://www.shackvietnam.com | email=
| address=Nguyễn Tất Thành, Khánh Hòa | lat=12.1155547 | long=109.19337 | directions=on Bai Dai beach about 21.6 km south of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bar, restaurant and surf club/school.
}}

==Buy==

* {{buy
| name=Nha Trang Center | alt= | url=http://www.nhatrangcenter.com | email=
| address=20 Tran Phu | lat=12.24818 | long=109.19582 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Shopping and entertainment complex on the main beach road. On the 3rd floor is a multiplex cinema, 10 pin bowling alley, a games arcade, mini 5D cinema and a food court. On the 2nd floor is the Citimart supermarket. On the ground floor are KFC and Highlands Coffee.}}
* {{buy
| name=Shop Herman | url= | email=
| address=142 Ngo Gia Tu | lat=12.24181 | long=109.18848 | directions=Next to small market
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Clothes from back home at half the cost.}}
* {{buy
| name=Sunsport Sportwear Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=97 56A Nguyen Thien Thuat St | lat=12.23444 | long=109.19438 | directions=
| phone=+84 97 7221295 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Major brands available: Nike, Adidas, North Face, Speedo, Greg Norman.}}
* {{buy
| name=Vincom Plaza | alt= | url=http://vincom.com.vn/vi/tttm/vincom-plaza-tran-phu-nha-trang | email=
| address=78-80 Trần Phú | lat=12.2426 | long=109.1938| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-09-19
| content=4-level beachfront shopping complex opened in August 2018 with cinema on the top floor.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Big C | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.25616 | long=109.17 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-14
| content=Large supermarket from Thailand outside the center of town.
}}

* {{buy
| name=Mini Mart | alt= | url=http://phobienhotel.weebly.com/corner-shop.html | email=
| address=27 Biet Thi St | lat=12.23530 | long=109.19418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This long established family run corner store is very good value and has an amazing selection of items for such as small shop. They are cheaper that the many A-Marts in the area which are very much aimed at the tourist market and few locals will be seen shopping in them.
}}
* {{buy
| name=VinCom Plaza | alt= | url=https://vincom.com.vn/ | email=
| address=60 Thai Nguyen | lat=12.24844 | long=109.18616 | directions=Near the train station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Large Western-style supermarket.
}}

===ATMs===
ATMs are common but the vast majority have a transaction limit of 2 million dong or less. Agribank give 3 million dong per transaction with US{{USD|1}} fee.
TDbank has a 5 million dong limit and does not charge a transaction fee. There is one in the Ariyana building.

==Eat==
[[File:Nha Trang night market - panoramio.jpg|thumb|A night market in Nha Trang, a place to sample [[street food]]]]
===Budget===

* {{eat
| name=Roasted Duck Shop 69 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=69 Bạch Đằng | lat=12.2410170 | long=109.1908605 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name= Cheers Sports Pub| alt= | url= | email=
| address= 138 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật| lat= 12.2346693| long=109.1944500 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Banh Canh Ba Thua | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 10A Phan Chu Trinh| lat=12.2532303 | long= 109.1939346| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Nem Nướng Bà Sáu | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Phan Đình Giót | lat=12.2515040 | long= 109.1861522 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Ẩm Thực Chay BỒ ĐỀ SAO | alt= | url= | email=
| address=11 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng | lat=12.2449410 | long= 109.1885015| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Phở Bò Hà Nội | alt= | url= | email=
| address=81 Bạch Đằng | lat=12.2405209 | long=109.1913822 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 
| content=}}

===Mid-range===

* {{eat
| name=Lac Canh | alt= | url= | email=
| address=11 Hang Ca St | lat=12.25660 | long=109.19462 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3821391 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-21:00 | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01
| content=What’s different about this long established restaurant (25 years) is that you get to cook, yourself, and both locals and tourists seem to love it. It's famous for its thinly sliced beef, marinated in chilli source that you cook with your own mini tabletop BBQ. Large San Miguel bottled beers are served by San Miguel-attired servers for 18,000 dong and dishes are for US{{USD|2-10}} (Feb 2016).}}
* {{eat
| name=Truc Linh 2 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Biet Thu St | lat=12.2357 | long=109.1946 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 821259 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=US{{USD|1-10}}
 | lastedit=
| content= Asian and Western food. Especially popular for seafood. Truc Linh has been here for years but the original corner one is now the location of a new high rise hotel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Nha Trang Seafood | url= | email=
| address=46 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St | lat=12.2386 | long=109.1933 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 822664 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-22:00 | price=US{{USD|2-14}}
 | lastedit=
| content=Serves fresh and scrumptious seafood. Inexpensive prices and good service.}}
* {{eat
| name=Lanterns | alt= | url=http://www.lanternsvietnam.com | email=
| address=30A Nguyen Thien Thuat St | lat=12.23824 | long=109.19358 | directions=new location upstairs
| phone=+84 58 2471674 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=Mains 60,000-150,000 dong
| lastedit=
| content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese and also Western dishes. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Expect a large crowd there every night during dinner. They work closely with two local orphanages, where the children and their caretakers are invited to regularly dine at the restaurant. The restaurant also offers a half-day introduction to Vietnamese cooking, which includes travelling to the local market in a cyclo and a guided tour of the marketplace to teach you about local produce that you will buy and subsequently cook. Cost for the class is 540,000 dong.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Louisiane Brewhouse | url=http://www.louisianebrewhouse.com.vn/ | email=
| address=Lot 29, Tran Phu | lat=12.2314 | long=109.1987 | directions=S along Tran Phu from the Sailing Club
| phone=+84 58 3521948 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-23:00 | price=30,000-600,000&amp;nbsp;dong
 | lastedit=
| content=Microbrewery with locally brewed beers, restaurant with fresh cakes and tarts, sushi, quality pizzas, steaks, Vietnamese food and seafood. Pool table, live music and own loungers right at the beach or pool available. Chaises longues at either the pool or beach are 40,000 dong per day. Even if you get a chair on the beach, you still have pool access. They have a sampling tray of beer for 100,000 dong.}}
* {{eat
| name=Sailing Club | url=http://www.sailingclubvietnam.com | email=
| address=72 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2343 | long=109.1980 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 826528 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-23:00 | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=This restaurant serves Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, and Italian food. Crowded at night, when it turns into bar.}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Alley Cafe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2351 | long=109.1963 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closed on Tuesdays | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-13
| content=Cheap drinking bar and cafe popular with English-speaking expats.
}}
*{{listing | type=drink
| name=Altitude Rooftop Bar | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/details/nhasi-sheraton-nha-trang-hotel-and-spa/6470843 | email=
| address= | lat=12.2464 | long=109.1956 | directions=28th floor, Sheraton Hotel
| phone=+84 258 3880000 ext 4407 | tollfree=
| hours=17:00-23:00 | price=Heineken 100,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=For a great view of Nha Trang at night, perhaps visit the second highest bar in Nha Trang.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Skylight Nha Trang | alt=Chef's Club at Skylight | url=http://skylightnhatrang.com | email=info@skylightnhatrang.com
| address=38 Tran Phu | lat=12.2430 | long=109.1959 | directions=
| phone=+84 2583 528 988 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00–14:00, 16:30–00:00 | price=Entrance 50,000-250,000 dong depending on time and day of the week, price includes 1 drink
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=360˚ skydeck &amp; rooftop club. Besides, it also features a skywalk, pool deck and an international restaurant - Chef's Club on the 43rd floor.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Crazy Kim Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=19 Biet Thu St | lat=12.2353 | long=109.1947 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 816072 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Closes 01:00| price=50,000 dong large beer
| lastedit=2015-03-12
| content=If you are young and wild, this is the place to be.}}
* {{drink
| name=SinhTo20 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=20 Hoang Hoa Tham St | lat=12.24738 | long=109.19477 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3525870 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-03-12
| content=This place has a very good yoghurt and many kinds of cocktails. Prices are reasonable.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Why Not Bar | alt= | url= | email=
| address=24 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.23336 | long=109.19556 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 811652 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Long-running and still one of the most popular late night bars for the young Western backpacker crowd in Nha Trang. It's been transformed into a much more upmarket establishment and is more popular with Asian tourists.
}}

====Coffee shops====

* {{drink
| name=Alpaca Coffee | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/alpacanhatrang | email=
| address=60 Hùng Vương | lat=12.2389 | long=109.1950 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-21:30 | price=
| content=A small homestyle cafe with a good-quality Italian and Mediterranean food and drinks. They also have vegetarian and healthy food. Located upstairs above the green A-mart store. 20% off drinks when ordered with a meal. Its more of an eating place and often gets full, so the drinks discount is probably there to deter customers just buying drinks only.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Iced Coffee | alt= | url=http://icedcoffee.vn/about-us/overview.htm | email=
| address=Nguyen 31 Huynh Khang St | lat=12.237231 | long=109.193964 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-28
| content=Coffee shop in similar style to the large chains such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee, i.e. espresso styles, lots of comfy seating inside and out with upstairs seating too. They also sell cakes and pastries and have a small food menu too.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Lava Coffee | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2446 | long=109.189 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-28
| content=More of a Vietnamese-style coffee shop but with both comfortable air-con and alfresco dining areas.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Star Coffee House | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=12.2565 | long=109.1693 | directions=opposite Big C
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Latte 40,000 dong
| lastedit=2017-03-13
| content=Nice espresso coffee shop with low prices.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Nha Trang night.jpg|thumb|Night in Nha Trang]]
===Budget===
There are plenty of budget hotels in Nha Trang with rooms costing around US{{USD|20}} per night and nearly all are en suite and have the usual air-con, cable TV, fridge, bedside table, wardrobe and night light. Most also have Wi-Fi. &quot;Mini-hotel alley&quot; at 64 Tran Phu is a good place to head for as it has a dozen or so budget hotels located in a relatively quiet alley near the beach and the main tourist area. Hostel dorm beds are available for US{{USD|5-7}} per night.
* {{sleep
| name=Azura Gold Hotel | alt= | url=http://azuragold.com/ | email=
| address=64/2 Tran Phu St | lat=12.23535 | long=109.1967 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$20-25
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Great new hotel close to the beach, has small pool and gym with massage chair on the 10th floor. 9 floors with 6 rooms per floor and 2 elevators. Wi-Fi and TV in the rooms, some of which have ocean views. Staff speak good English here.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blue Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1 Biệt Thự | lat=12.235837 | long=109.19639 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3525 447 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|15}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Old mini hotel close to the beach. Six floors with an elevator.. Wi-Fi for the rooms, some of which have ocean views.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ha Tram Hotel | url=http://hatramhotel.weebly.com | email=
| address=64B/5 Tran Phu | lat=12.235320 | long=109.196477 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521819 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=In mini hotel alley, close to beach and main tourist area in quiet and safe location. All rooms have air-con, en suite with hot water, cable TV, Wi-Fi and fridge. Hotel has 15 rooms on 6 floors and has an elevator.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Khách Sạn Hồng Hà | url= | email=
| address=28-30 Thai Nguyen St | lat=12.248643 | long=109.185 | directions=Across from Nha Trang Railway Station
| phone=+84 58 3814522 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Six floors with elevator. Free and good Wi-Fi for the rooms. Staff sleeping in the lobby for 24/7 access. Sometimes issues with charges for damages to the room that are pre-existing.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Khach Thai Nguyen Guest House | url= | email=nguyenduythoai@yahoo.com
| address=18D Yet Kieu | lat=12.25117 | long=109.1893 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3502130 or +84 90 5183038 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2011-03-19
| content=Not far from the beach, the owner is a nice and friendly woman. While you stay there she will make you feel at home, if you want to share local life. Free coffee, free Wi-Fi and cable TV.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Hotel | url= | email=
| address=127 Thong Nhat St | lat=12.2517156 | long=109.18653 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3820476 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|10}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2011-03-19
| content=}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Inn &amp; Suites | url= | email=
| address=15B Nguyen Chanh | lat=12.2455348 | long=109.19344 | directions=
| phone=+84 91 5576211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Elevator, free Wi-Fi, free HBO in every rooms. Conveniently close to the bus stations Phuong Nam and Phuong Trang so can transit easily to other city. The manager speaks English and Czech. This place has changed its name in 2015.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pho Bien Hotel | alt= | url=http://phobienhotel.weebly.com | email=
| address=64/1 Tran Phu | lat=12.23554 | long=109.19663 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3524858 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|5-20}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=Renovated in 2014, in mini hotel, all 19 private rooms have air-con, en suite, cable TV, fridge and Wi-Fi. This place is clean and has a terrific location. Room 503 (double) has a big balcony with fabulous sea views. They also have a dorm room with 2 separate bathrooms and adjacent rooftop terrace with sea views.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Suisse Hotel | alt= | url=http://lasuissehotel.com/ | email=info@lasuissehotel.com
| address=34 Tran Quang Khai St | lat=12.23269 | long=109.19536 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3524353 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|13-40}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=It has Internet access including Wi-Fi in all rooms and three computers in the reception area. They have an elevator. Free breakfast included in their rooftop lounge. Free pick up from train and bus stations with own minivan.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Sami Hotel | alt= | url=https://samihotel.weebly.com | email=samihotel.nhatrang@gmail.com
| address=34/4 Nguyen Thien Thuat | lat=12.2362 | long=109.19364 | directions=
| phone=+84 778508948 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|10-15}}
| content=Mini hotel refurbished in 2019, has 15 en-suite rooms with air-con, cable TV, wifi, fridge and telephone.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Thanh Ngoc 2 | url= | email=
| address=14 Tue Tinh | lat=12.23157 | long=109.19692 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 517759 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From US{{USD|10}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=All rooms equipped with TV, air-con and spacious beds.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Truong Giang hotel | alt= | url= | email=truonggianghotel@gmail.com
| address=3/8 Tran Quang Khai | lat=12.23220 | long=109.19533 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522125 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|12-20}}
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=A budget hotel with essential amenities and facilities. Quiet and clean.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Cozy Condos and Apartments | alt= | url=http://cozycondos-nhatrang.com/ | email=
| address=6C Hem Tue Tinh | lat=12.23011 | long=109.1955 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3521001 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{USD|20-25}}
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=For those who prefer a cosy home to a hotel room, this is the place to stay. Close to city centre and beach, quiet and safe location (near Military Hospital). Single rooms with large double beds, living room, kitchen and balcony. Fully equipped, including large refrigerator, oven, micro wave oven, kitchenware, in-room safe, washing machine with separate drying area. etc. Wi-Fi, domestic phone calls and international TV channels free of charge. 24-hour security, guarded parking lot, elevator, café bar on top of building.
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* {{sleep
| name=Nha Trang Lodge Hotel | url=http://www.vnbooking.com/hotel/khach-san-nha-trang-lodge.html | email=
| address=42 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24172 | long=109.19628 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 810500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|50-170}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Most rooms overlook the beach giving you an extraordinary sea views. Rooms are equipped with phones, satellite TV, a minibar, etc. Service is great.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Que Huong Hotel | url= | email=
| address=60 Tran Phu Blvd | lat=12.239998 | long=109.196213 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 825047 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|55-105}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2014-03-12
| content=Within walking distance of the beach. There is a nice restaurant accompanied by a pool hall and disco. Great amenities offered as well as the services. Average quality as per internet reviews.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Starlet Hotel | url=http://www.starlethotel.com.vn/ | email=
| address=32-34 Tue Tinh | lat=12.231105 | long= 109.196165| directions=Down Tue Tinh, just before the Hospital on the left
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|30-50}}
| checkin= | checkout=12:00
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=This place has a bit of a business feel, but its very clean rooms have classy, attractive decor, if lacking a bit in character. Many of the rooms offer balconies with fantastic city and sea views, its location is great, and the included breakfast buffet is nothing to turn your nose up at. There is free Wi-Fi in the rooms, a good selection of reasonably priced room service, and it has a pool and gym. The staff is very friendly, and you can change foreign currency at the front desk at decent rates.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vien Dong Hotel | url= | email=
| address=1 Tran Hung Dao St | lat=12.2426758 | long=109.19525 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 821606 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|40-45}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-12
| content=Well-known and affordable, with all the basic amenities needed plus some live entertainment at night.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang | alt= | url=http://www.citadines.com/en/vietnam/nha-trang/citadines-bayfront-nha-trang/index.html | email=enquiry.nhatrang@the-ascott.com
| address= | lat=12.238886 | long=109.196573 | directions=62 Tran Phu
| phone=+84 258 351 7222 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-11-14
| content=Offers 310 studio and one-bedroom apartments. The property has a restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym and yoga room.
}}

===Splurge===
[[File:Vinpearl Hotel - Nha Trang.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Vinpearl Resort]]
* {{sleep
| name=Evason Ana Mandara &amp; Six Senses Spa | url=http://www.sixsenses.com/Evason-Ana-Mandara-Nha-Trang | email=
| address=Tran Phu Blvd | lat=12.2236972 | long=109.1998 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 3522222 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|210-450}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=If you don’t mind the price, this is the spot to go all out and get the once-in-a-lifetime royal treatment.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Diamond Bay Resort &amp; Spa Nha Trang | alt= | url=https://www.diamondbayresort.vn/ | email=
| address=Diamond Bay, Song Lo | lat=12.1660492 | long=109.19538 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 711711 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|125-600}}
| content=This extremely spaciously laid-out resort hosted the 2008 Miss Universe pageant. Hotel rooms, suites and villas. Enormous pool (non-chlorinated) spa, fitness, several restaurants &amp; bars, tennis, expatriate chef and expatriate GM. Two private beaches.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6033/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=50 Tran Phu | lat=12.2378 | long=109.1964 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 6256928 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|105}}
| content=Luxury hotel. Awesome staff, food, room, Internet. Small pool, but the ocean is less than 100 m away.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nhasi-sheraton-nha-trang-hotel-and-spa/ | email=
| address=26-28 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24617 | long=109.19607 | directions=
| phone=+84 2583880000 | tollfree=
| checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From 3,000,000 dong
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Luxury hotel with swimming pool, gym and open air bar on 28th floor with great views across Nha Trang beachfront.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel &amp; Spa | url=http://www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn | email=
| address=12 Tran Phu St | lat=12.2505828 | long=109.194 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 920999 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|120-500}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=This resort is all polished marble and white columns with 10 floors. It has a great view of ocean-side as well as the sky from its glass rooftop.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vinpearl Resort | alt= | url=http://vinpearl.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=12.2212023 | long=109.247 | directions=On an island in Nha Trang Bay. You can get there by cable car
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|200-500}}
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Luxury hotel with the biggest pool in Vietnam. Guests have unlimited access to the water park.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Yasaka Saigon-NhaTrang Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.yasakasaigonnhatrang.com | email=
| address=18 Tran Phu St | lat=12.24864 | long=109.19619 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 820090 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|100-355}}
| content=Japanese/Vietnamese hotel. Service here is very friendly, and it has all the amenities you would need. It is just walking distance to the beach.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Liberty Central | alt= | url=http://www.odysseahotels.com/nhatrang-hotel | email=
| address= | lat=12.2356 | long=109.19568 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-03-14
| content=4-star modern hotel with 227 guest rooms over 20 floors with sea views.
}}

=== Resorts outside of town ===
[[File:Doc Let Beach.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Doc Let Beach]]
About 60km north of Nha Trang is a stretch of coastline about 20 km long that contains some of the best beaches in Vietnam. Soft power like white sand beaches with clear blue sea and gentle gradients, these beaches are more beautiful and easier for swimming than in Nha Trang. This is an ideal area to explore by motorbike, perhaps taking a night or two side trip from Nha Trang city. The turn off for Jungle Beach gets you off the busy highway for a more relaxing 20 km stretch of road to Jungle Beach Resort. Just after this turn off for Jungle Beach is the turn off for Doc Let Beach, which is another 13 km away and a similarly more relaxing and scenic road. There is an interconnecting road between Jungle and Doc Let so no need to go all the way back to the highway to get from one to the other.

* {{sleep
| name=Doc Let Beach Resort | alt= | url=| email=
| address= | lat=12.5507377 | long=109.2269878 | directions=Sign-posted
| phone=+84 58 3849663 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=250,000-420,000 dong depending on how close to the beach they are
| lastedit=2015-01-11
| content=The best-known place and closest to the mainland. Though it started out as a traveller's secret, it quickly became a destination for domestic tourists, especially during weekends and holidays. If you take a Vietnamese partner, they won't let you stay in the same room unless you can prove you are married.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jungle Beach Resort | alt= | url=https://junglebeachnhatrang.com | email=syl@dng.vnn.vn
| address= | lat=12.431662 | long=109.287186 | directions=64 km N of Nha Trang, 15 km S of Doc Let Beach
| phone=+84 58 3622384 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=US{{USD|25}} including meals for rooms with shared bath; US{{USD|35}} including meals for rooms with a private bath
| content=Run by a Canadian-Vietnamese couple, all meals are included. If you are looking for a beautiful beach in a very remote and quiet location then this could be your paradise. Keep in mind that they don't have hot water here. This resort also charges US{{USD|20}} for transportation each way. Extra drinks will cost from 15,000-20,000 dong.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Paradise Resort | url= | email=paradise_doclech@hotmail.com
| address=Nha Nhi Thien Duong | lat=12.5670722 | long=109.2309873 | directions=Heading N, follow the signs from Doc Let Resort through Dong Hai village
| phone=+84 58 670480 | tollfree= | fax=+84 58 670479
| hours= | price=Bungalows are US{{USD|45}} for 2 people, US{{USD|25}} for one. Meals included, and prices for drinks are reasonable. Water, fruits, coffee and tea are free.
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Run by an elderly gentleman and his Vietnamese family. Vladimir is a very interesting, jovial guy and his family cooks up wonderful food. Beer is cheap, and you just mark a chit on a sheet on the refrigerator to keep track of your total. The beach in front is beautiful and usually deserted except for some village children. It is very easy to sleep a week away there in a hammock kissed by sea breezes. There is usually various travellers there to socialise with at meals and in the evenings. You can rent a motorbike in Nha Trang for the easy ride up to Doc Let. Any buses can also drop you on the main road for a 10 minute walk to Paradise. Vladimir will also drop you in Nha Trang on the back of his scooter if he's going into town. He usually drives his car into Nha Trang on Saturdays so could be a good day to arrive or leave and get a free trip in or out.}}
* {{sleep
| name=White Sand Doclet Resort &amp; Spa | alt= | url=http://www.whitesandresort.com.vn | email=
| address= | lat=12.5469028 | long=109.2288864 | directions=
| phone=+84 58 35129771 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From US{{USD|100}}
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Adjacent to Doc Let Resort is this more upmarket resort with private beach, large swimming pool, gym, spa, restaurant.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Six Senses Ninh Van Bay | url=http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/ninh-van-bay/destination | email=
| address= | lat=12.3585996| long=109.27553 | directions=By speed boat to Ninh Van Bay
| phone=+84 58 3728222 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|600-1255}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=Private resort, suitable for whomever wants to get away from everything.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Memento Resort | url=http://mementoresort.com/index.php?lang=en | email=
| address=15 Le Chan St | lat=12.252912 | long=109.06535 | directions=in the countryside around 15 km W of Nha Trang
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=US{{USD|30-35}}
| checkin= | checkout=
| lastedit=2016-03-11
| content=In the middle of the rice fields you will find this little family-owned resort. If you like a traquil place and want to enjoy the countryside, then this is the place for you. They also have a swimming pool. Based on reviews, people in general like this place. }}

==Stay safe==

{{cautionbox|While quite safe during the day. At night Nha Trang is extremely rampant for theft and pick pocketing of tourists leaving the bars or just walking around late at night. Travelers should leave all valuables at their hotel room, including cell phones and cameras which are targeted the most. Unless you are willing to lose it, you shouldn't bring it out to the bars.}}

The risk of petty crime in Nha Trang, especially late at night, is high compared to most other places in Asia. The most common crime is pick pocketing after midnight near the Sailing Club. During the day, it is relatively safe though bag snatching on the beach is not uncommon, so don't take any valuables to the beach. Staying cautious at all times is best. Do not wear too much jewellery, and keep an eye on your belongings. It would be smart to travel in groups when you are out roaming the streets at night. Also, people coming home from the clubs should take a taxi and not a motorbike taxi. Single males walking back to their hotels in the early hours from clubs and bars such as the Sailing Club and Why Not Bar, especially if a little drunk, should beware of ladies approaching, typically in twos or threes, but often with a couple of guys on motorbikes watching closely from a distance ready to be get-away drivers or to get involved if things get nasty. They come over all friendly and touchy-feely, first checking to see what valuables you have and where, then relieve you of them. Often the victim doesn't even know he's been robbed until he gets back to his room or after he wakes up. This is almost becoming a tourist attraction in the sense you can watch this spectacle almost nightly, perhaps helping out a fellow drunken tourist being robbed. Unbelievably, no police are seen, and no hotel or bar security gets involved.

Do not keep money in your passport. If you want your hotel to lock up your money, they will usually be happy to do so in their hotel safe and have procedures for doing that. Passports are kept separate from other valuables as they need access to these for reporting each day your stay to the government. Better than giving the passport to the hotel is handing over a photocopy (personal data page and visa). It is never a good idea to give your passport to anyone other than officials. Never store money in your passport. Keep some money in a different pocket to your wallet/money belt. No point in displaying it when paying for small purchases.

Drive-by motorcycle theft is fairly common in Nha Trang. Banknotes and wallets have been snatched from tourists' hands.

If hiring a motorbike, check what coverage your insurance company gives for riding motorbikes in Asia, and it is frequently none.

Do not argue with locals who try to hustle money from you. This includes tourist touts, moto taxis, etc. They can become violent and aggressive easily, often resorting to the use of rocks or even concealed weapons. Although they can be a bit harder to get rid of than in other places, it is best to avoid these people altogether.

There was one negative report about TM Brothers buses. It's claimed, that they have a bad reputation, and some of the seats are broken and you can find cockroaches on the bus. However, their buses are usually a few dollars cheaper than other companies.

==Connect==
Internet access can be found in many hotels. There are not that many Internet cafes around now as most hotels typically have computers available for free use by guests or Wi-Fi.

When using the telephone at a hotel be sure to check their rates. Skype or Google Hangouts is free or low cost.

Mobile SIM cards are readily available, mobifone seems the best option for tourists. Their SIM cards cost 50,000 dong or a little more depending where you buy it and come with about 100,000 dong credit for use in the first month. They also provide 3G Internet data packages, e.g., 1.5 Gb for one month costs 120,000 dong. Cellular Data info: APN: m-wap Username: mms Password: mms

==Go next==
* [[Dalat]] — the old French hill-station with &quot;eternal&quot; spring climate
* [[Hoi An]] — well-preserved ancient port, near the ruins of [[My Son]]
* [[Quy Nhon]] — a lively and pleasant city half way between Nha Trang and Hoi An
* [[Mui Ne]] — a nice resort area near Ho Chi Minh
* [[Ho Chi Minh City]] — Vietnam's largest city


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'''Petaling Jaya''', universally referred to as '''PJ''', is a satellite city in the state of [[Selangor]] to the west of [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]. It attained city status in 2006 on the auspicious day of June 20 (20-06-2006!)

==Understand==
Founded in 1954 as Malaysia's first planned town, PJ has become a busy commercial and residential hub in its own right with almost 640,000 inhabitants (2010). In the later years, further expansion to the north saw the rise of the Damansara area that gave birth to such housing estates as Bandar Utama, Kota Damansara, Damansara Perdana, Bandar Sri Damansara and Damansara Impian.

Addresses in PJ are remarkably bureaucratic.  The town is divided into numbered sections (''seksyen''), which to further confuse things are denoted with just '''S''' (eastern PJ), '''SS''' (central and western), '''PJU''' (northern), and '''PJS''' (southern).  The northern chunk is also known as '''Damansara'''.   &quot;SS&quot; is an acronym for &quot;Subang-Sungei Way&quot;, and just to keep you on your toes, sections SS 12 through 19 &amp; PJS were part of Petaling Jaya, then reassigned to a new neighbourhood city, [[Subang Jaya]], covering the west area of [[Kuala Lumpur]].

Each road in a section is numbered, so an address like &quot;No. 38, Jalan SS 21/58&quot; means house 38, road 58, section SS 21. There is no definitive form for a PJ address. Therefore, the above example could well be written as 38 Road SS 21/58, 38 Jln SS 21/58 or simply as 38 SS 21/58. Most major roads developed during the 1960s are given names, e.g. Jalan Utara, Jalan Selangor, Jalan Kemajuan. Some secondary roads, even those in residential or industrial areas were also given names. For example, Jalan 8/8 in Section 8 is also known as Jalan Tengas, Jalan 13/1 is also known as Jalan Bersatu. In addition, the roads of PJ Old Town or Section One are named as Road 1, Road 2, etc. As for the predominantly industrial Section 51A, the roads are named as Jalan 222, Jalan 225 etc.

The numbered sections are usually adjacent to each other. For instance, Section 16 is adjacent to section 17 which is adjacent to Section 19. The 'missing' Section 18 (originally to be named Section 1B) is way across the other side of town adjacent to Section 1A. Likewise, without a good map, it can be an onerous exercise to find PJ roads. For instance, Jalan 21/20 is adjacent to Jalan 21/18. However Jalan 21/1 is also adjacent to Jalan 21/18. (Most odd-numbered roads are parallel to odd-numbered road, even-numbered roads are parallel to even-numbered roads, and odd-numbered road and even-numbered roads are perpendicular to each other.) In addition, residents within a local PJ community may sometimes choose to refer to their local roads by their numbers, omitting the prefix altogether. For instance, in Damansara Jaya, residents often choose to refer to the road 'Jalan SS 22/39' as 'Road 39'.

==Get in==
{{Mapframe|3.127199|101.607723|zoom=12|name=Map of Petaling Jaya}}

===By road===
PJ is well linked with [[Kuala Lumpur]] and the rest of the country by road. The main Kuala Lumpur-PJ link is the Federal Highway which goes through the middle of PJ and continues to [[Subang Jaya]], [[Shah Alam]], [[Klang]] and [[Port Klang]]. The main link to the northern part of PJ is the Sprint Expressway while the southern areas of PJ are served by the New Pantai Expressway.

If using the North-South Expressway (E1), the main exits for PJ are [[Subang Jaya]], and [[Kuala Lumpur/Damansara and Hartamas|Damansara]].

===By train===
The [[Kuala Lumpur#Get around|Kelana Jaya line]] [http://www.rapidkl.com.my] light rail transit (formerly PUTRA-LRT) snakes from central [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the center of PJ and is a good way of avoiding the traffic jams between the two, especially at rush hour. The main stations in PJ are Taman Jaya (nearest to PJ New Town), Asia Jaya (walking distance to the KL-Klang bus stop), Taman Paramount, and Kelana Jaya.

The [[Kuala Lumpur#Get around|KTM Komuter]] electric trains also stops at several places in PJ, albeit not as convenient as the LRT. The PJ stations, namely Jalan Templer, Kampung Dato Harun, Seri Setia and Setia Jaya, are on the Sentul-[[Port Klang]] Line.

===By bus===
*'''From Kuala Lumpur:''' Petaling Jaya is linked to [[Kuala Lumpur]] by '''[http://www.rapidkl.com.my Rapid KL]''' and '''Metrobus''' buses. Main bus hubs are Asia Jaya, Damansara Uptown and Bandar Utama. Main Rapid KL routes linking Kuala Lumpur and PJ are 750, 751 (Shah Alam via Federal Highway), 770, 772 (Subang via Federal Highway) and 780 (Bandar Utama). There are also bus connections from PJ to [[Klang]] and [[Port Klang]], served by '''[http://www.transnasional.com.my Transnasional]''' (which can be caught at bus stops along the Federal Highway), and [[Putrajaya]] (Rapid KL route 506 from Bandar Utama).
*'''From other destinations:''' The luxury [http://www.aeroline.com.my Aeroline] operating between PJ and [[Singapore]] with double-deck coaches stops at two locations in PJ - '''Menara Axis''' (opposite the Asia Jaya LRT station) and '''One Utama''' Shopping Centre. From Menara Axis, there are four services to Singapore daily (departing 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 18:00) while at One Utama, there are two daily trips (departing 10:00 and 18:30).

===By taxi===
All metered taxis operating in [[Kuala Lumpur]] also serve PJ.

==Get around==
PJ is quite spread out and you pretty much need your own wheels to get around.

===By road===
A good web of roads link most parts of PJ. Main highways which cover most of PJ are the Federal Highway (covering central PJ), Sprint Expressway (serving Damansara and the northern part of PJ), New Pantai Expressway (linking the southern sections of PJ) and the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong or LDP (Damansara Puchong Expressway), which connects the northern and southern parts of PJ.

===By train===
The [[Kuala Lumpur#Get around|Kelana Jaya Line]] [http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_kljlrt.htm] {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} light rail transit (LRT) is convenient for those moving between PJ New Town and Kelana Jaya.

===By bus===
'''[http://www.rapidkl.com.my Rapid KL]''' is the main operator. Although the bus service is not up to first world standards, it has improved tremendously. The network is complicated but Rapid KL now provides information on its routes on its website.

Rapid KL's network works on a hub and spoke concept, where trunk routes (the bus number starts with &quot;U&quot;) from [[Kuala Lumpur]] link hubs in Petaling Jaya where local shuttle buses (the bus number starts with &quot;T&quot;) fan out into the numerous residential areas. Local shuttles also radiate from light rail transit (LRT) stations. Main hubs include the Kelana Jaya, Taman Bahagia, Asia Jaya and Taman Jaya LRT stations, and Bandar Utama (next to One Utama Shopping Centre), Damansara Uptown, EPF and Asia Jaya bus stops.

The major hotels (Hilton, Sunway Resort, Eastin, Crystal Crown, Royale Bintang, and Armada) have shuttle bus services that take guests into KL City and various PJ landmarks such as Sunway Lagoon, One Utama, and The Curve Shopping Center.

===By taxi===
All [[Kuala Lumpur]] metered taxis operate in Petaling Jaya, but there are far fewer roaming the streets and you'll usually need to find a taxi stand or call them up. Some cab company numbers are:
* {{listing | name=Comfort Taxi    | phone=+60 3-26922525 |content=RM1 surcharge on top of the meter. }}
* {{listing | name=Super Cab Taxi  | phone=+60 3-78055333 |content=RM1 surcharge on top of the meter. }}
* {{listing | name=Radio Cab Taxi  | phone=+60 3-26936211 |content=RM1 surcharge on top of the meter. }}
* {{listing | name=Public Cab Taxi | phone=+60 3-62592020 |content=RM1 surcharge on top of the meter. }}

==See==
[[File:Petaling Jaya Museum.JPG|thumb|Petaling Jaya Museum]]
[[File:Jaya Park.JPG|thumb|Jaya Park]]

If taking public transport, try the Light Rail Transit (LRT) via the Kelana Jaya Line which covers major residential and commercial sections of this town, starting with stations (from KL City); Taman Jaya, Asia Jaya, Taman Paramount, Taman Bahagia and finally Kelana Jaya. The best way to see this area is to take a leisurely drive during non-peak hours. Some of the major attractions around the Greater PJ area are listed below.

* '''Gasing Hill'''. Along the same road from the Chetawan Temple is the turnoff towards  the Gasing Hill. The Hill, which is the only remaining forest reserve in PJ, covers approximately 100 acres where rare fauna and flora could be found. There are also trails, a viewing tower and resting area for nature lovers. From the top of Gasing Hill one gets breath-taking views of PJ and Kuala Lumpur. Over 100 species of birds are to be found in this green lung.
* '''Hilton PJ'''. This legendary hotel has been a hallmark of good food for the people of Petaling Jaya since its opening in 1984 (the longest-operating Hilton in Malaysia). Its Paya Serai coffee house has been delighting diners with its daily hi-tea buffet for many years now and also, the ever popular Chili's Bistro was given a facelift. In fact, most people will know the PJ State area by the mere mention of &quot;Hilton&quot; or its famous neighbor, Menara MBPJ.
* '''Kelana Jaya Lake Park'''. (Nearest LRT Station: Kelana Jaya) One of the largest in PJ, with its 7 scenic lakes, this park is a former mining area that was rehabilitated in the 1980s into what it is today. Other than a popular jogging track around the lakes, the Kelana Jaya Sports Complex is located nearby and it contains two Olympic-sized swimming pools as well as tennis and badminton courts. The modern MBPJ Stadium is also in the vicinity and it was one of the venues used for the KL 1998 Commonwealth Games.
* {{see
| name=Kota Darul Ehsan Arch | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=3.1123 | long= 101.6566| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-08-31
| content=This huge marble arch, the gateway into Petaling Jaya, was erected to mark the commemoration of the cession of Kuala Lumpur to the Federal Government to form the Federal Territory. Construction commenced in 1974 and the arch was opened in 1981. The arch is most spectacular at night when the lighting creates a &quot;golden&quot; illumination to highway motorists.
}}
* '''LDP Cable-Stayed Bridge'''. The LDP (Damansara-Puchong Highway) Cable Stayed Bridge at Persekutuan Interchange crossing the Federal Highway is the first Cable Stayed Land Bridge in Malaysia. The bridge stands out as an aesthetically pleasing and unique design in a highway project in the country. The design and construction methods of the bridge allowed for the necessary traffic management required at the construction site (one of the busiest interchanges); a normal bridge design would have required for the removal of 2 traffic lanes to accommodate the construction of the piers.
* '''MBPJ Tower'''. (Nearest LRT Station: Taman Jaya) The headquarters of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and a prominent PJ landmark, the 27-storey building which cost RM50m was officiated by the late Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah on March 16, 1987. The building is unique in the sense that it stands in the middle of a pit-like &quot;sunken plaza&quot; and surrounded by shops as well as commercial areas.
* {{see
| name=Petaling Jaya Museum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/muziumpetalingjaya | email=
| address=Jalan 10/7, Seksyen 10, Taman Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jaya | lat=3.1052 | long=101.6503 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Sa–Th 9AM-5PM –5pm | price=Free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-08-31
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* '''PJ Exchange'''.  This 35-storey office tower, which is under construction, has a great location in PJ as it's at the doorstep of the Taman Jaya LRT Station and next to the Federal Highway and the popular Amcorp Mall. With its 30-m spire, the PJ Exchange (PJX) became the tallest office tower in PJ and a prominent landmark upon completion in 2010.
* '''Taman Jaya'''. A spot for those in search of outdoor activities like jogging and cycling is Taman Jaya, a favourite recreational hub for residents with its shady trees and lake. It is a short walk away from the similarly-named LRT station as well as the Amcorp Mall and Dataran PJ Field.
* '''Wat Chetawan Temple'''. (Nearest LRT Station: Taman Jaya) One of the main Thai Buddhist temples in the Klang Valley, the Chetawan can be seen in full glory either when driving on Jalan Gasing or traveling on the Kelana Jaya Line LRT. With a towering main prayer hall and surrounded by shrines, the temple has been around for more than 40 years, having started as a small temple in Jalan Raja Bot in 1957. The present temple was built in the early 1960s. Today, it is the main attraction for devotees and visitors alike because of its intricate design and statues within the temple grounds. The temple attracts huge numbers of devotees during Thai festivals like Songkran and Loy Krathong, as well as Wesak, and hosts Thai royal visitors during auspicious festivals.

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Damansara Jaya central park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Damansara Jaya
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Offers morning or evening recreational activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=DJROA community centre | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Damansara Jaya
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Offers line dancing and Wai Dan Gung.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Atria Shopping Gallery.jpg|thumb|Atria Shopping Gallery]]
[[File:Giant Hypermarket Kelana Jaya (220730) 1.jpg|thumb|Giant Kenala Jaya]]
[[File:Jaya Shopping Centre.jpg|thumb|Jaya Shopping Center]]
[[File:Paradigm Mall.JPG|thumb|Paradigm Mall]]

Various ''pasar malam'' (night markets) can be found on the main streets in the suburbs around Petaling Jaya. It's the best way to get to know the 'true' Malaysian culture. There you can find fresh foods, quick snacks and it is also a popular target by the local triads to sell their contraband merchandise of anything under the sun: clothing, electronics, mobile phone accessories, pirated DVDs and Audio CDs. You get a very good bargain if you buy them in bulk or if you speak Malay or Chinese dialect (most Chinese in PJ understands Hokkien).

But if it's air-con and fast food you want, PJ has a few megamalls:

* {{buy
| name=Sunway Pyramid Megamall | alt= | url=http://sunway.com.my/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A thematic mall with lots of mini tenants including a Twelve-Cineplex. It is 3 minutes by car from the Subang Jaya KTM Station (Pel. Klang line).
}}
* {{buy
| name=Amcorp Mall | alt= | url=http://amcorpmall.com/ | email=
| address=18 Persiaran Barat | lat=3.10461 | long=101.647 | directions=off Jln. Timur
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3014590
| content=Mall with lots of mini-anchor tenants and a great weekend flea market on the Lower Ground floor. It is 5 minutes walk from the Taman Jaya LRT Station (Kelana Jaya Line).
}}
* {{buy
| name=Digital Mall | alt= | url=http://www.digitalmall.net.my {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Section 14, in the building previously occupied by Metrojaya, just across the street from Jaya SC. This colourful building with a mosaic-like facade, unique neon lights, and large TV screen is the city's first IT-lifestyle mall.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Giant Kelana Jaya | alt= | url=http://www.giant.com.my | email=
| address= Jalan SS6/4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Overlooking the Kelana Jaya Lake, this complex has a Giant Hypermarket as its anchor (hence the name) and numerous other tenants including a Starbucks and a large food court on the 3rd Floor.
}}
* '''Millennium Square''', Section 14. More of a community-based complex as it is surrounded by houses as well as the Menara Jaya condo and below the Millennium Place Residences. It is 5 minutes drive along the road from Jaya SC. Cafe such as Picadilly which serves local and western.
* '''Mutiara Damansara'''. A commercial precinct that is home to Asia's largest IKEA store and the adjoining IKANO Power Centre. Other malls here include The Curve lifestyle and F&amp;B mall, a large Tesco hypermarket and the Cineleisure Damansara Entertainment Complex. The precinct is served by an hourly free shuttle bus from Kelana Jaya LRT (at the entrance to IKANO Centre).
* {{buy
| name=One Utama | alt= | url=http://www.1utama.com.my/ | email=
| address=1 Lebuh Bandar Utama | lat= | long= | directions=hourly free shuttle bus from LRT Kelana Jaya
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the largest and most popular malls in the Klang Valley. Jusco, Marks &amp; Spencer, and TGV Cinemas, Parkson, MPH Megastore, Golden Screen Cinemas, Celebrity Fitness, and Malaysia's largest rock-climbing gymnasium.
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Atria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Jalan SS22/23 | lat= | long= | directions=Damansara Jaya
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Another community shopping mall with Giant as its anchor tenant in the middle of the often overlooked Damansara Jaya Town Centre.
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Curve | alt= | url=http://www.thecurve.com.my | email=
| address=No. 6 Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This very popular lifestyle and fashion mall forms the centrepiece of the Mutiara Damansara commercial precinct (see above). The complex is split into The Street (outdoor mall) and The Walk (indoor). Anchor tenants include MJ by Metrojaya, VISTA Vision Specialist (Region Largest LASIK Outlet), MPH Bookstores and HSL Digital Lifestyle as well as Fitness First, Red Box Karaoke, and Marche Movenpick Restaurant at The Street. Other shopping haven nearby include TESCO Hypermarket, IKEA &amp; 10-screen Cathay Cineplex.
}}
* '''Thrifty Mall''', Jalan Barat, Sec. 8. The &quot;other&quot; shopping centre in PJ State (the other being Amcorp), the three-storey building also known as &quot;Wisma Thrifty&quot; has a Giant Supermarket, Courts Mammoth furniture store, and Olympia College as anchors. A Coffee Bean outlet and Memory Lane giftshop are also here.
*{{buy
| name=Tropicana City Mall | url=http://www.tropicanacitymall.com | email=enquiries@tropicanacitymall.com
| address=No 3, Jalan SS 20/27 | lat=3.13050 | long=101.62650 | directions=on the Sprint Expressway from Kuala Lumpur, Tropicana City Mall is on the left, immediately after Damansara Intan, at corner of LDP and SPRINT Expressway.
| phone=+60 3 7710 1818 | tollfree= | fax=+60 3 7710 0202
| hours=Daily 9AM to 10PM | price=
| content= 2 levels underground car park and 4-storey shopping centre building. Carrefour hypermarket on the lower ground floor as its anchor tenant. Major tenants include Toys R Us, Esprit, and Nichii Fashion City. The Mall is adjoining the Tropics Designer Suites and a Signature Office Tower. There is also a 6-screen Golden Screen Cinemas as an alternative to the ones in 1 Utama and Cineleisure for movie buffs. Located at the fringes of SS2 and adjacent to Tropicana City Business Park (ex-Damansara Intan.)
}}
*{{buy
| name=NZX Commercial Centre (Niu Ze Xui) | url=http://www.nzx.com.my {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@nzx.com.my
| address=NZX Commercial Centre No. 2 Jalan PJU 1A/41B Ara Jaya PJU 1A | lat= | long= | directions=Latitude=+3° 6' 50.40, Longtitude=+101° 35' 20.40. On the LDP from Sunway towards SS2, you will see a big Shell Station (after Kelana Jaya Park) on your left, keep left and turn off before the ram. Go straight at the traffic light, you will see Kelana Specialist Centre/Hospital on your left and turn left after that. Go straight until you see houses and turn right to enter the road infront of the houses. Go straight and turn left after a bridge. Follow the road and you will see a tunnel (underpass) on the left - go through the tunnel and then turn right after the tunnel. NZX is on your left after the condos. You can also enter from Ara Damansara.
| phone=+60 3 7804 6366 | tollfree= | fax=+60 3 7804 6166
| hours= | price=
| content=NZX is the largest covered boulevard in Malaysia. There are side walk cafés, Star Bucks, Station One, Big Apple doughnut, shops, stalls and specialty stores. There are also a number of restaurants serving steam boat, Mamak food and Chinese restaurants. 182 shops.
}}
*{{buy
| name=IPC Shopping Centre| url= | email=
| address=IPC Shopping  Centre No 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara | lat= | long= | directions=30 m in front of The Curve
| phone=+60 3 7720 7333 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It is a mega mall in Mutiara Damansara. It has lots of clothes shops and entertainment shops.
}}
*{{buy
| name=SStwo Mall | url= | email=
| address= | lat=3.121463 | long=101.627070 | directions=
| phone=+60 3 79608209 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This five-storey mall has 1000 car parking bays and some 200 retail units. One of the mall's highlights is Haven@two, an open-air courtyard dedicated to F&amp;B, with alfresco-style dining.
}}

==Eat==
Eating is almost a national obsession with eateries available around the clock. Petaling Jaya is home to many restaurants and stalls serving all sorts of Asian and Western cuisine catering to almost all sorts of budgets.

Mamak restaurants are found throughout the city. A veritable PJ institution, these 24-hour restaurants operated mainly by Indian-Muslims are popular amongst the young crowd for the live soccer broadcasts on weekends (and weekdays on occasion) as well as cheap food.

'''Damansara Utama'''

* '''Asian Food House''', No. 38, Jalan SS 21/58. The sign unhelpfully proclaims that this restaurant specializes in &quot;Asian food&quot;, but in reality it's mostly Taiwanese fare. The pork stew with rice (RM8.90) isn't bad.
* '''Village Park Restaurant'''. Great fried chicken. Eaten with nasi lemak.

'''Taman Megah'''
* '''Fatty Crab Restaurant''', No. 2, Jalan SS 24/13. It's been over 30 years since Uncle Fatty set up his shop, but their famed sweet, sour and spicy crab still continues to draw the crowds. Roll up your sleeves and dig in, and figure on RM30/head with a few side dishes thrown in.
* '''Ming Tien Restaurant''', SS 24. This is an standard hawker center that serves western, oriental and local range of foods. The drawback are its television sets blaring out the MTV channel and piped-in advertisements. (Food hygiene and the hawker centre's utility cleanliness are not satisfactory, and it is not advisable for first-time foreign visitor.)
*{{eat
| name=William Mamak Stall | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A fantastic Mamak stall with unique food choice. Located in the Taman Megah housing area.
}}

'''Section 14'''
* '''Sate Nora''', Medan Ria MBPJ. Has been around for over 30 years. Best sate in Malaysia. Tu-Su.

'''Section 19'''
* '''Stranger Restaurant &amp; Cafe''', No. 10 &amp; 12, Jalan 19/36. The restaurant is most well known for its Lunch and Dinner Set Steamboat and is priced at RM9.80 and RM12.80 per person respectively. In addition, there is a good variety of rice and noodles as well as &quot;kopitiam&quot; (coffee shop) and drinks selections.

'''SS2'''
* '''Yu Ai Segambut Seafood Noodle''', 58 Jalan SS2/10, 47300 Petaling Jaya (11AM-9PM). Try your noodles with any of three soup options: their famous curry, fiery ''tomyam'' or milder ''qingtang''.
*{{eat
| name=SS2 Fatty Duck rice | url= | email=
| address=No.2, Jalan SS2/10 | lat= | long= | directions=The stall located in a shop called Restaurant OK, it is same row with Kayu Nasi Kandar at Lim Prawn Mee Restaurant which used to be known as Cheow Yang Restauran
| phone=+60 193867766 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 5-11PM | price=Price starts from RM 4.50 per duck rice for one person
| content=Delicious braised duck rice with history of 20 years. Braised duck rice is different from roasted duck, and in Petaling Jaya only has two place selling this authentic dish. Besides, duck rice, there are also other side dishes such as braised egg with duck inner organs, braised bean curb, salted vegetables, spicy and sour vegetables, braised pork leg and braised pork intestines.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Little Dim Sum Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=12 Jalan SS2/63, 47300 | lat= | long= | directions=Just a few shops from Maybank
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 9AM-12:30AM | price=Varies
| content=Serve delicious dim sum. It is more pricy than other nearby dim sum restaurants but the quality is much better and the environment and cleanliness seems good. The shop is small and cosy and they have separate smoking and non-smoking area. They also serve noodles after 11AM.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Ho Weng Kee Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=32, Jalan SS2/66, 47300 | lat= | long= | directions=SS2 town centre, behind Save Mart mini market, same row as Nam Heong Chicken Rice
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=7AM-4PM | price=Ranges from RM4-7
| content=A popular restaurant serving &quot;wan tan&quot; noodles. Speciality are the dry noodle with chicken feet &amp; mushrooms, curry chicken noodle, dumplings and the normal &quot;Char Siew &amp; Wantan&quot; noodles (dry or soup). The shop is quite clean and the food is delicious.
}}

'''Damansara Jaya'''

Basic fare including Malay and Chinese mixed rice are available from the 2 hawker centres next to the Jalan SS 22/19 and SS 22/25 car parks.

*{{eat
| name=Choong Kee Claypot Chicken Rice | url= | email=
| address=80 Jalan SS22/25 | lat= | long= | directions=Damansara Jaya, near Dominos Pizza and adjacent to Cinta Ria
| phone=+60 17 871 7739 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Th-Tu: lunch noon-2:30PM, dinner 5--9:30PM | price=
| content=This coffee-shop styled restaurant commenced business in January 2009 and serves excellent Kampar claypot chicken rice. A selection of vegetables and steamed soups are also available. The claypot rice is cooked on charcoal stoves. It is not uncommon for most customers to enhance the flavour of the claypot rice by adding Chinese sausage and salted fish. The claypot chicken rice is very popular and the restaurant tends to be jam packed especially during weekends.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Restaurant Al Fariz Maju | url= | email=
| address=Kelana Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It is an Indian restaurant with an exotic taste. Try their own recipe fried chicken and &quot;teh tarik&quot;. Also roti canai and kuah sardin will ignite your taste bud.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Wings Charismatic Ocean Sdn Bhd | url=http://www.wingsmusicafe.com/twwong6889@hotmail.com | email=
| address=Ground Floor 74, Jln SS2/60, 47300 PJ, Sel. D.E. | lat= | long= | directions=few doors from Sea Park Police Station
| phone=+60 3 78763309, +60 12 3931997 | tollfree= | fax=+60 3 78763309
| hours= | price=
| content=Special offer lunch, nice steaks, variety of snacks, tasty drinks, listen music, singers in nights.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Bangkok House | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangkok-House-Restaurant-Halal/227688953938481 | email=
| address=Lot C13-01 3 Two Square, Jalan 19/1 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 12-2069872 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-11PM | price=RM3.50-65
| content=Bangkok House is a halal restaurant, was founded by a Malaysian couple, back in early 2000s. Serving the best authentic Thai cuisine, Bangkok House is a heavenly place for all food lovers. Menu price ranges from RM3.50 to RM65 per dishes. Walk-ins, reservation, and catering orders are welcomed!For more inquiry, call 03-7954 9872
}}
*{{eat
| name=Sate Nora | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Busy Corner | url= | email=
| address=83 Jalan SS 22/11 | lat= | long= | directions=at Mewah shops, nearby to Petronas station, behind KDU
| phone=+60 3 7729 0116 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= This coffee-shop styled restaurant is well known for its selection of claypot rice dishes. Customers may choose from traditional chicken to prawn, fish or beef. Busy Corner also serves varieties of steamed soups.
}}
*'''Esquire Kitchen''', Ground Floor, Atria Shopping Centre.
*'''Hainanese Chicken Rice''' on Jalan SS 22/23. Halal restaurant near to Dr Kwan's clinic.
*'''Hooi Loong''' on Jalan SS 22/19. This location used to be occupied by the Chef Rasa Sayang Restaurant.
* {{eat
| name=Hong Kee Tim Sum | url= | email=
| address=18 &amp; 20 Jalan SS 22/25 | lat= | long= | directions=next to RHB Bank
| phone=+60 19 388 5631 (Sophia Lim), +60 12 213 0998 (Dr. Michael Ng) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 7AM-3PM | price=
| content=Serves excellent ''dim sum''.
}}
*'''Jin Xuan Hong Kong Dim Sum''' on Jalan SS 22/19. Upmarket restaurant. Commenced business in 2008. Branch of parent shop in Kuchai Lama.
*{{eat
| name=Magic Wok | url= | email=
| address=32 Jalan SS 22/25 | lat= | long= | directions=same row as RHB Bank and Mama's Restaurant
| phone=+60 3 7729 2288 and +60 12 393 6928 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*'''Ma Ma's Restaurant''' on Jalan SS 22/25. Upmarket restaurant serving excellent Penang nyonya style dishes. Reputed to be a favourite of the late Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood, wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi. The nyonya fish head curry was one dish she had particularly liked.
*'''Nyonya Foodland Restaurant''' on the Ground floor of the Atria Complex (opposite Nando's). Serves tasty and affordably priced Malacca nyonya food.
*'''Seri Penang''', formerly ''Penang Cravings'' on the Ground Floor of the Atria Complex. This is authentic Penang, for Chef Tang is from Tanjung Tokong.
*{{eat
| name=Bon-Bon Cafe | url= | email=
| address=22, Jalan SS22/21 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3 7728 6357 | tollfree= | fax=+60 3 7728 6357
| hours= | price=
| content=Serves western and local food in a cosy friendly environment where &quot;everybody knows your name&quot;. Bon-Bon is famous for its signature &quot;durian cake&quot;, which for many tastes more delicious than the real fruit. Besides pastries, American breakfast and euro pancakes. Bon-Bon has a rotating menu of daily local specials including nasi lemak, laksa and noodles.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Cinta Ria | url= | email=
| address=78, Jalan SS 22/25, 47400 Damansara Jaya | lat= | long= | directions= beside the Choong Kee Claypot Rice
| phone=+60 3 7726 8981 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Cinta Ria is a halal restaurant that serves breakfast from 8:30AM.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Shirley's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email=cliff.catering@gmail.com
| address=49 Jalan SS 22/23 | lat= | long= | directions=on internal road, near Atria side entrance, name row as Gamuda office
| phone=+60 12 295 5114,  +60 3 7710 9097 (Callen Baudville) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Vary Pasta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=21 Jalan SS 22/23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3 77106100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Claims to have the cheapest Western food in town.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Carnaval Churrascaria | url= | email=
| address=77, Jalan SS22/19 | lat= | long= | directions=At street corner, near Maybank and behind SS22/21 Gamuda office.
| phone=+60 3 7725 2252 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Dinner 6-10:30PM | price=
| content= Buffet at RM48. Meat lovers will likely adore their Brazilian barbecue.
}}
*'''Omitsu Koshi''' on Jalan SS 22/23 offers tasty and affordably priced Japanese food.
*'''Nando's''' Fast food. South African Peri-Peri chicken can be found on the Ground Floor of the Atria Complex
*'''Piccadely Restaurant''' owned by Nepali brother in Millenium Square building is best place to eat with food and drink from all over the world.

==Drink==

Just like in Kuala Lumpur, mamak stalls are also found all over Petaling Jaya. These are wonderful places to hang out with locals and it is possible to stay at one far past midnight (many are even open 24-hours!). They are run by Indian Muslims. They serve a variety of drinks and beverages, and the non-alcoholic options are varied and inexpensive.  Traditional coffee shops can be found at the Mewah as well as the Atria shops.

For those who are looking for watering holes, several good ones include:

* '''Sanctuary'''. Since its opening at Mutiara Damansara's The Curve shopping center, both young people and the white-collared folk have been flocking to this four-in-one nightspot that has the unique Ice Bar.
* '''Uncle Chilli's'''. A highly popular bistro-bar (especially the working crowd) located at the Hilton. There is a live band that plays several times weekly.
* '''Laundry'''. Pub with live band at The Curve, located opposite the Cine leisure entertainment complex and next to Fitness First. Very popular place with almost a full house every night!
* '''Starbucks Coffee Cafe'''. Found all over PJ, most outlets come with WiFi (provided by Timezone) as a free service to customers. Outlets are located in One Utama, The Curve, IKANO Power Center, Damansara Utama, Dataran Tiga Dua, Amcorp Mall, and Sunway Pyramid Megamall.
*{{drink
| name=Old Town White Coffee | url= | email=
| address=Jaya One, Jalan University | lat= | long= | directions=Jaya One  opposite Section 17 flats (previously Alcom Factory)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A popular local franchise with many outlets around klang valley. Serve old style Malaysian coffee - a mordernised &quot;kopi tiam&quot; (local coffee shop).
}}
*{{drink
| name=Coffee Ritual | url=http://www.coffeeritual.com | email=
| address=35 Jalan 14/20, Section 14 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7956 1080 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10AM-11PM | price=RM10 to RM20
| content=Good coffee, especially the syphon brewed single origin coffee. Their espresso based coffee also quite nice. Do not forget to try the Crêpe.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Wong Kok Char Chan Teng | alt=旺 角 茶 餐 厅 | url=http://www.wongkokcharchanteng.com/branches.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2, Ground Floor, Wisma Caesars Club, Jalan SS2/67, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. | lat= | long= | directions=opposite SS2 BHP petrol station and Starbuck Cafe
| phone=+60 3-7874 8611 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=For all sorts of Hong Kong food and treats.
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*{{drink
| name=Chayo Cafe (Srinidhi's Favorite) | alt=Tea Cafe &amp; Vegetarian Food | url=http://www.chayo.com.my {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=
| address=50-1 Kelana Mall, Jln SS6/14 Kelana Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=behind the big Giant Mall
| phone=+60 378062675 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:30AM-10PM | price=all under RM10
| content=A tea cafe in Kelana Mall serving the best Masala Tea in PJ. Chayo Cafe serves organic teas, organic coffee, lassis, juices, and local favorites like Teh Tarik, and uses all natural and some organic ingredients in their snacks and food. The snacks range from North Indian to fusion Western and local.Fully vegetarian with no egg, Chayo attracts a crowd who wants a relaxing ambience, a good cup of tea, and some tasty snacks and healthy meals.
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*'''Kopi tiam''', a modern version of the traditional coffee shop is located on the ground floor of the Atria Complex.
*'''Coffee Connexion''', another modern day Kopi Tiam commenced business in May 2009 at a double shop lot at 12 &amp; 14 Jalan SS 22/25, two doors away from the Hong Kee Tim Sum restaurant.
*'''Lotus Penang Nasi Kandar restaurant''' is located adjacent to the Jalan SS22/25 car park.
*'''Syed Abu''', an Indian Muslim restaurant is found on Jalan SS22/19.
Both Lotus and Syed Abu operate on a 24 hours basis.

==Sleep==
Despite being just &quot;next-door&quot; to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, PJ has its fair share of hotels in all categories.  Note that there are no inns, guest houses, motels or hotels in Damansara Jaya.

===Budget===

*  {{sleep
| name=Grade Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=23 Jalan Petaling Utama 11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7785 0000 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A business hotel in the Petaling Utama district, the Grade is a short drive from the Jalan Tandang industrial zone as well as the Old and New Towns.
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*  {{sleep
| name=Lisa De Inn | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2 Jalan Harapan (17/47) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-79553636 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Three-star hotel at the bustling &quot;Rothmans&quot; roundabout and in close proximity to the Section 13 industrial hub.
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*  {{sleep
| name=PJ De Inn | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4 &amp; 6 Jalan 8/1E | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7955 3535 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Sister hotel to the Lisa, this property is in the PJ State business district and in close proximity to banks, colleges, as well as the Thrifty Mall (Giant Supermarket / Courts Mammoth).
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=the verve hotel @ ara damansara | alt= | url=http://www.thevervehotel.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-78428820 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=An eclectic chic business boutique hotel located within the vicinity of the Skypark Terminal (aka Subang Airport). The hotel embraces the informality and cool factor of backpacker lodgings but with the little luxuries and techness of modern business hotels.and then some. The hotel features exquisitely hand painted wall tattoos.each unique, all beautiful. Add: D3A-02, Dana 1 Commercial Center, Jalan PJU 1/46A, 47301 Petaling Jaya.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Armada | alt= | url=http://www.armada.com.my/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3 79568088 | tollfree= | fax=+60 3 79568088
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Located along the Federal Highway, this 4-star business hotel is home to fully furnished guestrooms and a slate of business and event facilities which includes the 300-seater Laksamana Ballroom. Leisure amenities such as sauna and gym are also available.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Crystal Crown Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.crystalcrown.com.my/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7958 4822 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=12 Lorong Utara A, Off Jalan Utara. Popular business hotel which opened in 1995. Comprising 300 tastefully appointed rooms, international standard Chinese restaurant, Japanese restaurant &amp; coffee house. Other facilities include business centre, shopping arcade, health spa, fun pub, beer garden, convention &amp; banquet facilities, limousine/valet services and others. Room rates from RM150++ onwards.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Eastin | alt= | url=http://www.eastin.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-76287352 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=13 Jalan 16/11, Pusat Dagang Seksyen 16. Rush, one of PJ's popular nightspots, is at this business hotel situated in the Phileo Damansara commercial center. The Eastin is a member of the WorldHotels under the Business category and offers internet rates from RM450 onwards.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Royale Bintang Damansara | alt= | url=http://www.royalebintang.com.my {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Room rates start from RM220.An excellent 145-room boutique hotel adjacent to The Curve shopping center and directly opposite the IKEA-IKANO complex.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Shah's Village Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.shahsresorts.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7956 9322 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=3 &amp; 5 Lorong Sultan. A venerable PJ institution since opening its doors in the 60s, this family-run hotel has a large display of the owners' antiques and crafts in the lobby area. Room rates are from RM138++ (Standard rooms) onwards.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Somerset Damansara Uptown Petaling Jaya | alt= | url=http://www.somerset.com/en/malaysia/petaling-jaya/somerset-damansara-uptown-petaling-jaya/index.html | email=enquiry.petalingjaya@the-ascott.com
| address=2A, Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Utama | lat=3.135813 | long=101.6212113 | directions=
| phone=+60 3 7730 0888 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2017-11-06
| content=This property has 211 units ranging from studio to two bedroom apartments. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchen, living room and working areas.
}}

===Splurge===

*  {{sleep
| name=Hilton | alt= | url=http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PETHITW | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-79559123 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=No 2 Jalan Barat (''LRT Asia Jaya''). PJ's premier international hotel. Contains a large Clark Hatch gym and the Paya Serai Restaurant, famous for its daily hi-tea. Rates from RM250.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=One World Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.oneworldhotel.com.my | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Bandar Utama (''next to the One Utama shopping complex''). Five-star hotel with 438 rooms &amp; suites, opened in 2007. Will have five F&amp;B outlets serving a variety of cuisine from Western to Asian as well as a host of banquet and recreational facilities.
}}
*  {{sleep
| name=Sunway Resort Hotel &amp; Spa | alt= | url=http://www.sunwayhotels.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+60 3-7492 8000 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway. Located next to the Sunway Lagoon theme park and Sunway Pyramid Megamall, this excellent 5-star gem consists of the main wing, Pyramid Tower Hotel, The Villas, The Duplex, and a Mandara Spa. Rates start from RM348++ (Cuti-Cuti Package).
}}

==Go next==
* [[Kuala Lumpur]], the capital of Malaysia, 35-50 minutes away from here
* [[Genting Highlands]], a famous hill resort in Malaysia, at least 2 hours away

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[[File:Polignano a Mare - Ape al borgo.jpg|thumb|''Arco Marchesale,'' Polignano a Mare]]
'''Polignano a Mare''' is a town in the Metropolitan City of [[Bari (province)|Bari]] (BA) in the Italian region of [[Apulia]] (Puglia).

Known as &quot;the Pearl of the Adriatic&quot;, Polignano is the ideal place to plunge into uncontaminated waters and explore a picturesque historic centre by the sea. Whether you're passing through a longer road trip of the region, or visiting on a weekend break, the town has plenty to entertain, especially on a warm summer's day. 

==Understand==
Polignano is believed to have prehistoric origins since archaeological sites and excavations have been found in the surrounding area.

The city developed on a rocky spur, right in front of the Adriatic Sea which offers majestic views. Among many other places, there are several caves, the most important being ''Grotto Palazzos'', undisputed queen of the sea caves of Puglia. Inside this cave, there is the famous Hotel Ristorante Grotta Plazzese which  has been awarded one Michelin star.

An interesting area is the old town; here you can feel the legacy of different cultures including Byzantines, Spanish, Normans: the area is accessed by passing under an arch. It consists of different decorative styles, different colors and scents, made up of small streets, white houses, but also stairs with different writings of verses by great poets on them.

Like all tourist sites, especially those by the sea, Polignano a Mare has its own spectacular charm. The city attracts a lot of tourists who are enchanted by this amazing place that seems to be almost a painting. 

It is perhaps the most photographed place in Puglia. Indeed, the best photo of the &quot;Wiki Loves Monuments Italia&quot; 2020 competition (the Italian edition of the biggest photo contest in the world) is a shot by Nicola Abbrescia representing Polignano a Mare whipped by the stormy sea.

==Get in==
[[File:Chiesetta sconsacrata cinquecentesca di Santo Stefano, ora Galleria d'Arte &quot;PIno Pascali&quot; - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Santo Stefano church (deconsacrated), now &quot;Pino Pascali&quot; Art Gallery]]

===By plane===
From Bari airport (48 km) take a shuttle or a light metro to the central train station in Bari. Trains to Fasano, Brindisi or Lecce stop in Polignano a Mare. From Brindisi airport (83 km) reach Brindisi central train station by shuttle. Trains to Bari, Molfetta or Foggia stop in Polignano a Mare.

===By car===
From highway A14 (Bologna – Taranto) and A16 (Napoli – Bari) reach Bari and exit at ''Bari nord'' tool booth. Follow the signs to downtown Bari, Brindisi, Lecce. Continue towards Brindisi on the state road named SS 16 and exit at ''Polignano a Mare nord.'' From Brindisi, take the state road SS16 towards Bari and exit at Polignano a Mare / Conversano.

===By train===
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==Get around==
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The best way of getting around Polignano a Mare is, without any doubt, on foot since it is a very small town and all main attractions can be easily reached. Furthermore, it a walk in its narrow streets is a very pleasant experience, especially on sunny days.

Walking from the Polignano a Mare railway station, in Viale Trieste, to Centro Storico (old city) will take about 10 minutes.

Walking from Centro Storico to the famous statue of Domenico Modugno, crossing Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, will take about 5 minutes.

Walking from Centro Storico to Grotta Palazzese, one of the major caves in Polignano a Mare where there is a luxury restaurant, will take about 5 minutes.
[[File:Lama Monachile.jpg|thumb|''Lama Monachile'']]

==See==
Would you like to have Apulia at your fingertips? Polignano a Mare offers everything you need to discover Apulian local products and its landscapes. 

This beautiful Italian municipality belonging to the metropolitan city of Bari, gives the opportunity to enjoy the panorama of the Lama Monachile beach. It is a little pebble cove set under its Bourbon bridge, a structure which attracts a large amount of tourists every year. Actually, Polignano’s strong point is the view of the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic sea. Thanks to them, Polignano hosts the Red Bull Cliff Diving, the international diving championship every summer.

Another distinguishing feature is the old town, where you can follow the path of the alleys and let yourself be carried to the balconies. During the journey poems written on the steps of the houses could be found. The only way to enjoy the old town is walking on foot or riding a bike.
Lastly, going for a stroll on the Lungomare, you will reach the Domenico Modugno’s statue, honoring the famous songwriter born there.

* {{see
| name=Statue of Domenico Modugno | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.997226 | long=17.21679 | directions=First square, northwards
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q66309219
| lastedit=2020-12-01
| content=This statue of the Italian singer/songwriter was dedicated in 2009. It is about 3 metres tall and was conceived and erected by the Argentinian sculptor Hermann Mejer. Modugno is depicted in the open-armed gesture which he is famous for. A native of Polignano a Mare, he is the author of the famous song ''Nel blu dipinto di blu'' (also known as ''Volare''). Behind him there is the beautiful crystal clear sea, and he is turned towards the city so that his people who admired him are involved in a sort of great hug. The Lungomare Domenico Modugno is also a nice spot to take photos overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
}}
* {{see
| name=Chiesa Matrice Santa Maria Assunta | alt=St. Mary's Assumption Mother Church | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.99675 | long=17.21909 | directions=in Piazza Dell’Orologio
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-12-01
| content=The mother church was consecrated to the Holy Virgin in 1295. It dominates Piazza dell'Orologio square. The church has a simple but elegant facade and a robust tower bell. The late Renaissance elegant portal is flanked by two statues in valuable niches. The bell tower, more than 23 m high, consists of three orders, each in a different style. Inside the church there is a masterpiece, “The Nativity” sculpted by Stefano da Putignano.
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* {{see
| name=Lama Monachile | alt=Cala Porto | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.99561 | long=17.21795 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q66311666
| lastedit=2021-06-12
| content=It is one of the best landscapes offered by the place. It consists of two rock walls falling sheer to the sea with a small inlet in the middle; it seems that the name &quot;monachile&quot; derives from the fact that originally the spot was chosen by many nun seals (''foche monache'' in italian). It is located along the ancient Via Traiana, built by the Emperor Trajan to connect Rome to Brindisi, and was used in the past as a port of call for ships coming from the East. The beach is now located in the centre of Polignano, immersed in a breathtaking natural landscape. This small cove is known for its crystal clear waters and pebble beach, flanked by rugged suggestive cliffs. Here, its high rock on which the city stands is interrupted for a few metres to allow access to the cove that overlooks the Adriatic at sea level. Going down towards Cala Porto it is easy to admire the incredible panorama, enriched with a combination of different beauties: the sea caves set in the high cliff are marvellous. Men have contributed to making everything even more picturesque thanks to the construction of numerous houses directly overlooking the sea. It is amazing also admiring the ancient bridge on one side and the sea on the other, whose infinite line has the same color as the horizon. The view of Lama Monachile is enhanced by a 15-m-high bridge built in the early 1930s by the Bourbons, who made Cala Porto a real commercial port. This Apulian beauty collects a fascinating story too often taken for granted, but which is actually known by very few people.&lt;br /&gt;Massively chosen by tourists all year round and really crowded in summer, it is also the hub of the world famous event 'Red Bull Cliff Diving Polignano' where the citizens' houses almost emerge directly from the waters of the Adriatic Sea and are perfect spots to admire professional divers: a passionate audience witnesses spectacular dives at a height of more than 20 m by athletes from all over the world.
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* [[File:Polignano a Mare - Arcate del ponte borbonico dal basso.jpg|thumb|Bourbon's bridge on Lama Monachile]]{{see
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| address= | lat=40.995629 | long=17.217745 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q66311668
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| content=Built by the will of the Bourbon dynasty, it had the purpose of connecting the two cities of Bari and Lecce]along the new Apulian Royal Consular Road. With a breathtaking landscape, this bridge is one of the favourite places to take pictures of the Lama Monachile's beach down below.
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* [[File:Statua di Domenico Modugno.jpg|thumb|Domenico Modugno's homage statue]]{{see
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| content=The various cultures that alternated in Polignano over the centuries (Arab, Byzantine, Spanish, Roman and Norman) are still visible in the old city. The entrance is through the “Porta Grande”, today labelled as the Marchesale Arch, as it was the only access inserted in the feudal palace. Then, Fulvia Miani Perotti square opens to the visitor as soon as the arch is crossed. In ancient times it was equipped with a drawbridge, of which the holes for the chains and hinges are still visible.&lt;br /&gt;On the right is the palace of the feudal lord, today owned by the Valentini Counts, while in front of it there is the terrace of the Governor's palace. On the left, in via Mulini, after passing the building where the Civic Library is located, tourists can see the birthplace of Msgr. Pompeo Sarnelli, priest and scholar from Polignano who lived between 1649 and 1724. From Piazzetta Miani the larger Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II can be easily reached, along a small road where a pillory, the place where those condemned by the Ducal Court were exposed to public derision, is located. It is still possible to admire a part of the hook that held the pillory and the stones smoothed from the bodies of suffering people. At the end of the street, there is the largest square in the historic centre, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. On the left, there is Palazzo dell’Orologio, seat of the town hall until 1837. An ancient sundial can still be seen on it, while at the top a small bell gable rises.&lt;br /&gt;In this ancient village it is amazing to follow the path of the alleys since there are many very narrow streets and dead ends that offer wonderful corner views. There are fabulous panoramas, so getting lost across the white houses and flowered balconies is a typical experience for tourists. Streets and alleys have a timeless aura, with a unique and poetic touch: in Polignano the historic centre is full of poems written almost everywhere, on the ground, on walls and on doors by an artist called &quot;Guido, the Flaneur”.
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* {{see
| name=Grotta Palazzese | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Narciso, 59 | lat=40.99597 | long=17.22119 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q66057583
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| content=This spot, belonging to the Leto family, is a cave in the rock overlooking the sea. Today it houses a luxury restaurant, one of the 25 most beautiful in the world, but it seems that in the past it already had considered a worthy attraction (as evidenced by a painting by the French painter Desprez).
}}
* {{see
| name=Arco Marchesale | alt=Porta Grande | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.995569 | long=17.218766 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q66311669
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| content=It is the remaining structure of the ancient defensive walls which were restored in the first half of the 16th century. Nowadays, it is the only access to the old city and it represents one of the most renowned architectural examples in Polignano a Mare. On this gate it is still possible to see the holes through which the sliding chains made the drawbridge work, in order to cross Lama Monachile down below. On its barrel vault there were three storm drains, which were then walled, through which boiling oil was spilled in case of external attacks. Another important detail which could be seen on this arch is a representation of Christ's crucifixion which dates back to the end of the sixteenth century even though its attribution is still unknown. The arch is topped by a religious building which took the name of &quot;Confraternita di San Giuseppe&quot; after its modernization in the eighteenth century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo dell'Orologio | alt= | url= | email=
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| content=It is a medieval building reachable through Arco Marchesale. Originally the palace had a meridian on it, but it was then replaced by a clock in the nineteen century. On the three-storey building the symbol of the city is situated between the first floor and the ground floor that hosted both a storage and a prison. The clock, instead, is placed on the facade corresponding to the second floor and today it is still wound up manually. At the top of the building there is the statue of San Vito, patron saint of the city of Polignano a Mare.
}}
* [[File:Grotta delle Rondinelle.png|thumb|Grotta delle Rondinelle (Rondinelle's cave)]][[File:Cala Paura.jpg|thumb|''Cala Paura'' ]]{{see
| name=Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali | alt= | url=http://www.museopinopascali.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q16336159
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| content=It is a no-profit institution inaugurated in Polignano a Mare in 2010, with the aim of exhibiting and highlighting Pino Pascali's masterpieces. It is in a former 19th-century slaughterhouse.
}}
* {{see
| name=Grotta delle Rondinelle | alt=Swallow's Cave | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.999876 | long=17.210618 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q66314393
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| content=It is one of the largest and well-known caves of the eastern coast. It is 6-7 m high above the sea level and it is only one of the 40 caves in Polignano a Mare. The cave has a double entrance: a wide access allows to enter by the sea, leading to a nice pebble shore, whilst inland a collapsed sinkhole represents the main access, naturally created after the rock diaphragm above the cave fell. The name of this cave derives from an ancient legend about the city of Polignano a Mare: according to it, a swallow had her nest destroyed by a violent storm and it was leaded to the sea together with her puppies; during storms, hearing the squeaking of the swallows would lead to misfortune.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Cala Paura | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.998699 | long=17.213937 | directions=
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| content=Situated not far from the city-centre, it is a peculiar small beach with rocky coves that outline the coast, fishermen's houses and boats stranded on the shoreline. This beach is completely free and provides both a rocky ground and a wooden platform usually employed in order to sunbathe. It is also possible to rent beach-umbrellas, deck chairs and pedal boats.
}}
=== Events ===
* {{do
| name=Festa di San Giuseppe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=March 19 | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-29
| content=Sacred masses and the lighting of bonfires in many parts of the city.
}}
* {{do
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=June 14| price=
| lastedit=2021-09-29
| content=The relics of the saint are carried around the streets and on a raft in a sort of marine parade. The final destination of the procession is an altar placed in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele where the mayor lays the keys of the city. The event is characterised by traditional music and popular dancing also with fireworks and illuminations that animate the city.
}}
* [[File:Scalinata Polignano a Mare.jpg|thumb|Art Graffiti in Polignano's old city]]{{do
| name=Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: Polignano a Mare | alt= | url=https://www.redbull.com/it-it/events/red-bull-cliff-diving-polignano-a-mare| email=
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| hours=summer| price=
| lastedit=2021-09-29
| content=An international diving championship held every summer in Polignano.
}}

==Buy==
The main shopping areas are situated in the narrow streets of the old citadel. There are many local shops which sell some local products such as souvenirs, handmade shoes, bags, dresses and jewels. These shops sell some objects for a perfect day at the beach: bikini, masks, fins, beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses. The area is also plenty bakeries which sell some local products such as focaccia, panzerotto, ice creams and pasta; there are also many cosy restaurants serving fresh sea products. Tasting good wine while admiring the sunset standing on a terrace or sitting on the rocks is a real Apulian experience.

==Eat==
As for food specialties, Polignano a Mare offers two main Apulian dishes: the '''panzerotto'' and the ''focaccia barese''. The former is a stuffed fried, half-moon shaped pasta. It can be stuffed with many ingredients, both sweet and savoury. Focaccia is like a pizza-shaped, flat oven-baked bread garnished with tomato, mozzarella and oregano. 
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==Drink==
Polignano a Mare is famous for its ''Caffè Speciale'' prepared with coffee, sugar, lemon zest, cream and amaretto (obtained from chopped sweet almonds): these are the five magic ingredients that give life to this special coffee, then served warm in small glasses. The combination of coffee and lemon represents its peculiarity, whose aftertaste is felt, but very harmonious.

==Sleep==

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'''Porto Velho''' is the capital of the state of [[Rondônia]] in [[Brazil]].

==Understand==
[[Image:Portovelho11062007.JPG|thumb|325px|The Rio Madeira, with Porto Velho in the background]]
Porto Velho as a city is fairly young. Don't expect to see fine examples of colonial architecture or even notably old buildings. At first sight for the traveler Porto Velho has little to offer but a main street with rather uninteresting shops that can be found anywhere else in Brasil. Look a bit beyond that and you'll find Porto Velho a lively community with plenty to keep you occupied. For exploration, rent a car for a few days as there is no tourist infrastructure whatsoever. You will need local help in finding the interesting places as there is no formal tourist office.

==Get in==

===By plane===
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===By train===
Although Porto Velho has a railway station there are no trains in or out of the city. For tourist purposes the train was expected to work but don't expect this to happen at any time in the near future. For the Maria Fumaça telenovela part of the track has been cleaned.

[[Image:Maria Fumaca train porto velho.jpg|thumb|Maria Fumaça train]]

===By car===
* From [[Rio Branco]], follow the '''BR-364''', 544 km. From [[Cuiabá]], take the '''BR-070''', then '''BR-174''', and then the '''BR-364''', total distance 1456 km.

===By bus===
From the Rodoviária (bus station) there are buses to most big cities in Brazil. [[Cuiaba|Cuiabá]] is 24 hours away, [[Brasilia]] is 36 - 48 hours away, and [[São Paulo]]/[[Rio de Janeiro]] are about 60 hours. To the west the nearest big city is [[Rio Branco]], about 7 - 10 hours away, all depending on the type of bus service you buy.

The town of [[Guajará-Mirim]] on the border with [[Bolivia]] is five hours away, and from the small airport across the border there are flights to anywhere and everywhere in Bolivia.

Transacreana buses go all the way to Recife, in the Atlantic coast, almost 5,000 km away. Tel.: (11) 6698-7399 and (61) 8402-8418.

Eucatur is the main line in this region with well equipped buses and staff.

===By boat===
There is a boat to [[Manaus]] two-three times per week. Hammock class (bring your own hammock) is about R$100, a cabin R$300, and a double cabin R$350. Prices are somewhat negotiable. Before booking a boat make sure to check the boat, captain and crew out and try to negotiate with them instead of one of the 3 or 4 agents at the entrance of the harbour. Take care walking in the harbour area, it is not one of the nicest places to be in, take as little as possible with you when going there.

[[Image:porto_velho_boat.jpg|thumb]]

==Get around==
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==See==
* '''Railway station''' Estação da Ferrovia, Ferroviária. Built as compensation for Brazil taking over the state of Acre from Bolivia, and to transport rubber and other Amazon produce. Since long not operational, the station  is rapidly suffering from decline. The once excellent museum is now closed for reforms, with nobody able to tell when it will open again. The trains have long since seen their last maintenance due to lack of funding. For the novela ''Maria Fumaça'' part of the track was restored. The train was also supposed to be operational for tourism purposes, but the project has not finished to date. All in all, the terrain is interesting enough to see and imagine the hardship it took to build in the heat.

[[Image:Railway-pvh.jpg|thumb]]

* There's a small promenade (Beira Rio) with a number of bars looking out over the Rio Madeira at the end of Av. 7 de Setembro. A nice place to watch the sunset.
* '''Caixas D'água''', Porto Velho's post card. Built for the Bolivia railway now 3 water towers on a square in reform. To get there: Facing the entrance of the railway station go to your right and keep walking. Can't miss. Sometimes illuminated at night for nice photos. To make the best one go to the last square on 7 de Septembro, walk up to the Clube da Ferrovia and turn left.
* '''Casa da Cultura''' just off the square with the Caixas D'água. Here you'll find changing expositions by local artists and once done an exhibition of local culture. Free.

[[Image:Railway-worker.jpg|thumb]]

* '''Catedral''' On Dom Pedro II the main church of Porto Velho. Simple on both the inside and outside but well worth a visit.

[[Image:Cathedral-pvh.jpg|thumb]]

* '''Weekly Market''' Porto Velho hosts a lively weekly market, Feira Cai na Agua, turn left at the Clube da Ferrovia on 7 de Setembro. Starting as early as 5AM on Sundays, this is your opportunity to buy and taste good local flavors such as '''açaí, tacacá, vatapá, molho tucupi apimentado''' or see a live chicken slaughter on the off side of the market. Lots of local fruit and vegetables, fresh caldo de cana (sugarcane juice) and açaí. Try the last one with guaraná, banana and granola.
* '''Edificio Feitoza''' is one of the older structures in the centre. dated 1945.

[[Image:Edificio-efeitoza.jpg|thumb]]

==Do==
When available do go and eat an açaí with guaraná and granola. You'll love the taste of this dark brown sweet local fruit. On the weekly market or on the central square get a vatapá or tacacá. Maybe you won't like the taste but when you eat the included green leaves in the latter, you'll be sure to have a numb tongue for an hour or so.

As there is virtually no tourist infrastructure in Porto Velho, you'll be better off renting a car to explore the surroundings. Go either west on the BR-364 and look for signs Candeias, the place where Porto Velho actually started (to be reached by local bus as well). Move a bit up and visit the cemetery or visit the Santo Antonio waterfall. To the west take the balsa and drive up to Humaitá (about 200 km, no gas intermediate gas stations) on the road to [[Manaus]].

Rent a car from a respected car rental agency; The cost of car rental is about R$100 per day excluding insurance (about R$25 per day). Make sure you rent your car at the local Hertz, Localiza or Avis. They are close to the rodoviária (bus station). When you exit walk to your right and look for it on the other side of the road. There are plenty of other car rental places around but you will probably end up renting a car from a private person with no guarantees nor insurance. The costs are about the same so don't expose yourself to the risks involved with renting from private persons.

==Buy==
Nothing much typical to buy here except or the wooden replicas of the Caixas d'água or a hammock when you want to undertake the boat trip to Manaus. There are some souvenir shops on and close to 7 de Setembro if you want to give it a try.

==Eat==

* '''SESC Centro''', For a real cheap and if you like healthy meal go here. Next to the postoffice (correios) on Av. 7 de Setembro on Dutra. Government subsidised training centre/ school.
* '''Restaurante Clube Ferroviaria''', Av. 7 de Setembro, two blocks from the river, in a sports complex. ''Comida por kilo'' place, serving the standard rice and beans for reasonable prices. Good service.

===Budget===
* '''Cha''', a little bit further up on Dutra you will find one of the better Por Quilo's you'll ever find at around R$20 per kilo.

===Mid-range===
* ''' Nova Roma ''' At the end of 7 Septembro right across the Mercado Municipal you'll find one of 3 branches of Nova Roma, a very good, efficient and hygienic Panificadora. You'll probably have the best hamburger in Porto Velho if not the entire Amazon region. The Nova Roma Especial at R$6.95 serves most as a complete meal. Make sure Paulo does the cooking. First time visitors will probably receive double the amount of suco (fruit juice) than ordered. Don't expect the same to happen at your next visit. If you don't like your juices too sweet order without sugar!

===Splurge===

==Drink==
Every Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays there is a Forro (dance) at the Mirante I &amp; II. Walk all the way up from Av. Farquar - parallel to the Beira Rio (riverside) and follow the noise a bit to your left. The street gets blocked, there is security, you probably will be checked entering, but don't let that set you off. You'll probably have a good time doing what the locals do.

For a bit more upscale experience take a taxi and go to a pseudo authentic beer brewery. The hot one in Porto Velho is Public Haus.
==Sleep==

===Budget===
There are some cheap hotels just across the street from the Rodoviária.

* '''Missionario''' Av. 7 de Setembro. Cheap, 10 reais for a room with fan, but many cockroaches and mosquitoes. Not very clean.
* '''Nunes''' Av. 7 de Setembro. Cheap at R$45 for a room with fan - A/C, a bit noisy, friendly famaliy run. Lots of truckdrivers. Doubles as central 'love hotel'
* '''Yara''' Av. 7 de Setembro. reasonable at R$65 a double. Rooms are better as Nunes, the beds seem to be made from the same hardboard.
* '''Tia Carmen''' Av. Campos Sales 2895, (almost corner of Carlos Gomes) about six blocks from Av. 7 de Setembro. Most expensive rooms have a/c, private bathroom and tv, cheapest only a fan, for R$25. Clean, breakfast included, ''lanchonete'' in front of hotel.

===Mid-range===
* ''Hotel Samaúma de Porto Velho'' Around R$125 but expect to pay more on holidays. Clean rooms, noisy AC, nice service. Breakfast included. Rua Dom Pedro II, 1038 - (69) 3224-5300 - hotel.samauma@hotmail.com

===Splurge===

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==Stay safe==
Porto Velho has the dubious honor of being one of the most dangerous cities in Brazil, so take care!

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[[Image:Roofs of Quedlinburg Germany.jpg|thumb|350px|Roofs of Quedlinburg]]

'''Quedlinburg''' is a town in [[Harz|the Harz Mountains]], of [[Saxony-Anhalt]], [[Germany]]. It is one of Europe's best preserved medieval renaissance towns. It features a rare combination of ancient and modern historical treasures. In 2020, it was home to 24,000 people.

==Understand==

Quedlinburg is on the northern boundary of the Harz Mountains National Park. It was once at the centre of the German Empire.  In 1992 it was placed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]]. Almost all of the buildings in the town centre are timber framed, some dating back to the 16th century. It is a sight not to be missed, walking through the narrow alleys and streets around the town square and seeing all the colourful painted old houses. In the innermost parts of the town a wide selection of timber framed buildings from at least five different centuries are to be found, including a 14th-century structure, one of Germany's oldest. Fortunately Quedlinburg did not suffer too much damage during World War II, and preservation orders were put on a large number of these properties. If you wish to learn more about the timber framed buildings of the region, a trip to the Fachwerkmuseum Standebau in one of Germany's oldest half-timbered houses (1310) is a must.

A highlight of Quedlinburg is the castle (schlossberg) perched above the city, of which the centre piece is the restored baroque Blue Hall (blue Halle).

==Get in==
===By plane===

The nearest main airport is [[Hanover]] International Airport ({{IATA|HAJ}}) (57 km). You could also use [[Berlin]]'s new airport ({{IATA|BER}}) (216 km).

===By train===

Quedlinburg can best be accessed by regional trains from Hanover or Berlin. From Hanover the train will go via Halberstadt, taking approximately 3 hr 20 min. From Berlin you will go via Madgeburg, taking approximately 4 hr. There are other routes with differing changes, but these are the simplest.

===By road===

Quedlinburg is located on the B6n dual carriageway that runs along the northern edge of the Harz from west to east. The B6n branches off the A7 motorway near Goslar and the A395 motorway (branches off the A2) from Braunschweig to Vienenburg.

===By bus===

The local bus services offer various routes around the local area. Various [[Long distance bus travel in Germany| long distance buses]] also serve the city.

==Get around==
*Surrounding area - Quedlingburg is an ideal point of departure to reach the nearby Harz, with dramatic gorges and mountainous landscapes waiting to be explored in a hiker's paradise. The 'Romanesque Road' recounts dynasties and events from German and European history up to a thousand years ago. Numerous Romanesque edifices in the immediate vicinity of Quedlinburg bear witness to this history.
*The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway - More than a million passengers a year and not only for the railway enthusiasts, enjoy this steam railway. Anyone who likes train travel, beautiful scenery and history will love the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways. It takes you through the beautiful picturesque scenery of the Harz: it's hills and mountains, forests and meadows. A trip on a steam train is a delightful experience. The railway connects the principal cities of Wernigerode, Nordhausen and Quedlinburg and several smaller towns in the area. Although opened in 1898, it has only been accessible to Quedliburg since 2006. There are three services:
**The Trans-Harz Railway Line: Crosses the Harz Mountains from north to south. On the 60-km track passengers are treated to a kaleidoscopic journey through nature.
**The Selke Valley Railway Line: Is the most romantic track of the whole narrow gauge network and has long been an open secret among nature lovers.
**The Brocken Railway Line: In July 1992 public rail service was resumed to the legendary Brocken. Climbing up there is a hard work for the 700 HP steam-powered locomotives. (It is worth buying the HarzCard if you plan to do the Brocken trip combined with other activities).
**The Brocken trip uses carriages that have a feel of times gone by. There are wooden platforms between the carriages, which enable you to admire the views which are breathtaking, steep slopes, and twists and turns. The climb from Schierke, 685 m above sea level, to the Brocken, 1142 m above sea level, is hard and you can listen to the train puffing its way up. Once near the top, the fir trees gave way to the Brocken plateau. it can be very windy on top so do make sure you pack approriate clothing . The summit has the Brocken House, the Brocken Hotel and the TV tower as well as the Brocken-plateau, a great place to get your picture taken. There is a free viewing point on the 8th floor of the Brocken Hotel, which is all glassed in and commands excellent views. There is a restaurant on the 7th floor. The museum is in the Brocken House with exhibitions on four floors that cover witches, the use of the Brocken as a former military base and border post. There is a cafe on the 2nd floor and another viewing platform on the 3rd floor. Entrance is €4 for adults and €2 for kids (6-16). If you have the time, than the walk down is possible and well sign posted. For further information go to [http://www.hsb-wr.de/ www.hsb-wr.de].

'''TIP:''' The HarzTourCard enables you to travel by bus, train and narrow gauge train (only Schierke–Brocken) as much as you like within three days. It costs €18, family €34.50. Go to [http://www.nasa.de/index.php?id=66 www.insa.de] or the local tourist information.

==See==
[[File:Quedlinburg asv2018-10 img48 Castle.jpg|thumb|350px|Castle and Collegiate Church of Quedlinburg]]
Relatively untouched by World War II, the old town and the castle mount and collegiate church in Quedlinburg are listed on UNESCO's register of World Heritage Sites, and the town is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval and Renaissance towns. The town's medieval buildings are worth a visit: its half-timbered buildings represent at least five different centuries (including one of Germany's oldest, from the 14th century). Around the edges of the old town are late 19th- and 20th-century examples of Jugendstil buildings.

The ''Harzer Schmalspurbahnen Selketal'' branch of the historic steam narrow gauge railway was extended into Quedlinburg from Gernrode in 2006, giving access to Alexisbad and the high Harz plateau.

===Churches===
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===Museums===

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===Galleries===

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==Do==
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===Events===
* Spring Awakening - held around the Castle Hill the weekend before Easter.
* Kaiserfruhling (Spring Assembly of the Emperor) - an Ottonian Medieval Spectacle held at Pentecost.
* Summer Music - held at Stiftskirche St Servatii from Jun - Sep.
* Dixieland and Swing Weekend - held in Jun.
* Enchantment of the trees - held in Jun at the Romantic Park, Bruhl.
* Plants and Monuments - held in Sep.
* ProVinz Arts Festival - held in Sep/Oct.
* Christmas Market - held throughout Dec for 4 weeks.
* Stars around the Castle - held 1st weekend of Advent.
* Advent in the Courtyards - held 2nd &amp; 3rd weekend of Advent.
* The Magic of Christmas Exhibition

==Buy==
There are no big shopping centres in the immediate vicinity of Quedlinburg. Instead they pride themselves on the numerous little curio shops selling everything from arts and handicraft, to antique shops, offering a wide choice of objects to suit every taste. Visitors looking for attractive articles, small gifts and unique home accessories will be able to discover what they are looking for in Quedlinburg. Many of these shops are housed in beautiful medieval properties, dotted all over the city centre. Alongside this historical ambience, there are any number of new shops too with items representing the latest in modern shopping tastes.

==Eat==
===Budget===
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| hours= | price=€10-19
| content=International cuisine, including a good selection of vegetarian food. The hotel has its own parking and when the weather is fine, you can enjoy the terrace and garden.
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* {{eat
| name=Bistrorant im Hotel Theophano | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-theophano.de/restaurant-quedlinburg/ | email=info@Hotel-Theophano.de
| address=Markt 13/14 | lat=51.789116 | long=11.141311 | directions=
| phone=+49 3946 96300 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= 12:00-14:30 and 18:00-21:30 | price=€14-19 | lastedit=2017-07-07
| content=Italian and local cuisine, with seasonal specialties. Parking, beer garden, non-smoking area, dogs allowed. Reviews suggest service is below par when very full.
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*{{eat
| name=Kartoffelhaus No1 | url= | email=
| address=Breite str 37 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€5-10
| content=International cuisine: a rustic, warm atmosphere, with a lovely beer garden and seating outside the front which overlooks a beautiful quiet street.
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* {{eat
| name=Wispel Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/wispelpub/ | email=
| address=Steinweg 81  | lat=51.789116 | long=11.141311 | directions=
| phone=+49 3946 702254 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00 - 01:00 | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-07
| content=Advertises &quot;Essenpreise wie in den 80er Jahren&quot; (&quot;food prices like in the 1980s&quot;) and lives up to the promise. Non-touristy Ostalgie, which does however mean that the interior is rather smoky and that a lot of the food comes out of cans.
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===Mid-range===
*{{eat
| name=Prinz Heinrich | url= | email=
| address=Polle 29 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 3946 3707 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€12-20
| content=Bistro style. Decor from the turn of the century. Very cosy.  Unfortunately they do not take credit cards.
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*{{eat
| name=Himmel &amp; Holle | url= | email=
| address=Holle 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 974 210 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€15-22
| content=German cuisine: delicious food in a beautiful setting. The antipasta is highly recommended, but many other dishes to choose from. The restaurant cover two floors and outside.
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*{{eat
| name=Perlis Pasta Mia | url= | email=
| address=Steinbruecke 23 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 2122 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€12-20
| content=Italian cuisine. Bright and clean corner restaurant, just off the old market square. Warm welcome to all and accommodating with languages.
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*{{eat
| name=Kasekuchenbackerei Vincent | url= | email=
| address=Schlossberg 13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 81 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€15-24
| content=Cafe, bakery: beautiful cheesecakes, slightly pricey but the large portions make up for this.
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===Splurge===
*{{eat
| name=Pension St. Nikolai | url= | email=
| address=Polkenstraße 22 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 528093 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= €18-28
| content=Steakhouse: there are not many steakhouses in Germany, but this is one of the better ones. succulent steaks, cooked to your tastes, highly recommended.
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*{{eat
| name=Weinstube im Hotel am Bruhl | url= | email=
| address=Billungstraße 11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 961 80 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€18-25
| content=German cuisine. Clean, spacious, a la carte restaurant.
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*{{eat
| name=Restaurant Benedikt | url= | email=
| address=Marktkirchhof 18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 3946 526652 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€20-35
| content=Traditional German cuisine presented in a modern style. Beautiful setting behind a church.
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*{{eat
| name=Brauhaus Ludde | url=http://www.hotel-brauhaus-luedde.de | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+49 3946 901481 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€20-30
| content=Located between the market place and the castle. It is set in the heart of the medieval city centre. Traditional German cuisine, next to a working brewery.
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==Drink==
Interspersed among all the numerous shops and boutiques are any number of small cafes and bars. Many of these in the summer, spill out onto the cobbled streets, allowing their customers the opportunity to soak up the amazing historical atmosphere and watch the world go by.
In contrast there are also modern bars to cater for the younger members of the Quedlinburg society.
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| address=Carl-Ritter-Str 18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 514255 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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*{{drink
| name=Brauhaus Ludde | url=http://www.hotel-brauhaus-luedde.de | email=
| address=Blastiistr 14 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 705206 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Beer house, restaurant and bar combined
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==Sleep==
===Budget===
*{{sleep
| name=Gaestehaus Toepke | url=http://www.gaestehaus-toepke.de {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Weststraße 13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 708166 | tollfree= | fax=
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| checkin= | checkout=
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Pension Weingart | url=http://www.pension-weingart.de | email=
| address=Friedrich Jahnstr 27 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 8617 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €35
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=This family-run guest house is in a quiet part of town, a 15-minute walk from Quedlinburg town centre. It offers large country-style rooms and apartments. On-site parking is free.
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Garni Am Dippeplatz | url=http://www.hotel-amdippeplatz.de | email=
| address=Breite Str 16 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 77140 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €35
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=The Am Dippelplatz is a beautiful half-timbered building, in the centre of the Old Town and in one of the oldest streets of Quedlinburg, which leads directly to the lively market square. Many sights, restaurants and cafès are in walking distance.
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===Mid-range===
*{{sleep
| name=Quedlinburgerhof Hotel | url=http://www.quedlinburgerhof.de | email=
| address=Harzweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 77870 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €39
| checkin= | checkout=
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Domschatz | url=http://www.quedlinburg-hoteldomschatz.de | email=
| address=Muhlenstr 20 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 705270 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €45
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=This 3-star hotel occupies an over 200-year-old, timber-framed house at the foot of the Burgberg hill in Quedlinburg. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and free, large breakfast buffets.
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*{{sleep
| name=Kunsthaus | url=http://www.dagmar-vith-quedlinburg.de | email=
| address=Blasiistr 16 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 528662 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €40
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=The Kunsthaus offers spacious rooms and free Wi-Fi internet access within a historic Baroque building. It is located in Quedlinburg’s Old Town, 300 m from the Medieval Quedlingburg Abbey.
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===Splurge===
*{{sleep
| name=Schlosshotel Zum Markgrafen | url=http://www.schlosshotel-zum-markgrafen.de | email=
| address=Wallstraße 96 / Weingarten 30 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 81140 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €105
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=This traditional 250-year-old family-style hotel is picturesquely integrated into the old Market Square with an attention to detail, and a unique charm blend with clever new ideas and developments.
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Schlossmuehle | url=http://www.schlossmuehle.de | email=
| address=Kaiser Otto Straße 28 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 7870 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From €75
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=This hotel offers stylish in a quiet location near the center of the historic city of Quedlinburg in the Harz Mountains.
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Dorothea Christiane Erxleben | url=http://www.hotel-erxleben.de {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Steinweg 51 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 770214 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €70
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A small cosy and very nice hotel in the centre of the old town. The historic ambience and the modern furnished rooms make a great combination and give this 300-year-old building a beautiful atmosphere, where you can relax and feel comfortable.
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Zum Bar | url=http://www.hotelzumbaer.de | email=
| address=Markt 8/9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +49 3946 7770 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=from €50
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Set in a peaceful location in historic and picturesque Quedlinburg, this romantic castle hotel offers elegant 4-star superior accommodation just a short stroll from the old town centre.
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==Connect==
For further information on Quedlinburg go to www.thisisharz.com/quedlinburg

==Go next==
Quedlinburg is on the edge of the Harz Mountains, with its dramatic gorges and mountainous landscapes, waiting to be explored by hikers and bikers alike. The [http://www.saxony-anhalt-tourism.eu/culture-in-sachsen-anhalt/romanesque-route/ 'Romanesque Road'] recounts dynasties and events from German and European history going back over a thousand years. Many Romanesque edificies can be found in the immediate vicinity of Quedlinburg, which bear witness to this history.

*'''Harzer Schmalspurbahn''' – A narrow gauge [[tourist railway]] runs from Quedlinburg through the Selke Valley (parallel with the River Selke), to the top of the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains.
*'''[[Thale]]''' Hexentanzplatz (Witches Dance Floor)is reputedly an Old Saxon cult site, at which, celebrations were held in honour of the so-called Hagedisen (forest and mountain goddesses), particularly on the night of 1 May. The place did not become known as the Hexentanzplatz until the cult was banned by the invading Christian Franks. According to tradition the site was guarded by Frankish soldiers in order to enforce the ban and they were chased off by Saxons dressed as witches and riding on broomsticks. On this plateau is the Thale Mountain Theatre (Bergtheater Thale), one of the oldest open-air theatres in Germany with 1,350 seats, which was founded in 1903 by Ernst Wachler. A gondola lift runs from Thale up to the Hexentanzplatz, where today, the plateau resembles a small Theme Park aimed at families. It includes  various rides, small gift and craft shops and a Wildlife Park, illustrating the wide variety of different species of animal who can be found in the Harz region. While there are relatively unspoiled forests nearby with plenty of hiking trails, the immediate area of the Hexentanzplatz has become fairly commercialized.
*'''Bode Valley''' lies below the Hexentanplatz. This trail follows the Bode River deep into the Bode Valley gorge. Take in the spectacular scenery and rich flora as the stream tumbles over granite boulders. The walk starts next to Thale gondola station, where the path follows the river, taking you through dense forest and then into open meadows filled with wildflowers, ending in the village of Treseburg near a ruined castle. The walk along the Bode Valley takes about three hours (covering about 10 km), and is mostly gentle, with one short, somewhat steep climb that takes you to a great vantage point above the river. You can take the bus from Treseburg back to Thale. From the same starting point, you can also branch off this trail and hike up to the Hexentanzplatz or the Rosstrappe, the two rocky outcrops that surround the opening of the Bode Valley (shorter but much steeper routes).
*'''[[Halberstadt]]'''
*[[Nordhausen]]

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'''Rarh''' (Bengali: রাঢ়) is composed of the districts on the western fringe of [[West Bengal]]. Rarh consists of the districts of Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman and Purulia.

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
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|wikidata=Q2733606}} (Kalna) &amp;mdash; temple town, home to Kalna Rajbari and 108 Shiva Temples.

* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
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* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
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* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
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* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
| name=[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]
| lat=23.06844 |long=87.31668
| image=Jor_Bangla_Temple_2_Bishnupur.JPG
|wikidata=Q533087}} &amp;mdash; home to numerous terracotta temples.

* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
| name=[[Durgapur]]
| lat=23.5354 |long=87.3022
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* {{marker|type=city|zoom=13
| name=[[Purulia]]
| lat=23.3384 |long=86.3588
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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| lat=23.5814 |long=86.8326
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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| lat=23.5837 |long=86.9491
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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| lat=23.7800 |long=86.8100
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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| lat=22.9421 |long=86.7379
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* {{marker|type=go|zoom=13
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| lat=23.3967 |long=86.9741
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==Understand==
[[File:Ayodha Hills.jpg|thumb|200px|Ajodhya Hills]]
[[File:29RCCMAK - Susunia Hill.jpg|thumb|200px|Susunia Hill]]
Rarh is diverse in both geography and culture. To the west is the Chota Nagpur Plateau, home to Ajodhya and Susunia hills. To the east is the Bhagirathi River which becomes the Hooghly River after [[Nabadwip]].

The major rivers in the region include Damodar, Ajay, Mayurakshi, Dwarakeswar, Shilabati and Kangsabati. All these rivers originate from the Chota Nagpur Plateau and flow towards the east or southeast finally meeting the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River. The Damodar River was once known as the &quot;Sorrow of Bengal&quot; as its floods often resulted in heavy losses to life and property in the past. Since the formation of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in 1948, such hazards have been reduced.

==Talk==
Like most of West Bengal, '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]''' is the main language in the Rarh region. There are two main dialects of Bengali spoken in the region: '''Rarhi''' and '''Manbhumi''' (or '''Jharkhandi'''). Rarhi dialect is spoken in the districts of Purba Bardhaman and most of Bankura, while the Manbhumi dialect is spoken in the districts of Paschim Bardhaman, Purulia and parts of Bankura.

==Get in==
===By plane===
There are several airports in the region, of which the Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport ({{IATA|RDP}}) at [[Durgapur]] has commercial operations.

The nearest international airport is at [[Kolkata]] ({{IATA|CCU}}) and one has to take other modes of transport to reach Rarh.

===By train===
The major railway stations in the region include Asansol station, Bankura station, Barddhaman station, Durgapur station and Purulia station.

===By car===
The [[Grand Trunk Road]] and the Durgapur Expressway (NH 19) cross this region and it connects the region with important cities in India.

==Get around==
===By train===
Rarh has an extensive railway network and is part of both the Eastern Railway (ER) and the South Eastern Railway (SER) zones.

==See and do==
[[File:Curzon Gate.jpg|thumb|200px|Curzon Gate, [[Bardhaman]]]]
[[File:Radhashyam Temple - Bishnupur.jpg|thumb|200px|Radhashyam Temple, [[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]]]
The major landmarks in the region include the '''Curzon Gate''' (Bijoy Toran) and '''Sarbamangala Temple''' in [[Bardhaman]], '''108 Shiva Temples''' (Nava Kailash) in [[Ambika Kalna]] and the '''terracotta temples''' in [[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]. Hills like '''Ajodhya''' and '''Susunia''' are also notable attractions and one can also trek these hills.

==Eat==
Rarh is diverse in terms of cuisine. Bardhaman is famous for ''sitabhog'' and ''mihidana'', while Saktigarh is famous for ''langcha''. Like the rest of West Bengal, ''roshogolla'' and ''shondesh'' are also popular in the region and one can find numerous sweet shops in major cities and along highways.

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
* '''[[Birbhum-Murshidabad]]''' – Best known as the home of [[Murshidabad]] and [[Santiniketan]], Birbhum-Murshidabad is famous for its folk culture.
* '''[[Southeast Bengal]]''' – Home to the [[Kolkata|capital of West Bengal]].

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'''Ridgecrest''' is a city in [[Kern County]] in the [[Desert (California)|Mojave Desert]] of [[California]].

==Get in==
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===By car===
'''US Highway 395''' - Northbound travelers will turn right off the highway onto '''CA Highway 178 Business''' (also called South China Lake Boulevard), which proceeds north and then northeast about 2½ miles to Ridgecrest. Southbound travelers will take the '''CA Highway 178 East''' exit near the town of [[Inyokern]], then proceed east (left) 8 miles to Ridgecrest.

'''CA Highway 14''' - Northbound and southbound travelers will exit onto CA Higwhay 178 East, which drops down the last slope of the Sierra Nevada foothills into Inyokern, then on eight miles into Ridgecrest.

'''CA Highway 178''' - Eastbound travellers take 178 to Highway 14. The roads merge and continue north three miles before 178 East splits off again (right-hand turn). (See '''CA Highway 14''', above.) Westbound travelers coming from the [[Death Valley]] area find that 178 goes directly into downtown Ridgecrest, becoming Ridgecrest Boulevard. 178 passes through Ridgecrest, but it involves two 90-degree turns and three different street names. Traveling east from Inyokern, 178 is known as Inyokern Road. In Ridgecrest, 178 turns abruptly south at the intersection of Inyokern Road (which proceeds onto Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake) and follows North China Lake Boulevard. Two miles south at the intersection of China Lake Boulevard and Ridgecrest Boulevard, 178 turns eastward again and follows Ridgecrest Boulevard out of Ridgecrest and on to Trona and Death Valley.

==Get around==
Like most places in California, Ridgecrest is best navigated by car. Public transportation is extremely limited and may require arrangements in advance.

If you need to rent a car in Ridgecrest, here are your commercial options:
* {{listing
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| address=901 N. China Lake Blvd. 
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* {{listing
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| address=437 N. China Lake Blvd.
| phone=+1 760 384-2816
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Ridgecrest also has the usual accommodations for travel by bicycle and on foot.

===By taxi===
* {{listing
| name=Ridgecrest Taxi
| phone=+1 760 384-2227
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==See==

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| name=U.S. Naval Museum of Armament and Technology | url=http://www.chinalakemuseum.org/ | email=
| address=Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Calif. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 939-3530 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=
| content=China Lake has been involved in development and testing of some of the most famous air weapons and related systems of the 20th and 21st centuries. Legendary air weapons like the Sidewinder air-to-air missile and Shrike anti-radiation missile are displayed alongside some of the most modern air weapons - JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) and JSOW (Joint Stand-off Weapon) - that became household names during the early months of the U.S.'s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also featured is the unique history of China Lake, known for a generation as &quot;The Secret City&quot; where scientists and engineers broke new ground far from the prying eyes of enemy spies.
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[[File:MaturangoMuseum.JPG|thumb|Maturango Museum]]
*{{see
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| address=100 E. Las Flores Ave | lat= | long= | directions=China Lake Blvd. (Highway 178) intersects Las Flores Ave. at the museum. (See '''Get In''', above.)
| phone=+1 760 375-6900 | tollfree= | fax=+1 760 375-0479
| hours=Daily 10AM-5PM (excl. major holidays) | price=$4 for exhibits; visitor's information center and giftshop free
| content=This museum brings the natural history, culture, geology and archaeology of the region under one roof. It is a busy visitor's center for travelers headed to '''Death Valley''' and other Mojave Desert points of interest. Also available are a wide collection of gifts and memorabilia from the Upper Mojave Desert. The museum has great displays of local flora and fauna, work of local artists, and regular special programs. (See '''Do''' below for information about tours of the '''petroglyphs''' - the greatest collection of Native American rock art in North America.)
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==Do==
* {{do
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| address=Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-6700 (Maturango Museum) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The jewel in China Lake's cultural-resources crown is the '''Coso Rock Art National Historic Landmark''', a swath of 36,000 acres that include Big Petroglyph Canyon and Little Petroglyhp Canyon where roughly 250,000 pre-European rock-art carvings can be found. Tours can be arranged directly with the Navy, but doing so can be complicated. People not familiar with the base or the area are strongly advised to join a tour organized by the Maturango Museum (described in '''See''', above). Tours are always on weekends, and because participants are escorted deep onto a military base that does secret development work, special rules apply. No foreign nationals are allowed, and participants must provide bona fide proof of citizenship to get a pass for the tour. Museum staff can explain the process in detail.
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*{{do
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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==Buy==
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| name=Balsam Street | url= | email=
| address=Old Town Ridgecrest | lat= | long= | directions=1 block west of China Lake Blvd.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Balsam St. is a historic main street area in Ridgecrest with boutique shops, salons, and eateries. This street is also host to the city's parades throughout the year.
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==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=La Fiesta/Sandwiches 'n Things | url= | email=
| address=119 N. China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-5901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Moderate
| content=A family-owned and -operated restaurant offering traditional Mexican favorites along with homestyle American favorites. The enclosed patio with misters is a great place to relax with a beer and some nachos on a hot desert evening.
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* {{eat
| name=Farris' Diner/Italian Gardens | url= | email=
| address=309 E. Ridgecrest Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 371-1470 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Diner - breakfast and lunch; Italian Gardens - dinner | price=Moderate
| content=American diner by day, Italian hideaway by night, this pair of sister restaurants are operated by a local family with decades in the restaurant business. The diner has a simple 1950s theme with traditional breakfasts (pancakes, waffles, fruit, eggs, etc.) and a range of lunch options (sandwiches, hamburgers, chili, tuna-stuffed tomatoes). The Italian Gardens is a softly lit, intimate restaurant with a lounge atmosphere. Italian dishes are ably prepared (though you should ask for extra spice unless you like it a little plain). What sets this place apart, however, is its bar - the best selection within 90 miles at least.  The food, however, is questionable in value.
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* {{eat
| name=The Great Wall | url= | email=
| address=100 N. Balsam St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Moderate
| content=The Sarraburin family operate this Thai/Chinese combination restaurant. Noodles, curries, stir-fries and rice dishes are all prepared with skill by the friendly owners and staff. The &quot;express&quot; part is the option to order combination meals from the cafeteria-style selection of several entrees, sides, and appetizers - no waiting!
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* {{eat
| name=Mon Reve |alt=| url= | email=
| address=126 Balsam St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-3212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pricy
|lastedit=2020-10-02| content=Meaning &quot;My Dream,&quot; Mon Reve is the dream come true for a husband-and-wife team of French expatriates. A truly French experience, the owner has been known to give a friendly slap to an uncouth patron and the waitresses are treated like princesses. But with the generally good-natured haughtiness comes a very friendly and sincere desire to serve great food with warm hospitality. French onion soup, quiches, and full French entrees are paired with a solid wine list and an even better beer list.
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* {{eat
| name=Junk Food Junction | url= | email=
| address=221 E. Ridgecrest Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-3626 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Cheap
| content=Sometimes you've just got to make the tough decisions - like whether you want to splurge and have the mozarella sticks with your chili-jalapeno dog and milk shake or just have a nice vegetable side, like fried zucchini or fried mushrooms. When you feel like keeping your tastebuds happy and your cardiologist employed, this friendly Ridgecrest landmark offers all the bad stuff... er, good stuff... you're looking for.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Tokyo House | url= | email=
| address=890 N. China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 384-1948 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pricy
| content=This brightly lit, lively restaurant has three distinct options for diners - sit at the sushi bar, get a table and order from the menu of Japanese favorites or take your group to one of several Teppanyaki grills - seated bars around open grills where highly trained chefs light the grill on fire, fling condiments, aim shrimp at customers' mouths and generally turn cuisine into a circus.
}}
*{{eat
| name=John's Pizza | url= | email=
| address=348 W Ridgecrest Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-375-4407 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10AM-9PM | price=
| content=Provides breadsticks, pasta, salads, pizza, etc. Some of the locally famous dishes include a peanut butter pizza, turkey grinder, and specialty pizzas which are named after notable figures in the community.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Mickey's Pub &amp; Grille | url=http://www.mickeyspub.com | email=
| address=1661 N Triangle Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-446-0805 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=6AM-2AM | price=Moderate
| content=A full-service restaurant featuring fish and chips and half-pound hamburgers and specializing in fine steaks and prime rib dinners. Breakfast served all day. Inside seats 150 people, in addition to outside patio.  On and off-site catering is available. Enjoy karaoke every Wednesday and Thursday, live music and dancing Friday and Saturday. Come play with five pool tables, darts, video games and California Lottery. All major credit cards accepted and an ATM on the premises.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Casey's Steaks and Barbecue | url= | email=
| address=1337 N. China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=outside NAWS China Lake
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Some of the better barbecue in the high desert. A good choice for the larger parties in town.
}}

==Drink==
*{{drink
| name=Indian Wells Brewing Company | url=http://www.mojave-red.com/ | email=
| address=2565 N. Highway 14 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10AM-5PM | price=
| content=Indian Wells Brewing Company is a local brewery which is experiencing rapid growth. You can now find its products in Whole Foods in most states across the country. The brewery offers tours, and brews  alcoholic beverages and soda pops. Their root beer and cream soda are local favorites. Next door, the Indian Wells Valley Lodge offers an elegant dinner looking out over the airport, city, and the base.
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*{{drink
| name=The Partners | alt=Partners Bar | url= | email=
| address=1033 W. Inyokern Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-446-4400 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=A long-time Ridgecrest bar. Live band nights, karaoke, billiards, satellite jukebox, and a big screen TV. Offer you the local bar entertainment with good people and beverages.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Tommy T's | url= | email=
| address=117 E. Ridgecrest Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-371-4112 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-2AM | price=
| content=The only local club vibe bar in the town offering 3 serving bars, 2 dance floors, Oasis card room, and special entertainment. Not the friendliest place in town to be. Homosexuality is frowned upon and will get you escorted out of the bar. Cover charge required weekends for men. Rumors in town say that they have the most watered down drinks. Definitely not the most economic bar for you, but the entertainment is the best in town.
}}
*{{drink
| name=DJ's Pub | url= | email=
| address=135 Garnet Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-375-3321 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=$
| content=DJ's Pub is a hole-in-the-wall joint with great drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. It's across the road from Tommy T's and offers the better value for drink prices.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Fury's Bar | url= | email=
| address=1353 W. Inyokern Rd. #J | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-446-4900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Billiards and beer. Beer is all they serve here definitely a place to go for the cold one you crave.
}}

==Sleep==
Ridgecrest offers a range of accommodations from three-plus-star hotels to very cheap, bareboards establishments.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Motel 6 | url=http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0244 | email=
| address=535 South China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-6866 | tollfree= | fax=+1 760 375-8784
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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===Mid-range===
*{{sleep
| name=Best Western China Lake Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05590.html | email=
| address=400 S. China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 371-2300 | tollfree= | fax=+1 760 375-8785
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Popular with business travelers.
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*{{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn &amp; Quality Inn | url= | email=
| address=507 S. China Lake Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 375-9731 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Vagabond Inn Ridgecrest | alt= | url=http://www.vagabondinn.com/vagabond-inn-ridgecrest | email=vagabond.inn.hotels@gmail.com
| address=416 S. China Lake Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760-375-1591 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Queen-bed rooms from $63
| lastedit=2017-09-14
| content=Outdoor pool, free high-speed WiFi, and free parking. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
}}

===Splurge===
*{{sleep
| name=SpringHill Suites Ridgecrest | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/iyksh-springhill-suites-ridgecrest/ | email=
| address=113 E. Sydnor Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 446-1630 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Complimentary continental breakfast, a few blocks from China Lake NAWC.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=Rodeway Inn &amp; Suites Heritage | alt= | url=http://www.rodewayinnridgecrestca.com/ | email=
| address=1050 N. Norma St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 446-6543 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Offers interior corridors, onsite bar and restaurant and a nice location.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=VIP Housing | alt= | url=http://www.temporaryviphousing.com/ | email=
| address=225 E Ridgecrest Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 760 371-1364 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Long-term, furnished, specialty.
}}

==Stay safe==
Ridgecrest has a very low crime rate with virtually no violent crimes. However while driving use caution as the highways surrounding the area are frequented by impatient drivers who often speed and lose control of vehicles. Report any dangerous driving right away. The area is served by 6 different law enforcement agencies because it is at the intersection of 3 county lines and has a military base. Your main concern in the area is from desert animals: there are many venomous creatures including spiders, scorpions, and many snakes. 
Ridgecrest is served by Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH).

==Go next==
One of the best things about Ridgecrest isn't what's in Ridgecrest at all - it's what's just outside of it! Many people who live here have come to recognize it as a kind of hub that is surrounded by an array of outdoor adventures, scenic places, and great getaways.

* '''[[Mojave]]''' - 60 miles south of Ridgecrest via Highway 14, Mojave is a hotbed of aerospace activity, with the Mojave Spaceport the headquarters of Scaled Composites, the first private company to launch a human into space. Edwards Air Force base, a landing site for the space shuttle and a center for the development of experimental aircraft, is next to the town.
* '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''' - Northeast of Ridgecrest, Death Valley is a good day trip in the winter, spring and autumn months - if you plan to visit one of the world's hottest places in the summer bring plenty of water.

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{{warningbox|Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Russian government has strongly cracked down on any perceived opposition, and has imposed harsh laws to criminalize opinions that deviate from the official point of view. Police brutality is expected at protests. International sanctions imposed on Russia have affected banking, imports, prices and cross-border transportation, and directly or indirectly other fields, including availability of medicines and other essentials. You may not be able to access funds due to the suspension of business by multiple payment and debit card networks within Russia.

Multiple countries are advising against travel to any part of Russia, and especially to areas near Ukraine, where spillover from the invasion has been reported. Contact your country's foreign affairs ministry or state department for updated information, and see [[war zone safety]] if you must visit affected destinations.
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[https://europe.russia.travel/ '''Russia'''] ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Россия, ''Rossiya'')  is by far the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area, spanning [[Eastern Europe]] and northern [[Asia]], as well as eleven time zones. While geographically mostly in Asia, the bulk of Russia's population is concentrated in the European part, and, culturally, Russia is unmistakably European. Much of the Asian part, however, has more in common with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, or Northeast China than with Eastern Europe. Russia boasts a rich history and culture.

==Regions==
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|region1description= One of the historic centers of Russian culture, dominated by spectacular architecture and historical buildings, as well as housing the capital city, [[Moscow]].

|region2name=[[Chernozemye]]
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|region2description= South of [[Central Russia]] and famous for its rich, deep, black soil (''Chernozem'' is Russian for &quot;black soil&quot;), it was an important battleground during World War II.

|region3name=[[Northwestern Russia]]
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|region3description= Home to the former imperial capital [[Saint Petersburg]], also known as the &quot;northern capital&quot;. It combines the beautiful landscape of the large lakes Ladoga and Onega, and medieval forts of [[Pskov Oblast]], with the lacustrine region of [[Karelia]], and is a gateway from Scandinavia.

|region4name=[[Kaliningrad Oblast]]
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|region4description=The historically German region of East Prussia, transferred to the [[USSR]] after Germany's defeat in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], and now Russia's only exclave, which allows Russia to share borders with [[Poland]] and [[Lithuania]].

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|region5description= The areas by the Black Sea are the warmest in the entire country, with beautiful resort cities such as subtropical [[Sochi]], juxtaposed with the cold, mountainous and troubled republics of the [[North Caucasus]].

|region6name=[[Volga Region]]
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|region6description= The most industrialized region in the country, known for producing wide-scale military equipment in cities such as [[Izhevsk]], with a rich culture and history including the Tatar capital and &quot;Third capital of Russia&quot;, [[Kazan]]

|region7name=[[Urals|Urals Region]]
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|region7description= One of the wealthiest regions, known for producing many of the resources Russia needs today. Named after the vast Ural mountains, which also form the border between Europe and Asia.

|region8name=[[Siberia]]
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|region8description=  The largest area in the country - diverse in landscape and yearly temperatures with the stunning [[Lake Baikal]], the world's longest rivers, and swamps in the center and north. This region contains many Turkic, Mongolic, Tungusic, and other ethnic groups that separate Siberia from European Russia.

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|region9description= One of the coldest regions in Russia, home to the coldest city in the world, [[Yakutsk]]. World-famous for national parks, beautiful scenery and mountains, and the volcanoes of [[Kamchatka]]. Also a gateway to [[North Korea]] and [[China]].
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==Cities==
Here is a representative sample of nine Russian cities with their Anglicized and Russian Cyrillic names:
[[File:Winter Palace Panorama 4.jpg|thumb|350px|The Hermitage Museum in [[St. Petersburg (Russia)|Saint Petersburg]]]]

*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Moscow]]|url=|lat=55.75|long=37.616667|wikidata=Q649}} (Москва) — Russia's ''gargantuan'' capital is one of the world's greatest cities and has endless attractions to offer an adventurous visitor
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Irkutsk]]|url=|lat=52.283333|long=104.283333|wikidata=Q6576}} (Иркутск) — the world's favorite Siberian city, located within an hour of [[Lake Baikal]] on the [[Trans-Siberian Railway]]
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kazan]]|url=|lat=55.783333|long=49.116667|wikidata=Q900}} (Казань) — the capital of Tatar culture is an attractive city in the heart of the [[Volga Region]] with an impressive kremlin
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Nizhny Novgorod]]|url=|lat=56.326944|long=44.0075|wikidata=Q891}} (Нижний Новгород) — often overlooked despite being one of the largest cities in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod is well worth a visit for its Kremlin, Sakharov museum, and nearby Makaryev Monastery
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Saint Petersburg]]|url=|lat=59.95|long=30.3|wikidata=Q656}} (Санкт-Петербург) — formerly called Leningrad, Russia's cultural and former political capital is home to The Hermitage, one of the world's best museums, while the city center is a living open-air museum in its own right, making this city one of the world's top travel destinations
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Sochi]]|url=|lat=43.585278|long=39.720278|wikidata=Q39420}} (Сочи) — Russia's favorite Black Sea beach resort was largely unknown to foreigners until it hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vladivostok]]|url=|lat=43.133333|long=131.9|wikidata=Q959}} (Владивосток) — often referred to as &quot;Russia's [[San Francisco]],&quot; full of hilly streets and battleships. Russia's principal Pacific city is the terminus of the [[Trans-Siberian Highway]] and [[Trans-Siberian Railway]]
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Volgograd]]|url=|lat=48.7|long=44.516667|wikidata=Q914}} (Волгоград) — formerly called Stalingrad, this city was the scene of perhaps the deciding battle of World War II, and now home to a ''massive'' war memorial
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Yekaterinburg]]|url=|lat=56.833333|long=60.583333|wikidata=Q887}} (Екатеринбург) — the center of the Urals region and one of Russia's principal cultural centers is a good stop on the [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] and an arrival point for visitors to the [[Urals]], the second Russian financial center

==Other destinations==
[[Image:Мыс Бурхан 02.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Lake Baikal]], the deepest lake in the world]]
*{{marker|name=[[Yekaterinburg#Go next|Border of Europe and Asia]]|lat=56.8321134|long=60.3484174|type=vicinity}} — it's clearly defined near [[Yekaterinburg]], and a very popular stop for photo ops straddling the continents!
* {{marker|name=[[Golden Ring]]|lat=56.80|long=39.79|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q61973}} — a popular loop of pretty historical cities and towns forming a ring northeast of [[Moscow]]
*{{marker|name=[[Kamchatka]]|lat=57.0|long=160.0|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q7948}} — the region of active volcanoes, geysers, mineral springs, and bears walking in the streets.
*{{marker|name=[[Kizhi]]|lat=62.066667|long=35.225|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q205244}} — one of the most precious sites in all Russia, Kizhi Island on Lake Onega is famous for its spectacular ensemble of traditional wooden churches
*{{marker|name=[[Komi Republic#Other destinations|Komi Virgin Forests]]|lat=65.07|long=60.15|type=vicinity}} — profoundly remote, and hard-to-visit, but this is by far Europe's largest wild area, containing Europe's largest National Park, [[Yugyd Va National Park|Yugyd Va]]
*{{marker|name=[[Lake Baikal]]|lat=53.5000|long=108.0000|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q5513}} — the &quot;pearl of Siberia&quot; is the world's deepest at 1,642 meters and biggest lake by volume and a remarkable destination for all who love the outdoors
* {{marker|name=[[Volgograd#See|Mamaev Kurgan]]|lat=48.7425 |long=44.536944|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q914}} — a massive monument and museum on and about the battlefield upon which the twentieth century's most pivotal battle played out: Stalingrad
* {{marker|name=[[Solovetsky Islands]]|lat=65.024444454444|long=35.710555565556|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q205711}} — far north in the White Sea and home to the beautiful Solovetsky Monastery, which has served as both a military fortress and a gulag throughout its tortuous history

==Understand==
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Russia, by mind, one can't understand,&lt;br/&gt;Nor measure by common yardstick.&lt;br/&gt;She has of herself a build unique:&lt;br/&gt;In Russia you only believe.

''«Умом Россию не понять,''&lt;br/&gt;
''Аршином общим не измерить:''&lt;br/&gt;
''У ней особенная стать —''&lt;br/&gt;
''В Россию можно только верить''.»,&lt;br/&gt;''Fyodor&amp;nbsp;Tyutchev,&amp;nbsp;1866''
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===History===

====An imperial power====
{{seealso|Russian Empire|Minority cultures of Russia}}
Russian identity can be traced to the Middle Ages, its first state known as [[Kyiv|Kiev]]an Rus and its religion rooted in Byzantine Christianity (i.e. Greek Orthodox as opposed to Latin Catholic) that was adopted from [[Istanbul|Constantinople]]. However, it was not considered part of mainstream Europe until the reign of Tsar Peter the Great, who ruled until 1725. He was a dedicated Europhile and the first Tsar to visit 'Europe proper', having visited several European countries as an apprentice while traveling incognito prior to his rise to power (there are commemorative monuments to him at [[London/Greenwich|Greenwich]] and some spots in the [[Netherlands]], where he resided briefly).

Peter established the Russian Empire in 1721, although the Romanov dynasty had been in power since 1613. One of Russia's most charismatic and forceful leaders, Peter built the foundations of the empire on a centralized and authoritarian political culture and forced the &quot;Westernization&quot; of the nation.  As part of this effort, he moved the capital from the medieval and insular city of Moscow to St. Petersburg, a city  built by force of his will and the strength of his treasury. Modeled largely on French and Italianate styles, St. Petersburg became known as Russia's &quot;Window on the West&quot; and adopted the manners and style of the royal courts of western Europe, to the point of adopting French as its preferred language.

The Russian Empire reached its peak during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, producing many colorful and enlightened figures such as Catherine the Great, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. Nevertheless, the gulf between the authoritarian dynasty and its subjects became more apparent with each generation. While Russia proved to be at least equal to some of the great powers as early as in the Great Northern War (1700-1721) and the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), it wasn't until Napoleon's ill-fated invasion that the rest of Europe took note, that Russia had risen to a great power on equal footing with France, Prussia or Austria. However, due in part to its ultra-authoritarian reactionary government, this position of power didn't last long. By the late 19th century, political crises followed in rapid succession, with rebellion and repression locked a vicious cycle of death and despair. The occasional attempts by the Romanovs and the privileged classes to reform the society and ameliorate the condition of the underclasses invariably ended in failure. A contributing factor may well have been that the (relatively) liberal and reformist &quot;czar-liberator&quot; Alexander II got assassinated by an Anarchist for his troubles in 1881. After his death, his successors were even less willing to reform. To make matters worse, Russia proved unlucky in foreign policy and both the Crimean and the Russo-Japanese wars proved disastrous militarily but even more politically. The 1905 revolution - the last one that could be more or less suppressed - was in part caused by the apparent &quot;non-entity&quot; (in European eyes at least) of Japan humiliating the Russian military.

Russia entered [[World War I]] on the side of Britain and France, ostensibly to defend Serbia, like other European Empires with catastrophic results for itself.  Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, proved to be feckless, weak, and distracted by personal tragedies (such as the heir apparent's hemophilia) and the burdens of the war. While at first the Russian military proved to be stronger than Germany had anticipated and threatened to negate Germany's (than) advances on the western front with victories in the east, after the Russian defeat at Tannenberg, the tide turned, and by 1917, morale was abysmal, desertion rampant and a general call for peace omnipresent.

The government proved unable to hold back the Russian Revolutions of 1917 (a bourgeois one in February and a Leninist one in October). While the short-lived provisional government that resulted from the revolution of February 1917 tried in vain to fight on (in part on French and British urging as they feared the troops engaged against Russia would overwhelm them), the Bolsheviki under their leader Vladimir Ilyich &quot;Lenin&quot; Ulyanov were quick to promise bread, peace and an end to the unfair distribution of land and wealth. Many people believed Lenin's promises and by October 1917 the communist Bolsheviki had taken over Moscow and St. Petersburg (then called Petrograd and soon to be renamed Leningrad) and thus the effective control of the government. Deposed and held under house arrest, Nicholas, Alexandra, and their children—and with them, the Romanov dynasty—were killed by gunfire on the order of the new government under Lenin in the basement of a [[Yekaterinburg]] manor house and buried in unmarked graves, which were found after the fall of communism and reburied in the St. Paul and Peter Cathedral in [[Saint Petersburg]].

====Headquarters of communism====
{{seealso|Soviet Union}}
[[File:Leninsamyi.jpg|thumb|The world's largest Lenin head in [[Ulan Ude]]]]
[[World War I]] strained Imperial Russia's governmental and social institutions to the breaking point of the Revolution in 1917.  Following a brief interim government headed by social democrat Alexander Kerensky, the Bolshevik faction (named after Russian &quot;bolshoi&quot; great, due to the faction being the majority in one internal decision although generally in the minority) of the Communist Party under Marxist Vladimir Lenin seized power, withdrew Russia from the war, and launched a purge of clerics, political dissidents, aristocrats, the bourgeoisie, and the kulak class of wealthy independent farmers and landholders. A brutal civil war between the &quot;Red Army&quot; of the communist leadership and the &quot;White Army&quot; of the nobility and middle classes lasted until late 1920. In the civil war, both reds and whites (and variously other, smaller factions) committed war crimes and devastated the country well beyond what it had suffered in the First World War. In his years in power, Lenin used the Red Army (organized and built up in no small part by Lev Trotsky whom many saw as his designated successor), the internal security apparatus, and the Communist Party leadership to kill imprison or exile millions of political opponents, launch a terror campaign to insure strict Communist orthodoxy, secure control over the fragments of the old Romanov Empire, and &quot;collectivize&quot; farmers and farming into gigantic state-owned farms.

The revolutionary state was not directly ruled by the officials in titular control of the government, which was established in the name of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).  The government in the commonly understood sense was largely irrelevant both in fact and in Communist theory throughout the years of Communist control.  The real power lay in the leadership of the Communist Party, the Red Army, and the internal security apparatus (secret police).

[[Image:Swan Lake at the Alexandrinsky Theatre.jpg|thumb|300px|Ballet continues to be favored. Swan Lake is performed nearly weekly in Russia.]]

Following founding premier Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924, a power struggle among the Bolshevik leadership ensued, with Josef Stalin emerging as the new leader of the Communist Party and dictator of the USSR. While Lenin almost certainly would have preferred Trotsky to succeed him, Stalin went as far as inserting himself into pictures with Lenin and removing others to make his claim to power seem &quot;legitimate&quot;. Stalin's brutal rule (1928–53) was marked by waves of &quot;purges&quot; in which suspected dissidents in the government, the Party, the Red Army, and even the security forces were executed or exiled to gulags (prison camps) on little or no evidence. In addition to following up Lenin's forced collectivization of agriculture and his destruction of private property and economic liberty, Stalin introduced a ruthless economic system (&quot;socialism in one country&quot;) that rapidly industrialized the USSR. While the death toll was abhorrent, Stalin's first five-year plan managed to create a heavy industry almost out of thin air, a fact that would prove decisive in the Second World War. Stalin's rivals to succeed Lenin, and critics arising thereafter typically ended up as victims of the purges. Although seen as less of an idealist than his predecessor, Stalin did relentlessly pursue international revolution through the Russia-based Comintern control over the communist parties of foreign countries, and through foreign espionage. If you want to get an idea about Stalin's rule, ''Animal Farm'' and ''1984'' by George Orwell were in large part based on his disillusion with communism after hearing of Stalin's atrocities.

[[World War II in Europe|World War II]], from a Soviet perspective, began with Stalin abruptly entering into a Non-Aggression Pact with Nazi Germany. The Treaty, which shook Western governments to their core and stunned the Left in Europe and America, guaranteed Hitler a free hand to launch a war against Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. The pact also granted the USSR leave to invade and conquer neutral Finland and take over all of eastern Poland after the German invasion in 1939.  Finally in June 1941, having conquered France and most of the rest of Western Europe, Hitler turned on his erstwhile ally and invaded the USSR. A change to an alliance of necessity with the Western nations was instrumental in the defeat of Nazism in 1945. The Red Army's bloody campaigns on the Eastern Front as well as the murderous warfare and related crimes of the Nazis resulted in over 20 million Russian deaths, most of them civilian victims, or soldiers thrown into ghastly land battles. Both sides treated prisoners of war in an abhorrent fashion and a large number of them died on both sides. The last German POWs only returned in the mid-1950s in exchange for political recognition by West Germany.

After the Second World War, the USSR rapidly moved to establish control over all of [[Eastern Europe]], and grew into a global superpower rivalling the [[United States of America|United States]], thus heralding the [[Cold War]]. It annexed the Baltic states and installed Communist regimes in East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania and effectively crushed political dissent. In Asia, it also helped to install Communist governments in Mongolia, China, North Vietnam, North Korea, Cambodia, and Laos. Western critics came to describe the USSR and its European and Asian &quot;satellites&quot; as trapped behind an &quot;Iron Curtain&quot; of ruthless totalitarianism and command economies. Yugoslavia's Communist Party managed to establish a degree of independence from Moscow, but uprisings in Hungary (1956) and Czechoslovakia (1968) were ruthlessly crushed by the Soviet Army.

After Stalin's death in 1953, Soviet heavy industry and military might have continued to grow under Georgy Malenkov (1953-1955) and Nikita Khrushchev (1955-1964), Stalin's successors as General Secretary of the Party.  Although attempts were made to produce consumer goods, the efforts usually failed, and the USSR continued to struggle under the yoke of collectivization and totalitarianism. In 1956, Khrushchev denounced the excesses of Stalin's regime and commenced his purge of sorts to &quot;de-Stalinize&quot; the economy and society of the USSR. Results were mixed, and Khrushchev was deposed. However, as he later remarked, being deposed and not murdered can be seen as a late success of his policies. In the late 1950s, the USSR jump-started the space race and was the first to launch a thing (Sputnik), a living thing (Laika the dog), a man (Yuri Gagarin), and a woman (Valentina Tereshkova) into space. However, soon after those advances, the brilliant head designer Sergei Korolev died of natural causes in 1966, and a combination of infighting among his successors, lack of funds, and incorrect technological and strategic decisions led to the Soviet space program being overtaken by the US thereafter. When the moon landing in 1969 proved that the Americans were now in the lead, the focus of the Soviet space program was instead changed to unmanned probes and a space station. This resulted in the hugely successful MIR (Russian for peace) and large parts of the International Space Station built together with the Western Nations after the fall of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union reached its military, diplomatic, and industrial peak during the closing years of Leonid Brezhnev (1964-1982).  But continuing corruption and economic malaise marched inexorably to a crisis that led General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev (1985–91) to introduce ''glasnost'' (openness) and ''perestroika'' (limited economic freedom). His initiatives inadvertently released forces that by December 1991 splintered the empire. The European satellites broke free from rule by the USSR and their local Communist leaders, and the USSR collapsed into 15 independent countries.

====A nascent democracy and the rise of Vladimir Putin====
[[Image:Novgorod millennium 4.jpg|thumb|330px|Millennium of Russia monument, inside the Novgorod Kremlin]]

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The Russian Federation emerged from the Soviet Union, accompanied by a storm of problems. The first leader of the newly formed nation was Boris Yeltsin, who rose to power by standing up to an attempted putsch by the KGB. Yeltsin pursued an economic policy known as &quot;shock therapy&quot;, which sought transform Russia into a free market capitalist economy overnight by immediately scrapping all Soviet-era price controls on essential items, and privatising the state-owned industries en masse. This largely succeeded in transferring control over the country from the old Soviet elite to his oligarchical apparatus, and led to a massive economic collapse that hit Russia much harder than the Great Depression had hit the United States. Yeltsin was a charismatic leader widely supported by the West, but his government proved to be unstable and marred by corruption and Yeltsin's alcoholism. A wave of economic hardship put Russia's economy in ruins and left the military underfunded and undisciplined, and saw its life expectancy rapidly decline. During this time, Russian organized crime and its relationship with the government, now universally recognized as corrupt and incompetent, assumed greater control over the nation, even as political reforms were taking place. Ironically, before he came to power Yeltsin had labeled Russia as the &quot;biggest Mafia state in the world&quot;.

Russia was also at war with [[Chechnya|Chechen]] separatists, which had devastating consequences for the already weak Russian economy. Widespread corruption, poverty, and large-scale political and social problems eventually forced Yeltsin to resign, and Vladimir Putin filled his remaining term (January - April 2000) as President.  An ex-KGB officer under the Communist regime (serving abroad in East Germany for a while), and head of the revived Russian spy service under Yeltsin, Putin imposed his personality and will on the unruly and criminal quarters of the country, but has been much condemned for his authoritarian behavior. Tensions with the Chechens came to a head in 2004, when Chechen Islamist separatists laid siege to a school in Beslan, [[North Ossetia]], holding over 1000 people hostage. The subsequent firefight that ensued between the Chechen separatists and the Russian special forces resulted in the deaths of 333 people, 186 of them children. This event remains an open wound in the Russian national consciousness, and is often dubbed &quot;Russia's 9/11&quot;, and led to Putin reducing the autonomy of the regional governments, including by abolishing direct elections for the regional heads of government, and instead making them appointed by the President of Russia.

Having served his constitutionally limited terms (2000-2008), Putin titularly stepped down as President but continued to control the government through his anointed successor, Dmitry Medvedev. To no one's surprise, Putin resumed the presidency when eligible again in 2012. In 2014 and 2015 Russia came under increasing pressure and criticism after numerous foreign and domestic policies including the way Putin and his party handle political opposition and the nationalistic overtones in some of his policies and speeches. The situation in [[Crimea]] and [[Ukraine]] is said by the [[European Union|EU]] and [[US]] to be Putin's fault though he at least partially lays the blame on them.

Since 2000, under Putin's direct and indirect rule, the economy has bounced back from crisis, thanks in no small part to five-fold increases in the prices of raw materials Russia has in abundance. Inflation has dropped down from the triple digits into single units, poverty has been reduced, and Russia has re-emerged as a dominant global economic, political, and military power. This performance has often been called the &quot;Russian Miracle.&quot; Though Putin continues to be much condemned in the West, as a result of Russia's economic and military successes under him, he enjoys a very high level of popularity in Russia, with his domestic approval ratings hitting unprecedented levels amid a wave of national pride following Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Today, modern Russia still has to fully recover from the doldrums that have hit the country since 2014, with inflation driving up prices, an increasingly unstoppable burden to combat pervasive corruption, an under-competitive political system, conflict in the [[North Caucasus]], a demographic crisis, and decreasing economic competition. Russians also appear to be facing up to the problem of reconciling Putin's successes with his totalitarian and self-aggrandizing impulses. Nonetheless, Russians have achieved a much higher standard of living since the fall of the USSR. However, when the prices of some commodities, most notably petroleum plummeted in late 2014 and early 2015 this hit the Russian economy hard and its effects are still visible. Whether Russia can escape this dependence on its resource wealth remains yet to be seen.

===Terrain===
The terrain consists of broad plains with low hills west of the [[Urals]]; vast coniferous forest and tundra in [[Siberia]]; uplands and mountains along southern border regions; mountainous and volcanic throughout much of the [[Russian Far East]].

===Climate===
Russia is a [[cold weather|cold country]], but there are always shades in the grey. The contrast of tundra's permafrost, which occupies 65% of Russian land and exotic Black sea coast has in between the continental climate,  which is the most inhabited zone of  European Russia, southern regions of Siberia, and the Russian Far East. Its summers are always warm with a good portion of hot days enabling outdoor swimming in many rivers, lakes, and the seas.

===Holidays===
[[Image:Birches near Novosibirsk in Autumn.jpg|thumb|370px|Siberian birch forest near Novosibirsk]]

Russia's list of holidays is divided into federally and regionally established, ethnic, historical, professional, and religious. The first two types are all-country day-off and should be taken into account while planning a trip.
These are official holidays in Russian Federation:
*  New Year Holidays (1–5 January) are often merged with Christmas and make up more than a week off.
*  Orthodox Christmas (7 January).
*  Fatherland Defender Day (23 February).
*  International Women's Day (8 March).
*  The Day of Spring and Labour (1 May).
*  Victory Day (9 May).
*  Day of Russia (12 June).
*  People's Unity Day (4 November).

===Measurement units===
The Russian system of measurement is the same as in most of the world; [[Metric and imperial equivalents|the SI system]]. Expect to encounter degrees Celsius, kilometres, kilogrammes, litres, and so on. The archaic units for distance are ''versta'' and ''vershok''; for weight — ''pud'', it's used mainly in Russian proverbs: &quot;съесть пуд соли&quot; (&quot;to eat a 16 kg of salt&quot; means &quot;live for a very long time with someone&quot;).

===Time zones===
[[File:Map of Russian time zones (2020).svg|320px|thumbnail|Time zones in Russia. Click to see key.]]
As of 2021, Russia spans eleven [[time zones]], and Daylight Saving Time is not used. Formerly the country has experimented with a smaller number of time zones and with DST.
* '''Kaliningrad Time''' (UTC+2): [[Kaliningrad Oblast]]
* '''Moscow Time''' (UTC+3): [[Central Russia]], [[Chernozemye]], [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Southern Russia]], [[Volga Region]] (except [[Astrakhan Oblast]], [[Samara Oblast]], [[Saratov Oblast]], [[Udmurtia]], and [[Ulyanovsk Oblast]]).
* '''Samara Time''' (UTC+4): [[Astrakhan Oblast]], [[Samara Oblast]], [[Saratov Oblast]], [[Udmurtia]], and [[Ulyanovsk Oblast]].
* '''Yekaterinburg Time''' (UTC+5): The [[Urals]]
* '''Omsk Time''' (UTC+6): [[Omsk Oblast]]
* '''Krasnoyarsk Time''' (UTC+7): [[Altai Krai]], [[Altai Republic]], [[Kemerovo Oblast]], [[Khakassia]], [[Krasnoyarsk Krai]], [[Novosibirsk Oblast]] and [[Tomsk Oblast]] and [[Tuva]]
* '''Irkutsk Time''' (UTC+8): [[Eastern Siberia]], except [[Tuva]] and [[Zabaykalsky Krai]]
* '''Yakutsk Time''' (UTC+9): Western [[Yakutia]], [[Amur Oblast]]
* '''Vladivostok Time''' (UTC+10): [[Jewish Autonomous Oblast]], [[Khabarovsk Krai]], [[Magadan Oblast]], [[Primorsky Krai]], [[Sakhalin]], central [[Yakutia]]
* '''Srednekolymsk Time''' (UTC+11): eastern [[Yakutia]], [[Kuril Islands]], [[Sakhalin]]
* '''Kamchatka Time''' (UTC+12): [[Chukotka]], [[Kamchatka]]

==Talk==
{{seealso|Russian phrasebook}}

'''Russian''' is the main language of Russia. The language is a member of the East Slavic language family and is closely related to Ukrainian and Belarusian. Other Slavic languages, such as Bulgarian and Croatian, are not mutually intelligible but still share a slight similarity. Russian is considered one of the most difficult European languages for an English speaker to learn, mostly because of very complicated grammar. You will not learn the language in a short time; concentrate on learning some key [[Russian phrasebook|&quot;courtesy&quot; phrases]], and the Cyrillic alphabet (e.g. &quot;ресторан&quot; spells &quot;restoran&quot; in the Roman alphabet, which means &quot;restaurant&quot;) so you have a chance to recognize street names, labels, and public signs. Familiarizing yourself with Cyrillic is immensely helpful, not only for Russia but for several other countries as well, and not very difficult.

Learning Russian can be challenging for those who don't speak a Slavic language. The script, Cyrillic, uses many letters of the Latin alphabet but assigns many of them different sounds. The language employs three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, and neuter), six grammatical cases, and free-fall stress, all of which conspire to make it a difficult prospect for the native English speaker.

[[File:Свято-Троицкая Сергиева Лавра.JPG|thumb|340px|Trinity Monastery in [[Sergiev Posad]]—the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church]]

'''English''' is becoming a requirement in the business world, and it's the most popular foreign language in the country. Although younger, educated Russians and those working in the service industry know enough English to have a basic conversation, very little of it is spoken, even in '''[[Moscow]]''' and [[St. Petersburg|'''St. Petersburg''']]. Most Russians have little proficiency in '''foreign languages''' besides English. Some knowledge of Russian is therefore essential for the independent traveler. 

Any knowledge of Russian is bound to impress the locals, regardless of fluency. This said, Russians who are able to speak English will, in some cases, offer to communicate in English, even if you try to talk to them in Russian. Don't be taken aback by this as it is not intended to discourage your efforts; Russians generally do not consider it good manners to speak to someone in a language they don't understand.

As the quality of instruction of foreign languages in normal schools isn't that well developed, those who speak English may deny that they know the language out of fear of being misunderstood or discouraged. Chances are, you may be one of the very few English native speakers a Russian local has ever come across.

Russia has more than 150 indigenous and ethnic minority languages and claims to support most of them. Soviet linguists documented them in the first few decades of the USSR and made sure they were given Cyrillic writing systems (except Karelian, Veps, Ingrian, Votic, and maybe a couple of others). Some were made local co-official languages. Southern parts of Russia are home to Turkic, Mongolian, and Tungusic languages; the north has Finnic and Samoyed tongues. The southwest corner has a variety of Caucasian languages, while the northeast has a few Chukotko-Kamchatkan languages. Nevertheless, most Russian citizens are able to speak Russian regardless of what their native tongue is, so learning the regional languages is not essential to communicate.

As the result of the anti-Ukraine propaganda during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, speaking Ukrainian may provoke a hostile reaction from some locals or even from the police, especially in the borderlands or in annexed Crimea.

The Russian Orthodox religion is one of the oldest branches of Christianity in the world and continues to have a very large following, despite having been repressed during the communist period, and has been recognized as the state religion since July 2020. The language spoken in Russian Orthodox church services is ''Old Church Slavonic'', which differs considerably from modern Russian.

==Get in==
{{VisaRestriction|With limited exceptions, [[Kosovo|Kosovan]] passport holders are '''denied''' entry to Russia due to Russia's non-recognition of Kosovo.}}
[[File:Visa policy of Russia.svg|thumb|Visa policy of Russia, with countries in green having visa-free access; and countries in grey normally require a visa to enter Russia|400px]]

===Visas===
====Visa-free travel====
The citizens of the following countries do not need a visa:

''Unlimited period''
*[[Belarus]], [[South Ossetia]]

''90 days''
*[[Abkhazia]], [[Argentina]], [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Fiji]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Guyana]], [[Honduras]], [[Israel]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Moldova]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[South Africa]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Ukraine]], [[Uruguay]], [[Uzbekistan]], [[Vanuatu]], [[Venezuela]]. Also holders of an [[Estonia]]n alien's passport and a [[Latvia]]n non-citizen passport

''60 days''
*[[Mauritius]], [[Samoa]], [[South Korea]]

''30 days''
*[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Cuba]], [[Laos]], [[Macao]], [[Mongolia]], [[Montenegro]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Serbia]], [[Seychelles]], [[Thailand]]

''14 days''
*[[Brunei]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Nauru]]

[[Norway|Norwegians]] living within 30 km of the border:
*These individuals are permitted to enter Russia for up to 15 days without a visa provided they have been resident in the border zone for at least 3 years, and do not travel more than 30 km from the border.
*A border certificate, which is valid for multiple entries, must be obtained from the Russian consulate in [[Kirkenes]] in advance, so one should see it as a special kind of visa valid for multiple entries during up to 5 years. A similar arrangement exists for Poles living near the Kaliningrad area.

[[File:Boarding StPeter Line.JPG|thumbnail|For instance, St.Petersburg can be visited visa free by cruise ship]]

There are a few cases which allow '''visa-free access''':
* Transit through [http://svo.aero/en/transit/rules/ Moscow Sheremetyevo], Moscow Domodedovo or Yekaterinburg Koltsovo airports does not require a transit visa, provided the traveller has a confirmed onward flight, remains in the airport for no more than 24 hours and is ''not in transit to or from [[Belarus]] and [[Kazakhstan]]'' (travel to and from these countries use domestic terminals). Passing through St. Petersburg Pulkovo airport ''requires a transit (or other) visa''. Visas can, in very limited cases, be obtained from consular officers at the airports.

* Cruise passengers, arriving in and leaving from Russia by boat, do not need a visa if they stay in Russia [https://www.russiavisa.com/visafreeentry.htm less than 72 hours]. Examples include the Saimaa canal cruises from [[Lappeenranta]] ([[Finland]]) to [[Vyborg]] and St.Peter Line's cruises to [[St Petersburg]] from Helsinki, Tallinn or Stockholm. Check to what extent you must keep to your group. ''Do not overstay the visa waiver.'' If you do overstay, you need to apply for an exit visa, need to pay a fine of at least €500 and will not be able to enter Russia on a visa waiver for the next five years. The visa process in this case may take over a week, during which you need to pay for your stay and food.
* Special events: the best known example was the &quot;supporters visa&quot; temporarily available for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This was a less onerous visa process, but you had to have tickets for matches and booked accommodation, which meant paying top prices. That has come to an end but there are many other sporting and cultural events with a similar visa arrangement: upcoming events are listed on the Russian embassy website. Visitors with tickets to UEFA Euro 2020 games (in summer 2021) in St. Petersburg will be allowed to enter visa free under the same scheme.

====eVisas====
[[File:Visa policy of Russia. Visa-free and e-visa.png|thumb|Nationalities eligible for eVisas in yellow (click to enlarge)]]

Since 1 January 2021, the free electronic visas entitling visitors to enter certain parts of Russia are discontinued. They've been replaced by eVisas costing $40, allowing you to travel freely around Russia for 16 days, for tourism, business and participating in events. One limitation is that you can only enter and leave Russia through certain checkpoints (as of February 2021, 40 checkpoints) including major airports (though very few in eastern Russia) and ports, and a few land crossings (mostly to the Baltic states and to/from Kaliningrad), and two railway crossings to North Korea and nearby to China. In a nutshell: overland travel to and from most countries, including almost all train crossings, as well as entry directly into most of Asian Russia by plane require a full normal visa.

Eligible nationalities for these eVisas are the EU countries, Bahrain, China, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Philippines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Vatican City.

====The visa process====
'''Everyone else requires a visa'''. And for those unfortunates the complexity of the process depends on the class of visa. Thirty-day tourist visas are fairly straightforward to acquire; 90-day (and more) business visas, less so. US citizens are eligible for 3-year multiple-entry business, homestay/private, humanitarian and tourist visas without an invitation (but with proof of booking arrangements). It is best to start the application process well in advance. While expedited processing is available to those who need visas quickly, it can double the application cost.

{{infobox|I want a tourist visa and I don't want to book any accommodation before I have my visa|Specialist Russian visa companies can do this for you and you don't have to worry about filing any paperwork with embassies. Just send them money, your passport and the relevant information.

However, it's cheaper (but slightly more work) to use these agencies to get you an invitation and then lodge your application at the embassy yourself.}}

'''Arranging a visa''' basically involves two steps:
# '''Getting an invitation and'''
# '''Applying for the visa.'''

You may arrive at any time on or after the start date of your visa's validity and may depart at any time on or before its expiry date. Normally, an exit visa is included in transit, private visit/homestay, tourist, and business visas so long as the visa is still valid. Other classes, such as student visas, still require a separate exit visa that can take up to three weeks to process.

Exit and re-entry during the validity period of your visa requires permits. Getting these permits is a Kafkaesque bureaucratic nightmare that is best avoided entirely by getting a double- or multiple-entry visa in the first place.

If you're in Russia and have lost your passport, your sponsor, not your embassy, must apply to the Federal Migration Service to transfer your visa to your replacement passport. Having a copy of your old visa helps with this, but is not sufficient to let you depart. An exception is for U.S. citizens, who only need show proof that they had not exceeded their duration of permitted stay in order to depart (but a visa would be required for a return to Russia).

An unaccompanied minor of Russian nationality needs, apart from the regular requirements for adults, a notarized statements in Russian signed by both parents. This statement can be requested at the Russian embassy or consulate. The child is likely able to get into Russia without this statement, but will most likely be prevented by the Russian border guards from getting out of Russia at the airport!

====1. Getting an invitation====
[[Image:Narva vs Ivangorod.jpg|thumb|300px|Russia's most striking border crossing—the Friendship Bridge between the castles of [[Narva]] and [[Ivangorod]] ]]

The invitation type determines the visa. A tourist invitation gets you a tourist visa, a private visit invitation gets you a private visit visa, etc. Except for tourist visas, invitations are official documents issued by Russian government agencies and must be applied for by the person or organization inviting you.

Any invitation will include the intended dates of travel and the number of entries required (1, 2 or multiple). The dates on the invitation determine the period of the ensuing visa's validity. If in doubt of dates, ensure that the invitation covers a period longer than the intended stay: a tourist visa valid for 7 days costs the same as one valid for 30 days.

In the likely situation you have to buy your invitation, shop around globally: all invitations come from Russia and the company that gets it for you will have a base in Russia. It doesn't make a difference whether its website is based in Germany, the UK, the US or Eswatini. Many embassies and consulates only require a copy of the invitation; however this is not always the case so check with the embassy or consulate beforehand. If the original invitation is required, it will have to be flown from Russia anyway. It is only applying for the visa that generally requires the application to be made in the applicant's homeland.

A '''tourist invitation''' (also called '''reservation confirmation''') is a letter of confirmation of booking and pre-payment of accommodation and travel arrangements in Russia. It is accompanied by a '''tourist voucher'''. These two documents can be issued only by &quot;government approved&quot; tour operators, hotels, online hotel booking services or Russian travel agencies (several Russian travel agencies have offices outside Russia and are adept at facilitating visa applications). &quot;Government approval&quot; here is not an endorsement of quality; it means that the company is registered with the Russian government. '''An ordinary hotel booking is not sufficient to constitute an invitation.''' Some hotels charge a fee to issue the invitation. Booking one night in a hotel will get you an invitation valid for one day (maybe two) and hence the resulting visa will be valid for a very brief time.

'''For independent travellers planning to travel around Russia, it is best to get an invitation through an agency'''. For a fee, these agencies will issue the necessary invitations and vouchers to ''any passport holder in any country''. They do this ''without actually collecting any accommodation prepayment'' (and without providing any accommodation, of course). Two big players in the online tourist visa support document business are [http://www.waytorussia.net/Services/VisaSupport/Tourist.html Way to Russia], a company with a US base (invitation US$30), and [http://www.realrussia.co.uk/visas/russian/invitations/ Real Russia] with a British base (invitation ₤15). While the strict legality of such is questionable, these companies are well established and do enough not to upset the authorities. Most importantly, '''their services do not lead to problems for the traveller'''. However, if your itinerary is confined to only one hotel, then it makes sense to obtain the invitation documents directly from the hotel as the service fee will be similar.

Consider getting a '''private/homestay''' visa if you have friends or relatives in Russia (they do not necessarily have to be Russian). They would need to seek an invitation through their local Passport and Visa Division of the Federal Migration Service (formerly OVIR). These invitations tend to take at least a month to process. The inviting individual also becomes solely responsible for all your activities while in Russia and can be penalized heavily if something were to go wrong. Because of this, personal invitations are usually not available for a fee through the net.

'''Business invitations''' are issued by the government. They are generally time-consuming and costly to acquire but they can be quickly arranged for exorbitant fees. Any registered company in Russia can apply for a business invitation. Travel agencies and visa specialists can also get them issued for you. Business visas have longer validity than tourist visas. Being a tourist on a business visa ''is'' permitted, so anyone wanting more than a 30-day stay should get one of these. As a rough guide, one UK company can arrange a ''business invitation'' for a single 90-day stay for various amounts between ₤38 (for 12 working day processing) and ₤121 (for 2 working day processing).

Invitations for '''student''' visas are issued by the educational institution where you plan to study.  Most universities and language schools are familiar with the process.

Some Russian local governments have a right to invite foreigners for '''cultural exchanges''' by sending a message directly to the Embassy or Consulate of Russia overseas, requesting the visa be issued to a particular foreigner or group of foreigners. Such messages are used instead of an invitation. This is normally the way to go if you are invited by the government.

====2. Applying for the visa====
Different embassies and consulates have different requirements for visa applications.  They may issue visas by mail, they may require application in person, they may accept a copy of the invitation, they may require the original. They may accept payment by card, they may insist on a money order. Check with the embassy or consulate beforehand - in most cases it will be on their website.   Holders of U.S., Canadian, and British passports typically have to complete a longer application. Getting a Russian visa issued away from your country of nationality or one you have a residence permit valid for at least three months can be tricky. This can ruin plans for east-to-west trans-Siberian trippers. In Asia, success (no means guaranteed) is most likely to be found in [[Hong Kong]] and [[Phnom Penh]] (if necessary, temporary [[Cambodia|Cambodian]] residence is simple to buy and only costs about US$100).

Visa service companies, for a fee, will double-check your application and invitation, go to the embassy for you, and return your passport to you. This service is nothing that you cannot do yourself (unlike arranging the invitation) but it can save time and frustration.

'''A single entry, 30-day tourist visa''' for citizens of EU-Schengen countries costs €35 and takes three working days for standard processing (€70 gets express service for next day collection). For UK citizens the price is ₤50 and processing takes 5 working days not 3 (express service is next day and costs £100). For citizens of the USA the price is US$160 with standard processing being at least 4 working days (express service is US$250 and stated to be 3 working days).

In some countries which have a busy trade in Russian visas (eg, UK and USA), the visa processing has been outsourced to private companies. These companies levy a further unavoidable '''application fee''' on top of the '''visa fees''' stated above. For applications made in the UK (by a citizen of any country) the application fee is ₤26.40 for standard service and ₤33.60 for express service. For applications made in the USA, the application fee is US$30.

An additional complication for UK citizens is the requirement to personally attend one of the visa application centres in London, Edinburgh or Manchester to have biometric data, that is fingerprints, taken.

'''The total cost of getting a visa usually has three parts: invitation fee, visa fee and application fee.''' If you're lucky, one or more of these may be zero but be prepared to be hit by all three. Take as an example a UK citizen applying for a 30-day, single entry tourist visa with standard processing in the UK (not the cheapest example and not the most expensive): invitation bought through an agency: ₤15, visa fee: ₤50, application fee: ₤26.40-91.40 .

Usually, tourist, homestay, and transit visas can allow one or two entries. Tourist and homestay visas have a maximum validity of 30 days. Transit visas are typically for one to three days for air travel and up to ten days for overland journeys. Business and other visa categories can be issued for one, two or multiple entries.

Any business visa can permit a maximum stay in any one visit of up to 90 days. However, a business visa generally only permits a total stay of '''90 days in Russia in a 180-day period''', regardless of how long it is valid for (whether it be 3, 6, or 12 months). If you stay in Russia for 90 days, you have to leave and your visa will not permit you to return for another 90 days. This means (give or take - a year isn't 360 days) that a six-month visa permits as long a total time in Russia as a three month visa!

Once you have your visa, check all the dates and information as it's much easier to correct mistakes before you travel than after you arrive!

===Arrival and customs===
[[Image:Stalin-grave.jpg|thumb|Keep visa woes in perspective—it used to be even harder to travel around here.]]

On arriving in Russia, you'll have to fill out a landing card (usually filled out automatically by an immigration officer). As in most places, one half is surrendered on entry and the other portion should remain with your passport until you leave Russia. It is usually printed in both Russian and English though other languages may be available. If you lose it, then upon leaving Russia, you will be charged a nominal fine, and your departure may be delayed by an hour or two for the formalities.

Usually, you will be permitted to enter and remain in Russia for the term of your visa but it's up to the immigration officer to decide and they may decide otherwise, though this is unlikely.

Those who enter Russia with valuable electronic items or musical instruments (especially violins that look antique and expensive), antiques, large amounts of currency, or other such items are required to declare them on the customs entry card and must insist on having the card stamped by a customs officer upon arrival. Even if the customs officer claims that it is not necessary to declare such items, insist on a stamp on your declaration. Having this stamp may prevent considerable hassle (fines, confiscation) upon departure from Russia should the customs agent at departure decide that an item should have been declared upon entry.

===Registration===
Upon arrival to Russia and then subsequently upon arriving in any new city, you must be '''registered''' within 7 business days of arriving. This law is a relic from the Soviet days of controlled internal migration. Today, even Russians are supposed to register if they move cities. The official line is that these expensive pieces of paper with blue stamps, help control illegal immigration from the poorer countries on Russia's southern borders in [[Central Asia]], the [[Caucasus]], [[China]] and even [[North Korea]].

Your host in that city (not necessarily the one who issued the invitation) is responsible for registering you. The proof of registration is a separate piece of paper with a big blue stamp on it. Registration can nowadays be done in any post office. You will also have visit a bank to pay the registration fee (about {{RUB|300}}).

All legal hotels will not let you check in without seeing your registration (at least if you've been in Russia for more than 7 business days) and police who insist that a lack of registration is your fault are more annoying and more expensive than paying the registration fee.

However, if you do not intend to stay at the hotels, you may, at your own risk, forego the registration procedure. Proofs of registration are '''never''' demanded by immigration offices at borders.

===Overstaying a visa===
If you overstay, even by a few minutes, you will likely be prohibited from leaving until you obtain a valid exit visa. You ''may'' be able to obtain a visa extension from the consular officer at an airport against the payment of a fine if you overstayed for fewer than three days, but this is not guaranteed. Generally, though, obtaining an extension requires an intervention by your sponsor, a payment of a fine, and a wait of up to three weeks.

Be careful if your flight leaves after midnight and be aware of the time at which the train crosses the border. Border guards will not let you depart if you're leaving even 10 min after your visa expires!

If your overstay was due to reasons such as medical problems, the Federal Migration Service may instead issue a ''Home Return Certificate'' rather than an exit visa which is valid to depart Russia within ten days of issue.

===By plane===
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[[File:VP-BWD Airbus A320 Aeroflot Nose (7976228286).jpg|thumb|The hammer and sickle flies on, Aeroflot]]

Moscow and Saint Petersburg are served by direct flights from most European capitals, and Moscow also has direct flights from many cities in East Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, while Vladivostok is served by numerous flights to East Asia.  

There are four international airports in Moscow: Sheremetyevo {{IATA|SVO}} in the northwest, Domodedovo {{IATA|DME}} in the south Vnukovo {{IATA|VKO}} in the southwest, and Zhukovskiy {{IATA|ZIA}}. While first three have an [http://www.aeroexpress.ru/en express rail connection] ({{RUB|500}}) to a main railway station in the city, each of the stations are quite far apart which makes traveling between the airports quite challenging, so allow several hours between flights from different airports. A taxi between any of the airports should cost about {{RUB|1500}} (be prepared to negotiate hard). By public transport, costs range from roughly {{RUB|200}} for buses to just under {{RUB|700}} for the aeroexpress trains. The system is very user unfriendly so don't expect an easy, convenient or quick transfer. Most foreign visitors to Russia arrive in either Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo.

Sheremetyevo Airport has five terminals in two clusters, and is the main hub of national carrier '''[https://www.aeroflot.ru/xx-en Aeroflot]'''. Although Aeroflot had long been notorious for its poor safety record, things have improved greatly since the fall of the Soviet Union and today, it is just as safe as the major Western European airlines. 

Domodedovo is a high-class modern airport with a single spacious terminal. It serves domestic and international flights by most Russian and international companies, so you'd be better off choosing flights bound for it. It is the main hub for '''[https://www.s7.ru/ S7 Airlines]''', which also flies to numerous international destinations.

Vnukovo is a smaller airport and is generally operated by low-cost airlines. Zhukovskiy is a relatively small airport that mainly serves flights to Belarus and countries of Central Asia. 

There are airports in all large cities in Russia. Some international services can be found in: [[Novosibirsk]], [[Sochi]], [[Vladivostok]], [[Kaliningrad]], [[Ekaterinburg]]. International service to other destinations is much more limited.

Local airlines are listed in [[Russia#By plane 2|Get around]].

Non-stop flights from the '''United States''' to Russia are offered by Delta (from New York and Atlanta to Moscow, Sheremetyevo), United Airlines (from Washington to Moscow, Domodedovo) and Aeroflot (from New York, Washington and Los Angeles to Moscow, Sheremeryevo).

Low-cost air-lines from Europe:
* From '''Germany''', ''[http://eurowings.com Eurowings]'' flies to Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) from Berlin (Berlin Schönefeld), Cologne (Köln Bonn Airport), Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) and Stuttgart (Stuttgart Airport). There are also connections from Berlin (Berlin Schönefeld) and Cologne (Köln Bonn Airport) to Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport). Approximate one-way price: US$100.
* From '''Greece''', ''[http://el.aegeanair.com Aegean Airlines]'' flies to Moscow (Domodedovo International Airport) from Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport) from €155 return ticket, Thessaloniki (Macedonia Airport) from €177 return ticket. Aegean operates seasonally from Heraklion, Klamath, and Rhodes.
* From '''Spain''', ''[http://vueling.com vueling]'' seasonally files to Moscow (Domodedovo International Airport) from Barcelona (Barcelona Airport). One-way fare €110-180 if booked in advance.
&lt;!-- * From the '''UK''', [http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/destinations/moscow/flights-to-moscow British Airways] flies to Moscow (Domodedovo) from [[LHR|London Heathrow]] for around £300 one way. --&gt;

Cheaper ways to get to Moscow from the Middle East, India, South-East Asia and Australia:
* From/via '''United Arab Emirates''', ''[http://flyemirates.com Emirates]'' flies from [[Dubai]] to Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow and to Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg. New jets, high quality, a little pricey but sometimes they have really cheap sales. A good option to connect if flying from India, South-East Asia or Australia. ''[http://etihadairways.com Etihad]'' flies from [[Abu Dhabi]] to Domodedovo International Airport. It offers one-way fares which are just slightly more expensive than a half of the return fare (also, return price generally does not become higher in case of a longer stay up to 1 year), the strategy otherwise employed almost exclusively by low-cost airlines. Offers very competitive rates also, especially for the connecting flights.
[[Image:Krasnoyarsk railway station.jpg|thumb|300px|Typical neoclassical grandiosity at the Krasnoyarsk Railway Station]]
* From/via '''Qatar''', ''[http://qatarairways.com Qatar Airways]'' files from [[Doha]] to Domodedovo International] airport. Connecting airfares from Asia are often quite modest.

===By train===
[https://pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/public/en Russian Railways RZhD] (Russian: РЖД) runs reliable services across dizzying distances. Eastern and Central Europe are well connected to [[Moscow]] and to a lesser extent [[Saint Petersburg]]. Moscow is also connected to some surprising destinations throughout Western Europe and Asia.

New Swiss carriages run from Moscow to [[Nice]] and [[Paris]], but the international trains otherwise are of the same standard as the domestic trains (see [[Russia#By train 2|Get around: By train]]). However, any international trains that pass through the Belarusian-Russian border are only for Russian and Belarusian citizens.

The Russian word for railway station (Vokzal, Вокзал) comes from the pleasure gardens (i.e. leisure complex) in Vauxhall, London. In the 1840s early days of railways, visiting Russian entrepreneurs were impressed by these, which created a destination for railway travel and boost to the local economy. Similar gardens were established in St Petersburg around the first Russian railway, and elsewhere, and &quot;vokzal&quot; used to mean such a complex before coming to mean a railway station. The London gardens meanwhile became notorious for thievery and prostitution, and went bankrupt (so, most unlike any big railway station, especially in Russia). The original Vauxhall in London was &quot;Falkes Hall&quot;, the home of Sir Falkes de Breauté, who fought for King John against the rebellious Barons, who were furious that he was breaking the terms of ''Magna Carta''. So &quot;voksal&quot; commemorates a 13th-century reactionary warrior against the birth of English democracy!

====Europe====
[[Belarus]], [[Moldova]] and [[Ukraine]] are very well connected to Russia with many trains daily from cities throughout each country. [[Helsinki]] in Finland has had high speed trains daily to St Petersburg and one overnight train to Moscow. These connections may stop in March 2022 due to the Russian war on Ukraine. [[Riga]] in Latvia, [[Vilnius]] in Lithuania and [[Tallinn]] in Estonia each have at least one overnight or daytime train to Moscow and St Petersburg.

[[Kaliningrad]] has a short summer-only train connection to [[Gdynia]] and [[Gdańsk]] in Poland. The trains from Kaliningrad to Moscow and St Petersburg pass through [[Vilnius]] in the afternoon.

Beyond Russia's immediate neighbours and former Soviet dominions, direct trains connect Moscow with [[Austria]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Croatia]], [[Czech Republic]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Hungary]], [[Italy]], [[Monaco]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[Poland]], [[Romania]], [[Serbia]], [[Slovakia]], and [[Switzerland]]. Most trains from Central Europe to Moscow pass through Belarus, for which westerners need a transit or tourist visa, even if they're visa-exempt for Russia. The Belarus visa needs to be double-entry to return the same way. Although there are often rumours about westerners being blocked and turned off the train at the Belarus-Russia border, this rail route (as of summer 2018) has for some years been trouble-free, and alternative routes via Ukraine or Scandinavia add more bother than they save. It's the ''road'' route across that border where troubles sometimes occur.

Western Europe has a different track gauge from Russia, Finland and the CIS so bogies must be exchanged when the train crosses into the ex-Soviet countries (usually [[Ukraine]] or [[Belarus]]). This adds a couple of hours to the long wait already encountered for immigration. You can stay on the train as the wheels are being changed so it won't disrupt your sleep too much.

====Asia====
Moscow is connected to all the former Soviet Central Asian countries: ([[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], &amp; [[Uzbekistan]]) at least 2-3 times per week. Journeys take 4 or 5 days. For the Caucasus, there is a service from Moscow to [[Baku]] in Azerbaijan (3 days), but the Azerbaijan-Russia border is only open to CIS passport holders. There is also a service from [[Moscow]] via Sochi to [[Sukhumi]] in the disputed territory of [[Abkhazia]]. The [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] spans the entire country and connects with Chinese cities such as [[Beijing]] and [[Harbin]], as well as [[Ulaanbaatar]] in Mongolia. There is a service at least twice a month from Moscow to [[Pyongyang]] in [[North Korea]], which is nowadays open to westerners with the correct paperwork. Its coaches attached to the ''Rossiya'' Moscow-Vladivostock train that are detached at Ussuriysk for the 36 hour onward haul into and across North Korea.

===By car===
{{seealso|Driving in Russia}}
You can travel to Russia by car, but the driving experience there does differ from what you'd expect in most western countries; see get around below for details. Also, crossing the border by car is a peculiar entertainment.

===By bus===
[[Image:Салют на морском порту.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Sochi]]'s Seaport]]

A few bus companies, most notably [https://www.eurolines.de/ Eurolines], [https://ecolines.net/ Ecolines] and [https://luxexpress.eu/en/ Lux Express], operate international coach services from a number of destinations to [[Moscow]] and [[Saint Petersburg]].  [[Tallinn]], [[Helsinki]], [[Riga]], [[Vilnius]], [[Warsaw]] and [[Berlin]] have regular services to Russia.

===By boat===
Ferry services operate in the summer between [[Sochi]] and [[Turkey|Turkey's]] [[Trabzon]]. In [[Vladivostok]] there is a scheduled roll-on, roll-off ferry to [[Busan]] and numerous lines to the different [[Japan]]ese ports, however they are mostly oriented to the used Japanese car imports and less to tourism, there is also a [[Russia to Japan via Sakhalin|weekly service]] in summer between [[Korsakov]] on [[Sakhalin]] and [[Wakkanai]] on the Japanese island [[Hokkaido]]. Cruise ships are also call to Russian ports frequently. There is a boat connection from [[Lappeenranta]], [[Finland]] to [[Vyborg]]. There is now daily (overnight) service between Helsinki and St. Petersburg on [http://www.stpeterline.com/ St. Peter Line] that does not require a visa for stays less than 3 days.
If you join a cruise tour of St. Petersburg, then you don't need a Russian visa but you have to stay with the tour. See [[Russia#Visa free entry by ship]].

===By bicycle===
There are two international cycling routes ''[[Eurovelo]]'' that pass through Russia including EV2 ''Capitals Route'' (from Ireland to Moscow) and EV10 ''Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Hansa circuit)'' interconnecting Saint-Petersburg with Estonia and Finland.

==Get around==
The enormous distances hamper all forms of transportation. While the Russian government has tried to make the vast space more accessible since tsarist times much of the country is still hard to reach and even where trains and roads go, travel time is often measured in days not hours. Consider flying for far-off destinations — domestic flight routes cover the country pretty well.

===By train===
{{seealso|Rail travel in Russia}}
Due to the immense size of the country, and the poor road safety, the best way to get around through the entire country quickly is by train. Russia has an extensive rail network linking nearly every city and town. For intercity travel, the train is generally the most convenient option for trips that can be covered overnight. Although accommodations may not be the best, Russian trains have efficient and courteous staff as well as timely departures and arrivals that would impress even a German. The train is an option for longer trips (many Russians continue to use it for trips of 2 days or more), but mainly if you appreciate the nuances and experience of train travel in Russia.  For the complete Russian rail experience, the one-week [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] has no equal.

Russian trains are divided into types: Long-distance (дальнего следования ''dal'nevo sledovaniya'') trains generally cover trips more than about 4 hours or 200 km (120 miles). Take a look at the Russian long-distance rail [http://pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/public/en timetable]. Shorter distances are covered by the commuter trains (пригородные ''prigorodnyye''), which are popularly called электрички ''elektrichki''. Most train stations (железнодорожный вокзал ''zheleznodorozhnyy vokzal'') have separate areas for selling tickets for these types.

===By bus===
[[File:Russian federal highways.svg|400px|thumbnail|Map of Russian federal highways network]]
Most Russian cities have bus links to cities as far as 5–6 hours away or further.  Though generally less comfortable than the train, buses sometimes are a better option time-wise and are worth looking into if the train timetables don't suit you.  A small number of cities, notably [[Suzdal]], are not served by train, and thus bus is the only option besides a car.

The Russian word for bus station is Avtovokzal (Ahv-tuh-vahg-ZAHL).  Most cities have just one for long distance buses and the state buses depart from there.  However, in Moscow and in some other Russian cities, a number of commercial buses are available, and they generally don't depart from the bus station.  Quite often, you'll see commercial buses near train stations.  Sometimes they run on schedules, though for popular routes (such as Moscow-Vladimir, Moscow/Yaroslavl, etc.) the buses simply wait to fill up.  On these buses payment is usually to the driver.

Russian buses have luggage storage, but if it's an old Eastern-bloc bus, you may find your luggage wet at the end of the trip. You normally have to pay a &quot;bagage&quot; ticket for luggage.

=====Marshrutka=====
Apart from regular buses there are private minibuses called ''marshrutka'' (маршрутка). These emerged after the fall of the Soviet Union as an alternative to the moribund public transport system. Legally, they may be licensed as either taxis or buses. They have fixed routes, but usually no timetables and no regular stations. The official designation for them is '''Route Taxi''', (Russian: marshrutnoye taksi), hence the colloquial marshrutka).

To board one of these, stop at the roadside and wave a hand, if you are lucky and the minibus isn't full, it will stop. In a city, it will stop anyway and offer you an option to stand in the aisle or even stand in some corner bending over sitting passengers. This is neither legal nor convenient, but very common and acceptable. You can arrange with the driver to stop at your destination. If you need to get off, you have to shout: &quot;Остановите здесь!&quot; (Astanaviti zdes, meaning &quot;Stop here!&quot;) as loudly as possible so that the driver can hear. Marshrutka will stop pretty much anywhere, even in the middle of the traffic without moving to the side of the road. At main stops the driver may wait and collect more passengers. The waiting time is unpredictable and depends on the schedule, number of passengers, competing buses, etc. There are no tickets, you pay the driver directly. He may give you a receipt, but you have to ask for it explicitly.

Marshrutkas ride both in the countryside (in this case they are more likely to have timetables) and as city transport. Sometimes they look like regular buses, which makes them hardly distinguishable from official buses. Moreover, on long-distance routes you have an option of reserving a place by phone and even buying a ticket in advance. The system is very haphazard and organized in the most odd manner. It is highly advisable to check details about particular route with drivers or at least with locals who should know the current situation in their city. In cities, never rely on the route numbers. Sometimes they match those of the official public transport, but sometimes they don't.

When travelling on a marshrutka, passengers behind you may give you money. It means that you are supposed to hand the money forward so that it eventually reaches the driver. It is common to pass money to the driver via other passengers. 

The situation with marshrutkas in Moscow is different from other cities: they operate in the same way as public buses: accept regular tickets, stop only at stops and stick to a schedule.

===By car===
{{seealso|Driving in Russia}}
While trains, planes and buses will get you between big Russian cities and many of the smaller places as well, car travel can be a good way for going off the beaten path and travel at your own pace. Nevertheless if you're not used to local road conditions and driving culture and don't understand Russian, independent car travel can be challenging and even dangerous. Roads may be poorly marked, if marked at all, and poorly maintained, especially outside the cities and towns. Road numbers are not well marked, and direction signs are normally in Russian only.

Most federal highways (marked as M-1, M-2 and so on) are surveilled by automated systems, but minor roads are patrolled by State Auto Inspection (ГИБДД or GIBDD, though also known by its former name GAI). GIBDD roadblocks are inside every federal district border (about every 200&amp;nbsp;km). It's very useful to have a detector for radar speed traps and a video recorder. A video record is your ultimate defence in ''all'' problem cases with GIBDD.

If you're involved in a collision as the driver, the main rule is not to move your car and don't leave the scene of the accident until a GIBDD inspector draws an accident plan and you sign it. Any violation of this rule may cost you 15 days of freedom. All other questions should be directed to your insurance company.

Not all highways in Russia are free: on some highways, toll gates block the way, so the traveller may need {{RUB|20-60}} per toll (may be paid by a credit card).

Petrol in some regions may be extremely bad; it's always better to find any ''branded'' filling station.

Car rental services are expensive. If you don't understand Russian, one option is using a private licensed guide. Guides generally provide their own cars or vans and know the roads, the customs and the countryside, making it possible to see small towns and historic sites.

Interestingly, the road network gets much larger in winter: when marshes, rivers, lakes and even ocean bays freeze in winter, temporary winter roads are built to provide transportation to distant places normally only reachable by air. These temporary roads are called zimniki (зимники).

===By plane===

The tremendous distances of Russia make plane travel highly desirable for travelling to some of Russia's more far-flung attractions. It's worth considering for any destination that is farther than an overnight train ride. Travelling across Russia by train can sound awfully romantic, but it's also time-consuming and rather monotonous. Nearly every major destination of interest has an airport nearby. The great majority of domestic flights are from Moscow.

Most airliners have caught up to international standards and are operated with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent safety records. The on-time performance is also very good nowadays, with delays usually only happening in case of adverse weather conditions. On the other hand, most Russian carriers have copied carriers around the world regarding additional fees for refreshments, meals, luggage and seat selection. However, due to an inadequacy of rural airport infrastructure, old airplanes and poorer operational standards than mainstream airlines, regional and general aviation still have problems with their accident rate. The sanctions because of the war on Ukraine affect spare parts and service contracts; it will get harder to keep the planes flying.

Most Russian airports meet international standards. Lines at security and check-in are usually short – but don't expect the staff to speak English. If you have done online or mobile check-in (available for almost every airline) you still need to have a printed boarding pass. For passengers doing mobile check-in, there is a small self-service kiosk at many airports for printing a kind of boarding pass sticker.

Given the many airlines operating domestic services, it is a good idea to use multi-airline flight search pages or (online) travel agencies. However, sites common in other countries may not follow all carriers or show the lowest fares. Therefore, use Russian sites like [http://biletyplus.ru/?lang=en&amp; Biletyplus] and [https://www.agent.ru Agent.ru].
*'''[http://www.aeroflot.com/cms/en Aeroflot]''' based at [http://svo.aero Sheremetyevo airport], Moscow, is Russia's national airline, with both domestic and international services. Prices for flights from St. Petersburg back into Moscow vary, but you can get them for about US$32 (Feb 2016) and makes this less expensive and less time consuming than taking the train. Aeroflot operates both domestic and international flights from Terminal D next to the old international terminal (now Terminal F) serving non-Aeroflot international departures. Many international flights and most internal ones are operated by Boeing and Airbus aircraft, though several regional routes are operated using Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
*'''[http://www.s7.ru S7 airlines]''' (ex-Siberia or Sibir Airlines) Russia's largest domestic carrier with international service to many cities in Germany, China and ex-Soviet republics.
*'''[http://www.rossiya-airlines.com/en/ Rossiya Airlines]''' has a substantial network based at St Petersburg [http://pulkovoairport.ru/en Pulkovo airport] to both major cities in Russia, and to western Europe.
*'''[http://utair.ru UTair]''' operates the largest aircraft fleet in Russia and ranks among the top five largest Russian carriers by passenger volume.
*'''[http://www.yakutia.aero/ Yakutia Airlines]''' is Siberian/Far Eastern air carrier having extensive flight network around Siberia and abroad.
[[Image:Naryan-Mar reindeer.jpg|thumb|350px|Getting around on reindeer sledge in [[Nenetsia]] ]]
* Rusline
* Red Wings
* Ural Airlines is one of the major airlines. It has significant problems with punctuality though. 
* Nordwind
*'''[http://www.nordavia.ru Nordavia]''' operates domestic and regional services mainly in Northwest region
*'''[http://www.flyaurora.ru Aurora]''' Far East regional air carrier, also serves international flights to Japan and South Korea
*'''[http://www.pobeda.aero/en/ Pobeda Airlines]''' low-cost carrier operates both domestic and international flights from many airports
*'''[http://www.nordstar.ru Nordstar (Taimyr Air Company)]''' domestic and international air carrier
*'''[http://azimuth.aero/en/ Azimuth]''' domestic and international low-cost carrier based in Rostov-on-Don and, for some of its flights, in Moscow

Many of these airlines were formed out of the onetime-Aeroflot operation at their home city from Soviet times when the old Aeroflot was broken up.

For remote locations, [[general aviation]] can be the fastest option.
Only some of the biggest cities, like Ufa of Krasnodar, have easy bus or train link city-airport. In most cities most passengers use taxis.

=== By helicopter ===
In some northern regions, there are regular helicopter flights to distant villages with reasonable prices. 

===By boat===
In the summer cruise boats are frequent on the rivers in European Russia. Most frequent cruise lines is:

Weekend cruises, from Friday to Sunday

* Moscow - Uglich - Moscow
* Saint-Petersburg - Valaam - Saint-Petersburg.
* Moscow - Konstantinovo - Moscow via Moskva river

Long distance cruises

* Moscow - Saint-Petersburg via Lakes Ladoga and Onega, 6 nights.
* Moscow - Yaroslavl - Astrakhan with stops in different cities
* Moscow - Yaroslavl - Rostov-on-Don with stops in different cities.
* Moscow - Nizniy Novgorod via Oka river.
*Yakutsk - Tiksi
*Yakutsk - Ust-Kut
*Krasnoyarsk - Dudinka

These are the main lines, as well as other, more rare routes. Some cruise lines, like Moscow - Saint-Petersburg sold for foreign tourists. Most cruises are roundtrip, but you can use cruise ships to travel between some cities too, if you search for rare one-way routes, like Nizniy Novgorod - Moscow.

Besides cruise ships for tourists, there are some scheduled passenger ships for locals which can also be used for touristic purposes:

* On the Ob and Irtysh rivers there are lots of high speed boats operated by [https://severflot.ru/ SeverFlot]. They can be used to get to really distant villages in the region or to see the whole region from the river. Note that, however, high-speed boats are more expensive and less comfortable than cruise boats. Ticket can be reserved online on the website. 
* On the Yenisey River, [https://prt24.ru/ PassengerRechTrans] operates two comfortable ships on the long distance route [[Krasnoyarsk]]-[[Dudinka]]. The ships offer comfortable cabins with basic amenities. The prices are quite reasonable and this makes these ships very popular with tourists exploring the beauty of Yenisey river and sights on the way: [[Yeniseysk]], Turuhansk, [[Igarka]], [[Dudinka]]. Ticket can be reserved online on the website. 
* There are several passenger boats on the Lena river in [[Yakutia]]. It is possible to travel from Ust-Kut to [[Yakutsk]] on high speed boats with several stops and from [[Yakutsk]] to [[Tiksi|Tiski]] (a town on the Arctic Ocean) on a comfortable ship with cabins. The journey from Yakutsk to Tiksi is very picturesque and a great way to see Yakutia, since there are few roads in the region. However, travelling in Yakutia is relatively expensive. 
*There are comfortable passenger ships with cabins from [[Sakhalin]] and [[Kamchatka]] to the [[Kuril Islands|Kuril]] islands. Tickets are cheap and should be booked in advance on [https://rfbus.ru/ rfbus.ru]. 

===By thumb===
Russia has a very lively [[hitchhiking]] culture, with many hitchhiking clubs, there is even an Academy of Hitchhiking. There are many competitions.  Despite horror stories about bad things happening in Russia, it is relatively safe to hitchhike, especially in the countryside.  In some regions Russians expect a little bit of money for a ride.

==See==

Russia is immense, and extraordinarily long on attractions for visitors, although many lie in the hard-to-reach stretches of the planet's most remote lands. The best known sights are in and around the nation's principal cities of [[Moscow]] and [[Saint Petersburg]].

===Historical attractions===
[[Image:Derbent winter.jpg|thumb|300px|Fortress at Derbent]]

Russia's history is the number one reason why tourists come to this country, following the draw of its fascinating, sometimes surreal, oftentimes brutal, and always consequential national saga.

====Early history====
[[Derbent]], in the Caucasian Republic of [[Dagestan]], is Russia's most '''ancient city''', dating back 5,000 years. Home to the legendary Gates of Alexander, the walled fortress-city, alternately controlled by Caucasian Albania, Persian empires, and the Mongols (until its eighteenth century conquest by the Russian Empire) was for 1500 years the key to controlling trade between Western Russia and the Middle East. Other ancient peoples of Russia left less evidence of their civilization, but you can find traces of the Kurgan people of the [[Urals]], in particular the ruined pagan shrines and burial mounds around the old capital of [[Tobolsk]] and throughout the Republic of [[Khakassia]].

Of '''early Russia''''s city states, one of the best preserved and most interesting include [[Staraya Ladoga]], regarded as the nation's first capital, established by the Viking Rurik, to whom the first line of Tsars traced their lineage. [[Novgorod]], founded in 859, was the most important city of Kievan Rus in modern Russia (with [[Kyiv|Kiev]] itself being the capital of modern-day [[Ukraine]]), and home to Russia's first kremlin.

'''Early Medieval Russia''' saw two major civilizations, that of the independent Novgorod Republic and the Mongol Empire, which dominated the Russian principalities of former Vladimir-Suzdal (whose initial capital of [[Vladimir]] retains an excellent collection of twelfth century monuments and kremlin) and Kievan Rus. While the Mongols left mostly devastation of historical sites in their wake, the wealthy trading nation to the north developed grand cities at the capital of Novgorod, as well as Staraya Ladoga, [[Pskov]], and Oreshek (modern day [[Shlisselburg]]), all of which have extant medieval kremlins and a multitude of beautiful early Russian Orthodox churches filled with medieval ecclesiastical frescoes.

As Mongol power waned, the '''Grand Duchy of Moscow''' rose to power, and particularly under the later reign of Ivan the Terrible, consolidated power in all of Western Russia, including the conquest of the [[Kazan]] Khanate (and establishing another grand citadel there) and concentrated power in [[Moscow]], building its kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, and several other of Russia's best known historical sites. The cities of the [[Golden Ring]] surrounding Moscow likewise saw significant construction during this period. A really neat off-the-beaten-path destination also rose to prominence in the extreme north of the country—the [[Solovetsky Islands|Solovetsky Monastery]]-fortress on the islands of the White Sea, which served as a bulwark against Swedish naval incursions.

====Imperial history====
[[Image:Grand Cascade of Peterhof 01.jpg|thumb|300px|The Grand Cascade in [[Peterhof]] ]]
{{seealso|Russian Empire}}
Ivan the Terrible's reign ended in tragedy, the Time of Troubles, which only saw destruction and ruin, and you will find little evidence of civilizational development until the establishment of the '''Romanov Dynasty''' in the early seventeenth century. Peter the Great, after having consolidated power, began the construction of his entirely new city of [[Saint Petersburg]] on the Gulf of Finland, the ''Window to the West''. Saint Petersburg from its foundation through the neoclassical period became one of the world's most magically beautiful cities, and the list of must-see attractions is far too long to be discussed here. The surrounding summer palaces at [[Peterhof]], [[Pavlovsk]], and [[Pushkin]] are also unbelievably opulent attractions.

The '''Russian Revolution''' was one of the twentieth century's defining moments, and history buffs will find much to see in Saint Petersburg. The two best known sites are found at the Winter Palace, which the communists stormed to depose Tsar Nicolas II, and the beautiful Peter and Paul Fortress on the Neva River, which housed numerous revolutionary luminaries in its cold, hopeless prison. For those interested in the grisly end of the Romanov family of Nicholas II, perhaps inspired by the story of Anastasia, look no further than the Church on the Blood in [[Yekaterinburg]], built on the spot of his family's execution. [[Moscow]], on the other hand, has the most famous monument from the revolutionary period—Lenin's himself, with his embalmed body on display in Red Square (against his wishes).

====Soviet history====
{{seealso|Soviet Union}}
The '''Soviet Era''' saw a drastic change in Russian history, and the development of a virtually brand new civilization. Mass industrialization programs came with a new aesthetic ethos which emphasized functionality (combined with grandiosity). The enormous constructivist buildings and statues of the twentieth century are often derided as ugly monstrosities, but they are hardly boring (whereas the industrial complexes polluting cities from the Belarussian border to the Pacific are genuine eyesores).

Both '''[[World War II in Europe|World War II]]''' and Stalin's reign of terror made their presence felt greatly upon Russia's cultural heritage. The bombings involved in the former virtually wiped out anything of historical interest in Russia's extreme west (the [[Chernozemye]] region) and damaged much more throughout European Russia. It did, however, lead to the construction of monuments to the war throughout the entire country. For military buffs, a visit to Mamaev Kurgan, the museum complex at [[Volgograd]] (former Stalingrad) is an excellent destination. [[Kursk]], for its enormous tank battle, and [[Saint Petersburg]], site of the Siege of Leningrad, make interesting destinations.

[[Image:Mamayev Kurgan, The Motherland Calls.jpeg|thumb|300px|The Motherland Calls, looming over the Battlefield of Stalingrad, atop [[Volgograd#See|Mamayev Kurgan]] ]]

Maybe the saddest of the Soviet legacies is the network of prison camps known as the '''Gulag Archipelago'''. The term ''Archipelago'' really does not capture the scope of suffering across 10,000 kilometers of cold steppe. Perhaps the most interesting sites for those interested in this legacy are on the [[Solovetsky Islands]] in the White Sea, and the devastatingly bleak Kolyma gulag system of [[Magadan Oblast]]. If you were hoping to see where Alexandr Solzhenitsyn was imprisoned, you'll have to travel beyond the Russian borders to [[Ekibastuz]] in [[Kazakhstan]].

===Cultural sights===

Russia has several of the world's greatest '''museums''', particularly in the field of the '''visual arts'''. The '''Hermitage Museum''' in [[Saint Petersburg]] is the true star, with an enormous collection amassed first by the wealthy tsars (particularly by its founder, Catherine the Great) and later by the Soviets and the Red Army (which seized enormous treasure from the Nazis, who in turn had seized their bounty from their wars around the globe). Equally impressive is the edifice housing the collection on display, the magnificent Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty. Saint Petersburg's often overlooked Russian Museum should also be a priority, as it has the country's second best collection of purely Russian art, from icons of the tenth century on through the modern movements, in all of which revolutionary Russia led the charge ahead of the rest of the world. [[Moscow]]'s art museums, only slightly less well known, include the '''Tretyakov Gallery''' (the premiere collection of Russian art) and the Pushkin Museum of Western Art.

Other museum exhibitions certainly worth seeking out are the collections of '''antiquities''' in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, particularly at the Hermitage Museum, and the Armory in the Moscow Kremlin. For military buffs, Russian '''military museums''' are often fantastic, truly best-in-the-world, regardless of whether you are at one of the main ones in the Moscow—the Central Armed Forces Museum, Kubinka Tank Museum, Central Air Force Museum, Museum of the Great Patriotic War (WWII), or way off in the provinces. The other category in which Russian museums outshine the rest of the world would be within the '''literary''' and '''musical''' spheres. Nary a town visited, if only for a day, by Alexander Pushkin is without some small museum dedicated to his life and works. The best of the big city museums include the Bulgakov Museum in Moscow and the Anna Akhmatova, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky museums in Saint Petersburg. Great adventures await in quieter parts of the country, at Dostoevsky's summer house in [[Staraya Russa]], Tolstoy's &quot;inaccessible literary stronghold&quot; at [[Yasnaya Polyana]], Chekhov's country estate at [[Melikhovo]], Tchaikovsky's house in [[Klin]] or remote hometown of [[Votkinsk]] in [[Udmurtia]], Rakhmaninov's summer home in [[Ivanovka]], Pushkin's estate at [[Pushkinskie Gory]], or Turgenev's country estate at Spasskoe-Lutovinovo near [[Mtsensk]]. The best museums are in the countryside. For classical music lovers, the apartment museums of various nineteenth and century composers in Saint Petersburg are worth more than just nostalgic wanderings—they often have small performances by incredible musicians.

[[File:Kazan Kremlin Qolsharif Mosque 08-2016 img2.jpg|thumb|290px|[[Kazan]]'s Qolşärif Mosque]]

All tourists in Russia find themselves looking at a lot of churches. Ecclesiastical architecture is a significant source of pride among Russians, and the onion dome is without question a preeminent national symbol. The twentieth century, sadly, saw cultural vandalism in the destruction of said architecture on an unprecedented scale. But the immense number of beautiful old monasteries and churches ensured that an enormous collection remains. The best known, as usual, are in [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]], in particular the old baroque Church on the Spilled Blood, Alexander Nevsky Lavra, and the monumental Kazan and Saint Isaac's Cathedrals in the former, and Saint Basil's Cathedral and the massive Church of the Annunciation in the latter. The spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church is to be found at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in [[Sergiev Posad]] on the [[Golden Ring]] circuit (lavra is the designation given to the most important monasteries, of which there are only two in the country), although the physical headquarters of the Church is at Danilov Monastery in Moscow. [[Kirillo|Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery]] in [[Vologda Oblast]] is often considered Russia's second most important (and is a neat way to get off the beaten track). Other particularly famous churches and monasteries are to be found at Saint Sophia's Cathedral in [[Novgorod]], the Cathedral of the Assumption in [[Vladimir]], the fascinating Old Cathedral of Königsberg (home to Immanuel Kant's tomb) in [[Kaliningrad]], Novodevichy Convent in Moscow, [[Optina Putsin]] (the basis for Father Zossima's monastery in ''The Brothers Karamazov''), and [[Volokolamsk|Volokolamsk Monastery]] in [[West Moscow Oblast]]. [[Kizhi|Kizhi Pogost]] on Lake Onega and Valaam Monastery on [[Lake Ladoga]] are also popular sites, especially with those cruising between Saint Petersburg and Moscow.

Ecclesiastical architecture does not, however, end with the Russian Orthodox Church — Russia also has a wealth of Islamic and Buddhist architecture. The nation's most important mosques are the Qolşärif Mosque in [[Kazan]] (the largest mosque in Europe) and the Blue Mosque in Saint Petersburg (which was once the largest mosque in Europe!) Notably absent from that list is the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, which was considered the principal mosque in the country, before it was demolished in 2011 amid much controversy. Russia's most prominent Buddhist temples are in both [[Kalmykia]], Europe's lone Buddhist republic, and the areas closer to Mongolia, especially around [[Ulan Ude]] in [[Buryatia]] and [[Kyzyl]], [[Tuva]].

===Natural attractions===

While the distances are great between them, Russia's natural wonders are impressive and worth seeking out for nature lovers. Most of the country is rich in [[Eurasian wildlife]]. The best known destinations are far to the east in Siberia, with [[Lake Baikal]] known as its &quot;jewel.&quot; At the extreme eastern end of Russia, nearly all the way to Japan and Alaska, is wild [[Kamchatka]], where you will find the Valley of the Geisers, lakes of acid, volcanoes, and grizzlies galore.

[[File:Саблинский хребет.jpg|thumb|320px|Yugyd Va National Park, in the [[Komi Republic#Other destinations|Komi Virgin Forests]] ]]

Other highlights of the '''Far East''' include the idyllic (if kind of cold) [[Kuril Islands]] to the south of Kamchatka, whale watching off the coast of arctic [[Wrangel Island]], the remote [[Primorsky Krai|Sikhote-Alin mountain range]], home to the Amur Tiger, and beautiful [[Sakhalin]]. The nature reserves throughout these parts are spectacular as well, but all will require permits in advance and specialized tours.

The northern half of Russia stretching thousands of miles from the [[Komi Republic]] through [[Kamchatka]] is basically empty wilderness, mostly mountainous, and always beautiful. Getting to these areas is problematic, as most are not served by any roads, infrastructure, or really anything else. Russia's great north-south rivers are the main arteries for anyone moving through the area: the Pechora, Ob, Yenisey, Lena, and Kolyma. Beyond that, expect to be in canoes, helicopters, and military issue jeeps will be the only way of getting around, and you'll likely want to go with a guide.

Russia's ''other'' mountainous territory is in its extreme south, in the [[Northern Caucasus]]. There you will find Europe's tallest mountains, which tower in height over the Alps, including mighty [[Kabardino-Balkaria|Elbrus]]. Favorite Russian resorts in the area include those at [[Sochi]] (which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic Games) and [[Dombai]]. As you go further east in the North Caucasus, the landscapes become ever more dramatic, from the lush forested gorges and snow capped peaks of [[Chechnya]] to the stark desert mountains of [[Dagestan]], sloping downwards to the Caspian Sea.

Throughout the entire country, there are over a hundred National Parks and Nature Reserves (''zapovedniki''). The former are open to the public, and considerably more wild and undeveloped than you would find in, say, the United States. The latter are preserved principally for scientific research and are often not possible to visit. Permits are issued for certain reserves, but only through licensed tour operators. If you have the opportunity, though, take it! Some of the most spectacular parks are in the aforementioned Kamchatka, but also in the Urals, particularly in the Altai Mountains ([[Altai Republic]] and [[Altai Krai]]).

===Itineraries===
*[[Circum-Baikal Railway]] is the road on the shore of [[Baikal]] Lake.
*[[Golden Ring]] — the classic route around ancient cities and towns in [[Central Russia]] crowned with golden cupolas of its churches and convents.
*[[Green Ring of Moscow]] — Natural Parks and Reserves in Moscow vicinities.
*[[Silver Ring]] — the chain of northern towns surrounding [[Saint Petersburg]].
*[[Trans-Siberian Railway]] — the endless train ride that needs no introduction.

==Do==
[[Image:Mariinsky Theatre interior.jpg|thumb|280px|The lavish Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg]]

* '''[[Music]]''' — Russia has a long musical tradition and is well known for its composers and performers. There is no doubt you will find more orchestra performances the bigger the city. [[European classical music|Classical music]] is played in various theaters, where domestic and guest concerts are scheduled for weeks ahead. Russia has one of the world's strongest classical music traditions, having give rise to numerous great composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, and even today the Moscow Conservatory is regarded as one of the best in the world. Besides that, the state supports folk ensembles in smaller towns or even villages and singing babushkas gatherings are still a well-established  tradition in many areas. In areas traditionally inhabited by non-Russian ethnic groups, you may encounter ethnic music of every possible sound, like throat singing in [[Tuva]] or [http://www.ergyron.ru/ rare instruments] of [[Chukotka]]. Sometimes only specialists can distinguish the Cossack songs of the [[Urals]] from the Cossack songs of [[Krasnodar]]. Professional jazz players meet at ''Jazz over Volga'' festival in [[Yaroslavl]]. Walking along the main street on a Sunday will definitely enable you to hear guitar, saxophone, harmonium or flute in any city.
* '''Military Parade''' on the Victory Day, which is celebrated on the 9th of May is commonly all-Russia holiday with city squares getting full of uniformed men and military vehicles both dated to Great Patriotic War/WWII and new ones. The '''Defender of Fatherland Day''' is a holiday when women in families or at work congratulate their men and co-workers. It happens on 23, February, just a couple of weeks before men return the favor to ladies on '''International Women's Day''', 8 March.
* '''Dancing'''. Russian classic ballet is renowned in the world and some national troops exist even in such remote areas like [[Dagestan]] or [[Yakutia]]. The two most renowned ballet companies in Russia, which are both considered to be among the best in the world, are the [http://www.bolshoi.ru/en/persons/ballet/ Bolshoi Ballet] in Moscow and the [http://www.mariinsky.ru/en/company/ballet/troupe/ Mariinsky Ballet] in St Petersburg. Lezginka is a vibrant folk dance, always performed at big [[Caucasus|Caucasian]] events. If you are interested in folk style then watching a concert of ''Igor Moiseyev Ensemble'' alive is simply a must. Out of big cities you may easily find Irish dance, belly and  Ball clubs, not to mention hip-hop and all.
* '''Cinema festivals'''. The major movie event in Russia is '''[http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/ Moscow International Film Festival]''' held at the end of June during 10 days and boasting first-class stars from all over the world. '''[http://www.kinotavr.ru/en/ Kinotavr]''' of [[Sochi]], Moscow's '''[http://www.latinofiesta.ru/ Festival of Latin America]''' and international film festival '''Zerkalo''', named after Andrei Tarkovsky, in [[Ivanovo]] are also of interest for film fans.
* '''Watch sports:''' - [[ice hockey in Europe|Ice hockey]] is the leading sport. 23 teams contest the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League), with four based in Moscow and one in St Petersburg; there are also teams from Helsinki, Riga, Minsk and Beijing.  
: - Football - 16 teams play soccer in the Russian Premier League, the country's top tier; five are based in Moscow and one in St Petersburg. The playing season is August-May with a three month mid-winter break. The national team don't have a fixed home stadium but move north or south with the seasons. 

===[[Outdoor life]]===
[[File:Icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov.jpg|thumb|What about an icebreaker cruise?]]

The association between Russia and its two biggest metropolises, Moscow and St Petersburg, is strong in the minds of tourists, but given its vast expanses and low population density, Russia is a nature lovers paradise as well. Russia has a network of exceptional natural areas, comprising 35 National Parks and 100 Nature Reserves (''zapovednik'') covering a total land mass larger than [[Germany]].
List of Russian Nature Reserves (in Russian) one can find [http://www.zapoved.ru here]

Some Russian Nature Reserves on the internet:

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Provided your paperwork is in order, you may visit these areas independently. For those wishing to seek guidance, there are travel agencies specializing in ecotourism in Russia such as:

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====Whitewater rafting====
* [http://teamgorky.ru/eng/ Team Gorky]

==Buy==
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===Money===
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[[Image:Moscow Gum c13.jpg|thumb|250px|The Moscow GUM—one of the world's most beautiful shopping malls, right on Red Square]]
Throughout its history Russia has had various versions of the ''ruble'' (рубль), which is divided into 100 kopeks (копеек). The latest manifestation, whose ISO code is '''RUB''' (replacing the RUR), was introduced in 1998 (although all notes and first issues of coins bear the year 1997). '''All pre-1998 currency is obsolete'''. The ruble is sometimes symbolised using ₽, but Wikivoyage will use ''руб'' to denote the currency.

Coins are issued in 1, 5, 10, and 50 kopek and 1, 2, 5 and 10 руб denominations. Banknotes come in 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 руб banknotes. The 5-ruble note is no longer issued or found in general circulation. The 10-ruble note ceased being printed in 2010 and will suffer the same fate, but as of 2020 is still found in circulation. Both remain legal tender. Kopeks are generally useless, with most prices given to the nearest ruble. The 1-, 5- and 10-kopek coins are especially useless: even places that quote prices in non -whole rubles will round to the nearest 50 kopeks or ruble.

All banknotes have special marks (dots and lines in relief) to aid the blind in distinguishing values.

Russian law forbids payments other than in rubles.

'''Travellers cheques''' are generally inconvenient (only some banks, such as Sberbank, will cash even American Express, though they do it without commission). So bring enough cash to last you for a few days, or rely on ATMs and credit card transactions.

'''Currency exchange''' offices (called ''bureaus'' in Saint Petersburg) are common throughout Russia in banks and, in the larger cities, small currency exchange bureaus. Banks tend to offer slightly worse rates but are more trustworthy. Hotels generally offer much worse rates but could be useful in an emergency. You need to show your passport to change money at a bank and fill in copious amounts of time wasting forms.

Take your time to count how much money you received; different ways are sometimes used to trick the customer, including better rates, prominently displayed, for large transactions and worse rates, difficult to find, for small transactions.

Branches of large banks can be found in any major city. Sberbank has a presence even in unexpectedly small villages.

US dollars and euros are generally better bought outside Russia and then swapped to rubles once in Russia as changing other currencies, while possible, will not attract great rates. You can check the rates that are being traded in Moscow [http://rbc.ru/cash/ online].

You will have an easier time changing clean, new banknotes. US dollars should be the current issues, although changing older versions shouldn't be impossible.

Don't change money on the street. Unlike during Soviet times, there is no advantage to dealing with an unofficial vendor. There are several advanced street exchange scams so better not to give them a chance.

'''ATMs''', called ''bankomats'' (банкомат), are common in large cities and can generally be found in smaller cities and towns. Though some may not accept foreign cards. English language interface is available. Some may also dispense US dollars. Russian ATMs often have a withdrawal limit of around 100000—150000 руб. (US $1,500—$2,000) per day. Big hotels are good places to find them.

In Moscow and Saint Petersburg almost all shops, restaurants, and services take '''credit cards'''. Visa/MasterCard are more accepted than American Express; Discover, Diners Club and other cards are rarely accepted.

'''Museums''' and sightseeing places take cash and credit cards, with rare exceptions.

'''Train stations''' may accept plastic, even outside the big cities, be sure to ask as it won't always be obvious. Otherwise take plenty of cash. ATM machines at train station are popular and often out of cash, so stock up before going to the train station.

'''Taxis''' rarely accept credit cards even in large cities. This needs to be checked before boarding. ''Emphasize'' that you need a card-accepting cab accepting when ordering it through hotel concierge or a bell-boy. However in big cities there are a number of taxi services (such as Uber, Yandex Taxi or Gett) that accept online payments by cards and can be called by iOS or Android applications.

Like anywhere in the world, it's better to avoid street ATMs (or at least to be very careful), as sometimes swindlers attach spy devices to them, to get your PIN and card details; the safest option is the ATMs in hotels, banks or big shopping centres.

===Tipping===
While [[tipping]] was traditionally frowned upon in Russia it has been emerging after the fall of socialism.  Tipping is not necessary, but expected. A tip exceeding 10% would be unusual. Some restaurants may include service into the amount, but that is very rare; if a service charge is included then a tip is not expected. Round up when paying your bill at a restaurant, particularly if it happens to be more or less like 10% above the total, and it ''may'' be interpreted as a tip. If the service was particularly bad and you don't want to leave a tip, ask for your change. It is '''impossible''' to write-in a tip into restaurant credit-card payment.

Tipping is not considered customary for taxis, in fact, you should negotiate and settle upon your fare before you get in the taxi.

===Shopping===
In general, Russian-made items are cheap although Russia has become a major player in the luxury goods market, but products imported from the West are often expensive.

====Food====
*'''Chocolate''' (''шоколад'') — Russian chocolate is very good
*'''Ice-cream''' (''мороженое'') — Russian ice-cream also especially good. In general check dairy products, you may like them.
*'''''Halva''''' (''халва'') — it's different from [[Turkey|the Turkish kind]] (in that it's made of sunflower seeds, rather than sesame), but Rot-Front products are really good
*'''Honey''' (''мёд'') — produced around the country; sorts and quality vary dramatically, but the higher-quality are worth seeking. [[Moscow]] hosts a honey market in [[Kolomenskoye]], usually in August and the first half of autumn. A number of honey shops working all the year round can be found on VDNKh/VVTs grounds.
*'''Red caviar''' (''красная икра'') — Before buying, examine or ask if it's &quot;salmon caviar&quot;, because there is a risk of &quot;knock-off&quot; due to about 30 species of fish which give a caviar of red colour. And this knock-off caviar often tastes bad.
*'''Black caviar''' (''чёрная икра'') — is still possible to buy. High risk of knock-off. But it is considered a delicacy and it is expensive.
*'''Sturgeon meat''' (''осётр'', ''белуга'') and meat of other fish of the sturgeon family. Considered one of the top delicacies in Russia. Very expensive but very tasty.
*'''Hard cheese''' (''твёрдый сыр'') — mostly produced in Altai; occasionally available from there in large stores in Moscow
*'''Sparkling wine''' (''шампанское'') — Sparkling wine, &quot;Russian Champagne&quot; is surprisingly good (Abrau-Dyurso is believed to be the best brand, yet there are other good ones, too).  Make sure you order it &quot;suKHOye&quot; (dry) or Brut.  Many restaurants serve it at room temperature, but if you request it &quot;cold&quot; they can usually find a semi-chilled bottle. The cost is surprisingly low also, about US$10

====Other====
*'''''Matryoshka''''' (''матрёшка'')  — a collection of traditionally painted wooden dolls, each one stacking neatly within another
*'''''Ushanka''''' (''ушанка'') — a warm hat with ears ('''ushi''')
*'''''Samovar''''' (''самовар'') — an indigenous design for brewing tea. If you are buying samovars of value (historical, precious gems or metal, etc.), it is wise to check with customs before attempting to take it out of the country
*'''''Gzhel' ''''' (''гжель'') — porcelain with cool authentic Russian ornaments.
*'''''Khokhloma''''' (''хохлома'') — wooden tableware with flower-like paintings, red, gold, black colors.
*'''Winter coats''' in department stores are well made, stylish and excellent values
*'''Down pillows''' of very high quality are to be found
*'''Skin-care products'''. While when it comes to make up, you'll find all the same products, that are popular on the West, a lot of people prefer locally produced skin-care products because of their superior price/quality combination. Brands to check: ''[http://www.nevcos.ru Nevskaya cosmetica]'' (''Невская косметика'')  and ''[http://www.greenmama.ru Greenmama]''
*'''Luxury products'''. Russia has become the go-to place for people seeking luxury goods. For example, you can buy limited edition iPhone cases made with rare materials. You can buy Fabergé eggs.

===Supermarkets===

====Budget====
There are a number of cheap food/goods chains.
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===Costs===
You need at least {{RUB|500-1000}} per day to cover the minimum requirements for food and public transport within a city or town. Housing rent in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and some other big cities are comparable to elsewhere in Europe.

Parking fees may vary even within the same city district, however it's usually not very expensive unless you're parking in such places as airports. Of course, the parking in Moscow tends to be more expensive. Gasoline prices are {{RUB|50-60}} per litre – in Europe, only Belarus has cheaper car fuel.

Many of those who visit Russia find it cheaper than most other European countries, but be ready for prices in remote areas (e.g. in the North or on a few inhabited islands) may be dramatically higher. After the 2022 invasion of Ukraine which caused various sanctions towards Russia, prices have gone up noticeably; this has shocked many locals.

Most of the biggest retail chains have loyalty cards which can be purchased at the store checkout, or can be got after a purchase for a certain amount (usually {{RUB|500-2000}}). Normally these cards have to be registered in your legal name and linked to a Russian mobile number.

==Eat==
[[Image:Troika Blini.JPG|thumb|280px|''Bliny'' buckwheat pancakes with salmon roe (''ikra''), sour cream (''smetana'') and chopped onion]]
{{seealso|Russian cuisine}}
The foundations of the Russian cuisine was laid by the peasant food in an often harsh climate, with a combination of fish, poultry, game, mushrooms, berries, and honey. Crops of rye, wheat, buckwheat, barley, and millet provided the ingredients for a plethora of breads, pancakes, cereals, kvass, beer, and vodka. Flavourful soups and stews centred on seasonal or storable produce, fish, and meats. Russia's renowned caviar is easily obtained, however prices can exceed the expenses of your entire trip. Dishes such as beef Stroganov and chicken kiev, from the pre-revolutionary era are available but mainly aimed at tourists as they lost their status and visibility during Soviet times.

Russia has for many decades suffered a negative reputation for its food, and Russian cuisine was known for being bland and overly stodgy. However, the food scene has improved in the past years and Russia has also been known and famous for delicacies like caviar.

Russian specialities include:

*''Ikra'' (sturgeon or salmon caviar)
*''Pelmeni'' (meat-filled dumplings, similar to pot-stickers, especially popular in Ural and Siberian regions)
*''Blini'' (thin white flour or buckwheat pancakes, similar to French crepes)
*Black bread (rye bread, somewhat similar to one used by North American delis and not as dense as German variety)
*''Piroshki'' (aka ''Belyashi'' - small pies or buns with sweet or savoury filling)
*''Golubtsy'' (Cabbage rolls)
*''Ikra Baklazhanaya'' (aubergine spread)
*''Okroshka'' (Cold soups based on kvass or sour milk)
*''Schi'' (cabbage soup) and Green schi (sorrel soup, may be served cold)
*''Borsch'' (Ukrainian beet and cabbage soup)
*''Vinegret'' (salad of boiled beets, eggs, potato, carrots, pickles and other vegetables with vinegar, mustard, vegetable oil and/or mayonnaise)
*''Olivier'' (Russian version of potato salad with peas, meat, eggs, carrots, and pickles)
*''Shashlyk'' (various kebabs from the Caucasus republics of the former Soviet Union)
*''Seledka pod shuboy'' (fresh salted herring with &quot;vinegret&quot;)
*''Kholodets'' (aka ''Studen''' - meat, garlic and carrots in meat aspic)
* ''Kvass''  (a fermented thirst-quenching beverage made from rye bread, sugar and yeast, similar to young low-alcohol beer)
* ''Limonad'' (various soft drinks, usually carbonated)

[[Image:Troika Pelmeni.JPG|thumb|280px|''Pelmeni'' meat dumplings with three dipping sauces]]

Both Saint Petersburg and Moscow offer sophisticated, world class dining and a wide variety of cuisines including [[Japanese cuisine|Japanese]], Tibetan and [[Italian cuisine|Italian]]. They are also excellent cities to sample some of the best cuisines of the former Soviet Union (e.g., Georgian and Uzbek). It is also possible to eat well and cheaply there without resorting to the many western fast food chains that have opened up. Russians have their own versions of fast food restaurants which range from cafeteria style serving comfort foods to streetside kiosks cooking up blinis,  shawerma/gyros, piroshki/belyashi, stuffed potatoes, etc. Although their menus may not be in English, it is fairly easy to point to what is wanted — or at a picture of it, not unlike at western fast food restaurants. A small Russian dictionary will be useful at non- touristy restaurants offering table service where staff members will not speak English and the menus will be entirely in Cyrillic, but prices are very reasonable. Russian meat soups and meat pies are excellent.

Cafes called stolovaya (столовая) are a great place to eat: they are usually very cheap - a lunch of three courses may cost as little as $3&lt;!--$3 of what? USD?--&gt;, offer traditional food and are fast. 

It is better not to drink the tap water in Russia and to avoid using ice in drinks, however bottled water, kvass, limonad, and Coca Cola are available everywhere food is served.

Stylish cafes serving cappuccino, espresso, toasted sandwiches, rich cakes and pastries are popping up all over Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Some do double duty as wine bars, others are also internet cafes.

Unlike the United States, cafes in Russia (кафе) serve not only drinks, but also a full range of meals (typically cooked in advance—unlike restaurants where part or whole cooking cycle is performed after you make an order).

===Dining etiquette===
Generally speaking, Russian table manners follow traditional [[Europe#Eat|European]] norms.
* '''When having food with hosts, do not get up until you are invited to leave the table.''' This is not considered polite.
* '''The hosts might get quite persistent when offering an alcoholic drink.''' You will often have to be very firm if you want to reject that second (or third, fourth, tenth...) shot. Claiming problems with medicine or pregnancy, or stating that you're driving a car are imperfect options. Simply and grimly stating that you are an alcoholic can do the job too, but will depress your hosts.
* Sometimes '''you will be urged to take second helpings ad infinitum.''' If so, take it as a form of respect. Moreover, they really will love you if you keep eating.
* '''Do not rest your elbows on the table.''' This is considered rude (especially for kids).
* When a mixed group of people dine together, sometimes '''the bill can split among the men''', and then the women are not expected to pay. This is not always be the case, so it's better to follow the example of your fellow diners.

===Tipping in restaurants===
Restaurant staff in Russia are not as dependent on tips as in the [[United States]], but tipping is still encouraged, even if it is not common among the locals. A tip of 10% of the total bill, usually paid by rounding up the invoice amount, would be reasonably generous. Don't tip in cafeteria-like settings, where you travel along the counter with a tray and pay at the cash register. Drop a couple of 10-ruble coins (or the older notes) into the tip jar for staff. There is no way to leave a tip on your credit card so keep enough small notes in your wallet to hand to the staff.

==Drink==
Vodka, imported liquors (rum, gin, etc.), international soft-drinks (Pepsi, Coca- Cola, Fanta, etc.), local soft drinks (Tarhun, Buratino, Baikal, etc.), distilled water, kvas (sour-sweet non-alcoholic naturally carbonized drink made from fermented dark bread) and mors (traditional wild berry drink).

'''Beer''' (пиво) is cheap in Russia and the varieties are endless of both Russian and international brands. It is found for sale at any street vendor (warm) or stall (varies) in the centre of any city and costs (costs double and triple the closer you are to the centre) from about {{RUB|17}} to {{RUB|130}} for a {{convert|0.5|liter}} bottle or can. &quot;Small&quot; bottles and cans ({{convert|0.33|liter}} and thereabouts) are also widely sold, and there are also plastic bottles of {{convert|1 |, |1.5 |, |2|litre}} or even more, similar to those in which soft carbonated drinks are usually sold — many cheaper beers are sold that way and, being even cheaper due to large volume, are quite popular, despite some people say it can have a &quot;plastic&quot; taste. Corner stores/cafés, selling draft beer (highly recommended) also exist, but you have to seek them out. The highest prices (especially in the bars and restaurants) are traditionally in Moscow; Saint-Petersburg, on the other hand, is known for the cheaper and often better beers. Smaller cities and towns generally have similar prices if bought in the shop, but significantly lower ones in the bars and street cafes. Popular local brands of beer are Baltika, Stary Mel'nik, Bochkareff, Zolotaya Bochka, Tin'koff and many others. Locally made (mainly except some Czech and possibly some other European beers — you won't miss these, the price of a &quot;local&quot; Czech beer from the same shelf will be quite different) international trademarks like Holsten, Carlsberg, etc. are also widely available, but their quality doesn't differ so much from local beers. Soft drinks usually start from {{RUB|20-30}} (yes, same or even more expensive than an average local beer in a same shop) and can cost up to {{RUB|60}} or more in the Moscow center for a {{convert|0.5|liter}} plastic bottle or {{convert|0.33|liter}} can.

Cheap beer (less than {{RUB|50}} per {{convert|0.5|liter}}) may not contain natural ingredients at all and can cause an allergic reaction.

[[Image:Russian Standard and Zelyonaya Marka.jpg|thumb|350px|High quality and popular domestic vodkas on the table: Russian Standard and Zelyonaya Marka]]

Street vendors usually operate mainly in tourist- and local-frequented areas, and many of them (especially those who walk around without a stall) are working without a license, usually paying some kind of a bribe to local police. Their beer, however, is usually okay, as it was just bought in a nearby shop. In the less weekend-oriented locations, large booths (&quot;lar'ki&quot; or &quot;palatki&quot;, singular: &quot;laryok&quot; (&quot;stall&quot;) or &quot;palatka&quot; (literally, &quot;tent&quot;)) can be found everywhere, especially near metro stations and bus stops. They sell soft drinks, beer, and &quot;cocktails&quot; (basically a cheap soft drink mixed with alcohol, a bad hangover is guaranteed from the cheaper ones. Many of these alcohol cocktails contain taurine and large doses of caffeine and are popular with the nightlife fans) and their prices, while still not high, are often 20-40% more than those in supermarkets. The chain supermarkets (excluding some &quot;elite&quot; ones) and malls (mostly on bigger cities' outskirts) are usually the cheapest option for buying drinks (for food, the local markets in the smaller cities, but not in Moscow, are often cheaper). Staff of all of these (maybe except in some supermarkets, if you're lucky) do not speak or, at the best, speak very basic English even in Moscow. And furthermore, staff of many markets in Moscow and other large cities speak very basic Russian (its mainly migrants from Middle Asia).

Mixed alcoholic beverages as well as beers at nightclubs and bars are extremely expensive and are served without ice, with the mix (for example, coke) and alcohol charged for separately. Bringing your own is neither encouraged nor allowed, and some (usually dance-all-night venues oriented to the young crowd) places in Moscow even can take some measures to prevent customers from drinking outside (like a face-control who may refuse an entry on return, or the need to pay entry fee again after going out), or even from drinking the tap water instead of overpriced soft drinks by leaving only hot water available in the lavatories. Any illegal drugs are best avoided by the people not accustomed to the country — the enforcement is, in practice, focused on collecting more bribes from those buying and taking, rather than on busting drug-dealers, the people selling recreational illegal drugs in the clubs are too often linked with (or watched by) police; plain-clothes policemen know and frequently visit the venues where drugs are popular, and you will likely end up in a lot of problems with notoriously corrupt Russian police and probably paying multi-thousand-dollar (if not worse) bribe to get out, if you'll get caught. It really doesn't worth the risk here.

'''Wines''' (вино) from Georgia, Crimea and Moldova are quite popular. In Moscow and Saint Petersburg, most restaurants have a selection of European wines—generally at a high price. Russians prefer sweet wine rather than dry.  French Chablis is widely available at restaurants and is of good quality.  The Chablis runs about {{RUB|240}} per glass.  All white wines are served room temperature unless you are at an international hotel that caters to Westerners.

Soviet '''champagne''' (Советское Шампанское, ''Sovetskoye Shampanskoye'') or, more politically correctly, just sparkling wine (Игристые вина, ''Igristie vina'') is also served everywhere in the former Soviet Union at a reasonable price. The quality can be quite good but syrupy-sweet to Western tastes, as by far the most common variety is ''polusladkoye'' (semi-sweet), similar to Asti Spumanti, but the better brands also come in ''polusukhoe'' (semi-dry) and ''sukhoe'' (dry) varieties.  ''Brut'' also exists but is rare. The original producer was ''Abrau-Dyurso'', but Ukrainian brands like ''Odessa'' and ''Krymskoe'', are also very popular. Among quality Russian brands, the best brands originate from the southern regions where grapes are widely grown. One of a quality Russian brands is the historic ''Abrau-Dyurso'' ({{RUB|200-700}} for a bottle in the supermarket depending on variety); ''Tsimlyanskoe'' ({{RUB|150-250}}) is also popular. The quality of the cheapest ones (from {{RUB|85-120}}, depending on where you buy) varies, with some local Moscow and St. Petersburg brands (produced out of Crimean and southern Russian grapes) being quite good. You can buy if you do want to have a try while not paying much, but it's wiser to stick to something better.

[[Image:Kvass being sold in the streets of Kaliningrad.jpg|thumb|300px|How it should be: a Soviet-made bochka dispensing kvass on a hot day in Kaliningrad]]

Good genuine '''kvass''' (квас) is non-trivial to buy. Non-refrigirated PET bottles typically contain an imitation of varying quality. A reasonably close to genuine product can be found in some supermarkets in refrigerators. The key difference is that it is specifically marked to store in a refrigerator or the bottle may explode.

In warm periods, genuine kvass can be bought from huge metal barrels on trailers (''bochka''s). Originally a symbol of soviet summertime, bochkas became rare after 1991. Soviet nostalgia and these trailers' no-nonsense good functionality have given them a revival. There are also modern, plastic, stationary, upright barrel-like dispensers but these may not sell the genuine article. Towards the end of an especially hot day, avoid genuine kvass from bochkas as it may have soured.

'''Medovukha''' (медовуха) aka mead, the ancient drink brewed from many a century ago by most Europeans was widespread among ancient Russians. It has semi-sweet taste based on fermented honey and contains  10-16% alcohol. You may see it sold in bottles or poured in cups in fast-food outlets and shops.

'''Tea''' (чай) is drunk widely in Russia. Most Russians drink black tea with either sugar, lemon, honey or jam.

==Sleep==
[[Image:Ladya Samara winter.JPG|thumb|Gleaming towers, symbols of Volga natural gas wealth, in [[Samara]] ]]

In most cities, quality hotels are really scarce: most were built in Soviet times decades ago and have been renovated in decor, but rarely in service and attitude. Even for a local, it's quite a problem to find a good hotel without a recommendation from a trusted person. For the same reason, it may be really hard to find a hotel during mass tourist-oriented events like St. Petersburg's anniversary.

Generally a chained-brand hotels provide better service than independents.

Hotels in Russia may be quite expensive in metropolises and touristy areas. If you do speak a bit of Russian and are not entirely culture shocked, it is much smarter to seek out and rent a room in a private residence. Most Russians are looking to make extra money and, having space to spare, will rent it out to a tourist gladly. Native Moscovites or residents of Saint Petersburg would rather rent out to tourists than their own countrymen: foreigners are considered more trustworthy and orderly. Expect to pay US$60-70 a night (usually with breakfast prepared by your host), and the accommodations will certainly be very clean and proper if not modern. When it comes to home/family life, Russian culture is very warm and inviting.

Another useful option is short-term apartment rental offered by small companies or individuals. This means that certain flats in regular living buildings are permanently rented out on a daily basis. The flats may differ in their location and quality (from old-fashioned to renovated), but in any case you get a one- or two-room apartment with own kitchen, toilet, and bath. Additionally, the hosts provide bed linen as well as cups, plates, and other kitchen equipment. The apartment rental provides  great autonomy and flexibility (e.g., there is no strict check-out time). On the other hand, you do not get certain hotel facilities, such as breakfast, laundry service, etc. The price for the daily apartment rental normally does not exceed the price for the hotel of similar quality, so it is a very useful options, especially in large cities. The negotiations are usually quite official: the host collects the data from your ID, while you get a bill and a rental agreement.

A new phenomenon has been the development of &quot;mini-hotels&quot; in large Russian cities. Such hotels usually (but not necessarily!) provide clean modern rooms with private baths at far lower costs than conventional large hotels, approximately US$60 vs. well over US$150. These small hotels are located within existing apartment buildings and include one, two, or more floors located a story or two above street level. They also often serve breakfast. Saint Petersburg has quite a few with more opening all of the time and some are appearing in Moscow.

Couchsurfing is very popular in Russian cities.

==Learn==
[[Image:Moscow State University crop.jpg|thumb|300px|The Moscow State University mammoth, one of the &quot;severn sisters&quot;. Who said Stalinist architecture wasn't cool?]]
Russia has a long-standing tradition in high-quality education for all citizens. It also has one of the best mass-education systems in the world, with excellent results at international educational competitions. '''[http://www.msu.ru/ Moscow State University]''' is Russia's most prestigious university, while the '''[http://www.mosconsv.ru/en/default.aspx Moscow Conservatory]''' is one of the world's foremost institutions for aspiring [[European classical music|classical music]] performers.

One of the great attractions of education in Russia is the cost, especially when compared to the quality. Degree study tuition can range from US$2,000 to $8,000 per year, with other costs (room &amp; board, books, etc.) ranging from US$1,500 to $5,000 per year, depending on location and spending habits.

The academic year lasts from September 1st to mid June everywhere, with long summer vacations from July 1st to August 31st. The year is divided at &quot;autumn semester&quot;(from 1st September to 25th January) and &quot;spring semester&quot; (from February to June)

Several universities and private schools offer [[Russian]] language courses with either individual or group tuition.

==Work==
It is generally difficult to obtain a work permit, as Russia has a relatively strict immigration policy. To get work and residence permits is reasonably easy for citizens of the CIS countries. There are many migrants also from poor areas of [[China]], from [[North Korea]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Laos]] in [[Siberia]] and migrants across Russia itself.

==Stay safe==
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Russia has enacted law to criminalize discrediting the Russian military and the ongoing war in Ukraine, advocating sanctions and anti-war messages, any deviation from the official point of view (such as referring to it as a &quot;war&quot; or &quot;invasion&quot; instead of &quot;special military operation&quot;) or desecrating pro-war symbols like the Z symbol. Offenders may face a maximum imprisonment of 15 years. Even private discussion is dangerous, as there have been reported instances of supporters of the war secretly recording conversations with those opposed to the war and reporting them to the police.
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Largely because of the transition from state socialism to market capitalism, Russia did experience a rise in criminal activity during the 1990s. As those who controlled capital through the state had to reconfigure their business operations towards a free enterprise rationality, profiteering and scams have increased. The truth is that crime was greatly exaggerated in the media, and for the average tourist Moscow, Saint Petersburg and the rest of Russia are actually just as safe as most major [[Europe]]an cities. This, however, is not ''always'' the case.

=== Crime ===
[[Image:Lada Police.jpg|thumb|350px|Alas, there is a whole Lada police corruption in Russia.]]
Historically very high, the crime rate has fallen dramatically since the breakup of the Soviet Union, and is '''moderate'''. Even though the crime issues are continuing to drop, assault, robbery, or pickpocketing are the most common crimes - more common in underground walkways, the subway, overnight trains, train stations, airports, markets, tourist attractions, and restaurants.

Foreigners who have been drinking alcohol are especially vulnerable to assault and robbery in or around nightclubs or bars, or on their way home. Spiking is a threat to travelers at bars, so you should keep an eye on your drink all the time and don't leave your drink behind when going to the toilet.

The use of unmarked taxis is also a problem, as passengers have been victims of robbery, kidnapping, extortion, and theft.  Although there are few registered taxi services in Russia, you should always use authorized services when arriving at a major airport, and it is best to ask which is registered before moving along. Bogus trolley inspectors, whose aim is to extort a bribe from individuals while checking for trolley tickets, are also a threat, if an increasingly rare one in the 2020s.

Russia's law enforcement are generally well-trained and professional in their jobs. Although they were very inadequate after the Soviet Union's breakup, the government has fought police corruption fiercely with success. Policemen should not dare to take bribes anyone, as they themselves would end up being fined huge amounts. While there is an ongoing effort to shape up the police force initiated by the government, some policemen still remain underpaid, and therefore corrupt.

If you intend to take a stroll during the night, have someone to accompany you — going alone can only make you a target for corrupt policemen and criminals.

=== North Caucasus ===
As a tourist, you used to be strongly discouraged to travel to the [[North Caucasus]], as the region suffers from terrorism, crime and extremes of both corruption and lawlessness.

After 2013, the situation has greatly improved and travel in the region is mostly safe, but check the safety of your planned itinerary and activities, and keep yourself updated. Many governments still recommend against travel at least to parts of the region.

===LGBT travelers===
Male partners are strongly advised to avoid shows of affection and physical contact other than a handshake. Female partners can get away with non-sexual affection and physical contact, as it is considered acceptable. Cross-dressing is a strong no-no unless you know very well what you are doing.

Russia has seen a spike in homophobic activity, since the beginning of 2013 after a series of events that led to the adoption of a law establishing fines and deportation of foreigners for LGBT advocacy (&quot;propaganda&quot;) directed towards minors. Although homosexuality is not illegal in Russia, you may have problems with the law if you participate in any LGBT advocacy activities where police would believe that minors could see you. This effectively includes all public &quot;outdoors&quot; advocacy events, including gay pride parades and festivals, and may also be extended to public demonstration of your orientation and gender identification where minors are present. Participating in indoors LGBT activities, and allowed outdoors actions, where necessary precautions against participating of minors have been taken is legal, but there is still a threat of being hunted by homophobic activists during such events, as they specifically target them. Besides the events, general wisdom about keeping your orientation and gender identification secret will keep you safe in most situations, but if it is exposed, you may face harassment or violence from people, including hosts, if they didn't know beforehand, service workers, and more unpleasantly, lack of cooperation from police, if you'll have to turn to them seeking help against hate crimes.

=== Driving ===
[[Image:Moscow, west end of Marksistskaya Street (30980396111).jpg|thumb|300px|City traffic in Russia (2016).]]

Driving by the majority of Russians is routinely reckless (hence the viral dashcam videos), and claimed almost 26,000 lives in 2016. Reckless driving habits, the lack of proper training, and a mixture of very old to old model cars all what contributes to a high death rate on roads. Guidelines are lax and not always followed. As a pedestrian, take great care when crossing the roads, as pedestrian crossings are sometimes ignored. Most drivers are not very well trained and some have forged their licenses to avoid problems with the police. More importantly, the rapidly expanding economy has led to an increase in traffic density. Driving in the tunnels is perhaps even more dangerous than driving on the roads — the tunnels are improperly built as a result of underinvestment, and they claim even more casualties than on the roads.

When driving '''you must not be under the influence of alcohol.''' Russians have a zero tolerance to this, and the penalty is about two years imprisonment. If you are pulled over by the GIBDD (Russian Traffic Police), don't worry — they will simply check your papers. If they try to solicit a bribe, you are entitled to report it to the nearest police station. Under no circumstances try to run away from them — if you do, they will shoot your vehicle, even when you're not armed.

=== Racism ===
Russia is a multicultural nation, due to historical conquests and immigration from parts of the former USSR and other parts of the world. Racially-motivated violent crimes, once a major issue, have dropped steadily since 2009, and the common traveller is unlikely to face any major problems.

People from [[Central Asia]], and the [[North Caucasus|North]] and [[Caucasus|South Caucasus]] are often viewed with distrust and contempt, and are often discriminated against by landlords. Similarly, individuals who aren't Russian and/or not from a Slavic-language speaking country can also be barred from renting homes in certain areas.

Interracial couples, particularly those in a relationship with a Russian local, may often attract unwanted stares and/or curiosity.

=== Identification papers ===
[[Image:Vologda frescoes.jpg|thumb|350px|Beautiful frescoes in a [[Vologda]] church]]

Not carrying identification papers can lead to 3-hour detention &quot;for identification purposes&quot; (the law says &quot;up to 48 hours&quot; ). Formally, arbitrary document checks are not permitted, and the police officer that checks papers must introduce himself and explain the reason for checking. However, checks do happen, especially to people who might be suspected of being illegal immigrants. Document checks are more likely in places with little tourism – some police officers have very narrow notions of what should be appropriate for tourists.

Having no documents is no crime, and you cannot be arrested on that ground. Although rare, you can be taken to a police station, where you will end up sitting on a chair in a normal room while police &quot;identify&quot; you. You should not be deprived of your belongings (such as mobile phone).

You may choose to carry your passport, migration card and registration slip on you. If you do, keep a separate photocopy just in case. You may also choose to bring a photocopy of the passport (id and visa) and of the immigration card.

Being stopped for ID is not necessarily a pretext for a bribe. Normally a police officer will salute and ask for your passport (listen out for words like 'paspart', 'veeza' or 'dokumenty'). Hand these to them, they will look at them, hand them back and salute you. While generally an unnerving experience for first time tourists, there is nothing sinister in this.

A corrupt policeman may claim that there are problems with your documentation (passport, immigration card or residence registration), and demand a fine (bribe). You have three options: you may in a nice, friendly and firm manner explain that actually everything is fine, there is no problem with your documents and you are willing to go to the police station to clear things up; you can pay ({{RUB|300}} should be enough in metropolitan areas); threaten. The first option is difficult without some Russian proficiency (and solid nerves), but will generally work. The second option buys you peace but encourages further corruption. The third option is more confrontational and requires some nerve: get out a mobile phone and threaten to call your embassy. This can work and the police may well back off.

===Shopping===
Keep your money folded with small notes on the outside, concealing the larger ones. Bring out your cash only when actually handing it over. Keep larger amounts separate and hidden from smaller day-to-day money.

===Dangerous animals===

Meeting packs of [[aggressive dogs]] that are strays or on guard duty but not chained or otherwise restrained is possible, especially off the beaten tourist path. Staying calm and holding your bags in front of you may prove sufficient. Follow other advice from the linked article if it's not.

There are bears and other potentially [[dangerous animals]] in the wilderness. If you intend to visit national parks or the like, check applicable safety measures.

If you get bitten, there is a risk for [[rabies]]; treat the wound and urgently seek professional care.

==Stay healthy==
Medical facilities in general vary. A majority of hospitals are extremely well equipped, clean, and possess all of the latest technologies, while there are some that are well below western standards, with shortages in medication and neglected equipment.

Ensure that all of your vaccinations are up to date, and you have sufficient amounts of any prescription medicine you may be taking. Pharmacies are common in major cities and carry quality western medications.

Quality of '''[[tap water]]''' varies around the country, and may even be variable ''within'' cities. In old buildings tap water can be non-potable. In the big cities of European Russia, the water is clean of biological contaminants, but often suffers from the presence of heavy metals, due to outdated city plumbing. If you can't buy bottled water, boil water before drinking, or better yet use a special filter for tap water, which you could buy in any supermarket. Bottled water costs only about {{RUB|25-50}} for {{convert|2|liter}}.

[[Image:The Church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist.jpg|thumb|A fairly typical country church in wintry [[Staraya Ladoga]] ]]

Besides local doctors (generally good quality but often working in poor facilities) there are several Western-run medical centres in major Russian cities. These all have different policies for payment (some take credit cards, some require payment in cash up front, even if you have insurance) so make sure you know what you are paying for (and when and how) before you agree to any services.

Be careful not to buy fake vodka, which can be dangerous (seriously here, 'dangerous' doesn't mean 'strong'; it can contain methanol). Only buy vodka in large stores or specialized ones, with the sticker over the cap and/or the region's barcode on the side.

Significant number of food stores, including some food/goods chains, standalone food shops, kiosks and food markets are famous for selling food of bad quality, including out-of-date or even out-of-date with expire date reprinted with a later date. Although most of them are quite good, when possible, check the quality of the food with visual observation, don't especially trust expire date labels, that are added in a replaceable way. Also you can take note of what others are buying, sometimes you can even ask other buyers which product is better, it's considered normal. That could help you make a good choice. Examples of usually bad quality food sold are most of fish products, including smoked and spicy salted (be especially care), pre-made salads, fresh vegetables and fruits, when you can't handpick them (at markets check them after shop-women picked them for you, you can usually change those you don't like, at shops they usually don't allow to change, and use to add some bad ones into bag), vegetables conservatives sold with discount (and with older production date usually), cheaper dairy products, though less consistent, checking what others buy may help you here. Producers of juices can not mark their production as ''juice'' (rus: сок) if it isn't 100% juice. Today, all low quality juices marked as nectar (rus: нектар) are up to 50-70% of water and &quot;fruit drinks&quot; (rus: фруктовый напиток) can contain anything!

Russia's '''HIV''' prevalence is steadily rising, mainly for prostitutes, young adults and drug users. Be safe.

==Respect==
[[File:Icon Kazan cathedral.JPG|thumbnail|Orthodox Christianity is the religion with most followers in Russia]]
Russians are reserved and well-mannered people, and tend to be more traditional than Western Europeans.

{{Infobox|How many names!|Russians take three names, a first given name (имя), a patronymic (отчество), and a family last name (фамилия). The patronymic is the name of one's father plus an ending of -ovich, -yevich, or -yich for men, -yevna, -ovna or -ichna for women. For example, if the father's name is Пётр (Peter), the patronymic would be Петрович (Petrovich) for a man, and Петровна (Petrovna) for a woman. To use someone's name informally, you can refer to them using the first or (less commonly) last name, while to do so formally would require either first name + patronymic, or a title + last name. For example, you can refer to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Президент Владимир Владимирович Путин) informally as Vladimir (if you know him personally) or just Putin. To refer to him more formally—and you generally should use the formal name in Russian—you would need to refer to him as Vladimir Vladimirovich or President Putin.

Family names also vary based on gender, often with an &quot;a&quot; added to the end of the male last name for the female version. For instance, the wife of former Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev is known as Svetlana Medvedev'''a'''.

But it gets even harder! Russians love diminutives, which are essentially nicknames or &quot;shortenings,&quot; for just about everything, including names. Most names can be shortened into three or four variants—&quot;cute&quot; nicknames usually have an insert like -en'k, -echk, -ochk, -ushk, or -yush, like Sara → Sarochka (Сарочка) or Katya → Katyusha (Катюша). Some of the more common ones are listed in the [[Russian phrasebook]]. Generally, you should avoid addressing people with these until you know them well.
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=== Gestures ===
Smiling in Russia is traditionally reserved for friends, and smiling at a stranger may make them self-conscious. Smile at a Russian in the street and most likely they will not respond in kind. An automatic American or Latin European smile is widely regarded as insincere. While that tradition is slowly changing, smiling is still very rare in customer service. Sales assistants, public servants and the like are expected to look serious and businesslike. Hence, the very common misconception about Russians that they are a very grim folk and never smile — they do, once they get to know you, and become very welcoming and kind.

When approaching a stranger with a question, attempt to use Russian at first and ask if they speak English, Russians are very proud of their language and people will be noticeably more aloof if you approach them speaking English. Even just using the Russian equivalents of 'please' and 'thank you' will make a noticeable difference to people.

Women are traditionally treated with chivalry. For women travellers, there is a good possibility that Russian male friends could pay their bills at restaurants, open every door in front of them, offer their hand to help them climb down that little step or help them carry anything heavier than a handbag — this is not meant as condescending. Male travellers should understand that this will be expected of them by some Russian women too, even if they are not in a romantic relationship.

The &quot;OK&quot; gesture is okay.

===Inside voices===
[[Image:Fortress Oreshek.jpg|thumb|350px|Fortress Oreshek on Lake Ladoga - no longer necessary for defense against the Swedish navy.]]

Russians have a marvelously and intimately quiet way of speaking with one another in public. It's best to try and follow suit to avoid standing out like a sore thumb and generally making everyone around you really uncomfortable—stand a little closer to your interlocutor and ease up on the volume.

=== Sensitive issues ===
Much care is required when it comes to talking about World War II and the Soviet Union. That conflict was a major tragedy for Soviets and every family has at least one relative among the 25-30 million people who died (more than Western Europe and the United States combined) and the scars of that conflict are still felt today. Russians in general are proud of the achievements and sacrifices of their soldiers, and do not take kindly to British and American visitors claiming that their countries made the most important contribution to the defeat of the Nazis, so you should always approach it with caution. 

Also avoid bringing up the state-sponsored doping scandal and subsequent bans on Russian athletes. A significant part of Russian society views them as false allegations that are a deliberate ploy by the West to discredit Russian sports for political reasons.

Homosexuality is a sensitive issue, with official government policy increasingly restricting the rights of the LGBT community. Many Russians don't hide their highly negative attitudes towards LGBT people (thanks to propaganda and some other factors), so you should avoid discussing the gay community and their rights, even if a person seems to be liberal-minded – you'll run the risk of provoking a hostile reaction.

Try to keep your political opinions to yourself. Ask as many questions as you like, but avoid making statements or comments about Russia's political situation. Russians in general are well aware of their country's problems and they know much more about it than you do. Many people look back proudly at the time when the Soviet Union was a legitimate rival to the United States, and are nostalgic for the Soviet period. Many support Putin's politics, including regarding international conflicts — although there also is a widespread (mostly quiet) opposition. Be careful in discussing these matters, including the war in Ukraine 2022, the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the war in Georgia in 2008, the Chechen wars of 1994–1996 and 1999–2009, the one in Afghanistan during the 1980s, and World War II. Political opinions in Russia are very polarized and political discussion is always very tough.

===Religion===
The Russian Orthodox Church and (in some regions) Sunni Islam have become very influential in Russian politics since the fall of the Soviet Union. Since 2020, the Russian Orthodox Church has been the state religion, though other religions may still be practised freely, and some Muslim areas such as [[Chechnya]] have been granted the right to implement Sharia law in their respective regions by the Russian government. Most Russians are believers and are respectful toward religion but do not very actively practise it.  

A '''blasphemy law''' (so-called ''Religious feelings protection law'') '''is in effect in Russia'''. Irreligion is not persecuted, but don't make a point of opposing organized religion.

Dress modestly when visiting churches, which means no sandals, sleeveless tops, shorts or short skirts. Men are required to take their hats off before entering churches, while women are required to cover their hair with a shawl. Bright makeup and clothing and expensive jewelry are not welcomed. Also, try to be silent or talk in a whisper at all times, and avoid flash photography.

When visiting mosques, be sure not to openly wear any symbol of another religion. Otherwise, behave with the same restraint as outlined above.

Be very careful visiting the folk religions' shrines within areas where ethnic minorities live. You never know which kind of behavior would be considered there as irreverent. Even a small, seemingly unassuming grove may be seen by locals as a ''house of spirits''. Most often, this can be encountered in Siberia and the Far East, but similar beliefs may be also shared by some of European Russia's ethnicities who syncretize Orthodox Christianity with traditional beliefs (Mari, Erzya, Moksha, Ossetians, etc).

===Home etiquette===
*'''If you're invited into someone's home, bring them a small gift''' as a form of respect. However, most will end up protesting when offered a gift. Reply that it is a little something and offer the gift again and it will generally be accepted, hopefully. It is reasonable to bring a bottle of alcohol if you expect to spend the evening in a less formal way.
* '''If you bring flowers, the quantity must always be odd'''; that is, one, three, five, seven, and so on. An even number of flowers is always brought to funerals. Another superstition related to flowers is the yellow colour of flowers — if possible do not give yellow ones, especially for a woman in a relationship. In Russia, this colour is considered as a sign of cheating in love and separation and especially never used for wedding bouquets.
*''' Do not give a baby gift until after the baby is born''' to a particular family. It is bad luck to do so sooner. Verbal congratulations before a person's birthday is often thought as a bad sign.

[[File:Church on Blood.jpg|thumb|350px|Church on the Blood, [[Yekaterinburg]], on the spot where Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks, ending the Romanov Dynasty]]
* '''When arriving at someone's house, remove your outdoor shoes''', even if the hosts says it's not necessary – that's just a courtesy. You may be given slippers to wear.
*  '''In someone's house''', dress in formal clothes. Dressing well shows respect for your hosts. However, this rule may not work among young people.

===Other etiquette===
*When traveling by train, you would better share your food with others near by, since then you will be viewed as polite. You shouldn`t avoid speaking to people on trains: it is common to speak about everything with your train neighbours.

==Connect==
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Most Russian news outlets that don't report the government's views uncritically have been closed down, and many foreign newspapers and broadcasting companies have withdrawn their journalists because of the 2022 laws on &quot;fake news&quot; – ordinary journalism could land them in jail. Getting information on developments in e.g. Russia or Ukraine may thus depend on personal contacts and resources.

===Internet===
{{cautionbox|Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia is a target for foreign cyberwarfare, also affecting the Internet. There are reports that Russia is preparing to disconnect its Internet from the global Internet if cyberattacks worsen. You may therefore want to download or print out some copies of this article for future reference.

Major foreign social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are banned in Russia, and the list is only expected to get longer. See [[Internet access#Circumventing censorship]].
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As of 2014, the Russian government is moving to restrict access to public Wi-Fi on the grounds that the Internet is &quot;a CIA project&quot; and laws requiring identity documents from anyone attempting to access the network are needed to fight extremism and terrorism. Often you still simply need a Russian phone number and you can register at free Wi-Fi, especially in train stations or banks. Even Wi-Fi at hotels often require a Russia phone number, if you don't have one hotel staff sometimes accept to do it for you and tell you the SMS code.

Some messaging applications are blocked, but this is easily circumvented by using most free VPN apps, and way less enforced than in China. However, there are fears that Russia will cut off its internet from the global network entirely. If that happens, you have to arrange your own gateways.

===Phones===
The country code for Russia is '''7'''.

Russian phone numbers have an area code with three, four or five digits (according to their province), followed by an individual number with, respectively, seven, six, or five digits, always yielding ten digits in total. The three-digit code 800 is used for toll-free calls. Mobile phones always have three-digit &quot;area&quot; codes and seven-digit numbers.

Calls within any one area code may omit the area code (except in [[Moscow]]).

Inter-area code calls within Russia: '''8''' (wait for the tone) '''full Russian number including area code'''.

The international access code for dialling ''out from'' Russia is the sequence of '''8''' (wait for secondary tone and then) '''10'''

International calls ''to'' Russia, as always, replace the plus sign (+) in the international phone format with  the local international access code for the country you're calling from, followed by Russia's country code of 7 followed by the individual Russian phone number including area code.

===Prepaid SIM cards===

There are five GSM operators in Russia, which all use the 900/1800 MHz standard for 2G, 900/2100 MHz standard for 3G, and 800/2600 MHz standard for 4G/LTE, the same as Europe and Asia. Check that your phone supports one of these standards before bringing it to Russia. The operators are [http://www.beeline.ru/en-us/welcome/general-information/ Beeline], [http://english.moscow.megafon.ru/ Megafon] {{dead link|December 2020}}, [http://en.mts.ru/ MTS], [http://en.tele2.ru/ Tele2], and [http://www.yota.ru/ Yota]. There is also one CDMA network: [http://skylink.ru/msk/ Skylink] but you need to purchase a Skylink phone to use this network.

All carriers offer cheap SIM cards with data plans that are always a better alternative to paying roaming charges. Megafon is considered to have the best coverage but Beeline is considered to be the cheapest. MTS does not charge differently between areas, as other mostly do. Data is very cheap in Russia and you can buy unlimited packages for all Russia.

If you buy a SIM card in a shop, you'll need your passport for identification and it will take around 5 minutes to complete the required paperwork. If you don't speak Russian, you will need to find someone who speaks English. Alternatively, you can buy a SIM card from automated kiosks in metro stations. Calls to landlines from mobile phones are more expensive than calls to other mobile phones, especially those that use the same network. Incoming calls are free. You can add value to your card at the stores of the company you are using or at automated kiosks or online. You can buy a prepaid card for international calls, but online services such as Skype are often cheaper.

If you want to connect your laptop or computer to a data network, you can also buy cheap SIM cards for a USB-modem.

===Useful smartphone apps===
'''Maps'''

*'''Yandex.Maps (Яндекс.Карты):''' Yandex is the Google of Russia and this is their map application. It provides a search function (also by category), routing, traffic and parking information. In cities, it shows the real time position and routes of buses, marshrutki etc.   The interface is available in Russian, English, Ukrainian, and Turkish. Non-native English speakers must add English to their phone languages, otherwise the interface will be in Russian.
*'''OsmAnd''' is known for its offline maps.

'''Transport'''

*'''RZD Passengers (РЖД Пассажирам):''' The official app of the Russian Railways allows you to buy long distance tickets. Suburban tickets must be bought at the station because for those, foreign passports are not accepted as identification document in the app (Oct 2019).  If you don’t find a train connection where there should be one, try writing the departure and the destination in Cyrillic letters.
*'''Taxi apps:''' There are several taxi apps, with Yandex.Go, City-Mobil, Uber and Gett being the most popular.
*'''BlaBlaCar:''' The app connects drivers and passengers willing to travel together between cities and share the cost of the journey.

'''Travel guides'''

*'''Offline Readers''' like [[Kiwix]] enable you to download Wikivoyage and use it offline.
*'''izi.TRAVEL:''' Several Russian museums and organizations provide free audio guides via this platform.


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'''St. Louis Metro East''' is a region of southwestern [[Illinois]] that includes the Illinois part of the St. Louis metropolitan area, plus surrounding counties. It consists of the counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington. The most populous city is [[Belleville]], which borders [[East St. Louis]], once the most populous.

==Cities==
[[File:Illinois regions map.png|thumb|300px|State of Illinois]]
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Alton (Illinois)|Alton]]|wikidata=Q443852}} - historic homes, 50 antique shops, 9 golf courses, bed and breakfasts, meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, and Argosy Alton Casino among other things.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Belleville (Illinois)|Belleville]]|wikidata=Q79892}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cahokia (Illinois)|Cahokia]]|wikidata=Q1025785}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Collinsville (Illinois)|Collinsville]]|wikidata=Q577845}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[East St. Louis]]|wikidata=Q577891}} - Historically the biggest city in the southern third of Illinois, East St. Louis has experienced grave population loss since the middle of the 20th century and while vast is now less populated than many of the area's smaller cities.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Edwardsville]]|wikidata=Q577939}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fairmont City (Illinois)|Fairmont City]]|wikidata=Q1393353}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Granite City (Illinois)|Granite City]]|wikidata=Q176907}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lebanon (Illinois)|Lebanon]]|wikidata=Q578899}}
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[O'Fallon (Illinois)|O'Fallon]]|wikidata=Q577960}} - North of Belleville and was home to the U.S. Air Force's blimp squadron
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[St. Elmo (Illinois)|St. Elmo]]|wikidata=Q575688}}

==Other destinations==

* {{marker|name=[[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]]|wikidata=Q333661}} in [[Collinsville (Illinois)|Collinsville]] was the center of the largest prehistoric Native American city in the U.S. and one of only 20 [[UNESCO World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage sites]] in the nation.

==Understand==

==Get in==
===By plane===
{{marker|type=go|name=Lambert St. Louis International Airport|url=http://www.flystl.com|lat=38.743100|long=-90.366151}} ({{IATA|STL}}) is the largest airport serving St. Louis, with annual passenger traffic of approximately 13 million people. The airport is 14 miles northwest of the city center and is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line.  A 2-hour MetroLink transfer ticket costs $4 from the airport. Uber vehicles are not allowed to pick up at the airport, although they may drop off passengers.

{{marker|type=go|name=St. Louis Downtown Airport|url=http://www.stlouisdowntownairport.com|lat=38.572029|long=-90.165744}} ({{IATA|CPS}}) is 3 miles east of the city center and serves charter and cargo flights.

{{marker|type=go|name= MidAmerica St. Louis Airport|lat=38.545278 |long=-89.835278|wikidata=Q3565245|url=http://www.flymidamerica.com}} ({{IATA|BLV}}) is 21 miles east and only serves Allegiant flights.

==Get around==
===Car===
The easiest way to get around, since this is a quite suburban area.

===MetroLink===
The St Louis area's light rail system, it runs deep into Illinois. Many of the Illinois stations have free parking.

===Bus===
The Metro East is divided into Madison County (north) and St. Clair County (South).
* St Clair County buses are operated by [http://www.metrostlouis.org/ Metro St. Louis] which is the main transit provider for the St Louis metro region. These buses tend to begin/end at MetroLink stops, providing local service.
* Madison County buses are separately operated by [http://www.mct.org/ Madison County Transit].

=== Ferry ===
Due to how remote Calhoun County is, ferries are used to connect it to both Illinois and Missouri. The Illinois Department of Transportation maintains two ferry services across the Illinois River for Brussels and Kampsville (normal bridge access is available at Hardin). These ferry services are free. Other private services also exist for various costs.

==See==
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==Do==
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* visit Collinsville for the '''World's Largest Catsup Bottle Birthday Party''' held in July
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==Eat==

==Drink==

==Sleep==
* [http://www.twisshousebnb.com Twiss House Bed &amp; Breakfast]
Built in 1907, Twiss House is a Queen Anne home in Aviston, IL listed in the National Register of Historic Places. More than 800 sq ft of attic space has been remodeled into a private suite. Approximately 35 miles east of downtown St Louis.

* [http://www.timmermannhouse.com Timmermann House Bed &amp; Breakfast] located outside of Aviston, with stargazing, sound of distant train whistles. Decorated with antiques and collectables with a gourmet breakfast.

==Stay safe==

East St.Louis has the reputation locally of being one of the most dangerous towns in the United States.

==Go next==

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The '''South Coast''' is an area on [[Ko Samui]].

==Understand==
The South Coast of Ko Samui lacks the glamour, beauty, and amenities of other areas of Samui. It is home to the small beaches of Ban Hua Thanon, Na Khai, Laem Sor, Bang Kao and Thong Krut. These beaches are not as grand or beautiful as more popular beaches elsewhere on the island. Aside from the small fishing village of Hua Thanon, the South Coast of Samui is an agricultural area. Facilities down here cater for locals more than tourists. Once off the few main roads, this part of Koh Samui gets very rural, very quickly, which will suit you if you want peace and quiet on one of the world's most famous and busiest tropical holiday islands.

==Get in==
While Samui's first port was located on the south coast, today this area is the hardest to get to on the island. This is because it is far away from the airport and other ports.

==Get around==

==See==

==Do==

==Buy==

==Eat==

* {{eat
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| address=Thong Krut | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+66 77 413 906 | tollfree=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=
| content=Everything from private dining to spa treatments in beachside cabanas. On Thong Krut beach. LGBTQ+ friendly.
}}

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
*[[Bang Rak]]
*[[Bophut]]
*[[Chaweng]]
*[[Choeng Mon]]
*[[Laem Yai]]
*[[Lamai]]
*[[Mae Nam]]
*[[Nathon]]

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[[Image:Mission San Diego.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Mission San Diego de Alcalá]]
The birthplace of [[San Diego]], '''Old Town''' is a popular tourist district of historic buildings and Mexican-themed shops and restaurants sitting at the foot of '''Mission Valley''', a major commercial center lining the San Diego River that is home to several shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the oldest of the [[El Camino Real|California missions]].

==Get in==
===By car===
Mission Valley is strung along Interstate 8 and several interstates intersect with I-8 through the valley, making access by car relatively easy. Old Town is just off the intersection of [[Interstate 5#San Dieg|Interstate 5]] and I-8 at the western end of the valley, SR-163 intersects I-8 near the Fashion Valley shopping center, and I-805, and I-15 cross I-8 in the eastern part of the valley near Snapdragon Stadium.

Getting through Mission Valley in a car is quite painless, given the large boulevards and numerous parking lots. However, finding a place to park in Old Town can be a real drag. Even Mission Valley's large roads can get clogged with traffic during rush hours, sports events, and the holiday shopping season when shoppers flock to Mission Valley's many retail outlets.

===By public transit===
The {{marker|type=go|name=Old Town Transit Center|lat=32.75488|long=-117.19949}} (at 4005 Taylor St, near the intersection of Taylor Street and Pacific Highway at the northwest corner of Old Town) and the Fashion Valley shopping center in Mission Valley are hubs for many local '''[http://www.sdmts.com/ Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)]''' bus routes. In addition, the Old Town Transit Center serves the '''[http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster]''', a commuter rail service which runs north along the coast of [[San Diego County]] to [[Oceanside]], and certain [[Amtrak]] '''[http://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train Pacific Surfliner]''' trains (check the schedule, as not all trains stop in Old Town).

The '''[http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley]''', a light rail service operated by the MTS, runs through Old Town and Mission Valley. The '''Green Line''' comes up from [[San Diego/Downtown|Downtown]] and stops at the Old Town Transit Center before turning east and heading through Mission Valley (making stops at all the shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego), then continuing east past SDSU out to El Cajon and Santee.

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==See==
* {{see
| name=Mission San Diego de Alcalá | alt= | url=http://www.missionsandiego.com/ | email=
| address=10818 San Diego Mission Rd | lat=32.78478 | long=-117.10640 | directions=public transit: San Diego Trolley to Mission San Diego station
| phone=+1 619-281-8449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-4:30PM | price=$3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children
| wikipedia=Mission San Diego de Alcalá | image=San-diego-mission-church.JPG | wikidata=Q617891
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=The first of the [[El Camino Real|Spanish California missions]], founded in 1769 by Junipero Serra for the purposes of converting the native peoples who lived in the area at the time. In its long history, the mission has been the site of the first Christian burial and the first execution in California, saw bloodshed between the Spanish settlers and native peoples, and served as an armory in the years following U.S. annexation of California before being restored to an active church in 1941. Today, Mission San Diego is an active Catholic parish and a museum dedicated to the history of the mission. Tour the site, with its gardens, museum, and the original chapel.
}}
* {{see
| name=Adobe Chapel Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3950 Conde St | lat=32.75160 | long=-117.19425 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-7511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Heritage Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75358 | long=-117.19245 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Heritage Park (San Diego) | wikidata=Q14682219
| content=A park in Old Town ringed with historic Victorian houses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Immaculate Conception Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75347 | long=-117.19542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A historic Mission-style church in Old Town dating back to 1919.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mormon Battalion Visitors' Center of San Diego | alt= | url=https://www.lds.org/locations/san-diego-mormon-battalion-historic-site | email=
| address=2510 Juan St | lat=32.75420 | long=-117.19402 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-3317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price=Free
| content=A monument to the hundreds of Mormons who fought in the US-Mexican War.
}}
* {{see
| name=Presidio Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Presidio Park | wikidata=Q692520
| lastedit=2015-11-20
| content=Perched on the hill above Old Town, this large park is the site of the old ''presidio'' (fort) that once protected the Spanish settlement of San Diego. The park contains canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well several memorials and historic landmarks, including the Junipero Serra Museum (see below) and the partially excavated presidio. The grassy lawns and hilltop views make it a great place to bring a picnic.
}}
** {{see
| name=Junipero Serra Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sandiegohistory.org/serra_museum/ | email=
| address=2727 Presidio Dr | lat=32.75923 | long=-117.19399 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3258 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer: F-Su 10AM-5PM; Winter: Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price=$6 adults, $4 students/seniors/military, $3 youth, free for children under 6
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=Take the time to visit the historic site of what used to be the first ever California Mission, located in Presidio Park on the hill above Old Town. The museum includes exhibits on the life of Old Town and a tower which offers magnificent views of the area.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sheriff's Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sheriffmuseum.org/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2384 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75110 | long=-117.19300 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-260-1850 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=Free. Donations accepted
| content=Learn the history of the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
}}
* {{see
| name=Whaley House | alt= | url=http://whaleyhouse.org/ | email=
| address=2482 San Diego Ave | lat=32.7528 | long=-117.194 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-7511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Winter: Su-Tu 10AM-4:30PM, Th-Sa 10AM-9:30PM. Summer: Daily 10AM-9:30PM | price=Daytime admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/children, free for children 5 and under. Nighttime admission $13 adults, $8 seniors/children, not recommended for children 5 and under
| wikipedia=Whaley House (San Diego, California) | image=San Diego - Whaley House 01.jpg | wikidata=Q7990553
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=The oldest brick building and most famous haunted house in San Diego. Built in 1856, the north room of the museum served as the County Courthouse in 1869. The structure includes period furnishings and other antique displays. Come during the Halloween season for special night tours.
}}

[[Image:Casa de Estudillo courtyard 04.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Casa de Estudillo, Old Town]]
===Old Town San Diego State Historic Park===
A historic district which encompasses most of Old Town and many of the area's original Spanish structures from when the settlement was founded in the 18th century. The park is around nine square blocks, or almost 30 acres, and can be toured with or without a guide.

*{{see
| name=Robinson-Rose House Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=663 | email=
| address=4002 Wallace St | lat=32.75486 | long=-117.19803 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-220-5422 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=To begin touring, the best place to start is the visitor’s center, which includes a model of what the area looked like in 1872, maps, information about touring, and information about the area’s history. Free guided walking tours of Old Town depart daily at 11AM and 2PM.
}}
* {{see
| name=Altamirano-Pedrorena House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on San Diego Ave | lat=32.75382 | long=-117.19635 | directions=next to Casa de Estudillo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built in 1869, as a family residence, but is now the site of a rock, gem, and jewelry shop.
}}
* {{see
| name=Black Hawk Smithy &amp; Stable | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75487 | long=-117.19616 | directions=between Mason &amp; Twiggs Streets
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Established in 1860. At the site, visitors can watch blacksmithing and other demonstrations.
}}
* {{see
| name=Casa de Estudillo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4001 Mason St | lat=32.753978 | long=-117.195781 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Casa de Estudillo | image=Casa de Estudillo - main entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q782631
| content=A beautiful historic adobe house that has been lovingly restored to its original appearance.
}}
* {{see
| name=Light-Freeman House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2767 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75453 | long=-117.19785 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built in 1830, the house was an adobe saloon and provision stores until it became the American Hotel around 1856.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mason Street Schoolhouse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3966 Mason St | lat=32.75356 | long=-117.19744 | directions=off Mason and Congress
| phone=+1 619-297-1183 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10AM-4PM | price=Free
| content=Established around 1865, this was the first public school house in San Diego. The school offers daily tours, and visitors can sit at the desk and examine the books on display.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Diego Courthouse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2731 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75404 | long=-117.19716 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The original courthouse, which dates back to 1847.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Diego Union Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75372 | long=-117.19623 | directions=located next to the Altamirano-Pedrorena House
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The first office of the ''San Diego Union'' newspaper.
}}
* {{see
| name=Seeley Stable Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75443 | long=-117.19602 | directions=on Calhoun between Twiggs and Mason
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free
| content=A reconstructed stage coach stop with a collection of vintage carriages inside.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Snapdragon Stadium | alt= | url=| email=
| address=9449 Friars Rd | lat=32.784444 | long=-117.122833 | directions=near the intersection of I-8 and I-15; there is no direct access from the I-805 freeway to Snapdragon Stadium--go around via I-8
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Snapdragon Stadium | image=| wikidata=Q100272042
| content=Opening in September 2022 on the former site of San Diego Stadium as the new home of the '''[https://goaztecs.com/sports/football San Diego State Aztecs]''' college [[American Football|football]] team. The women's soccer team San Diego Wave FC (see below) will also play here once the stadium opens.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Toreros | alt= | url=https://usdtoreros.com | email=
| address=Jenny Craig Pavilion, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=32.77441 | long=-117.18436 | directions=exit I-8 at Morena Blvd and turn right on Linda Vista Road
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Toreros | wikidata=Q6118621
| content=NCAA Division I teams representing the University of San Diego. The basketball team plays their home games at the '''Jenny Craig Pavilion''' on the USD campus. The Torero college baseball team plays at '''Cunningham Stadium''' and their college football team play at '''Torero Stadium''' (both also on the USD campus). USD competes in the West Coast Conference in most sports; since the WCC doesn't sponsor football, the Toreros play that sport in the Pioneer Football League.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Wave FC | alt= | url=https://sandiegowavefc.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=32.7731 | long=-117.1837 | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Wave FC | wikidata=Q107324446
| content=Starts play in 2022 in the National Women's Soccer League, playing in USD's stadium. Wave FC will move to Snapdragon Stadium once it opens.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Loyal SC | alt= | url=https://sdloyal.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=| long= | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Loyal SC | wikidata=Q65049617
| content=Men's professional soccer team playing in the second-level USL Championship.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Legion | alt= | url=https://sdlegion.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=| long= | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Legion | wikidata=Q48861132
| content=Plays in Major League Rugby, the top level of US rugby union.
}}
* {{do
| name=Cygnet Theater | alt= | url=http://www.cygnettheatre.com/ | email=
| address=4040 Twiggs St | lat=32.75404 | long=-117.19545 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-688-2494 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Live performances held regularly.
}}

==Buy==
Mission Valley is a major shopping hub for the entire region, with several large shopping centers and many big-box stores and retail outlets.

* {{buy
| name=Fashion Valley | alt= | url=http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley | email=
| address=7007 Friars Rd | lat=32.76806 | long=-117.16606 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-688-9113 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-7PM | price=
| wikipedia=Fashion Valley Mall | wikidata=Q5411104
| content=Nearly 200 stores and restaurants, including several department stores and a movie theater.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Westfield Mission Valley | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com/missionvalley/ | email=
| address=1640 Camino del Rio North | lat=32.76835 | long=-117.14874 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-296-6375 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM | price=
| wikipedia=Westfield Mission Valley | wikidata=Q5491623
| content=Over 150 stores and restaurants, including a movie theater and the large Seau's sports restaurant.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Hazard Center | alt= | url=http://www.hazardcenter.com/ | email=
| address=7510 Hazard Center Dr | lat=32.77077 | long=-117.15844 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Much smaller than the big centers in the valley, but with a nice assortment of shops nevertheless.
}}

Old Town offers many different places to shop. There are over 100 stores in Old Town State Historic Park.

* {{buy
| name=Cousin's Candy Shop | alt= | url=http://www.cousinscandy.net/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2711 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75387 | long=-117.19690 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-2000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Taffy made on the premises.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Fiesta de Reyes | alt= | url=http://www.fiestadereyes.com/ | email=
| address=Juan &amp; Calhoun St | lat=32.75543 | long=-117.19725 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A group of shops and restaurants operated by Delaware North, which runs concessions in other National Parks. Strolling musicians and beautiful flowers greet guests and there are often special (free) activities for children.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Johnson House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2706 Calhoun St | lat=32.75470 | long=-117.19673 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-5170 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Victorian hats, related books, and jewelry in a 1869 style house.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lowery's Hot Glass | alt= | url=http://www.loweryshotglass.com/ | email=
| address=3985 Harney St | lat=32.75234 | long=-117.19508 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3473 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hand blown glass art made on premises.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Maidhof Bros. | alt= | url=http://www.seajunk.com/ | email=
| address=1891 San Diego Ave | lat=32.74453 | long=-117.18557 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-574-1891 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sells genuine ships' salvage items such as wheels, brass portholes, furniture of all kinds including some amazing captain’s desks, compasses, navigational equipment, lamps, lanterns and ropes.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Racine and Laramie | alt= | url=http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ | email=
| address=2737 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75430 | long=-117.19752 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-7833 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Gorgeous reconstruction of San Diego's first tobacco store. Offers a variety of historically related gifts, gentlemen's accessories, marbles and harmonicas for children, historic photos, knives, and of course tobacco, pipes, and cigars.
}}

==Eat==
Old Town not only offers great Mexican delicacies it also offers many other types of food like Italian or even some Irish Pubs. If you are planning on going during the weekend leave plenty of time because it will get crowded. Or, try to make reservations if the restaurant will take them.

===Old Town===
* {{eat
| name=Casa De Reyes | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2754 Calhoun St | lat=32.75563 | long=-117.19716 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-220-5040 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mexican food with lovely courtyard, and wandering musicians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel | alt= | url=http://oldtowncosmopolitan.com/ | email=
| address=2660 Calhoun St | lat=32.75459 | long=-117.19641 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-209-3525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| content=A beautiful dining establishment in a building built by Juan Bandini in 1829. Later, in the 1860s, a second story was added and it became the Cosmopolitan Hotel. You can eat in the garden amid flowers, trees, and fountains or inside the wonderful historic building.
}}
*{{eat
| name=O'Hungry's | url=http://www.ohungrys.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2547 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75314 | long=-117.19582 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-0133 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Happy Hour: M-F 3PM-6:30PM | price=
| content=Soup and salad (very limited), sandwiches, yards and half yards of beer, live music on weekend nights.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Old Town Mexican Café | alt= | url=http://www.oldtownmexcafe.com | email=
| address=2489 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75236 | long=-117.19464 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-4330 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 7AM-2AM | price=
| content=Huge portions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=In-N-Out Burger | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.751924 | long=-117.205333 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=One of the two locations most conveniently reached from downtown (the other is in [[National City]] to the south).
}}

===Mission Valley===
* {{eat
| name=Oggi's | alt= | url=http://www.oggis.com | email=
| address=2245 Fenton Pkwy | lat=32.77977 | long=-117.12899 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-640-1072 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Part of a local pizza chain in San Diego, they have a very extensive menu and also brew their own beer as well, with a stocked bar. Also has plenty of TVs to watch sports as well.
}}

==Drink==
===Mission Valley===
* {{drink
| name=McGregors | alt= | url=http://mcgregorssandiego.com/ | email=
| address=10475 San Diego Mission Rd | lat=32.78448 | long=-117.11105 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-282-9797 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A grill and ale house, great place to watch sports at, has pool tables, darts and shuffleboard.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Old Town San Diego 2010.jpg|thumb|300px|Houses at Heritage Park in Old Town]]
Most of the hotels in this area are of the chain variety, along Interstates 5 or 8, and loudly proclaiming their proximity to Old Town and to Sea World in nearby [[San Diego/Mission Beach-Pacific Beach|Mission Bay]]. Hotel Circle, along I-8 in the western part of Mission Valley, is home to a lot of basic chain hotels.
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-san-diego/best-western-plus-hacienda-hotel-old-town/propertyCode.05471.html | email=
| address=4041 Harney St | lat=32.75340 | long=-117.19397 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-4707 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-298-4771
| checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price=$150-250
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn &amp; Suites | url=http://www.comfortinnhotelcircle.com | email=
| address=2201 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75875 | long=-117.18316 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-881-6800 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-542-1227
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Suites Mission Valley | url=http://www.comfortsuites.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA131 | email=
| address=631 Camino Del Rio S | lat=32.76310 | long=-117.15922 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-881-4000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-881-4037
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Courtyard Old Town | url=http://www.courtyardoldtown.com/ | email=
| address=2435 Jefferson St | lat=32.75034 | long=-117.19527 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Doubletree Mission Valley | url=http://www.sandiegomissionvalley.doubletree.com | email=
| address=7450 Hazard Center Dr | lat=32.76991 | long=-117.16029 | directions=at Hazard Center
| phone=+1-619-297-5466 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Handlery Hotel | url=http://sd.handlery.com/ | email=
| address=950 Hotel Circle North | lat=32.76105 | long=-117.17320 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-0511 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A warm, friendly welcome and some big, lush rooms. Also has a hotel mini-bus to take you to SeaWorld.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town | url=http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/san-diego/sannf/hoteldetail | email=
| address=1955 San Diego Ave | lat=32.7449916 | long=-117.1866935 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-664-9491 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Quinta Old Town | alt= | url=http://www.laquintaoldtown.com/ | email=
| address=2380 Moore St | lat=32.74933 | long=-117.19461 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-9100 | tollfree=+1-800-753-3757 | fax=+1 619-291-5837
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$99-250
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Marriott Mission Valley | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanmv-san-diego-marriott-mission-valley/ | email=
| address=8757 Rio San Diego Dr | lat=32.77490 | long=-117.13988 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-692-3800 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mission Valley Resort | alt= | url=http://www.missionvalleyresort.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=875 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75953 | long=-117.17084 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-8281 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$100-$150
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Town Inn | url=http://www.oldtown-inn.com | email=
| address=4444 Pacific Highway | lat=32.75142 | long=-117.20064 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-643-3025 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ramada Mission Valley | url=http://www.ramada.com/hotels/california/san-diego/ramada-mission-valley-sdsu/hotel-overview | email=
| address=4380 Alvarado Canyon Rd | lat=32.78020 | long=-117.09929 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-281-2222 | tollfree=+1-800-905-3206 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Hotel with swimming pool and complimentary continental breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sheraton Mission Valley | url=http://www.sheratonmissionvalley.com/ | email=
| address=1433 Camino Del Rio South | lat=32.76529 | long=-117.15047 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-716-8130 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Town and Country | url=http://www.towncountry.com/ | email=
| address=500 Hotel Circle North | lat=32.76187 | long=-117.16846 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-7131 | tollfree=+1-800-772-8527 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Resort with swimming pools, restaurants, spa facilities, golf, and beautiful gardens.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Western Inn | alt= | url=http://www.westerninn.com/ | email=
| address=3889 Arista St | lat=32.74969 | long=-117.19442 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-6888 | tollfree=+1-888-475-2353 | fax=+1 619-692-4497
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$80-140
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vagabond Inn Mission Valley | url=http://www.vagabondhc.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=625 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75977 | long=-117.16946 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-1691 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-692-9009
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}

==Connect==
* {{listing
| name=San Diego Public Library Mission Valley Branch | alt= | url=http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ | email=
| address=2123 Fenton Parkway | lat=32.7794 | long=-117.1270 | directions=next to the Fenton Parkway Trolley station
| phone=+1 858-573-5007 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M Th-Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Tu W 11:30AM-8PM, Su 12:30-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-29
| content=Free Wi-Fi available.
}}

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[[Image:Mission San Diego.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Mission San Diego de Alcalá]]
The birthplace of [[San Diego]], '''Old Town''' is a popular tourist district of historic buildings and Mexican-themed shops and restaurants sitting at the foot of '''Mission Valley''', a major commercial center lining the San Diego River that is home to several shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the oldest of the [[El Camino Real|California missions]].

==Get in==
===By car===
Mission Valley is strung along Interstate 8 and several interstates intersect with I-8 through the valley, making access by car relatively easy. Old Town is just off the intersection of [[Interstate 5#San Diego|Interstate 5]] and I-8 at the western end of the valley, SR-163 intersects I-8 near the Fashion Valley shopping center, and I-805, and I-15 cross I-8 in the eastern part of the valley near Snapdragon Stadium.

Getting through Mission Valley in a car is quite painless, given the large boulevards and numerous parking lots. However, finding a place to park in Old Town can be a real drag. Even Mission Valley's large roads can get clogged with traffic during rush hours, sports events, and the holiday shopping season when shoppers flock to Mission Valley's many retail outlets.

===By public transit===
The {{marker|type=go|name=Old Town Transit Center|lat=32.75488|long=-117.19949}} (at 4005 Taylor St, near the intersection of Taylor Street and Pacific Highway at the northwest corner of Old Town) and the Fashion Valley shopping center in Mission Valley are hubs for many local '''[http://www.sdmts.com/ Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)]''' bus routes. In addition, the Old Town Transit Center serves the '''[http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster]''', a commuter rail service which runs north along the coast of [[San Diego County]] to [[Oceanside]], and certain [[Amtrak]] '''[http://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train Pacific Surfliner]''' trains (check the schedule, as not all trains stop in Old Town).

The '''[http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley]''', a light rail service operated by the MTS, runs through Old Town and Mission Valley. The '''Green Line''' comes up from [[San Diego/Downtown|Downtown]] and stops at the Old Town Transit Center before turning east and heading through Mission Valley (making stops at all the shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego), then continuing east past SDSU out to El Cajon and Santee.

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==See==
* {{see
| name=Mission San Diego de Alcalá | alt= | url=http://www.missionsandiego.com/ | email=
| address=10818 San Diego Mission Rd | lat=32.78478 | long=-117.10640 | directions=public transit: San Diego Trolley to Mission San Diego station
| phone=+1 619-281-8449 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-4:30PM | price=$3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children
| wikipedia=Mission San Diego de Alcalá | image=San-diego-mission-church.JPG | wikidata=Q617891
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=The first of the [[El Camino Real|Spanish California missions]], founded in 1769 by Junipero Serra for the purposes of converting the native peoples who lived in the area at the time. In its long history, the mission has been the site of the first Christian burial and the first execution in California, saw bloodshed between the Spanish settlers and native peoples, and served as an armory in the years following U.S. annexation of California before being restored to an active church in 1941. Today, Mission San Diego is an active Catholic parish and a museum dedicated to the history of the mission. Tour the site, with its gardens, museum, and the original chapel.
}}
* {{see
| name=Adobe Chapel Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3950 Conde St | lat=32.75160 | long=-117.19425 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-7511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Heritage Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75358 | long=-117.19245 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Heritage Park (San Diego) | wikidata=Q14682219
| content=A park in Old Town ringed with historic Victorian houses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Immaculate Conception Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75347 | long=-117.19542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A historic Mission-style church in Old Town dating back to 1919.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mormon Battalion Visitors' Center of San Diego | alt= | url=https://www.lds.org/locations/san-diego-mormon-battalion-historic-site | email=
| address=2510 Juan St | lat=32.75420 | long=-117.19402 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-3317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price=Free
| content=A monument to the hundreds of Mormons who fought in the US-Mexican War.
}}
* {{see
| name=Presidio Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Presidio Park | wikidata=Q692520
| lastedit=2015-11-20
| content=Perched on the hill above Old Town, this large park is the site of the old ''presidio'' (fort) that once protected the Spanish settlement of San Diego. The park contains canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well several memorials and historic landmarks, including the Junipero Serra Museum (see below) and the partially excavated presidio. The grassy lawns and hilltop views make it a great place to bring a picnic.
}}
** {{see
| name=Junipero Serra Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sandiegohistory.org/serra_museum/ | email=
| address=2727 Presidio Dr | lat=32.75923 | long=-117.19399 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3258 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer: F-Su 10AM-5PM; Winter: Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price=$6 adults, $4 students/seniors/military, $3 youth, free for children under 6
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=Take the time to visit the historic site of what used to be the first ever California Mission, located in Presidio Park on the hill above Old Town. The museum includes exhibits on the life of Old Town and a tower which offers magnificent views of the area.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sheriff's Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sheriffmuseum.org/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2384 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75110 | long=-117.19300 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-260-1850 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=Free. Donations accepted
| content=Learn the history of the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
}}
* {{see
| name=Whaley House | alt= | url=http://whaleyhouse.org/ | email=
| address=2482 San Diego Ave | lat=32.7528 | long=-117.194 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-7511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Winter: Su-Tu 10AM-4:30PM, Th-Sa 10AM-9:30PM. Summer: Daily 10AM-9:30PM | price=Daytime admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/children, free for children 5 and under. Nighttime admission $13 adults, $8 seniors/children, not recommended for children 5 and under
| wikipedia=Whaley House (San Diego, California) | image=San Diego - Whaley House 01.jpg | wikidata=Q7990553
| lastedit=2015-08-27
| content=The oldest brick building and most famous haunted house in San Diego. Built in 1856, the north room of the museum served as the County Courthouse in 1869. The structure includes period furnishings and other antique displays. Come during the Halloween season for special night tours.
}}

[[Image:Casa de Estudillo courtyard 04.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Casa de Estudillo, Old Town]]
===Old Town San Diego State Historic Park===
A historic district which encompasses most of Old Town and many of the area's original Spanish structures from when the settlement was founded in the 18th century. The park is around nine square blocks, or almost 30 acres, and can be toured with or without a guide.

*{{see
| name=Robinson-Rose House Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=663 | email=
| address=4002 Wallace St | lat=32.75486 | long=-117.19803 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-220-5422 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| content=To begin touring, the best place to start is the visitor’s center, which includes a model of what the area looked like in 1872, maps, information about touring, and information about the area’s history. Free guided walking tours of Old Town depart daily at 11AM and 2PM.
}}
* {{see
| name=Altamirano-Pedrorena House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=on San Diego Ave | lat=32.75382 | long=-117.19635 | directions=next to Casa de Estudillo
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built in 1869, as a family residence, but is now the site of a rock, gem, and jewelry shop.
}}
* {{see
| name=Black Hawk Smithy &amp; Stable | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75487 | long=-117.19616 | directions=between Mason &amp; Twiggs Streets
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Established in 1860. At the site, visitors can watch blacksmithing and other demonstrations.
}}
* {{see
| name=Casa de Estudillo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4001 Mason St | lat=32.753978 | long=-117.195781 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Casa de Estudillo | image=Casa de Estudillo - main entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q782631
| content=A beautiful historic adobe house that has been lovingly restored to its original appearance.
}}
* {{see
| name=Light-Freeman House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2767 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75453 | long=-117.19785 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Built in 1830, the house was an adobe saloon and provision stores until it became the American Hotel around 1856.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mason Street Schoolhouse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3966 Mason St | lat=32.75356 | long=-117.19744 | directions=off Mason and Congress
| phone=+1 619-297-1183 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10AM-4PM | price=Free
| content=Established around 1865, this was the first public school house in San Diego. The school offers daily tours, and visitors can sit at the desk and examine the books on display.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Diego Courthouse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2731 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75404 | long=-117.19716 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The original courthouse, which dates back to 1847.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Diego Union Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75372 | long=-117.19623 | directions=located next to the Altamirano-Pedrorena House
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The first office of the ''San Diego Union'' newspaper.
}}
* {{see
| name=Seeley Stable Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.75443 | long=-117.19602 | directions=on Calhoun between Twiggs and Mason
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free
| content=A reconstructed stage coach stop with a collection of vintage carriages inside.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Snapdragon Stadium | alt= | url=| email=
| address=9449 Friars Rd | lat=32.784444 | long=-117.122833 | directions=near the intersection of I-8 and I-15; there is no direct access from the I-805 freeway to Snapdragon Stadium--go around via I-8
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Snapdragon Stadium | image=| wikidata=Q100272042
| content=Opening in September 2022 on the former site of San Diego Stadium as the new home of the '''[https://goaztecs.com/sports/football San Diego State Aztecs]''' college [[American Football|football]] team. The women's soccer team San Diego Wave FC (see below) will also play here once the stadium opens.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Toreros | alt= | url=https://usdtoreros.com | email=
| address=Jenny Craig Pavilion, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=32.77441 | long=-117.18436 | directions=exit I-8 at Morena Blvd and turn right on Linda Vista Road
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Toreros | wikidata=Q6118621
| content=NCAA Division I teams representing the University of San Diego. The basketball team plays their home games at the '''Jenny Craig Pavilion''' on the USD campus. The Torero college baseball team plays at '''Cunningham Stadium''' and their college football team play at '''Torero Stadium''' (both also on the USD campus). USD competes in the West Coast Conference in most sports; since the WCC doesn't sponsor football, the Toreros play that sport in the Pioneer Football League.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Wave FC | alt= | url=https://sandiegowavefc.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=32.7731 | long=-117.1837 | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Wave FC | wikidata=Q107324446
| content=Starts play in 2022 in the National Women's Soccer League, playing in USD's stadium. Wave FC will move to Snapdragon Stadium once it opens.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Loyal SC | alt= | url=https://sdloyal.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=| long= | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Loyal SC | wikidata=Q65049617
| content=Men's professional soccer team playing in the second-level USL Championship.
}}
* {{do
| name=San Diego Legion | alt= | url=https://sdlegion.com | email=
| address=Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park | lat=| long= | directions=see San Diego Toreros
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Diego Legion | wikidata=Q48861132
| content=Plays in Major League Rugby, the top level of US rugby union.
}}
* {{do
| name=Cygnet Theater | alt= | url=http://www.cygnettheatre.com/ | email=
| address=4040 Twiggs St | lat=32.75404 | long=-117.19545 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-688-2494 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Live performances held regularly.
}}

==Buy==
Mission Valley is a major shopping hub for the entire region, with several large shopping centers and many big-box stores and retail outlets.

* {{buy
| name=Fashion Valley | alt= | url=http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley | email=
| address=7007 Friars Rd | lat=32.76806 | long=-117.16606 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-688-9113 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-7PM | price=
| wikipedia=Fashion Valley Mall | wikidata=Q5411104
| content=Nearly 200 stores and restaurants, including several department stores and a movie theater.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Westfield Mission Valley | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com/missionvalley/ | email=
| address=1640 Camino del Rio North | lat=32.76835 | long=-117.14874 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-296-6375 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM | price=
| wikipedia=Westfield Mission Valley | wikidata=Q5491623
| content=Over 150 stores and restaurants, including a movie theater and the large Seau's sports restaurant.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Hazard Center | alt= | url=http://www.hazardcenter.com/ | email=
| address=7510 Hazard Center Dr | lat=32.77077 | long=-117.15844 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Much smaller than the big centers in the valley, but with a nice assortment of shops nevertheless.
}}

Old Town offers many different places to shop. There are over 100 stores in Old Town State Historic Park.

* {{buy
| name=Cousin's Candy Shop | alt= | url=http://www.cousinscandy.net/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2711 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75387 | long=-117.19690 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-2000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Taffy made on the premises.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Fiesta de Reyes | alt= | url=http://www.fiestadereyes.com/ | email=
| address=Juan &amp; Calhoun St | lat=32.75543 | long=-117.19725 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A group of shops and restaurants operated by Delaware North, which runs concessions in other National Parks. Strolling musicians and beautiful flowers greet guests and there are often special (free) activities for children.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Johnson House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2706 Calhoun St | lat=32.75470 | long=-117.19673 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-5170 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Victorian hats, related books, and jewelry in a 1869 style house.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lowery's Hot Glass | alt= | url=http://www.loweryshotglass.com/ | email=
| address=3985 Harney St | lat=32.75234 | long=-117.19508 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-3473 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hand blown glass art made on premises.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Maidhof Bros. | alt= | url=http://www.seajunk.com/ | email=
| address=1891 San Diego Ave | lat=32.74453 | long=-117.18557 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-574-1891 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sells genuine ships' salvage items such as wheels, brass portholes, furniture of all kinds including some amazing captain’s desks, compasses, navigational equipment, lamps, lanterns and ropes.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Racine and Laramie | alt= | url=http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ | email=
| address=2737 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75430 | long=-117.19752 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-7833 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Gorgeous reconstruction of San Diego's first tobacco store. Offers a variety of historically related gifts, gentlemen's accessories, marbles and harmonicas for children, historic photos, knives, and of course tobacco, pipes, and cigars.
}}

==Eat==
Old Town not only offers great Mexican delicacies it also offers many other types of food like Italian or even some Irish Pubs. If you are planning on going during the weekend leave plenty of time because it will get crowded. Or, try to make reservations if the restaurant will take them.

===Old Town===
* {{eat
| name=Casa De Reyes | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2754 Calhoun St | lat=32.75563 | long=-117.19716 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-220-5040 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Mexican food with lovely courtyard, and wandering musicians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel | alt= | url=http://oldtowncosmopolitan.com/ | email=
| address=2660 Calhoun St | lat=32.75459 | long=-117.19641 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-209-3525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10AM-10PM | price=
| content=A beautiful dining establishment in a building built by Juan Bandini in 1829. Later, in the 1860s, a second story was added and it became the Cosmopolitan Hotel. You can eat in the garden amid flowers, trees, and fountains or inside the wonderful historic building.
}}
*{{eat
| name=O'Hungry's | url=http://www.ohungrys.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=2547 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75314 | long=-117.19582 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-0133 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Happy Hour: M-F 3PM-6:30PM | price=
| content=Soup and salad (very limited), sandwiches, yards and half yards of beer, live music on weekend nights.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Old Town Mexican Café | alt= | url=http://www.oldtownmexcafe.com | email=
| address=2489 San Diego Ave | lat=32.75236 | long=-117.19464 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-4330 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 7AM-2AM | price=
| content=Huge portions.
}}
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=In-N-Out Burger | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.751924 | long=-117.205333 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=One of the two locations most conveniently reached from downtown (the other is in [[National City]] to the south).
}}

===Mission Valley===
* {{eat
| name=Oggi's | alt= | url=http://www.oggis.com | email=
| address=2245 Fenton Pkwy | lat=32.77977 | long=-117.12899 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-640-1072 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Part of a local pizza chain in San Diego, they have a very extensive menu and also brew their own beer as well, with a stocked bar. Also has plenty of TVs to watch sports as well.
}}

==Drink==
===Mission Valley===
* {{drink
| name=McGregors | alt= | url=http://mcgregorssandiego.com/ | email=
| address=10475 San Diego Mission Rd | lat=32.78448 | long=-117.11105 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-282-9797 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A grill and ale house, great place to watch sports at, has pool tables, darts and shuffleboard.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Old Town San Diego 2010.jpg|thumb|300px|Houses at Heritage Park in Old Town]]
Most of the hotels in this area are of the chain variety, along Interstates 5 or 8, and loudly proclaiming their proximity to Old Town and to Sea World in nearby [[San Diego/Mission Beach-Pacific Beach|Mission Bay]]. Hotel Circle, along I-8 in the western part of Mission Valley, is home to a lot of basic chain hotels.
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-san-diego/best-western-plus-hacienda-hotel-old-town/propertyCode.05471.html | email=
| address=4041 Harney St | lat=32.75340 | long=-117.19397 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-4707 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-298-4771
| checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price=$150-250
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Inn &amp; Suites | url=http://www.comfortinnhotelcircle.com | email=
| address=2201 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75875 | long=-117.18316 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-881-6800 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-542-1227
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Comfort Suites Mission Valley | url=http://www.comfortsuites.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA131 | email=
| address=631 Camino Del Rio S | lat=32.76310 | long=-117.15922 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-881-4000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-881-4037
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Courtyard Old Town | url=http://www.courtyardoldtown.com/ | email=
| address=2435 Jefferson St | lat=32.75034 | long=-117.19527 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Doubletree Mission Valley | url=http://www.sandiegomissionvalley.doubletree.com | email=
| address=7450 Hazard Center Dr | lat=32.76991 | long=-117.16029 | directions=at Hazard Center
| phone=+1-619-297-5466 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Handlery Hotel | url=http://sd.handlery.com/ | email=
| address=950 Hotel Circle North | lat=32.76105 | long=-117.17320 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-0511 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A warm, friendly welcome and some big, lush rooms. Also has a hotel mini-bus to take you to SeaWorld.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town | url=http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/san-diego/sannf/hoteldetail | email=
| address=1955 San Diego Ave | lat=32.7449916 | long=-117.1866935 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-664-9491 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Quinta Old Town | alt= | url=http://www.laquintaoldtown.com/ | email=
| address=2380 Moore St | lat=32.74933 | long=-117.19461 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-9100 | tollfree=+1-800-753-3757 | fax=+1 619-291-5837
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$99-250
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Marriott Mission Valley | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanmv-san-diego-marriott-mission-valley/ | email=
| address=8757 Rio San Diego Dr | lat=32.77490 | long=-117.13988 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-692-3800 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mission Valley Resort | alt= | url=http://www.missionvalleyresort.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=875 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75953 | long=-117.17084 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-8281 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$100-$150
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Old Town Inn | url=http://www.oldtown-inn.com | email=
| address=4444 Pacific Highway | lat=32.75142 | long=-117.20064 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-643-3025 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ramada Mission Valley | url=http://www.ramada.com/hotels/california/san-diego/ramada-mission-valley-sdsu/hotel-overview | email=
| address=4380 Alvarado Canyon Rd | lat=32.78020 | long=-117.09929 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-281-2222 | tollfree=+1-800-905-3206 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Hotel with swimming pool and complimentary continental breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Sheraton Mission Valley | url=http://www.sheratonmissionvalley.com/ | email=
| address=1433 Camino Del Rio South | lat=32.76529 | long=-117.15047 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-716-8130 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Town and Country | url=http://www.towncountry.com/ | email=
| address=500 Hotel Circle North | lat=32.76187 | long=-117.16846 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-291-7131 | tollfree=+1-800-772-8527 | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Resort with swimming pools, restaurants, spa facilities, golf, and beautiful gardens.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Western Inn | alt= | url=http://www.westerninn.com/ | email=
| address=3889 Arista St | lat=32.74969 | long=-117.19442 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-298-6888 | tollfree=+1-888-475-2353 | fax=+1 619-692-4497
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$80-140
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Vagabond Inn Mission Valley | url=http://www.vagabondhc.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=625 Hotel Circle South | lat=32.75977 | long=-117.16946 | directions=
| phone=+1 619-297-1691 | tollfree= | fax=+1 619-692-9009
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=
}}

==Connect==
* {{listing
| name=San Diego Public Library Mission Valley Branch | alt= | url=http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ | email=
| address=2123 Fenton Parkway | lat=32.7794 | long=-117.1270 | directions=next to the Fenton Parkway Trolley station
| phone=+1 858-573-5007 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M Th-Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Tu W 11:30AM-8PM, Su 12:30-5PM | price=
| lastedit=2015-08-29
| content=Free Wi-Fi available.
}}

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[[Image:Greece-Santorini.jpg|thumb|View of [[Fira]]]]

'''[http://www.santorini.gr/index.php?/en/ Santorini]''' is an archipelago of 5 volcanic islands in the [[Cyclades]] group of the [[Greece|Greek]] islands in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece. It is located between [[Ios]] and [[Anafi]] islands. It used to be a single island, but was obliterated around 1600 BCE by an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on the former island and created the current geological caldera. 

The Santorini archipelago is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]] town, the ancient city ruins of [[Kamari#Q433004|Thera]] and [[Akrotiri#Q421232|Akrotiri]], unique wines, artists and craftsmen, an active volcano, and black or red volcanic pebble beaches.

==Islands==
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{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q598563|fill={{StdColor|T2}}|title=Thirasia}}
{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q1547142|fill={{StdColor|T3}}|title=[[Nea Kameni]]}}
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[[Image:A view of some hou.jpg|thumb|Santorini]]
There are 5 islands in the Santorini archipelago, by far the largest of which is '''Thira''' with an area of 73 km² and a population of about 15,500 inhabitants. The second largest and only other inhabited island in the archipelago is '''Thirasia''' with an area of 9 km² and less than 500 inhabitants. '''Nea Kameni''' in the centre of the caldera forms the current summit of the volcano, although it has been dormant since a last minor eruption in 1950. '''Palea Kameni''' and '''Aspronisi''' are likewise uninhabited, relatively small barren rocks in the Santorini caldera.

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| region1description=By far the largest and most populous of the islands in the archipelago, sometimes confusingly called ''Santorini'' itself. It has the only airport on the archipelago, and therefore Thira is the island where the majority of visitors will arrive. Almost all accommodation and tourist infrastructure is on Thira.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akrotiri]]|wikidata=Q24475205}} — famous for the ruins of a Bronze Age Minoan settlement, charming lighthouse, and Venetian Castle.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Emporio]]|lat=36.3562|long=25.4458}} — second largest town on Thira, with narrow cobblestone streets and Venetian castle on top of a hill, as well as one of the best preserved marble temples.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Finikia]]|lat=36.46323|long=25.39387}} — a beautiful, well-preserved traditional village with 2 volcanic cones in its backyard. All dazzling white or colourful houses and notable churches are carved on the volcanic rocks, its Cycladic architecture takes visitors to another spacetime, while its unobstructed view to the vineyards and the Aegean is simply breathtaking.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fira]]|wikidata=Q617169}} — the capital city of the Santorini archipelago, this stunning cliff-perched town has many museums and cultural venues to offer.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Oia (Greece)|Oia]]|wikidata=Q1655349}} — overrun by tourists, this traditional settlement is world famous for its lovely sunsets and lively cultural scene. It is on the western side of Santorini, and its charming cube-like houses with colourful façades are perched on the edge of the cliffs, about 150 meters above sea level.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Imerovigli]]|wikidata=Q6003918|lat=36.4330|long=25.4231}} — coastal town overlooking the caldera, popular with tourists.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kamari]]|wikidata=Q940512}} — a cosy town with black sand beach. On top of the nearby hill are the ruins of Ancient Thera.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Megalochori]]|wikidata=Q14215207}} — traditional village with a lot of old white Cycladic churches that is famous for its wineries.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Monolithos]]|wikidata= Q16322869}} — long beach with shallow water that is well suited for families with children, and a few good taverns for their dads.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Perissa]]|wikidata=Q12883365}} — churches from all eras of civilisation, and good Greek fish restaurants.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Pyrgos]]|wikidata=Q7263523}} — highest point on the island with picturesque monastery and Venetian castle with narrow streets.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vlychada]]|wikidata=Q14238620}} — fishing village on the southern shore of Thira, with nude beach and large marina.
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vothonas]]|wikidata=Q14238673}} — a small village in a ravine, and centre of Santorinis wine industry. &lt;!--a small rock village, the church of St. Ann is here. Architecturally it is the strangest village on the island, as all the buildings were cut from the ravine that it is in.--&gt;
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vourvoulos]]|wikidata=Q16322686|lat=36.4352|long=25.4358}} — inland town known for its vineyards.

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*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Thirasia]]|wikidata=Q598563}} — the largest village on the island with the same name
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| region1name=[[Nea Kameni]]
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| region1description=The summit of the Santorini volcano, this circular island with a diameter of about 2 km is a barren volcanic rock with a crater in its centre and sulphur vents all around. Can be reached from Thira with ferries and excursion ships.
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| region1description=The youngest island of the archipelago, Palea Kameni appeared around 2 millennia ago, and its birth was documented by [[Rome|Roman]] scientist Cassius Dio in 47 BCE. Palea Kameni has a single inhabitant, Sostice Arvanitis, who is a goat herder and keeper on the island. The only points of interest on this small barren island are a church and hot spring.
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| region1description=Aspronisi is the smallest island in the Santorini archipelago, with a length of only 650 m. It is uninhabited, mainly due to its steep cliffs which make approaching from the water difficult and hazardous. Aspronisi does have two pebble beaches and a disused anchorage, but there are no scheduled ferry services from any of the other islands. The name is [[Greek phrasebook|Greek]] for ''White island'', referring to the colour of the volcanic pumice that makes up most of what is visible above the waterline.
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The '''Christiana Islands''' are sometimes counted as part of the Santorini archipelago, but actually are a completely separate group of islands about 20 km south west of Santorini, comprised of 3 small islands (Christiani, Eschati, and Askania) which have remained uninhabited since the late 19th century, although the largest of the islands does have archaeological evidence of a Neolithic settlement. They are privately owned, and there are no scheduled ferry services to or from the islands from the Santorini archipelago.

==Understand==
[[File:Bells of the Blue domed Church (dedicated to St. Spirou) in Firostefani, Santorini island (Thira), Greece.jpg|thumb|Bells of the blue domed church (dedicated to St. Spirou) in Firostefani]]
Santorini is an archipelago of islands in the Aegean Sea. The largest of the islands is Thira, which dominates the archipelago culturally and economically, and is sometimes referred to as ''Santorini'' itself. It used to be a single island, until a volcanic eruption around 1600 BCE tore it apart, and left a crater that filled with sea water.

The small islands cradle a rich variety of landscapes and villages. Visit traditional architecture in the small village of Mesa Gonia containing a mixture of ruins from the 1956 earthquake and restored villas as well as a winery at the foot of the settlement. Pyrgos is another notable village set inland with its grand old houses, remains of a Venetian castle and several Byzantine churches.

The island has no natural source of fresh water. Prior to the early 1990s, it was necessary for water to be delivered to the island via tanker from Crete. However, most hotels and homes now have access to water provided by a local desalination plant.  While this water is potable, it is still rather salty, so most everyone drinks bottled water while visiting Santorini.

Fira is the fiery capital, a marriage of Venetian and Cycladic architecture, whose white cobblestone streets bustle with shops, tavernas, hotels and cafes, while clinging to the rim of the caldera 275 m (900 feet) above its port. If arriving by sea you can take a cable car up from the port or alternatively take a trip on one of the hundreds of mules up the 588 zigzagging steps. You could also attempt to walk up the steps but be warned, they are winding, narrow in parts with only low walls, they are covered in donkey excrement, and the donkeys will make no attempt to avoid you.

Walking along a path for about 20 minutes will bring you to Imerovigli where you can take in the magnificent views of the island's unique scenery from the tiny town, as it is the highest point of the Caldera cliffs.

Just above Fira is the quintessentially Santorininian town of Ia, also sometimes spelled Oia, with its whitewashed walls sunk into the volcanic rock and its blue domes rising above the sterling beauty of the stunning, russet Ammoudi Bay. At dusk, the town attracts crowds of people venturing to see the sunset. Santorini's sunsets, as viewed from Oia, are reputed to be among the world's most beautiful.

Due to the spectacular and unique natural beauty of Santorini, many Greek singers have chosen the island as the setting of their videos. Greek and Brazilian TV series have been shot of Santorini, as well as some Hollywood movies (''e.g.'' Tomb Raider II). Generally Santorini is a pole of attraction for Greek and international celebrities. World-famous Greek composer Yanni wrote a song inspired by the beauty of the island, the song, also named &quot;Santorini&quot; is definitely worth checking out, specially the version performed live at the Acropolis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

===Climate===
The season starts April 1, or around Greek Easter. The period from December through March is very much the off-season and marked by colder temperatures, rain and winds.  Although it is rare for the temperatures to get very low, the poor weather makes for a less than optimal experience on this beautiful island.  Most of the businesses, including hotels and guest houses, may be closed. Ideal times to visit, for milder weather, prices and crowds, are April–June and September–October.

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'''Choosing the right time to visit Santorini is extremely important.''' The best season to visit Santorini is spring, from early April to the end of May. During this period, wild flowers blossom and the otherwise barren islands turn into a colourful sea of wild flowers. In April and May, temperatures are pleasant and the chance of rain is low, which is ideal to hike from one town to the other, such as the famous Fira - Oia hiking trail. After May, temperatures soar with an extreme UV index: summers on Santorini are extremely hot. With very few trees to provide shade, the weather becomes too hot to do anything but stay inside the cooler cave houses. Public life slows down, restaurants and amenities close during the hottest hours of the day (noon - 15:00), and the beautiful spring flowers are scorched away with only dried out grasses left. From September, the weather becomes cooler again and more attractive for a visit, although the chance of rain also gradually increases towards the end of the year -- Santorini receives most of its annual precipitation during the winter months.

==Get in==
The main options are ferries from [[Pireaus]] (standard ferryboats and high-speed catamarans) and flights from [[Athens]]. 

Getting in from Athens by air is faster and you avoid possible sea sickness. However, in season air tickets sell out well before most of the ferries.

===By plane===
There are regular flights from [[Athens]] by Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Volotea, with a flight time of 30-45 minutes. Volotea also has a regular service from [[Thessaloniki]].

From May till October many charter airlines fly directly to Santorini from many European airports. Listed below is commercial air service.
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| &lt;strong&gt;Seasonal and charter flights to Santorini&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;
|-
| [http://www.aegeanair.com/ Aegean Airlines] regular flights to [[Athens]] with seasonal to [[Larnaca]] and [[Thessaloniki]]
|-
| [https://www.aerlingus.com/ Aer Lingus] flies twice weekly from Dublin between May and October inclusive
|-
| Air France flies seasonally from Paris (Charles de Gaulle)
|-
| Austrian Airlines flies seasonally from Vienna
|-
| Blue Panorama Airlines flies seasonally from Bergamo, Bologna, Rome-Fiumicino
|-
| British Airways flies seasonally from London’s City Airport and London-Heathrow
|-
| [http://www.condor.com/ Condor] flies seasonally from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich
|-
| [http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet] flies seasonally from [[Bristol]], [[Geneva]], [[London]]-Gatwick, [[Manchester]], [[Milan]]-Malpensa and [[Venice]]
|-
| [http://www.edelweissair.ch/ Edelweiss Air] flies seasonally from Zurich
|-
| Ellinair flies seasonally from Athens, Heraklion, and Thessaloniki
|-
| [http://www.eurowings.com/ Eurowings] flies seasonally from Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, and Vienna
|-
| Finnair seasonally flies from Helsinki
|-
| Iberia Express seasonally flies from Madrid;
|-
| Jet2.com seasonally flies from Birmingham, Leeds/Bradford, London-Stansted, and Manchester;
|-
| LOT Polish Airlines seasonally flies from Krakow, Warsaw-Chopin, and Wroclaw;
|-
| Lufthansa seasonally flies from Frankfurt and Munich;
|-
| Neos seasonally flies from Milan-Malpensa and Verona;
|-
| [http://www.norwegian.com Norwegian] flies seasonallyfrom Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm;
|-
| [http://www.olympicair.com/ Olympic Air] flies from Athens and seasonally from Thessaloniki;
|-
| Qatar Airways seasonally flies from Doha;
|-
| [http://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair] flies seasonally from Athens, Bergamo, Dublin, [[Milan]] and Vienna;
|-
| [https://www.skyexpress.gr/en/ Sky Express] flies seasonally from Athens;
|-
| [http://www.transavia.com/ Transavia] flies seasonally from Amsterdam, Nantes, Paris-Orly.
|-
| TUI Airways flies seasonally from Brussels, Bristol, East Midlands, London-Gatwick, Manchester, and Newcastle upon Tyne;
|-
| Volotea flies from Athens year-round. Their seasonal routes include Bari, Bordeaux, Genoa, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Naples, Palermo, Thessaloniki, Toulouse, Venice, and Verona;
|-
| Vueling seasonally flies from Barcelona, Florence, and Rome-Fiumicino;
|-
| Wizz Air seasonally flies from Bucharest, Budapest, Dortmund, London-Luton, Milan-Malpensa, and Vienna.
|}

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''Getting there:''

* From the airport there are '''buses to [[Fira]]''', €1.8 (Apr 2019), where you can change to buses for other towns.
* '''Taxis''' are also usually waiting at the airport, but competition for them can be keen, €30 to Fira (2019).
* Many Santorini hotels offer '''airport transfers''', usually for a fee that's more than a taxi would charge you, but some may find it worth it for the convenience.
* As the island is very small it's possible to '''walk from the airport''', if you are fit enough (~5.5 km/90 min to the centre of [[Fira]]).

===By boat===
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[[File:Panoramic view of the Catholic quarter of Fira, Fira, Santorini island (Thira), Greece.jpg|thumb|right|Panoramic view of the Catholic quarter of Fira]]

There are the standard ferryboats that need about 7–9 hours to reach Santorini from Piraeus and the fast ferries or high speed catamarans that take about 4–5 hours to reach the island.

Transport by sea is always ''dependent on weather''. For safety, especially in winter or raining monsoon, cruise ships may delay or cancel landing shuttles, and ferries their departure times.

Take the ferry from [[Piraeus]] (port of Athens), past [[Paros]] and [[Naxos]], to the new port on Thira. More details in the [[Cyclades#By sea|Cyclades]] article. There is also a daily connection from [[Heraklion]] ([[Crete]]) during high season.

Ferries dock at the {{marker|type=go|name=port of Athinios|lat=36.3864 | long=25.4294}}, where ''buses'' meet each arrival to transport passengers to Fira (trip takes 15 min and costs €2.3); taxis are also available. All vehicles climb a very steep, winding road (it makes seven 180 degree turns) to get anywhere from Athinios.

When by '''[[cruise ships|cruise ship]]''', the experience will surely leave you with lasting memories. Cruise ships that call at the island are often unable to dock at Athinios port due to size constraints, but instead anchor 3 km north in the caldera, west of [[Fira]]. Locals with fishing boats occasionally transfer cruisers to the {{marker|type=go|name=old port of Fira|lat=36.41831|long=25.42764}} (which seems not to have changed over the last 50 years), and larger, decorated shuttle boats take large-ship passengers to and from the docks below Fira.

==Get around==
===By bus===
Only Thira has a '''public bus''' service, KTEL Santorini, with buses costing {{EUR|1.60-3.00}} (Apr 2022), depending on the route. During peak season, buses run up to every 15 minutes on the three highest-volume routes, which are the ones from Fira to Oia, Kamari, and Perissa. Other buses may run anywhere from twice an hour to only a few times per day. Timetables are available at [http://www.ktel-santorini.gr/ the KTEL website]. The buses occasionally miss trips, and some drivers are less than friendly. Tickets can be purchased on the bus, with cash only — so bring some coins. The buses have luggage compartments that can be used to transport large backpacks or cases.

The {{marker|type=around|name=bus terminal|lat=36.41654|long=25.43342}} in Fira is the hub for the bus network, and almost all the lines &quot;branch out&quot; from this hub. For example, if you wish to travel from [[Kamari]] to [[Akrotiri]], you will need to transfer to another bus in Fira, and purchase another ticket for the second lap of your journey.

===By boat===
'''Boats''' run between major coastal towns in the archipelago, notably between [[Fira]], [[Nea Kameni]], [[Palea Kameni]], and the old port of [[Thirassia]]. Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices in most of the ports. The ticket will list the port of departure, port of arrival, and the '''number of the vessel''' instead of its name. The vessel number is always printed on the lifeboats, when in doubt. A single journey between Fira and Thirassia starts at {{EUR|10}} (Apr 2O22). It's also possible to book a 6-hour &quot;tour&quot; around the caldera, which costs {{EUR|30}} per person.

Larger boats have a bar where drinks and snacks can be purchased.

===By car===

[[File:Oia, Santorini HDR sunset.jpg|thumb|Night view of Oia]]
Cars can be rented from about €40 a day during high season and from €20 during off season. An international driving permit is recommended. Without one, many car rental places will rent cars, but travel guides have mentioned tourists having insurance problems in case of accident. Scooters and 4-wheelers (quads or all-terrain-vehicles) are available to rent starting at about €15 or €30 per day, respectively. A drivers license is required to rent these 4-wheelers. Most of the people in Santorini are tourists, so road conditions are extremely unsafe, with many people driving by the laws and conventions of nearly every country in the world. It takes about an hour to drive the island from end to end (from [[Exomytis]] to [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]]).

A popular method of getting around is to rent '''ATVs''', though the &quot;all-terrain&quot; part is a misnomer, as most ATV riders are tourists riding on the paved road. ATVs share the road with other drivers and are usually all over the island. The island is small enough to travel around on an ATV, and is a cost-effective way to self-explore the further reaches of Santorini. ATV rental shops are all around the island, so it's best to ask your hotel owner/concierge on the closest/most trusted vendor. You will need your local driver's licence to ride one of these, and a helmet is recommended.

Some hotels advise booking a '''taxi''' in advance, as there are not enough available taxis on the island during high season. As is the rule in the Cyclades, taxi fares are typically shared between multiple passengers, so don't be surprised if your cabbie picks up more passengers during your trip.

=== By bicycle ===
The island is small enough that it can be thoroughly explored by [[cycling|bicycle]]. Bicycle rentals are fairly hard to find—most places advertising bike rentals refer to motorbikes, rather than bicycles. E-bikes can be rented at {{marker|type=around|name=E-bike Adventures|lat=36.33526019540546|long=25.446590109070574}} in [[Exomytis]].

Santorini is not at all bicycle-friendly — there are no dedicated bicycle routes, so you must share roads with vehicular traffic. In addition, the island is very hilly with a few steep mountains as well. Maps are generally intended for hikers, and the recommended routes are impassable by bicycle.

=== By foot ===
Recommended routes by foot include the amazing walk from Fira to Oia (this walk is less nice in reverse, it can take less than three hours but can be difficult, for up and downhill climbs, the rocky surface at times, and the proximity to unprotected cliffs that drop sharply into the caldera) along the caldera, and the paths over Perissa Rock connecting Perissa, Kamari, and Pyrgos. The walk between Perissa and Kamari is fairly short (via Ancient Thira), while the walk to Pyrgos is somewhat longer, passing through the highest point on the island. In Santorini, you shall find pathways paved mostly with cobblestones and steps at the cliffside, so it is not the best place for heels or non-comfortable shoes. A pair of sneakers or comfy walking shoes will be ideal during your day or evening strolls around the island.

==See==
For an archipelago its size, Santorini has an incredible wealth of attractions to offer a curious traveller. From fascinating museums to Bronze Age city ruins or black sand beaches, Santorini has attractions that make a visit worthwhile in every season.

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===Nature===
Santorini is one of the great natural wonders of the world, and its main attraction is its landscape and seascape. The configuration of the present, roughly semicircular archipelago is the result of an enormous volcanic explosion which occurred probably around 1600 BCE, literally blowing the top off the island and changing what had been a typical half-submerged mountain of an Aegean island into a flooded crescent caldera. Some have speculated that this event was the inspiration for the myth of Atlantis.

[[File:GR-santorini-neakameni-krater.jpg|thumb|Climbing the slopes of Nea Kameni]]
In the middle of the caldera is the volcanic island of '''[[Nea Kameni]]''', which can be visited with a 20-minute ferry trip from Thira and allows adventurers to climb the slopes to peek into the smoking crater. Steam and sulphur vents can be observed along the way — from a safe distance, of course! Volcanic cones also survive on Thira itself, with '''Mavro Vouno''' and '''Kokkino Vouno''' climable with hiking trails from [[Finikia]]. The steep cliffs of the caldera are a magnificent sight best enjoyed from a ship in the caldera. A climb up the cliff face is possible at [[Fira]] where the '''Karavolades stairs''' lead into the caldera.

Erosion of the volcanic cliffs leads to surprising geological formations such as Fira's '''Skaros Rock''', which towers high above the water and is host to the ruins of a fort. The '''Heart of Santorini''' near [[Megalochori]] is another geological formation that has become a popular spot for photographers. The cliffs also form countless bays of all shapes and sizes that used to be hide-outs for pirates, but in more modern times are beloved spots for watching Santorini's famed sunsets. The most idyllic is without a doubt '''Amoudi Bay''' in [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]], which also serves as a port from which ferries depart to [[Therasia]], Santorini's second inhabited island that is worth a day trip of its own.

===Archaeology===
Santorini has been known since ancient times, and throughout the millennia has been inhabited by many civilisations. The south of Thira is home to two ancient cities, dating from different eras. 

[[File:Pithoi Storeroom, Akrotiri, Thera in Santorini by Joy of Museums.jpg|thumb|Pottery in the courtyard of a house in Ancient [[Akrotiri]].]]
The oldest and scientifically most valuable is '''Ancient [[Akrotiri]]''', a Bronze Age city built by the Minoans, who are best known from their heritage on [[Crete]]. When the volcano erupted and obliterated Santorini around 1600 BCE, the Minoan city was buried under volcanic pumice and ash — much like [[Pompeii]] — and incredibly well preserved. The entire city is covered with a giant canopy, so it can be comfortably visited even during the hot summer months.

[[File:2012 - House of Tyche - Ancient Thera - Santorini - Greece - 02.jpg|thumb|Ruins of Ancient Thera]]
The Phoenicians founded their own city on the island that was known to them as ''Kalliste'', and promptly renamed it after their leader Theras. Thus, the island became known as Thera in ancient times, from which the modern name Thira was derived. The city of '''[[Kamari#Ancient Thera|Ancient Thera]]''' survived for centuries and was known to be prosperous, as evidenced by gold coins and many archaeological artefacts that have been found during excavations. The ruins sit on Gavrilos Hill between [[Kamari]] and [[Perissa]], and a visit is worth it for the view as well as for the history of the site.

The frequent seismic and volcanic activity in the archipelago unfortunately leaves few structures intact over geological time scales, but one remarkable exception is the '''[[Emporio#Temple of Agios Nikolaos Marmaritis|Temple of Agios Nikolaos Marmaritis]]''', a marble temple near [[Emporio]] that dates to the 3rd century. The square temple is only 4 m long and wide, and is still in use for liturgical purposes today.

[[File:Kasteli in Pyrgos, Santorini.jpg|thumb|Fortifications of [[Pyrgos]] Castle.]]
The Santorini archipelago was conquered by the [[Venice|Venetians]] in 1207, and 5 fortified castles were constructed from the 13th century onward to protect the island from invaders, most notably the [[Turkey|Ottomans]] with whom the Venetians were perpetually at war from 1396 until 1718. The largest of the castles is La Ponta in [[Akrotiri]] and the newest and best preserved is [[Pyrgos]] Castle, but if you have limited time, you might want to prioritise a visit to the 15th-century [[Emporio#Emporio Castle|Castle of Emporio]], which still forms the centre of present day [[Emporio]]. The medieval castle boasts narrow streets and picturesque churches, with many fewer gift shops than in [[Fira]] or [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]].

Those interested in the history of Santorini benefit from getting a 3-day ticket upon arrival on the island, which costs {{EUR|15}} and grants access to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, the archaeological site of Ancient Thera, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera at a reduced price.

===Museums===
[[File:Fira-Thira, Archäologisches Museum (02).jpg|thumb|right|Sculptures in the Archaological Museum in [[Fira]].]]
When the weather isn't as sunny as the travel brochures promise, there are quite a few alternatives indoor. All museums on the archipelago are on Thira, most in the unofficial capital [[Fira]]. Confusingly, Fira has two different history museums: the '''[[Fira#Museum of Prehistoric Thera|Museum of Prehistoric Thera]]''', which tells the story of the ancient Bronze Age settlement at [[Akrotiri]], and the '''[[Fira#Archaeological Museum of Thera|Archaeological Museum of Thera]]''', that has a collection of pottery, amphora, and figures from the beginning of the Proto-Cycladic period of the 3rd millennium BC and continues on to the Classical period. There are also museums about naval history, tomatoes, wine, ethnography and several other subjects; see the [[Fira]] article for more information.

===Architecture===
[[File:Santorini, Greece (38051518795).jpg|thumb|Churches with iconic blue roofs in [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]]]]
Although the volcanic pumice quarries were decommissioned in the 1980s, the architectural style of square dwellings with white painted facades is still used consistently. The iconic blue roofs are not as common as one would think; they appear just about every postcard but in reality only a handful of churches actually have the blue roofs — all postcards use pictures of the same few buildings, but photographed from different angles!

Pumice is a natural insulating material because it is filled with little gas bubbles, and historically many houses were either partially built into the mountain side to take advantage of the insulation, or were built with underground cellars. The strategy is effective to keep heat out in summer, and keep houses warm in winter.

As iconic as the white walls and blue roofs are the '''windmills''', which can be found all over the islands. There are two in [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]], and a few east of [[Finikia]] as well as south of the island near [[Emporio]]. Windmills in the same style can be found on many nearby Cyclades islands, but somehow they have stuck with Santorini's image. The windmill of [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]] is the most photographed structure of Santorini.

At the other end of Thira, at cape Akrotiri, the '''[[Akrotiri#Faros lighthouse|Faros lighthouse]]''' is a popular place to watch the sunset, and far less crowded with tourists. The lighthouse is still in active operation by the Greek Navy.

There appear to be a nearly endless number of churches on Santorini, along with several monasteries. Even Palea Kameni, one of the smallest islands in the archipelago, doesn't have any infrastructure or buildings except for... a church! Most of the churches are Greek Orthodox. Their bells, usually in groups of odd numbers such as 3 or 5, are typically mounted in a stepped wall. The '''[[Fira#The_Three_Bells_of_Fira|Three Bells of Fira]]''' became particularly popular for no apparent reason, as there are many churches on Thira that have a similar bell configuration. The picture perfect location on the ridge of the caldera may have something to do with it. Fira is also home to not only one, but two cathedrals, both of which are Christian but with different flavours: the '''[[Fira#Cathedral_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist|Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist]]''' is Roman Catholic and was founded in 1204. Its bell tower is a landmark of the city and worth a visit. The '''[[Fira#Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral|Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral]]''' was built in 1827 when Roman Catholicism fell out of favour. It has a large courtyard and beautifully decorated interior.

[[File:St. Nektarios chapel.jpg|thumb|St. Nektarios chapel in the Profeta Elias Monastery]]
The '''[[Pyrgos#Profeta_Elias_Monastery|Profeta Elías Monastery]]''' near [[Pyrgos]] is on the highest hill of Thira. It is rarely open to visitors, but the magnificent view from the top of the hill makes the climb worth it. It is on the hiking trail from Fira to [[Kamari]]. Not too far away is the '''[[Pyrgos#Panaghia_Episcopi|Panaghia Episcopi]]''', a church commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos at the end of the 11th century. The interior is worth seeing for its interesting architecture as well as its numerous frescoes. The honour of most spectacular church on the Thira arguably goes to '''[[Perissa#Timiou_Stafrou|Timiou Stafrou]]''', a very traditional Greek Orthodox church in [[Perissa]], one of the largest on in Santorini, with characteristic blue domes. It is right next to the beach, offering opportunities for idyllic pictures.

==Do==
Santorini's breathtaking volcanic landscape, with steep cliffs and smouldering craters, is what draws the adventurous traveller to the archipelago. It does not have water parks, theme parks, or zoos, but when strolling through narrow streets in authentic villages such as [[Pyrgos]] or [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]] gets monotonous, there are ample opportunities for hiking and water activities on Santorini.

===Hiking===
[[File:GR-Santorini-Footpath-Oia-Thira 1.jpg|thumb|The spectacular caldera ridge hiking trail from [[Fira]] to [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]].]]
There aren't as many dedicated footpaths as one might expect, and cycling or mountain biking infrastructure is absent entirely. That said, there are several hiking trails on Thira illustrating that quality is more important than quantity in this case. The best example is the famous [[Fira|Fira to Oia trail]] with a length of ca. 13 km that follows the crater ridge, and offers spectacular views of the caldera along the way. The route from [[Fira]] to [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]] is uphill, with a climb of over 300 m, so the reverse direction is considered a bit easier. At a moderate walking pace, the hike takes about 3 hours. From Oia it is easy to take a ferry to the neighbouring islands Nea Kameni or Thirasia, which offer good hiking opportunities. The volcano craters of Nea Kameni in particular are worth seeing. There is no infrastructure on Nea Kameni however, so make sure to bring loads of water, good hiking shoes for uneven volcanic rocks, and plenty of factor 50 sun cream. Instead of taking the ferry, a connecting hiking trail from Oia branches off at [[Finikia]] for the [[Finikia#Do|Finikia to Cape Koloumpos trail]]. This 5 km long route passes through Finikia, and continues around the volcanic cones through vineyards, passing caves and a Minoan cistern along the way.

In the southern half of Thira, the most scenic route is the [[Pyrgos|Pyrgos to Kamari trail]], starting just south of [[Pyrgos]] and passing the highest point of the island at Profitis Ilias monastery. The descent passes the Zoodochos Pigis cave on the southern flank of the hill before reaching [[Kamari]]. From Kamari, the trail continues over the hill and passes the archaeological site of Ancient Thera, which is best visited in the morning. Descending the other side of the hill leads into [[Perissa]]. For those preferring an easier route with less climbing, the [[Perissa|Perissa to Agios Georgios trail]] starts at the Basilica ruins of Perissa and follows the beach for 3 km. Continuing the walk to [[Exomytis]] is also possible, for a total length of 5 km, and it passes the necropolis of Ancient Eleusis on the way.

===Beaches===
[[File:Red Beach (4547134280).jpg|thumb|A red pebble beach in the south of Thira.]]
Owing to Santorini's volcanic legacy, the island coast lines along the caldera edge are typically steep cliffs where there are no beaches. Instead, beaches on Santorini are on the exterior of the semi-circular archipelago, most of them on Thira. A young archipelago on geological time scales, the sea hasn't had the time yet to erode the volcanic rocks fine sand, and therefore you won't find sandy beaches on the Santorini archipelago. Instead, beaches are generally composed of pebbles of varying sizes, and proper footwear is required to traverse them comfortably. A unique feature of beaches on Thira is that eroding cliffs on different locations on the island have greatly varying colours, resulting in beaches that are equally colourful. The most common beach colours are black, white, and red. Some of the most interesting beaches are listed below.

* '''Kamari Beach''', a black sand beach in [[Kamari]], continues south in [[Perissa]].
* '''Red Beach''' south of [[Akrotiri]]. Reachable by bus from Fira and then climbing over the very rocky trails to get here (though there are water taxis and various schooners that make their way here as well). Red Beach earns its name from the iron-rich sedimentary rocks in the cliff face towering above the water, as well as the red sand. It's quite crowded. The first few meters of the water near the shore are quite gravelly, so be prepared to step on some stones. Women are frequently topless. Many distant yachts can be seen from the beach—it looks really romantic at sunset time. Great snorkelling - an abundance of sea life is present, as with Perissa. The tavernas built into the caves on Red Beach seem to have no electricity or running water, so if you eat or use the washrooms there, bring along hand sanitizer!
* '''[[Akrotiri#See|White Beach]]''' can be reached only from the sea; get there by boat from Red Beach or Akrotiri. There is no pier so the only way to get there is by getting off the boat and walking through waist-deep water. It is beautiful, but very small with only a few beach chairs and umbrellas and no facilities. Boat from Akrotiri stops at Red, White and Black beaches, about every 10-20 minutes, {{EUR|10}} for a round trip, travellers may get off the boat, visit the beaches and get back on in a later boat.
* '''[[Vlychada#See|Vlychada nude beach]]''' is popular with naturists.
* '''Perissa — Perivolos — Agios Georgios beach''' is a continuous beach with varying colours and sand/pebble sizes stretching from [[Perissa]] to Agios Georgios with a length of 3 km. It has beach bars and restaurants that makes it feel like a &quot;beach day club&quot;.
* '''[[Finikia#See|Baxedes beach]]''' is the main beach at the north side of Thira island. Baxedes is a peaceful place with black sand, much more like how Santorini was like before mass tourism discovered the island.

===Culture===
[[File:The Heart of Santorini (3601801484).jpg|thumb|right|Sunset seen through the Heart of Santorini]]
The oldest theatre on the archipelago is [[Fira]]'s '''White Door Theatre''', which plays local and Greek comedies. In the summer months, the '''Open Air Cinema near [[Kamari]]''' also offers a unique experience.

===Scuba and snorkelling===

Santorini has 5 dive shops. Prices are typically around €80 for two dives, including equipment rental, transport, and usually, a light lunch. The offerings are otherwise quite similar. Prices are sometimes lower when booked directly through dive shop, rather than through a travel agency. Try the Mediterranean Dive Club. Their dive station is on Caldera Beach near Akrotiri, but they also have an office on Perissa Beach. There are also two dive shops in Kamari: Navy's Waterworld Dive Center.

Diving, visibility is amazing, but there are not as many fish as more popular scuba and snorkelling locations. Dive sites include a wreck near the volcano, caverns, reefs, as well as wall diving. The wall dive is the most interesting. Octopus are not uncommon. To minimize environmental damage, all five dive shops go to the same locations (although not at the same time), with moorings shared by all the dive shops. If you want to go to a specific dive site, call ahead, and find out which dive shops are heading to which locations on which day (or ask to go to a specific location).

Recommended sites for snorkelling include Mesa Pigadia beach, somewhat out (some people recommended a diving buoy for boat safety), the beach south of Oia, as well as Perissa Rock (esp. somewhat further around the rock). There are supposed to be some nice spots between Perivolos and Vlichada Beach as well. The beach on Thirasia also has some reasonable snorkelling. Caldera Beach, near Akrotiri, has a few amazing snorkelling spots. When walking down to Caldera Beach (follow the signs to Santorini Dive Center), you will see some rock formations further out into the water. If you can find those once in the water, and swim to them, you will find wonderful snorkelling.

Virtually all beach-side shops will sell cheap, low-quality snorkelling gear (mask for around €10, fins for around €20).

==Buy==
With the exception of a single Lidl near [[Mesaria]], there are no supermarkets on Santorini, but there are plenty of ''mini markets'', which are convenience stores that can be found near town centres and on secondary and tertiary roads. Expect prices to be inflated by 25% - 50% compared to Lidl prices. 

* Santoríni is one of Greece's most prominent ''wine regions'', whose '''wines''' enjoy special designation of origin status from the European Union. The method of growing grapes (with vines close to the earth and individual vines spaced far apart from each other) is unique to the island, with its dry soil and windy climate. Wineries open to the public are located throughout the island.
* Buy Santorini wines on Iama Wine Store in Oia. Very nice shop with all Santorini wines and over 350 labels of other Greek and international wines.
*'''Bottled water''' is essential since tap water on Santorini is not potable.

==Eat==
===Specialities===
Santorini's volcanic soil, dry climate, and near absence of tree coverage has had its impact on the island's agriculture. It forced the cultivation of carefully selected variants of fruits and vegetables. Since the 1980s, several factors have contributed to the decline of the archipelago's agricultural diversity. The introduction of desalination plants has largely resolved the traditional water scarcity, which enabled cultivation of fruits and vegetables with higher yield that are not traditionally native to Santorini. The growth in tourism has also led to farmland being sacrificed to build hotels, villas, and other tourist accommodation. And finally, the popularity of Santorini wines abroad has caused a shift from traditional crops to a near-monoculture of vineyards across the island since the early 2000s.

The result is that many Santorini specialities that used to be served in many restaurants on the archipelago, have now become extremely rare or extinct. The most infamous example is Santorini's '''white aubergine'''. White aubergines have fewer seeds than their mainland counterparts and a much sweeter taste. Dishes with white aubergines have a unique flavour, but in the 2020s they have become an increasingly rare product, only served in the most exclusive restaurants. Krinak in [[Finikia]] is one of the only restaurants still serving white aubergine puree.

[[File:Tomato keftedes.jpg|thumb|Tomato keftedes]]
Another famous Santorini speciality are '''tomato keftedes'''. These tomato fritters traditionally use Santorini's sweet cherry tomatoes and are served as appetisers or condiments, and consist of tomato slices in a batter of bell peppers, onions, mint, and aromatic herbs, deep fried in olive oil.

'''Fava''' is possibly the most popular Santorini speciality. It is a split-pea puree, usually served warm, that is topped with olive toil, lemon, and occasionally chopped onions. Onions are sometimes substituted for '''capers''' which are another traditional favourite on Santorini. Fava is considered a healthy comfort food by the locals, and it is served as a side dish or as a main dish with bread. It is sometimes also served with '''chlorotyri''', a local cheese made form goat milk that is used in salads or spread on bread. 

As a resource-constrained island, livestock other than goats and donkeys is uncommon on Santorini, and meat dishes are not part of the traditional diet. One notable exception is '''apochti''': pork loin salted and pickled before being air-dried in the heat of the summer sun. After drying, a mix of pepper and cinnamon is rubbed on the meat, and then cured. Apochti are used in different recipes, often accompanied with red wine. Nowadays meats are imported from the mainland to satisfy tourist expectations, and both souvlaki and gyros can be found in every tourist town.

Sea food is very popular, in particular grilled octopus and deep fried fish. Many traditional sea food restaurants along the coast have disappeared and converted into generic &quot;Greek&quot; tourist restaurants. Traditional restaurants can still be found in [[Vlychada]], such as the Fisherman's House in the harbour, where fresh fish is served while watching small fishing vessels enter and leave the marina. Asking for the catch of the day is always a good idea!

For dessert, baklava can be found everywhere. '''Kopania''' are traditional Santorini sweets made of powdered barley rusks and mixed with raisins, sesame seeds, or other nuts. The dough is rolled in balls and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds. Kopania can be found in traditional bakeries. Around Orthodox Easter, towards the end of April, a traditional sweet cheese pie called '''melitinia''' can also be found in bakeries. It is prepared in a wood-fired oven, using fresh mizithra cheese, sugar, and mastic powder.

===Where to eat===
The archipelago doesn't have many large supermarkets, but there are many smaller shops and convenience stores where food can be purchased to take away. Bakeries can be found in every town or village, and serve bread as well as a variety of pastries such as the traditional saganaki (fried cheese in filo pastry covered in honey) or spanakopita (spinach pie). These are good hearty options when hiking across the island.

There is no lack of restaurants either, although the ones serving authentic Santorini cuisine are in decline, usually morphed into generic Greek restaurants aimed at a tourist clientele. The most extreme example is probably [[Oia]], where Greek fast food at elevated prices is the norm in almost every restaurant. As a rule of thumb, look at the menu displayed outside: if the menu has moussaka but not fava, you're probably better off looking elsewhere.

Many restaurants overlooking the caldera in Oia, Imerovigli, Fira, Megalochori or Akrotiri will charge a premium for the view, especially those advertising &quot;sunset views&quot;. Expect prices that are at least 30-50% higher than what is charged for comparable food in side streets a bit further away from the caldera. Stay away from places that are overtly commercial and instead visit family-run fish taverns that are near the smaller beaches and communities.

If you want to learn how to make Cycladic cuisine, [[Fira#Kokkalo|Kokkalo]] in [[Fira]] offers cooking courses.

==Drink==
===Wineries===
Tour local wineries and enjoy the local wines, well thought of, if not world famous. The island is famous for the [[wikipedia:Assyrtiko|Assyrtiko]] grape, which is grown as a shrub rather than a vine, and is visible in vineyards across the island. A combination of climatic factors and the tastes of those who have occupied and lived on the island have formed an eclectic cuisine.

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*'''Argiros Estate''': Mesa Gonia near Kamari
*'''Roussos winery''': Mesa Gonia near Kamari
*'''Boutari winery''': Megalochori
*'''Hatzidakis winery''': Pyrgos

==Sleep==
[[File:Santorini, Oia 06.jpg|thumb|The iconic windmill of [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]]]]
Santorini island could be divided into two sides. Santorini mainly owes its popularity to the western side. This is where the caldera is, and the villages, like [[Fira]] and [[Oia]], that are built on the cliff. On this side, most hotels have terrific views of the caldera, volcano, the sea and sunsets. There is of course a drawback that you have to keep in mind before making your reservation: most of the hotels built on the caldera have many stairs. Some of the hotels do not accept children under 13, because they do not offer any children's facilities, due to their dangerous location on the cliff. There are hotels that are specially oriented to couples and honeymooners. Most of Santorini luxury resorts can be found on the western side of the island. Note that not all hotels which are on the western side of the island offer views, as some of them are in town.

The eastern side of Santorini resembles the rest of the Greek islands in the [[Cyclades]]. There are many beach hotels, especially in [[Kamari]], that also attract a lot of tourists, mainly youngsters and families. These hotels usually offer larger rooms and pools than those on the other side of the island.

Keep in mind that the room rates are often set according to the view of the room, which makes the hotels on eastern side much cheaper than those on the western side.

Booking your accommodation in advance would be very helpful, as most hotels have no more than 20 rooms.

Most of the island's hotels are closed during winter. They open during or after Greek Orthodox Easter (April or May) and usually close by the end of October. As in other [[Greek Islands]], July, August and September are considered high season.

==Stay healthy==
[[File:Benny Trapp Telescopus fallax.jpg|thumb|A European cat snake, despite its dangerous looks completely harmless to humans]]
Because the island receives so little rain, and has no rivers or lakes, fresh water is scarce. Most of the tap water on Santorini comes from 2 large and a few smaller desalination plants scattered across the island. This desalinated '''tap water is not safe to drink'''. Bottled water is widely available in supermarkets and its price is regulated, which means it's relatively cheap at {{EUR|2}} for a 6-pack of 1.5L bottles. Dehydration is, together with sunburns, the most common health issue encountered on Santorini.

There are no hospitals on Santorini, but there is a clinic in [[Fira]] that is reasonably well equipped. Their phone number is {{phone|+30 228 602-2237}}. Smaller clinics can be found in [[Emporio]], [[Kamari]], [[Oia]], [[Pirgos]], and [[Thirassia]]. For serious medical attention or emergencies, you are likely to be airlifted to [[Athens]]. Having a good travel insurance is no excessive luxury!

The '''UV index''' on Santorini is 9 or 10 throughout the year which is considered '''extreme'''. A factor 50 sun blocker is an absolute necessity, even under T-shirts! Avoid going out into the sun during the hottest hours of the day (12:00 - 15:00). Don't be deceived by the cool sea breeze that lowers the temperature, the sun burns regardless.

Compared to mainland [[Greece]], there are no dangerous fauna to be concerned about on Santorini. The 2 species of snakes on the island, the leopard snake (Zamenis situla) and cat snake (Telescopus fallax), are completely harmless to humans. There are also 2 species of scorpions which have the tendency to hide in cracks in stone walls, but are likewise harmless. The only significant health hazard are drunk slob tourists, who can be found in abundance in the touristic areas of major towns between midnight and the early morning hours.

==Stay safe==
[[File:Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist, Fira, Santorini , Greece (Unsplash).jpg|thumb|Bell tower of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in [[Fira]]]]
Be aware of rental scams, especially with agencies working only with motorbikes and ATVs. Using these types of vehicles is very common on Santorini and there are a lot of rental agencies. Some of them are ready to cheat. They will offer faulty motorbikes or ATVs for a lower price, but in case of accident they will demand that the customer pay for the whole cost of damage. They are offering only basic insurance but will present it like full insurance. Also, there is a big possibility of serious injuries.

It is possible to recognize these rental agencies by observing them aggressively attracting tourists and offering lower prices than others. Employees in front of these type of agencies will be loud and ready to promise everything until the contract is signed. It is necessary to check the vehicle before making any decision. Their vehicles are in most of the cases dusty, dirty and look old.

Santorini is relatively crime-free: you are quite unlikely to be pick-pocketed. On the other hand, you may feel you have been ripped off by some restaurant or bar bills. Remember not to shop at stores or order at restaurants without posted prices.

Physically the cliffs and low walls guarding large drops pose a danger to children while the elderly may encounter problems with the many steps.
Cave exploring can be fun, too, but it is not recommended to deviate from the paths because of the unstable rocks made of tufa.

==Connect==

There are some local radio stations in Santorini, mainly in Greek language. When in Santorini, turn your radio at: Volcano Radio at 106.4&amp;nbsp;MHz and Top Melody Fm Radio at 104.9&amp;nbsp;MHz.

===Internet===
Free Wifi is available in most cafes, beach bars, and hotels. You can find internet cafes in [[Kamari]], [[Perissa]], [[Fira]] (wireless access also available) and in [[Oia (Greece)|Oia]].

There is a booth selling prepaid SIM cards in the Arrivals hall of the airport, for durations of 3, 7, or 10 days. The default package is {{EUR|25}} for a data volume of 8 GB for 7 days. Although there is supposedly 5G, wireless routers '''do not connect''' with prepaid SIM cards (as of 2022) and only offer 2G (EDGE) connection without data. It is recommended to try the SIM card in your wireless device before purchasing to verify that it works properly.

There is only cellular coverage on Thira and Therassia. Santorini, being part of Greece, offers EU roaming free of charge to visitors with an EU SIM card.

==Go next==

Ferries are available to [[Anafi]], [[Chalki]], [[Folegandros]], [[Heraklion]] ([[Crete]]), [[Ios]], [[Karpathos]], [[Kasos]], [[Katapola]], [[Kos]], [[Koufonissi]], [[Milos]], [[Mykonos]], [[Naxos]], [[Paros]], [[Piraeus]], [[Rafina]], [[Rhodes]], [[Serifos]], [[Sifnos]], [[Sikinos]], [[Sitia]], [[Syros]], [[Thirasia]], and [[Tinos]].

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* [[Bosnian phrasebook]] - spoken in [[Bosnia]]
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The other South Slavic languages ([[Slovenian]], [[Macedonian]] and [[Bulgarian]]) are also close to Serbo-Croatian. People from areas of Croatia bordering [[Slovenia]] usually have no trouble understanding [[Slovenian]], while those who live in southeastern Serbia understand [[Macedonian]] and [[Bulgarian]] without much difficulty.

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'''The Shuswap''' region takes its name from the four-armed lake of the same name. The region offers unlimited opportunities for cottaging, camping, and boating/watersports.

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Salmon Arm]]|wikidata=Q3010939}} —  a summer tourist town, with many beaches, camping facilities and house boat rentals
* {{marker|type=city|name=Chase|wikidata=Q2957005}} — on the shore of Little Shuswap Lake, it offers beaches, boat launches and a large pier provide access to the lake and South Thompson River
* {{marker|type=city|name=Sorrento|wikidata=Q4083211}} — hosts the Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts in July, and the Sorrento Bluegrass Festival in late August
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Sicamous]]|wikidata=Q7507390}} — the self-proclaimed 'houseboat capital of Canada'.

==Other destinations==

==Understand==
[[File:Old town beach Sicamous.jpg|right|thumb|Old town beach Sicamous]]
The Shuswap Country (called Secwepemcúl̓ecw in Secwepemctsín) refers to the environs of Shuswap Lake. The upper reaches of the Shuswap basin, southeast of Shuswap Lake and northeast of the Okanagan, are generally considered to be part of Okanagan or of the Monashee Country rather than &quot;the Shuswap&quot;.

Roughly defined, the Shuswap Country begins on its west at the town of Chase, located on Little Shuswap Lake, west of which is the South Thompson area of the Thompson Country, and includes Adams Lake to the northwest of Shuswap Lake as well as communities in the Eagle River area as far as Craigellachie and/or Three Valley Gap, which is at the summit of Eagle Pass, beyond which eastwards is the Columbia Country.

==Get in and around==
===By car===
The Trans-Canada Highway 1 is the main route into the region from [[Vancouver]] to the west and [[Calgary]] to the east.

From [[Seattle]], in the United States, follow Highway 2 east to Highway 97 to the Canadian border, where it remains Highway 97 and goes north through the region.

===By bus===
'''[https://riderexpress.ca/schedules-2/ Rider Express] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' operates bus service from Calgary to Vancouver, daily, through Salmon Arm and Sicamous.

'''[https://bctransit.com/shuswap/schedules-and-maps BC Transit]''' offers service on Wednesdays to Salmon Arm or from Vernon, Kelowna, and Peachland. It has local service in the region between Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Blind Bay, Sorrento and Enderby.

===By plane===
The nearest airports with commercial service are in [[Kamloops]], west on Highway 1, and [[Kelowna]], southeast on Highway 97.

==See==
The '''North Shuswap''' is home to many artists, craftspeople and authors. Their work can be found at markets and local festivals year-round, or at their studios, many of which display the artisan identification sign.

'''Craigellachie''' (pro. cray-gull-ah-key), 25 km east of Sicamous on Hwy 1, is where the 'last spike' in the Canadian Pacific Railway's transcontinental line was driven. There is an information centre and a gift shop.
[[File:Three Valley Gap - panoramio (1).jpg|right|thumb| Three Valley Lake Chateau]]
The '''Three Valley Lake Chateau and Heritage Ghost Town''' includes a 200-room hotel, a collection of heritage buildings, an antique car museum, enclosed railway roundhouse with antique rail car exhibit, and attached grounds with helicopter tours offered. It is closed during the winter months.

In October, the '''Adams River''' turns red with migrating Sockeye salmon.

The [http://www.dreamcycle.ca/ '''Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum'''], at 3096 Trans-Canada Highway in Sorrento, has more than 50 classic and modern motorcycles on display, and a motorcycle-themed cafe.

==Do==
[[File:Salmon Arm (19801322159).jpg|right|thumb|Salmon Arm]]
Shuswap Lake is a popular recreational destination in BC. It offers 400 km (250 mi) of beautiful shoreline, provincial parks and endless water-related recreation opportunities. The surrounding mountains provide miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain-biking and hiking. There are more than 100 hiking or mountain biking routes covering over 700 km (435 mi) of trails of all levels.

You can '''rent a houseboat''' at the Salmon Arm Wharf, or in Sicamous.

Salmon Arm hosts a '''roots blues festival''' every August that attracts 30,000 people.

Enjoy the many '''beaches''' around Sicamous.

===Wine-tasting===
The Shuswap grows many varieties of grapes, and its wines reflect the terroir of the region. The wineries, found just north of the 50th parallel, grow cool-hardy and quick-ripening grapes for their varietals. There are six to visit:
*'''Larch Hills Winery''', Salmon Arm — the highest vineyard in North America. Mar-Dec: daily 9AM-5PM. The tasting room is open throughout the winter.
*'''Ovino Winery''', between Salmon Arm and Vernon. Late May-Oct 15: daily 11AM-5PM, or by appointment.
*'''Marionette Winery''', Salmon Arm — featuring varietals that are not typical of the Shuswap (Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Zweigelt), taking advantage of their property’s unique micro-climate. Close to downtown Salmon Arm. May-Oct: daily noon-5PM.
*'''Sunnybrae Vineyards and Winery''', North of Salmon Arm — pretty views of Shuswap Lake and Mount Ida from their outdoor patio. May-Oct: daily 10AM-5:30PM.
*'''Recline Ridge Winery''', West of Salmon Arm. Owner Graydon Ratzlaff often shows up in the tasting room. Daily: Apr May Oct from noon-5PM; Jun Sep: 11AM-5PM; Jul Aug 10AM-5PM.
*'''Celista Estate Winery''', Celista, on the north shore of Shuswap Lake —  call ahead if you're arriving by houseboat. May-Oct: daily 10:30AM-5:30PM. Vineyard tours every Wednesday and Saturday at 11AM.

==Drink==
If wine's not your thing, visit '''Crannóg Ales''' in Sorrento, Canada’s first certified organic farmhouse microbrewery.

==Stay safe==
90% of the Shuswap is provincial park and undeveloped, so there is almost zero chance of being robbed while camping or house boating. The same goes for the bigger cities like Salmon Arm.

==Go next==
* Visit the [[Okanagan]] to the south.
* Visit the [[Columbia-Rockies]] to the east.

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'''[http://www.sodaspringsid.com Soda Springs]''' is a city in [[Southeastern Idaho]].

==Get in==

==Get around==
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==See==
[[File:Sodasprings.jpg|thumbnail|The Geyser]]
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==Buy==

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==Drink==

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==Nearby==
===Montpelier===
Located {{mi|30}} southeast of Soda Springs on US30, Montpelier is near the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and {{mi|15}} from the [[Wyoming]] border.
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==Get in==

==Get around==
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==See==
[[File:Sodasprings.jpg|thumbnail|The Geyser]]
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==Nearby==
===Montpelier===
Located {{mi|30}} southeast of Soda Springs on US30, Montpelier is near the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and {{mi|15}} from the [[Wyoming]] border.
* {{see
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'''[http://www.sodaspringsid.com Soda Springs]''' is a city in [[Southeastern Idaho]].

==Get in==
Take I-15 to McCammon and head east on US-30 East for an hour to reach Soda Springs.

==Get around==
{{mapframe|42.658|-111.596}}

==See==
[[File:Sodasprings.jpg|thumbnail|The Geyser]]
* {{see
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| hours=24 hours | price=Free
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==Do==
* {{do
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| phone= | tollfree=
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==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
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* {{eat
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==Drink==

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===Budget===
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+1 208-547-3377 | tollfree=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$55/night
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+1 208-547-3377 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=$25/night
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===Mid-tier===
* {{sleep
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| address=341 W 2nd S | lat=42.6549 | long=-111.616 | directions=
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| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Breakfast and WiFi included. Rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, and ironing board. Non-smoking.
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==Nearby==
===Montpelier===
Located {{mi|30}} southeast of Soda Springs on US30, Montpelier is near the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and {{mi|15}} from the [[Wyoming]] border.
* {{see
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| hours= | price=
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==Get in==
Take I-15 to McCammon and head east on US-30 East for an hour to reach Soda Springs.

==Get around==
{{mapframe|42.658|-111.596}}

==See==
[[File:Sodasprings.jpg|thumbnail|The Geyser]]
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==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
===Budget===
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===Mid-tier===
* {{sleep
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==Nearby==
===Montpelier===
Located {{mi|30}} southeast of Soda Springs on US30, Montpelier is near the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and {{mi|15}} from the [[Wyoming]] border.
* {{see
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'''[http://www.sodaspringsid.com Soda Springs]''' is a city in [[Southeastern Idaho]].

==Get in==
Take I-15 to McCammon and head east on US-30 East for an hour to reach Soda Springs.

==Get around==
{{mapframe|42.658|-111.596}}

==See==
[[File:Sodasprings.jpg|thumbnail|The Geyser]]
* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours daily | price=Free
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* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours daily | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-04
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==Do==
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-08-03
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==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| lastedit=2022-08-02
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
===Budget===
* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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| phone=+1 208-547-3377 | tollfree=
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===Mid-tier===
* {{sleep
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| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-02
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==Nearby==
===Montpelier===
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* {{see
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At the southwestern reaches of the country, '''Southern Aegean''' (''Güney Ege'') may be [[Turkey]] at its best. Awaiting explorers as they have done for centuries, evocative ancient ruins stand in perfect isolation against a backdrop of mountains clad by pines and wild olives. Old towns adorned by the generous purple of the bougainvillaes rest upon the sandy beaches along the craggy coastline. Offshore, opportunities for [[yachting]] and other [[water sport]]s abound. Inland, soothing hot springs reach out for the ground and form almost magical settings. A hard party is never too far away, and so is rural tranquility.

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akyaka]]|wikidata=Q424411}} &amp;mdash; coastal town on the tip of Gulf of Gökova, with beautiful traditional architecture
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bitez]]|wikidata=Q120641}} — one of the least developed towns along the coast of Bodrum Peninsula, and one of the windiest—windsurfing is the main beach activity here
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bodrum]]|wikidata=Q172267}} &amp;mdash; trendy resort town featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, and trendy clubs
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Datca|Datça]]|wikidata=Q947051}} &amp;mdash; unspoilt local resort on the Datça Peninsula, nearby Knidos forms the boundary between Aegean and Mediterranean proper
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Didim]]|wikidata=Q958144}} &amp;mdash; resort town with a large population of British expats, centred around the colossal Temple of Apollo of the ancient oracle of '''Didyma'''
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Denizli]]|wikidata=Q170967}} &amp;mdash; relatively big city inland, hub for visiting Pamukkale
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gumusluk|Gümüşlük]]|wikidata=Q1003169}} &amp;mdash; village on Bodrum Peninsula mainly frequented by bohemians
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Muğla]]|wikidata=Q216912}} — pleasant inland city with a well-preserved old quarter
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Turgutreis]]|wikidata=Q1767162}} — on the peninsula's western tip, this is the second largest town in the Bodrum Peninsula after Bodrum itself
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Yalikavak|Yalıkavak]]|wikidata=Q178447}} &amp;mdash; village on Bodrum Peninsula

==Other destinations==
[[Image:TR Pamukkale White Terraces asv2020-02 img16.jpg|thumb|Travetines of Pamukkale]]
[[File:Didyma médusa 2009 04 28.jpg|thumb|The Medusa head in Didyma]]

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Aphrodisias]]|wikidata=Q618495}} — one of the best preserved Roman cities in Turkey, much less crowded than some better known sites
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pamukkale]]|wikidata=Q232734}} &amp;mdash; the white travertines
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Priene, Miletus, and Didyma]]|wikidata=}} — this trio of [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] ruins near each other is often visited on a combined &quot;PMD&quot; tour from [[Selçuk]].

==Understand==
Essentially a northwestern extension of [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean coast]], this region has the typical “Turkish blue coast” – with mountains covered by pine forests descending right to the sea level. Historical names for this region include '''Caria'''.

==Get in==
* International '''airport''' of the region is located in [[Bodrum]] ({{IATA|BJV}}). Regional flight available to Denizli Çardak Airport ({{IATA|DNZ}}).
* '''Ferries''' connect most towns on the coast to the nearest respective islands belonging to the [[Dodecanese]] island group of [[Greece]].
* [[Aydin]] and [[Denizli]] has daily '''train''' services from [[Izmir]].
* A '''motorway''' connect the region with [[Izmir]] in the north. '''D400''' connects [[Fethiye]] with [[Antalya]] in the east through Lycian coast.

==Get around==

==See==

==Do==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
* [[Central Aegean]] to the north.
* The [[Dodecanese]] to the west.
* [[Lycia]] to the south.
* The [[Lakes District]] to the east.
* [[Central Anatolia]] to the northeast.

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At the southwestern reaches of the country, '''Southern Aegean''' (''Güney Ege'') may be [[Turkey]] at its best. Awaiting explorers as they have done for centuries, evocative ancient ruins stand in perfect isolation against a backdrop of mountains clad by pines and wild olives. Old towns adorned by the generous purple of the bougainvillaes rest upon the sandy beaches along the craggy coastline. Offshore, opportunities for [[yachting]] and other [[water sport]]s abound. Inland, soothing hot springs reach out for the ground and form almost magical settings. A hard party is never too far away, and so is rural tranquility.

==Cities==
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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akyaka]]|wikidata=Q424411}} &amp;mdash; coastal town on the tip of Gulf of Gökova, with beautiful traditional architecture
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bitez]]|wikidata=Q120641}} — one of the least developed towns along the coast of Bodrum Peninsula, and one of the windiest—windsurfing is the main beach activity here
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bodrum]]|wikidata=Q172267}} &amp;mdash; trendy resort town featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, and trendy clubs
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Datca|Datça]]|wikidata=Q947051}} &amp;mdash; unspoilt local resort on the Datça Peninsula, nearby Knidos forms the boundary between Aegean and Mediterranean proper
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Didim]]|wikidata=Q958144}} &amp;mdash; resort town with a large population of British expats, centred around the colossal Temple of Apollo of the ancient oracle of '''Didyma'''
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Denizli]]|wikidata=Q170967}} &amp;mdash; relatively big city inland, hub for visiting Pamukkale
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gumusluk|Gümüşlük]]|wikidata=Q1003169}} &amp;mdash; village on Bodrum Peninsula mainly frequented by bohemians
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Muğla]]|wikidata=Q216912}} — pleasant inland city with a well-preserved old quarter
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Turgutreis]]|wikidata=Q1767162}} — on the peninsula's western tip, this is the second largest town in the Bodrum Peninsula after Bodrum itself
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Yalikavak|Yalıkavak]]|wikidata=Q178447}} &amp;mdash; village on Bodrum Peninsula

==Other destinations==
[[Image:TR Pamukkale White Terraces asv2020-02 img16.jpg|thumb|Travetines of Pamukkale]]
[[File:Didyma médusa 2009 04 28.jpg|thumb|The Medusa head in Didyma]]

* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Aphrodisias]]|wikidata=Q618495}} — one of the best preserved Roman cities in Turkey, much less crowded than some better known sites
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pamukkale]]|lat=37.9212|long=29.1235|wikidata=Q232734}} &amp;mdash; the white travertines
* {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Priene, Miletus, and Didyma]]|lat=37.534|long=27.274|wikidata=}} — this trio of [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] ruins near each other is often visited on a combined &quot;PMD&quot; tour from [[Selçuk]].

==Understand==
Essentially a northwestern extension of [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean coast]], this region has the typical “Turkish blue coast” – with mountains covered by pine forests descending right to the sea level. Historical names for this region include '''Caria'''.

==Get in==
* International '''airport''' of the region is located in [[Bodrum]] ({{IATA|BJV}}). Regional flight available to Denizli Çardak Airport ({{IATA|DNZ}}).
* '''Ferries''' connect most towns on the coast to the nearest respective islands belonging to the [[Dodecanese]] island group of [[Greece]].
* [[Aydin]] and [[Denizli]] has daily '''train''' services from [[Izmir]].
* A '''motorway''' connect the region with [[Izmir]] in the north. '''D400''' connects [[Fethiye]] with [[Antalya]] in the east through Lycian coast.

==Get around==

==See==

==Do==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
* [[Central Aegean]] to the north.
* The [[Dodecanese]] to the west.
* [[Lycia]] to the south.
* The [[Lakes District]] to the east.
* [[Central Anatolia]] to the northeast.

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'''[http://www.split.hr/ Split]''' is a city in Central [[Dalmatia]], [[Croatia]], and the seat of the [[Split-Dalmatia]] county. The city was built around the Diocletian palace (a palace/fort built for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian) where the locals sought refuge centuries ago.
Wandering the historic centre of Split you can still clearly see the Roman walls, squares, and temples.

==Understand==
[[File:Split 080620-133710-IMG 0968x.jpg|thumb|300px|Split, view from the hill Marjan]]

Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, local people have a few nicknames for Split: &quot;The most beautiful city in the world&quot; and &quot;Mediterranean flower&quot;. Many famous Croatian sports people were born in Split, so locals often nicknamed their city &quot;The sportiest city in the world&quot;. The most popular sport institution is the football club Hajduk. Large portions of the city are painted with the club's colors and logo. This is done by Torcida, the oldest supporters group in Europe, established in 1950.

Besides the bell tower of St. Duje, the symbols of city are the Dalmatian dog and a donkey. Locals have a high regard for the donkey because of its past indispensable place in field work and transport across the Dalmatian mountains.

Winters in Split are generally mild for [[Europe]], with temperatures above {{C|0}}, but despite the popular saying that the city experiences snowfall once every 30 years, there is actually at least one snowy day nearly every winter, usually in January or early February. If you find yourself in Split on a day with significant snowfall, expect serious traffic disruption.

===Tourist information===
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==Get in==
[[File:Diocletian's Palace (original appearance).jpg|thumb|Diocletian's Palace, reconstruction of the original appearance]]
===By plane===

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==== Ground transport ====
* '''To Split: the [https://plesoprijevoz.hr/en/split-croatia/ Airport Shuttle Bus] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' runs at least hourly between the airport and inter-city bus station, taking 30 min. From town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/departures-from-split/ 05:00-21:00]; into town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/arrivals-to-split/ 07:30-23:00]. One-way fare is 45 kn - that's about €6, which they're unlikely to accept.
* '''Bus 37''' plies every 30 min 04:00-00:00 between Trogir, the airport, and Split's local bus station Sukoišan; it doesn't run to the inter-city station. The bus stops are just outside the airport, walk south out of the parking lot onto the highway Cesta Dr. Franje Tuđmana. The stop on the near side is westbound for Trogir, which takes 10 min, fare 13 kn; the opposite-side stop is eastbound via Kaštel Stari and Solin to Split, taking 50 min, fare 17 kn. Just pay the driver, definitely not with euros.
* '''Further north''' towards Šibenik, Zadar and Rijeka, buses fly past on the main highway and don't call at the airport, but they do call at nearby Trogir every hour or so. So you can save some time and money by taking transport to Trogir rather than doubling back via Split. In July and August only, there's a [http://www.sibenik.hr/bus/ direct bus] between the airport and Šibenik every couple of hours, taking almost 3 hours.
* '''Going south''' towards Makarska and Dubrovnik, simply head for Split and change. For the '''islands''', most ferries sail from Spilt, but those for the Drvenik isles sail from Trogir.
* '''Taxi:''' the taxi stand is just left as you exit the terminal. To Split reckon 350 kn, 30 minutes; to Trogir 100 kn.

===By bus===

Most international services to Split involve a change of buses in Zagreb, but [https://www.flixbus.co.uk/ Flixbus] have direct buses from [[Vienna]] (11 hr), [[Munich]] (13 hr) and [[Mostar]] (4 hr).

Croatian inter-city buses run north to [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]], [[Rijeka]] and [[Zagreb]], and south to [[Makarska]] and (via [[Neum]] in Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina) to [[Dubrovnik]].

The long-distance bus station, {{marker |type=go | name=[http://www.ak-split.hr Autobusni kolodvor Split] | lat=43.503896 | long=16.443014 }} is next to the railway station and ferry port. It has ticket offices, toilets, left luggage and indoor seating; outside on the quay are lots of little cafes and kiosks. A scrummage of grannies with signs &quot;Sobe / Rooms&quot; will mob arriving backpackers, but they'll only acknowledge places that pay them commission. Those that don't pay, e.g. Al's Hostel, they'll claim don't exist.

The airport bus runs to this station, but most local services (e.g. west through Solin to Trogir) depart instead from the local bus station 1 km north, see &quot;Get around&quot;.

===By boat===

Cruise ships, long distance and short-run ferries all dock at the '''passenger port''' next to the bus &amp; railway stations. Ferries run three times a week across the Adriatic to and from [[Ancona]] and [[Pescara]] ([[Italy]]). There is also a large ferry that runs twice a week up and down the coast between [[Dubrovnik]] and [[Rijeka]], stopping off at a couple of islands along the way. Split is the main hub for local boats and hydrofoils in Central [[Dalmatia]]. Several a day run to and from [[Brac]], [[Hvar]], [[Solta]], [[Vis]], [[Korčula]] and Lastovo.

The major operators here are:

* '''[http://www.jadrolinija.hr Jadrolinija]'''. State-owned sea shipping company. They have regular lines connecting the Croatian shore to its islands and with Italy.
* '''[http://www.snav.it/ SNAV]'''. Italian sea shipping company with ferries from [[Ancona]] to and from Split. Tickets starting at €30 for a single crossing without cabin. Operates April-October only.
* '''[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage Krilo Shipping Company]''' Croatian private sea shipping company with regular ferry lines  connecting Split with islands Brač and Šolta. 

===By train===

[https://prodaja.hzpp.hr/en/Ticket Trains] run to Split from [[Zagreb]] once daily (with a second train mid-summer) taking six hours, and once overnight. Zagreb has trains from Vienna and Budapest, and connections across the rest of Europe. From [[Rijeka]] (which has trains from Zagreb, Ljubljana and elsewhere) there is one daytime and one overnight service changing at Ostarije, seven hours. From [[Šibenik]] there are five services changing at Perković, taking a couple of hours. During summer season, [https://shop.regiojet.com/ Regiojet] runs a sleeper service from [[Prague]], [[Brno]], [[Bratislava]] and [[Budapest]], arriving in Split at lunchtime.

The '''main railway station''' (Kolodvor Split) is next to the bus station and ship terminals. The station is grubby and basic but has left luggage. Many of these trains also stop at Split Predgrađe station in the north of the city.

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==Get around==
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[[Image:SplitHarbour.jpg|thumb|harbour, bus terminal, and train station]]

Central Split is quite compact and most sights can be easily seen and best experienced on foot, but there are frequent local buses to outlying attractions and the airport.

===By bus===

Public transport is run by [http://www.promet-split.hr Promet]. Most of the city buses in Split are new, but some are very old and dilapidated. You can find routes and schedules from [https://hr.easyway.info/en/cities/split Easyway] journey planner. The station for town and local buses is {{marker |type=go | name=Kolodvor Sukoišan | lat=43.515584 | long=16.443229 }} - these don't use the main station 1 km south by the harbour. To transfer between stations use Bus 9 / 10 or just walk.

Split city is Fare Zone 1 (11 kn), Solin and the burbs are Zone 2 (13 kn), the airport is Zone 3 (17 kn), while Trogir to the west and Omiš to the south are Zone 4 (21 kn); cash only, plus 5 kn per big bag. Two-way tickets cost 17 kn, but you have to buy them in blocks of 5 or 10 from a kiosk. A one-month ticket is 290 kn.

Local buses you might use are Bus 37 to the airport and Trogir described earlier, and Bus 60 to Omiš and Ravnicki Most which runs every 30 min. Long-distance buses from the inter-city station also pass through Omiš en route to Makarska.

===By bike===

Rent a bike and enjoy beautiful biking along Split's waterfront (Riva), continue to Marjan hill (approximately 7 km), climb to the top of the hill for great view on the Split town and surrounding islands. You can bike to the east side, along the coast to nearby village of Stobrec. Another great option from Split is to take a day tour to nearby islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar or Vis. You can take the bike on a regular ferry (they leave approximately every couple of hours in the summer season) and bike along quite roads and charming villages, explore great beaches and restaurants and return in the evening to Split!

Older but rideable mountain bikes are available for 15 kn/hour (March 2012) at the northern entrance to Marjan hill (near Mandalinski put).

==== Bicycle service ====
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===By boat===
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Speed taxi boat is an excellent solution for fast transportation of passengers on whole Adriatic. Said service is available through [http://www.dalmatia-express.com Dalmatia-express] for direct transportation from airport Split to Split Riva or from Split Riva to Dalmatia islands.

If you don't know how to sail, there are a few companies that offer skippered charters in the area..

===By train===

A suburban train uses the main line from Split as far west as Kaštel Stari. It doesn't reach the airport: they've announced an extension there by 2025, but have yet to identify funding so it's probably more like 2035.

=== By ride hailing ===

* {{Listing|name=Bolt|url=https://bolt.eu/|lastedit=2022-07-29}}
* {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}}

==See==
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[[File:Diocletians Palace, Split (11908116224).jpg|thumb|Peristil]]

===Diocletian's Palace===
{{UNESCO}} The historic centre of Split is built around the remains of this Roman palace. You only need to wander around to experience it but you can also pay to visit the excavated remains of the basement of the palace. The palace has well preserved main streets ''cardo'' and ''decumanus''. Roman palace is enriched with some gothic and reinassance buildings which makes a perfect match. Palace has 4 monumental gates ''Porta Aurea'' (Zlatna vrata, Golden gate), ''Porta Argenta'' (Srebrna vrata, Silver gate), ''Porta Ferrea'' (Željezna vrata, Iron gate) and ''Porta Aenea'' (Mjedena vrata). It is probably the best preserved Roman palace in the world.

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*'''Two original Egyptian sphinxes'''- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian.
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[[File:Gardien du Temple de Vulcain Split - Croatie.jpg|thumb|Sphinx]]
[[File:Split IMG 8103.jpg|thumb|Papalic mansion]]

===Beyond the Diocletian's Palace===
*'''Riva''' is the main city promenade. Since 2007, Riva has a new, ''modern'' appearance, which isn't up to the taste of some who used to it's ''authentic'' look.
*'''Marjan''' - a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 174 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split. South cliffs are popular within alpine climbers. St. Nicholas church is situated on the east of Marjan, on its south side are beautiful St. Jeronimus church and &quot;Gospe od Betlema&quot; church (Madonna of Betlehem). House building is strictly forbidden in order to save Marjan - the lungs of Split.
*'''Varoš''' - one of the oldest parts of town. A place where most of the city peasants and fishermen lived. Charming streets and beautiful small houses.
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* {{see
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==Do==
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[[Image:SplitRiva.jpg|thumb|Riva]]

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* Sunbathe and swim on the beach at Bačvice. To reach this beach walk south along the waterfront from the bus station and then follow the road that crosses the railway line. There are many cafes and places to eat ice cream. This is certainly not the best beach in Croatia (it is packed solid most of summer), but it will give you a feeling of 'real' Croatia as the vast majority of people who go there are from Split. There are also beaches around hill Marjan. Most popular are Kaštelet, Kašjuni and beautiful pine forest beach Bene. On Bene beach there is a restaurant and a recreation centre. Bus No. 12 travels there.
* Climb the campanile bell tower next to the palace mausoleum. The stairs cling to the inside of the tower, and in places the steps cross the large open window spaces. The ascent is certainly not for those with vertigo, but the views from the top are marvelous. It costs 10 kn to go up the bell tower.
* The historic core of Split with Diocletian palace is among the first urban complexes to enter the list of the UNESCO world heritage in year 1979. Most probably this one of a kind Imperial Palace was built from 298-305 AD and is one of the most significant original structures of the period mostly because so much of it has been preserved. Later this Palace contributed to the broadening of the town because as the city evolved beyond its walls. The unique substructure halls were newly explored and each year more of them are opened to the public. Some have fascinating artefacts on display. May - Oct 10:00-19:00. Nov-Apr, opens at 11:00, duration 90 min. In English language. Starts in front of the tourist info centre, please arrive 15 min before tour is due to commence.
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* '''Watch football''' ie soccer at {{do
| name=HNK Hajduk Split | url=https://hajduk.hr/naslovnica | email=
| address=Stadion Poljud, Osmih mediteranskih igara | lat=43.520 | long=16.432 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-22
| content=They play in Prva HNL, the top tier of football in Croatia; indeed they've never been out of it, and have won it several times. Their home ground of Poljud stadium (capacity 34,000) is 1 km north of the main bus station, harbour and old city. Don't go for the cheapest seats as these are in the north stand, the ''Torcida'' bastion of home fanatics.
}}
*'''Seabob'''. Explore some beaches above or below water with a SEABOB.

=== Sailing ===

There are lots of companies running boats, such as Busabout, RAFT Croatia, Topdeck and Contiki.

The majority of sailing charters start from the city of Split. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Split. Most of them operate from ACI marina Split, marina Zenta or marina Spinut. There are also many charter agencies based in marina Kastela which is based in the vicinity of Split.

When you charter a yacht through a charter agency and arrive to the designated marina there are a few things that need to be done.

The most important thing is the yacht check in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out.

After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the groceries shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without sufficient provisions of food and drink.

You can do the shopping in a marina although the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. In [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/ Jam Yacht Supply] offer an online provisioning catalogue and you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance, everything you order awaits for you at the marina.

==Buy==

*{{buy
| name=Pazar | url= | email=
| address=Stari Pazar 2 | lat=43.507363|long=16.441673| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Farmers market with perfect fruit, vegetables and more. The best time to visit the market is Saturday morning.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Ribarnica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Obrov 2 | lat=43.509114 | long=16.437392 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fresh fish market.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Marmontova | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.508954| long=16.436829| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Shopping street in the centre.
}}

=====Shopping malls=====

*{{buy
| name=City Center One | url=http://www.citycenterone.hr/ | email=
| address=Vukovarska 207 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-21:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Opened in 2010. 3 floors (5 garage levels) and Cineplexx cinema.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Mall of Split | url=https://mallofsplit.hr// | email=
| address=Ul. Josipa Jovića 93 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-22:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Opened in 2016. 
}}
* '''Joker''' Put Brodarice 6. Opened in 2007. 50 shops on 4 floors with Tommy supermarket, DM, Hervis sports shop, Deichmann and a McDonalds. 15-20 min walk from the city center with buses stopping near the front of the centre. There is a cinema on the first floor. The top floor has fitness club, restaurant and a ''sky bar'' with an outdoor swimming pool.

==Eat==

The most famous local delicacy is '''soparnik'''. It originates in the nearby Poljica region (formerly known as ''Poljička Republika'' or Republic of Poljica in the Middle Ages). It is a dough filled with chard and baked in the fireplace. On top comes olive oil and garlic. You can find it at the ''pazar'' (green market).

Italian influences dominate Croatia's coast: a sample of the best of their legacy is risotto with tender white scampi or black calamari, a dish beloved by all Croatians. A wide selection of salumi, magnificent Istrian and Dalmatian hams ('''dalmatinski pršut'''{{snd}}comparable to Parma or speck) and cheese from the island of Pag are well worth trying, as is the large variety of excellent Croatian wines and beers.

Do not miss Dalmatian '''pašticada s njokama''' (gnocchi).

In a world suffocating under the weight of processed foods, Croatia's version of a traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one that is completely reliant on local produce, most of which is organic.

Additionally, as any major city in the Balkans, Split is also a locus of general Balkans-style eating: ''Ćevapi''/''ćevapčići'' (diminutive), a ubiquitous Bosnian dish, are small grilled rolls of minced beef, pork, or lamb, or a combination of any of these three. Usually served with chopped onions, ''kajmak'' (similar to clotted cream) or, sometimes, ''ajvar'' (a relish made from bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and chilli).

Split's eateries are to be found in a variety of settings, ranging from the romantic to the vibrant. It isn't difficult to enjoy superb food and wine in a classical environment with good friends and/or family.

Plenty of fast food joints between the Old Town and the bus station.

===Budget===
====In the Old Town====
* {{eat
| name=Zalogajnica Dioklecijan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dosud ulica 9 | lat=43.5077926 | long=16.4393345 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Pizza Cut Planet 1 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Marmontova ul. 2a | lat=43.5085017 | long=16.4367153 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Zlatna ribica | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Kraj Svete Marije 8 | lat=43.5092341 | long=16.4374077 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Seafood.}}
* {{eat
| name=Vege vegan street food restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Stari pazar 7 | lat=43.5071346 | long=16.4419460 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Sandwich Bar Rizzo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tončićeva ul. 4 | lat=43.5100684 | long= 16.4367921 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Ba!Će | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Križeva ul. 1 | lat=43.5095680 | long=16.4361128 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Kaleta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Zrinsko Frankopanska 9 | lat=43.5114386 | long=16.4364092 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====Near the Old Town====
*{{eat
| name=Fino i Friško 2 - Biškić | url= | email=
| address=Čulića dvori 2 | lat=43.5093163 | long=16.4427717 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Because of its proximity to school, this bakery always has fresh and tasty food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fife | url= | email=
| address=Trumbiceva obala 11 | lat=43.5076409 | long=16.4336683 | directions= across the bay from the ferry terminal
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Mains 40-80 kn
| content=Lively and busy restaurant with lots of seating and deliciously large Croatian dishes.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Kod Joze | url= | email=
| address=Sredmanuska 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 347 397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Mains 50-120 kn
| content=The traditional family-run ''konoba'' serves tasty dishes in style. Prices very reasonable considering the quality and atmosphere.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Konoba Insula | url= | email=
| address=popovica 2 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Small side street restaurant run by a young married couple, incredible food at a very fair price. Pasta with prawns and mussels is 70 kn.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Mala kuća | url= | email=
| address=Domovinskog rata 27d, Put firula 39 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-00:00 | price=
| content=Fast food with delicious marinated chicken grill sandwich (30 kn).
}}
*{{eat
| name=Popaj | url=https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=126881647399407 | email=
| address=Pojišanska b.b., Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića b.b. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th winter 08:00-00:00, summer 08:00-01:00, F Sa winter 08:00-13:00, summer 08:00-14:00, Su winter 15:00-00:00, summer 15:00-01:00 | price=
| content=The most popular fast food in Split with great pizzeta (small pizza, 15 kn) and very big ham sandwich (20 kn).
}}
*{{eat
| name=Bakra - Steak &amp; Pizza Bar | url= | email=
| address=Radovanova 2 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Definitely one of the best pizza in town, baked on fireplace.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Biser Orijenta | url= | email=
| address=Bihaćka 2a (top floor of Lavčević building) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Mains 50-70 kn, duck and seafood dishes up to 120 kn
| content=Good &quot;European Chinese&quot; cuisine. Not too popular among the locals, but the prices are fair and the service is friendly.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Konoba Marjan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Senjska, 1 | lat=43.50839 | long=16.43428 | directions=
| phone=+385 98 9346848 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Risottos, pasticada (marinaded veal cooked in sauce), and excellent fish. Prices are very reasonable and the staff very friendly. English spoken.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kod Sfinge Vanevropske Zviri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ulica Kraj Svetog Ivana 2 | lat=43.5082 | long=16.4398 | directions=inside Diocletian's Palace, in between Jupiter's temple and Peristil
| phone=+385 99 443 8666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pašticada for 150&amp;nbsp;kn
| lastedit=2016-08-27
| content=A Konoba/Trattoria. Good Dalmatian specialties: Pašticada, Paški sir, etc. Also proposes good seafood catch of the day, but sometimes unavailable. Seems to be operated by a single family: The waiters knows very well the menu!
}}
===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Nostromo | url= | email=
| address=Kraj Svete Marije 10 | lat= | long= | directions=just off Marmontova
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Main dish 60-200 kn
| content=Good seafood and salad in a rather smoky ambience with friendly service.
}}

==Drink==

Dalmatia is well known for its world class wines, but when in Split it is a must to try soda drinks called '''Pipi''' and '''Orela''', produced by local beverage manufacturer '''[http://dalmacijavino.hr Dalmacijavino]'''.

Lots of outdoor cafés are to be found along the Riva waterfront.

* {{drink
| name=St Riva | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Riva seafront
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=20 kn a pint
| content=Has an upper story that overlooks the promenade.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Sanctuary Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarybarsplit/ | email=
| address=Poljana Stare Gimnazije 1 | lat=43.509612 | long=16.438868 | directions=
| phone=+385 95 896 1199 | tollfree=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-01-13
| content=The beachhead of craft cocktails in Split, with a selection of craft beers as well. Run by US expat, Tristan.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Gaga Bar | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=tucked away in a corner, just off Narodni Trg
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pint 20 kn, cocktails 20-35 kn
| content=Cosy atmosphere, long list of cocktails, latin music. Ask for a bill, because one round is 100 kn, and then second one (the same one) may be 150 kn. Atmosphere is nice, but the waiters are not. More tourists than locals.
}}

===Nightclubs===

There are many clubs on '''Bačvice''' beach

*{{drink
| name=Vanilla Club | url=https://m.facebook.com/vanilla.bar.split/ | email=
| address=Poljudsko šetalište b.b. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fancy place by the swimming pool with popular domestic and foreign music.
}}

==Sleep==

There is a wide variety of private accommodation available in Split, as well as a few hostels. Some of the best prices can probably be obtained by going to the bus station or ferry terminal and haggling with the many people there offering accommodation - even fairly late at night, there are still many people offering beds.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Hostel Split Backpackers 2 | alt= | url=https://www.splitbackpackers.com/ | email=
| address=Ul. kralja Zvonimira 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 91 549 9134 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-20
| content=Lively hostel popular with solo travelers. Well located between the old town and the bus and train stations. Dorm from €15.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Tchaikovsky Hostel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Petra Iliča Čajkovskog| lat=43.51203 | long=16.43705 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed 75 kn
| lastedit=2020-10-20
| content=Chill hostel with only few guests around during low-season. Shared kitchen. Wifi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Al's Place | alt=Hostelsplit | url=http://www.hostelsplit.com/ | email=info@hostelsplit.com
| address=Petra Kružića 10 | lat= | long= | directions=inside the city walls
| phone=+385 98 918 2923 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm €20-25
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Hostel open Easter to Oct run by British expat Al. The hostel is in an 800-year-old stone house inside the city walls, small and cozy with only 12 beds in 2 en suite rooms. There is also kitchen and common area, A/C, and laundry.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=CroParadise Green Hostel | url=http://www.croparadise.com/ | email=
| address=Culica Dvori 31 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +385 91 444 4194 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm €11, double room €30
| checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Has several units scattered across Old Town, lacks communal area for socialising. LCD televisions and computers with free internet access, some rooms dingy and noisy.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Old Town Hostel | alt= | url= | email=info@oldtownsplit.com
| address=Dominisova 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 355 144 | tollfree=
| checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Dorm €25
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Free wifi, one shared computer, flat screen TV with a collection of movies.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hostel Split | alt=formerly Pletkovic Hostel | url=https://www.hostelinsplit.com/accomodation-hostel | email=hostel1700@gmail.com
| address=Poljana Kneza Trpmira 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 717 170 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bunk €15, private room €50
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Very central, between bus station and old town. With 8-bedded dorm and private rooms.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=SilverGate Hostel | alt= | url= | email=silvergatehostel@gmail.com
| address=Hrvojeva 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 322 857 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Situs Hostel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Starčevićeva 3 | lat= | long= | directions=500 m north of harbour
| phone=+385 98 314 299 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed: 110-150 kn
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=
}}

=== Mid-range ===

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Guesthouse Vrlic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Držićeva 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 99 2152 352 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €50
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Small central place.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Varoš | alt= | url=https://villavaros.hr/ | email=jdonlic@yahoo.com
| address=Miljenka Smoje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m west of palace
| phone=+385 99 215 9538 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €60
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Clean comfy small hotel, very central, friendly helpful hosts.
}}

=== Splurge ===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Atrium | alt= | url=https://safirhoteli.hr/ | email=
| address=Domovinskog rata 49a | lat=43.519 | long=16.448 | directions=
| phone=+385 21 20 0000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €250
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Modern hotel in business district, with 124 rooms.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Mondo | alt=formerly Hotel Dalmina | url=https://hotelmondo.hr | email=
| address=Kopilica 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 35 00 00 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €100
| lastedit=2019-09-22
| content=Business hotel in an industrial part of town, free parking.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Globo | alt= | url=http://hotelglobo.com | email=
| address=Lovretska 18 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km north of harbour
| phone=+385 21 481 111 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €100
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Workaday neighbourhood but hotel is clean &amp; well-run, close to central sights.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Luxe | alt= | url=https://hotelluxesplit.com | email=
| address=Kralja Zvonimira 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 314 444 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €150
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Decent place in town centre, some street noise, some rooms are in Annex 500 m away.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Park | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpark-split.hr/ | email=hotelpark@hotelpark-split.hr
| address=Hatzeov perivoj 3 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m east of ferry piers
| phone=+385 21 406 400 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €130
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Good central hotel, claims to be 5 star but it's more like 3 or 4, and the room rates are in line with that.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Peristil | alt= | url=https://hotelperistil.com/ | email=booking@hotelperistil.com
| address=Poljana kraljice Jelene 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 329 070 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €130
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Friendly small place within the old palace.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Vestibul Palace | alt= | url=http://vestibulpalace.com | email=info@vestibulpalace.com
| address=Iza vestibula 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 329 329 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €120
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Within the old palace, so some rooms are small and you'll regret trying to bring a car, but excellent service and a comfy modern place in the centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Marmont | alt= | url=http://marmonthotel.com | email=
| address=Zadarska 13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 308 060 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €220
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Central in old town, most rooms are small and dark, and parking is difficult. But it's clean and simple and has A/C.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Radisson Blu Resort &amp; Spa, Split | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-resort-split-spa | email=info.split@radissonblu.com
| address=Put Trstenika 19 | lat=43.503 | long=16.470 | directions=2 km east of ferry port
| phone=+385 21 303 030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from €200
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Bland modern building, but a well-run resort hotel with beach club and good grill restaurant. With spa, but the indoor pool is closed indefinitely for repairs. One repeat visitor was impressed by the low staff turnover.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Riva Apartments | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Riva-Apartments-Split-489286257769321/ | email=info@riva-apartments.com
| address=Ul. Andrije Alješija 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 91 286 7411 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €140
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Self-catering apartments on Riva promenade looking out to Split Bay.
}}

=== Out of town ===
* {{sleep
| name=Adria Hostel | url=http://www.hostel-adria.com/ | email=info@hostel-adria.com
| address=Bajnice | lat= | long= | directions=near the main coastal road between Split and Omis, about 12 km south of Split. Take bus #60 or contact the hostel to arrange pickup
| phone=+49 177 7368595, +385 21 873028 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm bed: €15-25; bed in private room: €18-28
| checkin=11:00 | checkout=09:30
| content=Right next to the Adriatic Sea.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Antonio | url=http://www.hotel-sanantonio.com | email=info@hotel-sanantonio.com
| address=Grljevacka 30, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions=7 km towards Dubrovnik, on the right hand side, right on the beach
| phone=+385 21 336 111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€48-95
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=54 rooms and 3 suites.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Le Méridien Lav | url=http://www.lemeridiensplit.com/ | email=
| address=Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 500 500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Stay safe==

Do not go to striptease bars because they are a tourist trap.

For LGBT+ friendly places consider to consult locals first as [https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaClubGhetto Ghetto] is the only gay-owned bar-club. Alternative youth club [https://www.facebook.com/klub.kocka Kocka] is also gay friendly location for concerts and parties.

=====Dentist=====

* '''[http://www.split-dent.com/ Split-Dent]''' Dental treatment, visitors to the city are welcome.

== Connect ==

As of Sep 2021, Split has 4G from A1 and Tele2, and 5G from T-Mobile. Wifi is widely available in public places.

[https://internet-caffe-club-100-d-print-phone-calls.business.site/ Internet Club 100] is at Sinjska ul 2/4 north side of the old city, open M-F 09:30-15:30.

==Go next==
*'''Salona''' - ancient Roman colony, one of the biggest towns of Roman Empire. It had a population of nearly 60,000 people. It was a capital of Roman province Dalmatia. Well preserved amphitheater, theater, basilica, cemetery and many other Roman buildings. Situated near town of Solin, 10-20 min bus ride from Split.
* '''[[Hvar]]''' - A day trip by boat to this island is well worth the effort. Car ferry leave for Stari Grad five times a day in peak season (July&amp;ndash;August), three times a day outside this period (a single trip costs about 42 kn to Stari Grad on Hvar). There are also high speed passenger ferries that sail to Hvar town. Hvar town is small but extremely attractive, with numerous large yachts moored in the harbour. If using the left luggage service, make sure you thoroughly check the prices and conditions of use. Check ticket prices, schedules and timetables on [https://raftcroatia.com/ RAFT Croatia] website.
* '''[[Brac|Brač]]''' - An alternative could be the boat to the island of Brač which is just the other side of the water. Split is well connected with Milna, Sutivan, Bol and Supetar Brač. [https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company sails year round to Brač. The last ferry back to Split leaves at 22:45 from Supetar. Try renting a bike or scooter for exploring the island. When renting, take into account that the rental service normally closes rather early but when you ask for it, they are quite flexible as most people are in Split. A return ferry ticket should cost about 60 - 100 kn, depending on the destination. 
* '''[[Solta|Šolta]]''' is another gorgeous island easily reachable by ferry from Split within an hour. It's more laid back than Hvar and less touristy than Brač, mostly frequented by Croatian tourists. Great bays, clear water, historic towns and local honey, wine and olives.[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company also provides ferry lines to Stomorska and Rogač that sail year round.
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* '''[http://www.ogorje.net/konjicki_klub.php Horse Club]''' - in village called Donje Ogorje you can ride a horse in the nature. It will cost you 100 kn for one hour. There is also an option for riding and sleeping in the nature for several days.
* '''[[Makarska]]''' - a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, 60 km southeast of Split. Frequent buses (price 40-50 kn one way).
* '''[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]''' - possible day trips by regular scheduled bus include [[Mostar]], [[Međugorje]], Livno, Bugojno, Ljubuški, Travnik and even [[Zenica]].

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'''[http://www.split.hr/ Split]''' is a city in Central [[Dalmatia]], [[Croatia]], and the seat of the [[Split-Dalmatia]] county. The city was built around the Diocletian palace (a palace/fort built for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian) where the locals sought refuge centuries ago.
Wandering the historic centre of Split you can still clearly see the Roman walls, squares, and temples.

==Understand==
[[File:Split 080620-133710-IMG 0968x.jpg|thumb|300px|Split, view from the hill Marjan]]

Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, local people have a few nicknames for Split: &quot;The most beautiful city in the world&quot; and &quot;Mediterranean flower&quot;. Many famous Croatian sports people were born in Split, so locals often nicknamed their city &quot;The sportiest city in the world&quot;. The most popular sport institution is the football club Hajduk. Large portions of the city are painted with the club's colors and logo. This is done by Torcida, the oldest supporters group in Europe, established in 1950.

Besides the bell tower of St. Duje, the symbols of city are the Dalmatian dog and a donkey. Locals have a high regard for the donkey because of its past indispensable place in field work and transport across the Dalmatian mountains.

Winters in Split are generally mild for [[Europe]], with temperatures above {{C|0}}, but despite the popular saying that the city experiences snowfall once every 30 years, there is actually at least one snowy day nearly every winter, usually in January or early February. If you find yourself in Split on a day with significant snowfall, expect serious traffic disruption.

===Tourist information===
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==Get in==
[[File:Diocletian's Palace (original appearance).jpg|thumb|Diocletian's Palace, reconstruction of the original appearance]]
===By plane===

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==== Ground transport ====
* '''To Split: the [https://plesoprijevoz.hr/en/split-croatia/ Airport Shuttle Bus] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' runs at least hourly between the airport and inter-city bus station, taking 30 min. From town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/departures-from-split/ 05:00-21:00]; into town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/arrivals-to-split/ 07:30-23:00]. One-way fare is 45 kn - that's about €6, which they're unlikely to accept.
* '''Bus 37''' plies every 30 min 04:00-00:00 between Trogir, the airport, and Split's local bus station Sukoišan; it doesn't run to the inter-city station. The bus stops are just outside the airport, walk south out of the parking lot onto the highway Cesta Dr. Franje Tuđmana. The stop on the near side is westbound for Trogir, which takes 10 min, fare 13 kn; the opposite-side stop is eastbound via Kaštel Stari and Solin to Split, taking 50 min, fare 17 kn. Just pay the driver, definitely not with euros.
* '''Further north''' towards Šibenik, Zadar and Rijeka, buses fly past on the main highway and don't call at the airport, but they do call at nearby Trogir every hour or so. So you can save some time and money by taking transport to Trogir rather than doubling back via Split. In July and August only, there's a [http://www.sibenik.hr/bus/ direct bus] between the airport and Šibenik every couple of hours, taking almost 3 hours.
* '''Going south''' towards Makarska and Dubrovnik, simply head for Split and change. For the '''islands''', most ferries sail from Spilt, but those for the Drvenik isles sail from Trogir.
* '''Taxi:''' the taxi stand is just left as you exit the terminal. To Split reckon 350 kn, 30 minutes; to Trogir 100 kn.

===By bus===

Most international services to Split involve a change of buses in Zagreb, but [https://www.flixbus.co.uk/ Flixbus] have direct buses from [[Vienna]] (11 hr), [[Munich]] (13 hr) and [[Mostar]] (4 hr).

Croatian inter-city buses run north to [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]], [[Rijeka]] and [[Zagreb]], and south to [[Makarska]] and (via [[Neum]] in Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina) to [[Dubrovnik]].

The long-distance bus station, {{marker |type=go | name=[http://www.ak-split.hr Autobusni kolodvor Split] | lat=43.503896 | long=16.443014 }} is next to the railway station and ferry port. It has ticket offices, toilets, left luggage and indoor seating; outside on the quay are lots of little cafes and kiosks. A scrummage of grannies with signs &quot;Sobe / Rooms&quot; will mob arriving backpackers, but they'll only acknowledge places that pay them commission. Those that don't pay, e.g. Al's Hostel, they'll claim don't exist.

The airport bus runs to this station, but most local services (e.g. west through Solin to Trogir) depart instead from the local bus station 1 km north, see &quot;Get around&quot;.

===By boat===

Cruise ships, long distance and short-run ferries all dock at the '''passenger port''' next to the bus &amp; railway stations. Ferries run three times a week across the Adriatic to and from [[Ancona]] and [[Pescara]] ([[Italy]]). There is also a large ferry that runs twice a week up and down the coast between [[Dubrovnik]] and [[Rijeka]], stopping off at a couple of islands along the way. Split is the main hub for local boats and hydrofoils in Central [[Dalmatia]]. Several a day run to and from [[Brac]], [[Hvar]], [[Solta]], [[Vis]], [[Korčula]] and Lastovo.

The major operators here are:

* '''[http://www.jadrolinija.hr Jadrolinija]'''. State-owned sea shipping company. They have regular lines connecting the Croatian shore to its islands and with Italy.
* '''[http://www.snav.it/ SNAV]'''. Italian sea shipping company with ferries from [[Ancona]] to and from Split. Tickets starting at €30 for a single crossing without cabin. Operates April-October only.
* '''[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage Krilo Shipping Company]''' Croatian private sea shipping company with regular ferry lines  connecting Split with islands Brač and Šolta. 

===By train===

[https://prodaja.hzpp.hr/en/Ticket Trains] run to Split from [[Zagreb]] once daily (with a second train mid-summer) taking six hours, and once overnight. Zagreb has trains from Vienna and Budapest, and connections across the rest of Europe. From [[Rijeka]] (which has trains from Zagreb, Ljubljana and elsewhere) there is one daytime and one overnight service changing at Ostarije, seven hours. From [[Šibenik]] there are five services changing at Perković, taking a couple of hours. During summer season, [https://shop.regiojet.com/ Regiojet] runs a sleeper service from [[Prague]], [[Brno]], [[Bratislava]] and [[Budapest]], arriving in Split at lunchtime.

The '''main railway station''' (Kolodvor Split) is next to the bus station and ship terminals. The station is grubby and basic but has left luggage. Many of these trains also stop at Split Predgrađe station in the north of the city.

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==Get around==
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[[Image:SplitHarbour.jpg|thumb|harbour, bus terminal, and train station]]

Central Split is quite compact and most sights can be easily seen and best experienced on foot, but there are frequent local buses to outlying attractions and the airport.

===By bus===

Public transport is run by [http://www.promet-split.hr Promet]. Most of the city buses in Split are new, but some are very old and dilapidated. You can find routes and schedules from [https://hr.easyway.info/en/cities/split Easyway] journey planner. The station for town and local buses is {{marker |type=go | name=Kolodvor Sukoišan | lat=43.515584 | long=16.443229 }} - these don't use the main station 1 km south by the harbour. To transfer between stations use Bus 9 / 10 or just walk.

Split city is Fare Zone 1 (11 kn), Solin and the burbs are Zone 2 (13 kn), the airport is Zone 3 (17 kn), while Trogir to the west and Omiš to the south are Zone 4 (21 kn); cash only, plus 5 kn per big bag. Two-way tickets cost 17 kn, but you have to buy them in blocks of 5 or 10 from a kiosk. A one-month ticket is 290 kn.

Local buses you might use are Bus 37 to the airport and Trogir described earlier, and Bus 60 to Omiš and Ravnicki Most which runs every 30 min. Long-distance buses from the inter-city station also pass through Omiš en route to Makarska.

===By bike===

Rent a bike and enjoy beautiful biking along Split's waterfront (Riva), continue to Marjan hill (approximately 7 km), climb to the top of the hill for great view on the Split town and surrounding islands. You can bike to the east side, along the coast to nearby village of Stobrec. Another great option from Split is to take a day tour to nearby islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar or Vis. You can take the bike on a regular ferry (they leave approximately every couple of hours in the summer season) and bike along quite roads and charming villages, explore great beaches and restaurants and return in the evening to Split!

Older but rideable mountain bikes are available for 15 kn/hour (March 2012) at the northern entrance to Marjan hill (near Mandalinski put).

===By boat===
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Speed taxi boat is an excellent solution for fast transportation of passengers on whole Adriatic. Said service is available through [http://www.dalmatia-express.com Dalmatia-express] for direct transportation from airport Split to Split Riva or from Split Riva to Dalmatia islands.

If you don't know how to sail, there are a few companies that offer skippered charters in the area..

===By train===

A suburban train uses the main line from Split as far west as Kaštel Stari. It doesn't reach the airport: they've announced an extension there by 2025, but have yet to identify funding so it's probably more like 2035.

=== By ride hailing ===

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* {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}}

==See==
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[[File:Diocletians Palace, Split (11908116224).jpg|thumb|Peristil]]

===Diocletian's Palace===
{{UNESCO}} The historic centre of Split is built around the remains of this Roman palace. You only need to wander around to experience it but you can also pay to visit the excavated remains of the basement of the palace. The palace has well preserved main streets ''cardo'' and ''decumanus''. Roman palace is enriched with some gothic and reinassance buildings which makes a perfect match. Palace has 4 monumental gates ''Porta Aurea'' (Zlatna vrata, Golden gate), ''Porta Argenta'' (Srebrna vrata, Silver gate), ''Porta Ferrea'' (Željezna vrata, Iron gate) and ''Porta Aenea'' (Mjedena vrata). It is probably the best preserved Roman palace in the world.

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*'''Two original Egyptian sphinxes'''- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian.
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[[File:Gardien du Temple de Vulcain Split - Croatie.jpg|thumb|Sphinx]]
[[File:Split IMG 8103.jpg|thumb|Papalic mansion]]

===Beyond the Diocletian's Palace===
*'''Riva''' is the main city promenade. Since 2007, Riva has a new, ''modern'' appearance, which isn't up to the taste of some who used to it's ''authentic'' look.
*'''Marjan''' - a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 174 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split. South cliffs are popular within alpine climbers. St. Nicholas church is situated on the east of Marjan, on its south side are beautiful St. Jeronimus church and &quot;Gospe od Betlema&quot; church (Madonna of Betlehem). House building is strictly forbidden in order to save Marjan - the lungs of Split.
*'''Varoš''' - one of the oldest parts of town. A place where most of the city peasants and fishermen lived. Charming streets and beautiful small houses.
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==Do==
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[[Image:SplitRiva.jpg|thumb|Riva]]

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* Sunbathe and swim on the beach at Bačvice. To reach this beach walk south along the waterfront from the bus station and then follow the road that crosses the railway line. There are many cafes and places to eat ice cream. This is certainly not the best beach in Croatia (it is packed solid most of summer), but it will give you a feeling of 'real' Croatia as the vast majority of people who go there are from Split. There are also beaches around hill Marjan. Most popular are Kaštelet, Kašjuni and beautiful pine forest beach Bene. On Bene beach there is a restaurant and a recreation centre. Bus No. 12 travels there.
* Climb the campanile bell tower next to the palace mausoleum. The stairs cling to the inside of the tower, and in places the steps cross the large open window spaces. The ascent is certainly not for those with vertigo, but the views from the top are marvelous. It costs 10 kn to go up the bell tower.
* The historic core of Split with Diocletian palace is among the first urban complexes to enter the list of the UNESCO world heritage in year 1979. Most probably this one of a kind Imperial Palace was built from 298-305 AD and is one of the most significant original structures of the period mostly because so much of it has been preserved. Later this Palace contributed to the broadening of the town because as the city evolved beyond its walls. The unique substructure halls were newly explored and each year more of them are opened to the public. Some have fascinating artefacts on display. May - Oct 10:00-19:00. Nov-Apr, opens at 11:00, duration 90 min. In English language. Starts in front of the tourist info centre, please arrive 15 min before tour is due to commence.
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*{{do
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* '''Watch football''' ie soccer at {{do
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*'''Seabob'''. Explore some beaches above or below water with a SEABOB.

=== Sailing ===

There are lots of companies running boats, such as Busabout, RAFT Croatia, Topdeck and Contiki.

The majority of sailing charters start from the city of Split. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Split. Most of them operate from ACI marina Split, marina Zenta or marina Spinut. There are also many charter agencies based in marina Kastela which is based in the vicinity of Split.

When you charter a yacht through a charter agency and arrive to the designated marina there are a few things that need to be done.

The most important thing is the yacht check in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out.

After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the groceries shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without sufficient provisions of food and drink.

You can do the shopping in a marina although the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. In [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/ Jam Yacht Supply] offer an online provisioning catalogue and you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance, everything you order awaits for you at the marina.

==Buy==

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*{{buy
| name=Marmontova | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.508954| long=16.436829| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Shopping street in the centre.
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=====Shopping malls=====

*{{buy
| name=City Center One | url=http://www.citycenterone.hr/ | email=
| address=Vukovarska 207 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-21:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Opened in 2010. 3 floors (5 garage levels) and Cineplexx cinema.
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*{{buy
| name=Mall of Split | url=https://mallofsplit.hr// | email=
| address=Ul. Josipa Jovića 93 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-22:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Opened in 2016. 
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* '''Joker''' Put Brodarice 6. Opened in 2007. 50 shops on 4 floors with Tommy supermarket, DM, Hervis sports shop, Deichmann and a McDonalds. 15-20 min walk from the city center with buses stopping near the front of the centre. There is a cinema on the first floor. The top floor has fitness club, restaurant and a ''sky bar'' with an outdoor swimming pool.

==Eat==

The most famous local delicacy is '''soparnik'''. It originates in the nearby Poljica region (formerly known as ''Poljička Republika'' or Republic of Poljica in the Middle Ages). It is a dough filled with chard and baked in the fireplace. On top comes olive oil and garlic. You can find it at the ''pazar'' (green market).

Italian influences dominate Croatia's coast: a sample of the best of their legacy is risotto with tender white scampi or black calamari, a dish beloved by all Croatians. A wide selection of salumi, magnificent Istrian and Dalmatian hams ('''dalmatinski pršut'''{{snd}}comparable to Parma or speck) and cheese from the island of Pag are well worth trying, as is the large variety of excellent Croatian wines and beers.

Do not miss Dalmatian '''pašticada s njokama''' (gnocchi).

In a world suffocating under the weight of processed foods, Croatia's version of a traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one that is completely reliant on local produce, most of which is organic.

Additionally, as any major city in the Balkans, Split is also a locus of general Balkans-style eating: ''Ćevapi''/''ćevapčići'' (diminutive), a ubiquitous Bosnian dish, are small grilled rolls of minced beef, pork, or lamb, or a combination of any of these three. Usually served with chopped onions, ''kajmak'' (similar to clotted cream) or, sometimes, ''ajvar'' (a relish made from bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and chilli).

Split's eateries are to be found in a variety of settings, ranging from the romantic to the vibrant. It isn't difficult to enjoy superb food and wine in a classical environment with good friends and/or family.

Plenty of fast food joints between the Old Town and the bus station.

===Budget===
====In the Old Town====
* {{eat
| name=Zalogajnica Dioklecijan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dosud ulica 9 | lat=43.5077926 | long=16.4393345 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{eat
| name=Pizza Cut Planet 1 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Marmontova ul. 2a | lat=43.5085017 | long=16.4367153 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{eat
| name=Zlatna ribica | alt= | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Seafood.}}
* {{eat
| name=Vege vegan street food restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Stari pazar 7 | lat=43.5071346 | long=16.4419460 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Sandwich Bar Rizzo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tončićeva ul. 4 | lat=43.5100684 | long= 16.4367921 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Ba!Će | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Križeva ul. 1 | lat=43.5095680 | long=16.4361128 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}
* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Kaleta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Zrinsko Frankopanska 9 | lat=43.5114386 | long=16.4364092 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}}

====Near the Old Town====
*{{eat
| name=Fino i Friško 2 - Biškić | url= | email=
| address=Čulića dvori 2 | lat=43.5093163 | long=16.4427717 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Because of its proximity to school, this bakery always has fresh and tasty food.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fife | url= | email=
| address=Trumbiceva obala 11 | lat=43.5076409 | long=16.4336683 | directions= across the bay from the ferry terminal
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Mains 40-80 kn
| content=Lively and busy restaurant with lots of seating and deliciously large Croatian dishes.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Kod Joze | url= | email=
| address=Sredmanuska 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 347 397 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Mains 50-120 kn
| content=The traditional family-run ''konoba'' serves tasty dishes in style. Prices very reasonable considering the quality and atmosphere.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Konoba Insula | url= | email=
| address=popovica 2 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Small side street restaurant run by a young married couple, incredible food at a very fair price. Pasta with prawns and mussels is 70 kn.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Mala kuća | url= | email=
| address=Domovinskog rata 27d, Put firula 39 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=daily 09:00-00:00 | price=
| content=Fast food with delicious marinated chicken grill sandwich (30 kn).
}}
*{{eat
| name=Popaj | url=https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=126881647399407 | email=
| address=Pojišanska b.b., Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića b.b. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th winter 08:00-00:00, summer 08:00-01:00, F Sa winter 08:00-13:00, summer 08:00-14:00, Su winter 15:00-00:00, summer 15:00-01:00 | price=
| content=The most popular fast food in Split with great pizzeta (small pizza, 15 kn) and very big ham sandwich (20 kn).
}}
*{{eat
| name=Bakra - Steak &amp; Pizza Bar | url= | email=
| address=Radovanova 2 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-23:00 | price=
| content=Definitely one of the best pizza in town, baked on fireplace.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Biser Orijenta | url= | email=
| address=Bihaćka 2a (top floor of Lavčević building) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Mains 50-70 kn, duck and seafood dishes up to 120 kn
| content=Good &quot;European Chinese&quot; cuisine. Not too popular among the locals, but the prices are fair and the service is friendly.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Konoba Marjan | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Senjska, 1 | lat=43.50839 | long=16.43428 | directions=
| phone=+385 98 9346848 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Risottos, pasticada (marinaded veal cooked in sauce), and excellent fish. Prices are very reasonable and the staff very friendly. English spoken.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kod Sfinge Vanevropske Zviri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ulica Kraj Svetog Ivana 2 | lat=43.5082 | long=16.4398 | directions=inside Diocletian's Palace, in between Jupiter's temple and Peristil
| phone=+385 99 443 8666 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pašticada for 150&amp;nbsp;kn
| lastedit=2016-08-27
| content=A Konoba/Trattoria. Good Dalmatian specialties: Pašticada, Paški sir, etc. Also proposes good seafood catch of the day, but sometimes unavailable. Seems to be operated by a single family: The waiters knows very well the menu!
}}
===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Nostromo | url= | email=
| address=Kraj Svete Marije 10 | lat= | long= | directions=just off Marmontova
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Main dish 60-200 kn
| content=Good seafood and salad in a rather smoky ambience with friendly service.
}}

==Drink==

Dalmatia is well known for its world class wines, but when in Split it is a must to try soda drinks called '''Pipi''' and '''Orela''', produced by local beverage manufacturer '''[http://dalmacijavino.hr Dalmacijavino]'''.

Lots of outdoor cafés are to be found along the Riva waterfront.

* {{drink
| name=St Riva | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Riva seafront
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=20 kn a pint
| content=Has an upper story that overlooks the promenade.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Sanctuary Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarybarsplit/ | email=
| address=Poljana Stare Gimnazije 1 | lat=43.509612 | long=16.438868 | directions=
| phone=+385 95 896 1199 | tollfree=
| hours=09:00-00:00 | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-01-13
| content=The beachhead of craft cocktails in Split, with a selection of craft beers as well. Run by US expat, Tristan.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Gaga Bar | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=tucked away in a corner, just off Narodni Trg
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pint 20 kn, cocktails 20-35 kn
| content=Cosy atmosphere, long list of cocktails, latin music. Ask for a bill, because one round is 100 kn, and then second one (the same one) may be 150 kn. Atmosphere is nice, but the waiters are not. More tourists than locals.
}}

===Nightclubs===

There are many clubs on '''Bačvice''' beach

*{{drink
| name=Vanilla Club | url=https://m.facebook.com/vanilla.bar.split/ | email=
| address=Poljudsko šetalište b.b. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fancy place by the swimming pool with popular domestic and foreign music.
}}

==Sleep==

There is a wide variety of private accommodation available in Split, as well as a few hostels. Some of the best prices can probably be obtained by going to the bus station or ferry terminal and haggling with the many people there offering accommodation - even fairly late at night, there are still many people offering beds.

===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=Hostel Split Backpackers 2 | alt= | url=https://www.splitbackpackers.com/ | email=
| address=Ul. kralja Zvonimira 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 91 549 9134 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-20
| content=Lively hostel popular with solo travelers. Well located between the old town and the bus and train stations. Dorm from €15.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Tchaikovsky Hostel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ul. Petra Iliča Čajkovskog| lat=43.51203 | long=16.43705 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed 75 kn
| lastedit=2020-10-20
| content=Chill hostel with only few guests around during low-season. Shared kitchen. Wifi.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Al's Place | alt=Hostelsplit | url=http://www.hostelsplit.com/ | email=info@hostelsplit.com
| address=Petra Kružića 10 | lat= | long= | directions=inside the city walls
| phone=+385 98 918 2923 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm €20-25
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Hostel open Easter to Oct run by British expat Al. The hostel is in an 800-year-old stone house inside the city walls, small and cozy with only 12 beds in 2 en suite rooms. There is also kitchen and common area, A/C, and laundry.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=CroParadise Green Hostel | url=http://www.croparadise.com/ | email=
| address=Culica Dvori 31 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +385 91 444 4194 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm €11, double room €30
| checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Has several units scattered across Old Town, lacks communal area for socialising. LCD televisions and computers with free internet access, some rooms dingy and noisy.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Old Town Hostel | alt= | url= | email=info@oldtownsplit.com
| address=Dominisova 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 355 144 | tollfree=
| checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Dorm €25
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Free wifi, one shared computer, flat screen TV with a collection of movies.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hostel Split | alt=formerly Pletkovic Hostel | url=https://www.hostelinsplit.com/accomodation-hostel | email=hostel1700@gmail.com
| address=Poljana Kneza Trpmira 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 717 170 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bunk €15, private room €50
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Very central, between bus station and old town. With 8-bedded dorm and private rooms.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=SilverGate Hostel | alt= | url= | email=silvergatehostel@gmail.com
| address=Hrvojeva 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 322 857 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Situs Hostel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Starčevićeva 3 | lat= | long= | directions=500 m north of harbour
| phone=+385 98 314 299 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed: 110-150 kn
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=
}}

=== Mid-range ===

* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Guesthouse Vrlic | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Držićeva 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 99 2152 352 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €50
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Small central place.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Villa Varoš | alt= | url=https://villavaros.hr/ | email=jdonlic@yahoo.com
| address=Miljenka Smoje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m west of palace
| phone=+385 99 215 9538 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €60
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Clean comfy small hotel, very central, friendly helpful hosts.
}}

=== Splurge ===
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Atrium | alt= | url=https://safirhoteli.hr/ | email=
| address=Domovinskog rata 49a | lat=43.519 | long=16.448 | directions=
| phone=+385 21 20 0000 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €250
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Modern hotel in business district, with 124 rooms.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Mondo | alt=formerly Hotel Dalmina | url=https://hotelmondo.hr | email=
| address=Kopilica 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 35 00 00 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €100
| lastedit=2019-09-22
| content=Business hotel in an industrial part of town, free parking.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Globo | alt= | url=http://hotelglobo.com | email=
| address=Lovretska 18 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km north of harbour
| phone=+385 21 481 111 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €100
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Workaday neighbourhood but hotel is clean &amp; well-run, close to central sights.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Luxe | alt= | url=https://hotelluxesplit.com | email=
| address=Kralja Zvonimira 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 314 444 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €150
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Decent place in town centre, some street noise, some rooms are in Annex 500 m away.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Park | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpark-split.hr/ | email=hotelpark@hotelpark-split.hr
| address=Hatzeov perivoj 3 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m east of ferry piers
| phone=+385 21 406 400 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €130
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Good central hotel, claims to be 5 star but it's more like 3 or 4, and the room rates are in line with that.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Peristil | alt= | url=https://hotelperistil.com/ | email=booking@hotelperistil.com
| address=Poljana kraljice Jelene 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 329 070 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €130
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Friendly small place within the old palace.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Hotel Vestibul Palace | alt= | url=http://vestibulpalace.com | email=info@vestibulpalace.com
| address=Iza vestibula 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 329 329 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €120
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Within the old palace, so some rooms are small and you'll regret trying to bring a car, but excellent service and a comfy modern place in the centre.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Marmont | alt= | url=http://marmonthotel.com | email=
| address=Zadarska 13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 308 060 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double €220
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Central in old town, most rooms are small and dark, and parking is difficult. But it's clean and simple and has A/C.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Radisson Blu Resort &amp; Spa, Split | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-resort-split-spa | email=info.split@radissonblu.com
| address=Put Trstenika 19 | lat=43.503 | long=16.470 | directions=2 km east of ferry port
| phone=+385 21 303 030 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=B&amp;B double from €200
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Bland modern building, but a well-run resort hotel with beach club and good grill restaurant. With spa, but the indoor pool is closed indefinitely for repairs. One repeat visitor was impressed by the low staff turnover.
}}
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Riva Apartments | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Riva-Apartments-Split-489286257769321/ | email=info@riva-apartments.com
| address=Ul. Andrije Alješija 6 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 91 286 7411 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €140
| lastedit=2019-09-30
| content=Self-catering apartments on Riva promenade looking out to Split Bay.
}}

=== Out of town ===
* {{sleep
| name=Adria Hostel | url=http://www.hostel-adria.com/ | email=info@hostel-adria.com
| address=Bajnice | lat= | long= | directions=near the main coastal road between Split and Omis, about 12 km south of Split. Take bus #60 or contact the hostel to arrange pickup
| phone=+49 177 7368595, +385 21 873028 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm bed: €15-25; bed in private room: €18-28
| checkin=11:00 | checkout=09:30
| content=Right next to the Adriatic Sea.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Antonio | url=http://www.hotel-sanantonio.com | email=info@hotel-sanantonio.com
| address=Grljevacka 30, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions=7 km towards Dubrovnik, on the right hand side, right on the beach
| phone=+385 21 336 111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€48-95
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=54 rooms and 3 suites.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Le Méridien Lav | url=http://www.lemeridiensplit.com/ | email=
| address=Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+385 21 500 500 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
}}

==Stay safe==

Do not go to striptease bars because they are a tourist trap.

For LGBT+ friendly places consider to consult locals first as [https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaClubGhetto Ghetto] is the only gay-owned bar-club. Alternative youth club [https://www.facebook.com/klub.kocka Kocka] is also gay friendly location for concerts and parties.

=====Dentist=====

* '''[http://www.split-dent.com/ Split-Dent]''' Dental treatment, visitors to the city are welcome.

== Connect ==

As of Sep 2021, Split has 4G from A1 and Tele2, and 5G from T-Mobile. Wifi is widely available in public places.

[https://internet-caffe-club-100-d-print-phone-calls.business.site/ Internet Club 100] is at Sinjska ul 2/4 north side of the old city, open M-F 09:30-15:30.

==Go next==
*'''Salona''' - ancient Roman colony, one of the biggest towns of Roman Empire. It had a population of nearly 60,000 people. It was a capital of Roman province Dalmatia. Well preserved amphitheater, theater, basilica, cemetery and many other Roman buildings. Situated near town of Solin, 10-20 min bus ride from Split.
* '''[[Hvar]]''' - A day trip by boat to this island is well worth the effort. Car ferry leave for Stari Grad five times a day in peak season (July&amp;ndash;August), three times a day outside this period (a single trip costs about 42 kn to Stari Grad on Hvar). There are also high speed passenger ferries that sail to Hvar town. Hvar town is small but extremely attractive, with numerous large yachts moored in the harbour. If using the left luggage service, make sure you thoroughly check the prices and conditions of use. Check ticket prices, schedules and timetables on [https://raftcroatia.com/ RAFT Croatia] website.
* '''[[Brac|Brač]]''' - An alternative could be the boat to the island of Brač which is just the other side of the water. Split is well connected with Milna, Sutivan, Bol and Supetar Brač. [https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company sails year round to Brač. The last ferry back to Split leaves at 22:45 from Supetar. Try renting a bike or scooter for exploring the island. When renting, take into account that the rental service normally closes rather early but when you ask for it, they are quite flexible as most people are in Split. A return ferry ticket should cost about 60 - 100 kn, depending on the destination. 
* '''[[Solta|Šolta]]''' is another gorgeous island easily reachable by ferry from Split within an hour. It's more laid back than Hvar and less touristy than Brač, mostly frequented by Croatian tourists. Great bays, clear water, historic towns and local honey, wine and olives.[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company also provides ferry lines to Stomorska and Rogač that sail year round.
* {{do
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| address= | lat=43.866626 | long=15.972498 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q828155
| content=- one of eight national parks in Croatia. Enjoy in beautiful waterfalls and visit old monastery on the island Visovac.
}}
* {{do
| name=[[Omiš]] | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.4452049 | long=16.6909096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit= | content= - this little town is situated on the mouth of Cetina river and its magnificent canyon. It is ideal place for rafting and canyoning. You can get to Omiš by regular scheduled bus. Bus prices are around 20-30 kn for one way ticket from Split.}}
* '''[http://www.ogorje.net/konjicki_klub.php Horse Club]''' - in village called Donje Ogorje you can ride a horse in the nature. It will cost you 100 kn for one hour. There is also an option for riding and sleeping in the nature for several days.
* '''[[Makarska]]''' - a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, 60 km southeast of Split. Frequent buses (price 40-50 kn one way).
* '''[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]''' - possible day trips by regular scheduled bus include [[Mostar]], [[Međugorje]], Livno, Bugojno, Ljubuški, Travnik and even [[Zenica]].

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      <text bytes="24778" xml:space="preserve">{{pagebanner|Tanjung Pinang banner.JPG|caption=}}'''Tanjung Pinang''' (''Tanjungpinang'') is the main town on the island of [[Bintan]], and the capital of [[Riau Islands]] province.The town has an instantly likeable 'feel' despite being somewhat of a culture shock after squeaky clean Singapore. The local people are very friendly and most will rustle up a few words of English, particularly if you try out your few words of Indonesian! The town wraps itself around several hillsides with different types of housing amidst a plethora of mosques, churches, Buddhist temples, shop-houses, cafes and general confusion! 
 
==Understand==
[[Image:TgPinang Port.JPG|thumb|300px|View of Tanjung Pinang from the ferry terminal]]This is the capital of the province of [[Riau Islands]], that separated from the [[Riau]] mainland in 2002. The city is fast growing with a population around 228,000 (2020). It is a trading, shipping, shopping and tourism &quot;seafood&quot; center in the region. There is no logical centre to the town, but most things radiate out from the ferry port.

==Get in==
===By plane===
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The easiest option to get from the airport to the city is to take a fixed price cab, which will cost around S$3-5 to central Tanjung Pinang. Fares elsewhere on the island will cost around twice as much.

The neighbouring island of [[Batam]], which is accessible by ferry from Tanjung Pinang, has a larger airport, which is served by flights to more destinations, as well as a few international flights from [[Malaysia]]. For most international travellers though, the easiest way to get to Tanjung Pinang would be to fly to [[Singapore]] ({{IATA|SIN}}) and take a ferry from there. If connecting to a flight from Singapore, you must be on the ferry to Singapore at least 4 hours before the departure time of your flight.

===By boat===
The '''Sri Bintan Pura''' ferry terminal at Tanjung Pinang at the southern end of Jalan Merdeka is the main passenger port of Bintan and is used by all domestic and international services from the city.  It is a visa-free for most ASEAN citizens and a growing number of EU countries as well as being a visa-on-arrival port; see Indonesia's [[Indonesia#Get in|Get in]] section for visa details.

* From Singapore's Tanah Merah ferry terminal (TMFT), there are 5-7 direct ferries every day on Penguin, IndoFalcon and Wavemaster (+65-6786 9959). The ferry fare is S$28-40/50 one-way/return. There are two trips on M-F and three trips during Sa, Su and public holidays, taking about 2 hours each way. There are regular shuttle buses between TMFT and Changi Airport, costing S$3 each way, and taking about 15 min in good traffic. Tanjung Pinang's time zone is one hour behind Singapore, so keep that in mind when looking at schedules, particularly if you need to connect to a flight out of Singapore.
* Alternatively, take a ferry from Singapore's HarbourFront to Batam Centre ferry terminal. Then take a taxi direct to Telaga Punggur (S$6), from where you can connect to another ferry to Bintan (journey time 60 min, departures every 30 min, $5/8 one-way/return).
* From Malaysia; there are also less frequent connections from Stulang Laut port of [[Johor Bahru]], Malaysia (three hours away).
* From other Riau Islands with varying frequency. The Bintan Resorts on the northern part of Bintan, Tanjung Pinang is about 50 minutes by speedboat, although connections are not frequent. See the main Bintan article for ferry connection details.

Especially on weekends, it's advisable to '''reconfirm your ferry tickets''' out as soon as you arrive.  If you're staying with a large resort, they can usually take of this for you, so enquire when booking...  but if you're on your own, ''you cannot do this at the ferry terminal'' and instead need to find the appropriate travel agent, none of whom are located near the port!  IndoFalcon's agent is next to the Laguna Hotel, while Penguin's agent can be found in the Bestari Mall.

===By road===
Buses and taxis link Tanjung Pinang with the port of '''Tanjung Uban''' at the northwestern end of [[Bintan]] where there are speedboats to/from Telaga Punggur on [[Batam]]. The bus fare from Tanjung Uban to Tanjung Pinang bus terminal is about Rp10,000 (as of 2005, 3 hr). The bus terminal is 7 km east of town. ''Angkut'' (passenger vans) shuttle between the terminal and town. From the port of [[Kijang]] (where Pelni ships dock) over 20 km to the east, there are bemos and taxis to Tanjung Pinang.

25 minutes to the fantastic [[Trikora]] beach on the east part on [[Bintan]] Island. Tanjung Pinang is about an hour and forty-five minutes south by car from [[Bintan Resorts]] on the northern part of [[Bintan]].

==Get around==
Central Tanjung Pinang, including the old part of town which is built on stilts, is small enough for you to move around on foot. If you want to move further out, such as to Bintan Mall, Bestari Mall, Bintan Center, Trikora beach, open air &quot;Akau&quot; restaurant, Buddhist &quot; Kelenteng Senggarang&quot; temple taxis are the easiest way for foreigners.  Buses exist but are seldom easy to understand as stops are rarely marked, drivers do not speak English, and there is no information available for them on paper.

===By taxi===

Only take taxis from the main road. 'City Taxis' charge $3 if you request to leave the urban area. The taxis are affordable once you have successfully bargained. Fix your price firmly before boarding the taxi to avoid any problems. A 40-km trip to [[Trikora]] Beach should cost $5.

===By motorcycle taxi ===

There are also the thousands of motorcycle taxis called ''ojek'' waiting to ferry you around, although consider this more of an &quot;adventure&quot; way to travel and is not necessarily safe.

===By minibus===

Minibuses known as ''Angkutan Kota'' operate on fixed routes, they carry six to eight passengers and charges per person vary with the distance is another useful way to roam around.  The fare is fixed at Rp. 3000 within the city.  To stop at your destination, just shout &quot;'pinggir' or 'kiri'&quot; pak.

===By boat===

Regular boats to Penyengat Island cost Rp5,000/person, starts from small alley at Jalan Pos.
But you have to wait a while to have the boat full. You can hire own boats for a much more expensive cost.

From Jalan Pelantar I you can go to Senggarang, cost about Rp5,000 (1-way) per person for a small boat. You may need to wait for a while to have the boat full or you can hire own boats but need to bargain beforehand.

From Jalan Pelantar II you can go to Kampung Bugis.

==See==

===By land===
Tanjung Pinang today is a sprawling Indonesian town, with mosquitoes and rats running under stilt houses on the coast at low tide and anonymous concrete blocks marching up the hills.  However, the area around Jl. Pelantar II still retains the town's Chinese heritage, with densely packed shophouses hawking all manner of goods.

* '''500 Luohan Temple'''. Buddhist temple that contains a fantastic sculpture park. The star attractions are the 500 ''arhats'' (Eng: &quot;perfected ones&quot;; Mandarin: &quot;luohan&quot;). All of them have different poses and expressions. The temple is 10 minutes drive from Tanjung Pinang.
* There is also a newly built Buddhist temple which house the largest sitting Guan Yin (Goddess of mercy) in South-East Asia. Locate approx. 10 miles from Tg. Pinang downtown.
* The old ruler's palace and royal tombs, among them the grave of the respected Sultan Haji, who also was creator and author of the first Malay Language grammar book, are among the legacies left by the Riau sultanate.
* The cultural center for stage performances of Malay music and dances is located in Tanjungpinang. The center organizes regular festivals and other performances such as music and dance.

[[File:Raja Haji Fisabilillah Monument .jpg|thumb|Raja Haji Fisabillah Monument]]

* '''Raja Haji Fisabillah Monument''', downtown Tanjung Pinang.  28m tall and raised in memory of the national hero Raja Haji who died during the heroic battle of Malacca against the Dutch in 1784. He was a famous Malayan king and had his castle on the island Penyengant right outside Tanjung Pinang. Unfortunately the very statue of Raja Haji had been removed by local government due to safety issue - It had been partially worn out. So you can only see the base of the monument now.
* '''Kelong''', 'Kelong' is a stilt house the fisherman built for breeding or trapping of fish, some are built mainly for commercial use but, there are a few that offer stays on the 'Kelong'. Most of them are built away from the bustling town thus, it's a perfect getaway if you're looking for some peace and quiet. Cost is around S$20 per room for 2 per night, meals can be arrange with the operator as some provide fresh catch from the sea. Also fishing trip in the open sea can also be arrange with the operator. It's good way to explore and learn how the local do their fishing the 'Kelong' way.

===By water===
[[File:Boat race in Tanjung Pinang.jpg|thumb|Boat race in Tanjung Pinang]]

Take a walk down to the docks and find yourself a little boat to take you for a round trip around the harbour (10 Singapore Dollars or less). Tanjung Pinang is built into the water and being on the water is the best way to see it.

For a longer trip, rent a guide - who will arrange a boat or boats - at one of the piers (i.e., at the end of Jn Pelantar 1 or 2), and go and see Penyengat, Senggarang and Sungai Ular Temple in one go. Price is up to negotiation, may be S$30-40 for two persons. Watch out to get only ''one'' person showing you around, and make it crystal clear in the beginning that price is all-inclusive.

* '''Penyengat Island'''. Places to visit include the Masjid Raya - the old vice-royal mosque, which locals claim is made &quot;from egg&quot; (the mortar, that is, not the whole building). There are also a few more mosques and graveyards to see, some of which include royalties.
* '''Senggarang Temples''' is a temple complex including Chinese and Hinduist worshipping places. This includes a 40-armed statue and several animal deities. From there, you can walk to a stilt house village, where there is also a temple that a tree has grown into. There are boats going from Tanjung Pinang piers to Senggarang frequently, haggle for price.
* '''Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple''', or Snake River Temple, is a little way up the so-called snake river (for its windings). The best (and probably only) way to get there is by boat. Go there for some gory murals depicting the Chinese version of hell.

==Do==
'''Fishing''' Many Singaporeans often use Tanjung Pinang as a departure point for fishing trips. The vessels used are usually made of wood and are rarely equipped with GPS or any modern equipment. Yet they are often booked solid six months ahead.
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==Buy==

===Shopping===
Tanjung Pinang is famous for its wooden handicraft, and Indonesian-designed textile. Everything else is cheap with some products lower than 10% of the prices in Europe.

* Ramayana Shopping Mall (Jalan Wiratno No. 1), a double-storey shopping centre. Sells clothes and apparel on the first floor, with a rather understocked supermarket and gaming arcade on the second. The mall also contains a fast-food restaurant and an Internet cafe.

Products:

*''Keropok'' (Deep-fried crackers) - Buy ''keropok'' from the wholesaler in the main marketplace at the old part of town ('''Jalan Plantar II'''). They will be at least 50% cheaper than at the resorts.
* Fakes: Just like in most of South-East Asian countries, pirated goods are available openly. DVD and music CD are everywhere, often not more than one Singapore dollar for a DVD. Quality is &quot;ok&quot;.  You can test the quality before you buy.
* Tea &amp; Coffee: The most popular brand for tea in Tanjung Pinang is called ''Teh Prendjak'' by PT.Panca Rasa Pratama. It has a very unique flavor that you can find in nowhere. Most tourists will buy them as gifts.
* Also are the 'Kaya' (a local bread spread) made from coconut and egg are a must try, some may find it too sweet for their liking.
* Electronics: Very competitively priced in Tanjung Pinang. The shops carry many of what you may need. When buying electronic goods, remember that Singapore uses 240 V voltage with a British-style three-pin plug.
* Cameras &amp; Watches: The main street from the Ferry Terminal has a selection of camera shops. Prices are significantly lower than in many other countries.

==Eat==

Tanjung Pinang has many seafood restaurants, and prices are low by Singaporean (or even Western) standards,  Try crab (''ketam'') and ''gong-gong'', a local mollusk.

''Padang'' restaurants, named after the town of [[Padang]], can also be found throughout Tanjung Pinang.  In a Padang-style restaurant, the table will quickly be set with dozens of small dishes filled with highly flavored foods such as curried fish, fried tempeh, stewed greens, chili eggplant, curried beef liver, fried chicken, and of course, sambals, the spicy sauces ubiquitous at Indonesian tables.  Customers take - and pay for - only what you eat from this array of dishes.

As for local delicacies you might want to try

&quot;Bak Kut Teh&quot; - The Chinese Pork Rib Soup (Pricing between Rp20,000 - Rp 25,000) can be found at Jl. Potong Lembu or Around Jl. Pelantar II area.

&quot;Otak-otak&quot; (Costs mostly Rp1,000 (buy 10 get 2 free)) can be found at Jl. Pelantar II.

&quot;Wet kway teow&quot; - rice noodle (Pricing between Rp12,000 - Rp20,000) can be found at Jl. Pasar Ikan, Jl. Tambak, Jl. Potong Lembu.

Or, head to the local '''food court''' just across the street from the ferry terminal. There is also the '''Potong Lembu''' street food court on Jalan Potong Lembu. A large range of Indonesian, Chinese, Thai and other Asian dishes are available. Beer is also sold and on several tables it was being consumed by locals, suggesting that it is socially acceptable. The atmosphere is rustic to say the least, but it is incredibally atmospheric and the food 'anak' - delicious!

Other national delicacies such as Pempek, Sup Ayam Kampung, Gado-gado, Soto, Special BBQ of Chicken and Fish are also available in a comfortable modern coffee shop like &quot; Sweet &quot; located at Jalan Bakar Batu No.102 C so near that it takes only 5-10 minutes walk from the International Harbour.

For those who are vegetarian, there is a Chinese vegetarian restaurant (Bumi Maitri) at 'Suka Berenang'. They open until 21:00 everyday and the price is very reasonable.

'''Sam's Anna''' Jalan Yos Sudarso, is a thatched roof, open sided seafood restaurant located next to the sea. They serve excellent chilli crabs and other seafood dishes at prices far below Singaporean ones. Service is fine without ever being slick, partly as being a large restaurant there is a long distance from the serving hatch to tables. It's located in the Eastern part of town. Be warned that there are two Sam's Anna's in town, the one on Jalan Lr Sutami being a burger joint aimed at local teenagers!

==Drink==

Alcoholic drinks are available in most of the cafes and restaurants, nonetheless of being the country with the largest Muslim population. Non-Muslim Indonesian drink alcohol only in social setting. Despite this, no-one has a problem with others drinking and many local Muslims are happy to sell it.

If you like to drink new things, try the local &quot;Double Kiwi&quot;, which comes in clear (i.e. vodka-like) and amber (i.e. whisky-like) fashions, at only 15-20 degrees alcohol.
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==Driving==

Avoid drinking while driving. While in the old time, you might be stopped for drink driving and could &quot;settle&quot; your way through with $10-20, the policeman might now charge you with bribing attempt instead. As a consequence, you might be jailed for up to 3 months and the officer would get a stipend for US$1,000.

If you are stopped by police for any offence, just ask to write you up and pay the summon letter directly to the nearest bank. This would be a cheaper, faster and risk free settlement.

==Sleep==
===Budget===
* '''Bong's Homestay''', Lorong Bintan 2, off Jalan Bintan.  Probably Tanjung Pinang's oldest and best-known backpacker place, Bong's hasn't changed in twenty years and it's still cheap (Rp40,000/night) and no-frills (fan only, bucket-shower).

===Mid-range===
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* '''Bintan Beach Hotel'''. 3 km from town, has an attached mall and waterfront park and most of the regular resort facilities. One of the two hotels with a swimming pool. The other is comfort hotel.
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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===Splurge===

* '''Melia Bintan Permai Hotel''' (''10-15 min walk from Ferry Terminal'').  It is a pleasant hotel fully air-conditioned with hot shower. From Standard Rooms to Suite the price range from S$58-108. Your stay comes with complimentary breakfast. Attached to the hotel is a ''kelong'' behind it with full view of the other islands and terminal. Check-out time is noon.  The services provided by the hotel is extremely friendly.
* '''Pelangi Hotel &amp; Resort''', Jalan D.I. Pandjaitan Km.6 (About 15 minutes from ferry terminal), tel. +62 771 21982 / 318888, [http://www.pelangihotel.com].  Facility :  Wifi, pool, gym.  Rooms rate S$36-80. the folks there are very very nice.
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==Connect==
There are several Internet cafes called &quot;warnet&quot; in Tanjung Pinang. You can find one at Bintan Mall in downtown 200 meters from the Ferry Terminal. Another place is the everpopular Ramayana Shopping Mall in uptown. Some hotels have Internet connections, but be forewarned, their speed is slow.  There are also a few Internet cafes located along 'Tambak', which is within downtown, costing between Rp5000 to Rp6000 an hour.

==Go next==
Tanjung Pinang is the best place to catch ferries to the other islands in the Riau and Lingga archipelagos, including Batam, Tanjung Balai karimun, Galang, Moro, Tanjung Batu, Lingga, Singkep, and the Natuna Islands. Tickets can typically be bought at the ferry terminal to these places and are typically only a few dollars for even long journeys. Beware that the notion of time is loose, cancellations can happen, and ferries may arrive at alternate ports during bad weather. Knowledge of some Malay or Indonesian (or even Mandarin) is recommended as there are few English speakers outside of Tanjung Pinang. However, the archipelago is extremely scenic and if you have the time to explore, it is highly recommended to see the thousands of uninhabited tropical islands in their natural beauty, which you will come across in any ferry travel through the region.


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'''[http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/tongariro/ Tongariro National Park]''', in the [[central North Island]] of [[New Zealand]], contains the three active [[volcanoes]] of Mount Ruapehu (the island's highest peak), Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe. It is one of the North Island's most popular areas for day [[Tramping in New Zealand|tramping]], multi-day tramping and snow sports. The island's two main skifields are on Ruapehu. The park was New Zealand's first national park and is a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage site]].

==Understand==
===History===
Established in 1887, Tongariro National Park was the first [[New Zealand national parks|national park in New Zealand]] and the fourth in the world, after Yellowstone, Royal and Banff. It began with 250&amp;nbsp;km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, and has been expanded twice (in 1922 and 1975) to today cover nearly 800&amp;nbsp;km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. It is also a mixed [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage area]], a status which recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. In 1993 it became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of the park have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people and symbolise the spiritual links between this community and its environment. The park has a diverse range of ecosystems and some spectacular landscapes.

===Landscape===
Dominating the landscape are the three volcanoes of Ruapehu (2797&amp;nbsp;m), Ngauruhoe (2291&amp;nbsp;m) and Tongariro (1967&amp;nbsp;m). Geologically, Ngauruhoe is a secondary vent of Tongariro but is otherwise universally accepted as a separate mountain. All are active, with Tongariro last erupting in November 2012, Ruapehu in 2007 and Ngauruhoe in 1977. Ruapehu also has a crater lake which can occasionally overflow into nearby rivers and create lahars; on Christmas Eve 1953, 151 people were killed when one such overflow wiped out the Tangiwai rail bridge moments before an overnight Wellington to Auckland express was due. There are also a large number of dormant and extinct volcanoes dotted across the landscape.
===Flora and fauna===
It is a place of extremes and surprises, a place to explore and remember. From herb fields to forests, from tranquil lakes to desert-like plateau and active volcanoes. The landscape has served as a backdrop for many New Zealand films, most notably serving as Mordor (with the help of computer graphics) in Peter Jackson's ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy.
===Climate===

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==Get in==
The nearest towns to the park are [[National Park Village]], [[Ohakune]], [[Raetihi]], [[Turangi]], and Waiouru. These can be easily reached by car, as they lie on the four highways encircling the park. State Highway 1 (SH 1) goes through Turangi and Waiouru, over the Desert Road in between to the east of the park. State Highway 4 passes west of the park through National Park village and Raetihi. State Highway 49 forms the southern link, connecting SH 4 several kilometres north of Raetihi with SH 1 at Waiouru via Ohakune. State Highway 47 forms the northern link, from SH 4 at National Park to SH 41 at Turangi, with a short section of SH 41 through Turangi to SH 1. There is also SH 46, which forms a shortcut between SH 47 and SH 1 south of Lake Rotoaira. Whakapapa village is 6 km up SH 48, a spur branching off SH 47.

National Park village and Ohakune can also be reached by train, on the main trunk line between Wellington and Auckland.

The nearest airport is at [[Taupo]], 50&amp;nbsp;km north of Turangi.

==Get around==
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The Department of Conservation (DOC) no longer likes people to leave their cars at the Mangatepopo end of the Tongariro Crossing due to a high number of thefts, so the shuttles from Ketetahi at the end of the day do not drop people off at the Mangatepopo carpark.  They will only drop you on the main road which is 7 km from the carpark.  Instead DOC is trying to encourage people to leave their cars at Whakapapa Village and get a shuttle to the start of the track and the shuttles from the end drop you back to Whakapapa village for $15.

==See==


==Do==
[[File:Turoa Base.jpg|thumb|Turoa skifield]]
[[Image:Lavaline.jpg|right|thumb|Lava line sign]]
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===Tongariro Alpine Crossing===
The [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/ruapehu/tongariro-alpine-crossing/ '''Tongariro Alpine Crossing'''] is a 19.4-km walk across the volcanic landscape of Mount Tongariro, taking 6 to 8 hours. It has steep climbs, great views and colourful lakes, and some say it is the best one-day walk in the world.

Mount Tongariro is at high altitude, the weather is very changeable all year round, and there is no shelter on most of the walk. Summer days can start warm, sunny and calm, then turn cold, wet and windy. From autumn through to spring (Apr–Nov) it can be snowy and icy. Check the weather forecast before departing. Take warm clothing, even in summer. At all times of the year, you may need clothing for wet weather and cold biting wind. Much of the track is rocky and uneven, so wear hiking shoes or boots. Don't be one of the people who get hypothermia and have to be rescued by emergency services because you didn't take enough clothing.

The walk is usually done from the Mangatepopo Road end to the Ketetahi Road, as the Ketetahi end is at a lower elevation (760&amp;nbsp;m vs 1120&amp;nbsp;m) and therefore requires less uphill walking. The walk is crowded in summer, with up to 2000 people a day. The only water en route is at two huts; one at the start of the track and the other at the end.

A side trip to the summit and crater of Ngauruhoe adds two hours of mostly hard, steep climbing, and provides excellent views on a good day. You can run down the scree slopes on the way back, but the scree is sharp and may cut if you hit it with bare skin.

A short and easy side trip (one hour return from Red Crater) can be made to the much less spectacular summit of Tongariro. Red Crater can be entered from near the Emerald Lakes by walking up the steaming slope south of the lakes. Frodo and Sam walked up this slope during their vacation in Mordor. Blue Lake is sacred to Maori and is tapu, so treat it with respect. A short scramble off-track to the left leads to North Crater. A sidle around the massif to the right from near Ketetahi takes you to the Te Maari craters.

The crossing can be done in winter, but alpine skills, ice axe and crampons are essential. In winter, a high standard of navigational skill may be required as the poles marking the track may be buried in snow and mist may reduce visibility to 10 m or less. Several companies provide guided walks and these are particularly useful in winter if you are not an experienced alpine trekker.

Mount Tongariro is an active volcano and, although eruptions are infrequent, they can occur without warning. The track reopened in May 2013 after being closed by eruptions in 2012.

===Tongariro Northern Circuit===
The [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/turangi-taupo/tongariro-northern-circuit/ Tongariro Northern Circuit] is a 43.1-km hike that takes 3 or 4 days and can be walked in either direction. The clockwise walk usually begins at Whakapapa and heads to Mangatepopo. From there it follows the Alpine Crossing as far as Emerald Lakes. Camping is possible in the north end of South Crater; there is usually water flowing from a spring here, though not in very dry weather. A short side-walk can be made to Blue Lake. The Circuit leaves the Crossing and goes down to Oturere Hut. Lava formations make Oturere Valley fantastic in miserable weather. Oturere Hut has a great waterfall nearby.

From Oturere head across desert, then through beech forest to Waihohonu Hut. Another side trip leads to the stunning Ohinepango cold springs (15 minutes from the hut), then the track heads over the gentle Tama Saddle and back to Whakapapa. A side trip on this section leads to two deep explosion craters which form Tama Lakes.
[[File:Emerald Lakes pano.jpg|thumb|400px|Hikers passing Red Crater (on right) and approaching the Emerald Lakes]]

There are camping spots by the stream or cold springs (to the north of Waihohonu Hut, not Ohinepango Springs, which are to the south) in Waihohonu Valley, and beside Upper Tama Lake (a bit hard to get to).

If hitch-hiking, the easiest way to the circuit is from the Desert Road (State Highway 1, the main Auckland-Wellington road), taking the track to Waihohonu Hut (1 to 2 hours). The start of the track is just south of the Rangipo Intake Road intersection, 30&amp;nbsp;km north of Waiouru (SH49 turnoff) and 22&amp;nbsp;km south of Rangipo (SH46 turnoff).

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==Drink==

==Sleep==
There are several ski lodges on Mount Ruapehu, and the Department of Conservation operates a number of back country huts in the park. The nearby towns also make good bases, with [[National Park Village]] and Turangi being the closest to the Tongariro Crossing.

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==Stay safe==
The weather in the Tongariro National Park can change very quickly. Don't take any weather warnings lightly; in 2008, six Auckland high school students and their teacher died in a flash flood after they didn't heed a heavy rain warning. [http://www.metservice.com/mountain/tongariro-national-park MetService] publishes regular weather updates for Tongariro on their website.

Be very careful drinking water in the park.  All of the huts have tanks to store rain water but in some, this is contaminated with giardia.  Stream water can contain heavy metals from the volcanoes.  The positive of this is that the stream beds can have spectacular colours.

==Go next==
*[[National Park Village]]
*[[Ohakune]]
*[[Raetihi]]
*[[Turangi]]

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'''[http://visit29.org/ Twentynine Palms]''' is a city of 26,000 (2021) in south central [[San Bernadino County]] in the [[California]] [[Desert (California)|Desert]] located on the northern boundary of [[Joshua Tree National Park]].

[[Image:Oasis_of_Mara;_Twentynine_Palms,_CA_-_01.jpg|thumb|Palm trees of the Oasis of Mara, for which Twentynine Palms was named]]

==Understand==
The [https://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/ City of Twentynine Palms] (also known as 29 Palms) is home to the headquarters and main entrance of Joshua Tree National Park.
Situated in the Morongo Basin in the [[Mojave Desert]], the city is renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings, desert and mountain vistas and its world-class murals and artists.

Twentynine Palms is also home to the largest United States Marine Corps base, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.

===Climate===
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At an elevation of more than {{ft|1,900}} above sea level, Twentynine Palms has a slightly cooler climate, especially during winter, than Palm Springs, but with essentially the same subtropical desert characteristics. On average, temperatures reach {{convert|100|°F|0}} on 89 days, {{convert|90|°F|0}} on 154 days, and the freezing mark on 17 nights annually. Extremes range from {{convert|10|°F|0}} on December 23, 1990, to {{convert|118|°F|0}} on July 11, 1961. Winters are moderately cool, with highs in the 60s °F and the lows in the 40s °F. Summers are hot, with high temperatures above {{convert|100|°F|0}}. The wettest month is August with {{convert|0.65|in|abbr=on}} inches of rain, mostly from monsoon thunderstorms.

==Get in==
===By car===
Most visitors will arrive on [[File:California 62.svg|18px]]California State Route 62, which runs east-west through the Morongo Basin, west from the [[Palm Springs]] area through [[Yucca Valley]] and [[Joshua Tree]] Village, and east from the Arizona state line.

===By bus===
There is a limited bus network, run by the '''[http://www.mbtabus.com/ Morongo Basin Transit Authority]''' (MBTA). There's an hourly service from Yucca Valley, where it is possible to connect with Palm Springs.

===By air===
The closest passenger airport is:
[[Palm Springs#By plane|Palm Springs International Airport]] ({{IATA|PSP}}), {{mi|55}} west.

Further afield are:
* [[Ontario (California)#By plane|Ontario International Airport]] ({{IATA|ONT}}), about {{mi|105}} west.
* [[Los Angeles International Airport]] ({{IATA|LAX}}), {{mi|155}} west.
* [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego International Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}), {{mi|165}} southwest.

==Get around==
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Most visitors would travel around by car.

==See==
[[File:Twentynine Palms looking west on CA route 62.jpg|thumb|California State Route 62 in Twentynine Palms]]

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*{{see
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}} &amp;mdash; The Old Schoolhouse is the oldest public building in the Morongo Basin area having come into existence in 1927.  The school began in the truest pioneering fashion.  After being denied requested funds from San Bernardino County, the inhabitants of the surrounding area decided to take matters into their own hands. Working solely on the assistance and altruism of the community, the one-room schoolhouse was born, hosting eight students, hailing from different corners of the Morongo Basin. The Schoolhouse is now home to a museum and gift shop operated by the Twentynine Palms Historical Society. Exhibits center around the groups that were important to the history of the Twentynine Palms area: the Native Americans, miners, cattlemen, homesteaders, and military.

==Do==
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==Buy==

==Eat==
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
There is a variety of lodging available in Twentynine Palms.
For camping, see [[Joshua Tree National Park#Camping|camping options in Joshua Tree National Park]].

* {{sleep
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| content=Located around the Oasis of Mara, at the Northern entrance to the park. Established in 1929, 29 Palms Inn is a historic collection of wood and adobe cabins with a restaurant/bar and swimming pool available on the grounds. The focus of the Inn is on the slow pace of the desert and the community of people who come to visit. Minimizing distractions of the outside world, the rooms do not come with telephones, radios, clocks, and only very small, black-and-white, televisions without cable.
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* {{sleep
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| content=12 vacation rental homes in the Wonder Valley on the east side of town, minutes to the Northern entrance of [[Joshua Tree National Park]] and Twentynine Palms Marine Base. All of the houses are on 5-15 acres and are fully furnished to give guests a real desert experience without sacrificing modern comforts.
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* {{sleep
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| content=The rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The hotel has a small, heated pool that is half in the sun and half in the shade allowing guests to cool off without getting sunburned. There is a small fitness center as well. Free breakfast consisting of both hot and cold food items is offered. The hotel is very handicapped-accessible with several rooms featuring roll-in showers and lifts for both the pool and the spa.
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* {{sleep
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* {{sleep
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==Go next==
* '''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]''', south &amp;mdash; The large national park south of the town is home to two desert ecosystems and is a favorite for campers, hikers, and rock-climbers.

* '''[[Amboy]]''' and '''[[Route 66]]''', north &amp;mdash; The Mother Road routes through the California desert north of Twentynine Palms.
* '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north beyond Amboy &amp;mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran.

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[[Image:Uttar Pradesh in India (disputed hatched).svg|200px|thumb|Map of [[India]] showing Uttar Pradesh's location]]
'''Uttar Pradesh''' ('''UP''') is a state in the [[Plains (India)|Plains]] region of [[India]]. With around 200 million inhabitants in 2011, it is not just more populous than other states of India, but all other sub-national regions in the world. If UP was a country, it'd be the fifth largest country, just behind Indonesia and ahead of Pakistan.

==Regions==
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|region2description= Between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, in the western and southwestern part of the state. It is home to [[Agra]], which is the main destination for visitors.

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==Cities==
Here are nine of the most notable cities.
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Lucknow]]
| lat=26.84651 | long=80.94668
|wikidata=Q47916}} &amp;mdash; capital of Uttar Pradesh, also home to one of the IIM
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Agra]]
| lat=27.17667 | long=78.00807
|wikidata=Q42941}} &amp;mdash; tourist capital of India, home to three [[UNESCO World Heritage]] Sites, including the Taj Mahal
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Allahabad]]
| lat=25.43580 | long=81.84631
|wikidata=Q162442}} (Prayagraj) &amp;mdash; holy place where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna &amp; Saraswati meet
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Ayodhya]]
| lat=26.80000 | long=82.20000
|wikidata=Q186040}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of the Hindu God Ram and Lord Rishabhdev, first Tirthankar of the Jains
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Jhansi]]
| lat=25.44843 | long=78.56846
|wikidata=Q242995}} &amp;mdash; historical city of Northern Bundelkhand
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Kanpur]]
| lat=26.44992 | long=80.33187
|wikidata=Q66568}} &amp;mdash; once known as the &quot;Manchester of India&quot;, now famous for its leather works and the IIT
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Mathura]]
| lat=27.49241 | long=77.67367
|wikidata=Q200311}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of Krishna
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Sarnath]]
| lat=25.37617 | long=83.02271
|wikidata=Q324394}} &amp;mdash; the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Varanasi]]
| lat=25.31765 | long=82.97391
|wikidata=Q79980}} &amp;mdash; one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=go|zoom=12
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|lat=28.47087|long=80.69926
| image=Kirimachi temple complex.JPG
}} &amp;mdash;  A project for wildlife preservation
* {{marker|type=go|zoom=12
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|lat=28.7052803|long=80.0616545
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==Understand==
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in terms of land area. The western plain is the most urban region. The [https://pincodeind.com/uttar-pradesh-pincode/ postal code of Uttar Pradesh] is 121XXX - 285XXX. Agriculture is the most important section of Uttar Pradesh’s economy, employing about three-quarters of the work force. Uttar Pradesh has the largest production of food grain and oilseeds in India. In addition, UP ranks the first in the production of wheat, maize, barley, gram, sugar cane, and potatoes. The three most important industries of UP are sugar, cotton fabrics and diversified food preparations. Goods carrier equipment, photostat machines, chemicals, polyester fibre and steel tube galvanized sheets are the other big industries of UP.

Kathak, one of the eight recognised classical dance forms in India, was born in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the countryside songs and dances are significant traits of the local culture. Uttar Pradesh is famous for handicrafts such as carpet weaving, hand printing, chikan (a type of embroidery), metal enamelling, brocade and brass, and ebony work. Uttar Pradesh has the biggest brass and copperware manufacturing industry in India.

=== History ===

The State of Uttar Pradesh has an ancient and rich history. It was recognised in the later Vedic Age as Brahmarshi Desha or Madhya Desha. Many great sages of the Vedic times flourished in this state. Several sacred books of the Aryans were also composed here. Two great epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata, appear to have been inspired by Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has played a vital role in the history of many different religions. In the sixth century BC, Uttar Pradesh was associated with two new religions - Jainism and Buddhism. It was at Sarnath that Buddha preached his first sermon and laid the foundations of his order, and it was in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, where Buddha breathed his last breath. Several centres in Uttar Pradesh like Ayodhya, Prayag, Varanasi and Mathura became reputed centres of learning. In the medieval period, Uttar Pradesh passed under Muslim rule and led the way to new synthesis of Hindu and Islamic cultures. Ramananda and his disciple Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas and other intellectuals contributed to the growth of literature in Khadi Boli, Brah Bhasha, Awadhi and other languages nowadays treated as dialects of Hindi.

Uttar Pradesh preserved its intellectual excellency even under the British administration. The British combined Agra and Oudh into one province, and called it United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The name was shortened to the United Provinces in 1935. In January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

The state is bounded by the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as well as Nepal to the north, Haryana and Delhi to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the south, and Bihar to the east. Uttar Pradesh can be divided into two distinct regions, (i) Southern hills and (ii) Gangetic plain.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==
* Sangam, Anand Bhavan, Minto Park, Sita Samahit Isthal, Company Garden, New Yamuna Bridge, and lots more in the holy city Allahabad (Prayag).
* Ghats at Varanasi (Kashi).
* Nawab's or Royal city Lucknow.

==Do==
Take a holy dip in Sangam at Allahabad and visit ghats at Varanasi
and it is  a very royal place.

In Lucknow, there is a place called Chowk. Chowk has tons to offer (in terms of touristy locations like the Imambaras) and its narrow streets are interesting.

==Eat==

The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh's most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of India, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. Mughali cuisine is also integral to Western and Central Uttar Pradesh's cuisine.

The state is famous for its Nawabi foods (of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is a heaven for food lovers due to the sheer range of variety available. Lucknow, before being the seat of Nawabs (Kings) of the Awadh region, is the birth place of the famous Awadhi cuisine. Awadhi cuisine bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab. It is a good place to find refined Muslim Indian food. During your visit, go to Old Lucknow. It's normal to visit eateries which are 150-200 years old, serving famed Lucknowi Biryani (mutton &amp; Basmati rice preparation with exotic herbs), nehari, kulcha, sheermal and many more traditional dishes.

Varanasi is another city where people live for eating. It is famous for the Hindu Vegetarian style which includes chaat, tikki, and kachori, among others.

==Drink==

==Stay safe==
Utter Pradesh is notoriously known for kidnapping, particularly outside the big, metropolitan cities.. While this is mainly of concern to residents, as always, travel sensibly and remain vigilant.

==Go next==

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==Regions==
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==Cities==
Here are nine of the most notable cities.
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Lucknow]]
| lat=26.84651 | long=80.94668
|wikidata=Q47916}} &amp;mdash; capital of Uttar Pradesh, also home to one of the IIM
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Agra]]
| lat=27.17667 | long=78.00807
|wikidata=Q42941}} &amp;mdash; tourist capital of India, home to three [[UNESCO World Heritage]] Sites, including the Taj Mahal
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Allahabad]]
| lat=25.43580 | long=81.84631
|wikidata=Q162442}} (Prayagraj) &amp;mdash; holy place where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna &amp; Saraswati meet
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Ayodhya]]
| lat=26.80000 | long=82.20000
|wikidata=Q186040}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of the Hindu God Ram and Lord Rishabhdev, first Tirthankar of the Jains
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Jhansi]]
| lat=25.44843 | long=78.56846
|wikidata=Q242995}} &amp;mdash; historical city of Northern Bundelkhand
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Kanpur]]
| lat=26.44992 | long=80.33187
|wikidata=Q66568}} &amp;mdash; once known as the &quot;Manchester of India&quot;, now famous for its leather works and the IIT
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Mathura]]
| lat=27.49241 | long=77.67367
|wikidata=Q200311}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of Krishna
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Sarnath]]
| lat=25.37617 | long=83.02271
|wikidata=Q324394}} &amp;mdash; the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Varanasi]]
| lat=25.31765 | long=82.97391
|wikidata=Q79980}} &amp;mdash; one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=go|zoom=12
| name=[[Dudhwa National Park]]
|lat=28.47087|long=80.69926
| image=Kirimachi temple complex.JPG
}} &amp;mdash;  A project for wildlife preservation
* {{marker|type=go|zoom=12
| name=[[Pilibhit Tiger Reserve]]
|lat=28.7052803|long=80.0616545
| image=
}}

==Understand==
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in terms of land area. The western plain is the most urban region. The [https://pincodeind.com/uttar-pradesh-pincode/ postal code of Uttar Pradesh] is 121XXX - 285XXX. Agriculture is the most important section of Uttar Pradesh’s economy, employing about three-quarters of the work force. Uttar Pradesh has the largest production of food grain and oilseeds in India. In addition, UP ranks the first in the production of wheat, maize, barley, gram, sugar cane, and potatoes. The three most important industries of UP are sugar, cotton fabrics and diversified food preparations. Goods carrier equipment, photostat machines, chemicals, polyester fibre and steel tube galvanized sheets are the other big industries of UP.

Kathak, one of the eight recognised classical dance forms in India, was born in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the countryside songs and dances are significant traits of the local culture. Uttar Pradesh is famous for handicrafts such as carpet weaving, hand printing, chikan (a type of embroidery), metal enamelling, brocade and brass, and ebony work. Uttar Pradesh has the biggest brass and copperware manufacturing industry in India.

=== History ===

The State of Uttar Pradesh has an ancient and rich history. It was recognised in the later Vedic Age as Brahmarshi Desha or Madhya Desha. Many great sages of the Vedic times flourished in this state. Several sacred books of the Aryans were also composed here. Two great epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata, appear to have been inspired by Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has played a vital role in the history of many different religions. In the sixth century BC, Uttar Pradesh was associated with two new religions - Jainism and Buddhism. It was at Sarnath that Buddha preached his first sermon and laid the foundations of his order, and it was in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, where Buddha breathed his last breath. Several centres in Uttar Pradesh like Ayodhya, Prayag, Varanasi and Mathura became reputed centres of learning. In the medieval period, Uttar Pradesh passed under Muslim rule and led the way to new synthesis of Hindu and Islamic cultures. Ramananda and his disciple Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas and other intellectuals contributed to the growth of literature in Khadi Boli, Brah Bhasha, Awadhi and other languages nowadays treated as dialects of Hindi.

Uttar Pradesh preserved its intellectual excellency even under the British administration. The British combined Agra and Oudh into one province, and called it United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The name was shortened to the United Provinces in 1935. In January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

The state is bounded by the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as well as Nepal to the north, Haryana and Delhi to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the south, and Bihar to the east. Uttar Pradesh can be divided into two distinct regions, (i) Southern hills and (ii) Gangetic plain.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==
* Sangam, Anand Bhavan, Minto Park, Sita Samahit Isthal, Company Garden, New Yamuna Bridge, and lots more in the holy city Allahabad (Prayag).
* Ghats at Varanasi (Kashi).
* Nawab's or Royal city Lucknow.

==Do==
Take a holy dip in Sangam at Allahabad and visit ghats at Varanasi
and it is  a very royal place.

In Lucknow, there is a place called Chowk. Chowk has tons to offer (in terms of touristy locations like the Imambaras) and its narrow streets are interesting.

==Eat==

The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh's most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of India, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. Mughali cuisine is also integral to Western and Central Uttar Pradesh's cuisine.

The state is famous for its Nawabi foods (of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is a heaven for food lovers due to the sheer range of variety available. Lucknow, before being the seat of Nawabs (Kings) of the Awadh region, is the birth place of the famous Awadhi cuisine. Awadhi cuisine bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab. It is a good place to find refined Muslim Indian food. During your visit, go to Old Lucknow. It's normal to visit eateries which are 150-200 years old, serving famed Lucknowi Biryani (mutton &amp; Basmati rice preparation with exotic herbs), nehari, kulcha, sheermal and many more traditional dishes.

Varanasi is another city where people live for eating. It is famous for the Hindu Vegetarian style which includes chaat, tikki, and kachori, among others.

==Drink==

==Stay safe==
Utter Pradesh is notoriously known for kidnapping, particularly outside the big, metropolitan cities.. While this is mainly of concern to residents, as always, travel sensibly and remain vigilant.

==Go next==

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'''Uttar Pradesh''' ('''UP''') is a state in the [[Plains (India)|Plains]] region of [[India]]. With around 240 million inhabitants in 2021, it is not just more populous than other states of India, but all other sub-national regions in the world. If UP was a country, it'd be the fifth most populous country, just behind Indonesia and ahead of Pakistan.

==Regions==
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==Cities==
Here are nine of the most notable cities.
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
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|wikidata=Q47916}} &amp;mdash; capital of Uttar Pradesh, also home to one of the IIM
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Agra]]
| lat=27.17667 | long=78.00807
|wikidata=Q42941}} &amp;mdash; tourist capital of India, home to three [[UNESCO World Heritage]] Sites, including the Taj Mahal
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Allahabad]]
| lat=25.43580 | long=81.84631
|wikidata=Q162442}} (Prayagraj) &amp;mdash; holy place where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna &amp; Saraswati meet
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Ayodhya]]
| lat=26.80000 | long=82.20000
|wikidata=Q186040}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of the Hindu God Ram and Lord Rishabhdev, first Tirthankar of the Jains
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Jhansi]]
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|wikidata=Q242995}} &amp;mdash; historical city of Northern Bundelkhand
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
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| lat=26.44992 | long=80.33187
|wikidata=Q66568}} &amp;mdash; once known as the &quot;Manchester of India&quot;, now famous for its leather works and the IIT
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Mathura]]
| lat=27.49241 | long=77.67367
|wikidata=Q200311}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of Krishna
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Sarnath]]
| lat=25.37617 | long=83.02271
|wikidata=Q324394}} &amp;mdash; the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Varanasi]]
| lat=25.31765 | long=82.97391
|wikidata=Q79980}} &amp;mdash; one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges

==Other destinations==
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==Understand==
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in terms of land area. The western plain is the most urban region. The [https://pincodeind.com/uttar-pradesh-pincode/ postal code of Uttar Pradesh] is 121XXX - 285XXX. Agriculture is the most important section of Uttar Pradesh’s economy, employing about three-quarters of the work force. Uttar Pradesh has the largest production of food grain and oilseeds in India. In addition, UP ranks the first in the production of wheat, maize, barley, gram, sugar cane, and potatoes. The three most important industries of UP are sugar, cotton fabrics and diversified food preparations. Goods carrier equipment, photostat machines, chemicals, polyester fibre and steel tube galvanized sheets are the other big industries of UP.

Kathak, one of the eight recognised classical dance forms in India, was born in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the countryside songs and dances are significant traits of the local culture. Uttar Pradesh is famous for handicrafts such as carpet weaving, hand printing, chikan (a type of embroidery), metal enamelling, brocade and brass, and ebony work. Uttar Pradesh has the biggest brass and copperware manufacturing industry in India.

=== History ===

The State of Uttar Pradesh has an ancient and rich history. It was recognised in the later Vedic Age as Brahmarshi Desha or Madhya Desha. Many great sages of the Vedic times flourished in this state. Several sacred books of the Aryans were also composed here. Two great epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata, appear to have been inspired by Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has played a vital role in the history of many different religions. In the sixth century BC, Uttar Pradesh was associated with two new religions - Jainism and Buddhism. It was at Sarnath that Buddha preached his first sermon and laid the foundations of his order, and it was in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, where Buddha breathed his last breath. Several centres in Uttar Pradesh like Ayodhya, Prayag, Varanasi and Mathura became reputed centres of learning. In the medieval period, Uttar Pradesh passed under Muslim rule and led the way to new synthesis of Hindu and Islamic cultures. Ramananda and his disciple Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas and other intellectuals contributed to the growth of literature in Khadi Boli, Brah Bhasha, Awadhi and other languages nowadays treated as dialects of Hindi.

Uttar Pradesh preserved its intellectual excellency even under the British administration. The British combined Agra and Oudh into one province, and called it United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The name was shortened to the United Provinces in 1935. In January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

The state is bounded by the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as well as Nepal to the north, Haryana and Delhi to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the south, and Bihar to the east. Uttar Pradesh can be divided into two distinct regions, (i) Southern hills and (ii) Gangetic plain.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==
* Sangam, Anand Bhavan, Minto Park, Sita Samahit Isthal, Company Garden, New Yamuna Bridge, and lots more in the holy city Allahabad (Prayag).
* Ghats at Varanasi (Kashi).
* Nawab's or Royal city Lucknow.

==Do==
Take a holy dip in Sangam at Allahabad and visit ghats at Varanasi
and it is  a very royal place.

In Lucknow, there is a place called Chowk. Chowk has tons to offer (in terms of touristy locations like the Imambaras) and its narrow streets are interesting.

==Eat==

The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh's most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of India, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. Mughali cuisine is also integral to Western and Central Uttar Pradesh's cuisine.

The state is famous for its Nawabi foods (of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is a heaven for food lovers due to the sheer range of variety available. Lucknow, before being the seat of Nawabs (Kings) of the Awadh region, is the birth place of the famous Awadhi cuisine. Awadhi cuisine bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab. It is a good place to find refined Muslim Indian food. During your visit, go to Old Lucknow. It's normal to visit eateries which are 150-200 years old, serving famed Lucknowi Biryani (mutton &amp; Basmati rice preparation with exotic herbs), nehari, kulcha, sheermal and many more traditional dishes.

Varanasi is another city where people live for eating. It is famous for the Hindu Vegetarian style which includes chaat, tikki, and kachori, among others.

==Drink==

==Stay safe==
Utter Pradesh is notoriously known for kidnapping, particularly outside the big, metropolitan cities.. While this is mainly of concern to residents, as always, travel sensibly and remain vigilant.

==Go next==

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'''Uttar Pradesh''' ('''UP''') is a state in the [[Plains (India)|Plains]] region of [[India]]. With around 240 million inhabitants in 2021, it is not just more populous than other states of India, but all other sub-national regions in the world. If UP were a country, it'd be the fifth most populous country, just behind Indonesia and ahead of Pakistan.

==Regions==
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|region1color={{StdColor|t1}}
|region1items= Ambedkar Nagar, Bahraich, Balrampur, Barabanki, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Faizabad, Ayodhya, Gonda, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Pratapgarh, Raebareli, Amethi, Shravasti, Siddharth Nagar, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Jaunpur, Unnao, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Allahabad and Kanpur
|region1description=The central part of the state including the capital, [[Lucknow]], is known as the granary of India, and the centre of various period films of Bollywood and modern films.

|region2name = [[Doab]]
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|region2description= Between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, in the western and southwestern part of the state. It is home to [[Agra]], which is the main destination for visitors.

|region3name = [[Northern Bundelkhand]]
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|region3description=A geographic and cultural region of gentle hills in the southwestern part of the state.

|region4name = [[Purvanchal]]
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|region4description=The eastern end of Uttar Pradesh is one of the most ancient regions of India and enjoys a rich heritage and culture.

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==Cities==
Here are nine of the most notable cities.
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Lucknow]]
| lat=26.84651 | long=80.94668
|wikidata=Q47916}} &amp;mdash; capital of Uttar Pradesh, also home to one of the IIM
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Agra]]
| lat=27.17667 | long=78.00807
|wikidata=Q42941}} &amp;mdash; tourist capital of India, home to three [[UNESCO World Heritage]] Sites, including the Taj Mahal
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Allahabad]]
| lat=25.43580 | long=81.84631
|wikidata=Q162442}} (Prayagraj) &amp;mdash; holy place where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna &amp; Saraswati meet
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Ayodhya]]
| lat=26.80000 | long=82.20000
|wikidata=Q186040}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of the Hindu God Ram and Lord Rishabhdev, first Tirthankar of the Jains
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Jhansi]]
| lat=25.44843 | long=78.56846
|wikidata=Q242995}} &amp;mdash; historical city of Northern Bundelkhand
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Kanpur]]
| lat=26.44992 | long=80.33187
|wikidata=Q66568}} &amp;mdash; once known as the &quot;Manchester of India&quot;, now famous for its leather works and the IIT
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Mathura]]
| lat=27.49241 | long=77.67367
|wikidata=Q200311}} &amp;mdash; known as the birthplace of Krishna
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Sarnath]]
| lat=25.37617 | long=83.02271
|wikidata=Q324394}} &amp;mdash; the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment
* {{marker|type=city|zoom=12
| name=[[Varanasi]]
| lat=25.31765 | long=82.97391
|wikidata=Q79980}} &amp;mdash; one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges

==Other destinations==
* {{marker|type=go|zoom=12
| name=[[Dudhwa National Park]]
|lat=28.47087|long=80.69926
| image=Kirimachi temple complex.JPG
}} &amp;mdash;  A project for wildlife preservation
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| name=[[Pilibhit Tiger Reserve]]
|lat=28.7052803|long=80.0616545
| image=
}}

==Understand==
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in terms of land area. The western plain is the most urban region. The [https://pincodeind.com/uttar-pradesh-pincode/ postal code of Uttar Pradesh] is 121XXX - 285XXX. Agriculture is the most important section of Uttar Pradesh’s economy, employing about three-quarters of the work force. Uttar Pradesh has the largest production of food grain and oilseeds in India. In addition, UP ranks the first in the production of wheat, maize, barley, gram, sugar cane, and potatoes. The three most important industries of UP are sugar, cotton fabrics and diversified food preparations. Goods carrier equipment, photostat machines, chemicals, polyester fibre and steel tube galvanized sheets are the other big industries of UP.

Kathak, one of the eight recognised classical dance forms in India, was born in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the countryside songs and dances are significant traits of the local culture. Uttar Pradesh is famous for handicrafts such as carpet weaving, hand printing, chikan (a type of embroidery), metal enamelling, brocade and brass, and ebony work. Uttar Pradesh has the biggest brass and copperware manufacturing industry in India.

=== History ===

The State of Uttar Pradesh has an ancient and rich history. It was recognised in the later Vedic Age as Brahmarshi Desha or Madhya Desha. Many great sages of the Vedic times flourished in this state. Several sacred books of the Aryans were also composed here. Two great epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata, appear to have been inspired by Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has played a vital role in the history of many different religions. In the sixth century BC, Uttar Pradesh was associated with two new religions - Jainism and Buddhism. It was at Sarnath that Buddha preached his first sermon and laid the foundations of his order, and it was in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, where Buddha breathed his last breath. Several centres in Uttar Pradesh like Ayodhya, Prayag, Varanasi and Mathura became reputed centres of learning. In the medieval period, Uttar Pradesh passed under Muslim rule and led the way to new synthesis of Hindu and Islamic cultures. Ramananda and his disciple Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas and other intellectuals contributed to the growth of literature in Khadi Boli, Brah Bhasha, Awadhi and other languages nowadays treated as dialects of Hindi.

Uttar Pradesh preserved its intellectual excellency even under the British administration. The British combined Agra and Oudh into one province, and called it United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The name was shortened to the United Provinces in 1935. In January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

The state is bounded by the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as well as Nepal to the north, Haryana and Delhi to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the south, and Bihar to the east. Uttar Pradesh can be divided into two distinct regions, (i) Southern hills and (ii) Gangetic plain.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==
* Sangam, Anand Bhavan, Minto Park, Sita Samahit Isthal, Company Garden, New Yamuna Bridge, and lots more in the holy city Allahabad (Prayag).
* Ghats at Varanasi (Kashi).
* Nawab's or Royal city Lucknow.

==Do==
Take a holy dip in Sangam at Allahabad and visit ghats at Varanasi
and it is  a very royal place.

In Lucknow, there is a place called Chowk. Chowk has tons to offer (in terms of touristy locations like the Imambaras) and its narrow streets are interesting.

==Eat==

The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh's most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of India, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. Mughali cuisine is also integral to Western and Central Uttar Pradesh's cuisine.

The state is famous for its Nawabi foods (of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is a heaven for food lovers due to the sheer range of variety available. Lucknow, before being the seat of Nawabs (Kings) of the Awadh region, is the birth place of the famous Awadhi cuisine. Awadhi cuisine bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab. It is a good place to find refined Muslim Indian food. During your visit, go to Old Lucknow. It's normal to visit eateries which are 150-200 years old, serving famed Lucknowi Biryani (mutton &amp; Basmati rice preparation with exotic herbs), nehari, kulcha, sheermal and many more traditional dishes.

Varanasi is another city where people live for eating. It is famous for the Hindu Vegetarian style which includes chaat, tikki, and kachori, among others.

==Drink==

==Stay safe==
Utter Pradesh is notoriously known for kidnapping, particularly outside the big, metropolitan cities.. While this is mainly of concern to residents, as always, travel sensibly and remain vigilant.

==Go next==

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'''[http://english.comune.venezia.it Venice]''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Venezia''; Venetian: ''Venexia'') is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains. It is also known as the birthplace of composers Tomaso Albinoni and Antonio Vivaldi. Venice and its lagoon are a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. It used to be an independent republic, and remains one of Italy's most important cities, with a quarter million inhabitants.

==Districts==
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| region1color=#de725d
| region1description=Sharpen your elbows and get to stepping. '''Doge's Palace''' and half a dozen other top sights are crammed in to '''Piazza San Marco'''. If you'd like a good picture (or even a place to sit!) try visiting at dawn, or during the winter months.

| region2name=[[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]]
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| region2description=One of the oldest parts of the city&amp;mdash;and featuring the '''Rialto Bridge'''&amp;mdash;one of it's most visited. Several museums and churches hold dozens of antiquities and artistic masterworks.

| region3name=[[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]]
| region3color=#6e73e2
| region3description=Home to the '''Guggenheim''' and '''Gallerie Accademia Venezia''', some of the finest museums in Italy. This area plays host to many students, so you may have an easier go finding budget conscious amenities.

| region4name=[[Venice/Castello|Castello]]
| region4color=#b569b5
| region4description=The &quot;tail of the fish&quot; plays host to several palaces, basilica, and museums. On your walk in, pass by the '''Bridge of Sighs''' to catch a glimpse of a convicts last view.

| region5name=[[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]]
| region5color=#487db8
| region5description=A more residential neighborhood, the city's historic '''Jewish ghetto''' is found here as well as the nearby island of '''San Michele Cemetery'''. Receives fewer visitors than neighboring areas, although that's not saying much.

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Many visitors also pay a visit to '''[[Mestre]]''' (mainland Venice) and some of the neighboring islands during their stay.
* '''[[Venice/Burano|Burano]]''' &amp;mdash; Popular with artists and known for its many small, brightly painted houses.
* '''[[Venice/Murano|Murano]]''' &amp;mdash; Filled with quaint shops and restaurants, Murano is known far and wide for its high quality glass making.
* '''[[Venice/Lido|Lido]]''' &amp;mdash; Venice's long skinny beach, Lido offers a respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
* '''[[Venice/Torcello|Torcello]]''' &amp;mdash; Sparsely populated and accessible by ''vaporetto'', this island offers a unique window into Venetian life.

== Understand ==
[[File:Venezia Campanile di San Marco 004.JPG|thumb|upright|Bell tower of Saint Mark]]

=== Orientation ===
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has nearly a million inhabitants, and includes coastal and inland towns such as [[Bibione]], [[Chioggia]] and [[Eraclea]].

The ''comune'' (municipality) of Venice lies at the coast of northern Italy. It is made up of many islands in the Venetian Lagoon and a stretch of ''terraferma'' (mainland). The comune is divided into six boroughs, the most famous of which (known as ''Venezia Insulare'') comprises the historic city of Venice as well as the islands of Giudecca, [[Venice/Murano|Murano]], [[Burano]], [[Torcello]], [[Mazzorbo]] and [[Sant'Erasmo]]. [[Lido]] and [[Mestre]] are other popular areas of the comune.

The historic city is divided into six ''sestieri'' (districts): [[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]], [[Venice/Castello|Castello]], [[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]], [[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]], [[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]] and finally [[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]], where the main monuments and sights are. Each sestiere uses separate house numbers, however they are ''not'' allocated in a specific pattern.

=== History ===
{{See also|Medieval and Renaissance Italy}}
The '''Most Serene Republic of Venice''' dates back to 827, when a Byzantine Duke moved its seat to what is now known as the Rialto, and for the following 970 years, it prospered on trade (especially from the [[Silk Road]]) and under the rule of a Roman-style Senate headed by the '''Doge'''. Eventually, the Republic of Venice grew into a powerful city-state, and the cradle of [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Italian renaissance]]. In the late 15th century, the [[Ottoman Empire]]'s expansion around the Mediterranean, new routes on the high seas shifted commerce to the Atlantic, demoting Venice's political status.

The city remains a centre for the arts. One of the significant events in the history of Venice was the opening of the first public opera house in 1637, which allowed members of the general public (those who could afford to pay for the tickets) to enjoy what was once court entertainment reserved for the aristocracy, thus allowing the genre of opera to flourish. Venice was an important destination of the [[Grand Tour]] from the 17th century. In 1797, the city was conquered by Napoleon, a blow from which it never recovered.  The city was soon absorbed into [[Austro-Hungarian Empire|Austria-Hungary]], then ping-ponged back and forth between Austria and a nascent Italy, but Venice is still a monument to the glory days of the Renaissance, and historical culture still throbs powerfully in the old Italians' veins.

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 | Sep precipitation days  =    5.9     | Oct precipitation days =   6.7     | Nov precipitation days =   5.8     | Dec precipitation days =   5.9
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 | date                    = April 2014
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Venice has a humid-subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. For those who don't enjoy the heat, July and August may be the worst time to visit: it's sometimes very hot and often humid, there are mosquitoes and occasional infestations of flies, and there are a ''lot'' of tourists and large crowds. Mid to late spring and early to mid autumn are probably best, a compromise between temperature (expect 10-25°C) and the tourist load. Between November and January, you may manage to feel you have Venice all to yourself, an interesting experience. Beware of the weather during the winter months: it can be quite chilly, windy, and damp. Fog is an additional hazard if you are driving in or out, doubly so in the unlikely chance that you will pilot a boat. But if you've never been to Venice, it's better to go in summer than not to go. You won't regret it. Many cities are far worse in summer. Although Venice has no cars, diesel motors used by boats contribute to less than stellar air quality.

'''''Acqua alta''''' (high water) has become a fact of life in Venice.  The lagoon water level occasionally rises above the level of the squares and streets, flooding them.  This can happen several times a year, at irregular intervals, usually in the colder months. ''Acqua alta'' usually lasts a few hours and coincides with high tide. You'll see raised walkways in side alleys ready to be pulled out when ''acqua alta'' hits. When the city begins to flood, sirens will sound to warn residents and businesses. If you speak fluent Italian, tune into news programs since their predictions of the times the flood begins and ends are usually accurate. Normally, the tide rises and falls in six-hour cycles.

You can get an ''acqua alta'' map at the tourist offices either at the railway station or St Mark's Square.  This will show you the higher, dry routes and the ones with walkways set up during the various flood alerts.  There is a tide measuring station at the Rialto vaporetto piers, and a noticeboard at the base of the Campanile in the Piazza San Marco that shows a live tide reading and predictions for the next few days.

== Get in ==
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Water plays a crucial role in transportation, as Venice is on a lagoon. Whichever way you arrive the last part of your journey will be on foot from the nearest waterbus/watertaxi jetty. Bear this in mind when choosing your hotel location and route to it, especially if you need to carry or wheel bags along the narrow streets. Do note a lot of the higher priced hotels will offer complementary water boat transfers from the airport. 

=== By plane ===

The Marco Polo Airport and the Treviso Airport serve the city. If no flight suites you, check flying to nearby '''[[Bologna#By_plane|Bologna]]''' or '''[[Verona#By_plane|Verona]]'''. From both cities trains and buses depart to Venice.

==== Marco Polo Airport ====
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There are direct flights to and from [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], [[Atlanta Airport]], [[Barcelona El Prat]], Basel, Belfast, Berlin, Bilbao, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Brussels,  Casablanca, Chisinau, Cologne-Bonn, [[Copenhagen Airport]], Doha, Dubai, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, [[Frankfurt Airport]], Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Istanbul, Leeds, Le Havre, Lille, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Mars Alam, Marseilles, Metz, Montreal, Moscow, [[Munich Airport]], Mykonos, Nantes, New York. Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Prague Pristina, Riga, Southend, Saint Petersburg, Sharm el-Sheik, Stuttgart, Timisoara, Tirana, Toronto, Toulouse, Tunis, Vienna, Warsaw and Zurich as well as domestic flights to and from Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, and Rome.

As of April 2022 the airport wifi service is free, with caveats: you get 30 min without registration, and a few hours with registration. This is useful if you need access to online vaccination passports.

'''[http://www.atvo.it ATVO]''' operates airport shuttle '''expressbus 35''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' between 04:20 and 23:30 every day and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' between 05:20 to 00:50 every day. The trip on a coach bus with luggage stowed underneath takes about 20 minutes. ATVO ticket price is €8 one-way and €15 return, luggage included. Tickets can be bought at the airport from the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall, at the ATVO ticket counter in the arrival hall (open from 08:00 to 23:45, {{Phone|+39 042 1594672}}) and from the automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the airport on the ATVO departure platform. In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to San Marco Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St. Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre, tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station.

'''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/urban-lines-0 ACTV]''' operates urban '''aerobus 5''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' on weekdays between 04:35 and 00:40 and during weekends between 05:40 and 00:40 and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' on weekdays between 04:08 and 01:10 and during weekends between 04:08 and 01:10. The trip in a city bus takes about 23 minutes. ACTV ticket price for a 75-minute trip with water buses (vaporetti) and land buses starting and/or ending at Marco Polo Airport is €8 one-way and €15 return. One piece of hand luggage is included in the price. If you are willing to walk 1 km to save a few coins, walk to the Triestina Tessera stop and catch the same bus 5 (or some other routes) for €6. If you have a Venezia Unica card (see local transport), you can ride from that stop for €1.50.

'''[http://www.alilaguna.it/en Alilaguna]''' operates three '''water bus''' lines from the airport. Such a direct water bus from the airport may be more convenient than taking the bus to the bus station and then changing to the local water bus. To reach the boat jetty, turn left on leaving the terminal and walk 10 minutes along the covered walkway.
* '''Blue line (linea blu)''' runs from the airport to the Cruise Terminal (Terminal Crociere) via Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Zitelle, Zattere, and Giudecca Stucky. Boats leave from the airport every hour from 06:10 to 08:10 and from 20:15 to 00:15 and every 30 minutes between 08:45 and 20:15, boats leave from the Cruise Terminal every 30 minutes from 07:50 to 17:20. The boat trip from the airport to the city center (San Marco) takes about 90 min. This trip is very long and boring, so bring something to do. The trip from the airport to Murano takes 30 min.
* '''Orange line (linea arancio)''' connects the airport with Giglio via Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, San Angelo and Ca' Rezzonico. Boats leave from the airport every 30 mins from 08:00 to 19:00. Boats leaving later in the evening go to Fondamenta Nove or San Marco only. Boats leave from Giglio from every 30 minutes from 6:48 to 19:48, later boats leave from San Marco only.
* '''Red line (Linea Rossa)''' goes from the airport to Giudecca Zitelle via Murano Museo, Certosa, Lido, and San Marco. This is a seasonal service and only operates between April and November. Boats leave the airport every hour from 10:30 to 18:30 and San Marco every hour from 9:05 to 19:05.
The ticket price from the airport to Lido, Venice, or Cruise Terminal is €15 one way (€8 IMOB smart card) and €27 return. Airport to Murano costs €8 one way (€4 IMOB) and €15 return. There are also tourist tickets which are valid for 24 hours (€30), and for 72 hours (€65). All tickets can be purchased online. The water bus services from the airport are operated by a different company (Alilaguna) than the other public water bus services in Venice, so separate tickets will be required.

From the same jetty, you can travel in style (and much faster) by hiring one of the speedy '''water-taxis''' (30 min) for about €110.

==== Treviso Airport ====
The '''[http://trevisoairport.it/ Treviso Airport]''' ({{IATA|TSF}}), located 25&amp;nbsp;km (16&amp;nbsp;mi) from Venice near [[Treviso]], is relatively smaller but becoming increasingly busy as the main destination for Ryanair, Wizzair, and Transavia budget flights. There are flights to Treviso Airport from Bucharest, Charleroi, Chisinau, Cluj, Dublin, East Midlands, Eindhoven, Iasi, L'viv, Malta, Moscow, Paris Beauvais, Prague, Stockholm, Timisoara and Valencia. There are domestic flights from Alghero, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme and Palermo. Flights to and from Treviso Airport are operated by [http://www.laudamotion.com/ Lauda], [http://www.pobeda.aero Pobeda], [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] +39 895 8958989, [http://www.wizzair.com Wizz Air] +39 895 895 3322.

The airport runs over-capacity with seating and facilities, and the security line can sometimes be very long during peak travel times. If you arrive at the airport and the line is moving too slowly, you can purchase local fast track service at '''[https://www.ufirst.com/en/doors/door-015659eb-2683-46ba-82ca-c18d7490b57f/service-d78a5c7d-c641-4072-8622-0b351fcf8db7 UFirst.com]''' for €10. This is official but poorly advertised at the airport. There is no express passport control if departing the Schengen area.

'''[http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lingua=en&amp;area=menustandard&amp;idpadre=23&amp;idmenu=36 ATVO]''' operates buses from Venice to Treviso Airport daily at 05:30, 07:10, 10:30, and 18:30 and from Treviso Airport to Venice daily at 07:45, 08:15, 13:10 and 21:20 plus others not connecting to the flights to and from Treviso Airport. Flights arriving earlier or later than scheduled may affect the departure from the airport. If flights are cancelled the bus service will be suspended. The bus has two stops in Mestre, one in Corso del Popolo in front of BNP Bank in the historic center and the other one near the railway station and the journey takes about 55 min. The bus stop in Venice is at Piazzale Roma and the journey takes about 70 min. Ticket prices are €12 one-way and €22 return (valid 7 days) and have to be validated before boarding the bus. Tickets can be bought at Treviso Airport at the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall or at the ATVO ticket office in the arrivals hall, operating from 07:30 to 22:30 ({{Phone|+39 422 315 381}}). In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to Treviso Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St.Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station. There is free Wi-Fi on the buses.

'''[http://www.barziservice.com/en/services/airport/ Barzi Bus Service]''' offers a bus service via the motorway from the airport to Mestre train station (about 30 min trip) and Venice Tronchetto (about 40 min trip). Ticket prices are €12 one way and €22 return (valid 10 days). Tickets can be bought at their desk in the arrival hall ({{Phone|+39 348 836 71 85}}), or on the bus. Tickets bought on Ryanair flights are ''not'' valid for this service. Barzi Bus brings you to Tronchetto, from there you can take vaporetto line 2 to the city center.

If you'd rather avoid the highway traffic and don't have bulky luggage, take the local '''[http://www.mobilitadimarca.it/p/linee-e-orari/servizio-urbano/urbano-treviso Mobilita di Marca bus no. 6]''' for €1.30 (€2.50 if bought on board). It will deposit you at the Treviso train station in about 10 minutes. There are 2-3 departures hourly from the airport between 06:00 to 22:00. Then it's about 30 minutes on Regionale or Regionale Veloce train to Venezia Santa Lucia (also 2-3 departures per hour). The ticket price is €3.40 for the train.

==== San Nicolo Airport ====
The '''San Nicolo Airport''' (ICAO: LIPV, no IATA code) is an airfield directly on the Lido. It handles only small aircraft, as the runway (grass) is about 1&amp;nbsp;km long, and does not have any scheduled flights, but might be of interest to private pilots (arrivals from [[Schengen Agreement]] states only) due to its convenience to the city (it is a short walk to the vaporetto landing).

=== By train ===
[[File:Lion of Venice, Piazzetta San Marco.jpg|thumb|300px|A winged lion, the symbol of San Marco]]

Venice is well-connected with the domestic train network, [[Rome]] and [[Milan]] are only a few hours away. Also there are some night trains from cities in southern Italy, though since 2012 most services have been canceled. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to [[Trieste]] leave from Venezia Mestre at 10:24, 19:45 and 21:59 and the trip takes about 1 hr 35 min. Regionale Veloce (Fast Regional) trains leave from Santa Lucia station at 09:11, 9:48, 12:09, 13:09, every hour from 14:11 to 18:11, at 19:35, the trip taking about 2 hr 5 min. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to Milan leave Santa Lucia station at 05:20, 06:20, 06:50, 07:50, 08:50, 10:50, 12:50, 13:20, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 16:20, 17:20, 18:20 and 19:50, duration of the trip is about 2 hr 35 min. There are Freccia Argento (Silver Arrow) trains to Rome leaving Santa Lucia at 10:25, 13:25, 15:25 and 18:25, via [[Bologna]] and [[Florence]] arriving in Rome 3 hr 50 min later, and an Intercity Night train leaving Santa Lucia at 00:07, arriving in Rome at 06:35 next morning. [http://www.italotreno.it/EN/Pages/default.aspx Iitalo] offers train services from Santa Lucia to Rome at 07:55, 09:55, 12:55 and 18:55, arriving Romea Ostiense at 11:50, 13:50, 16:50 and 22:50, and at 15:55 arriving at Roma Tiburtina at 19:30.

Direct trains to Venice are available from many international destinations, there are [[sleeper trains]] from [[Munich]] and [[Vienna]] operated by ÖBB as part of their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. and also a weekly long-distance night train (four nights) from [[Moscow]] via [[Kyiv]], [[Budapest]] and [[Zagreb]]. There's also a sleeper service from Paris operating under the [https://www.thello.com/en/ Thello] brand.

* Nightjet trains to Munich depart Santa Lucia at 21:04 and arrive in Munich at 06:10. The train from Munich leaves at 23:20 to reach Santa Lucia at 08:24.
* Trains to Vienna depart  at 21:04 and arrive in Vienna at 07:55 next morning. The other way departs Vienna at 21:27, arriving at 08:24 in Santa Lucia.
* The Thello sleeper leaves Paris Gare de Lyon at 19:15 and arrives in Santa Lucia at 09:35. The reverse trajectory departs Venice at 19:20, arriving in Paris at 09:37.

Also, Venice is the terminus for the luxurious '''[https://www.belmond.com/venice-simplon-orient-express Venice Simplon Orient-Express]''', a historical train that still make the overnight journey from [[London]] and Paris in original 1920s coaches. There are departures at least once a week between March and November. As one of the most sumptuous journeys in the world, the trip is expectedly ''very'' expensive, starting at €2,900.

Trains from the mainland run through [[Mestre]] on the mainland to the terminus Venezia Santa Lucia railway station on the west side of Venice; make sure you don't get it confused with the two stations on the mainland before the bridge. Many through trains only stop in Mestre, in that case just hop on to one of the very frequent trains to Santa Lucia (ticket €1.25). Also, ACTV has a ticket office at Mestre station, and queues might be shorter here. From the Santa Lucia station district, water buses (''vaporetti'') or water taxis can take you to hotels or other locations on the islands, but walking is usually the best option.

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=== By car ===
Distances to Venice: Rome 540 km, Milan 279 km, Padua 60 km, Vicenza 75 km, Udine 125 km

Cars arrive on the far western edge of Venice, but remain parked at the entrance to the city (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, which is Europe's largest car park.) There are no roads past this point, and never were, even before cars.

==== Parking ====
Car parking is very very expensive here (€26/12 hr, €30/24 hr) and the tailbacks can be quite large. Tronchetto is about a 1&amp;nbsp;km from Piazzale Roma, the city's main entry point, but there is an shuttle train service, ''People Mover'', at €1.50.
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'''An alternative''' is to use the car parks on the mainland (terra firma) and catch a train or bus or vaporetto into Venice. Park near the [[Mestre]] railway station, and catch a train to Venezia St Lucia; there are many trains, it is very near (8–10 minutes) and quite cheap (€1.20). Don't bother searching for free parking near Mestre train station - there are no free parking spots near, except on Sunday (free parking is on the other side of the station, in Marghera). Free and safe parkings are also near Mogliano Veneto and Oriago railway stations. Besides, Venezia St Lucia is a good starting point to visit Venice. However drivers going to the Lido can use the car ferry from Tronchetto (vaporetto 17, frequencies vary), right hand lane off the Ponte della Libertà into the city.
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** Blue Line (Line Blu) runs from Fusina to Venice Zattere every hour from 08:00 to 19:00, also at 20:00 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:00 and 22:00 from Jun to Sept, travel time 25 minutes, return from Venice Zattere every hour from 08:30 to 19:30, also at 20:30 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:30 and 22:30 from Jun to Sept, ticket price one way €8, return €13
** Red line (line Rossa) runs from Fusina to Alberoni on Venice Lido in winter M-F at 07:30, every day at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30. travel time 35 minutes, return M-F 08:15, every day at 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:45. Ticket price €7 one-way, €12 return.
** Yellow Line (Line gialla) runs from Zattere to Alberoni at 08:45, 10:45, 12:45, 16:15 and 18:15, return from Alberoni at 09:30, 11:45, 13:45, 17:00 and 19:00, tickets €7 one-way, €12 return.
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==== Car rental ====
Most of the major rental car companies have outlets at Piazzale Roma, at the edge of the city. These are on the ground floor of one of the major parking stations. When you are dropping off your car, you need to find street parking and then walk to the rental car outlet and hand in the keys. Do not park in the parking station. There is a vaporetto stop across the road from the parking station.

=== By bus ===
For '''bus''' services between Marco Polo airport (VCE) and the Piazzale Roma bus station in Venice, see the By Place section. The {{marker|type=go|name=Piazzale Roma bus station|url=|lat=45.4379|long=12.3189}} is well served by vaporetti and water-taxis ... and of course, you can walk everywhere.
From [[Mestre]], you can take a bus to Venezia- Piazzale Roma. the ticket is €1.30 but if you buy it in the bus it will cost €2.50. You can buy bus tickets from specialized ticket kiosks and vending machines, as well as tobacconists and newsstands. All of the city is connected to Venice by bus.

=== By tram ===
There is a [http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/tram tram connection] from the mainland to Venice: Line T1 from Favaro to Piazzale Roma. One way/Single Ticket - 75 min €1.50. Ticket booklet - 10 tickets - 75 min €14. You can buy tram tickets from specialized ticket kiosks, vending machines, tobacconists and newsstands, and you can use the same ticket for buses and People Mover.

=== By boat ===
[[File:Venezia San Giorgio Maggiore R06.jpg|thumb|360px|View of San Giorgio, in front of Venice]]
Ships arrive at the '''[http://www.vtp.it/ Stazione Marittima]''' which is at the west end of the main islands, it is served by vaporetti and water taxis.  ''To Piazzale Roma'': take the '''People Mover''' operating every 3 minutes weekdays from 07:10 to 22:50, holidays from 08:10 to 21:50, price €1. ''To Santa Lucia Railway Station'' (distance 1 km): take the ''People Mover'' to Piazzale Roma, then walk or take the water taxi ({{Phone|+39 0412402711}}, {{Phone|+39 041716922}}, {{Phone|+39 0415222303}} or {{Phone|+39 0415229040}}). ''To Venezia Mestre Railway Station'' (distance {{Km|7}}) take a taxi (Radiotaxi: {{Phone|+39 041 5952080}}) or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and the bus line to Mestre. ''To Marco Polo Airport'' (distance {{Km|13}}) take a taxi (40 minutes trip), a water taxi or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and then ACTV bus no 6 or ATVO buses.

=== Porters ===
Cooperative Trasbagagli, {{Phone|+39 041 713719}} offers porter services at the following rates: 1 or 2 pieces €25 Venice City, €40 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €50 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €60 Murano.  3 or 4 pieces €35 Venice City, €50 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €60 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €80 Murano, 5 or 6 pieces €45 Venice City, €60 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €70 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €90 Murano. There are porter stations at Ferrovia {{Phone|+39 041 715272}}, Piazzale Roma {{Phone|+39 041 5223590}}, S.Marco Campo della Guerra {{Phone|+39 3478675491}}, S.Marco Calle Vallaresso {{Phone|+39 3465881508}}, S.Marco Bacino Orseolo {{Phone|+39 3282696025}}, S.Marco Sant'Angelo {{Phone|+39 3406382287}}, S.Zaccaria (Danieli) {{Phone|+39 3203385248}}, S.Zaccaria (Jolanda) {{Phone|+39 3495803239}} and Rialto (Imbarcadero Actv Rialto line 1 and 2) {{Phone|+39 3474348898}}.

== Get around ==
Venice, the world's only pedestrian city, is easily walkable, and the absence of cars makes this a particularly pleasant experience. However, walking and standing all day can also be exhausting, so it is best to pace yourself. The Rialtine islands - the 'main' part of Venice - are small enough to walk from one end to the other in about an hour, provided you don't get lost (a common occurrence).

If you want to get around a bit more quickly, there are numerous '''vaporetti (water buses)''' and '''water taxis'''. The vaporetti are generally the best way to get around, even if the service route map changes frequently. If you are going to be in Venice for a few days visiting, it is a lot cheaper to use vaporetti than private water taxis. If you want to have a romantic ride along the canals, take a gondola ride, although they tend to exist for more scenic purposes, rather than getting people from point A to point B.

Be warned that GPS navigation services such as Google Maps are notoriously unreliable in Venice. The density of stone buildings makes it fairly difficult to receive a proper GPS satellite signal. Additionally, Venice's complex network of pathways and public transit is poorly documented, and even entire transit services such as the Orange vaporetti Route are undocumented on Google Maps. You can mitigate some of these navigation issues using the Live View function in Google Maps, which uses your camera to orient yourself relative to businesses and landmarks around you.

=== By public transport ===
'''[http://www.actv.it/en ACTV]''' runs the vaporetti and other public transport services in the lagoon and on land.
* '''Line 1''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido, passing the Railway Station (Ferrovia), Canal Grande, Rialto, S.Marco and S.Zaccaria and vice versa, leaving Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 05:01 to 06:01 and from 22:21 to 23:41, every 10 minutes from 06:21 to 22:01, leaving Lido every 20 minutes from 04:16 to 05:36 and from 21:46 to 23:06, every 10 minutes from 5:56 to 21:26. Notice that this service can be ''very crowded'' during the day as it passes through many sights along the Grand Canal.
* '''Line N''' is a night line, connecting Lido with Canal Grande, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, Canale and vice versa. Boats leave Lido every 20 minutes from 23:26 to 04:06 and Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 00:09 to 04:49.
* '''Line 2''' goes from S.Zaccaria over S.Giorgio, Giudecca, Zattere, Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, S.Marcuola, Rialto, S.Tomà, S.Samuele, Academia and S.Marco. Departure from S.Zaccaria every 20 minutes from 04:59 to 08:39 and from 20:49 to 23:09, every 10 minutes from 08:59 to 20:29. The route can be seen as a &quot;C&quot; running along the Grand Canal and Giudeca Canal, hugging the districts of San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro.
* '''Line 4.1''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Arsenale, Giardini, S.Elena, S.Pietro di Castello, Bacini, Celestia, Ospedale. Fondamente Nove and Cimiterio and from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove, Orto, Sant’Alvise, Tre Archi, Gugle, Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, S.Marta, Palanca, Redentore and Zitelle. Boats leave Fondamente Nove to Murano (Museo) from 06:14 to 21:34 and from 21:42 to 23:22, from Murano (Museo) to Piazzale Roma from 06:32 to 19:32, from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 19:52 to 21:52 and from Piazzale Roma to San Zaccaria from 06:18 to 20:18 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 4.2''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Zitelle, Redentore, Palanca, Sacca Fisola, S.Marta, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, Guglie, Crea, S.Alvise, Orto, Fondamente Nove and Cimitero, and return from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove. Ospedale, Celestia, Bacini, S.Elena, Giardini and Arsenale. Boats depart at San Zaccaria from 06:13 to 20:33, from Piazzale Roma to Fondamente Nove from 06:56 to 20:56, from Fondamente Nove to Murano from 06:23 to 21:23, from Murano (Museo) to San Zaccaria from 06:43 to 20:43, and from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 20:43 to 21:43 and from 22:07 to 23.47 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.1''' runs anti-clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma via S.Pietro, Bacini, Celetstia, Ospedale, Fondamente Nove, Orto, S.Alvise, Tre Archi, Guglie, Riva de Biasio and Ferrovia and from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, Zattere. S.Zaccaria, Giardini and S.Elenea. Boats leave from Lido from 06:20 to 20:20, from Fondamente Nove from 06:24 to 23:04, from Piazzale Roma from 06:08 to 23:48 and from S.Zaccaria from 06:38 to 00:08 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.2''' runs clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma and back to Lido. Boats leave Lido from 5.52 to 20.32 and from 20:42 to 00:22, from S.Zaccaria from 06:06 to 20:46 and from 20:56 to 00:36, from Piattale Roma from 0626 to 21:06 and from 21:16 to 23:16 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 6''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, S.Basilio, Zattere, Giardini and S.Elena. Boats leave Piazzale Roma from 06:19 to 20:29, and Lido from 05:42 to 20:02 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 9''' runs from Burano to Torcello, leaving Burno from 07:05 to 20:35 and Torcello from 06:40 to 20:10 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 10''' runs from Lido to San Marco Giardinetti via S.Elena, Giardini, Arsenale and S.Zaccaria and return from San Marco Giardinetti to Lido via S.Zaccaria. Boats from 18:01 to 20:21 and from San Marco Giardinetti from 17:39 to 20:21 every 10 minutes.
* '''Line 12''' runs from Fondamente Nove to Punta Sabbioni via Murano Faro, Mazzorbo, (Torcello), Burano and Treporti and back. Boats leave Fondamente Nove from 07:10 to 19:40 and Punta Sabbioni from 07:56 to 20:26 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 14, 14L, 15''' runs from San Zaccaria Pieta to Punta Sabbioni via Lido and back. Boats leave S.Zaccaria Pietà from 08:15 to 20:15 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 23.45. Boats leave Punta Sabbioni from 08:30 to 17:00 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 00:20 Some boats do not stop at Lido.
* '''Line 17''' is the Tronchetto to Lido (S.Nicoló) ferry. Ferry boats leave at Tronchetto at 00:10, 01:40, and from 06:40 to 23:20 every 50 minutes and Lido (S.Nicoló) at 00:55 and from 05:50 to 23:20 every 50 minutes.

Additional services for all lines in the early morning. Information for all ACTV services at Hello Venezia {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}, daily 07:30 to 20:00. You can download a [http://www.veneziaunica.it/sites/default/files/redazione/linee_navigazione_ACTV_aprile2014.jpg map of Venice water buses]

A '''single ticket''' (''biglietto solo andata'') costs €7.50, permitting the use of public transports for 75 minutes from the moment you validate the ticket including transfers heading in the same direction. If you board a boat without having bought a ticket, you have to buy one from the on-board collector. There are no return tickets.

There are '''tourist travel cards''' (''biglietto turistico a tempo'') that cost €20 for 24 hours, €30 for 48 hours, €40 for 72 hours and €60 for 7 days. There are other versions available, including those offering discounts for youth under 29 year of age. [http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/movinginvenice Current rates can be found here].

Something you won't be told easily is that now anyone can purchase the '''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/venezia-unica-city-pass-0 Venezia Unica City Pass]''' card (formerly '''IMOB''') - the only difference is that in addition to its €10 cost for residents, foreigners need to pay a €90 extra &quot;transport activation&quot; fee. Unless you are in town for a couple of days and planning never to return, do it. It's a durable plastic card with your (webcam) picture, and once you have it, you are more or less a local - which means access to €1.50 single vaporetto tickets (save even more by recharging the card with 10 at once for €14), half-price discount on Alilaguna services, and even €0.70 traghetto crossings (instead of €2; flash the card to the gondolier). It is valid for 5 years from the month of issue. Register at the Venezia Unica [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services site] and pre-fill the application online, then go to one of the [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/content/venezia-unica-agencies-and-venezia-unica-ticket-points ACTV offices] (not simply ticket points; probably the easiest location is at Piazzale Roma) and tell the clerk that you have a &quot;contratto precompilato&quot; - they'll pull it up, ask you to sign the privacy disclosures and issue the card on the spot (or you can fill the form at the counter; bear in mind it's in Italian). Moreover, if you happen to have a +39 Italian cell phone number, with it and your new Unica you can [http://www.cittadinanzadigitale.it/node/70 get a free code] for use of the communal WiFi spots. If you lose the card, do not despair: it costs only €10 to get an immediate replacement, and the balance (along with your old photograph) is automatically transferred over.

The [http://veniceconnected.com Venice Connected] website of the Comune di Venezia (now integrated into Unica site) makes possible to book online (at least 7 days in advance) most services controlled by the town administration (public transportation, access to the civic museums, access to public restrooms, car park tickets, entrance to the Casinò and access to the municipal WiFi network covering the entire historic centre); the online prices vary according to the projected number of visitors but are always cheaper than the current on-site prices (and cheaper than with a Venice Card).

You can also get a '''Venice Card''', which has various options that you can choose when you buy it (public transportation, cultural attractions, toilet access, Alilaguna, etc.) There is a 'Junior' version of the Venice that is available at a slightly reduced rate for those between 5 and 29 years of age. A Venice Card is not recommended for those with less than 3 days in Venice, as most of the top attractions are not included in the Venice Card. If you'll be staying in Venice for a week - get the Venice Card and enjoy travelling from island to island and exploring the various museums and churches it offers access to.

Maps are available at the vaporetto stops in the ticket booths. The map is quite reliable, and is free when getting a Venice Card (€2 otherwise) can be [http://www.actv.it/sites/default/files/ultimamappa.pdf viewed] on Internet.

Venice Cards can be [http://www.hellovenezia.com/index.php?lang=en reserved on-line] {{dead link|December 2020}} for a considerable discount. There are long lines when taking the Venice Card from the ticket booths. The Venezia St. Lucia ticket booth that offers Venice Cards is the one most on the right when you exit the train station.

=== By foot ===
Otherwise, '''take a walk'''!  The city is not that big, and you can walk from one end to the other in a few hours (if you stick to the paths conveniently marked with arrows in the direction of major landmarks). But it would take months for a fit person to discover every path in the city. Make sure to visit some of the smaller alleyways, as they can be very interesting. Along the way you will discover marvelous art, superb architecture and breathtaking urban landscaping. Exploring the city randomly by walking is well worth it but also be prepared to get lost easily! Signs all over the city indicate the direction to the main attractions, &quot;Rialto&quot; and &quot;San Marco&quot;, as well as the way back to the train station (&quot;ferrovia&quot;) and the bus terminal (&quot;Piazzale Roma&quot;). These signs make it easy to have the &quot;get lost experience&quot; even as a one-day tourist.  For a faster and safer walk, you should walk on the right side.

Be aware that addresses in Venice are of the form &quot;District Number&quot; (the Venetian word for district is &quot;Sestiere&quot;), not &quot;Street Number&quot;. To find a specific place using a map, make sure you know which district it is in. The numbers are assigned at the start of the district and increase as they move farther away from the Grand Canal.

=== By water taxi ===
[[File:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|360px|right|Grand Canal from Rialto to SW]]
Water taxis (''taxi acquei'') are operated by Coop. San Marco ({{Phone|+39 041 5222303}}), Coop. Veneziana ({{Phone|+39 041 716124}}), Coop. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5221265}} or {{Phone|+39 041 5229538}}), Soc. Narduzzi Solemar ({{Phone|+39 041 5200838}}), Soc. Marco Polo ({{Phone|+39 041 966170}}), Soc. Sotoriva ({{Phone|+39 041 5209586}}), Soc. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5228538}}) and Venezia Taxis ({{Phone|+39 041 723009}}).

There are water taxi ranks at Ferrovia (Railway Station) ({{Phone|+39 041716286}}), Piazzale Roma (S.Chiara) ({{Phone|+39 041716922}}), Rialto ({{Phone|+39 041723112}}), Lido ({{Phone|+39 0414222303}}) and at Marco Polo Airport ({{Phone|+39 0415415084}}).

In the historic city centre there is a fixed tariff for water taxis of €15 at departure plus €2 per minute on urban routes. There are supplements of €5 for call services and customer pick-up outside the taxi ranks, of €10 for night services between 22:00 and 06:00, of €3 pieces of luggage exceeding 4 pieces and of €5 or €10 for every person exceeding a group of 4. Rates are fixed by a [http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/19521 resolution] of the Venice City Council.

A water taxi service for persons with special needs is available at {{Phone|+39 041 2747332}} or directly through the website [http://www.booktaxivenice.com Book Taxi Venice].

=== By taxi ===
'Normal' taxis can be called from Radio Taxi ({{Phone|+39 041 936137}}). There are taxi ranks at ''Piazzale Roma'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5237774}}) and ''Lido'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5265974}}).

=== By Traghetto ===
There are small gondola ferries crossing the Canal Grande at
* ''S.Sofia'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:45 to 19:00
* ''Carbon (Rialto)'', 7 to 12.30, week-days only
* ''S.Tomá'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:30 to 19:30
* ''San Barnaba'', 07:45 to 12:30, week-days only
* ''S.Maria del Giglio'', 09:00 to 18:00 daily
* ''Dogana'', 09:00 to 14:00 daily
Ticket price €2 one way, €0.70 for Venice residents and IMOB card holders.

=== By tour ===
'''[http://www.alilaguna.it Alilaguna Green line (linea verde)]'''
Alilaguna, {{Phone|+39 041 5235775}}, operates a 4 hours excursion tour to the island of [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and [[Torcello]] with explanations in English, French, German and Spanish. Departure from imbarcadero San Marco Giardinetti, Minimum 4 participants. Boat starts in Apr, May and Oct at 09:30, 11:00 and 14:30, from Jun to Sept at 09:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:30, from Nov to Mar at 11:00 and 14:00. Ticket price €20 (free for holders of Alilaguna 72 hrs pass).

== See ==
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{{infobox|Children's view of Venice|Venice offers plenty for people of all ages to enjoy. See [[Venice with children]] for tips for making your visit with children a bit easier.}}
{{Mapframe|45.4332|12.3354|zoom=13}}
* {{see
| name=Doge's Palace | alt=Palazzo Ducale | url=http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 1 | lat=45.4337 | long=12.3404 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2715911 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25 | price=Adults €20, reduced €14
| wikipedia=Doge's Palace | wikidata=Q189883
| content=Don't miss the guided tour named ''Secret Itinerary'', which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bell tower of St. Mark | alt=Campanile di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/campanile/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.43404 | long=12.33905 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5224064 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 09:30-15:45; Apr-Jun, Oct: 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-21:00 | price=€8
| wikipedia=St Mark's Campanile | wikidata=Q754194
| content=The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Clock tower | alt=Torre dell'Orologio | url=http://torreorologio.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.4347 | long=12.3389 | directions=vaporetto lines 1-2-5, 1.5.2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5209070 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €12, reduced €7
| wikipedia=St Mark's Clocktower | wikidata=Q966625
| content=Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: Mon-Wed at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French Mon-Wed at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.43653 | long=12.32532 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikipedia=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | wikidata=Q1270723
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jewish Ghetto of Venice | alt=Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia | url=http://ghetto.it/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.4452 | long=12.3263 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=While racial and ethnic neighborhoods had existed prior to the Venetian Ghetto, Venice's ghetto was the first &quot;ghetto&quot; (coming from a Venetian word for the Iron Foundry that was on the site previously) and &quot;ghetto&quot; eventually came to mean any neighborhood that was made up of a single ethnic/racial group. Today, Jewish life is still very active in the ghetto, and elsewhere in Venice, and is home to five synagogues. Visiting on Saturdays or late Fridays (the Jewish Sabbath) will prove very fruitless because all shops, restaurants, and other Jewish places will be closed.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ponte di Rialto | alt=Rialto Bridge | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.43805 | long=12.33592 | directions=connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rialto Bridge | wikidata=Q52505
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zattere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro | lat=45.4295 | long=12.3264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's a long and sunny walk along the Giudecca canal, protected during winter time from cold northerly winds for being exposed to south and shielded by buildings. You might find interesting to see how a gondola is made, stopping by the '''Squero''' (Venetian for small ship yard) across the canal near San Trovaso Church. It's one of the few still in business in town. With some luck, you'll see some gondole through various manufacturing steps (note that gondole are not straight to counterbalance the gondoliere push).
}}

=== Churches ===
[[File:Venezia (201710) jm55888.jpg|thumb|420px|The Basilica of San Marco]]
A lot of charges will charge an entry fee. This is true of the ''Basilica di San Marco''. There is a &quot;Chorus Pass&quot; for entry into some churches, but be aware there is a limited selection of churches this applies to. If you plan to visit three churches or more, you are better off buying the churches pass. There is also a combined pass for museums, churches and transportation only available at the tourist information office but it is relatively expensive.
*{{see
| name=Saint Mark's Basilica | alt=Basilica di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco 328 | lat=45.43453 | long=12.33969 | directions=water lines #1, 52, and 82 will take you from Santa Lucia (the train station) or Piazzale Roma to Piazza San Marco. Walking is another option but will require a map and lots of time and energy
| phone=+39 041 5225205 (procuratorial phone number) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:45-16:45; 1 Apr-30 Sep: 09:45-17:00 | price=As of April 2022 there is a small charge for admission to the basilica. Do note there are extra charges for the high altar and the museum. The museum entry is worth paying for as it allows you access to the balcony overlooking the Piazza San Marco; do note that museum access may be difficult if you have mobility issues.
| wikidata=Q172988| wikipedia=St Mark's Basilica
|lastedit=2021-11-15| content=Saint Mark's Basilica is on the Piazza San Marco and is one of the highlights of a visit to Venice. As with most churches in Italy, you must be dressed appropriately to be allowed in; this means no short skirts or bare shoulders. You are not allowed to carry large bags or rucksacks inside, sometimes even small daypacks may need to be deposited. Storage is available just around the corner from the main entrance (free of charge). Filming and photography is forbidden so be prepared in advance. The visit within the basilica lasts ten minutes. Waiting for entry into the basilica can last up to five or so hours and it may be wise to use a ticket service to reserve your visit (reservation costs €3). Once you have a reservation you can take the group entrance on the left, where you hand in the printout of your reservation.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo | lat=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Giacomo di Rialto | wikidata=Q922677
| content=This church, built around 421, is possibly the oldest in Venice. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giovanni e Paolo | alt=San Zanipolo | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43927 | long=12.34218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q155225| wikipedia=Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
| content=A fine, huge Dominican church with the tombs of many Doges. It shares its piazza with the fine Renaissance façade of the Scuola San Marco and an equestrian statue of the mercenary (condottiere) captain Bartolomeo Colleoni. Look out for the testicles (coglioni in Italian - it's a lousy pun) on his coat of arms!
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3072 | lat=45.43679 | long=12.32624 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2728618 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961| wikipedia=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.43951 | long=12.33927 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q533680| wikipedia=Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
| content=A perfect jewel box church, simple in form but ornamented with fine exterior marble facings.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Simeone Piccolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce | lat=45.44040 | long=12.32230 | directions=located opposite the Santa Lucia train station across the Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q185910| wikipedia=San Simeone Piccolo
| content=The last church built in Venice. One of the things that it is recognized for is the fact that they celebrate Tridentine Mass on Sundays. It is also recognized for its dome because it is used to make the church look taller than it is and the dome itself is entirely covered with lead sheet.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria della Pietà | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43410 | long=12.34493 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1559661| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice
| content=A church that used to house an orphanage and hospital in the 18th century, it is known among classical music enthusiasts as the church where the Catholic priest and composer Antonio Vivaldi worked for most of his career.
}}
* {{see
| name=Convento di S.Francesco del Deserto | alt= | url=http://www.isola-sanfrancescodeldeserto.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=S.Francesco del Deserto | lat=45.47357 | long=12.41713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-11:00, 15:00-17:00 | price=By donation
| content=Old Franciscan convent in one of the most beautiful islands in the Venice lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Francesco della Vigna | alt= | url=http://www.venice-tourism.com/en/places/castello-district/san-francesco-della-vigna | email=
| address=Campo San Francesco della Vigna, Castello | lat=45.4381 | long=12.3486 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5206102 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 16:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Francesco della Vigna | image=San Francesco della vigna.jpg | wikidata=Q946542
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuati | alt=S.Maria del Rosario | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente Zattere delle Gesuati, Dorsoduro | lat=45.429444 | long=12.327222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230625 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Gesuati | image=Santa Maria del Rosario, Venice.jpg | wikidata=Q1093909
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuiti | alt=S.Maria Assunta | url= | email=
| address=Campo dei Gesuiti, Cannaregio | lat=45.443333 | long=12.339167 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286579 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 10:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00, winter 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00, closed Su afternoon | price=
| wikipedia=I Gesuiti, Venice | image=Chiesa dei Gesuiti (Facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q46592
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giobbe | alt= | url=http://www.parrocchiasangiobbe.it | email=
| address=Campo San Giobbe, Cannaregio | lat=45.445028 | long=12.320322 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giobbe | image=Chiesa di San Giobbe Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q2717507
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni in Bragora | alt= | url=http://www.sgbattistainbragora.it | email=
| address=Campo Bandiera e Moro, Castello | lat=45.4344 | long=12.347 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205906 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:00-11:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni in Bragora | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni in Bragora - Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q521260
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni Crisostomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Giovanni Crisostomo, Cannaregio | lat=45.439167 | long=12.337222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5227155 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-12:30, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni Grisostomo, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni Grisostomo.jpg | wikidata=Q915746
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Giuliano, San Marco | lat=45.435694 | long=12.338667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Zulian | image=Chiesa San Zulian.jpg | wikidata=Q1251035
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Madonna dell'Orto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Madonne dell'Orto, Cannaregio | lat=45.44639 | long=12.33251 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 719933 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 09:30-12:00, 16:00-19:00, winter 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q861436| wikipedia=Madonna dell'Orto
| content=With the grave and 10 paintings of ''Tintoretto''.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria del Carmelo | alt=Carmini | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4332 | long=12.3225 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Carmini | image=Santa Maria dei Carmini (facade).jpg | wikidata=Q2780025
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria Formosa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3411 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5234645 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:30, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria Formosa | image=Santa Maria Formosa Facciata e campanile.jpg | wikidata=Q1813687
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria della Salute | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo delle Salute, Dorsoduro | lat=45.430833 | long=12.334444 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225558 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Salute | image=Santa Maria della Salute from Hotel Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q52531
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Michele in Isola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Isola San Michele | lat=45.4487 | long=12.3469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Michele in Isola | image=Chiesa di S.Michele in Isola, north exposure.jpg | wikidata=Q1449262
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica di San Pietro di Castello | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Pietro, Castello | lat=45.43460 | long=12.35957 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q945981| wikipedia=San Pietro di Castello (church)
| content=Venice cathedral up to 1807, when the see was transferred to San Marco.
}}
* {{see
| name=SS. Redentore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente della Croce, Giudecca | lat=45.424992 | long=12.332453 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Il Redentore | image=Chiesa del Redentore (Venice).jpg | wikidata=Q830807
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Salvatore | alt= | url=http://www.chiesasansalvador.it | email=
| address=Campo San Salvatore | lat=45.4366 | long=12.3365 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Salvador, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Salvador.jpg | wikidata=Q1028202
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Sebastiano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro | lat=45.432 | long=12.32 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5282487 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Sebastiano, Venice | image=San Sebastiano (Venice) Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q588559
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Stefano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 3825 | lat=45.433178 | long=12.330189 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222362 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Santo Stefano, Venice | image=Venezia flickr01.jpg | wikidata=Q974832
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Zaccaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Zaccaria | lat=45.434722 | long=12.343333 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5221257 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Zaccaria, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Zaccaria Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q794876
| content=
}}

=== Museums ===
The '''[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE)]''' (call center 848–08.2000) offers two museums passes for the San Marco Museums valid for 3 months at €16 (€8 reduced) granting admission to Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr, Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Sale Monumentali della Bibliotheca Marciana, and another museum pass valid for 6 months for €24 (reduced €18) granting admission to the above mentioned museums plus Ca' Rezzonico, Mesue del '700 Veneziano, Palazzo Mocenigo, Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Ca' Pesaro, Museo del Vetro Murano, Museo di Merletto Burano and Museo di Storia Naturale.

==== Art museums ====
* {{see
| name=Correr Museum | alt=Museo Correr | url=http://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, Ala Napoleonica, San Marco 52 | lat=45.433605 | long=12.337158 | directions=on San Marco Square, vaporetto line 11-2-5, 1-5-2
| phone=+39 041 2405211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace
| wikipedia=Museo Correr | image=8240 - Venezia - San Marco dal Museo Correr - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 12-Aug-2006.jpg | wikidata=Q1470912
| content=Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th cent from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum | alt= | url=http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/inglese/default.html | email=info@guggenheim-venice.it
| address=Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dorsoduro 701 | lat=45.43083 | long=12.33154 | directions=located to the east of the Accademia bridge, on the southern side of the Grand Canal
| phone=+39 041 2405411 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206885
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays and on 25 December. Open on national holidays (including Tuesdays) | price=Adult €15, seniors (over 65 years) €13, students (18 years and under or holders of valid student ID) €9
| wikipedia=Peggy Guggenheim Collection | image=Guggenheim Venedig.jpg | wikidata=Q1049033
| content=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum offers a personal collection of modern art collected by Peggy Guggenheim. Peggy was an American married to modern artist Max Ernst, and funded a number of his contemporaries. The gallery includes a sculpture garden and works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Tanguy, Duchamp, Pollock, Dali, and Mondrian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery | alt=Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.44094 | long=12.33163 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 524695 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| image=Ca'Pesaro di Baldassarre Longhena facciata sul Canal Grande.jpg | wikidata=Q3940563
| content=Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art | alt=Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=capesaro@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.441 | long=12.33146 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 5241173 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10 :00-18:00, closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q756807
| content=Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria dell'Accademia di Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.gallerieaccademia.it/en | email=
| address=Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050 | lat=45.431334 | long=12.328487 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M 08:15-14:00, Tu-Su 08:15-19:15 (ticket office closes 1 hr before) | price=Adults €12, reduced €2, advanced reservation fee €1.50
| content=Venice's most significant art museum which is also one of Italy's best. Among the most important paintings in the Accademia are: Gentile Bellini: ''Procession on St. Mark’s Square'' (1496) and ''Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo'' (1500), Giovanni Bellini: ''Pieta'' (1500), Jacopo Bellini: ''Madonna with Child and Cherubs'' (ca. 1450), Paris Bordenone: ''A fisherman presents the ring of St. Mark to the doge'' (ca. 1535), Vittore Carpaccio: ''Legend of Saint Ursula'' (1490-1498), Cima da Conegliano: ''The Holy Virgin under the Orange Tree'' (ca. 1496), Giorgione (1477-1510): ''The Tempest'' and ''La Vecchia'' (&quot;The Old Woman&quot;), Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): ''St. George'', Veronese Paolo (1528-1588): ''The Feast in the House of Levi'' (1573), Tintoretto: ''The Miracles of St. Mark'' (1548), and Titian: ''Pietà'' (ca. 1576).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Grassi | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/ | email=
| address=Campo San Samuele, San Marco 3231 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.32794 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M W-Su 10:00-19:00. Last admission 1 hr before closing | price=Adults €18, reduced €15
| wikidata=Q907964
| content=Contemporary art museum. Temporary exhibitions from François Pinault's Collection.
}}
* {{see
| name=Punta della Dogana | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/about/sites/punta-della-dogana/ | email=
| address=Dorsuduro 2 | lat=45.43080 | long=12.33618 | directions=on the tip between Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, vaporetto line 1 to Salute
| phone=+39 041 2001057 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-M 10:00 to 19:00, closed Tu and Dec 24 | price=€15, reduced €10
| wikipedia=Punta della Dogana | image=20110724 Venice Santa Maria della Salute 5159.jpg | wikidata=Q2931413
| content=Former customs house, centre for contemporary art, permanent exhibition of works from the François Pinault Collection. Renovation by world renowned architect Tadao Ando.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca' d'Oro | alt=Ca' d'Oro museum | url=http://www.cadoro.org/?lang=en | email=
| address=Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 3932 | lat=45.44088 | long=12.33392 | directions=linea 1 to Ca d'Oro
| phone=+39 0415200345 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 08:15-19:15, M 08:15-14:00, Su 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €6
| content=A collection of paintings and statues in a former palace from the 15th century. One of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Venice, sculptures, bronzes, paintings of Mantegna, Giorgione and Titian, Flemish and Dutch paintings.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Fortuny | alt= | url=http://www.fortuny.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=San Beneto, San Marco 3958 | lat=45.43532 | long=12.33208 | directions=laterale Calle della Mandorla, vaporetti line 1 or 2 to Rialto or S.A°ngelo
| phone=+39 041 5200995 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, closed Tue and May 1 | price=Adults €12, reduced €10
| wikidata=Q616676
| content=Collection of paintings and lamps. A MUVE museum.
}}

==== Science and technology museums ====
* {{see
| name=Telecom Italia Future Centre | alt= | url=http://www.telecomitalia.com/tit/en/futurecentre.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador, San Marco 4826 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3361 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5213272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=Free
| content=Centre dedicated to telecommunication technology. The building complex includes an adjacent church with important works of art, the Refectory (which is a conference hall today), Renaissance cloisters and a small museum focusing on the evolution of the telephone in the last 100 years.
}}
* {{see
| name=Physics Museum Anton Maria Traversi | alt=Museo della Fisica Anton Maria Traversi | url=http://museo.liceofoscarini.it/index_uk.html | email=
| address=Liceo Marco Foscarini, Fondamenta Santa Caterina, Cannaregio 4942 | lat=45.44350 | long=12.33671 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca d'oro
| phone=+39 041 5224845 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-12:30, and W 14:00-16:00, closed holidays and August | price=Adults €2, reduced €1
| content=More than 200 instruments for educational and practical use, built to facilitate scientific research, conducted by physics teachers since the 19th cent, guided tours led by students.
}}
* '''Venice Lido Planetarium''' (''Planetario di Venezia Lido''), [[Lido]]. A planetarium. See [[Lido]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Le Macchine di Leonardo a Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.leonardoavenezia.com/ | email=paolotarchia@tiscali.it
| address=Campo San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2771 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.32546 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 7985464 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:30 | price=Adults €8, over-65s, children and students €5
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=An exhibition in the '''Chiesa di San Barnaba''' showing around forty models of machines reproduced from Leonardo's codices. Some of the exhibits are interactive and copies of the codices are available for further reading. It was supposed to have ended in 2012, but doesn't appear to be in a hurry to leave - and a good thing too, since the church, an attraction in itself (it's the one under which Indiana Jones finds catacombs in ''The Last Crusade'', by the way), was rarely accessible to visitors before.
}}

==== Museums on religion ====
[[File:Chiesa di Ognissanti - Venezia - Affresco della volta del coro.jpg|thumb|420px|Ceiling of the choir of the Baroque Chiesa di Ognissanti]]
* {{see
| name=Jewish Museum | alt=Museo Ebraico | url=http://www.museoebraico.it/english/home.asp | email=museoebraico@codesscultura.it
| address=Cannaregio 2902/b | lat=45.44510 | long=12.32717 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to San Marcuola
| phone=+39 041 715 359 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 72 3007
| hours=1 Jun-30 Sep: 10:00-19:00; 1 Oct-31 May: 10:00-18:00. The museum is closed on Saturday (Shabbat), during Jewish festivities, on 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May | price=Entrance to the museum: adults €3, reduced €2. Entrance to the museum and guided tours to synagogues: adults €8.50, reduced €7
| content=Objects related to the social life of the Jewish community, in two synagogues of the 16th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Mekhitarist Monastery | alt=Monasterio Mekhitarista | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni | lat=45.4123 | long=12.3609 | directions=15.10 hrs at San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5260104 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 15:25 (guided tour only) | price=Adults €6, reduced €4.50
| wikipedia=San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni
| lastedit=2019-08-11
| content=Library with historical manuscripts, collection of works, miniatures and documents of the Armenian history, Monastery Church. Tours in Italian, English, and Armenian. On the small island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt= | url=http://www.veneziaupt.org/home_page/museo_diocesano/00000031_Il_Museo_Diocesano._Storia__collezione_e_servizi.html | email=
| address=P.te della Canonica, Castello 4312 | lat=45.4345 | long=12.3409 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5229166 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Th-Tu 10:00-17:00 | price=€4.00, reduced €2.50
| image=VeniceSantApolloniaCloister.jpg | wikidata=Q2579358
| content=Religious furniture and objects from now demolished churches and convents, one of the most appealing Romanesque cloisters of Venice.
}}

==== Other museums ====
* {{see
| name=Mocenigo Palace Museum | alt=Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume | url=http://mocenigo.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 1992 | lat=45.44064 | long=12.32987 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 721798 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed M, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th Century Venice | alt=Musei del Settecento Veneziano | url=http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Dorsoduro 3136 | lat=45.43356 | long=12.32655 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 2410100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00; closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=Museum of the 18th century in Venice - attempts to revive the domestic atmosphere of Venetian nobilities. Furniture, interior decoration, paintings by Guardi, Canaletto, Tiepolo. On the third floor important paintings of the Venetian school. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museovetro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Glass Museum]''' (''Museo del Vetro''). On Murano, the island so typical of its glasswork. A MUVE museum. See [[Murano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Natural History Museum | alt=Museo di Storia Naturale | url=http://msn.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Fondaco dei Turchi, Santa Croce 1730 | lat=45.44201 | long=12.32869 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Riva di Biasio
| phone=+39 041 2750206 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Jun-Oct: 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tu F 09:00-17:00, Sat S 10:00-18:00 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=11 exhibition halls with sections on palaeontology, explorations and nature. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=San Polo 2794 | lat=45.43615 | long=12.32826 | directions=vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 2440317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Audlts €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Lace Museum]''' (''Museo del Merletto''). A MUVE museum. See [[Burano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Museo Storico Navale | alt=Naval History Museum | url=http://www.marina.difesa.it/EN/history/museums/Pagine/museostoriconavale.aspx | email=
| address=Riva S. Biasio, Castello 2148 | lat=45.43276 | long=12.34996 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 2441399 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 08:45-13:30, Sa 08:45-13:00, Su closed | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of relics from the Serenissima Republic of Venice, the Italian navy, and the ancient Arsenale shipyards, miniature models, uniforms and stadarts, collection of sea shells. ''The main building of the Naval Historical Museum (Riva S. Biasio) is closed for renovation works. It's possible to visit the Ships Pavilion in rio della Tana, Castello 2162 (close to the Naval Museum).''
}}
* {{see
| name=Fondazione Querini Stampalia | alt= | url=http://www.querinistampalia.org/eng/home_page.php | email=
| address=Castello 5252 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3411 | directions=near Camp S.Maria Formosa, vaporetto line 1-5, 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 0412711411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25 and 26, Jan 1 | price=Adults €10, reduced €8
| content=Residence-museum of the Querini-Stampa family, library, picture gallery, furniture and household objects from the 16th cent onwards, important paintings by Bellini, Palma, Ricci, Tiepolo and Longhi.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Cini | alt= | url=http://www.cini.it | email=
| address=San Vio, Dorsoduoro 864 | lat=45.430989 | long=12.329973 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 0415210755 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=upon telephone reservation only | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Cini | image=CANAL GRANDE - palazzo loredan cini.jpg | wikidata=Q16586218
| content=Residence of Vittorio Cini, collection of 15th and 16th cent paintings from Tuscany and Ferrara, period furniture, silver, ivory and ceramic objects.
}}
* {{see
| name=Byzantine Pictures Museum (Greek Institute) | alt=Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (Istituto Ellenico) | url=http://www.istitutoellenico.org/english/museo/index.html | email=
| address=Ponte dei Greci, Castello 3412 | lat=45.43570 | long=12.34447 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5226581 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-16:30 | price=Adults €4, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of Greek, Cretan and Venetian icons of the 14th to 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scala Contarini del Bovolo | alt= | url=https://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Riso o del Bovolo, San Marco 4303 | lat=45.43481 | long=12.33456 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 3096605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-18:00 | price=Adults €7, reduced €6
| lastedit=2017-10-25
| content=A cylindrical tower with a spiralling series of arches, among the most characteristic examples of Venetian architecture at the period of transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. From the top there are great panoramic views of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=Music Museum | alt=Museo della Musica | url=https://www.museodellamusica.com/en | email=
| address=Chiesa di S.Maurizio, Campo di S.Marizio, San Marco 2603 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.33160 | directions=near Campo Santo Stefano; vaporetto line 1 to S.M-.del Giglio or line 1-2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 2719012 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:00 | price=Free
| content=Beautiful church, collection of musical instruments, Venetian Baroque paintings. [https://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ Interpreti Veneziani], the creators of the Music Museum, also offer concerts in the nearby San Vidal church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Grimani | alt= | url=http://www.palazzogrimani.org | email=
| address=Ramo Grimani, Castello 4858 | lat=45.43705 | long=12.34241 | directions=near Campo Sta. Maria Formosa; vaporetto line 1 or 2 Rialto or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5200345 (call centre) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=0, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=€14.50, EU residents age 18-25 €7.50
| lastedit=2020-03-27
| content=A jewel of Renaissance architecture that was opened as a Venetia civic museum in 2008, collections of paintings, archaeological collection of Greek and Roman artefacts, temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Archaeological Museum | alt=Museo Archaeologico Nazionale | url=https://www.polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 52 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.3391 | directions=Vaporetti line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5225978 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.
}}
* {{see
| name=St.Mark's Basilica Museum | alt=Basilica di San Marco -Museo | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/museo-marciano/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 2708311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:45-16:45 | price=€5.00, reduced €2.50
| content=Visit the famous bronze horses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di S.Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.43837 | long=12.32577 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Dalmatina di San Giorgio e Trifone | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dei Furlani, Castello 3259/A | lat=45.43622 | long=12.34595 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5228828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-18:00, Su 10:00-12:30, closed M | price=Adults €4, reduced €2
| wikidata=Q1290662| wikipedia=Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Famous painting cycle by Vittore Carpaccio depicting the lives of St.George, Tryphon and Jerome.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Dorsodure 2617 (near campo Santa Margherita) | lat=45.43377 | long=12.32234 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-16:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€5, reduced €4
| content=Painting cycles dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, canvases by Tiepolo and Padoviano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Oratorio dei Crociferi | alt= | url=http://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/oratorio-dei-crociferi/ | email=
| address=Campo di Gesuiti, Canareggio 4905 | lat=45.44312 | long=12.33834 | directions=vaporetto line 1
| phone=+39 041 5322920 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=F Sa 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00, otherwise only by reservation | price=Adults €3
| content=Small oratory facing the old monastery dei Crociferi, painting circle by Palma the Younger.
}}

=== Cemeteries ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=San Michele Cemetery | alt=Cimitero di San Michele | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Michele | lat=45.4486 | long=12.3462 | directions=vaporetto line 4.1-4.2
| phone=+39 041 7292811 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sep: 07:30-18:00; Oct-Mar: 07:30-16:30 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q3676942
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Cemetery established following Napoleon Bonaparte's edict of 1804, part of the European circuit of monumental cemeteries. The Russian ballet dancer ''Serge Diaghilew'', the Austrian physicist ''Christan Doppler'', the American poet ''Ezra Pound'', the Russian composer ''Igor Stravinsky'' and the German-Italian composer ''Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari'' are buried in San Michele Cemetery.
}}
* '''Old Jewish Cemetery''' (''Antico Cimitero Ebraico''), [[Lido]]. Jewish cemetery dating from 1550 to early 18th century. See [[Lido]] for details.

=== Archives and libraries ===
* {{see
| name=Marciana National Library | alt=Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana | url=http://www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 7 | lat=45.43342 | long=12.33920 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2407211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:15-10:00, 17:09-19:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.
}}
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it/ | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3002 | lat=45.4374 | long=12.3269 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room) | price=Free
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=ASAC Library | alt=Biblioteca ASAC - Archivo Storico Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/asac | email=
| address=Padiglione centrale, Castello | lat= 45.4302 | long=12.3589 | directions=(side entrance near Sant'Antonio) vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 5218790 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10:00-17:00 | price=
| content=An annex at the Biennale gardens where the Biennale keeps records related to the Biennale exhibitions and to 20th century art, from 1895 onwards.
}}
* '''Fondazione Querini Stampalia'''. See above under Museums.
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fondazione Giorgio Cini | alt=Nuova Manica Lunga della Fondazione Giorgio Cini | url=http://www.cini.it/en/biblioteche | email=
| address=Isola di San Giorgio | lat=45.42872 | long=12.34297 | directions=vaporetto line 2
| phone=+39 041 2710407 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q1435690
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Multi-functional centre in an old Benedictine dormitory, the heart of the Foundation's library complex
}}

=== Monuments ===
[[File:20110722 Venice 4140.jpg|thumb|420px|Venice and St. Mark's Basilica from the Campanile]]
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Giovanni Caboto | alt=John Cabot | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi 1581 | lat= 45.4319 | long=12.3511 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian explorer of North America who worked for the British (c. 1450-c. 1500).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bartolomeo Colleoni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo SS.Giovanni e Paolo | lat=45.4392 | long=12.3414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q473237
| content=Condottiere (1400–1475), equestrian statue made by Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci's teacher.
}}
* {{see
| name=Claudio Monteverdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=S. Maria dei Frari | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Tomb, composer (1567-1643) and champion of the early Baroque ''seconda pratica'' and then-new genre of opera.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giuseppe Verdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Composer of operas; Italian nationalist and national hero (1813-1901).
}}
* {{see
| name=Richard Wagner | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=German opera composer (1813-1883).
}}
* {{see
| name=Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Madonna dell' Orto Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter (1578-1594), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gentile Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter and official portraitist of the Doges (1439-1507), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giovanni Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Early Venetian oil painter and the most famous of the Bellini brothers (1430-1516), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Caterina Cornaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Salvatore Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2016-08-16| content=Queen of Cyprus (1454-1510), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Paolo Veronese | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Sebastiano Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Painter from [[Verona]] whose career was in Venice (1528-1588), tomb.
}}

== Do ==
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[[File:Palazzo Vitturi (Venice).jpg|thumb|Palazzo Vitturi]]

=== Events ===
* '''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html La Biennale di Venezia]''' is one of the most well-known culture institutions. Two events organised by Biennale are the Art and Architecture International Exhibitions happening alternately (Architecture Biennale in even years, Art Biennale in odd) but other fields are also covered - contemporary theatre, dance, music, cinema ('''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema Venice International Film Festival]'''). Exhibitions take place mostly in two locations: {{marker|type=do|name=Arsenale|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/arsenale|lat=45.43347|long=12.35058}} and {{marker|type=do|name=Giardini|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/giardini-della-biennale|lat=45.42885|long=12.35797}}. They are both worth visiting even when no event is scheduled. Arsenale is the largest pre-industrial production centre in the world, dating back to 13th century, and Giardini is architectural gem filled with national pavilions from different parts of the world, often designed by famous architects, it was a venue for the International Art Exhibition since the 19th century.
** {{event
| name=Art Biennale | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/art | alt=Esposizione internazionale d’arte
| year=2022| month= April| date= 23
| endyear= | endmonth= November| enddate=27
| phone=+39 041 5218711 | email=aav@labiennale.org
| location= | country=
| content=It is held at Arsenale (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Arsenale) and Giardini (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Giardini). The Central Pavillion and the pavilions of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Nordic Countries, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and the pavilion of Venice are located in the Giardini. The Biennale is open every second year from April to November, Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. Admission for 219 was €30 for two days, multiple entries (ID required); €25 one day, single entry to each venue; €20 over 65, €14 students. There are many other exhibitions (collateral events) all over the city, often permitting to visit buildings which normally are not open to the public. Online guides to the exhibits are not substantive. The British Council provides a comprehensive guide to all exhibits available at the British pavilion at the Giardini. The Concordia/Antarctic Exhibition has closed early.}}
* {{do
| name=Carnival of Venice | alt=Carnevale di Venezia | url=http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q35191| wikipedia=Carnival of Venice
| content=Annual festival that is world famous for the carnival masks.
}}
* {{event
| name= Regata Storica| url= http://regatastoricavenezia.it/?lang=en&amp;pg=1&amp;page=1| alt=Historic fleet event
| year= | month= | date= 
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location= | country= | phone=+39 041 2424 | email= vela@velaspa.com
| content= Celebrating a historic event from 1489, the regatta displays almost a hundred varieties of Venetian boats from the city's rich past. Large oarships, replicating ancient roman and medieval vessels, are rowed along the Canal Grande, followed by many smaller boats. There are several races, including a master championship for solo sculling in streamlined gondolini, painted in unusual white, pink, etc. colours. There are many excellent photo opportunities for this event. Early September.
}}
* {{event
| name=Vogalonga | url= http://www.vogalonga.com/en/| alt= | year= 2| month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | phone= +39 041 5210544| email=info@vogalonga.com | content= The yearly equivalent of a marathon run on water. Vogalonga competitors must row 32 km under 3½ hours to receive a certificate of attendance at the finish line, but everybody with a human-powered vessel is welcome to participate (some foreigner teams take up to 10 hours to complete the journey just for the fun of it). The official purpose of the Vogalonga was to protest the sharply increasing use of powerboats in Venice, but the event has gradually grown into a festival since 1974, with up to 5500 racers in 1500 vessels attending by the early 2000s. The racetrack visits different parts of Venice as well as some of the nearby islands. Locals and tourists lining up alongside rios and canals cheer the racers. Visitors wishing to participate should have serious experience in rowing or sculling and practise duely, as the journey is physically demanding (even seasoned oarsmen develop calluses by the finish line). The event is mainly for teams, completing Voga Longa on a single oar is considered a major achievement. Extreme participation (scuba frogmen and surface swimmers) sometimes occurs, but it is not recommended due to water contamination issues. Late May.|fax= +39 041 5200771
}}

=== Opera and concerts ===
* {{do
| name=La Fenice Theater | alt=Teatro La Fenice | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it/site/index.php?&amp;lingua=eng | email=info@teatrolafenice.org
| address=Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965 | lat=45.43362 | long=12.33368 | directions=300 m west of San Marco square
| phone=+39 041 786511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tours: adults €10, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 €7, children up to 6 free.  Slightly cheaper if purchased as part of a combined ticket with the Doge's palace
| wikipedia=La Fenice | image=Teatro La Fenice (Venice) - Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q223942
| content=One of the best opera houses in the world. Info at Bigletteria Hello Venezia Call Center {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}. You can also visit this historic theater with an audioguide (good explanations in several languages). The theater is an identical reconstruction (rebuilt in 2003) of the previous theater building that burned down in 1996.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Malibran | alt= | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it | email=
| address=Campo del Malibran, Canareggio 5873 | lat=45.43896 | long=12.33813 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 2424 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3982047| wikipedia=Teatro Malibran
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name= Scuola Grande di S.Teodoro | alt= | url=http://www.imusiciveneziani.com/luoghi.php?slang=en | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40, reduced €30
| content=Opera and concert performances.
}}
* {{do
| name=Ateneo San Basso | alt= | url=http://www.virtuosidivenezia.com/index.php?slang=en | email=info@virtuosidivenezia.com
| address=Piazetta del Leoncini, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 52 82 825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=Classical concerts.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa San Vidal | alt= | url=http://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ | email=info@interoretiveneziani.com
| address=Campo San Vidal, San Marco 2862/B | lat=45.43242 | long=12.32953 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 27770561 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €29, reduced €24
| content=Classical concerts by Interpreti Veneziani. They also run the nearby Music Museum in the nearby San Maurizio church.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa della Pietà | alt= | url=http://www.ivirtuosiitaliani.eu/default.asp?iId=GGKIIE | email=
| address=Riva degli Schiavoni | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto lines 1, 5.1, 5.2, 4.1, 4,.2 to San Zaccaria
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2616-2617 | lat=45.43369 | long=12.32241 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-17:00 | price=€5 full price; €4 concession
| content=
}}

=== Activities on a boat ===
[[File:Gondola, Venice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Gondola]]
* Ride a '''vaporetto''' (water bus) down the Grand Canal right before sunset. The vaporetti are expensive, but the sights are priceless: amazing architecture, soft seaside sunlight, and a fascinating parade of Venetian watercraft.
* Take a '''gondola''' if you can afford it: it's expensive, but the ''Gondoliere'' may decrease the price if you ask (but they can also decrease the time...). Make sure you reach an agreement on price and time before you start! A good tip with the Gondolieres is to bargain the price down as low as you can, then say that it's still too much and walk away. Two or three of them will chase after you, one after the other, each offering a lower price than the last. It's possible to knock €20-€30 off the price (even then, be prepared to shell out €80).
: Some guidebooks discourage tourists from asking for gondola price reductions. The oarsmen have an informal habit of cutting the most interesting and little-known parts from the journey path for &quot;discount&quot; customers. Reduced rate riders get much less marvel in exchange for a moderate price drop, which may not be worth it.
: Gondolier-for-hire business licenses are officially limited to just 430 to 455 rowers in Venice, making the market artificially scarce and inflating prices. Gondola rides are always costly, often in a princely way and that expense should be planned in advance of the visit. If you go as a group it might be cheaper, though the number of people who can be accommodated on a gondola varies, usually up to a maximum of six seated passengers. The &quot;traghetti&quot; holds more, mostly standing, as a pair of gondoliers rows short distances for canal crossing purposes at a number of points along the Grand Canal.
: Venetians and especially the gondoliers among them have highly conservative ideas about society: by 900 years of tradition, all gondoliers must be male and most are born locals. In 2015, the highest court in Rome recognized Alex Hai as the &quot;first female gondolier to operate in Venice&quot;, after repeated attempts to become officially licensed since 1996. Unable to obtain an official license, Hai began operating as a privage gondolier, also known as ''gondoliers de casada'', and came out as a transgender man in 2017. In August 2010, Giorgia Boscolo became Venice's first fully licensed female gondolier. 
* If a gondola seems a little pricey, the alternative is to cross the Grand Canal by '''traghetto'''. These only cost €2 to use and are largely gondolas that have seen better days, They are stripped down and used as municipal ferries. In the 1950s there were as many as thirty, but now there are seven points to find them. However some only operate when people are going to and from work. The length of any crossing is just a few minutes. Many visitors enjoy visiting the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge and there is a traghetto station there, at the '''Pescheria''' (fish market) joining the Santa Sophia church along the Strada Nova. You will notice that traghetti passengers tend to '''stand up''', but if you are not comfortable doing so, sitting is possible, if you are careful.
* The more adventurous can try the venetian style of rowing through Row Venice or one of the many rowing clubs.

=== Other ===
[[File:Venice - Mask gift shop - 3566.jpg|thumb|right|A Mask gift shop near Piazza San Marco]]
If you are looking for something to do, you can always '''shop'''. Venice is packed full of little stores in every corner and crevice. The commonest local specialties are Carnival masks, glass, and marbled paper. Price can vary wildly, so it's a good idea to hold off buying until you have a fair idea about the relative value of things. As is the case with most tourist cities, a lot of the &quot;original&quot; and &quot;made in Venice&quot; items are actually made in China. [[Murano]] is an island famous for its glass making. Almost in every shop you will find &quot;original [[Murano]] glass&quot; items. If it was really made in [[Murano]], it would be prohibitively expensive, with prices routinely running into thousands of euros. So if you are looking for cheap souvenirs, real [[Murano]] glass is not the thing to buy! You can also see glass making demonstrations in [[Murano]], but be sure to check that there is a demonstration scheduled for that day. And it is normally not done in winter either.
[[File:Cimitero, Venice.jpg|thumb|right|San Michele Cemetery Island, Cimitero stop]]
Spend a '''day on the islands''', mainly [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and Torcello. There are boat services to all these islands at scheduled times, including between the islands themselves. Be prepared for long lines and long waits for the boats between islands. The Glass Museum in [[Murano]] and the Lace Museum in [[Burano]] are certainly worth a visit. In [[Burano]] you will find some of the most picturesque streets and houses, with each house sporting a different pastel shade. Its really beautiful. Though there is not much to see in Torcello except for the old church, and the supposed &quot;Throne of Atilla&quot;. However, the peace and tranquility of the island is not to be found anywhere else in Venice! Torcello is also home to a very expensive Cipriani restaurant. But just walking around on these islands is a nice enough experience. If you've had enough of the hype and the other tourists, hop off the vaporetto at 'Cimitero', Venice's graveyard for a peaceful walk. There are many famous tombs, and the section dedicated to deceased children is particularly haunting. There is also a free toilet there.

While going through Venice, make sure you take in the beauty of it all. '''Walk''' through the alley ways, and take the water taxi to different parts of the island, sometimes at night you can just go sit in an open area and watch locals and tourists passing by. It is wonderful. There are many museums and churches that are around the city that allow tourists to go in a visit. They are many great sights to keep you busy throughout your visit.

The “[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Secret Itineraries in '''Doge's Palace''']” worth a visit, take the visitor into the most secret and fascinating rooms in the Palace. It's better to book in advance.

Because Venice is now pretty much only inhabited by tourists and people serving the trade, it gets very quiet by 21:00 and there is very little to do in the evening (outside of eating). There are a few exceptions, like some classical music '''concerts,''' which most probably only play Vivaldi.

If you would like to have a '''guide''' to show up the highlights of Venice, you can choose between many offers. There are walking or boat tours, focused on shopping or history or for art lovers, and many itineraries.

'''Take photos''', using your camera or phone on every corner of Venice will inspire you. And if you have taken good pictures, though you may not be a professional photographer, consider entering the photo competition [http://onedayinvenezia.com &quot;OneDayInVenezia&quot;]  running all year round, awarding monthly winners, and dedicated to amateur photographers. The Grand Prize is a week-end in Venice, trip included.

Send a '''Postcard''' or even better, an entire '''letter''' dedicated to a loved one (the old &quot;snail mail&quot; one, not the electronic variety)! Venice has a long, celebrated tradition in postal services, paper and written communication in general (including one of the earliest medieval book printing houses).

Venice it's also '''Riviera del Brenta''' old canals.
The Riviera del Brenta is famous for its extraordinary Palladian villas along the Brenta river, its museums and historical buildings and it is 40 km (25 miles) from Venice.
This Riviera and its mainland include 7 small cities: Stra, Fiesso d’Artico, Dolo, Fossò, Mira, Oriago and Malcontenta.
These places are good for '''cycling excursions''' and to see antique Palladian Villas built on the Brenta river. In Stra village, there is the '''famous gardens of Villa Pisani''' and the '''museum of the shoes''' is in Villa Foscarini Rossi. In this last museum you can admire 1,500 models of Italian-made shoes created in local factories for major brands including Fendi, Genny, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Ungaro, Anne Kleyn, Richard Tyles and Vera Wang.
In Dolo village you can visit the square, old watermill (XI century) and big open air market.

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'''Football:''' [https://www.veneziafc.it/ Venezia FC] were relegated in 2022, so they now play soccer in Serie B, Italy's second tier. Their home ground Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo (capacity 11,000) is on Sant'Elena, connected by streets to the main east island.

== Learn ==
Venice is home to two major (and expanding) public universities, '''[http://www.unive.it/pag/13526/ Università Ca' Foscari Venezia]''' and '''[http://www.iuav.it/ENGLISH/ Università Iuav di Venezia]'''.  There are possibly hundreds of smaller schools in the city. Neither university exploits its name for merchandising, and &quot;Università degli Studi di Venezia&quot; sweatshirts for sale at stalls are not only unlicensed, but there is no single university in the city with that name to begin with.

== Buy ==
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[[File:Venedig Bücherladen Acqua alta-6216.jpg|thumb|Book store and antiquarian '''Libreria Acqua Alta''']]
Venice has always been a city of merchants. Consequently, most of the Venetians working in Venice still own or work at a shop. If the pride of the Republic of Venice was the extreme diversity and quality of goods and services which could be found in Venice, these days, however, mass tourism led Venice to be populated with many shops selling low-quality souvenirs. The local shops are suffering a lot from this situation and it is not easy to identify them within the crowd of shops selling harmful imported goods. Buying from the '''authentic local businesses''' has never been more important as it is essential to the future of the Venetians and guarantees you to get the real thing and to have a much better experience of Venice. It is not easy, though. Thankfully, there is a social enterprise based in Venice, which works closely with the Venetian business owners (shops, restaurants and bars included). They have a certification process where the local artisan shops attest and commit to be selling products both authentic and sustainable as well as to give a 10% discount to the customers carrying a '''[http://veneziaautentica.com/become-friend Venezia Autentica Friends' Pass]''' (buyable online for only {{EUR|10}}).

Euronet runs the majority of ATMs within tourist areas, and carry both hefty ATM fees and extortionate exchange rates. To avoid the extortionate exchange rates, you should reject the first currency conversion offered to you, which will allow you to default to your bank's rate. When possible, you should use ATMs provided by actual banks and financial institutions. The Credit Agricole ATM machines are notable because they do not charge ATM fees or offer excessive currency conversion rates for most Visa Debit and Prepaid cards. 

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*{{Buy|name=Libreria Acqua Alta|address=Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5176b|lat=45.4379710|long=12.3422748|lastedit=2021-02-27}}There is a nice bookshop and antiquarian bookshop ''Libreria Acqua Alta'' at the  Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, number 5176b.

If you've come to Venice thinking that you won't be able to do a bit of designer shopping, think again. Just like in every major Italian city, you get the big fashion brand names. For label clothing shopping, the best area is that around the Piazza San Marco, where you can find Versace, MaxMara, Gucci, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada (and numerous more) big names. If you want to shop for clothing or accessories, though, you don't necessarily have to shop through the biggest names in fashion - in the Campo Santo Stefano and Calle della Mandola, you can get less famous or local boutiques, but you can find some excellent quality and/or unique items such as clothes, shoes, wallets or handbags.

Watch out also for the hand-made paper and the exquisite miniature buildings made by Moro. Watch out for fakes; Moro &quot;signs&quot; his name on the back. Also, beware of fakes and &quot;free&quot; trips to neighboring [[Murano]] for its famous glass. (See article for details.)

Tourist Traps: &quot;Coloured Pasta&quot; and &quot;Venetian Limoncello&quot; (not the original napolitan one) are not Italian food, no Italian would ever eat them, they are particularly made for tourists. For typical regional Italian food in food shops check the labels to discover where they have been made.

Don't miss the '''Rialto''' market on San Polo, the smallest sestiere. The Rialto market is for shoppers. To the east is an area of small shops and restaurants; to the west is the Rialto farmers' market. Shopping is slightly less expensive than in the tourist-filled Piazza San Marco.

=== Murano Glass ===
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== Eat ==
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[[File:Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti WB.jpg|thumb|Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti]]

Typical Venetian dishes are:
* ''Fegato alla veneziana'', chopped liver, cooked with chopped onions.
* ''Sarde in saor'': fried sardines, dipped in fried onion, raisins and pine nuts, spices and vinegar. It has to marinate at least one night.

Venice has some wonderful restaurants, featuring the cuisine of the Veneto. However it is widely regarded that the restaurants in Venice serve food of a quality and in quantities much lower than anywhere else in Italy. The pizza in Venice is well known as being the worst in Italy (It is a more southern Italian speciality). For Americans, you can find a place called Quanto Basta pizza that serves an American-style pizza with pepperoni and french fries. Specialties include polenta, made of corn meal; risotto with cuttlefish ink sauce. Diners should however be aware that for every genuinely wonderful restaurant or trattoria, there's another serving rubbish food at inflated prices, especially in the most touristed streets around San Marco. Rule of thumb: if there's a waiter outside pimping for business, it's probably best avoided.

Near the Rialto bridge there's a row of restaurants with tables by the canal, where you can have the quintessential Venice experience of dining by the canal lights. Although they do have waiters outside bugging you, some have pretty acceptable quality for price, which is almost always expensive anyway.

One of Venice's trademark foods is cuttlefish and its ink. This intense black ink serves as a sauce and ingredient for polenta (corn meal), risotto (rice), and pasta. These dishes are normally indicated by the Italian words &quot;nella seppia&quot; (in cuttlefish), &quot;alla seppia&quot; (in the style of cuttlefish), or &quot;nero di seppia,&quot; (black of the cuttlefish). For example, Polenta Nella Seppia is fried corn meal with the black ink of a cuttle fish. Despite the intensity in color, the ink has a surprisingly mild taste.

Be careful when the prices are on a weight basis (typically by the &quot;etto&quot;, abbreviated &quot;/hg&quot;. or 100 g). One dish can easily contain 400g of fish or meat (almost a pound) - coming to 4 times the indicated base price!

Restaurants might offer low prices for food on their menus that they advertise outside the entrance, but they will sometimes compensate this by charging high prices for drinks (which is naturally *not* advertised). €5 for 33 cl of beer is not uncommon. Le Bauta, an eatery on Fond del Gaffaro, is a good example. Also, please make sure that you get your change back after payment as sometimes it may be 'forgotten' by the waiters.

For fresh fruit (including chilled coconut) watch out for the street market stalls. There is always a boat parked in the canal on campo San Barnaba selling fruit and vegetables into the late hours.

To save money at lunch, eat standing up - that's what Venetians themselves do. Every cafe, trattoria, osteria, enoteca or whatever it chooses to call itself is stocked at lunchtime with cicchetti - Venetian tapas, including tramezzini (triangular sandwiches on white bread), bite-sized rolls with various cold cuts, polpette (fried balls of minced fish or meat) and assorted antipasti. Order by pointing at what you want on the glass shelves, and wash the whole thing down with a glass of wine (un' ombra) or a spritz (made with, in order of bitterness and alcohol content, Aperol, Campari or Select). Bear in mind that as soon as you allow yourself to sit at the table and be waited on, instead of ordering and consuming your food at the counter, the prices for the same items go up - you can end up paying double. If you look at the (government-mandated) chart of prices stapled to the wall near the bar, you'll see 2 columns of numbers, accommodating this arrangement. However, sitting is worth it if you plan on staying a while. Some places will also serve free bread and water for seated patrons, but then there is usually also a small charge (€1-3 per person) for &quot;pane e coperto&quot; (bread and cover charge).

If self-catering, the Rialto food markets are an absolute must for fruit, vegetables and cheese, but most of all for the huge range of seafood, much of it fresh out of the lagoon and still moving! There are a variety of small stores around the city that sell fruits and vegetables, but tourists will be hard-pressed to find them. Anything else you will find in the one of the few supermarkets in the city.

Head to the Dorsoduro area of Venice if you want to save a few euros. It is located on the south side of the city. It has the highest concentration of places where locals, especially students, go to eat. Generally staying away from the main squares will be the cheapest option. If you're willing and able to walk around the town, some back streets offer the best food for the lowest price. Seeing the city from this vantage point is a lot of fun too!

=== Budget ===
* There are a few '''supermarkets''' in the city, so if you are in the need to save some money, these are an option as they serve a wide array of prepared and semi-prepared food. On the main street from the station to the Rialto bridge there is a Coop and a Billa supermarket.
* Venetian snacks (cichetti) can be brilliantly inventive, in small &quot;tapas-style&quot; serving sizes. Look for places (especially wine bars) popular with non-tourists, the prices are very reasonable.
* There are still many small bakery shops and &quot;biavaroli&quot; where you can buy bread, cheese etc., particularly near the Rialto market area.
* If you want to buy water (Venice has excellent free tap water easily accessible at the numerous fountains located outside throughout the city) it is usually cheapest to get it at the supermarkets: there are Billa or Co-op stores located throughout the city, though supermarkets are often &quot;disguised&quot; in nondescript buildings in Venice for space limitations.

====In various locations====

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====In the centre====

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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| content=A pizzeria
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* {{eat
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| address=C. Crosera, 3948 | lat=45.4357299  | long= 12.3257418 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Arcicchetti Bakaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 183/a | lat= 45.4375329 | long=12.3214845 | directions=
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====In the east====

* {{eat
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| address=Calle del Mondo Novo | lat=45.4371876 | long= 12.3403354| directions=by Campo Santa Maria Formosa
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* {{eat
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| address= Ramo del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 5367| lat=45.4377910  | long=12.3365542 | directions=
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| address= Salizada S. Antonin, 3538| lat=45.4351989  | long= 12.3468522| directions=
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* {{eat
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| address= Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1769| lat=45.4322492  | long= 12.3525053 | directions=
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====In the south====

* {{eat
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| address= | lat=45.4342632 | long= 12.3234774 | directions=
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* {{eat
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====In the north====

* {{eat
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| address=Fondamenta S. Giobbe, 549 | lat= 45.4448798 | long= 12.3219505 | directions=
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* {{eat
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| address=Calle dello Spezier, 4800 | lat=45.4420267  | long=12.3378661 | directions=
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====In the west====

* {{eat
| name=La Tecia Vegana | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Dorsoduro, 2104| lat=45.4330308  | long=12.3135887 | directions=
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=== Mid-range ===
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| name=La Bitta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle lunga de San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2753A | lat=45.43283 | long=12.32453 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Meals served 18:00-23:00, closed in August | price=
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| content=This busy but friendly restaurant is in the more studenty area of Dorsoduro, and attracts a mixture of locals and tourists. They have some excellent Italian dishes, which are reflected in the prices, plus they have a great selection of wines.
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Ae Cravate | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 36/37 | lat=45.4364735 | long= 12.3232159| directions=500 m east from Piazzale Roma
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| hours= | price=€40 for a three-course meal with wine
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| content=This little restaurant is frequented by the professors of the nearby university. Warm welcome and a good eat. Try their raw artichoke salad or their fish of the day.
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* {{eat
| name=Do Farai | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3278 | lat=45.4338733 | long=12.3255152 | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari
| phone=+39 041 2770369 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Very fresh shell fish. Taste their spaghetti ''al dente'' with razor shells.
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 1169A | lat=45.4321742 | long= 12.3253579| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5238944 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Meals from €20-25
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| content=An excellent restaurant, small but comfortable with a few tables alongside a tiny canal. Food is fresh and delicious, not too expensive. Large selection of wines. Menu changing daily.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Mocenigo | url= | email=
| address=Salizada San Stae | lat=45.4407114 | long= 12.3296776 | directions=near the Mocenigo museum
| phone=+39 041 5231703 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su | price=€40 for two-courses meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=Little restaurant frequented by locals. Be sure to try their antipasti. Excellent desserts too.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timon | alt=eno - ostaria | url=http://www.altimon.it/en/ | email=
| address=Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Cannaregio 2754 | lat=45.4456 | long=12.3285 | directions=south-east of the Jewish Ghetto
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€30
 | lastedit=
| content=Warm and local atmosphere in this little osteria where they serve great Italian vintages by the glass. If you're adventurous, try their tasty tripe. Good music inside, some table by the canal in the summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Vecio Canton | alt= | url=https://www.veciocanton.it/ | email=info@veciocanton.it
| address=Castello 4738 | lat=45.4359842 | long= 12.3425130 | directions=just 8 minutes from Piazza San Marco (200 m NE)
| phone=+39 41 5287143 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30 | price=Pizza from €7.50, pasta from €10, wine from €5/half litre
 | lastedit=
| content=Small, atmospheric restaurant/pizzeria, serving traditional pizza and seafood pasta; friendly staff. Free home-made digestivo of limonata is served at the end of your meal.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Giardinetto | alt= | url=http://algiardinetto.it | email=
| address=Castello 4928 | lat=45.4360646 | long= 12.3427018 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content= Just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venetian specialities are served by Severino family.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Refolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1459 | lat=45.4404079 | long=12.3271520 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5240016 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pizza about €10, four-course meal with wine €60
 | lastedit=
| content=Nice restaurant at a small piazza. Very good pizza as well as a decent menu.
}}

=== Splurge ===
* {{eat
| name=Antico Martini | alt= | url=https://www.anticomartini.com/ | email=info@anticomartini.com
| address=Campiello della Fenice, San Marco 2007 | lat=45.4336 | long=12.3341 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 522 4121 | tollfree=
| hours=Open all days | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-03-06
| content=A luxury restaurant, favorite among the famous names of culture and business, the Antico Martini also attracts expert gourmets and famous personalities since the 1800s who come to enjoy unforgettable flavors. Beautiful detail and restaurant decor, romantic atmosphere. The site has been a restaurant since 1720, with the venue being open since 1952.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Antico Dolo | alt= | url=http://anticodolo.it | email=
| address=San Polo 778 | lat=45.4384921 | long= 12.3340359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content= An old seafood restaurant close to Rialto bridge: food comes from the adjacent Rialto Market daily. A complete dinner excluding wines could cost €35 each more or less.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Antiche Carampane | alt= | url=https://www.antichecarampane.com | email=
| address=San Polo 1911 | lat=45.4386 | long=12.3311 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 524 0165 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-01
| content=In the heart of Venice, steps away from the Rialto Bridge, is this renowned restaurant where distinguished Venetian cuisine is served in a familiar setting.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant La Caravella | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantlacaravella.com/en/ | email=
| address=Via XXII Marzo, San Marco 2399 | lat=45.43289 | long=12.33425 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open every day all year round 
| price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Historical place, very near St. Mark's Square, known since the 1960s, it has become a must if you like traditions. Offers some typical dishes and a large selection of wines. From May to September service is in a traditional courtyard.
}}

=== Cake shops ===
* {{buy
| name=Pasticceria Tonolo | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3764/5 | lat= | long= | directions=Crosera San Pantalon, 400m east of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041 523 7209 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A patisserie founded in the late 19th century. Taste their cake with crystallized fruits or their marzipan cake.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Bar Pasticceria Gilda Vio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 784 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Best tiramisù, at least in S. Croce.
}}

=== Ice cream ===
You will find ice cream all over the city, and you will hardly survive a hot summer day without it. Prices are €1.00-1.50 for one scoop, €2.50-3.50 for three scoops.

* {{eat
| name=Alaska | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1159 | lat=45.44065 | long=12.32499 | directions=close to the railway station
| phone=+39 041 00715211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=14-24 roughly | price=
| content=Ice cream made with natural ingredients by Carlo Pistacchi, not only the owner but an artist, a poet and a philosopher.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Doge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campiello S. Toma', S.Polo 2815 | lat=45.43623 | long=12.32782 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 350 7804 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-22
| content=Excellent ice cream, all made on the premises (a rarity in Venice). Plenty of vegan options.
}}

== Drink ==
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Try a '''Spritz''' (with either Campari, Select or Aperol mixed with Prosecco wine and Seltzer), a typical drink loved by all Venetians that's usually drunk while eating ''cicheti''. You can find it in almost every bar in the city. Price is about €5, more in a touristy place.

If you try the famous Veneto '''Grappa''' be careful as it is brandy with 30 to 60 per cent alcohol.

The '''Bellini''' was invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It is a mix of white peach juice and Prosecco (the ubiquitous Venetian Champagne-like sparkling wine). Fermented at a low temperature Prosecco develops amylic aromas (fruit drops), though these perhaps mix better with fruit juices than does the more austere Champagne. Classic Bellinis should never be made with Champagne. Although by normal standards expensive, a Bellini in Harry's Bar (€17 for a 1.5 oz drink is obscene) is still much cheaper than on the terraces of similar '5-star' establishments in the city.

'''Beer''' in a small pub is about €5 for a pint (birra media).

'''Espresso''', the real Italian, is about €1 at the bar, €2 at a table.

=== Coffee ===
[[File:Venice - Cafe - 4125.jpg|thumb|right|A cafe in Piazza di San Marco]]
Coffee is everywhere in Venice, and both Venetians and the tourists avail themselves of the opportunities, usually by downing a quick dose at the counter (see warning about sit-down prices above). Rule of thumb: the bigger (and shinier) the espresso machine, the better the result.

* {{drink
| name=E Rosa Salva | alt= | url=http://www.rosasalva.it/ | email=
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| content=One of the favorites is the mini-chain &quot;E Rosa Salva&quot;, with three locations in the center - on C. Fiubera (from Piazza San Marco, take the underpass in the middle of the arcade, cross the bridge and take second right off C. Fabbri), Merceria S. Salvadore (off the campo of the same name), and right on Campo San Zanipolo (to the right of the church looking from the canal); the last one is a gelateria as well. For your €1 you'll get exactly 2 and a half sips at the bottom of a small cup, with rich crema and no bitterness. Assorted house-made sweets are €1.10.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Paolin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santo Stefano, San Marco 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5220710 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Caffè Florian | alt= | url=http://www.caffeflorian.com | email=servizi@caffeflorian.com
| address=Piazza San Marco, 57 | lat=45.43361 | long=12.33822 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205641 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily, 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=Q960610
| content=On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19.30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Quadri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=120, Piazza San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222105 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.
}}

=== Nightlife ===
There are two late-night drinking areas in Venice. Piazza San Marco is not one of them, although it is very pleasant with many people wandering around late. The actual late night scene is in either '''Campo Santa Margherita''', near the University Ca' Foscari in Dorsoduro; or in '''Erbaria''' on the West side of the Rialto Bridge where the main vegetable market is held during the day.

Even though there are many fantastic bars in Venice, if you're planning a night time &quot;pub crawl&quot; you should plan a few places to visit in advance, otherwise it's very easy to waste an hour wandering aimlessly in search of a watering hole that's open, especially midweek.

Locals in search of nighttime entertainment mostly head over the bridge into Mestre, or hop on the boat to Lido. One exception: F.ta della Misericordia, in Cannaregio (north from the Ghetto over the Ghetto Nuove bridge, turn right), features several bars in succession, anchored by the ''Paradiso Perduto'' (Cannaregio 2640; a restaurant by day, live music on Sundays starting at 21:00), along the canal. In season they are spilling over after dark with youths holding large glasses of rosé, while more of those same youths are cruising (in motor boats) blaring rap songs in Italian from the loudspeakers. The cafes and bars lining the expansive C. Santa Margherita are catering to the students from the nearby university; chill out to reggae sets in ''Caffé Rosso'' (Dorsoduro 2963; it's the one with the red awning that simply says ''Caffe''), or dance (Saturdays only) at ''Round Midnight'' (Dorsoduro 3102).

Those looking for LGBT nightlife in Venice will be disappointed. Hop on the train to [[Padua]] instead.
* {{drink
| name=Bistrot de Venise | alt= | url=http://www.bistrotdevenise.com | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=22:00 until late night | price=
| content=Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.
}}

=== Pubs ===
There are two Irish pubs in Venice. One is located along the '''Strada Nova''' in ''Cannaregio''; the other one is the '''Inishark''' just before ''Campo Santa Maria Formosa''.

* {{drink
|name=Devils Forest Pub
|content=A traditional English style pub with a very fun atmosphere. It is located near the Rialto Bridge and tucked into a small alley near the Disney Store.
}}
* {{drink
|name=Pub Taverna L'Olandese Volante
|address=Campo San Lio, Castello 5856, Venezia
|phone=+39 041-5289349
|content=It is between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. During the summertime there are tables outside when you can easily sit and rest after a day of wandering around this marvelous city. What is more, during the day pasta and other typical dishes are served at a budget price.
}}
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== Sleep ==
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[[File:Palazzo Civran Venezia.JPG|thumb|The Palazzo Civran and Grand Canal at dusk. This 15th-century building that was substantially altered in the early 17th century now houses the Guardia di Finanza.]]

Due to the historic city's constrained area and international popularity hotels are expensive. Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses offer better rates. Real budget solutions (like campings and hostels) can be found in [[Mestre | '''Mestre''']] (mainland Venice) and on the island of '''[[Lido]]'''. Alternative accommodation can be also found on the island of '''[[Murano]]'''. These are worth considering since historic centre is quite well connected with bus and ferries, so staying further from the centre is not such a big problem.

In the last few years,  holiday or short rentals apartments have increased in number and quality, now you can rent (minimum stay is usually 3 nights) a Palazzo on the Grand Canal as a little flat near Rialto.

=== Bed and Breakfast ===
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Venice Ca' del Pozzo | alt= | url=http://cadelpozzo.it | email=
| address= | lat=45.4329955 | long= 12.3320963 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2413875 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2443203
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=2022-04-01
| content=Completely restructured in 2003, in the characteristic Campo San Maurizio.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Ca'Dor | alt= | url=http://bedandbreakfastvenice.net | email=
| address= | lat= 45.4406559 | long= 12.3372800 | directions=
| phone=+39 392 3906152 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rooms about 55€ in low-season, 100€ in high season | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=2022-04-01
| content=Venetian style rooms in the centre, 3 minutes from Rialto's Bridge.
}}

=== Budget ===

In the city of '''Mestre''' just in front of Venice is the A&amp;O Hostel with shared rooms for about 17–23€ per night (July 2022).

* {{sleep
| name=Ai Do Mori | alt= | url=http://hotelaidomori.com | email=
| address=San Marco 658 | lat=45.4351365 | long=12.3392159 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5204817 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5205328
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=As close as it gets to Piazza San Marco, but on the second and third floor, so it still is quiet at nights. Clean and nice rooms, TV, aircon, very friendly staff.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Alloggi Agli Artisti | alt= | url=http://agli-artisti-venezia.it/ | email=
| address=Calle Priuli Cavalletti, Cannaregio 99 | lat=45.44247 | long=12.32122 | directions=150 m away from the main railway station (Santa Lucia)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €50 to €90 for a double room, depending on the season
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Guests can choose between rooms with bathroom en suite (with hairdryer), and rooms with sharing bathroom on the floor (cheaper).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Antico Fiore | alt= | url=http://anticofiore.com | email=
| address=San Marco 3486 | lat=45.4349563 | long=12.3302647 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5227941 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2413879
| price=Rooms from €65 | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content=An 18th-century building which has been carefully restored.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Gaffaro | alt= | url=http://locandagaffaro.it | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3589 | lat=45.4361719 | long=12.3218600 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2750897 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2750375
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €100
  | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In a picturesque court near Piazzale Roma.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Sant'Anna | alt= | url=http://locandasantanna.com | email=
| address=C.te del Bianco, Castello 269 | lat=45.4330798 | long=12.3577466 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
  | lastedit=
| content=One star. Provides a family atmosphere with modern comforts. Quiet hotel with secure courtyard and some rooms with a canal view (for a higher price) overlooking the Isola di San Pietro. Common balcony over the canal. Includes typical Italian breakfast from 08:00-09:30 with coffee or hot chocolate and rolls, croissants, and toast. Easily accessible from the main bus/train station by vaporetto to stop 'S. Pietro' or 'Giardini'. Doors close at 01:00. Pay in cash for a discount.
}}

=== Mid-range ===
&lt;!-- entries with no prices and that look like spamvertizing will be deleted. See [[Talk:Venice#advert entries]] --&gt;

* {{sleep
| name=Albergo Ateneo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 1876 | lat=45.4343317 | long= 12.3341439| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200777 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228550
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €60-180 depending on season
| lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=3-star hotel close to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Antico Casin Locanda | alt= | url=http://anticocasin.com | email=
| address=Corte Contarina, San Marco 1520/a | lat=45.4334656 | long= 12.3359885 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5207002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-795122
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content= A refined example of contemporary design, located close to Saint Mark's Square. Doubles from €90.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Amadi | alt= | url=http://www.caamadi.it/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Cannaregio 5815 | lat=45.4385951 | long=12.3375372 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5204682 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5206701
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In the old town centre, close to the famous Rialto Bridge. This 13th-century palace was once home to Marco Polo. Décor is keeping with the period, and the rooms are utterly charming. Original wall frescoes from the 1400s adorn the hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/offerte-hotel.php?lang=ENG&amp;id_hotel=37&amp;id_offer= | email=info@cabauta.com
| address=Castello 6457 | lat=45.4384168 | long= 12.3442353 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415212313
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content= Housed in a 15th-century building, this quaint hotel has very spacious rooms with high ceilings and is adorned with stylish furniture and fittings. Has a friendly, multilingual staff who are always eager to assist you in planning tours, booking concert tickets, and making restaurant reservations. Rates from €70 per night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Della Corte | alt=B&amp;B + apartments | url=http://cadellacorte.com | email=info@cadellacorte.com
| address=Corte Surian, Dorsoduro 3560 | lat=45.4363345 | long=12.3219371 | directions=300 m SE of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041-715877 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722345
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Junior suite €140
 | lastedit=
| content=A comfortable B&amp;B in a quiet area. Warm and personal welcome. Breakfast (served in the room) could be improved (by going to pasticceria Tonolo and bringing your own cakes, e.g.).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Zose | url=http://hotelcazose.com/ | email=info@hotelcazose.com
| address=Dorsoduro 193/B (Calle del Bastion) | lat=45.4308 | long=12.3327 | directions=walk west from Salute vaporetto stop
| phone=+39 0415226635 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415226624
| hours= | price=Doubles from €90 in season
| checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content=A quiet street off S.M. Salute, by the S.M. Giglio ''traghetto'' (when it's operational, 50 cents will get you to S. Marco), within easy walk of either Accademia or the Zattere (no need to brave the hordes of tourists on the #1 line, take the #52 from bus or train station). The helpful staff speaks Italian, English, French and Veneto. 10% discount on rates if paid in cash - ask Walentina, the proprietress. All rooms are named after stars (in the sky, not of movie kind), and all have A/C (indispensable in summer). Buffet breakfast included.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Continental Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://continentalhotelvenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat=45.4419737 | long=12.3240286 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 71 5122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 524 2432
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=Three-star hotel in the Jewish Ghetto. A historic building belonged to a noble family, with 93 bedrooms (€95-194) capable to host any kind of guests.
}}
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* {{sleep
| name=Corte 1321 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1321 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Rialto Bridge
| phone=+39 041 5224923 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 0997849
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €100
| lastedit=
| content=Large spacious rooms with double sink bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. Lovely courtyard for dining is made memorable with local birds strutting and cooing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Domus Ciliota | alt= | url=http://ciliota.it/ | email=
| address=Calle delle Muneghe, San Marco 2976 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A 5-10 minute walk from San Marco's Square. The hotel has over fifty clean, basic, air-conditioned rooms all with shower and WC. The 24-hr reception is English speaking. There is an area for leaving baggage after you've checked out. Single rooms are €70-85 and doubles are €100-110 including breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel al Sole | alt= | url=http://www.alsolehotels.com/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 134/136 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2440328 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722287
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80
| content=Hotel is in a noble palace built in the beginning of the 15th century, a short distance from Piazzale Roma.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ala | alt= | url=http://hotelala.it/ | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria dei Gigli, San Marco 2494 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206390
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €110
| content=Eggs and broiled tomatoes with cheese for breakfast. Rooms were a typical size but clean, comfortable and quiet. They have turndown service at night, a pleasant surprise.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Alla Salute | alt=also known as 'Da Cici' | url=http://www.salutepalace.com/ | email=info@salutepalace.com
| address=Fondamenta Ca' Balà, Dorsoduro 222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235404 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5222271
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50
| content=A 16th-century palazzo, a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco. It has been the house of the famous poet Ezra Pound. Pretty comfortable and quiet budget hotel. Garden for breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel All’Angelo Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelallangelovenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=San Marco 403 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5209299 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2743555
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Run by the same family since 1924 in a 17th-century building close to St Marks Basilica. Comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms with a double somewhere in the region of €150.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Antico Panada | alt= | url=http://hotelpanada.it | email=
| address=San Marco 646 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209088 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5209619
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €145 to €310
| content=Has rooms decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Gottardi | alt= | url=http://www.cagottardi.com/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio 2283 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759421
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €120
| content=Antico Palazzo Gottardi stands in Strada Nuova, between two buildings that look down onto the Canal Grande.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Basilea Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelbasileavenice.com/ | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 817 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 718477 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 720851
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms are usually €100-160 depending on season
| content=Across the Grand Canal from Santa Lucia Train Station. Located in a quiet Calle.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Becher | alt= | url=http://hotelbecher.com | email=
| address=San Marco 1857 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5221253 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5212685
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= This 18th-century hotel enhanced by the most modern amenities, charming atmosphere and impeccable service. Single rooms from €70, doubles €110 and triples from €170.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Belle Arti Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbelleartivenice.com/ | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 912/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5226230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5280043
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double €220. Breakfast included for those who book online
| content=Elegant three-star hotel. 67 guestrooms divided in double, triple and quadruple with en suite services, bathroom kit and modern services.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Cà D'Oro | alt= | url=http://venicehotelcadoro.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4604 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2411212 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414385
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles from €60, doubles from €80
| content=The hotel is in a quiet corner of Cannaregio district, 5 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Canaletto Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelcanalettovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 5487 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 20 518 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 023
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Along a scenic canal close to St. Mark’s Basilica. Decorated and furnished in the traditional Venetian manner, this hotel offers excellent service and rooms for two that start at around €110.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Continental | alt= | url=http://hotelcontinentalvenice.com | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-715122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5242432
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= Right on the Canal Grande. Single rooms from €93, doubles from €155 and triples from €194 including taxes and breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino | alt= | url=http://commercioepellegrino.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4551/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207922 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5225016
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €80, doubles from €100 including taxes and breakfast
| lastedit=
| content=Comfortable hotel in the centre, easy to reach by public transport and 2 minutes on foot to Saint Mark’s Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Doge Venice | alt= | url=http://www.albergodoge.com/ | email=
| address=Lista Vecchia dei Bari, Santa Croce 1222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2448752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5242192
| checkin= | checkout= | price= Double rooms start from €57. Family apartment for three people €97
| content=Three-star accommodation of Venice. It is in the northern part of the city, in front of the train station and presents 10 bedrooms – single, double and twin, some with a shared bathroom - and one apartment.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Firenze Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-firenze.com/index_en.html | email=info@hotel‑firenze.com
| address=San Marco 1490 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222858 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5202668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 a double/twin
| content=On a side street of Piazza San Marco, and offers bright and comfortable rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Mercante di Venezia | alt= | url=https://www.ilmercantedivenezia.com/ | email=
| address=Calle della Misericordia, Cannaregio 379-381 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759290 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759294
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just off the Lista di Spagna by the Grand Canal, excellent access to the Station (Santa Lucia) and the waterbuses. Delicately appointed rooms from around €145.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Lisbona Venice | alt= | url=http://hotellisbonavenice.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286774 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207061
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just in front of Piazza San Marco, three star rooms decorated in the grand Venetian style. Double rooms are usually around €140.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Marconi Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Riva del Vin, San Paolo 729 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 22 068 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 700
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and famous Rialto Bridge. It has been a hotel since the 1930 and has a very interesting art deco style, with rooms going for around €150, or for a little more with a canal view.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Montecarlo Venice | alt= | url=https://www.venicehotelmontecarlo.com/en/ | email=
| address=Calle degli Specchieri, San Marco 463 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207144 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207789
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €130 a double
| content=3-star superior rooms and services one hundred yards from the entrance to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nazionale Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelnazionalevenice.com/ | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 158 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 716133 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 715318
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80 for a single and €160 for a family
| content=Three-star accommodation with 90 bedrooms divided in single, double, twin, triple and family, 100 metres away from the train station of Santa Lucia.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Palazzo Guardi | alt= | url=http://palazzoguardivenice.com | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 995 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2960725 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 7241067
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €80
| content=A stone's throw from the Accademia, is this noble Venetian palace, rooms equipped with all comforts.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Giorgio | alt= | url=http://sangiorgiovenice.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà della Mandola, San Marco 3781 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5235835 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228072
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €60, doubles from €90, triples from €120
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel is between Campo Sant'Angelo and Campo Manin in an antique [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] palace bought by Mariano Fortuny.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Moise Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 2058 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5203755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5210670
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting in the region of €120-140 for a double room
| lastedit=
| content=3-star hotel behind Piazza San Marco and the Basilica.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Tiepolo | alt= | url=http://hoteltiepolo.com | email=
| address=Castello 4510 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5232415 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5208222
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €200
| content=Small and elegant design hotel in the historic centre, a few steps away from Saint Mark's Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Orseolo | alt= | url=http://locandaorseolo.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A 3-minute walk from St. Peter's Square, operated by a multi-lingual Venetian family who offer impeccable concierge service. Room rates are generally €150 to €200.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pagan Luxury House | alt= | url=http://www.capagan.com/ | email=info@capagan.com
| address=San Marco 3268 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2960584 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5236218
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €120
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=According to their website, there is a €10 per night discount for booking directly with them.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cà Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 6457 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5212313
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Few steps from Campo ss. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the most spectacular place of Venice. Double rooms are usually around €100-160 depending on season.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cá Malipiero Venice | alt= | url=http://camalipierovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 4852 | lat= | long= | directions=Santa Maria Formosa district, behind the Ponte dei Sospiri bridge and St Mark’s Square
| phone=+39 041 2770939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5289845
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €110
| content=An historic building of the 16th century with a large selection of elegant single, double rooms and suites, capable to host up to four people and equipped with the best modern services expected by a three-star guest house.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Flora | alt= | url=http://www.hotelflora.it/ | email=info@hotelflora.it
| address=San Marzo 2283/A | lat= | long= | directions=behind Saint Mark's Square
| phone=+39 041 5205844 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rates start from €120 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Garden, free Wi-Fi, homemade buffet breakfast, fitness centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novecento Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.novecento.biz/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2683/84 | lat= | long= | directions=Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's Square and the Accademia Gallery
| phone=+39 041 2413765 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €120
| content=Has 9 rooms featuring original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean and the Far East.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Palazzo Cendon - Il Piano Nobile | alt= | url=http://www.palazzocendon.it/ | email=
| address=Call Cendon, Cannaregio 532 | lat= 45.4447805 | long=12.3224034 | directions=From the train station turn left before Ponte delle Guglie
| phone=+39 041 2750606 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€130
| content=Nice small hotel in good area with a few restaurants and bars.
}}--&gt;

=== Splurge ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzina Grassi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palazzinag.com/ | email=info@palazzinag.com
| address=San Marco 3247 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5284644 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from €295
| content=First Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. In the centre, near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Saint Mark's Square is a short walk away.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duodo Palace Hotel | url=http://duodopalacehotel.com/ | email=info@duodopalacehotel.com
| address=San Marco 1887 | lat= | long= | directions=In the historic centre
| phone=+39 041 5203329 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2415940
| hours= | price=Doubles from €140
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Four-star luxury hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Al Codega | alt= | url=http://hotelalcodega.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Forno Vecchio, San Marco 4435 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413288 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414621
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €200-300
| content=In a picturesque little ‘cortile’ (courtyard), which is a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Carlton Grand Canal | alt= | url=http://carltongrandcanal.com | email=
| address=Fondamenta S.Pantalon, Santa Croce 578 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2752200 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2752250
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Room rates start from €120 (depending on the season)
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Dei Dragomanni | alt= | url=http://hoteldragomanni.com | email=
| address=Calle del Dose da Ponte, San Marco 2711 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2771300 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2778984
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €155
| content=4-star hotel in an ancient Venetian palazzo.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Giorgione | url=http://hotelgiorgione.com/ | email=
| address=Calle Larga dei Proverbi, Cannaregio 4587 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5225810 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| hours= | price=Singles from €105, Doubles from €150
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=In the centre, 10 minutes from Piazza San Marco, it was transformed into a hotel at the beginning of the 19th century and has been managed by the same family ever since.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Bauer | alt=Il Palazzo Venezia | url=http://www.bauervenezia.com/en/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@bauervenezia.com
| address=San Marco 1459 | lat=45.43295 | long=12.3335603 | directions=In the street from San Marco Square to Ponte dell'Accademia
| phone=+39 041 5207022 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €279 to €15,010
| lastedit=2017-03-21
| content=Five-star luxury hotel along the Grand Canal riverside with bars and restaurants
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Corte di Gabriela | alt= | url=http://www.cortedigabriela.com/en/ | email=info@cortedigabriela.com
| address=Calle Avvocati, 3836 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235077 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from 270€ per night
| lastedit=2018-11-21
| content=Corte di Gabriela is a 4-star boutique hotel in Venice in an elegant nineteenth-century building, overlooking the canals of the San Marco district. It has a few suites, each different from the others.
}}

== Connect ==
As of Sept 2021, Venice has 4G from Iliad and TIM, and 5G from Vodafone and Wind Tre.

The city has been steadily building out the municipal Wi-Fi network, which now covers almost the entire area around the Grand Canal and some of the larger squares in the center. You can buy guest access at approximately €5 per day at the same unified Venezia Unica site where the transport and museum passes are sold. However if you only need occasional access, it may not be worth buying this as you can get free wifi at most accommodations and at a lot of the museums in Venice.

Venice has several internet cafes, but they are much more expensive than the rest of Europe with prices for an hour of access around €6. Wi-Fi is only available at some of them. There's a wonderful pub, Cafe Blue in Dorsoduro, which has free (password-protected) wi-fi. Buy a spritz and a panini and go to town.

At the Telecom Italia Future Centre in Campo San Salvatore (San Marco) you can browse for free for one hour, once registered with your ID card.

To use an Internet cafe, buy a mobile SIM card or get a contract for an Internet connection. Personal identification is needed by law in Italy.  Internet cafes will not let you use computers without a passport or national ID card.

Calle Delle Botteghe on San Marco 2970 Venezia is a pretty art gallery type internet cafe with a book shop.  It is on the expensive side with €3 for 15 min but you can just go in and play chess with a glass of wine.

== Stay safe ==
Venice is considered a safe city.  You have to take the habitual travellers' precautions however. Keep your valuable items (like wallet and passport) close to you because there are pickpockets, especially in more crowded parts of the city.
In case of need, you can dial free of charge on any phone '''112''' (no area code needed) to contact Carabinieri or '''113''' (no area code needed) to contact the Police.

==Stay healthy==

Venice has begun to install septic tanks in buildings, but much of the city has not yet been upgraded and releases untreated sewage directly into the canals.  Avoid bathing yourself, touching the water, immersing feet, etc. in the canals looking for refreshment in hot season. Also, at night there is a risk of falling into the water, as there are many alleys which end in the water but have little or no lighting.  In the warmest months, these conditions can sometimes generate foul odors.  Choose other times to visit if they might ruin what should be a highly enjoyable stay.

Current regulations forbid certain behaviour, including bathing in the canals and walking around in a swimsuit or bare-chested. Violations are subject to fines up to €500. More information available on [https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia #EnjoyRespectVenezia website].

You can reach the emergency medical service dialing free of charge on any phone '''118''' (no area code needed, conversation will be recorded) to have assistance and an ambulance sent to you.

Chemists' shops (Italian: ''Farmacie'') are all around the town. They are open 24 hr a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis: outside the shop there's always the list of operating ones with time-table, address and phone number. If you need a special drug you might be asked to book it in advance if it's not in common use. Note that the commercial name or brand of your prescription might differ from your country of origin, and make sure that the medication you want is available in the EU.

== Respect ==
The city officials state that it is necessary to enforce rules that preserve the city's urban cleanliness and make sure visitors behave themselves. The following tips will come in handy: 

* '''Do not bathe, dive into, or swim in the canals'''; it is not only dangerous and unhealthy, but it is punishable by a fine of up to €350 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed. 

* '''Do not sit down on the ground and eat'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not camp in public areas'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not walk around bare-chested or in swimwear'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €250.

== Cope ==
=== Orientation ===
The unfortunate side-effect of the small alleys which make Venice such a delight to visit is that it is remarkably easy to get lost. Even maps provided by hotels are frequently inaccurate, and the maze-like structure of the city can become very confusing. The tight cluster of little islands that comprise Venice is completely surrounded by the Lagoon, so it is not possible, no matter how lost you become, to leave Venice on foot. Sooner or later you will come upon a piazza that you can locate on your map.

One tip: as you cross bridges, note the house numbers before and after.  A small change probably means you are on the same island/district and have crossed a &quot;new&quot; canal.  A major change means you are now on another island.  Most maps clump islands together into their voting districts, there are many more islands than districts.

One piece of assistance is to look for directional signs. These will be marked &quot;Per&quot; and then with the name of a prominent location or bridge in the city, complete with an arrow pointing in the relevant direction. Hence, to get to the Rialto bridge, the signs to follow are marked &quot;Per Rialto&quot;. Those to St Mark's Square read &quot;Per S Marco&quot;, and those to the train station &quot;Per Ferrovia&quot; (there are some others as well). Having oriented yourself to the nearest landmark, direction-finding can thus become (slightly) easier.

Remember, though, that the signs to read are the ''official'' ones. Graffiti will occasionally give other directions, frequently incorrect ones.

That said, some argue that getting lost in Venice is part of the experience of the city. The number of photogenic canals, hidden restaurants and shops where glass blowing is done almost guarantees that there is no such thing as a &quot;dull neighbourhood&quot;. Additionally, the public transport means that it is relatively easy to arrive at the intended destination even after one has emerged from the web of alleys in a totally unexpected place.

=== Overcrowding ===
While Venice may not get more tourists than other famous [[Italy|Italian]] destinations as [[Rome]] and [[Florence]], the narrowness of streets and open areas may at times make Venice feel ''uncomfortably'' crowded during (but not only) the peak seasons, at the San Marco ''sestiere'', the surroundings of the Rialto bridge and the streets leading from Venezia Santa Lucia and Piazzale Roma to San Marco. Walking by itself can be difficult, let alone snapping a good photo, using a public lavatory, or sitting at a decent cafe or restaurant.

To avoid the worst of the crowds, unless it is winter, try to visit the San Marco and Rialto bridge areas during early morning and late evening. During the late morning and afternoon, stay away as far as possible from this area, for instance walking around west Santa Croce, north Canarregio, eastern Castello and Giudecca. Alternatively, take day trips to places outside central Venice such as [[Burano]], the [[Lido]], [[Padua]] or [[Vicenza]], or simply take the opportunity to refresh in your hotel.

=== Useful telephone numbers ===
* {{listing
| name=Police (emergency call)
| phone=113
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* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri (emergency call)
| phone=112
}}
* {{listing
| name=First Aid (emergency call)
| phone=118
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* {{listing
| name=Venice Hospital
| phone=+39 041 5294111
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* {{listing
| name=Medical Service on Duty
| phone=+39 041 5294060
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* {{listing
| name=Tourist Information
| phone=+39 041 5298700
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5200685
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5224904
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Danieli
| phone=+39 041 5222254
}}
* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Information
| phone=+39 041 2609260
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* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 2609222
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway information
| phone=892021 (in country only)
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 785531
}}

=== Consulates ===
Most of the consulates listed here are only honorary consulates, so can only offer limited consular services. If you need any serious help, try visiting [[Milan]], where larger consulates can sometimes be found; however, it will usually be easier to visit the Italian capital, [[Rome#Embassies|Rome]], where most countries' embassies are found.
* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia| url=http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-locations/missions/Pages/australian-consulate-in-venice-italy.aspx| email=mc@castelbrando.it
| address=Via della Libertà, 12 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5093061 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Austria}} {{listing
| name=Austria| url= | email=consolato.austria@zoppas.com
| address=Santa Croce, 251 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5240556| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
| name=Belgium| url= | email=piero.reis@sgpaa.lu
| address=Dorsoduro, 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5242944| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
| name=Czech Republic| url=http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/italy_honorary_consulate_of_the_czech_2.html | email=venice@honorary.mzv.cz
| address= Cannaregio, 3821| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2413984| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing
| name=Denmark| url= | email=covedk@hotmail.com
| address=Santa Croce, 466/g | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413984 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
| name=Finland| url= http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=330512&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US| email=finland.consulate.venice@gmail.com
| address= Rio dei Scudi 2654/A| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 347 1245016| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|France}} {{listing
| name=France| url= | email=cfvenise@yahoo.fr
| address= Castello, 6140| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5224319| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany| url= | email=venedig@hk-diplo.de
| address= Santa Croce, 251| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5237675 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece| url= | email=grcon.ven@mfa.gr
| address= Castello 4683/C| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5237260| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing
| name=Lithuania| url= | email=info@consolatodilituania.venezia.it
| address=Santa Croce, 764 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5241131 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing
| name=Luxembourg| url= | email=conslux@fastwebnet.it
| address=Castello, 5312 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5222047| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Malta}} {{listing
| name=Malta| url= | email=maltaconsul.venice@gov.mt
| address=Piazzale l.da Vinci, 8, Mestre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 3969100| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing
| name=Mexico| url= | email=consuladodemexico.venecia@service.net
| address=Santa Marta , Fabbricato, 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2712642| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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=== Post offices ===
* Venezia Centro: San Marco. Sottoportico delle Acque 5016
* Venezia 1: Cannaregio, Lista di Spagna 233
* Venezia 3: San Polo, Campo San Polo 2012
* Venezia 4: San Marco, Calle Larga de l'Ascension 1241
* Venezia 5: Castello, Calle Barbaria delle Tole 6674
* Venezia 8: Giudecca, Fondamenta Sant'Eufemia
* Venezia 9: Castello, Via Garibaldi 1641
* Venezia 10: Dorsoduro, Zattere Fondamenta al Ponte Longo 1507
* Venezia 11: Sant'Elena, Viale 4 Novembre 23/24
* Venezia 12: Santa Croce, Fondamenta Santa Chiara 411
* Venezia 13: Canareggio, Calle dele Cooperative snc
* Murano: Fondamenta Navagero 48
* Burano: Fondamenta Terranova 162
* Lido di Venezia: Via Doge Domenico Michiel 1
* Malamocco: Campo Chiesa 1

== Go next ==
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has many interesting destinations far from the Venetian crowds. Around the Venetian lagoon are other smaller islands, which have since been deserted but are worth a visit. There is also the Lido, which is a long narrow island with more modern buildings, hosting a youth hostel and a hotel.
* [[Burano]] — Island famous for lace, textiles and colorfully painted houses.
* [[Lido]] — The island of tranquility, a beach district 10 minutes by boat from San Marco, and where the Venice movie festival is held.
* [[Mestre]] — Town in the mainland, but still a part of Venice.
* [[Murano]] — Nearby island famous for its glassware.
* [[San Lazzaro]] — Nearby island with Armenian monastery and impressive art collection, some world class pieces.
* [[Torcello]] — Nearby island with a 7th-century basilica church and an archeological museum.
* Riviera del Brenta &amp;mdash; Palladian villas around Brenta River, 20 minutes from Venice by car, or you can get there via biking tours with a local bike hire shop.
* [[Lake Garda]] — An easy day trip by train, it is Italy's largest lake and stunning in scenery.
* [[Po Delta]] — Peaceful and scenic marshy area southwest of Venice with bike trails.
* [[Eraclea]] — Typical for its pinewood and Laguna del Mort, 55 minutes from Venice by car or by boat.
* [[Jesolo]] — Jesolo is one of the most important beaches in Italy, just 45 minutes from Venice by car or by boat (ferry from Treporti to Venice).
* [[Padua]] (It. Padova) — 40&amp;nbsp;km west of Venice, home to the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, and the oldest Botanical Gardens in the world, among others.
* [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] — Lovely alpine town, site of 1956 Winter Olympic Games. Great mountain scenery, might be very expensive. A couple of hours of car ride to the north of Venice, more than 3 hours by train and bus.

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'''[http://english.comune.venezia.it Venice]''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Venezia''; Venetian: ''Venexia'') is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains. It is also known as the birthplace of composers Tomaso Albinoni and Antonio Vivaldi. Venice and its lagoon are a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. It used to be an independent republic, and remains one of Italy's most important cities, with a quarter million inhabitants.

==Districts==
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| region1name=[[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]]
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| region1description=Sharpen your elbows and get to stepping. '''Doge's Palace''' and half a dozen other top sights are crammed in to '''Piazza San Marco'''. If you'd like a good picture (or even a place to sit!) try visiting at dawn, or during the winter months.

| region2name=[[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]]
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| region2description=One of the oldest parts of the city&amp;mdash;and featuring the '''Rialto Bridge'''&amp;mdash;one of it's most visited. Several museums and churches hold dozens of antiquities and artistic masterworks.

| region3name=[[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]]
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| region3description=Home to the '''Guggenheim''' and '''Gallerie Accademia Venezia''', some of the finest museums in Italy. This area plays host to many students, so you may have an easier go finding budget conscious amenities.

| region4name=[[Venice/Castello|Castello]]
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| region4description=The &quot;tail of the fish&quot; plays host to several palaces, basilica, and museums. On your walk in, pass by the '''Bridge of Sighs''' to catch a glimpse of a convicts last view.

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| region5description=A more residential neighborhood, the city's historic '''Jewish ghetto''' is found here as well as the nearby island of '''San Michele Cemetery'''. Receives fewer visitors than neighboring areas, although that's not saying much.

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| region6description=A transit oriented neighborhood, this is where Venetian visitors will arrive if coming by bus, car or tram. The rail station is just a few steps away in Cannaregio. The museums here cover mostly non-Italian work.
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Many visitors also pay a visit to '''[[Mestre]]''' (mainland Venice) and some of the neighboring islands during their stay.
* '''[[Venice/Burano|Burano]]''' &amp;mdash; Popular with artists and known for its many small, brightly painted houses.
* '''[[Venice/Murano|Murano]]''' &amp;mdash; Filled with quaint shops and restaurants, Murano is known far and wide for its high quality glass making.
* '''[[Venice/Lido|Lido]]''' &amp;mdash; Venice's long skinny beach, Lido offers a respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
* '''[[Venice/Torcello|Torcello]]''' &amp;mdash; Sparsely populated and accessible by ''vaporetto'', this island offers a unique window into Venetian life.

== Understand ==
[[File:Venezia Campanile di San Marco 004.JPG|thumb|upright|Bell tower of Saint Mark]]

=== Orientation ===
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has nearly a million inhabitants, and includes coastal and inland towns such as [[Bibione]], [[Chioggia]] and [[Eraclea]].

The ''comune'' (municipality) of Venice lies at the coast of northern Italy. It is made up of many islands in the Venetian Lagoon and a stretch of ''terraferma'' (mainland). The comune is divided into six boroughs, the most famous of which (known as ''Venezia Insulare'') comprises the historic city of Venice as well as the islands of Giudecca, [[Venice/Murano|Murano]], [[Burano]], [[Torcello]], [[Mazzorbo]] and [[Sant'Erasmo]]. [[Lido]] and [[Mestre]] are other popular areas of the comune.

The historic city is divided into six ''sestieri'' (districts): [[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]], [[Venice/Castello|Castello]], [[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]], [[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]], [[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]] and finally [[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]], where the main monuments and sights are. Each sestiere uses separate house numbers, however they are ''not'' allocated in a specific pattern.

=== History ===
{{See also|Medieval and Renaissance Italy}}
The '''Most Serene Republic of Venice''' dates back to 827, when a Byzantine Duke moved its seat to what is now known as the Rialto, and for the following 970 years, it prospered on trade (especially from the [[Silk Road]]) and under the rule of a Roman-style Senate headed by the '''Doge'''. Eventually, the Republic of Venice grew into a powerful city-state, and the cradle of [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Italian renaissance]]. In the late 15th century, the [[Ottoman Empire]]'s expansion around the Mediterranean, new routes on the high seas shifted commerce to the Atlantic, demoting Venice's political status.

The city remains a centre for the arts. One of the significant events in the history of Venice was the opening of the first public opera house in 1637, which allowed members of the general public (those who could afford to pay for the tickets) to enjoy what was once court entertainment reserved for the aristocracy, thus allowing the genre of opera to flourish. Venice was an important destination of the [[Grand Tour]] from the 17th century. In 1797, the city was conquered by Napoleon, a blow from which it never recovered.  The city was soon absorbed into [[Austro-Hungarian Empire|Austria-Hungary]], then ping-ponged back and forth between Austria and a nascent Italy, but Venice is still a monument to the glory days of the Renaissance, and historical culture still throbs powerfully in the old Italians' veins.

=== Climate ===
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 | Sep high C              =   24.4     | Oct high C             =  20.0     | Nov high C             =  12.6     | Dec high C              =  7.4
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 | year mean C             =   13.0
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 | May low C               =   13.7     | Jun low C              =  16.1     | Jul low C              =  18.3     | Aug low C               = 17.7
 | Sep low C               =   14.3     | Oct low C              =   9.6     | Nov low C              =   4.0     | Dec low C               =  0.6
 | year low C              =    8.8
 | Jan precipitation mm    =   47.0     | Feb precipitation mm   =  48.3     | Mar precipitation mm   =  48.8     | Apr precipitation mm    = 70.0
 | May precipitation mm    =   66.0     | Jun precipitation mm   =  78.0     | Jul precipitation mm   =  63.9     | Aug precipitation mm    = 64.8
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 | unit precipitation days =    1.0 mm
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 | Sep precipitation days  =    5.9     | Oct precipitation days =   6.7     | Nov precipitation days =   5.8     | Dec precipitation days =   5.9
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Venice has a humid-subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. For those who don't enjoy the heat, July and August may be the worst time to visit: it's sometimes very hot and often humid, there are mosquitoes and occasional infestations of flies, and there are a ''lot'' of tourists and large crowds. Mid to late spring and early to mid autumn are probably best, a compromise between temperature (expect 10-25°C) and the tourist load. Between November and January, you may manage to feel you have Venice all to yourself, an interesting experience. Beware of the weather during the winter months: it can be quite chilly, windy, and damp. Fog is an additional hazard if you are driving in or out, doubly so in the unlikely chance that you will pilot a boat. But if you've never been to Venice, it's better to go in summer than not to go. You won't regret it. Many cities are far worse in summer. Although Venice has no cars, diesel motors used by boats contribute to less than stellar air quality.

'''''Acqua alta''''' (high water) has become a fact of life in Venice.  The lagoon water level occasionally rises above the level of the squares and streets, flooding them.  This can happen several times a year, at irregular intervals, usually in the colder months. ''Acqua alta'' usually lasts a few hours and coincides with high tide. You'll see raised walkways in side alleys ready to be pulled out when ''acqua alta'' hits. When the city begins to flood, sirens will sound to warn residents and businesses. If you speak fluent Italian, tune into news programs since their predictions of the times the flood begins and ends are usually accurate. Normally, the tide rises and falls in six-hour cycles.

You can get an ''acqua alta'' map at the tourist offices either at the railway station or St Mark's Square.  This will show you the higher, dry routes and the ones with walkways set up during the various flood alerts.  There is a tide measuring station at the Rialto vaporetto piers, and a noticeboard at the base of the Campanile in the Piazza San Marco that shows a live tide reading and predictions for the next few days.

== Get in ==
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Water plays a crucial role in transportation, as Venice is on a lagoon. Whichever way you arrive the last part of your journey will be on foot from the nearest waterbus/watertaxi jetty. Bear this in mind when choosing your hotel location and route to it, especially if you need to carry or wheel bags along the narrow streets. Do note a lot of the higher priced hotels will offer complementary water boat transfers from the airport. 

=== By plane ===

The Marco Polo Airport and the Treviso Airport serve the city. If no flight suites you, check flying to nearby '''[[Bologna#By_plane|Bologna]]''' or '''[[Verona#By_plane|Verona]]'''. From both cities trains and buses depart to Venice.

==== Marco Polo Airport ====
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There are direct flights to and from [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], [[Atlanta Airport]], [[Barcelona El Prat]], Basel, Belfast, Berlin, Bilbao, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Brussels,  Casablanca, Chisinau, Cologne-Bonn, [[Copenhagen Airport]], Doha, Dubai, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, [[Frankfurt Airport]], Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Istanbul, Leeds, Le Havre, Lille, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Mars Alam, Marseilles, Metz, Montreal, Moscow, [[Munich Airport]], Mykonos, Nantes, New York. Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Prague Pristina, Riga, Southend, Saint Petersburg, Sharm el-Sheik, Stuttgart, Timisoara, Tirana, Toronto, Toulouse, Tunis, Vienna, Warsaw and Zurich as well as domestic flights to and from Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, and Rome.

As of April 2022 the airport wifi service is free, with caveats: you get 30 min without registration, and a few hours with registration. This is useful if you need access to online vaccination passports.

'''[http://www.atvo.it ATVO]''' operates airport shuttle '''expressbus 35''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' between 04:20 and 23:30 every day and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' between 05:20 to 00:50 every day. The trip on a coach bus with luggage stowed underneath takes about 20 minutes. ATVO ticket price is €8 one-way and €15 return, luggage included. Tickets can be bought at the airport from the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall, at the ATVO ticket counter in the arrival hall (open from 08:00 to 23:45, {{Phone|+39 042 1594672}}) and from the automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the airport on the ATVO departure platform. In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to San Marco Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St. Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre, tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station.

'''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/urban-lines-0 ACTV]''' operates urban '''aerobus 5''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' on weekdays between 04:35 and 00:40 and during weekends between 05:40 and 00:40 and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' on weekdays between 04:08 and 01:10 and during weekends between 04:08 and 01:10. The trip in a city bus takes about 23 minutes. ACTV ticket price for a 75-minute trip with water buses (vaporetti) and land buses starting and/or ending at Marco Polo Airport is €8 one-way and €15 return. One piece of hand luggage is included in the price. If you are willing to walk 1 km to save a few coins, walk to the Triestina Tessera stop and catch the same bus 5 (or some other routes) for €6. If you have a Venezia Unica card (see local transport), you can ride from that stop for €1.50.

'''[http://www.alilaguna.it/en Alilaguna]''' operates three '''water bus''' lines from the airport. Such a direct water bus from the airport may be more convenient than taking the bus to the bus station and then changing to the local water bus. To reach the boat jetty, turn left on leaving the terminal and walk 10 minutes along the covered walkway.
* '''Blue line (linea blu)''' runs from the airport to the Cruise Terminal (Terminal Crociere) via Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Zitelle, Zattere, and Giudecca Stucky. Boats leave from the airport every hour from 06:10 to 08:10 and from 20:15 to 00:15 and every 30 minutes between 08:45 and 20:15, boats leave from the Cruise Terminal every 30 minutes from 07:50 to 17:20. The boat trip from the airport to the city center (San Marco) takes about 90 min. This trip is very long and boring, so bring something to do. The trip from the airport to Murano takes 30 min.
* '''Orange line (linea arancio)''' connects the airport with Giglio via Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, San Angelo and Ca' Rezzonico. Boats leave from the airport every 30 mins from 08:00 to 19:00. Boats leaving later in the evening go to Fondamenta Nove or San Marco only. Boats leave from Giglio from every 30 minutes from 6:48 to 19:48, later boats leave from San Marco only.
* '''Red line (Linea Rossa)''' goes from the airport to Giudecca Zitelle via Murano Museo, Certosa, Lido, and San Marco. This is a seasonal service and only operates between April and November. Boats leave the airport every hour from 10:30 to 18:30 and San Marco every hour from 9:05 to 19:05.
The ticket price from the airport to Lido, Venice, or Cruise Terminal is €15 one way (€8 IMOB smart card) and €27 return. Airport to Murano costs €8 one way (€4 IMOB) and €15 return. There are also tourist tickets which are valid for 24 hours (€30), and for 72 hours (€65). All tickets can be purchased online. The water bus services from the airport are operated by a different company (Alilaguna) than the other public water bus services in Venice, so separate tickets will be required.

From the same jetty, you can travel in style (and much faster) by hiring one of the speedy '''water-taxis''' (30 min) for about €110.

==== Treviso Airport ====
The '''[http://trevisoairport.it/ Treviso Airport]''' ({{IATA|TSF}}), located 25&amp;nbsp;km (16&amp;nbsp;mi) from Venice near [[Treviso]], is relatively smaller but becoming increasingly busy as the main destination for Ryanair, Wizzair, and Transavia budget flights. There are flights to Treviso Airport from Bucharest, Charleroi, Chisinau, Cluj, Dublin, East Midlands, Eindhoven, Iasi, L'viv, Malta, Moscow, Paris Beauvais, Prague, Stockholm, Timisoara and Valencia. There are domestic flights from Alghero, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme and Palermo. Flights to and from Treviso Airport are operated by [http://www.laudamotion.com/ Lauda], [http://www.pobeda.aero Pobeda], [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] +39 895 8958989, [http://www.wizzair.com Wizz Air] +39 895 895 3322.

The airport runs over-capacity with seating and facilities, and the security line can sometimes be very long during peak travel times. If you arrive at the airport and the line is moving too slowly, you can purchase local fast track service at '''[https://www.ufirst.com/en/doors/door-015659eb-2683-46ba-82ca-c18d7490b57f/service-d78a5c7d-c641-4072-8622-0b351fcf8db7 UFirst.com]''' for €10. This is official but poorly advertised at the airport. There is no express passport control if departing the Schengen area.

'''[http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lingua=en&amp;area=menustandard&amp;idpadre=23&amp;idmenu=36 ATVO]''' operates buses from Venice to Treviso Airport daily at 05:30, 07:10, 10:30, and 18:30 and from Treviso Airport to Venice daily at 07:45, 08:15, 13:10 and 21:20 plus others not connecting to the flights to and from Treviso Airport. Flights arriving earlier or later than scheduled may affect the departure from the airport. If flights are cancelled the bus service will be suspended. The bus has two stops in Mestre, one in Corso del Popolo in front of BNP Bank in the historic center and the other one near the railway station and the journey takes about 55 min. The bus stop in Venice is at Piazzale Roma and the journey takes about 70 min. Ticket prices are €12 one-way and €22 return (valid 7 days) and have to be validated before boarding the bus. Tickets can be bought at Treviso Airport at the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall or at the ATVO ticket office in the arrivals hall, operating from 07:30 to 22:30 ({{Phone|+39 422 315 381}}). In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to Treviso Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St.Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station. There is free Wi-Fi on the buses.

'''[http://www.barziservice.com/en/services/airport/ Barzi Bus Service]''' offers a bus service via the motorway from the airport to Mestre train station (about 30 min trip) and Venice Tronchetto (about 40 min trip). Ticket prices are €12 one way and €22 return (valid 10 days). Tickets can be bought at their desk in the arrival hall ({{Phone|+39 348 836 71 85}}), or on the bus. Tickets bought on Ryanair flights are ''not'' valid for this service. Barzi Bus brings you to Tronchetto, from there you can take vaporetto line 2 to the city center.

If you'd rather avoid the highway traffic and don't have bulky luggage, take the local '''[http://www.mobilitadimarca.it/p/linee-e-orari/servizio-urbano/urbano-treviso Mobilita di Marca bus no. 6]''' for €1.30 (€2.50 if bought on board). It will deposit you at the Treviso train station in about 10 minutes. There are 2-3 departures hourly from the airport between 06:00 to 22:00. Then it's about 30 minutes on Regionale or Regionale Veloce train to Venezia Santa Lucia (also 2-3 departures per hour). The ticket price is €3.40 for the train.

==== San Nicolo Airport ====
The '''San Nicolo Airport''' (ICAO: LIPV, no IATA code) is an airfield directly on the Lido. It handles only small aircraft, as the runway (grass) is about 1&amp;nbsp;km long, and does not have any scheduled flights, but might be of interest to private pilots (arrivals from [[Schengen Agreement]] states only) due to its convenience to the city (it is a short walk to the vaporetto landing).

=== By train ===
[[File:Lion of Venice, Piazzetta San Marco.jpg|thumb|300px|A winged lion, the symbol of San Marco]]

Venice is well-connected with the domestic train network, [[Rome]] and [[Milan]] are only a few hours away. Also there are some night trains from cities in southern Italy, though since 2012 most services have been canceled. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to [[Trieste]] leave from Venezia Mestre at 10:24, 19:45 and 21:59 and the trip takes about 1 hr 35 min. Regionale Veloce (Fast Regional) trains leave from Santa Lucia station at 09:11, 9:48, 12:09, 13:09, every hour from 14:11 to 18:11, at 19:35, the trip taking about 2 hr 5 min. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to Milan leave Santa Lucia station at 05:20, 06:20, 06:50, 07:50, 08:50, 10:50, 12:50, 13:20, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 16:20, 17:20, 18:20 and 19:50, duration of the trip is about 2 hr 35 min. There are Freccia Argento (Silver Arrow) trains to Rome leaving Santa Lucia at 10:25, 13:25, 15:25 and 18:25, via [[Bologna]] and [[Florence]] arriving in Rome 3 hr 50 min later, and an Intercity Night train leaving Santa Lucia at 00:07, arriving in Rome at 06:35 next morning. [http://www.italotreno.it/EN/Pages/default.aspx Iitalo] offers train services from Santa Lucia to Rome at 07:55, 09:55, 12:55 and 18:55, arriving Romea Ostiense at 11:50, 13:50, 16:50 and 22:50, and at 15:55 arriving at Roma Tiburtina at 19:30.

Direct trains to Venice are available from many international destinations, there are [[sleeper trains]] from [[Munich]] and [[Vienna]] operated by ÖBB as part of their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. and also a weekly long-distance night train (four nights) from [[Moscow]] via [[Kyiv]], [[Budapest]] and [[Zagreb]]. There's also a sleeper service from Paris operating under the [https://www.thello.com/en/ Thello] brand.

* Nightjet trains to Munich depart Santa Lucia at 21:04 and arrive in Munich at 06:10. The train from Munich leaves at 23:20 to reach Santa Lucia at 08:24.
* Trains to Vienna depart  at 21:04 and arrive in Vienna at 07:55 next morning. The other way departs Vienna at 21:27, arriving at 08:24 in Santa Lucia.
* The Thello sleeper leaves Paris Gare de Lyon at 19:15 and arrives in Santa Lucia at 09:35. The reverse trajectory departs Venice at 19:20, arriving in Paris at 09:37.

Also, Venice is the terminus for the luxurious '''[https://www.belmond.com/venice-simplon-orient-express Venice Simplon Orient-Express]''', a historical train that still make the overnight journey from [[London]] and Paris in original 1920s coaches. There are departures at least once a week between March and November. As one of the most sumptuous journeys in the world, the trip is expectedly ''very'' expensive, starting at €2,900.

Trains from the mainland run through [[Mestre]] on the mainland to the terminus Venezia Santa Lucia railway station on the west side of Venice; make sure you don't get it confused with the two stations on the mainland before the bridge. Many through trains only stop in Mestre, in that case just hop on to one of the very frequent trains to Santa Lucia (ticket €1.25). Also, ACTV has a ticket office at Mestre station, and queues might be shorter here. From the Santa Lucia station district, water buses (''vaporetti'') or water taxis can take you to hotels or other locations on the islands, but walking is usually the best option.

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=== By car ===
Distances to Venice: Rome 540 km, Milan 279 km, Padua 60 km, Vicenza 75 km, Udine 125 km

Cars arrive on the far western edge of Venice, but remain parked at the entrance to the city (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, which is Europe's largest car park.) There are no roads past this point, and never were, even before cars.

==== Parking ====
Car parking is very very expensive here (€26/12 hr, €30/24 hr) and the tailbacks can be quite large. Tronchetto is about a 1&amp;nbsp;km from Piazzale Roma, the city's main entry point, but there is an shuttle train service, ''People Mover'', at €1.50.
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'''An alternative''' is to use the car parks on the mainland (terra firma) and catch a train or bus or vaporetto into Venice. Park near the [[Mestre]] railway station, and catch a train to Venezia St Lucia; there are many trains, it is very near (8–10 minutes) and quite cheap (€1.20). Don't bother searching for free parking near Mestre train station - there are no free parking spots near, except on Sunday (free parking is on the other side of the station, in Marghera). Free and safe parkings are also near Mogliano Veneto and Oriago railway stations. Besides, Venezia St Lucia is a good starting point to visit Venice. However drivers going to the Lido can use the car ferry from Tronchetto (vaporetto 17, frequencies vary), right hand lane off the Ponte della Libertà into the city.
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** Blue Line (Line Blu) runs from Fusina to Venice Zattere every hour from 08:00 to 19:00, also at 20:00 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:00 and 22:00 from Jun to Sept, travel time 25 minutes, return from Venice Zattere every hour from 08:30 to 19:30, also at 20:30 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:30 and 22:30 from Jun to Sept, ticket price one way €8, return €13
** Red line (line Rossa) runs from Fusina to Alberoni on Venice Lido in winter M-F at 07:30, every day at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30. travel time 35 minutes, return M-F 08:15, every day at 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:45. Ticket price €7 one-way, €12 return.
** Yellow Line (Line gialla) runs from Zattere to Alberoni at 08:45, 10:45, 12:45, 16:15 and 18:15, return from Alberoni at 09:30, 11:45, 13:45, 17:00 and 19:00, tickets €7 one-way, €12 return.
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==== Car rental ====
Most of the major rental car companies have outlets at Piazzale Roma, at the edge of the city. These are on the ground floor of one of the major parking stations. When you are dropping off your car, you need to find street parking and then walk to the rental car outlet and hand in the keys. Do not park in the parking station. There is a vaporetto stop across the road from the parking station.

=== By bus ===
For '''bus''' services between Marco Polo airport (VCE) and the Piazzale Roma bus station in Venice, see the By Place section. The {{marker|type=go|name=Piazzale Roma bus station|url=|lat=45.4379|long=12.3189}} is well served by vaporetti and water-taxis ... and of course, you can walk everywhere.
From [[Mestre]], you can take a bus to Venezia- Piazzale Roma. the ticket is €1.30 but if you buy it in the bus it will cost €2.50. You can buy bus tickets from specialized ticket kiosks and vending machines, as well as tobacconists and newsstands. All of the city is connected to Venice by bus.

=== By tram ===
There is a [http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/tram tram connection] from the mainland to Venice: Line T1 from Favaro to Piazzale Roma. One way/Single Ticket - 75 min €1.50. Ticket booklet - 10 tickets - 75 min €14. You can buy tram tickets from specialized ticket kiosks, vending machines, tobacconists and newsstands, and you can use the same ticket for buses and People Mover.

=== By boat ===
[[File:Venezia San Giorgio Maggiore R06.jpg|thumb|360px|View of San Giorgio, in front of Venice]]
Ships arrive at the '''[http://www.vtp.it/ Stazione Marittima]''' which is at the west end of the main islands, it is served by vaporetti and water taxis.  ''To Piazzale Roma'': take the '''People Mover''' operating every 3 minutes weekdays from 07:10 to 22:50, holidays from 08:10 to 21:50, price €1. ''To Santa Lucia Railway Station'' (distance 1 km): take the ''People Mover'' to Piazzale Roma, then walk or take the water taxi ({{Phone|+39 0412402711}}, {{Phone|+39 041716922}}, {{Phone|+39 0415222303}} or {{Phone|+39 0415229040}}). ''To Venezia Mestre Railway Station'' (distance {{Km|7}}) take a taxi (Radiotaxi: {{Phone|+39 041 5952080}}) or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and the bus line to Mestre. ''To Marco Polo Airport'' (distance {{Km|13}}) take a taxi (40 minutes trip), a water taxi or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and then ACTV bus no 6 or ATVO buses.

=== Porters ===
Cooperative Trasbagagli, {{Phone|+39 041 713719}} offers porter services at the following rates: 1 or 2 pieces €25 Venice City, €40 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €50 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €60 Murano.  3 or 4 pieces €35 Venice City, €50 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €60 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €80 Murano, 5 or 6 pieces €45 Venice City, €60 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €70 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €90 Murano. There are porter stations at Ferrovia {{Phone|+39 041 715272}}, Piazzale Roma {{Phone|+39 041 5223590}}, S.Marco Campo della Guerra {{Phone|+39 3478675491}}, S.Marco Calle Vallaresso {{Phone|+39 3465881508}}, S.Marco Bacino Orseolo {{Phone|+39 3282696025}}, S.Marco Sant'Angelo {{Phone|+39 3406382287}}, S.Zaccaria (Danieli) {{Phone|+39 3203385248}}, S.Zaccaria (Jolanda) {{Phone|+39 3495803239}} and Rialto (Imbarcadero Actv Rialto line 1 and 2) {{Phone|+39 3474348898}}.

== Get around ==
Venice, the world's only pedestrian city, is easily walkable, and the absence of cars makes this a particularly pleasant experience. However, walking and standing all day can also be exhausting, so it is best to pace yourself. The Rialtine islands - the 'main' part of Venice - are small enough to walk from one end to the other in about an hour, provided you don't get lost (a common occurrence).

If you want to get around a bit more quickly, there are numerous '''vaporetti (water buses)''' and '''water taxis'''. The vaporetti are generally the best way to get around, even if the service route map changes frequently. If you are going to be in Venice for a few days visiting, it is a lot cheaper to use vaporetti than private water taxis. If you want to have a romantic ride along the canals, take a gondola ride, although they tend to exist for more scenic purposes, rather than getting people from point A to point B.

Be warned that GPS navigation services such as Google Maps are notoriously unreliable in Venice. The density of stone buildings makes it fairly difficult to receive a proper GPS satellite signal. Additionally, Venice's complex network of pathways and public transit is poorly documented, and even entire transit services such as the Orange vaporetti Route are undocumented on Google Maps. You can mitigate some of these navigation issues using the Live View function in Google Maps, which uses your camera to orient yourself relative to businesses and landmarks around you.

=== By public transport ===
'''[http://www.actv.it/en ACTV]''' runs the vaporetti and other public transport services in the lagoon and on land.
* '''Line 1''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido, passing the Railway Station (Ferrovia), Canal Grande, Rialto, S.Marco and S.Zaccaria and vice versa, leaving Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 05:01 to 06:01 and from 22:21 to 23:41, every 10 minutes from 06:21 to 22:01, leaving Lido every 20 minutes from 04:16 to 05:36 and from 21:46 to 23:06, every 10 minutes from 5:56 to 21:26. Notice that this service can be ''very crowded'' during the day as it passes through many sights along the Grand Canal.
* '''Line N''' is a night line, connecting Lido with Canal Grande, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, Canale and vice versa. Boats leave Lido every 20 minutes from 23:26 to 04:06 and Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 00:09 to 04:49.
* '''Line 2''' goes from S.Zaccaria over S.Giorgio, Giudecca, Zattere, Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, S.Marcuola, Rialto, S.Tomà, S.Samuele, Academia and S.Marco. Departure from S.Zaccaria every 20 minutes from 04:59 to 08:39 and from 20:49 to 23:09, every 10 minutes from 08:59 to 20:29. The route can be seen as a &quot;C&quot; running along the Grand Canal and Giudeca Canal, hugging the districts of San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro.
* '''Line 4.1''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Arsenale, Giardini, S.Elena, S.Pietro di Castello, Bacini, Celestia, Ospedale. Fondamente Nove and Cimiterio and from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove, Orto, Sant’Alvise, Tre Archi, Gugle, Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, S.Marta, Palanca, Redentore and Zitelle. Boats leave Fondamente Nove to Murano (Museo) from 06:14 to 21:34 and from 21:42 to 23:22, from Murano (Museo) to Piazzale Roma from 06:32 to 19:32, from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 19:52 to 21:52 and from Piazzale Roma to San Zaccaria from 06:18 to 20:18 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 4.2''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Zitelle, Redentore, Palanca, Sacca Fisola, S.Marta, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, Guglie, Crea, S.Alvise, Orto, Fondamente Nove and Cimitero, and return from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove. Ospedale, Celestia, Bacini, S.Elena, Giardini and Arsenale. Boats depart at San Zaccaria from 06:13 to 20:33, from Piazzale Roma to Fondamente Nove from 06:56 to 20:56, from Fondamente Nove to Murano from 06:23 to 21:23, from Murano (Museo) to San Zaccaria from 06:43 to 20:43, and from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 20:43 to 21:43 and from 22:07 to 23.47 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.1''' runs anti-clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma via S.Pietro, Bacini, Celetstia, Ospedale, Fondamente Nove, Orto, S.Alvise, Tre Archi, Guglie, Riva de Biasio and Ferrovia and from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, Zattere. S.Zaccaria, Giardini and S.Elenea. Boats leave from Lido from 06:20 to 20:20, from Fondamente Nove from 06:24 to 23:04, from Piazzale Roma from 06:08 to 23:48 and from S.Zaccaria from 06:38 to 00:08 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.2''' runs clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma and back to Lido. Boats leave Lido from 5.52 to 20.32 and from 20:42 to 00:22, from S.Zaccaria from 06:06 to 20:46 and from 20:56 to 00:36, from Piattale Roma from 0626 to 21:06 and from 21:16 to 23:16 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 6''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, S.Basilio, Zattere, Giardini and S.Elena. Boats leave Piazzale Roma from 06:19 to 20:29, and Lido from 05:42 to 20:02 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 9''' runs from Burano to Torcello, leaving Burno from 07:05 to 20:35 and Torcello from 06:40 to 20:10 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 10''' runs from Lido to San Marco Giardinetti via S.Elena, Giardini, Arsenale and S.Zaccaria and return from San Marco Giardinetti to Lido via S.Zaccaria. Boats from 18:01 to 20:21 and from San Marco Giardinetti from 17:39 to 20:21 every 10 minutes.
* '''Line 12''' runs from Fondamente Nove to Punta Sabbioni via Murano Faro, Mazzorbo, (Torcello), Burano and Treporti and back. Boats leave Fondamente Nove from 07:10 to 19:40 and Punta Sabbioni from 07:56 to 20:26 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 14, 14L, 15''' runs from San Zaccaria Pieta to Punta Sabbioni via Lido and back. Boats leave S.Zaccaria Pietà from 08:15 to 20:15 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 23.45. Boats leave Punta Sabbioni from 08:30 to 17:00 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 00:20 Some boats do not stop at Lido.
* '''Line 17''' is the Tronchetto to Lido (S.Nicoló) ferry. Ferry boats leave at Tronchetto at 00:10, 01:40, and from 06:40 to 23:20 every 50 minutes and Lido (S.Nicoló) at 00:55 and from 05:50 to 23:20 every 50 minutes.

Additional services for all lines in the early morning. Information for all ACTV services at Hello Venezia {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}, daily 07:30 to 20:00. You can download a [http://www.veneziaunica.it/sites/default/files/redazione/linee_navigazione_ACTV_aprile2014.jpg map of Venice water buses]

A '''single ticket''' (''biglietto solo andata'') costs €7.50, permitting the use of public transports for 75 minutes from the moment you validate the ticket including transfers heading in the same direction. If you board a boat without having bought a ticket, you have to buy one from the on-board collector. There are no return tickets.

There are '''tourist travel cards''' (''biglietto turistico a tempo'') that cost €20 for 24 hours, €30 for 48 hours, €40 for 72 hours and €60 for 7 days. There are other versions available, including those offering discounts for youth under 29 year of age. [http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/movinginvenice Current rates can be found here].

Something you won't be told easily is that now anyone can purchase the '''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/venezia-unica-city-pass-0 Venezia Unica City Pass]''' card (formerly '''IMOB''') - the only difference is that in addition to its €10 cost for residents, foreigners need to pay a €90 extra &quot;transport activation&quot; fee. Unless you are in town for a couple of days and planning never to return, do it. It's a durable plastic card with your (webcam) picture, and once you have it, you are more or less a local - which means access to €1.50 single vaporetto tickets (save even more by recharging the card with 10 at once for €14), half-price discount on Alilaguna services, and even €0.70 traghetto crossings (instead of €2; flash the card to the gondolier). It is valid for 5 years from the month of issue. Register at the Venezia Unica [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services site] and pre-fill the application online, then go to one of the [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/content/venezia-unica-agencies-and-venezia-unica-ticket-points ACTV offices] (not simply ticket points; probably the easiest location is at Piazzale Roma) and tell the clerk that you have a &quot;contratto precompilato&quot; - they'll pull it up, ask you to sign the privacy disclosures and issue the card on the spot (or you can fill the form at the counter; bear in mind it's in Italian). Moreover, if you happen to have a +39 Italian cell phone number, with it and your new Unica you can [http://www.cittadinanzadigitale.it/node/70 get a free code] for use of the communal WiFi spots. If you lose the card, do not despair: it costs only €10 to get an immediate replacement, and the balance (along with your old photograph) is automatically transferred over.

The [http://veniceconnected.com Venice Connected] website of the Comune di Venezia (now integrated into Unica site) makes possible to book online (at least 7 days in advance) most services controlled by the town administration (public transportation, access to the civic museums, access to public restrooms, car park tickets, entrance to the Casinò and access to the municipal WiFi network covering the entire historic centre); the online prices vary according to the projected number of visitors but are always cheaper than the current on-site prices (and cheaper than with a Venice Card).

You can also get a '''Venice Card''', which has various options that you can choose when you buy it (public transportation, cultural attractions, toilet access, Alilaguna, etc.) There is a 'Junior' version of the Venice that is available at a slightly reduced rate for those between 5 and 29 years of age. A Venice Card is not recommended for those with less than 3 days in Venice, as most of the top attractions are not included in the Venice Card. If you'll be staying in Venice for a week - get the Venice Card and enjoy travelling from island to island and exploring the various museums and churches it offers access to.

Maps are available at the vaporetto stops in the ticket booths. The map is quite reliable, and is free when getting a Venice Card (€2 otherwise) can be [http://www.actv.it/sites/default/files/ultimamappa.pdf viewed] on Internet.

Venice Cards can be [http://www.hellovenezia.com/index.php?lang=en reserved on-line] {{dead link|December 2020}} for a considerable discount. There are long lines when taking the Venice Card from the ticket booths. The Venezia St. Lucia ticket booth that offers Venice Cards is the one most on the right when you exit the train station.

=== By foot ===
Otherwise, '''take a walk'''!  The city is not that big, and you can walk from one end to the other in a few hours (if you stick to the paths conveniently marked with arrows in the direction of major landmarks). But it would take months for a fit person to discover every path in the city. Make sure to visit some of the smaller alleyways, as they can be very interesting. Along the way you will discover marvelous art, superb architecture and breathtaking urban landscaping. Exploring the city randomly by walking is well worth it but also be prepared to get lost easily! Signs all over the city indicate the direction to the main attractions, &quot;Rialto&quot; and &quot;San Marco&quot;, as well as the way back to the train station (&quot;ferrovia&quot;) and the bus terminal (&quot;Piazzale Roma&quot;). These signs make it easy to have the &quot;get lost experience&quot; even as a one-day tourist.  For a faster and safer walk, you should walk on the right side.

Be aware that addresses in Venice are of the form &quot;District Number&quot; (the Venetian word for district is &quot;Sestiere&quot;), not &quot;Street Number&quot;. To find a specific place using a map, make sure you know which district it is in. The numbers are assigned at the start of the district and increase as they move farther away from the Grand Canal.

=== By water taxi ===
[[File:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|360px|right|Grand Canal from Rialto to SW]]
Water taxis (''taxi acquei'') are operated by Coop. San Marco ({{Phone|+39 041 5222303}}), Coop. Veneziana ({{Phone|+39 041 716124}}), Coop. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5221265}} or {{Phone|+39 041 5229538}}), Soc. Narduzzi Solemar ({{Phone|+39 041 5200838}}), Soc. Marco Polo ({{Phone|+39 041 966170}}), Soc. Sotoriva ({{Phone|+39 041 5209586}}), Soc. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5228538}}) and Venezia Taxis ({{Phone|+39 041 723009}}).

There are water taxi ranks at Ferrovia (Railway Station) ({{Phone|+39 041716286}}), Piazzale Roma (S.Chiara) ({{Phone|+39 041716922}}), Rialto ({{Phone|+39 041723112}}), Lido ({{Phone|+39 0414222303}}) and at Marco Polo Airport ({{Phone|+39 0415415084}}).

In the historic city centre there is a fixed tariff for water taxis of €15 at departure plus €2 per minute on urban routes. There are supplements of €5 for call services and customer pick-up outside the taxi ranks, of €10 for night services between 22:00 and 06:00, of €3 pieces of luggage exceeding 4 pieces and of €5 or €10 for every person exceeding a group of 4. Rates are fixed by a [http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/19521 resolution] of the Venice City Council.

A water taxi service for persons with special needs is available at {{Phone|+39 041 2747332}} or directly through the website [http://www.booktaxivenice.com Book Taxi Venice].

=== By taxi ===
'Normal' taxis can be called from Radio Taxi ({{Phone|+39 041 936137}}). There are taxi ranks at ''Piazzale Roma'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5237774}}) and ''Lido'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5265974}}).

=== By Traghetto ===
There are small gondola ferries crossing the Canal Grande at
* ''S.Sofia'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:45 to 19:00
* ''Carbon (Rialto)'', 7 to 12.30, week-days only
* ''S.Tomá'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:30 to 19:30
* ''San Barnaba'', 07:45 to 12:30, week-days only
* ''S.Maria del Giglio'', 09:00 to 18:00 daily
* ''Dogana'', 09:00 to 14:00 daily
Ticket price €2 one way, €0.70 for Venice residents and IMOB card holders.

=== By tour ===
'''[http://www.alilaguna.it Alilaguna Green line (linea verde)]'''
Alilaguna, {{Phone|+39 041 5235775}}, operates a 4 hours excursion tour to the island of [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and [[Torcello]] with explanations in English, French, German and Spanish. Departure from imbarcadero San Marco Giardinetti, Minimum 4 participants. Boat starts in Apr, May and Oct at 09:30, 11:00 and 14:30, from Jun to Sept at 09:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:30, from Nov to Mar at 11:00 and 14:00. Ticket price €20 (free for holders of Alilaguna 72 hrs pass).

== See ==
{{movetodistrict}}
{{infobox|Children's view of Venice|Venice offers plenty for people of all ages to enjoy. See [[Venice with children]] for tips for making your visit with children a bit easier.}}
{{Mapframe|45.4332|12.3354|zoom=13}}
* {{see
| name=Doge's Palace | alt=Palazzo Ducale | url=http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 1 | lat=45.4337 | long=12.3404 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2715911 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25 | price=Adults €20, reduced €14
| wikipedia=Doge's Palace | wikidata=Q189883
| content=Don't miss the guided tour named ''Secret Itinerary'', which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bell tower of St. Mark | alt=Campanile di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/campanile/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.43404 | long=12.33905 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5224064 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 09:30-15:45; Apr-Jun, Oct: 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-21:00 | price=€8
| wikipedia=St Mark's Campanile | wikidata=Q754194
| content=The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Clock tower | alt=Torre dell'Orologio | url=http://torreorologio.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.4347 | long=12.3389 | directions=vaporetto lines 1-2-5, 1.5.2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5209070 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €12, reduced €7
| wikipedia=St Mark's Clocktower | wikidata=Q966625
| content=Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: Mon-Wed at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French Mon-Wed at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.43653 | long=12.32532 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikipedia=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | wikidata=Q1270723
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jewish Ghetto of Venice | alt=Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia | url=http://ghetto.it/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.4452 | long=12.3263 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=While racial and ethnic neighborhoods had existed prior to the Venetian Ghetto, Venice's ghetto was the first &quot;ghetto&quot; (coming from a Venetian word for the Iron Foundry that was on the site previously) and &quot;ghetto&quot; eventually came to mean any neighborhood that was made up of a single ethnic/racial group. Today, Jewish life is still very active in the ghetto, and elsewhere in Venice, and is home to five synagogues. Visiting on Saturdays or late Fridays (the Jewish Sabbath) will prove very fruitless because all shops, restaurants, and other Jewish places will be closed.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ponte di Rialto | alt=Rialto Bridge | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.43805 | long=12.33592 | directions=connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rialto Bridge | wikidata=Q52505
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zattere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro | lat=45.4295 | long=12.3264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's a long and sunny walk along the Giudecca canal, protected during winter time from cold northerly winds for being exposed to south and shielded by buildings. You might find interesting to see how a gondola is made, stopping by the '''Squero''' (Venetian for small ship yard) across the canal near San Trovaso Church. It's one of the few still in business in town. With some luck, you'll see some gondole through various manufacturing steps (note that gondole are not straight to counterbalance the gondoliere push).
}}

=== Churches ===
[[File:Venezia (201710) jm55888.jpg|thumb|420px|The Basilica of San Marco]]
A lot of charges will charge an entry fee. This is true of the ''Basilica di San Marco''. There is a &quot;Chorus Pass&quot; for entry into some churches, but be aware there is a limited selection of churches this applies to. If you plan to visit three churches or more, you are better off buying the churches pass. There is also a combined pass for museums, churches and transportation only available at the tourist information office but it is relatively expensive.
*{{see
| name=Saint Mark's Basilica | alt=Basilica di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco 328 | lat=45.43453 | long=12.33969 | directions=water lines #1, 52, and 82 will take you from Santa Lucia (the train station) or Piazzale Roma to Piazza San Marco. Walking is another option but will require a map and lots of time and energy
| phone=+39 041 5225205 (procuratorial phone number) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:45-16:45; 1 Apr-30 Sep: 09:45-17:00 | price=As of April 2022 there is a small charge for admission to the basilica. Do note there are extra charges for the high altar and the museum. The museum entry is worth paying for as it allows you access to the balcony overlooking the Piazza San Marco; do note that museum access may be difficult if you have mobility issues.
| wikidata=Q172988| wikipedia=St Mark's Basilica
|lastedit=2021-11-15| content=Saint Mark's Basilica is on the Piazza San Marco and is one of the highlights of a visit to Venice. As with most churches in Italy, you must be dressed appropriately to be allowed in; this means no short skirts or bare shoulders. You are not allowed to carry large bags or rucksacks inside, sometimes even small daypacks may need to be deposited. Storage is available just around the corner from the main entrance (free of charge). Filming and photography is forbidden so be prepared in advance. The visit within the basilica lasts ten minutes. Waiting for entry into the basilica can last up to five or so hours and it may be wise to use a ticket service to reserve your visit (reservation costs €3). Once you have a reservation you can take the group entrance on the left, where you hand in the printout of your reservation.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo | lat=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Giacomo di Rialto | wikidata=Q922677
| content=This church, built around 421, is possibly the oldest in Venice. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giovanni e Paolo | alt=San Zanipolo | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43927 | long=12.34218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q155225| wikipedia=Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
| content=A fine, huge Dominican church with the tombs of many Doges. It shares its piazza with the fine Renaissance façade of the Scuola San Marco and an equestrian statue of the mercenary (condottiere) captain Bartolomeo Colleoni. Look out for the testicles (coglioni in Italian - it's a lousy pun) on his coat of arms!
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3072 | lat=45.43679 | long=12.32624 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2728618 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961| wikipedia=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.43951 | long=12.33927 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q533680| wikipedia=Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
| content=A perfect jewel box church, simple in form but ornamented with fine exterior marble facings.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Simeone Piccolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce | lat=45.44040 | long=12.32230 | directions=located opposite the Santa Lucia train station across the Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q185910| wikipedia=San Simeone Piccolo
| content=The last church built in Venice. One of the things that it is recognized for is the fact that they celebrate Tridentine Mass on Sundays. It is also recognized for its dome because it is used to make the church look taller than it is and the dome itself is entirely covered with lead sheet.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria della Pietà | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43410 | long=12.34493 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1559661| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice
| content=A church that used to house an orphanage and hospital in the 18th century, it is known among classical music enthusiasts as the church where the Catholic priest and composer Antonio Vivaldi worked for most of his career.
}}
* {{see
| name=Convento di S.Francesco del Deserto | alt= | url=http://www.isola-sanfrancescodeldeserto.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=S.Francesco del Deserto | lat=45.47357 | long=12.41713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-11:00, 15:00-17:00 | price=By donation
| content=Old Franciscan convent in one of the most beautiful islands in the Venice lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Francesco della Vigna | alt= | url=http://www.venice-tourism.com/en/places/castello-district/san-francesco-della-vigna | email=
| address=Campo San Francesco della Vigna, Castello | lat=45.4381 | long=12.3486 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5206102 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 16:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Francesco della Vigna | image=San Francesco della vigna.jpg | wikidata=Q946542
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuati | alt=S.Maria del Rosario | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente Zattere delle Gesuati, Dorsoduro | lat=45.429444 | long=12.327222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230625 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Gesuati | image=Santa Maria del Rosario, Venice.jpg | wikidata=Q1093909
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuiti | alt=S.Maria Assunta | url= | email=
| address=Campo dei Gesuiti, Cannaregio | lat=45.443333 | long=12.339167 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286579 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 10:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00, winter 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00, closed Su afternoon | price=
| wikipedia=I Gesuiti, Venice | image=Chiesa dei Gesuiti (Facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q46592
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giobbe | alt= | url=http://www.parrocchiasangiobbe.it | email=
| address=Campo San Giobbe, Cannaregio | lat=45.445028 | long=12.320322 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giobbe | image=Chiesa di San Giobbe Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q2717507
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni in Bragora | alt= | url=http://www.sgbattistainbragora.it | email=
| address=Campo Bandiera e Moro, Castello | lat=45.4344 | long=12.347 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205906 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:00-11:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni in Bragora | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni in Bragora - Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q521260
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni Crisostomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Giovanni Crisostomo, Cannaregio | lat=45.439167 | long=12.337222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5227155 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-12:30, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni Grisostomo, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni Grisostomo.jpg | wikidata=Q915746
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Giuliano, San Marco | lat=45.435694 | long=12.338667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Zulian | image=Chiesa San Zulian.jpg | wikidata=Q1251035
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Madonna dell'Orto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Madonne dell'Orto, Cannaregio | lat=45.44639 | long=12.33251 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 719933 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 09:30-12:00, 16:00-19:00, winter 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q861436| wikipedia=Madonna dell'Orto
| content=With the grave and 10 paintings of ''Tintoretto''.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria del Carmelo | alt=Carmini | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4332 | long=12.3225 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Carmini | image=Santa Maria dei Carmini (facade).jpg | wikidata=Q2780025
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria Formosa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3411 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5234645 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:30, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria Formosa | image=Santa Maria Formosa Facciata e campanile.jpg | wikidata=Q1813687
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria della Salute | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo delle Salute, Dorsoduro | lat=45.430833 | long=12.334444 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225558 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Salute | image=Santa Maria della Salute from Hotel Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q52531
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Michele in Isola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Isola San Michele | lat=45.4487 | long=12.3469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Michele in Isola | image=Chiesa di S.Michele in Isola, north exposure.jpg | wikidata=Q1449262
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica di San Pietro di Castello | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Pietro, Castello | lat=45.43460 | long=12.35957 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q945981| wikipedia=San Pietro di Castello (church)
| content=Venice cathedral up to 1807, when the see was transferred to San Marco.
}}
* {{see
| name=SS. Redentore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente della Croce, Giudecca | lat=45.424992 | long=12.332453 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Il Redentore | image=Chiesa del Redentore (Venice).jpg | wikidata=Q830807
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Salvatore | alt= | url=http://www.chiesasansalvador.it | email=
| address=Campo San Salvatore | lat=45.4366 | long=12.3365 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Salvador, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Salvador.jpg | wikidata=Q1028202
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Sebastiano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro | lat=45.432 | long=12.32 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5282487 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Sebastiano, Venice | image=San Sebastiano (Venice) Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q588559
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Stefano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 3825 | lat=45.433178 | long=12.330189 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222362 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Santo Stefano, Venice | image=Venezia flickr01.jpg | wikidata=Q974832
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Zaccaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Zaccaria | lat=45.434722 | long=12.343333 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5221257 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Zaccaria, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Zaccaria Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q794876
| content=
}}

=== Museums ===
The '''[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE)]''' (call center 848–08.2000) offers two museums passes for the San Marco Museums valid for 3 months at €16 (€8 reduced) granting admission to Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr, Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Sale Monumentali della Bibliotheca Marciana, and another museum pass valid for 6 months for €24 (reduced €18) granting admission to the above mentioned museums plus Ca' Rezzonico, Mesue del '700 Veneziano, Palazzo Mocenigo, Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Ca' Pesaro, Museo del Vetro Murano, Museo di Merletto Burano and Museo di Storia Naturale.

==== Art museums ====
* {{see
| name=Correr Museum | alt=Museo Correr | url=http://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, Ala Napoleonica, San Marco 52 | lat=45.433605 | long=12.337158 | directions=on San Marco Square, vaporetto line 11-2-5, 1-5-2
| phone=+39 041 2405211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace
| wikipedia=Museo Correr | image=8240 - Venezia - San Marco dal Museo Correr - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 12-Aug-2006.jpg | wikidata=Q1470912
| content=Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th cent from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum | alt= | url=http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/inglese/default.html | email=info@guggenheim-venice.it
| address=Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dorsoduro 701 | lat=45.43083 | long=12.33154 | directions=located to the east of the Accademia bridge, on the southern side of the Grand Canal
| phone=+39 041 2405411 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206885
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays and on 25 December. Open on national holidays (including Tuesdays) | price=Adult €15, seniors (over 65 years) €13, students (18 years and under or holders of valid student ID) €9
| wikipedia=Peggy Guggenheim Collection | image=Guggenheim Venedig.jpg | wikidata=Q1049033
| content=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum offers a personal collection of modern art collected by Peggy Guggenheim. Peggy was an American married to modern artist Max Ernst, and funded a number of his contemporaries. The gallery includes a sculpture garden and works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Tanguy, Duchamp, Pollock, Dali, and Mondrian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery | alt=Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.44094 | long=12.33163 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 524695 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| image=Ca'Pesaro di Baldassarre Longhena facciata sul Canal Grande.jpg | wikidata=Q3940563
| content=Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art | alt=Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=capesaro@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.441 | long=12.33146 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 5241173 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10 :00-18:00, closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q756807
| content=Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria dell'Accademia di Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.gallerieaccademia.it/en | email=
| address=Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050 | lat=45.431334 | long=12.328487 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M 08:15-14:00, Tu-Su 08:15-19:15 (ticket office closes 1 hr before) | price=Adults €12, reduced €2, advanced reservation fee €1.50
| content=Venice's most significant art museum which is also one of Italy's best. Among the most important paintings in the Accademia are: Gentile Bellini: ''Procession on St. Mark’s Square'' (1496) and ''Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo'' (1500), Giovanni Bellini: ''Pieta'' (1500), Jacopo Bellini: ''Madonna with Child and Cherubs'' (ca. 1450), Paris Bordenone: ''A fisherman presents the ring of St. Mark to the doge'' (ca. 1535), Vittore Carpaccio: ''Legend of Saint Ursula'' (1490-1498), Cima da Conegliano: ''The Holy Virgin under the Orange Tree'' (ca. 1496), Giorgione (1477-1510): ''The Tempest'' and ''La Vecchia'' (&quot;The Old Woman&quot;), Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): ''St. George'', Veronese Paolo (1528-1588): ''The Feast in the House of Levi'' (1573), Tintoretto: ''The Miracles of St. Mark'' (1548), and Titian: ''Pietà'' (ca. 1576).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Grassi | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/ | email=
| address=Campo San Samuele, San Marco 3231 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.32794 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M W-Su 10:00-19:00. Last admission 1 hr before closing | price=Adults €18, reduced €15
| wikidata=Q907964
| content=Contemporary art museum. Temporary exhibitions from François Pinault's Collection.
}}
* {{see
| name=Punta della Dogana | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/about/sites/punta-della-dogana/ | email=
| address=Dorsuduro 2 | lat=45.43080 | long=12.33618 | directions=on the tip between Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, vaporetto line 1 to Salute
| phone=+39 041 2001057 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-M 10:00 to 19:00, closed Tu and Dec 24 | price=€15, reduced €10
| wikipedia=Punta della Dogana | image=20110724 Venice Santa Maria della Salute 5159.jpg | wikidata=Q2931413
| content=Former customs house, centre for contemporary art, permanent exhibition of works from the François Pinault Collection. Renovation by world renowned architect Tadao Ando.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca' d'Oro | alt=Ca' d'Oro museum | url=http://www.cadoro.org/?lang=en | email=
| address=Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 3932 | lat=45.44088 | long=12.33392 | directions=linea 1 to Ca d'Oro
| phone=+39 0415200345 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 08:15-19:15, M 08:15-14:00, Su 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €6
| content=A collection of paintings and statues in a former palace from the 15th century. One of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Venice, sculptures, bronzes, paintings of Mantegna, Giorgione and Titian, Flemish and Dutch paintings.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Fortuny | alt= | url=http://www.fortuny.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=San Beneto, San Marco 3958 | lat=45.43532 | long=12.33208 | directions=laterale Calle della Mandorla, vaporetti line 1 or 2 to Rialto or S.A°ngelo
| phone=+39 041 5200995 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, closed Tue and May 1 | price=Adults €12, reduced €10
| wikidata=Q616676
| content=Collection of paintings and lamps. A MUVE museum.
}}

==== Science and technology museums ====
* {{see
| name=Telecom Italia Future Centre | alt= | url=http://www.telecomitalia.com/tit/en/futurecentre.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador, San Marco 4826 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3361 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5213272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=Free
| content=Centre dedicated to telecommunication technology. The building complex includes an adjacent church with important works of art, the Refectory (which is a conference hall today), Renaissance cloisters and a small museum focusing on the evolution of the telephone in the last 100 years.
}}
* {{see
| name=Physics Museum Anton Maria Traversi | alt=Museo della Fisica Anton Maria Traversi | url=http://museo.liceofoscarini.it/index_uk.html | email=
| address=Liceo Marco Foscarini, Fondamenta Santa Caterina, Cannaregio 4942 | lat=45.44350 | long=12.33671 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca d'oro
| phone=+39 041 5224845 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-12:30, and W 14:00-16:00, closed holidays and August | price=Adults €2, reduced €1
| content=More than 200 instruments for educational and practical use, built to facilitate scientific research, conducted by physics teachers since the 19th cent, guided tours led by students.
}}
* '''Venice Lido Planetarium''' (''Planetario di Venezia Lido''), [[Lido]]. A planetarium. See [[Lido]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Le Macchine di Leonardo a Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.leonardoavenezia.com/ | email=paolotarchia@tiscali.it
| address=Campo San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2771 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.32546 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 7985464 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:30 | price=Adults €8, over-65s, children and students €5
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=An exhibition in the '''Chiesa di San Barnaba''' showing around forty models of machines reproduced from Leonardo's codices. Some of the exhibits are interactive and copies of the codices are available for further reading. It was supposed to have ended in 2012, but doesn't appear to be in a hurry to leave - and a good thing too, since the church, an attraction in itself (it's the one under which Indiana Jones finds catacombs in ''The Last Crusade'', by the way), was rarely accessible to visitors before.
}}

==== Museums on religion ====
[[File:Chiesa di Ognissanti - Venezia - Affresco della volta del coro.jpg|thumb|420px|Ceiling of the choir of the Baroque Chiesa di Ognissanti]]
* {{see
| name=Jewish Museum | alt=Museo Ebraico | url=http://www.museoebraico.it/english/home.asp | email=museoebraico@codesscultura.it
| address=Cannaregio 2902/b | lat=45.44510 | long=12.32717 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to San Marcuola
| phone=+39 041 715 359 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 72 3007
| hours=1 Jun-30 Sep: 10:00-19:00; 1 Oct-31 May: 10:00-18:00. The museum is closed on Saturday (Shabbat), during Jewish festivities, on 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May | price=Entrance to the museum: adults €3, reduced €2. Entrance to the museum and guided tours to synagogues: adults €8.50, reduced €7
| content=Objects related to the social life of the Jewish community, in two synagogues of the 16th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Mekhitarist Monastery | alt=Monasterio Mekhitarista | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni | lat=45.4123 | long=12.3609 | directions=15.10 hrs at San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5260104 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 15:25 (guided tour only) | price=Adults €6, reduced €4.50
| wikipedia=San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni
| lastedit=2019-08-11
| content=Library with historical manuscripts, collection of works, miniatures and documents of the Armenian history, Monastery Church. Tours in Italian, English, and Armenian. On the small island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt= | url=http://www.veneziaupt.org/home_page/museo_diocesano/00000031_Il_Museo_Diocesano._Storia__collezione_e_servizi.html | email=
| address=P.te della Canonica, Castello 4312 | lat=45.4345 | long=12.3409 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5229166 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Th-Tu 10:00-17:00 | price=€4.00, reduced €2.50
| image=VeniceSantApolloniaCloister.jpg | wikidata=Q2579358
| content=Religious furniture and objects from now demolished churches and convents, one of the most appealing Romanesque cloisters of Venice.
}}

==== Other museums ====
* {{see
| name=Mocenigo Palace Museum | alt=Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume | url=http://mocenigo.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 1992 | lat=45.44064 | long=12.32987 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 721798 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed M, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th Century Venice | alt=Musei del Settecento Veneziano | url=http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Dorsoduro 3136 | lat=45.43356 | long=12.32655 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 2410100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00; closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=Museum of the 18th century in Venice - attempts to revive the domestic atmosphere of Venetian nobilities. Furniture, interior decoration, paintings by Guardi, Canaletto, Tiepolo. On the third floor important paintings of the Venetian school. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museovetro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Glass Museum]''' (''Museo del Vetro''). On Murano, the island so typical of its glasswork. A MUVE museum. See [[Murano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Natural History Museum | alt=Museo di Storia Naturale | url=http://msn.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Fondaco dei Turchi, Santa Croce 1730 | lat=45.44201 | long=12.32869 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Riva di Biasio
| phone=+39 041 2750206 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Jun-Oct: 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tu F 09:00-17:00, Sat S 10:00-18:00 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=11 exhibition halls with sections on palaeontology, explorations and nature. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=San Polo 2794 | lat=45.43615 | long=12.32826 | directions=vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 2440317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Audlts €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Lace Museum]''' (''Museo del Merletto''). A MUVE museum. See [[Burano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Museo Storico Navale | alt=Naval History Museum | url=http://www.marina.difesa.it/EN/history/museums/Pagine/museostoriconavale.aspx | email=
| address=Riva S. Biasio, Castello 2148 | lat=45.43276 | long=12.34996 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 2441399 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 08:45-13:30, Sa 08:45-13:00, Su closed | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of relics from the Serenissima Republic of Venice, the Italian navy, and the ancient Arsenale shipyards, miniature models, uniforms and stadarts, collection of sea shells. ''The main building of the Naval Historical Museum (Riva S. Biasio) is closed for renovation works. It's possible to visit the Ships Pavilion in rio della Tana, Castello 2162 (close to the Naval Museum).''
}}
* {{see
| name=Fondazione Querini Stampalia | alt= | url=http://www.querinistampalia.org/eng/home_page.php | email=
| address=Castello 5252 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3411 | directions=near Camp S.Maria Formosa, vaporetto line 1-5, 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 0412711411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25 and 26, Jan 1 | price=Adults €10, reduced €8
| content=Residence-museum of the Querini-Stampa family, library, picture gallery, furniture and household objects from the 16th cent onwards, important paintings by Bellini, Palma, Ricci, Tiepolo and Longhi.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Cini | alt= | url=http://www.cini.it | email=
| address=San Vio, Dorsoduoro 864 | lat=45.430989 | long=12.329973 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 0415210755 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=upon telephone reservation only | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Cini | image=CANAL GRANDE - palazzo loredan cini.jpg | wikidata=Q16586218
| content=Residence of Vittorio Cini, collection of 15th and 16th cent paintings from Tuscany and Ferrara, period furniture, silver, ivory and ceramic objects.
}}
* {{see
| name=Byzantine Pictures Museum (Greek Institute) | alt=Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (Istituto Ellenico) | url=http://www.istitutoellenico.org/english/museo/index.html | email=
| address=Ponte dei Greci, Castello 3412 | lat=45.43570 | long=12.34447 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5226581 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-16:30 | price=Adults €4, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of Greek, Cretan and Venetian icons of the 14th to 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scala Contarini del Bovolo | alt= | url=https://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Riso o del Bovolo, San Marco 4303 | lat=45.43481 | long=12.33456 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 3096605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-18:00 | price=Adults €7, reduced €6
| lastedit=2017-10-25
| content=A cylindrical tower with a spiralling series of arches, among the most characteristic examples of Venetian architecture at the period of transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. From the top there are great panoramic views of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=Music Museum | alt=Museo della Musica | url=https://www.museodellamusica.com/en | email=
| address=Chiesa di S.Maurizio, Campo di S.Marizio, San Marco 2603 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.33160 | directions=near Campo Santo Stefano; vaporetto line 1 to S.M-.del Giglio or line 1-2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 2719012 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:00 | price=Free
| content=Beautiful church, collection of musical instruments, Venetian Baroque paintings. [https://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ Interpreti Veneziani], the creators of the Music Museum, also offer concerts in the nearby San Vidal church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Grimani | alt= | url=http://www.palazzogrimani.org | email=
| address=Ramo Grimani, Castello 4858 | lat=45.43705 | long=12.34241 | directions=near Campo Sta. Maria Formosa; vaporetto line 1 or 2 Rialto or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5200345 (call centre) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=0, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=€14.50, EU residents age 18-25 €7.50
| lastedit=2020-03-27
| content=A jewel of Renaissance architecture that was opened as a Venetia civic museum in 2008, collections of paintings, archaeological collection of Greek and Roman artefacts, temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Archaeological Museum | alt=Museo Archaeologico Nazionale | url=https://www.polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 52 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.3391 | directions=Vaporetti line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5225978 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.
}}
* {{see
| name=St.Mark's Basilica Museum | alt=Basilica di San Marco -Museo | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/museo-marciano/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 2708311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:45-16:45 | price=€5.00, reduced €2.50
| content=Visit the famous bronze horses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di S.Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.43837 | long=12.32577 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Dalmatina di San Giorgio e Trifone | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dei Furlani, Castello 3259/A | lat=45.43622 | long=12.34595 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5228828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-18:00, Su 10:00-12:30, closed M | price=Adults €4, reduced €2
| wikidata=Q1290662| wikipedia=Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Famous painting cycle by Vittore Carpaccio depicting the lives of St.George, Tryphon and Jerome.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Dorsodure 2617 (near campo Santa Margherita) | lat=45.43377 | long=12.32234 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-16:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€5, reduced €4
| content=Painting cycles dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, canvases by Tiepolo and Padoviano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Oratorio dei Crociferi | alt= | url=http://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/oratorio-dei-crociferi/ | email=
| address=Campo di Gesuiti, Canareggio 4905 | lat=45.44312 | long=12.33834 | directions=vaporetto line 1
| phone=+39 041 5322920 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=F Sa 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00, otherwise only by reservation | price=Adults €3
| content=Small oratory facing the old monastery dei Crociferi, painting circle by Palma the Younger.
}}

=== Cemeteries ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=San Michele Cemetery | alt=Cimitero di San Michele | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Michele | lat=45.4486 | long=12.3462 | directions=vaporetto line 4.1-4.2
| phone=+39 041 7292811 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sep: 07:30-18:00; Oct-Mar: 07:30-16:30 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q3676942
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Cemetery established following Napoleon Bonaparte's edict of 1804, part of the European circuit of monumental cemeteries. The Russian ballet dancer ''Serge Diaghilew'', the Austrian physicist ''Christan Doppler'', the American poet ''Ezra Pound'', the Russian composer ''Igor Stravinsky'' and the German-Italian composer ''Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari'' are buried in San Michele Cemetery.
}}
* '''Old Jewish Cemetery''' (''Antico Cimitero Ebraico''), [[Lido]]. Jewish cemetery dating from 1550 to early 18th century. See [[Lido]] for details.

=== Archives and libraries ===
* {{see
| name=Marciana National Library | alt=Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana | url=http://www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 7 | lat=45.43342 | long=12.33920 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2407211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:15-10:00, 17:09-19:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.
}}
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it/ | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3002 | lat=45.4374 | long=12.3269 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room) | price=Free
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=ASAC Library | alt=Biblioteca ASAC - Archivo Storico Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/asac | email=
| address=Padiglione centrale, Castello | lat= 45.4302 | long=12.3589 | directions=(side entrance near Sant'Antonio) vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 5218790 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10:00-17:00 | price=
| content=An annex at the Biennale gardens where the Biennale keeps records related to the Biennale exhibitions and to 20th century art, from 1895 onwards.
}}
* '''Fondazione Querini Stampalia'''. See above under Museums.
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fondazione Giorgio Cini | alt=Nuova Manica Lunga della Fondazione Giorgio Cini | url=http://www.cini.it/en/biblioteche | email=
| address=Isola di San Giorgio | lat=45.42872 | long=12.34297 | directions=vaporetto line 2
| phone=+39 041 2710407 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q1435690
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Multi-functional centre in an old Benedictine dormitory, the heart of the Foundation's library complex
}}

=== Monuments ===
[[File:20110722 Venice 4140.jpg|thumb|420px|Venice and St. Mark's Basilica from the Campanile]]
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Giovanni Caboto | alt=John Cabot | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi 1581 | lat= 45.4319 | long=12.3511 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian explorer of North America who worked for the British (c. 1450-c. 1500).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bartolomeo Colleoni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo SS.Giovanni e Paolo | lat=45.4392 | long=12.3414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q473237
| content=Condottiere (1400–1475), equestrian statue made by Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci's teacher.
}}
* {{see
| name=Claudio Monteverdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=S. Maria dei Frari | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Tomb, composer (1567-1643) and champion of the early Baroque ''seconda pratica'' and then-new genre of opera.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giuseppe Verdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Composer of operas; Italian nationalist and national hero (1813-1901).
}}
* {{see
| name=Richard Wagner | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=German opera composer (1813-1883).
}}
* {{see
| name=Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Madonna dell' Orto Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter (1578-1594), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gentile Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter and official portraitist of the Doges (1439-1507), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giovanni Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Early Venetian oil painter and the most famous of the Bellini brothers (1430-1516), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Caterina Cornaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Salvatore Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2016-08-16| content=Queen of Cyprus (1454-1510), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Paolo Veronese | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Sebastiano Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Painter from [[Verona]] whose career was in Venice (1528-1588), tomb.
}}

== Do ==
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[[File:Palazzo Vitturi (Venice).jpg|thumb|Palazzo Vitturi]]

=== Events ===
* '''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html La Biennale di Venezia]''' is one of the most well-known culture institutions. Two events organised by Biennale are the Art and Architecture International Exhibitions happening alternately (Architecture Biennale in even years, Art Biennale in odd) but other fields are also covered - contemporary theatre, dance, music, cinema ('''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema Venice International Film Festival]'''). Exhibitions take place mostly in two locations: {{marker|type=do|name=Arsenale|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/arsenale|lat=45.43347|long=12.35058}} and {{marker|type=do|name=Giardini|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/giardini-della-biennale|lat=45.42885|long=12.35797}}. They are both worth visiting even when no event is scheduled. Arsenale is the largest pre-industrial production centre in the world, dating back to 13th century, and Giardini is architectural gem filled with national pavilions from different parts of the world, often designed by famous architects, it was a venue for the International Art Exhibition since the 19th century.
** {{event
| name=Art Biennale | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/art | alt=Esposizione internazionale d’arte
| year=2022| month= April| date= 23
| endyear= | endmonth= November| enddate=27
| phone=+39 041 5218711 | email=aav@labiennale.org
| location= | country=
| content=It is held at Arsenale (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Arsenale) and Giardini (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Giardini). The Central Pavillion and the pavilions of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Nordic Countries, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and the pavilion of Venice are located in the Giardini. The Biennale is open every second year from April to November, Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. Admission for 219 was €30 for two days, multiple entries (ID required); €25 one day, single entry to each venue; €20 over 65, €14 students. There are many other exhibitions (collateral events) all over the city, often permitting to visit buildings which normally are not open to the public. Online guides to the exhibits are not substantive. The British Council provides a comprehensive guide to all exhibits available at the British pavilion at the Giardini. The Concordia/Antarctic Exhibition has closed early.}}
* {{do
| name=Carnival of Venice | alt=Carnevale di Venezia | url=http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q35191| wikipedia=Carnival of Venice
| content=Annual festival that is world famous for the carnival masks.
}}
* {{event
| name= Regata Storica| url= http://regatastoricavenezia.it/?lang=en&amp;pg=1&amp;page=1| alt=Historic fleet event
| year= | month= | date= 
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location= | country= | phone=+39 041 2424 | email= vela@velaspa.com
| content= Celebrating a historic event from 1489, the regatta displays almost a hundred varieties of Venetian boats from the city's rich past. Large oarships, replicating ancient roman and medieval vessels, are rowed along the Canal Grande, followed by many smaller boats. There are several races, including a master championship for solo sculling in streamlined gondolini, painted in unusual white, pink, etc. colours. There are many excellent photo opportunities for this event. Early September.
}}
* {{event
| name=Vogalonga | url= http://www.vogalonga.com/en/| alt= | year= 2| month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | phone= +39 041 5210544| email=info@vogalonga.com | content= The yearly equivalent of a marathon run on water. Vogalonga competitors must row 32 km under 3½ hours to receive a certificate of attendance at the finish line, but everybody with a human-powered vessel is welcome to participate (some foreigner teams take up to 10 hours to complete the journey just for the fun of it). The official purpose of the Vogalonga was to protest the sharply increasing use of powerboats in Venice, but the event has gradually grown into a festival since 1974, with up to 5500 racers in 1500 vessels attending by the early 2000s. The racetrack visits different parts of Venice as well as some of the nearby islands. Locals and tourists lining up alongside rios and canals cheer the racers. Visitors wishing to participate should have serious experience in rowing or sculling and practise duely, as the journey is physically demanding (even seasoned oarsmen develop calluses by the finish line). The event is mainly for teams, completing Voga Longa on a single oar is considered a major achievement. Extreme participation (scuba frogmen and surface swimmers) sometimes occurs, but it is not recommended due to water contamination issues. Late May.|fax= +39 041 5200771
}}

=== Opera and concerts ===
* {{do
| name=La Fenice Theater | alt=Teatro La Fenice | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it/site/index.php?&amp;lingua=eng | email=info@teatrolafenice.org
| address=Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965 | lat=45.43362 | long=12.33368 | directions=300 m west of San Marco square
| phone=+39 041 786511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tours: adults €10, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 €7, children up to 6 free.  Slightly cheaper if purchased as part of a combined ticket with the Doge's palace
| wikipedia=La Fenice | image=Teatro La Fenice (Venice) - Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q223942
| content=One of the best opera houses in the world. Info at Bigletteria Hello Venezia Call Center {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}. You can also visit this historic theater with an audioguide (good explanations in several languages). The theater is an identical reconstruction (rebuilt in 2003) of the previous theater building that burned down in 1996.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Malibran | alt= | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it | email=
| address=Campo del Malibran, Canareggio 5873 | lat=45.43896 | long=12.33813 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 2424 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3982047| wikipedia=Teatro Malibran
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name= Scuola Grande di S.Teodoro | alt= | url=http://www.imusiciveneziani.com/luoghi.php?slang=en | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40, reduced €30
| content=Opera and concert performances.
}}
* {{do
| name=Ateneo San Basso | alt= | url=http://www.virtuosidivenezia.com/index.php?slang=en | email=info@virtuosidivenezia.com
| address=Piazetta del Leoncini, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 52 82 825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=Classical concerts.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa San Vidal | alt= | url=http://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ | email=info@interoretiveneziani.com
| address=Campo San Vidal, San Marco 2862/B | lat=45.43242 | long=12.32953 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 27770561 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €29, reduced €24
| content=Classical concerts by Interpreti Veneziani. They also run the nearby Music Museum in the nearby San Maurizio church.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa della Pietà | alt= | url=http://www.ivirtuosiitaliani.eu/default.asp?iId=GGKIIE | email=
| address=Riva degli Schiavoni | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto lines 1, 5.1, 5.2, 4.1, 4,.2 to San Zaccaria
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2616-2617 | lat=45.43369 | long=12.32241 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-17:00 | price=€5 full price; €4 concession
| content=
}}

=== Activities on a boat ===
[[File:Gondola, Venice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Gondola]]
* Ride a '''vaporetto''' (water bus) down the Grand Canal right before sunset. The vaporetti are expensive, but the sights are priceless: amazing architecture, soft seaside sunlight, and a fascinating parade of Venetian watercraft.
* Take a '''gondola''' if you can afford it: it's expensive, but the ''Gondoliere'' may decrease the price if you ask (but they can also decrease the time...). Make sure you reach an agreement on price and time before you start! A good tip with the Gondolieres is to bargain the price down as low as you can, then say that it's still too much and walk away. Two or three of them will chase after you, one after the other, each offering a lower price than the last. It's possible to knock €20-€30 off the price (even then, be prepared to shell out €80).
: Some guidebooks discourage tourists from asking for gondola price reductions. The oarsmen have an informal habit of cutting the most interesting and little-known parts from the journey path for &quot;discount&quot; customers. Reduced rate riders get much less marvel in exchange for a moderate price drop, which may not be worth it.
: Gondolier-for-hire business licenses are officially limited to just 430 to 455 rowers in Venice, making the market artificially scarce and inflating prices. Gondola rides are always costly, often in a princely way and that expense should be planned in advance of the visit. If you go as a group it might be cheaper, though the number of people who can be accommodated on a gondola varies, usually up to a maximum of six seated passengers. The &quot;traghetti&quot; holds more, mostly standing, as a pair of gondoliers rows short distances for canal crossing purposes at a number of points along the Grand Canal.
: Venetians and especially the gondoliers among them have highly conservative ideas about society: by 900 years of tradition, all gondoliers must be male and most are born locals. In 2015, the highest court in Rome recognized Alex Hai as the &quot;first female gondolier to operate in Venice&quot;, after repeated attempts to become officially licensed since 1996. Unable to obtain an official license, Hai began operating as a privage gondolier, also known as ''gondoliers de casada'', and came out as a transgender man in 2017. In August 2010, Giorgia Boscolo became Venice's first fully licensed female gondolier. 
* If a gondola seems a little pricey, the alternative is to cross the Grand Canal by '''traghetto'''. These only cost €2 to use and are largely gondolas that have seen better days, They are stripped down and used as municipal ferries. In the 1950s there were as many as thirty, but now there are seven points to find them. However some only operate when people are going to and from work. The length of any crossing is just a few minutes. Many visitors enjoy visiting the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge and there is a traghetto station there, at the '''Pescheria''' (fish market) joining the Santa Sophia church along the Strada Nova. You will notice that traghetti passengers tend to '''stand up''', but if you are not comfortable doing so, sitting is possible, if you are careful.
* The more adventurous can try the venetian style of rowing through Row Venice or one of the many rowing clubs.

=== Other ===
[[File:Venice - Mask gift shop - 3566.jpg|thumb|right|A Mask gift shop near Piazza San Marco]]
If you are looking for something to do, you can always '''shop'''. Venice is packed full of little stores in every corner and crevice. The commonest local specialties are Carnival masks, glass, and marbled paper. Price can vary wildly, so it's a good idea to hold off buying until you have a fair idea about the relative value of things. As is the case with most tourist cities, a lot of the &quot;original&quot; and &quot;made in Venice&quot; items are actually made in China. [[Murano]] is an island famous for its glass making. Almost in every shop you will find &quot;original [[Murano]] glass&quot; items. If it was really made in [[Murano]], it would be prohibitively expensive, with prices routinely running into thousands of euros. So if you are looking for cheap souvenirs, real [[Murano]] glass is not the thing to buy! You can also see glass making demonstrations in [[Murano]], but be sure to check that there is a demonstration scheduled for that day. And it is normally not done in winter either.
[[File:Cimitero, Venice.jpg|thumb|right|San Michele Cemetery Island, Cimitero stop]]
Spend a '''day on the islands''', mainly [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and Torcello. There are boat services to all these islands at scheduled times, including between the islands themselves. Be prepared for long lines and long waits for the boats between islands. The Glass Museum in [[Murano]] and the Lace Museum in [[Burano]] are certainly worth a visit. In [[Burano]] you will find some of the most picturesque streets and houses, with each house sporting a different pastel shade. Its really beautiful. Though there is not much to see in Torcello except for the old church, and the supposed &quot;Throne of Atilla&quot;. However, the peace and tranquility of the island is not to be found anywhere else in Venice! Torcello is also home to a very expensive Cipriani restaurant. But just walking around on these islands is a nice enough experience. If you've had enough of the hype and the other tourists, hop off the vaporetto at 'Cimitero', Venice's graveyard for a peaceful walk. There are many famous tombs, and the section dedicated to deceased children is particularly haunting. There is also a free toilet there.

While going through Venice, make sure you take in the beauty of it all. '''Walk''' through the alley ways, and take the water taxi to different parts of the island, sometimes at night you can just go sit in an open area and watch locals and tourists passing by. It is wonderful. There are many museums and churches that are around the city that allow tourists to go in a visit. They are many great sights to keep you busy throughout your visit.

The “[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Secret Itineraries in '''Doge's Palace''']” worth a visit, take the visitor into the most secret and fascinating rooms in the Palace. It's better to book in advance.

Because Venice is now pretty much only inhabited by tourists and people serving the trade, it gets very quiet by 21:00 and there is very little to do in the evening (outside of eating). There are a few exceptions, like some classical music '''concerts,''' which most probably only play Vivaldi.

If you would like to have a '''guide''' to show up the highlights of Venice, you can choose between many offers. There are walking or boat tours, focused on shopping or history or for art lovers, and many itineraries.

'''Take photos''', using your camera or phone on every corner of Venice will inspire you. And if you have taken good pictures, though you may not be a professional photographer, consider entering the photo competition [http://onedayinvenezia.com &quot;OneDayInVenezia&quot;]  running all year round, awarding monthly winners, and dedicated to amateur photographers. The Grand Prize is a week-end in Venice, trip included.

Send a '''Postcard''' or even better, an entire '''letter''' dedicated to a loved one (the old &quot;snail mail&quot; one, not the electronic variety)! Venice has a long, celebrated tradition in postal services, paper and written communication in general (including one of the earliest medieval book printing houses).

Venice it's also '''Riviera del Brenta''' old canals.
The Riviera del Brenta is famous for its extraordinary Palladian villas along the Brenta river, its museums and historical buildings and it is 40 km (25 miles) from Venice.
This Riviera and its mainland include 7 small cities: Stra, Fiesso d’Artico, Dolo, Fossò, Mira, Oriago and Malcontenta.
These places are good for '''cycling excursions''' and to see antique Palladian Villas built on the Brenta river. In Stra village, there is the '''famous gardens of Villa Pisani''' and the '''museum of the shoes''' is in Villa Foscarini Rossi. In this last museum you can admire 1,500 models of Italian-made shoes created in local factories for major brands including Fendi, Genny, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Ungaro, Anne Kleyn, Richard Tyles and Vera Wang.
In Dolo village you can visit the square, old watermill (XI century) and big open air market.

* {{do
| name=Teatro San Gallo | alt= | url=http://www.teatrosangallo.net | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2412002 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Apr: 19:00, May-Oct: 20:00 | price=€39, seniors €35, students €25, children €15
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=Half-hour documentary based on the BBC series ''Francesco's Venice'' - an 'amazing film that puts the spectacular beauty of this great city in historical context'. Film in English, audioguides in Italian, Russian and Spanish.
}}

'''Football:''' [https://www.veneziafc.it/ Venezia FC] were relegated in 2022, so they now play soccer in Serie B, Italy's second tier. Their home ground Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo (capacity 11,000) is on Sant'Elena, connected by streets to the main east island.

== Learn ==
Venice is home to two major (and expanding) public universities, '''[http://www.unive.it/pag/13526/ Università Ca' Foscari Venezia]''' and '''[http://www.iuav.it/ENGLISH/ Università Iuav di Venezia]'''.  There are possibly hundreds of smaller schools in the city. Neither university exploits its name for merchandising, and &quot;Università degli Studi di Venezia&quot; sweatshirts for sale at stalls are not only unlicensed, but there is no single university in the city with that name to begin with.

== Buy ==
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[[File:Venedig Bücherladen Acqua alta-6216.jpg|thumb|Book store and antiquarian '''Libreria Acqua Alta''']]
Venice has always been a city of merchants. Consequently, most of the Venetians working in Venice still own or work at a shop. If the pride of the Republic of Venice was the extreme diversity and quality of goods and services which could be found in Venice, these days, however, mass tourism led Venice to be populated with many shops selling low-quality souvenirs. The local shops are suffering a lot from this situation and it is not easy to identify them within the crowd of shops selling harmful imported goods. Buying from the '''authentic local businesses''' has never been more important as it is essential to the future of the Venetians and guarantees you to get the real thing and to have a much better experience of Venice. It is not easy, though. Thankfully, there is a social enterprise based in Venice, which works closely with the Venetian business owners (shops, restaurants and bars included). They have a certification process where the local artisan shops attest and commit to be selling products both authentic and sustainable as well as to give a 10% discount to the customers carrying a '''[http://veneziaautentica.com/become-friend Venezia Autentica Friends' Pass]''' (buyable online for only {{EUR|10}}).

Euronet runs the majority of ATMs within tourist areas, and carry both hefty ATM fees and extortionate exchange rates. To avoid the extortionate exchange rates, you should reject the first currency conversion offered to you, which will allow you to default to your bank's rate. When possible, you should use ATMs provided by actual banks and financial institutions. The Credit Agricole ATM machines are notable because they do not charge ATM fees or offer excessive currency conversion rates for most Visa Debit and Prepaid cards. 

*{{buy
| name=Atelier Marega | url=http://marega.it | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A hand-made mask and costume shop.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Fanny | alt=gloves &amp; accessories | url=http://www.fannygloves.it | email=fannygloves@hotmail.it
| address=Calle dei Saoneri, San Polo 2723 | lat= | long= | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari, near Campo San Polo
| phone=+39 041 5228266 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hundreds of leather gloves in all colours.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Francis Model | alt=leather articles | url= | email=ruggero.dezorzi@libero.it
| address=Ruga Rialto, San Polo 773/A | lat= | long= | directions=100m SW of Rialto bridge
| phone=+39 041 5212889 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Locally made leather bags. Exceptional craftsmanship. There are reports that some travellers were cheated in this store, by being told that transaction didn't occur while using their credit card, and demanded cash while in fact transaction ''did'' occur properly and thus having made the travellers pay for the same item twice.
}}
*{{buy
| name=I Tre Mercanti | alt= | url=http://www.itremercanti.it | email=info@itremercanti.it
| address=Ponte della Guerra, Castello 5364 | lat=45.43627 | long=12.33934 | directions=Between Rialto and S.Marco square, near Campo della Guerra
| phone=+39 041 522 2901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-19:00 | price=
| content=Here you can find a special selection of the best Italian food and drinks products. Well known for their amazing single portion Tiramisù. If you don't feel like shopping you can always browse the shop and ask cooking tips and the history of products. They can supply yachts, make exclusive gift packages or hampers for companies, and ship worldwide.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Venetia Studium | alt=High end Scarves &amp; Shawls | url=http://venetiastudium.com | email=info@venetiastudium.com
| address=Calle Larga XXII Marzo, San Marco 2425 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5236953 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine velvets and silks of every imaginable color are woven into delicate evening bags, scarves and pillows. The Company Venetia Studium produces in the Island the worldwide famous Fortuny Lamps
}}
*{{Buy|name=Libreria Acqua Alta|address=Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5176b|lat=45.4379710|long=12.3422748|lastedit=2021-02-27}}There is a nice bookshop and antiquarian bookshop ''Libreria Acqua Alta'' at the  Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, number 5176b.

If you've come to Venice thinking that you won't be able to do a bit of designer shopping, think again. Just like in every major Italian city, you get the big fashion brand names. For label clothing shopping, the best area is that around the Piazza San Marco, where you can find Versace, MaxMara, Gucci, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada (and numerous more) big names. If you want to shop for clothing or accessories, though, you don't necessarily have to shop through the biggest names in fashion - in the Campo Santo Stefano and Calle della Mandola, you can get less famous or local boutiques, but you can find some excellent quality and/or unique items such as clothes, shoes, wallets or handbags.

Watch out also for the hand-made paper and the exquisite miniature buildings made by Moro. Watch out for fakes; Moro &quot;signs&quot; his name on the back. Also, beware of fakes and &quot;free&quot; trips to neighboring [[Murano]] for its famous glass. (See article for details.)

Tourist Traps: &quot;Coloured Pasta&quot; and &quot;Venetian Limoncello&quot; (not the original napolitan one) are not Italian food, no Italian would ever eat them, they are particularly made for tourists. For typical regional Italian food in food shops check the labels to discover where they have been made.

Don't miss the '''Rialto''' market on San Polo, the smallest sestiere. The Rialto market is for shoppers. To the east is an area of small shops and restaurants; to the west is the Rialto farmers' market. Shopping is slightly less expensive than in the tourist-filled Piazza San Marco.

=== Murano Glass ===
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== Eat ==
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[[File:Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti WB.jpg|thumb|Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti]]

Typical Venetian dishes are:
* ''Fegato alla veneziana'', chopped liver, cooked with chopped onions.
* ''Sarde in saor'': fried sardines, dipped in fried onion, raisins and pine nuts, spices and vinegar. It has to marinate at least one night.

Venice has some wonderful restaurants, featuring the cuisine of the Veneto. However it is widely regarded that the restaurants in Venice serve food of a quality and in quantities much lower than anywhere else in Italy. The pizza in Venice is well known as being the worst in Italy (It is a more southern Italian speciality). For Americans, you can find a place called Quanto Basta pizza that serves an American-style pizza with pepperoni and french fries. Specialties include polenta, made of corn meal; risotto with cuttlefish ink sauce. Diners should however be aware that for every genuinely wonderful restaurant or trattoria, there's another serving rubbish food at inflated prices, especially in the most touristed streets around San Marco. Rule of thumb: if there's a waiter outside pimping for business, it's probably best avoided.

Near the Rialto bridge there's a row of restaurants with tables by the canal, where you can have the quintessential Venice experience of dining by the canal lights. Although they do have waiters outside bugging you, some have pretty acceptable quality for price, which is almost always expensive anyway.

One of Venice's trademark foods is cuttlefish and its ink. This intense black ink serves as a sauce and ingredient for polenta (corn meal), risotto (rice), and pasta. These dishes are normally indicated by the Italian words &quot;nella seppia&quot; (in cuttlefish), &quot;alla seppia&quot; (in the style of cuttlefish), or &quot;nero di seppia,&quot; (black of the cuttlefish). For example, Polenta Nella Seppia is fried corn meal with the black ink of a cuttle fish. Despite the intensity in color, the ink has a surprisingly mild taste.

Be careful when the prices are on a weight basis (typically by the &quot;etto&quot;, abbreviated &quot;/hg&quot;. or 100 g). One dish can easily contain 400g of fish or meat (almost a pound) - coming to 4 times the indicated base price!

Restaurants might offer low prices for food on their menus that they advertise outside the entrance, but they will sometimes compensate this by charging high prices for drinks (which is naturally *not* advertised). €5 for 33 cl of beer is not uncommon. Le Bauta, an eatery on Fond del Gaffaro, is a good example. Also, please make sure that you get your change back after payment as sometimes it may be 'forgotten' by the waiters.

For fresh fruit (including chilled coconut) watch out for the street market stalls. There is always a boat parked in the canal on campo San Barnaba selling fruit and vegetables into the late hours.

To save money at lunch, eat standing up - that's what Venetians themselves do. Every cafe, trattoria, osteria, enoteca or whatever it chooses to call itself is stocked at lunchtime with cicchetti - Venetian tapas, including tramezzini (triangular sandwiches on white bread), bite-sized rolls with various cold cuts, polpette (fried balls of minced fish or meat) and assorted antipasti. Order by pointing at what you want on the glass shelves, and wash the whole thing down with a glass of wine (un' ombra) or a spritz (made with, in order of bitterness and alcohol content, Aperol, Campari or Select). Bear in mind that as soon as you allow yourself to sit at the table and be waited on, instead of ordering and consuming your food at the counter, the prices for the same items go up - you can end up paying double. If you look at the (government-mandated) chart of prices stapled to the wall near the bar, you'll see 2 columns of numbers, accommodating this arrangement. However, sitting is worth it if you plan on staying a while. Some places will also serve free bread and water for seated patrons, but then there is usually also a small charge (€1-3 per person) for &quot;pane e coperto&quot; (bread and cover charge).

If self-catering, the Rialto food markets are an absolute must for fruit, vegetables and cheese, but most of all for the huge range of seafood, much of it fresh out of the lagoon and still moving! There are a variety of small stores around the city that sell fruits and vegetables, but tourists will be hard-pressed to find them. Anything else you will find in the one of the few supermarkets in the city.

Head to the Dorsoduro area of Venice if you want to save a few euros. It is located on the south side of the city. It has the highest concentration of places where locals, especially students, go to eat. Generally staying away from the main squares will be the cheapest option. If you're willing and able to walk around the town, some back streets offer the best food for the lowest price. Seeing the city from this vantage point is a lot of fun too!

=== Budget ===
* There are a few '''supermarkets''' in the city, so if you are in the need to save some money, these are an option as they serve a wide array of prepared and semi-prepared food. On the main street from the station to the Rialto bridge there is a Coop and a Billa supermarket.
* Venetian snacks (cichetti) can be brilliantly inventive, in small &quot;tapas-style&quot; serving sizes. Look for places (especially wine bars) popular with non-tourists, the prices are very reasonable.
* There are still many small bakery shops and &quot;biavaroli&quot; where you can buy bread, cheese etc., particularly near the Rialto market area.
* If you want to buy water (Venice has excellent free tap water easily accessible at the numerous fountains located outside throughout the city) it is usually cheapest to get it at the supermarkets: there are Billa or Co-op stores located throughout the city, though supermarkets are often &quot;disguised&quot; in nondescript buildings in Venice for space limitations.

====In various locations====

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| content=A local establishment with several locations in the city. The food is plentiful and the prices reasonable. On Calle del Tintor south of Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio, In Santa Croce. Look to spend between €5-10 for a pizza depending on how exotic your selection is.
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====In the centre====

* {{eat
| name=Pizza 2000 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Sant'Agostin, 2287 | lat=45.4387318  | long=12.3285964 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Ostaria dai Zemei | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1045, b | lat= 45.4378924 | long=12.3329818 | directions=
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| content=Down home cooking with Venezian style tapas
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* {{eat
| name=Bacaro Quebrado | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Calle Larga dei Bari, 1107/A| lat=45.4402619  | long=12.3251833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Cosy tavern
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* {{eat
| name=Antico Forno | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ruga Rialto, 973 | lat=45.4381578  | long=12.3335236 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A pizzeria
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* {{eat
| name=Bacaro Vintido' | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Calle Dona Onesta, 3928/29| lat= 45.4356790 | long= 12.3262303| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Idea Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Crosera, 3948 | lat=45.4357299  | long= 12.3257418 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Arcicchetti Bakaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 183/a | lat= 45.4375329 | long=12.3214845 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A bistro
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====In the east====

* {{eat
| name=Cip ciap | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle del Mondo Novo | lat=45.4371876 | long= 12.3403354| directions=by Campo Santa Maria Formosa
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Also sells delicious takeaway pizza by the slice (or slab) at similar prices. They also serve very tasty mini pizzas per kilogram.
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Megaone | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Ramo del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 5367| lat=45.4377910  | long=12.3365542 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Dal Moro's | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle de la Casseleria, 5324 | lat= 45.4361529 | long=12.3398063 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria L'Angelo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle de la Mandola, 3711 | lat= 45.4349509 | long= 12.3332983| directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Bar Ducale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle delle Ostreghe, 2354 | lat=45.4325259  | long=12.3336651 | directions=
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| content=A bistro
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* {{eat
| name=C'è Pizza E Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Salizada S. Antonin, 3538| lat=45.4351989  | long= 12.3468522| directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Alla Rampa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sant'Antonin, Salizada S. Antonin, 3607 | lat=45.4348281  | long= 12.3469075 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A bistro
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* {{eat
| name= Salvmeria| alt= | url= | email=
| address= Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1769| lat=45.4322492  | long= 12.3525053 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name= Basegó| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1762 | lat=45.4322111  | long=12.3523346 | directions=
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====In the south====

* {{eat
| name=Pizza al volo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4342632 | long= 12.3234774 | directions=
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| content=Sells superb pizza by the (extremely large) slice in Campo Santa Margherita for approximately €1.80 a slice, €5 a whole pizza. It is by the fresh fish stall under a green awning.
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* {{eat
| name=Corner Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Chiesa, 684 | lat=45.4304528  | long=12.3307123 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Al Squero | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro, 943 | lat=45.4300771  | long=12.3261247 | directions=
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====In the north====

* {{eat
| name=Crepes House by PePe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta S. Giobbe, 549 | lat= 45.4448798 | long= 12.3219505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Savory and sweet crepes
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* {{eat
| name=Birreria Zanon | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2735| lat= 45.4454698 | long=12.3287177 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Da Zorma | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2712 | lat=45.4454366  | long= 12.3288059 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Ae Bricoe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2684| lat=45.4453307  | long= 12.3292357 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Puppa Bar Venezia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dello Spezier, 4800 | lat=45.4420267  | long=12.3378661 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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====In the west====

* {{eat
| name=La Tecia Vegana | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Dorsoduro, 2104| lat=45.4330308  | long=12.3135887 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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=== Mid-range ===
&lt;!-- entries with no prices and that look like spamvertizing will be deleted. See [[Talk:Venice#advert entries]] --&gt;
* {{eat
| name=La Bitta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle lunga de San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2753A | lat=45.43283 | long=12.32453 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Meals served 18:00-23:00, closed in August | price=
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| content=This busy but friendly restaurant is in the more studenty area of Dorsoduro, and attracts a mixture of locals and tourists. They have some excellent Italian dishes, which are reflected in the prices, plus they have a great selection of wines.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Ae Cravate | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 36/37 | lat=45.4364735 | long= 12.3232159| directions=500 m east from Piazzale Roma
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40 for a three-course meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=This little restaurant is frequented by the professors of the nearby university. Warm welcome and a good eat. Try their raw artichoke salad or their fish of the day.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Do Farai | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3278 | lat=45.4338733 | long=12.3255152 | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari
| phone=+39 041 2770369 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Very fresh shell fish. Taste their spaghetti ''al dente'' with razor shells.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 1169A | lat=45.4321742 | long= 12.3253579| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5238944 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Meals from €20-25
 | lastedit=
| content=An excellent restaurant, small but comfortable with a few tables alongside a tiny canal. Food is fresh and delicious, not too expensive. Large selection of wines. Menu changing daily.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Mocenigo | url= | email=
| address=Salizada San Stae | lat=45.4407114 | long= 12.3296776 | directions=near the Mocenigo museum
| phone=+39 041 5231703 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su | price=€40 for two-courses meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=Little restaurant frequented by locals. Be sure to try their antipasti. Excellent desserts too.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timon | alt=eno - ostaria | url=http://www.altimon.it/en/ | email=
| address=Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Cannaregio 2754 | lat=45.4456 | long=12.3285 | directions=south-east of the Jewish Ghetto
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€30
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| content=Warm and local atmosphere in this little osteria where they serve great Italian vintages by the glass. If you're adventurous, try their tasty tripe. Good music inside, some table by the canal in the summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Vecio Canton | alt= | url=https://www.veciocanton.it/ | email=info@veciocanton.it
| address=Castello 4738 | lat=45.4359842 | long= 12.3425130 | directions=just 8 minutes from Piazza San Marco (200 m NE)
| phone=+39 41 5287143 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30 | price=Pizza from €7.50, pasta from €10, wine from €5/half litre
 | lastedit=
| content=Small, atmospheric restaurant/pizzeria, serving traditional pizza and seafood pasta; friendly staff. Free home-made digestivo of limonata is served at the end of your meal.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Giardinetto | alt= | url=http://algiardinetto.it | email=
| address=Castello 4928 | lat=45.4360646 | long= 12.3427018 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content= Just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venetian specialities are served by Severino family.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Refolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1459 | lat=45.4404079 | long=12.3271520 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5240016 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pizza about €10, four-course meal with wine €60
 | lastedit=
| content=Nice restaurant at a small piazza. Very good pizza as well as a decent menu.
}}

=== Splurge ===
* {{eat
| name=Antico Martini | alt= | url=https://www.anticomartini.com/ | email=info@anticomartini.com
| address=Campiello della Fenice, San Marco 2007 | lat=45.4336 | long=12.3341 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 522 4121 | tollfree=
| hours=Open all days | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-03-06
| content=A luxury restaurant, favorite among the famous names of culture and business, the Antico Martini also attracts expert gourmets and famous personalities since the 1800s who come to enjoy unforgettable flavors. Beautiful detail and restaurant decor, romantic atmosphere. The site has been a restaurant since 1720, with the venue being open since 1952.
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* {{eat
| name=Antico Dolo | alt= | url=http://anticodolo.it | email=
| address=San Polo 778 | lat=45.4384921 | long= 12.3340359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content= An old seafood restaurant close to Rialto bridge: food comes from the adjacent Rialto Market daily. A complete dinner excluding wines could cost €35 each more or less.
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* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Antiche Carampane | alt= | url=https://www.antichecarampane.com | email=
| address=San Polo 1911 | lat=45.4386 | long=12.3311 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 524 0165 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-01
| content=In the heart of Venice, steps away from the Rialto Bridge, is this renowned restaurant where distinguished Venetian cuisine is served in a familiar setting.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant La Caravella | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantlacaravella.com/en/ | email=
| address=Via XXII Marzo, San Marco 2399 | lat=45.43289 | long=12.33425 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open every day all year round 
| price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Historical place, very near St. Mark's Square, known since the 1960s, it has become a must if you like traditions. Offers some typical dishes and a large selection of wines. From May to September service is in a traditional courtyard.
}}

=== Cake shops ===
* {{buy
| name=Pasticceria Tonolo | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3764/5 | lat= | long= | directions=Crosera San Pantalon, 400m east of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041 523 7209 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A patisserie founded in the late 19th century. Taste their cake with crystallized fruits or their marzipan cake.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Bar Pasticceria Gilda Vio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 784 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Best tiramisù, at least in S. Croce.
}}

=== Ice cream ===
You will find ice cream all over the city, and you will hardly survive a hot summer day without it. Prices are €1.00-1.50 for one scoop, €2.50-3.50 for three scoops.

* {{eat
| name=Alaska | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1159 | lat=45.44065 | long=12.32499 | directions=close to the railway station
| phone=+39 041 00715211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=14-24 roughly | price=
| content=Ice cream made with natural ingredients by Carlo Pistacchi, not only the owner but an artist, a poet and a philosopher.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Doge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campiello S. Toma', S.Polo 2815 | lat=45.43623 | long=12.32782 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 350 7804 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-22
| content=Excellent ice cream, all made on the premises (a rarity in Venice). Plenty of vegan options.
}}

== Drink ==
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[[Image:Bellini_at_Harry%27s_Bar.jpg|thumb|A classic ''Billini'', as served at Harry's Bar where it was invented.]]

Try a '''Spritz''' (with either Campari, Select or Aperol mixed with Prosecco wine and Seltzer), a typical drink loved by all Venetians that's usually drunk while eating ''cicheti''. You can find it in almost every bar in the city. Price is about €5, more in a touristy place.

If you try the famous Veneto '''Grappa''' be careful as it is brandy with 30 to 60 per cent alcohol.

The '''Bellini''' was invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It is a mix of white peach juice and Prosecco (the ubiquitous Venetian Champagne-like sparkling wine). Fermented at a low temperature Prosecco develops amylic aromas (fruit drops), though these perhaps mix better with fruit juices than does the more austere Champagne. Classic Bellinis should never be made with Champagne. Although by normal standards expensive, a Bellini in Harry's Bar (€17 for a 1.5 oz drink is obscene) is still much cheaper than on the terraces of similar '5-star' establishments in the city.

'''Beer''' in a small pub is about €5 for a pint (birra media).

'''Espresso''', the real Italian, is about €1 at the bar, €2 at a table.

=== Coffee ===
[[File:Venice - Cafe - 4125.jpg|thumb|right|A cafe in Piazza di San Marco]]
Coffee is everywhere in Venice, and both Venetians and the tourists avail themselves of the opportunities, usually by downing a quick dose at the counter (see warning about sit-down prices above). Rule of thumb: the bigger (and shinier) the espresso machine, the better the result.

* {{drink
| name=E Rosa Salva | alt= | url=http://www.rosasalva.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=One of the favorites is the mini-chain &quot;E Rosa Salva&quot;, with three locations in the center - on C. Fiubera (from Piazza San Marco, take the underpass in the middle of the arcade, cross the bridge and take second right off C. Fabbri), Merceria S. Salvadore (off the campo of the same name), and right on Campo San Zanipolo (to the right of the church looking from the canal); the last one is a gelateria as well. For your €1 you'll get exactly 2 and a half sips at the bottom of a small cup, with rich crema and no bitterness. Assorted house-made sweets are €1.10.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Paolin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santo Stefano, San Marco 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5220710 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Caffè Florian | alt= | url=http://www.caffeflorian.com | email=servizi@caffeflorian.com
| address=Piazza San Marco, 57 | lat=45.43361 | long=12.33822 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205641 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily, 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=Q960610
| content=On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19.30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.
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* {{drink
| name=Caffe Quadri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=120, Piazza San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222105 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.
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=== Nightlife ===
There are two late-night drinking areas in Venice. Piazza San Marco is not one of them, although it is very pleasant with many people wandering around late. The actual late night scene is in either '''Campo Santa Margherita''', near the University Ca' Foscari in Dorsoduro; or in '''Erbaria''' on the West side of the Rialto Bridge where the main vegetable market is held during the day.

Even though there are many fantastic bars in Venice, if you're planning a night time &quot;pub crawl&quot; you should plan a few places to visit in advance, otherwise it's very easy to waste an hour wandering aimlessly in search of a watering hole that's open, especially midweek.

Locals in search of nighttime entertainment mostly head over the bridge into Mestre, or hop on the boat to Lido. One exception: F.ta della Misericordia, in Cannaregio (north from the Ghetto over the Ghetto Nuove bridge, turn right), features several bars in succession, anchored by the ''Paradiso Perduto'' (Cannaregio 2640; a restaurant by day, live music on Sundays starting at 21:00), along the canal. In season they are spilling over after dark with youths holding large glasses of rosé, while more of those same youths are cruising (in motor boats) blaring rap songs in Italian from the loudspeakers. The cafes and bars lining the expansive C. Santa Margherita are catering to the students from the nearby university; chill out to reggae sets in ''Caffé Rosso'' (Dorsoduro 2963; it's the one with the red awning that simply says ''Caffe''), or dance (Saturdays only) at ''Round Midnight'' (Dorsoduro 3102).

Those looking for LGBT nightlife in Venice will be disappointed. Hop on the train to [[Padua]] instead.
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| name=Bistrot de Venise | alt= | url=http://www.bistrotdevenise.com | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=22:00 until late night | price=
| content=Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.
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=== Pubs ===
There are two Irish pubs in Venice. One is located along the '''Strada Nova''' in ''Cannaregio''; the other one is the '''Inishark''' just before ''Campo Santa Maria Formosa''.

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|name=Devils Forest Pub
|content=A traditional English style pub with a very fun atmosphere. It is located near the Rialto Bridge and tucked into a small alley near the Disney Store.
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|name=Pub Taverna L'Olandese Volante
|address=Campo San Lio, Castello 5856, Venezia
|phone=+39 041-5289349
|content=It is between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. During the summertime there are tables outside when you can easily sit and rest after a day of wandering around this marvelous city. What is more, during the day pasta and other typical dishes are served at a budget price.
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== Sleep ==
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[[File:Palazzo Civran Venezia.JPG|thumb|The Palazzo Civran and Grand Canal at dusk. This 15th-century building that was substantially altered in the early 17th century now houses the Guardia di Finanza.]]

Due to the historic city's constrained area and international popularity hotels are expensive. Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses offer better rates. Real budget solutions (like campings and hostels) can be found in [[Mestre | '''Mestre''']] (mainland Venice) and on the island of '''[[Lido]]'''. Alternative accommodation can be also found on the island of '''[[Murano]]'''. These are worth considering since historic centre is quite well connected with bus and ferries, so staying further from the centre is not such a big problem.

In the last few years,  holiday or short rentals apartments have increased in number and quality, now you can rent (minimum stay is usually 3 nights) a Palazzo on the Grand Canal as a little flat near Rialto.

=== Bed and Breakfast ===
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Venice Ca' del Pozzo | alt= | url=http://cadelpozzo.it | email=
| address= | lat=45.4329955 | long= 12.3320963 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2413875 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2443203
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=Completely restructured in 2003, in the characteristic Campo San Maurizio.
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* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Ca'Dor | alt= | url=http://bedandbreakfastvenice.net | email=
| address= | lat= 45.4406559 | long= 12.3372800 | directions=
| phone=+39 392 3906152 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rooms about 55€ in low-season, 100€ in high season | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=2022-04-01
| content=Venetian style rooms in the centre, 3 minutes from Rialto's Bridge.
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=== Budget ===

In the city of '''Mestre''' just in front of Venice is the A&amp;O Hostel with shared rooms for about 17–23€ per night (July 2022).

* {{sleep
| name=Ai Do Mori | alt= | url=http://hotelaidomori.com | email=
| address=San Marco 658 | lat=45.4351365 | long=12.3392159 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5204817 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5205328
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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| content=As close as it gets to Piazza San Marco, but on the second and third floor, so it still is quiet at nights. Clean and nice rooms, TV, aircon, very friendly staff.
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* {{sleep
| name=Alloggi Agli Artisti | alt= | url=http://agli-artisti-venezia.it/ | email=
| address=Calle Priuli Cavalletti, Cannaregio 99 | lat=45.44247 | long=12.32122 | directions=150 m away from the main railway station (Santa Lucia)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €50 to €90 for a double room, depending on the season
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Guests can choose between rooms with bathroom en suite (with hairdryer), and rooms with sharing bathroom on the floor (cheaper).
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Antico Fiore | alt= | url=http://anticofiore.com | email=
| address=San Marco 3486 | lat=45.4349563 | long=12.3302647 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5227941 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2413879
| price=Rooms from €65 | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=An 18th-century building which has been carefully restored.
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Gaffaro | alt= | url=http://locandagaffaro.it | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3589 | lat=45.4361719 | long=12.3218600 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2750897 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2750375
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €100
  | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In a picturesque court near Piazzale Roma.
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Sant'Anna | alt= | url=http://locandasantanna.com | email=
| address=C.te del Bianco, Castello 269 | lat=45.4330798 | long=12.3577466 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=One star. Provides a family atmosphere with modern comforts. Quiet hotel with secure courtyard and some rooms with a canal view (for a higher price) overlooking the Isola di San Pietro. Common balcony over the canal. Includes typical Italian breakfast from 08:00-09:30 with coffee or hot chocolate and rolls, croissants, and toast. Easily accessible from the main bus/train station by vaporetto to stop 'S. Pietro' or 'Giardini'. Doors close at 01:00. Pay in cash for a discount.
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=== Mid-range ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Albergo Ateneo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 1876 | lat=45.4343317 | long= 12.3341439| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200777 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228550
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €60-180 depending on season
| lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=3-star hotel close to Basilica San Marco.
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* {{sleep
| name=Antico Casin Locanda | alt= | url=http://anticocasin.com | email=
| address=Corte Contarina, San Marco 1520/a | lat=45.4334656 | long= 12.3359885 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5207002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-795122
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content= A refined example of contemporary design, located close to Saint Mark's Square. Doubles from €90.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Amadi | alt= | url=http://www.caamadi.it/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Cannaregio 5815 | lat=45.4385951 | long=12.3375372 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5204682 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5206701
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In the old town centre, close to the famous Rialto Bridge. This 13th-century palace was once home to Marco Polo. Décor is keeping with the period, and the rooms are utterly charming. Original wall frescoes from the 1400s adorn the hotel.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/offerte-hotel.php?lang=ENG&amp;id_hotel=37&amp;id_offer= | email=info@cabauta.com
| address=Castello 6457 | lat=45.4384168 | long= 12.3442353 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415212313
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content= Housed in a 15th-century building, this quaint hotel has very spacious rooms with high ceilings and is adorned with stylish furniture and fittings. Has a friendly, multilingual staff who are always eager to assist you in planning tours, booking concert tickets, and making restaurant reservations. Rates from €70 per night.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Della Corte | alt=B&amp;B + apartments | url=http://cadellacorte.com | email=info@cadellacorte.com
| address=Corte Surian, Dorsoduro 3560 | lat=45.4363345 | long=12.3219371 | directions=300 m SE of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041-715877 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722345
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Junior suite €140
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| content=A comfortable B&amp;B in a quiet area. Warm and personal welcome. Breakfast (served in the room) could be improved (by going to pasticceria Tonolo and bringing your own cakes, e.g.).
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Zose | url=http://hotelcazose.com/ | email=info@hotelcazose.com
| address=Dorsoduro 193/B (Calle del Bastion) | lat=45.4308 | long=12.3327 | directions=walk west from Salute vaporetto stop
| phone=+39 0415226635 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415226624
| hours= | price=Doubles from €90 in season
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| content=A quiet street off S.M. Salute, by the S.M. Giglio ''traghetto'' (when it's operational, 50 cents will get you to S. Marco), within easy walk of either Accademia or the Zattere (no need to brave the hordes of tourists on the #1 line, take the #52 from bus or train station). The helpful staff speaks Italian, English, French and Veneto. 10% discount on rates if paid in cash - ask Walentina, the proprietress. All rooms are named after stars (in the sky, not of movie kind), and all have A/C (indispensable in summer). Buffet breakfast included.
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* {{sleep
| name=Continental Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://continentalhotelvenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat=45.4419737 | long=12.3240286 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 71 5122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 524 2432
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=Three-star hotel in the Jewish Ghetto. A historic building belonged to a noble family, with 93 bedrooms (€95-194) capable to host any kind of guests.
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* {{sleep
| name=Corte 1321 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1321 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Rialto Bridge
| phone=+39 041 5224923 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 0997849
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €100
| lastedit=
| content=Large spacious rooms with double sink bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. Lovely courtyard for dining is made memorable with local birds strutting and cooing.
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* {{sleep
| name=Domus Ciliota | alt= | url=http://ciliota.it/ | email=
| address=Calle delle Muneghe, San Marco 2976 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A 5-10 minute walk from San Marco's Square. The hotel has over fifty clean, basic, air-conditioned rooms all with shower and WC. The 24-hr reception is English speaking. There is an area for leaving baggage after you've checked out. Single rooms are €70-85 and doubles are €100-110 including breakfast.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel al Sole | alt= | url=http://www.alsolehotels.com/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 134/136 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2440328 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722287
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80
| content=Hotel is in a noble palace built in the beginning of the 15th century, a short distance from Piazzale Roma.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ala | alt= | url=http://hotelala.it/ | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria dei Gigli, San Marco 2494 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206390
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €110
| content=Eggs and broiled tomatoes with cheese for breakfast. Rooms were a typical size but clean, comfortable and quiet. They have turndown service at night, a pleasant surprise.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Alla Salute | alt=also known as 'Da Cici' | url=http://www.salutepalace.com/ | email=info@salutepalace.com
| address=Fondamenta Ca' Balà, Dorsoduro 222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235404 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5222271
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50
| content=A 16th-century palazzo, a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco. It has been the house of the famous poet Ezra Pound. Pretty comfortable and quiet budget hotel. Garden for breakfast.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel All’Angelo Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelallangelovenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=San Marco 403 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5209299 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2743555
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Run by the same family since 1924 in a 17th-century building close to St Marks Basilica. Comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms with a double somewhere in the region of €150.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Antico Panada | alt= | url=http://hotelpanada.it | email=
| address=San Marco 646 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209088 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5209619
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €145 to €310
| content=Has rooms decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Gottardi | alt= | url=http://www.cagottardi.com/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio 2283 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759421
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €120
| content=Antico Palazzo Gottardi stands in Strada Nuova, between two buildings that look down onto the Canal Grande.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Basilea Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelbasileavenice.com/ | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 817 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 718477 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 720851
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms are usually €100-160 depending on season
| content=Across the Grand Canal from Santa Lucia Train Station. Located in a quiet Calle.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Becher | alt= | url=http://hotelbecher.com | email=
| address=San Marco 1857 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5221253 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5212685
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= This 18th-century hotel enhanced by the most modern amenities, charming atmosphere and impeccable service. Single rooms from €70, doubles €110 and triples from €170.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Belle Arti Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbelleartivenice.com/ | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 912/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5226230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5280043
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double €220. Breakfast included for those who book online
| content=Elegant three-star hotel. 67 guestrooms divided in double, triple and quadruple with en suite services, bathroom kit and modern services.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Cà D'Oro | alt= | url=http://venicehotelcadoro.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4604 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2411212 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414385
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles from €60, doubles from €80
| content=The hotel is in a quiet corner of Cannaregio district, 5 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Canaletto Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelcanalettovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 5487 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 20 518 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 023
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Along a scenic canal close to St. Mark’s Basilica. Decorated and furnished in the traditional Venetian manner, this hotel offers excellent service and rooms for two that start at around €110.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Continental | alt= | url=http://hotelcontinentalvenice.com | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-715122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5242432
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= Right on the Canal Grande. Single rooms from €93, doubles from €155 and triples from €194 including taxes and breakfast.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino | alt= | url=http://commercioepellegrino.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4551/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207922 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5225016
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €80, doubles from €100 including taxes and breakfast
| lastedit=
| content=Comfortable hotel in the centre, easy to reach by public transport and 2 minutes on foot to Saint Mark’s Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Doge Venice | alt= | url=http://www.albergodoge.com/ | email=
| address=Lista Vecchia dei Bari, Santa Croce 1222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2448752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5242192
| checkin= | checkout= | price= Double rooms start from €57. Family apartment for three people €97
| content=Three-star accommodation of Venice. It is in the northern part of the city, in front of the train station and presents 10 bedrooms – single, double and twin, some with a shared bathroom - and one apartment.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Firenze Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-firenze.com/index_en.html | email=info@hotel‑firenze.com
| address=San Marco 1490 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222858 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5202668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 a double/twin
| content=On a side street of Piazza San Marco, and offers bright and comfortable rooms.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Mercante di Venezia | alt= | url=https://www.ilmercantedivenezia.com/ | email=
| address=Calle della Misericordia, Cannaregio 379-381 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759290 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759294
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just off the Lista di Spagna by the Grand Canal, excellent access to the Station (Santa Lucia) and the waterbuses. Delicately appointed rooms from around €145.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Lisbona Venice | alt= | url=http://hotellisbonavenice.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286774 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207061
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just in front of Piazza San Marco, three star rooms decorated in the grand Venetian style. Double rooms are usually around €140.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Marconi Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Riva del Vin, San Paolo 729 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 22 068 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 700
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and famous Rialto Bridge. It has been a hotel since the 1930 and has a very interesting art deco style, with rooms going for around €150, or for a little more with a canal view.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Montecarlo Venice | alt= | url=https://www.venicehotelmontecarlo.com/en/ | email=
| address=Calle degli Specchieri, San Marco 463 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207144 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207789
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €130 a double
| content=3-star superior rooms and services one hundred yards from the entrance to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nazionale Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelnazionalevenice.com/ | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 158 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 716133 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 715318
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80 for a single and €160 for a family
| content=Three-star accommodation with 90 bedrooms divided in single, double, twin, triple and family, 100 metres away from the train station of Santa Lucia.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Palazzo Guardi | alt= | url=http://palazzoguardivenice.com | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 995 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2960725 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 7241067
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €80
| content=A stone's throw from the Accademia, is this noble Venetian palace, rooms equipped with all comforts.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Giorgio | alt= | url=http://sangiorgiovenice.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà della Mandola, San Marco 3781 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5235835 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228072
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €60, doubles from €90, triples from €120
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel is between Campo Sant'Angelo and Campo Manin in an antique [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] palace bought by Mariano Fortuny.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Moise Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 2058 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5203755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5210670
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting in the region of €120-140 for a double room
| lastedit=
| content=3-star hotel behind Piazza San Marco and the Basilica.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Tiepolo | alt= | url=http://hoteltiepolo.com | email=
| address=Castello 4510 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5232415 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5208222
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €200
| content=Small and elegant design hotel in the historic centre, a few steps away from Saint Mark's Square.
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Orseolo | alt= | url=http://locandaorseolo.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A 3-minute walk from St. Peter's Square, operated by a multi-lingual Venetian family who offer impeccable concierge service. Room rates are generally €150 to €200.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pagan Luxury House | alt= | url=http://www.capagan.com/ | email=info@capagan.com
| address=San Marco 3268 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2960584 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5236218
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €120
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=According to their website, there is a €10 per night discount for booking directly with them.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cà Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 6457 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5212313
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Few steps from Campo ss. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the most spectacular place of Venice. Double rooms are usually around €100-160 depending on season.
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* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cá Malipiero Venice | alt= | url=http://camalipierovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 4852 | lat= | long= | directions=Santa Maria Formosa district, behind the Ponte dei Sospiri bridge and St Mark’s Square
| phone=+39 041 2770939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5289845
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €110
| content=An historic building of the 16th century with a large selection of elegant single, double rooms and suites, capable to host up to four people and equipped with the best modern services expected by a three-star guest house.
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| name=Hotel Flora | alt= | url=http://www.hotelflora.it/ | email=info@hotelflora.it
| address=San Marzo 2283/A | lat= | long= | directions=behind Saint Mark's Square
| phone=+39 041 5205844 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rates start from €120 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Garden, free Wi-Fi, homemade buffet breakfast, fitness centre.
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* {{sleep
| name=Novecento Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.novecento.biz/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2683/84 | lat= | long= | directions=Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's Square and the Accademia Gallery
| phone=+39 041 2413765 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €120
| content=Has 9 rooms featuring original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean and the Far East.
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzo Cendon - Il Piano Nobile | alt= | url=http://www.palazzocendon.it/ | email=
| address=Call Cendon, Cannaregio 532 | lat= 45.4447805 | long=12.3224034 | directions=From the train station turn left before Ponte delle Guglie
| phone=+39 041 2750606 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€130
| content=Nice small hotel in good area with a few restaurants and bars.
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzina Grassi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palazzinag.com/ | email=info@palazzinag.com
| address=San Marco 3247 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5284644 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from €295
| content=First Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. In the centre, near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Saint Mark's Square is a short walk away.
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* {{sleep
| name=Duodo Palace Hotel | url=http://duodopalacehotel.com/ | email=info@duodopalacehotel.com
| address=San Marco 1887 | lat= | long= | directions=In the historic centre
| phone=+39 041 5203329 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2415940
| hours= | price=Doubles from €140
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Four-star luxury hotel.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Al Codega | alt= | url=http://hotelalcodega.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Forno Vecchio, San Marco 4435 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413288 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414621
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €200-300
| content=In a picturesque little ‘cortile’ (courtyard), which is a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Carlton Grand Canal | alt= | url=http://carltongrandcanal.com | email=
| address=Fondamenta S.Pantalon, Santa Croce 578 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2752200 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2752250
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Room rates start from €120 (depending on the season)
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| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Dei Dragomanni | alt= | url=http://hoteldragomanni.com | email=
| address=Calle del Dose da Ponte, San Marco 2711 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2771300 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2778984
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €155
| content=4-star hotel in an ancient Venetian palazzo.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Giorgione | url=http://hotelgiorgione.com/ | email=
| address=Calle Larga dei Proverbi, Cannaregio 4587 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5225810 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| hours= | price=Singles from €105, Doubles from €150
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=In the centre, 10 minutes from Piazza San Marco, it was transformed into a hotel at the beginning of the 19th century and has been managed by the same family ever since.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Bauer | alt=Il Palazzo Venezia | url=http://www.bauervenezia.com/en/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@bauervenezia.com
| address=San Marco 1459 | lat=45.43295 | long=12.3335603 | directions=In the street from San Marco Square to Ponte dell'Accademia
| phone=+39 041 5207022 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €279 to €15,010
| lastedit=2017-03-21
| content=Five-star luxury hotel along the Grand Canal riverside with bars and restaurants
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Corte di Gabriela | alt= | url=http://www.cortedigabriela.com/en/ | email=info@cortedigabriela.com
| address=Calle Avvocati, 3836 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235077 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from 270€ per night
| lastedit=2018-11-21
| content=Corte di Gabriela is a 4-star boutique hotel in Venice in an elegant nineteenth-century building, overlooking the canals of the San Marco district. It has a few suites, each different from the others.
}}

== Connect ==
As of Sept 2021, Venice has 4G from Iliad and TIM, and 5G from Vodafone and Wind Tre.

The city has been steadily building out the municipal Wi-Fi network, which now covers almost the entire area around the Grand Canal and some of the larger squares in the center. You can buy guest access at approximately €5 per day at the same unified Venezia Unica site where the transport and museum passes are sold. However if you only need occasional access, it may not be worth buying this as you can get free wifi at most accommodations and at a lot of the museums in Venice.

Venice has several internet cafes, but they are much more expensive than the rest of Europe with prices for an hour of access around €6. Wi-Fi is only available at some of them. There's a wonderful pub, Cafe Blue in Dorsoduro, which has free (password-protected) wi-fi. Buy a spritz and a panini and go to town.

At the Telecom Italia Future Centre in Campo San Salvatore (San Marco) you can browse for free for one hour, once registered with your ID card.

To use an Internet cafe, buy a mobile SIM card or get a contract for an Internet connection. Personal identification is needed by law in Italy.  Internet cafes will not let you use computers without a passport or national ID card.

Calle Delle Botteghe on San Marco 2970 Venezia is a pretty art gallery type internet cafe with a book shop.  It is on the expensive side with €3 for 15 min but you can just go in and play chess with a glass of wine.

== Stay safe ==
Venice is considered a safe city.  You have to take the habitual travellers' precautions however. Keep your valuable items (like wallet and passport) close to you because there are pickpockets, especially in more crowded parts of the city.
In case of need, you can dial free of charge on any phone '''112''' (no area code needed) to contact Carabinieri or '''113''' (no area code needed) to contact the Police.

==Stay healthy==

Venice has begun to install septic tanks in buildings, but much of the city has not yet been upgraded and releases untreated sewage directly into the canals.  Avoid bathing yourself, touching the water, immersing feet, etc. in the canals looking for refreshment in hot season. Also, at night there is a risk of falling into the water, as there are many alleys which end in the water but have little or no lighting.  In the warmest months, these conditions can sometimes generate foul odors.  Choose other times to visit if they might ruin what should be a highly enjoyable stay.

Current regulations forbid certain behaviour, including bathing in the canals and walking around in a swimsuit or bare-chested. Violations are subject to fines up to €500. More information available on [https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia #EnjoyRespectVenezia website].

You can reach the emergency medical service dialing free of charge on any phone '''118''' (no area code needed, conversation will be recorded) to have assistance and an ambulance sent to you.

Chemists' shops (Italian: ''Farmacie'') are all around the town. They are open 24 hr a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis: outside the shop there's always the list of operating ones with time-table, address and phone number. If you need a special drug you might be asked to book it in advance if it's not in common use. Note that the commercial name or brand of your prescription might differ from your country of origin, and make sure that the medication you want is available in the EU.

== Respect ==
The city officials state that it is necessary to enforce rules that preserve the city's urban cleanliness and make sure visitors behave themselves. The following tips will come in handy: 

* '''Do not bathe, dive into, or swim in the canals'''; it is not only dangerous and unhealthy, but it is punishable by a fine of up to €350 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed. 

* '''Do not sit down on the ground and eat'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not camp in public areas'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not walk around bare-chested or in swimwear'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €250.

== Cope ==
=== Orientation ===
The unfortunate side-effect of the small alleys which make Venice such a delight to visit is that it is remarkably easy to get lost. Even maps provided by hotels are frequently inaccurate, and the maze-like structure of the city can become very confusing. The tight cluster of little islands that comprise Venice is completely surrounded by the Lagoon, so it is not possible, no matter how lost you become, to leave Venice on foot. Sooner or later you will come upon a piazza that you can locate on your map.

One tip: as you cross bridges, note the house numbers before and after.  A small change probably means you are on the same island/district and have crossed a &quot;new&quot; canal.  A major change means you are now on another island.  Most maps clump islands together into their voting districts, there are many more islands than districts.

One piece of assistance is to look for directional signs. These will be marked &quot;Per&quot; and then with the name of a prominent location or bridge in the city, complete with an arrow pointing in the relevant direction. Hence, to get to the Rialto bridge, the signs to follow are marked &quot;Per Rialto&quot;. Those to St Mark's Square read &quot;Per S Marco&quot;, and those to the train station &quot;Per Ferrovia&quot; (there are some others as well). Having oriented yourself to the nearest landmark, direction-finding can thus become (slightly) easier.

Remember, though, that the signs to read are the ''official'' ones. Graffiti will occasionally give other directions, frequently incorrect ones.

That said, some argue that getting lost in Venice is part of the experience of the city. The number of photogenic canals, hidden restaurants and shops where glass blowing is done almost guarantees that there is no such thing as a &quot;dull neighbourhood&quot;. Additionally, the public transport means that it is relatively easy to arrive at the intended destination even after one has emerged from the web of alleys in a totally unexpected place.

=== Overcrowding ===
While Venice may not get more tourists than other famous [[Italy|Italian]] destinations as [[Rome]] and [[Florence]], the narrowness of streets and open areas may at times make Venice feel ''uncomfortably'' crowded during (but not only) the peak seasons, at the San Marco ''sestiere'', the surroundings of the Rialto bridge and the streets leading from Venezia Santa Lucia and Piazzale Roma to San Marco. Walking by itself can be difficult, let alone snapping a good photo, using a public lavatory, or sitting at a decent cafe or restaurant.

To avoid the worst of the crowds, unless it is winter, try to visit the San Marco and Rialto bridge areas during early morning and late evening. During the late morning and afternoon, stay away as far as possible from this area, for instance walking around west Santa Croce, north Canarregio, eastern Castello and Giudecca. Alternatively, take day trips to places outside central Venice such as [[Burano]], the [[Lido]], [[Padua]] or [[Vicenza]], or simply take the opportunity to refresh in your hotel.

=== Useful telephone numbers ===
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| phone=113
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* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri (emergency call)
| phone=112
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* {{listing
| name=First Aid (emergency call)
| phone=118
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* {{listing
| name=Venice Hospital
| phone=+39 041 5294111
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* {{listing
| name=Medical Service on Duty
| phone=+39 041 5294060
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* {{listing
| name=Tourist Information
| phone=+39 041 5298700
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* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5200685
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* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5224904
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* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Danieli
| phone=+39 041 5222254
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* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Information
| phone=+39 041 2609260
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* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 2609222
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* {{listing
| name=Railway information
| phone=892021 (in country only)
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* {{listing
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| phone=+39 041 785531
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=== Consulates ===
Most of the consulates listed here are only honorary consulates, so can only offer limited consular services. If you need any serious help, try visiting [[Milan]], where larger consulates can sometimes be found; however, it will usually be easier to visit the Italian capital, [[Rome#Embassies|Rome]], where most countries' embassies are found.
* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia| url=http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-locations/missions/Pages/australian-consulate-in-venice-italy.aspx| email=mc@castelbrando.it
| address=Via della Libertà, 12 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5093061 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Austria}} {{listing
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| address=Santa Croce, 251 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5240556| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
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| address=Dorsoduro, 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5242944| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
| name=Czech Republic| url=http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/italy_honorary_consulate_of_the_czech_2.html | email=venice@honorary.mzv.cz
| address= Cannaregio, 3821| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2413984| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing
| name=Denmark| url= | email=covedk@hotmail.com
| address=Santa Croce, 466/g | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413984 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
| name=Finland| url= http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=330512&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US| email=finland.consulate.venice@gmail.com
| address= Rio dei Scudi 2654/A| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 347 1245016| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|France}} {{listing
| name=France| url= | email=cfvenise@yahoo.fr
| address= Castello, 6140| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5224319| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany| url= | email=venedig@hk-diplo.de
| address= Santa Croce, 251| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5237675 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece| url= | email=grcon.ven@mfa.gr
| address= Castello 4683/C| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5237260| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing
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| address=Santa Croce, 764 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5241131 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing
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| address=Castello, 5312 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5222047| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Malta}} {{listing
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| address=Piazzale l.da Vinci, 8, Mestre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 3969100| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing
| name=Mexico| url= | email=consuladodemexico.venecia@service.net
| address=Santa Marta , Fabbricato, 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2712642| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing
| name=Monaco| url= | email=consmonaco.venise@tin.it
| address= San Polo. 747| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5223772| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=Netherlands| url= | email=cons.paesibassi.ve@libero.it
| address=San Marco, 2888 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5283416| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway| url= | email=consolato.norvegia.ve@longanesicattani.it
| address= Santa Croce, 466/b| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5231345| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing
| name=Portugal| url= | email=perchidoni@yahoo.it
| address= San Marco, 1747| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5223446| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
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| address= San Marco, 4718/a| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 04 12418879| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
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| address= San Polo, 2646| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5233254| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden| url= http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Rome/Contact/Embassy--Consulates/#Venice| email=consolato.svezia.venezia@gmail.com
| address= Sestiere Cannaregio 166| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225489 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland| url= https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/italy/en/home/representations/honorary-consulates/consulate-venice.html| email=venezia@honrep.ch
| address= Dorsoduro, 810| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5225996| tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey| url= | email=consolatoturchia@bassani.it
| address=Santa Marta, Fabbricato 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230707 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States| url=https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/milan/consular-agency-venice/ | email=USCitizensVenice@state.gov
| address=Venice Marco Polo Airport, Via Galileo Galilei, 30 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5415944| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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=== Post offices ===
* Venezia Centro: San Marco. Sottoportico delle Acque 5016
* Venezia 1: Cannaregio, Lista di Spagna 233
* Venezia 3: San Polo, Campo San Polo 2012
* Venezia 4: San Marco, Calle Larga de l'Ascension 1241
* Venezia 5: Castello, Calle Barbaria delle Tole 6674
* Venezia 8: Giudecca, Fondamenta Sant'Eufemia
* Venezia 9: Castello, Via Garibaldi 1641
* Venezia 10: Dorsoduro, Zattere Fondamenta al Ponte Longo 1507
* Venezia 11: Sant'Elena, Viale 4 Novembre 23/24
* Venezia 12: Santa Croce, Fondamenta Santa Chiara 411
* Venezia 13: Canareggio, Calle dele Cooperative snc
* Murano: Fondamenta Navagero 48
* Burano: Fondamenta Terranova 162
* Lido di Venezia: Via Doge Domenico Michiel 1
* Malamocco: Campo Chiesa 1

== Go next ==
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has many interesting destinations far from the Venetian crowds. Around the Venetian lagoon are other smaller islands, which have since been deserted but are worth a visit. There is also the Lido, which is a long narrow island with more modern buildings, hosting a youth hostel and a hotel.
* [[Burano]] — Island famous for lace, textiles and colorfully painted houses.
* [[Lido]] — The island of tranquility, a beach district 10 minutes by boat from San Marco, and where the Venice movie festival is held.
* [[Mestre]] — Town in the mainland, but still a part of Venice.
* [[Murano]] — Nearby island famous for its glassware.
* [[San Lazzaro]] — Nearby island with Armenian monastery and impressive art collection, some world class pieces.
* [[Torcello]] — Nearby island with a 7th-century basilica church and an archeological museum.
* Riviera del Brenta &amp;mdash; Palladian villas around Brenta River, 20 minutes from Venice by car, or you can get there via biking tours with a local bike hire shop.
* [[Lake Garda]] — An easy day trip by train, it is Italy's largest lake and stunning in scenery.
* [[Po Delta]] — Peaceful and scenic marshy area southwest of Venice with bike trails.
* [[Eraclea]] — Typical for its pinewood and Laguna del Mort, 55 minutes from Venice by car or by boat.
* [[Jesolo]] — Jesolo is one of the most important beaches in Italy, just 45 minutes from Venice by car or by boat (ferry from Treporti to Venice).
* [[Padua]] (It. Padova) — 40&amp;nbsp;km west of Venice, home to the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, and the oldest Botanical Gardens in the world, among others.
* [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] — Lovely alpine town, site of 1956 Winter Olympic Games. Great mountain scenery, might be very expensive. A couple of hours of car ride to the north of Venice, more than 3 hours by train and bus.

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'''[http://english.comune.venezia.it Venice]''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Venezia''; Venetian: ''Venexia'') is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains. It is also known as the birthplace of composers Tomaso Albinoni and Antonio Vivaldi. Venice and its lagoon are a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. It used to be an independent republic, and remains one of Italy's most important cities, with a quarter million inhabitants.

==Districts==
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| region2name=[[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]]
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| region2description=One of the oldest parts of the city&amp;mdash;and featuring the '''Rialto Bridge'''&amp;mdash;one of it's most visited. Several museums and churches hold dozens of antiquities and artistic masterworks.

| region3name=[[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]]
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| region3description=Home to the '''Guggenheim''' and '''Gallerie Accademia Venezia''', some of the finest museums in Italy. This area plays host to many students, so you may have an easier go finding budget conscious amenities.

| region4name=[[Venice/Castello|Castello]]
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| region4description=The &quot;tail of the fish&quot; plays host to several palaces, basilica, and museums. On your walk in, pass by the '''Bridge of Sighs''' to catch a glimpse of a convicts last view.

| region5name=[[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]]
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| region5description=A more residential neighborhood, the city's historic '''Jewish ghetto''' is found here as well as the nearby island of '''San Michele Cemetery'''. Receives fewer visitors than neighboring areas, although that's not saying much.

| region6name=[[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]]
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| region6description=A transit oriented neighborhood, this is where Venetian visitors will arrive if coming by bus, car or tram. The rail station is just a few steps away in Cannaregio. The museums here cover mostly non-Italian work.
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Many visitors also pay a visit to '''[[Mestre]]''' (mainland Venice) and some of the neighboring islands during their stay.
* '''[[Venice/Burano|Burano]]''' &amp;mdash; Popular with artists and known for its many small, brightly painted houses.
* '''[[Venice/Murano|Murano]]''' &amp;mdash; Filled with quaint shops and restaurants, Murano is known far and wide for its high quality glass making.
* '''[[Venice/Lido|Lido]]''' &amp;mdash; Venice's long skinny beach, Lido offers a respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
* '''[[Venice/Torcello|Torcello]]''' &amp;mdash; Sparsely populated and accessible by ''vaporetto'', this island offers a unique window into Venetian life.

== Understand ==
[[File:Venezia Campanile di San Marco 004.JPG|thumb|upright|Bell tower of Saint Mark]]

=== Orientation ===
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has nearly a million inhabitants, and includes coastal and inland towns such as [[Bibione]], [[Chioggia]] and [[Eraclea]].

The ''comune'' (municipality) of Venice lies at the coast of northern Italy. It is made up of many islands in the Venetian Lagoon and a stretch of ''terraferma'' (mainland). The comune is divided into six boroughs, the most famous of which (known as ''Venezia Insulare'') comprises the historic city of Venice as well as the islands of Giudecca, [[Venice/Murano|Murano]], [[Burano]], [[Torcello]], [[Mazzorbo]] and [[Sant'Erasmo]]. [[Lido]] and [[Mestre]] are other popular areas of the comune.

The historic city is divided into six ''sestieri'' (districts): [[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]], [[Venice/Castello|Castello]], [[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]], [[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]], [[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]] and finally [[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]], where the main monuments and sights are. Each sestiere uses separate house numbers, however they are ''not'' allocated in a specific pattern.

=== History ===
{{See also|Medieval and Renaissance Italy}}
The '''Most Serene Republic of Venice''' dates back to 827, when a Byzantine Duke moved its seat to what is now known as the Rialto, and for the following 970 years, it prospered on trade (especially from the [[Silk Road]]) and under the rule of a Roman-style Senate headed by the '''Doge'''. Eventually, the Republic of Venice grew into a powerful city-state, and the cradle of [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Italian renaissance]]. In the late 15th century, the [[Ottoman Empire]]'s expansion around the Mediterranean, new routes on the high seas shifted commerce to the Atlantic, demoting Venice's political status.

The city remains a centre for the arts. One of the significant events in the history of Venice was the opening of the first public opera house in 1637, which allowed members of the general public (those who could afford to pay for the tickets) to enjoy what was once court entertainment reserved for the aristocracy, thus allowing the genre of opera to flourish. Venice was an important destination of the [[Grand Tour]] from the 17th century. In 1797, the city was conquered by Napoleon, a blow from which it never recovered.  The city was soon absorbed into [[Austro-Hungarian Empire|Austria-Hungary]], then ping-ponged back and forth between Austria and a nascent Italy, but Venice is still a monument to the glory days of the Renaissance, and historical culture still throbs powerfully in the old Italians' veins.

=== Climate ===
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 | Sep high C              =   24.4     | Oct high C             =  20.0     | Nov high C             =  12.6     | Dec high C              =  7.4
 | year high C             =   17.2
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 | year mean C             =   13.0
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 | May low C               =   13.7     | Jun low C              =  16.1     | Jul low C              =  18.3     | Aug low C               = 17.7
 | Sep low C               =   14.3     | Oct low C              =   9.6     | Nov low C              =   4.0     | Dec low C               =  0.6
 | year low C              =    8.8
 | Jan precipitation mm    =   47.0     | Feb precipitation mm   =  48.3     | Mar precipitation mm   =  48.8     | Apr precipitation mm    = 70.0
 | May precipitation mm    =   66.0     | Jun precipitation mm   =  78.0     | Jul precipitation mm   =  63.9     | Aug precipitation mm    = 64.8
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 | year humidity           =   75.8
 | unit precipitation days =    1.0 mm
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 | May precipitation days  =    8.2     | Jun precipitation days =   8.6     | Jul precipitation days =   5.9     | Aug precipitation days =   6.1
 | Sep precipitation days  =    5.9     | Oct precipitation days =   6.7     | Nov precipitation days =   5.8     | Dec precipitation days =   5.9
 | Jan sun                 =   80.6     | Feb sun                = 107.4     | Mar sun                = 142.6     | Apr sun                = 174.0
 | May sun                 =  229.4     | Jun sun                = 243.0     | Jul sun                = 288.3     | Aug sun                = 257.3
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 | date                    = April 2014
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Venice has a humid-subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. For those who don't enjoy the heat, July and August may be the worst time to visit: it's sometimes very hot and often humid, there are mosquitoes and occasional infestations of flies, and there are a ''lot'' of tourists and large crowds. Mid to late spring and early to mid autumn are probably best, a compromise between temperature (expect 10-25°C) and the tourist load. Between November and January, you may manage to feel you have Venice all to yourself, an interesting experience. Beware of the weather during the winter months: it can be quite chilly, windy, and damp. Fog is an additional hazard if you are driving in or out, doubly so in the unlikely chance that you will pilot a boat. But if you've never been to Venice, it's better to go in summer than not to go. You won't regret it. Many cities are far worse in summer. Although Venice has no cars, diesel motors used by boats contribute to less than stellar air quality.

'''''Acqua alta''''' (high water) has become a fact of life in Venice.  The lagoon water level occasionally rises above the level of the squares and streets, flooding them.  This can happen several times a year, at irregular intervals, usually in the colder months. ''Acqua alta'' usually lasts a few hours and coincides with high tide. You'll see raised walkways in side alleys ready to be pulled out when ''acqua alta'' hits. When the city begins to flood, sirens will sound to warn residents and businesses. If you speak fluent Italian, tune into news programs since their predictions of the times the flood begins and ends are usually accurate. Normally, the tide rises and falls in six-hour cycles.

You can get an ''acqua alta'' map at the tourist offices either at the railway station or St Mark's Square.  This will show you the higher, dry routes and the ones with walkways set up during the various flood alerts.  There is a tide measuring station at the Rialto vaporetto piers, and a noticeboard at the base of the Campanile in the Piazza San Marco that shows a live tide reading and predictions for the next few days.

== Get in ==
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Water plays a crucial role in transportation, as Venice is on a lagoon. Whichever way you arrive the last part of your journey will be on foot from the nearest waterbus/watertaxi jetty. Bear this in mind when choosing your hotel location and route to it, especially if you need to carry or wheel bags along the narrow streets. Do note a lot of the higher priced hotels will offer complementary water boat transfers from the airport. 

=== By plane ===

The Marco Polo Airport and the Treviso Airport serve the city. If no flight suites you, check flying to nearby '''[[Bologna#By_plane|Bologna]]''' or '''[[Verona#By_plane|Verona]]'''. From both cities trains and buses depart to Venice.

==== Marco Polo Airport ====
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There are direct flights to and from [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], [[Atlanta Airport]], [[Barcelona El Prat]], Basel, Belfast, Berlin, Bilbao, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Brussels,  Casablanca, Chisinau, Cologne-Bonn, [[Copenhagen Airport]], Doha, Dubai, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, [[Frankfurt Airport]], Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Istanbul, Leeds, Le Havre, Lille, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Mars Alam, Marseilles, Metz, Montreal, Moscow, [[Munich Airport]], Mykonos, Nantes, New York. Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Prague Pristina, Riga, Southend, Saint Petersburg, Sharm el-Sheik, Stuttgart, Timisoara, Tirana, Toronto, Toulouse, Tunis, Vienna, Warsaw and Zurich as well as domestic flights to and from Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, and Rome.

As of April 2022 the airport wifi service is free, with caveats: you get 30 min without registration, and a few hours with registration. This is useful if you need access to online vaccination passports.

'''[http://www.atvo.it ATVO]''' operates airport shuttle '''expressbus 35''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' between 04:20 and 23:30 every day and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' between 05:20 to 00:50 every day. The trip on a coach bus with luggage stowed underneath takes about 20 minutes. ATVO ticket price is €8 one-way and €15 return, luggage included. Tickets can be bought at the airport from the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall, at the ATVO ticket counter in the arrival hall (open from 08:00 to 23:45, {{Phone|+39 042 1594672}}) and from the automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the airport on the ATVO departure platform. In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to San Marco Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St. Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre, tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station.

'''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/urban-lines-0 ACTV]''' operates urban '''aerobus 5''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' on weekdays between 04:35 and 00:40 and during weekends between 05:40 and 00:40 and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' on weekdays between 04:08 and 01:10 and during weekends between 04:08 and 01:10. The trip in a city bus takes about 23 minutes. ACTV ticket price for a 75-minute trip with water buses (vaporetti) and land buses starting and/or ending at Marco Polo Airport is €8 one-way and €15 return. One piece of hand luggage is included in the price. If you are willing to walk 1 km to save a few coins, walk to the Triestina Tessera stop and catch the same bus 5 (or some other routes) for €6. If you have a Venezia Unica card (see local transport), you can ride from that stop for €1.50.

'''[http://www.alilaguna.it/en Alilaguna]''' operates three '''water bus''' lines from the airport. Such a direct water bus from the airport may be more convenient than taking the bus to the bus station and then changing to the local water bus. To reach the boat jetty, turn left on leaving the terminal and walk 10 minutes along the covered walkway.
* '''Blue line (linea blu)''' runs from the airport to the Cruise Terminal (Terminal Crociere) via Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Zitelle, Zattere, and Giudecca Stucky. Boats leave from the airport every hour from 06:10 to 08:10 and from 20:15 to 00:15 and every 30 minutes between 08:45 and 20:15, boats leave from the Cruise Terminal every 30 minutes from 07:50 to 17:20. The boat trip from the airport to the city center (San Marco) takes about 90 min. This trip is very long and boring, so bring something to do. The trip from the airport to Murano takes 30 min.
* '''Orange line (linea arancio)''' connects the airport with Giglio via Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, San Angelo and Ca' Rezzonico. Boats leave from the airport every 30 mins from 08:00 to 19:00. Boats leaving later in the evening go to Fondamenta Nove or San Marco only. Boats leave from Giglio from every 30 minutes from 6:48 to 19:48, later boats leave from San Marco only.
* '''Red line (Linea Rossa)''' goes from the airport to Giudecca Zitelle via Murano Museo, Certosa, Lido, and San Marco. This is a seasonal service and only operates between April and November. Boats leave the airport every hour from 10:30 to 18:30 and San Marco every hour from 9:05 to 19:05.
The ticket price from the airport to Lido, Venice, or Cruise Terminal is €15 one way (€8 IMOB smart card) and €27 return. Airport to Murano costs €8 one way (€4 IMOB) and €15 return. There are also tourist tickets which are valid for 24 hours (€30), and for 72 hours (€65). All tickets can be purchased online. The water bus services from the airport are operated by a different company (Alilaguna) than the other public water bus services in Venice, so separate tickets will be required.

From the same jetty, you can travel in style (and much faster) by hiring one of the speedy '''water-taxis''' (30 min) for about €110.

==== Treviso Airport ====
The '''[http://trevisoairport.it/ Treviso Airport]''' ({{IATA|TSF}}), located 25&amp;nbsp;km (16&amp;nbsp;mi) from Venice near [[Treviso]], is relatively smaller but becoming increasingly busy as the main destination for Ryanair, Wizzair, and Transavia budget flights. There are flights to Treviso Airport from Bucharest, Charleroi, Chisinau, Cluj, Dublin, East Midlands, Eindhoven, Iasi, L'viv, Malta, Moscow, Paris Beauvais, Prague, Stockholm, Timisoara and Valencia. There are domestic flights from Alghero, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme and Palermo. Flights to and from Treviso Airport are operated by [http://www.laudamotion.com/ Lauda], [http://www.pobeda.aero Pobeda], [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] +39 895 8958989, [http://www.wizzair.com Wizz Air] +39 895 895 3322.

The airport runs over-capacity with seating and facilities, and the security line can sometimes be very long during peak travel times. If you arrive at the airport and the line is moving too slowly, you can purchase local fast track service at '''[https://www.ufirst.com/en/doors/door-015659eb-2683-46ba-82ca-c18d7490b57f/service-d78a5c7d-c641-4072-8622-0b351fcf8db7 UFirst.com]''' for €10. This is official but poorly advertised at the airport. There is no express passport control if departing the Schengen area.

'''[http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lingua=en&amp;area=menustandard&amp;idpadre=23&amp;idmenu=36 ATVO]''' operates buses from Venice to Treviso Airport daily at 05:30, 07:10, 10:30, and 18:30 and from Treviso Airport to Venice daily at 07:45, 08:15, 13:10 and 21:20 plus others not connecting to the flights to and from Treviso Airport. Flights arriving earlier or later than scheduled may affect the departure from the airport. If flights are cancelled the bus service will be suspended. The bus has two stops in Mestre, one in Corso del Popolo in front of BNP Bank in the historic center and the other one near the railway station and the journey takes about 55 min. The bus stop in Venice is at Piazzale Roma and the journey takes about 70 min. Ticket prices are €12 one-way and €22 return (valid 7 days) and have to be validated before boarding the bus. Tickets can be bought at Treviso Airport at the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall or at the ATVO ticket office in the arrivals hall, operating from 07:30 to 22:30 ({{Phone|+39 422 315 381}}). In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to Treviso Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St.Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station. There is free Wi-Fi on the buses.

'''[http://www.barziservice.com/en/services/airport/ Barzi Bus Service]''' offers a bus service via the motorway from the airport to Mestre train station (about 30 min trip) and Venice Tronchetto (about 40 min trip). Ticket prices are €12 one way and €22 return (valid 10 days). Tickets can be bought at their desk in the arrival hall ({{Phone|+39 348 836 71 85}}), or on the bus. Tickets bought on Ryanair flights are ''not'' valid for this service. Barzi Bus brings you to Tronchetto, from there you can take vaporetto line 2 to the city center.

If you'd rather avoid the highway traffic and don't have bulky luggage, take the local '''[http://www.mobilitadimarca.it/p/linee-e-orari/servizio-urbano/urbano-treviso Mobilita di Marca bus no. 6]''' for €1.30 (€2.50 if bought on board). It will deposit you at the Treviso train station in about 10 minutes. There are 2-3 departures hourly from the airport between 06:00 to 22:00. Then it's about 30 minutes on Regionale or Regionale Veloce train to Venezia Santa Lucia (also 2-3 departures per hour). The ticket price is €3.40 for the train.

==== San Nicolo Airport ====
The '''San Nicolo Airport''' (ICAO: LIPV, no IATA code) is an airfield directly on the Lido. It handles only small aircraft, as the runway (grass) is about 1&amp;nbsp;km long, and does not have any scheduled flights, but might be of interest to private pilots (arrivals from [[Schengen Agreement]] states only) due to its convenience to the city (it is a short walk to the vaporetto landing).

=== By train ===
[[File:Lion of Venice, Piazzetta San Marco.jpg|thumb|300px|A winged lion, the symbol of San Marco]]

Venice is well-connected with the domestic train network, [[Rome]] and [[Milan]] are only a few hours away. Also there are some night trains from cities in southern Italy, though since 2012 most services have been canceled. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to [[Trieste]] leave from Venezia Mestre at 10:24, 19:45 and 21:59 and the trip takes about 1 hr 35 min. Regionale Veloce (Fast Regional) trains leave from Santa Lucia station at 09:11, 9:48, 12:09, 13:09, every hour from 14:11 to 18:11, at 19:35, the trip taking about 2 hr 5 min. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to Milan leave Santa Lucia station at 05:20, 06:20, 06:50, 07:50, 08:50, 10:50, 12:50, 13:20, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 16:20, 17:20, 18:20 and 19:50, duration of the trip is about 2 hr 35 min. There are Freccia Argento (Silver Arrow) trains to Rome leaving Santa Lucia at 10:25, 13:25, 15:25 and 18:25, via [[Bologna]] and [[Florence]] arriving in Rome 3 hr 50 min later, and an Intercity Night train leaving Santa Lucia at 00:07, arriving in Rome at 06:35 next morning. [http://www.italotreno.it/EN/Pages/default.aspx Iitalo] offers train services from Santa Lucia to Rome at 07:55, 09:55, 12:55 and 18:55, arriving Romea Ostiense at 11:50, 13:50, 16:50 and 22:50, and at 15:55 arriving at Roma Tiburtina at 19:30.

Direct trains to Venice are available from many international destinations, there are [[sleeper trains]] from [[Munich]] and [[Vienna]] operated by ÖBB as part of their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. and also a weekly long-distance night train (four nights) from [[Moscow]] via [[Kyiv]], [[Budapest]] and [[Zagreb]]. There's also a sleeper service from Paris operating under the [https://www.thello.com/en/ Thello] brand.

* Nightjet trains to Munich depart Santa Lucia at 21:04 and arrive in Munich at 06:10. The train from Munich leaves at 23:20 to reach Santa Lucia at 08:24.
* Trains to Vienna depart  at 21:04 and arrive in Vienna at 07:55 next morning. The other way departs Vienna at 21:27, arriving at 08:24 in Santa Lucia.
* The Thello sleeper leaves Paris Gare de Lyon at 19:15 and arrives in Santa Lucia at 09:35. The reverse trajectory departs Venice at 19:20, arriving in Paris at 09:37.

Also, Venice is the terminus for the luxurious '''[https://www.belmond.com/venice-simplon-orient-express Venice Simplon Orient-Express]''', a historical train that still make the overnight journey from [[London]] and Paris in original 1920s coaches. There are departures at least once a week between March and November. As one of the most sumptuous journeys in the world, the trip is expectedly ''very'' expensive, starting at €2,900.

Trains from the mainland run through [[Mestre]] on the mainland to the terminus Venezia Santa Lucia railway station on the west side of Venice; make sure you don't get it confused with the two stations on the mainland before the bridge. Many through trains only stop in Mestre, in that case just hop on to one of the very frequent trains to Santa Lucia (ticket €1.25). Also, ACTV has a ticket office at Mestre station, and queues might be shorter here. From the Santa Lucia station district, water buses (''vaporetti'') or water taxis can take you to hotels or other locations on the islands, but walking is usually the best option.

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=== By car ===
Distances to Venice: Rome 540 km, Milan 279 km, Padua 60 km, Vicenza 75 km, Udine 125 km

Cars arrive on the far western edge of Venice, but remain parked at the entrance to the city (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, which is Europe's largest car park.) There are no roads past this point, and never were, even before cars.

==== Parking ====
Car parking is very very expensive here (€26/12 hr, €30/24 hr) and the tailbacks can be quite large. Tronchetto is about a 1&amp;nbsp;km from Piazzale Roma, the city's main entry point, but there is an shuttle train service, ''People Mover'', at €1.50.
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| hours=Open 24 hours every day of the year | price=€23.40 for cars thinner than 185cm online
| content=Offers parking for more than 2000 cars and 300b motor-cycles on 6 floors. Cars must not exceed a height of 2.20 m. The ticket price is €26 for cars under 1.85 m and €29 for cars over 1.85 m. Online bookings at [http://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services?macrofamily=5&amp;family=24 this website] get 10 percent discount. You can [http://www.avmspa.it/UploadDocs/28_autocom_map_ita.pdf download a map] on how to reach the Autorimessa.
}}
* {{Listing | type = go
| name=S. Andrea Car Park | alt= | url=http://avm.avmspa.it/en/content/sandrea-car-park-0 | email=
| address=Piazzale Roma | lat=45.43792 | long=12.31718 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2727304 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open 24 hours every day all the year round | price=
| content=Inside the Autorimessa, accessible from Rio Terà S. Andrea, for short term parking. Cars must not be higher than 2 m. The ticket price is €7 for 2 hours. No advance reservation. You can [http://www.avmspa.it/UploadDocs/261_city_park_map_eng.pdf download a map] how to reach the S. Andrea car park.
}}

'''An alternative''' is to use the car parks on the mainland (terra firma) and catch a train or bus or vaporetto into Venice. Park near the [[Mestre]] railway station, and catch a train to Venezia St Lucia; there are many trains, it is very near (8–10 minutes) and quite cheap (€1.20). Don't bother searching for free parking near Mestre train station - there are no free parking spots near, except on Sunday (free parking is on the other side of the station, in Marghera). Free and safe parkings are also near Mogliano Veneto and Oriago railway stations. Besides, Venezia St Lucia is a good starting point to visit Venice. However drivers going to the Lido can use the car ferry from Tronchetto (vaporetto 17, frequencies vary), right hand lane off the Ponte della Libertà into the city.
* {{Listing | type = go
| name=Ca' Marcello Car Park | alt= | url=http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/ca-marcello-car-park-0 | email=
| address=via Ca' Marcello, Mestre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open every day from 06:00 to 24:00 | price=
| content=Open air car park for 100 cars near the Mestre railway station. Ticket price €1 for 4 hours, €4 for the whole day (on week-days from 08:00 to 20:00 only).
}}
* {{Listing | type = go
| name=Terminal Fusina | alt= | url=http://www.terminalfusina.it/en/parking | email=fusina@terminalfusina.it
| address=via Moranzani 79, Fusina | lat=45.42039 | long=12.25505 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5470160 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5479133
| hours= | price=
| content=Offers parking for 300 coaches and 15,000 cars. It has direct access from A4 highway and Strada Statale Romea 309. Prices €12 for up to 12 hours, €15 for up to 24 hours (20 per cent discount for online bookings). Terminal Fusina offers 3 boat lines to Venice:
}}
** Blue Line (Line Blu) runs from Fusina to Venice Zattere every hour from 08:00 to 19:00, also at 20:00 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:00 and 22:00 from Jun to Sept, travel time 25 minutes, return from Venice Zattere every hour from 08:30 to 19:30, also at 20:30 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:30 and 22:30 from Jun to Sept, ticket price one way €8, return €13
** Red line (line Rossa) runs from Fusina to Alberoni on Venice Lido in winter M-F at 07:30, every day at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30. travel time 35 minutes, return M-F 08:15, every day at 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:45. Ticket price €7 one-way, €12 return.
** Yellow Line (Line gialla) runs from Zattere to Alberoni at 08:45, 10:45, 12:45, 16:15 and 18:15, return from Alberoni at 09:30, 11:45, 13:45, 17:00 and 19:00, tickets €7 one-way, €12 return.
* {{Listing | type = go
| name=Punta Sabbioni | alt= | url=http://www.acivenice.com | email=info@acivenice.com
| address=Via Fausta, Cavallino Treporti | lat=45.44814 | long=12.42764 | directions=
| phone=+39 0415301096 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=ACI operates a large car park for 100 buses and 400 cars at Punta Sabbioni. This is a convenient way to enter Venice from the seaside resorts Lido di Jesolo, Lignano or Bibione. Vaporetto line 12 brings you to Murano, Burano and Torcello, lines 14 and 15 to S. Zaccaria.
}}

==== Car rental ====
Most of the major rental car companies have outlets at Piazzale Roma, at the edge of the city. These are on the ground floor of one of the major parking stations. When you are dropping off your car, you need to find street parking and then walk to the rental car outlet and hand in the keys. Do not park in the parking station. There is a vaporetto stop across the road from the parking station.

=== By bus ===
For '''bus''' services between Marco Polo airport (VCE) and the Piazzale Roma bus station in Venice, see the By Place section. The {{marker|type=go|name=Piazzale Roma bus station|url=|lat=45.4379|long=12.3189}} is well served by vaporetti and water-taxis ... and of course, you can walk everywhere.
From [[Mestre]], you can take a bus to Venezia- Piazzale Roma. the ticket is €1.30 but if you buy it in the bus it will cost €2.50. You can buy bus tickets from specialized ticket kiosks and vending machines, as well as tobacconists and newsstands. All of the city is connected to Venice by bus.

=== By tram ===
There is a [http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/tram tram connection] from the mainland to Venice: Line T1 from Favaro to Piazzale Roma. One way/Single Ticket - 75 min €1.50. Ticket booklet - 10 tickets - 75 min €14. You can buy tram tickets from specialized ticket kiosks, vending machines, tobacconists and newsstands, and you can use the same ticket for buses and People Mover.

=== By boat ===
[[File:Venezia San Giorgio Maggiore R06.jpg|thumb|360px|View of San Giorgio, in front of Venice]]
Ships arrive at the '''[http://www.vtp.it/ Stazione Marittima]''' which is at the west end of the main islands, it is served by vaporetti and water taxis.  ''To Piazzale Roma'': take the '''People Mover''' operating every 3 minutes weekdays from 07:10 to 22:50, holidays from 08:10 to 21:50, price €1. ''To Santa Lucia Railway Station'' (distance 1 km): take the ''People Mover'' to Piazzale Roma, then walk or take the water taxi ({{Phone|+39 0412402711}}, {{Phone|+39 041716922}}, {{Phone|+39 0415222303}} or {{Phone|+39 0415229040}}). ''To Venezia Mestre Railway Station'' (distance {{Km|7}}) take a taxi (Radiotaxi: {{Phone|+39 041 5952080}}) or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and the bus line to Mestre. ''To Marco Polo Airport'' (distance {{Km|13}}) take a taxi (40 minutes trip), a water taxi or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and then ACTV bus no 6 or ATVO buses.

=== Porters ===
Cooperative Trasbagagli, {{Phone|+39 041 713719}} offers porter services at the following rates: 1 or 2 pieces €25 Venice City, €40 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €50 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €60 Murano.  3 or 4 pieces €35 Venice City, €50 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €60 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €80 Murano, 5 or 6 pieces €45 Venice City, €60 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €70 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €90 Murano. There are porter stations at Ferrovia {{Phone|+39 041 715272}}, Piazzale Roma {{Phone|+39 041 5223590}}, S.Marco Campo della Guerra {{Phone|+39 3478675491}}, S.Marco Calle Vallaresso {{Phone|+39 3465881508}}, S.Marco Bacino Orseolo {{Phone|+39 3282696025}}, S.Marco Sant'Angelo {{Phone|+39 3406382287}}, S.Zaccaria (Danieli) {{Phone|+39 3203385248}}, S.Zaccaria (Jolanda) {{Phone|+39 3495803239}} and Rialto (Imbarcadero Actv Rialto line 1 and 2) {{Phone|+39 3474348898}}.

== Get around ==
Venice, the world's only pedestrian city, is easily walkable, and the absence of cars makes this a particularly pleasant experience. However, walking and standing all day can also be exhausting, so it is best to pace yourself. The Rialtine islands - the 'main' part of Venice - are small enough to walk from one end to the other in about an hour, provided you don't get lost (a common occurrence).

If you want to get around a bit more quickly, there are numerous '''vaporetti (water buses)''' and '''water taxis'''. The vaporetti are generally the best way to get around, even if the service route map changes frequently. If you are going to be in Venice for a few days visiting, it is a lot cheaper to use vaporetti than private water taxis. If you want to have a romantic ride along the canals, take a gondola ride, although they tend to exist for more scenic purposes, rather than getting people from point A to point B.

Be warned that GPS navigation services such as Google Maps are notoriously unreliable in Venice. The density of stone buildings makes it fairly difficult to receive a proper GPS satellite signal. Additionally, Venice's complex network of pathways and public transit is poorly documented, and even entire transit services such as the Orange vaporetti Route are undocumented on Google Maps. You can mitigate some of these navigation issues using the Live View function in Google Maps, which uses your camera to orient yourself relative to businesses and landmarks around you.

=== By public transport ===
'''[http://www.actv.it/en ACTV]''' runs the vaporetti and other public transport services in the lagoon and on land.
* '''Line 1''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido, passing the Railway Station (Ferrovia), Canal Grande, Rialto, S.Marco and S.Zaccaria and vice versa, leaving Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 05:01 to 06:01 and from 22:21 to 23:41, every 10 minutes from 06:21 to 22:01, leaving Lido every 20 minutes from 04:16 to 05:36 and from 21:46 to 23:06, every 10 minutes from 5:56 to 21:26. Notice that this service can be ''very crowded'' during the day as it passes through many sights along the Grand Canal.
* '''Line N''' is a night line, connecting Lido with Canal Grande, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, Canale and vice versa. Boats leave Lido every 20 minutes from 23:26 to 04:06 and Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 00:09 to 04:49.
* '''Line 2''' goes from S.Zaccaria over S.Giorgio, Giudecca, Zattere, Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, S.Marcuola, Rialto, S.Tomà, S.Samuele, Academia and S.Marco. Departure from S.Zaccaria every 20 minutes from 04:59 to 08:39 and from 20:49 to 23:09, every 10 minutes from 08:59 to 20:29. The route can be seen as a &quot;C&quot; running along the Grand Canal and Giudeca Canal, hugging the districts of San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro.
* '''Line 4.1''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Arsenale, Giardini, S.Elena, S.Pietro di Castello, Bacini, Celestia, Ospedale. Fondamente Nove and Cimiterio and from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove, Orto, Sant’Alvise, Tre Archi, Gugle, Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, S.Marta, Palanca, Redentore and Zitelle. Boats leave Fondamente Nove to Murano (Museo) from 06:14 to 21:34 and from 21:42 to 23:22, from Murano (Museo) to Piazzale Roma from 06:32 to 19:32, from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 19:52 to 21:52 and from Piazzale Roma to San Zaccaria from 06:18 to 20:18 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 4.2''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Zitelle, Redentore, Palanca, Sacca Fisola, S.Marta, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, Guglie, Crea, S.Alvise, Orto, Fondamente Nove and Cimitero, and return from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove. Ospedale, Celestia, Bacini, S.Elena, Giardini and Arsenale. Boats depart at San Zaccaria from 06:13 to 20:33, from Piazzale Roma to Fondamente Nove from 06:56 to 20:56, from Fondamente Nove to Murano from 06:23 to 21:23, from Murano (Museo) to San Zaccaria from 06:43 to 20:43, and from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 20:43 to 21:43 and from 22:07 to 23.47 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.1''' runs anti-clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma via S.Pietro, Bacini, Celetstia, Ospedale, Fondamente Nove, Orto, S.Alvise, Tre Archi, Guglie, Riva de Biasio and Ferrovia and from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, Zattere. S.Zaccaria, Giardini and S.Elenea. Boats leave from Lido from 06:20 to 20:20, from Fondamente Nove from 06:24 to 23:04, from Piazzale Roma from 06:08 to 23:48 and from S.Zaccaria from 06:38 to 00:08 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.2''' runs clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma and back to Lido. Boats leave Lido from 5.52 to 20.32 and from 20:42 to 00:22, from S.Zaccaria from 06:06 to 20:46 and from 20:56 to 00:36, from Piattale Roma from 0626 to 21:06 and from 21:16 to 23:16 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 6''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, S.Basilio, Zattere, Giardini and S.Elena. Boats leave Piazzale Roma from 06:19 to 20:29, and Lido from 05:42 to 20:02 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 9''' runs from Burano to Torcello, leaving Burno from 07:05 to 20:35 and Torcello from 06:40 to 20:10 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 10''' runs from Lido to San Marco Giardinetti via S.Elena, Giardini, Arsenale and S.Zaccaria and return from San Marco Giardinetti to Lido via S.Zaccaria. Boats from 18:01 to 20:21 and from San Marco Giardinetti from 17:39 to 20:21 every 10 minutes.
* '''Line 12''' runs from Fondamente Nove to Punta Sabbioni via Murano Faro, Mazzorbo, (Torcello), Burano and Treporti and back. Boats leave Fondamente Nove from 07:10 to 19:40 and Punta Sabbioni from 07:56 to 20:26 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 14, 14L, 15''' runs from San Zaccaria Pieta to Punta Sabbioni via Lido and back. Boats leave S.Zaccaria Pietà from 08:15 to 20:15 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 23.45. Boats leave Punta Sabbioni from 08:30 to 17:00 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 00:20 Some boats do not stop at Lido.
* '''Line 17''' is the Tronchetto to Lido (S.Nicoló) ferry. Ferry boats leave at Tronchetto at 00:10, 01:40, and from 06:40 to 23:20 every 50 minutes and Lido (S.Nicoló) at 00:55 and from 05:50 to 23:20 every 50 minutes.

Additional services for all lines in the early morning. Information for all ACTV services at Hello Venezia {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}, daily 07:30 to 20:00. You can download a [http://www.veneziaunica.it/sites/default/files/redazione/linee_navigazione_ACTV_aprile2014.jpg map of Venice water buses]

A '''single ticket''' (''biglietto solo andata'') costs €7.50, permitting the use of public transports for 75 minutes from the moment you validate the ticket including transfers heading in the same direction. If you board a boat without having bought a ticket, you have to buy one from the on-board collector. There are no return tickets.

There are '''tourist travel cards''' (''biglietto turistico a tempo'') that cost €20 for 24 hours, €30 for 48 hours, €40 for 72 hours and €60 for 7 days. There are other versions available, including those offering discounts for youth under 29 year of age. [http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/movinginvenice Current rates can be found here].

Something you won't be told easily is that now anyone can purchase the '''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/venezia-unica-city-pass-0 Venezia Unica City Pass]''' card (formerly '''IMOB''') - the only difference is that in addition to its €10 cost for residents, foreigners need to pay a €90 extra &quot;transport activation&quot; fee. Unless you are in town for a couple of days and planning never to return, do it. It's a durable plastic card with your (webcam) picture, and once you have it, you are more or less a local - which means access to €1.50 single vaporetto tickets (save even more by recharging the card with 10 at once for €14), half-price discount on Alilaguna services, and even €0.70 traghetto crossings (instead of €2; flash the card to the gondolier). It is valid for 5 years from the month of issue. Register at the Venezia Unica [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services site] and pre-fill the application online, then go to one of the [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/content/venezia-unica-agencies-and-venezia-unica-ticket-points ACTV offices] (not simply ticket points; probably the easiest location is at Piazzale Roma) and tell the clerk that you have a &quot;contratto precompilato&quot; - they'll pull it up, ask you to sign the privacy disclosures and issue the card on the spot (or you can fill the form at the counter; bear in mind it's in Italian). Moreover, if you happen to have a +39 Italian cell phone number, with it and your new Unica you can [http://www.cittadinanzadigitale.it/node/70 get a free code] for use of the communal WiFi spots. If you lose the card, do not despair: it costs only €10 to get an immediate replacement, and the balance (along with your old photograph) is automatically transferred over.

The [http://veniceconnected.com Venice Connected] website of the Comune di Venezia (now integrated into Unica site) makes possible to book online (at least 7 days in advance) most services controlled by the town administration (public transportation, access to the civic museums, access to public restrooms, car park tickets, entrance to the Casinò and access to the municipal WiFi network covering the entire historic centre); the online prices vary according to the projected number of visitors but are always cheaper than the current on-site prices (and cheaper than with a Venice Card).

You can also get a '''Venice Card''', which has various options that you can choose when you buy it (public transportation, cultural attractions, toilet access, Alilaguna, etc.) There is a 'Junior' version of the Venice that is available at a slightly reduced rate for those between 5 and 29 years of age. A Venice Card is not recommended for those with less than 3 days in Venice, as most of the top attractions are not included in the Venice Card. If you'll be staying in Venice for a week - get the Venice Card and enjoy travelling from island to island and exploring the various museums and churches it offers access to.

Maps are available at the vaporetto stops in the ticket booths. The map is quite reliable, and is free when getting a Venice Card (€2 otherwise) can be [http://www.actv.it/sites/default/files/ultimamappa.pdf viewed] on Internet.

Venice Cards can be [http://www.hellovenezia.com/index.php?lang=en reserved on-line] {{dead link|December 2020}} for a considerable discount. There are long lines when taking the Venice Card from the ticket booths. The Venezia St. Lucia ticket booth that offers Venice Cards is the one most on the right when you exit the train station.

=== By foot ===
Otherwise, '''take a walk'''!  The city is not that big, and you can walk from one end to the other in a few hours (if you stick to the paths conveniently marked with arrows in the direction of major landmarks). But it would take months for a fit person to discover every path in the city. Make sure to visit some of the smaller alleyways, as they can be very interesting. Along the way you will discover marvelous art, superb architecture and breathtaking urban landscaping. Exploring the city randomly by walking is well worth it but also be prepared to get lost easily! Signs all over the city indicate the direction to the main attractions, &quot;Rialto&quot; and &quot;San Marco&quot;, as well as the way back to the train station (&quot;ferrovia&quot;) and the bus terminal (&quot;Piazzale Roma&quot;). These signs make it easy to have the &quot;get lost experience&quot; even as a one-day tourist.  For a faster and safer walk, you should walk on the right side.

Be aware that addresses in Venice are of the form &quot;District Number&quot; (the Venetian word for district is &quot;Sestiere&quot;), not &quot;Street Number&quot;. To find a specific place using a map, make sure you know which district it is in. The numbers are assigned at the start of the district and increase as they move farther away from the Grand Canal.

=== By water taxi ===
[[File:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|360px|right|Grand Canal from Rialto to SW]]
Water taxis (''taxi acquei'') are operated by Coop. San Marco ({{Phone|+39 041 5222303}}), Coop. Veneziana ({{Phone|+39 041 716124}}), Coop. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5221265}} or {{Phone|+39 041 5229538}}), Soc. Narduzzi Solemar ({{Phone|+39 041 5200838}}), Soc. Marco Polo ({{Phone|+39 041 966170}}), Soc. Sotoriva ({{Phone|+39 041 5209586}}), Soc. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5228538}}) and Venezia Taxis ({{Phone|+39 041 723009}}).

There are water taxi ranks at Ferrovia (Railway Station) ({{Phone|+39 041716286}}), Piazzale Roma (S.Chiara) ({{Phone|+39 041716922}}), Rialto ({{Phone|+39 041723112}}), Lido ({{Phone|+39 0414222303}}) and at Marco Polo Airport ({{Phone|+39 0415415084}}).

In the historic city centre there is a fixed tariff for water taxis of €15 at departure plus €2 per minute on urban routes. There are supplements of €5 for call services and customer pick-up outside the taxi ranks, of €10 for night services between 22:00 and 06:00, of €3 pieces of luggage exceeding 4 pieces and of €5 or €10 for every person exceeding a group of 4. Rates are fixed by a [http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/19521 resolution] of the Venice City Council.

A water taxi service for persons with special needs is available at {{Phone|+39 041 2747332}} or directly through the website [http://www.booktaxivenice.com Book Taxi Venice].

=== By taxi ===
'Normal' taxis can be called from Radio Taxi ({{Phone|+39 041 936137}}). There are taxi ranks at ''Piazzale Roma'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5237774}}) and ''Lido'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5265974}}).

=== By Traghetto ===
There are small gondola ferries crossing the Canal Grande at
* ''S.Sofia'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:45 to 19:00
* ''Carbon (Rialto)'', 7 to 12.30, week-days only
* ''S.Tomá'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:30 to 19:30
* ''San Barnaba'', 07:45 to 12:30, week-days only
* ''S.Maria del Giglio'', 09:00 to 18:00 daily
* ''Dogana'', 09:00 to 14:00 daily
Ticket price €2 one way, €0.70 for Venice residents and IMOB card holders.

=== By tour ===
'''[http://www.alilaguna.it Alilaguna Green line (linea verde)]'''
Alilaguna, {{Phone|+39 041 5235775}}, operates a 4 hours excursion tour to the island of [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and [[Torcello]] with explanations in English, French, German and Spanish. Departure from imbarcadero San Marco Giardinetti, Minimum 4 participants. Boat starts in Apr, May and Oct at 09:30, 11:00 and 14:30, from Jun to Sept at 09:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:30, from Nov to Mar at 11:00 and 14:00. Ticket price €20 (free for holders of Alilaguna 72 hrs pass).

== See ==
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{{infobox|Children's view of Venice|Venice offers plenty for people of all ages to enjoy. See [[Venice with children]] for tips for making your visit with children a bit easier.}}
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* {{see
| name=Doge's Palace | alt=Palazzo Ducale | url=http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 1 | lat=45.4337 | long=12.3404 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2715911 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25 | price=Adults €20, reduced €14
| wikipedia=Doge's Palace | wikidata=Q189883
| content=Don't miss the guided tour named ''Secret Itinerary'', which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bell tower of St. Mark | alt=Campanile di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/campanile/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.43404 | long=12.33905 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5224064 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 09:30-15:45; Apr-Jun, Oct: 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-21:00 | price=€8
| wikipedia=St Mark's Campanile | wikidata=Q754194
| content=The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Clock tower | alt=Torre dell'Orologio | url=http://torreorologio.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.4347 | long=12.3389 | directions=vaporetto lines 1-2-5, 1.5.2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5209070 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €12, reduced €7
| wikipedia=St Mark's Clocktower | wikidata=Q966625
| content=Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: Mon-Wed at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French Mon-Wed at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.43653 | long=12.32532 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikipedia=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | wikidata=Q1270723
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jewish Ghetto of Venice | alt=Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia | url=http://ghetto.it/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.4452 | long=12.3263 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=While racial and ethnic neighborhoods had existed prior to the Venetian Ghetto, Venice's ghetto was the first &quot;ghetto&quot; (coming from a Venetian word for the Iron Foundry that was on the site previously) and &quot;ghetto&quot; eventually came to mean any neighborhood that was made up of a single ethnic/racial group. Today, Jewish life is still very active in the ghetto, and elsewhere in Venice, and is home to five synagogues. Visiting on Saturdays or late Fridays (the Jewish Sabbath) will prove very fruitless because all shops, restaurants, and other Jewish places will be closed.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ponte di Rialto | alt=Rialto Bridge | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.43805 | long=12.33592 | directions=connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rialto Bridge | wikidata=Q52505
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zattere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro | lat=45.4295 | long=12.3264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's a long and sunny walk along the Giudecca canal, protected during winter time from cold northerly winds for being exposed to south and shielded by buildings. You might find interesting to see how a gondola is made, stopping by the '''Squero''' (Venetian for small ship yard) across the canal near San Trovaso Church. It's one of the few still in business in town. With some luck, you'll see some gondole through various manufacturing steps (note that gondole are not straight to counterbalance the gondoliere push).
}}

=== Churches ===
[[File:Venezia (201710) jm55888.jpg|thumb|420px|The Basilica of San Marco]]
A lot of charges will charge an entry fee. This is true of the ''Basilica di San Marco''. There is a &quot;Chorus Pass&quot; for entry into some churches, but be aware there is a limited selection of churches this applies to. If you plan to visit three churches or more, you are better off buying the churches pass. There is also a combined pass for museums, churches and transportation only available at the tourist information office but it is relatively expensive.
*{{see
| name=Saint Mark's Basilica | alt=Basilica di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco 328 | lat=45.43453 | long=12.33969 | directions=water lines #1, 52, and 82 will take you from Santa Lucia (the train station) or Piazzale Roma to Piazza San Marco. Walking is another option but will require a map and lots of time and energy
| phone=+39 041 5225205 (procuratorial phone number) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:45-16:45; 1 Apr-30 Sep: 09:45-17:00 | price=As of April 2022 there is a small charge for admission to the basilica. Do note there are extra charges for the high altar and the museum. The museum entry is worth paying for as it allows you access to the balcony overlooking the Piazza San Marco; do note that museum access may be difficult if you have mobility issues.
| wikidata=Q172988| wikipedia=St Mark's Basilica
|lastedit=2021-11-15| content=Saint Mark's Basilica is on the Piazza San Marco and is one of the highlights of a visit to Venice. As with most churches in Italy, you must be dressed appropriately to be allowed in; this means no short skirts or bare shoulders. You are not allowed to carry large bags or rucksacks inside, sometimes even small daypacks may need to be deposited. Storage is available just around the corner from the main entrance (free of charge). Filming and photography is forbidden so be prepared in advance. The visit within the basilica lasts ten minutes. Waiting for entry into the basilica can last up to five or so hours and it may be wise to use a ticket service to reserve your visit (reservation costs €3). Once you have a reservation you can take the group entrance on the left, where you hand in the printout of your reservation.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo | lat=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Giacomo di Rialto | wikidata=Q922677
| content=This church, built around 421, is possibly the oldest in Venice. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giovanni e Paolo | alt=San Zanipolo | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43927 | long=12.34218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q155225| wikipedia=Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
| content=A fine, huge Dominican church with the tombs of many Doges. It shares its piazza with the fine Renaissance façade of the Scuola San Marco and an equestrian statue of the mercenary (condottiere) captain Bartolomeo Colleoni. Look out for the testicles (coglioni in Italian - it's a lousy pun) on his coat of arms!
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3072 | lat=45.43679 | long=12.32624 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2728618 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961| wikipedia=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.43951 | long=12.33927 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q533680| wikipedia=Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
| content=A perfect jewel box church, simple in form but ornamented with fine exterior marble facings.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Simeone Piccolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce | lat=45.44040 | long=12.32230 | directions=located opposite the Santa Lucia train station across the Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q185910| wikipedia=San Simeone Piccolo
| content=The last church built in Venice. One of the things that it is recognized for is the fact that they celebrate Tridentine Mass on Sundays. It is also recognized for its dome because it is used to make the church look taller than it is and the dome itself is entirely covered with lead sheet.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria della Pietà | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43410 | long=12.34493 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1559661| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice
| content=A church that used to house an orphanage and hospital in the 18th century, it is known among classical music enthusiasts as the church where the Catholic priest and composer Antonio Vivaldi worked for most of his career.
}}
* {{see
| name=Convento di S.Francesco del Deserto | alt= | url=http://www.isola-sanfrancescodeldeserto.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=S.Francesco del Deserto | lat=45.47357 | long=12.41713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-11:00, 15:00-17:00 | price=By donation
| content=Old Franciscan convent in one of the most beautiful islands in the Venice lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Francesco della Vigna | alt= | url=http://www.venice-tourism.com/en/places/castello-district/san-francesco-della-vigna | email=
| address=Campo San Francesco della Vigna, Castello | lat=45.4381 | long=12.3486 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5206102 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 16:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Francesco della Vigna | image=San Francesco della vigna.jpg | wikidata=Q946542
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuati | alt=S.Maria del Rosario | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente Zattere delle Gesuati, Dorsoduro | lat=45.429444 | long=12.327222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230625 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Gesuati | image=Santa Maria del Rosario, Venice.jpg | wikidata=Q1093909
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuiti | alt=S.Maria Assunta | url= | email=
| address=Campo dei Gesuiti, Cannaregio | lat=45.443333 | long=12.339167 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286579 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 10:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00, winter 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00, closed Su afternoon | price=
| wikipedia=I Gesuiti, Venice | image=Chiesa dei Gesuiti (Facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q46592
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giobbe | alt= | url=http://www.parrocchiasangiobbe.it | email=
| address=Campo San Giobbe, Cannaregio | lat=45.445028 | long=12.320322 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giobbe | image=Chiesa di San Giobbe Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q2717507
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni in Bragora | alt= | url=http://www.sgbattistainbragora.it | email=
| address=Campo Bandiera e Moro, Castello | lat=45.4344 | long=12.347 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205906 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:00-11:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni in Bragora | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni in Bragora - Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q521260
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni Crisostomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Giovanni Crisostomo, Cannaregio | lat=45.439167 | long=12.337222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5227155 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-12:30, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni Grisostomo, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni Grisostomo.jpg | wikidata=Q915746
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Giuliano, San Marco | lat=45.435694 | long=12.338667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Zulian | image=Chiesa San Zulian.jpg | wikidata=Q1251035
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Madonna dell'Orto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Madonne dell'Orto, Cannaregio | lat=45.44639 | long=12.33251 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 719933 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 09:30-12:00, 16:00-19:00, winter 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q861436| wikipedia=Madonna dell'Orto
| content=With the grave and 10 paintings of ''Tintoretto''.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria del Carmelo | alt=Carmini | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4332 | long=12.3225 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Carmini | image=Santa Maria dei Carmini (facade).jpg | wikidata=Q2780025
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria Formosa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3411 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5234645 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:30, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria Formosa | image=Santa Maria Formosa Facciata e campanile.jpg | wikidata=Q1813687
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria della Salute | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo delle Salute, Dorsoduro | lat=45.430833 | long=12.334444 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225558 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Salute | image=Santa Maria della Salute from Hotel Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q52531
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Michele in Isola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Isola San Michele | lat=45.4487 | long=12.3469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Michele in Isola | image=Chiesa di S.Michele in Isola, north exposure.jpg | wikidata=Q1449262
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica di San Pietro di Castello | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Pietro, Castello | lat=45.43460 | long=12.35957 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q945981| wikipedia=San Pietro di Castello (church)
| content=Venice cathedral up to 1807, when the see was transferred to San Marco.
}}
* {{see
| name=SS. Redentore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente della Croce, Giudecca | lat=45.424992 | long=12.332453 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Il Redentore | image=Chiesa del Redentore (Venice).jpg | wikidata=Q830807
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Salvatore | alt= | url=http://www.chiesasansalvador.it | email=
| address=Campo San Salvatore | lat=45.4366 | long=12.3365 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Salvador, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Salvador.jpg | wikidata=Q1028202
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Sebastiano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro | lat=45.432 | long=12.32 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5282487 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Sebastiano, Venice | image=San Sebastiano (Venice) Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q588559
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Stefano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 3825 | lat=45.433178 | long=12.330189 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222362 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Santo Stefano, Venice | image=Venezia flickr01.jpg | wikidata=Q974832
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Zaccaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Zaccaria | lat=45.434722 | long=12.343333 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5221257 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Zaccaria, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Zaccaria Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q794876
| content=
}}

=== Museums ===
The '''[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE)]''' (call center 848–08.2000) offers two museums passes for the San Marco Museums valid for 3 months at €16 (€8 reduced) granting admission to Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr, Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Sale Monumentali della Bibliotheca Marciana, and another museum pass valid for 6 months for €24 (reduced €18) granting admission to the above mentioned museums plus Ca' Rezzonico, Mesue del '700 Veneziano, Palazzo Mocenigo, Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Ca' Pesaro, Museo del Vetro Murano, Museo di Merletto Burano and Museo di Storia Naturale.

==== Art museums ====
* {{see
| name=Correr Museum | alt=Museo Correr | url=http://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, Ala Napoleonica, San Marco 52 | lat=45.433605 | long=12.337158 | directions=on San Marco Square, vaporetto line 11-2-5, 1-5-2
| phone=+39 041 2405211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace
| wikipedia=Museo Correr | image=8240 - Venezia - San Marco dal Museo Correr - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 12-Aug-2006.jpg | wikidata=Q1470912
| content=Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th cent from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum | alt= | url=http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/inglese/default.html | email=info@guggenheim-venice.it
| address=Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dorsoduro 701 | lat=45.43083 | long=12.33154 | directions=located to the east of the Accademia bridge, on the southern side of the Grand Canal
| phone=+39 041 2405411 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206885
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays and on 25 December. Open on national holidays (including Tuesdays) | price=Adult €15, seniors (over 65 years) €13, students (18 years and under or holders of valid student ID) €9
| wikipedia=Peggy Guggenheim Collection | image=Guggenheim Venedig.jpg | wikidata=Q1049033
| content=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum offers a personal collection of modern art collected by Peggy Guggenheim. Peggy was an American married to modern artist Max Ernst, and funded a number of his contemporaries. The gallery includes a sculpture garden and works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Tanguy, Duchamp, Pollock, Dali, and Mondrian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery | alt=Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.44094 | long=12.33163 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 524695 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| image=Ca'Pesaro di Baldassarre Longhena facciata sul Canal Grande.jpg | wikidata=Q3940563
| content=Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art | alt=Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=capesaro@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.441 | long=12.33146 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 5241173 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10 :00-18:00, closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q756807
| content=Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria dell'Accademia di Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.gallerieaccademia.it/en | email=
| address=Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050 | lat=45.431334 | long=12.328487 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M 08:15-14:00, Tu-Su 08:15-19:15 (ticket office closes 1 hr before) | price=Adults €12, reduced €2, advanced reservation fee €1.50
| content=Venice's most significant art museum which is also one of Italy's best. Among the most important paintings in the Accademia are: Gentile Bellini: ''Procession on St. Mark’s Square'' (1496) and ''Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo'' (1500), Giovanni Bellini: ''Pieta'' (1500), Jacopo Bellini: ''Madonna with Child and Cherubs'' (ca. 1450), Paris Bordenone: ''A fisherman presents the ring of St. Mark to the doge'' (ca. 1535), Vittore Carpaccio: ''Legend of Saint Ursula'' (1490-1498), Cima da Conegliano: ''The Holy Virgin under the Orange Tree'' (ca. 1496), Giorgione (1477-1510): ''The Tempest'' and ''La Vecchia'' (&quot;The Old Woman&quot;), Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): ''St. George'', Veronese Paolo (1528-1588): ''The Feast in the House of Levi'' (1573), Tintoretto: ''The Miracles of St. Mark'' (1548), and Titian: ''Pietà'' (ca. 1576).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Grassi | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/ | email=
| address=Campo San Samuele, San Marco 3231 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.32794 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M W-Su 10:00-19:00. Last admission 1 hr before closing | price=Adults €18, reduced €15
| wikidata=Q907964
| content=Contemporary art museum. Temporary exhibitions from François Pinault's Collection.
}}
* {{see
| name=Punta della Dogana | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/about/sites/punta-della-dogana/ | email=
| address=Dorsuduro 2 | lat=45.43080 | long=12.33618 | directions=on the tip between Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, vaporetto line 1 to Salute
| phone=+39 041 2001057 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-M 10:00 to 19:00, closed Tu and Dec 24 | price=€15, reduced €10
| wikipedia=Punta della Dogana | image=20110724 Venice Santa Maria della Salute 5159.jpg | wikidata=Q2931413
| content=Former customs house, centre for contemporary art, permanent exhibition of works from the François Pinault Collection. Renovation by world renowned architect Tadao Ando.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca' d'Oro | alt=Ca' d'Oro museum | url=http://www.cadoro.org/?lang=en | email=
| address=Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 3932 | lat=45.44088 | long=12.33392 | directions=linea 1 to Ca d'Oro
| phone=+39 0415200345 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 08:15-19:15, M 08:15-14:00, Su 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €6
| content=A collection of paintings and statues in a former palace from the 15th century. One of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Venice, sculptures, bronzes, paintings of Mantegna, Giorgione and Titian, Flemish and Dutch paintings.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Fortuny | alt= | url=http://www.fortuny.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=San Beneto, San Marco 3958 | lat=45.43532 | long=12.33208 | directions=laterale Calle della Mandorla, vaporetti line 1 or 2 to Rialto or S.A°ngelo
| phone=+39 041 5200995 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, closed Tue and May 1 | price=Adults €12, reduced €10
| wikidata=Q616676
| content=Collection of paintings and lamps. A MUVE museum.
}}

==== Science and technology museums ====
* {{see
| name=Telecom Italia Future Centre | alt= | url=http://www.telecomitalia.com/tit/en/futurecentre.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador, San Marco 4826 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3361 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5213272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=Free
| content=Centre dedicated to telecommunication technology. The building complex includes an adjacent church with important works of art, the Refectory (which is a conference hall today), Renaissance cloisters and a small museum focusing on the evolution of the telephone in the last 100 years.
}}
* {{see
| name=Physics Museum Anton Maria Traversi | alt=Museo della Fisica Anton Maria Traversi | url=http://museo.liceofoscarini.it/index_uk.html | email=
| address=Liceo Marco Foscarini, Fondamenta Santa Caterina, Cannaregio 4942 | lat=45.44350 | long=12.33671 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca d'oro
| phone=+39 041 5224845 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-12:30, and W 14:00-16:00, closed holidays and August | price=Adults €2, reduced €1
| content=More than 200 instruments for educational and practical use, built to facilitate scientific research, conducted by physics teachers since the 19th cent, guided tours led by students.
}}
* '''Venice Lido Planetarium''' (''Planetario di Venezia Lido''), [[Lido]]. A planetarium. See [[Lido]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Le Macchine di Leonardo a Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.leonardoavenezia.com/ | email=paolotarchia@tiscali.it
| address=Campo San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2771 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.32546 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 7985464 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:30 | price=Adults €8, over-65s, children and students €5
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=An exhibition in the '''Chiesa di San Barnaba''' showing around forty models of machines reproduced from Leonardo's codices. Some of the exhibits are interactive and copies of the codices are available for further reading. It was supposed to have ended in 2012, but doesn't appear to be in a hurry to leave - and a good thing too, since the church, an attraction in itself (it's the one under which Indiana Jones finds catacombs in ''The Last Crusade'', by the way), was rarely accessible to visitors before.
}}

==== Museums on religion ====
[[File:Chiesa di Ognissanti - Venezia - Affresco della volta del coro.jpg|thumb|420px|Ceiling of the choir of the Baroque Chiesa di Ognissanti]]
* {{see
| name=Jewish Museum | alt=Museo Ebraico | url=http://www.museoebraico.it/english/home.asp | email=museoebraico@codesscultura.it
| address=Cannaregio 2902/b | lat=45.44510 | long=12.32717 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to San Marcuola
| phone=+39 041 715 359 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 72 3007
| hours=1 Jun-30 Sep: 10:00-19:00; 1 Oct-31 May: 10:00-18:00. The museum is closed on Saturday (Shabbat), during Jewish festivities, on 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May | price=Entrance to the museum: adults €3, reduced €2. Entrance to the museum and guided tours to synagogues: adults €8.50, reduced €7
| content=Objects related to the social life of the Jewish community, in two synagogues of the 16th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Mekhitarist Monastery | alt=Monasterio Mekhitarista | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni | lat=45.4123 | long=12.3609 | directions=15.10 hrs at San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5260104 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 15:25 (guided tour only) | price=Adults €6, reduced €4.50
| wikipedia=San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni
| lastedit=2019-08-11
| content=Library with historical manuscripts, collection of works, miniatures and documents of the Armenian history, Monastery Church. Tours in Italian, English, and Armenian. On the small island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt= | url=http://www.veneziaupt.org/home_page/museo_diocesano/00000031_Il_Museo_Diocesano._Storia__collezione_e_servizi.html | email=
| address=P.te della Canonica, Castello 4312 | lat=45.4345 | long=12.3409 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5229166 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Th-Tu 10:00-17:00 | price=€4.00, reduced €2.50
| image=VeniceSantApolloniaCloister.jpg | wikidata=Q2579358
| content=Religious furniture and objects from now demolished churches and convents, one of the most appealing Romanesque cloisters of Venice.
}}

==== Other museums ====
* {{see
| name=Mocenigo Palace Museum | alt=Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume | url=http://mocenigo.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 1992 | lat=45.44064 | long=12.32987 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 721798 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed M, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th Century Venice | alt=Musei del Settecento Veneziano | url=http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Dorsoduro 3136 | lat=45.43356 | long=12.32655 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 2410100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00; closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=Museum of the 18th century in Venice - attempts to revive the domestic atmosphere of Venetian nobilities. Furniture, interior decoration, paintings by Guardi, Canaletto, Tiepolo. On the third floor important paintings of the Venetian school. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museovetro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Glass Museum]''' (''Museo del Vetro''). On Murano, the island so typical of its glasswork. A MUVE museum. See [[Murano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Natural History Museum | alt=Museo di Storia Naturale | url=http://msn.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Fondaco dei Turchi, Santa Croce 1730 | lat=45.44201 | long=12.32869 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Riva di Biasio
| phone=+39 041 2750206 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Jun-Oct: 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tu F 09:00-17:00, Sat S 10:00-18:00 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=11 exhibition halls with sections on palaeontology, explorations and nature. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=San Polo 2794 | lat=45.43615 | long=12.32826 | directions=vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 2440317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Audlts €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Lace Museum]''' (''Museo del Merletto''). A MUVE museum. See [[Burano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Museo Storico Navale | alt=Naval History Museum | url=http://www.marina.difesa.it/EN/history/museums/Pagine/museostoriconavale.aspx | email=
| address=Riva S. Biasio, Castello 2148 | lat=45.43276 | long=12.34996 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 2441399 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 08:45-13:30, Sa 08:45-13:00, Su closed | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of relics from the Serenissima Republic of Venice, the Italian navy, and the ancient Arsenale shipyards, miniature models, uniforms and stadarts, collection of sea shells. ''The main building of the Naval Historical Museum (Riva S. Biasio) is closed for renovation works. It's possible to visit the Ships Pavilion in rio della Tana, Castello 2162 (close to the Naval Museum).''
}}
* {{see
| name=Fondazione Querini Stampalia | alt= | url=http://www.querinistampalia.org/eng/home_page.php | email=
| address=Castello 5252 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3411 | directions=near Camp S.Maria Formosa, vaporetto line 1-5, 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 0412711411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25 and 26, Jan 1 | price=Adults €10, reduced €8
| content=Residence-museum of the Querini-Stampa family, library, picture gallery, furniture and household objects from the 16th cent onwards, important paintings by Bellini, Palma, Ricci, Tiepolo and Longhi.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Cini | alt= | url=http://www.cini.it | email=
| address=San Vio, Dorsoduoro 864 | lat=45.430989 | long=12.329973 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 0415210755 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=upon telephone reservation only | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Cini | image=CANAL GRANDE - palazzo loredan cini.jpg | wikidata=Q16586218
| content=Residence of Vittorio Cini, collection of 15th and 16th cent paintings from Tuscany and Ferrara, period furniture, silver, ivory and ceramic objects.
}}
* {{see
| name=Byzantine Pictures Museum (Greek Institute) | alt=Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (Istituto Ellenico) | url=http://www.istitutoellenico.org/english/museo/index.html | email=
| address=Ponte dei Greci, Castello 3412 | lat=45.43570 | long=12.34447 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5226581 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-16:30 | price=Adults €4, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of Greek, Cretan and Venetian icons of the 14th to 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scala Contarini del Bovolo | alt= | url=https://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Riso o del Bovolo, San Marco 4303 | lat=45.43481 | long=12.33456 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 3096605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-18:00 | price=Adults €7, reduced €6
| lastedit=2017-10-25
| content=A cylindrical tower with a spiralling series of arches, among the most characteristic examples of Venetian architecture at the period of transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. From the top there are great panoramic views of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=Music Museum | alt=Museo della Musica | url=https://www.museodellamusica.com/en | email=
| address=Chiesa di S.Maurizio, Campo di S.Marizio, San Marco 2603 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.33160 | directions=near Campo Santo Stefano; vaporetto line 1 to S.M-.del Giglio or line 1-2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 2719012 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:00 | price=Free
| content=Beautiful church, collection of musical instruments, Venetian Baroque paintings. [https://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ Interpreti Veneziani], the creators of the Music Museum, also offer concerts in the nearby San Vidal church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Grimani | alt= | url=http://www.palazzogrimani.org | email=
| address=Ramo Grimani, Castello 4858 | lat=45.43705 | long=12.34241 | directions=near Campo Sta. Maria Formosa; vaporetto line 1 or 2 Rialto or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5200345 (call centre) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=0, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=€14.50, EU residents age 18-25 €7.50
| lastedit=2020-03-27
| content=A jewel of Renaissance architecture that was opened as a Venetia civic museum in 2008, collections of paintings, archaeological collection of Greek and Roman artefacts, temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Archaeological Museum | alt=Museo Archaeologico Nazionale | url=https://www.polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 52 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.3391 | directions=Vaporetti line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5225978 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.
}}
* {{see
| name=St.Mark's Basilica Museum | alt=Basilica di San Marco -Museo | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/museo-marciano/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 2708311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:45-16:45 | price=€5.00, reduced €2.50
| content=Visit the famous bronze horses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di S.Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.43837 | long=12.32577 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Dalmatina di San Giorgio e Trifone | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dei Furlani, Castello 3259/A | lat=45.43622 | long=12.34595 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5228828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-18:00, Su 10:00-12:30, closed M | price=Adults €4, reduced €2
| wikidata=Q1290662| wikipedia=Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Famous painting cycle by Vittore Carpaccio depicting the lives of St.George, Tryphon and Jerome.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Dorsodure 2617 (near campo Santa Margherita) | lat=45.43377 | long=12.32234 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-16:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€5, reduced €4
| content=Painting cycles dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, canvases by Tiepolo and Padoviano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Oratorio dei Crociferi | alt= | url=http://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/oratorio-dei-crociferi/ | email=
| address=Campo di Gesuiti, Canareggio 4905 | lat=45.44312 | long=12.33834 | directions=vaporetto line 1
| phone=+39 041 5322920 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=F Sa 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00, otherwise only by reservation | price=Adults €3
| content=Small oratory facing the old monastery dei Crociferi, painting circle by Palma the Younger.
}}

=== Cemeteries ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=San Michele Cemetery | alt=Cimitero di San Michele | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Michele | lat=45.4486 | long=12.3462 | directions=vaporetto line 4.1-4.2
| phone=+39 041 7292811 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sep: 07:30-18:00; Oct-Mar: 07:30-16:30 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q3676942
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Cemetery established following Napoleon Bonaparte's edict of 1804, part of the European circuit of monumental cemeteries. The Russian ballet dancer ''Serge Diaghilew'', the Austrian physicist ''Christan Doppler'', the American poet ''Ezra Pound'', the Russian composer ''Igor Stravinsky'' and the German-Italian composer ''Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari'' are buried in San Michele Cemetery.
}}
* '''Old Jewish Cemetery''' (''Antico Cimitero Ebraico''), [[Lido]]. Jewish cemetery dating from 1550 to early 18th century. See [[Lido]] for details.

=== Archives and libraries ===
* {{see
| name=Marciana National Library | alt=Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana | url=http://www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 7 | lat=45.43342 | long=12.33920 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2407211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:15-10:00, 17:09-19:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.
}}
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it/ | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3002 | lat=45.4374 | long=12.3269 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room) | price=Free
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=ASAC Library | alt=Biblioteca ASAC - Archivo Storico Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/asac | email=
| address=Padiglione centrale, Castello | lat= 45.4302 | long=12.3589 | directions=(side entrance near Sant'Antonio) vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 5218790 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10:00-17:00 | price=
| content=An annex at the Biennale gardens where the Biennale keeps records related to the Biennale exhibitions and to 20th century art, from 1895 onwards.
}}
* '''Fondazione Querini Stampalia'''. See above under Museums.
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fondazione Giorgio Cini | alt=Nuova Manica Lunga della Fondazione Giorgio Cini | url=http://www.cini.it/en/biblioteche | email=
| address=Isola di San Giorgio | lat=45.42872 | long=12.34297 | directions=vaporetto line 2
| phone=+39 041 2710407 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q1435690
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Multi-functional centre in an old Benedictine dormitory, the heart of the Foundation's library complex
}}

=== Monuments ===
[[File:20110722 Venice 4140.jpg|thumb|420px|Venice and St. Mark's Basilica from the Campanile]]
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Giovanni Caboto | alt=John Cabot | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi 1581 | lat= 45.4319 | long=12.3511 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian explorer of North America who worked for the British (c. 1450-c. 1500).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bartolomeo Colleoni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo SS.Giovanni e Paolo | lat=45.4392 | long=12.3414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q473237
| content=Condottiere (1400–1475), equestrian statue made by Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci's teacher.
}}
* {{see
| name=Claudio Monteverdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=S. Maria dei Frari | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Tomb, composer (1567-1643) and champion of the early Baroque ''seconda pratica'' and then-new genre of opera.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giuseppe Verdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Composer of operas; Italian nationalist and national hero (1813-1901).
}}
* {{see
| name=Richard Wagner | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=German opera composer (1813-1883).
}}
* {{see
| name=Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Madonna dell' Orto Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter (1578-1594), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gentile Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter and official portraitist of the Doges (1439-1507), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giovanni Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Early Venetian oil painter and the most famous of the Bellini brothers (1430-1516), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Caterina Cornaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Salvatore Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2016-08-16| content=Queen of Cyprus (1454-1510), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Paolo Veronese | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Sebastiano Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Painter from [[Verona]] whose career was in Venice (1528-1588), tomb.
}}

== Do ==
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[[File:Palazzo Vitturi (Venice).jpg|thumb|Palazzo Vitturi]]

=== Events ===
* '''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html La Biennale di Venezia]''' is one of the most well-known culture institutions. Two events organised by Biennale are the Art and Architecture International Exhibitions happening alternately (Architecture Biennale in even years, Art Biennale in odd) but other fields are also covered - contemporary theatre, dance, music, cinema ('''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema Venice International Film Festival]'''). Exhibitions take place mostly in two locations: {{marker|type=do|name=Arsenale|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/arsenale|lat=45.43347|long=12.35058}} and {{marker|type=do|name=Giardini|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/giardini-della-biennale|lat=45.42885|long=12.35797}}. They are both worth visiting even when no event is scheduled. Arsenale is the largest pre-industrial production centre in the world, dating back to 13th century, and Giardini is architectural gem filled with national pavilions from different parts of the world, often designed by famous architects, it was a venue for the International Art Exhibition since the 19th century.
** {{event
| name=Art Biennale | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/art | alt=Esposizione internazionale d’arte
| year=2022| month= April| date= 23
| endyear= | endmonth= November| enddate=27
| phone=+39 041 5218711 | email=aav@labiennale.org
| location= | country=
| content=It is held at Arsenale (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Arsenale) and Giardini (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Giardini). The Central Pavillion and the pavilions of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Nordic Countries, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and the pavilion of Venice are located in the Giardini. The Biennale is open every second year from April to November, Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. Admission for 219 was €30 for two days, multiple entries (ID required); €25 one day, single entry to each venue; €20 over 65, €14 students. There are many other exhibitions (collateral events) all over the city, often permitting to visit buildings which normally are not open to the public. Online guides to the exhibits are not substantive. The British Council provides a comprehensive guide to all exhibits available at the British pavilion at the Giardini. The Concordia/Antarctic Exhibition has closed early.}}
* {{do
| name=Carnival of Venice | alt=Carnevale di Venezia | url=http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q35191| wikipedia=Carnival of Venice
| content=Annual festival that is world famous for the carnival masks.
}}
* {{event
| name= Regata Storica| url= http://regatastoricavenezia.it/?lang=en&amp;pg=1&amp;page=1| alt=Historic fleet event
| year= | month= | date= 
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location= | country= | phone=+39 041 2424 | email= vela@velaspa.com
| content= Celebrating a historic event from 1489, the regatta displays almost a hundred varieties of Venetian boats from the city's rich past. Large oarships, replicating ancient roman and medieval vessels, are rowed along the Canal Grande, followed by many smaller boats. There are several races, including a master championship for solo sculling in streamlined gondolini, painted in unusual white, pink, etc. colours. There are many excellent photo opportunities for this event. Early September.
}}
* {{event
| name=Vogalonga | url= http://www.vogalonga.com/en/| alt= | year= 2| month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | phone= +39 041 5210544| email=info@vogalonga.com | content= The yearly equivalent of a marathon run on water. Vogalonga competitors must row 32 km under 3½ hours to receive a certificate of attendance at the finish line, but everybody with a human-powered vessel is welcome to participate (some foreigner teams take up to 10 hours to complete the journey just for the fun of it). The official purpose of the Vogalonga was to protest the sharply increasing use of powerboats in Venice, but the event has gradually grown into a festival since 1974, with up to 5500 racers in 1500 vessels attending by the early 2000s. The racetrack visits different parts of Venice as well as some of the nearby islands. Locals and tourists lining up alongside rios and canals cheer the racers. Visitors wishing to participate should have serious experience in rowing or sculling and practise duely, as the journey is physically demanding (even seasoned oarsmen develop calluses by the finish line). The event is mainly for teams, completing Voga Longa on a single oar is considered a major achievement. Extreme participation (scuba frogmen and surface swimmers) sometimes occurs, but it is not recommended due to water contamination issues. Late May.|fax= +39 041 5200771
}}

=== Opera and concerts ===
* {{do
| name=La Fenice Theater | alt=Teatro La Fenice | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it/site/index.php?&amp;lingua=eng | email=info@teatrolafenice.org
| address=Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965 | lat=45.43362 | long=12.33368 | directions=300 m west of San Marco square
| phone=+39 041 786511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tours: adults €10, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 €7, children up to 6 free.  Slightly cheaper if purchased as part of a combined ticket with the Doge's palace
| wikipedia=La Fenice | image=Teatro La Fenice (Venice) - Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q223942
| content=One of the best opera houses in the world. Info at Bigletteria Hello Venezia Call Center {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}. You can also visit this historic theater with an audioguide (good explanations in several languages). The theater is an identical reconstruction (rebuilt in 2003) of the previous theater building that burned down in 1996.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Malibran | alt= | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it | email=
| address=Campo del Malibran, Canareggio 5873 | lat=45.43896 | long=12.33813 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40, reduced €30
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| name=Ateneo San Basso | alt= | url=http://www.virtuosidivenezia.com/index.php?slang=en | email=info@virtuosidivenezia.com
| address=Piazetta del Leoncini, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 52 82 825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=Classical concerts.
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| phone=+39 041 27770561 | tollfree= | fax=
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=== Activities on a boat ===
[[File:Gondola, Venice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Gondola]]
* Ride a '''vaporetto''' (water bus) down the Grand Canal right before sunset. The vaporetti are expensive, but the sights are priceless: amazing architecture, soft seaside sunlight, and a fascinating parade of Venetian watercraft.
* Take a '''gondola''' if you can afford it: it's expensive, but the ''Gondoliere'' may decrease the price if you ask (but they can also decrease the time...). Make sure you reach an agreement on price and time before you start! A good tip with the Gondolieres is to bargain the price down as low as you can, then say that it's still too much and walk away. Two or three of them will chase after you, one after the other, each offering a lower price than the last. It's possible to knock €20-€30 off the price (even then, be prepared to shell out €80).
: Some guidebooks discourage tourists from asking for gondola price reductions. The oarsmen have an informal habit of cutting the most interesting and little-known parts from the journey path for &quot;discount&quot; customers. Reduced rate riders get much less marvel in exchange for a moderate price drop, which may not be worth it.
: Gondolier-for-hire business licenses are officially limited to just 430 to 455 rowers in Venice, making the market artificially scarce and inflating prices. Gondola rides are always costly, often in a princely way and that expense should be planned in advance of the visit. If you go as a group it might be cheaper, though the number of people who can be accommodated on a gondola varies, usually up to a maximum of six seated passengers. The &quot;traghetti&quot; holds more, mostly standing, as a pair of gondoliers rows short distances for canal crossing purposes at a number of points along the Grand Canal.
: Venetians and especially the gondoliers among them have highly conservative ideas about society: by 900 years of tradition, all gondoliers must be male and most are born locals. In 2015, the highest court in Rome recognized Alex Hai as the &quot;first female gondolier to operate in Venice&quot;, after repeated attempts to become officially licensed since 1996. Unable to obtain an official license, Hai began operating as a privage gondolier, also known as ''gondoliers de casada'', and came out as a transgender man in 2017. In August 2010, Giorgia Boscolo became Venice's first fully licensed female gondolier. 
* If a gondola seems a little pricey, the alternative is to cross the Grand Canal by '''traghetto'''. These only cost €2 to use and are largely gondolas that have seen better days, They are stripped down and used as municipal ferries. In the 1950s there were as many as thirty, but now there are seven points to find them. However some only operate when people are going to and from work. The length of any crossing is just a few minutes. Many visitors enjoy visiting the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge and there is a traghetto station there, at the '''Pescheria''' (fish market) joining the Santa Sophia church along the Strada Nova. You will notice that traghetti passengers tend to '''stand up''', but if you are not comfortable doing so, sitting is possible, if you are careful.
* The more adventurous can try the venetian style of rowing through Row Venice or one of the many rowing clubs.

=== Other ===
[[File:Venice - Mask gift shop - 3566.jpg|thumb|right|A Mask gift shop near Piazza San Marco]]
If you are looking for something to do, you can always '''shop'''. Venice is packed full of little stores in every corner and crevice. The commonest local specialties are Carnival masks, glass, and marbled paper. Price can vary wildly, so it's a good idea to hold off buying until you have a fair idea about the relative value of things. As is the case with most tourist cities, a lot of the &quot;original&quot; and &quot;made in Venice&quot; items are actually made in China. [[Murano]] is an island famous for its glass making. Almost in every shop you will find &quot;original [[Murano]] glass&quot; items. If it was really made in [[Murano]], it would be prohibitively expensive, with prices routinely running into thousands of euros. So if you are looking for cheap souvenirs, real [[Murano]] glass is not the thing to buy! You can also see glass making demonstrations in [[Murano]], but be sure to check that there is a demonstration scheduled for that day. And it is normally not done in winter either.
[[File:Cimitero, Venice.jpg|thumb|right|San Michele Cemetery Island, Cimitero stop]]
Spend a '''day on the islands''', mainly [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and Torcello. There are boat services to all these islands at scheduled times, including between the islands themselves. Be prepared for long lines and long waits for the boats between islands. The Glass Museum in [[Murano]] and the Lace Museum in [[Burano]] are certainly worth a visit. In [[Burano]] you will find some of the most picturesque streets and houses, with each house sporting a different pastel shade. Its really beautiful. Though there is not much to see in Torcello except for the old church, and the supposed &quot;Throne of Atilla&quot;. However, the peace and tranquility of the island is not to be found anywhere else in Venice! Torcello is also home to a very expensive Cipriani restaurant. But just walking around on these islands is a nice enough experience. If you've had enough of the hype and the other tourists, hop off the vaporetto at 'Cimitero', Venice's graveyard for a peaceful walk. There are many famous tombs, and the section dedicated to deceased children is particularly haunting. There is also a free toilet there.

While going through Venice, make sure you take in the beauty of it all. '''Walk''' through the alley ways, and take the water taxi to different parts of the island, sometimes at night you can just go sit in an open area and watch locals and tourists passing by. It is wonderful. There are many museums and churches that are around the city that allow tourists to go in a visit. They are many great sights to keep you busy throughout your visit.

The “[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Secret Itineraries in '''Doge's Palace''']” worth a visit, take the visitor into the most secret and fascinating rooms in the Palace. It's better to book in advance.

Because Venice is now pretty much only inhabited by tourists and people serving the trade, it gets very quiet by 21:00 and there is very little to do in the evening (outside of eating). There are a few exceptions, like some classical music '''concerts,''' which most probably only play Vivaldi.

If you would like to have a '''guide''' to show up the highlights of Venice, you can choose between many offers. There are walking or boat tours, focused on shopping or history or for art lovers, and many itineraries.

'''Take photos''', using your camera or phone on every corner of Venice will inspire you. And if you have taken good pictures, though you may not be a professional photographer, consider entering the photo competition [http://onedayinvenezia.com &quot;OneDayInVenezia&quot;]  running all year round, awarding monthly winners, and dedicated to amateur photographers. The Grand Prize is a week-end in Venice, trip included.

Send a '''Postcard''' or even better, an entire '''letter''' dedicated to a loved one (the old &quot;snail mail&quot; one, not the electronic variety)! Venice has a long, celebrated tradition in postal services, paper and written communication in general (including one of the earliest medieval book printing houses).

Venice it's also '''Riviera del Brenta''' old canals.
The Riviera del Brenta is famous for its extraordinary Palladian villas along the Brenta river, its museums and historical buildings and it is 40 km (25 miles) from Venice.
This Riviera and its mainland include 7 small cities: Stra, Fiesso d’Artico, Dolo, Fossò, Mira, Oriago and Malcontenta.
These places are good for '''cycling excursions''' and to see antique Palladian Villas built on the Brenta river. In Stra village, there is the '''famous gardens of Villa Pisani''' and the '''museum of the shoes''' is in Villa Foscarini Rossi. In this last museum you can admire 1,500 models of Italian-made shoes created in local factories for major brands including Fendi, Genny, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Ungaro, Anne Kleyn, Richard Tyles and Vera Wang.
In Dolo village you can visit the square, old watermill (XI century) and big open air market.

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| hours=Nov-Apr: 19:00, May-Oct: 20:00 | price=€39, seniors €35, students €25, children €15
| lastedit=2015-04-10
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'''Football:''' [https://www.veneziafc.it/ Venezia FC] were relegated in 2022, so they now play soccer in Serie B, Italy's second tier. Their home ground Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo (capacity 11,000) is on Sant'Elena, connected by streets to the main east island.

== Learn ==
Venice is home to two major (and expanding) public universities, '''[http://www.unive.it/pag/13526/ Università Ca' Foscari Venezia]''' and '''[http://www.iuav.it/ENGLISH/ Università Iuav di Venezia]'''.  There are possibly hundreds of smaller schools in the city. Neither university exploits its name for merchandising, and &quot;Università degli Studi di Venezia&quot; sweatshirts for sale at stalls are not only unlicensed, but there is no single university in the city with that name to begin with.

== Buy ==
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[[File:Venedig Bücherladen Acqua alta-6216.jpg|thumb|Book store and antiquarian '''Libreria Acqua Alta''']]
Venice has always been a city of merchants. Consequently, most of the Venetians working in Venice still own or work at a shop. If the pride of the Republic of Venice was the extreme diversity and quality of goods and services which could be found in Venice, these days, however, mass tourism led Venice to be populated with many shops selling low-quality souvenirs. The local shops are suffering a lot from this situation and it is not easy to identify them within the crowd of shops selling harmful imported goods. Buying from the '''authentic local businesses''' has never been more important as it is essential to the future of the Venetians and guarantees you to get the real thing and to have a much better experience of Venice. It is not easy, though. Thankfully, there is a social enterprise based in Venice, which works closely with the Venetian business owners (shops, restaurants and bars included). They have a certification process where the local artisan shops attest and commit to be selling products both authentic and sustainable as well as to give a 10% discount to the customers carrying a '''[http://veneziaautentica.com/become-friend Venezia Autentica Friends' Pass]''' (buyable online for only {{EUR|10}}).

Euronet runs the majority of ATMs within tourist areas, and carry both hefty ATM fees and extortionate exchange rates. To avoid the extortionate exchange rates, you should reject the first currency conversion offered to you, which will allow you to default to your bank's rate. When possible, you should use ATMs provided by actual banks and financial institutions. The Credit Agricole ATM machines are notable because they do not charge ATM fees or offer excessive currency conversion rates for most Visa Debit and Prepaid cards. 

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*{{buy
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| phone=+39 041 522 2901 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{buy
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| address=Calle Larga XXII Marzo, San Marco 2425 | lat= | long= | directions=
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*{{Buy|name=Libreria Acqua Alta|address=Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5176b|lat=45.4379710|long=12.3422748|lastedit=2021-02-27}}There is a nice bookshop and antiquarian bookshop ''Libreria Acqua Alta'' at the  Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, number 5176b.

If you've come to Venice thinking that you won't be able to do a bit of designer shopping, think again. Just like in every major Italian city, you get the big fashion brand names. For label clothing shopping, the best area is that around the Piazza San Marco, where you can find Versace, MaxMara, Gucci, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada (and numerous more) big names. If you want to shop for clothing or accessories, though, you don't necessarily have to shop through the biggest names in fashion - in the Campo Santo Stefano and Calle della Mandola, you can get less famous or local boutiques, but you can find some excellent quality and/or unique items such as clothes, shoes, wallets or handbags.

Watch out also for the hand-made paper and the exquisite miniature buildings made by Moro. Watch out for fakes; Moro &quot;signs&quot; his name on the back. Also, beware of fakes and &quot;free&quot; trips to neighboring [[Murano]] for its famous glass. (See article for details.)

Tourist Traps: &quot;Coloured Pasta&quot; and &quot;Venetian Limoncello&quot; (not the original napolitan one) are not Italian food, no Italian would ever eat them, they are particularly made for tourists. For typical regional Italian food in food shops check the labels to discover where they have been made.

Don't miss the '''Rialto''' market on San Polo, the smallest sestiere. The Rialto market is for shoppers. To the east is an area of small shops and restaurants; to the west is the Rialto farmers' market. Shopping is slightly less expensive than in the tourist-filled Piazza San Marco.

=== Murano Glass ===
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== Eat ==
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[[File:Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti WB.jpg|thumb|Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti]]

Typical Venetian dishes are:
* ''Fegato alla veneziana'', chopped liver, cooked with chopped onions.
* ''Sarde in saor'': fried sardines, dipped in fried onion, raisins and pine nuts, spices and vinegar. It has to marinate at least one night.

Venice has some wonderful restaurants, featuring the cuisine of the Veneto. However it is widely regarded that the restaurants in Venice serve food of a quality and in quantities much lower than anywhere else in Italy. The pizza in Venice is well known as being the worst in Italy (It is a more southern Italian speciality). For Americans, you can find a place called Quanto Basta pizza that serves an American-style pizza with pepperoni and french fries. Specialties include polenta, made of corn meal; risotto with cuttlefish ink sauce. Diners should however be aware that for every genuinely wonderful restaurant or trattoria, there's another serving rubbish food at inflated prices, especially in the most touristed streets around San Marco. Rule of thumb: if there's a waiter outside pimping for business, it's probably best avoided.

Near the Rialto bridge there's a row of restaurants with tables by the canal, where you can have the quintessential Venice experience of dining by the canal lights. Although they do have waiters outside bugging you, some have pretty acceptable quality for price, which is almost always expensive anyway.

One of Venice's trademark foods is cuttlefish and its ink. This intense black ink serves as a sauce and ingredient for polenta (corn meal), risotto (rice), and pasta. These dishes are normally indicated by the Italian words &quot;nella seppia&quot; (in cuttlefish), &quot;alla seppia&quot; (in the style of cuttlefish), or &quot;nero di seppia,&quot; (black of the cuttlefish). For example, Polenta Nella Seppia is fried corn meal with the black ink of a cuttle fish. Despite the intensity in color, the ink has a surprisingly mild taste.

Be careful when the prices are on a weight basis (typically by the &quot;etto&quot;, abbreviated &quot;/hg&quot;. or 100 g). One dish can easily contain 400g of fish or meat (almost a pound) - coming to 4 times the indicated base price!

Restaurants might offer low prices for food on their menus that they advertise outside the entrance, but they will sometimes compensate this by charging high prices for drinks (which is naturally *not* advertised). €5 for 33 cl of beer is not uncommon. Le Bauta, an eatery on Fond del Gaffaro, is a good example. Also, please make sure that you get your change back after payment as sometimes it may be 'forgotten' by the waiters.

For fresh fruit (including chilled coconut) watch out for the street market stalls. There is always a boat parked in the canal on campo San Barnaba selling fruit and vegetables into the late hours.

To save money at lunch, eat standing up - that's what Venetians themselves do. Every cafe, trattoria, osteria, enoteca or whatever it chooses to call itself is stocked at lunchtime with cicchetti - Venetian tapas, including tramezzini (triangular sandwiches on white bread), bite-sized rolls with various cold cuts, polpette (fried balls of minced fish or meat) and assorted antipasti. Order by pointing at what you want on the glass shelves, and wash the whole thing down with a glass of wine (un' ombra) or a spritz (made with, in order of bitterness and alcohol content, Aperol, Campari or Select). Bear in mind that as soon as you allow yourself to sit at the table and be waited on, instead of ordering and consuming your food at the counter, the prices for the same items go up - you can end up paying double. If you look at the (government-mandated) chart of prices stapled to the wall near the bar, you'll see 2 columns of numbers, accommodating this arrangement. However, sitting is worth it if you plan on staying a while. Some places will also serve free bread and water for seated patrons, but then there is usually also a small charge (€1-3 per person) for &quot;pane e coperto&quot; (bread and cover charge).

If self-catering, the Rialto food markets are an absolute must for fruit, vegetables and cheese, but most of all for the huge range of seafood, much of it fresh out of the lagoon and still moving! There are a variety of small stores around the city that sell fruits and vegetables, but tourists will be hard-pressed to find them. Anything else you will find in the one of the few supermarkets in the city.

Head to the Dorsoduro area of Venice if you want to save a few euros. It is located on the south side of the city. It has the highest concentration of places where locals, especially students, go to eat. Generally staying away from the main squares will be the cheapest option. If you're willing and able to walk around the town, some back streets offer the best food for the lowest price. Seeing the city from this vantage point is a lot of fun too!

=== Budget ===
* There are a few '''supermarkets''' in the city, so if you are in the need to save some money, these are an option as they serve a wide array of prepared and semi-prepared food. On the main street from the station to the Rialto bridge there is a Coop and a Billa supermarket.
* Venetian snacks (cichetti) can be brilliantly inventive, in small &quot;tapas-style&quot; serving sizes. Look for places (especially wine bars) popular with non-tourists, the prices are very reasonable.
* There are still many small bakery shops and &quot;biavaroli&quot; where you can buy bread, cheese etc., particularly near the Rialto market area.
* If you want to buy water (Venice has excellent free tap water easily accessible at the numerous fountains located outside throughout the city) it is usually cheapest to get it at the supermarkets: there are Billa or Co-op stores located throughout the city, though supermarkets are often &quot;disguised&quot; in nondescript buildings in Venice for space limitations.

====In various locations====

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====In the centre====

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====In the east====

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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Alla Rampa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sant'Antonin, Salizada S. Antonin, 3607 | lat=45.4348281  | long= 12.3469075 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A bistro
}}
* {{eat
| name= Salvmeria| alt= | url= | email=
| address= Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1769| lat=45.4322492  | long= 12.3525053 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name= Basegó| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1762 | lat=45.4322111  | long=12.3523346 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}

====In the south====

* {{eat
| name=Pizza al volo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4342632 | long= 12.3234774 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=Sells superb pizza by the (extremely large) slice in Campo Santa Margherita for approximately €1.80 a slice, €5 a whole pizza. It is by the fresh fish stall under a green awning.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Corner Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Chiesa, 684 | lat=45.4304528  | long=12.3307123 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Al Squero | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro, 943 | lat=45.4300771  | long=12.3261247 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=
}}

====In the north====

* {{eat
| name=Crepes House by PePe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta S. Giobbe, 549 | lat= 45.4448798 | long= 12.3219505 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Savory and sweet crepes
}}
* {{eat
| name=Birreria Zanon | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2735| lat= 45.4454698 | long=12.3287177 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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}}
* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Da Zorma | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2712 | lat=45.4454366  | long= 12.3288059 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Ae Bricoe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2684| lat=45.4453307  | long= 12.3292357 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Puppa Bar Venezia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dello Spezier, 4800 | lat=45.4420267  | long=12.3378661 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=
}}

====In the west====

* {{eat
| name=La Tecia Vegana | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Dorsoduro, 2104| lat=45.4330308  | long=12.3135887 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=
}}

=== Mid-range ===
&lt;!-- entries with no prices and that look like spamvertizing will be deleted. See [[Talk:Venice#advert entries]] --&gt;
* {{eat
| name=La Bitta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle lunga de San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2753A | lat=45.43283 | long=12.32453 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Meals served 18:00-23:00, closed in August | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=This busy but friendly restaurant is in the more studenty area of Dorsoduro, and attracts a mixture of locals and tourists. They have some excellent Italian dishes, which are reflected in the prices, plus they have a great selection of wines.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Ae Cravate | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 36/37 | lat=45.4364735 | long= 12.3232159| directions=500 m east from Piazzale Roma
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40 for a three-course meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=This little restaurant is frequented by the professors of the nearby university. Warm welcome and a good eat. Try their raw artichoke salad or their fish of the day.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Do Farai | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3278 | lat=45.4338733 | long=12.3255152 | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari
| phone=+39 041 2770369 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Very fresh shell fish. Taste their spaghetti ''al dente'' with razor shells.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 1169A | lat=45.4321742 | long= 12.3253579| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5238944 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Meals from €20-25
 | lastedit=
| content=An excellent restaurant, small but comfortable with a few tables alongside a tiny canal. Food is fresh and delicious, not too expensive. Large selection of wines. Menu changing daily.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Osteria Mocenigo | url= | email=
| address=Salizada San Stae | lat=45.4407114 | long= 12.3296776 | directions=near the Mocenigo museum
| phone=+39 041 5231703 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su | price=€40 for two-courses meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=Little restaurant frequented by locals. Be sure to try their antipasti. Excellent desserts too.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timon | alt=eno - ostaria | url=http://www.altimon.it/en/ | email=
| address=Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Cannaregio 2754 | lat=45.4456 | long=12.3285 | directions=south-east of the Jewish Ghetto
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€30
 | lastedit=
| content=Warm and local atmosphere in this little osteria where they serve great Italian vintages by the glass. If you're adventurous, try their tasty tripe. Good music inside, some table by the canal in the summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Vecio Canton | alt= | url=https://www.veciocanton.it/ | email=info@veciocanton.it
| address=Castello 4738 | lat=45.4359842 | long= 12.3425130 | directions=just 8 minutes from Piazza San Marco (200 m NE)
| phone=+39 41 5287143 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30 | price=Pizza from €7.50, pasta from €10, wine from €5/half litre
 | lastedit=
| content=Small, atmospheric restaurant/pizzeria, serving traditional pizza and seafood pasta; friendly staff. Free home-made digestivo of limonata is served at the end of your meal.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Giardinetto | alt= | url=http://algiardinetto.it | email=
| address=Castello 4928 | lat=45.4360646 | long= 12.3427018 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content= Just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venetian specialities are served by Severino family.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Refolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1459 | lat=45.4404079 | long=12.3271520 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5240016 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pizza about €10, four-course meal with wine €60
 | lastedit=
| content=Nice restaurant at a small piazza. Very good pizza as well as a decent menu.
}}

=== Splurge ===

=== Cake shops ===
* {{buy
| name=Pasticceria Tonolo | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3764/5 | lat= | long= | directions=Crosera San Pantalon, 400m east of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041 523 7209 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A patisserie founded in the late 19th century. Taste their cake with crystallized fruits or their marzipan cake.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Bar Pasticceria Gilda Vio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 784 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Best tiramisù, at least in S. Croce.
}}

=== Ice cream ===
You will find ice cream all over the city, and you will hardly survive a hot summer day without it. Prices are €1.00-1.50 for one scoop, €2.50-3.50 for three scoops.

* {{eat
| name=Alaska | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1159 | lat=45.44065 | long=12.32499 | directions=close to the railway station
| phone=+39 041 00715211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=14-24 roughly | price=
| content=Ice cream made with natural ingredients by Carlo Pistacchi, not only the owner but an artist, a poet and a philosopher.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Il Doge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campiello S. Toma', S.Polo 2815 | lat=45.43623 | long=12.32782 | directions=
| phone=+39 349 350 7804 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-09-22
| content=Excellent ice cream, all made on the premises (a rarity in Venice). Plenty of vegan options.
}}

== Drink ==
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[[Image:Bellini_at_Harry%27s_Bar.jpg|thumb|A classic ''Billini'', as served at Harry's Bar where it was invented.]]

Try a '''Spritz''' (with either Campari, Select or Aperol mixed with Prosecco wine and Seltzer), a typical drink loved by all Venetians that's usually drunk while eating ''cicheti''. You can find it in almost every bar in the city. Price is about €5, more in a touristy place.

If you try the famous Veneto '''Grappa''' be careful as it is brandy with 30 to 60 per cent alcohol.

The '''Bellini''' was invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It is a mix of white peach juice and Prosecco (the ubiquitous Venetian Champagne-like sparkling wine). Fermented at a low temperature Prosecco develops amylic aromas (fruit drops), though these perhaps mix better with fruit juices than does the more austere Champagne. Classic Bellinis should never be made with Champagne. Although by normal standards expensive, a Bellini in Harry's Bar (€17 for a 1.5 oz drink is obscene) is still much cheaper than on the terraces of similar '5-star' establishments in the city.

'''Beer''' in a small pub is about €5 for a pint (birra media).

'''Espresso''', the real Italian, is about €1 at the bar, €2 at a table.

=== Coffee ===
[[File:Venice - Cafe - 4125.jpg|thumb|right|A cafe in Piazza di San Marco]]
Coffee is everywhere in Venice, and both Venetians and the tourists avail themselves of the opportunities, usually by downing a quick dose at the counter (see warning about sit-down prices above). Rule of thumb: the bigger (and shinier) the espresso machine, the better the result.

* {{drink
| name=E Rosa Salva | alt= | url=http://www.rosasalva.it/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=One of the favorites is the mini-chain &quot;E Rosa Salva&quot;, with three locations in the center - on C. Fiubera (from Piazza San Marco, take the underpass in the middle of the arcade, cross the bridge and take second right off C. Fabbri), Merceria S. Salvadore (off the campo of the same name), and right on Campo San Zanipolo (to the right of the church looking from the canal); the last one is a gelateria as well. For your €1 you'll get exactly 2 and a half sips at the bottom of a small cup, with rich crema and no bitterness. Assorted house-made sweets are €1.10.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Paolin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santo Stefano, San Marco 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5220710 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Caffè Florian | alt= | url=http://www.caffeflorian.com | email=servizi@caffeflorian.com
| address=Piazza San Marco, 57 | lat=45.43361 | long=12.33822 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205641 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily, 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=Q960610
| content=On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19.30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Quadri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=120, Piazza San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222105 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.
}}

=== Nightlife ===
There are two late-night drinking areas in Venice. Piazza San Marco is not one of them, although it is very pleasant with many people wandering around late. The actual late night scene is in either '''Campo Santa Margherita''', near the University Ca' Foscari in Dorsoduro; or in '''Erbaria''' on the West side of the Rialto Bridge where the main vegetable market is held during the day.

Even though there are many fantastic bars in Venice, if you're planning a night time &quot;pub crawl&quot; you should plan a few places to visit in advance, otherwise it's very easy to waste an hour wandering aimlessly in search of a watering hole that's open, especially midweek.

Locals in search of nighttime entertainment mostly head over the bridge into Mestre, or hop on the boat to Lido. One exception: F.ta della Misericordia, in Cannaregio (north from the Ghetto over the Ghetto Nuove bridge, turn right), features several bars in succession, anchored by the ''Paradiso Perduto'' (Cannaregio 2640; a restaurant by day, live music on Sundays starting at 21:00), along the canal. In season they are spilling over after dark with youths holding large glasses of rosé, while more of those same youths are cruising (in motor boats) blaring rap songs in Italian from the loudspeakers. The cafes and bars lining the expansive C. Santa Margherita are catering to the students from the nearby university; chill out to reggae sets in ''Caffé Rosso'' (Dorsoduro 2963; it's the one with the red awning that simply says ''Caffe''), or dance (Saturdays only) at ''Round Midnight'' (Dorsoduro 3102).

Those looking for LGBT nightlife in Venice will be disappointed. Hop on the train to [[Padua]] instead.
* {{drink
| name=Bistrot de Venise | alt= | url=http://www.bistrotdevenise.com | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=22:00 until late night | price=
| content=Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.
}}

=== Pubs ===
There are two Irish pubs in Venice. One is located along the '''Strada Nova''' in ''Cannaregio''; the other one is the '''Inishark''' just before ''Campo Santa Maria Formosa''.

* {{drink
|name=Devils Forest Pub
|content=A traditional English style pub with a very fun atmosphere. It is located near the Rialto Bridge and tucked into a small alley near the Disney Store.
}}
* {{drink
|name=Pub Taverna L'Olandese Volante
|address=Campo San Lio, Castello 5856, Venezia
|phone=+39 041-5289349
|content=It is between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. During the summertime there are tables outside when you can easily sit and rest after a day of wandering around this marvelous city. What is more, during the day pasta and other typical dishes are served at a budget price.
}}
*

== Sleep ==
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[[File:Palazzo Civran Venezia.JPG|thumb|The Palazzo Civran and Grand Canal at dusk. This 15th-century building that was substantially altered in the early 17th century now houses the Guardia di Finanza.]]

Due to the historic city's constrained area and international popularity hotels are expensive. Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses offer better rates. Real budget solutions (like campings and hostels) can be found in [[Mestre | '''Mestre''']] (mainland Venice) and on the island of '''[[Lido]]'''. Alternative accommodation can be also found on the island of '''[[Murano]]'''. These are worth considering since historic centre is quite well connected with bus and ferries, so staying further from the centre is not such a big problem.

In the last few years,  holiday or short rentals apartments have increased in number and quality, now you can rent (minimum stay is usually 3 nights) a Palazzo on the Grand Canal as a little flat near Rialto.

=== Bed and Breakfast ===
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Venice Ca' del Pozzo | alt= | url=http://cadelpozzo.it | email=
| address= | lat=45.4329955 | long= 12.3320963 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2413875 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2443203
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=2022-04-01
| content=Completely restructured in 2003, in the characteristic Campo San Maurizio.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Ca'Dor | alt= | url=http://bedandbreakfastvenice.net | email=
| address= | lat= 45.4406559 | long= 12.3372800 | directions=
| phone=+39 392 3906152 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rooms about 55€ in low-season, 100€ in high season | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=2022-04-01
| content=Venetian style rooms in the centre, 3 minutes from Rialto's Bridge.
}}

=== Budget ===

In the city of '''Mestre''' just in front of Venice is the A&amp;O Hostel with shared rooms for about 17–23€ per night (July 2022).

* {{sleep
| name=Ai Do Mori | alt= | url=http://hotelaidomori.com | email=
| address=San Marco 658 | lat=45.4351365 | long=12.3392159 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5204817 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5205328
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=As close as it gets to Piazza San Marco, but on the second and third floor, so it still is quiet at nights. Clean and nice rooms, TV, aircon, very friendly staff.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Alloggi Agli Artisti | alt= | url=http://agli-artisti-venezia.it/ | email=
| address=Calle Priuli Cavalletti, Cannaregio 99 | lat=45.44247 | long=12.32122 | directions=150 m away from the main railway station (Santa Lucia)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €50 to €90 for a double room, depending on the season
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Guests can choose between rooms with bathroom en suite (with hairdryer), and rooms with sharing bathroom on the floor (cheaper).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Antico Fiore | alt= | url=http://anticofiore.com | email=
| address=San Marco 3486 | lat=45.4349563 | long=12.3302647 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5227941 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2413879
| price=Rooms from €65 | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content=An 18th-century building which has been carefully restored.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Gaffaro | alt= | url=http://locandagaffaro.it | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3589 | lat=45.4361719 | long=12.3218600 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2750897 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2750375
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €100
  | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In a picturesque court near Piazzale Roma.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Sant'Anna | alt= | url=http://locandasantanna.com | email=
| address=C.te del Bianco, Castello 269 | lat=45.4330798 | long=12.3577466 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
  | lastedit=
| content=One star. Provides a family atmosphere with modern comforts. Quiet hotel with secure courtyard and some rooms with a canal view (for a higher price) overlooking the Isola di San Pietro. Common balcony over the canal. Includes typical Italian breakfast from 08:00-09:30 with coffee or hot chocolate and rolls, croissants, and toast. Easily accessible from the main bus/train station by vaporetto to stop 'S. Pietro' or 'Giardini'. Doors close at 01:00. Pay in cash for a discount.
}}

=== Mid-range ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Albergo Ateneo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 1876 | lat=45.4343317 | long= 12.3341439| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200777 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228550
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €60-180 depending on season
| lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=3-star hotel close to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Antico Casin Locanda | alt= | url=http://anticocasin.com | email=
| address=Corte Contarina, San Marco 1520/a | lat=45.4334656 | long= 12.3359885 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5207002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-795122
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content= A refined example of contemporary design, located close to Saint Mark's Square. Doubles from €90.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Amadi | alt= | url=http://www.caamadi.it/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Cannaregio 5815 | lat=45.4385951 | long=12.3375372 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5204682 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5206701
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In the old town centre, close to the famous Rialto Bridge. This 13th-century palace was once home to Marco Polo. Décor is keeping with the period, and the rooms are utterly charming. Original wall frescoes from the 1400s adorn the hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/offerte-hotel.php?lang=ENG&amp;id_hotel=37&amp;id_offer= | email=info@cabauta.com
| address=Castello 6457 | lat=45.4384168 | long= 12.3442353 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415212313
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content= Housed in a 15th-century building, this quaint hotel has very spacious rooms with high ceilings and is adorned with stylish furniture and fittings. Has a friendly, multilingual staff who are always eager to assist you in planning tours, booking concert tickets, and making restaurant reservations. Rates from €70 per night.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Della Corte | alt=B&amp;B + apartments | url=http://cadellacorte.com | email=info@cadellacorte.com
| address=Corte Surian, Dorsoduro 3560 | lat=45.4363345 | long=12.3219371 | directions=300 m SE of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041-715877 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722345
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Junior suite €140
 | lastedit=
| content=A comfortable B&amp;B in a quiet area. Warm and personal welcome. Breakfast (served in the room) could be improved (by going to pasticceria Tonolo and bringing your own cakes, e.g.).
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Zose | url=http://hotelcazose.com/ | email=info@hotelcazose.com
| address=Dorsoduro 193/B (Calle del Bastion) | lat=45.4308 | long=12.3327 | directions=walk west from Salute vaporetto stop
| phone=+39 0415226635 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415226624
| hours= | price=Doubles from €90 in season
| checkin= | checkout=
 | lastedit=
| content=A quiet street off S.M. Salute, by the S.M. Giglio ''traghetto'' (when it's operational, 50 cents will get you to S. Marco), within easy walk of either Accademia or the Zattere (no need to brave the hordes of tourists on the #1 line, take the #52 from bus or train station). The helpful staff speaks Italian, English, French and Veneto. 10% discount on rates if paid in cash - ask Walentina, the proprietress. All rooms are named after stars (in the sky, not of movie kind), and all have A/C (indispensable in summer). Buffet breakfast included.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Continental Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://continentalhotelvenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat=45.4419737 | long=12.3240286 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 71 5122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 524 2432
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
 | lastedit=
| content=Three-star hotel in the Jewish Ghetto. A historic building belonged to a noble family, with 93 bedrooms (€95-194) capable to host any kind of guests.
}}
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* {{sleep
| name=Corte 1321 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1321 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Rialto Bridge
| phone=+39 041 5224923 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 0997849
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €100
| lastedit=
| content=Large spacious rooms with double sink bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. Lovely courtyard for dining is made memorable with local birds strutting and cooing.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Domus Ciliota | alt= | url=http://ciliota.it/ | email=
| address=Calle delle Muneghe, San Marco 2976 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A 5-10 minute walk from San Marco's Square. The hotel has over fifty clean, basic, air-conditioned rooms all with shower and WC. The 24-hr reception is English speaking. There is an area for leaving baggage after you've checked out. Single rooms are €70-85 and doubles are €100-110 including breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel al Sole | alt= | url=http://www.alsolehotels.com/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 134/136 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2440328 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722287
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80
| content=Hotel is in a noble palace built in the beginning of the 15th century, a short distance from Piazzale Roma.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ala | alt= | url=http://hotelala.it/ | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria dei Gigli, San Marco 2494 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206390
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €110
| content=Eggs and broiled tomatoes with cheese for breakfast. Rooms were a typical size but clean, comfortable and quiet. They have turndown service at night, a pleasant surprise.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Alla Salute | alt=also known as 'Da Cici' | url=http://www.salutepalace.com/ | email=info@salutepalace.com
| address=Fondamenta Ca' Balà, Dorsoduro 222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235404 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5222271
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50
| content=A 16th-century palazzo, a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco. It has been the house of the famous poet Ezra Pound. Pretty comfortable and quiet budget hotel. Garden for breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel All’Angelo Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelallangelovenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=San Marco 403 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5209299 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2743555
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Run by the same family since 1924 in a 17th-century building close to St Marks Basilica. Comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms with a double somewhere in the region of €150.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Antico Panada | alt= | url=http://hotelpanada.it | email=
| address=San Marco 646 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209088 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5209619
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €145 to €310
| content=Has rooms decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Gottardi | alt= | url=http://www.cagottardi.com/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio 2283 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759421
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €120
| content=Antico Palazzo Gottardi stands in Strada Nuova, between two buildings that look down onto the Canal Grande.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Basilea Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelbasileavenice.com/ | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 817 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 718477 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 720851
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms are usually €100-160 depending on season
| content=Across the Grand Canal from Santa Lucia Train Station. Located in a quiet Calle.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Becher | alt= | url=http://hotelbecher.com | email=
| address=San Marco 1857 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5221253 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5212685
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= This 18th-century hotel enhanced by the most modern amenities, charming atmosphere and impeccable service. Single rooms from €70, doubles €110 and triples from €170.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Belle Arti Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbelleartivenice.com/ | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 912/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5226230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5280043
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double €220. Breakfast included for those who book online
| content=Elegant three-star hotel. 67 guestrooms divided in double, triple and quadruple with en suite services, bathroom kit and modern services.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Cà D'Oro | alt= | url=http://venicehotelcadoro.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4604 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2411212 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414385
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles from €60, doubles from €80
| content=The hotel is in a quiet corner of Cannaregio district, 5 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Canaletto Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelcanalettovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 5487 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 20 518 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 023
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Along a scenic canal close to St. Mark’s Basilica. Decorated and furnished in the traditional Venetian manner, this hotel offers excellent service and rooms for two that start at around €110.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Continental | alt= | url=http://hotelcontinentalvenice.com | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-715122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5242432
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= Right on the Canal Grande. Single rooms from €93, doubles from €155 and triples from €194 including taxes and breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino | alt= | url=http://commercioepellegrino.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4551/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207922 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5225016
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €80, doubles from €100 including taxes and breakfast
| lastedit=
| content=Comfortable hotel in the centre, easy to reach by public transport and 2 minutes on foot to Saint Mark’s Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Doge Venice | alt= | url=http://www.albergodoge.com/ | email=
| address=Lista Vecchia dei Bari, Santa Croce 1222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2448752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5242192
| checkin= | checkout= | price= Double rooms start from €57. Family apartment for three people €97
| content=Three-star accommodation of Venice. It is in the northern part of the city, in front of the train station and presents 10 bedrooms – single, double and twin, some with a shared bathroom - and one apartment.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Firenze Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-firenze.com/index_en.html | email=info@hotel‑firenze.com
| address=San Marco 1490 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222858 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5202668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 a double/twin
| content=On a side street of Piazza San Marco, and offers bright and comfortable rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Mercante di Venezia | alt= | url=https://www.ilmercantedivenezia.com/ | email=
| address=Calle della Misericordia, Cannaregio 379-381 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759290 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759294
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just off the Lista di Spagna by the Grand Canal, excellent access to the Station (Santa Lucia) and the waterbuses. Delicately appointed rooms from around €145.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Lisbona Venice | alt= | url=http://hotellisbonavenice.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286774 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207061
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just in front of Piazza San Marco, three star rooms decorated in the grand Venetian style. Double rooms are usually around €140.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Marconi Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Riva del Vin, San Paolo 729 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 22 068 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 700
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and famous Rialto Bridge. It has been a hotel since the 1930 and has a very interesting art deco style, with rooms going for around €150, or for a little more with a canal view.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Montecarlo Venice | alt= | url=https://www.venicehotelmontecarlo.com/en/ | email=
| address=Calle degli Specchieri, San Marco 463 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207144 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207789
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €130 a double
| content=3-star superior rooms and services one hundred yards from the entrance to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nazionale Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelnazionalevenice.com/ | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 158 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 716133 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 715318
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80 for a single and €160 for a family
| content=Three-star accommodation with 90 bedrooms divided in single, double, twin, triple and family, 100 metres away from the train station of Santa Lucia.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Palazzo Guardi | alt= | url=http://palazzoguardivenice.com | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 995 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2960725 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 7241067
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €80
| content=A stone's throw from the Accademia, is this noble Venetian palace, rooms equipped with all comforts.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Giorgio | alt= | url=http://sangiorgiovenice.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà della Mandola, San Marco 3781 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5235835 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228072
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €60, doubles from €90, triples from €120
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel is between Campo Sant'Angelo and Campo Manin in an antique [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] palace bought by Mariano Fortuny.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Moise Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 2058 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5203755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5210670
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting in the region of €120-140 for a double room
| lastedit=
| content=3-star hotel behind Piazza San Marco and the Basilica.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Tiepolo | alt= | url=http://hoteltiepolo.com | email=
| address=Castello 4510 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5232415 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5208222
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €200
| content=Small and elegant design hotel in the historic centre, a few steps away from Saint Mark's Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Orseolo | alt= | url=http://locandaorseolo.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A 3-minute walk from St. Peter's Square, operated by a multi-lingual Venetian family who offer impeccable concierge service. Room rates are generally €150 to €200.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Pagan Luxury House | alt= | url=http://www.capagan.com/ | email=info@capagan.com
| address=San Marco 3268 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2960584 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5236218
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €120
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=According to their website, there is a €10 per night discount for booking directly with them.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cà Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 6457 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5212313
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Few steps from Campo ss. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the most spectacular place of Venice. Double rooms are usually around €100-160 depending on season.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cá Malipiero Venice | alt= | url=http://camalipierovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 4852 | lat= | long= | directions=Santa Maria Formosa district, behind the Ponte dei Sospiri bridge and St Mark’s Square
| phone=+39 041 2770939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5289845
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €110
| content=An historic building of the 16th century with a large selection of elegant single, double rooms and suites, capable to host up to four people and equipped with the best modern services expected by a three-star guest house.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Flora | alt= | url=http://www.hotelflora.it/ | email=info@hotelflora.it
| address=San Marzo 2283/A | lat= | long= | directions=behind Saint Mark's Square
| phone=+39 041 5205844 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rates start from €120 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Garden, free Wi-Fi, homemade buffet breakfast, fitness centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novecento Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.novecento.biz/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2683/84 | lat= | long= | directions=Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's Square and the Accademia Gallery
| phone=+39 041 2413765 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €120
| content=Has 9 rooms featuring original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean and the Far East.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Palazzo Cendon - Il Piano Nobile | alt= | url=http://www.palazzocendon.it/ | email=
| address=Call Cendon, Cannaregio 532 | lat= 45.4447805 | long=12.3224034 | directions=From the train station turn left before Ponte delle Guglie
| phone=+39 041 2750606 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€130
| content=Nice small hotel in good area with a few restaurants and bars.
}}--&gt;

=== Splurge ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzina Grassi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palazzinag.com/ | email=info@palazzinag.com
| address=San Marco 3247 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5284644 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from €295
| content=First Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. In the centre, near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Saint Mark's Square is a short walk away.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duodo Palace Hotel | url=http://duodopalacehotel.com/ | email=info@duodopalacehotel.com
| address=San Marco 1887 | lat= | long= | directions=In the historic centre
| phone=+39 041 5203329 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2415940
| hours= | price=Doubles from €140
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Four-star luxury hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Al Codega | alt= | url=http://hotelalcodega.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Forno Vecchio, San Marco 4435 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413288 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414621
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €200-300
| content=In a picturesque little ‘cortile’ (courtyard), which is a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Carlton Grand Canal | alt= | url=http://carltongrandcanal.com | email=
| address=Fondamenta S.Pantalon, Santa Croce 578 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2752200 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2752250
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Room rates start from €120 (depending on the season)
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Dei Dragomanni | alt= | url=http://hoteldragomanni.com | email=
| address=Calle del Dose da Ponte, San Marco 2711 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2771300 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2778984
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €155
| content=4-star hotel in an ancient Venetian palazzo.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Giorgione | url=http://hotelgiorgione.com/ | email=
| address=Calle Larga dei Proverbi, Cannaregio 4587 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5225810 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| hours= | price=Singles from €105, Doubles from €150
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=In the centre, 10 minutes from Piazza San Marco, it was transformed into a hotel at the beginning of the 19th century and has been managed by the same family ever since.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Bauer | alt=Il Palazzo Venezia | url=http://www.bauervenezia.com/en/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@bauervenezia.com
| address=San Marco 1459 | lat=45.43295 | long=12.3335603 | directions=In the street from San Marco Square to Ponte dell'Accademia
| phone=+39 041 5207022 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €279 to €15,010
| lastedit=2017-03-21
| content=Five-star luxury hotel along the Grand Canal riverside with bars and restaurants
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Corte di Gabriela | alt= | url=http://www.cortedigabriela.com/en/ | email=info@cortedigabriela.com
| address=Calle Avvocati, 3836 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235077 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from 270€ per night
| lastedit=2018-11-21
| content=Corte di Gabriela is a 4-star boutique hotel in Venice in an elegant nineteenth-century building, overlooking the canals of the San Marco district. It has a few suites, each different from the others.
}}

== Connect ==
As of Sept 2021, Venice has 4G from Iliad and TIM, and 5G from Vodafone and Wind Tre.

The city has been steadily building out the municipal Wi-Fi network, which now covers almost the entire area around the Grand Canal and some of the larger squares in the center. You can buy guest access at approximately €5 per day at the same unified Venezia Unica site where the transport and museum passes are sold. However if you only need occasional access, it may not be worth buying this as you can get free wifi at most accommodations and at a lot of the museums in Venice.

Venice has several internet cafes, but they are much more expensive than the rest of Europe with prices for an hour of access around €6. Wi-Fi is only available at some of them. There's a wonderful pub, Cafe Blue in Dorsoduro, which has free (password-protected) wi-fi. Buy a spritz and a panini and go to town.

At the Telecom Italia Future Centre in Campo San Salvatore (San Marco) you can browse for free for one hour, once registered with your ID card.

To use an Internet cafe, buy a mobile SIM card or get a contract for an Internet connection. Personal identification is needed by law in Italy.  Internet cafes will not let you use computers without a passport or national ID card.

Calle Delle Botteghe on San Marco 2970 Venezia is a pretty art gallery type internet cafe with a book shop.  It is on the expensive side with €3 for 15 min but you can just go in and play chess with a glass of wine.

== Stay safe ==
Venice is considered a safe city.  You have to take the habitual travellers' precautions however. Keep your valuable items (like wallet and passport) close to you because there are pickpockets, especially in more crowded parts of the city.
In case of need, you can dial free of charge on any phone '''112''' (no area code needed) to contact Carabinieri or '''113''' (no area code needed) to contact the Police.

==Stay healthy==

Venice has begun to install septic tanks in buildings, but much of the city has not yet been upgraded and releases untreated sewage directly into the canals.  Avoid bathing yourself, touching the water, immersing feet, etc. in the canals looking for refreshment in hot season. Also, at night there is a risk of falling into the water, as there are many alleys which end in the water but have little or no lighting.  In the warmest months, these conditions can sometimes generate foul odors.  Choose other times to visit if they might ruin what should be a highly enjoyable stay.

Current regulations forbid certain behaviour, including bathing in the canals and walking around in a swimsuit or bare-chested. Violations are subject to fines up to €500. More information available on [https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia #EnjoyRespectVenezia website].

You can reach the emergency medical service dialing free of charge on any phone '''118''' (no area code needed, conversation will be recorded) to have assistance and an ambulance sent to you.

Chemists' shops (Italian: ''Farmacie'') are all around the town. They are open 24 hr a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis: outside the shop there's always the list of operating ones with time-table, address and phone number. If you need a special drug you might be asked to book it in advance if it's not in common use. Note that the commercial name or brand of your prescription might differ from your country of origin, and make sure that the medication you want is available in the EU.

== Respect ==
The city officials state that it is necessary to enforce rules that preserve the city's urban cleanliness and make sure visitors behave themselves. The following tips will come in handy: 

* '''Do not bathe, dive into, or swim in the canals'''; it is not only dangerous and unhealthy, but it is punishable by a fine of up to €350 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed. 

* '''Do not sit down on the ground and eat'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not camp in public areas'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not walk around bare-chested or in swimwear'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €250.

== Cope ==
=== Orientation ===
The unfortunate side-effect of the small alleys which make Venice such a delight to visit is that it is remarkably easy to get lost. Even maps provided by hotels are frequently inaccurate, and the maze-like structure of the city can become very confusing. The tight cluster of little islands that comprise Venice is completely surrounded by the Lagoon, so it is not possible, no matter how lost you become, to leave Venice on foot. Sooner or later you will come upon a piazza that you can locate on your map.

One tip: as you cross bridges, note the house numbers before and after.  A small change probably means you are on the same island/district and have crossed a &quot;new&quot; canal.  A major change means you are now on another island.  Most maps clump islands together into their voting districts, there are many more islands than districts.

One piece of assistance is to look for directional signs. These will be marked &quot;Per&quot; and then with the name of a prominent location or bridge in the city, complete with an arrow pointing in the relevant direction. Hence, to get to the Rialto bridge, the signs to follow are marked &quot;Per Rialto&quot;. Those to St Mark's Square read &quot;Per S Marco&quot;, and those to the train station &quot;Per Ferrovia&quot; (there are some others as well). Having oriented yourself to the nearest landmark, direction-finding can thus become (slightly) easier.

Remember, though, that the signs to read are the ''official'' ones. Graffiti will occasionally give other directions, frequently incorrect ones.

That said, some argue that getting lost in Venice is part of the experience of the city. The number of photogenic canals, hidden restaurants and shops where glass blowing is done almost guarantees that there is no such thing as a &quot;dull neighbourhood&quot;. Additionally, the public transport means that it is relatively easy to arrive at the intended destination even after one has emerged from the web of alleys in a totally unexpected place.

=== Overcrowding ===
While Venice may not get more tourists than other famous [[Italy|Italian]] destinations as [[Rome]] and [[Florence]], the narrowness of streets and open areas may at times make Venice feel ''uncomfortably'' crowded during (but not only) the peak seasons, at the San Marco ''sestiere'', the surroundings of the Rialto bridge and the streets leading from Venezia Santa Lucia and Piazzale Roma to San Marco. Walking by itself can be difficult, let alone snapping a good photo, using a public lavatory, or sitting at a decent cafe or restaurant.

To avoid the worst of the crowds, unless it is winter, try to visit the San Marco and Rialto bridge areas during early morning and late evening. During the late morning and afternoon, stay away as far as possible from this area, for instance walking around west Santa Croce, north Canarregio, eastern Castello and Giudecca. Alternatively, take day trips to places outside central Venice such as [[Burano]], the [[Lido]], [[Padua]] or [[Vicenza]], or simply take the opportunity to refresh in your hotel.

=== Useful telephone numbers ===
* {{listing
| name=Police (emergency call)
| phone=113
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri (emergency call)
| phone=112
}}
* {{listing
| name=First Aid (emergency call)
| phone=118
}}
* {{listing
| name=Venice Hospital
| phone=+39 041 5294111
}}
* {{listing
| name=Medical Service on Duty
| phone=+39 041 5294060
}}
* {{listing
| name=Tourist Information
| phone=+39 041 5298700
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5200685
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5224904
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Danieli
| phone=+39 041 5222254
}}
* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Information
| phone=+39 041 2609260
}}
* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 2609222
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway information
| phone=892021 (in country only)
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 785531
}}

=== Consulates ===
Most of the consulates listed here are only honorary consulates, so can only offer limited consular services. If you need any serious help, try visiting [[Milan]], where larger consulates can sometimes be found; however, it will usually be easier to visit the Italian capital, [[Rome#Embassies|Rome]], where most countries' embassies are found.
* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia| url=http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-locations/missions/Pages/australian-consulate-in-venice-italy.aspx| email=mc@castelbrando.it
| address=Via della Libertà, 12 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5093061 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Austria}} {{listing
| name=Austria| url= | email=consolato.austria@zoppas.com
| address=Santa Croce, 251 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5240556| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{flag|Malta}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
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| address= Sestiere Cannaregio 166| lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
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* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
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* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
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| address=Venice Marco Polo Airport, Via Galileo Galilei, 30 | lat= | long= | directions=
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=== Post offices ===
* Venezia Centro: San Marco. Sottoportico delle Acque 5016
* Venezia 1: Cannaregio, Lista di Spagna 233
* Venezia 3: San Polo, Campo San Polo 2012
* Venezia 4: San Marco, Calle Larga de l'Ascension 1241
* Venezia 5: Castello, Calle Barbaria delle Tole 6674
* Venezia 8: Giudecca, Fondamenta Sant'Eufemia
* Venezia 9: Castello, Via Garibaldi 1641
* Venezia 10: Dorsoduro, Zattere Fondamenta al Ponte Longo 1507
* Venezia 11: Sant'Elena, Viale 4 Novembre 23/24
* Venezia 12: Santa Croce, Fondamenta Santa Chiara 411
* Venezia 13: Canareggio, Calle dele Cooperative snc
* Murano: Fondamenta Navagero 48
* Burano: Fondamenta Terranova 162
* Lido di Venezia: Via Doge Domenico Michiel 1
* Malamocco: Campo Chiesa 1

== Go next ==
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has many interesting destinations far from the Venetian crowds. Around the Venetian lagoon are other smaller islands, which have since been deserted but are worth a visit. There is also the Lido, which is a long narrow island with more modern buildings, hosting a youth hostel and a hotel.
* [[Burano]] — Island famous for lace, textiles and colorfully painted houses.
* [[Lido]] — The island of tranquility, a beach district 10 minutes by boat from San Marco, and where the Venice movie festival is held.
* [[Mestre]] — Town in the mainland, but still a part of Venice.
* [[Murano]] — Nearby island famous for its glassware.
* [[San Lazzaro]] — Nearby island with Armenian monastery and impressive art collection, some world class pieces.
* [[Torcello]] — Nearby island with a 7th-century basilica church and an archeological museum.
* Riviera del Brenta &amp;mdash; Palladian villas around Brenta River, 20 minutes from Venice by car, or you can get there via biking tours with a local bike hire shop.
* [[Lake Garda]] — An easy day trip by train, it is Italy's largest lake and stunning in scenery.
* [[Po Delta]] — Peaceful and scenic marshy area southwest of Venice with bike trails.
* [[Eraclea]] — Typical for its pinewood and Laguna del Mort, 55 minutes from Venice by car or by boat.
* [[Jesolo]] — Jesolo is one of the most important beaches in Italy, just 45 minutes from Venice by car or by boat (ferry from Treporti to Venice).
* [[Padua]] (It. Padova) — 40&amp;nbsp;km west of Venice, home to the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, and the oldest Botanical Gardens in the world, among others.
* [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] — Lovely alpine town, site of 1956 Winter Olympic Games. Great mountain scenery, might be very expensive. A couple of hours of car ride to the north of Venice, more than 3 hours by train and bus.

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'''[http://english.comune.venezia.it Venice]''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Venezia''; Venetian: ''Venexia'') is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains. It is also known as the birthplace of composers Tomaso Albinoni and Antonio Vivaldi. Venice and its lagoon are a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]]. It used to be an independent republic, and remains one of Italy's most important cities, with a quarter million inhabitants.

==Districts==
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| region1name=[[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]]
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| region1description=Sharpen your elbows and get to stepping. '''Doge's Palace''' and half a dozen other top sights are crammed in to '''Piazza San Marco'''. If you'd like a good picture (or even a place to sit!) try visiting at dawn, or during the winter months.

| region2name=[[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]]
| region2color=#7ad88d
| region2description=One of the oldest parts of the city&amp;mdash;and featuring the '''Rialto Bridge'''&amp;mdash;one of it's most visited. Several museums and churches hold dozens of antiquities and artistic masterworks.

| region3name=[[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]]
| region3color=#6e73e2
| region3description=Home to the '''Guggenheim''' and '''Gallerie Accademia Venezia''', some of the finest museums in Italy. This area plays host to many students, so you may have an easier go finding budget conscious amenities.

| region4name=[[Venice/Castello|Castello]]
| region4color=#b569b5
| region4description=The &quot;tail of the fish&quot; plays host to several palaces, basilica, and museums. On your walk in, pass by the '''Bridge of Sighs''' to catch a glimpse of a convicts last view.

| region5name=[[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]]
| region5color=#487db8
| region5description=A more residential neighborhood, the city's historic '''Jewish ghetto''' is found here as well as the nearby island of '''San Michele Cemetery'''. Receives fewer visitors than neighboring areas, although that's not saying much.

| region6name=[[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]]
| region6color=#e7ef5d
| region6description=A transit oriented neighborhood, this is where Venetian visitors will arrive if coming by bus, car or tram. The rail station is just a few steps away in Cannaregio. The museums here cover mostly non-Italian work.
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Many visitors also pay a visit to '''[[Mestre]]''' (mainland Venice) and some of the neighboring islands during their stay.
* '''[[Venice/Burano|Burano]]''' &amp;mdash; Popular with artists and known for its many small, brightly painted houses.
* '''[[Venice/Murano|Murano]]''' &amp;mdash; Filled with quaint shops and restaurants, Murano is known far and wide for its high quality glass making.
* '''[[Venice/Lido|Lido]]''' &amp;mdash; Venice's long skinny beach, Lido offers a respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
* '''[[Venice/Torcello|Torcello]]''' &amp;mdash; Sparsely populated and accessible by ''vaporetto'', this island offers a unique window into Venetian life.

== Understand ==
[[File:Venezia Campanile di San Marco 004.JPG|thumb|upright|Bell tower of Saint Mark]]

=== Orientation ===
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has nearly a million inhabitants, and includes coastal and inland towns such as [[Bibione]], [[Chioggia]] and [[Eraclea]].

The ''comune'' (municipality) of Venice lies at the coast of northern Italy. It is made up of many islands in the Venetian Lagoon and a stretch of ''terraferma'' (mainland). The comune is divided into six boroughs, the most famous of which (known as ''Venezia Insulare'') comprises the historic city of Venice as well as the islands of Giudecca, [[Venice/Murano|Murano]], [[Burano]], [[Torcello]], [[Mazzorbo]] and [[Sant'Erasmo]]. [[Lido]] and [[Mestre]] are other popular areas of the comune.

The historic city is divided into six ''sestieri'' (districts): [[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]], [[Venice/Castello|Castello]], [[Venice/Dorsoduro|Dorsoduro]], [[Venice/San Polo|San Polo]], [[Venice/Santa Croce|Santa Croce]] and finally [[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]], where the main monuments and sights are. Each sestiere uses separate house numbers, however they are ''not'' allocated in a specific pattern.

=== History ===
{{See also|Medieval and Renaissance Italy}}
The '''Most Serene Republic of Venice''' dates back to 827, when a Byzantine Duke moved its seat to what is now known as the Rialto, and for the following 970 years, it prospered on trade (especially from the [[Silk Road]]) and under the rule of a Roman-style Senate headed by the '''Doge'''. Eventually, the Republic of Venice grew into a powerful city-state, and the cradle of [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Italian renaissance]]. In the late 15th century, the [[Ottoman Empire]]'s expansion around the Mediterranean, new routes on the high seas shifted commerce to the Atlantic, demoting Venice's political status.

The city remains a centre for the arts. One of the significant events in the history of Venice was the opening of the first public opera house in 1637, which allowed members of the general public (those who could afford to pay for the tickets) to enjoy what was once court entertainment reserved for the aristocracy, thus allowing the genre of opera to flourish. Venice was an important destination of the [[Grand Tour]] from the 17th century. In 1797, the city was conquered by Napoleon, a blow from which it never recovered.  The city was soon absorbed into [[Austro-Hungarian Empire|Austria-Hungary]], then ping-ponged back and forth between Austria and a nascent Italy, but Venice is still a monument to the glory days of the Renaissance, and historical culture still throbs powerfully in the old Italians' veins.

=== Climate ===
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 | Sep high C              =   24.4     | Oct high C             =  20.0     | Nov high C             =  12.6     | Dec high C              =  7.4
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 | year mean C             =   13.0
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 | May low C               =   13.7     | Jun low C              =  16.1     | Jul low C              =  18.3     | Aug low C               = 17.7
 | Sep low C               =   14.3     | Oct low C              =   9.6     | Nov low C              =   4.0     | Dec low C               =  0.6
 | year low C              =    8.8
 | Jan precipitation mm    =   47.0     | Feb precipitation mm   =  48.3     | Mar precipitation mm   =  48.8     | Apr precipitation mm    = 70.0
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 | unit precipitation days =    1.0 mm
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 | Sep precipitation days  =    5.9     | Oct precipitation days =   6.7     | Nov precipitation days =   5.8     | Dec precipitation days =   5.9
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 | date                    = April 2014
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Venice has a humid-subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. For those who don't enjoy the heat, July and August may be the worst time to visit: it's sometimes very hot and often humid, there are mosquitoes and occasional infestations of flies, and there are a ''lot'' of tourists and large crowds. Mid to late spring and early to mid autumn are probably best, a compromise between temperature (expect 10-25°C) and the tourist load. Between November and January, you may manage to feel you have Venice all to yourself, an interesting experience. Beware of the weather during the winter months: it can be quite chilly, windy, and damp. Fog is an additional hazard if you are driving in or out, doubly so in the unlikely chance that you will pilot a boat. But if you've never been to Venice, it's better to go in summer than not to go. You won't regret it. Many cities are far worse in summer. Although Venice has no cars, diesel motors used by boats contribute to less than stellar air quality.

'''''Acqua alta''''' (high water) has become a fact of life in Venice.  The lagoon water level occasionally rises above the level of the squares and streets, flooding them.  This can happen several times a year, at irregular intervals, usually in the colder months. ''Acqua alta'' usually lasts a few hours and coincides with high tide. You'll see raised walkways in side alleys ready to be pulled out when ''acqua alta'' hits. When the city begins to flood, sirens will sound to warn residents and businesses. If you speak fluent Italian, tune into news programs since their predictions of the times the flood begins and ends are usually accurate. Normally, the tide rises and falls in six-hour cycles.

You can get an ''acqua alta'' map at the tourist offices either at the railway station or St Mark's Square.  This will show you the higher, dry routes and the ones with walkways set up during the various flood alerts.  There is a tide measuring station at the Rialto vaporetto piers, and a noticeboard at the base of the Campanile in the Piazza San Marco that shows a live tide reading and predictions for the next few days.

== Get in ==
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Water plays a crucial role in transportation, as Venice is on a lagoon. Whichever way you arrive the last part of your journey will be on foot from the nearest waterbus/watertaxi jetty. Bear this in mind when choosing your hotel location and route to it, especially if you need to carry or wheel bags along the narrow streets. Do note a lot of the higher priced hotels will offer complementary water boat transfers from the airport. 

=== By plane ===

The Marco Polo Airport and the Treviso Airport serve the city. If no flight suites you, check flying to nearby '''[[Bologna#By_plane|Bologna]]''' or '''[[Verona#By_plane|Verona]]'''. From both cities trains and buses depart to Venice.

==== Marco Polo Airport ====
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There are direct flights to and from [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], [[Atlanta Airport]], [[Barcelona El Prat]], Basel, Belfast, Berlin, Bilbao, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Brussels,  Casablanca, Chisinau, Cologne-Bonn, [[Copenhagen Airport]], Doha, Dubai, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, [[Frankfurt Airport]], Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Istanbul, Leeds, Le Havre, Lille, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Mars Alam, Marseilles, Metz, Montreal, Moscow, [[Munich Airport]], Mykonos, Nantes, New York. Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Prague Pristina, Riga, Southend, Saint Petersburg, Sharm el-Sheik, Stuttgart, Timisoara, Tirana, Toronto, Toulouse, Tunis, Vienna, Warsaw and Zurich as well as domestic flights to and from Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, and Rome.

As of April 2022 the airport wifi service is free, with caveats: you get 30 min without registration, and a few hours with registration. This is useful if you need access to online vaccination passports.

'''[http://www.atvo.it ATVO]''' operates airport shuttle '''expressbus 35''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' between 04:20 and 23:30 every day and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' between 05:20 to 00:50 every day. The trip on a coach bus with luggage stowed underneath takes about 20 minutes. ATVO ticket price is €8 one-way and €15 return, luggage included. Tickets can be bought at the airport from the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall, at the ATVO ticket counter in the arrival hall (open from 08:00 to 23:45, {{Phone|+39 042 1594672}}) and from the automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the airport on the ATVO departure platform. In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to San Marco Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St. Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre, tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station.

'''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/urban-lines-0 ACTV]''' operates urban '''aerobus 5''' service from ''Piazzale Roma'' to ''Marco Polo Airport'' on weekdays between 04:35 and 00:40 and during weekends between 05:40 and 00:40 and from ''Marco Polo Airport'' to ''Piazzale Roma'' on weekdays between 04:08 and 01:10 and during weekends between 04:08 and 01:10. The trip in a city bus takes about 23 minutes. ACTV ticket price for a 75-minute trip with water buses (vaporetti) and land buses starting and/or ending at Marco Polo Airport is €8 one-way and €15 return. One piece of hand luggage is included in the price. If you are willing to walk 1 km to save a few coins, walk to the Triestina Tessera stop and catch the same bus 5 (or some other routes) for €6. If you have a Venezia Unica card (see local transport), you can ride from that stop for €1.50.

'''[http://www.alilaguna.it/en Alilaguna]''' operates three '''water bus''' lines from the airport. Such a direct water bus from the airport may be more convenient than taking the bus to the bus station and then changing to the local water bus. To reach the boat jetty, turn left on leaving the terminal and walk 10 minutes along the covered walkway.
* '''Blue line (linea blu)''' runs from the airport to the Cruise Terminal (Terminal Crociere) via Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Zitelle, Zattere, and Giudecca Stucky. Boats leave from the airport every hour from 06:10 to 08:10 and from 20:15 to 00:15 and every 30 minutes between 08:45 and 20:15, boats leave from the Cruise Terminal every 30 minutes from 07:50 to 17:20. The boat trip from the airport to the city center (San Marco) takes about 90 min. This trip is very long and boring, so bring something to do. The trip from the airport to Murano takes 30 min.
* '''Orange line (linea arancio)''' connects the airport with Giglio via Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, San Angelo and Ca' Rezzonico. Boats leave from the airport every 30 mins from 08:00 to 19:00. Boats leaving later in the evening go to Fondamenta Nove or San Marco only. Boats leave from Giglio from every 30 minutes from 6:48 to 19:48, later boats leave from San Marco only.
* '''Red line (Linea Rossa)''' goes from the airport to Giudecca Zitelle via Murano Museo, Certosa, Lido, and San Marco. This is a seasonal service and only operates between April and November. Boats leave the airport every hour from 10:30 to 18:30 and San Marco every hour from 9:05 to 19:05.
The ticket price from the airport to Lido, Venice, or Cruise Terminal is €15 one way (€8 IMOB smart card) and €27 return. Airport to Murano costs €8 one way (€4 IMOB) and €15 return. There are also tourist tickets which are valid for 24 hours (€30), and for 72 hours (€65). All tickets can be purchased online. The water bus services from the airport are operated by a different company (Alilaguna) than the other public water bus services in Venice, so separate tickets will be required.

From the same jetty, you can travel in style (and much faster) by hiring one of the speedy '''water-taxis''' (30 min) for about €110.

==== Treviso Airport ====
The '''[http://trevisoairport.it/ Treviso Airport]''' ({{IATA|TSF}}), located 25&amp;nbsp;km (16&amp;nbsp;mi) from Venice near [[Treviso]], is relatively smaller but becoming increasingly busy as the main destination for Ryanair, Wizzair, and Transavia budget flights. There are flights to Treviso Airport from Bucharest, Charleroi, Chisinau, Cluj, Dublin, East Midlands, Eindhoven, Iasi, L'viv, Malta, Moscow, Paris Beauvais, Prague, Stockholm, Timisoara and Valencia. There are domestic flights from Alghero, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme and Palermo. Flights to and from Treviso Airport are operated by [http://www.laudamotion.com/ Lauda], [http://www.pobeda.aero Pobeda], [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] +39 895 8958989, [http://www.wizzair.com Wizz Air] +39 895 895 3322.

The airport runs over-capacity with seating and facilities, and the security line can sometimes be very long during peak travel times. If you arrive at the airport and the line is moving too slowly, you can purchase local fast track service at '''[https://www.ufirst.com/en/doors/door-015659eb-2683-46ba-82ca-c18d7490b57f/service-d78a5c7d-c641-4072-8622-0b351fcf8db7 UFirst.com]''' for €10. This is official but poorly advertised at the airport. There is no express passport control if departing the Schengen area.

'''[http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lingua=en&amp;area=menustandard&amp;idpadre=23&amp;idmenu=36 ATVO]''' operates buses from Venice to Treviso Airport daily at 05:30, 07:10, 10:30, and 18:30 and from Treviso Airport to Venice daily at 07:45, 08:15, 13:10 and 21:20 plus others not connecting to the flights to and from Treviso Airport. Flights arriving earlier or later than scheduled may affect the departure from the airport. If flights are cancelled the bus service will be suspended. The bus has two stops in Mestre, one in Corso del Popolo in front of BNP Bank in the historic center and the other one near the railway station and the journey takes about 55 min. The bus stop in Venice is at Piazzale Roma and the journey takes about 70 min. Ticket prices are €12 one-way and €22 return (valid 7 days) and have to be validated before boarding the bus. Tickets can be bought at Treviso Airport at the automatic ATVO ticket machine in the arrivals baggage hall or at the ATVO ticket office in the arrivals hall, operating from 07:30 to 22:30 ({{Phone|+39 422 315 381}}). In Venice, tickets can be bought at the ATVO ticket office in Piazzale Roma, near the Carabinieri station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 671}}), at automatic ATVO ticket machine outside the ticket office, at 'Chiosco di Pluff' newsagent in the center of the square 5 m from the departure point for the buses to Treviso Airport, at Botazzo Tobacconist's in Piazzale Roma, at the Novo Tour Agency in Piazzale Roma and at IEX Change Agency in St.Mark's Square under the Torre dei Mori. In Mestre tickets can be bought at ATVO ticket office in Via Capuccina 183, near the railway station ({{Phone|+39 421 594 673}}), at automatic ticket machine outside the ticket office, at Bar Binario, situated near the ticket office, at ATAV - Associazione Turistica Albergatori Venezia, inside the railway station or at 365 Grandi Biglietterie Agency inside the railway station. There is free Wi-Fi on the buses.

'''[http://www.barziservice.com/en/services/airport/ Barzi Bus Service]''' offers a bus service via the motorway from the airport to Mestre train station (about 30 min trip) and Venice Tronchetto (about 40 min trip). Ticket prices are €12 one way and €22 return (valid 10 days). Tickets can be bought at their desk in the arrival hall ({{Phone|+39 348 836 71 85}}), or on the bus. Tickets bought on Ryanair flights are ''not'' valid for this service. Barzi Bus brings you to Tronchetto, from there you can take vaporetto line 2 to the city center.

If you'd rather avoid the highway traffic and don't have bulky luggage, take the local '''[http://www.mobilitadimarca.it/p/linee-e-orari/servizio-urbano/urbano-treviso Mobilita di Marca bus no. 6]''' for €1.30 (€2.50 if bought on board). It will deposit you at the Treviso train station in about 10 minutes. There are 2-3 departures hourly from the airport between 06:00 to 22:00. Then it's about 30 minutes on Regionale or Regionale Veloce train to Venezia Santa Lucia (also 2-3 departures per hour). The ticket price is €3.40 for the train.

==== San Nicolo Airport ====
The '''San Nicolo Airport''' (ICAO: LIPV, no IATA code) is an airfield directly on the Lido. It handles only small aircraft, as the runway (grass) is about 1&amp;nbsp;km long, and does not have any scheduled flights, but might be of interest to private pilots (arrivals from [[Schengen Agreement]] states only) due to its convenience to the city (it is a short walk to the vaporetto landing).

=== By train ===
[[File:Lion of Venice, Piazzetta San Marco.jpg|thumb|300px|A winged lion, the symbol of San Marco]]

Venice is well-connected with the domestic train network, [[Rome]] and [[Milan]] are only a few hours away. Also there are some night trains from cities in southern Italy, though since 2012 most services have been canceled. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to [[Trieste]] leave from Venezia Mestre at 10:24, 19:45 and 21:59 and the trip takes about 1 hr 35 min. Regionale Veloce (Fast Regional) trains leave from Santa Lucia station at 09:11, 9:48, 12:09, 13:09, every hour from 14:11 to 18:11, at 19:35, the trip taking about 2 hr 5 min. Freccia Bianca (White Arrow) trains to Milan leave Santa Lucia station at 05:20, 06:20, 06:50, 07:50, 08:50, 10:50, 12:50, 13:20, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 16:20, 17:20, 18:20 and 19:50, duration of the trip is about 2 hr 35 min. There are Freccia Argento (Silver Arrow) trains to Rome leaving Santa Lucia at 10:25, 13:25, 15:25 and 18:25, via [[Bologna]] and [[Florence]] arriving in Rome 3 hr 50 min later, and an Intercity Night train leaving Santa Lucia at 00:07, arriving in Rome at 06:35 next morning. [http://www.italotreno.it/EN/Pages/default.aspx Iitalo] offers train services from Santa Lucia to Rome at 07:55, 09:55, 12:55 and 18:55, arriving Romea Ostiense at 11:50, 13:50, 16:50 and 22:50, and at 15:55 arriving at Roma Tiburtina at 19:30.

Direct trains to Venice are available from many international destinations, there are [[sleeper trains]] from [[Munich]] and [[Vienna]] operated by ÖBB as part of their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. and also a weekly long-distance night train (four nights) from [[Moscow]] via [[Kyiv]], [[Budapest]] and [[Zagreb]]. There's also a sleeper service from Paris operating under the [https://www.thello.com/en/ Thello] brand.

* Nightjet trains to Munich depart Santa Lucia at 21:04 and arrive in Munich at 06:10. The train from Munich leaves at 23:20 to reach Santa Lucia at 08:24.
* Trains to Vienna depart  at 21:04 and arrive in Vienna at 07:55 next morning. The other way departs Vienna at 21:27, arriving at 08:24 in Santa Lucia.
* The Thello sleeper leaves Paris Gare de Lyon at 19:15 and arrives in Santa Lucia at 09:35. The reverse trajectory departs Venice at 19:20, arriving in Paris at 09:37.

Also, Venice is the terminus for the luxurious '''[https://www.belmond.com/venice-simplon-orient-express Venice Simplon Orient-Express]''', a historical train that still make the overnight journey from [[London]] and Paris in original 1920s coaches. There are departures at least once a week between March and November. As one of the most sumptuous journeys in the world, the trip is expectedly ''very'' expensive, starting at €2,900.

Trains from the mainland run through [[Mestre]] on the mainland to the terminus Venezia Santa Lucia railway station on the west side of Venice; make sure you don't get it confused with the two stations on the mainland before the bridge. Many through trains only stop in Mestre, in that case just hop on to one of the very frequent trains to Santa Lucia (ticket €1.25). Also, ACTV has a ticket office at Mestre station, and queues might be shorter here. From the Santa Lucia station district, water buses (''vaporetti'') or water taxis can take you to hotels or other locations on the islands, but walking is usually the best option.

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=== By car ===
Distances to Venice: Rome 540 km, Milan 279 km, Padua 60 km, Vicenza 75 km, Udine 125 km

Cars arrive on the far western edge of Venice, but remain parked at the entrance to the city (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, which is Europe's largest car park.) There are no roads past this point, and never were, even before cars.

==== Parking ====
Car parking is very very expensive here (€26/12 hr, €30/24 hr) and the tailbacks can be quite large. Tronchetto is about a 1&amp;nbsp;km from Piazzale Roma, the city's main entry point, but there is an shuttle train service, ''People Mover'', at €1.50.
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'''An alternative''' is to use the car parks on the mainland (terra firma) and catch a train or bus or vaporetto into Venice. Park near the [[Mestre]] railway station, and catch a train to Venezia St Lucia; there are many trains, it is very near (8–10 minutes) and quite cheap (€1.20). Don't bother searching for free parking near Mestre train station - there are no free parking spots near, except on Sunday (free parking is on the other side of the station, in Marghera). Free and safe parkings are also near Mogliano Veneto and Oriago railway stations. Besides, Venezia St Lucia is a good starting point to visit Venice. However drivers going to the Lido can use the car ferry from Tronchetto (vaporetto 17, frequencies vary), right hand lane off the Ponte della Libertà into the city.
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** Blue Line (Line Blu) runs from Fusina to Venice Zattere every hour from 08:00 to 19:00, also at 20:00 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:00 and 22:00 from Jun to Sept, travel time 25 minutes, return from Venice Zattere every hour from 08:30 to 19:30, also at 20:30 from Apr to Oct and during carnival and at 21:30 and 22:30 from Jun to Sept, ticket price one way €8, return €13
** Red line (line Rossa) runs from Fusina to Alberoni on Venice Lido in winter M-F at 07:30, every day at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30. travel time 35 minutes, return M-F 08:15, every day at 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:45. Ticket price €7 one-way, €12 return.
** Yellow Line (Line gialla) runs from Zattere to Alberoni at 08:45, 10:45, 12:45, 16:15 and 18:15, return from Alberoni at 09:30, 11:45, 13:45, 17:00 and 19:00, tickets €7 one-way, €12 return.
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==== Car rental ====
Most of the major rental car companies have outlets at Piazzale Roma, at the edge of the city. These are on the ground floor of one of the major parking stations. When you are dropping off your car, you need to find street parking and then walk to the rental car outlet and hand in the keys. Do not park in the parking station. There is a vaporetto stop across the road from the parking station.

=== By bus ===
For '''bus''' services between Marco Polo airport (VCE) and the Piazzale Roma bus station in Venice, see the By Place section. The {{marker|type=go|name=Piazzale Roma bus station|url=|lat=45.4379|long=12.3189}} is well served by vaporetti and water-taxis ... and of course, you can walk everywhere.
From [[Mestre]], you can take a bus to Venezia- Piazzale Roma. the ticket is €1.30 but if you buy it in the bus it will cost €2.50. You can buy bus tickets from specialized ticket kiosks and vending machines, as well as tobacconists and newsstands. All of the city is connected to Venice by bus.

=== By tram ===
There is a [http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/tram tram connection] from the mainland to Venice: Line T1 from Favaro to Piazzale Roma. One way/Single Ticket - 75 min €1.50. Ticket booklet - 10 tickets - 75 min €14. You can buy tram tickets from specialized ticket kiosks, vending machines, tobacconists and newsstands, and you can use the same ticket for buses and People Mover.

=== By boat ===
[[File:Venezia San Giorgio Maggiore R06.jpg|thumb|360px|View of San Giorgio, in front of Venice]]
Ships arrive at the '''[http://www.vtp.it/ Stazione Marittima]''' which is at the west end of the main islands, it is served by vaporetti and water taxis.  ''To Piazzale Roma'': take the '''People Mover''' operating every 3 minutes weekdays from 07:10 to 22:50, holidays from 08:10 to 21:50, price €1. ''To Santa Lucia Railway Station'' (distance 1 km): take the ''People Mover'' to Piazzale Roma, then walk or take the water taxi ({{Phone|+39 0412402711}}, {{Phone|+39 041716922}}, {{Phone|+39 0415222303}} or {{Phone|+39 0415229040}}). ''To Venezia Mestre Railway Station'' (distance {{Km|7}}) take a taxi (Radiotaxi: {{Phone|+39 041 5952080}}) or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and the bus line to Mestre. ''To Marco Polo Airport'' (distance {{Km|13}}) take a taxi (40 minutes trip), a water taxi or take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma and then ACTV bus no 6 or ATVO buses.

=== Porters ===
Cooperative Trasbagagli, {{Phone|+39 041 713719}} offers porter services at the following rates: 1 or 2 pieces €25 Venice City, €40 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €50 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €60 Murano.  3 or 4 pieces €35 Venice City, €50 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €60 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €80 Murano, 5 or 6 pieces €45 Venice City, €60 Giudecca, San Giorgio, Riva 7 Martiri, €70 Lido, S.Elena, Giardini, S.Servolo, S.Clemente, and €90 Murano. There are porter stations at Ferrovia {{Phone|+39 041 715272}}, Piazzale Roma {{Phone|+39 041 5223590}}, S.Marco Campo della Guerra {{Phone|+39 3478675491}}, S.Marco Calle Vallaresso {{Phone|+39 3465881508}}, S.Marco Bacino Orseolo {{Phone|+39 3282696025}}, S.Marco Sant'Angelo {{Phone|+39 3406382287}}, S.Zaccaria (Danieli) {{Phone|+39 3203385248}}, S.Zaccaria (Jolanda) {{Phone|+39 3495803239}} and Rialto (Imbarcadero Actv Rialto line 1 and 2) {{Phone|+39 3474348898}}.

== Get around ==
Venice, the world's only pedestrian city, is easily walkable, and the absence of cars makes this a particularly pleasant experience. However, walking and standing all day can also be exhausting, so it is best to pace yourself. The Rialtine islands - the 'main' part of Venice - are small enough to walk from one end to the other in about an hour, provided you don't get lost (a common occurrence).

If you want to get around a bit more quickly, there are numerous '''vaporetti (water buses)''' and '''water taxis'''. The vaporetti are generally the best way to get around, even if the service route map changes frequently. If you are going to be in Venice for a few days visiting, it is a lot cheaper to use vaporetti than private water taxis. If you want to have a romantic ride along the canals, take a gondola ride, although they tend to exist for more scenic purposes, rather than getting people from point A to point B.

Be warned that GPS navigation services such as Google Maps are notoriously unreliable in Venice. The density of stone buildings makes it fairly difficult to receive a proper GPS satellite signal. Additionally, Venice's complex network of pathways and public transit is poorly documented, and even entire transit services such as the Orange vaporetti Route are undocumented on Google Maps. You can mitigate some of these navigation issues using the Live View function in Google Maps, which uses your camera to orient yourself relative to businesses and landmarks around you.

=== By public transport ===
'''[http://www.actv.it/en ACTV]''' runs the vaporetti and other public transport services in the lagoon and on land.
* '''Line 1''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido, passing the Railway Station (Ferrovia), Canal Grande, Rialto, S.Marco and S.Zaccaria and vice versa, leaving Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 05:01 to 06:01 and from 22:21 to 23:41, every 10 minutes from 06:21 to 22:01, leaving Lido every 20 minutes from 04:16 to 05:36 and from 21:46 to 23:06, every 10 minutes from 5:56 to 21:26. Notice that this service can be ''very crowded'' during the day as it passes through many sights along the Grand Canal.
* '''Line N''' is a night line, connecting Lido with Canal Grande, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, Canale and vice versa. Boats leave Lido every 20 minutes from 23:26 to 04:06 and Piazzale Roma every 20 minutes from 00:09 to 04:49.
* '''Line 2''' goes from S.Zaccaria over S.Giorgio, Giudecca, Zattere, Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, S.Marcuola, Rialto, S.Tomà, S.Samuele, Academia and S.Marco. Departure from S.Zaccaria every 20 minutes from 04:59 to 08:39 and from 20:49 to 23:09, every 10 minutes from 08:59 to 20:29. The route can be seen as a &quot;C&quot; running along the Grand Canal and Giudeca Canal, hugging the districts of San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro.
* '''Line 4.1''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Arsenale, Giardini, S.Elena, S.Pietro di Castello, Bacini, Celestia, Ospedale. Fondamente Nove and Cimiterio and from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove, Orto, Sant’Alvise, Tre Archi, Gugle, Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, S.Marta, Palanca, Redentore and Zitelle. Boats leave Fondamente Nove to Murano (Museo) from 06:14 to 21:34 and from 21:42 to 23:22, from Murano (Museo) to Piazzale Roma from 06:32 to 19:32, from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 19:52 to 21:52 and from Piazzale Roma to San Zaccaria from 06:18 to 20:18 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 4.2''' runs from San Zaccaria (Jolanda) to Murano via Zitelle, Redentore, Palanca, Sacca Fisola, S.Marta, Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, Guglie, Crea, S.Alvise, Orto, Fondamente Nove and Cimitero, and return from Murano to San Zaccaria (Jolanda) via Cimitero, Fondamente Nove. Ospedale, Celestia, Bacini, S.Elena, Giardini and Arsenale. Boats depart at San Zaccaria from 06:13 to 20:33, from Piazzale Roma to Fondamente Nove from 06:56 to 20:56, from Fondamente Nove to Murano from 06:23 to 21:23, from Murano (Museo) to San Zaccaria from 06:43 to 20:43, and from Murano (Museo) to Fondamente Nove from 20:43 to 21:43 and from 22:07 to 23.47 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.1''' runs anti-clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma via S.Pietro, Bacini, Celetstia, Ospedale, Fondamente Nove, Orto, S.Alvise, Tre Archi, Guglie, Riva de Biasio and Ferrovia and from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, Zattere. S.Zaccaria, Giardini and S.Elenea. Boats leave from Lido from 06:20 to 20:20, from Fondamente Nove from 06:24 to 23:04, from Piazzale Roma from 06:08 to 23:48 and from S.Zaccaria from 06:38 to 00:08 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 5.2''' runs clockwise from Lido to Piazzale Roma and back to Lido. Boats leave Lido from 5.52 to 20.32 and from 20:42 to 00:22, from S.Zaccaria from 06:06 to 20:46 and from 20:56 to 00:36, from Piattale Roma from 0626 to 21:06 and from 21:16 to 23:16 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 6''' runs from Piazzale Roma to Lido via S.Marta, S.Basilio, Zattere, Giardini and S.Elena. Boats leave Piazzale Roma from 06:19 to 20:29, and Lido from 05:42 to 20:02 every 20 minutes.
* '''Line 9''' runs from Burano to Torcello, leaving Burno from 07:05 to 20:35 and Torcello from 06:40 to 20:10 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 10''' runs from Lido to San Marco Giardinetti via S.Elena, Giardini, Arsenale and S.Zaccaria and return from San Marco Giardinetti to Lido via S.Zaccaria. Boats from 18:01 to 20:21 and from San Marco Giardinetti from 17:39 to 20:21 every 10 minutes.
* '''Line 12''' runs from Fondamente Nove to Punta Sabbioni via Murano Faro, Mazzorbo, (Torcello), Burano and Treporti and back. Boats leave Fondamente Nove from 07:10 to 19:40 and Punta Sabbioni from 07:56 to 20:26 every 30 minutes.
* '''Line 14, 14L, 15''' runs from San Zaccaria Pieta to Punta Sabbioni via Lido and back. Boats leave S.Zaccaria Pietà from 08:15 to 20:15 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 23.45. Boats leave Punta Sabbioni from 08:30 to 17:00 every 30 minutes, later at varying intervals, last boat at 00:20 Some boats do not stop at Lido.
* '''Line 17''' is the Tronchetto to Lido (S.Nicoló) ferry. Ferry boats leave at Tronchetto at 00:10, 01:40, and from 06:40 to 23:20 every 50 minutes and Lido (S.Nicoló) at 00:55 and from 05:50 to 23:20 every 50 minutes.

Additional services for all lines in the early morning. Information for all ACTV services at Hello Venezia {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}, daily 07:30 to 20:00. You can download a [http://www.veneziaunica.it/sites/default/files/redazione/linee_navigazione_ACTV_aprile2014.jpg map of Venice water buses]

A '''single ticket''' (''biglietto solo andata'') costs €7.50, permitting the use of public transports for 75 minutes from the moment you validate the ticket including transfers heading in the same direction. If you board a boat without having bought a ticket, you have to buy one from the on-board collector. There are no return tickets.

There are '''tourist travel cards''' (''biglietto turistico a tempo'') that cost €20 for 24 hours, €30 for 48 hours, €40 for 72 hours and €60 for 7 days. There are other versions available, including those offering discounts for youth under 29 year of age. [http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/movinginvenice Current rates can be found here].

Something you won't be told easily is that now anyone can purchase the '''[http://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/venezia-unica-city-pass-0 Venezia Unica City Pass]''' card (formerly '''IMOB''') - the only difference is that in addition to its €10 cost for residents, foreigners need to pay a €90 extra &quot;transport activation&quot; fee. Unless you are in town for a couple of days and planning never to return, do it. It's a durable plastic card with your (webcam) picture, and once you have it, you are more or less a local - which means access to €1.50 single vaporetto tickets (save even more by recharging the card with 10 at once for €14), half-price discount on Alilaguna services, and even €0.70 traghetto crossings (instead of €2; flash the card to the gondolier). It is valid for 5 years from the month of issue. Register at the Venezia Unica [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services site] and pre-fill the application online, then go to one of the [https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/content/venezia-unica-agencies-and-venezia-unica-ticket-points ACTV offices] (not simply ticket points; probably the easiest location is at Piazzale Roma) and tell the clerk that you have a &quot;contratto precompilato&quot; - they'll pull it up, ask you to sign the privacy disclosures and issue the card on the spot (or you can fill the form at the counter; bear in mind it's in Italian). Moreover, if you happen to have a +39 Italian cell phone number, with it and your new Unica you can [http://www.cittadinanzadigitale.it/node/70 get a free code] for use of the communal WiFi spots. If you lose the card, do not despair: it costs only €10 to get an immediate replacement, and the balance (along with your old photograph) is automatically transferred over.

The [http://veniceconnected.com Venice Connected] website of the Comune di Venezia (now integrated into Unica site) makes possible to book online (at least 7 days in advance) most services controlled by the town administration (public transportation, access to the civic museums, access to public restrooms, car park tickets, entrance to the Casinò and access to the municipal WiFi network covering the entire historic centre); the online prices vary according to the projected number of visitors but are always cheaper than the current on-site prices (and cheaper than with a Venice Card).

You can also get a '''Venice Card''', which has various options that you can choose when you buy it (public transportation, cultural attractions, toilet access, Alilaguna, etc.) There is a 'Junior' version of the Venice that is available at a slightly reduced rate for those between 5 and 29 years of age. A Venice Card is not recommended for those with less than 3 days in Venice, as most of the top attractions are not included in the Venice Card. If you'll be staying in Venice for a week - get the Venice Card and enjoy travelling from island to island and exploring the various museums and churches it offers access to.

Maps are available at the vaporetto stops in the ticket booths. The map is quite reliable, and is free when getting a Venice Card (€2 otherwise) can be [http://www.actv.it/sites/default/files/ultimamappa.pdf viewed] on Internet.

Venice Cards can be [http://www.hellovenezia.com/index.php?lang=en reserved on-line] {{dead link|December 2020}} for a considerable discount. There are long lines when taking the Venice Card from the ticket booths. The Venezia St. Lucia ticket booth that offers Venice Cards is the one most on the right when you exit the train station.

=== By foot ===
Otherwise, '''take a walk'''!  The city is not that big, and you can walk from one end to the other in a few hours (if you stick to the paths conveniently marked with arrows in the direction of major landmarks). But it would take months for a fit person to discover every path in the city. Make sure to visit some of the smaller alleyways, as they can be very interesting. Along the way you will discover marvelous art, superb architecture and breathtaking urban landscaping. Exploring the city randomly by walking is well worth it but also be prepared to get lost easily! Signs all over the city indicate the direction to the main attractions, &quot;Rialto&quot; and &quot;San Marco&quot;, as well as the way back to the train station (&quot;ferrovia&quot;) and the bus terminal (&quot;Piazzale Roma&quot;). These signs make it easy to have the &quot;get lost experience&quot; even as a one-day tourist.  For a faster and safer walk, you should walk on the right side.

Be aware that addresses in Venice are of the form &quot;District Number&quot; (the Venetian word for district is &quot;Sestiere&quot;), not &quot;Street Number&quot;. To find a specific place using a map, make sure you know which district it is in. The numbers are assigned at the start of the district and increase as they move farther away from the Grand Canal.

=== By water taxi ===
[[File:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|360px|right|Grand Canal from Rialto to SW]]
Water taxis (''taxi acquei'') are operated by Coop. San Marco ({{Phone|+39 041 5222303}}), Coop. Veneziana ({{Phone|+39 041 716124}}), Coop. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5221265}} or {{Phone|+39 041 5229538}}), Soc. Narduzzi Solemar ({{Phone|+39 041 5200838}}), Soc. Marco Polo ({{Phone|+39 041 966170}}), Soc. Sotoriva ({{Phone|+39 041 5209586}}), Soc. Serenissima ({{Phone|+39 041 5228538}}) and Venezia Taxis ({{Phone|+39 041 723009}}).

There are water taxi ranks at Ferrovia (Railway Station) ({{Phone|+39 041716286}}), Piazzale Roma (S.Chiara) ({{Phone|+39 041716922}}), Rialto ({{Phone|+39 041723112}}), Lido ({{Phone|+39 0414222303}}) and at Marco Polo Airport ({{Phone|+39 0415415084}}).

In the historic city centre there is a fixed tariff for water taxis of €15 at departure plus €2 per minute on urban routes. There are supplements of €5 for call services and customer pick-up outside the taxi ranks, of €10 for night services between 22:00 and 06:00, of €3 pieces of luggage exceeding 4 pieces and of €5 or €10 for every person exceeding a group of 4. Rates are fixed by a [http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/19521 resolution] of the Venice City Council.

A water taxi service for persons with special needs is available at {{Phone|+39 041 2747332}} or directly through the website [http://www.booktaxivenice.com Book Taxi Venice].

=== By taxi ===
'Normal' taxis can be called from Radio Taxi ({{Phone|+39 041 936137}}). There are taxi ranks at ''Piazzale Roma'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5237774}}) and ''Lido'' ({{Phone|+39 041 5265974}}).

=== By Traghetto ===
There are small gondola ferries crossing the Canal Grande at
* ''S.Sofia'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:45 to 19:00
* ''Carbon (Rialto)'', 7 to 12.30, week-days only
* ''S.Tomá'', Mon to Sat 07:30 to 20:00, Sun and holidays 08:30 to 19:30
* ''San Barnaba'', 07:45 to 12:30, week-days only
* ''S.Maria del Giglio'', 09:00 to 18:00 daily
* ''Dogana'', 09:00 to 14:00 daily
Ticket price €2 one way, €0.70 for Venice residents and IMOB card holders.

=== By tour ===
'''[http://www.alilaguna.it Alilaguna Green line (linea verde)]'''
Alilaguna, {{Phone|+39 041 5235775}}, operates a 4 hours excursion tour to the island of [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and [[Torcello]] with explanations in English, French, German and Spanish. Departure from imbarcadero San Marco Giardinetti, Minimum 4 participants. Boat starts in Apr, May and Oct at 09:30, 11:00 and 14:30, from Jun to Sept at 09:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:30, from Nov to Mar at 11:00 and 14:00. Ticket price €20 (free for holders of Alilaguna 72 hrs pass).

== See ==
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{{infobox|Children's view of Venice|Venice offers plenty for people of all ages to enjoy. See [[Venice with children]] for tips for making your visit with children a bit easier.}}
{{Mapframe|45.4332|12.3354|zoom=13}}
* {{see
| name=Doge's Palace | alt=Palazzo Ducale | url=http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 1 | lat=45.4337 | long=12.3404 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2715911 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25 | price=Adults €20, reduced €14
| wikipedia=Doge's Palace | wikidata=Q189883
| content=Don't miss the guided tour named ''Secret Itinerary'', which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bell tower of St. Mark | alt=Campanile di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/campanile/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.43404 | long=12.33905 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5224064 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 09:30-15:45; Apr-Jun, Oct: 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-21:00 | price=€8
| wikipedia=St Mark's Campanile | wikidata=Q754194
| content=The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Clock tower | alt=Torre dell'Orologio | url=http://torreorologio.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.4347 | long=12.3389 | directions=vaporetto lines 1-2-5, 1.5.2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5209070 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €12, reduced €7
| wikipedia=St Mark's Clocktower | wikidata=Q966625
| content=Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: Mon-Wed at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French Mon-Wed at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.43653 | long=12.32532 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikipedia=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | wikidata=Q1270723
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Jewish Ghetto of Venice | alt=Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia | url=http://ghetto.it/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.4452 | long=12.3263 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=While racial and ethnic neighborhoods had existed prior to the Venetian Ghetto, Venice's ghetto was the first &quot;ghetto&quot; (coming from a Venetian word for the Iron Foundry that was on the site previously) and &quot;ghetto&quot; eventually came to mean any neighborhood that was made up of a single ethnic/racial group. Today, Jewish life is still very active in the ghetto, and elsewhere in Venice, and is home to five synagogues. Visiting on Saturdays or late Fridays (the Jewish Sabbath) will prove very fruitless because all shops, restaurants, and other Jewish places will be closed.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ponte di Rialto | alt=Rialto Bridge | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.43805 | long=12.33592 | directions=connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rialto Bridge | wikidata=Q52505
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zattere | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro | lat=45.4295 | long=12.3264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=It's a long and sunny walk along the Giudecca canal, protected during winter time from cold northerly winds for being exposed to south and shielded by buildings. You might find interesting to see how a gondola is made, stopping by the '''Squero''' (Venetian for small ship yard) across the canal near San Trovaso Church. It's one of the few still in business in town. With some luck, you'll see some gondole through various manufacturing steps (note that gondole are not straight to counterbalance the gondoliere push).
}}

=== Churches ===
[[File:Venezia (201710) jm55888.jpg|thumb|420px|The Basilica of San Marco]]
A lot of charges will charge an entry fee. This is true of the ''Basilica di San Marco''. There is a &quot;Chorus Pass&quot; for entry into some churches, but be aware there is a limited selection of churches this applies to. If you plan to visit three churches or more, you are better off buying the churches pass. There is also a combined pass for museums, churches and transportation only available at the tourist information office but it is relatively expensive.
*{{see
| name=Saint Mark's Basilica | alt=Basilica di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco 328 | lat=45.43453 | long=12.33969 | directions=water lines #1, 52, and 82 will take you from Santa Lucia (the train station) or Piazzale Roma to Piazza San Marco. Walking is another option but will require a map and lots of time and energy
| phone=+39 041 5225205 (procuratorial phone number) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:45-16:45; 1 Apr-30 Sep: 09:45-17:00 | price=As of April 2022 there is a small charge for admission to the basilica. Do note there are extra charges for the high altar and the museum. The museum entry is worth paying for as it allows you access to the balcony overlooking the Piazza San Marco; do note that museum access may be difficult if you have mobility issues.
| wikidata=Q172988| wikipedia=St Mark's Basilica
|lastedit=2021-11-15| content=Saint Mark's Basilica is on the Piazza San Marco and is one of the highlights of a visit to Venice. As with most churches in Italy, you must be dressed appropriately to be allowed in; this means no short skirts or bare shoulders. You are not allowed to carry large bags or rucksacks inside, sometimes even small daypacks may need to be deposited. Storage is available just around the corner from the main entrance (free of charge). Filming and photography is forbidden so be prepared in advance. The visit within the basilica lasts ten minutes. Waiting for entry into the basilica can last up to five or so hours and it may be wise to use a ticket service to reserve your visit (reservation costs €3). Once you have a reservation you can take the group entrance on the left, where you hand in the printout of your reservation.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo | lat=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Giacomo di Rialto | wikidata=Q922677
| content=This church, built around 421, is possibly the oldest in Venice. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giovanni e Paolo | alt=San Zanipolo | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43927 | long=12.34218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q155225| wikipedia=Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
| content=A fine, huge Dominican church with the tombs of many Doges. It shares its piazza with the fine Renaissance façade of the Scuola San Marco and an equestrian statue of the mercenary (condottiere) captain Bartolomeo Colleoni. Look out for the testicles (coglioni in Italian - it's a lousy pun) on his coat of arms!
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3072 | lat=45.43679 | long=12.32624 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2728618 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961| wikipedia=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria dei Miracoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Cannaregio | lat=45.43951 | long=12.33927 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q533680| wikipedia=Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
| content=A perfect jewel box church, simple in form but ornamented with fine exterior marble facings.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Simeone Piccolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce | lat=45.44040 | long=12.32230 | directions=located opposite the Santa Lucia train station across the Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q185910| wikipedia=San Simeone Piccolo
| content=The last church built in Venice. One of the things that it is recognized for is the fact that they celebrate Tridentine Mass on Sundays. It is also recognized for its dome because it is used to make the church look taller than it is and the dome itself is entirely covered with lead sheet.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria della Pietà | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Castello | lat=45.43410 | long=12.34493 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1559661| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice
| content=A church that used to house an orphanage and hospital in the 18th century, it is known among classical music enthusiasts as the church where the Catholic priest and composer Antonio Vivaldi worked for most of his career.
}}
* {{see
| name=Convento di S.Francesco del Deserto | alt= | url=http://www.isola-sanfrancescodeldeserto.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=S.Francesco del Deserto | lat=45.47357 | long=12.41713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 09:00-11:00, 15:00-17:00 | price=By donation
| content=Old Franciscan convent in one of the most beautiful islands in the Venice lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Francesco della Vigna | alt= | url=http://www.venice-tourism.com/en/places/castello-district/san-francesco-della-vigna | email=
| address=Campo San Francesco della Vigna, Castello | lat=45.4381 | long=12.3486 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5206102 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 16:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Francesco della Vigna | image=San Francesco della vigna.jpg | wikidata=Q946542
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuati | alt=S.Maria del Rosario | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente Zattere delle Gesuati, Dorsoduro | lat=45.429444 | long=12.327222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230625 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Gesuati | image=Santa Maria del Rosario, Venice.jpg | wikidata=Q1093909
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Gesuiti | alt=S.Maria Assunta | url= | email=
| address=Campo dei Gesuiti, Cannaregio | lat=45.443333 | long=12.339167 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286579 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 10:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00, winter 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00, closed Su afternoon | price=
| wikipedia=I Gesuiti, Venice | image=Chiesa dei Gesuiti (Facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q46592
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giobbe | alt= | url=http://www.parrocchiasangiobbe.it | email=
| address=Campo San Giobbe, Cannaregio | lat=45.445028 | long=12.320322 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:30-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giobbe | image=Chiesa di San Giobbe Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q2717507
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni in Bragora | alt= | url=http://www.sgbattistainbragora.it | email=
| address=Campo Bandiera e Moro, Castello | lat=45.4344 | long=12.347 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205906 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=06:00-11:00, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni in Bragora | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni in Bragora - Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q521260
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giovanni Crisostomo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Giovanni Crisostomo, Cannaregio | lat=45.439167 | long=12.337222 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5227155 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=07:00-12:30, 15:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Giovanni Grisostomo, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Giovanni Grisostomo.jpg | wikidata=Q915746
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Giuliano, San Marco | lat=45.435694 | long=12.338667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Zulian | image=Chiesa San Zulian.jpg | wikidata=Q1251035
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Madonna dell'Orto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Madonne dell'Orto, Cannaregio | lat=45.44639 | long=12.33251 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 719933 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Summer 09:30-12:00, 16:00-19:00, winter 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q861436| wikipedia=Madonna dell'Orto
| content=With the grave and 10 paintings of ''Tintoretto''.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria del Carmelo | alt=Carmini | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4332 | long=12.3225 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Carmini | image=Santa Maria dei Carmini (facade).jpg | wikidata=Q2780025
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria Formosa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3411 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5234645 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:30, 17:00-19:00 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria Formosa | image=Santa Maria Formosa Facciata e campanile.jpg | wikidata=Q1813687
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Maria della Salute | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo delle Salute, Dorsoduro | lat=45.430833 | long=12.334444 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225558 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:30-12:00, 15:00-17:30 | price=
| wikipedia=Santa Maria della Salute | image=Santa Maria della Salute from Hotel Monaco.jpg | wikidata=Q52531
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Michele in Isola | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Isola San Michele | lat=45.4487 | long=12.3469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Michele in Isola | image=Chiesa di S.Michele in Isola, north exposure.jpg | wikidata=Q1449262
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica di San Pietro di Castello | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Pietro, Castello | lat=45.43460 | long=12.35957 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q945981| wikipedia=San Pietro di Castello (church)
| content=Venice cathedral up to 1807, when the see was transferred to San Marco.
}}
* {{see
| name=SS. Redentore | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamente della Croce, Giudecca | lat=45.424992 | long=12.332453 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Il Redentore | image=Chiesa del Redentore (Venice).jpg | wikidata=Q830807
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Salvatore | alt= | url=http://www.chiesasansalvador.it | email=
| address=Campo San Salvatore | lat=45.4366 | long=12.3365 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Salvador, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Salvador.jpg | wikidata=Q1028202
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Sebastiano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro | lat=45.432 | long=12.32 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5282487 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Sebastiano, Venice | image=San Sebastiano (Venice) Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q588559
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Stefano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 3825 | lat=45.433178 | long=12.330189 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222362 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Santo Stefano, Venice | image=Venezia flickr01.jpg | wikidata=Q974832
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Zaccaria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo San Zaccaria | lat=45.434722 | long=12.343333 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5221257 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=
| wikipedia=San Zaccaria, Venice | image=Chiesa di San Zaccaria Venezia.jpg | wikidata=Q794876
| content=
}}

=== Museums ===
The '''[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE)]''' (call center 848–08.2000) offers two museums passes for the San Marco Museums valid for 3 months at €16 (€8 reduced) granting admission to Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr, Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Sale Monumentali della Bibliotheca Marciana, and another museum pass valid for 6 months for €24 (reduced €18) granting admission to the above mentioned museums plus Ca' Rezzonico, Mesue del '700 Veneziano, Palazzo Mocenigo, Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Ca' Pesaro, Museo del Vetro Murano, Museo di Merletto Burano and Museo di Storia Naturale.

==== Art museums ====
* {{see
| name=Correr Museum | alt=Museo Correr | url=http://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, Ala Napoleonica, San Marco 52 | lat=45.433605 | long=12.337158 | directions=on San Marco Square, vaporetto line 11-2-5, 1-5-2
| phone=+39 041 2405211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace
| wikipedia=Museo Correr | image=8240 - Venezia - San Marco dal Museo Correr - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 12-Aug-2006.jpg | wikidata=Q1470912
| content=Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th cent from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum | alt= | url=http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/inglese/default.html | email=info@guggenheim-venice.it
| address=Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dorsoduro 701 | lat=45.43083 | long=12.33154 | directions=located to the east of the Accademia bridge, on the southern side of the Grand Canal
| phone=+39 041 2405411 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206885
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays and on 25 December. Open on national holidays (including Tuesdays) | price=Adult €15, seniors (over 65 years) €13, students (18 years and under or holders of valid student ID) €9
| wikipedia=Peggy Guggenheim Collection | image=Guggenheim Venedig.jpg | wikidata=Q1049033
| content=The Peggy Guggenheim Museum offers a personal collection of modern art collected by Peggy Guggenheim. Peggy was an American married to modern artist Max Ernst, and funded a number of his contemporaries. The gallery includes a sculpture garden and works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Tanguy, Duchamp, Pollock, Dali, and Mondrian.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery | alt=Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.44094 | long=12.33163 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 524695 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| image=Ca'Pesaro di Baldassarre Longhena facciata sul Canal Grande.jpg | wikidata=Q3940563
| content=Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art | alt=Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=capesaro@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.441 | long=12.33146 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 5241173 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10 :00-18:00, closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q756807
| content=Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria dell'Accademia di Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.gallerieaccademia.it/en | email=
| address=Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050 | lat=45.431334 | long=12.328487 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M 08:15-14:00, Tu-Su 08:15-19:15 (ticket office closes 1 hr before) | price=Adults €12, reduced €2, advanced reservation fee €1.50
| content=Venice's most significant art museum which is also one of Italy's best. Among the most important paintings in the Accademia are: Gentile Bellini: ''Procession on St. Mark’s Square'' (1496) and ''Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo'' (1500), Giovanni Bellini: ''Pieta'' (1500), Jacopo Bellini: ''Madonna with Child and Cherubs'' (ca. 1450), Paris Bordenone: ''A fisherman presents the ring of St. Mark to the doge'' (ca. 1535), Vittore Carpaccio: ''Legend of Saint Ursula'' (1490-1498), Cima da Conegliano: ''The Holy Virgin under the Orange Tree'' (ca. 1496), Giorgione (1477-1510): ''The Tempest'' and ''La Vecchia'' (&quot;The Old Woman&quot;), Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): ''St. George'', Veronese Paolo (1528-1588): ''The Feast in the House of Levi'' (1573), Tintoretto: ''The Miracles of St. Mark'' (1548), and Titian: ''Pietà'' (ca. 1576).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Grassi | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/ | email=
| address=Campo San Samuele, San Marco 3231 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.32794 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M W-Su 10:00-19:00. Last admission 1 hr before closing | price=Adults €18, reduced €15
| wikidata=Q907964
| content=Contemporary art museum. Temporary exhibitions from François Pinault's Collection.
}}
* {{see
| name=Punta della Dogana | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/about/sites/punta-della-dogana/ | email=
| address=Dorsuduro 2 | lat=45.43080 | long=12.33618 | directions=on the tip between Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, vaporetto line 1 to Salute
| phone=+39 041 2001057 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=W-M 10:00 to 19:00, closed Tu and Dec 24 | price=€15, reduced €10
| wikipedia=Punta della Dogana | image=20110724 Venice Santa Maria della Salute 5159.jpg | wikidata=Q2931413
| content=Former customs house, centre for contemporary art, permanent exhibition of works from the François Pinault Collection. Renovation by world renowned architect Tadao Ando.
}}
* {{see
| name=Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca' d'Oro | alt=Ca' d'Oro museum | url=http://www.cadoro.org/?lang=en | email=
| address=Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 3932 | lat=45.44088 | long=12.33392 | directions=linea 1 to Ca d'Oro
| phone=+39 0415200345 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 08:15-19:15, M 08:15-14:00, Su 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €6
| content=A collection of paintings and statues in a former palace from the 15th century. One of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Venice, sculptures, bronzes, paintings of Mantegna, Giorgione and Titian, Flemish and Dutch paintings.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Fortuny | alt= | url=http://www.fortuny.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=San Beneto, San Marco 3958 | lat=45.43532 | long=12.33208 | directions=laterale Calle della Mandorla, vaporetti line 1 or 2 to Rialto or S.A°ngelo
| phone=+39 041 5200995 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, closed Tue and May 1 | price=Adults €12, reduced €10
| wikidata=Q616676
| content=Collection of paintings and lamps. A MUVE museum.
}}

==== Science and technology museums ====
* {{see
| name=Telecom Italia Future Centre | alt= | url=http://www.telecomitalia.com/tit/en/futurecentre.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador, San Marco 4826 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3361 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5213272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=Free
| content=Centre dedicated to telecommunication technology. The building complex includes an adjacent church with important works of art, the Refectory (which is a conference hall today), Renaissance cloisters and a small museum focusing on the evolution of the telephone in the last 100 years.
}}
* {{see
| name=Physics Museum Anton Maria Traversi | alt=Museo della Fisica Anton Maria Traversi | url=http://museo.liceofoscarini.it/index_uk.html | email=
| address=Liceo Marco Foscarini, Fondamenta Santa Caterina, Cannaregio 4942 | lat=45.44350 | long=12.33671 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca d'oro
| phone=+39 041 5224845 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-12:30, and W 14:00-16:00, closed holidays and August | price=Adults €2, reduced €1
| content=More than 200 instruments for educational and practical use, built to facilitate scientific research, conducted by physics teachers since the 19th cent, guided tours led by students.
}}
* '''Venice Lido Planetarium''' (''Planetario di Venezia Lido''), [[Lido]]. A planetarium. See [[Lido]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Le Macchine di Leonardo a Venezia | alt= | url=http://www.leonardoavenezia.com/ | email=paolotarchia@tiscali.it
| address=Campo San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2771 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.32546 | directions=
| phone=+39 339 7985464 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:30 | price=Adults €8, over-65s, children and students €5
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=An exhibition in the '''Chiesa di San Barnaba''' showing around forty models of machines reproduced from Leonardo's codices. Some of the exhibits are interactive and copies of the codices are available for further reading. It was supposed to have ended in 2012, but doesn't appear to be in a hurry to leave - and a good thing too, since the church, an attraction in itself (it's the one under which Indiana Jones finds catacombs in ''The Last Crusade'', by the way), was rarely accessible to visitors before.
}}

==== Museums on religion ====
[[File:Chiesa di Ognissanti - Venezia - Affresco della volta del coro.jpg|thumb|420px|Ceiling of the choir of the Baroque Chiesa di Ognissanti]]
* {{see
| name=Jewish Museum | alt=Museo Ebraico | url=http://www.museoebraico.it/english/home.asp | email=museoebraico@codesscultura.it
| address=Cannaregio 2902/b | lat=45.44510 | long=12.32717 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to San Marcuola
| phone=+39 041 715 359 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 72 3007
| hours=1 Jun-30 Sep: 10:00-19:00; 1 Oct-31 May: 10:00-18:00. The museum is closed on Saturday (Shabbat), during Jewish festivities, on 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May | price=Entrance to the museum: adults €3, reduced €2. Entrance to the museum and guided tours to synagogues: adults €8.50, reduced €7
| content=Objects related to the social life of the Jewish community, in two synagogues of the 16th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Mekhitarist Monastery | alt=Monasterio Mekhitarista | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni | lat=45.4123 | long=12.3609 | directions=15.10 hrs at San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5260104 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 15:25 (guided tour only) | price=Adults €6, reduced €4.50
| wikipedia=San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni
| lastedit=2019-08-11
| content=Library with historical manuscripts, collection of works, miniatures and documents of the Armenian history, Monastery Church. Tours in Italian, English, and Armenian. On the small island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
}}
* {{see
| name=Museo Diocesano | alt= | url=http://www.veneziaupt.org/home_page/museo_diocesano/00000031_Il_Museo_Diocesano._Storia__collezione_e_servizi.html | email=
| address=P.te della Canonica, Castello 4312 | lat=45.4345 | long=12.3409 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5229166 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Th-Tu 10:00-17:00 | price=€4.00, reduced €2.50
| image=VeniceSantApolloniaCloister.jpg | wikidata=Q2579358
| content=Religious furniture and objects from now demolished churches and convents, one of the most appealing Romanesque cloisters of Venice.
}}

==== Other museums ====
* {{see
| name=Mocenigo Palace Museum | alt=Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume | url=http://mocenigo.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Santa Croce 1992 | lat=45.44064 | long=12.32987 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 721798 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed M, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th Century Venice | alt=Musei del Settecento Veneziano | url=http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=info@fmcvenezia.it
| address=Dorsoduro 3136 | lat=45.43356 | long=12.32655 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 2410100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00; closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=Museum of the 18th century in Venice - attempts to revive the domestic atmosphere of Venetian nobilities. Furniture, interior decoration, paintings by Guardi, Canaletto, Tiepolo. On the third floor important paintings of the Venetian school. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museovetro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Glass Museum]''' (''Museo del Vetro''). On Murano, the island so typical of its glasswork. A MUVE museum. See [[Murano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Natural History Museum | alt=Museo di Storia Naturale | url=http://msn.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Fondaco dei Turchi, Santa Croce 1730 | lat=45.44201 | long=12.32869 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Riva di Biasio
| phone=+39 041 2750206 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Jun-Oct: 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tu F 09:00-17:00, Sat S 10:00-18:00 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| content=11 exhibition halls with sections on palaeontology, explorations and nature. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=San Polo 2794 | lat=45.43615 | long=12.32826 | directions=vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 2440317 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Audlts €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* '''[http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Lace Museum]''' (''Museo del Merletto''). A MUVE museum. See [[Burano]] for details.
* {{see
| name=Museo Storico Navale | alt=Naval History Museum | url=http://www.marina.difesa.it/EN/history/museums/Pagine/museostoriconavale.aspx | email=
| address=Riva S. Biasio, Castello 2148 | lat=45.43276 | long=12.34996 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 2441399 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 08:45-13:30, Sa 08:45-13:00, Su closed | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of relics from the Serenissima Republic of Venice, the Italian navy, and the ancient Arsenale shipyards, miniature models, uniforms and stadarts, collection of sea shells. ''The main building of the Naval Historical Museum (Riva S. Biasio) is closed for renovation works. It's possible to visit the Ships Pavilion in rio della Tana, Castello 2162 (close to the Naval Museum).''
}}
* {{see
| name=Fondazione Querini Stampalia | alt= | url=http://www.querinistampalia.org/eng/home_page.php | email=
| address=Castello 5252 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3411 | directions=near Camp S.Maria Formosa, vaporetto line 1-5, 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 0412711411 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25 and 26, Jan 1 | price=Adults €10, reduced €8
| content=Residence-museum of the Querini-Stampa family, library, picture gallery, furniture and household objects from the 16th cent onwards, important paintings by Bellini, Palma, Ricci, Tiepolo and Longhi.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Cini | alt= | url=http://www.cini.it | email=
| address=San Vio, Dorsoduoro 864 | lat=45.430989 | long=12.329973 | directions=vaporetto line 1 and 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 0415210755 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=upon telephone reservation only | price=
| wikipedia=Palazzo Cini | image=CANAL GRANDE - palazzo loredan cini.jpg | wikidata=Q16586218
| content=Residence of Vittorio Cini, collection of 15th and 16th cent paintings from Tuscany and Ferrara, period furniture, silver, ivory and ceramic objects.
}}
* {{see
| name=Byzantine Pictures Museum (Greek Institute) | alt=Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (Istituto Ellenico) | url=http://www.istitutoellenico.org/english/museo/index.html | email=
| address=Ponte dei Greci, Castello 3412 | lat=45.43570 | long=12.34447 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to San Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5226581 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:00-16:30 | price=Adults €4, reduced €3.50
| content=Collection of Greek, Cretan and Venetian icons of the 14th to 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scala Contarini del Bovolo | alt= | url=https://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Riso o del Bovolo, San Marco 4303 | lat=45.43481 | long=12.33456 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 3096605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-18:00 | price=Adults €7, reduced €6
| lastedit=2017-10-25
| content=A cylindrical tower with a spiralling series of arches, among the most characteristic examples of Venetian architecture at the period of transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. From the top there are great panoramic views of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=Music Museum | alt=Museo della Musica | url=https://www.museodellamusica.com/en | email=
| address=Chiesa di S.Maurizio, Campo di S.Marizio, San Marco 2603 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.33160 | directions=near Campo Santo Stefano; vaporetto line 1 to S.M-.del Giglio or line 1-2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 2719012 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:00 | price=Free
| content=Beautiful church, collection of musical instruments, Venetian Baroque paintings. [https://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ Interpreti Veneziani], the creators of the Music Museum, also offer concerts in the nearby San Vidal church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Palazzo Grimani | alt= | url=http://www.palazzogrimani.org | email=
| address=Ramo Grimani, Castello 4858 | lat=45.43705 | long=12.34241 | directions=near Campo Sta. Maria Formosa; vaporetto line 1 or 2 Rialto or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5200345 (call centre) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=0, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=€14.50, EU residents age 18-25 €7.50
| lastedit=2020-03-27
| content=A jewel of Renaissance architecture that was opened as a Venetia civic museum in 2008, collections of paintings, archaeological collection of Greek and Roman artefacts, temporary exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Archaeological Museum | alt=Museo Archaeologico Nazionale | url=https://www.polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 52 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.3391 | directions=Vaporetti line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5225978 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.
}}
* {{see
| name=St.Mark's Basilica Museum | alt=Basilica di San Marco -Museo | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/museo-marciano/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 2708311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:45-16:45 | price=€5.00, reduced €2.50
| content=Visit the famous bronze horses.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di S.Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.43837 | long=12.32577 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Dalmatina di San Giorgio e Trifone | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dei Furlani, Castello 3259/A | lat=45.43622 | long=12.34595 | directions=vaporetto line 1-5 or 1-5-2 to S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 5228828 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-18:00, Su 10:00-12:30, closed M | price=Adults €4, reduced €2
| wikidata=Q1290662| wikipedia=Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Famous painting cycle by Vittore Carpaccio depicting the lives of St.George, Tryphon and Jerome.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Dorsodure 2617 (near campo Santa Margherita) | lat=45.43377 | long=12.32234 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-16:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€5, reduced €4
| content=Painting cycles dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, canvases by Tiepolo and Padoviano.
}}
* {{see
| name=Oratorio dei Crociferi | alt= | url=http://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/oratorio-dei-crociferi/ | email=
| address=Campo di Gesuiti, Canareggio 4905 | lat=45.44312 | long=12.33834 | directions=vaporetto line 1
| phone=+39 041 5322920 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=F Sa 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00, otherwise only by reservation | price=Adults €3
| content=Small oratory facing the old monastery dei Crociferi, painting circle by Palma the Younger.
}}

=== Cemeteries ===
* {{listing | type=see
| name=San Michele Cemetery | alt=Cimitero di San Michele | url= | email=
| address=Isola di San Michele | lat=45.4486 | long=12.3462 | directions=vaporetto line 4.1-4.2
| phone=+39 041 7292811 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sep: 07:30-18:00; Oct-Mar: 07:30-16:30 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q3676942
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Cemetery established following Napoleon Bonaparte's edict of 1804, part of the European circuit of monumental cemeteries. The Russian ballet dancer ''Serge Diaghilew'', the Austrian physicist ''Christan Doppler'', the American poet ''Ezra Pound'', the Russian composer ''Igor Stravinsky'' and the German-Italian composer ''Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari'' are buried in San Michele Cemetery.
}}
* '''Old Jewish Cemetery''' (''Antico Cimitero Ebraico''), [[Lido]]. Jewish cemetery dating from 1550 to early 18th century. See [[Lido]] for details.

=== Archives and libraries ===
* {{see
| name=Marciana National Library | alt=Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana | url=http://www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 7 | lat=45.43342 | long=12.33920 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2407211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:15-10:00, 17:09-19:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.
}}
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it/ | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3002 | lat=45.4374 | long=12.3269 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room) | price=Free
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=ASAC Library | alt=Biblioteca ASAC - Archivo Storico Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/asac | email=
| address=Padiglione centrale, Castello | lat= 45.4302 | long=12.3589 | directions=(side entrance near Sant'Antonio) vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Castello
| phone=+39 041 5218790 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10:00-17:00 | price=
| content=An annex at the Biennale gardens where the Biennale keeps records related to the Biennale exhibitions and to 20th century art, from 1895 onwards.
}}
* '''Fondazione Querini Stampalia'''. See above under Museums.
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fondazione Giorgio Cini | alt=Nuova Manica Lunga della Fondazione Giorgio Cini | url=http://www.cini.it/en/biblioteche | email=
| address=Isola di San Giorgio | lat=45.42872 | long=12.34297 | directions=vaporetto line 2
| phone=+39 041 2710407 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price=
| wikidata=Q1435690
| lastedit=2016-08-16
| content=Multi-functional centre in an old Benedictine dormitory, the heart of the Foundation's library complex
}}

=== Monuments ===
[[File:20110722 Venice 4140.jpg|thumb|420px|Venice and St. Mark's Basilica from the Campanile]]
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Giovanni Caboto | alt=John Cabot | url= | email=
| address=Via Garibaldi 1581 | lat= 45.4319 | long=12.3511 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian explorer of North America who worked for the British (c. 1450-c. 1500).
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bartolomeo Colleoni | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo SS.Giovanni e Paolo | lat=45.4392 | long=12.3414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q473237
| content=Condottiere (1400–1475), equestrian statue made by Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci's teacher.
}}
* {{see
| name=Claudio Monteverdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=S. Maria dei Frari | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Tomb, composer (1567-1643) and champion of the early Baroque ''seconda pratica'' and then-new genre of opera.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giuseppe Verdi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Composer of operas; Italian nationalist and national hero (1813-1901).
}}
* {{see
| name=Richard Wagner | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Giardini pubblici | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=German opera composer (1813-1883).
}}
* {{see
| name=Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Madonna dell' Orto Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter (1578-1594), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gentile Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Venetian painter and official portraitist of the Doges (1439-1507), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giovanni Bellini | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Giovanni e Paolo Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Early Venetian oil painter and the most famous of the Bellini brothers (1430-1516), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Caterina Cornaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Salvatore Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2016-08-16| content=Queen of Cyprus (1454-1510), tomb.
}}
* {{see
| name=Paolo Veronese | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Sebastiano Church | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Painter from [[Verona]] whose career was in Venice (1528-1588), tomb.
}}

== Do ==
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[[File:Palazzo Vitturi (Venice).jpg|thumb|Palazzo Vitturi]]

=== Events ===
* '''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html La Biennale di Venezia]''' is one of the most well-known culture institutions. Two events organised by Biennale are the Art and Architecture International Exhibitions happening alternately (Architecture Biennale in even years, Art Biennale in odd) but other fields are also covered - contemporary theatre, dance, music, cinema ('''[http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema Venice International Film Festival]'''). Exhibitions take place mostly in two locations: {{marker|type=do|name=Arsenale|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/arsenale|lat=45.43347|long=12.35058}} and {{marker|type=do|name=Giardini|url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/venues/giardini-della-biennale|lat=45.42885|long=12.35797}}. They are both worth visiting even when no event is scheduled. Arsenale is the largest pre-industrial production centre in the world, dating back to 13th century, and Giardini is architectural gem filled with national pavilions from different parts of the world, often designed by famous architects, it was a venue for the International Art Exhibition since the 19th century.
** {{event
| name=Art Biennale | url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/art | alt=Esposizione internazionale d’arte
| year=2022| month= April| date= 23
| endyear= | endmonth= November| enddate=27
| phone=+39 041 5218711 | email=aav@labiennale.org
| location= | country=
| content=It is held at Arsenale (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Arsenale) and Giardini (vaporetto line 4.1 and 4.2 to Giardini). The Central Pavillion and the pavilions of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Nordic Countries, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and the pavilion of Venice are located in the Giardini. The Biennale is open every second year from April to November, Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. Admission for 219 was €30 for two days, multiple entries (ID required); €25 one day, single entry to each venue; €20 over 65, €14 students. There are many other exhibitions (collateral events) all over the city, often permitting to visit buildings which normally are not open to the public. Online guides to the exhibits are not substantive. The British Council provides a comprehensive guide to all exhibits available at the British pavilion at the Giardini. The Concordia/Antarctic Exhibition has closed early.}}
* {{do
| name=Carnival of Venice | alt=Carnevale di Venezia | url=http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q35191| wikipedia=Carnival of Venice
| content=Annual festival that is world famous for the carnival masks.
}}
* {{event
| name= Regata Storica| url= http://regatastoricavenezia.it/?lang=en&amp;pg=1&amp;page=1| alt=Historic fleet event
| year= | month= | date= 
| endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=
| location= | country= | phone=+39 041 2424 | email= vela@velaspa.com
| content= Celebrating a historic event from 1489, the regatta displays almost a hundred varieties of Venetian boats from the city's rich past. Large oarships, replicating ancient roman and medieval vessels, are rowed along the Canal Grande, followed by many smaller boats. There are several races, including a master championship for solo sculling in streamlined gondolini, painted in unusual white, pink, etc. colours. There are many excellent photo opportunities for this event. Early September.
}}
* {{event
| name=Vogalonga | url= http://www.vogalonga.com/en/| alt= | year= 2| month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | phone= +39 041 5210544| email=info@vogalonga.com | content= The yearly equivalent of a marathon run on water. Vogalonga competitors must row 32 km under 3½ hours to receive a certificate of attendance at the finish line, but everybody with a human-powered vessel is welcome to participate (some foreigner teams take up to 10 hours to complete the journey just for the fun of it). The official purpose of the Vogalonga was to protest the sharply increasing use of powerboats in Venice, but the event has gradually grown into a festival since 1974, with up to 5500 racers in 1500 vessels attending by the early 2000s. The racetrack visits different parts of Venice as well as some of the nearby islands. Locals and tourists lining up alongside rios and canals cheer the racers. Visitors wishing to participate should have serious experience in rowing or sculling and practise duely, as the journey is physically demanding (even seasoned oarsmen develop calluses by the finish line). The event is mainly for teams, completing Voga Longa on a single oar is considered a major achievement. Extreme participation (scuba frogmen and surface swimmers) sometimes occurs, but it is not recommended due to water contamination issues. Late May.|fax= +39 041 5200771
}}

=== Opera and concerts ===
* {{do
| name=La Fenice Theater | alt=Teatro La Fenice | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it/site/index.php?&amp;lingua=eng | email=info@teatrolafenice.org
| address=Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965 | lat=45.43362 | long=12.33368 | directions=300 m west of San Marco square
| phone=+39 041 786511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tours: adults €10, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 €7, children up to 6 free.  Slightly cheaper if purchased as part of a combined ticket with the Doge's palace
| wikipedia=La Fenice | image=Teatro La Fenice (Venice) - Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q223942
| content=One of the best opera houses in the world. Info at Bigletteria Hello Venezia Call Center {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}. You can also visit this historic theater with an audioguide (good explanations in several languages). The theater is an identical reconstruction (rebuilt in 2003) of the previous theater building that burned down in 1996.
}}
* {{do
| name=Teatro Malibran | alt= | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it | email=
| address=Campo del Malibran, Canareggio 5873 | lat=45.43896 | long=12.33813 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 2424 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3982047| wikipedia=Teatro Malibran
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name= Scuola Grande di S.Teodoro | alt= | url=http://www.imusiciveneziani.com/luoghi.php?slang=en | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40, reduced €30
| content=Opera and concert performances.
}}
* {{do
| name=Ateneo San Basso | alt= | url=http://www.virtuosidivenezia.com/index.php?slang=en | email=info@virtuosidivenezia.com
| address=Piazetta del Leoncini, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 52 82 825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=Classical concerts.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa San Vidal | alt= | url=http://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ | email=info@interoretiveneziani.com
| address=Campo San Vidal, San Marco 2862/B | lat=45.43242 | long=12.32953 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 27770561 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €29, reduced €24
| content=Classical concerts by Interpreti Veneziani. They also run the nearby Music Museum in the nearby San Maurizio church.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa della Pietà | alt= | url=http://www.ivirtuosiitaliani.eu/default.asp?iId=GGKIIE | email=
| address=Riva degli Schiavoni | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto lines 1, 5.1, 5.2, 4.1, 4,.2 to San Zaccaria
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Scuola Grande dei Carmini | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandecarmini.it/ | email=info@scuolagrandecarmini.it
| address=Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2616-2617 | lat=45.43369 | long=12.32241 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5289420 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:00-17:00 | price=€5 full price; €4 concession
| content=
}}

=== Activities on a boat ===
[[File:Gondola, Venice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Gondola]]
* Ride a '''vaporetto''' (water bus) down the Grand Canal right before sunset. The vaporetti are expensive, but the sights are priceless: amazing architecture, soft seaside sunlight, and a fascinating parade of Venetian watercraft.
* Take a '''gondola''' if you can afford it: it's expensive, but the ''Gondoliere'' may decrease the price if you ask (but they can also decrease the time...). Make sure you reach an agreement on price and time before you start! A good tip with the Gondolieres is to bargain the price down as low as you can, then say that it's still too much and walk away. Two or three of them will chase after you, one after the other, each offering a lower price than the last. It's possible to knock €20-€30 off the price (even then, be prepared to shell out €80).
: Some guidebooks discourage tourists from asking for gondola price reductions. The oarsmen have an informal habit of cutting the most interesting and little-known parts from the journey path for &quot;discount&quot; customers. Reduced rate riders get much less marvel in exchange for a moderate price drop, which may not be worth it.
: Gondolier-for-hire business licenses are officially limited to just 430 to 455 rowers in Venice, making the market artificially scarce and inflating prices. Gondola rides are always costly, often in a princely way and that expense should be planned in advance of the visit. If you go as a group it might be cheaper, though the number of people who can be accommodated on a gondola varies, usually up to a maximum of six seated passengers. The &quot;traghetti&quot; holds more, mostly standing, as a pair of gondoliers rows short distances for canal crossing purposes at a number of points along the Grand Canal.
: Venetians and especially the gondoliers among them have highly conservative ideas about society: by 900 years of tradition, all gondoliers must be male and most are born locals. In 2015, the highest court in Rome recognized Alex Hai as the &quot;first female gondolier to operate in Venice&quot;, after repeated attempts to become officially licensed since 1996. Unable to obtain an official license, Hai began operating as a privage gondolier, also known as ''gondoliers de casada'', and came out as a transgender man in 2017. In August 2010, Giorgia Boscolo became Venice's first fully licensed female gondolier. 
* If a gondola seems a little pricey, the alternative is to cross the Grand Canal by '''traghetto'''. These only cost €2 to use and are largely gondolas that have seen better days, They are stripped down and used as municipal ferries. In the 1950s there were as many as thirty, but now there are seven points to find them. However some only operate when people are going to and from work. The length of any crossing is just a few minutes. Many visitors enjoy visiting the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge and there is a traghetto station there, at the '''Pescheria''' (fish market) joining the Santa Sophia church along the Strada Nova. You will notice that traghetti passengers tend to '''stand up''', but if you are not comfortable doing so, sitting is possible, if you are careful.
* The more adventurous can try the venetian style of rowing through Row Venice or one of the many rowing clubs.

=== Other ===
[[File:Venice - Mask gift shop - 3566.jpg|thumb|right|A Mask gift shop near Piazza San Marco]]
If you are looking for something to do, you can always '''shop'''. Venice is packed full of little stores in every corner and crevice. The commonest local specialties are Carnival masks, glass, and marbled paper. Price can vary wildly, so it's a good idea to hold off buying until you have a fair idea about the relative value of things. As is the case with most tourist cities, a lot of the &quot;original&quot; and &quot;made in Venice&quot; items are actually made in China. [[Murano]] is an island famous for its glass making. Almost in every shop you will find &quot;original [[Murano]] glass&quot; items. If it was really made in [[Murano]], it would be prohibitively expensive, with prices routinely running into thousands of euros. So if you are looking for cheap souvenirs, real [[Murano]] glass is not the thing to buy! You can also see glass making demonstrations in [[Murano]], but be sure to check that there is a demonstration scheduled for that day. And it is normally not done in winter either.
[[File:Cimitero, Venice.jpg|thumb|right|San Michele Cemetery Island, Cimitero stop]]
Spend a '''day on the islands''', mainly [[Murano]], [[Burano]] and Torcello. There are boat services to all these islands at scheduled times, including between the islands themselves. Be prepared for long lines and long waits for the boats between islands. The Glass Museum in [[Murano]] and the Lace Museum in [[Burano]] are certainly worth a visit. In [[Burano]] you will find some of the most picturesque streets and houses, with each house sporting a different pastel shade. Its really beautiful. Though there is not much to see in Torcello except for the old church, and the supposed &quot;Throne of Atilla&quot;. However, the peace and tranquility of the island is not to be found anywhere else in Venice! Torcello is also home to a very expensive Cipriani restaurant. But just walking around on these islands is a nice enough experience. If you've had enough of the hype and the other tourists, hop off the vaporetto at 'Cimitero', Venice's graveyard for a peaceful walk. There are many famous tombs, and the section dedicated to deceased children is particularly haunting. There is also a free toilet there.

While going through Venice, make sure you take in the beauty of it all. '''Walk''' through the alley ways, and take the water taxi to different parts of the island, sometimes at night you can just go sit in an open area and watch locals and tourists passing by. It is wonderful. There are many museums and churches that are around the city that allow tourists to go in a visit. They are many great sights to keep you busy throughout your visit.

The “[http://www.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Secret Itineraries in '''Doge's Palace''']” worth a visit, take the visitor into the most secret and fascinating rooms in the Palace. It's better to book in advance.

Because Venice is now pretty much only inhabited by tourists and people serving the trade, it gets very quiet by 21:00 and there is very little to do in the evening (outside of eating). There are a few exceptions, like some classical music '''concerts,''' which most probably only play Vivaldi.

If you would like to have a '''guide''' to show up the highlights of Venice, you can choose between many offers. There are walking or boat tours, focused on shopping or history or for art lovers, and many itineraries.

'''Take photos''', using your camera or phone on every corner of Venice will inspire you. And if you have taken good pictures, though you may not be a professional photographer, consider entering the photo competition [http://onedayinvenezia.com &quot;OneDayInVenezia&quot;]  running all year round, awarding monthly winners, and dedicated to amateur photographers. The Grand Prize is a week-end in Venice, trip included.

Send a '''Postcard''' or even better, an entire '''letter''' dedicated to a loved one (the old &quot;snail mail&quot; one, not the electronic variety)! Venice has a long, celebrated tradition in postal services, paper and written communication in general (including one of the earliest medieval book printing houses).

Venice it's also '''Riviera del Brenta''' old canals.
The Riviera del Brenta is famous for its extraordinary Palladian villas along the Brenta river, its museums and historical buildings and it is 40 km (25 miles) from Venice.
This Riviera and its mainland include 7 small cities: Stra, Fiesso d’Artico, Dolo, Fossò, Mira, Oriago and Malcontenta.
These places are good for '''cycling excursions''' and to see antique Palladian Villas built on the Brenta river. In Stra village, there is the '''famous gardens of Villa Pisani''' and the '''museum of the shoes''' is in Villa Foscarini Rossi. In this last museum you can admire 1,500 models of Italian-made shoes created in local factories for major brands including Fendi, Genny, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Ungaro, Anne Kleyn, Richard Tyles and Vera Wang.
In Dolo village you can visit the square, old watermill (XI century) and big open air market.

* {{do
| name=Teatro San Gallo | alt= | url=http://www.teatrosangallo.net | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2412002 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Apr: 19:00, May-Oct: 20:00 | price=€39, seniors €35, students €25, children €15
| lastedit=2015-04-10
| content=Half-hour documentary based on the BBC series ''Francesco's Venice'' - an 'amazing film that puts the spectacular beauty of this great city in historical context'. Film in English, audioguides in Italian, Russian and Spanish.
}}

'''Football:''' [https://www.veneziafc.it/ Venezia FC] were relegated in 2022, so they now play soccer in Serie B, Italy's second tier. Their home ground Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo (capacity 11,000) is on Sant'Elena, connected by streets to the main east island.

== Learn ==
Venice is home to two major (and expanding) public universities, '''[http://www.unive.it/pag/13526/ Università Ca' Foscari Venezia]''' and '''[http://www.iuav.it/ENGLISH/ Università Iuav di Venezia]'''.  There are possibly hundreds of smaller schools in the city. Neither university exploits its name for merchandising, and &quot;Università degli Studi di Venezia&quot; sweatshirts for sale at stalls are not only unlicensed, but there is no single university in the city with that name to begin with.

== Buy ==
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[[File:Venedig Bücherladen Acqua alta-6216.jpg|thumb|Book store and antiquarian '''Libreria Acqua Alta''']]
Venice has always been a city of merchants. Consequently, most of the Venetians working in Venice still own or work at a shop. If the pride of the Republic of Venice was the extreme diversity and quality of goods and services which could be found in Venice, these days, however, mass tourism led Venice to be populated with many shops selling low-quality souvenirs. The local shops are suffering a lot from this situation and it is not easy to identify them within the crowd of shops selling harmful imported goods. Buying from the '''authentic local businesses''' has never been more important as it is essential to the future of the Venetians and guarantees you to get the real thing and to have a much better experience of Venice. It is not easy, though. Thankfully, there is a social enterprise based in Venice, which works closely with the Venetian business owners (shops, restaurants and bars included). They have a certification process where the local artisan shops attest and commit to be selling products both authentic and sustainable as well as to give a 10% discount to the customers carrying a '''[http://veneziaautentica.com/become-friend Venezia Autentica Friends' Pass]''' (buyable online for only {{EUR|10}}).

Euronet runs the majority of ATMs within tourist areas, and carry both hefty ATM fees and extortionate exchange rates. To avoid the extortionate exchange rates, you should reject the first currency conversion offered to you, which will allow you to default to your bank's rate. When possible, you should use ATMs provided by actual banks and financial institutions. The Credit Agricole ATM machines are notable because they do not charge ATM fees or offer excessive currency conversion rates for most Visa Debit and Prepaid cards. 

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| content=A hand-made mask and costume shop.
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*{{buy
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| address=Calle dei Saoneri, San Polo 2723 | lat= | long= | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari, near Campo San Polo
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| content=Hundreds of leather gloves in all colours.
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| name=Francis Model | alt=leather articles | url= | email=ruggero.dezorzi@libero.it
| address=Ruga Rialto, San Polo 773/A | lat= | long= | directions=100m SW of Rialto bridge
| phone=+39 041 5212889 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Locally made leather bags. Exceptional craftsmanship. There are reports that some travellers were cheated in this store, by being told that transaction didn't occur while using their credit card, and demanded cash while in fact transaction ''did'' occur properly and thus having made the travellers pay for the same item twice.
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| phone=+39 041 522 2901 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Here you can find a special selection of the best Italian food and drinks products. Well known for their amazing single portion Tiramisù. If you don't feel like shopping you can always browse the shop and ask cooking tips and the history of products. They can supply yachts, make exclusive gift packages or hampers for companies, and ship worldwide.
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| name=Venetia Studium | alt=High end Scarves &amp; Shawls | url=http://venetiastudium.com | email=info@venetiastudium.com
| address=Calle Larga XXII Marzo, San Marco 2425 | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Fine velvets and silks of every imaginable color are woven into delicate evening bags, scarves and pillows. The Company Venetia Studium produces in the Island the worldwide famous Fortuny Lamps
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*{{Buy|name=Libreria Acqua Alta|address=Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5176b|lat=45.4379710|long=12.3422748|lastedit=2021-02-27}}There is a nice bookshop and antiquarian bookshop ''Libreria Acqua Alta'' at the  Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, number 5176b.

If you've come to Venice thinking that you won't be able to do a bit of designer shopping, think again. Just like in every major Italian city, you get the big fashion brand names. For label clothing shopping, the best area is that around the Piazza San Marco, where you can find Versace, MaxMara, Gucci, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada (and numerous more) big names. If you want to shop for clothing or accessories, though, you don't necessarily have to shop through the biggest names in fashion - in the Campo Santo Stefano and Calle della Mandola, you can get less famous or local boutiques, but you can find some excellent quality and/or unique items such as clothes, shoes, wallets or handbags.

Watch out also for the hand-made paper and the exquisite miniature buildings made by Moro. Watch out for fakes; Moro &quot;signs&quot; his name on the back. Also, beware of fakes and &quot;free&quot; trips to neighboring [[Murano]] for its famous glass. (See article for details.)

Tourist Traps: &quot;Coloured Pasta&quot; and &quot;Venetian Limoncello&quot; (not the original napolitan one) are not Italian food, no Italian would ever eat them, they are particularly made for tourists. For typical regional Italian food in food shops check the labels to discover where they have been made.

Don't miss the '''Rialto''' market on San Polo, the smallest sestiere. The Rialto market is for shoppers. To the east is an area of small shops and restaurants; to the west is the Rialto farmers' market. Shopping is slightly less expensive than in the tourist-filled Piazza San Marco.

=== Murano Glass ===
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| address=Piazzetta Leoncini, San Marco 314 | lat= | long= | directions=
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== Eat ==
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[[File:Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti WB.jpg|thumb|Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti]]

Typical Venetian dishes are:
* ''Fegato alla veneziana'', chopped liver, cooked with chopped onions.
* ''Sarde in saor'': fried sardines, dipped in fried onion, raisins and pine nuts, spices and vinegar. It has to marinate at least one night.

Venice has some wonderful restaurants, featuring the cuisine of the Veneto. However it is widely regarded that the restaurants in Venice serve food of a quality and in quantities much lower than anywhere else in Italy. The pizza in Venice is well known as being the worst in Italy (It is a more southern Italian speciality). For Americans, you can find a place called Quanto Basta pizza that serves an American-style pizza with pepperoni and french fries. Specialties include polenta, made of corn meal; risotto with cuttlefish ink sauce. Diners should however be aware that for every genuinely wonderful restaurant or trattoria, there's another serving rubbish food at inflated prices, especially in the most touristed streets around San Marco. Rule of thumb: if there's a waiter outside pimping for business, it's probably best avoided.

Near the Rialto bridge there's a row of restaurants with tables by the canal, where you can have the quintessential Venice experience of dining by the canal lights. Although they do have waiters outside bugging you, some have pretty acceptable quality for price, which is almost always expensive anyway.

One of Venice's trademark foods is cuttlefish and its ink. This intense black ink serves as a sauce and ingredient for polenta (corn meal), risotto (rice), and pasta. These dishes are normally indicated by the Italian words &quot;nella seppia&quot; (in cuttlefish), &quot;alla seppia&quot; (in the style of cuttlefish), or &quot;nero di seppia,&quot; (black of the cuttlefish). For example, Polenta Nella Seppia is fried corn meal with the black ink of a cuttle fish. Despite the intensity in color, the ink has a surprisingly mild taste.

Be careful when the prices are on a weight basis (typically by the &quot;etto&quot;, abbreviated &quot;/hg&quot;. or 100 g). One dish can easily contain 400g of fish or meat (almost a pound) - coming to 4 times the indicated base price!

Restaurants might offer low prices for food on their menus that they advertise outside the entrance, but they will sometimes compensate this by charging high prices for drinks (which is naturally *not* advertised). €5 for 33 cl of beer is not uncommon. Le Bauta, an eatery on Fond del Gaffaro, is a good example. Also, please make sure that you get your change back after payment as sometimes it may be 'forgotten' by the waiters.

For fresh fruit (including chilled coconut) watch out for the street market stalls. There is always a boat parked in the canal on campo San Barnaba selling fruit and vegetables into the late hours.

To save money at lunch, eat standing up - that's what Venetians themselves do. Every cafe, trattoria, osteria, enoteca or whatever it chooses to call itself is stocked at lunchtime with cicchetti - Venetian tapas, including tramezzini (triangular sandwiches on white bread), bite-sized rolls with various cold cuts, polpette (fried balls of minced fish or meat) and assorted antipasti. Order by pointing at what you want on the glass shelves, and wash the whole thing down with a glass of wine (un' ombra) or a spritz (made with, in order of bitterness and alcohol content, Aperol, Campari or Select). Bear in mind that as soon as you allow yourself to sit at the table and be waited on, instead of ordering and consuming your food at the counter, the prices for the same items go up - you can end up paying double. If you look at the (government-mandated) chart of prices stapled to the wall near the bar, you'll see 2 columns of numbers, accommodating this arrangement. However, sitting is worth it if you plan on staying a while. Some places will also serve free bread and water for seated patrons, but then there is usually also a small charge (€1-3 per person) for &quot;pane e coperto&quot; (bread and cover charge).

If self-catering, the Rialto food markets are an absolute must for fruit, vegetables and cheese, but most of all for the huge range of seafood, much of it fresh out of the lagoon and still moving! There are a variety of small stores around the city that sell fruits and vegetables, but tourists will be hard-pressed to find them. Anything else you will find in the one of the few supermarkets in the city.

Head to the Dorsoduro area of Venice if you want to save a few euros. It is located on the south side of the city. It has the highest concentration of places where locals, especially students, go to eat. Generally staying away from the main squares will be the cheapest option. If you're willing and able to walk around the town, some back streets offer the best food for the lowest price. Seeing the city from this vantage point is a lot of fun too!

=== Budget ===
* There are a few '''supermarkets''' in the city, so if you are in the need to save some money, these are an option as they serve a wide array of prepared and semi-prepared food. On the main street from the station to the Rialto bridge there is a Coop and a Billa supermarket.
* Venetian snacks (cichetti) can be brilliantly inventive, in small &quot;tapas-style&quot; serving sizes. Look for places (especially wine bars) popular with non-tourists, the prices are very reasonable.
* There are still many small bakery shops and &quot;biavaroli&quot; where you can buy bread, cheese etc., particularly near the Rialto market area.
* If you want to buy water (Venice has excellent free tap water easily accessible at the numerous fountains located outside throughout the city) it is usually cheapest to get it at the supermarkets: there are Billa or Co-op stores located throughout the city, though supermarkets are often &quot;disguised&quot; in nondescript buildings in Venice for space limitations.

====In various locations====

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| content=A local establishment with several locations in the city. The food is plentiful and the prices reasonable. On Calle del Tintor south of Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio, In Santa Croce. Look to spend between €5-10 for a pizza depending on how exotic your selection is.
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====In the centre====

* {{eat
| name=Pizza 2000 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Sant'Agostin, 2287 | lat=45.4387318  | long=12.3285964 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Ostaria dai Zemei | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1045, b | lat= 45.4378924 | long=12.3329818 | directions=
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| content=Down home cooking with Venezian style tapas
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* {{eat
| name=Bacaro Quebrado | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Calle Larga dei Bari, 1107/A| lat=45.4402619  | long=12.3251833 | directions=
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| content=Cosy tavern
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* {{eat
| name=Antico Forno | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ruga Rialto, 973 | lat=45.4381578  | long=12.3335236 | directions=
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| content=A pizzeria
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* {{eat
| name=Bacaro Vintido' | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Calle Dona Onesta, 3928/29| lat= 45.4356790 | long= 12.3262303| directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Idea Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Crosera, 3948 | lat=45.4357299  | long= 12.3257418 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Arcicchetti Bakaro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 183/a | lat= 45.4375329 | long=12.3214845 | directions=
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| content=A bistro
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====In the east====

* {{eat
| name=Cip ciap | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle del Mondo Novo | lat=45.4371876 | long= 12.3403354| directions=by Campo Santa Maria Formosa
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| content=Also sells delicious takeaway pizza by the slice (or slab) at similar prices. They also serve very tasty mini pizzas per kilogram.
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Megaone | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Ramo del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 5367| lat=45.4377910  | long=12.3365542 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Dal Moro's | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle de la Casseleria, 5324 | lat= 45.4361529 | long=12.3398063 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria L'Angelo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle de la Mandola, 3711 | lat= 45.4349509 | long= 12.3332983| directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Bar Ducale | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle delle Ostreghe, 2354 | lat=45.4325259  | long=12.3336651 | directions=
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| content=A bistro
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* {{eat
| name=C'è Pizza E Pizza | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Salizada S. Antonin, 3538| lat=45.4351989  | long= 12.3468522| directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Alla Rampa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sant'Antonin, Salizada S. Antonin, 3607 | lat=45.4348281  | long= 12.3469075 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A bistro
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* {{eat
| name= Salvmeria| alt= | url= | email=
| address= Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1769| lat=45.4322492  | long= 12.3525053 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name= Basegó| alt= | url= | email=
| address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1762 | lat=45.4322111  | long=12.3523346 | directions=
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====In the south====

* {{eat
| name=Pizza al volo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4342632 | long= 12.3234774 | directions=
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| content=Sells superb pizza by the (extremely large) slice in Campo Santa Margherita for approximately €1.80 a slice, €5 a whole pizza. It is by the fresh fish stall under a green awning.
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* {{eat
| name=Corner Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Chiesa, 684 | lat=45.4304528  | long=12.3307123 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Al Squero | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro, 943 | lat=45.4300771  | long=12.3261247 | directions=
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====In the north====

* {{eat
| name=Crepes House by PePe | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta S. Giobbe, 549 | lat= 45.4448798 | long= 12.3219505 | directions=
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| content=Savory and sweet crepes
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* {{eat
| name=Birreria Zanon | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2735| lat= 45.4454698 | long=12.3287177 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Da Zorma | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2712 | lat=45.4454366  | long= 12.3288059 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Ae Bricoe | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2684| lat=45.4453307  | long= 12.3292357 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Puppa Bar Venezia | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle dello Spezier, 4800 | lat=45.4420267  | long=12.3378661 | directions=
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====In the west====

* {{eat
| name=La Tecia Vegana | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Dorsoduro, 2104| lat=45.4330308  | long=12.3135887 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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=== Mid-range ===
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* {{eat
| name=La Bitta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle lunga de San Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2753A | lat=45.43283 | long=12.32453 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230531 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Meals served 18:00-23:00, closed in August | price=
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| content=This busy but friendly restaurant is in the more studenty area of Dorsoduro, and attracts a mixture of locals and tourists. They have some excellent Italian dishes, which are reflected in the prices, plus they have a great selection of wines.
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Ae Cravate | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 36/37 | lat=45.4364735 | long= 12.3232159| directions=500 m east from Piazzale Roma
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€40 for a three-course meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=This little restaurant is frequented by the professors of the nearby university. Warm welcome and a good eat. Try their raw artichoke salad or their fish of the day.
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* {{eat
| name=Do Farai | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3278 | lat=45.4338733 | long=12.3255152 | directions=100m west of Cà Foscari
| phone=+39 041 2770369 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Very fresh shell fish. Taste their spaghetti ''al dente'' with razor shells.
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 1169A | lat=45.4321742 | long= 12.3253579| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5238944 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Meals from €20-25
 | lastedit=
| content=An excellent restaurant, small but comfortable with a few tables alongside a tiny canal. Food is fresh and delicious, not too expensive. Large selection of wines. Menu changing daily.
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* {{eat
| name=Osteria Mocenigo | url= | email=
| address=Salizada San Stae | lat=45.4407114 | long= 12.3296776 | directions=near the Mocenigo museum
| phone=+39 041 5231703 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su | price=€40 for two-courses meal with wine
 | lastedit=
| content=Little restaurant frequented by locals. Be sure to try their antipasti. Excellent desserts too.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timon | alt=eno - ostaria | url=http://www.altimon.it/en/ | email=
| address=Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Cannaregio 2754 | lat=45.4456 | long=12.3285 | directions=south-east of the Jewish Ghetto
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€30
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| content=Warm and local atmosphere in this little osteria where they serve great Italian vintages by the glass. If you're adventurous, try their tasty tripe. Good music inside, some table by the canal in the summer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Vecio Canton | alt= | url=https://www.veciocanton.it/ | email=info@veciocanton.it
| address=Castello 4738 | lat=45.4359842 | long= 12.3425130 | directions=just 8 minutes from Piazza San Marco (200 m NE)
| phone=+39 41 5287143 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M W-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30 | price=Pizza from €7.50, pasta from €10, wine from €5/half litre
 | lastedit=
| content=Small, atmospheric restaurant/pizzeria, serving traditional pizza and seafood pasta; friendly staff. Free home-made digestivo of limonata is served at the end of your meal.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Al Giardinetto | alt= | url=http://algiardinetto.it | email=
| address=Castello 4928 | lat=45.4360646 | long= 12.3427018 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content= Just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venetian specialities are served by Severino family.
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* {{eat
| name=Il Refolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1459 | lat=45.4404079 | long=12.3271520 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5240016 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Pizza about €10, four-course meal with wine €60
 | lastedit=
| content=Nice restaurant at a small piazza. Very good pizza as well as a decent menu.
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=== Splurge ===

=== Cake shops ===
* {{buy
| name=Pasticceria Tonolo | url= | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3764/5 | lat= | long= | directions=Crosera San Pantalon, 400m east of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041 523 7209 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A patisserie founded in the late 19th century. Taste their cake with crystallized fruits or their marzipan cake.
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* {{buy
| name=Bar Pasticceria Gilda Vio | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 784 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Best tiramisù, at least in S. Croce.
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=== Ice cream ===
You will find ice cream all over the city, and you will hardly survive a hot summer day without it. Prices are €1.00-1.50 for one scoop, €2.50-3.50 for three scoops.

== Drink ==
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[[Image:Bellini_at_Harry%27s_Bar.jpg|thumb|A classic ''Billini'', as served at Harry's Bar where it was invented.]]

Try a '''Spritz''' (with either Campari, Select or Aperol mixed with Prosecco wine and Seltzer), a typical drink loved by all Venetians that's usually drunk while eating ''cicheti''. You can find it in almost every bar in the city. Price is about €5, more in a touristy place.

If you try the famous Veneto '''Grappa''' be careful as it is brandy with 30 to 60 per cent alcohol.

The '''Bellini''' was invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It is a mix of white peach juice and Prosecco (the ubiquitous Venetian Champagne-like sparkling wine). Fermented at a low temperature Prosecco develops amylic aromas (fruit drops), though these perhaps mix better with fruit juices than does the more austere Champagne. Classic Bellinis should never be made with Champagne. Although by normal standards expensive, a Bellini in Harry's Bar (€17 for a 1.5 oz drink is obscene) is still much cheaper than on the terraces of similar '5-star' establishments in the city.

'''Beer''' in a small pub is about €5 for a pint (birra media).

'''Espresso''', the real Italian, is about €1 at the bar, €2 at a table.

=== Coffee ===
[[File:Venice - Cafe - 4125.jpg|thumb|right|A cafe in Piazza di San Marco]]
Coffee is everywhere in Venice, and both Venetians and the tourists avail themselves of the opportunities, usually by downing a quick dose at the counter (see warning about sit-down prices above). Rule of thumb: the bigger (and shinier) the espresso machine, the better the result.

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| content=One of the favorites is the mini-chain &quot;E Rosa Salva&quot;, with three locations in the center - on C. Fiubera (from Piazza San Marco, take the underpass in the middle of the arcade, cross the bridge and take second right off C. Fabbri), Merceria S. Salvadore (off the campo of the same name), and right on Campo San Zanipolo (to the right of the church looking from the canal); the last one is a gelateria as well. For your €1 you'll get exactly 2 and a half sips at the bottom of a small cup, with rich crema and no bitterness. Assorted house-made sweets are €1.10.
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| name=Caffe Paolin | alt= | url= | email=
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| name=Caffè Florian | alt= | url=http://www.caffeflorian.com | email=servizi@caffeflorian.com
| address=Piazza San Marco, 57 | lat=45.43361 | long=12.33822 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205641 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily, 9AM-midnight | price=
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| content=On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19.30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.
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* {{drink
| name=Caffe Quadri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=120, Piazza San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222105 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.
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=== Nightlife ===
There are two late-night drinking areas in Venice. Piazza San Marco is not one of them, although it is very pleasant with many people wandering around late. The actual late night scene is in either '''Campo Santa Margherita''', near the University Ca' Foscari in Dorsoduro; or in '''Erbaria''' on the West side of the Rialto Bridge where the main vegetable market is held during the day.

Even though there are many fantastic bars in Venice, if you're planning a night time &quot;pub crawl&quot; you should plan a few places to visit in advance, otherwise it's very easy to waste an hour wandering aimlessly in search of a watering hole that's open, especially midweek.

Locals in search of nighttime entertainment mostly head over the bridge into Mestre, or hop on the boat to Lido. One exception: F.ta della Misericordia, in Cannaregio (north from the Ghetto over the Ghetto Nuove bridge, turn right), features several bars in succession, anchored by the ''Paradiso Perduto'' (Cannaregio 2640; a restaurant by day, live music on Sundays starting at 21:00), along the canal. In season they are spilling over after dark with youths holding large glasses of rosé, while more of those same youths are cruising (in motor boats) blaring rap songs in Italian from the loudspeakers. The cafes and bars lining the expansive C. Santa Margherita are catering to the students from the nearby university; chill out to reggae sets in ''Caffé Rosso'' (Dorsoduro 2963; it's the one with the red awning that simply says ''Caffe''), or dance (Saturdays only) at ''Round Midnight'' (Dorsoduro 3102).

Those looking for LGBT nightlife in Venice will be disappointed. Hop on the train to [[Padua]] instead.
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| name=Bistrot de Venise | alt= | url=http://www.bistrotdevenise.com | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours=22:00 until late night | price=
| content=Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.
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=== Pubs ===
There are two Irish pubs in Venice. One is located along the '''Strada Nova''' in ''Cannaregio''; the other one is the '''Inishark''' just before ''Campo Santa Maria Formosa''.

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|name=Devils Forest Pub
|content=A traditional English style pub with a very fun atmosphere. It is located near the Rialto Bridge and tucked into a small alley near the Disney Store.
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|name=Pub Taverna L'Olandese Volante
|address=Campo San Lio, Castello 5856, Venezia
|phone=+39 041-5289349
|content=It is between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. During the summertime there are tables outside when you can easily sit and rest after a day of wandering around this marvelous city. What is more, during the day pasta and other typical dishes are served at a budget price.
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== Sleep ==
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[[File:Palazzo Civran Venezia.JPG|thumb|The Palazzo Civran and Grand Canal at dusk. This 15th-century building that was substantially altered in the early 17th century now houses the Guardia di Finanza.]]

Due to the historic city's constrained area and international popularity hotels are expensive. Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses offer better rates. Real budget solutions (like campings and hostels) can be found in [[Mestre | '''Mestre''']] (mainland Venice) and on the island of '''[[Lido]]'''. Alternative accommodation can be also found on the island of '''[[Murano]]'''. These are worth considering since historic centre is quite well connected with bus and ferries, so staying further from the centre is not such a big problem.

In the last few years,  holiday or short rentals apartments have increased in number and quality, now you can rent (minimum stay is usually 3 nights) a Palazzo on the Grand Canal as a little flat near Rialto.

=== Bed and Breakfast ===
* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Venice Ca' del Pozzo | alt= | url=http://cadelpozzo.it | email=
| address= | lat=45.4329955 | long= 12.3320963 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2413875 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2443203
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=Completely restructured in 2003, in the characteristic Campo San Maurizio.
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* {{sleep
| name=Bed and Breakfast Ca'Dor | alt= | url=http://bedandbreakfastvenice.net | email=
| address= | lat= 45.4406559 | long= 12.3372800 | directions=
| phone=+39 392 3906152 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rooms about 55€ in low-season, 100€ in high season | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=Venetian style rooms in the centre, 3 minutes from Rialto's Bridge.
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=== Budget ===

In the city of '''Mestre''' just in front of Venice is the A&amp;O Hostel with shared rooms for about 17–23€ per night (July 2022).

* {{sleep
| name=Ai Do Mori | alt= | url=http://hotelaidomori.com | email=
| address=San Marco 658 | lat=45.4351365 | long=12.3392159 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5204817 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5205328
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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| content=As close as it gets to Piazza San Marco, but on the second and third floor, so it still is quiet at nights. Clean and nice rooms, TV, aircon, very friendly staff.
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* {{sleep
| name=Alloggi Agli Artisti | alt= | url=http://agli-artisti-venezia.it/ | email=
| address=Calle Priuli Cavalletti, Cannaregio 99 | lat=45.44247 | long=12.32122 | directions=150 m away from the main railway station (Santa Lucia)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €50 to €90 for a double room, depending on the season
 | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=Guests can choose between rooms with bathroom en suite (with hairdryer), and rooms with sharing bathroom on the floor (cheaper).
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Antico Fiore | alt= | url=http://anticofiore.com | email=
| address=San Marco 3486 | lat=45.4349563 | long=12.3302647 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5227941 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2413879
| price=Rooms from €65 | checkin= | checkout=
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| content=An 18th-century building which has been carefully restored.
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Gaffaro | alt= | url=http://locandagaffaro.it | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 3589 | lat=45.4361719 | long=12.3218600 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2750897 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2750375
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €100
  | lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=In a picturesque court near Piazzale Roma.
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* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Sant'Anna | alt= | url=http://locandasantanna.com | email=
| address=C.te del Bianco, Castello 269 | lat=45.4330798 | long=12.3577466 | directions=
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| content=One star. Provides a family atmosphere with modern comforts. Quiet hotel with secure courtyard and some rooms with a canal view (for a higher price) overlooking the Isola di San Pietro. Common balcony over the canal. Includes typical Italian breakfast from 08:00-09:30 with coffee or hot chocolate and rolls, croissants, and toast. Easily accessible from the main bus/train station by vaporetto to stop 'S. Pietro' or 'Giardini'. Doors close at 01:00. Pay in cash for a discount.
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=== Mid-range ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Albergo Ateneo | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 1876 | lat=45.4343317 | long= 12.3341439| directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200777 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228550
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €60-180 depending on season
| lastedit=2022-07-01
| content=3-star hotel close to Basilica San Marco.
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* {{sleep
| name=Antico Casin Locanda | alt= | url=http://anticocasin.com | email=
| address=Corte Contarina, San Marco 1520/a | lat=45.4334656 | long= 12.3359885 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5207002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-795122
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content= A refined example of contemporary design, located close to Saint Mark's Square. Doubles from €90.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Amadi | alt= | url=http://www.caamadi.it/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Cannaregio 5815 | lat=45.4385951 | long=12.3375372 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5204682 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5206701
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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| content=In the old town centre, close to the famous Rialto Bridge. This 13th-century palace was once home to Marco Polo. Décor is keeping with the period, and the rooms are utterly charming. Original wall frescoes from the 1400s adorn the hotel.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/offerte-hotel.php?lang=ENG&amp;id_hotel=37&amp;id_offer= | email=info@cabauta.com
| address=Castello 6457 | lat=45.4384168 | long= 12.3442353 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415212313
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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| content= Housed in a 15th-century building, this quaint hotel has very spacious rooms with high ceilings and is adorned with stylish furniture and fittings. Has a friendly, multilingual staff who are always eager to assist you in planning tours, booking concert tickets, and making restaurant reservations. Rates from €70 per night.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Della Corte | alt=B&amp;B + apartments | url=http://cadellacorte.com | email=info@cadellacorte.com
| address=Corte Surian, Dorsoduro 3560 | lat=45.4363345 | long=12.3219371 | directions=300 m SE of Piazzale Roma
| phone=+39 041-715877 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722345
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Junior suite €140
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| content=A comfortable B&amp;B in a quiet area. Warm and personal welcome. Breakfast (served in the room) could be improved (by going to pasticceria Tonolo and bringing your own cakes, e.g.).
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Zose | url=http://hotelcazose.com/ | email=info@hotelcazose.com
| address=Dorsoduro 193/B (Calle del Bastion) | lat=45.4308 | long=12.3327 | directions=walk west from Salute vaporetto stop
| phone=+39 0415226635 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415226624
| hours= | price=Doubles from €90 in season
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| content=A quiet street off S.M. Salute, by the S.M. Giglio ''traghetto'' (when it's operational, 50 cents will get you to S. Marco), within easy walk of either Accademia or the Zattere (no need to brave the hordes of tourists on the #1 line, take the #52 from bus or train station). The helpful staff speaks Italian, English, French and Veneto. 10% discount on rates if paid in cash - ask Walentina, the proprietress. All rooms are named after stars (in the sky, not of movie kind), and all have A/C (indispensable in summer). Buffet breakfast included.
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* {{sleep
| name=Continental Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://continentalhotelvenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat=45.4419737 | long=12.3240286 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 71 5122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 524 2432
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| content=Three-star hotel in the Jewish Ghetto. A historic building belonged to a noble family, with 93 bedrooms (€95-194) capable to host any kind of guests.
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* {{sleep
| name=Corte 1321 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Polo 1321 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Rialto Bridge
| phone=+39 041 5224923 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 0997849
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €100
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| content=Large spacious rooms with double sink bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. Lovely courtyard for dining is made memorable with local birds strutting and cooing.
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* {{sleep
| name=Domus Ciliota | alt= | url=http://ciliota.it/ | email=
| address=Calle delle Muneghe, San Marco 2976 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A 5-10 minute walk from San Marco's Square. The hotel has over fifty clean, basic, air-conditioned rooms all with shower and WC. The 24-hr reception is English speaking. There is an area for leaving baggage after you've checked out. Single rooms are €70-85 and doubles are €100-110 including breakfast.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel al Sole | alt= | url=http://www.alsolehotels.com/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 134/136 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2440328 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-722287
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80
| content=Hotel is in a noble palace built in the beginning of the 15th century, a short distance from Piazzale Roma.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ala | alt= | url=http://hotelala.it/ | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria dei Gigli, San Marco 2494 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206390
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €110
| content=Eggs and broiled tomatoes with cheese for breakfast. Rooms were a typical size but clean, comfortable and quiet. They have turndown service at night, a pleasant surprise.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Alla Salute | alt=also known as 'Da Cici' | url=http://www.salutepalace.com/ | email=info@salutepalace.com
| address=Fondamenta Ca' Balà, Dorsoduro 222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235404 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5222271
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50
| content=A 16th-century palazzo, a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco. It has been the house of the famous poet Ezra Pound. Pretty comfortable and quiet budget hotel. Garden for breakfast.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel All’Angelo Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelallangelovenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=San Marco 403 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5209299 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2743555
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Run by the same family since 1924 in a 17th-century building close to St Marks Basilica. Comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms with a double somewhere in the region of €150.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Antico Panada | alt= | url=http://hotelpanada.it | email=
| address=San Marco 646 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209088 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5209619
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €145 to €310
| content=Has rooms decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style.
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* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Gottardi | alt= | url=http://www.cagottardi.com/ | email=
| address=Cannaregio 2283 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759421
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €120
| content=Antico Palazzo Gottardi stands in Strada Nuova, between two buildings that look down onto the Canal Grande.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Basilea Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelbasileavenice.com/ | email=
| address=Rio Marin, Santa Croce 817 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 718477 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 720851
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms are usually €100-160 depending on season
| content=Across the Grand Canal from Santa Lucia Train Station. Located in a quiet Calle.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Becher | alt= | url=http://hotelbecher.com | email=
| address=San Marco 1857 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5221253 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5212685
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= This 18th-century hotel enhanced by the most modern amenities, charming atmosphere and impeccable service. Single rooms from €70, doubles €110 and triples from €170.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Belle Arti Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbelleartivenice.com/ | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 912/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5226230 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5280043
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double €220. Breakfast included for those who book online
| content=Elegant three-star hotel. 67 guestrooms divided in double, triple and quadruple with en suite services, bathroom kit and modern services.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Cà D'Oro | alt= | url=http://venicehotelcadoro.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4604 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2411212 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414385
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles from €60, doubles from €80
| content=The hotel is in a quiet corner of Cannaregio district, 5 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Canaletto Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelcanalettovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 5487 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 20 518 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 023
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Along a scenic canal close to St. Mark’s Basilica. Decorated and furnished in the traditional Venetian manner, this hotel offers excellent service and rooms for two that start at around €110.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Continental | alt= | url=http://hotelcontinentalvenice.com | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 166 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-715122 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5242432
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= Right on the Canal Grande. Single rooms from €93, doubles from €155 and triples from €194 including taxes and breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino | alt= | url=http://commercioepellegrino.com | email=
| address=Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4551/A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207922 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5225016
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €80, doubles from €100 including taxes and breakfast
| lastedit=
| content=Comfortable hotel in the centre, easy to reach by public transport and 2 minutes on foot to Saint Mark’s Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Doge Venice | alt= | url=http://www.albergodoge.com/ | email=
| address=Lista Vecchia dei Bari, Santa Croce 1222 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2448752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5242192
| checkin= | checkout= | price= Double rooms start from €57. Family apartment for three people €97
| content=Three-star accommodation of Venice. It is in the northern part of the city, in front of the train station and presents 10 bedrooms – single, double and twin, some with a shared bathroom - and one apartment.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Firenze Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-firenze.com/index_en.html | email=info@hotel‑firenze.com
| address=San Marco 1490 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222858 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5202668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 a double/twin
| content=On a side street of Piazza San Marco, and offers bright and comfortable rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel il Mercante di Venezia | alt= | url=https://www.ilmercantedivenezia.com/ | email=
| address=Calle della Misericordia, Cannaregio 379-381 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2759290 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2759294
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just off the Lista di Spagna by the Grand Canal, excellent access to the Station (Santa Lucia) and the waterbuses. Delicately appointed rooms from around €145.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Lisbona Venice | alt= | url=http://hotellisbonavenice.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2153 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286774 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207061
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just in front of Piazza San Marco, three star rooms decorated in the grand Venetian style. Double rooms are usually around €140.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Marconi Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Riva del Vin, San Paolo 729 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 52 22 068 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 52 29 700
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and famous Rialto Bridge. It has been a hotel since the 1930 and has a very interesting art deco style, with rooms going for around €150, or for a little more with a canal view.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Montecarlo Venice | alt= | url=https://www.venicehotelmontecarlo.com/en/ | email=
| address=Calle degli Specchieri, San Marco 463 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207144 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207789
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €130 a double
| content=3-star superior rooms and services one hundred yards from the entrance to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Nazionale Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelnazionalevenice.com/ | email=
| address=Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 158 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 716133 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 715318
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€80 for a single and €160 for a family
| content=Three-star accommodation with 90 bedrooms divided in single, double, twin, triple and family, 100 metres away from the train station of Santa Lucia.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Palazzo Guardi | alt= | url=http://palazzoguardivenice.com | email=
| address=Dorsoduro 995 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2960725 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 7241067
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €80
| content=A stone's throw from the Accademia, is this noble Venetian palace, rooms equipped with all comforts.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Giorgio | alt= | url=http://sangiorgiovenice.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà della Mandola, San Marco 3781 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5235835 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228072
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €60, doubles from €90, triples from €120
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel is between Campo Sant'Angelo and Campo Manin in an antique [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] palace bought by Mariano Fortuny.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Moise Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 2058 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5203755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5210670
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting in the region of €120-140 for a double room
| lastedit=
| content=3-star hotel behind Piazza San Marco and the Basilica.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Tiepolo | alt= | url=http://hoteltiepolo.com | email=
| address=Castello 4510 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5232415 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5208222
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around €200
| content=Small and elegant design hotel in the historic centre, a few steps away from Saint Mark's Square.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Locanda Orseolo | alt= | url=http://locandaorseolo.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A 3-minute walk from St. Peter's Square, operated by a multi-lingual Venetian family who offer impeccable concierge service. Room rates are generally €150 to €200.
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* {{sleep
| name=Pagan Luxury House | alt= | url=http://www.capagan.com/ | email=info@capagan.com
| address=San Marco 3268 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2960584 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5236218
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €120
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=According to their website, there is a €10 per night discount for booking directly with them.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cà Bauta | alt= | url=http://cabauta.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 6457 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413787 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5212313
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Few steps from Campo ss. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the most spectacular place of Venice. Double rooms are usually around €100-160 depending on season.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Residenza Cá Malipiero Venice | alt= | url=http://camalipierovenice.com/ | email=
| address=Castello 4852 | lat= | long= | directions=Santa Maria Formosa district, behind the Ponte dei Sospiri bridge and St Mark’s Square
| phone=+39 041 2770939 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5289845
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €110
| content=An historic building of the 16th century with a large selection of elegant single, double rooms and suites, capable to host up to four people and equipped with the best modern services expected by a three-star guest house.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Flora | alt= | url=http://www.hotelflora.it/ | email=info@hotelflora.it
| address=San Marzo 2283/A | lat= | long= | directions=behind Saint Mark's Square
| phone=+39 041 5205844 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=Rates start from €120 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Garden, free Wi-Fi, homemade buffet breakfast, fitness centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novecento Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.novecento.biz/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2683/84 | lat= | long= | directions=Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's Square and the Accademia Gallery
| phone=+39 041 2413765 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €120
| content=Has 9 rooms featuring original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean and the Far East.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Palazzo Cendon - Il Piano Nobile | alt= | url=http://www.palazzocendon.it/ | email=
| address=Call Cendon, Cannaregio 532 | lat= 45.4447805 | long=12.3224034 | directions=From the train station turn left before Ponte delle Guglie
| phone=+39 041 2750606 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€130
| content=Nice small hotel in good area with a few restaurants and bars.
}}--&gt;

=== Splurge ===
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzina Grassi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palazzinag.com/ | email=info@palazzinag.com
| address=San Marco 3247 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5284644 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from €295
| content=First Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. In the centre, near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Saint Mark's Square is a short walk away.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Duodo Palace Hotel | url=http://duodopalacehotel.com/ | email=info@duodopalacehotel.com
| address=San Marco 1887 | lat= | long= | directions=In the historic centre
| phone=+39 041 5203329 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2415940
| hours= | price=Doubles from €140
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Four-star luxury hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Al Codega | alt= | url=http://hotelalcodega.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Forno Vecchio, San Marco 4435 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413288 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414621
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €200-300
| content=In a picturesque little ‘cortile’ (courtyard), which is a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Carlton Grand Canal | alt= | url=http://carltongrandcanal.com | email=
| address=Fondamenta S.Pantalon, Santa Croce 578 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2752200 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2752250
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Room rates start from €120 (depending on the season)
| lastedit=
| content=The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Dei Dragomanni | alt= | url=http://hoteldragomanni.com | email=
| address=Calle del Dose da Ponte, San Marco 2711 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2771300 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2778984
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €155
| content=4-star hotel in an ancient Venetian palazzo.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Giorgione | url=http://hotelgiorgione.com/ | email=
| address=Calle Larga dei Proverbi, Cannaregio 4587 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5225810 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| hours= | price=Singles from €105, Doubles from €150
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=In the centre, 10 minutes from Piazza San Marco, it was transformed into a hotel at the beginning of the 19th century and has been managed by the same family ever since.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Bauer | alt=Il Palazzo Venezia | url=http://www.bauervenezia.com/en/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@bauervenezia.com
| address=San Marco 1459 | lat=45.43295 | long=12.3335603 | directions=In the street from San Marco Square to Ponte dell'Accademia
| phone=+39 041 5207022 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €279 to €15,010
| lastedit=2017-03-21
| content=Five-star luxury hotel along the Grand Canal riverside with bars and restaurants
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Corte di Gabriela | alt= | url=http://www.cortedigabriela.com/en/ | email=info@cortedigabriela.com
| address=Calle Avvocati, 3836 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5235077 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from 270€ per night
| lastedit=2018-11-21
| content=Corte di Gabriela is a 4-star boutique hotel in Venice in an elegant nineteenth-century building, overlooking the canals of the San Marco district. It has a few suites, each different from the others.
}}

== Connect ==
As of Sept 2021, Venice has 4G from Iliad and TIM, and 5G from Vodafone and Wind Tre.

The city has been steadily building out the municipal Wi-Fi network, which now covers almost the entire area around the Grand Canal and some of the larger squares in the center. You can buy guest access at approximately €5 per day at the same unified Venezia Unica site where the transport and museum passes are sold. However if you only need occasional access, it may not be worth buying this as you can get free wifi at most accommodations and at a lot of the museums in Venice.

Venice has several internet cafes, but they are much more expensive than the rest of Europe with prices for an hour of access around €6. Wi-Fi is only available at some of them. There's a wonderful pub, Cafe Blue in Dorsoduro, which has free (password-protected) wi-fi. Buy a spritz and a panini and go to town.

At the Telecom Italia Future Centre in Campo San Salvatore (San Marco) you can browse for free for one hour, once registered with your ID card.

To use an Internet cafe, buy a mobile SIM card or get a contract for an Internet connection. Personal identification is needed by law in Italy.  Internet cafes will not let you use computers without a passport or national ID card.

Calle Delle Botteghe on San Marco 2970 Venezia is a pretty art gallery type internet cafe with a book shop.  It is on the expensive side with €3 for 15 min but you can just go in and play chess with a glass of wine.

== Stay safe ==
Venice is considered a safe city.  You have to take the habitual travellers' precautions however. Keep your valuable items (like wallet and passport) close to you because there are pickpockets, especially in more crowded parts of the city.
In case of need, you can dial free of charge on any phone '''112''' (no area code needed) to contact Carabinieri or '''113''' (no area code needed) to contact the Police.

==Stay healthy==

Venice has begun to install septic tanks in buildings, but much of the city has not yet been upgraded and releases untreated sewage directly into the canals.  Avoid bathing yourself, touching the water, immersing feet, etc. in the canals looking for refreshment in hot season. Also, at night there is a risk of falling into the water, as there are many alleys which end in the water but have little or no lighting.  In the warmest months, these conditions can sometimes generate foul odors.  Choose other times to visit if they might ruin what should be a highly enjoyable stay.

Current regulations forbid certain behaviour, including bathing in the canals and walking around in a swimsuit or bare-chested. Violations are subject to fines up to €500. More information available on [https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia #EnjoyRespectVenezia website].

You can reach the emergency medical service dialing free of charge on any phone '''118''' (no area code needed, conversation will be recorded) to have assistance and an ambulance sent to you.

Chemists' shops (Italian: ''Farmacie'') are all around the town. They are open 24 hr a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis: outside the shop there's always the list of operating ones with time-table, address and phone number. If you need a special drug you might be asked to book it in advance if it's not in common use. Note that the commercial name or brand of your prescription might differ from your country of origin, and make sure that the medication you want is available in the EU.

== Respect ==
The city officials state that it is necessary to enforce rules that preserve the city's urban cleanliness and make sure visitors behave themselves. The following tips will come in handy: 

* '''Do not bathe, dive into, or swim in the canals'''; it is not only dangerous and unhealthy, but it is punishable by a fine of up to €350 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed. 

* '''Do not sit down on the ground and eat'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not camp in public areas'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €200 and the police can restrict your movement in the area where the offence was committed.

* '''Do not walk around bare-chested or in swimwear'''; it is punishable by a fine of up to €250.

== Cope ==
=== Orientation ===
The unfortunate side-effect of the small alleys which make Venice such a delight to visit is that it is remarkably easy to get lost. Even maps provided by hotels are frequently inaccurate, and the maze-like structure of the city can become very confusing. The tight cluster of little islands that comprise Venice is completely surrounded by the Lagoon, so it is not possible, no matter how lost you become, to leave Venice on foot. Sooner or later you will come upon a piazza that you can locate on your map.

One tip: as you cross bridges, note the house numbers before and after.  A small change probably means you are on the same island/district and have crossed a &quot;new&quot; canal.  A major change means you are now on another island.  Most maps clump islands together into their voting districts, there are many more islands than districts.

One piece of assistance is to look for directional signs. These will be marked &quot;Per&quot; and then with the name of a prominent location or bridge in the city, complete with an arrow pointing in the relevant direction. Hence, to get to the Rialto bridge, the signs to follow are marked &quot;Per Rialto&quot;. Those to St Mark's Square read &quot;Per S Marco&quot;, and those to the train station &quot;Per Ferrovia&quot; (there are some others as well). Having oriented yourself to the nearest landmark, direction-finding can thus become (slightly) easier.

Remember, though, that the signs to read are the ''official'' ones. Graffiti will occasionally give other directions, frequently incorrect ones.

That said, some argue that getting lost in Venice is part of the experience of the city. The number of photogenic canals, hidden restaurants and shops where glass blowing is done almost guarantees that there is no such thing as a &quot;dull neighbourhood&quot;. Additionally, the public transport means that it is relatively easy to arrive at the intended destination even after one has emerged from the web of alleys in a totally unexpected place.

=== Overcrowding ===
While Venice may not get more tourists than other famous [[Italy|Italian]] destinations as [[Rome]] and [[Florence]], the narrowness of streets and open areas may at times make Venice feel ''uncomfortably'' crowded during (but not only) the peak seasons, at the San Marco ''sestiere'', the surroundings of the Rialto bridge and the streets leading from Venezia Santa Lucia and Piazzale Roma to San Marco. Walking by itself can be difficult, let alone snapping a good photo, using a public lavatory, or sitting at a decent cafe or restaurant.

To avoid the worst of the crowds, unless it is winter, try to visit the San Marco and Rialto bridge areas during early morning and late evening. During the late morning and afternoon, stay away as far as possible from this area, for instance walking around west Santa Croce, north Canarregio, eastern Castello and Giudecca. Alternatively, take day trips to places outside central Venice such as [[Burano]], the [[Lido]], [[Padua]] or [[Vicenza]], or simply take the opportunity to refresh in your hotel.

=== Useful telephone numbers ===
* {{listing
| name=Police (emergency call)
| phone=113
}}
* {{listing
| name=Carabinieri (emergency call)
| phone=112
}}
* {{listing
| name=First Aid (emergency call)
| phone=118
}}
* {{listing
| name=Venice Hospital
| phone=+39 041 5294111
}}
* {{listing
| name=Medical Service on Duty
| phone=+39 041 5294060
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* {{listing
| name=Tourist Information
| phone=+39 041 5298700
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5200685
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5224904
}}
* {{listing
| name=Gondola Service Danieli
| phone=+39 041 5222254
}}
* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Information
| phone=+39 041 2609260
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* {{listing
| name=Airport San Marco Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 2609222
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway information
| phone=892021 (in country only)
}}
* {{listing
| name=Railway Lost and Found Office
| phone=+39 041 785531
}}

=== Consulates ===
Most of the consulates listed here are only honorary consulates, so can only offer limited consular services. If you need any serious help, try visiting [[Milan]], where larger consulates can sometimes be found; however, it will usually be easier to visit the Italian capital, [[Rome#Embassies|Rome]], where most countries' embassies are found.
* {{flag|Australia}} {{listing
| name=Australia| url=http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-locations/missions/Pages/australian-consulate-in-venice-italy.aspx| email=mc@castelbrando.it
| address=Via della Libertà, 12 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5093061 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{flag|Austria}} {{listing
| name=Austria| url= | email=consolato.austria@zoppas.com
| address=Santa Croce, 251 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5240556| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing
| name=Belgium| url= | email=piero.reis@sgpaa.lu
| address=Dorsoduro, 3464 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5242944| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing
| name=Czech Republic| url=http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/italy_honorary_consulate_of_the_czech_2.html | email=venice@honorary.mzv.cz
| address= Cannaregio, 3821| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2413984| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing
| name=Denmark| url= | email=covedk@hotmail.com
| address=Santa Croce, 466/g | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413984 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Finland}} {{listing
| name=Finland| url= http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=330512&amp;contentlan=2&amp;culture=en-US| email=finland.consulate.venice@gmail.com
| address= Rio dei Scudi 2654/A| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 347 1245016| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|France}} {{listing
| name=France| url= | email=cfvenise@yahoo.fr
| address= Castello, 6140| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5224319| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Germany}} {{listing
| name=Germany| url= | email=venedig@hk-diplo.de
| address= Santa Croce, 251| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5237675 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Greece}} {{listing
| name=Greece| url= | email=grcon.ven@mfa.gr
| address= Castello 4683/C| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5237260| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing
| name=Lithuania| url= | email=info@consolatodilituania.venezia.it
| address=Santa Croce, 764 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5241131 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing
| name=Luxembourg| url= | email=conslux@fastwebnet.it
| address=Castello, 5312 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5222047| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Malta}} {{listing
| name=Malta| url= | email=maltaconsul.venice@gov.mt
| address=Piazzale l.da Vinci, 8, Mestre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 3969100| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing
| name=Mexico| url= | email=consuladodemexico.venecia@service.net
| address=Santa Marta , Fabbricato, 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 2712642| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing
| name=Monaco| url= | email=consmonaco.venise@tin.it
| address= San Polo. 747| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5223772| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing
| name=Netherlands| url= | email=cons.paesibassi.ve@libero.it
| address=San Marco, 2888 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5283416| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Norway}} {{listing
| name=Norway| url= | email=consolato.norvegia.ve@longanesicattani.it
| address= Santa Croce, 466/b| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5231345| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing
| name=Portugal| url= | email=perchidoni@yahoo.it
| address= San Marco, 1747| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5223446| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Russia}} {{listing
| name=Russia| url= | email=
| address= San Marco, 4718/a| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 04 12418879| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Spain}} {{listing
| name=Spain| url= | email=
| address= San Polo, 2646| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5233254| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing
| name=Sweden| url= http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Rome/Contact/Embassy--Consulates/#Venice| email=consolato.svezia.venezia@gmail.com
| address= Sestiere Cannaregio 166| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5225489 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing
| name=Switzerland| url= https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/italy/en/home/representations/honorary-consulates/consulate-venice.html| email=venezia@honrep.ch
| address= Dorsoduro, 810| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5225996| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing
| name=Turkey| url= | email=consolatoturchia@bassani.it
| address=Santa Marta, Fabbricato 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5230707 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{flag|United States}} {{listing
| name=United States| url=https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/milan/consular-agency-venice/ | email=USCitizensVenice@state.gov
| address=Venice Marco Polo Airport, Via Galileo Galilei, 30 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +39 041 5415944| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

=== Post offices ===
* Venezia Centro: San Marco. Sottoportico delle Acque 5016
* Venezia 1: Cannaregio, Lista di Spagna 233
* Venezia 3: San Polo, Campo San Polo 2012
* Venezia 4: San Marco, Calle Larga de l'Ascension 1241
* Venezia 5: Castello, Calle Barbaria delle Tole 6674
* Venezia 8: Giudecca, Fondamenta Sant'Eufemia
* Venezia 9: Castello, Via Garibaldi 1641
* Venezia 10: Dorsoduro, Zattere Fondamenta al Ponte Longo 1507
* Venezia 11: Sant'Elena, Viale 4 Novembre 23/24
* Venezia 12: Santa Croce, Fondamenta Santa Chiara 411
* Venezia 13: Canareggio, Calle dele Cooperative snc
* Murano: Fondamenta Navagero 48
* Burano: Fondamenta Terranova 162
* Lido di Venezia: Via Doge Domenico Michiel 1
* Malamocco: Campo Chiesa 1

== Go next ==
[[Metropolitan Venice]] has many interesting destinations far from the Venetian crowds. Around the Venetian lagoon are other smaller islands, which have since been deserted but are worth a visit. There is also the Lido, which is a long narrow island with more modern buildings, hosting a youth hostel and a hotel.
* [[Burano]] — Island famous for lace, textiles and colorfully painted houses.
* [[Lido]] — The island of tranquility, a beach district 10 minutes by boat from San Marco, and where the Venice movie festival is held.
* [[Mestre]] — Town in the mainland, but still a part of Venice.
* [[Murano]] — Nearby island famous for its glassware.
* [[San Lazzaro]] — Nearby island with Armenian monastery and impressive art collection, some world class pieces.
* [[Torcello]] — Nearby island with a 7th-century basilica church and an archeological museum.
* Riviera del Brenta &amp;mdash; Palladian villas around Brenta River, 20 minutes from Venice by car, or you can get there via biking tours with a local bike hire shop.
* [[Lake Garda]] — An easy day trip by train, it is Italy's largest lake and stunning in scenery.
* [[Po Delta]] — Peaceful and scenic marshy area southwest of Venice with bike trails.
* [[Eraclea]] — Typical for its pinewood and Laguna del Mort, 55 minutes from Venice by car or by boat.
* [[Jesolo]] — Jesolo is one of the most important beaches in Italy, just 45 minutes from Venice by car or by boat (ferry from Treporti to Venice).
* [[Padua]] (It. Padova) — 40&amp;nbsp;km west of Venice, home to the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, and the oldest Botanical Gardens in the world, among others.
* [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] — Lovely alpine town, site of 1956 Winter Olympic Games. Great mountain scenery, might be very expensive. A couple of hours of car ride to the north of Venice, more than 3 hours by train and bus.

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==Get in==

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* {{see
| name=Doge's Palace | alt=Palazzo Ducale | url=http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 1 | lat=45.4337 | long=12.3404 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2715911 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25 | price=Adults €20, reduced €14
| wikipedia=Doge's Palace | wikidata=Q189883
| content=Don't miss the guided tour named ''Secret Itinerary'', which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.
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* {{see
| name=Bell tower of St. Mark | alt=Campanile di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/campanile/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.43404 | long=12.33905 | directions=vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5224064 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 09:30-15:45; Apr-Jun, Oct: 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-21:00 | price=€8
| wikipedia=St Mark's Campanile | wikidata=Q754194
| content=The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.
}}
* {{see
| name=Clock tower | alt=Torre dell'Orologio | url=http://torreorologio.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat=45.4347 | long=12.3389 | directions=vaporetto lines 1-2-5, 1.5.2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5209070 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €12, reduced €7
| wikipedia=St Mark's Clocktower | wikidata=Q966625
| content=Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: Mon-Wed at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French Mon-Wed at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ponte di Rialto | alt=Rialto Bridge | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.43805 | long=12.33592 | directions=connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rialto Bridge | wikidata=Q52505
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}

===Churches===
*{{see
| name=Saint Mark's Basilica | alt=Basilica di San Marco | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco 328 | lat=45.43453 | long=12.33969 | directions=water lines #1, 52, and 82 will take you from Santa Lucia (the train station) or Piazzale Roma to Piazza San Marco. Walking is another option but will require a map and lots of time and energy
| phone=+39 041 5225205 (procuratorial phone number) | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:45-16:45; 1 Apr-30 Sep: 09:45-17:00 | price=Admission to the basilica is free, however, the museum upstairs costs €5 and to view the high altar and treasury costs €2 and €3 respectively
| wikidata=Q172988| wikipedia=St Mark's Basilica
|lastedit=2021-11-15| content=Saint Mark's Basilica is on the Piazza San Marco and is one of the highlights of a visit to Venice. As with most churches in Italy, you must be dressed appropriately to be allowed in; this means no short skirts or bare shoulders. You are not allowed to carry large bags or rucksacks inside, sometimes even small daypacks may need to be deposited. Storage is available just around the corner from the main entrance (free of charge). Filming and photography is forbidden so be prepared in advance. The visit within the basilica lasts ten minutes. Waiting for entry into the basilica can last up to five or so hours and it may be wise to use a ticket service to reserve your visit (reservation costs €3). Once you have a reservation you can take the group entrance on the left, where you hand in the printout of your reservation.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Giuliano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo di San Giuliano, San Marco | lat=45.435694 | long=12.338667 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San Zulian | image=Chiesa San Zulian.jpg | wikidata=Q1251035
| content=
}}
* {{see
| name=Basilica San Giorgio Maggiore | alt= | url=http://www.turismovenezia.it/Venezia/Chiesa-di-San-Giorgio-Maggiore-6106.html | email=
| address=Isola di S.Giorgio Maggiore, 30133 Venezia | lat=45.4295 | long=12.3430 | directions=Isola di San Giorgio Vaporetto Linea 2
| phone= | tollfree= | fax= |image=Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore a Venezia.jpg
| hours=mei-sep 08:30-18:30 | price=For the bell tower: €6, reduced rate €4 (students and 65+) | wikidata=Q713558
| content=Designed by Andrea Palladio and build 1566-1610. Very nice views of Venice from the bell tower.
}}
* {{see
| name=S. Stefano | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 3825 | lat=45.43368 | long=12.33105 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222362 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Santo Stefano, Venice | image=Venezia flickr01.jpg | wikidata=Q974832
| content=
}}

===Museums===
* {{see
| name=Correr Museum | alt=Museo Correr | url=http://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, Ala Napoleonica, San Marco 52 | lat=45.433605 | long=12.337158 | directions=on San Marco Square, vaporetto line 11-2-5, 1-5-2
| phone=+39 041 2405211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace
| wikipedia=Museo Correr | image=8240 - Venezia - San Marco dal Museo Correr - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 12-Aug-2006.jpg | wikidata=Q1470912
| content=Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th cent from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Grassi | alt= | url=http://www.palazzograssi.it/en/ | email=
| address=Campo San Samuele, San Marco 3231 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.32794 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M W-Su 10:00-19:00. Last admission 1 hr before closing | price=Adults €18, reduced €15
| wikidata=Q907964
| content=Contemporary art museum. Temporary exhibitions from François Pinault's Collection.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Palazzo Fortuny | alt= | url=http://www.fortuny.visitmuve.it/en | email=
| address=San Beneto, San Marco 3958 | lat=45.43532 | long=12.33208 | directions=laterale Calle della Mandorla, vaporetti line 1 or 2 to Rialto or S.A°ngelo
| phone=+39 041 5200995 | tollfree=
| hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, closed Tue and May 1 | price=Adults €12, reduced €10
| wikidata=Q616676
| content=Collection of paintings and lamps. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Telecom Italia Future Centre | alt= | url=http://www.telecomitalia.com/tit/en/futurecentre.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Campo San Salvador, San Marco 4826 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3361 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 5213272 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1 | price=Free
| content=Centre dedicated to telecommunication technology. The building complex includes an adjacent church with important works of art, the Refectory (which is a conference hall today), Renaissance cloisters and a small museum focusing on the evolution of the telephone in the last 100 years.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scala Contarini del Bovolo | alt= | url=https://www.scalacontarinidelbovolo.com/ | email=
| address=Corte del Riso o del Bovolo, San Marco 4303 | lat=45.43481 | long=12.33456 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto
| phone=+39 041 3096605 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-18:00 | price=Adults €7, reduced €6
| lastedit=2017-10-25
| content=A cylindrical tower with a spiralling series of arches, among the most characteristic examples of Venetian architecture at the period of transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. From the top there are great panoramic views of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=Music Museum | alt=Museo della Musica | url=https://www.museodellamusica.com/en | email=
| address=Chiesa di S.Maurizio, Campo di S.Marizio, San Marco 2603 | lat=45.43308 | long=12.33160 | directions=near Campo Santo Stefano; vaporetto line 1 to S.M-.del Giglio or line 1-2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 2719012 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 09:30-19:00 | price=Free
| content=Beautiful church, collection of musical instruments, Venetian Baroque paintings. [https://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ Interpreti Veneziani], the creators of the Music Museum, also offer concerts in the nearby San Vidal church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Archaeological Museum | alt=Museo Archaeologico Nazionale | url=https://www.polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 52 | lat=45.4338 | long=12.3391 | directions=Vaporetti line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 5225978 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.
}}
* {{see
| name=St.Mark's Basilica Museum | alt=Basilica di San Marco -Museo | url=http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/basilica/museo-marciano/?lang=en | email=
| address=Piazza San Marco, San Marco | lat= | long= | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 2708311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=09:45-16:45 | price=€5.00, reduced €2.50
| content=Visit the famous bronze horses.
}}

===Libraries===
* {{see
| name=Marciana National Library | alt=Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana | url=http://www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it | email=
| address=Piazetta San Marco, San Marco 7 | lat=45.43342 | long=12.33920 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco
| phone=+39 041 2407211 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=08:15-10:00, 17:09-19:00 | price=€4, reduced €2
| content=Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=La Fenice Theater | alt=Teatro La Fenice | url=http://www.teatrolafenice.it/site/index.php?&amp;lingua=eng | email=info@teatrolafenice.org
| address=Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965 | lat=45.43362 | long=12.33368 | directions=300 m west of San Marco square
| phone=+39 041 786511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Tours: adults €10, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 €7, children up to 6 free.  Slightly cheaper if purchased as part of a combined ticket with the Doge's palace
| wikipedia=La Fenice | image=Teatro La Fenice (Venice) - Facade.jpg | wikidata=Q223942
| content=One of the best opera houses in the world. Info at Bigletteria Hello Venezia Call Center {{Phone|+39 041 2424}}. You can also visit this historic theater with an audioguide (good explanations in several languages). The theater is an identical reconstruction (rebuilt in 2003) of the previous theater building that burned down in 1996.
}}
* {{do
| name=Ateneo San Basso | alt= | url=http://www.virtuosidivenezia.com/index.php?slang=en | email=info@virtuosidivenezia.com
| address=Piazetta del Leoncini, San Marco | lat=45.43495 | long=12.33943 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco or S.Zaccaria
| phone=+39 041 52 82 825 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€25, reduced €20 | wikidata=Q3669580
| content=Classical concerts.
}}
* {{do
| name=Chiesa San Vidal | alt= | url=http://www.interpretiveneziani.com/en/ | email=info@interoretiveneziani.com
| address=Campo San Vidal, San Marco 2862/B | lat=45.43242 | long=12.32953 | directions=vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Accademia
| phone=+39 041 27770561 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Adults €29, reduced €24 | wikidata=Q769514
| content=Classical concerts by Interpreti Veneziani. They also run the nearby Music Museum in the nearby San Maurizio church.
}}

==Buy==
*{{buy
| name=Venetia Studium | alt=High end Scarves &amp; Shawls | url=http://venetiastudium.com | email=info@venetiastudium.com
| address=Calle Larga XXII Marzo, San Marco 2428 | lat=45.43256 | long=12.33370 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5236953 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Fine velvets and silks of every imaginable color are woven into delicate evening bags, scarves and pillows. The Company Venetia Studium produces in the Island the worldwide famous Fortuny Lamps
}}
* {{buy
| name=L’Isola | alt= | url=https://www.lisola.com/ | email=info@lisola.com
| address=Calle de le Botteghe, San Marco 2970 | lat=45.43383 | long=12.33027 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 523 1973 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Archimede Seguso | alt= | url=http://aseguso.com/en# | email=
| address=San Marco 143 | lat=45.43469 | long=12.33878 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5289041 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Venini | alt= | url=http://venini.com/en/ | email=venezia@venini.it
| address=Piazzetta Leoncini, San Marco 314 | lat=45.43491 | long=12.33931 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5224045 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}

==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Antico Martini | alt= | url=https://www.anticomartini.com/ | email=info@anticomartini.com
| address=Campiello della Fenice, San Marco 2007 | lat=45.4336 | long=12.3341 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 522 4121 | tollfree=
| hours=Open all days | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-03-06
| content=A luxury restaurant, favorite among the famous names of culture and business, the Antico Martini also attracts expert gourmets and famous personalities since the 1800s who come to enjoy unforgettable flavors. Beautiful detail and restaurant decor, romantic atmosphere. The site has been a restaurant since 1720, with the venue being open since 1952.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant La Caravella | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantlacaravella.com/en/ | email=
| address=Via XXII Marzo, San Marco 2399 | lat=45.43289 | long=12.33425 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208901 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open every day all year round | price=
| content=Historical place near St. Mark's Square, known since the 1960s, it has become a must if you like traditions. Offers some typical dishes and a large selection of wines. From May to September service is in a traditional courtyard.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Paolin | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santo Stefano, San Marco 3464 | lat=45.43378 | long=12.33062 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5220710 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Caffè Florian | alt= | url=http://www.caffeflorian.com | email=servizi@caffeflorian.com
| address=Piazza San Marco, 57 | lat=45.43361 | long=12.33822 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5205641 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily, 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=Q960610
| content=On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19:30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Caffe Quadri | alt= | url= | email=
| address=120, Piazza San Marco | lat=45.43437 | long=12.33805 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222105 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2932926
| content=Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Harry's Bar-Ristorante | alt= | url=https://www.cipriani.com/eu/harrys-bar | email=harrysbar@cipriani.com
| address=Calle Vallaresso 1323, San Marco, 30123 Venezia | lat=45.43235 | long=12.33710 | directions=San Marco Giardinetti
| phone=+39 041 5285777 | tollfree= | fax= 
| hours=10:30-23:00 | price=
| content=The Bellini-cocktail was invented here. Ernest Hemingway was one of the most famous guests. ''Very pricy!''
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bistrot de Venise | alt= | url=http://www.bistrotdevenise.com | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 | lat=45.43555 | long=12.33653 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=22:00 until late night | price=
| content=Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ai Do Mori | alt= | url=http://hotelaidomori.com | email=
| address=San Marco 658 | lat=45.43518 | long=12.33920 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5204817 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5205328
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €55
| content=As close as it gets to Piazza San Marco, but on the second and third floor, so it still is quiet at nights. Clean and nice rooms, TV, aircon, very friendly staff.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Antico Fiore | alt= | url=http://anticofiore.com | email=
| address=San Marco 3486 | lat=45.43489 | long=12.33022 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5227941 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-2413879
| price=Rooms from €65 | checkin= | checkout=
| content=An 18th-century building which has been carefully restored.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Astoria | alt= | url=http://hotelastoriavenezia.it {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=Calle Fiubera, San Marco 951 | lat=45.43510 | long=12.33763 | directions=
| phone=+39 0415225381 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0415288981
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=2-star hotel. It has Wi-Fi at a fee and rooms from €70.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Contarini | alt= | url= | email=tfleming6@hotmail.com
| address=Calle dei Orbi (Corte de la Vida), San Marco 3025 | lat=45.43329 | long=12.32903 | directions=
| phone=+39 327-8455991 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00 | checkout=10:30 | price=From €70 per person/night | lastedit= 2011-05
| content=A small, quiet establishment in a five hundred year old building. Both shared and private rooms are available, no curfew-lockouts, including free Wifi, coffee/tea, and light breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ca' Rialto | alt= | url=http://carialto.com | email=
| address=Riva del Ferro, San Marco 5149 | lat=45.43769 | long=12.33601 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209166 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5238958
| price=Singles from €50, doubles from €60 (extra bed €30) | checkin= | checkout=
| content=In a building overlooking the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Serenissima | alt= | url=https://www.hotelserenissima.it/?lang=en | email=
| address=Calle Goldoni, San Marco 4486 | lat=45.43536 | long=12.33569 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200011 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5223292
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from around €80 per person
| content=Completely refurbished at the start of 2007 and is a one-minute walk from the Piazza San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Ateneo Hotel Venice | alt= | url= | email=
| address=San Marco 1876 | lat=45.43436 | long=12.33415 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5200777 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5228550
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 depending on season
| lastedit=
| content=3-star hotel close to Basilica San Marco.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Alcyone Hotel Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotelalcyonevenice.com/ | email=
| address=Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4712 | lat=45.43585 | long=12.33610 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5212508 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5212942
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€240
| content=Its 26 bedrooms are divided in single, double, triple and superior. All with en suite services, shower, telephone, satellite TV and air conditioning.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Antica Casa Coppo | alt= | url=http://www.anticacasacoppo.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 4320/1/2 | lat=45.43476 | long=12.33487 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5233585 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2770843
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Classic Venetian styled rooms starting at €100 a night. Near the Rialto Bridge. Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Antico Casin Locanda | alt= | url=http://anticocasin.com | email=
| address=Corte Contarina, San Marco 1520/a | lat=45.43347 | long=12.33614 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5207002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-795122
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= A refined example of contemporary design, located close to Saint Mark's Square. Doubles from €90.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Domus Ciliota | alt= | url=http://ciliota.it/ | email=
| address=Calle delle Muneghe, San Marco 2976 | lat=45.43376 | long=12.32983 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=A 5-10 minute walk from San Marco's Square. The hotel has over fifty clean, basic, air-conditioned rooms all with shower and WC. The 24-hr reception is English speaking. There is an area for leaving baggage after you've checked out. Single rooms are €70-85 and doubles are €100-110 including breakfast.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ala | alt= | url=http://hotelala.it/ | email=
| address=Campo Santa Maria dei Gigli, San Marco 2494 | lat=45.43238 | long=12.33270 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5208333 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5206390
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €110
| content=Eggs and broiled tomatoes with cheese for breakfast. Rooms were a typical size but clean, comfortable and quiet. They have turndown service at night, a pleasant surprise.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel All’Angelo Venice | alt= | url=http://hotelallangelovenice.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=San Marco 403 | lat=45.43557 | long=12.33993 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5209299 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2743555
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Run by the same family since 1924 in a 17th-century building close to St Marks Basilica. Comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms with a double somewhere in the region of €150.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Antico Panada | alt= | url=http://hotelpanada.it | email=
| address=San Marco 646 | lat=45.43541 | long=12.33925 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5209088 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5209619
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €145 to €310
| content=Has rooms decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Becher | alt= | url=http://hotelbecher.com | email=
| address=San Marco 1857 | lat=45.43421 | long=12.33462 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-5221253 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5212685
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content= This 18th-century hotel enhanced by the most modern amenities, charming atmosphere and impeccable service. Single rooms from €70, doubles €110 and triples from €170.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Firenze Venice | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-firenze.com/index_en.html | email=info@hotel‑firenze.com
| address=San Marco 1490 | lat=45.43334 | long=12.33633 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5222858 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5202668
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms start at around €120 a double/twin
| content=On a side street of Piazza San Marco, and offers bright and comfortable rooms.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Lisbona Venice | alt= | url=http://hotellisbonavenice.com/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2153 | lat=45.43262 | long=12.33560 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5286774 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207061
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Just in front of Piazza San Marco, three star rooms decorated in the grand Venetian style. Double rooms are usually around €140.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Montecarlo Venice | alt= | url=https://www.venicehotelmontecarlo.com/en/ | email=
| address=Calle degli Specchieri, San Marco 463 | lat=45.43557 | long=12.33924 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5207144 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5207789
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| address=Rio Terà della Mandola, San Marco 3781 | lat=45.43521 | long=12.33214 | directions=
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| address=San Marco 2058 | lat=45.43336 | long=12.33501 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5203755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 5210670
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| address=San Marco 3268 | lat=45.43392 | long=12.32868 | directions=
| phone=+39 041-2960584 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5236218
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €120
| lastedit=2017-01-15
| content=According to their website, there is a €10 per night discount for booking directly with them.
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* {{sleep
| name=Novecento Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.novecento.biz/ | email=
| address=San Marco 2683/84 | lat=45.43227 | long=12.33127 | directions=Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's Square and the Accademia Gallery
| phone=+39 041 2413765 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates start from €120
| content=Has 9 rooms featuring original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean and the Far East.
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* {{sleep
| name=Palazzina Grassi Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palazzinag.com/ | email=info@palazzinag.com
| address=San Marco 3247 | lat=45.43389 | long=12.32818 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 5284644 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from €295
| content=First Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. In the centre, near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Saint Mark's Square is a short walk away.
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* {{sleep
| name=Duodo Palace Hotel | url=http://duodopalacehotel.com/ | email=info@duodopalacehotel.com
| address=San Marco 1887 | lat=45.43441 | long=12.33384 | directions=In the historic centre
| phone=+39 041 5203329 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2415940
| hours= | price=Doubles from €140
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Four-star luxury hotel.
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| address=Corte del Forno Vecchio, San Marco 4435 | lat=45.43560 | long=12.33551 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2413288 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2414621
| checkin= | checkout= | price=From €200-300
| content=In a picturesque little ‘cortile’ (courtyard), which is a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
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| address=Calle del Dose da Ponte, San Marco 2711 | lat=45.43178 | long=12.33117 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2771300 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041 2778984
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €155
| content=4-star hotel in an ancient Venetian palazzo.
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| address=San Marco 1459 | lat=45.43285 | long=12.33585 | directions=In the street from San Marco Square to Ponte dell'Accademia
| phone=+39 041 5207022 | tollfree= | fax=+39 041-5239092
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[[File:Krishna river near Vijayawada Prakasam Barrage.jpg|thumb|300px|Krishna river near Vijayawada Prakasam Barrage]]

'''Vijayawada''' is the second largest city in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is on the banks of the Krishna River, bounded by the Indrakeeladri Hills on the west and the Budameru stream on the north. Its name literally translates to &quot;The Place of Victory&quot;. It is also known as Bezawada.

Vijayawada is in Krishna District and is known as the business capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is just 20 km from the legislative capital [[Amaravati]]. It is spread over an area of 61 km² (urban area) with a population of over 1 million people (agglomeration 1.4 million) (2011).

==Get in==
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===By plane===
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| name=NTR Amaravati International Airport | alt={{IATA|VGA}}, Vijayawada Airport | url=https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/vijayawada | email=
| address= | lat=16.527175 | long=80.795632 | directions=
| phone=+91 86762 52729 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q432474
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| content=This is an international airport roughly 12 miles (20 km) to the east of Vijayawada. It has only one integrated terminal (although passengers departing on international flights must now complete security, immigration and customs at the interim international terminal first, then go to the main terminal, with a free shuttle and premium check-in available).
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Unlike major international airports, there is only domestic connectivity from several cities in India. There was only one international flight to [[Singapore]] in 2018. There are several hotels close to the airport, including the guest house provided by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

IndiGo connects the city with [[Bangalore]], [[DEL|Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Tirupati]], [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[BOM|Mumbai]]. SpiceJet connects the city with [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Pondicherry]]. Air India connects the city with [[DEL|Delhi]] and [[Hyderabad]].

===By train===
Vijayawada is along the [[Chennai]]-[[Howrah]], and Chennai-[[Delhi]] rail routes, the largest railway junction of the South Central Railways, and with frequent service to [[Hyderabad]].

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==Get around==
===By rickshaw===
Travel by rickshaw was once the most common mode of transportation in city. It is now rarely seen on the road. If you can find a rickshaw, they are often a good, cheap ride to most locations within the city.

===By autorickshaw===
Not to be confused with a regular rickshaw, these metal and motorized vehicles can take you around the city. Ensure you bargain the fare with the driver before making the trip. There is commonly no meter fitted, so if you don't bargain you might end up paying a lot more based on excuses such as 'there was too much traffic' or 'you didn't know the directions'. There are also pre-paid auto kiosks at the railway station (near the front entrance) and at the bus station, where a policeman or a clerk can give you a printed or written bill for the auto fare, and the driver cannot charge anything more than that amount.

===By taxi===
There are very few car-taxis in Vijayawada. You can, though, call up a cab hire (Jahnavi Car Travels, 0866-2474394) and have the taxi pick you up. Ola Cabs is the latest addition in this sector which allows you to hire a taxi via Android, iOS and Windows applications.

===By car===
There are many car rental companies available.

===By bus===
Most parts of the city and suburbs are knitted together by the bus network run by the APSRTC. A local bus is generally referred to as a 'City bus', and can be boarded at numerous bus-stops spread all across the city. Most bus-stops do not have a timetable displayed, so you have to catch a bus simply by reading the nameplate on the top. Also, during rush hour (which is usually around 8:30AM and 4:30PM and evening rush-hour may continue well until 7.30PM), there is a lot of hassle when a bus halts, as people trying to get on and off the same time. Overcrowded buses can be tedious and suffocating and are best avoided. If you have to take a bus at all, it is better to try boarding one that has enough room inside.

You have to purchase a ticket when you board a bus, and make sure you have the right amount of change with you.

The inter-city bus station is in Krishnalanka, from where state-owned transport corporation APSRTC plies buses to every corner of state. You go to almost any place in the Andhra Pradesh from here.

There are private buses that connect the city with Guntur, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bangalore, Pune and Tirupati over a comfortable night-journey, though there are also options for the day-traveller. The tickets for these have to be booked at the offices of the operators.

==See==
[[File:Vijayawada from Gandhi Hill.jpg|thumb|Vijayawada city View]]
[[File:Kanaka Durga Temple.jpg|thumb|Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada]]
[[File:Night_view_of_Prakasam_Barrage.jpg|thumb|Night view of Prakasam Barrage]]
[[File:Akkanna Madanna Rock cut Caves in Vijayawada.jpg|thumb|''Akkanna Madanna'' Rock cut Caves in Vijayawada]]
[[Image:Lenin vijaywada.jpg|thumb|Lenin Statue in Vijayawada]]

===History===
* {{see
| name=Gandhi Hill | alt= | address=
| lat=16.52016 | long=80.61695 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content=The first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft (150 m). The 52 ft (16 m) stupa was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the President of India. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma Gandhi's life and a planetarium are the other attractions. A toy train journey will be a memorable experience at that height on the hill.
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* {{see
| name=Krishnaveni Mandapam
| alt=River Valley Museum | address=| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content= This is in front of Prakasham Barrage. It was constructed by Vijayawada Industrialists &amp; Fertilizers Association. It consists of 4 rooms depicting the story of Krishna River and also statue of Krishnaveni. Krishna River on the bank consists of Bridge Museum, just beside the bus stand. Some more places to visit nearby are Swathantra Samarayodhula Samsthanam which too is beside Pushkar Ghat.
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* {{see
| name=Lenin Statue | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Vijayawada was governed by communists in the 1980s, and Vladimir Lenin and Karl Marx can be found as statues in the city.
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* {{see
| name=Victoria Museum | alt= | address=| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content=A place for archaeology lovers, Victoria Museum has a carefully preserved collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions.
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===Religion===
* {{see
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-29
| content=In 1925, Rf. Arlati, the Rector of St. Joseph's Orphanage at Gunadala, installed a statue of Our Lady. Later, a church was built and consecrated in 1971 and is known as St. Mary's church. Since then, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes has become an annual event, attended by hundreds of people. The church is situated on a hillock on the eastern side of the city.
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* {{see
| name=Hazarat Bal Mosque  | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-29
| content=A holy relic of the Prophet Mohammed is kept here and displayed once a year. A large number of non-Muslims join the celebrations, too.
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* {{see
| name=Hinkar Thirtha | alt=Jain Temple | url= | email=
| address= Mangalagiri| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2016-01-29
| content=Hinkar Thirtha is a Jain temple. It is stated to be the biggest Jain temple in the region.
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* {{see
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content= This temple is on a hill (Indrakeeladri) overlooking the city and the River Krishna. One can either motor up the ''ghat'' road or take the steps on foot. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple. During the Dasara Festival, thousands of devotees come from the city and its environs throng to the temple after a holy dip in the River Krishna.
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* {{see
| name=Sri Nagarala Sri Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru Temple| alt= | address=| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
|content= This temple is in the area of Chiitinagar. During the Dasara Festival, thousands of devotees arrive from the city. It is maintained by the Nagaralu Community.
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* {{see
| name=Subramanya Swamy Temple | alt= | address=| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content=This temple is on a hill (Indrakeeladri) overlooking the city as well as the River Krishna. One can take to the steps on foot. During Skanda Shashti Festival, thousands of devotees come from the city. Some even come from as far away as Tamil Nadu. This Temple is maintained by the Iddipilli Family.
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===Scenery===
* {{see
| name=Bhavani Island | alt= | address=|
| lat=16.52311 | long=80.57301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content= Bhavani Island is on Krishna River close to the city. AP Tourism is converting this 133-acre (54-hectare) island into a tourist spot and a river-front resort. The island offers some cottages to stay in and some adventure and fun sports. The journey to the island by boat is very pleasant.
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* {{see
| name=Mogalarajapuram Caves | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=16.511 | long=80.64 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=These caves are said to have been excavated in the 5th century AD. The caves are reputed to be the first of their kind in South India. The idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka &amp; Arthanareeswara are carved here.
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* {{see
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| content=Built across the river Krishna connecting this city with [[Amaravati]], Prakasam Barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its three canals that run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian look.
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* {{see
| name=Rajiv Gandhi Park | alt= | address=
| lat=16.50921 | long=80.61222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax = | hours= | price =
| content=Created by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation with great care, this park is at the entrance of the city and features an impressive horticultural network. It also has a mini zoo and a musical water fountain.
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== Do ==
* {{do
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==Buy==
* {{buy
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| address= | lat=16.510718 | long= 80.626538| directions=
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| content= The busiest business area in Vijayawada. Near this road is a dense concentration of cinemas, shops and restaurants.
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* {{buy
| name=PVP Square Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Labbipet | lat=16.502091 | long= 80.642437 | directions=
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| content=This mall is one of the larger malls and houses many international brands. It is more akin to western style malls. There is a food court and cinema.
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* {{buy
| name=Mahatma Gandhi Road | alt=Bandar Road | url= | email=
| address= | lat=16.503946 | long=80.636686 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-28
| content=This stretch of road that lays between Eluru Road and Frontage Road has a large cluster of shops both sides. There are several cinemas and large malls in this area.
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==Eat==
[[File:Vegetarian Andhra Meal.jpg|thumbnail|Andhra style lunch is very inexpensive and contains many ingredients.]]

* {{eat
| name=Blue Fox Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url=http://bluefoxrestaurant.com  | email=
| address=Congress Office Rd, Buckinghampeta | lat=16.509907 | long=80.628244 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=The Chocolate Room | alt= | url=http://thechocolateroomindia.com/ | email=
| address=54-15-11B, NH5 Frontage Road, Bharathi Nagar | lat=16.510319 | long=80.666422 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Hotel Anjaneya Vilas | alt= | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-28
| content= This location serves authentic Andhra food in the Kaleswara Rao Market. There can be long lines but the food is often worth it. The thalis are priced around ₹30. Only vegetarian food is served.
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* {{eat
| name=Minerva Coffee Shop | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Congress Office Rd, Buckinghampeta
| lat=16.509918 | long=80.628245 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=The Minerva Coffee Shop offers purely vegetarian food.
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* {{eat
| name=Seven Days Café | alt= | url= | email=
| address= #60-9-1/a Pinnamaneni Poly Clinic Road Siddhartha Nagar, 6th Lane| lat= 16.503285| long= 80.651622| directions=
| phone= +91 0866 6665599| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-28
| content= There are three locations in Vijayawada: one on Prakasam Road (this one also goes by Sarada foods), not far from Karl Marx Road; one on Museum Road; and the other on Pinnamaneni Polyclinic Road, close to 6th Lane. Serves coffee, cake, and pizza.
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*{{eat
| name=Silver Spoon Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=Gurunanak Colony | lat= | long= | directions=Near Executive Club
| phone = +91 866-6457799 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A multi-cuisine restaurant both affordable and very hygienic. A 4-course meal for 2 cost less than $10 or ₹400.
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* {{eat
| name=Sweet Magic | alt= | url=http://sweetmagic.in/ | email=
| address=Bandar Rd, Patamata, Benz Circle | lat=16.492608 | long=80.666596 | directions=
| phone=+91 96424 86683 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-28
| content=A candy and cake maker with attached restaurant. This is a decent place to purchase traditional Indian sweets. The staff can sometimes be a bit dismissive. The restaurant part is well decorated and clean. The food is nothing special but the quality is consistent.
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* {{eat
| name=Tycoons Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 40-8-19A, Near Dr. Ravi Hospital, Mogalarajpuram, Shanti Nagar, Labbipet | lat= 16.504952| long= 80.643906| directions=
| phone= +91 99635 32345 | tollfree= | fax=
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*{{Eat|name=Rusted Spoon|address=Jasti Venkata Ratnam St, Opposite Manor Food Plaza, Moghalrajpuram, Sidhartha Nagar, Labbipet |phone=+91 866 254 9999|hours=All days - 11:30am–11:30pm|price=₹800 for two people|lastedit=2021-06-30|content=This is more like a fine-dining restaurant. It is a multi-cuisine restaurant that specializes in fusion cuisines. The ambience is upscale and clean. Try their makhani pizza, bhatti ka murgh and nalli biryani.}}

==Drink==
*{{drink
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| address=M.G. road | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours=Daily | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-29
| content= No bathrooms for customers.
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*Vijayawada has a special take on south Indian filter coffee which can be purchased almost anywhere.

==Sleep==
Vijayawada is one of big railway junctions in India. There are many choices.The ones below are the star hotels.

* {{sleep
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| address=39-1-63, M.G. Road | lat=16.502269 | long=80.640706 | directions=
| phone=+91 -866 6644444 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content= A Taj-group hotel.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel DV Manor | alt= | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=II037 | email=
| address=40-1-47 M.G. Road | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +91 866 2479292 | tollfree= | fax=
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* '''Hotel Krishna Residency''',M.G.Road,Beside Jaihind Theater,Besent Road.
* '''Hotel Ilapuram,'''Gandhinagar.
* '''Hotel Mamata'''.
* '''Hotel Manorama'''
* '''Hotel Monica'''
* '''Hotel Swarna Palace'''.
* {{sleep
| name=Innotel Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.innotel.in/ | email=info@innotel.in
| address=Beside Ramavarappadu Ring, Eluru Road, Gunadala | lat= | long= | directions=You can hire a cab or an auto-rickshaw. You can also board APSRTC City buses which serve Ramavarappadu Ring.
| phone=+91 70366 23456, +91 866-2456444 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| image=http://www.innotel.in/images/file290.jpg {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}
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Budget hotels are near the Old Busstand and near the Railway Station.

== Nearby ==
=== Kondapalli ===
[[File:Vijayawada-Kondapalli Quilla.jpg|thumb|Kondapalli Fort]]
Kondapalli village is 16 km from Vijayawada. The village is known for making toys with light-weight wood sourced from the hill forest.
* {{see
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| alt=Kondapalli Kila
| content=Built on a hill, this fort features an impressive three storeyed rock tower and was witness to the glory of many dynasties. This fort was built by King Krishna Deva Raya. It served as a business centre. The fort was also used as a military training base by the British rulers.
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==Go next==
* [[Amaravati]] — The capital of Andhra Pradesh is just at the opposite bank of the Krishna River
* [[Guntur]]
* [[Mangalagiri]]

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{{infobox|COVID restrictions|As of mid-2021, many countries are not issuing tourist visas, and/or have halted their visa-on-arrival programs, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Some have also restricted other types of vsia. Many also have requirements for testing and/or quarantine. Check with an [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] or a government web site when planning any travel.}}
A '''visa''' is a document issued by some countries to visitors from other countries to facilitate – but not guarantee – [[Border crossing|admission at the border]].  It can be a stamp or sticker in your [[passport]], or can simply be an electronic record.  It's important for each country you visit or transit to check if you need a visa, for the kind of visit you are intending.  Not having the correct visa may see you denied boarding to transportation or denied admission at the border.  Many popular travel destinations provide visitors (from most countries) with a short-term tourist visa on arrival, but sometimes countries require you to apply in advance.  The conditions and requirements depend on your nationality.

A few countries not known for tourism require exit visas separate from entry visas. 

Some countries routinely deny entry to holders of passports that show evidence of travel to a country that they don't recognize (e.g. Israel). In such cases, it may be advisable to have two passports, if the country issuing your passport allows that. On the other hand lying is often risky. See &quot;[[Visa trouble]]&quot;.

== Do you need a visa? ==

Countries require visas from visitors for regulatory, security and economic reasons.  It is important to confirm visa requirements with a current and reliable source, such as the [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the country where you plan to travel. You may need a visa for any countries you '''visit or transit''' on your trip. Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of your passport, the length of your stay, whether you will leave the airport, the nature of your trip, your point of entry, and the areas you will be visiting. These requirements can also change regularly. While you may be exempt from having to obtain a visa when making a short trip to a particular country for tourism or business, '''long stays''' in any foreign country will almost always require you to obtain some form of visa or permit. 

As a rule of thumb, the more different (culturally, economically, politically, etc.) your country of citizenship is from the destination country, the more likely it is that you need a visa even for tourism or transit. This is especially the case if the country you plan to visit has a richer economy than the country you hold a passport for.

Visa requirements nearly always depend on your nationality, not your residency. If you are a non-citizen where you reside, '''never''' rely on local advice concerning whether you need a visa to visit a nearby foreign country or other popular location abroad. The locals may not need visas, while you may (or vice versa). However, for some combinations of countries, being a legal resident of the Schengen countries (most European countries) or the U.S., for example, can greatly speed up the visa process and make a tourist visa much easier to obtain.

Also, be sure you will be allowed back into the country where you are residing. If you are not a citizen of that country, you may need a permanent residence visa or at least a visa that allows multiple entries to be allowed to return. This includes hours-long day trips at border towns.

On the other hand, your residency does matter where you go to obtain the visa.

===Visa summaries===
A visa summary, telling what countries you'll probably need a visa for, can be useful at the early stage of planning a trip. For example a long distance overland journey may be simpler to arrange if most of the route passes through countries that you don't need to get a visa for. However these lists are difficult to keep up to date, and as a summary, they may miss some details which apply to your particular situation. 

We don't have a summary here, but see:
* [[:Wikipedia:Category:Visa requirements by nationality|Category:Visa requirements by nationality]] for summaries on Wikipedia.
* UK nationals can use the advice of [http://www.fco.gov.uk Foreign and Commonwealth Office], with a complete list of countries around the world.
* U.S. citizens can visit a [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html website maintained by US Department of State] for initial indications of a need for visas.
* Most nationals can use the [https://www.iatatravelcentre.com IATA Travel Centre] for initial indications on whether a visa is required or not. This is what airlines use to determine whether to let you on the plane.

==In advance or at point of entry?==
[[File:Japan Landing Slip, 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Typical free-on-arrival visa from Japan with departure stamp]]
Many popular travel destinations provide visitors for tourism with a free short-term visa on arrival stamped into their passport. Others will accept payment and issue a visa on arrival for a fee. Still, others require an application and visa to be in your passport in advance, and prior to boarding any flight.

If visas are issued upon entry, this might be at only ''some'' points of entry. For example, in developing countries, major airports might issue visas on arrival, but some land borders may require a visa issued in advance or vice versa.

Some countries, particularly those that want to attract tourists, offer an e-visa system. An ''Electronic Travel Authorization'' (ETA or &quot;e-visa&quot;) is obtained online and often has a fee. This is much easier than mailing forms, passports, and payment, but usually falls short of the free short-term visa on arrival. Many countries use the e-visa method: Australia, Canada, Kenya, India, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the United States for example. Not everyone needs an e-visa (such as citizens of USA and Canada visiting each other's countries), while some nationalities and ethnic groups (e.g. Pakistanis entering India) still must use the traditional paper forms where overstaying or security is a concern. Even though these e-visas are usually granted instantly, secondary processing can take many weeks. Always confirm your visa before buying non-refundable tickets. When filling in the passport number, be careful not to confuse ones and I's or zeros and O's. This could result in the application being rejected. Also, if the passport number has any non-English characters, refer to the FAQ page of the e-visa application site or contact the consulate or embassy.

== Visa fees ==

When visa fees are charged they can vary according to your nationality, the number of times you will enter, the length of stay or validity, the purpose of travel and sometimes how and where you apply.  If visas are available at the border, it might be significantly cheaper to get one there, rather than acquiring one in advance.  

Should your own country charge a fee for visitors of your destination, reciprocal visa policy and fee may apply. Sometimes particular nationalities are charged additional visa fees for reasons that are difficult to ascertain, with country groups assigned to particular fee bands.

If you are traveling around border regions you can often reduce visa fees by structuring your movements around such fees, taking an open jaw flight into one country and out of its neighbor can avoid multiple entry fees. If taking a quick visit to a neighboring country, keeping your trip to a single day can often avoid fees too.

Children are sometimes charged a reduced fee or no fee at all. The maximum age of the child can vary from under 12 up to 18.

The embassy or consulate of the country will also tell you how your payment has to be remitted.  At the border, it is possible that the visa can only be purchased with cash.  Often the cash has to be in the local currency, but some insist on a specific &quot;hard&quot; currency (commonly U.S. dollars).

Visa fees are always charged up front as a cost of the administrative processing of the visa application.  Simply put, this is the fee that the consulate charges you for them to take the time to look at and consider your application.  Once the visa is granted, the fees are never refundable if you decide to go somewhere else or your trip falls through. Being denied does not get you a refund either.  

Countries may request applicants to go through third-party agencies (e.g. VFS, TLS Contact).  In such a case, applicants may have to pay a service fee to the third party in addition to the visa application fees.  Likewise, some countries do not charge fees for the visas themselves (e.g. Japan, South Korea) but may require applicants to go through third parties that may charge their own fees.

==Classes of visas==
[[File: Tourist visa of the People's Republic of China.jpg|thumb|Chinese tourist visa]]

Visas come in many forms, so it is very important to obtain the appropriate visa for what you intend to do. Attempting to enter a country without the correct visa can see you refused entry, deported, or even barred from future reentry.  Not all countries offer the same types of visas. Here are some of the most common varieties:

'''Tourist visas''' are issued to persons wishing to travel to a country for sightseeing or vacation; most are good for one to three months, though some are for as little as 14 days and some last five or ten years (for periodic visits, usually maximum 1–3 months per visit). Employment is generally not allowed.

Many countries have additional requirements. Many will not allow entry on a one-way ticket; you must show officials a return or onward ticket to be admitted. [[Nepal]] does not much want tourists who only hang around in Kathmandu; they issue only short-term visas, and to renew it for a longer stay you must present a receipt showing you have been [[Trekking in Nepal|trekking]] with a licensed guide agency.  

Many countries offer a '''visa-on-arrival''', typically issued at the airport. However, this depends on both the destination and what passport you hold. In general, visitors from richer countries are more likely to be offered this. Countries such as [[China]] do not generally offer such visas.

[[File: LAX Airport (29458140866).jpg|thumb|Inside the international terminal of [[Los Angeles International Airport]], if you fly across the Pacific and are transiting the U.S. there's a high chance you'll pass through here]]

'''Transit visas''' are issued to people passing through the country without a significant stay, normally for anywhere from 24 hours to ten days.

Some countries offer '''sterile transit''' through their airports; you are not considered to have entered the country, so you need not go through immigration formalities or have a visa. Others do not permit this; for example, the US has no sterile transit and requires all passengers to go through immigration control, and some to have a visa, even at a refueling stop. This is one reason for [[avoiding travel through the United States]].

'''Business visas''' are issued if one needs to conduct financial transactions in the country, sign contracts, attend training or meetings, and a plethora of activities in connection to one's work or profession back home.  Employment in the host country is forbidden.

'''Student visas''' are issued to those who wish to undertake a course of study in another country. Proof of admission, enrollment, proficiency in the local language, and evidence of sufficient funds to cover your school fees and living expenses are necessary. In some countries this visa does not allow employment; in others, it does but usually with some restrictions. See [[studying abroad]].

'''Work visas''' are permits allowing one to hold a paid job in the destination country for a period of time. These are notoriously hard to acquire unless special arrangements exist between your home country and the destination country. This is because the primary requirement to be considered for a work visa is that nobody in the employer's local job market is qualified and willing to do the job the employer needs to fill.  It might be slightly easier for you to get a working visa if you possess an advanced degree (i.e. MA, MS, Ph.D.) from a reputable school or an undergraduate degree with extensive and substantial related experience. [[Teaching English]] or other languages is also often an exception; various countries want native speakers for that. If the work visa does not automatically allow you to permanently immigrate (i.e. you're a contract worker), the visa will usually be restricted as well to a particular employer and job type. See [[working abroad]].

'''Working holiday visas''' are work visas that allow '''short-term''' jobs to be undertaken to subsidize a vacation. These are based on bilateral arrangements between pairs of countries which allow people from either to work temporarily in the other to fund their travel. Typically they have an age limit (often under 35) and a duration limit (often up to a year). Check with your own government to discover which countries yours has such an arrangement with.

[[File: Kaba - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Pilgrimage visas are commonly issued for the yearly [[Hajj]]]]

'''Religious pilgrimage visas''', such as visas given for the [[Hajj]], entitle the bearer to visit a religious shrine or site. These are common in most Muslim countries.

'''Religious worker/Missionary visas''' permits you to enter the country for the purpose of practicing, maintaining, and advancing your religious beliefs. Only available in countries that have &quot;freedom of religion,&quot; or if the official religion of the state is the same as your own. Even countries that otherwise permit or tolerate the practice of your religion may have additional requirements for indigenous peoples, though this may apply to other professions as well, such as anthropologists. Some sort of divinity degree and accreditation is usually required for long-term visas. For countries that have no such visa, entering on a tourist, student, or work (e.g. English teacher) visa can be quite risky.  

'''Retirement visas''' allows you to reside in a country indefinitely, so long as you abide by the law and don't seek paid employment. A minimum amount of annual retirement income, currency conversion, expenditures and/or bank deposits in the host country may be required. See [[Retiring_abroad#Visas]]. In addition, many countries impose a minimum age of around 55 or so.

'''Immigrant visas''' or '''Permanent residence visas''' permit one to resettle in a country. These visas are generally the hardest to obtain, with stringent requirements. Common criteria that have to be fulfilled for obtaining such visas include investing a large sum of money in a local business, living in the country continuously on a work visa for a certain period of time, or being married to somebody from that country. In addition, many countries will require you to have a clean bill of health and no criminal record (minor traffic violations excepted).

'''Fiancé visas''' similar to immigrant visas (above), give you a few months to get married in the host country, and then change to a permanent residence visa. If the marriage plans fail, you must exit the country by the expiration date. The U.S. has a lifetime maximum of two fiancé visas without a waiver, and this only applies to the U.S. host (not the fiancé).

As the mechanics for long-term and work visas can get complicated, it may be advisable to engage the services of an immigration attorney to properly assess your eligibility for the desired type of visa, and facilitate the necessary paperwork. In some cases the employer will handle this.

==Conditions to get a visa==

Some countries require that '''you must have at least 6 months of validity remaining on your passport.''' In some cases, the requirement is six months from your date of entry, rather than the visa application date. In other cases (such as applying for Chinese visas), the six months are counted from your planned departure date ''from'' the country you're visiting (for example: if you are planning a four-month stay your passport should be valid for at least 10 months from your entry in the country). For this and other reasons, a visa application must usually include proof that you intend to leave the country (and that you won't stay longer than allowed): an outbound international airline reservation is usually enough.

[[File:Kakola-25988.jpg|thumb|When visiting foreign countries, you're sometimes asked about any criminal history — especially in cases when you need a visa]]

Having a [[Traveling with a criminal history|criminal record in your home country]] may be grounds for denial of a visa. It can also be grounds for refusal of entry when traveling without a visa. This is true even for countries with land borders and no visa requirement for tourists such as at the U.S.-Canadian border. To avoid disappointment, it's best to inquire at the nearest embassy or consulate. In some cases, this information might be on the host country's web site. However, it is still best to inquire about your particular situation, as legal matters can be enormously complex--especially in an international context. Differences between American and British English can come into play as well. Do not use generic crime-related words on an application without fully explaining the details. For example, &quot;robbery&quot; could mean anything from stealing something surreptitiously to holding people at gunpoint demanding their belongings. In short, the host country's definition of a certain crime may be totally different from your own.

If the crime you committed in your home country is not considered a crime at all in the host country, usually, but not always, it won't be an issue. However, it becomes dicier if the only reason it wouldn't be a crime is in the numerical details (such as different standards for blood-alcohol levels, a person's age, or amount of money involved)
   
It's usually best to apply for a visa in advance should you have a criminal record, as being refused entry at the border or airport is considerably more inconvenient. The host country's criteria for time served may be based on the penalties imposed if the crime was committed in that country. If you have declared your criminal record during the visa application and it is granted, then you are unlikely to be refused admission for that reason at the border crossing.  

It is also important that you have not violated the terms of any previously-issued visas to you. In other words, you should have not for instance overstayed by even just a single day or worked on a tourist visa. Doing so makes it very difficult to re-apply and be granted another visa.

Being in a stable financial and employment situation is strongly advised as it can demonstrate that you have fewer reasons to potentially overstay or violate your visa terms.  It is also helpful to show ownership of assets or investments in your home country (especially real estate) if you have them.  Hence, be ready to procure financial documents from your bank, certificate of employment, affidavit of support, ownership titles, etc. in advance in case the consulate requests this.  If you are applying for a work or immigrant visa, the financial situation of the prospective host or employer or petitioning family member will also be important.

===Third-party agent concerns===
Be '''extremely careful''' with persons or organizations whose services you wish to engage to help you apply for a visa. Some of them claim that they can get you a visa quicker than conventional methods. If a proposition sounds too good to be true it probably is. You will be held liable for whatever fraud or misrepresentation they commit in your application. In addition, if you commit fraud either by yourself or with the help of your agent, you face the following consequences:
*ban from re-applying for a visa which can last for the rest of your life or for very long periods (not less than five years)
*criminal prosecution and jail time in the country which you committed it in
*loss of the money you paid the third-party

If you don't have a document to prove your eligibility, it is better to explain its absence than present one that is fraudulent or forged (issuing authorities often have full-time, professionally trained staff assigned to verifying documents). Most agency fraud is related to visas for employment, immigration, or education rather than business matters or a short vacation. That said, there are many legitimate visa processing companies that assist persons who reside far from the embassy, find the matter too complex, or live a busy life. Of course, it's a good idea to check their reputation first.

==Entry without a visa==
[[File:2009-09 Grenze DE-NL Dwarsefeld.JPG|thumb|Within the [[Schengen Area]] you can in general come and go as you please. – The only thing telling you you're leaving Germany is this friendly sign welcoming you to the Netherlands]]

Some countries permit certain nationalities to enter without a visa, but other conditions may apply for entry and the stay. For example, all nationalities in the [[European Union]] can generally freely travel from one country to another with almost no restrictions.  Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (or ASEAN) allow visa-free access to each other for business and tourism purposes.  The [[United States]] allows certain nationals to enter under the Visa Waiver Program for tourism and business only, provided they fill out an online application prior to their arrival. [[Australia]], [[Canada]] and [[New Zealand]] also have a similar system, in which certain nationals may apply online for an electronic visa without having to make a trip to the embassy.

Even when there is no immigration or customs control at the border, such as normally in the Schengen area, you still might not be allowed to enter. Although most people visiting the Schengen area have a Schengen visa, some have a visa or residence permit for an individual country, which may or may not allow free passage to other countries. You might get caught in a random check elsewhere.

While crossing borders usually requires a passport, there are some cases where nationally issued photo ID of certain countries is enough for entry into others. This may save you money on a passport or be handy when trying to avoid certain stamps in your passport as Egypt allows German citizens in with a national ID and two separate passport size pictures.

Some countries still do not require transit visas for transits of certain lengths, such as [[Saudi Arabia]] (in an airport, 18 hours), [[China]], and the [[United Kingdom]] (only applies to certain visa required nationals).

If your destination allows others of your nationality in without a visa, don't automatically assume that you won't need one, especially if you are planning to stay for extended periods (i.e. to work, study or immigrate either temporarily or permanently). In fact, it's a good idea to inquire if you're traveling for '''any''' reason other than being a typical &quot;tourist&quot;. This includes visiting family or friends, getting married, speaking or performing to an audience or congregation (even if unpaid), journalism, research, professional photography, etc. Check to make certain of your status before entry. In some cases, you may, in fact, need a visa, in others, you may simply need to bring more documentation to the border. Also, you may need a special visa if you visit remote areas where indigenous people live who are not part of mainstream society (e.g. parts of the [[Amazonia|Amazon Basin]], remote areas of [[Africa]], the [[Andaman and Nicobar]] Islands off the coast of [[India]], etc.)

==Obtaining the visa in advance==
Your first stop on your journey to get the valuable visa is the website of the immigration authorities, foreign ministry or embassy (see below) of the country or countries you wish to enter.  They will provide the list of documents you need to get and specific procedures you need to undergo for your case.  They will also provide instructions on how to apply in case they are not directly represented in your home country.  

In the case of short-term visas, the following documents are usually needed:
*passport (always required; sometimes including additional photocopies of your bio-data page and other previous visas/stamps)
*financial documents (e.g. tax returns, bank certificates, bank statements)
*employment or school certificates (if applicable) 
*affidavit of support with sponsor's supporting documents (if applicable)
*travel details including flight reservations (however don't purchase the tickets yet unless and until the visa is issued), hotel reservations, invitations and itineraries
*bank deposit or payment slip (if instructed to pay in this method)
*birth certificate (sometimes not needed, since your passport is based on this)

Once you have all the necessary documents, you can start filling out the application forms. However, don't write or mark anything until you have read the entire application. There can be some very fine line choices such as &quot;I'm part of a delegation&quot; or &quot;I'm accompanying a delegation.&quot;   

In some countries, applications are only possible online, while in others, it has to be hand-written or type-written. In the case of the former, you will have to print-out the submitted application form. Next, you can set an appointment using the website or phone number assigned by the visa-issuing authorities. The country you are applying to will also indicate how you should remit your payment and whether this happens before or during the appointment.  A commercial third-party accredited by the embassy/consulate may handle administrative aspects of your visa application (i.e. you could be dealing with them in submitting your application rather than the embassy/consulate itself) but they have no influence over the outcome of your application.  The embassy or consulate will tell you if you need to come for further interviews.            
[[File: Icicles on the Embassy of India.JPG|thumb|Embassy of [[India]] in [[Washington D.C.]]]]
To get a visa, you have to deal with an [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the destination country. Embassies are normally in the national capital city. Consulates are a branch of an embassy, usually far away from the capital. For example, Los Angeles and San Francisco have many consulates, as these are major cities thousands of miles/kilometers away from Washington, DC. Generally, small countries have no need for consulates at all, with the possible exception of a neighboring country having a few consulates to reduce the load on the main embassy, and making it more convenient for its citizens who are just across the border. An &quot;honorary&quot; consulate typically cannot issue visas or assist in legal matters, but will refer you and can sometimes forward visa applications to an embassy or regular consulate (usually in a larger city). They mostly deal in information about tourism and local culture and might consist of nothing more than a room in someone's home.

In some cases, only your designated consulate or embassy will process your visa, based on where you live. For example, if you live in a small city in the USA and are visiting Washington, DC, you might not be able to apply for a visa there if the destination country has a consulate closest to your home. This is even more likely to be a problem if you visit an embassy in a third country where you are not a resident (even if it's the closest). For example, Ottawa, Canada, has dozens of embassies and can be less than an hour's drive from upstate New York. However, they may or may not be able to help a U.S. resident. Be sure to contact the embassy ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip. On the other hand, if your travels have already begun, and you want to visit a nearby country which requires a visa, contact the nearest embassy or consulate. There's no guarantee, but they may be able to help.

A further complication can occur if you have documents that need to be authenticated by the destination country prior to travel (not common for tourist visas unless getting married). If the documents originate from a different part of the country from where you reside, they may have to be shipped to whichever consulate (or main embassy) that handles their particular region of origin. The most common example of this is a birth certificate issued by another state or province. If the official languages of the host country are different from that of the documents, they may need to be translated. The embassy will have a list of approved translators that you must use.   

For most countries, begin the visa process at least four weeks prior to your trip for ordinary tourist visas (months for employment visas, unless your case belongs to some quickly processed class). Applying in time will hopefully let you complete all of the necessary work in advance of when you desire to leave. Some countries allow for quicker turnaround times, but this comes with the obvious risk of missing your flight or paying a substantially higher fee. If you cannot visit an embassy or consulate in person, the visa may sometimes be obtained by postal mail or air express document shippers (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.). If this is not allowed or you prefer the added convenience, there are usually visa processing services in your home country which deal directly with the embassy. As much as possible, start the application process at the earliest possible opportunity.  Processing of your application can take weeks but some countries may have priority processing available.

==Transit==

A transit is when you enter a country for a short period for the purposes of transferring to an onward transport leaving the country again.

Working out which rules apply to transit can often be more complex than working out the visitor visa requirements. Some variables include the length of your stay (often measured in hours), and whether you will need to leave the sterile transit area of an airport.  Some countries that require visitors to have visas will allow transit without a visa under some conditions but may require a transit visa if these are not satisfied. 

If the transit entry conditions require you to stay in the sterile area during transit, you have to consider your luggage. Some airlines will not check your luggage through to your destination. This can be because they are a budget airline operating on a point-to-point basis, or even with multiple full-service airlines without the correct affiliations to transfer luggage between them. Countries which don't normally require visas for a sterile air-side transit may require you to procure a visitor or transit visa to collect your bags since you have to pass through the immigration control to enter that country to commence the rest of your journey by checking-in again by yourself. You should consider any visa application fees when comparing travel options.

Some airlines that don't normally offer to check luggage through to a final destination when fares are booked per sector online, may do so for the same flights if booked as a connecting flight by a travel agent, or as a codeshare.

==After obtaining your visa==
[[File: China- Russian border - panoramio.jpg|thumb|A border crossing point between China and Russia]]
First, check to see if all the information printed on the visa sticker is correct (from your name to the type of visa).  The usual information printed on the visa is as follows:
*name
*date of birth
*nationality
*passport number
*validity dates*
*number of entries allowed* 
*type of visa 

&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;For validity dates and entries allowed, even if you applied and paid for a longer period, the consul, at their discretion may actually give you a shorter period and fewer entries if they are not fully satisfied that you will potentially comply. It is typical for the first time successful visa applicants to get single entry visas.

'''Having a valid visa does not automatically guarantee entry into the country that issued the visa.''' When you land at the host country, immigration officers will check once again to see that you are still eligible for that visa. The reasons and circumstances that gave you the visa in the first place must still exist. If traveling as a tourist or a business visitor, make sure you have a return or onward ticket and contact details of your host (including their '''full''' address). Some countries may also require tourists to bring sufficient cash — [[Thailand]] is a prime example. For another status, have all the documents related to the purpose of your trip in order. Don't bring documents or items a normal traveler won't bring. You may be denied entry and your visa may be canceled if you are unable to demonstrate your eligibility or qualifications for your visa. 

From the time the visa is issued to the time you leave the host country, you are responsible for complying with all the terms and conditions of your stay. If on a multiple-entry visa with a long validity period, the following constitute grounds to automatically invalidate your visa once these are uncovered:
*staying beyond the period given to you
*performing an activity not allowed by your visa or immigration status (e.g. work or study on a tourist visa, work more than the maximum number of hours on a student visa)
*changing of circumstances that got you the visa in the first place (i.e. they no longer exist)

===Length of stay and validity dates===
Depending on the country, the length of authorized stay may or may not be printed on the visa and instead be given at passport control. In relation, the validity dates may have different meanings depending on the country.  

In the United States, for example, the validity period is simply the window in which you can travel to that country. It is not connected to the allowed period for which you can stay in the country. This means you can enter on the last day of your visa but still receive and be allowed up to a full 6-month period in which to stay there. The actual deadline for you to exit will be stamped in your passport by passport control officers - make sure you leave on or before this date.  

In other places such as the United Kingdom and most [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, the last day of your validity period is the deadline for you to exit the country.  While the maximum period for you to stay may be printed on the visa, you will either be given that period to stay or until the last day in which your visa is valid - whichever is '''shorter'''. This means while you can enter on the last day, you must also exit on that day.

===Extending stay and changing status===
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If you are looking to extend your stay or change your immigration status, apply at the immigration service center of your host country. However, this is not always possible depending on the rules of the immigration status that you used to enter the country with. For instance, those who entered the US under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to change status or extend their stay at all. When it is not allowed to change status in the host country, you must exit first and apply at your home country (make sure you leave before time is up otherwise you will have a difficult time getting that new visa). Other than checking past compliance with immigration history, your application for a different visa is independent of your past visa applications and will be viewed on its own merits.

Many foreign citizens who work or live in a country where it is difficult or simply not possible to extend a visa will be familiar with the visa trip. For example, a foreigner working in [[Maputo]], [[Mozambique]] can get a 1-month visa on entry to the country very easily, but extending this is not an option. So the trick for many is to take the short car journey into [[South Africa]] (where many citizens can enter without a visa), do some shopping and then return, picking up a new Mozambique visa on the way.

==Overstaying==
If your visa (or entry permission) expires before you leave the country, you have overstayed and could be punished. The best advice is not to do this. Should there be any chance of overstaying your entry permit/visa, you need to contact the immigration service of the host country for advice as soon as possible. Punishment for overstaying varies from nothing to having to 'tip' the immigration official, to fines, banishment, or even imprisonment. Changes can occur at any time with little to no notice. Showing up at the international airport with an airline ticket in hand often will reduce any punishment in comparison to being caught elsewhere. (Especially the inconvenience of being temporarily detained without notice, even if other penalties are the same.)  

One trick to reduce your chances of overstaying your entry permission is to say you will be staying longer than you really are when you enter the country. Usually, you will fill out a form when entering, saying when you will leave. Add a few days or a week to the exit, but nothing that would put you into a more costly or complex type of visa. If the immigration policy is only to grant entry permission for the actual length of stay, you can gain some time with this, and save a trip to the immigration service. Caution: for air travel, officials may want to see your outbound ticket, which will have the date of departure on it.

Should you be unexpectedly hospitalized, or it is impossible to leave the country due to a natural disaster, riots, government overthrow, terrorism, etc., contact your embassy immediately.

==Exit visas==
[[File: Saudi passport stamps from the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah- 2013-08-30 13-15.jpg|thumb|Saudi Arabian entry and exit stamps]]
[[Russia]], [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, [[Saudi Arabia]] and some other countries have an '''exit visa''' requirement. This should not be confused with the exit visa that some former Soviet republics countries require their citizens to have to validate their passport for international travel - see the [[Passports]] page for more on those. Those who are required to have a visa to enter these countries must also have a visa to leave them. It is not as dire as it seems, however; only certain classes require a Saudi exit visa; Russian tourist, business, and transit visas are entry-exit visas; and so are [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] short-stay and long-stay visas.

Countries such as [[Saudi Arabia]] require that foreigners have an exit visa before they can leave. Getting in with a work visa requires a Saudi sponsor and getting out requires the sponsor's signature; this can lead to a variety of problems. Foreign teachers at a university may find they need half a dozen lesser signatures (no overdue library books, no outstanding advances on pay, etc.) before they can get the official signature to get out. At one point in the 1980s one problem &amp;mdash; female domestic employee claims various sorts of abuse by an employer; he says she is lazy and disobedient and refuses to sign exit papers &amp;mdash; became so common that the [[Philippines]] government forbade their citizens to take such jobs in Saudi Arabia.

However, if for any reason, your visa or permission to remain expires before you leave, you are normally required to obtain an exit visa. This requirement may be waived under certain conditions. For example, the Russian exit visa requirement may be waived in case of minor delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or flight cancellation.

If you are required to obtain an exit visa, do so well in advance of your departure. It can take as many as three weeks to obtain one.

In any case, upon departure, immigration officials in most countries will check your documentation, and, if the country uses some kind of migration control document (e.g. entry card stapled into passport), they will collect that document. If you lost your passport during your stay, these will probably have to be verified or replaced.

==Foreigner registration==
Registration is an additional requirement for the visa process. In some countries, you must register your presence and address where you are staying with the local authorities. This might require filling out a form with the local police or a visit to the immigration offices. In many countries with such a law, local hotels will handle the registration (make sure to ask). In other cases, only those staying outside of tourist accommodations need to register. However, this makes the law much more obscure, so find out beforehand.  

The registration may be an additional stamp in the passport or a piece of paper with an official stamp. Leaving a country without registration can be a problem. You may well be turned back at the immigration counter and told to go to register, which will probably mean missing your flight.

==See also==
*[[Border crossing]]
*[[Diplomatic missions]]
*[[Passport]]
*[[Travelling around the Schengen Area]]
*[[Traveling with a criminal history]]
*[[Visa summary for EU citizens]]
*[[Visa trouble]]

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A '''visa''' is a document issued by some countries to visitors from other countries to facilitate – but not guarantee – [[Border crossing|admission at the border]].  It can be a stamp or sticker in your [[passport]], or can simply be an electronic record.  It's important for each country you visit or transit to check if you need a visa, for the kind of visit you are intending.  Not having the correct visa may see you denied boarding to transportation or denied admission at the border.  Many popular travel destinations provide visitors (from most countries) with a short-term tourist visa on arrival, but sometimes countries require you to apply in advance.  The conditions and requirements depend on your nationality.

A few countries not known for tourism require exit visas separate from entry visas. 

Some countries routinely deny entry to holders of passports that show evidence of travel to a country that they don't recognize (e.g. Israel). In such cases, it may be advisable to have two passports, if the country issuing your passport allows that. On the other hand lying is often risky. See &quot;[[Visa trouble]]&quot;.

== Do you need a visa? ==

Countries require visas from visitors for regulatory, security and economic reasons.  It is important to confirm visa requirements with a current and reliable source, such as the [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the country where you plan to travel. You may need a visa for any countries you '''visit or transit''' on your trip. Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of your passport, the length of your stay, whether you will leave the airport, the nature of your trip, your point of entry, and the areas you will be visiting. These requirements can also change regularly. While you may be exempt from having to obtain a visa when making a short trip to a particular country for tourism or business, '''long stays''' in any foreign country will almost always require you to obtain some form of visa or permit. 

As a rule of thumb, the more different (culturally, economically, politically, etc.) your country of citizenship is from the destination country, the more likely it is that you need a visa even for tourism or transit. This is especially the case if the country you plan to visit has a richer economy than the country you hold a passport for.

Visa requirements nearly always depend on your nationality, not your residency. If you are a non-citizen where you reside, '''never''' rely on local advice concerning whether you need a visa to visit a nearby foreign country or other popular location abroad. The locals may not need visas, while you may (or vice versa). However, for some combinations of countries, being a legal resident of the Schengen countries (most European countries) or the U.S., for example, can greatly speed up the visa process and make a tourist visa much easier to obtain.

Also, be sure you will be allowed back into the country where you are residing. If you are not a citizen of that country, you may need a permanent residence visa or at least a visa that allows multiple entries to be allowed to return. This includes hours-long day trips at border towns.

On the other hand, your residency does matter where you go to obtain the visa.

===Visa summaries===
A visa summary, telling what countries you'll probably need a visa for, can be useful at the early stage of planning a trip. For example a long distance overland journey may be simpler to arrange if most of the route passes through countries that you don't need to get a visa for. However these lists are difficult to keep up to date, and as a summary, they may miss some details which apply to your particular situation. 

We don't have a summary here, but see:
* [[:Wikipedia:Category:Visa requirements by nationality|Category:Visa requirements by nationality]] for summaries on Wikipedia.
* UK nationals can use the advice of [http://www.fco.gov.uk Foreign and Commonwealth Office], with a complete list of countries around the world.
* U.S. citizens can visit a [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html website maintained by US Department of State] for initial indications of a need for visas.
* Most nationals can use the [https://www.iatatravelcentre.com IATA Travel Centre] for initial indications on whether a visa is required or not. This is what airlines use to determine whether to let you on the plane.

==In advance or at point of entry?==
[[File:Japan Landing Slip, 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Typical free-on-arrival visa from Japan with departure stamp]]
Many popular travel destinations provide visitors for tourism with a free short-term visa on arrival stamped into their passport. Others will accept payment and issue a visa on arrival for a fee. Still, others require an application and visa to be in your passport in advance, and prior to boarding any flight.

If visas are issued upon entry, this might be at only ''some'' points of entry. For example, in developing countries, major airports might issue visas on arrival, but some land borders may require a visa issued in advance or vice versa.

Some countries, particularly those that want to attract tourists, offer an e-visa system. An ''Electronic Travel Authorization'' (ETA or &quot;e-visa&quot;) is obtained online and often has a fee. This is much easier than mailing forms, passports, and payment, but usually falls short of the free short-term visa on arrival. Many countries use the e-visa method: Australia, Canada, Kenya, India, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the United States for example. Not everyone needs an e-visa (such as citizens of USA and Canada visiting each other's countries), while some nationalities and ethnic groups (e.g. Pakistanis entering India) still must use the traditional paper forms where overstaying or security is a concern. Even though these e-visas are usually granted instantly, secondary processing can take many weeks. Always confirm your visa before buying non-refundable tickets. When filling in the passport number, be careful not to confuse ones and I's or zeros and O's. This could result in the application being rejected. Also, if the passport number has any non-English characters, refer to the FAQ page of the e-visa application site or contact the consulate or embassy.

== Visa fees ==

When visa fees are charged they can vary according to your nationality, the number of times you will enter, the length of stay or validity, the purpose of travel and sometimes how and where you apply.  If visas are available at the border, it might be significantly cheaper to get one there, rather than acquiring one in advance.  

Should your own country charge a fee for visitors of your destination, reciprocal visa policy and fee may apply. Sometimes particular nationalities are charged additional visa fees for reasons that are difficult to ascertain, with country groups assigned to particular fee bands.

If you are traveling around border regions you can often reduce visa fees by structuring your movements around such fees, taking an open jaw flight into one country and out of its neighbor can avoid multiple entry fees. If taking a quick visit to a neighboring country, keeping your trip to a single day can often avoid fees too.

Children are sometimes charged a reduced fee or no fee at all. The maximum age of the child can vary from under 12 up to 18.

The embassy or consulate of the country will also tell you how your payment has to be remitted.  At the border, it is possible that the visa can only be purchased with cash.  Often the cash has to be in the local currency, but some insist on a specific &quot;hard&quot; currency (commonly U.S. dollars).

Visa fees are generally charged up front as a cost of the administrative processing of the visa application (though some countries like Japan and South Korea do not charge application fees for certain types of visas, and a few others may waive application fees for students who hold prestigious government scholarships).  Simply put, this is the fee that the consulate charges you for them to take the time to look at and consider your application.  Once the visa is granted, the fees are never refundable if you decide to go somewhere else or your trip falls through. Being denied does not get you a refund either.  

Countries may request applicants to go through third-party agencies (e.g. VFS, TLS Contact).  In such a case, applicants may have to pay a service fee to the third party in addition to the visa application fees.  Likewise, some countries do not charge fees for the visas themselves (e.g. Japan, South Korea) but may require applicants to go through third parties that may charge their own fees.

==Classes of visas==
[[File: Tourist visa of the People's Republic of China.jpg|thumb|Chinese tourist visa]]

Visas come in many forms, so it is very important to obtain the appropriate visa for what you intend to do. Attempting to enter a country without the correct visa can see you refused entry, deported, or even barred from future reentry.  Not all countries offer the same types of visas. Here are some of the most common varieties:

'''Tourist visas''' are issued to persons wishing to travel to a country for sightseeing or vacation; most are good for one to three months, though some are for as little as 14 days and some last five or ten years (for periodic visits, usually maximum 1–3 months per visit). Employment is generally not allowed.

Many countries have additional requirements. Many will not allow entry on a one-way ticket; you must show officials a return or onward ticket to be admitted. [[Nepal]] does not much want tourists who only hang around in Kathmandu; they issue only short-term visas, and to renew it for a longer stay you must present a receipt showing you have been [[Trekking in Nepal|trekking]] with a licensed guide agency.  

Many countries offer a '''visa-on-arrival''', typically issued at the airport. However, this depends on both the destination and what passport you hold. In general, visitors from richer countries are more likely to be offered this. Countries such as [[China]] do not generally offer such visas.

[[File: LAX Airport (29458140866).jpg|thumb|Inside the international terminal of [[Los Angeles International Airport]], if you fly across the Pacific and are transiting the U.S. there's a high chance you'll pass through here]]

'''Transit visas''' are issued to people passing through the country without a significant stay, normally for anywhere from 24 hours to ten days.

Some countries offer '''sterile transit''' through their airports; you are not considered to have entered the country, so you need not go through immigration formalities or have a visa. Others do not permit this; for example, the US has no sterile transit and requires all passengers to go through immigration control, and some to have a visa, even at a refueling stop. This is one reason for [[avoiding travel through the United States]].

'''Business visas''' are issued if one needs to conduct financial transactions in the country, sign contracts, attend training or meetings, and a plethora of activities in connection to one's work or profession back home.  Employment in the host country is forbidden.

'''Student visas''' are issued to those who wish to undertake a course of study in another country. Proof of admission, enrollment, proficiency in the local language, and evidence of sufficient funds to cover your school fees and living expenses are necessary. In some countries this visa does not allow employment; in others, it does but usually with some restrictions. See [[studying abroad]].

'''Work visas''' are permits allowing one to hold a paid job in the destination country for a period of time. These are notoriously hard to acquire unless special arrangements exist between your home country and the destination country. This is because the primary requirement to be considered for a work visa is that nobody in the employer's local job market is qualified and willing to do the job the employer needs to fill.  It might be slightly easier for you to get a working visa if you possess an advanced degree (i.e. MA, MS, Ph.D.) from a reputable school or an undergraduate degree with extensive and substantial related experience. [[Teaching English]] or other languages is also often an exception; various countries want native speakers for that. If the work visa does not automatically allow you to permanently immigrate (i.e. you're a contract worker), the visa will usually be restricted as well to a particular employer and job type. See [[working abroad]].

'''Working holiday visas''' are work visas that allow '''short-term''' jobs to be undertaken to subsidize a vacation. These are based on bilateral arrangements between pairs of countries which allow people from either to work temporarily in the other to fund their travel. Typically they have an age limit (often under 35) and a duration limit (often up to a year). Check with your own government to discover which countries yours has such an arrangement with.

[[File: Kaba - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Pilgrimage visas are commonly issued for the yearly [[Hajj]]]]

'''Religious pilgrimage visas''', such as visas given for the [[Hajj]], entitle the bearer to visit a religious shrine or site. These are common in most Muslim countries.

'''Religious worker/Missionary visas''' permits you to enter the country for the purpose of practicing, maintaining, and advancing your religious beliefs. Only available in countries that have &quot;freedom of religion,&quot; or if the official religion of the state is the same as your own. Even countries that otherwise permit or tolerate the practice of your religion may have additional requirements for indigenous peoples, though this may apply to other professions as well, such as anthropologists. Some sort of divinity degree and accreditation is usually required for long-term visas. For countries that have no such visa, entering on a tourist, student, or work (e.g. English teacher) visa can be quite risky.  

'''Retirement visas''' allows you to reside in a country indefinitely, so long as you abide by the law and don't seek paid employment. A minimum amount of annual retirement income, currency conversion, expenditures and/or bank deposits in the host country may be required. See [[Retiring_abroad#Visas]]. In addition, many countries impose a minimum age of around 55 or so.

'''Immigrant visas''' or '''Permanent residence visas''' permit one to resettle in a country. These visas are generally the hardest to obtain, with stringent requirements. Common criteria that have to be fulfilled for obtaining such visas include investing a large sum of money in a local business, living in the country continuously on a work visa for a certain period of time, or being married to somebody from that country. In addition, many countries will require you to have a clean bill of health and no criminal record (minor traffic violations excepted).

'''Fiancé visas''' similar to immigrant visas (above), give you a few months to get married in the host country, and then change to a permanent residence visa. If the marriage plans fail, you must exit the country by the expiration date. The U.S. has a lifetime maximum of two fiancé visas without a waiver, and this only applies to the U.S. host (not the fiancé).

As the mechanics for long-term and work visas can get complicated, it may be advisable to engage the services of an immigration attorney to properly assess your eligibility for the desired type of visa, and facilitate the necessary paperwork. In some cases the employer will handle this.

==Conditions to get a visa==

Some countries require that '''you must have at least 6 months of validity remaining on your passport.''' In some cases, the requirement is six months from your date of entry, rather than the visa application date. In other cases (such as applying for Chinese visas), the six months are counted from your planned departure date ''from'' the country you're visiting (for example: if you are planning a four-month stay your passport should be valid for at least 10 months from your entry in the country). For this and other reasons, a visa application must usually include proof that you intend to leave the country (and that you won't stay longer than allowed): an outbound international airline reservation is usually enough.

[[File:Kakola-25988.jpg|thumb|When visiting foreign countries, you're sometimes asked about any criminal history — especially in cases when you need a visa]]

Having a [[Traveling with a criminal history|criminal record in your home country]] may be grounds for denial of a visa. It can also be grounds for refusal of entry when traveling without a visa. This is true even for countries with land borders and no visa requirement for tourists such as at the U.S.-Canadian border. To avoid disappointment, it's best to inquire at the nearest embassy or consulate. In some cases, this information might be on the host country's web site. However, it is still best to inquire about your particular situation, as legal matters can be enormously complex--especially in an international context. Differences between American and British English can come into play as well. Do not use generic crime-related words on an application without fully explaining the details. For example, &quot;robbery&quot; could mean anything from stealing something surreptitiously to holding people at gunpoint demanding their belongings. In short, the host country's definition of a certain crime may be totally different from your own.

If the crime you committed in your home country is not considered a crime at all in the host country, usually, but not always, it won't be an issue. However, it becomes dicier if the only reason it wouldn't be a crime is in the numerical details (such as different standards for blood-alcohol levels, a person's age, or amount of money involved)
   
It's usually best to apply for a visa in advance should you have a criminal record, as being refused entry at the border or airport is considerably more inconvenient. The host country's criteria for time served may be based on the penalties imposed if the crime was committed in that country. If you have declared your criminal record during the visa application and it is granted, then you are unlikely to be refused admission for that reason at the border crossing.  

It is also important that you have not violated the terms of any previously-issued visas to you. In other words, you should have not for instance overstayed by even just a single day or worked on a tourist visa. Doing so makes it very difficult to re-apply and be granted another visa.

Being in a stable financial and employment situation is strongly advised as it can demonstrate that you have fewer reasons to potentially overstay or violate your visa terms.  It is also helpful to show ownership of assets or investments in your home country (especially real estate) if you have them.  Hence, be ready to procure financial documents from your bank, certificate of employment, affidavit of support, ownership titles, etc. in advance in case the consulate requests this.  If you are applying for a work or immigrant visa, the financial situation of the prospective host or employer or petitioning family member will also be important.

===Third-party agent concerns===
Be '''extremely careful''' with persons or organizations whose services you wish to engage to help you apply for a visa. Some of them claim that they can get you a visa quicker than conventional methods. If a proposition sounds too good to be true it probably is. You will be held liable for whatever fraud or misrepresentation they commit in your application. In addition, if you commit fraud either by yourself or with the help of your agent, you face the following consequences:
*ban from re-applying for a visa which can last for the rest of your life or for very long periods (not less than five years)
*criminal prosecution and jail time in the country which you committed it in
*loss of the money you paid the third-party

If you don't have a document to prove your eligibility, it is better to explain its absence than present one that is fraudulent or forged (issuing authorities often have full-time, professionally trained staff assigned to verifying documents). Most agency fraud is related to visas for employment, immigration, or education rather than business matters or a short vacation. That said, there are many legitimate visa processing companies that assist persons who reside far from the embassy, find the matter too complex, or live a busy life. Of course, it's a good idea to check their reputation first.

==Entry without a visa==
[[File:2009-09 Grenze DE-NL Dwarsefeld.JPG|thumb|Within the [[Schengen Area]] you can in general come and go as you please. – The only thing telling you you're leaving Germany is this friendly sign welcoming you to the Netherlands]]

Some countries permit certain nationalities to enter without a visa, but other conditions may apply for entry and the stay. For example, all nationalities in the [[European Union]] can generally freely travel from one country to another with almost no restrictions.  Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (or ASEAN) allow visa-free access to each other for business and tourism purposes.  The [[United States]] allows certain nationals to enter under the Visa Waiver Program for tourism and business only, provided they fill out an online application prior to their arrival. [[Australia]], [[Canada]] and [[New Zealand]] also have a similar system, in which certain nationals may apply online for an electronic visa without having to make a trip to the embassy.

Even when there is no immigration or customs control at the border, such as normally in the Schengen area, you still might not be allowed to enter. Although most people visiting the Schengen area have a Schengen visa, some have a visa or residence permit for an individual country, which may or may not allow free passage to other countries. You might get caught in a random check elsewhere.

While crossing borders usually requires a passport, there are some cases where nationally issued photo ID of certain countries is enough for entry into others. This may save you money on a passport or be handy when trying to avoid certain stamps in your passport as Egypt allows German citizens in with a national ID and two separate passport size pictures.

Some countries still do not require transit visas for transits of certain lengths, such as [[Saudi Arabia]] (in an airport, 18 hours), [[China]], and the [[United Kingdom]] (only applies to certain visa required nationals).

If your destination allows others of your nationality in without a visa, don't automatically assume that you won't need one, especially if you are planning to stay for extended periods (i.e. to work, study or immigrate either temporarily or permanently). In fact, it's a good idea to inquire if you're traveling for '''any''' reason other than being a typical &quot;tourist&quot;. This includes visiting family or friends, getting married, speaking or performing to an audience or congregation (even if unpaid), journalism, research, professional photography, etc. Check to make certain of your status before entry. In some cases, you may, in fact, need a visa, in others, you may simply need to bring more documentation to the border. Also, you may need a special visa if you visit remote areas where indigenous people live who are not part of mainstream society (e.g. parts of the [[Amazonia|Amazon Basin]], remote areas of [[Africa]], the [[Andaman and Nicobar]] Islands off the coast of [[India]], etc.)

==Obtaining the visa in advance==
Your first stop on your journey to get the valuable visa is the website of the immigration authorities, foreign ministry or embassy (see below) of the country or countries you wish to enter.  They will provide the list of documents you need to get and specific procedures you need to undergo for your case.  They will also provide instructions on how to apply in case they are not directly represented in your home country.  

In the case of short-term visas, the following documents are usually needed:
*passport (always required; sometimes including additional photocopies of your bio-data page and other previous visas/stamps)
*financial documents (e.g. tax returns, bank certificates, bank statements)
*employment or school certificates (if applicable) 
*affidavit of support with sponsor's supporting documents (if applicable)
*travel details including flight reservations (however don't purchase the tickets yet unless and until the visa is issued), hotel reservations, invitations and itineraries
*bank deposit or payment slip (if instructed to pay in this method)
*birth certificate (sometimes not needed, since your passport is based on this)

Once you have all the necessary documents, you can start filling out the application forms. However, don't write or mark anything until you have read the entire application. There can be some very fine line choices such as &quot;I'm part of a delegation&quot; or &quot;I'm accompanying a delegation.&quot;   

In some countries, applications are only possible online, while in others, it has to be hand-written or type-written. In the case of the former, you will have to print-out the submitted application form or a barcoded page that accesses such information. Next, you can set an appointment using the website or phone number assigned by the visa-issuing authorities. The country you are applying to will also indicate how you should remit your payment and whether this happens before or during the appointment.  A commercial third-party accredited by the embassy/consulate may handle administrative aspects of your visa application (i.e. you could be dealing with them in submitting your application rather than the embassy/consulate itself) but they have no influence over the outcome of your application.  The embassy or consulate will tell you if you need to come for further interviews.            
[[File: Icicles on the Embassy of India.JPG|thumb|Embassy of [[India]] in [[Washington D.C.]]]]
To get a visa, you have to deal with an [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the destination country. Embassies are normally in the national capital city. Consulates are a branch of an embassy, usually far away from the capital. For example, Los Angeles and San Francisco have many consulates, as these are major cities thousands of miles/kilometers away from Washington, DC. Generally, small countries have no need for consulates at all, with the possible exception of a neighboring country having a few consulates to reduce the load on the main embassy, and making it more convenient for its citizens who are just across the border. An &quot;honorary&quot; consulate typically cannot issue visas or assist in legal matters, but will refer you and can sometimes forward visa applications to an embassy or regular consulate (usually in a larger city). They mostly deal in information about tourism and local culture and might consist of nothing more than a room in someone's home.

In some cases, only your designated consulate or embassy will process your visa, based on where you live. For example, if you live in a small city in the USA and are visiting Washington, DC, you might not be able to apply for a visa there if the destination country has a consulate closest to your home. This is even more likely to be a problem if you visit an embassy in a third country where you are not a resident (even if it's the closest). For example, Ottawa, Canada, has dozens of embassies and can be less than an hour's drive from upstate New York. However, they may or may not be able to help a U.S. resident. Be sure to contact the embassy ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip. On the other hand, if your travels have already begun, and you want to visit a nearby country which requires a visa, contact the nearest embassy or consulate. There's no guarantee, but they may be able to help.

A further complication can occur if you have documents that need to be authenticated by the destination country prior to travel (not common for tourist visas unless getting married). If the documents originate from a different part of the country from where you reside, they may have to be shipped to whichever consulate (or main embassy) that handles their particular region of origin. The most common example of this is a birth certificate issued by another state or province. If the official languages of the host country are different from that of the documents, they may need to be translated. The embassy will have a list of approved translators that you must use.   

For most countries, begin the visa process at least four weeks prior to your trip for ordinary tourist visas (months for employment visas, unless your case belongs to some quickly processed class). Applying in time will hopefully let you complete all of the necessary work in advance of when you desire to leave. Some countries allow for quicker turnaround times, but this comes with the obvious risk of missing your flight or paying a substantially higher fee. If you cannot visit an embassy or consulate in person, the visa may sometimes be obtained by postal mail or air express document shippers (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.). If this is not allowed or you prefer the added convenience, there are usually visa processing services in your home country which deal directly with the embassy. As much as possible, start the application process at the earliest possible opportunity.  Processing of your application can take weeks but some countries may have priority processing available.

==Transit==

A transit is when you enter a country for a short period for the purposes of transferring to an onward transport leaving the country again.

Working out which rules apply to transit can often be more complex than working out the visitor visa requirements. Some variables include the length of your stay (often measured in hours), and whether you will need to leave the sterile transit area of an airport.  Some countries that require visitors to have visas will allow transit without a visa under some conditions but may require a transit visa if these are not satisfied. 

If the transit entry conditions require you to stay in the sterile area during transit, you have to consider your luggage. Some airlines will not check your luggage through to your destination. This can be because they are a budget airline operating on a point-to-point basis, or even with multiple full-service airlines without the correct affiliations to transfer luggage between them. Countries which don't normally require visas for a sterile air-side transit may require you to procure a visitor or transit visa to collect your bags since you have to pass through the immigration control to enter that country to commence the rest of your journey by checking-in again by yourself. You should consider any visa application fees when comparing travel options.

Some airlines that don't normally offer to check luggage through to a final destination when fares are booked per sector online, may do so for the same flights if booked as a connecting flight by a travel agent, or as a codeshare.

==After obtaining your visa==
[[File: China- Russian border - panoramio.jpg|thumb|A border crossing point between China and Russia]]
First, check to see if all the information printed on the visa sticker is correct (from your name to the type of visa).  The usual information printed on the visa is as follows:
*name
*date of birth
*nationality
*passport number
*validity dates*
*number of entries allowed* 
*type of visa 

&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;For validity dates and entries allowed, even if you applied and paid for a longer period, the consul, at their discretion may actually give you a shorter period and fewer entries if they are not fully satisfied that you will potentially comply. It is typical for the first time successful visa applicants to get single entry visas.

'''Having a valid visa does not automatically guarantee entry into the country that issued the visa.''' When you land at the host country, immigration officers will check once again to see that you are still eligible for that visa. The reasons and circumstances that gave you the visa in the first place must still exist. If traveling as a tourist or a business visitor, make sure you have a return or onward ticket and contact details of your host (including their '''full''' address). Some countries may also require tourists to bring sufficient cash — [[Thailand]] is a prime example. For another status, have all the documents related to the purpose of your trip in order. Don't bring documents or items a normal traveler won't bring. You may be denied entry and your visa may be canceled if you are unable to demonstrate your eligibility or qualifications for your visa. 

From the time the visa is issued to the time you leave the host country, you are responsible for complying with all the terms and conditions of your stay. If on a multiple-entry visa with a long validity period, the following constitute grounds to automatically invalidate your visa once these are uncovered:
*staying beyond the period given to you
*performing an activity not allowed by your visa or immigration status (e.g. work or study on a tourist visa, work more than the maximum number of hours on a student visa)
*changing of circumstances that got you the visa in the first place (i.e. they no longer exist)

===Length of stay and validity dates===
Depending on the country, the length of authorized stay may or may not be printed on the visa and instead be given at passport control. In relation, the validity dates may have different meanings depending on the country.  

In the United States, for example, the validity period is simply the window in which you can travel to that country. It is not connected to the allowed period for which you can stay in the country. This means you can enter on the last day of your visa but still receive and be allowed up to a full 6-month period in which to stay there. The actual deadline for you to exit will be stamped in your passport by passport control officers - make sure you leave on or before this date.  

In other places such as the United Kingdom and most [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, the last day of your validity period is the deadline for you to exit the country.  While the maximum period for you to stay may be printed on the visa, you will either be given that period to stay or until the last day in which your visa is valid - whichever is '''shorter'''. This means while you can enter on the last day, you must also exit on that day.

===Extending stay and changing status===
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If you are looking to extend your stay or change your immigration status, apply at the immigration service center of your host country. However, this is not always possible depending on the rules of the immigration status that you used to enter the country with. For instance, those who entered the US under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to change status or extend their stay at all. When it is not allowed to change status in the host country, you must exit first and apply at your home country (make sure you leave before time is up otherwise you will have a difficult time getting that new visa). Other than checking past compliance with immigration history, your application for a different visa is independent of your past visa applications and will be viewed on its own merits.

Many foreign citizens who work or live in a country where it is difficult or simply not possible to extend a visa will be familiar with the visa trip. For example, a foreigner working in [[Maputo]], [[Mozambique]] can get a 1-month visa on entry to the country very easily, but extending this is not an option. So the trick for many is to take the short car journey into [[South Africa]] (where many citizens can enter without a visa), do some shopping and then return, picking up a new Mozambique visa on the way.

==Overstaying==
If your visa (or entry permission) expires before you leave the country, you have overstayed and could be punished. The best advice is not to do this. Should there be any chance of overstaying your entry permit/visa, you need to contact the immigration service of the host country for advice as soon as possible. Punishment for overstaying varies from nothing to having to 'tip' the immigration official, to fines, banishment, or even imprisonment. Changes can occur at any time with little to no notice. Showing up at the international airport with an airline ticket in hand often will reduce any punishment in comparison to being caught elsewhere. (Especially the inconvenience of being temporarily detained without notice, even if other penalties are the same.)  

One trick to reduce your chances of overstaying your entry permission is to say you will be staying longer than you really are when you enter the country. Usually, you will fill out a form when entering, saying when you will leave. Add a few days or a week to the exit, but nothing that would put you into a more costly or complex type of visa. If the immigration policy is only to grant entry permission for the actual length of stay, you can gain some time with this, and save a trip to the immigration service. Caution: for air travel, officials may want to see your outbound ticket, which will have the date of departure on it.

Should you be unexpectedly hospitalized, or it is impossible to leave the country due to a natural disaster, riots, government overthrow, terrorism, etc., contact your embassy immediately.

==Exit visas==
[[File: Saudi passport stamps from the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah- 2013-08-30 13-15.jpg|thumb|Saudi Arabian entry and exit stamps]]
[[Russia]], [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, [[Saudi Arabia]] and some other countries have an '''exit visa''' requirement. This should not be confused with the exit visa that some former Soviet republics countries require their citizens to have to validate their passport for international travel - see the [[Passports]] page for more on those. Those who are required to have a visa to enter these countries must also have a visa to leave them. It is not as dire as it seems, however; only certain classes require a Saudi exit visa; Russian tourist, business, and transit visas are entry-exit visas; and so are [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] short-stay and long-stay visas.

Countries such as [[Saudi Arabia]] require that foreigners have an exit visa before they can leave. Getting in with a work visa requires a Saudi sponsor and getting out requires the sponsor's signature; this can lead to a variety of problems. Foreign teachers at a university may find they need half a dozen lesser signatures (no overdue library books, no outstanding advances on pay, etc.) before they can get the official signature to get out. At one point in the 1980s one problem &amp;mdash; female domestic employee claims various sorts of abuse by an employer; he says she is lazy and disobedient and refuses to sign exit papers &amp;mdash; became so common that the [[Philippines]] government forbade their citizens to take such jobs in Saudi Arabia.

However, if for any reason, your visa or permission to remain expires before you leave, you are normally required to obtain an exit visa. This requirement may be waived under certain conditions. For example, the Russian exit visa requirement may be waived in case of minor delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or flight cancellation.

If you are required to obtain an exit visa, do so well in advance of your departure. It can take as many as three weeks to obtain one.

In any case, upon departure, immigration officials in most countries will check your documentation, and, if the country uses some kind of migration control document (e.g. entry card stapled into passport), they will collect that document. If you lost your passport during your stay, these will probably have to be verified or replaced.

==Foreigner registration==
Registration is an additional requirement for the visa process. In some countries, you must register your presence and address where you are staying with the local authorities. This might require filling out a form with the local police or a visit to the immigration offices. In many countries with such a law, local hotels will handle the registration (make sure to ask). In other cases, only those staying outside of tourist accommodations need to register. However, this makes the law much more obscure, so find out beforehand.  

The registration may be an additional stamp in the passport or a piece of paper with an official stamp. Leaving a country without registration can be a problem. You may well be turned back at the immigration counter and told to go to register, which will probably mean missing your flight.

==See also==
*[[Border crossing]]
*[[Diplomatic missions]]
*[[Passport]]
*[[Travelling around the Schengen Area]]
*[[Traveling with a criminal history]]
*[[Visa summary for EU citizens]]
*[[Visa trouble]]

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A '''visa''' is a document issued by some countries to visitors from other countries to facilitate – but not guarantee – [[Border crossing|admission at the border]].  It can be a stamp or sticker in your [[passport]], or can simply be an electronic record.  It's important for each country you visit or transit to check if you need a visa, for the kind of visit you are intending.  Not having the correct visa may see you denied boarding to transportation or denied admission at the border.  Many popular travel destinations provide visitors (from most countries) with a short-term tourist visa on arrival, but sometimes countries require you to apply in advance.  The conditions and requirements depend on your nationality.

A few countries not known for tourism require exit visas separate from entry visas. 

Some countries routinely deny entry to holders of passports that show evidence of travel to a country that they don't recognize (e.g. Israel). In such cases, it may be advisable to have two passports, if the country issuing your passport allows that. On the other hand lying is often risky. See &quot;[[Visa trouble]]&quot;.

== Do you need a visa? ==

Countries require visas from visitors for regulatory, security and economic reasons.  It is important to confirm visa requirements with a current and reliable source, such as the [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the country where you plan to travel. You may need a visa for any countries you '''visit or transit''' on your trip. Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of your passport, the length of your stay, whether you will leave the airport, the nature of your trip, your point of entry, and the areas you will be visiting. These requirements can also change regularly. While you may be exempt from having to obtain a visa when making a short trip to a particular country for tourism or business, '''long stays''' in any foreign country will almost always require you to obtain some form of visa or permit. 

As a rule of thumb, the more different (culturally, economically, politically, etc.) your country of citizenship is from the destination country, the more likely it is that you need a visa even for tourism or transit. This is especially the case if the country you plan to visit has a richer economy than the country you hold a passport for.

Visa requirements nearly always depend on your nationality, not your residency. If you are a non-citizen where you reside, '''never''' rely on local advice concerning whether you need a visa to visit a nearby foreign country or other popular location abroad. The locals may not need visas, while you may (or vice versa). However, for some combinations of countries, being a legal resident of the Schengen countries (most European countries) or the U.S., for example, can greatly speed up the visa process and make a tourist visa much easier to obtain.

Also, be sure you will be allowed back into the country where you are residing. If you are not a citizen of that country, you may need a permanent residence visa or at least a visa that allows multiple entries to be allowed to return. This includes hours-long day trips at border towns.

On the other hand, your residency does matter where you go to obtain the visa.

===Visa summaries===
A visa summary, telling what countries you'll probably need a visa for, can be useful at the early stage of planning a trip. For example a long distance overland journey may be simpler to arrange if most of the route passes through countries that you don't need to get a visa for. However these lists are difficult to keep up to date, and as a summary, they may miss some details which apply to your particular situation. 

We don't have a summary here, but see:
* [[:Wikipedia:Category:Visa requirements by nationality|Category:Visa requirements by nationality]] for summaries on Wikipedia.
* UK nationals can use the advice of [http://www.fco.gov.uk Foreign and Commonwealth Office], with a complete list of countries around the world.
* U.S. citizens can visit a [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html website maintained by US Department of State] for initial indications of a need for visas.
* Most nationals can use the [https://www.iatatravelcentre.com IATA Travel Centre] for initial indications on whether a visa is required or not. This is what airlines use to determine whether to let you on the plane.

==In advance or at point of entry?==
[[File:Japan Landing Slip, 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Typical free-on-arrival visa from Japan with departure stamp]]
Many popular travel destinations provide visitors for tourism with a free short-term visa on arrival stamped into their passport. Others will accept payment and issue a visa on arrival for a fee. Still, others require an application and visa to be in your passport in advance, and prior to boarding any flight.

If visas are issued upon entry, this might be at only ''some'' points of entry. For example, in developing countries, major airports might issue visas on arrival, but some land borders may require a visa issued in advance or vice versa.

Some countries, particularly those that want to attract tourists, offer an e-visa system. An ''Electronic Travel Authorization'' (ETA or &quot;e-visa&quot;) is obtained online and often has a fee. This is much easier than mailing forms, passports, and payment, but usually falls short of the free short-term visa on arrival. Many countries use the e-visa method: Australia, Canada, Kenya, India, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the United States for example. Not everyone needs an e-visa (such as citizens of USA and Canada visiting each other's countries), while some nationalities and ethnic groups (e.g. Pakistanis entering India) still must use the traditional paper forms where overstaying or security is a concern. Even though these e-visas are usually granted instantly, secondary processing can take many weeks. Always confirm your visa before buying non-refundable tickets. When filling in the passport number, be careful not to confuse ones and I's or zeros and O's. This could result in the application being rejected. Also, if the passport number has any non-English characters, refer to the FAQ page of the e-visa application site or contact the consulate or embassy.

== Visa fees ==

When visa fees are charged they can vary according to your nationality, the number of times you will enter, the length of stay or validity, the purpose of travel and sometimes how and where you apply.  If visas are available at the border, it might be significantly cheaper to get one there, rather than acquiring one in advance.  

Should your own country charge a fee for visitors of your destination, reciprocal visa policy and fee may apply. Sometimes particular nationalities are charged additional visa fees for reasons that are difficult to ascertain, with country groups assigned to particular fee bands.

If you are traveling around border regions you can often reduce visa fees by structuring your movements around such fees, taking an open jaw flight into one country and out of its neighbor can avoid multiple entry fees. If taking a quick visit to a neighboring country, keeping your trip to a single day can often avoid fees too.

Children are sometimes charged a reduced fee or no fee at all. The maximum age of the child can vary from under 12 up to 18.

The embassy or consulate of the country will also tell you how your payment has to be remitted.  At the border, it is possible that the visa can only be purchased with cash.  Often the cash has to be in the local currency, but some insist on a specific &quot;hard&quot; currency (commonly U.S. dollars).

Visa fees are generally charged up front as a cost of the administrative processing of the visa application (though some countries like Japan and South Korea do not charge application fees for certain types of visas, and a few others may waive application fees for students who hold prestigious government scholarships).  Simply put, this is the fee that the consulate charges you for them to take the time to look at and consider your application.  Once the visa is granted, the fees are never refundable if you decide to go somewhere else or your trip falls through. Being denied does not get you a refund either.  

Countries may request applicants to go through third-party agencies (e.g. VFS, TLS Contact).  In such a case, applicants may have to pay a service fee to the third party in addition to the visa application fees.  Likewise, some countries do not charge fees for the visas themselves (e.g. Japan, South Korea) but may require applicants to go through third parties that may charge their own fees.

==Classes of visas==
[[File: Tourist visa of the People's Republic of China.jpg|thumb|Chinese tourist visa]]

Visas come in many forms, so it is very important to obtain the appropriate visa for what you intend to do. Attempting to enter a country without the correct visa can see you refused entry, deported, or even barred from future reentry.  Not all countries offer the same types of visas. Here are some of the most common varieties:

'''Tourist visas''' are issued to persons wishing to travel to a country for sightseeing or vacation; most are good for one to three months, though some are for as little as 14 days and some last five or ten years (for periodic visits, usually maximum 1–3 months per visit). Employment is generally not allowed.

Many countries have additional requirements. Many will not allow entry on a one-way ticket; you must show officials a return or onward ticket to be admitted. [[Nepal]] does not much want tourists who only hang around in Kathmandu; they issue only short-term visas, and to renew it for a longer stay you must present a receipt showing you have been [[Trekking in Nepal|trekking]] with a licensed guide agency.  

Many countries offer a '''visa-on-arrival''', typically issued at the airport. However, this depends on both the destination and what passport you hold. In general, visitors from richer countries are more likely to be offered this. Countries such as [[China]] do not generally offer such visas.

[[File: LAX Airport (29458140866).jpg|thumb|Inside the international terminal of [[Los Angeles International Airport]], if you fly across the Pacific and are transiting the U.S. there's a high chance you'll pass through here]]

'''Transit visas''' are issued to people passing through the country without a significant stay, normally for anywhere from 24 hours to ten days.

Some countries offer '''sterile transit''' through their airports; you are not considered to have entered the country, so you need not go through immigration formalities or have a visa. Others do not permit this; for example, the US has no sterile transit and requires all passengers to go through immigration control, and some to have a visa, even at a refueling stop. This is one reason for [[avoiding travel through the United States]].

'''Business visas''' are issued if one needs to conduct financial transactions in the country, sign contracts, attend training or meetings, and a plethora of activities in connection to one's work or profession back home.  Employment in the host country is forbidden.

'''Student visas''' are issued to those who wish to undertake a course of study in another country. Proof of admission, enrollment, proficiency in the local language, and evidence of sufficient funds to cover your school fees and living expenses are necessary. In some countries this visa does not allow employment; in others, it does but usually with some restrictions. See [[studying abroad]].

'''Work visas''' are permits allowing one to hold a paid job in the destination country for a period of time. These are notoriously hard to acquire unless special arrangements exist between your home country and the destination country. This is because the primary requirement to be considered for a work visa is that nobody in the employer's local job market is qualified and willing to do the job the employer needs to fill.  It might be slightly easier for you to get a working visa if you possess an advanced degree (i.e. MA, MS, Ph.D.) from a reputable school or an undergraduate degree with extensive and substantial related experience. [[Teaching English]] or other languages is also often an exception; various countries want native speakers for that. If the work visa does not automatically allow you to permanently immigrate (i.e. you're a contract worker), the visa will usually be restricted as well to a particular employer and job type. See [[working abroad]].

'''Working holiday visas''' are work visas that allow '''short-term''' jobs to be undertaken to subsidize a vacation. These are based on bilateral arrangements between pairs of countries which allow people from either to work temporarily in the other to fund their travel. Typically they have an age limit (often under 35) and a duration limit (often up to a year). Check with your own government to discover which countries yours has such an arrangement with.

[[File: Kaba - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Pilgrimage visas are commonly issued for the yearly [[Hajj]]]]

'''Religious pilgrimage visas''', such as visas given for the [[Hajj]], entitle the bearer to visit a religious shrine or site. These are common in most Muslim countries.

'''Religious worker/Missionary visas''' permits you to enter the country for the purpose of practicing, maintaining, and advancing your religious beliefs. Only available in countries that have &quot;freedom of religion,&quot; or if the official religion of the state is the same as your own. Even countries that otherwise permit or tolerate the practice of your religion may have additional requirements for indigenous peoples, though this may apply to other professions as well, such as anthropologists. Some sort of divinity degree and accreditation is usually required for long-term visas. For countries that have no such visa, entering on a tourist, student, or work (e.g. English teacher) visa can be quite risky.  

'''Retirement visas''' allows you to reside in a country indefinitely, so long as you abide by the law and don't seek paid employment. A minimum amount of annual retirement income, currency conversion, expenditures and/or bank deposits in the host country may be required. See [[Retiring_abroad#Visas]]. In addition, many countries impose a minimum age of around 55 or so.

'''Immigrant visas''' or '''Permanent residence visas''' permit one to resettle in a country. These visas are generally the hardest to obtain, with stringent requirements. Common criteria that have to be fulfilled for obtaining such visas include investing a large sum of money in a local business, living in the country continuously on a work visa for a certain period of time, or being married to somebody from that country. In addition, many countries will require you to have a clean bill of health and no criminal record (minor traffic violations excepted).

'''Fiancé visas''' similar to immigrant visas (above), give you a few months to get married in the host country, and then change to a permanent residence visa. If the marriage plans fail, you must exit the country by the expiration date. The U.S. has a lifetime maximum of two fiancé visas without a waiver, and this only applies to the U.S. host (not the fiancé).

As the mechanics for long-term and work visas can get complicated, it may be advisable to engage the services of an immigration attorney to properly assess your eligibility for the desired type of visa, and facilitate the necessary paperwork. In some cases the employer will handle this.

==Conditions to get a visa==

Some countries require that '''you must have at least 6 months of validity remaining on your passport.''' In some cases, the requirement is six months from your date of entry, rather than the visa application date. In other cases (such as applying for Chinese visas), the six months are counted from your planned departure date ''from'' the country you're visiting (for example: if you are planning a four-month stay your passport should be valid for at least 10 months from your entry in the country). For this and other reasons, a visa application must usually include proof that you intend to leave the country (and that you won't stay longer than allowed): an outbound international airline reservation is usually enough.

[[File:Kakola-25988.jpg|thumb|When visiting foreign countries, you're sometimes asked about any criminal history — especially in cases when you need a visa]]

Having a [[Traveling with a criminal history|criminal record in your home country]] may be grounds for denial of a visa. It can also be grounds for refusal of entry when traveling without a visa. This is true even for countries with land borders and no visa requirement for tourists such as at the U.S.-Canadian border. To avoid disappointment, it's best to inquire at the nearest embassy or consulate. In some cases, this information might be on the host country's web site. However, it is still best to inquire about your particular situation, as legal matters can be enormously complex--especially in an international context. Differences between American and British English can come into play as well. Do not use generic crime-related words on an application without fully explaining the details. For example, &quot;robbery&quot; could mean anything from stealing something surreptitiously to holding people at gunpoint demanding their belongings. In short, the host country's definition of a certain crime may be totally different from your own.

If the crime you committed in your home country is not considered a crime at all in the host country, usually, but not always, it won't be an issue. However, it becomes dicier if the only reason it wouldn't be a crime is in the numerical details (such as different standards for blood-alcohol levels, a person's age, or amount of money involved)
   
It's usually best to apply for a visa in advance should you have a criminal record, as being refused entry at the border or airport is considerably more inconvenient. The host country's criteria for time served may be based on the penalties imposed if the crime was committed in that country. If you have declared your criminal record during the visa application and it is granted, then you are unlikely to be refused admission for that reason at the border crossing.  

It is also important that you have not violated the terms of any previously-issued visas to you. In other words, you should have not for instance overstayed by even just a single day or worked on a tourist visa. Doing so makes it very difficult to re-apply and be granted another visa.

Being in a stable financial and employment situation is strongly advised as it can demonstrate that you have fewer reasons to potentially overstay or violate your visa terms.  It is also helpful to show ownership of assets or investments in your home country (especially real estate) if you have them.  Hence, be ready to procure financial documents from your bank, certificate of employment, affidavit of support, ownership titles, etc. in advance in case the consulate requests this.  If you are applying for a work or immigrant visa, the financial situation of the prospective host or employer or petitioning family member will also be important.

===Third-party agent concerns===
Be '''extremely careful''' with persons or organizations whose services you wish to engage to help you apply for a visa. Some of them claim that they can get you a visa quicker than conventional methods. If a proposition sounds too good to be true it probably is. You will be held liable for whatever fraud or misrepresentation they commit in your application. In addition, if you commit fraud either by yourself or with the help of your agent, you face the following consequences:
*ban from re-applying for a visa which can last for the rest of your life or for very long periods (not less than five years)
*criminal prosecution and jail time in the country which you committed it in
*loss of the money you paid the third-party

If you don't have a document to prove your eligibility, it is better to explain its absence than present one that is fraudulent or forged (issuing authorities often have full-time, professionally trained staff assigned to verifying documents). Most agency fraud is related to visas for employment, immigration, or education rather than business matters or a short vacation. That said, there are many legitimate visa processing companies that assist persons who reside far from the embassy, find the matter too complex, or live a busy life. Of course, it's a good idea to check their reputation first.

==Entry without a visa==
[[File:2009-09 Grenze DE-NL Dwarsefeld.JPG|thumb|Within the [[Schengen Area]] you can in general come and go as you please. – The only thing telling you you're leaving Germany is this friendly sign welcoming you to the Netherlands]]

Some countries permit certain nationalities to enter without a visa, but other conditions may apply for entry and the stay. For example, all nationalities in the [[European Union]] can generally freely travel from one country to another with almost no restrictions.  Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (or ASEAN) allow visa-free access to each other for business and tourism purposes.  The [[United States]] allows certain nationals to enter under the Visa Waiver Program for tourism and business only, provided they fill out an online application prior to their arrival. [[Australia]], [[Canada]] and [[New Zealand]] also have a similar system, in which certain nationals may apply online for an electronic visa without having to make a trip to the embassy.

Even when there is no immigration or customs control at the border, such as normally in the Schengen area, you still might not be allowed to enter. Although most people visiting the Schengen area have a Schengen visa, some have a visa or residence permit for an individual country, which may or may not allow free passage to other countries. You might get caught in a random check elsewhere.

While crossing borders usually requires a passport, there are some cases where nationally issued photo ID of certain countries is enough for entry into others. This may save you money on a passport or be handy when trying to avoid certain stamps in your passport as Egypt allows German citizens in with a national ID and two separate passport size pictures.

Some countries still do not require transit visas for transits of certain lengths, such as [[Saudi Arabia]] (in an airport, 18 hours), [[China]], and the [[United Kingdom]] (only applies to certain visa required nationals).

If your destination allows others of your nationality in without a visa, don't automatically assume that you won't need one, especially if you are planning to stay for extended periods (i.e. to work, study or immigrate either temporarily or permanently). In fact, it's a good idea to inquire if you're traveling for '''any''' reason other than being a typical &quot;tourist&quot;. This includes visiting family or friends, getting married, speaking or performing to an audience or congregation (even if unpaid), journalism, research, professional photography, etc. Check to make certain of your status before entry. In some cases, you may, in fact, need a visa, in others, you may simply need to bring more documentation to the border. Also, you may need a special visa if you visit remote areas where indigenous people live who are not part of mainstream society (e.g. parts of the [[Amazonia|Amazon Basin]], remote areas of [[Africa]], the [[Andaman and Nicobar]] Islands off the coast of [[India]], etc.)

==Obtaining the visa in advance==
Your first stop on your journey to get the valuable visa is the website of the immigration authorities, foreign ministry or embassy (see below) of the country or countries you wish to enter.  They will provide the list of documents you need to get and specific procedures you need to undergo for your case.  They will also provide instructions on how to apply in case they are not directly represented in your home country.  

In the case of short-term visas, the following documents are usually needed:
*passport (always required; sometimes including additional photocopies of your bio-data page and other previous visas/stamps)
*financial documents (e.g. tax returns, bank certificates, bank statements)
*employment or school certificates (if applicable) 
*affidavit of support with sponsor's supporting documents (if applicable)
*travel details including flight reservations (however don't purchase the tickets yet unless and until the visa is issued), hotel reservations, invitations and itineraries
*bank deposit or payment slip (if instructed to pay in this method)
*birth certificate (sometimes not needed, since your passport is based on this)

Once you have all the necessary documents, you can start filling out the application forms. However, don't write or mark anything until you have read the entire application. There can be some very fine line choices such as &quot;I'm part of a delegation&quot; or &quot;I'm accompanying a delegation.&quot;   

In some countries, applications are only possible online, while in others, it has to be hand-written or type-written. In the case of the former, you will have to print-out the submitted application form or a barcoded page that accesses such information. Next, you can set an appointment using the website or phone number assigned by the visa-issuing authorities. The country you are applying to will also indicate how you should remit your payment and whether this happens before or during the appointment.  A commercial third-party accredited by the embassy/consulate may handle administrative aspects of your visa application (i.e. you could be dealing with them in submitting your application rather than the embassy/consulate itself) but they have no influence over the outcome of your application. The embassy or consulate will tell you if you need to come for further interviews.  In many cases however, personal appearance at the application centre is now compulsory, i.e. you cannot ask someone to drop off your application documents for you.  This is because many embassies need to collect your biometric identifiers (e.g. fingerprints, take your photograph with their camera) and verify your identity.            
[[File: Icicles on the Embassy of India.JPG|thumb|Embassy of [[India]] in [[Washington D.C.]]]]
To get a visa, you have to deal with an [[Diplomatic missions|embassy or consulate]] of the destination country. Embassies are normally in the national capital city. Consulates are a branch of an embassy, usually far away from the capital. For example, Los Angeles and San Francisco have many consulates, as these are major cities thousands of miles/kilometers away from Washington, DC. Generally, small countries have no need for consulates at all, with the possible exception of a neighboring country having a few consulates to reduce the load on the main embassy, and making it more convenient for its citizens who are just across the border. An &quot;honorary&quot; consulate typically cannot issue visas or assist in legal matters, but will refer you and can sometimes forward visa applications to an embassy or regular consulate (usually in a larger city). They mostly deal in information about tourism and local culture and might consist of nothing more than a room in someone's home.

In some cases, only your designated consulate or embassy will process your visa, based on where you live. For example, if you live in a small city in the USA and are visiting Washington, DC, you might not be able to apply for a visa there if the destination country has a consulate closest to your home. This is even more likely to be a problem if you visit an embassy in a third country where you are not a resident (even if it's the closest). For example, Ottawa, Canada, has dozens of embassies and can be less than an hour's drive from upstate New York. However, they may or may not be able to help a U.S. resident. Be sure to contact the embassy ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip. On the other hand, if your travels have already begun, and you want to visit a nearby country which requires a visa, contact the nearest embassy or consulate. There's no guarantee, but they may be able to help.

A further complication can occur if you have documents that need to be authenticated by the destination country prior to travel (not common for tourist visas unless getting married). If the documents originate from a different part of the country from where you reside, they may have to be shipped to whichever consulate (or main embassy) that handles their particular region of origin. The most common example of this is a birth certificate issued by another state or province. If the official languages of the host country are different from that of the documents, they may need to be translated. The embassy will have a list of approved translators that you must use.   

For most countries, begin the visa process at least four weeks prior to your trip for ordinary tourist visas (months for employment visas, unless your case belongs to some quickly processed class). Applying in time will hopefully let you complete all of the necessary work in advance of when you desire to leave. Some countries allow for quicker turnaround times, but this comes with the obvious risk of missing your flight or paying a substantially higher fee. If you cannot visit an embassy or consulate in person, the visa may sometimes be obtained by postal mail or air express document shippers (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.). If this is not allowed or you prefer the added convenience, there are usually visa processing services in your home country which deal directly with the embassy. As much as possible, start the application process at the earliest possible opportunity.  Processing of your application can take weeks but some countries may have priority processing available.

==Transit==

A transit is when you enter a country for a short period for the purposes of transferring to an onward transport leaving the country again.

Working out which rules apply to transit can often be more complex than working out the visitor visa requirements. Some variables include the length of your stay (often measured in hours), and whether you will need to leave the sterile transit area of an airport.  Some countries that require visitors to have visas will allow transit without a visa under some conditions but may require a transit visa if these are not satisfied. 

If the transit entry conditions require you to stay in the sterile area during transit, you have to consider your luggage. Some airlines will not check your luggage through to your destination. This can be because they are a budget airline operating on a point-to-point basis, or even with multiple full-service airlines without the correct affiliations to transfer luggage between them. Countries which don't normally require visas for a sterile air-side transit may require you to procure a visitor or transit visa to collect your bags since you have to pass through the immigration control to enter that country to commence the rest of your journey by checking-in again by yourself. You should consider any visa application fees when comparing travel options.

Some airlines that don't normally offer to check luggage through to a final destination when fares are booked per sector online, may do so for the same flights if booked as a connecting flight by a travel agent, or as a codeshare.

==After obtaining your visa==
[[File: China- Russian border - panoramio.jpg|thumb|A border crossing point between China and Russia]]
First, check to see if all the information printed on the visa sticker is correct (from your name to the type of visa).  The usual information printed on the visa is as follows:
*name
*date of birth
*nationality
*passport number
*validity dates*
*number of entries allowed* 
*type of visa 

&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;For validity dates and entries allowed, even if you applied and paid for a longer period, the consul, at their discretion may actually give you a shorter period and fewer entries if they are not fully satisfied that you will potentially comply. It is typical for the first time successful visa applicants to get single entry visas.

'''Having a valid visa does not automatically guarantee entry into the country that issued the visa.''' When you land at the host country, immigration officers will check once again to see that you are still eligible for that visa. The reasons and circumstances that gave you the visa in the first place must still exist. If traveling as a tourist or a business visitor, make sure you have a return or onward ticket and contact details of your host (including their '''full''' address). Some countries may also require tourists to bring sufficient cash — [[Thailand]] is a prime example. For another status, have all the documents related to the purpose of your trip in order. Don't bring documents or items a normal traveler won't bring. You may be denied entry and your visa may be canceled if you are unable to demonstrate your eligibility or qualifications for your visa. 

From the time the visa is issued to the time you leave the host country, you are responsible for complying with all the terms and conditions of your stay. If on a multiple-entry visa with a long validity period, the following constitute grounds to automatically invalidate your visa once these are uncovered:
*staying beyond the period given to you
*performing an activity not allowed by your visa or immigration status (e.g. work or study on a tourist visa, work more than the maximum number of hours on a student visa)
*changing of circumstances that got you the visa in the first place (i.e. they no longer exist)

===Length of stay and validity dates===
Depending on the country, the length of authorized stay may or may not be printed on the visa and instead be given at passport control. In relation, the validity dates may have different meanings depending on the country.  

In the United States, for example, the validity period is simply the window in which you can travel to that country. It is not connected to the allowed period for which you can stay in the country. This means you can enter on the last day of your visa but still receive and be allowed up to a full 6-month period in which to stay there. The actual deadline for you to exit will be stamped in your passport by passport control officers - make sure you leave on or before this date.  

In other places such as the United Kingdom and most [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, the last day of your validity period is the deadline for you to exit the country.  While the maximum period for you to stay may be printed on the visa, you will either be given that period to stay or until the last day in which your visa is valid - whichever is '''shorter'''. This means while you can enter on the last day, you must also exit on that day.

===Extending stay and changing status===
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If you are looking to extend your stay or change your immigration status, apply at the immigration service center of your host country. However, this is not always possible depending on the rules of the immigration status that you used to enter the country with. For instance, those who entered the US under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to change status or extend their stay at all. When it is not allowed to change status in the host country, you must exit first and apply at your home country (make sure you leave before time is up otherwise you will have a difficult time getting that new visa). Other than checking past compliance with immigration history, your application for a different visa is independent of your past visa applications and will be viewed on its own merits.

Many foreign citizens who work or live in a country where it is difficult or simply not possible to extend a visa will be familiar with the visa trip. For example, a foreigner working in [[Maputo]], [[Mozambique]] can get a 1-month visa on entry to the country very easily, but extending this is not an option. So the trick for many is to take the short car journey into [[South Africa]] (where many citizens can enter without a visa), do some shopping and then return, picking up a new Mozambique visa on the way.

==Overstaying==
If your visa (or entry permission) expires before you leave the country, you have overstayed and could be punished. The best advice is not to do this. Should there be any chance of overstaying your entry permit/visa, you need to contact the immigration service of the host country for advice as soon as possible. Punishment for overstaying varies from nothing to having to 'tip' the immigration official, to fines, banishment, or even imprisonment. Changes can occur at any time with little to no notice. Showing up at the international airport with an airline ticket in hand often will reduce any punishment in comparison to being caught elsewhere. (Especially the inconvenience of being temporarily detained without notice, even if other penalties are the same.)  

One trick to reduce your chances of overstaying your entry permission is to say you will be staying longer than you really are when you enter the country. Usually, you will fill out a form when entering, saying when you will leave. Add a few days or a week to the exit, but nothing that would put you into a more costly or complex type of visa. If the immigration policy is only to grant entry permission for the actual length of stay, you can gain some time with this, and save a trip to the immigration service. Caution: for air travel, officials may want to see your outbound ticket, which will have the date of departure on it.

Should you be unexpectedly hospitalized, or it is impossible to leave the country due to a natural disaster, riots, government overthrow, terrorism, etc., contact your embassy immediately.

==Exit visas==
[[File: Saudi passport stamps from the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah- 2013-08-30 13-15.jpg|thumb|Saudi Arabian entry and exit stamps]]
[[Russia]], [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] countries, [[Saudi Arabia]] and some other countries have an '''exit visa''' requirement. This should not be confused with the exit visa that some former Soviet republics countries require their citizens to have to validate their passport for international travel - see the [[Passports]] page for more on those. Those who are required to have a visa to enter these countries must also have a visa to leave them. It is not as dire as it seems, however; only certain classes require a Saudi exit visa; Russian tourist, business, and transit visas are entry-exit visas; and so are [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] short-stay and long-stay visas.

Countries such as [[Saudi Arabia]] require that foreigners have an exit visa before they can leave. Getting in with a work visa requires a Saudi sponsor and getting out requires the sponsor's signature; this can lead to a variety of problems. Foreign teachers at a university may find they need half a dozen lesser signatures (no overdue library books, no outstanding advances on pay, etc.) before they can get the official signature to get out. At one point in the 1980s one problem &amp;mdash; female domestic employee claims various sorts of abuse by an employer; he says she is lazy and disobedient and refuses to sign exit papers &amp;mdash; became so common that the [[Philippines]] government forbade their citizens to take such jobs in Saudi Arabia.

However, if for any reason, your visa or permission to remain expires before you leave, you are normally required to obtain an exit visa. This requirement may be waived under certain conditions. For example, the Russian exit visa requirement may be waived in case of minor delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or flight cancellation.

If you are required to obtain an exit visa, do so well in advance of your departure. It can take as many as three weeks to obtain one.

In any case, upon departure, immigration officials in most countries will check your documentation, and, if the country uses some kind of migration control document (e.g. entry card stapled into passport), they will collect that document. If you lost your passport during your stay, these will probably have to be verified or replaced.

==Foreigner registration==
Registration is an additional requirement for the visa process. In some countries, you must register your presence and address where you are staying with the local authorities. This might require filling out a form with the local police or a visit to the immigration offices. In many countries with such a law, local hotels will handle the registration (make sure to ask). In other cases, only those staying outside of tourist accommodations need to register. However, this makes the law much more obscure, so find out beforehand.  

The registration may be an additional stamp in the passport or a piece of paper with an official stamp. Leaving a country without registration can be a problem. You may well be turned back at the immigration counter and told to go to register, which will probably mean missing your flight.

==See also==
*[[Border crossing]]
*[[Diplomatic missions]]
*[[Passport]]
*[[Travelling around the Schengen Area]]
*[[Traveling with a criminal history]]
*[[Visa summary for EU citizens]]
*[[Visa trouble]]

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'''Window Rock''' (Navajo: Tségháhoodzání) is a town of 2,500 people (2020) in Apache County, in the state of [[Arizona]] in the [[United States of America]]. It is significant beyond its size as the administrative center of [[Navajo Nation]], the country's largest Indian reservation and an important tourist destination.

==Get in==
Window Rock is just west of the [[New Mexico]] state line and is more easily reached by road from New Mexico than from Arizona. Hwy 264 leads from [[Gallup]] on Interstate highway 40 (following historic [[Route 66]]) to the town. The southwestern approach to the town is via US Hwy 191 from I-40.

Albuqueque International Sunport, with flights around the U.S., is about a 2½-hour drive away.

==Get around==
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[[File:Navajo Nation Council Chambers 6809.jpg|thumb|Navajo Nation Council Chambers]]
Window Rock is a small town of 5 square miles (14 sq km) and 2,712 residents. Just walk, bike, or drive. The [https://www.navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov/ Navajo Transit System] also operates buses. 

The {{marker|name= Navajo Nation Tourism Department |lat=35.657018 |long=-109.095295 |url=http://www.discovernavajo.com/ }} operates a tourism information center on Hwy 264 in nearby St. Michaels.

==See==
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==Do==

==Buy==

See the [[Navajo Nation]] article for a discussion of Navajo rugs and other distinctive arts and crafts of the region. {{marker|type=buy|url=http://www.gonavajo.com/ |name= Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprises |lat=35.663649 |long=-109.055050}} is headquartered in Window Rock (Hwy 264, just east of the center of town) and may be worth a visit, not so much for buying goods as for learning about other places in the region for buying them.
* {{buy
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==Eat==
Try out the local frybread stands, most near the downtown fleamarket.
* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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==Drink==

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within Navajo Nation. If you simply must have a beer, [[Gallup]], New Mexico is only a few miles away, but bar-hopping there may expose you to some hostility, owing to problems with alcoholism in Navajo Nation.
* {{drink
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==Sleep==

* {{sleep
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==Go next==
* Window Rock is a good base camp from which to visit some of the [[Navajo Nation]] trading posts and look for Navajo rugs and other folk art. '''[https://www.nps.gov/hutr/index.htm Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site]''', near [[Ganado]], is a unit of the [[United States National Park System]], but is also a working post with a good collection of rugs and jewelry. Posts at Crystal (picturesque setting, quite different from the desert you might be expecting), Two Grey Hills (a particularly noted rug-weaving region), and Wide Ruin are also close.
* Other nearby national parks and monuments include [[Canyon de Chelly National Monument]] to the north and [[Petrified Forest National Park]] to the southwest along I-40.

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'''Wrangel Island''' is an [[Islands of the Arctic Ocean|Arctic island]] in [[Chukotka]] in the [[Russian Far East]]. For its rare Arctic tundra ecosystem, home to over 400 rare plant species and large quantities of charismatic megafauna, including Pacific walruses, polar bears, and grey whales, it is a {{UNESCO}}.

==Understand==
[[Image:Wrangel Island tundra.jpg|thumb|Arctic tundra at the foot of the mountains]]

===History===

1764 was the first reported discovery of Wrangel Island by the Cossack Sergeant Stepan Andreyev. Calling it Tikegen Land, Andreyev found evidence of its inhabitants, the Krahay. Eventually, the island was named after Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel (1797–1870), who, after reading Andreyev's report and hearing Chukchi stories of land at the island's coordinates, set off on an expedition (1820–1824) to discover the island, with no success.

Since the mid 1800s there have been several landings and attempted landings on the island. Depending on the time of the year, access to the island can be manageable or virtually impossible.

The first recorded landing on the island was in 1866 by a German whaler, Eduard Dallmann.

Several expeditions in the later 19th and early 20th centuries proved fatal to the explorers involved, including the infamous 1921 expedition to the island funded by Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Canadian Allan Crawford, Americans Fred Maurer, Lorne Knight and Milton Galle, and Iñupiat seamstress and cook Ada Blackjack left Alaska in 1921 to claim the island for Canada. On 16 September 1921, the team was left on Wrangel Island with the promise a ship would relieve them with another crew in early 1922.

A schooner sent to pick up the crew became stuck in the ice in 1922 and the rescue was abandoned until the weather became better in 1923. During that time the explorers quickly ran out of food, and unable to capture game to survive on Crawford, Maurer and Galle set out on foot in January 1923 towards Siberia for help. The men were never seen again. Lorne Knight developed scurvy and died in April 1923 on the island.

Ada Blackjack was left alone, save for the cat Vic brought along with the men for company, and was forced to learn how to hunt and shoot game on the island to survive. She was eventually rescued on 19 August 1923 when a ship made it to the island with a relief crew.

===Landscape===
Suffering from a severe polar climate, Wrangel Island has a barren look to it with little vegetation life. The island does not have trees, and the ground is mostly dry and hard in areas.

The island has over 900 lakes that, while salty, are considered to have the lowest amount of salt in the Arctic region.

===Flora and fauna===

===Climate===

==Get in==
Wrangel Island is a difficult place to travel to independently. Access to the Wrangel Island Reserve is strictly controlled. In the summer months of July and August, when ice conditions allow, a few tourist ships visit the Island. An expedition ship, the Spirit of Enderby (Russian name: Professor Khromov) operated by natural history expedition cruise company [http://heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions]  [http://heritage-expeditions.com/destination/wrangel-island/ takes 50 passengers every July and August to Wrangel Island]. These expeditions take two weeks and start and finish in the Port of Anadyr, which is accessible by direct flight from Moscow, and charter flight from Nome, Alaska.

==Fees and permits==

==Get around==
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==See==

==Do==

==Buy==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Sleep==

===Lodging===

===Camping===

===Backcountry===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
* [[Pevek]] — the Federation's northernmost town and seaport on the Arctic Ocean

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'''Zamboanga City''' is in the [[Mindanao]] region of the [[Philippines]]. Known as the &quot;City of Flowers&quot; (the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the Malay word ''jambangan'' means garden of flowers), it is now one of the most important and busiest port cities in the Philippines. The '''Chavacano language''' (popularly known as Zamboangueño language or Zamboangueño Chavacano, a creole language whose vocabulary is 80% [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]] and 20% from Philippine languages and other foreign sources)  made Zamboanga as &quot;Asia's Latin City.&quot; This is also because of the same traditions with Spain, particularly the patroness Our Lady of the Pilar (which is also the patroness of Spain).

==Understand==
{{infobox|City of Flowers|One common and popularly accepted claim how Zamboanga got its name is that it derived from the [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] word ''jambangan'' (&quot;flower garden&quot;), though other historical findings dispute that. All that said however, Zamboanga City is proud to call itself the &quot;City of Flowers&quot; after that name derivation.}}

Zamboanga City is one of the largest cities in the Philippines by land area, with a size of about {{convert|1,500|sqkm|abbr=on}}, coming third after [[Puerto Princesa]] (about {{convert|2,300|sqkm|abbr=on}}) and [[Davao City]] ({{convert|2,400|sqkm|abbr=on}}). It is also the second largest city in Mindanao (after Davao City) and the sixth largest in the Philippines. by population, with about 860,000 residents as of 2015.

The city is an important seaport, being the main transportation to the south. During Spanish times, Zamboanga provided protection to the rest of the Philippines from menacing Muslim pirates (which remains a threat until today). 

===Climate===
Zamboanga City has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average of {{C|28}}. Daily highs range between {{C|32-33}} and lows between {{C|24-25}}. There is rather a short dry season, running between January to March; it is mostly rainy for the rest of the year.

==Get in==
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===By plane===
*{{listing|type=go|wikidata=Q1200033|alt={{IATA|ZAM}}|content=Well connected to the rest of the Philippines (despite the name and certification, there are only domestic flights). }} 
**'''Philippines Airlines''' has flights from [[MNL|Manila]], [[Cebu]], [[Davao]]. 
**'''Cebu Pacific''' has flights from [[Manila]], [[CEB|Cebu]], [[Davao]] and [[Cotabato]].
**'''Air Asia''' has flights to [[Cebu]] and [[Clark]]

===By boat===

The Port of Zamboanga has a scheduled ferry passenger service from '''[[Sandakan]], Malaysia'''. In addition, it is served by several shipping lines offer regular trips from [[Dipolog]]/[[Dapitan]], [[Jolo]], [[Bongao]], [[Isabela City]], and [[Dumaguete]].

*'''2Go Travel''' has a ferry from [[Manila]] once per week via [[Dipolog]] and [[Dumaguete]].
*'''[http://aleson-shipping.com/ Aleson shipping lines]''' operates a ferry from [[Sandakan]], Sabah, Malaysia. There are departures from Sandakan every Tuesday and Friday at 5PM.

===By bus===
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Zamboanga Integrated Transport Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-29
| content=Buses headed for Zamboanga all terminate here. There are food stalls, ticket booths, seats for waiting passengers. Jeepneys and tricycles to downtown are available from the terminal.
}}

'''Rural Transit''', whose buses are in a reddish orange livery, has services to/from [[Ipil]], [[Dipolog]], [[Pagadian]], [[Iligan]] and [[Cagayan de Oro]]. A trip from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga takes about 8-9 hours (including food stops) and can be longer with accidents, traffic jams or inclement weather.

===By car===
Zamboanga serves as the southern end of [[Asian Highway 26]], or the Pan-Philippine Highway.

==Get around==

There is public transportation readily available. You have your choice of tri-cycles, Jeepneys, or taxi. 

===By taxi===
The taxi fare for a 5-km trip would be less than {{PHP|50}}, but there aren't that many available.

===By tri-cycle===
A passenger and luggage traveling a distance of 2 km would cost no more than {{PHP|20}}.

===By Jeepney===
Jeepney fare is {{PHP|8}} for the first {{km|4}}.

==See==

* {{see
| name=Cawa-Cawa Boulevard
| content=You can visit the place early in the morning for brisk walking or jogging or in the afternoon for its famed sunset view. You can also spend some time at night eating Balut (a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled and eaten with vinegar and salt).
}}
* {{see
| name=Fort Pilar | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90110 | long=122.08219 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Founded in 1635 as a garrison during the Spanish period, the Fort Pilar serves as a present day open-air shrine. Built as La Fuerza Real de San Jose, the fort is now named after and dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. It image is embossed at the altar (which was then an entrance of the fort). Fort Pilar also houses a National Museum branch inside the fort. You can appreciate the glorious past of Zamboanga as a Spanish city here in the museum. It also has record of inhabitants and antique items of the early time. It also exhibits paintings, natural marine life and cultural memorabilia.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Metropolitan Cathedral of Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90885 | long=122.07611 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6825040
| content=Founded in 1810 as a parish at the present day Universidad de Zamboanga campus, the Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zamboanga (created in 1910 as diocese and elevated in 1958 as an archdiocese). It is known as one of the most modern cathedrals in Mindanao, built in 1998-2001. The cathedral is located at La Purisima St. The cathedral's structure is cruciform, resembling a cross and its facade is patterned after a candle (which is connected to the Blessed Virgin Mary). The main church is on the second floor, with stained glass portraying the life of Mary and Asian saints as well as the history of Mindanao's dioceses starting from 1910. At the lower level are the columbarium, the day chapel, the adoration chapel at the left wing, the conference hall at the right wing, and the baptistery fronting the day chapel.
}}
* {{see
| name=Old Normal School Building | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.91282 | long=122.06124 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Also known as the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Social Hall, the building was built during the American Era and was the center of education for most of Mindanao. It houses the College of Education of WMSU and is also the site where most cultural presentations are held. It also houses a Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pasonanca Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.95232 | long=122.07469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Traversed by a gently rippling stream, this park is the only one of its kind in the country. It abounds with trees, flowering plants, ferns, shrubs and 600 different species of orchids. Mindanao Governor John J. Pershing started the construction of Pasonanca Park in 1912. He sent for a parksman in the United States, once named Thomas Hanley, to prepare the plan and direct its execution. The park was completed under the administration of Governor Frank W. Carpenter. There is a treehouse nestling high in the branches of one big tree where guests could pass the night and hold communion with nature which, in the darkness, could still be perceived in the gentle rustling of the pine trees. Permission to use the treehouse, which is for free, can be obtained at the Office of the Mayor.
}}
* {{see
| name=Plaza Pershing | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90527 | long=122.07638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Plaza Pershing was established in Zamboanga City, Philippines to honor John Joseph &quot;Black Jack&quot; Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) with his victory over Muslim insurgents.
}}
* {{see
| name=St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church, Tetuan | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.91742 | long=122.09001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Records shows that at the start, there was a small chapel constructed on a lot. Owned by Don Balbino Natividad, a permanent resident of Tetuan. (The Natividad is one of the biggest clans in the Parish spread throughout the city up to the hinterlands and reputed to be large property owners. Members held various positions in the government and parishes. At least one became a Jesuit priest). In January 1863, apparently having reached the required number of Catholic would be parishioners and with the availability of the would-be parish priest, the St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish was created with a Jesuit, Rev. Fr. Ramon Barua, SJ as its first Parish Priest.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sta. Cruz Island | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.86658 | long=122.06386 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Great Santa Cruz island is known for its pink sand beach and sand bar, while the Little Sta. Cruz Island is a typical white beach, with pulverized-like sand. It is also a diving site and is host to a lagoon, a Muslim burial site and a badjao/samal community.
}}
* {{see
| name=Serenity Falls
| content=Zamboanga City's Serenity Falls bounded between La Paz and Pamucutan, at the foot of the EcoZone's south entrance.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Taluksangay Mosque | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.95075 | long=122.18143 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7680366
| content=This colorful mosque is in the barrio of Taluksangay outside the city center.
}}
*{{see
| name=La Vista del Mar &amp; Honorory Consulate of Spain (Honorario Consulado de España) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Beach resort. Delicious restaurant with fresh seafood and beautiful views of the sea. Also home of Honorary Consulate of Spain, great museum of art, culture, and shared Hispanic history of Zamboanga City and Spain. There is an small entrance fee to get into the resort.
}}
* {{see
| name=Yakan Weaving Center
| content=Host to the only Yakan commmunity in the City, the center is just across the famed La Vista de Mar beach resort at the border of Barangay Upper Calarian and Sinunuc and along the National Highway. You can witness the local people weaving intricately hand-woven clothes on giant looms as well as traditional brasswares.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zamboanga City Hall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90398 | long=122.07620 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The construction of this building started in 1905 and was completed in 1907 by the Federal Government of the United States for the then American Governors of the area which included: Leonard 0. Wood, Tasker H. Bliss, Ralph W. Hoyt, and Gen. John Pershing of World War I fame. Today, this serves as the City Hall of Zamboanga City where the Mayor holds office.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach
| content=Known to be the &quot;oldest golf course&quot; in the Philippines. It was established during the American Occupation and is overlooking the Basilan Strait. It also is host to a public swimming resort managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority. There were talks that a Korean company will be building a 5-star hotel in the area. It was once used as a landing strip.
}}

==Do==

*{{do
| name=Bathe in Pasonanca's natural pools | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bathe in Pasonanca's natural swimming pools- where water flows freely from the mountains  to 3 pools- Rotary Pool, Wee-wee Pool for Kids, Tanada Pool. 
}}
*{{do
| name=Sta Cruz Island | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Swim and scuba diving in a pink sand beach in an unspoilt island
}}
*{{do
| name=Savour the area's delicacies | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Eat special delicacies like Baolo and Satti.
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit Abong Abong Park | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Climb the hill and do the Stations of the Cross during Holy week or any day of the year,  visit the Scout Camps, the tomb of the unknown soldier and Mayor Cesar C. Climaco.
}}
* {{do
| name=Visit the Aviary at Pasonanca Park
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit the Fort Pilar Shrine | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Light candles at the Fort Pilar Shrine.
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit the Maria Clara Lobregat Park | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Visit the Zamboanga Museum at Fort Pilar
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls &amp; supermarkets===

* {{do
| name=City Malls | alt= | url=http://www.citymall.com.ph | email=
| address=Guiwan &amp; Tetuan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-21
| content=Both have Shop-o-Rama supermarkets.
}}
* {{do
| name=KCC Mall de Zamboanga | alt= | url=http://www.kccmalls.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=9AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-06
| content=The biggest mall in Zamboanga with a wide variety of shops.
}}
* {{buy
| name=SM Mindpro | alt= | url=https://www.smsupermalls.com | email=
| address=La Purisima Street corner Campaner Street, Barangay Zone III, Zamboanga City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=
}}

===Buy===
* '''Bargain-priced goods''' - ranging from various Chinese, Malay and local food, delicacies and imported items.
* '''Fruits and vegetables''' - Try visiting Bagsakan Center (just across Sta. Cruz Market) at night for easy access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are on season at a knock-down price. Seasonal fruits vary from the famed durian, sweet lanzones, mangosteen and a lot of locally harvested fruits.
* '''Lokot-lokot''' - a roll that looks like a bunch of golden brown hair intertwined together. You may purchase one at the airport or even at some local delicacy stores around the city.
* '''Pearls''' - the home of the South Sea Pearls- you can buy different kinds of pearls at Lantaka Hotel or at various malls within the Business District like the Sophia Jewellery at the 3rd level of Mindpro Citimall.
* '''Sardines'''- there are many popular sardine brands in the Philippine market today. Most of these brands are canned and packed in Zamboanga City's west coast areas, where the sardines are freshly caught.
* '''Seafood''' - you can buy fresh fish at the waterfront of the Main Public Market, Aderes Flea Market (in Guiwan), or at the weekend makeshift market at the Cawa-cawa Boulevard or at Sinunuc. The catch ranges from the famous Curacha to Freshwater and Saltwater Crabs to Yellow-fin and Bluefin Tuna, to unusual looking fishes and seaweeds.
* '''Souvenir items''' - You can choose a number of souvenir items at the Home Products store along Ledesma St.( near San Jose Rd. corner Climaco Ave.).
* '''Yakan-weaved Cloth''' - you can purchase this from the Yakan Village Weaving Center at Upper Calarian-just across the famed La Vista del Mar Beach Resort. The clothes are intricately woven to creat an ethnic pattern. Visitors usually use the clothes as table lining, tapestries or even as accessories to their formal wear.

==Eat==

* {{eat
| name=ABC Bakery and Restaurant
| directions=beside ''Shoppers Central''
}}
* {{eat
| name=Alavar's Seafood House
| address=Don Alfaro St., Tetuan
}}
* {{eat
| name=Antonio's Steakhouse
| address=Pasonanca
}}
*{{eat
| name=La Casa Maria | alt= | url= | email=lacasamariahotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta.Maria | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 | tollfree= | fax= 
| hours=6AM-10PM | price={{PHP|100-500}}
| content=Cafe, restaurant.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Chowking | url= | email=
| address=La Purisima St | lat= | long= | directions=across Puericulture Center
| phone=+63 62 9921809, +63 62 9921810 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The only oriental quick service restaurant in the city open 24 hours, and with free delivery service, 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Country Chicken Restaurant and Country Bakeshop
| address=Pasonanca Road
}}
*{{eat
| name=Eureka | url= | email=
| address=Pasonanca Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-991-3284 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Japanese &amp; local cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavourite Cuisine
| address=Rizal St. and Nuñez branches
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Food Paradise
| address=Climaco Avenue
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Golden Boys Sports Grille
| content=Nunez Extension
}}
* {{eat
| name=Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=60 San Jose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Hanazono | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Japanese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jimmy's Satti
| address=Campaner cor. Brillantes
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Kadday Sug
| address=Sta. Cruz Market
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Kintaro 10th High
| content= Japanese restaurant at Skypark Hotel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lejan Ice Cream House and Restaurant
| address=Santa Maria
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Mang Inasal
| address=2nd flr. Southway Square Mall
}}
* {{eat
| name=Manang Terry's Chicken Inato
| content=Mayor Jaldon (Canelar) and Nunez (MP Tower) branches
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mano-Mano
| address=Gov. Ramos Avenue, Sta. Maria
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Niel's Fastfood
| address=MCLL Highway, Mercedes
}}
* {{eat
| name=Park 88
| address=Pasonanca Park
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Ribbon Bakeshop
| address=Shoppers' Center
}}
* {{eat
| name=Papito's Grille
| address=Lunzuran Road, Tumaga
| directions=beside Ateneo High School
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Patio Palmeras
| address=Pasonanca
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=St. Mary's Grille
| address=Gov. Ramos Avenue fronting Sta. Maria Parish Church
}}
* {{eat
| name=Savoury Panciteria and Restaurant
| address=Mayor Jaldon St., Putik, Tetuan, Santa Maria
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Shamba Grille
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue beside Caltex Gas Station
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Sunflower
| address=Rizal St., Veterans Ave., Brilliantes St. branches
}} 

* {{eat
| name=A Taste of Asia
| address=Unichan Building, Veterans Avenue fronting WMMC
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Tropics Fine Cuisine
| address=Sta. Maria fronting SLQ Chicken
| phone=+63 62 990-2032
}}
* {{eat
| name=Village Zamboanga
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue
| directions=beside Garden Orchid Hotel
}} 

* {{eat
| name=La Vista Seaside Restaurant
| address=La Vista del Mar Resort, Calarian
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Whoopee Burger Haus
| address=Pilar St. and Gov. Lim Avenue
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Z-Beryani Persian Cuisine
| address=Nunez Midtown Plaza
}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Island Bubble Tea | url= | email=
| address=Nunex Extension | lat= | long= | directions=next to Asia United Bank, Front of SKYGO
| phone=+63 62 926-3648 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Pearl Shakes (25 flavors), Belgian waffles, fries. Perfect place to have merienda. Wi-fi zone.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Myrna's Bakeshop | url= | email=
| address=Pasonanca, km. 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Serves delicacies like cakes, pastries, pasta and drinks (coffee and shakes).
}}

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
| name=Blue Pearl Pension House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Veterans Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-992-3046 | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|500}}
| content=A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blue Shark Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Jaidon Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9910676 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|700}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom abd cable TV has 15 rooms
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Casa Maria Hotel | alt= | url= | email=lacasamariahotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta. Maria | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|1160}}
| content=Hotel, cafe, restaurant.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Hacienda de Palmeras Hotel &amp; Restaurant | alt=Palmeras Hotel &amp; Restaurant | url= | email=palmerashotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta. Maria-Pasonanca Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-991-3284 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from {{PHP|2200}}
| content=In a quiet residential area, garden setting; clean, comfortable rooms; hot water, TV, mini bar, quiet A/C; complimentary breakfast, airport transfers, internet access; restaurant on-site.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hermosa Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Jaldon St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9912040 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|699}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Salwa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|800}}
| content=An Islamic owned hotel. Double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jardin dela Vina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Alvarez Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|1100}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Lantaka Hotel by the Sea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=N. Valderossa Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|1100}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Marcian Garden Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from {{PHP|995}}
| content=
}}
 
* {{sleep
| name=Pension Royale Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=airport Road | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9911295 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|700}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 12 rooms.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Preciosa Hotel | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Climaco Ave | lat=6.909203 | long=122.074024 | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9922020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=An affordable old hotel in downtown area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Skypark Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tomas Claudio Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9920951 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=double from {{PHP|925}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. This hotel idy the tallest structure in Zamboanga, and has a Japanese restaurant.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Sweet Home Suite | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Toribio St., Tetuan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|400}}
| content=A very cheap accommodation can be found here.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Viva Pension House. | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tomas Claudio and Urdaneta Streets | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 991-3783 | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|600}}
| content=A/C double rooms with own bathroom.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Yang's Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tomas Claudio Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|800}}
| content=A/C double with bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Mag-V-Royal Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=corner Don Basilio Navarro Street &amp; San Jose Road | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9913054 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|500}}
| lastedit=2016-05-21
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 19 rooms
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bacolod Pension House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov Camins Avenue. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9918832 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|500}}
| lastedit=2016-07-17
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}

==Stay safe==
Zamboanga City lies just north of the Sulu Islands, and the risk of the insurgency there spilling over into the city remains high. In September 2013, Zamboanga was besieged by the then-Islamic nationalists Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which flattened parts of the city, but hostilities have hardly affected the downtown. 

==Stay healthy==
*'''Zamboanga City Medical Center'''. Veterans Avenue. +63 62-9910573 (Government Hospital).

==Cope==
*'''Bureau of Immigration Zamboanga Office'''. 1st Floor. Radja Building. Gov Cains Avenue. Phone +63 62-9912234.

==Go next==
*[[Ipil]]
*[[Dipolog]] 
*[[Pagadian]]
*[[Iligan]] 
*[[Cagayan de Oro]]
*[[Davao]] 
*[[Metro Cebu]]
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'''Zamboanga City''' is in the [[Mindanao]] region of the [[Philippines]]. Known as the &quot;City of Flowers&quot; (the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the Malay word ''jambangan'' means garden of flowers), it is now one of the most important and busiest port cities in the Philippines. The '''Chavacano language''' (popularly known as Zamboangueño language or Zamboangueño Chavacano, a creole language whose vocabulary is 80% [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]] and 20% from Philippine languages and other foreign sources)  made Zamboanga as &quot;Asia's Latin City.&quot; This is also because of the same traditions with Spain, particularly the patroness Our Lady of the Pilar (which is also the patroness of Spain).

==Understand==
{{infobox|City of Flowers|One common and popularly accepted claim how Zamboanga got its name is that it derived from the [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] word ''jambangan'' (&quot;flower garden&quot;), though other historical findings dispute that. All that said however, Zamboanga City is proud to call itself the &quot;City of Flowers&quot; after that name derivation.}}

Zamboanga City is one of the largest cities in the Philippines by land area, with a size of about {{convert|1,500|sqkm|abbr=on}}, coming third after [[Puerto Princesa]] (about {{convert|2,300|sqkm|abbr=on}}) and [[Davao City]] ({{convert|2,400|sqkm|abbr=on}}). It is also the second largest city in Mindanao (after Davao City) and the sixth largest in the Philippines. by population, with about 860,000 residents as of 2015.

The city is an important seaport, being the main transportation to the south. During Spanish times, Zamboanga provided protection to the rest of the Philippines from menacing Muslim pirates (which remains a threat until today). 

===Climate===
Zamboanga City has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average of {{C|28}}. Daily highs range between {{C|32-33}} and lows between {{C|24-25}}. There is rather a short dry season, running between January to March; it is mostly rainy for the rest of the year.

==Get in==
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===By plane===
*{{listing|type=go|wikidata=Q1200033|alt={{IATA|ZAM}}|content=Well connected to the rest of the Philippines (despite the name and certification, there are only domestic flights). }} 
**'''Philippines Airlines''' has flights from [[MNL|Manila]], [[Cebu]], [[Davao]]. 
**'''Cebu Pacific''' has flights from [[Manila]], [[CEB|Cebu]], [[Davao]] and [[Cotabato]].
**'''Air Asia''' has flights to [[Cebu]] and [[Clark]]

===By boat===

The Port of Zamboanga has a scheduled ferry passenger service from '''[[Sandakan]], Malaysia'''. In addition, it is served by several shipping lines offer regular trips from [[Dipolog]]/[[Dapitan]], [[Jolo]], [[Bongao]], [[Isabela City]], and [[Dumaguete]].

*'''2Go Travel''' has a ferry from [[Manila]] once per week via [[Dipolog]] and [[Dumaguete]].
*'''[http://aleson-shipping.com/ Aleson shipping lines]''' operates a ferry from [[Sandakan]], Sabah, Malaysia. There are departures from Sandakan every Tuesday and Friday at 5PM.

===By bus===
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Zamboanga Integrated Transport Terminal | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-29
| content=Buses headed for Zamboanga all terminate here. There are food stalls, ticket booths, seats for waiting passengers. Jeepneys and tricycles to downtown are available from the terminal.
}}

'''Rural Transit''', whose buses are in a reddish orange livery, has services to/from [[Ipil]], [[Dipolog]], [[Pagadian]], [[Iligan]] and [[Cagayan de Oro]]. A trip from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga takes about 8-9 hours (including food stops) and can be longer with accidents, traffic jams or inclement weather.

===By car===
Zamboanga serves as the southern end of [[Asian Highway 26]], or the Pan-Philippine Highway.

==Get around==

There is public transportation readily available. You have your choice of tri-cycles, Jeepneys, or taxi. 

===By taxi===
The taxi fare for a 5-km trip would be less than {{PHP|50}}, but there aren't that many available.

===By tri-cycle===
A passenger and luggage traveling a distance of 2 km would cost no more than {{PHP|20}}.

===By Jeepney===
Jeepney fare is {{PHP|8}} for the first {{km|4}}.

==See==

* {{see
| name=Cawa-Cawa Boulevard
| content=You can visit the place early in the morning for brisk walking or jogging or in the afternoon for its famed sunset view. You can also spend some time at night eating Balut (a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled and eaten with vinegar and salt).
}}
* {{see
| name=Fort Pilar | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90110 | long=122.08219 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Founded in 1635 as a garrison during the Spanish period, the Fort Pilar serves as a present day open-air shrine. Built as La Fuerza Real de San Jose, the fort is now named after and dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. It image is embossed at the altar (which was then an entrance of the fort). Fort Pilar also houses a National Museum branch inside the fort. You can appreciate the glorious past of Zamboanga as a Spanish city here in the museum. It also has record of inhabitants and antique items of the early time. It also exhibits paintings, natural marine life and cultural memorabilia.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Metropolitan Cathedral of Immaculate Conception | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90885 | long=122.07611 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6825040
| content=Founded in 1810 as a parish at the present day Universidad de Zamboanga campus, the Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zamboanga (created in 1910 as diocese and elevated in 1958 as an archdiocese). It is known as one of the most modern cathedrals in Mindanao, built in 1998-2001. The cathedral is located at La Purisima St. The cathedral's structure is cruciform, resembling a cross and its facade is patterned after a candle (which is connected to the Blessed Virgin Mary). The main church is on the second floor, with stained glass portraying the life of Mary and Asian saints as well as the history of Mindanao's dioceses starting from 1910. At the lower level are the columbarium, the day chapel, the adoration chapel at the left wing, the conference hall at the right wing, and the baptistery fronting the day chapel.
}}
* {{see
| name=Old Normal School Building | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.91282 | long=122.06124 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Also known as the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Social Hall, the building was built during the American Era and was the center of education for most of Mindanao. It houses the College of Education of WMSU and is also the site where most cultural presentations are held. It also houses a Museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pasonanca Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.95232 | long=122.07469 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Traversed by a gently rippling stream, this park is the only one of its kind in the country. It abounds with trees, flowering plants, ferns, shrubs and 600 different species of orchids. Mindanao Governor John J. Pershing started the construction of Pasonanca Park in 1912. He sent for a parksman in the United States, once named Thomas Hanley, to prepare the plan and direct its execution. The park was completed under the administration of Governor Frank W. Carpenter. There is a treehouse nestling high in the branches of one big tree where guests could pass the night and hold communion with nature which, in the darkness, could still be perceived in the gentle rustling of the pine trees. Permission to use the treehouse, which is for free, can be obtained at the Office of the Mayor.
}}
* {{see
| name=Plaza Pershing | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90527 | long=122.07638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Plaza Pershing was established in Zamboanga City, Philippines to honor John Joseph &quot;Black Jack&quot; Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) with his victory over Muslim insurgents.
}}
* {{see
| name=St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church, Tetuan | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.91742 | long=122.09001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Records shows that at the start, there was a small chapel constructed on a lot. Owned by Don Balbino Natividad, a permanent resident of Tetuan. (The Natividad is one of the biggest clans in the Parish spread throughout the city up to the hinterlands and reputed to be large property owners. Members held various positions in the government and parishes. At least one became a Jesuit priest). In January 1863, apparently having reached the required number of Catholic would be parishioners and with the availability of the would-be parish priest, the St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish was created with a Jesuit, Rev. Fr. Ramon Barua, SJ as its first Parish Priest.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sta. Cruz Island | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.86658 | long=122.06386 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The Great Santa Cruz island is known for its pink sand beach and sand bar, while the Little Sta. Cruz Island is a typical white beach, with pulverized-like sand. It is also a diving site and is host to a lagoon, a Muslim burial site and a badjao/samal community.
}}
* {{see
| name=Serenity Falls
| content=Zamboanga City's Serenity Falls bounded between La Paz and Pamucutan, at the foot of the EcoZone's south entrance.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Taluksangay Mosque | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.95075 | long=122.18143 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q7680366
| content=This colorful mosque is in the barrio of Taluksangay outside the city center.
}}
*{{see
| name=La Vista del Mar &amp; Honorory Consulate of Spain (Honorario Consulado de España) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Beach resort. Delicious restaurant with fresh seafood and beautiful views of the sea. Also home of Honorary Consulate of Spain, great museum of art, culture, and shared Hispanic history of Zamboanga City and Spain. There is an small entrance fee to get into the resort.
}}
* {{see
| name=Yakan Weaving Center
| content=Host to the only Yakan commmunity in the City, the center is just across the famed La Vista de Mar beach resort at the border of Barangay Upper Calarian and Sinunuc and along the National Highway. You can witness the local people weaving intricately hand-woven clothes on giant looms as well as traditional brasswares.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zamboanga City Hall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=6.90398 | long=122.07620 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The construction of this building started in 1905 and was completed in 1907 by the Federal Government of the United States for the then American Governors of the area which included: Leonard 0. Wood, Tasker H. Bliss, Ralph W. Hoyt, and Gen. John Pershing of World War I fame. Today, this serves as the City Hall of Zamboanga City where the Mayor holds office.
}}
* {{see
| name=Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach
| content=Known to be the &quot;oldest golf course&quot; in the Philippines. It was established during the American Occupation and is overlooking the Basilan Strait. It also is host to a public swimming resort managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority. There were talks that a Korean company will be building a 5-star hotel in the area. It was once used as a landing strip.
}}

==Do==

*{{do
| name=Bathe in Pasonanca's natural pools | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bathe in Pasonanca's natural swimming pools- where water flows freely from the mountains  to 3 pools- Rotary Pool, Wee-wee Pool for Kids, Tanada Pool. 
}}
*{{do
| name=Sta Cruz Island | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Swim and scuba diving in a pink sand beach in an unspoilt island
}}
*{{do
| name=Savour the area's delicacies | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Eat special delicacies like Baolo and Satti.
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit Abong Abong Park | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Climb the hill and do the Stations of the Cross during Holy week or any day of the year,  visit the Scout Camps, the tomb of the unknown soldier and Mayor Cesar C. Climaco.
}}
* {{do
| name=Visit the Aviary at Pasonanca Park
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit the Fort Pilar Shrine | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Light candles at the Fort Pilar Shrine.
}}
*{{do
| name=Visit the Maria Clara Lobregat Park | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Visit the Zamboanga Museum at Fort Pilar
}}

==Buy==
===Shopping malls &amp; supermarkets===

* {{do
| name=City Malls | alt= | url=http://www.citymall.com.ph | email=
| address=Guiwan &amp; Tetuan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=8AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-21
| content=Both have Shop-o-Rama supermarkets.
}}
* {{do
| name=KCC Mall de Zamboanga | alt= | url=http://www.kccmalls.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=9AM-8PM | price=
| lastedit=2016-09-06
| content=The biggest mall in Zamboanga with a wide variety of shops.
}}
* {{buy
| name=SM Mindpro | alt= | url=https://www.smsupermalls.com | email=
| address=La Purisima Street corner Campaner Street, Barangay Zone III, Zamboanga City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-04
| content=Formerly known as Mindpro Citimall.
}}

===Buy===
* '''Bargain-priced goods''' - ranging from various Chinese, Malay and local food, delicacies and imported items.
* '''Fruits and vegetables''' - Try visiting Bagsakan Center (just across Sta. Cruz Market) at night for easy access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are on season at a knock-down price. Seasonal fruits vary from the famed durian, sweet lanzones, mangosteen and a lot of locally harvested fruits.
* '''Lokot-lokot''' - a roll that looks like a bunch of golden brown hair intertwined together. You may purchase one at the airport or even at some local delicacy stores around the city.
* '''Pearls''' - the home of the South Sea Pearls- you can buy different kinds of pearls at Lantaka Hotel or at various malls within the Business District like the Sophia Jewellery at the 3rd level of Mindpro Citimall.
* '''Sardines'''- there are many popular sardine brands in the Philippine market today. Most of these brands are canned and packed in Zamboanga City's west coast areas, where the sardines are freshly caught.
* '''Seafood''' - you can buy fresh fish at the waterfront of the Main Public Market, Aderes Flea Market (in Guiwan), or at the weekend makeshift market at the Cawa-cawa Boulevard or at Sinunuc. The catch ranges from the famous Curacha to Freshwater and Saltwater Crabs to Yellow-fin and Bluefin Tuna, to unusual looking fishes and seaweeds.
* '''Souvenir items''' - You can choose a number of souvenir items at the Home Products store along Ledesma St.( near San Jose Rd. corner Climaco Ave.).
* '''Yakan-weaved Cloth''' - you can purchase this from the Yakan Village Weaving Center at Upper Calarian-just across the famed La Vista del Mar Beach Resort. The clothes are intricately woven to creat an ethnic pattern. Visitors usually use the clothes as table lining, tapestries or even as accessories to their formal wear.

==Eat==

* {{eat
| name=ABC Bakery and Restaurant
| directions=beside ''Shoppers Central''
}}
* {{eat
| name=Alavar's Seafood House
| address=Don Alfaro St., Tetuan
}}
* {{eat
| name=Antonio's Steakhouse
| address=Pasonanca
}}
*{{eat
| name=La Casa Maria | alt= | url= | email=lacasamariahotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta.Maria | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 | tollfree= | fax= 
| hours=6AM-10PM | price={{PHP|100-500}}
| content=Cafe, restaurant.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Chowking | url= | email=
| address=La Purisima St | lat= | long= | directions=across Puericulture Center
| phone=+63 62 9921809, +63 62 9921810 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The only oriental quick service restaurant in the city open 24 hours, and with free delivery service, 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Country Chicken Restaurant and Country Bakeshop
| address=Pasonanca Road
}}
*{{eat
| name=Eureka | url= | email=
| address=Pasonanca Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-991-3284 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Japanese &amp; local cuisine.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavourite Cuisine
| address=Rizal St. and Nuñez branches
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Food Paradise
| address=Climaco Avenue
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Golden Boys Sports Grille
| content=Nunez Extension
}}
* {{eat
| name=Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=60 San Jose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
*{{eat
| name=Hanazono | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A Japanese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jimmy's Satti
| address=Campaner cor. Brillantes
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Kadday Sug
| address=Sta. Cruz Market
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Kintaro 10th High
| content= Japanese restaurant at Skypark Hotel.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lejan Ice Cream House and Restaurant
| address=Santa Maria
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Mang Inasal
| address=2nd flr. Southway Square Mall
}}
* {{eat
| name=Manang Terry's Chicken Inato
| content=Mayor Jaldon (Canelar) and Nunez (MP Tower) branches
}}
* {{eat
| name=Mano-Mano
| address=Gov. Ramos Avenue, Sta. Maria
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Niel's Fastfood
| address=MCLL Highway, Mercedes
}}
* {{eat
| name=Park 88
| address=Pasonanca Park
}}
* {{eat
| name=Red Ribbon Bakeshop
| address=Shoppers' Center
}}
* {{eat
| name=Papito's Grille
| address=Lunzuran Road, Tumaga
| directions=beside Ateneo High School
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Patio Palmeras
| address=Pasonanca
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=St. Mary's Grille
| address=Gov. Ramos Avenue fronting Sta. Maria Parish Church
}}
* {{eat
| name=Savoury Panciteria and Restaurant
| address=Mayor Jaldon St., Putik, Tetuan, Santa Maria
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Shamba Grille
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue beside Caltex Gas Station
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Sunflower
| address=Rizal St., Veterans Ave., Brilliantes St. branches
}} 

* {{eat
| name=A Taste of Asia
| address=Unichan Building, Veterans Avenue fronting WMMC
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Tropics Fine Cuisine
| address=Sta. Maria fronting SLQ Chicken
| phone=+63 62 990-2032
}}
* {{eat
| name=Village Zamboanga
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue
| directions=beside Garden Orchid Hotel
}} 

* {{eat
| name=La Vista Seaside Restaurant
| address=La Vista del Mar Resort, Calarian
}} 

* {{eat
| name=Whoopee Burger Haus
| address=Pilar St. and Gov. Lim Avenue
}}
 
* {{eat
| name=Z-Beryani Persian Cuisine
| address=Nunez Midtown Plaza
}}

==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Island Bubble Tea | url= | email=
| address=Nunex Extension | lat= | long= | directions=next to Asia United Bank, Front of SKYGO
| phone=+63 62 926-3648 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Pearl Shakes (25 flavors), Belgian waffles, fries. Perfect place to have merienda. Wi-fi zone.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Myrna's Bakeshop | url= | email=
| address=Pasonanca, km. 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Serves delicacies like cakes, pastries, pasta and drinks (coffee and shakes).
}}

==Sleep==

* {{sleep
| name=Blue Pearl Pension House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Veterans Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-992-3046 | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|500}}
| content=A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Blue Shark Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Jaidon Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9910676 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|700}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom abd cable TV has 15 rooms
}}
* {{sleep
| name=La Casa Maria Hotel | alt= | url= | email=lacasamariahotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta. Maria | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|1160}}
| content=Hotel, cafe, restaurant.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Hacienda de Palmeras Hotel &amp; Restaurant | alt=Palmeras Hotel &amp; Restaurant | url= | email=palmerashotel@yahoo.com
| address=Sta. Maria-Pasonanca Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62-991-3284 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from {{PHP|2200}}
| content=In a quiet residential area, garden setting; clean, comfortable rooms; hot water, TV, mini bar, quiet A/C; complimentary breakfast, airport transfers, internet access; restaurant on-site.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hermosa Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Jaldon St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9912040 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|699}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Salwa | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|800}}
| content=An Islamic owned hotel. Double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Jardin dela Vina | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Alvarez Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|1100}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Lantaka Hotel by the Sea | alt= | url= | email=
| address=N. Valderossa Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|1100}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Marcian Garden Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Gov. Camins Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from {{PHP|995}}
| content=
}}
 
* {{sleep
| name=Pension Royale Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=airport Road | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9911295 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price={{PHP|700}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 12 rooms.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Preciosa Hotel | url= | email=
| address=Mayor Climaco Ave | lat=6.909203 | long=122.074024 | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9922020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=An affordable old hotel in downtown area.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Skypark Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Tomas Claudio Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 62 9920951 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=double from {{PHP|925}}
| content=A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. This hotel idy the tallest structure in Zamboanga, and has a Japanese restaurant.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=Sweet Home Suite | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Toribio St., Tetuan | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax= 
| checkin= | checkout= | price={{PHP|400}}
| content=A very cheap accommodation can be found here.
}}
* {{sleep
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==Stay safe==
Zamboanga City lies just north of the Sulu Islands, and the risk of the insurgency there spilling over into the city remains high. In September 2013, Zamboanga was besieged by the then-Islamic nationalists Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which flattened parts of the city, but hostilities have hardly affected the downtown. 

==Stay healthy==
*'''Zamboanga City Medical Center'''. Veterans Avenue. +63 62-9910573 (Government Hospital).

==Cope==
*'''Bureau of Immigration Zamboanga Office'''. 1st Floor. Radja Building. Gov Cains Avenue. Phone +63 62-9912234.

==Go next==
*[[Ipil]]
*[[Dipolog]] 
*[[Pagadian]]
*[[Iligan]] 
*[[Cagayan de Oro]]
*[[Davao]] 
*[[Metro Cebu]]
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The proud few articles that have passed the rigorous [[Project:Star nominations|nomination process]] to attain '''[[Project:Article status|Star article status]]''' are the best travel guides Wikivoyage has to offer. They essentially meet Wikivoyage's criteria for '''perfection''', are at least competitive with the best of existing travel guides to the destination, and at best exceed all competition. If you are an aspiring Wikivoyage writer, look no further than these '''[[Project:Manual of style|rigorously formatted]]''' articles to understand exactly what you should [[Project:Plunge forward|shoot for]]!
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&lt;big&gt;''East Asia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is an industrial city of wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. Although many only know it for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with a lot of great food and nightlife.
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| description= is a major transit hub in western Japan. But with white peaches, a brooding black castle, scenic cycling, and the famous Kōrakuen Garden, there are plenty of reasons to catch a later train and get out of the station to explore.
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&lt;big&gt;''Southeast Asia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= The famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth.
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| description= is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex dating from the 8th century, and a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. This is one of world's truly great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth, and few who visit fail to be taken by both the scale of place, and the remarkable attention to detail that went into the construction.
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| description= fast becoming one of Bali's most popular attractions, is an island paradise a world away from the hassle and hectic pace of [[South Bali]]. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to just put your feet up and relax. Main activities include surfing, diving and snorkeling. The water is some of the clearest you will find anywhere, and a vivid aqua blue in colour. 
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| description= is far removed from the drunken bikini scene in [[Kuta]], and is regarded as the cultural centre of [[Bali]]. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural sights, artistic gems to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of the place. 
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| description= is a city-state in [[Southeast Asia]]. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and sports the world's busiest port.  Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.
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| article=Bangkok/Yaowarat and Phahurat
| description='''[[Bangkok/Yaowarat and Phahurat|Yaowarat and Phahurat]]''' is a multicultural district in [[Bangkok]], home to the city's sizable Chinese and Indian communities. By day, Yaowarat doesn't look that much different from any other part of Bangkok, though the neighborhood feels like a big street market and there are some hidden gems waiting to be explored. But at night, the neon signs blazing with Chinese characters are turned on and crowds from the restaurants spill out onto the streets, turning the area into a miniature Hong Kong (minus the skyscrapers). Phahurat is an excellent place for buying fabrics, accessories and religious paraphernalia.
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| description='''[[Yaowarat and Phahurat Tour]]''' is a one-day-and-night guided walking tour through [[Bangkok/Yaowarat and Phahurat|Yaowarat and Phahurat]], the home of Bangkok's sizable Chinese and Indian communities.
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&lt;big&gt;''South Asia''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is an archaeological site of immense historical significance in northwestern [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]. Established in about 2,600 BCE, this was one of the main centres of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Home to some 35.000 to 50.000 people, it was also one of the largest and most developed cities of its time. Today, the ruins of Mohenjo-daro are a highlight on any trip to Pakistan.
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&lt;big&gt;''Benelux''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is a medium-sized city in the [[Gooi en Vechtstreek|Gooi]] area of [[North Holland]] in the [[Netherlands]]. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, most travelers still come over to cycle and hike through the surrounding forests and heath. The city is also known for its modern architecture, with Dudok's ''Hilversum Town Hall'' (''Raadhuis Hilversum'') being the most significant design. For Dutch people, Hilversum became synonymous with the Dutch media industry.
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&lt;big&gt;''Central Europe''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is the closest of the boroughs of Lübeck to the Baltic Sea. As the name suggests, it is situated at the very mouth of the river Trave. For hundreds of years, Travemünde has been a popular seaside resort and harbour on the German Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Daily passenger and cargo ferries leave to Scandinavia and the Baltic states but the pristine white beach and the rich history encourages people to stay. The town is trying to built a new future as a tourist destination to avoid the fate of many faceless ports. 
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&lt;big&gt;''Britain and Ireland''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.
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| description= is a lovely part of north-central [[London]]. The key sights are a wealth of under-stated historical attractions, and the magnificent open spaces of Hampstead Heath. Kenwood House is one of the most accessible of London's great Regency homes, John Keats has a museum devoted to his life and work at his former residence here, and the inspiration for many of John Constable's landscapes is all around you on Hampstead Heath. Combine those with some of the most interesting historical pubs in the whole city, and a vibrant restaurant and cafe scene, and Hampstead really does have much to offer the visitor. 
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| description=The ancient cathedral city has a history dating back over 2000 years. Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Britons from all eras have each left their mark. It is home to some of Europe's best-preserved historical buildings and structures, including York Minster and dozens of other churches, the Shambles medieval shopping street, countless handsome townhouses, and the city's walls and gatehouses. Other popular attractions on the bucket lists of York's 7 million annual visitors include the Jorvik Viking Centre and Britain's National Railway Museum.
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| description= is a town in the northeastern corner of the [[England|English]] county of [[Hampshire]], adjacent to the borders with [[Surrey]] and [[Berkshire]]. Farnborough used to be an isolated hamlet, and grew into a medium-sized town over the course of the 20th century. This growth was built on the back of the aviation industry; Farnborough was the site of the first powered flight in Britain, made by Samuel Cody in 1904. Today, the aerospace, defence and technology industries thrive and aviation heritage is evident all around the town. Farnborough is best known as the home of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow, which has been running since 1948.
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&lt;big&gt;''Caucasus''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description='''[[Sheki]]''' is [[Azerbaijan]]'s true travel gem, a small city off on the forested slopes of the [[Caucasus|Greater Caucasus Mountains]]. Rich in Islamic architecture, [[Silk Road]] history, good food, and friendly people, this is travel and leisure in the [[Caucasus]] at its finest.
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&lt;big&gt;''France''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= the center of contemporary [[Paris]] and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, is full of attractions for travelers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city. The 1st occupies the Right Bank of the River Seine and extends onto the western section of the ''Île de la Cité'' in the midst of the river.
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| description= is a lovely coastal town in Hérault, southern France. It is known above all for its oyster production and numerous quality seafood restaurants. Bouzigues can be thought of as a seaside resort without the resort, with very limited accommodation, and not too many tourists. It is a perfect getaway for anyone who wants to enjoy a slower pace of life.
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&lt;big&gt;''Iberia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is absent from most international travellers' itineraries, and is thus an excellent place to experience genuine Portugal without hordes of tourists. It is a [[UNESCO Creative Cities|UNESCO Creative City]] known for its art and its hot springs.
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&lt;big&gt;''Nordic countries''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is the capital of [[Denmark]] and what a million Danes call home. This &quot;friendly old girl of a town&quot; is big enough to be a metropolis with shopping, culture and nightlife par excellence, yet still small enough to be intimate, safe and easy to navigate. Overlooking the Øresund strait with Sweden just minutes away, it is a cultural and geographic link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia. This is where old fairy tales blend with flashy new architecture and world-class design; where warm jazz mixes with cold electronica from Copenhagen's basements.
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| description= is an old but youthful university town {{km|70}} north of [[Stockholm]]. It is home to the oldest university and the largest cathedral in the Nordic countries. It was the most important place in Sweden during the [[Vikings and the Old Norse|Viking era]], and became the birthplace of modern biology with [[Carl Linnaeus tourism|Carl Linnaeus]] in the 18th century.
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&lt;big&gt;''Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is a small, historic town in the center of [[Novgorod Oblast]], long famous domestically for its balneological mineral waters resort, but much more famous among international travelers as Dostoevsky's summer retreat, and the basis for the fictional town of Skotoprigonievsk in '''''The Brothers Karamazov'''''.
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&lt;big&gt;''Australia''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is a small town built on big dreams in a remote corner of the vast Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its unaffected pastoral feel makes a comfortable base from which to explore the majestic natural attractions in the rugged surrounding landscape.
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| description= is a small town that endured more than 100 years of decline after its gold rush era boom to retain a distinctive impression of the Goldfields' fickle fortunes. The graceful heritage buildings impart histories no less peculiar than the eerie sculptures at nearby Lake Ballard, making Menzies an intriguing destination for the inquisitive traveller.
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| description= A [[New South Wales national parks|New South Wales national park]] in Outback New South Wales, where some of the oldest human bodies outside Africa have been found on top of some of the remnants of the eroded, and what's now known as the &quot;Walls of China&quot;, the park gives a true and unique insight about the indigenous history of Australia, never thought about before.
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| description= A rural town in Gippsland on the Avon River which is easily accessible from Melbourne by train, Stratford has many parks and cafes to visit, and a yearly Shakespeare festival held in the autumn months, making it a lovely town to see for any traveller looking for a quieter, lesser-known destination.
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| description= A [[New South Wales national parks|New South Wales national park]] scattered across Sydney Harbour, and is one of the many national parks within metropolitan Sydney, renowned for its sheltered beaches, tranquil picnic spots, rich Aboriginal, colonial and military heritage, aquatic reserves and most importantly; harbour islands where history meets the harbour.
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| description=The '''[[Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline]]''' is the world's tallest and easily ranks among its most magnificent. It boasts three of [[United States of America|America's]] five tallest buildings and, if you include its antenna, the massive Sears Tower remains the second tallest skyscraper in the world.
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&lt;big&gt;''Scuba diving''&lt;/big&gt;

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&lt;big&gt;''United States of America''&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
''California''

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''Florida''

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''Mid-Atlantic''

:''Baltimore''

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:''New York''

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:''Washington, D.C.''

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''Midwest''

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:''Chicago''

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| description='''[[Chicago/Bronzeville|Bronzeville]]''', the Black Metropolis, is a mecca of [[Chicago#African-American History|African-American History]] on [[Chicago]]'s South Side, just miles south of downtown. Gwendolyn Brooks published poetry in the Chicago Defender, Andrew Rube Foster created Negro League Baseball, and Louis Armstrong kept his trumpet singing at the Sunset Cafe to keep Al Capone off his back. Long in disrepair, the neighborhood is coming back, with new residents refurbishing historic homes, and with new dining and nightlife scenes beginning to take root.
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| description=The '''[[Chicago/Near North|Near North]]''' is the shop-and-awe center of [[Chicago]]. It's bounded by North Avenue to the north, the Chicago River to the west and south, and Lake Michigan to the east. With a whirlwind rush of department stores, restaurants, and luxurious hotels, there's no better place to abuse your budget than the Near North and its celebrated Magnificent Mile. 
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''South''

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| description= is the central business district of [[Charlotte]].  It is home to most of the city's major institutions, as well as being the historic core.  It is also the geographic center of Charlotte, with the center point of the city at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets. 
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''Southwest''

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| description= the largest city in [[New Mexico]] is a vibrant, sprawling desert metropolis. Although overshadowed as a tourist destination by [[Santa Fe (New Mexico) | Santa Fe]], it has a number of great attractions in its own right, with pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a spectacular hot-air balloon ''fiesta'' in the fall.
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| description= is a [[United States National Park |United States National Park]] located in the southern [[Utah]] regions of [[Dixie (Utah)|Dixie]] and [[Canyon Country]]. The park protects the incredible rock formations and high sandstone cliffs within its boundaries and is a favorite spot for hiking, backpacking, canyoneering and climbing. In fact, Zion has some of the most spectacular trails in the National Park System. Visitors to Zion walk on the canyon floor and look up, rather than looking down from the rim as in many parks. In addition to the magnificent monoliths and cliffs, the park is known for its desert landscape of sandstone canyons, mesas, and high plateaus.
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''Texas''

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&lt;big&gt;''Canada''&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
''Manitoba''

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&lt;big&gt;''East Asia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is an industrial city of wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. Although many only know it for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with a lot of great food and nightlife.
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| description= is a major transit hub in western Japan. But with white peaches, a brooding black castle, scenic cycling, and the famous Kōrakuen Garden, there are plenty of reasons to catch a later train and get out of the station to explore.
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&lt;big&gt;''Southeast Asia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= The famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth.
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| description= fast becoming one of Bali's most popular attractions, is an island paradise a world away from the hassle and hectic pace of [[South Bali]]. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to just put your feet up and relax. Main activities include surfing, diving and snorkeling. The water is some of the clearest you will find anywhere, and a vivid aqua blue in colour. 
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| description= is far removed from the drunken bikini scene in [[Kuta]], and is regarded as the cultural centre of [[Bali]]. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural sights, artistic gems to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of the place. 
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&lt;big&gt;''South Asia''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is an archaeological site of immense historical significance in northwestern [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]. Established in about 2,600 BCE, this was one of the main centres of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Home to some 35.000 to 50.000 people, it was also one of the largest and most developed cities of its time. Today, the ruins of Mohenjo-daro are a highlight on any trip to Pakistan.
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&lt;big&gt;''Benelux''&lt;/big&gt;
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| article=Hilversum
| description= is a medium-sized city in the [[Gooi en Vechtstreek|Gooi]] area of [[North Holland]] in the [[Netherlands]]. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, most travelers still come over to cycle and hike through the surrounding forests and heath. The city is also known for its modern architecture, with Dudok's ''Hilversum Town Hall'' (''Raadhuis Hilversum'') being the most significant design. For Dutch people, Hilversum became synonymous with the Dutch media industry.
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&lt;big&gt;''Central Europe''&lt;/big&gt;

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| article=Travemünde
| description= is the closest of the boroughs of Lübeck to the Baltic Sea. As the name suggests, it is situated at the very mouth of the river Trave. For hundreds of years, Travemünde has been a popular seaside resort and harbour on the German Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Daily passenger and cargo ferries leave to Scandinavia and the Baltic states but the pristine white beach and the rich history encourages people to stay. The town is trying to built a new future as a tourist destination to avoid the fate of many faceless ports. 
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&lt;big&gt;''Britain and Ireland''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is an island in the [[Outer Hebrides]] (otherwise known as the Western Isles) off the west coast of [[Scotland]]. It is joined to the larger island of [[North Uist]] by a short double-track road causeway.
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| article=London/Hampstead
| description= is a lovely part of north-central [[London]]. The key sights are a wealth of under-stated historical attractions, and the magnificent open spaces of Hampstead Heath. Kenwood House is one of the most accessible of London's great Regency homes, John Keats has a museum devoted to his life and work at his former residence here, and the inspiration for many of John Constable's landscapes is all around you on Hampstead Heath. Combine those with some of the most interesting historical pubs in the whole city, and a vibrant restaurant and cafe scene, and Hampstead really does have much to offer the visitor. 
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| article=York
| description=The ancient cathedral city has a history dating back over 2000 years. Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Britons from all eras have each left their mark. It is home to some of Europe's best-preserved historical buildings and structures, including York Minster and dozens of other churches, the Shambles medieval shopping street, countless handsome townhouses, and the city's walls and gatehouses. Other popular attractions on the bucket lists of York's 7 million annual visitors include the Jorvik Viking Centre and Britain's National Railway Museum.
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| description= is a town in the northeastern corner of the [[England|English]] county of [[Hampshire]], adjacent to the borders with [[Surrey]] and [[Berkshire]]. Farnborough used to be an isolated hamlet, and grew into a medium-sized town over the course of the 20th century. This growth was built on the back of the aviation industry; Farnborough was the site of the first powered flight in Britain, made by Samuel Cody in 1904. Today, the aerospace, defence and technology industries thrive and aviation heritage is evident all around the town. Farnborough is best known as the home of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow, which has been running since 1948.
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&lt;big&gt;''Caucasus''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description='''[[Sheki]]''' is [[Azerbaijan]]'s true travel gem, a small city off on the forested slopes of the [[Caucasus|Greater Caucasus Mountains]]. Rich in Islamic architecture, [[Silk Road]] history, good food, and friendly people, this is travel and leisure in the [[Caucasus]] at its finest.
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&lt;big&gt;''France''&lt;/big&gt;
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| article=Paris/1st arrondissement
| description= the center of contemporary [[Paris]] and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, is full of attractions for travelers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city. The 1st occupies the Right Bank of the River Seine and extends onto the western section of the ''Île de la Cité'' in the midst of the river.
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| article=Bouzigues
| description= is a lovely coastal town in Hérault, southern France. It is known above all for its oyster production and numerous quality seafood restaurants. Bouzigues can be thought of as a seaside resort without the resort, with very limited accommodation, and not too many tourists. It is a perfect getaway for anyone who wants to enjoy a slower pace of life.
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&lt;big&gt;''Iberia''&lt;/big&gt;

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| description= is absent from most international travellers' itineraries, and is thus an excellent place to experience genuine Portugal without hordes of tourists. It is a [[UNESCO Creative Cities|UNESCO Creative City]] known for its art and its hot springs.
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&lt;big&gt;''Nordic countries''&lt;/big&gt;

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| article=Copenhagen
| description= is the capital of [[Denmark]] and what a million Danes call home. This &quot;friendly old girl of a town&quot; is big enough to be a metropolis with shopping, culture and nightlife par excellence, yet still small enough to be intimate, safe and easy to navigate. Overlooking the Øresund strait with Sweden just minutes away, it is a cultural and geographic link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia. This is where old fairy tales blend with flashy new architecture and world-class design; where warm jazz mixes with cold electronica from Copenhagen's basements.
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| description='''[[Copenhagen/Amager|Amager]]''' is a district and island southwest of central [[Copenhagen]], covering some 96 km² (37 mi²), and mostly notable as the home of Copenhagen Airport and the charming old fishing hamlet of Dragør. Long considered the backwaters of the city, this old working class district is now undergoing rapid development, contributing to some wonderful contrasts; from the huge uncultivated wetlands of Kalvebod Fælled, the ultra modern Ørestad development area, the laid back and impossibly picturesque Dragør fishing hamlet to the fiercely local patriotic public housing blocks on the northern part of the island.
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| article=Uppsala
| description= is an old but youthful university town {{km|70}} north of [[Stockholm]]. It is home to the oldest university and the largest cathedral in the Nordic countries. It was the most important place in Sweden during the [[Vikings and the Old Norse|Viking era]], and became the birthplace of modern biology with [[Carl Linnaeus tourism|Carl Linnaeus]] in the 18th century.
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&lt;big&gt;''Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus''&lt;/big&gt;
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| article=Staraya Russa
| description= is a small, historic town in the center of [[Novgorod Oblast]], long famous domestically for its balneological mineral waters resort, but much more famous among international travelers as Dostoevsky's summer retreat, and the basis for the fictional town of Skotoprigonievsk in '''''The Brothers Karamazov'''''.
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&lt;big&gt;''Australia''&lt;/big&gt;
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| description= is a small town built on big dreams in a remote corner of the vast Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its unaffected pastoral feel makes a comfortable base from which to explore the majestic natural attractions in the rugged surrounding landscape.
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| article=Menzies
| description= is a small town that endured more than 100 years of decline after its gold rush era boom to retain a distinctive impression of the Goldfields' fickle fortunes. The graceful heritage buildings impart histories no less peculiar than the eerie sculptures at nearby Lake Ballard, making Menzies an intriguing destination for the inquisitive traveller.
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| article=Mungo National Park
| description= A [[New South Wales national parks|New South Wales national park]] in Outback New South Wales, where some of the oldest human bodies outside Africa have been found on top of some of the remnants of the eroded, and what's now known as the &quot;Walls of China&quot;, the park gives a true and unique insight about the indigenous history of Australia, never thought about before.
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| description= A rural town in Gippsland on the Avon River which is easily accessible from Melbourne by train, Stratford has many parks and cafes to visit, and a yearly Shakespeare festival held in the autumn months, making it a lovely town to see for any traveller looking for a quieter, lesser-known destination.
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| article=Sydney Harbour National Park
| description= A [[New South Wales national parks|New South Wales national park]] scattered across Sydney Harbour, and is one of the many national parks within metropolitan Sydney, renowned for its sheltered beaches, tranquil picnic spots, rich Aboriginal, colonial and military heritage, aquatic reserves and most importantly; harbour islands where history meets the harbour.
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| description=The '''[[Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline]]''' is the world's tallest and easily ranks among its most magnificent. It boasts three of [[United States of America|America's]] five tallest buildings and, if you include its antenna, the massive Sears Tower remains the second tallest skyscraper in the world.
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| article=Retiring abroad
| description='''[[Retiring abroad]]''' can let you live cheaply in an interesting place; you are not all that likely to actually find paradise-on-earth or the fountain of youth, but you might get close enough to enjoy yourself immensely.
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&lt;big&gt;''Scuba diving''&lt;/big&gt;

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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay
| description= is a regional dive guide intended to provide the already qualified Scuba diver with information which will help to plan dives in the waters of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay, in the immediate vicinity of [[Cape Town]], whether as a local resident or a visitor
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Pinnacle
| description=The dive site '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Pinnacle|Pinnacle]]''' is an inshore rocky reef in the Gordon's Bay area of the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Partridge Point
| description=The dive sites at '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Partridge Point|Partridge Point]]''', including '''Big Rock''', '''Seal Rock''', '''Deep Partridge''' and '''Peter's Pinnacles''' are inshore rocky reefs at the southern end of the Castle Rocks restricted zone within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. 
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Photographer's Reef
| description=The dive site '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Photographer's Reef|Photographer's Reef]]''' is an inshore rocky reef near Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is in the Boulders restricted zone of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area.
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Percy's Hole
| description=The dive site '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Percy's Hole|Percy's Hole]]''' is an inshore rocky reef near [[Rooi-els]] on the east side of False Bay, near [[Cape Town]] in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Aster
| description=The dive site at the wreck of the '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Aster|MV Aster]]''' in Hout Bay on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town, South Africa, is the wreck of a lobster fishing boat which was scuttled to provide an artificial reef and a diver friendly wreck site. 
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| article=Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whittle Rock
| description=The dive site '''[[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whittle Rock|Whittle Rock]]''' in False Bay is a large offshore rocky reef near Cape Town,in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The reef is partly inside the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area.
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&lt;big&gt;''United States of America''&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
''California''

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| article=San Francisco
| description= is a major city in [[California]], the centerpiece of the [[Bay Area (California)|Bay Area]], well known for its liberal community, hilly terrain, Victorian architecture, scenic beauty, summer fog, and great ethnic and cultural diversity. These are only a few of the aspects of the city that make San Francisco one of the most visited cities in the world.
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| article=San Francisco/Chinatown-North Beach
| description='''[[San Francisco/Chinatown-North Beach|Chinatown-North Beach]]''' in [[San Francisco]] combines two adjoining neighbors, both of which are among the city's most popular immigrant neighborhoods. Culturally and aesthetically, they could not be more different yet their streets mesh seamlessly together.
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| article=San Francisco/Civic Center-Tenderloin
| description='''[[San Francisco/Civic Center-Tenderloin|Civic Center-Tenderloin]]''' is an area of Downtown [[San Francisco]].  As the name implies, the Civic Center is the primary center of government within the city and many important civic institutions are housed here.  Aside from its official duties, it also moonlights as a cultural center with many fine museums, theaters, opera houses, and symphony halls located here.
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| description='''[[San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf|Fisherman's Wharf]]''' is [[San Francisco]]'s most popular destination among travelers, with circa 12 million visitors flocking here each year.  For over a century its historic waterfront was the hub of the city's fishing fleet and is still famous for the depth and variety of its harvest, as well as for having some of the best seafood restaurants in the city. Today, it's also renowned for its numerous tourist attractions such as museums, souvenir stores, historical buildings and piers, and scenic vistas over the Bay. 
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| article=San Francisco/Golden Gate
| description=The '''[[San Francisco/Golden Gate|Golden Gate]]''' area is in the northern section of [[San Francisco]]. It is made up of two National Historic Landmarks &amp;mdash; The Presidio and Fort Mason &amp;mdash; as well as several upscale neighborhoods including Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, and the Marina District.  It has some of the most beautiful scenery and intact natural environments in the city.
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| article=Yosemite National Park
| description= is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity. The 750,000-acre, 1,200 square-mile park contains thousands of lakes and ponds, 1600 miles of streams, 800 miles of hiking trails, and 350 miles of roads.
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''Florida''

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| description=At '''[[Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World Resort]]''', you can explore human innovation and cooperation; enjoy rides both thrilling and enchanting; relax and recuperate on the beach or the golf course; and discover an entire resort where children and adults can have fun—together.
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| article=Walt Disney World/Animal Kingdom
| description=At Walt Disney World's '''[[Walt Disney World/Animal Kingdom|Animal Kingdom]]''', you can learn how tough it is to be a bug, dig for dinosaur bones, challenge the mysterious Himalayan yeti, and view hundreds of live animals in authentic settings.
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| image=Venue for Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba at Downtown Disney.jpg
| article=Walt Disney World/Disney Springs
| description=At Walt Disney World's '''[[Walt Disney World/Disney Springs|Disney Springs]]''', you can design your own T-shirt or marvel at the biggest Disney store in the world; enjoy the fine cuisine of Wolfgang Puck or eat amongst the dinosaurs; visit a virtual-reality theme park or see incredible acrobatic feats; and in general just get away from the Disney parks for a while. 
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| article=Walt Disney World/Epcot
| description=At Walt Disney World's '''[[Walt Disney World/Epcot|Epcot]]''', you can visit Mexico, France, and China, all in the same afternoon; survive crash tests in an experimental car; soar over California with the wind in your hair; and learn all about human achievement and international cooperation.
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| article=Walt Disney World/Hollywood Studios
| description=At Walt Disney World's '''[[Walt Disney World/Hollywood Studios|Hollywood Studios]]''', you can help Indiana Jones escape from the Nazis, take a wild limousine ride through Los Angeles, get shrunk to the size of a gnat, and learn all about the behind-the-scenes process of creating films and animation. 
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| description=At Walt Disney World's '''[[Walt Disney World/Magic Kingdom|Magic Kingdom]]''', you can pillage the Caribbean with Jack Sparrow, spin through a tea party with the Mad Hatter, protect the galaxy with Buzz Lightyear, and visit the six themed lands of the world's most popular theme park.
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''Mid-Atlantic''

:''Baltimore''

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| description= is a historic maritime neighborhood east of [[Baltimore]]'s Inner Harbor area that contains the city's densest collection of pubs, bars, and restaurants (good ones, that is).
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:''New York''

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| description=The largest city in [[New York (state)|New York State]]'s [[Niagara Frontier]]  is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, local residents and others who are in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with community spirit and a real sense of place, a winning combination of high quality of life and low cost of living — and the sunniest summers in the Northeastern United States. Alternatively, you can do a tour of the '''[[Historic churches of Buffalo's East Side]]''', a Star itinerary.
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| description= is a tiny hamlet in [[Orleans County (New York)|Orleans County]], [[New York (state)|New York]].  Located just north of the county seat of [[Albion (New York)|Albion]], Childs is near the center of the county and has just enough activity to make it worth considering as a jumping-off point for a tour of the region.
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:''Washington, D.C.''

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| description= is the capital of the [[United States of America|United States]] and the seat of its three branches of government. It has an unparalleled collection of free, public museums, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]] between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are iconic throughout the world.
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| description='''[[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]]''' is the popular name for the huge swathe of [[Washington, D.C.]] consisting of the many neighborhoods East of the River. Its heart, in the small, historic neighborhood of Anacostia, is immediately across the Frederick Douglass Bridge from the newly built Nationals Ballpark. 
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| description='''[[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]''' is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. to the south of Woodley Park and west of Dupont Circle across Rock Creek Park. It is a major center of tourism in the capital for its high-end shopping and dining, quaint 18th century rowhouses on cobblestone streets, rowdy collegiate nightlife, waterfront harbor, and Georgetown University. 
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| description=The '''[[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]]''' is a National Park and the monumental green space at the heart of the city, the heart of the national psyche, and the heart of civic America. It stretches two miles just south of the White House, from the U.S. Capitol Building in the east to the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River on the west. The park is home to the Smithsonian, a huge collection of the nation's best (and free) museums, as well as most the country's most famous memorials and monuments. It is the number one destination for visitors in the city, and one of the biggest destinations in the country.
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| description='''[[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]]''' is a neighborhood in [[Washington, D.C.]] just east of Dupont Circle and south of Adams Morgan, but with history and culture rooted firmly in D.C.'s African-American history that makes it impossible to mistake for those other neighborhoods. It is one of the most diverse sections of the city, with everyone moving in for the live jazz and high-end nightclubs on U St and 14th, and for the marvelous food, including the amazing Little Ethiopia strip. 
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''Midwest''

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| description= is a picturesque city surrounding the University of Michigan. It has a strong bent toward the arts, and an attractive and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy the city's wonderful sidewalk cafe dining, unique shops, lots of bookstores, and abundant cultural opportunities. 
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This page lists articles, files and templates that are nominated for deletion. Any Wikivoyager can make a nomination or comment on any nomination.  Nominations or comments should follow a rationale based on our [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy|deletion policy]]. 

If our deletion policy leads towards a merge or redirect, then coordinate this on the discussion page of the article.

The purpose of this page is limited to the interpretation and application of our deletion policy.  You can discuss what our deletion policies should be on the [[Wikivoyage_talk:Deletion_policy|deletion policy discussion page]].

===Nominating===
Add a {{tl|vfd}} tag to the top of the article, file or template being proposed for deletion, so that people viewing it will be aware. Place the tag '''at the very top''', before everything else, except the page banner. Do note though, if you're tagging a template for deletion, use &lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;noinclude&gt;{{vfd}}&lt;/noinclude&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt; instead of {{tl|vfd}} alone.

Add a link to the article, file or template at the end of the list below, along with the reason why it is being listed for deletion. Sign your recommendation using four tildes (&quot;&lt;nowiki&gt;~~~~&lt;/nowiki&gt;&quot;). 

If you're nominating a file for deletion, make sure it's actually located on the English Wikivoyage and not on Wikimedia Commons.

The basic format for a deletion nomination is:

 &lt;nowiki&gt;===[[Chicken]]===&lt;/nowiki&gt;
 &lt;nowiki&gt;Not a valid travel article topic. ~~~~&lt;/nowiki&gt;

===Commenting===
All Wikivoyagers are invited to comment on articles, files or templates listed for deletion. The format for comments is:

 &lt;nowiki&gt;===[[Chicken]]===&lt;/nowiki&gt;
 &lt;nowiki&gt;* '''Delete'''. Not a valid travel article topic. TravelNut 25:25, 31 Feb 2525 (UTC)&lt;/nowiki&gt;
 &lt;nowiki&gt;* '''Keep'''. There is a town in [[Alaska]] called Chicken. ~~~~&lt;/nowiki&gt;

When leaving comments you may elect to '''delete''', '''keep''', or '''redirect''' the article. If you recommend redirection, you may suggest where it should be redirected to. Any attempt to merge content from an article to some other destination must retain the edit history to comply with the attribution (CC BY-SA) requirements of the free license, so it may be possible to '''merge and redirect''' but not to merge and delete. Sign your comment using four tildes (&quot;&lt;nowiki&gt;~~~~&lt;/nowiki&gt;&quot;).

===Deleting, or not===
* If, after 14 days of discussion, the consensus is to '''delete''', an administrator may delete it.
* If, after 14 days of discussion, the consensus is to '''redirect''' or '''merge''', any Wikivoyager may do it. If you make a redirect, please check for any resulting broken redirects or double redirects.
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* If there is '''no consensus''' after 14 days, allow a further 7 days for discussion.
** If, after the additional 7 days, there is '''no consensus''', the page should be '''kept''' – any Wikivoyager may remove any VFD notices from that page, and archive the deletion discussion. 
** If, after the additional 7 days, there is a consensus, implement it in line with the first three points above.
* When deleting an article, check [[Special:WhatLinksHere|&quot;What links here&quot;]]. Either remove the newly-broken links from the articles or point them somewhere else. Inbound redirects to a deleted page should either be deleted or redirected elsewhere.
* When deleting a template, either replace it wherever it's been transcluded, especially if it served a formatting function.  You can do this by adding &quot;subst:&quot; before the template name.  Once that's done, you can delete the template without affecting individual uses of it. Otherwise, remove the template from all pages that use the template. However, do '''not''' delete the template first – this breaks links and will cause a swathe of red links, requiring a lot of cleanups.

===Archiving===
After you keep/redirect/merge/delete the article, file or template, '''move the deletion discussion''' to the [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion/{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}|Archives page for the appropriate month]]. The [[Project:Votes for deletion/Archives|root archives page]] has a directory. Note that it's the month in which the ''action'' was taken, rather than when the ''nomination'' was first posted, that should be used for the archived discussion; that way, recourse to the deletion log can lead subsequent readers right to the discussion (at least for the pages that were deleted).

When archiving, always '''make it clear''' to other editors what '''the outcome of the discussion''' was. This can be done by adding the result to the discussion in a ''separate edit'' from the one in which you remove the discussion from this page; or you can describe the outcome in the edit summary when you remove the discussion.

If the nominated article, file or template '''was not deleted''', then place another (identical duplicate) copy of the deletion discussion on the discussion page of the article, file or template being kept or redirected.

See also:
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* [[Project:Votes for deletion/Archives|Votes for deletion/Archives]] - the VFD archives index page
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==July 2022==
===[[Wikivoyage:Time and date formats/New version]]===
Unclear scope, created (and only edited) by an IP user and I don't see a discussion approving this page. Since this is not an official Wikivoyage policy or guideline, I really cannot see a convincing argument for keeping this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 14:14, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
: Probably a draft for a changed layout. But it has been untouched and uncommented for eight years, so will probably not advance. If somebody thinks there are merits to it, we could discuss merging it in, and if that is done we should probably keep it in some form, but otherwise it can be deleted. As it stands it is a bit confusing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 15:55, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
::There was a short discussion about it in the pub, see [[Wikivoyage:Travellers'_pub/2013_(additional)#Help_pages_clean_up]]. It could be moved (no redirect) to somewhere in the pub archive space if we want to keep it, but I don't see this as essential. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
:::I do find this &quot;new version&quot; much easier to read. It will be nice to apply that to the official policy page. [[User:OhanaUnited|&lt;b style=&quot;color: #0000FF;&quot;&gt;OhanaUnited&lt;/b&gt;]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|&lt;b style=&quot;color: green;&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Talk page&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]] 04:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC)
::::But unless this draft becomes official, it cannot stay in projectspace. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:18, 18 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::This is a much clearer presentation than [[wv:tdf]]. I have started a discussion at [[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats]] to propose incorporating this version into the policy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:10, 18 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::Result of this nomination? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:23, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
:::::::No consensus so probably best to leave it open for another 7 days. It's unlikely to ever become policy as we discourage the use of tables, but we'll see how the discussion goes. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:17, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

===[[Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]===
*'''Delete''' Most people when seeing &quot;PIN&quot; in all caps think of the personal identification number they need to use at an ATM to get money, so when I saw this redirect, I was expecting it to go to an article about banking, but instead, it goes to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]]. Apparently, postal codes are called &quot;PIN codes&quot; in India. If we don't delete this redirect on account of its being confusing, I think we would have to turn it into a disambiguation page, and do we really want a disambiguation page for two non-destination terms, one relating to banking and purchasing and the other relating to mail? See [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]] for more context and discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:09, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
*:What's the second page would you link on the disambiguation page?  The 'when to put postal codes in an article' page, plus ???  We don't have pages like [[Wikivoyage:Banking]] or [[Wikivoyage:ATM]], and it doesn't make sense for a page in the &lt;code&gt;Wikivoyage:&lt;/code&gt; namespace to link to actual articles. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:50, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
*'''Speedy keep''' First of all, quoting [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy|the policy]], &quot;As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted.&quot; Nowhere does it say, confusing redirects (in this case, this isn't even confusing at all) are an exception. I'm not going to repeat my argument, but see [[Special:Diff/4486907]]. It's a term commonly (albeit redundantly) used in India, so someone may very well be searching that term up. If this were in namespace 0, I'd have supported deletion (and I'd not have created such a redirect in the first place) but this is in namespace 4 (i.e. projectspace), so the chances of us needing a projectspace page for banking is next to zero. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:22, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
**A general rule has exceptions. I think we would all agree that as a general rule, redirects shouldn't be deleted, but that there are cases when they should be. This thread is to determine whether this is one such case, and I hope you don't mean to say that if a consensus votes to delete, you wouldn't consider that legitimate because you believe &quot;a general rule&quot; means &quot;never&quot;. Care to clarify your views on this? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:31, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
*'''Delete''' I would expect PIN codes to link to an article about banking, or possibly about protecting your valuables (&quot;set your phone to have a pin code to prevent others using it&quot;). It shouldn't link to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]] as the article doesn't use the term. If the redirect is a kept a sentence must be added explaining this term. It should always be possible for the reader to find the redirected term in the article, otherwise they just give up and go elsewhere - then redirects are expensive as they cost us readers. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 13:18, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
* '''Comment''' - I'm on the fence. On the one hand, it's confusing to anyone not familiar with Indian English, as already proven by those of us who thought it was Australian, or that it referred to bank card PINs, as it does in much of the world. For that reason alone, it's not a great redirect unless it's the only likely search term that an Indian Wikivoyager would think to use when searching for our postcode policy.

:But on the other hand, how likely is it that we'd ever have a ''Wikivoyage policy'' about ''banking''? A redirect that's clearly pointing to Wikivoyage space is never going to land you on a mainspace article about money. So yeah, initial confusion is justified, but if you think about it, the idea that anyone would be searching for our nonexistent credit card policy by typing &quot;WV:PIN codes&quot; is a little farfetched.
:If anyone is going to search this, it'll be an Indian, and they'll be looking for the postcode policy. Would anyone with the appropriate qualifications care to comment on how likely this is? 🙂 --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 14:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
::{{re|ThunderingTyphoons!}} Not someone from India, and my experience in India has been pretty limited to [[South India]], mostly in [[Kerala]], but I will note that I heard &quot;PIN codes&quot; very often. Most notably, my driver kept requesting what the &quot;PIN code&quot; (not just &quot;PIN&quot;) was from getting between destinations – I'm not exactly sure why though, but he did (often in sentences like &quot;What is hotel PIN code&quot;). Meanwhile, I, on the other hand, a brand new visitor to the state (and India for that matter), had no idea what he meant. Another local (with good English proficiency) eventually told me what &quot;PIN&quot; and &quot;PIN code&quot; meant. Now I will add that my stay in India was only for a bit more than a week so I really don't know whether this is the case throughout or just in the South. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:27, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
:::PIN code is undoubtedly in common use in India; that's not in question. My question (which no one who has commented yet would be able to answer) is whether Indian Wikivoyagers would ''only'' use the term PIN code, and not think to search for any other expression before giving up.
::::If that's at all likely, then the redirect serves a purpose.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:36, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

* '''Keep'''.  My views mostly align with TT's comments.  I think we need to keep this and add some content to the target (&quot;We ''may'' use postal codes (US:  ZIP codes; India:  PIN codes)...&quot;) to help people understand why they ended up there.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
::We could do the second thing regardless of the outcome of this nomination. Oh look, I just have.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:58, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

* &lt;s&gt;Keep&lt;/s&gt; '''Delete''' /as a useless project space redirect; changed vote based on the discussion below this comment and after a careful read of the policy: &quot;As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide &lt;u&gt;alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names&lt;/u&gt; -- this is not relevant in this situation because the target is not an article, it's a policy page/. I added a disambiguating hatnote ([[Special:Diff/4487307]]; EDIT: and [[Special:Diff/4487309]]), which I believe should suffice. [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 23:06, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
:*The hatnote does make me happier. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:42, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
::*When I think a little harder, I have to admit that the redirect in the project namespace is odd, because who will ever type: W-i-k-i-v-o-y-g-e-:-P-I-N-... Would someone speculatively type it to see if a ''policy'' under that name exists? Redirects are supposed to redirect to relevant pages from realistic search terms IMO. Maybe a better argument for deletion than the one relating to the confusion with bank PIN would have been the one that the redirect is probably completely useless as such. [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 00:08, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
:::*That seems like a good point to me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::::*And the hatnote was removed. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:43, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
: '''Delete'''; it is useless clutter. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 05:55, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::Please explain how it's &quot;useless clutter&quot;? It's a redirect and redirects don't take up maybe 20 bytes at max – the exact opposite of &quot;clutter&quot; and that itself is not a valid reason for deletion. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:32, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::: The question is whether somebody would use the redirect. Is it realistic that an Indian editor would look up our policy by that name? It isn't about 20 bytes (although I'd guess at 4 kB at minimum), but cluttering the namespace. If it is likely that somebody uses the redirect and wouldn't easily find our policy without it, then by all means keep it, but I find that scenario very unlikely. We shouldn't make redirects for all possible search terms. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:33, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::::I thought we allowed redirects if it was standard in a different English variety, right? From [[w:MOS:ENGVAR]], I thought such redirects were encouraged. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:42, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
:::: It is useless because it redirects to the wrong thing, not the normal use of &quot;PIN code&quot;, because it is in the wrong namespace &amp; because it is an unlikely search term. If we did need something for PIN code (we don't!), it would need to be a disambig not a redirect &amp; in mainspace not project space.
:::: It is clutter because it is useless &amp; in the wrong namespace. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 09:23, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: We don't have [[Wikivoyage:Spelling guidelines]], [[Wikivoyage:Spelling at Wikivoyage]], [[Wikivoyage:Orthography]], [[Wikivoyage:Orthography guidelines]], ... It is better to have just a couple of names for a certain guideline, as otherwise people might start using the alternative names in discussions and it becomes very hard to know whether any one such reference is to the well-known page. I get very frustrated by people using redirects in discussions, forcing me to either memorize them or click every time to check what they are talking about. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:34, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::The difference with those you linked is that those aren't used in other English varieties, while PIN (stands for Postal Index Number in India) is, though maybe a French speaker might tend to use orthography (as it's similar to the French word ''orthographe''). Point is that if there is someone from India looking for the postal code policy, they'll be entering &quot;Wikivoyage:PIN&quot; (and the rest should autofill). You could technically make the same argument for [[wv:zip]] – to me, &quot;zip&quot; means a [[w:Zipper|zipper]]. But no, for some reason we've decided to respect the US term but decided not to for the Indian term. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:10, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::Since you were the one who added [[Wikivoyage:ZIP]] and I in fact objected to it (note my comment: &quot;If we're going to have any redirect, I think it needs to be from Zip code&quot;), your argument is not that strong, although to be fair, W.Frank added a redirect for [[Wikivoyage:Zip]] in 2013. But why do we need any of these redirects and how likely is it for people to look for such terms with &quot;Wikivoyage:&quot; at the beginning? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::: If they are seasoned Wikipedia users, they might type that in, looking for the policy. If they ponder whether to include a postal code in a listing and don't find it as Wikivoyage:PIN, then they should try [[Wikivoyage:Listings]] or somesuch. Or they could use some more generic term – and I think &quot;postal codes&quot; would come pretty high on that list. A user cannot depend on the existence of a certain policy or policy shorthand. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:37, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
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No consensus so the nomination is left up for another 7 days. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:51, 4 August 2022 (UTC)

===[[Apatity]], [[Umba]] and [[Zapolyarny]]===
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These three articles were created by [[Special:Contributions/87.74.129.131|87.74.129.131]], who, albeit not confirmed, is a likely IP sock of the indef banned [[m:voy:User:ArticCynda|ArticCynda]]. It was even more obvious when AC's latest sockpuppet, [[Special:Contributions/2A02:8070:2183:6561:2CD1:C387:2464:A827|2A02:8070:2183:6561:2CD1:C387:2464:A827]] made a bunch of edits (now reverted), but most of the content here was written by AC, and as was concluded last year, they may not edit Wikivoyage. [[Zell am Ziller]] was also created by 87.74.129.131, but since the article was not edited by AC's latest sockpuppet, this should ideally be handled in a separate deletion request IMO. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:31, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
:If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...I would trust you on this. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:22, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
* '''Speedy delete''' per [[WV:Deny recognition]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:56, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
* '''Speedy delete''' per [[WV:Deny recognition]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 16:28, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
*:{{re|Ikan Kekek|SelfieCity|Ground Zero}} Speedily deleted. Before archiving it, [[:File:Apatity wikivoyage banner.jpg|look who cropped the banner for Apatity]]... &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 23:11, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Yep. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:47, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::And look at [[:nl:Apatity]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:12, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
*&lt;s&gt; '''Keep'''. Deleting destination articles that readers realistically could visit does not [[Wikivoyage:The_traveller_comes_first|serve the best interest of the traveller]]. — [[Special:Contributions/84.198.244.204|84.198.244.204]]&lt;/s&gt;
**Sockpuppet of ArticCynda, you're banned. Community-banned means no editing on en.voy. The only reason I've decided not to revert your message was because I want to keep a log of this comment. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:36, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
*&lt;s&gt; '''Keep'''. Political battles shouldn't be fought on Wikivoyage. The Russo-Ukrainian War is a humanitarian disaster, we can all agree on that. But erasing the country from Wikivoyage really doesn't help anyone. — [[Special:Contributions/80.254.78.161|80.254.78.161]]&lt;/s&gt;
**Struck as AC sockpuppet. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 21:36, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
*&lt;s&gt;'''Comment''' — The existence of articles for this destination on other language editions, such as [[voy:fa:آپاتیتی]], [[voy:nl:Apatity]], and [[voy:pl:Apatyty]], suggests this article complies with the requirements of [[Wikivoyage:WIAA]] and should not be deleted. Destinations considered [[w:Wikipedia:Notability|important enough]] to have their own article on other Wikivoyage editions probably deserve their own article on the English Wikivoyage as well. [[Special:Contributions/94.119.64.78|94.119.64.78]]&lt;/s&gt;
**Struck as AC sockpuppet. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:42, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

===[[Zell am Ziller]]===
Similar case to the above three but has only been edited by [[Special:Contributions/87.74.129.131|87.74.129.131]] with [[Special:Diff/4144429|a phone number fix]] by {{u|DaGizza}}. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 23:17, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
:I guess we should delete this one, but I would note the edits in question took place over a year and a half ago, and the IP hasn't edited since then. But if we do suspect the IP, we could delete this article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 14:47, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::I'd support on this basis. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Also support. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:19, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:'''Delete''' I was willing to ignore this one until I looked at the other edits by this IP which included [[:wikidata:Q16273194|Apatity-1 railway station (Q16273194)]] and [[:wikidata:Q16965191|Zapolyarny mine (Q16965191)]], which is &quot;an odd coincidence&quot;. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:28, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
* '''Speedy delete''' at this point. The user in question is probably reading this thread and we should best nip this in the bud with an immediate delete. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 12:16, 25 July 2022 (UTC)
**Speedily deleted. I'm still leaving this thread open if anyone wants to make an argument for keeping it (which, undoubtedly, will only be &quot;That User&quot; + 1 other active member of our community who is not That User). --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:27, 25 July 2022 (UTC)
===[[Quadronno District (Milan)]]===
See the talk page for a bit more context, but this was created by an IP who's a serial copyright violator and banned from this site (and also on the Italian Wikivoyage). In this case, this article was cribbed from the Italian Wikivoyage with no attribution (as with this LTA's contributions) and isn't even one of the districts listed in [[Milan#Districts]]. This leaves us with two options:
# Delete 
# Redirect to [[Milan]] (as this overlaps with the city centre and South districts so you can't redirect it to one district)
I favour '''deleting''' this in order to erase the unaccredited copyvio from the Italian Wikivoyage from the page history, whilst {{u|Ikan Kekek}} also mentioned on the talk page &quot;If we had to redirect it to the article for the entire city, I'd rather delete it.&quot;. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:37, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
*'''Comment''': One possible solution is to recreate a &quot;Milan/Quadronno District&quot; article after deleting this and redirect it, but only if we can redirect the term to a specific existing district. If we can't, I do think deletion without recreation would be the least bad outcome. I think it's worth asking, though: how bad is it to translate an article from another Wikivoyage, not state that in any edit summaries but state it in a thread on the article's talk page? Does that constitute sufficient acknowledgement for the purpose of copyleft? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:50, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
*:You can always add {{tl|translated}} on the relevant talk page which is sufficient attribution, but I still feel very skeptical of keeping a banned user's work. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:10, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
::*Agreed. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
::*:I know it might seem impatient of me to suggest this but shall we just speedy this? I don't really feel comfortable leaving an unaccredited copyvio for another 11 days. If anyone wants to, they can always recreate a redirect for this ter,. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:13, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::The page is currently empty, and you and I are the only people participating in this thread, plus it's just a translation of the it.voy article, right? So I think we should be patient, but as things stand, there's no consensus to do anything with it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:59, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
*'''Speedy delete''' the work of a banned user. This isn't a likely search term. Readers interested in [[Milan]] will use that as a search term, and go from there. Just putting a &quot;translated&quot; tag on the article will encourage the ban used to keep doing what got them banned in the first place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:44, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
* What content did the user copy? Copying from Italian Wikivoyage may be a violation on technical grounds, but I wouldn't put it in the same tier as copying non-free content. However, if this is definitely an LTA, I'd support the ban, and I'd support the '''speedy delete'''. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 14:53, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
::I have blocked [[User:31.190.252.156]] for block evasion and copyright violation; there is every reason to believe that [[User:31.190.238.181]] and [[User:151.21.151.19]], who are responsible for the article (now redirect) at issue in this thread, are the same user, so it would make sense to block those IPs, too, and delete the redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:19, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
:::We should probably delete [[Lierna]], too, though someone will argue that not all of the IPs are the same user. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:22, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
::::Some of those IPs seem to geolocate to Lavena Ponte Tresa, Provincia di Varese, Lombardy (not sure whether that's close to Lake Como), but let's keep [[Lierna]] to another thread given it's been edited by numerous other IPs.
::::re SelfieCity's comment: &quot;if this is definitely an LTA&quot; – yes, Ikan and I have spent hours cleaning up this user's mess + copyright violations, particularly on this user's [[Lake Como]] beach stubs. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:39, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
===[[Isha Yoga Center]]===
I'm sorry, but individual yoga centres that are hardly famous cannot have redirects of their own. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:31, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
* Speedy delete. I don't think this needs discussion. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:03, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

* The linked page has never been an article (it was created as redirect). The article was at [[Isha Yoga Centre]] (see the history), discussion at [[Talk:Isha Yoga Centre]] (including two VFDs and an implemented merge proposal). That other page may need to be kept for attribution (it was attributed in [[Special:Diff/3130293/3169065|the merge]]), so they are different cases. However, given that talk page history, even if it is about the other page, I think a '''speedy is not appropriate'''. I notice that the redirect is linked twice and the centre mentioned thrice in the target article. Some clean-up is needed (I removed one listing that seemed related). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:55, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
*We need to keep a redirect for [[Isha Yoga Centre]], as you said, &lt;s&gt;but why do we need a redirect for &quot;Isha Yoga Center&quot;? '''Delete'''.&lt;/s&gt; Surprisingly, their name is Isha Yoga Center, spelled that way, &lt;s&gt;so I guess we should '''keep''' this redirect. :(&lt;/s&gt; [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:22, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:Ideally, we shouldn't be having both these redirects (since yoga centres are a blatant violation of [[wiaa]]), but [[Isha Yoga Centre]] is the one with the page history, not [[Isha Yoga Center]] (hence why I did not nominate [[Isha Yoga Centre]] for deletion), so even if the yoga centre uses the AmE spelling, it's unneeded for the most part as this has no page history (apart from a bot edit + the creation). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:08, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::*OK, I guess I don't really care. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:32, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::*:Either way, it still baffles me how a yoga centre managed to have an article for 6 years despite failing [[wv:wiaa]]. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:59, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
* '''Delete''' both redirects. I'm tempted to say remove the listing in [[Coimbatore]] too since the center is miles from town, but I suppose it can be kept.
: Would anyone be inclined to write a travel topic article on [[Yoga]] in general? Searching for &quot;yoga&quot;, I find [[Yoga in Rishikesh]] which looks to me like it violates [[Wikivoyage:Goals and non-goals]] statement that providing &quot;yellow pages&quot; is explicitly a non-goal, plus a lot of listings in other Indian articles &amp; some elsewhere. Then there's [[meditation]] which overlaps somewhat. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 08:11, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::[[Isha Yoga Centre]] cannot be deleted for attribution reasons. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:14, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::: It can be deleted if we remove or reword the derived content, which is the course of action I'm leaning towards. I haven't had time to read the VFDs or or the involved articles properly. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:45, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::::I have re-written the merged content to address the attribution concern. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:33, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
:::::Nice work. I'm now in favour of deleting both. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:44, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't support deleting [[Isha Yoga Centre]], because the fact that we have a listing for the center at all is due to the prior existence of the article. -- [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:06, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
:::::::: Does keeping a redirect for Isha Yoga Center create a precedent for people who want to create redirects for Sleepeasy Hotel, Mabel's Diner, or Babylon Niteclub? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:58, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
:::::::::No. The only reason we have this redirect is that the article was not speedily deleted. Any new article for a hotel, diner or nightclub would be speedily deleted. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:18, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
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      <text bytes="60704" xml:space="preserve">==Starry districts of huge cities==

So, shameless self-promoter that I am, I just rewarded myself for spending way too much time on a map by slapping a Star label on [[Singapore/Chinatown]].  But do I need to make a map for every district until I can list Singapore here and/or dub the main Singapore article a Star? [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 10:11, 1 Jan 2006 (EST)

:A couple of things: first, fantastic job on the Chinatown map. I especially appreciate the map how-to and I'm going to try and do a couple of maps myself. 

:Second, it's probably counterproductive to think of a star rating as a &quot;reward&quot; to a particular contributor. It's just a way for us to mark the status of an article. (I know you're probably joking, but others might not.)

:Third, most of the listings in S/C aren't in MoS format, so I've downgraded it from star to guide. Sorry to be a downer, but.

:Finally, I think you've got a good point about the relationship between a huge city and its district articles. I can see a region article being star quality without each and every city and sub-region being stars, but I'm not sure that the same goes for a city and its districts. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 14:20, 1 Jan 2006 (EST)

::For what it's worth [[Paris]] was made DOM even though some of the district articles are still at outline stage. -- [[User:(WT-en) Mark|(WT-en) Mark]] 09:12, 18 Feb 2006 (EST)

== Country/region articles as Stars ==

Expanding on Evan's point above...  what exactly ''are'' the Star criteria for region or country articles?  Obviously a map with individual attractions isn't very practical (unless we're talking about the Vatican...), but is a CIA factbook map sufficient or should we insist on a full-fledged vector map which points out the cities/regions listed in the article? [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:40, 3 Jan 2006 (EST)

:I like your idea about the map-- can we generalize and say that a star article should have a least one map helpful to the specific area covered? So a city map would need to be helpful on a city level (ie with streets/attractions), a region map would need to show the location of cities mentioned, and a country map should show at least the major regions maybe along with the capital? 
:On a related note, I think it the [[Project:Guide articles|guide]] rating that needs to have additional/different criteria for regions/ countries. One thing that makes a good guide at these levels is '''not''' having specific listings for hotels, restaurants, etc, but having good general information that refers to citie articles.
:Districts I still don't know about. But I wouldn't want to see a star rating on a city page unless the majority of the districts are guides/stars as well... [[User:(WT-en) Maj|(WT-en) Majnoona]] 15:08, 25 Jan 2006 (EST)

::Re: the maps, I also think they should include all listed destinations, the CIA factbook maps are better than nothing, but usually lack (and sometimes spell differently) many common tourist destinations... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 06:00, 13 January 2007 (EST)

== How Perfect is Perfect ==

Something that happens pretty often is someone has a fairly well-done article with maps, and upgrades it to star -- see [[Cleveland]].  When I asked for a star-review of [[Penticton]], it appeared that the following kinds of things are requirements for the star rating:
# No deviations in Manual-of-style formatting.
# All listings must have phone numbers, addresses, hours, and usually some indication of price
# All sections must have content.  The content should be good.
# Not mentioned in the review -- but is a map of the listings also a requirement?

Now I found it kinda fun to participate in perfectifying Penticton, but I'd like to make a couple of observations:

1. There is a ''huge'' quality gap between Guide and Star that is roughly comparable to the gap between vfd and guide.  Did we mean for this to be?  I'm kinda torn because I like seeing a &quot;Quality Mark&quot; that tells us all that an article is perfect (though always improvable).  But on the other hand, it's a really difficult level to achieve -- Penticton just isn't very big so it was easier to accomplish.

2. One set of eyes is not enough for labelling a star.  I think we should submit Star-candidates for review because I think it hurts a contributor's morale when we yank the Star away.  And when people ask about &quot;is this article ready?&quot; they sometimes get [[Talk:Santa Fe (New Mexico)#How to make this thing a Star?|very little]] response.

3. Our MoS changes occasionally.  Some of our Stars appear to be [[Paris/4th arrondissement|grandfathered]] in and would not currently qualify for Star rating.   In general, should they be downgraded to Guide?  (I keep thinking I need to fix them instead of downgrading them since it's just formatting issues.)
-- [[User:(WT-en) Cjensen|(WT-en) Colin]] 21:54, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

: For #1, yeah, I think it's intentional and should stay that way.  &quot;Star&quot; basically means 'throw away your Rough Planet, this is all you'll ever need&quot;.  I like the review idea though.  And the solution to #3 is the planned move to [[Project:Listings|listings]], where you just need to enter the data in a machine-readable format and the formatting is handled automagically. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:26, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

:My opinion is that we are not at a star level until a guide is comparable to a Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Fodor's, Let's Go, or Frommer's -- in readability, reliability, and consistency. I don't just ''think'' that's achievable -- we have existence proof that it's achievable.

:Is that setting the bar too high? I don't think so. I'm kind of glad that we've made some intermediate article statuses between stub and star.

:You're right about 2, by the way. I'm going to add some more comments on Santa Fe and try to put some time into stellarizing it. Also, I think articles like Santa Fe are great candidates for collaboration of the week; if everybody does 1 or 2 listings, we can finish it really quickly.

:For 3: yeah, I think so. Hopefully our MoS is going to get more and more stable and the target stops moving so much. But it doesn't really change ''that'' often. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 22:36, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

1. I don't see the leap from Guide to Star as ''that'' huge, certainly not as great as between VFD and Guide.  It's largely a matter of dotting the t's and crossing the i's, and dressing it up with visuals.  (And since most articles already have photos by the time they reach Guide, the latter probably just means adding a map.)  Tightening up and/or punching up the prose is a lot less burdensome than filling out the freakin' Sleep section on a city where you don't happen to be a call girl who already knows the local hotels. ;)

2. I agree about the need for multiple eyes.  I only put a Star on [[Isle Royale]] because Ryan told me I should, and I still hestitated &amp;ndash; waiting for someone to tell me I shouldn't &amp;ndash; because I didn't really feel qualified to.  Even with supposedly objective criteria, there's enough subjectivity to evaluating the prose, and cussed nitpickiness to evaluating MoS compliance, that a nomination/voting process or an &quot;X-number of editors agree it's a Star&quot; requirement would be helpful.  (Since the number of Stars is still pretty small, it might not be a bad idea to run them all through a confirmation process.)

3. The MoS should be stable enough by now that any changes should have little bearing on whether a Star falls from grace.  I'd be more worried about subsequent additions and changes ''to the article'' (and there ''will'' be, even on &quot;perfect&quot;, &quot;complete&quot; ones) degrading its status. - [[User:(WT-en) TVerBeek|(WT-en) Todd VerBeek]] 22:38, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

:I've created a page for [[Project:Star nominations]], and a [[Template:Starnomination]] to be put at the bottom of any article being nominated, inviting comments. - [[User:(WT-en) TVerBeek|(WT-en) Todd VerBeek]] 09:44, 15 May 2006 (EDT)

== add date an article became starred ==

Are there any objections to adding date here when each article became rated as Star? (only to [[Project:Star articles]], not to a section on the [[Main Page]]). Presently there's really few Stars -- dates will show both how long ago articles started to receive Stars. Plus, dates will show dynamics of the community: when we're launching many new Stars (this can be ''some'' measure of our productivity, and when we're achieving no new Stars for a long time. Thoughts? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 16:11, 25 November 2006 (EST)

:Sounds good to me. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 20:47, 10 December 2006 (EST)

::What can be a next step towards achieving that? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 04:29, 11 December 2006 (EST)

== Maintaining star status ==

So this has been touched on already, but what to do about articles that are already stars but have new problems or new rules that create problems? [[Paris/4th_arrondissement]] is missing some critical info (see the &quot;see&quot;, &quot;do&quot; and &quot;buy&quot; sections), for example... [[Flores (Guatemala)]] is nominated for star status, and has less problems than this article (considering its size), but will probably (rightfully) not be upgraded, since we're being more strict now... What about something like creating a template infobox that goes on top of the page in question that says &quot;This Star article no longer matches the MoS, and will be downgraded to Guide status if the problems aren't fixed in XX # of days&quot;? Then on the talk page for the article the person adding this template can detail what they think needs fixin'...  [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 05:57, 13 January 2007 (EST)

==Star Potential==
''swept in from the [[pub]]''

I wonder if there would be value in creating a block on the [[Project:Project]] page, and then an article to elaborate, for &quot;Stars in the Making&quot; -- articles that definitely don't qualify for Star status yet, but could be pushed to Star with comparatively little effort.  I see this as distinct from CotW in two regards.  CotW seems to be getting applied to articles that are a long way from Star, and the improvements being brought about via CotW usually aren't all that significant, so that using it for Star aspirants isn't likely to meet the goal.  Second, pushing to Star can be one of those chance-encounter things where someone peruses the list of candidates, notices one that he/she knows something about, and says, &quot;hey, I can fix that!&quot;  By having a list of possibilities there, rather than the one single article that is CotW at any given time, the chances of such a random encounter are increased.

Thoughts?  A good beta test would be [[Albuquerque]], which [[User:(WT-en) PerryPlanet]] has done a fantastic job with recently, yet it's clearly not gonna be a Star until it has a map, at the minimum. -- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 13:03, 28 December 2006 (EST)

: I think that's a fantastic idea, I would certainly pay attention to it... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 09:55, 15 January 2007 (EST)

::How about &lt;nowiki&gt;{{starpotential}}&lt;/nowiki&gt;?

{| width=&quot;60%&quot; bgcolor=&quot;white&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;border-style:double;border-width:6px;border-color:lightblue&quot;
| This article has '''[[Star potential]]'''. It’s well written with great and near-complete information, and now needs a few sets of eyes to make it ''perfectly'' match the [[Project:Manual of style|Manual of style]] before we can [[Project:Star nominations|nominate]] it for '''[[Project:Star articles|Star]]''' status. If you see how it can be improved please [[Project:Plunge forward|plunge forward]] or point it out on the [[Project:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]].
|}

::This also addresses Colin’s issue in a way, about there being a step between Guide and Star status. And addresses other concerns raised on the [[Project:Star nominations]] page about that page being reserved for articles we think are already stars and just need confirmation, not ones that need feedback and pushing, or that someone unilaterally declared a star. So by the time an article reaches that page it will likely just need a yes or no vote with simple critiqueing if anything.

::As Bill mentioned above, CotW seems to be working in a different way on other issues, not to mention that it’s only for a week. I would see this more as an ''article status'' than just a collaboration, it would remain &lt;nowiki&gt;{{starpotential}}&lt;/nowiki&gt; until it’s nominated for star status. A list of an articles problems or suggested fixes can be detailed on the talk page... Thoughts? [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 00:58, 18 January 2007 (EST)

:::It sounds like this proposal is basically creating another status level between guide and star.  While there is currently a fairly big difference between &quot;guide&quot; and &quot;star&quot;, we would need clear criteria if a new status is added.  If we aren't talking about adding a new status then I'm not sure that the added bureaucracy of a &quot;nomination for nomination for star&quot; process is necessarily a good idea. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] 01:17, 18 January 2007 (EST)

::::I'm all for bureaucracy and red tape, but adding another template and status is just going to make things more complicated as we drive ever closer to the [http://www.interfold.com/bx568/India/RCIMGP0586.JPG Indian model of efficiency].  Anywho, what's the problem with the guide status template that says 'plunge forward and help make this guide a star'? -- [[User:(WT-en) Sapphire|(WT-en) Andrew H. (Sapphire)]] 01:38, 18 January 2007 (EST)

:::::Well, the fact that there is a sea of guides, many of which are nowhere near Star status. I personally am thinking of a new status I guess... I'm almost thinking that this would replace (or make irrelevant) the [[Project:Star_nominations/Slush_pile|slushpile]]... Right now, if someone thinks an article is a star or wants to know what else it needs (beyond what they can see themselves) they don't have a lot of options other than posting a message on the talk page (unlikely to gain much attention) or nominate it for Star status. An example would be [[Project:Star_nominations#South_Africa]] - the user nominated it because he's done all he sees to do, it's a great article, but there's things he hasn't thought of yet that need fixing. Tim pointed out that the subsections aren't guides, and I would guess now beyond that it's probably not going to garner much more attention, will sit there for a couple weeks and then be slushpiled. Whereas if he could say that it has ''star potential'', a page that after a while would hopefully have an audience, then he would be inviting more feedback than &quot;it's not there yet, but keep trying&quot;. [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 01:45, 18 January 2007 (EST)

::::::I like the idea of drawing peoples attention to articles that are &quot;nearly stars&quot; in an attempt to push them that last little bit so that they become star status. However, we do already have 5 levels of article quality - do we really need another? In my understanding, the Guide level is when an article reaches a level of quality where it can be used almost completely on it's own for planning/doing a trip. The Star level is when you have enough info to not need anything else at all - all the info you need is in the guide. So in that sense, the Guide level ''is'' the &quot;star potential&quot; level that has been proposed. What I think happens too much is that people push usable articles up to &quot;Guide&quot; status too early, when they should still be at the &quot;usable&quot; level. SO I reckon rather than introducing another status level we try and make the original status levels far more clearly defined. 

::::::I created [[:Template:failedstarnomination]] to draw attention to articles that were nominated but weren't quite at star status, in order to help people realise what needs to be done to get them to star. Maybe we should merge the starpotential and failedstarnomination? I'm aware that failedstarnomination isn't particularly visible - I didn't want to stick a banner at the bottom of the page saying this article isn't good enough, because I don't want viewers to read that and not take the article seriously - so maybe we should alter that and stick it at the bottom of the page where usual status templates go? -- [[User:(WT-en) Tsandell|(WT-en) Tim]] 08:29, 19 January 2007 (EST)

::::::::Yeah... what I like about the starpotential is that it's more positive and would feel like you're helping articles on their way up instead of saving sinking ships, otherwise we could just let a million articles get nominated then slushed, and just promote the slush pile.

::::::::I would certainly say (as you suggest) that it would go onto the failed nominees pages, but I also think it should be applied to guides that are nearing star, so they can be perfected ''before'' being nominated... template aside though, I think Bill's suggestion about putting whatever is decided upon on the project page, and having a page about it also, is what will potentially draw in the perfectionists... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 08:58, 19 January 2007 (EST)

:::::::::Just saw the first paragraph of your post Tim, I also agree with that, making guide status more strict would help the problem. While I do think that starpotential could be another status level, it also could just be a project for perfecting guides before they get nominated... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 09:07, 19 January 2007 (EST)

::: Laying aside the banner issue (btw, I'd personally prefer starpotential to failedstarnomination and would suggest a merge), my original thought was that there is a need to make Star candidates more &quot;visible.&quot;  Putting a banner ''on'' the Star candidate only accomplishes that if you actually read the candidate article already; it doesn't particularly call one's attention to the fact that the article exists and is nearly of Star quality.  For that, mention on the main page or project page seems like the preferred way to go.  I don't think the process for that has to be too bureaucratic.  (BTW, Andrew, that shot has a considerable resemblance to my own office -- and I am in fact part (American) Indian. :-) )-- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 10:08, 19 January 2007 (EST)

I moved  [[:Template:failedstarnomination]] to [[:Template:Starpotential]] per the above discussion... now we just need to create [[Project:Star potential]] and see what that develops into - having sat on this a little longer, I'm less inclined to follow my previous thoughts about it being a new article status, and more inclined to continue to more accurately define the existing article statuses. I'd still love to see Bill (or someone) follow his idea and put a box on the project or main page. We ''do'' need some sort of project that draws attention to Guides that are nearing Stars so that people can solicit help before nominating an article. [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) - Cacahuate]] 20:50, 22 February 2007 (EST)

: This is a great proposal - I'd love to have a venue for peer review of articles I've worked on. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 21:06, 22 February 2007 (EST)
Returning to this after some time away: The intent of &quot;star potential&quot; is rather different than &quot;failed star nominations.&quot;  The latter are a subset of the former, pages that have been through the nomination process and found wanting.  However, there are a lot of articles out there that have ''not'' been through the nomination process yet because it is known that they would fail, yet could be pushed to Star with comparatively little effort.  The [[Albuquerque]] straw man applies here: nobody is nominating it for Star, because it is missing one ''sine qua non'' (map), yet fill that in and it sure looks like a Star to me.  I'll try redoing that template and we can see what happens. -- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 17:42, 12 August 2007 (EDT)

::It would be useful to have a category of pages like this. If all that's missing is a map, I would usually be happy to make one. But I wasn't aware, for example, that Albequerque is otherwise ready.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 22:52, 12 August 2007 (EDT)

::So I tried a go at [[Project:Star potential]], please modify it as you wish. We still need a [[Category: Star potential]] though. And why do we add the Star potential to the Talk Page? Isn't it better just at the bottom of the Main article? [[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) Globe-trotter]] 17:49, 17 December 2009 (EST)

== distribute Star articles in a printed form? ==

''Archived from the [[Pub]]'':

Recurring to the early-years idea to distribute Wikivoyage articles in a printed form (and thus findind new contributors, not only helping people to travel smarter): have anyone tried to distribute articles in Star status? They are definitely the best candidates to start... Maybe start talking to the hotels and cafes that we recommend in those articles? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 19:00, 26 November 2006 (EST)

If we're not ready yet to start ''doing'' specific talks with specific hotels, what about helping those wikivoyagers who may have good contacts with some hotels? Can we encourage them to talk about distribution, and have some place at Wikivoyage where they can ask for help/we talk on policies etc etc? Or the plan is just dramatically different? ;-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 04:35, 11 February 2007 (EST)

BUMP :-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 18:01, 13 February 2007 (EST)

:Personally I don't care either way if they ever get distributed in printed form... I think they're most handy as an online guide that you can print last minute and have the most up to date version. But even if the goal is to print them someday, I think we're still in the stage of needing to write them instead of what to do after they're written, for the most part [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) - Cacahuate]] 11:26, 16 February 2007 (EST)

::I would vote for ReleaseEarlyReleaseOften here--even if we start only with a few articles which are already Guides or Stars. Otherwise the feedback reward for the community remains in too distant future, and noone believe it will ever happen--while we keep referring that &quot;we ultimately write a printed guide, not really so much an online guide&quot;. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 12:12, 16 February 2007 (EST)

==Format==

The star articles should be something that we want the world to see, and a great starting point for aspiring writers. But this page/list is ugly, and IMO not a great portal for newcomers. I'd like to see something more colorful and eye catching, and tried a first draft '''here''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1286547].

I'd like to feature the star articles a little more prominently on the [[Main Page]] once we have moved to a more attractive, user-friendly format, so that we put our best foot forward to the world.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 22:22, 1 November 2009 (EST)
:I see what you're going for, but I think there's also some value in having a compact easily-browsable list.  [[:Category:Star articles]] is a compact list, but it's not usefully organized by geography like this list is.  Also, adding a picture for each Star article makes for a lot of whitespace, which means a lot of scrolling.  It's a good start; I'll give some thought to how it can be improved.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 10:02, 2 November 2009 (EST)

::I support the idea, and I think colorful and eye-catching is a good thing here. If this is a format for a separate page on Star articles, maybe use 2- or 3-column format, with pictures on outer sides (if 2-column format used)? And, it would be very inspiring to see the world/continent map with regions having Star articles highlighted--not sure how to make it easily comprehendable, though. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 10:30, 2 November 2009 (EST)

:::I actually was hoping to put together something more stylish, more compact, in columns, and without all the whitespace ;) But since my [[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald/Sandbox|(WT-en) first attempt]] was both clumsy and too time consuming, I decided to just get the content in place.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 17:29, 2 November 2009 (EST)

And Denis, how does this look:

&lt;nowiki&gt;[[Image:WT stars map.png|thumb|center|601px|Star articles throughout the world]]&lt;/nowiki&gt;
&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot; /&gt;
--[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:44, 2 November 2009 (EST)

:I think the map is a great start towards better visualization! --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 01:52, 3 November 2009 (EST)

::It might be nice to highlight the countries in which the stars appear, but that might conflict with any future region-level star articles.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 11:51, 3 November 2009 (EST)

:::I think we could indicate region-level stars just by outlining them, or even giving them a different color. I really liked the idea, and have updated the map. If we're lucky, such a map could spark a little nationalist-motivated hard work ;)  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:45, 3 November 2009 (EST)

::::That's even better, and nationalist motivation is a good side effect I seeked in the first place :-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 03:06, 4 November 2009 (EST)

:::Nice map, but in the article I don't think every destination should have it's own picture. It makes a way messy appearance. At least just one picture per city (so not district) and we should even leave some out of those, so it's not too crowded. But I like the idea. [[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) Globe-trotter]] 19:07, 7 December 2009 (EST)

===Bump===

OK, I've tried an additional two versions after '''Version 1''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1286547]. '''Version 2''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446816] keeps all the information from version 1, but puts it into columns, as previously suggested. '''Version 3''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446843] is more minimal, but still way more eye catching than what we have now—I've done away with text and tried turning it into a gallery a la [[Previous Destinations of the month]]. 

I wanted to try using separate wiki section headers as in version 3, but with the text and pictures of version 2 displayed in columns ''within'' each section, but I couldn't quite figure out how to make that happen.

I don't like the idea of treating different star articles differently, such as giving pictures only to city articles, but not district articles. The rewarding feeling of seeing an article into which you have put a lot of work featured here is a good incentive to keep people doing the kind of rigorous, difficult, and sometimes tedious work of creating new stars. I wouldn't want us to undermine that in any way.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:05, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

:Very good work and a huge step forward from the existing presentation. I really like '''Version 2''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446816], and certainly agree with the point about not treating star articles differently according to hierarchical position. A minor point: in Chrome at least, the column widths in Version 2 are displaying as different (first column is wider). --[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 23:21, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

::I kind of like the third one. It keeps the page compact while still catching your eye with the picture. Although I agree that the districts should be featured equally, do you think it would be better to group them under their city as a category? Obviously Chicago is the best example of this; There are so many districts from the same city, it just seems to make sense to group them together under the city rather than floating among the cities. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 01:12, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::I like #2 also, looking good.... and once the whole city is a star, I don't see why it would be necessary to continue to list the individual districts as well, especially as the # of star articles grows &amp;ndash; [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) &lt;font color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;cacahuate&lt;/font&gt;]]  &lt;sup&gt;&lt;small&gt;[[User talk:(WT-en) Cacahuate|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 02:23, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::::I would make a strong case for featuring all star articles be they districts of a starred city or cities within a starred region or whatever. From experience, I can say that it is a ''huge'' slog bringing a city or district templated article up to star standard, regardless of the status of its parent article, and we should in no way be demotivating users to do that. 
::::I do though like ChubbyWimbus' idea of grouping the articles.--[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 02:52, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:Peter, that's great! Personally I like #2 as well. One comment: maybe it's better to re-balance contintents across the columns to aviod &quot;Continent (continued) on top of the 2nd column. Also, I think current captions for pictures add confusion. We'd better either remove them at all, or duplicate article name there. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 03:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:: I prefer Version 2, too. I think the attribution is important and on the other hand might motivate people from grey parts to flip the coin. [[User:(WT-en) Jc8136|(WT-en) jan]] 05:50, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::The problem I have with version 3 is that it omits the sparkling text that is supposed to be the keystone of a star article.  Images are great, and absolutely needed, but it seems a shame not to include a bit of the text that is so important to gaining that star icon.  =)  As for columns within sections, it seems like there ought to be a way to do it.  Wikipedia has templates to handle columnizing, but apparently they don't work in IE or Opera.  Other than that, maybe tables are the only way to handle it.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 10:08, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

2 clearly seems the most popular, so I've made a bunch of the suggested revisions to it: '''Version 2 revised''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1447232]. Image captions are gone (which I agree helps, and which mirrors our DotM features), thumbnail boxes are gone, Europe is subdivided by top-level regions, ToC is gone, and North America is now no longer split across columns. This makes the NA column long, leaving whitespace on the left, but this strikes me as less of a problem than it did before. Hopefully &quot;The Rest of the World&quot; will get its act together ;)

Re: grouping districts by huge cities. I already did this? Or are you suggesting I strip the huge cities out from the top-level regions?  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 10:14, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:I am not so sure the captions were a mistake - I rather liked them. But no big deal. On groupings, it would make sense to me if Bali were followed by its two sub article stars — Nusa Lembongan and Ubud —  rather than Singapore jumping into the middle.  This is very good work. Well done done Peter.--[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 11:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::Looks great now! --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 15:22, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::: Agreed &amp;mdash; this is really nice work. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 19:14, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::::Along with grouping the Bali regions, I was thinking that once there are a few districts from the same city, we give the city its own subheading like we would do if we had enough cities in the same country. The United States has already been given regional subheadings, and since there are plenty of Chicago districts (as well as the main city page), I think it would make sense to give &quot;Chicago&quot; a subheading. I think this will inevitably have to happen when we get more stars anyway, but Chicago is already ready for it. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 20:58, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::::Point taken, since Chicago articles comprise 40% of our stars right now! I've added that extra subheading. I'm sure there are more possible improvements to the way this is presented (maybe giving a subtle background color to each subheading?), but I've reached the end of my ugly and incompetent css/html attempts. I figure I'll give this a week to see if anyone objects to the new format, then make it live.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:32, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

OK, I've now made the change, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! It would be nice to spruce up the star section of the Main Page too—maybe make it more eye catching with use of the star icon? I really would like the star articles to be a main point of entry for new users.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 21:48, 11 May 2010 (EDT)

:Could we set up a section with a random selection of star articles?  I wouldn't want to lose the &quot;newest&quot; list, though, so if it's too much to have both we should just stick with newest.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 22:53, 11 May 2010 (EDT)

==Diving Sites==
The diving site just added is in Africa, but isn't the article a travel topic? Should it go there? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 03:13, 4 December 2009 (EST)
:Yes, dive sites are travel topics and should be listed under that headline (for the same reason [[Chicago skyline guide]] is there and not under &quot;Midwest&quot;).  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 09:42, 4 December 2009 (EST)

== WT stars map &amp;mdash; colours ==

I find the blue dots used to identify location of the subjects of our star articles do not show up well on the map. I suggest a higher contrast colour. Maybe something really bright &amp;mdash; after all stars traditionally are points of light in the surrounding darkness. Cheers, • • • [[User:(WT-en) Pbsouthwood|(WT-en) Peter (Southwood)]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Pbsouthwood|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 03:02, 7 October 2011 (EDT)

== Namespace ==
Why was this page moved into the main namespace? It's not a destination or travel topic. It contains information not about travel, but about Wikivoyage itself (a list of pages that are star articles on Wikivoyage), so it should be in the project namespace. I think the same also applies to [[Previous Destinations of the month]], [[Previously Off the beaten path]], and [[Previous Featured travel topics]]. &lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;–[[User:Sumone10154|'''&lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;sumone10154&lt;/span&gt;''']]&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:Sumone10154|&lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/span&gt;]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 21:18, 16 October 2012 (CEST)

:[[Wikivoyage:Star articles]] should give an explanation what Star articles are, similar to [[Wikivoyage:Guide articles]]. This is a showcase article linked to from the Main Page. It would be odd to send site visitors from the Main Page into the Project namespace if they are not interested in editing articles. On Wikipedia, these showcase articles have a special Portal namespace, maybe that could be a solution for this issue. Please continue this discussion at [[Talk:Previous Destinations of the month#Namespace]]. --[[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 00:43, 17 October 2012 (CEST)

==Missing image==
The [[Sheki]] entry is missing an appropriate image leading to a less-than-showcase appearance.

14:55, 28 December 2012 Thehelpfulbot (Talk | contribs) deleted page File:Xan Saray Courtyard.jpg (Cleanup: Deleting empty file pages) -- [[User:Alice/About_Me|&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0000DD&quot;&gt;A&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0066FF&quot;&gt;l&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0099FF&quot;&gt;i&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00CCFF&quot;&gt;c&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00EEFF&quot;&gt;e&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]][[Special:Emailuser/Alice|&lt;font color=&quot;#FF3333&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;✉&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/font&gt;]] 05:49, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

:I've been working on getting the Sheki photos transferred today, but the old lead image, unfortunately, will be lost. I'll see if I can't dig up a better one, but for now I've swapped photos.  --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 06:17, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

== Collaboration ==

Does this project have a collaborative effort such as &quot;Collaboration of the Week&quot;, or month, etc.? Many WikiProjects on Wikipedia use this model to bring editors together to work on articles. It would be nice if a group of quality editors could work together to promote articles to star status. --[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 00:46, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
: Oh, and may I suggest starting with my personal favorite, Portland, Oregon?! :P --[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 00:46, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
:: See [[Wikivoyage:Collaboration of the month]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 01:02, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

==Maintaining Star Status==
Because the world is always changing, I think it would be helpful to establish some sort of guide/rule for maintaining star status. What I propose is for periodic checks of information (prices, websites, if the places even still exist, etc.) and write on the article's Talk Page what you checked and in what sections. For example, &quot;Verified 'Eat' listing information&quot; and include the date. That way, others can see it and know what has been updated and when.

This is NOT a proposal to remove star status. It is just a way to track exactly how dated our stars are. If an article was made a star 6 years ago, that would mean it's overdo for a check-up. If a star HAS been verified, it would be good to have a record of when/what so that other users know either to move on to another article to verify or to do another check-up.

If the check-up reveals a lot of changes that the user is unable to simply update themselves, they could then nominate it for de-starring and hopefully others could save it. If not, of course, it would have to be downgraded, but it's better for us to downgrade an article that is grossly outdated than it is to have star status be an end-all. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 16:19, 6 April 2014 (UTC)

==Map==
A star needs to be added to represent [[Okayama]]'s recent addition. I cannot do it myself. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:51, 23 May 2015 (UTC)
:I've done this, though it's hard to tell because [[Hiroshima]] is right next door.  For future reference, it's a pretty easy task.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:15, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

== Removing star status altogether ==
{{swept}}
Don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to star status. However, since things can get out of date, and many of star articles don't even have coordinates (and, therefore, do not really showcase the best of Wikivoyage), I think it might be worthwhile to consider removing star status for articles and merge these into &quot;guide&quot; status.

The problem is that there are some articles which are really good and perhaps deserve even more than just guide status. However, I think requirements like custom pagebanners, etc. make guide status a high level to reach for an article, let alone star status. Star status seems to be over-the-top; e.g., all the nominating just to give an article a status that most people wouldn't notice anyway, or understand what it all means.

An example of a star article that's not particularly good is [[Menzies]]. Quite a few of the listings don't even have coordinates. I brought this up on the [[Talk:Menzies|Menzies talk page]] but got no response. There are probably many guide articles that are just as good as the [[Menzies]] article, just that they haven't been nominated yet.

What do others think about this? Removing star status would be a big step, but it would save us a lot of time over something that isn't particularly important, IMO.

Is everyone okay with this being posted here? If it should be at [[Wikivoyage talk:Star articles]] or somewhere like that, I'll move it, but I doubt it would get the attention there that is necessary for discussing something this important. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 04:18, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:I don't pay much attention to star status, but there are some editors who put a lot of effort into improving articles to get them to star status, and improving articles is good. So I'd be in favour if keeping it. Would we consider making the status a tine-limited thing, i.e., it automatically expires after two years, after which it is reviewed to see if it has been updated enough (and kept up with our changing requirements for star status) to warrant the status being renewed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 04:23, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:: Star status is a good way to motivate people to improve an article and to highlight a good article, but yes with [{{Catscancall}}?project=wikivoyage&amp;depth=10&amp;categories=Listings_with_no_coordinates%0D%0AStar_articles&amp;show_redirects=no&amp;doit=1 45 star status articles that have listings without coordinates] a time limit or formal review would be a good idea. Not sure the [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations#Nominations to remove Star status|Nominations to remove Star status]] process is working at the moment. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 06:16, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
::: Star articles are written one by one over time and probably edited less than others (not that much to improve), so it is quite natural they are written to older standards – and not updated much more often than articles in general. But they are not too many, 74 in [[:Category:Star articles]], so making an expedition to find banner images, update listings etc. would not be too difficult. I do not use the star status too much, but when trying to learn what to aim for, the star articles of similar type are a good starting point. And besides motivating editors, I am sure many readers enjoy the star guides. So, I suggest making a concerted effort to get the star articles worth their stars. Later, I think the periodic review is also a good tool. When we have assured star articles are up to current standards, I think we should start giving them more visibility, e.g. wp-sv features a star of the day on their main page. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
::I agree that some people really enjoy that process and status, so I'm inclined to keep it.  
::It sounds like adding coordinates to star articles could be a useful COTM.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:54, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:::I '''strongly oppose''' removing star status altogether, but conversely '''strongly support''' reviewing articles marked as stars to check whether they really fulfil the criteria. Fixer-uppers should be fixed, and those which require more work may be bumped down to whatever status is appropriate. A COTM could well be the best way to handle this, and one which I may even participate in. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:34, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
: Just in case people have not noticed, this months [[cotm]] is adding coordinates to listings of star status articles. Although a few have been done in the last week, it is a lot of work. Will need more contributors to complete them all by the end of the month. All welcome to join in. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 18:06, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

::I'd keep the concept of Star status articles, though we somehow need to streamline the process for the nomination, and that might include rethinking the requirements for Star status. For years the Star article nomination has been at a standstill, with the oldest discussion being started back in 2014. When you notice this, you probably don't feel much enthusiasm nominating new articles or otherwise participating in the discussions.
::Almost all of the current star articles were largely written back in the Wikitravel era before we had dynamic maps and by editors that have left the project. This means we don't necessarily have anyone on board who knows all the small details about e.g. districts of [[Chicago]] and [[Washington, D.C.]] or [[Bali]], and as the Star articles almost certainly are out of date to some extent, their status should be reviewed. Instead, there might be other articles that are worthy of Star status — for instance articles that have been recently featured on the Main Page. -- [[User:Ypsilon|&lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ϒ&lt;/b&gt;ψιλον&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|&lt;font color=&quot;#333333&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:48, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
As the discussion period stated on [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations]] is 3 weeks, should we not remove most of the nomanation proposals currently there. Then maybe start afresh with hopefully more people assisting. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 16:32, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:Sure, although there are some 2018 nominations that are still valid and haven't been reviewed much yet. All the other nominations are like ''[[w:Jarndyce and Jarndyce|Jarndyce v Jarndyce]]''. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:37, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::Clearly the 3 week period is too short. It's not just a question of deciding whether or not an article is good enough (akin to deciding whether or not a user is fit to be admin), there's a process whereby the community gives suggestions on how the article can be improved, and these suggestions then have to be agreed to and effectuated. There has been, for instance, much useful feedback on my Farnborough nomination which I intend to implement, but haven't had the chance to do so, and no-one else seems bothered to. I don't see why there has to be an arbitrary time limit - the articles aren't going anywhere and, for the most part, neither are we - but it does take time to imagine and implement perfection :-) Time that we, as volunteers with busy lives, don't always have in spades. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:05, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::Well, the 3-week period hasn't been followed at least since mid-2014; perhaps if it was followed, we'd get more done in relation to our star articles. And with the nominations that are 3+ years old, enough feedback has been provided, IMO. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with feedback, but after a few years it's long past time to decide whether the nomination should succeed or fail. Reasons to support/oppose were listed years ago; long ago, it was time to come to a decision, and we didn't, so now we should.

:::However, with the newer nominations, feedback is needed and would be very helpful. And I think the period for nominating could be expanded to 2 months, perhaps, but not much more. What's needed at the [[WV:Star nominations]] page is more activity, not more time. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:12, 10 November 2018 (UTC)
:::: Extending discussion period to 2 months sound like a good idea. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 17:28, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::::: I suppose two months is enough for people to see the nomination and give initial feedback. If the discussion is then moved to the article's talk page, the improvements can be made and the discussions go on. I have not been involved, so I cannot say whether there is some timeframe beyond two months in which the articles could get ready for being accepted, but if it takes more than a year, a new nomination is probably more useful. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:41, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::::::Are there any objections to expanding the time to 2 months? If not, I will make the change; however, if we set 2 months as the limit, I think we should get those really old nominations out of the way. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:53, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::::::As long as the discussions are swept to the article's talk page, as LPfi suggested, and not uselessly archived into oblivion, I can support a two month limit. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:15, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

{{outdent}}Okay; I'll adjust accordingly. And now it's time to keep the page current so that [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations]] never gets abandoned again. Once again, thanks for all the input on this. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 18:23, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:[[User:K7L|K7L]] plunged forward with [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Star_nominations&amp;oldid=prev&amp;diff=3646620&amp;diffmode=source this edit]. I'm not exactly opposed to it, but after a decision was made by the community I don't see why this should be edited so quickly. 

:Hopefully, though, everyone's okay with K7L's edit. Then we can move ahead with the star nominations. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:17, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::The whole point of the proposed two-month period was to leave a reasonable amount of time to fix any deficiencies in the article. If there's consensus that a page is ready to go as-is, why wait so long? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 23:30, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::Yes, I agree there. If there's consensus to make it a star article, we should go ahead and make it one. I think I understand your edit better now; I thought more that you were reinforcing the old three-week rule ''despite'' the consensus on this page. But if you're just helping articles reach star status faster if there ''is'' consensus, then I don't think anyone will be against that. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:32, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

===Progress on the star nominations===
We've brought down the list of star nominations from 11 to 9 and I'm waiting a little before I look to slush a couple more. The star nominations revival back in early September was short-lived, and while there was quite a lot of activity, not any real progress was made other than expanding the list of nominations. This time, a lot to do with [[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]]'s nomination to de-star [[La Macarena]] and update some policy details, real progress is being made.

The progress is that T100 has upgraded [[Travemunde]] to star and I've made a couple minor edits to the article itself &amp;mdash; things like bullets before a couple listings, a better spot for paragraph, so we can get moving with these nominations. I also slushed the nomination for [[Indianapolis]]. I'm hoping to get consensus to slush [[Quy Nhon]] and perhaps slush [[Kraainem]], along with a support vote for [[Childs]]. All that is needed is input, which does not require too much knowledge about the articles. Really just confirmations so we can get the star nominations going the way they should again.

Everyone who has helped on this, thanks for your help so far as we continue to make Wikivoyage a great travel guide. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 18:22, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:Yep, the progress continues. We're getting close to being able to slush one and we've also nominated a new one, [[Bouzigues]] and there are 2 de-star nominations, [[La Macarena]] and [[Isle Royale National Park]]. Technically, I still should mention this information here per policy, but we'll see how that goes soon. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:04, 11 November 2018 (UTC)

== Map is outdated ==
{{mapframe|zoom=2}}
There are have been several new star articles added since the last time the map was updated. Is there anyone capable of updating it who's willing to do so? If not, should we remove it and replace with a dynamic map that at least most people can keep updated? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 16:38, 23 November 2020 (UTC)
:{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}}Yes, it looks like it was last updated in 2017. I agree that a dynamic map would be the way to go. I think what we need is for [[Template:Star-article-archive]] to be updated to accept a wikidata ID that can then populate [[Template:Mapframe]] in the same way that [[Template:Marker]], [[Template:Listing]], and [[Template:Mapgroup-item]] do. The programming is beyond my capabilities. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 07:35, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
::I don't know whether that would be strictly necessary; we could just put the names of each article in geomarkers {{marker|type=gold|name=like this|lat=1.2345|long=6.7890}}.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:08, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
:::There seems to be a hard return somewhere (in [[Template:Star-article-archive]], I suspect) that prevents integrating this cleanly with the existing article format:
{{marker|type=gold|name=[[Singapore]]|lat=1.29|long=103.82}}{{Star-article-archive
| image=Singapore Skyline.jpg
| article=[[Singapore]]
| description=is a city-state in [[Southeast Asia]]. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and sports the world's busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.
}}
:::--[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 10:49, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
::::{{Ping|Wrh2}} If you have a chance, would you please see if anything can be done with this? Thank you! --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 11:00, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

I've plunged ahead and added a dynamic map and have started adding markers. This will not be a one-day task. I greatly dislike the layout/organization of the article. I find the HTML and two columns needlessly complicated and difficult to edit. I think it should just use wiki-style sections. Does anybody else have an opinion on this? --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 15:09, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

That didn't take as long as I thought. I left out markers for districts of star cities and other &quot;sub-articles&quot;, as well as non-location-specific articles. It would be great if someone could make sure I haven't omitted anything or otherwise messed up. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 18:58, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

:Fantastic! Thanks for doing that.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 22:05, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

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      <text bytes="57762" xml:space="preserve">==Starry districts of huge cities==

So, shameless self-promoter that I am, I just rewarded myself for spending way too much time on a map by slapping a Star label on [[Singapore/Chinatown]].  But do I need to make a map for every district until I can list Singapore here and/or dub the main Singapore article a Star? [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 10:11, 1 Jan 2006 (EST)

:A couple of things: first, fantastic job on the Chinatown map. I especially appreciate the map how-to and I'm going to try and do a couple of maps myself. 

:Second, it's probably counterproductive to think of a star rating as a &quot;reward&quot; to a particular contributor. It's just a way for us to mark the status of an article. (I know you're probably joking, but others might not.)

:Third, most of the listings in S/C aren't in MoS format, so I've downgraded it from star to guide. Sorry to be a downer, but.

:Finally, I think you've got a good point about the relationship between a huge city and its district articles. I can see a region article being star quality without each and every city and sub-region being stars, but I'm not sure that the same goes for a city and its districts. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 14:20, 1 Jan 2006 (EST)

::For what it's worth [[Paris]] was made DOM even though some of the district articles are still at outline stage. -- [[User:(WT-en) Mark|(WT-en) Mark]] 09:12, 18 Feb 2006 (EST)

== Country/region articles as Stars ==

Expanding on Evan's point above...  what exactly ''are'' the Star criteria for region or country articles?  Obviously a map with individual attractions isn't very practical (unless we're talking about the Vatican...), but is a CIA factbook map sufficient or should we insist on a full-fledged vector map which points out the cities/regions listed in the article? [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:40, 3 Jan 2006 (EST)

:I like your idea about the map-- can we generalize and say that a star article should have a least one map helpful to the specific area covered? So a city map would need to be helpful on a city level (ie with streets/attractions), a region map would need to show the location of cities mentioned, and a country map should show at least the major regions maybe along with the capital? 
:On a related note, I think it the [[Project:Guide articles|guide]] rating that needs to have additional/different criteria for regions/ countries. One thing that makes a good guide at these levels is '''not''' having specific listings for hotels, restaurants, etc, but having good general information that refers to citie articles.
:Districts I still don't know about. But I wouldn't want to see a star rating on a city page unless the majority of the districts are guides/stars as well... [[User:(WT-en) Maj|(WT-en) Majnoona]] 15:08, 25 Jan 2006 (EST)

::Re: the maps, I also think they should include all listed destinations, the CIA factbook maps are better than nothing, but usually lack (and sometimes spell differently) many common tourist destinations... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 06:00, 13 January 2007 (EST)

== How Perfect is Perfect ==

Something that happens pretty often is someone has a fairly well-done article with maps, and upgrades it to star -- see [[Cleveland]].  When I asked for a star-review of [[Penticton]], it appeared that the following kinds of things are requirements for the star rating:
# No deviations in Manual-of-style formatting.
# All listings must have phone numbers, addresses, hours, and usually some indication of price
# All sections must have content.  The content should be good.
# Not mentioned in the review -- but is a map of the listings also a requirement?

Now I found it kinda fun to participate in perfectifying Penticton, but I'd like to make a couple of observations:

1. There is a ''huge'' quality gap between Guide and Star that is roughly comparable to the gap between vfd and guide.  Did we mean for this to be?  I'm kinda torn because I like seeing a &quot;Quality Mark&quot; that tells us all that an article is perfect (though always improvable).  But on the other hand, it's a really difficult level to achieve -- Penticton just isn't very big so it was easier to accomplish.

2. One set of eyes is not enough for labelling a star.  I think we should submit Star-candidates for review because I think it hurts a contributor's morale when we yank the Star away.  And when people ask about &quot;is this article ready?&quot; they sometimes get [[Talk:Santa Fe (New Mexico)#How to make this thing a Star?|very little]] response.

3. Our MoS changes occasionally.  Some of our Stars appear to be [[Paris/4th arrondissement|grandfathered]] in and would not currently qualify for Star rating.   In general, should they be downgraded to Guide?  (I keep thinking I need to fix them instead of downgrading them since it's just formatting issues.)
-- [[User:(WT-en) Cjensen|(WT-en) Colin]] 21:54, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

: For #1, yeah, I think it's intentional and should stay that way.  &quot;Star&quot; basically means 'throw away your Rough Planet, this is all you'll ever need&quot;.  I like the review idea though.  And the solution to #3 is the planned move to [[Project:Listings|listings]], where you just need to enter the data in a machine-readable format and the formatting is handled automagically. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:26, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

:My opinion is that we are not at a star level until a guide is comparable to a Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Fodor's, Let's Go, or Frommer's -- in readability, reliability, and consistency. I don't just ''think'' that's achievable -- we have existence proof that it's achievable.

:Is that setting the bar too high? I don't think so. I'm kind of glad that we've made some intermediate article statuses between stub and star.

:You're right about 2, by the way. I'm going to add some more comments on Santa Fe and try to put some time into stellarizing it. Also, I think articles like Santa Fe are great candidates for collaboration of the week; if everybody does 1 or 2 listings, we can finish it really quickly.

:For 3: yeah, I think so. Hopefully our MoS is going to get more and more stable and the target stops moving so much. But it doesn't really change ''that'' often. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 22:36, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

1. I don't see the leap from Guide to Star as ''that'' huge, certainly not as great as between VFD and Guide.  It's largely a matter of dotting the t's and crossing the i's, and dressing it up with visuals.  (And since most articles already have photos by the time they reach Guide, the latter probably just means adding a map.)  Tightening up and/or punching up the prose is a lot less burdensome than filling out the freakin' Sleep section on a city where you don't happen to be a call girl who already knows the local hotels. ;)

2. I agree about the need for multiple eyes.  I only put a Star on [[Isle Royale]] because Ryan told me I should, and I still hestitated &amp;ndash; waiting for someone to tell me I shouldn't &amp;ndash; because I didn't really feel qualified to.  Even with supposedly objective criteria, there's enough subjectivity to evaluating the prose, and cussed nitpickiness to evaluating MoS compliance, that a nomination/voting process or an &quot;X-number of editors agree it's a Star&quot; requirement would be helpful.  (Since the number of Stars is still pretty small, it might not be a bad idea to run them all through a confirmation process.)

3. The MoS should be stable enough by now that any changes should have little bearing on whether a Star falls from grace.  I'd be more worried about subsequent additions and changes ''to the article'' (and there ''will'' be, even on &quot;perfect&quot;, &quot;complete&quot; ones) degrading its status. - [[User:(WT-en) TVerBeek|(WT-en) Todd VerBeek]] 22:38, 12 May 2006 (EDT)

:I've created a page for [[Project:Star nominations]], and a [[Template:Starnomination]] to be put at the bottom of any article being nominated, inviting comments. - [[User:(WT-en) TVerBeek|(WT-en) Todd VerBeek]] 09:44, 15 May 2006 (EDT)

== add date an article became starred ==

Are there any objections to adding date here when each article became rated as Star? (only to [[Project:Star articles]], not to a section on the [[Main Page]]). Presently there's really few Stars -- dates will show both how long ago articles started to receive Stars. Plus, dates will show dynamics of the community: when we're launching many new Stars (this can be ''some'' measure of our productivity, and when we're achieving no new Stars for a long time. Thoughts? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 16:11, 25 November 2006 (EST)

:Sounds good to me. --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 20:47, 10 December 2006 (EST)

::What can be a next step towards achieving that? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 04:29, 11 December 2006 (EST)

== Maintaining star status ==

So this has been touched on already, but what to do about articles that are already stars but have new problems or new rules that create problems? [[Paris/4th_arrondissement]] is missing some critical info (see the &quot;see&quot;, &quot;do&quot; and &quot;buy&quot; sections), for example... [[Flores (Guatemala)]] is nominated for star status, and has less problems than this article (considering its size), but will probably (rightfully) not be upgraded, since we're being more strict now... What about something like creating a template infobox that goes on top of the page in question that says &quot;This Star article no longer matches the MoS, and will be downgraded to Guide status if the problems aren't fixed in XX # of days&quot;? Then on the talk page for the article the person adding this template can detail what they think needs fixin'...  [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 05:57, 13 January 2007 (EST)

==Star Potential==
''swept in from the [[pub]]''

I wonder if there would be value in creating a block on the [[Project:Project]] page, and then an article to elaborate, for &quot;Stars in the Making&quot; -- articles that definitely don't qualify for Star status yet, but could be pushed to Star with comparatively little effort.  I see this as distinct from CotW in two regards.  CotW seems to be getting applied to articles that are a long way from Star, and the improvements being brought about via CotW usually aren't all that significant, so that using it for Star aspirants isn't likely to meet the goal.  Second, pushing to Star can be one of those chance-encounter things where someone peruses the list of candidates, notices one that he/she knows something about, and says, &quot;hey, I can fix that!&quot;  By having a list of possibilities there, rather than the one single article that is CotW at any given time, the chances of such a random encounter are increased.

Thoughts?  A good beta test would be [[Albuquerque]], which [[User:(WT-en) PerryPlanet]] has done a fantastic job with recently, yet it's clearly not gonna be a Star until it has a map, at the minimum. -- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 13:03, 28 December 2006 (EST)

: I think that's a fantastic idea, I would certainly pay attention to it... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 09:55, 15 January 2007 (EST)

::How about &lt;nowiki&gt;{{starpotential}}&lt;/nowiki&gt;?

{| width=&quot;60%&quot; bgcolor=&quot;white&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;border-style:double;border-width:6px;border-color:lightblue&quot;
| This article has '''[[Star potential]]'''. It’s well written with great and near-complete information, and now needs a few sets of eyes to make it ''perfectly'' match the [[Project:Manual of style|Manual of style]] before we can [[Project:Star nominations|nominate]] it for '''[[Project:Star articles|Star]]''' status. If you see how it can be improved please [[Project:Plunge forward|plunge forward]] or point it out on the [[Project:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]].
|}

::This also addresses Colin’s issue in a way, about there being a step between Guide and Star status. And addresses other concerns raised on the [[Project:Star nominations]] page about that page being reserved for articles we think are already stars and just need confirmation, not ones that need feedback and pushing, or that someone unilaterally declared a star. So by the time an article reaches that page it will likely just need a yes or no vote with simple critiqueing if anything.

::As Bill mentioned above, CotW seems to be working in a different way on other issues, not to mention that it’s only for a week. I would see this more as an ''article status'' than just a collaboration, it would remain &lt;nowiki&gt;{{starpotential}}&lt;/nowiki&gt; until it’s nominated for star status. A list of an articles problems or suggested fixes can be detailed on the talk page... Thoughts? [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 00:58, 18 January 2007 (EST)

:::It sounds like this proposal is basically creating another status level between guide and star.  While there is currently a fairly big difference between &quot;guide&quot; and &quot;star&quot;, we would need clear criteria if a new status is added.  If we aren't talking about adding a new status then I'm not sure that the added bureaucracy of a &quot;nomination for nomination for star&quot; process is necessarily a good idea. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] 01:17, 18 January 2007 (EST)

::::I'm all for bureaucracy and red tape, but adding another template and status is just going to make things more complicated as we drive ever closer to the [http://www.interfold.com/bx568/India/RCIMGP0586.JPG Indian model of efficiency].  Anywho, what's the problem with the guide status template that says 'plunge forward and help make this guide a star'? -- [[User:(WT-en) Sapphire|(WT-en) Andrew H. (Sapphire)]] 01:38, 18 January 2007 (EST)

:::::Well, the fact that there is a sea of guides, many of which are nowhere near Star status. I personally am thinking of a new status I guess... I'm almost thinking that this would replace (or make irrelevant) the [[Project:Star_nominations/Slush_pile|slushpile]]... Right now, if someone thinks an article is a star or wants to know what else it needs (beyond what they can see themselves) they don't have a lot of options other than posting a message on the talk page (unlikely to gain much attention) or nominate it for Star status. An example would be [[Project:Star_nominations#South_Africa]] - the user nominated it because he's done all he sees to do, it's a great article, but there's things he hasn't thought of yet that need fixing. Tim pointed out that the subsections aren't guides, and I would guess now beyond that it's probably not going to garner much more attention, will sit there for a couple weeks and then be slushpiled. Whereas if he could say that it has ''star potential'', a page that after a while would hopefully have an audience, then he would be inviting more feedback than &quot;it's not there yet, but keep trying&quot;. [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 01:45, 18 January 2007 (EST)

::::::I like the idea of drawing peoples attention to articles that are &quot;nearly stars&quot; in an attempt to push them that last little bit so that they become star status. However, we do already have 5 levels of article quality - do we really need another? In my understanding, the Guide level is when an article reaches a level of quality where it can be used almost completely on it's own for planning/doing a trip. The Star level is when you have enough info to not need anything else at all - all the info you need is in the guide. So in that sense, the Guide level ''is'' the &quot;star potential&quot; level that has been proposed. What I think happens too much is that people push usable articles up to &quot;Guide&quot; status too early, when they should still be at the &quot;usable&quot; level. SO I reckon rather than introducing another status level we try and make the original status levels far more clearly defined. 

::::::I created [[:Template:failedstarnomination]] to draw attention to articles that were nominated but weren't quite at star status, in order to help people realise what needs to be done to get them to star. Maybe we should merge the starpotential and failedstarnomination? I'm aware that failedstarnomination isn't particularly visible - I didn't want to stick a banner at the bottom of the page saying this article isn't good enough, because I don't want viewers to read that and not take the article seriously - so maybe we should alter that and stick it at the bottom of the page where usual status templates go? -- [[User:(WT-en) Tsandell|(WT-en) Tim]] 08:29, 19 January 2007 (EST)

::::::::Yeah... what I like about the starpotential is that it's more positive and would feel like you're helping articles on their way up instead of saving sinking ships, otherwise we could just let a million articles get nominated then slushed, and just promote the slush pile.

::::::::I would certainly say (as you suggest) that it would go onto the failed nominees pages, but I also think it should be applied to guides that are nearing star, so they can be perfected ''before'' being nominated... template aside though, I think Bill's suggestion about putting whatever is decided upon on the project page, and having a page about it also, is what will potentially draw in the perfectionists... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 08:58, 19 January 2007 (EST)

:::::::::Just saw the first paragraph of your post Tim, I also agree with that, making guide status more strict would help the problem. While I do think that starpotential could be another status level, it also could just be a project for perfecting guides before they get nominated... [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) Cacahuate]] 09:07, 19 January 2007 (EST)

::: Laying aside the banner issue (btw, I'd personally prefer starpotential to failedstarnomination and would suggest a merge), my original thought was that there is a need to make Star candidates more &quot;visible.&quot;  Putting a banner ''on'' the Star candidate only accomplishes that if you actually read the candidate article already; it doesn't particularly call one's attention to the fact that the article exists and is nearly of Star quality.  For that, mention on the main page or project page seems like the preferred way to go.  I don't think the process for that has to be too bureaucratic.  (BTW, Andrew, that shot has a considerable resemblance to my own office -- and I am in fact part (American) Indian. :-) )-- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 10:08, 19 January 2007 (EST)

I moved  [[:Template:failedstarnomination]] to [[:Template:Starpotential]] per the above discussion... now we just need to create [[Project:Star potential]] and see what that develops into - having sat on this a little longer, I'm less inclined to follow my previous thoughts about it being a new article status, and more inclined to continue to more accurately define the existing article statuses. I'd still love to see Bill (or someone) follow his idea and put a box on the project or main page. We ''do'' need some sort of project that draws attention to Guides that are nearing Stars so that people can solicit help before nominating an article. [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) - Cacahuate]] 20:50, 22 February 2007 (EST)

: This is a great proposal - I'd love to have a venue for peer review of articles I've worked on. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 21:06, 22 February 2007 (EST)
Returning to this after some time away: The intent of &quot;star potential&quot; is rather different than &quot;failed star nominations.&quot;  The latter are a subset of the former, pages that have been through the nomination process and found wanting.  However, there are a lot of articles out there that have ''not'' been through the nomination process yet because it is known that they would fail, yet could be pushed to Star with comparatively little effort.  The [[Albuquerque]] straw man applies here: nobody is nominating it for Star, because it is missing one ''sine qua non'' (map), yet fill that in and it sure looks like a Star to me.  I'll try redoing that template and we can see what happens. -- [[User:(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill|(WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill]] 17:42, 12 August 2007 (EDT)

::It would be useful to have a category of pages like this. If all that's missing is a map, I would usually be happy to make one. But I wasn't aware, for example, that Albequerque is otherwise ready.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 22:52, 12 August 2007 (EDT)

::So I tried a go at [[Project:Star potential]], please modify it as you wish. We still need a [[Category: Star potential]] though. And why do we add the Star potential to the Talk Page? Isn't it better just at the bottom of the Main article? [[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) Globe-trotter]] 17:49, 17 December 2009 (EST)

== distribute Star articles in a printed form? ==

''Archived from the [[Pub]]'':

Recurring to the early-years idea to distribute Wikivoyage articles in a printed form (and thus findind new contributors, not only helping people to travel smarter): have anyone tried to distribute articles in Star status? They are definitely the best candidates to start... Maybe start talking to the hotels and cafes that we recommend in those articles? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 19:00, 26 November 2006 (EST)

If we're not ready yet to start ''doing'' specific talks with specific hotels, what about helping those wikivoyagers who may have good contacts with some hotels? Can we encourage them to talk about distribution, and have some place at Wikivoyage where they can ask for help/we talk on policies etc etc? Or the plan is just dramatically different? ;-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 04:35, 11 February 2007 (EST)

BUMP :-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 18:01, 13 February 2007 (EST)

:Personally I don't care either way if they ever get distributed in printed form... I think they're most handy as an online guide that you can print last minute and have the most up to date version. But even if the goal is to print them someday, I think we're still in the stage of needing to write them instead of what to do after they're written, for the most part [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) - Cacahuate]] 11:26, 16 February 2007 (EST)

::I would vote for ReleaseEarlyReleaseOften here--even if we start only with a few articles which are already Guides or Stars. Otherwise the feedback reward for the community remains in too distant future, and noone believe it will ever happen--while we keep referring that &quot;we ultimately write a printed guide, not really so much an online guide&quot;. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 12:12, 16 February 2007 (EST)

==Format==

The star articles should be something that we want the world to see, and a great starting point for aspiring writers. But this page/list is ugly, and IMO not a great portal for newcomers. I'd like to see something more colorful and eye catching, and tried a first draft '''here''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1286547].

I'd like to feature the star articles a little more prominently on the [[Main Page]] once we have moved to a more attractive, user-friendly format, so that we put our best foot forward to the world.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 22:22, 1 November 2009 (EST)
:I see what you're going for, but I think there's also some value in having a compact easily-browsable list.  [[:Category:Star articles]] is a compact list, but it's not usefully organized by geography like this list is.  Also, adding a picture for each Star article makes for a lot of whitespace, which means a lot of scrolling.  It's a good start; I'll give some thought to how it can be improved.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 10:02, 2 November 2009 (EST)

::I support the idea, and I think colorful and eye-catching is a good thing here. If this is a format for a separate page on Star articles, maybe use 2- or 3-column format, with pictures on outer sides (if 2-column format used)? And, it would be very inspiring to see the world/continent map with regions having Star articles highlighted--not sure how to make it easily comprehendable, though. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 10:30, 2 November 2009 (EST)

:::I actually was hoping to put together something more stylish, more compact, in columns, and without all the whitespace ;) But since my [[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald/Sandbox|(WT-en) first attempt]] was both clumsy and too time consuming, I decided to just get the content in place.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 17:29, 2 November 2009 (EST)

And Denis, how does this look:

&lt;nowiki&gt;[[Image:WT stars map.png|thumb|center|601px|Star articles throughout the world]]&lt;/nowiki&gt;
&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot; /&gt;
--[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:44, 2 November 2009 (EST)

:I think the map is a great start towards better visualization! --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 01:52, 3 November 2009 (EST)

::It might be nice to highlight the countries in which the stars appear, but that might conflict with any future region-level star articles.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 11:51, 3 November 2009 (EST)

:::I think we could indicate region-level stars just by outlining them, or even giving them a different color. I really liked the idea, and have updated the map. If we're lucky, such a map could spark a little nationalist-motivated hard work ;)  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:45, 3 November 2009 (EST)

::::That's even better, and nationalist motivation is a good side effect I seeked in the first place :-) --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 03:06, 4 November 2009 (EST)

:::Nice map, but in the article I don't think every destination should have it's own picture. It makes a way messy appearance. At least just one picture per city (so not district) and we should even leave some out of those, so it's not too crowded. But I like the idea. [[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) Globe-trotter]] 19:07, 7 December 2009 (EST)

===Bump===

OK, I've tried an additional two versions after '''Version 1''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1286547]. '''Version 2''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446816] keeps all the information from version 1, but puts it into columns, as previously suggested. '''Version 3''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446843] is more minimal, but still way more eye catching than what we have now—I've done away with text and tried turning it into a gallery a la [[Previous Destinations of the month]]. 

I wanted to try using separate wiki section headers as in version 3, but with the text and pictures of version 2 displayed in columns ''within'' each section, but I couldn't quite figure out how to make that happen.

I don't like the idea of treating different star articles differently, such as giving pictures only to city articles, but not district articles. The rewarding feeling of seeing an article into which you have put a lot of work featured here is a good incentive to keep people doing the kind of rigorous, difficult, and sometimes tedious work of creating new stars. I wouldn't want us to undermine that in any way.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:05, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

:Very good work and a huge step forward from the existing presentation. I really like '''Version 2''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1446816], and certainly agree with the point about not treating star articles differently according to hierarchical position. A minor point: in Chrome at least, the column widths in Version 2 are displaying as different (first column is wider). --[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 23:21, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

::I kind of like the third one. It keeps the page compact while still catching your eye with the picture. Although I agree that the districts should be featured equally, do you think it would be better to group them under their city as a category? Obviously Chicago is the best example of this; There are so many districts from the same city, it just seems to make sense to group them together under the city rather than floating among the cities. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 01:12, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::I like #2 also, looking good.... and once the whole city is a star, I don't see why it would be necessary to continue to list the individual districts as well, especially as the # of star articles grows &amp;ndash; [[User:(WT-en) Cacahuate|(WT-en) &lt;font color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;cacahuate&lt;/font&gt;]]  &lt;sup&gt;&lt;small&gt;[[User talk:(WT-en) Cacahuate|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 02:23, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::::I would make a strong case for featuring all star articles be they districts of a starred city or cities within a starred region or whatever. From experience, I can say that it is a ''huge'' slog bringing a city or district templated article up to star standard, regardless of the status of its parent article, and we should in no way be demotivating users to do that. 
::::I do though like ChubbyWimbus' idea of grouping the articles.--[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 02:52, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:Peter, that's great! Personally I like #2 as well. One comment: maybe it's better to re-balance contintents across the columns to aviod &quot;Continent (continued) on top of the 2nd column. Also, I think current captions for pictures add confusion. We'd better either remove them at all, or duplicate article name there. --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 03:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:: I prefer Version 2, too. I think the attribution is important and on the other hand might motivate people from grey parts to flip the coin. [[User:(WT-en) Jc8136|(WT-en) jan]] 05:50, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::The problem I have with version 3 is that it omits the sparkling text that is supposed to be the keystone of a star article.  Images are great, and absolutely needed, but it seems a shame not to include a bit of the text that is so important to gaining that star icon.  =)  As for columns within sections, it seems like there ought to be a way to do it.  Wikipedia has templates to handle columnizing, but apparently they don't work in IE or Opera.  Other than that, maybe tables are the only way to handle it.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 10:08, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

2 clearly seems the most popular, so I've made a bunch of the suggested revisions to it: '''Version 2 revised''' [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peterfitzgerald/Star_articles&amp;oldid=1447232]. Image captions are gone (which I agree helps, and which mirrors our DotM features), thumbnail boxes are gone, Europe is subdivided by top-level regions, ToC is gone, and North America is now no longer split across columns. This makes the NA column long, leaving whitespace on the left, but this strikes me as less of a problem than it did before. Hopefully &quot;The Rest of the World&quot; will get its act together ;)

Re: grouping districts by huge cities. I already did this? Or are you suggesting I strip the huge cities out from the top-level regions?  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 10:14, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:I am not so sure the captions were a mistake - I rather liked them. But no big deal. On groupings, it would make sense to me if Bali were followed by its two sub article stars — Nusa Lembongan and Ubud —  rather than Singapore jumping into the middle.  This is very good work. Well done done Peter.--[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 11:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::Looks great now! --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 15:22, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::: Agreed &amp;mdash; this is really nice work. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 19:14, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

::::Along with grouping the Bali regions, I was thinking that once there are a few districts from the same city, we give the city its own subheading like we would do if we had enough cities in the same country. The United States has already been given regional subheadings, and since there are plenty of Chicago districts (as well as the main city page), I think it would make sense to give &quot;Chicago&quot; a subheading. I think this will inevitably have to happen when we get more stars anyway, but Chicago is already ready for it. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 20:58, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

:::::Point taken, since Chicago articles comprise 40% of our stars right now! I've added that extra subheading. I'm sure there are more possible improvements to the way this is presented (maybe giving a subtle background color to each subheading?), but I've reached the end of my ugly and incompetent css/html attempts. I figure I'll give this a week to see if anyone objects to the new format, then make it live.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:32, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

OK, I've now made the change, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! It would be nice to spruce up the star section of the Main Page too—maybe make it more eye catching with use of the star icon? I really would like the star articles to be a main point of entry for new users.  --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 21:48, 11 May 2010 (EDT)

:Could we set up a section with a random selection of star articles?  I wouldn't want to lose the &quot;newest&quot; list, though, so if it's too much to have both we should just stick with newest.  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 22:53, 11 May 2010 (EDT)

==Diving Sites==
The diving site just added is in Africa, but isn't the article a travel topic? Should it go there? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 03:13, 4 December 2009 (EST)
:Yes, dive sites are travel topics and should be listed under that headline (for the same reason [[Chicago skyline guide]] is there and not under &quot;Midwest&quot;).  [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 09:42, 4 December 2009 (EST)

== WT stars map &amp;mdash; colours ==

I find the blue dots used to identify location of the subjects of our star articles do not show up well on the map. I suggest a higher contrast colour. Maybe something really bright &amp;mdash; after all stars traditionally are points of light in the surrounding darkness. Cheers, • • • [[User:(WT-en) Pbsouthwood|(WT-en) Peter (Southwood)]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Pbsouthwood|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 03:02, 7 October 2011 (EDT)

== Namespace ==
Why was this page moved into the main namespace? It's not a destination or travel topic. It contains information not about travel, but about Wikivoyage itself (a list of pages that are star articles on Wikivoyage), so it should be in the project namespace. I think the same also applies to [[Previous Destinations of the month]], [[Previously Off the beaten path]], and [[Previous Featured travel topics]]. &lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;–[[User:Sumone10154|'''&lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;sumone10154&lt;/span&gt;''']]&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:Sumone10154|&lt;span style=&quot;color:#339989;&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/span&gt;]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 21:18, 16 October 2012 (CEST)

:[[Wikivoyage:Star articles]] should give an explanation what Star articles are, similar to [[Wikivoyage:Guide articles]]. This is a showcase article linked to from the Main Page. It would be odd to send site visitors from the Main Page into the Project namespace if they are not interested in editing articles. On Wikipedia, these showcase articles have a special Portal namespace, maybe that could be a solution for this issue. Please continue this discussion at [[Talk:Previous Destinations of the month#Namespace]]. --[[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 00:43, 17 October 2012 (CEST)

==Missing image==
The [[Sheki]] entry is missing an appropriate image leading to a less-than-showcase appearance.

14:55, 28 December 2012 Thehelpfulbot (Talk | contribs) deleted page File:Xan Saray Courtyard.jpg (Cleanup: Deleting empty file pages) -- [[User:Alice/About_Me|&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0000DD&quot;&gt;A&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0066FF&quot;&gt;l&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0099FF&quot;&gt;i&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00CCFF&quot;&gt;c&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00EEFF&quot;&gt;e&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]][[Special:Emailuser/Alice|&lt;font color=&quot;#FF3333&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;✉&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/font&gt;]] 05:49, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

:I've been working on getting the Sheki photos transferred today, but the old lead image, unfortunately, will be lost. I'll see if I can't dig up a better one, but for now I've swapped photos.  --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 06:17, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

== Collaboration ==

Does this project have a collaborative effort such as &quot;Collaboration of the Week&quot;, or month, etc.? Many WikiProjects on Wikipedia use this model to bring editors together to work on articles. It would be nice if a group of quality editors could work together to promote articles to star status. --[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 00:46, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
: Oh, and may I suggest starting with my personal favorite, Portland, Oregon?! :P --[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 00:46, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
:: See [[Wikivoyage:Collaboration of the month]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 01:02, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

==Maintaining Star Status==
Because the world is always changing, I think it would be helpful to establish some sort of guide/rule for maintaining star status. What I propose is for periodic checks of information (prices, websites, if the places even still exist, etc.) and write on the article's Talk Page what you checked and in what sections. For example, &quot;Verified 'Eat' listing information&quot; and include the date. That way, others can see it and know what has been updated and when.

This is NOT a proposal to remove star status. It is just a way to track exactly how dated our stars are. If an article was made a star 6 years ago, that would mean it's overdo for a check-up. If a star HAS been verified, it would be good to have a record of when/what so that other users know either to move on to another article to verify or to do another check-up.

If the check-up reveals a lot of changes that the user is unable to simply update themselves, they could then nominate it for de-starring and hopefully others could save it. If not, of course, it would have to be downgraded, but it's better for us to downgrade an article that is grossly outdated than it is to have star status be an end-all. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 16:19, 6 April 2014 (UTC)

==Map==
A star needs to be added to represent [[Okayama]]'s recent addition. I cannot do it myself. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:51, 23 May 2015 (UTC)
:I've done this, though it's hard to tell because [[Hiroshima]] is right next door.  For future reference, it's a pretty easy task.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:15, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

== Removing star status altogether ==
{{swept}}
Don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to star status. However, since things can get out of date, and many of star articles don't even have coordinates (and, therefore, do not really showcase the best of Wikivoyage), I think it might be worthwhile to consider removing star status for articles and merge these into &quot;guide&quot; status.

The problem is that there are some articles which are really good and perhaps deserve even more than just guide status. However, I think requirements like custom pagebanners, etc. make guide status a high level to reach for an article, let alone star status. Star status seems to be over-the-top; e.g., all the nominating just to give an article a status that most people wouldn't notice anyway, or understand what it all means.

An example of a star article that's not particularly good is [[Menzies]]. Quite a few of the listings don't even have coordinates. I brought this up on the [[Talk:Menzies|Menzies talk page]] but got no response. There are probably many guide articles that are just as good as the [[Menzies]] article, just that they haven't been nominated yet.

What do others think about this? Removing star status would be a big step, but it would save us a lot of time over something that isn't particularly important, IMO.

Is everyone okay with this being posted here? If it should be at [[Wikivoyage talk:Star articles]] or somewhere like that, I'll move it, but I doubt it would get the attention there that is necessary for discussing something this important. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 04:18, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:I don't pay much attention to star status, but there are some editors who put a lot of effort into improving articles to get them to star status, and improving articles is good. So I'd be in favour if keeping it. Would we consider making the status a tine-limited thing, i.e., it automatically expires after two years, after which it is reviewed to see if it has been updated enough (and kept up with our changing requirements for star status) to warrant the status being renewed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 04:23, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:: Star status is a good way to motivate people to improve an article and to highlight a good article, but yes with [{{Catscancall}}?project=wikivoyage&amp;depth=10&amp;categories=Listings_with_no_coordinates%0D%0AStar_articles&amp;show_redirects=no&amp;doit=1 45 star status articles that have listings without coordinates] a time limit or formal review would be a good idea. Not sure the [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations#Nominations to remove Star status|Nominations to remove Star status]] process is working at the moment. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 06:16, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
::: Star articles are written one by one over time and probably edited less than others (not that much to improve), so it is quite natural they are written to older standards – and not updated much more often than articles in general. But they are not too many, 74 in [[:Category:Star articles]], so making an expedition to find banner images, update listings etc. would not be too difficult. I do not use the star status too much, but when trying to learn what to aim for, the star articles of similar type are a good starting point. And besides motivating editors, I am sure many readers enjoy the star guides. So, I suggest making a concerted effort to get the star articles worth their stars. Later, I think the periodic review is also a good tool. When we have assured star articles are up to current standards, I think we should start giving them more visibility, e.g. wp-sv features a star of the day on their main page. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
::I agree that some people really enjoy that process and status, so I'm inclined to keep it.  
::It sounds like adding coordinates to star articles could be a useful COTM.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:54, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
:::I '''strongly oppose''' removing star status altogether, but conversely '''strongly support''' reviewing articles marked as stars to check whether they really fulfil the criteria. Fixer-uppers should be fixed, and those which require more work may be bumped down to whatever status is appropriate. A COTM could well be the best way to handle this, and one which I may even participate in. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:34, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
: Just in case people have not noticed, this months [[cotm]] is adding coordinates to listings of star status articles. Although a few have been done in the last week, it is a lot of work. Will need more contributors to complete them all by the end of the month. All welcome to join in. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 18:06, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

::I'd keep the concept of Star status articles, though we somehow need to streamline the process for the nomination, and that might include rethinking the requirements for Star status. For years the Star article nomination has been at a standstill, with the oldest discussion being started back in 2014. When you notice this, you probably don't feel much enthusiasm nominating new articles or otherwise participating in the discussions.
::Almost all of the current star articles were largely written back in the Wikitravel era before we had dynamic maps and by editors that have left the project. This means we don't necessarily have anyone on board who knows all the small details about e.g. districts of [[Chicago]] and [[Washington, D.C.]] or [[Bali]], and as the Star articles almost certainly are out of date to some extent, their status should be reviewed. Instead, there might be other articles that are worthy of Star status — for instance articles that have been recently featured on the Main Page. -- [[User:Ypsilon|&lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ϒ&lt;/b&gt;ψιλον&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|&lt;font color=&quot;#333333&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:48, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
As the discussion period stated on [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations]] is 3 weeks, should we not remove most of the nomanation proposals currently there. Then maybe start afresh with hopefully more people assisting. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 16:32, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:Sure, although there are some 2018 nominations that are still valid and haven't been reviewed much yet. All the other nominations are like ''[[w:Jarndyce and Jarndyce|Jarndyce v Jarndyce]]''. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:37, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::Clearly the 3 week period is too short. It's not just a question of deciding whether or not an article is good enough (akin to deciding whether or not a user is fit to be admin), there's a process whereby the community gives suggestions on how the article can be improved, and these suggestions then have to be agreed to and effectuated. There has been, for instance, much useful feedback on my Farnborough nomination which I intend to implement, but haven't had the chance to do so, and no-one else seems bothered to. I don't see why there has to be an arbitrary time limit - the articles aren't going anywhere and, for the most part, neither are we - but it does take time to imagine and implement perfection :-) Time that we, as volunteers with busy lives, don't always have in spades. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:05, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::Well, the 3-week period hasn't been followed at least since mid-2014; perhaps if it was followed, we'd get more done in relation to our star articles. And with the nominations that are 3+ years old, enough feedback has been provided, IMO. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with feedback, but after a few years it's long past time to decide whether the nomination should succeed or fail. Reasons to support/oppose were listed years ago; long ago, it was time to come to a decision, and we didn't, so now we should.

:::However, with the newer nominations, feedback is needed and would be very helpful. And I think the period for nominating could be expanded to 2 months, perhaps, but not much more. What's needed at the [[WV:Star nominations]] page is more activity, not more time. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:12, 10 November 2018 (UTC)
:::: Extending discussion period to 2 months sound like a good idea. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 17:28, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::::: I suppose two months is enough for people to see the nomination and give initial feedback. If the discussion is then moved to the article's talk page, the improvements can be made and the discussions go on. I have not been involved, so I cannot say whether there is some timeframe beyond two months in which the articles could get ready for being accepted, but if it takes more than a year, a new nomination is probably more useful. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:41, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::::::Are there any objections to expanding the time to 2 months? If not, I will make the change; however, if we set 2 months as the limit, I think we should get those really old nominations out of the way. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:53, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::::::As long as the discussions are swept to the article's talk page, as LPfi suggested, and not uselessly archived into oblivion, I can support a two month limit. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:15, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

{{outdent}}Okay; I'll adjust accordingly. And now it's time to keep the page current so that [[Wikivoyage:Star nominations]] never gets abandoned again. Once again, thanks for all the input on this. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 18:23, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:[[User:K7L|K7L]] plunged forward with [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Star_nominations&amp;oldid=prev&amp;diff=3646620&amp;diffmode=source this edit]. I'm not exactly opposed to it, but after a decision was made by the community I don't see why this should be edited so quickly. 

:Hopefully, though, everyone's okay with K7L's edit. Then we can move ahead with the star nominations. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:17, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

::The whole point of the proposed two-month period was to leave a reasonable amount of time to fix any deficiencies in the article. If there's consensus that a page is ready to go as-is, why wait so long? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 23:30, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:::Yes, I agree there. If there's consensus to make it a star article, we should go ahead and make it one. I think I understand your edit better now; I thought more that you were reinforcing the old three-week rule ''despite'' the consensus on this page. But if you're just helping articles reach star status faster if there ''is'' consensus, then I don't think anyone will be against that. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:32, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

===Progress on the star nominations===
We've brought down the list of star nominations from 11 to 9 and I'm waiting a little before I look to slush a couple more. The star nominations revival back in early September was short-lived, and while there was quite a lot of activity, not any real progress was made other than expanding the list of nominations. This time, a lot to do with [[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]]'s nomination to de-star [[La Macarena]] and update some policy details, real progress is being made.

The progress is that T100 has upgraded [[Travemunde]] to star and I've made a couple minor edits to the article itself &amp;mdash; things like bullets before a couple listings, a better spot for paragraph, so we can get moving with these nominations. I also slushed the nomination for [[Indianapolis]]. I'm hoping to get consensus to slush [[Quy Nhon]] and perhaps slush [[Kraainem]], along with a support vote for [[Childs]]. All that is needed is input, which does not require too much knowledge about the articles. Really just confirmations so we can get the star nominations going the way they should again.

Everyone who has helped on this, thanks for your help so far as we continue to make Wikivoyage a great travel guide. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 18:22, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

:Yep, the progress continues. We're getting close to being able to slush one and we've also nominated a new one, [[Bouzigues]] and there are 2 de-star nominations, [[La Macarena]] and [[Isle Royale National Park]]. Technically, I still should mention this information here per policy, but we'll see how that goes soon. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:04, 11 November 2018 (UTC)

== Map is outdated ==
{{mapframe|zoom=2}}
There are have been several new star articles added since the last time the map was updated. Is there anyone capable of updating it who's willing to do so? If not, should we remove it and replace with a dynamic map that at least most people can keep updated? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 16:38, 23 November 2020 (UTC)
:{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}}Yes, it looks like it was last updated in 2017. I agree that a dynamic map would be the way to go. I think what we need is for [[Template:Star-article-archive]] to be updated to accept a wikidata ID that can then populate [[Template:Mapframe]] in the same way that [[Template:Marker]], [[Template:Listing]], and [[Template:Mapgroup-item]] do. The programming is beyond my capabilities. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 07:35, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
::I don't know whether that would be strictly necessary; we could just put the names of each article in geomarkers {{marker|type=gold|name=like this|lat=1.2345|long=6.7890}}.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:08, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
:::There seems to be a hard return somewhere (in [[Template:Star-article-archive]], I suspect) that prevents integrating this cleanly with the existing article format:
{{marker|type=gold|name=[[Singapore]]|lat=1.29|long=103.82}}{{Star-article-archive
| image=Singapore Skyline.jpg
| article=[[Singapore]]
| description=is a city-state in [[Southeast Asia]]. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and sports the world's busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.
}}
:::--[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 10:49, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
::::{{Ping|Wrh2}} If you have a chance, would you please see if anything can be done with this? Thank you! --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 11:00, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

I've plunged ahead and added a dynamic map and have started adding markers. This will not be a one-day task. I greatly dislike the layout/organization of the article. I find the HTML and two columns needlessly complicated and difficult to edit. I think it should just use wiki-style sections. Does anybody else have an opinion on this? --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 15:09, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

That didn't take as long as I thought. I left out markers for districts of star cities and other &quot;sub-articles&quot;, as well as non-location-specific articles. It would be great if someone could make sure I haven't omitted anything or otherwise messed up. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 18:58, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

:Fantastic! Thanks for doing that.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 22:05, 7 February 2021 (UTC)</text>
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== Something to worry about? ==

I noticed an [[Special:Contributions/124.253.76.62|IP editing someone's user page more than once]] and first suspected it to be somebody vandalizing somebody else's user page.

After looking at the:
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Rajvir_Singh&amp;action=history history of said user page], 
* [[Special:Contributions/Rajvir_Singh|the contributions]] of the user the page belongs to, 
* plus the two [[User talk:Rajvir Singh|reprimands on his talk page]] 
...I'm afraid all of his edits (both as IP and as a user) could be classified as promotion, something discouraged per [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. However it is his own user page, not articles... Should we do something? [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:44, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:The entire page is arguably spam and certainly questionable, but we absolutely should not allow an IP to edit someone's user page without a clear explanation, so I have reverted IP edits to that user page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::Thanks! I had no idea what to do or say to the IP or to the user... :P [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:31, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::: I think in general we want to be fairly lenient with user pages and err on the side of being too permissive rather than judiciously policing user pages, but if someone has already been warned about self-promotion and continues then further scrutiny is probably warranted.  Wikipedia has [[w:Wikipedia:User page#What may I not have in my user pages?|numerous examples]] about what they view as acceptable (note that they preface that with &quot;''The Wikipedia community is generally tolerant and offers fairly wide latitude in applying these guidelines to regular participants''&quot;), and it might be useful to follow that example and make our guidelines more explicit than what is currently stated in the second paragraph of [[Wikivoyage:User page help#Brief introduction]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 18:38, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::::I doubt anyone affected by this is likely to read the guidelines anyway.  If we are to be circumspect in the number of new rules we add, I think this would have to be a very low priority.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:48, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::I think [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] is right on this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:28, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::: I agree that problem users are unlikely to read or follow advice on our policy pages, so any clarification would be directed to people who patrol such things.  At present our advice on the subject could be clearer, as evidenced by the question that started this thread. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 06:23, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::We need to separate out two questions: (1) Is [[tout]]ing tolerated on user pages? Answer: No. Users can say who they are and what they do, but if they are clearly touting, their user pages need to be deleted for that reason, with an explanation in their user talk pages. (2) Are IP users or any other users allowed to edit other users' user pages, except to enforce policies that are clearly being violated? Answer: No. No-one but the user him-/herself should edit his/her user page, except when it is in violation of policies that need to be enforced. If the user forgot to log in, s/he should explain that, and then the edits to the user page should be permitted - again, unless they violated some important policy. That's my take on this discussion. Any disagreements with it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

::::::::Yes; I believe users should be able to fix broken links on other users' pages (example: user links to a page called &quot;Foo&quot;; page is moved to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot; and &quot;Foo&quot; becomes a disambiguation page; we should be allowed to fix that link from &quot;Foo&quot; to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot;).  Other than that, I agree.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 20:59, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::::I take your point, Powers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:26, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

== My own itinerary ==

My wife and I are planning a world trip, and I wonder whether it would be appropriate to put the itinerary on my user page? If it were a little thing, I would just do it without bothering to ask, but we're thinking of a trip lasting many years, so I wonder if that is an appropriate use of the space. (Of course it is all text, no images, and I would link everything to Wikivoyage pages. It might even be helpful to someone other than my wife and me as a source of ideas.) Thanks for your help! [[User:Wyote|Wyote]] ([[User talk:Wyote|talk]]) 06:26, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
:You certainly can put that on your user page. If you have specific questions about any part of your itinerary, you could also post questions at [[Wikivoyage:Tourist Office]]. Happy trails! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:27, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

== The boundary between non-interference with userspace and the accuracy of our content ==
{{Swept}}
Have a look at [[User:DAZ14LPA#No-Go's]], which states that &quot;I heard that if you speak English [in Quebec], you get dirty looks, unintentionally start a fight, or could get shot&quot;. Needless to say, this is patently and, I would say, offensively untrue. There are over a million Québécois who speak English natively, to say nothing of the millions more tourists who visit uneventfully each year from English-speaking regions of Canada, the U.S., and elsewhere in the Anglosphere, not to mention that gun violence (of any kind, let alone for reasons as innocuous as speaking the &quot;wrong&quot; language) is extremely rare in Canada.

I realize that the Wiki custom is to allow editors a little bit more leeway when it comes to their own userspace, and I also realize that some random editor's user page is going to see far less traffic than our actual [[Quebec]] destination article. However, we must also consider Wikivoyage's responsibility to ensure that the information we provide to our readers is as accurate as possible, and I think the chance, however unlikely, of someone reading that and being misled as to the safety of travelling in Quebec handily outweighs whatever value it may bring to this editor's userspace. 

My initial inclination was to simply delete the passage, but on second thought, I figured it might be better to bring up the issue here.

-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 07:53, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I am not that worried about people getting wrong information from user pages, but this indeed seems it might need curating. As the user seems to be serious, I think one should point to this discussion on the user talk, tell the user he or she has got the wrong impression and ask them to reword such passages. Blatant passages can be removed and the removal explained afterwards, but I suppose that is not needed here. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I'd leave it. I think most readers will recognise from context &amp;mdash; he or she craps on a long list of places, IMHO mostly for silly reasons &amp;mdash; that he or she is just acting dumb &amp; repeating hearsay. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 08:28, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::Either of Pashley's or LPfi's approach are better than charging in and changing it yourself. I personally wouldn't even bother bringing it up as it's obvious to anyone reading that it's someone's ill-informed opinion. On balance, Babel boxes which claim a level of English higher than a user is obviously capable of are more damaging, but I still wouldn't tell a user to &quot;downgrade&quot; themselves from e.g. en-4 to en-2. But if you feel you must tackle this person on Quebec, then leave them a message, explain your reasons etc. But if they refuse to change it, that's their prerogative. You should then drop the issue; it's not worth a fight.[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:31, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]. It's best to leave userspace alone, and if people read misinformation outside of our &quot;official&quot; website content, it is their duty to recognize it and ignore it. After all, how would someone even find this user's content without specifically searching for his/her userspace, let alone assume said misinformation is more accurate than our mainspace article specifically dedicated to [[Quebec]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::Though I've been unable to figure out where it was swept to, I remember a discussion in the [[pub]] about the trend in web traffic to Wikivoyage vis-à-vis COVID in which it was noted that the user page of long-inactive editor [[User:Nicholasjf21]] had become one of the most-visited pages on the site for some reason. I'm not sure what that signifies, but I think it serves to complicate any arguments based on the obscurity of this user's userspace. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:13, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::I thought we (being those who participated in that discussion) generally agreed that was due to an error in how page views were counted. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::You may well be right; I don't remember how that discussion resolved. At any rate, while I continue to think the idea of an editor trash-talking specific destinations is in poor taste and unbecoming a travel site (and doing so based on untrue information worse still), I don't see any point in forcing the issue. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:24, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub&amp;oldid=3959836#wikivoyage_monthly_statistics Here is the discussion]. I think it was right to inform the user, as you have done, but at that point s/he ought to make the right decision on his/her own. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC) Note: actually I think I have the wrong discussion.

::::::::A couple of discussions about this user's User Page:[[User_talk:DAZ14LPA#Montreal]], [[User_talk:Traveler100bot#Do_not_touch_my_page]]. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
I'm not pro-censorship, but I'm also opposed to Wikivoyage user pages being used to make false and offensive statements. They really shouldn't be used for anything beyond Wikivoyage business and whatever biographical information the user wants to share, but we really only need be concerned where the user crosses a line like this one. Wikipedia has a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? useful and reasonable policy] on this that I think we should adopt. I will paraphrase some key points to illustrate what I mean:
* Wikivoyage is not a general hosting service, so your user page is not a personal website. Your user page is about you as a Wikivoyager. 
*A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence (e.g., pro-pedophilia advocacy). Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.
We have had an issue with one contributor who, after a long spell of contributing useful travel information, began editing articles to promote anti-Semitic and racist views. That person was banned from the site, appropriately. I don't think that we can trust in the judgement of all of our contributors. 

In this case, the editor was notified five years ago that the statement about Quebec are blatantly false, and yet s/he has left the statement in place. 

I suggest notifying the user that the statement is false and offensive and that it must be removed. If so/he fails to do so, it will be removed by an admin. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:I'm not sure whether this is the contributor you're talking about, Ground Zero, but we still have a set of politically charged userpages about a [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex_Nation|made-up country]] from a user who is now banned. As long as we're talking about how to handle controversial userspace content, should we delete these? Given the userban for related issues and how extensive and irrelevant the pages are, I lean towards deleting them. I'm not sure how best to handle the Quebec issue. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 18:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::These have been deleted. Wikivoyage is not free web-hosting for personal stuff. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:10, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::No, I was referring to [[User:ArticCynda]], who I think is a different person. But yes, why would we host these pages? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::It took me a moment to find it. We have our own policy on user pages, [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], which says, in part, 
:::&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
::On that basis, we can delete made-up country pages. I think we should expand the &quot;should not be used for advertising&quot; to include &quot;false statements, and statements that denigrate another user or identifiable group&quot;. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:38, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::No, we shouldn't. Who decides what constitutes a &quot;false statement&quot;? It's not your intention, as stated, but that sounds like the excuse authoritarian regimes give for censorship of free speech to me. I fail to see any justification for intervening over a mild bit of userpage moaning, especially when links are being drawn with two users who systematically inserted hate-speech across Wikivoyage. These are two completely different things. Anyone who denigrates another user or who actually engages in hate speech, advocacy of paedophilia etc can already be sanctioned by existing policy.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:59, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::: Btw, I support deleting the Libmod made up countries, which again are completely different to the situation which triggered this discussion. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:04, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:Going behind my back to discuss a joke I made on my userpage without consulting is not okay. I will delete the passage, as is implied and close my account. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:06, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::No one has been shot in Quebec for speaking English. You can google it. Free speech does not give anyone the right to spread false news. And Wikivoyage should not be a platform for false statements. It doesn't seem like anyone understands that it is a joke, so we won't treat it as one. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:10, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I know that no one has been shot in Quebec for not speaking French, it was only a minor jab at the independence movement, but I have deleted the passage and will not edit anymore; it seems that is what you want. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:14, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}} While existing policy allows us to sanctions users for such statements, under what policy can we delete them from user pages? If there is a policy, I'll be happy. This is really about clarifying that a Wikivoyage user page is not the property of the user. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:12, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::{{ping|Ground Zero}}[[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], [[Wikivoyage:Child protection policy]], through [[Wikivoyage: Administrators|Revision deletion]].[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Those don't specifically mention user talk pages, and they don't address the comment in question in this discussion, so I think it would be helpful to clarify at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] that user pages are not a place for false statements about a person, group or place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::They don't need to mention user pages, because any hate speech/paedophilia content is removed and usually rev del'd wherever it shows up in Wikivoyage, per those policies. But again, who defines a &quot;false statement&quot;? The truth police? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:37, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::It would be the Wikivoyage Community, by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here. Not very truth police-y at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Should I post [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex Nation]] and his other fictional destination userspace pages at [[vfd]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

===Resolved===
The immediate issue has been resolved. {{Ping|DAZ14LPA}} has removed the comment from his user page. Thank you, Donny, for doing so, and for being reasonable about this.  I'll bring up the broader issue at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] at some point. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thank you for going behind my back to bring it up. Please, next time there is an issue, bring it up on my talk page instead.[[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::Please see my response to your comment at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower]]. Thanks, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm glad this has been resolved, but yes, in the future I think it's best to bring these things up on the relevant user talk page before starting a discussion in the pub. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 19:42, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]], please see the related discussion at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower#Why didn't you just talk to me?]], specifically my comment timestamped 23:29, 13 May 2020. Taking the issue to the pub was not a first resort. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 14:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::As I understand it, the &quot;first resort&quot; was a comment five years ago in which you didn't specifically ask the user to remove the material. When you discovered the material had reappeared this year, it would have been more diplomatic to first leave a message on the user talk page asking the user to remove it, and only come to the pub if that was unsuccessful. The rest of us (including me) could also be more thoughtful about how to comment, remembering that, as [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] said, we're talking about a real person. With a big community-wide discussion after the issue hadn't come up for years, I think it's easy to see how this could feel like a sudden and unpleasant pile-on. Not trying to blame anyone, just offering a suggestion for the future. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 17:08, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::On the face of it, I agree with you. And I'm generally of the opinion that we should normally avoid editing user pages except in cases of spam and vandalism and other extreme cases. Remarks that are merely untrue and perhaps stupid could be discussed on the user's talk page and nominated for deletion if no satisfactory solution is arrived at, but let's face it, this isn't a high-traffic wiki like Wikipedia, so a few dumb words in a dark corner are unlikely to have severe ill effects on the site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:00, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal about offensive material on user pages===
I've made a proposal to provide additional guidance on user pages about not using them to post offensive material [[Wikivoyage talk:User page help|here]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:38, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


== Additional guidance on user pages ==

We have had occasional problems with users who are looking for a platform for diatribes against certain groups, including users who espouse racist or anti-Semitic views. While it is straightforward to handle this issue in articles, some users still seem to think that user pages &quot;belong&quot; to the user. We do try to disavow users of that notion with this advice:
:&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
But that advice seems to limit the guidance to photos and advertising. I'd like to make it clear that a Wikivoyage user page isn't a place for spouting off offensive views by adding this text adapted from Wikipedia, which has dealt with this issue in the past:
:&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
It would be up to the community to decide whether something is disreputable or offensive. Let's hope that this warning is enough to disarm the &quot;free speech&quot; argument. (They can say whatever they want elsewhere, but this is a travel guide, not a personal web page.) There are lots of other dark, scary places on the Internet where racists and anti-Semites can say whatever they want and will be applauded by like-minded cretins (not that I'm judging anyone). They don't have to use a travel guide for this purpose. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:30, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

: The problem is keeping the guideline strict enough. E.g. &quot;bringing the project into disrepute&quot; could be used to censor justified criticism. I do not think there is such a risk at the moment, but rules should be made to work also under pressure. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:54, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Would we actually use it that way though? If we can't trust the judgement of the Wikivoyage Community, then we have have nothing. I think this is preferable to trying to come up with a list of &quot;prohibited topics&quot;, which in itself would be contentious. This is the wording used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? Wikipedia], which has a longer history and a bigger group of people thinking about this. Here are details from that policy for clarification, although I don't know if we want to import the level of detail:
:::&quot;Polemical statements unrelated to Wikipedia, or statements attacking or vilifying groups of editors, persons, or other entities (these are generally considered divisive and removed, and reintroducing them is often considered disruptive).
:::&quot;Material that can be viewed as attacking other editors, including the recording of perceived flaws. The compilation of factual evidence (diffs) in user subpages, for purposes such as preparing for a dispute resolution process, is permitted provided it will be used in a timely manner.
:::&quot;Users should generally not maintain in public view negative information related to others without very good reason. Negative evidence, laundry lists of wrongs, collations of diffs and criticisms related to problems, etc., should be removed, blanked, or kept privately (i.e., not on the wiki) if they will not be imminently used, and the same once no longer needed.&quot;
::[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:02, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::: I don't think we actually would use it in that way, but I can imagine a user justifying removal of such content with the wording (possibly in relation to a personal conflict about how some issue should be handled), causing unnecessary drama. An &quot;unrelated to Wikivoyage&quot; could help (but &quot;causing widespread offence&quot; should not be tolerated even if related to Wikivoyage). There may be other issues along the same lines. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:18, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::We could clarify that individual users should not be making this determination:
:::::&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is, in the opinion of the Wikivoyage community, likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
::::Is there anything that people would post related to Wikivoyage that would bring the project into disrepute? If there is an issue that has been decided by the community, and someone wants to keep banging on about it on their user page, is it needed? The records of the community debate would already exist on policy talk pages, so it's not like we'd be trying to bury the issue. (All of the discussion about ArticCynda is still available.) But should a user page be a platform for ongoing campaigning on an issue? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:34, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::Possible alternative:
::::::User pages should be limited to either wiki-related content or other, non-controversial information a user decides to share. Violations of this policy should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community. Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable.
:::::I think it's important to clarify that content should by default be deemed acceptable along the lines of &quot;innocent until proven guilty.&quot; This would hopefully encourage free speech as long as it does not violate the guidelines.
:::::We could additionally offer examples to make the distinction clear:
::::::Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies (assuming they do not reveal personal information), user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace
::::::Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence
:::::&lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:27, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

{{outdent}}If we have to have a policy like this, then (a) I'm very glad that no-one is mentioning removing things which are &quot;untrue&quot; anymore, and (b) I mostly prefer the wording suggested by Selfie City to be combined with the &quot;clarifications&quot; offered by Ground Zero about negative information about other editors, mainly because it's more specific and therefore less likely to be abused in the future. I don't believe the current crop of admins and crats would abuse the notion of &quot;offence&quot;, but we're not just writing policy for now; it needs to be future-proofed. I especially like &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot;. 

This with the exception that it is perfectly okay to reveal as much or as little personal information about yourself as you like. Most of us opt to keep things more private, but there aren't and shouldn't be any rules against revealing our own personal details. It's rather too late for some of us in that respect anyway.

As much as I appreciate the answer given by Ground Zero in the Pub (&quot;It would be the Wikivoyage Community [who decides what's offensive etc], by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here.&quot;) I'd still want to understand how exactly that would work. Your answer basically describes the approach taken regarding the material which started this conversation, and as a community we pretty much cocked it up. So what exactly would the steps to take be, to minimise reasonable upset to the user concerned, and not appear that everyone is ganging up on someone and/or conspiring behind their back?

And I still think that this conflates relatively minor &quot;offensive&quot; material (suggesting speaking English in QC is somehow a crime) with the much more serious and wide-ranging bigotry espoused by two banned users; the former is free speech, albeit not supported by any evidence, some of the latter could have resulted in police action, or certainly it could in the UK. They're not even comparable. Regardless of whether it specifically says &quot;we can remove offensive material from your userpage&quot; or not, I do think we have always had the right to remove the sort of material the two banned users spouted, wherever it crops up in Wikivoyage. I also think that if a laundry list of grievances targeting another editor on someone's userpage were discovered, it could currently be removed per [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], as that kind of behaviour falls foul of the first four bullets in the list under &quot;Are you being a buzzkill?&quot;, as well, potentially, as [[Wikivoyage:No real world threats]].

This, if I'm right, really means that the only times this new policy would come into play was in less straightforward, more nuanced cases like the one we were dealing with yesterday. And this being the case, it is better to write as specific and precise a policy as we can.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:09, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:Let's start where this began. Donny's offensive comment wasn't suggesting that speaking English in Quebec is a crime, it was that you &quot;could get shot&quot;. He removed it in 2015 after Andre complained, and then restored it in 2019. Clarifying that user pages are not an unrestricted free speech zone for bigots and wackos gives us the hook to hang out hats on in cases like these. I don't think we will have to use this except in rare cases, so I don't want to spend a whole lot of time developing a process or rules around this. I think it is covered by [[Wikivoyage:Consensus]]. In the event, Donny removed the offensive statement when asked. Other users might not be do quick to do so.  
:I'm okay with SelfieCity's wording. I find the &quot;whats not unacceptable is acceptable&quot; to be redundant and kind of confusing, but I can live with it. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:26, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:: Being precise is a virtue, but being specific and wordy, and missing the goal, is less so – and the more precise one tries to be, the more details have to be exactly right. I prefer the shorter original wording, with the addition I suggested, if we need a policy change. I also think discussing user page content is making drama. I'd prefer to be able to remove threats and obvious bigotry on sight, explaining on the talk page immediately afterwards. If it is not obvious, I'd ask the user to change the text. Only if the issue isn't resolved in this way, it should be brought to the community. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:04, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===What to do if you find offensive comments on a user page===
LPfi's comment, following ThunderingTyphoons!'s question above, makes me think we should set out what to do if you find offensive comments on a user page. This guide doesn't provide direction in that regard. I don't think the answer is easy.
*If it is something very offensive, then we would want you to delete it immediately from the other person's user page:
::  potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly going to bring the project into disrepute, or which is clearly to give widespread offence
*If it is something mildly offensive, then the best approach would be to ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so.
:: Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, &lt;s&gt;threats,&lt;/s&gt; or any other material that could to bring the project into disrepute, or which could give offence
The problems will be found in between those two ends of the spectrum. User discretion is advised. Thoughts? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:47, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:I think in the case of a minor offense, the best solution is to first go to the user talk page and discuss if the user is active (Donny didn't like content being immediately changed on his userpage either; his talk page demonstrates that).
:I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]].
:Policy should be like a Constitution; people are always challenging it and trying to find ways around it, so it needs to be clear and take every precaution to avoid becoming obsolete. More later. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:23, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Yes, address a minor offence on the talk page is exactly what I suggested above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:32, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Sorry I misread. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:13, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::&quot;Threats&quot; should be in one category or the other, I think, unless you're referring to threats on a different scale from each other. But we need to be careful that this doesn't go too far. I agree with [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]'s post in the [[pub]] that the chances of someone finding such content is small.
::::Look at how long it took us to find the offensive content in LM's userspace. So while I think we should remove it when we find it, I don't see anything else we can do here. The chances of a user posting such content is unlikely, extremely unlikely, as quite a few of our regular users don't even have user pages, and those who have user pages don't include much more than a brief description and places traveled. Therefore, the whole scenario must be kept in perspective. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:19, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Good catch on threats. I've updated the text. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 23:39, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::One thing I wish to say though is that I don't think people should be policing how much personal information people want to reveal on their user page. Revealing another user's personal information is a big no-no, you should be free to reveal as much personal information you want about yourself.

:::::And as for truths, I think there's a bit of a grey line. IMO, obvious jokes should be allowed as long as they're not offensive, but I agree that we should not allow things like racist or anti-Semitic content, or blatantly offensive stuff like pornography and what not. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:11, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::I agree with a ban on undue revelations of personal information, because how could you know it's really their personal information? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::OK, I see your point. But we should definitely give more leeway as to how much people want to post about themselves. Some people post photos of themselves on their user page, and I think they should be free to do so. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 05:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

[undent]I'd be ok with that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:40, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 2===
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Opinion seems to be split between my shorter version and SelfieCity's longer version. To try to get this moving, I've tried to commergeulate the two versions, and to add on the advice on what to do if you find had stuff on a user page. I think that should be on our [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]] page, with a link from here. Here is the new proposal:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or other, non-controversial personal information a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, or is likely to bring the project into disrepute. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is  is likely to give widespread offence, or that is likely to bring the project into disrepute.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence or clearly going to bring the project into disrepute,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence, or could to bring the project into disrepute.''

I struggled with the wording &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot; because that seems to override the underlying idea that user pages should be for Wikivoyage-related content and personal information. I think we can get across the idea of leniency/not policing this by adding &quot;While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages&quot;. 

With respect to personal information, I have added &quot;Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.&quot; to alert users to risks -- it's not our job to protect them from themselves. 

I hope that this closer to an acceptable solution. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:Yes, though perhaps this could go on its own policy page. But for the time being, let's incorporate into our existing policy page that comes closest to the exact topic. I would remove &quot;then we would want you to,&quot; which is unnecessary. Otherwise I think this is a good policy on this issue. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 19:12, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've removed &quot;we would want to you to&quot; and &quot;the best approach&quot;. It reads better now. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:28, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I think it looks good, but should we also explicitly mention that it must comply with [[Wikivoyage: Don't tout]]? Sure, we should also allow people to provide links to their blog, YouTube channel or business as part of their profile, but Wikivoyage cannot be used to advertise them. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:39, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: There are wordings I do not like.
::::*  Why &quot;''non-controversial'' personal information&quot;? I understand we might want some restriction, but I think that is not ''the'' restriction we want (and grammar tweak: &quot;or other&quot; should be &quot;and&quot;).
::::* Here is also the disrepute statement. I think users should be allowed to state their point regarding conflicts on Wikivoyage, which may cause disrepute especially if the critique is well-founded – cf the other site.
::::* In the former passage community consensus is required also in the cases where it is not on the latter. This makes it obvious that we should handle these things in only one place; either say nothing about interpretation and sanctions in the latter or leave all user page specific policy to it.
::::* The second passage repeats the same problems, and adds rules (or clarifications?) not there.
:::: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:42, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::: Referencing Don't tout would be good. About disrepute: such content should be allowed when it concerns Wikivoyage (at least in most cases). Bringing disrepute by unrelated discussion can be forbidden, but stating one is homosexual, comunist, Christian or the like, which could cause disrepute or offence in some circles, should  be allowed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: (&quot;Controversial personal information&quot;? --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:47, 16 May 2020 (UTC))

:::::::Well, for obvious reasons, we can't be allowing people to post sexually explicit content on their user page. So that is an example of personal information we can't allow. And likewise, you can't be posting things like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Isn't &quot;Don't tout&quot; covered by &quot;advertising&quot; not being acceptable?
::::::::Isn't &quot;controversial personal information&quot; covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;? 
::::::::For that matter, maybe bringing Wikivoyage into &quot;disrepute&quot; is covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;, if what we mean is pornography, pedophilia, discriminatory statements.... There would be no point in using &quot;disrepute&quot; against a user page if the dispute is well covered in talk pages, so I don't think that concern is valid. But maybe we can drop &quot;disrepute&quot; altogether. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: Posting pornography should be covered (of course). That is not personal information. I talked about stating that one is homosexual, useful information when cooperating about LGBT content. It could be causing offence and disrepute, widespread in some circles, but that's their problem. Telling one's political views is a more delicate question. Usually there is a clear distinction between telling one's position and posting propaganda or offending slogans, but there is probably a grey zone. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:29, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::: I don't think that the community would agree that someone posting that they are gay, or Christian, or conservative, or vegan would cause widespread offence. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}OK, I just didn't know if that was meant to be an addition or to replace the content already there. But anyway, I don't think everything needs to be discussed. For things that are very obviously offensive (eg. pornography, explicitly bigoted statements, threats, etc.), an admin should be able to just go in and delete the offending content. Discussion and consensus should be applied more to things that are not so obvious. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:06, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:Good. That is what the proposal is intended to do. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 3===
This is what it would look like with the changes I have suggested above:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence.''

I would like to add in &quot;personal attacks on other contributors&quot; as a grounds for immediate deletion. Comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:55, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:: I saw a mention of advertising. That shouldn't be edited out of user pages. Instead, they should be deleted, with a touting warning put on that user's talk page, or if its obviously irrelevant spam, deleted with the user blocked indefinitely right away by an admin. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:58, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Should this be deleted outright or after consultation? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:08, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::For very offensive stuff, we should probably just block the user outright. I can't imagine someone posting, say, the n-word, Nazi slogans or pornography on their user page being serious about wanting to contribute to a travel guide. People like that are at best just trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: Touting &amp; especially user pages that consist solely of advertising should be removed. A user who has made non-touty contributions elsewhere should get the benefit of the doubt; ask him or her to remove it. If a touty user page is the only thing the user posts or if he/she ignores a talk page requests, then nuke it.
:::: A link to the user's employer, blog or personal web site is fine unless it is part of touting text; if it is, then delete the touting &amp; keep the link. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 23:03, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: I delete user pages that are obvious ads right away. I should say, I think that other than in exceptional situations, we should maintain a hands-off policy on user pages, so I disagree with deleting only touting portions of a user page. I say, delete the page and give the user the opportunity to replace it with one that has no touting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:07, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::So what do you say about blocking the user for things like threats and harassment on the user page? The last thing we want to do is waste out time with obvious trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:30, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::I don't disagree with The dog2, but I think that's a different policy page, not [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. Maybe we can sort out what to do with user pages first, and move on to the question of blocking users somewhere else. I think the approach would be the same whether it's on the user page, a talk page or elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]])
[undent]Of course. Who would disagree with that? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:57, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:Is there any grounds for consensus here? I've tried three versions, but each seems to raise as many objections as the last. Should I just drop the idea, or is it worth continuing to work on this? I think it is worth clarifying this both for people who post on user pages, and those who find problems on them, even though it doesn't happen often. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:13, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:: I agree with most of the proposed text above, but having just indefinitely blocked a spambot and summarily deleted what in this case was a spam user talk page but just as easily could have been their user page, there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:22, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::See Pashley's point above. Where an otherwise constructive editor crosses a line and puts something mildly touty on their user page, do we delete on sight, or discuss the problem with them? Some people seem loath to invade the user page unless necessary. I would agree that if it's just touting by someone who has only come here to tout, we needn't waste time with them. I can adjust the wording to reflect that of this would move the proposal forward. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:40, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, please adjust the wording, because I misunderstood the intention of that part, and ideally, the language should be clear on its own, without having to refer people to a specific post on this talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: I think an adjustment saying something along the line of &quot;for touting and pages created to cause offence, see ...&quot; would solve the issue. The advertising here would be, as said above, constructive editors being a little too enthusiastic about their day job, political stance or whatever. I'd also say: change &quot;Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis ...&quot; to &quot;Comments in the grey zone will ...&quot;. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::: (And GZ: Your frustration is understandable, but the thing is we did not have a clear enough understanding of what grey zones – or black ones – there are. Different wordings touched different issues. I think it is not about us having different views on the issues themselves. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC))
::::::::I think it is important to keep the wording &quot;case-by-case basis&quot; which is easy to understand. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:15, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: No problem with that, just that not every instance has to be discussed.  --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:19, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Oh yes, I see your point now. I agree that it needs to be clarified that they can be evaluated by the community, if necessary, but that many minor offenses can be resolved without a consensus due to existing policy. (Such as [[Wikivoyage:Don’t tout]], etc. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:37, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} Proposal 3 is much improved in my opinion. But I still have some questions and doubts, and while I sympathise that this may cause frustration, I can only apologise and voice them anyway.
* The wording of your first italics bit is good. I'm absolutely fine with providing guidance to users on what should and shouldn't go in their user pages. I do think, however, that &quot;(Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.)&quot; is kind of redundant and obvious; &quot;...personal information that a user decides to share.&quot; is sufficient to get the point across, but if others disagree perhaps it could be revised to &quot;...personal information that a user '''feels comfortable sharing'''.&quot;
The second lot of italics are slightly less straightforward for me. 
* One reason for this is I'm not sure whom it addresses. Are we giving any user the right to edit any other user's page if they see something that they think is offensive? If so, what are they supposed to do when the user reverts them? Do they edit war in support of the policy, do they contact an administrator, do they do an Rfc? Or do we limit direct interference to administrators, who would at least have the power to stop an edit war in its tracks?
* There's still a problem with defining &quot;offence&quot;, as it's subjective. One person's joke is another person's insult.
* One way to address both of these issues might be to say that any removal of content called &quot;offensive&quot; that is reverted (so one user thinks it's offensive and the other - possibly the author - disagrees) automatically goes to Rfc to solicit the community's opinion without any further edits or discussion among the two involved users. In theory at least, if something is obviously offensive, the bulk of the community will agree and swiftly reach a consensus.
*'''But''' I also still kind of think that anything not serious enough to warrant immediate deletion and sanctions against the offending user is also not serious enough for the wider community to spend valuable time discussing. Things which &quot;might cause offence&quot;, or that are &quot;possibly harmful /damaging&quot; could easily as well just be left alone, as there could be more damage inflicted to the community by debating it than not (for instance, if the discussion gets heated because a substantial number of people are on both sides; or if it drags on for days on end and detracts from building a travel guide). A possible rule of thumb might be (1) if ''you'' are personally upset by something, you should edit it out if serious enough or discuss with the person on their talk page if not, but (2) if you just think that &quot;hmm, someone (but not me) may be offended if they see this&quot;, you should think long and hard before taking any action beyond a quiet suggestion to the author on their talk page.

Any other thoughts? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:56, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

:Agreed.
:People can't just decide that because someone's user page content is &quot;offensive&quot; in their subjective opinion, and that it should therefore be removed without any discussion whatsoever with the person who originally posted the material. People will take advantage of a guideline of that nature.
:On the other hand, we all know that there have been users, throughout the history of the website, who've posted content that truly ''should'' be removed from the website (in userspace or elsewhere), and it's impossible to build a consensus quickly enough to revert their edits. The problem is finding the balance between removing all content that could remotely be considered offensive, and leaving all content on the website even if it is offensive. The best balance between these two, in my opinion, is to take the same good-faith approach to userspace editing that we should take to edits in mainspace (not that we do, unfortunately, and I'll admit I'm guilty of making unfair judgments of others' contributions myself). We should assume that a potentially offensive comment (vague terminology, which &amp;mdash; perhaps &amp;mdash; should be clarified in this policy) was made in good faith unless evidence is clearly to the contrary.
:We have to remember that not everyone takes policy and applies it the way it should be applied. Even an administrator with a personal dislike of another user or issue might use this policy as an opportunity to penalize that person unfairly. Such a scenario is unlikely, but possible, so I think we must take it into account if we decide to make the above proposal actual policy.
:Perhaps the proposal would be better as a guideline similar to [[Wikivoyage:Deny recognition]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:16, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I think the easiest way to get around this potential issue to to explicitly define what content warrants immediate deletion from the User Page. As I previously mentioned, I think most of us can agree that things like sexually explicit content, threats and racial slurs should warrant immediate deletion. I understand that people have different standards as to what constitutes &quot;bigotry&quot;, so it has to be for things that are clear cut, like if someone uses the n-word, the k-word or things along those lines. And of course, we should include blatantly offensive stuff like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. That said, some leeway should be given. For instance, I'm a scientist and don't agree with this position, but a Biblical literalist editor should be free to declare on their user page that they don't believe in evolution. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:00, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::The issue is always going to be one of degree. There won't be a clear dividing line that will be the same for everyone. The extreme cases of explicitly racist text are easy. Then it gets trickier. If someone has something deleted from their user page, they can appeal to the community, and there will be a discussion. If some sees something that is somewhat racist, I don't think leaving it alone is a good solution: if the user who posted it won't take it down, getting community input is the only solution. I don't see any way around this. 
:::Do we want to put deletions from user pages in the hands of administrators to incorporate a level of control/accountability on the process? &quot;If you see something offensive, post a message in the pub and let me admin handle it.&quot; Then it will be up to admins to decide between automatic deletion and consulting others, and face the consequence of losing admin rights of they abuse the power. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think that could work too. But we should define some guidelines as to what warrants immediate deletion without consultation. After all, different admins will also find different things offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:06, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 4===
Let's try this:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established by the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, &lt;u&gt;auto&lt;/u&gt;biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, advertising, threats, personal attacks on other contributors, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], you can ask the user to remove it by posting a message on their talk page, or let the administrators know by posting a notice at [[WV:Requests for comment]] with a link to the user page, indicating what part of it is offensive.''
:''If it is something is clearly unacceptable, then an administrator will delete it immediately from the user page.''
:''If it is something where there is doubt about it being unacceptable, the administrator should exercise their discretion. They may ask the user to remove it from their user page and explain why. If the user is unwilling, then the administrator should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If other editors agree that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any administrator could do so. ''
:''Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete the unacceptable material from the user page.''
:''Removing content from a user page is a serious matter that could drive contributors away from Wikivoyage. Administrators should exercise caution, and seek to resolve problems through discussion with the user if possible.''
:''Users who believe that the content was removed inappropriately, may appeal to other editors for reconsideration by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]].''

With regard to suggestions about having clear guidelines for what falls into each category, I'd love to see proposals for that. I think we could discuss those for weeks without getting to a resolution. I think that we have to trust administrators, and I have added some wording to let admins know that they should not delete precipitously. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:49, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:For the first part, I think what constitutes unacceptable content should be established by the entire community, not just the admins. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:05, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I agree. And in the second part – RFC is for soliciting the views of the entire community, not just administrators. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:26, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::There doesn't seem to be a meeting room for admins.... But it seems that you want admins to delete when it's clear, but if there's doubt, to consult the broader community. Is that correct? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Yes, I think that's reasonable. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 00:41, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, more or less (delete in extreme/obvious cases, bring it up on the user talk page otherwise, consult the broader community as a backup). My point is that in the phrase &quot;may appeal to other administrators by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]]&quot;, I would replace &quot;administrators&quot; with &quot;editors&quot; (in addition to the change The dog2 suggested for the first part). —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:51, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::I have made edits to the above text to reflect these changes. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:23, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}I think it looks good now. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:29, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:I'm a bit confused about this sentence: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user's talk page.&quot; Is there a mistake in this sentence? If not, I don't understand the rationale for it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:38, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::This is to address [[user:Ikan Kekek]]'s comment above &quot;there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight.&quot; If someone comes to Wikivoyage just to post ads for their furniture shop, and puts the same info on their user page, we don't need to discuss it. Just delete. If an otherwise constructive editor posts info about their furniture shop on their user page, we discuss it with them. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Then I would suggest rephrasing it &quot;If a user's only activity on Wikivoyage is to post advertising, an administrator may delete that advertising from their user page and user talk page.&quot; Would that work? The other phrasing is confusing and suggests, at least to me, an unfriendly welcome for a user who created a user page to introduce themselves before starting to edit articles. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:54, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I wouldn't want to limit it to advertising. If they come here and only make mildly racist, sexist, anti-Semitic or homophobic comments on talk pages, and on their user page, I'm okay with immediate deletion. I'm okay with being unfriendly to someone who's not being constructive in the first place. I've posted so many friendly and helpful messages to editors who've posted inappropriate stuff, and then we never hear from them again. Let's save our energy for constructive editors. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I'll point out though that besides obvious slurs, sometimes things like this may just come down to misunderstandings. For instance the Spanish word for the colour &quot;black&quot; is &quot;negro&quot;, (eg. el gato negro; the black cat), so it is certainly possible for a native Spanish speaker to not know that the word is a racial slur in American English. Likewise, the Italian word for &quot;bassoon&quot; is &quot;fagotto&quot;, and the German word, which was derived from the Italian word is &quot;Fagot&quot;. Mistranslations are certainly possible for someone whose English level is more rudimentary, so we should certainly be forgiving in such situations. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::Agreed. I'm ok with this proposed language. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:32, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Then how about this: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting unacceptable material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user page.&quot;? (To be honest I think even that is a little harsh, for the reason The dog2 said, but I can live with it.) If a user creates a harmless user page (like &quot;My name is A and I love travel!&quot;) before editing any articles, I don't want an administrator to delete their user page or user talk page on that basis. The current proposal makes it sound like a harmless user page or user talk page can be deleted on the basis that the user hasn't made any other contributions to Wikivoyage. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:56, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::: Ah, I see your concern now. There was an &quot;unacceptable&quot; missing. I have added it in above. I don't think we mean to delete &quot;I love travel&quot;, but rather &quot;I love Al's Furniture in Omaha&quot; or &quot;I don't trust Dutch people&quot;. (Of course, ''I'' trust the Dutch. This is a reference to [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/379482-there-s-only-two-things-i-hate-in-this-world-people Michael Caine].) [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Thank you, that resolves my main concern. The remaining issue is that the sentence first refers to &quot;a user page&quot; and then to &quot;the user's talk page&quot;. If read literally, this means that unacceptable content on the user page justifies deletion of the user talk page, which is surely not the intention. Maybe something like &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user&lt;s&gt;'s talk&lt;/s&gt; page.&quot; Or, if we want to be harsher, &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user &lt;u&gt;or user talk&lt;/u&gt; page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the &lt;s&gt;user's talk page&lt;/s&gt; &lt;u&gt;material&lt;/u&gt;.&quot; —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:19, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Also a good point. I think we can limit the deletion to unacceptable material, and have made that change above. Anything else? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:39, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I made a couple of other minor corrections. Looks good to me now. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks. I've removed the mark-up and will leave it for a couple of days before posting. I believe that there is consensus now. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:10, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't see user talk pages mentioned in proposal 4. Can content be deleted from them as well? The existing policy as I understand it is that we shouldn't edit others' comments. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Added, for clarity, with mark-up. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:09, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, but I'm not sure policy should be applied to user talk pages and user pages in the same way. I would recommend applying the policy only to user pages first, and then discussing the addition of user talk pages, as this complicates the discussion beyond its original goal. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I agree on that front because, functionally, there's not much difference between a user talk page and any other type of talk page. Even if the guidelines for talk pages are similar, the potential differences, which we haven't properly considered, complicate this proposal. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 13:59, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} (Outdent, by all means carry on the talk page discussion above) - Other than a stray &quot;RfC from administrators&quot;, rather than wider community, I am finally happy with the wording. Thanks to Ground Zero for listening to everyone and putting in the majority of the legwork here. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 14:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:That's what I get paid the big bucks for. Not that I get paid for this.... 
:I don't understand the concern about removing unacceptable content from use talk pages. If a comment is offensive on a user page, it's offensive on a talk page? If we won't accept advertising on a user page, why would we accept it on a user talk page? Leaving our user talk pages leaves a great big loophole to exploit. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't think anyone's suggesting leaving them, just addressing them separately. The reason that I see for this, is that any policy or guideline about user talk pages may as well apply to other talk pages, the Pub etc. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:07, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::[[Wikivoyage:Using_talk_pages]] says, at the very bottom of the page,
::::&quot;Off-topic rants on talk pages will usually be deleted.&quot; 
:: Personally, I would use this to delete what we are calling &quot;unacceptable material&quot; here. I think that our wording provides clearer direction, and would be useful for dealing with talk pages, but for the sake of moving this forward, I'll remove user talk pages from the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I guess that means we have consensus to include proposal four into policy? Though it wouldn't do any harm to wait for a few days in case anyone else has a comment to make. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:31, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

What about the &quot;decides to share&quot; → &quot;feels comfortable to share&quot;? I think it is good to remind users about the problems of sharing too much, and it does not change anything material concerning the issue we are trying to solve. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

And: was it agreed that non-admins shouldn't be encouraged to give a note on the talk page (or remove obviously offensive material)? I think bringing something up on RfC feels too strong for something minor, or e.g. the &quot;fagot&quot; mentioned above, where a friendly note on the talk page should be enough. Normally only things that require admin tools are left to admins. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've added some wording to give the non-admin discretion to decide. If it's something really bad, it's probably best to contact an admin for immediate removal. If it's questionable, the non-admin might handle it themselves, but if we spell out rules for every eventuality, this will be too long for anyone to read, so I've left it at their discretion. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:I am happy with the proposal. One small point is in the &quot;Examples of acceptable material&quot; it would be better to say autobiographies than biographies. I don't think we want biographies of other people. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:12, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

::That's a very good point. Quite a few users have put biographies of some Bollywood or pop star on their user page (usually plagiarized). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Done. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:::If you ask me, I think deletion of the unacceptable material should be restricted to admins, but any user should be free to bring it up on the user talk page for discussion. There are many new users who will be understanding and remove the material if you are reasonable and ask nicely, and there's not always a need to get an admin involved. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::That is what the proposal says, so we're good. I'll leave this for comment by others who may not have seen it yet for a few more days, then post it.  Thanks everyone. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:56, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:{{done}} [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:11, 29 May 2020 (UTC)

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== Something to worry about? ==

I noticed an [[Special:Contributions/124.253.76.62|IP editing someone's user page more than once]] and first suspected it to be somebody vandalizing somebody else's user page.

After looking at the:
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Rajvir_Singh&amp;action=history history of said user page], 
* [[Special:Contributions/Rajvir_Singh|the contributions]] of the user the page belongs to, 
* plus the two [[User talk:Rajvir Singh|reprimands on his talk page]] 
...I'm afraid all of his edits (both as IP and as a user) could be classified as promotion, something discouraged per [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. However it is his own user page, not articles... Should we do something? [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:44, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:The entire page is arguably spam and certainly questionable, but we absolutely should not allow an IP to edit someone's user page without a clear explanation, so I have reverted IP edits to that user page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::Thanks! I had no idea what to do or say to the IP or to the user... :P [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:31, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::: I think in general we want to be fairly lenient with user pages and err on the side of being too permissive rather than judiciously policing user pages, but if someone has already been warned about self-promotion and continues then further scrutiny is probably warranted.  Wikipedia has [[w:Wikipedia:User page#What may I not have in my user pages?|numerous examples]] about what they view as acceptable (note that they preface that with &quot;''The Wikipedia community is generally tolerant and offers fairly wide latitude in applying these guidelines to regular participants''&quot;), and it might be useful to follow that example and make our guidelines more explicit than what is currently stated in the second paragraph of [[Wikivoyage:User page help#Brief introduction]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 18:38, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::::I doubt anyone affected by this is likely to read the guidelines anyway.  If we are to be circumspect in the number of new rules we add, I think this would have to be a very low priority.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:48, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::I think [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] is right on this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:28, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::: I agree that problem users are unlikely to read or follow advice on our policy pages, so any clarification would be directed to people who patrol such things.  At present our advice on the subject could be clearer, as evidenced by the question that started this thread. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 06:23, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::We need to separate out two questions: (1) Is [[tout]]ing tolerated on user pages? Answer: No. Users can say who they are and what they do, but if they are clearly touting, their user pages need to be deleted for that reason, with an explanation in their user talk pages. (2) Are IP users or any other users allowed to edit other users' user pages, except to enforce policies that are clearly being violated? Answer: No. No-one but the user him-/herself should edit his/her user page, except when it is in violation of policies that need to be enforced. If the user forgot to log in, s/he should explain that, and then the edits to the user page should be permitted - again, unless they violated some important policy. That's my take on this discussion. Any disagreements with it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

::::::::Yes; I believe users should be able to fix broken links on other users' pages (example: user links to a page called &quot;Foo&quot;; page is moved to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot; and &quot;Foo&quot; becomes a disambiguation page; we should be allowed to fix that link from &quot;Foo&quot; to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot;).  Other than that, I agree.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 20:59, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::::I take your point, Powers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:26, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

== My own itinerary ==

My wife and I are planning a world trip, and I wonder whether it would be appropriate to put the itinerary on my user page? If it were a little thing, I would just do it without bothering to ask, but we're thinking of a trip lasting many years, so I wonder if that is an appropriate use of the space. (Of course it is all text, no images, and I would link everything to Wikivoyage pages. It might even be helpful to someone other than my wife and me as a source of ideas.) Thanks for your help! [[User:Wyote|Wyote]] ([[User talk:Wyote|talk]]) 06:26, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
:You certainly can put that on your user page. If you have specific questions about any part of your itinerary, you could also post questions at [[Wikivoyage:Tourist Office]]. Happy trails! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:27, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

== The boundary between non-interference with userspace and the accuracy of our content ==
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Have a look at [[User:DAZ14LPA#No-Go's]], which states that &quot;I heard that if you speak English [in Quebec], you get dirty looks, unintentionally start a fight, or could get shot&quot;. Needless to say, this is patently and, I would say, offensively untrue. There are over a million Québécois who speak English natively, to say nothing of the millions more tourists who visit uneventfully each year from English-speaking regions of Canada, the U.S., and elsewhere in the Anglosphere, not to mention that gun violence (of any kind, let alone for reasons as innocuous as speaking the &quot;wrong&quot; language) is extremely rare in Canada.

I realize that the Wiki custom is to allow editors a little bit more leeway when it comes to their own userspace, and I also realize that some random editor's user page is going to see far less traffic than our actual [[Quebec]] destination article. However, we must also consider Wikivoyage's responsibility to ensure that the information we provide to our readers is as accurate as possible, and I think the chance, however unlikely, of someone reading that and being misled as to the safety of travelling in Quebec handily outweighs whatever value it may bring to this editor's userspace. 

My initial inclination was to simply delete the passage, but on second thought, I figured it might be better to bring up the issue here.

-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 07:53, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I am not that worried about people getting wrong information from user pages, but this indeed seems it might need curating. As the user seems to be serious, I think one should point to this discussion on the user talk, tell the user he or she has got the wrong impression and ask them to reword such passages. Blatant passages can be removed and the removal explained afterwards, but I suppose that is not needed here. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I'd leave it. I think most readers will recognise from context &amp;mdash; he or she craps on a long list of places, IMHO mostly for silly reasons &amp;mdash; that he or she is just acting dumb &amp; repeating hearsay. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 08:28, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::Either of Pashley's or LPfi's approach are better than charging in and changing it yourself. I personally wouldn't even bother bringing it up as it's obvious to anyone reading that it's someone's ill-informed opinion. On balance, Babel boxes which claim a level of English higher than a user is obviously capable of are more damaging, but I still wouldn't tell a user to &quot;downgrade&quot; themselves from e.g. en-4 to en-2. But if you feel you must tackle this person on Quebec, then leave them a message, explain your reasons etc. But if they refuse to change it, that's their prerogative. You should then drop the issue; it's not worth a fight.[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:31, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]. It's best to leave userspace alone, and if people read misinformation outside of our &quot;official&quot; website content, it is their duty to recognize it and ignore it. After all, how would someone even find this user's content without specifically searching for his/her userspace, let alone assume said misinformation is more accurate than our mainspace article specifically dedicated to [[Quebec]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::Though I've been unable to figure out where it was swept to, I remember a discussion in the [[pub]] about the trend in web traffic to Wikivoyage vis-à-vis COVID in which it was noted that the user page of long-inactive editor [[User:Nicholasjf21]] had become one of the most-visited pages on the site for some reason. I'm not sure what that signifies, but I think it serves to complicate any arguments based on the obscurity of this user's userspace. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:13, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::I thought we (being those who participated in that discussion) generally agreed that was due to an error in how page views were counted. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::You may well be right; I don't remember how that discussion resolved. At any rate, while I continue to think the idea of an editor trash-talking specific destinations is in poor taste and unbecoming a travel site (and doing so based on untrue information worse still), I don't see any point in forcing the issue. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:24, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub&amp;oldid=3959836#wikivoyage_monthly_statistics Here is the discussion]. I think it was right to inform the user, as you have done, but at that point s/he ought to make the right decision on his/her own. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC) Note: actually I think I have the wrong discussion.

::::::::A couple of discussions about this user's User Page:[[User_talk:DAZ14LPA#Montreal]], [[User_talk:Traveler100bot#Do_not_touch_my_page]]. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
I'm not pro-censorship, but I'm also opposed to Wikivoyage user pages being used to make false and offensive statements. They really shouldn't be used for anything beyond Wikivoyage business and whatever biographical information the user wants to share, but we really only need be concerned where the user crosses a line like this one. Wikipedia has a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? useful and reasonable policy] on this that I think we should adopt. I will paraphrase some key points to illustrate what I mean:
* Wikivoyage is not a general hosting service, so your user page is not a personal website. Your user page is about you as a Wikivoyager. 
*A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence (e.g., pro-pedophilia advocacy). Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.
We have had an issue with one contributor who, after a long spell of contributing useful travel information, began editing articles to promote anti-Semitic and racist views. That person was banned from the site, appropriately. I don't think that we can trust in the judgement of all of our contributors. 

In this case, the editor was notified five years ago that the statement about Quebec are blatantly false, and yet s/he has left the statement in place. 

I suggest notifying the user that the statement is false and offensive and that it must be removed. If so/he fails to do so, it will be removed by an admin. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:I'm not sure whether this is the contributor you're talking about, Ground Zero, but we still have a set of politically charged userpages about a [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex_Nation|made-up country]] from a user who is now banned. As long as we're talking about how to handle controversial userspace content, should we delete these? Given the userban for related issues and how extensive and irrelevant the pages are, I lean towards deleting them. I'm not sure how best to handle the Quebec issue. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 18:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::These have been deleted. Wikivoyage is not free web-hosting for personal stuff. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:10, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::No, I was referring to [[User:ArticCynda]], who I think is a different person. But yes, why would we host these pages? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::It took me a moment to find it. We have our own policy on user pages, [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], which says, in part, 
:::&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
::On that basis, we can delete made-up country pages. I think we should expand the &quot;should not be used for advertising&quot; to include &quot;false statements, and statements that denigrate another user or identifiable group&quot;. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:38, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::No, we shouldn't. Who decides what constitutes a &quot;false statement&quot;? It's not your intention, as stated, but that sounds like the excuse authoritarian regimes give for censorship of free speech to me. I fail to see any justification for intervening over a mild bit of userpage moaning, especially when links are being drawn with two users who systematically inserted hate-speech across Wikivoyage. These are two completely different things. Anyone who denigrates another user or who actually engages in hate speech, advocacy of paedophilia etc can already be sanctioned by existing policy.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:59, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::: Btw, I support deleting the Libmod made up countries, which again are completely different to the situation which triggered this discussion. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:04, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:Going behind my back to discuss a joke I made on my userpage without consulting is not okay. I will delete the passage, as is implied and close my account. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:06, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::No one has been shot in Quebec for speaking English. You can google it. Free speech does not give anyone the right to spread false news. And Wikivoyage should not be a platform for false statements. It doesn't seem like anyone understands that it is a joke, so we won't treat it as one. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:10, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I know that no one has been shot in Quebec for not speaking French, it was only a minor jab at the independence movement, but I have deleted the passage and will not edit anymore; it seems that is what you want. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:14, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}} While existing policy allows us to sanctions users for such statements, under what policy can we delete them from user pages? If there is a policy, I'll be happy. This is really about clarifying that a Wikivoyage user page is not the property of the user. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:12, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::{{ping|Ground Zero}}[[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], [[Wikivoyage:Child protection policy]], through [[Wikivoyage: Administrators|Revision deletion]].[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Those don't specifically mention user talk pages, and they don't address the comment in question in this discussion, so I think it would be helpful to clarify at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] that user pages are not a place for false statements about a person, group or place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::They don't need to mention user pages, because any hate speech/paedophilia content is removed and usually rev del'd wherever it shows up in Wikivoyage, per those policies. But again, who defines a &quot;false statement&quot;? The truth police? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:37, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::It would be the Wikivoyage Community, by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here. Not very truth police-y at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Should I post [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex Nation]] and his other fictional destination userspace pages at [[vfd]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

===Resolved===
The immediate issue has been resolved. {{Ping|DAZ14LPA}} has removed the comment from his user page. Thank you, Donny, for doing so, and for being reasonable about this.  I'll bring up the broader issue at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] at some point. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thank you for going behind my back to bring it up. Please, next time there is an issue, bring it up on my talk page instead.[[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::Please see my response to your comment at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower]]. Thanks, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm glad this has been resolved, but yes, in the future I think it's best to bring these things up on the relevant user talk page before starting a discussion in the pub. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 19:42, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]], please see the related discussion at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower#Why didn't you just talk to me?]], specifically my comment timestamped 23:29, 13 May 2020. Taking the issue to the pub was not a first resort. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 14:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::As I understand it, the &quot;first resort&quot; was a comment five years ago in which you didn't specifically ask the user to remove the material. When you discovered the material had reappeared this year, it would have been more diplomatic to first leave a message on the user talk page asking the user to remove it, and only come to the pub if that was unsuccessful. The rest of us (including me) could also be more thoughtful about how to comment, remembering that, as [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] said, we're talking about a real person. With a big community-wide discussion after the issue hadn't come up for years, I think it's easy to see how this could feel like a sudden and unpleasant pile-on. Not trying to blame anyone, just offering a suggestion for the future. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 17:08, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::On the face of it, I agree with you. And I'm generally of the opinion that we should normally avoid editing user pages except in cases of spam and vandalism and other extreme cases. Remarks that are merely untrue and perhaps stupid could be discussed on the user's talk page and nominated for deletion if no satisfactory solution is arrived at, but let's face it, this isn't a high-traffic wiki like Wikipedia, so a few dumb words in a dark corner are unlikely to have severe ill effects on the site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:00, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal about offensive material on user pages===
I've made a proposal to provide additional guidance on user pages about not using them to post offensive material [[Wikivoyage talk:User page help|here]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:38, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


== Additional guidance on user pages ==

We have had occasional problems with users who are looking for a platform for diatribes against certain groups, including users who espouse racist or anti-Semitic views. While it is straightforward to handle this issue in articles, some users still seem to think that user pages &quot;belong&quot; to the user. We do try to disavow users of that notion with this advice:
:&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
But that advice seems to limit the guidance to photos and advertising. I'd like to make it clear that a Wikivoyage user page isn't a place for spouting off offensive views by adding this text adapted from Wikipedia, which has dealt with this issue in the past:
:&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
It would be up to the community to decide whether something is disreputable or offensive. Let's hope that this warning is enough to disarm the &quot;free speech&quot; argument. (They can say whatever they want elsewhere, but this is a travel guide, not a personal web page.) There are lots of other dark, scary places on the Internet where racists and anti-Semites can say whatever they want and will be applauded by like-minded cretins (not that I'm judging anyone). They don't have to use a travel guide for this purpose. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:30, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

: The problem is keeping the guideline strict enough. E.g. &quot;bringing the project into disrepute&quot; could be used to censor justified criticism. I do not think there is such a risk at the moment, but rules should be made to work also under pressure. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:54, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Would we actually use it that way though? If we can't trust the judgement of the Wikivoyage Community, then we have have nothing. I think this is preferable to trying to come up with a list of &quot;prohibited topics&quot;, which in itself would be contentious. This is the wording used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? Wikipedia], which has a longer history and a bigger group of people thinking about this. Here are details from that policy for clarification, although I don't know if we want to import the level of detail:
:::&quot;Polemical statements unrelated to Wikipedia, or statements attacking or vilifying groups of editors, persons, or other entities (these are generally considered divisive and removed, and reintroducing them is often considered disruptive).
:::&quot;Material that can be viewed as attacking other editors, including the recording of perceived flaws. The compilation of factual evidence (diffs) in user subpages, for purposes such as preparing for a dispute resolution process, is permitted provided it will be used in a timely manner.
:::&quot;Users should generally not maintain in public view negative information related to others without very good reason. Negative evidence, laundry lists of wrongs, collations of diffs and criticisms related to problems, etc., should be removed, blanked, or kept privately (i.e., not on the wiki) if they will not be imminently used, and the same once no longer needed.&quot;
::[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:02, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::: I don't think we actually would use it in that way, but I can imagine a user justifying removal of such content with the wording (possibly in relation to a personal conflict about how some issue should be handled), causing unnecessary drama. An &quot;unrelated to Wikivoyage&quot; could help (but &quot;causing widespread offence&quot; should not be tolerated even if related to Wikivoyage). There may be other issues along the same lines. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:18, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::We could clarify that individual users should not be making this determination:
:::::&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is, in the opinion of the Wikivoyage community, likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
::::Is there anything that people would post related to Wikivoyage that would bring the project into disrepute? If there is an issue that has been decided by the community, and someone wants to keep banging on about it on their user page, is it needed? The records of the community debate would already exist on policy talk pages, so it's not like we'd be trying to bury the issue. (All of the discussion about ArticCynda is still available.) But should a user page be a platform for ongoing campaigning on an issue? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:34, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::Possible alternative:
::::::User pages should be limited to either wiki-related content or other, non-controversial information a user decides to share. Violations of this policy should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community. Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable.
:::::I think it's important to clarify that content should by default be deemed acceptable along the lines of &quot;innocent until proven guilty.&quot; This would hopefully encourage free speech as long as it does not violate the guidelines.
:::::We could additionally offer examples to make the distinction clear:
::::::Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies (assuming they do not reveal personal information), user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace
::::::Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence
:::::&lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:27, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

{{outdent}}If we have to have a policy like this, then (a) I'm very glad that no-one is mentioning removing things which are &quot;untrue&quot; anymore, and (b) I mostly prefer the wording suggested by Selfie City to be combined with the &quot;clarifications&quot; offered by Ground Zero about negative information about other editors, mainly because it's more specific and therefore less likely to be abused in the future. I don't believe the current crop of admins and crats would abuse the notion of &quot;offence&quot;, but we're not just writing policy for now; it needs to be future-proofed. I especially like &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot;. 

This with the exception that it is perfectly okay to reveal as much or as little personal information about yourself as you like. Most of us opt to keep things more private, but there aren't and shouldn't be any rules against revealing our own personal details. It's rather too late for some of us in that respect anyway.

As much as I appreciate the answer given by Ground Zero in the Pub (&quot;It would be the Wikivoyage Community [who decides what's offensive etc], by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here.&quot;) I'd still want to understand how exactly that would work. Your answer basically describes the approach taken regarding the material which started this conversation, and as a community we pretty much cocked it up. So what exactly would the steps to take be, to minimise reasonable upset to the user concerned, and not appear that everyone is ganging up on someone and/or conspiring behind their back?

And I still think that this conflates relatively minor &quot;offensive&quot; material (suggesting speaking English in QC is somehow a crime) with the much more serious and wide-ranging bigotry espoused by two banned users; the former is free speech, albeit not supported by any evidence, some of the latter could have resulted in police action, or certainly it could in the UK. They're not even comparable. Regardless of whether it specifically says &quot;we can remove offensive material from your userpage&quot; or not, I do think we have always had the right to remove the sort of material the two banned users spouted, wherever it crops up in Wikivoyage. I also think that if a laundry list of grievances targeting another editor on someone's userpage were discovered, it could currently be removed per [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], as that kind of behaviour falls foul of the first four bullets in the list under &quot;Are you being a buzzkill?&quot;, as well, potentially, as [[Wikivoyage:No real world threats]].

This, if I'm right, really means that the only times this new policy would come into play was in less straightforward, more nuanced cases like the one we were dealing with yesterday. And this being the case, it is better to write as specific and precise a policy as we can.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:09, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:Let's start where this began. Donny's offensive comment wasn't suggesting that speaking English in Quebec is a crime, it was that you &quot;could get shot&quot;. He removed it in 2015 after Andre complained, and then restored it in 2019. Clarifying that user pages are not an unrestricted free speech zone for bigots and wackos gives us the hook to hang out hats on in cases like these. I don't think we will have to use this except in rare cases, so I don't want to spend a whole lot of time developing a process or rules around this. I think it is covered by [[Wikivoyage:Consensus]]. In the event, Donny removed the offensive statement when asked. Other users might not be do quick to do so.  
:I'm okay with SelfieCity's wording. I find the &quot;whats not unacceptable is acceptable&quot; to be redundant and kind of confusing, but I can live with it. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:26, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:: Being precise is a virtue, but being specific and wordy, and missing the goal, is less so – and the more precise one tries to be, the more details have to be exactly right. I prefer the shorter original wording, with the addition I suggested, if we need a policy change. I also think discussing user page content is making drama. I'd prefer to be able to remove threats and obvious bigotry on sight, explaining on the talk page immediately afterwards. If it is not obvious, I'd ask the user to change the text. Only if the issue isn't resolved in this way, it should be brought to the community. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:04, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===What to do if you find offensive comments on a user page===
LPfi's comment, following ThunderingTyphoons!'s question above, makes me think we should set out what to do if you find offensive comments on a user page. This guide doesn't provide direction in that regard. I don't think the answer is easy.
*If it is something very offensive, then we would want you to delete it immediately from the other person's user page:
::  potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly going to bring the project into disrepute, or which is clearly to give widespread offence
*If it is something mildly offensive, then the best approach would be to ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so.
:: Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, &lt;s&gt;threats,&lt;/s&gt; or any other material that could to bring the project into disrepute, or which could give offence
The problems will be found in between those two ends of the spectrum. User discretion is advised. Thoughts? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:47, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:I think in the case of a minor offense, the best solution is to first go to the user talk page and discuss if the user is active (Donny didn't like content being immediately changed on his userpage either; his talk page demonstrates that).
:I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]].
:Policy should be like a Constitution; people are always challenging it and trying to find ways around it, so it needs to be clear and take every precaution to avoid becoming obsolete. More later. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:23, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Yes, address a minor offence on the talk page is exactly what I suggested above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:32, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Sorry I misread. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:13, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::&quot;Threats&quot; should be in one category or the other, I think, unless you're referring to threats on a different scale from each other. But we need to be careful that this doesn't go too far. I agree with [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]'s post in the [[pub]] that the chances of someone finding such content is small.
::::Look at how long it took us to find the offensive content in LM's userspace. So while I think we should remove it when we find it, I don't see anything else we can do here. The chances of a user posting such content is unlikely, extremely unlikely, as quite a few of our regular users don't even have user pages, and those who have user pages don't include much more than a brief description and places traveled. Therefore, the whole scenario must be kept in perspective. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:19, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Good catch on threats. I've updated the text. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 23:39, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::One thing I wish to say though is that I don't think people should be policing how much personal information people want to reveal on their user page. Revealing another user's personal information is a big no-no, you should be free to reveal as much personal information you want about yourself.

:::::And as for truths, I think there's a bit of a grey line. IMO, obvious jokes should be allowed as long as they're not offensive, but I agree that we should not allow things like racist or anti-Semitic content, or blatantly offensive stuff like pornography and what not. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:11, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::I agree with a ban on undue revelations of personal information, because how could you know it's really their personal information? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::OK, I see your point. But we should definitely give more leeway as to how much people want to post about themselves. Some people post photos of themselves on their user page, and I think they should be free to do so. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 05:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

[undent]I'd be ok with that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:40, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 2===
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Opinion seems to be split between my shorter version and SelfieCity's longer version. To try to get this moving, I've tried to commergeulate the two versions, and to add on the advice on what to do if you find had stuff on a user page. I think that should be on our [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]] page, with a link from here. Here is the new proposal:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or other, non-controversial personal information a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, or is likely to bring the project into disrepute. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is  is likely to give widespread offence, or that is likely to bring the project into disrepute.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence or clearly going to bring the project into disrepute,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence, or could to bring the project into disrepute.''

I struggled with the wording &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot; because that seems to override the underlying idea that user pages should be for Wikivoyage-related content and personal information. I think we can get across the idea of leniency/not policing this by adding &quot;While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages&quot;. 

With respect to personal information, I have added &quot;Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.&quot; to alert users to risks -- it's not our job to protect them from themselves. 

I hope that this closer to an acceptable solution. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:Yes, though perhaps this could go on its own policy page. But for the time being, let's incorporate into our existing policy page that comes closest to the exact topic. I would remove &quot;then we would want you to,&quot; which is unnecessary. Otherwise I think this is a good policy on this issue. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 19:12, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've removed &quot;we would want to you to&quot; and &quot;the best approach&quot;. It reads better now. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:28, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I think it looks good, but should we also explicitly mention that it must comply with [[Wikivoyage: Don't tout]]? Sure, we should also allow people to provide links to their blog, YouTube channel or business as part of their profile, but Wikivoyage cannot be used to advertise them. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:39, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: There are wordings I do not like.
::::*  Why &quot;''non-controversial'' personal information&quot;? I understand we might want some restriction, but I think that is not ''the'' restriction we want (and grammar tweak: &quot;or other&quot; should be &quot;and&quot;).
::::* Here is also the disrepute statement. I think users should be allowed to state their point regarding conflicts on Wikivoyage, which may cause disrepute especially if the critique is well-founded – cf the other site.
::::* In the former passage community consensus is required also in the cases where it is not on the latter. This makes it obvious that we should handle these things in only one place; either say nothing about interpretation and sanctions in the latter or leave all user page specific policy to it.
::::* The second passage repeats the same problems, and adds rules (or clarifications?) not there.
:::: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:42, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::: Referencing Don't tout would be good. About disrepute: such content should be allowed when it concerns Wikivoyage (at least in most cases). Bringing disrepute by unrelated discussion can be forbidden, but stating one is homosexual, comunist, Christian or the like, which could cause disrepute or offence in some circles, should  be allowed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: (&quot;Controversial personal information&quot;? --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:47, 16 May 2020 (UTC))

:::::::Well, for obvious reasons, we can't be allowing people to post sexually explicit content on their user page. So that is an example of personal information we can't allow. And likewise, you can't be posting things like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Isn't &quot;Don't tout&quot; covered by &quot;advertising&quot; not being acceptable?
::::::::Isn't &quot;controversial personal information&quot; covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;? 
::::::::For that matter, maybe bringing Wikivoyage into &quot;disrepute&quot; is covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;, if what we mean is pornography, pedophilia, discriminatory statements.... There would be no point in using &quot;disrepute&quot; against a user page if the dispute is well covered in talk pages, so I don't think that concern is valid. But maybe we can drop &quot;disrepute&quot; altogether. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: Posting pornography should be covered (of course). That is not personal information. I talked about stating that one is homosexual, useful information when cooperating about LGBT content. It could be causing offence and disrepute, widespread in some circles, but that's their problem. Telling one's political views is a more delicate question. Usually there is a clear distinction between telling one's position and posting propaganda or offending slogans, but there is probably a grey zone. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:29, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::: I don't think that the community would agree that someone posting that they are gay, or Christian, or conservative, or vegan would cause widespread offence. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}OK, I just didn't know if that was meant to be an addition or to replace the content already there. But anyway, I don't think everything needs to be discussed. For things that are very obviously offensive (eg. pornography, explicitly bigoted statements, threats, etc.), an admin should be able to just go in and delete the offending content. Discussion and consensus should be applied more to things that are not so obvious. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:06, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:Good. That is what the proposal is intended to do. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 3===
This is what it would look like with the changes I have suggested above:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence.''

I would like to add in &quot;personal attacks on other contributors&quot; as a grounds for immediate deletion. Comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:55, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:: I saw a mention of advertising. That shouldn't be edited out of user pages. Instead, they should be deleted, with a touting warning put on that user's talk page, or if its obviously irrelevant spam, deleted with the user blocked indefinitely right away by an admin. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:58, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Should this be deleted outright or after consultation? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:08, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::For very offensive stuff, we should probably just block the user outright. I can't imagine someone posting, say, the n-word, Nazi slogans or pornography on their user page being serious about wanting to contribute to a travel guide. People like that are at best just trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: Touting &amp; especially user pages that consist solely of advertising should be removed. A user who has made non-touty contributions elsewhere should get the benefit of the doubt; ask him or her to remove it. If a touty user page is the only thing the user posts or if he/she ignores a talk page requests, then nuke it.
:::: A link to the user's employer, blog or personal web site is fine unless it is part of touting text; if it is, then delete the touting &amp; keep the link. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 23:03, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: I delete user pages that are obvious ads right away. I should say, I think that other than in exceptional situations, we should maintain a hands-off policy on user pages, so I disagree with deleting only touting portions of a user page. I say, delete the page and give the user the opportunity to replace it with one that has no touting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:07, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::So what do you say about blocking the user for things like threats and harassment on the user page? The last thing we want to do is waste out time with obvious trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:30, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::I don't disagree with The dog2, but I think that's a different policy page, not [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. Maybe we can sort out what to do with user pages first, and move on to the question of blocking users somewhere else. I think the approach would be the same whether it's on the user page, a talk page or elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]])
[undent]Of course. Who would disagree with that? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:57, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:Is there any grounds for consensus here? I've tried three versions, but each seems to raise as many objections as the last. Should I just drop the idea, or is it worth continuing to work on this? I think it is worth clarifying this both for people who post on user pages, and those who find problems on them, even though it doesn't happen often. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:13, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:: I agree with most of the proposed text above, but having just indefinitely blocked a spambot and summarily deleted what in this case was a spam user talk page but just as easily could have been their user page, there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:22, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::See Pashley's point above. Where an otherwise constructive editor crosses a line and puts something mildly touty on their user page, do we delete on sight, or discuss the problem with them? Some people seem loath to invade the user page unless necessary. I would agree that if it's just touting by someone who has only come here to tout, we needn't waste time with them. I can adjust the wording to reflect that of this would move the proposal forward. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:40, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, please adjust the wording, because I misunderstood the intention of that part, and ideally, the language should be clear on its own, without having to refer people to a specific post on this talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: I think an adjustment saying something along the line of &quot;for touting and pages created to cause offence, see ...&quot; would solve the issue. The advertising here would be, as said above, constructive editors being a little too enthusiastic about their day job, political stance or whatever. I'd also say: change &quot;Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis ...&quot; to &quot;Comments in the grey zone will ...&quot;. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::: (And GZ: Your frustration is understandable, but the thing is we did not have a clear enough understanding of what grey zones – or black ones – there are. Different wordings touched different issues. I think it is not about us having different views on the issues themselves. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC))
::::::::I think it is important to keep the wording &quot;case-by-case basis&quot; which is easy to understand. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:15, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: No problem with that, just that not every instance has to be discussed.  --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:19, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Oh yes, I see your point now. I agree that it needs to be clarified that they can be evaluated by the community, if necessary, but that many minor offenses can be resolved without a consensus due to existing policy. (Such as [[Wikivoyage:Don’t tout]], etc. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:37, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} Proposal 3 is much improved in my opinion. But I still have some questions and doubts, and while I sympathise that this may cause frustration, I can only apologise and voice them anyway.
* The wording of your first italics bit is good. I'm absolutely fine with providing guidance to users on what should and shouldn't go in their user pages. I do think, however, that &quot;(Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.)&quot; is kind of redundant and obvious; &quot;...personal information that a user decides to share.&quot; is sufficient to get the point across, but if others disagree perhaps it could be revised to &quot;...personal information that a user '''feels comfortable sharing'''.&quot;
The second lot of italics are slightly less straightforward for me. 
* One reason for this is I'm not sure whom it addresses. Are we giving any user the right to edit any other user's page if they see something that they think is offensive? If so, what are they supposed to do when the user reverts them? Do they edit war in support of the policy, do they contact an administrator, do they do an Rfc? Or do we limit direct interference to administrators, who would at least have the power to stop an edit war in its tracks?
* There's still a problem with defining &quot;offence&quot;, as it's subjective. One person's joke is another person's insult.
* One way to address both of these issues might be to say that any removal of content called &quot;offensive&quot; that is reverted (so one user thinks it's offensive and the other - possibly the author - disagrees) automatically goes to Rfc to solicit the community's opinion without any further edits or discussion among the two involved users. In theory at least, if something is obviously offensive, the bulk of the community will agree and swiftly reach a consensus.
*'''But''' I also still kind of think that anything not serious enough to warrant immediate deletion and sanctions against the offending user is also not serious enough for the wider community to spend valuable time discussing. Things which &quot;might cause offence&quot;, or that are &quot;possibly harmful /damaging&quot; could easily as well just be left alone, as there could be more damage inflicted to the community by debating it than not (for instance, if the discussion gets heated because a substantial number of people are on both sides; or if it drags on for days on end and detracts from building a travel guide). A possible rule of thumb might be (1) if ''you'' are personally upset by something, you should edit it out if serious enough or discuss with the person on their talk page if not, but (2) if you just think that &quot;hmm, someone (but not me) may be offended if they see this&quot;, you should think long and hard before taking any action beyond a quiet suggestion to the author on their talk page.

Any other thoughts? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:56, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

:Agreed.
:People can't just decide that because someone's user page content is &quot;offensive&quot; in their subjective opinion, and that it should therefore be removed without any discussion whatsoever with the person who originally posted the material. People will take advantage of a guideline of that nature.
:On the other hand, we all know that there have been users, throughout the history of the website, who've posted content that truly ''should'' be removed from the website (in userspace or elsewhere), and it's impossible to build a consensus quickly enough to revert their edits. The problem is finding the balance between removing all content that could remotely be considered offensive, and leaving all content on the website even if it is offensive. The best balance between these two, in my opinion, is to take the same good-faith approach to userspace editing that we should take to edits in mainspace (not that we do, unfortunately, and I'll admit I'm guilty of making unfair judgments of others' contributions myself). We should assume that a potentially offensive comment (vague terminology, which &amp;mdash; perhaps &amp;mdash; should be clarified in this policy) was made in good faith unless evidence is clearly to the contrary.
:We have to remember that not everyone takes policy and applies it the way it should be applied. Even an administrator with a personal dislike of another user or issue might use this policy as an opportunity to penalize that person unfairly. Such a scenario is unlikely, but possible, so I think we must take it into account if we decide to make the above proposal actual policy.
:Perhaps the proposal would be better as a guideline similar to [[Wikivoyage:Deny recognition]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:16, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I think the easiest way to get around this potential issue to to explicitly define what content warrants immediate deletion from the User Page. As I previously mentioned, I think most of us can agree that things like sexually explicit content, threats and racial slurs should warrant immediate deletion. I understand that people have different standards as to what constitutes &quot;bigotry&quot;, so it has to be for things that are clear cut, like if someone uses the n-word, the k-word or things along those lines. And of course, we should include blatantly offensive stuff like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. That said, some leeway should be given. For instance, I'm a scientist and don't agree with this position, but a Biblical literalist editor should be free to declare on their user page that they don't believe in evolution. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:00, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::The issue is always going to be one of degree. There won't be a clear dividing line that will be the same for everyone. The extreme cases of explicitly racist text are easy. Then it gets trickier. If someone has something deleted from their user page, they can appeal to the community, and there will be a discussion. If some sees something that is somewhat racist, I don't think leaving it alone is a good solution: if the user who posted it won't take it down, getting community input is the only solution. I don't see any way around this. 
:::Do we want to put deletions from user pages in the hands of administrators to incorporate a level of control/accountability on the process? &quot;If you see something offensive, post a message in the pub and let me admin handle it.&quot; Then it will be up to admins to decide between automatic deletion and consulting others, and face the consequence of losing admin rights of they abuse the power. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think that could work too. But we should define some guidelines as to what warrants immediate deletion without consultation. After all, different admins will also find different things offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:06, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 4===
Let's try this:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established by the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, &lt;u&gt;auto&lt;/u&gt;biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, advertising, threats, personal attacks on other contributors, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], you can ask the user to remove it by posting a message on their talk page, or let the administrators know by posting a notice at [[WV:Requests for comment]] with a link to the user page, indicating what part of it is offensive.''
:''If it is something is clearly unacceptable, then an administrator will delete it immediately from the user page.''
:''If it is something where there is doubt about it being unacceptable, the administrator should exercise their discretion. They may ask the user to remove it from their user page and explain why. If the user is unwilling, then the administrator should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If other editors agree that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any administrator could do so. ''
:''Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete the unacceptable material from the user page.''
:''Removing content from a user page is a serious matter that could drive contributors away from Wikivoyage. Administrators should exercise caution, and seek to resolve problems through discussion with the user if possible.''
:''Users who believe that the content was removed inappropriately, may appeal to other editors for reconsideration by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]].''

With regard to suggestions about having clear guidelines for what falls into each category, I'd love to see proposals for that. I think we could discuss those for weeks without getting to a resolution. I think that we have to trust administrators, and I have added some wording to let admins know that they should not delete precipitously. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:49, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:For the first part, I think what constitutes unacceptable content should be established by the entire community, not just the admins. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:05, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I agree. And in the second part – RFC is for soliciting the views of the entire community, not just administrators. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:26, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::There doesn't seem to be a meeting room for admins.... But it seems that you want admins to delete when it's clear, but if there's doubt, to consult the broader community. Is that correct? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Yes, I think that's reasonable. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 00:41, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, more or less (delete in extreme/obvious cases, bring it up on the user talk page otherwise, consult the broader community as a backup). My point is that in the phrase &quot;may appeal to other administrators by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]]&quot;, I would replace &quot;administrators&quot; with &quot;editors&quot; (in addition to the change The dog2 suggested for the first part). —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:51, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::I have made edits to the above text to reflect these changes. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:23, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}I think it looks good now. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:29, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:I'm a bit confused about this sentence: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user's talk page.&quot; Is there a mistake in this sentence? If not, I don't understand the rationale for it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:38, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::This is to address [[user:Ikan Kekek]]'s comment above &quot;there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight.&quot; If someone comes to Wikivoyage just to post ads for their furniture shop, and puts the same info on their user page, we don't need to discuss it. Just delete. If an otherwise constructive editor posts info about their furniture shop on their user page, we discuss it with them. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Then I would suggest rephrasing it &quot;If a user's only activity on Wikivoyage is to post advertising, an administrator may delete that advertising from their user page and user talk page.&quot; Would that work? The other phrasing is confusing and suggests, at least to me, an unfriendly welcome for a user who created a user page to introduce themselves before starting to edit articles. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:54, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I wouldn't want to limit it to advertising. If they come here and only make mildly racist, sexist, anti-Semitic or homophobic comments on talk pages, and on their user page, I'm okay with immediate deletion. I'm okay with being unfriendly to someone who's not being constructive in the first place. I've posted so many friendly and helpful messages to editors who've posted inappropriate stuff, and then we never hear from them again. Let's save our energy for constructive editors. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I'll point out though that besides obvious slurs, sometimes things like this may just come down to misunderstandings. For instance the Spanish word for the colour &quot;black&quot; is &quot;negro&quot;, (eg. el gato negro; the black cat), so it is certainly possible for a native Spanish speaker to not know that the word is a racial slur in American English. Likewise, the Italian word for &quot;bassoon&quot; is &quot;fagotto&quot;, and the German word, which was derived from the Italian word is &quot;Fagot&quot;. Mistranslations are certainly possible for someone whose English level is more rudimentary, so we should certainly be forgiving in such situations. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::Agreed. I'm ok with this proposed language. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:32, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Then how about this: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting unacceptable material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user page.&quot;? (To be honest I think even that is a little harsh, for the reason The dog2 said, but I can live with it.) If a user creates a harmless user page (like &quot;My name is A and I love travel!&quot;) before editing any articles, I don't want an administrator to delete their user page or user talk page on that basis. The current proposal makes it sound like a harmless user page or user talk page can be deleted on the basis that the user hasn't made any other contributions to Wikivoyage. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:56, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::: Ah, I see your concern now. There was an &quot;unacceptable&quot; missing. I have added it in above. I don't think we mean to delete &quot;I love travel&quot;, but rather &quot;I love Al's Furniture in Omaha&quot; or &quot;I don't trust Dutch people&quot;. (Of course, ''I'' trust the Dutch. This is a reference to [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/379482-there-s-only-two-things-i-hate-in-this-world-people Michael Caine].) [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Thank you, that resolves my main concern. The remaining issue is that the sentence first refers to &quot;a user page&quot; and then to &quot;the user's talk page&quot;. If read literally, this means that unacceptable content on the user page justifies deletion of the user talk page, which is surely not the intention. Maybe something like &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user&lt;s&gt;'s talk&lt;/s&gt; page.&quot; Or, if we want to be harsher, &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user &lt;u&gt;or user talk&lt;/u&gt; page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the &lt;s&gt;user's talk page&lt;/s&gt; &lt;u&gt;material&lt;/u&gt;.&quot; —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:19, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Also a good point. I think we can limit the deletion to unacceptable material, and have made that change above. Anything else? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:39, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I made a couple of other minor corrections. Looks good to me now. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks. I've removed the mark-up and will leave it for a couple of days before posting. I believe that there is consensus now. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:10, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't see user talk pages mentioned in proposal 4. Can content be deleted from them as well? The existing policy as I understand it is that we shouldn't edit others' comments. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Added, for clarity, with mark-up. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:09, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, but I'm not sure policy should be applied to user talk pages and user pages in the same way. I would recommend applying the policy only to user pages first, and then discussing the addition of user talk pages, as this complicates the discussion beyond its original goal. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I agree on that front because, functionally, there's not much difference between a user talk page and any other type of talk page. Even if the guidelines for talk pages are similar, the potential differences, which we haven't properly considered, complicate this proposal. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 13:59, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} (Outdent, by all means carry on the talk page discussion above) - Other than a stray &quot;RfC from administrators&quot;, rather than wider community, I am finally happy with the wording. Thanks to Ground Zero for listening to everyone and putting in the majority of the legwork here. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 14:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:That's what I get paid the big bucks for. Not that I get paid for this.... 
:I don't understand the concern about removing unacceptable content from use talk pages. If a comment is offensive on a user page, it's offensive on a talk page? If we won't accept advertising on a user page, why would we accept it on a user talk page? Leaving our user talk pages leaves a great big loophole to exploit. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't think anyone's suggesting leaving them, just addressing them separately. The reason that I see for this, is that any policy or guideline about user talk pages may as well apply to other talk pages, the Pub etc. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:07, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::[[Wikivoyage:Using_talk_pages]] says, at the very bottom of the page,
::::&quot;Off-topic rants on talk pages will usually be deleted.&quot; 
:: Personally, I would use this to delete what we are calling &quot;unacceptable material&quot; here. I think that our wording provides clearer direction, and would be useful for dealing with talk pages, but for the sake of moving this forward, I'll remove user talk pages from the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I guess that means we have consensus to include proposal four into policy? Though it wouldn't do any harm to wait for a few days in case anyone else has a comment to make. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:31, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

What about the &quot;decides to share&quot; → &quot;feels comfortable to share&quot;? I think it is good to remind users about the problems of sharing too much, and it does not change anything material concerning the issue we are trying to solve. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

And: was it agreed that non-admins shouldn't be encouraged to give a note on the talk page (or remove obviously offensive material)? I think bringing something up on RfC feels too strong for something minor, or e.g. the &quot;fagot&quot; mentioned above, where a friendly note on the talk page should be enough. Normally only things that require admin tools are left to admins. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've added some wording to give the non-admin discretion to decide. If it's something really bad, it's probably best to contact an admin for immediate removal. If it's questionable, the non-admin might handle it themselves, but if we spell out rules for every eventuality, this will be too long for anyone to read, so I've left it at their discretion. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:I am happy with the proposal. One small point is in the &quot;Examples of acceptable material&quot; it would be better to say autobiographies than biographies. I don't think we want biographies of other people. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:12, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

::That's a very good point. Quite a few users have put biographies of some Bollywood or pop star on their user page (usually plagiarized). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Done. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:::If you ask me, I think deletion of the unacceptable material should be restricted to admins, but any user should be free to bring it up on the user talk page for discussion. There are many new users who will be understanding and remove the material if you are reasonable and ask nicely, and there's not always a need to get an admin involved. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::That is what the proposal says, so we're good. I'll leave this for comment by others who may not have seen it yet for a few more days, then post it.  Thanks everyone. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:56, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
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== Something to worry about? ==

I noticed an [[Special:Contributions/124.253.76.62|IP editing someone's user page more than once]] and first suspected it to be somebody vandalizing somebody else's user page.

After looking at the:
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Rajvir_Singh&amp;action=history history of said user page], 
* [[Special:Contributions/Rajvir_Singh|the contributions]] of the user the page belongs to, 
* plus the two [[User talk:Rajvir Singh|reprimands on his talk page]] 
...I'm afraid all of his edits (both as IP and as a user) could be classified as promotion, something discouraged per [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. However it is his own user page, not articles... Should we do something? [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:44, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:The entire page is arguably spam and certainly questionable, but we absolutely should not allow an IP to edit someone's user page without a clear explanation, so I have reverted IP edits to that user page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::Thanks! I had no idea what to do or say to the IP or to the user... :P [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:31, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::: I think in general we want to be fairly lenient with user pages and err on the side of being too permissive rather than judiciously policing user pages, but if someone has already been warned about self-promotion and continues then further scrutiny is probably warranted.  Wikipedia has [[w:Wikipedia:User page#What may I not have in my user pages?|numerous examples]] about what they view as acceptable (note that they preface that with &quot;''The Wikipedia community is generally tolerant and offers fairly wide latitude in applying these guidelines to regular participants''&quot;), and it might be useful to follow that example and make our guidelines more explicit than what is currently stated in the second paragraph of [[Wikivoyage:User page help#Brief introduction]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 18:38, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::::I doubt anyone affected by this is likely to read the guidelines anyway.  If we are to be circumspect in the number of new rules we add, I think this would have to be a very low priority.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:48, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::I think [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] is right on this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:28, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::: I agree that problem users are unlikely to read or follow advice on our policy pages, so any clarification would be directed to people who patrol such things.  At present our advice on the subject could be clearer, as evidenced by the question that started this thread. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 06:23, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::We need to separate out two questions: (1) Is [[tout]]ing tolerated on user pages? Answer: No. Users can say who they are and what they do, but if they are clearly touting, their user pages need to be deleted for that reason, with an explanation in their user talk pages. (2) Are IP users or any other users allowed to edit other users' user pages, except to enforce policies that are clearly being violated? Answer: No. No-one but the user him-/herself should edit his/her user page, except when it is in violation of policies that need to be enforced. If the user forgot to log in, s/he should explain that, and then the edits to the user page should be permitted - again, unless they violated some important policy. That's my take on this discussion. Any disagreements with it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

::::::::Yes; I believe users should be able to fix broken links on other users' pages (example: user links to a page called &quot;Foo&quot;; page is moved to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot; and &quot;Foo&quot; becomes a disambiguation page; we should be allowed to fix that link from &quot;Foo&quot; to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot;).  Other than that, I agree.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 20:59, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::::I take your point, Powers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:26, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

== My own itinerary ==

My wife and I are planning a world trip, and I wonder whether it would be appropriate to put the itinerary on my user page? If it were a little thing, I would just do it without bothering to ask, but we're thinking of a trip lasting many years, so I wonder if that is an appropriate use of the space. (Of course it is all text, no images, and I would link everything to Wikivoyage pages. It might even be helpful to someone other than my wife and me as a source of ideas.) Thanks for your help! [[User:Wyote|Wyote]] ([[User talk:Wyote|talk]]) 06:26, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
:You certainly can put that on your user page. If you have specific questions about any part of your itinerary, you could also post questions at [[Wikivoyage:Tourist Office]]. Happy trails! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:27, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

== The boundary between non-interference with userspace and the accuracy of our content ==
{{Swept}}
Have a look at [[User:DAZ14LPA#No-Go's]], which states that &quot;I heard that if you speak English [in Quebec], you get dirty looks, unintentionally start a fight, or could get shot&quot;. Needless to say, this is patently and, I would say, offensively untrue. There are over a million Québécois who speak English natively, to say nothing of the millions more tourists who visit uneventfully each year from English-speaking regions of Canada, the U.S., and elsewhere in the Anglosphere, not to mention that gun violence (of any kind, let alone for reasons as innocuous as speaking the &quot;wrong&quot; language) is extremely rare in Canada.

I realize that the Wiki custom is to allow editors a little bit more leeway when it comes to their own userspace, and I also realize that some random editor's user page is going to see far less traffic than our actual [[Quebec]] destination article. However, we must also consider Wikivoyage's responsibility to ensure that the information we provide to our readers is as accurate as possible, and I think the chance, however unlikely, of someone reading that and being misled as to the safety of travelling in Quebec handily outweighs whatever value it may bring to this editor's userspace. 

My initial inclination was to simply delete the passage, but on second thought, I figured it might be better to bring up the issue here.

-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 07:53, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I am not that worried about people getting wrong information from user pages, but this indeed seems it might need curating. As the user seems to be serious, I think one should point to this discussion on the user talk, tell the user he or she has got the wrong impression and ask them to reword such passages. Blatant passages can be removed and the removal explained afterwards, but I suppose that is not needed here. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I'd leave it. I think most readers will recognise from context &amp;mdash; he or she craps on a long list of places, IMHO mostly for silly reasons &amp;mdash; that he or she is just acting dumb &amp; repeating hearsay. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 08:28, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::Either of Pashley's or LPfi's approach are better than charging in and changing it yourself. I personally wouldn't even bother bringing it up as it's obvious to anyone reading that it's someone's ill-informed opinion. On balance, Babel boxes which claim a level of English higher than a user is obviously capable of are more damaging, but I still wouldn't tell a user to &quot;downgrade&quot; themselves from e.g. en-4 to en-2. But if you feel you must tackle this person on Quebec, then leave them a message, explain your reasons etc. But if they refuse to change it, that's their prerogative. You should then drop the issue; it's not worth a fight.[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:31, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]. It's best to leave userspace alone, and if people read misinformation outside of our &quot;official&quot; website content, it is their duty to recognize it and ignore it. After all, how would someone even find this user's content without specifically searching for his/her userspace, let alone assume said misinformation is more accurate than our mainspace article specifically dedicated to [[Quebec]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::Though I've been unable to figure out where it was swept to, I remember a discussion in the [[pub]] about the trend in web traffic to Wikivoyage vis-à-vis COVID in which it was noted that the user page of long-inactive editor [[User:Nicholasjf21]] had become one of the most-visited pages on the site for some reason. I'm not sure what that signifies, but I think it serves to complicate any arguments based on the obscurity of this user's userspace. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:13, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::I thought we (being those who participated in that discussion) generally agreed that was due to an error in how page views were counted. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::You may well be right; I don't remember how that discussion resolved. At any rate, while I continue to think the idea of an editor trash-talking specific destinations is in poor taste and unbecoming a travel site (and doing so based on untrue information worse still), I don't see any point in forcing the issue. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:24, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub&amp;oldid=3959836#wikivoyage_monthly_statistics Here is the discussion]. I think it was right to inform the user, as you have done, but at that point s/he ought to make the right decision on his/her own. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC) Note: actually I think I have the wrong discussion.

::::::::A couple of discussions about this user's User Page:[[User_talk:DAZ14LPA#Montreal]], [[User_talk:Traveler100bot#Do_not_touch_my_page]]. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
I'm not pro-censorship, but I'm also opposed to Wikivoyage user pages being used to make false and offensive statements. They really shouldn't be used for anything beyond Wikivoyage business and whatever biographical information the user wants to share, but we really only need be concerned where the user crosses a line like this one. Wikipedia has a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? useful and reasonable policy] on this that I think we should adopt. I will paraphrase some key points to illustrate what I mean:
* Wikivoyage is not a general hosting service, so your user page is not a personal website. Your user page is about you as a Wikivoyager. 
*A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence (e.g., pro-pedophilia advocacy). Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.
We have had an issue with one contributor who, after a long spell of contributing useful travel information, began editing articles to promote anti-Semitic and racist views. That person was banned from the site, appropriately. I don't think that we can trust in the judgement of all of our contributors. 

In this case, the editor was notified five years ago that the statement about Quebec are blatantly false, and yet s/he has left the statement in place. 

I suggest notifying the user that the statement is false and offensive and that it must be removed. If so/he fails to do so, it will be removed by an admin. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:I'm not sure whether this is the contributor you're talking about, Ground Zero, but we still have a set of politically charged userpages about a [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex_Nation|made-up country]] from a user who is now banned. As long as we're talking about how to handle controversial userspace content, should we delete these? Given the userban for related issues and how extensive and irrelevant the pages are, I lean towards deleting them. I'm not sure how best to handle the Quebec issue. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 18:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::These have been deleted. Wikivoyage is not free web-hosting for personal stuff. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:10, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::No, I was referring to [[User:ArticCynda]], who I think is a different person. But yes, why would we host these pages? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::It took me a moment to find it. We have our own policy on user pages, [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], which says, in part, 
:::&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
::On that basis, we can delete made-up country pages. I think we should expand the &quot;should not be used for advertising&quot; to include &quot;false statements, and statements that denigrate another user or identifiable group&quot;. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:38, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::No, we shouldn't. Who decides what constitutes a &quot;false statement&quot;? It's not your intention, as stated, but that sounds like the excuse authoritarian regimes give for censorship of free speech to me. I fail to see any justification for intervening over a mild bit of userpage moaning, especially when links are being drawn with two users who systematically inserted hate-speech across Wikivoyage. These are two completely different things. Anyone who denigrates another user or who actually engages in hate speech, advocacy of paedophilia etc can already be sanctioned by existing policy.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:59, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::: Btw, I support deleting the Libmod made up countries, which again are completely different to the situation which triggered this discussion. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:04, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:Going behind my back to discuss a joke I made on my userpage without consulting is not okay. I will delete the passage, as is implied and close my account. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:06, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::No one has been shot in Quebec for speaking English. You can google it. Free speech does not give anyone the right to spread false news. And Wikivoyage should not be a platform for false statements. It doesn't seem like anyone understands that it is a joke, so we won't treat it as one. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:10, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I know that no one has been shot in Quebec for not speaking French, it was only a minor jab at the independence movement, but I have deleted the passage and will not edit anymore; it seems that is what you want. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:14, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}} While existing policy allows us to sanctions users for such statements, under what policy can we delete them from user pages? If there is a policy, I'll be happy. This is really about clarifying that a Wikivoyage user page is not the property of the user. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:12, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::{{ping|Ground Zero}}[[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], [[Wikivoyage:Child protection policy]], through [[Wikivoyage: Administrators|Revision deletion]].[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Those don't specifically mention user talk pages, and they don't address the comment in question in this discussion, so I think it would be helpful to clarify at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] that user pages are not a place for false statements about a person, group or place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::They don't need to mention user pages, because any hate speech/paedophilia content is removed and usually rev del'd wherever it shows up in Wikivoyage, per those policies. But again, who defines a &quot;false statement&quot;? The truth police? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:37, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::It would be the Wikivoyage Community, by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here. Not very truth police-y at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Should I post [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex Nation]] and his other fictional destination userspace pages at [[vfd]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

===Resolved===
The immediate issue has been resolved. {{Ping|DAZ14LPA}} has removed the comment from his user page. Thank you, Donny, for doing so, and for being reasonable about this.  I'll bring up the broader issue at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] at some point. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thank you for going behind my back to bring it up. Please, next time there is an issue, bring it up on my talk page instead.[[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::Please see my response to your comment at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower]]. Thanks, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm glad this has been resolved, but yes, in the future I think it's best to bring these things up on the relevant user talk page before starting a discussion in the pub. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 19:42, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]], please see the related discussion at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower#Why didn't you just talk to me?]], specifically my comment timestamped 23:29, 13 May 2020. Taking the issue to the pub was not a first resort. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 14:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::As I understand it, the &quot;first resort&quot; was a comment five years ago in which you didn't specifically ask the user to remove the material. When you discovered the material had reappeared this year, it would have been more diplomatic to first leave a message on the user talk page asking the user to remove it, and only come to the pub if that was unsuccessful. The rest of us (including me) could also be more thoughtful about how to comment, remembering that, as [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] said, we're talking about a real person. With a big community-wide discussion after the issue hadn't come up for years, I think it's easy to see how this could feel like a sudden and unpleasant pile-on. Not trying to blame anyone, just offering a suggestion for the future. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 17:08, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::On the face of it, I agree with you. And I'm generally of the opinion that we should normally avoid editing user pages except in cases of spam and vandalism and other extreme cases. Remarks that are merely untrue and perhaps stupid could be discussed on the user's talk page and nominated for deletion if no satisfactory solution is arrived at, but let's face it, this isn't a high-traffic wiki like Wikipedia, so a few dumb words in a dark corner are unlikely to have severe ill effects on the site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:00, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal about offensive material on user pages===
I've made a proposal to provide additional guidance on user pages about not using them to post offensive material [[Wikivoyage talk:User page help|here]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:38, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


== Additional guidance on user pages ==

We have had occasional problems with users who are looking for a platform for diatribes against certain groups, including users who espouse racist or anti-Semitic views. While it is straightforward to handle this issue in articles, some users still seem to think that user pages &quot;belong&quot; to the user. We do try to disavow users of that notion with this advice:
:&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
But that advice seems to limit the guidance to photos and advertising. I'd like to make it clear that a Wikivoyage user page isn't a place for spouting off offensive views by adding this text adapted from Wikipedia, which has dealt with this issue in the past:
:&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
It would be up to the community to decide whether something is disreputable or offensive. Let's hope that this warning is enough to disarm the &quot;free speech&quot; argument. (They can say whatever they want elsewhere, but this is a travel guide, not a personal web page.) There are lots of other dark, scary places on the Internet where racists and anti-Semites can say whatever they want and will be applauded by like-minded cretins (not that I'm judging anyone). They don't have to use a travel guide for this purpose. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:30, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

: The problem is keeping the guideline strict enough. E.g. &quot;bringing the project into disrepute&quot; could be used to censor justified criticism. I do not think there is such a risk at the moment, but rules should be made to work also under pressure. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:54, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Would we actually use it that way though? If we can't trust the judgement of the Wikivoyage Community, then we have have nothing. I think this is preferable to trying to come up with a list of &quot;prohibited topics&quot;, which in itself would be contentious. This is the wording used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? Wikipedia], which has a longer history and a bigger group of people thinking about this. Here are details from that policy for clarification, although I don't know if we want to import the level of detail:
:::&quot;Polemical statements unrelated to Wikipedia, or statements attacking or vilifying groups of editors, persons, or other entities (these are generally considered divisive and removed, and reintroducing them is often considered disruptive).
:::&quot;Material that can be viewed as attacking other editors, including the recording of perceived flaws. The compilation of factual evidence (diffs) in user subpages, for purposes such as preparing for a dispute resolution process, is permitted provided it will be used in a timely manner.
:::&quot;Users should generally not maintain in public view negative information related to others without very good reason. Negative evidence, laundry lists of wrongs, collations of diffs and criticisms related to problems, etc., should be removed, blanked, or kept privately (i.e., not on the wiki) if they will not be imminently used, and the same once no longer needed.&quot;
::[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:02, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::: I don't think we actually would use it in that way, but I can imagine a user justifying removal of such content with the wording (possibly in relation to a personal conflict about how some issue should be handled), causing unnecessary drama. An &quot;unrelated to Wikivoyage&quot; could help (but &quot;causing widespread offence&quot; should not be tolerated even if related to Wikivoyage). There may be other issues along the same lines. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:18, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::We could clarify that individual users should not be making this determination:
:::::&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is, in the opinion of the Wikivoyage community, likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
::::Is there anything that people would post related to Wikivoyage that would bring the project into disrepute? If there is an issue that has been decided by the community, and someone wants to keep banging on about it on their user page, is it needed? The records of the community debate would already exist on policy talk pages, so it's not like we'd be trying to bury the issue. (All of the discussion about ArticCynda is still available.) But should a user page be a platform for ongoing campaigning on an issue? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:34, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::Possible alternative:
::::::User pages should be limited to either wiki-related content or other, non-controversial information a user decides to share. Violations of this policy should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community. Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable.
:::::I think it's important to clarify that content should by default be deemed acceptable along the lines of &quot;innocent until proven guilty.&quot; This would hopefully encourage free speech as long as it does not violate the guidelines.
:::::We could additionally offer examples to make the distinction clear:
::::::Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies (assuming they do not reveal personal information), user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace
::::::Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence
:::::&lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:27, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

{{outdent}}If we have to have a policy like this, then (a) I'm very glad that no-one is mentioning removing things which are &quot;untrue&quot; anymore, and (b) I mostly prefer the wording suggested by Selfie City to be combined with the &quot;clarifications&quot; offered by Ground Zero about negative information about other editors, mainly because it's more specific and therefore less likely to be abused in the future. I don't believe the current crop of admins and crats would abuse the notion of &quot;offence&quot;, but we're not just writing policy for now; it needs to be future-proofed. I especially like &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot;. 

This with the exception that it is perfectly okay to reveal as much or as little personal information about yourself as you like. Most of us opt to keep things more private, but there aren't and shouldn't be any rules against revealing our own personal details. It's rather too late for some of us in that respect anyway.

As much as I appreciate the answer given by Ground Zero in the Pub (&quot;It would be the Wikivoyage Community [who decides what's offensive etc], by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here.&quot;) I'd still want to understand how exactly that would work. Your answer basically describes the approach taken regarding the material which started this conversation, and as a community we pretty much cocked it up. So what exactly would the steps to take be, to minimise reasonable upset to the user concerned, and not appear that everyone is ganging up on someone and/or conspiring behind their back?

And I still think that this conflates relatively minor &quot;offensive&quot; material (suggesting speaking English in QC is somehow a crime) with the much more serious and wide-ranging bigotry espoused by two banned users; the former is free speech, albeit not supported by any evidence, some of the latter could have resulted in police action, or certainly it could in the UK. They're not even comparable. Regardless of whether it specifically says &quot;we can remove offensive material from your userpage&quot; or not, I do think we have always had the right to remove the sort of material the two banned users spouted, wherever it crops up in Wikivoyage. I also think that if a laundry list of grievances targeting another editor on someone's userpage were discovered, it could currently be removed per [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], as that kind of behaviour falls foul of the first four bullets in the list under &quot;Are you being a buzzkill?&quot;, as well, potentially, as [[Wikivoyage:No real world threats]].

This, if I'm right, really means that the only times this new policy would come into play was in less straightforward, more nuanced cases like the one we were dealing with yesterday. And this being the case, it is better to write as specific and precise a policy as we can.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:09, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:Let's start where this began. Donny's offensive comment wasn't suggesting that speaking English in Quebec is a crime, it was that you &quot;could get shot&quot;. He removed it in 2015 after Andre complained, and then restored it in 2019. Clarifying that user pages are not an unrestricted free speech zone for bigots and wackos gives us the hook to hang out hats on in cases like these. I don't think we will have to use this except in rare cases, so I don't want to spend a whole lot of time developing a process or rules around this. I think it is covered by [[Wikivoyage:Consensus]]. In the event, Donny removed the offensive statement when asked. Other users might not be do quick to do so.  
:I'm okay with SelfieCity's wording. I find the &quot;whats not unacceptable is acceptable&quot; to be redundant and kind of confusing, but I can live with it. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:26, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:: Being precise is a virtue, but being specific and wordy, and missing the goal, is less so – and the more precise one tries to be, the more details have to be exactly right. I prefer the shorter original wording, with the addition I suggested, if we need a policy change. I also think discussing user page content is making drama. I'd prefer to be able to remove threats and obvious bigotry on sight, explaining on the talk page immediately afterwards. If it is not obvious, I'd ask the user to change the text. Only if the issue isn't resolved in this way, it should be brought to the community. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:04, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===What to do if you find offensive comments on a user page===
LPfi's comment, following ThunderingTyphoons!'s question above, makes me think we should set out what to do if you find offensive comments on a user page. This guide doesn't provide direction in that regard. I don't think the answer is easy.
*If it is something very offensive, then we would want you to delete it immediately from the other person's user page:
::  potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly going to bring the project into disrepute, or which is clearly to give widespread offence
*If it is something mildly offensive, then the best approach would be to ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so.
:: Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, &lt;s&gt;threats,&lt;/s&gt; or any other material that could to bring the project into disrepute, or which could give offence
The problems will be found in between those two ends of the spectrum. User discretion is advised. Thoughts? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:47, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:I think in the case of a minor offense, the best solution is to first go to the user talk page and discuss if the user is active (Donny didn't like content being immediately changed on his userpage either; his talk page demonstrates that).
:I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]].
:Policy should be like a Constitution; people are always challenging it and trying to find ways around it, so it needs to be clear and take every precaution to avoid becoming obsolete. More later. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:23, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Yes, address a minor offence on the talk page is exactly what I suggested above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:32, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Sorry I misread. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:13, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::&quot;Threats&quot; should be in one category or the other, I think, unless you're referring to threats on a different scale from each other. But we need to be careful that this doesn't go too far. I agree with [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]'s post in the [[pub]] that the chances of someone finding such content is small.
::::Look at how long it took us to find the offensive content in LM's userspace. So while I think we should remove it when we find it, I don't see anything else we can do here. The chances of a user posting such content is unlikely, extremely unlikely, as quite a few of our regular users don't even have user pages, and those who have user pages don't include much more than a brief description and places traveled. Therefore, the whole scenario must be kept in perspective. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:19, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Good catch on threats. I've updated the text. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 23:39, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::One thing I wish to say though is that I don't think people should be policing how much personal information people want to reveal on their user page. Revealing another user's personal information is a big no-no, you should be free to reveal as much personal information you want about yourself.

:::::And as for truths, I think there's a bit of a grey line. IMO, obvious jokes should be allowed as long as they're not offensive, but I agree that we should not allow things like racist or anti-Semitic content, or blatantly offensive stuff like pornography and what not. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:11, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::I agree with a ban on undue revelations of personal information, because how could you know it's really their personal information? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::OK, I see your point. But we should definitely give more leeway as to how much people want to post about themselves. Some people post photos of themselves on their user page, and I think they should be free to do so. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 05:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

[undent]I'd be ok with that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:40, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 2===
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Opinion seems to be split between my shorter version and SelfieCity's longer version. To try to get this moving, I've tried to commergeulate the two versions, and to add on the advice on what to do if you find had stuff on a user page. I think that should be on our [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]] page, with a link from here. Here is the new proposal:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or other, non-controversial personal information a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, or is likely to bring the project into disrepute. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is  is likely to give widespread offence, or that is likely to bring the project into disrepute.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence or clearly going to bring the project into disrepute,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence, or could to bring the project into disrepute.''

I struggled with the wording &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot; because that seems to override the underlying idea that user pages should be for Wikivoyage-related content and personal information. I think we can get across the idea of leniency/not policing this by adding &quot;While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages&quot;. 

With respect to personal information, I have added &quot;Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.&quot; to alert users to risks -- it's not our job to protect them from themselves. 

I hope that this closer to an acceptable solution. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:Yes, though perhaps this could go on its own policy page. But for the time being, let's incorporate into our existing policy page that comes closest to the exact topic. I would remove &quot;then we would want you to,&quot; which is unnecessary. Otherwise I think this is a good policy on this issue. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 19:12, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've removed &quot;we would want to you to&quot; and &quot;the best approach&quot;. It reads better now. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:28, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I think it looks good, but should we also explicitly mention that it must comply with [[Wikivoyage: Don't tout]]? Sure, we should also allow people to provide links to their blog, YouTube channel or business as part of their profile, but Wikivoyage cannot be used to advertise them. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:39, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: There are wordings I do not like.
::::*  Why &quot;''non-controversial'' personal information&quot;? I understand we might want some restriction, but I think that is not ''the'' restriction we want (and grammar tweak: &quot;or other&quot; should be &quot;and&quot;).
::::* Here is also the disrepute statement. I think users should be allowed to state their point regarding conflicts on Wikivoyage, which may cause disrepute especially if the critique is well-founded – cf the other site.
::::* In the former passage community consensus is required also in the cases where it is not on the latter. This makes it obvious that we should handle these things in only one place; either say nothing about interpretation and sanctions in the latter or leave all user page specific policy to it.
::::* The second passage repeats the same problems, and adds rules (or clarifications?) not there.
:::: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:42, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::: Referencing Don't tout would be good. About disrepute: such content should be allowed when it concerns Wikivoyage (at least in most cases). Bringing disrepute by unrelated discussion can be forbidden, but stating one is homosexual, comunist, Christian or the like, which could cause disrepute or offence in some circles, should  be allowed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: (&quot;Controversial personal information&quot;? --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:47, 16 May 2020 (UTC))

:::::::Well, for obvious reasons, we can't be allowing people to post sexually explicit content on their user page. So that is an example of personal information we can't allow. And likewise, you can't be posting things like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Isn't &quot;Don't tout&quot; covered by &quot;advertising&quot; not being acceptable?
::::::::Isn't &quot;controversial personal information&quot; covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;? 
::::::::For that matter, maybe bringing Wikivoyage into &quot;disrepute&quot; is covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;, if what we mean is pornography, pedophilia, discriminatory statements.... There would be no point in using &quot;disrepute&quot; against a user page if the dispute is well covered in talk pages, so I don't think that concern is valid. But maybe we can drop &quot;disrepute&quot; altogether. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: Posting pornography should be covered (of course). That is not personal information. I talked about stating that one is homosexual, useful information when cooperating about LGBT content. It could be causing offence and disrepute, widespread in some circles, but that's their problem. Telling one's political views is a more delicate question. Usually there is a clear distinction between telling one's position and posting propaganda or offending slogans, but there is probably a grey zone. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:29, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::: I don't think that the community would agree that someone posting that they are gay, or Christian, or conservative, or vegan would cause widespread offence. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}OK, I just didn't know if that was meant to be an addition or to replace the content already there. But anyway, I don't think everything needs to be discussed. For things that are very obviously offensive (eg. pornography, explicitly bigoted statements, threats, etc.), an admin should be able to just go in and delete the offending content. Discussion and consensus should be applied more to things that are not so obvious. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:06, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:Good. That is what the proposal is intended to do. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 3===
This is what it would look like with the changes I have suggested above:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence.''

I would like to add in &quot;personal attacks on other contributors&quot; as a grounds for immediate deletion. Comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:55, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:: I saw a mention of advertising. That shouldn't be edited out of user pages. Instead, they should be deleted, with a touting warning put on that user's talk page, or if its obviously irrelevant spam, deleted with the user blocked indefinitely right away by an admin. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:58, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Should this be deleted outright or after consultation? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:08, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::For very offensive stuff, we should probably just block the user outright. I can't imagine someone posting, say, the n-word, Nazi slogans or pornography on their user page being serious about wanting to contribute to a travel guide. People like that are at best just trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: Touting &amp; especially user pages that consist solely of advertising should be removed. A user who has made non-touty contributions elsewhere should get the benefit of the doubt; ask him or her to remove it. If a touty user page is the only thing the user posts or if he/she ignores a talk page requests, then nuke it.
:::: A link to the user's employer, blog or personal web site is fine unless it is part of touting text; if it is, then delete the touting &amp; keep the link. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 23:03, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: I delete user pages that are obvious ads right away. I should say, I think that other than in exceptional situations, we should maintain a hands-off policy on user pages, so I disagree with deleting only touting portions of a user page. I say, delete the page and give the user the opportunity to replace it with one that has no touting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:07, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::So what do you say about blocking the user for things like threats and harassment on the user page? The last thing we want to do is waste out time with obvious trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:30, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::I don't disagree with The dog2, but I think that's a different policy page, not [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. Maybe we can sort out what to do with user pages first, and move on to the question of blocking users somewhere else. I think the approach would be the same whether it's on the user page, a talk page or elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]])
[undent]Of course. Who would disagree with that? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:57, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:Is there any grounds for consensus here? I've tried three versions, but each seems to raise as many objections as the last. Should I just drop the idea, or is it worth continuing to work on this? I think it is worth clarifying this both for people who post on user pages, and those who find problems on them, even though it doesn't happen often. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:13, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:: I agree with most of the proposed text above, but having just indefinitely blocked a spambot and summarily deleted what in this case was a spam user talk page but just as easily could have been their user page, there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:22, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::See Pashley's point above. Where an otherwise constructive editor crosses a line and puts something mildly touty on their user page, do we delete on sight, or discuss the problem with them? Some people seem loath to invade the user page unless necessary. I would agree that if it's just touting by someone who has only come here to tout, we needn't waste time with them. I can adjust the wording to reflect that of this would move the proposal forward. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:40, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, please adjust the wording, because I misunderstood the intention of that part, and ideally, the language should be clear on its own, without having to refer people to a specific post on this talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: I think an adjustment saying something along the line of &quot;for touting and pages created to cause offence, see ...&quot; would solve the issue. The advertising here would be, as said above, constructive editors being a little too enthusiastic about their day job, political stance or whatever. I'd also say: change &quot;Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis ...&quot; to &quot;Comments in the grey zone will ...&quot;. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::: (And GZ: Your frustration is understandable, but the thing is we did not have a clear enough understanding of what grey zones – or black ones – there are. Different wordings touched different issues. I think it is not about us having different views on the issues themselves. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC))
::::::::I think it is important to keep the wording &quot;case-by-case basis&quot; which is easy to understand. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:15, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: No problem with that, just that not every instance has to be discussed.  --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:19, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Oh yes, I see your point now. I agree that it needs to be clarified that they can be evaluated by the community, if necessary, but that many minor offenses can be resolved without a consensus due to existing policy. (Such as [[Wikivoyage:Don’t tout]], etc. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:37, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} Proposal 3 is much improved in my opinion. But I still have some questions and doubts, and while I sympathise that this may cause frustration, I can only apologise and voice them anyway.
* The wording of your first italics bit is good. I'm absolutely fine with providing guidance to users on what should and shouldn't go in their user pages. I do think, however, that &quot;(Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.)&quot; is kind of redundant and obvious; &quot;...personal information that a user decides to share.&quot; is sufficient to get the point across, but if others disagree perhaps it could be revised to &quot;...personal information that a user '''feels comfortable sharing'''.&quot;
The second lot of italics are slightly less straightforward for me. 
* One reason for this is I'm not sure whom it addresses. Are we giving any user the right to edit any other user's page if they see something that they think is offensive? If so, what are they supposed to do when the user reverts them? Do they edit war in support of the policy, do they contact an administrator, do they do an Rfc? Or do we limit direct interference to administrators, who would at least have the power to stop an edit war in its tracks?
* There's still a problem with defining &quot;offence&quot;, as it's subjective. One person's joke is another person's insult.
* One way to address both of these issues might be to say that any removal of content called &quot;offensive&quot; that is reverted (so one user thinks it's offensive and the other - possibly the author - disagrees) automatically goes to Rfc to solicit the community's opinion without any further edits or discussion among the two involved users. In theory at least, if something is obviously offensive, the bulk of the community will agree and swiftly reach a consensus.
*'''But''' I also still kind of think that anything not serious enough to warrant immediate deletion and sanctions against the offending user is also not serious enough for the wider community to spend valuable time discussing. Things which &quot;might cause offence&quot;, or that are &quot;possibly harmful /damaging&quot; could easily as well just be left alone, as there could be more damage inflicted to the community by debating it than not (for instance, if the discussion gets heated because a substantial number of people are on both sides; or if it drags on for days on end and detracts from building a travel guide). A possible rule of thumb might be (1) if ''you'' are personally upset by something, you should edit it out if serious enough or discuss with the person on their talk page if not, but (2) if you just think that &quot;hmm, someone (but not me) may be offended if they see this&quot;, you should think long and hard before taking any action beyond a quiet suggestion to the author on their talk page.

Any other thoughts? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:56, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

:Agreed.
:People can't just decide that because someone's user page content is &quot;offensive&quot; in their subjective opinion, and that it should therefore be removed without any discussion whatsoever with the person who originally posted the material. People will take advantage of a guideline of that nature.
:On the other hand, we all know that there have been users, throughout the history of the website, who've posted content that truly ''should'' be removed from the website (in userspace or elsewhere), and it's impossible to build a consensus quickly enough to revert their edits. The problem is finding the balance between removing all content that could remotely be considered offensive, and leaving all content on the website even if it is offensive. The best balance between these two, in my opinion, is to take the same good-faith approach to userspace editing that we should take to edits in mainspace (not that we do, unfortunately, and I'll admit I'm guilty of making unfair judgments of others' contributions myself). We should assume that a potentially offensive comment (vague terminology, which &amp;mdash; perhaps &amp;mdash; should be clarified in this policy) was made in good faith unless evidence is clearly to the contrary.
:We have to remember that not everyone takes policy and applies it the way it should be applied. Even an administrator with a personal dislike of another user or issue might use this policy as an opportunity to penalize that person unfairly. Such a scenario is unlikely, but possible, so I think we must take it into account if we decide to make the above proposal actual policy.
:Perhaps the proposal would be better as a guideline similar to [[Wikivoyage:Deny recognition]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:16, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I think the easiest way to get around this potential issue to to explicitly define what content warrants immediate deletion from the User Page. As I previously mentioned, I think most of us can agree that things like sexually explicit content, threats and racial slurs should warrant immediate deletion. I understand that people have different standards as to what constitutes &quot;bigotry&quot;, so it has to be for things that are clear cut, like if someone uses the n-word, the k-word or things along those lines. And of course, we should include blatantly offensive stuff like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. That said, some leeway should be given. For instance, I'm a scientist and don't agree with this position, but a Biblical literalist editor should be free to declare on their user page that they don't believe in evolution. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:00, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::The issue is always going to be one of degree. There won't be a clear dividing line that will be the same for everyone. The extreme cases of explicitly racist text are easy. Then it gets trickier. If someone has something deleted from their user page, they can appeal to the community, and there will be a discussion. If some sees something that is somewhat racist, I don't think leaving it alone is a good solution: if the user who posted it won't take it down, getting community input is the only solution. I don't see any way around this. 
:::Do we want to put deletions from user pages in the hands of administrators to incorporate a level of control/accountability on the process? &quot;If you see something offensive, post a message in the pub and let me admin handle it.&quot; Then it will be up to admins to decide between automatic deletion and consulting others, and face the consequence of losing admin rights of they abuse the power. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think that could work too. But we should define some guidelines as to what warrants immediate deletion without consultation. After all, different admins will also find different things offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:06, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 4===
Let's try this:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established by the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, &lt;u&gt;auto&lt;/u&gt;biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, advertising, threats, personal attacks on other contributors, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], you can ask the user to remove it by posting a message on their talk page, or let the administrators know by posting a notice at [[WV:Requests for comment]] with a link to the user page, indicating what part of it is offensive.''
:''If it is something is clearly unacceptable, then an administrator will delete it immediately from the user page.''
:''If it is something where there is doubt about it being unacceptable, the administrator should exercise their discretion. They may ask the user to remove it from their user page and explain why. If the user is unwilling, then the administrator should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If other editors agree that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any administrator could do so. ''
:''Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete the unacceptable material from the user page.''
:''Removing content from a user page is a serious matter that could drive contributors away from Wikivoyage. Administrators should exercise caution, and seek to resolve problems through discussion with the user if possible.''
:''Users who believe that the content was removed inappropriately, may appeal to other editors for reconsideration by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]].''

With regard to suggestions about having clear guidelines for what falls into each category, I'd love to see proposals for that. I think we could discuss those for weeks without getting to a resolution. I think that we have to trust administrators, and I have added some wording to let admins know that they should not delete precipitously. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:49, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:For the first part, I think what constitutes unacceptable content should be established by the entire community, not just the admins. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:05, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I agree. And in the second part – RFC is for soliciting the views of the entire community, not just administrators. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:26, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::There doesn't seem to be a meeting room for admins.... But it seems that you want admins to delete when it's clear, but if there's doubt, to consult the broader community. Is that correct? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Yes, I think that's reasonable. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 00:41, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, more or less (delete in extreme/obvious cases, bring it up on the user talk page otherwise, consult the broader community as a backup). My point is that in the phrase &quot;may appeal to other administrators by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]]&quot;, I would replace &quot;administrators&quot; with &quot;editors&quot; (in addition to the change The dog2 suggested for the first part). —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:51, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::I have made edits to the above text to reflect these changes. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:23, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}I think it looks good now. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:29, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:I'm a bit confused about this sentence: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user's talk page.&quot; Is there a mistake in this sentence? If not, I don't understand the rationale for it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:38, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::This is to address [[user:Ikan Kekek]]'s comment above &quot;there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight.&quot; If someone comes to Wikivoyage just to post ads for their furniture shop, and puts the same info on their user page, we don't need to discuss it. Just delete. If an otherwise constructive editor posts info about their furniture shop on their user page, we discuss it with them. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Then I would suggest rephrasing it &quot;If a user's only activity on Wikivoyage is to post advertising, an administrator may delete that advertising from their user page and user talk page.&quot; Would that work? The other phrasing is confusing and suggests, at least to me, an unfriendly welcome for a user who created a user page to introduce themselves before starting to edit articles. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:54, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I wouldn't want to limit it to advertising. If they come here and only make mildly racist, sexist, anti-Semitic or homophobic comments on talk pages, and on their user page, I'm okay with immediate deletion. I'm okay with being unfriendly to someone who's not being constructive in the first place. I've posted so many friendly and helpful messages to editors who've posted inappropriate stuff, and then we never hear from them again. Let's save our energy for constructive editors. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I'll point out though that besides obvious slurs, sometimes things like this may just come down to misunderstandings. For instance the Spanish word for the colour &quot;black&quot; is &quot;negro&quot;, (eg. el gato negro; the black cat), so it is certainly possible for a native Spanish speaker to not know that the word is a racial slur in American English. Likewise, the Italian word for &quot;bassoon&quot; is &quot;fagotto&quot;, and the German word, which was derived from the Italian word is &quot;Fagot&quot;. Mistranslations are certainly possible for someone whose English level is more rudimentary, so we should certainly be forgiving in such situations. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::Agreed. I'm ok with this proposed language. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:32, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Then how about this: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting unacceptable material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user page.&quot;? (To be honest I think even that is a little harsh, for the reason The dog2 said, but I can live with it.) If a user creates a harmless user page (like &quot;My name is A and I love travel!&quot;) before editing any articles, I don't want an administrator to delete their user page or user talk page on that basis. The current proposal makes it sound like a harmless user page or user talk page can be deleted on the basis that the user hasn't made any other contributions to Wikivoyage. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:56, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::: Ah, I see your concern now. There was an &quot;unacceptable&quot; missing. I have added it in above. I don't think we mean to delete &quot;I love travel&quot;, but rather &quot;I love Al's Furniture in Omaha&quot; or &quot;I don't trust Dutch people&quot;. (Of course, ''I'' trust the Dutch. This is a reference to [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/379482-there-s-only-two-things-i-hate-in-this-world-people Michael Caine].) [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Thank you, that resolves my main concern. The remaining issue is that the sentence first refers to &quot;a user page&quot; and then to &quot;the user's talk page&quot;. If read literally, this means that unacceptable content on the user page justifies deletion of the user talk page, which is surely not the intention. Maybe something like &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user&lt;s&gt;'s talk&lt;/s&gt; page.&quot; Or, if we want to be harsher, &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user &lt;u&gt;or user talk&lt;/u&gt; page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the &lt;s&gt;user's talk page&lt;/s&gt; &lt;u&gt;material&lt;/u&gt;.&quot; —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:19, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Also a good point. I think we can limit the deletion to unacceptable material, and have made that change above. Anything else? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:39, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I made a couple of other minor corrections. Looks good to me now. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks. I've removed the mark-up and will leave it for a couple of days before posting. I believe that there is consensus now. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:10, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't see user talk pages mentioned in proposal 4. Can content be deleted from them as well? The existing policy as I understand it is that we shouldn't edit others' comments. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Added, for clarity, with mark-up. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:09, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, but I'm not sure policy should be applied to user talk pages and user pages in the same way. I would recommend applying the policy only to user pages first, and then discussing the addition of user talk pages, as this complicates the discussion beyond its original goal. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I agree on that front because, functionally, there's not much difference between a user talk page and any other type of talk page. Even if the guidelines for talk pages are similar, the potential differences, which we haven't properly considered, complicate this proposal. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 13:59, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} (Outdent, by all means carry on the talk page discussion above) - Other than a stray &quot;RfC from administrators&quot;, rather than wider community, I am finally happy with the wording. Thanks to Ground Zero for listening to everyone and putting in the majority of the legwork here. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 14:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:That's what I get paid the big bucks for. Not that I get paid for this.... 
:I don't understand the concern about removing unacceptable content from use talk pages. If a comment is offensive on a user page, it's offensive on a talk page? If we won't accept advertising on a user page, why would we accept it on a user talk page? Leaving our user talk pages leaves a great big loophole to exploit. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't think anyone's suggesting leaving them, just addressing them separately. The reason that I see for this, is that any policy or guideline about user talk pages may as well apply to other talk pages, the Pub etc. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:07, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::[[Wikivoyage:Using_talk_pages]] says, at the very bottom of the page,
::::&quot;Off-topic rants on talk pages will usually be deleted.&quot; 
:: Personally, I would use this to delete what we are calling &quot;unacceptable material&quot; here. I think that our wording provides clearer direction, and would be useful for dealing with talk pages, but for the sake of moving this forward, I'll remove user talk pages from the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I guess that means we have consensus to include proposal four into policy? Though it wouldn't do any harm to wait for a few days in case anyone else has a comment to make. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:31, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

What about the &quot;decides to share&quot; → &quot;feels comfortable to share&quot;? I think it is good to remind users about the problems of sharing too much, and it does not change anything material concerning the issue we are trying to solve. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

And: was it agreed that non-admins shouldn't be encouraged to give a note on the talk page (or remove obviously offensive material)? I think bringing something up on RfC feels too strong for something minor, or e.g. the &quot;fagot&quot; mentioned above, where a friendly note on the talk page should be enough. Normally only things that require admin tools are left to admins. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've added some wording to give the non-admin discretion to decide. If it's something really bad, it's probably best to contact an admin for immediate removal. If it's questionable, the non-admin might handle it themselves, but if we spell out rules for every eventuality, this will be too long for anyone to read, so I've left it at their discretion. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:I am happy with the proposal. One small point is in the &quot;Examples of acceptable material&quot; it would be better to say autobiographies than biographies. I don't think we want biographies of other people. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:12, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

::That's a very good point. Quite a few users have put biographies of some Bollywood or pop star on their user page (usually plagiarized). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Done. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:::If you ask me, I think deletion of the unacceptable material should be restricted to admins, but any user should be free to bring it up on the user talk page for discussion. There are many new users who will be understanding and remove the material if you are reasonable and ask nicely, and there's not always a need to get an admin involved. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::That is what the proposal says, so we're good. I'll leave this for comment by others who may not have seen it yet for a few more days, then post it.  Thanks everyone. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:56, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:{{done}} [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:11, 29 May 2020 (UTC)

== All You Need To Know About What Is Canola Oil ==

'''Canola oil is vegetable-based oil tracked down in endless food sources. Many individuals have removed canola oil from their eating routine because of worries over its health impacts and creation techniques.'''

'''You might in any case keep thinking about whether it's ideal to utilize or avoid canola oil.'''

'''This article lets you know [https://sifetbabo.com/what-is-canola-oil/ what is canola oil] whether it is good or bad for you.'''

'''What Is Canola Oil?'''

'''Canola (Brassica napus L.) is an oilseed crop that was made in Canada through crossbreeding of the rapeseed plant. The name &quot;canola&quot; comes from &quot;Canada&quot; and &quot;ola,&quot; indicating oil.'''

'''Since the canola plant was made, plant reproducers have created numerous assortments that superior seed quality and prompted a blast in canola oil fabricating.'''

'''Most canola crops are hereditarily adjusted (GMO) to further develop oil quality and increment plant resistance to herbicides.'''

'''More than 90% of the canola crops filled in the United States are hereditarily changed for herbicide resistance, according to a more established 2011 review.'''

'''Canola crops are utilized to make canola oil and canola dinner, which is normally utilized as creature feed.'''

'''What is canola oil - Canola oil can likewise be utilized as a fuel option in contrast to diesel and a part of things made with plasticizers, like tires.'''

'''How Could It Be Made?'''

'''There are many strides in the canola oil fabricating process.'''

'''According to the Canola Council of Canada, this cycle includes the accompanying advances:'''

'''1.       Seed cleaning - Canola seeds are isolated and cleaned to eliminate pollutants, for example, plant stalks and soil.'''

'''2.       Seed molding and chipping - Seeds are pre-heated to around 95℉ (35℃), then, at that point &quot;chipped&quot; by roller factories to break the cell mass of the seed.'''

'''3.       Seed cooking - The seed drops are cooked by a progression of steam-heated cookers. Ordinarily, this heating system endures 15-20 minutes at 176-221℉ (80°-105°C).'''

'''4.       Squeezing - Then, the cooked canola seed drops are squeezed in a progression of screw presses or expellers. This activity eliminates 50-60% of the oil from the pieces, passing on the rest to be removed by different means.'''

'''5.       Dissolvable extraction - The leftover seed pieces, containing 18-20% oil, are additionally separated utilizing a synthetic called hexane to get the rest of the oil.'''

'''6.       Desolventizing - The hexane is then taken from the canola dinner by heating it a third time at 203-239℉ (95-115°C) through steam openness.'''

'''7.       Handling the oil - The removed oil is refined by changing techniques, like steam distillation, openness to phosphoric corrosive, and filtration through corrosive enacted specks of dirt.'''

'''What's more, What is canola oil – it is made into margarine and shortening goes through hydrogenation, a further cycle in which particles of hydrogen are siphoned into the oil to change its synthetic construction.'''

'''This interaction makes the oil strong at room temperature and broadens the time of usability yet additionally makes trans fats.'''

'''The vast majority of the trans fats that individuals eat today come from hydrogenated oils. A more modest proportion comes from &quot;natural&quot; trans fats found in food varieties like dairy and meat products.'''

'''Generally speaking, this has implied an expansion in how much trans fats are being consumed. &quot;Industrial&quot; trans fats made through oil handling are harmful to health and have been broadly connected to coronary illness, provoking numerous nations to boycott their utilization in food products.'''

'''There is insufficient proof to say whether naturally-occurring trans fats from creature sources convey similar risks.'''

'''Supplement Content'''

'''Canola Oil is a rich source of Vitamin E as well as K. One tablespoon (15 ml) of canola oil conveys:'''

'''·         Calories: 124'''

'''·         Vitamin E: 16% of the DV'''

'''·         Vitamin K: 8% of the DV'''

'''·         Besides Vitamin E and K, canola oil is devoid of nutrients and minerals.''' 

'''The Bottom Line'''

'''What is canola oil - Canola oil is a seed oil broadly utilized in preparing and food handling.'''

'''There are many clashing and inconsistent discoveries in canola oil research.'''

'''While certain investigations connect it to further developed health, others recommend it causes aggravation and damages your memory and heart.'''

'''Until bigger, better-quality examinations are accessible, consider picking oils that have been demonstrated healthy — like additional virgin olive oil — all things being equal.''' [[User:Sifetbabo555|Sifetbabo555]] ([[User talk:Sifetbabo555|talk]]) 08:04, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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== Something to worry about? ==

I noticed an [[Special:Contributions/124.253.76.62|IP editing someone's user page more than once]] and first suspected it to be somebody vandalizing somebody else's user page.

After looking at the:
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Rajvir_Singh&amp;action=history history of said user page], 
* [[Special:Contributions/Rajvir_Singh|the contributions]] of the user the page belongs to, 
* plus the two [[User talk:Rajvir Singh|reprimands on his talk page]] 
...I'm afraid all of his edits (both as IP and as a user) could be classified as promotion, something discouraged per [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. However it is his own user page, not articles... Should we do something? [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:44, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:The entire page is arguably spam and certainly questionable, but we absolutely should not allow an IP to edit someone's user page without a clear explanation, so I have reverted IP edits to that user page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::Thanks! I had no idea what to do or say to the IP or to the user... :P [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:31, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::: I think in general we want to be fairly lenient with user pages and err on the side of being too permissive rather than judiciously policing user pages, but if someone has already been warned about self-promotion and continues then further scrutiny is probably warranted.  Wikipedia has [[w:Wikipedia:User page#What may I not have in my user pages?|numerous examples]] about what they view as acceptable (note that they preface that with &quot;''The Wikipedia community is generally tolerant and offers fairly wide latitude in applying these guidelines to regular participants''&quot;), and it might be useful to follow that example and make our guidelines more explicit than what is currently stated in the second paragraph of [[Wikivoyage:User page help#Brief introduction]]. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 18:38, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

::::I doubt anyone affected by this is likely to read the guidelines anyway.  If we are to be circumspect in the number of new rules we add, I think this would have to be a very low priority.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 19:48, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::I think [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] is right on this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:28, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::: I agree that problem users are unlikely to read or follow advice on our policy pages, so any clarification would be directed to people who patrol such things.  At present our advice on the subject could be clearer, as evidenced by the question that started this thread. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 06:23, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::We need to separate out two questions: (1) Is [[tout]]ing tolerated on user pages? Answer: No. Users can say who they are and what they do, but if they are clearly touting, their user pages need to be deleted for that reason, with an explanation in their user talk pages. (2) Are IP users or any other users allowed to edit other users' user pages, except to enforce policies that are clearly being violated? Answer: No. No-one but the user him-/herself should edit his/her user page, except when it is in violation of policies that need to be enforced. If the user forgot to log in, s/he should explain that, and then the edits to the user page should be permitted - again, unless they violated some important policy. That's my take on this discussion. Any disagreements with it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

::::::::Yes; I believe users should be able to fix broken links on other users' pages (example: user links to a page called &quot;Foo&quot;; page is moved to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot; and &quot;Foo&quot; becomes a disambiguation page; we should be allowed to fix that link from &quot;Foo&quot; to &quot;Foo, Bar&quot;).  Other than that, I agree.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 20:59, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

:::::::::I take your point, Powers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:26, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

== My own itinerary ==

My wife and I are planning a world trip, and I wonder whether it would be appropriate to put the itinerary on my user page? If it were a little thing, I would just do it without bothering to ask, but we're thinking of a trip lasting many years, so I wonder if that is an appropriate use of the space. (Of course it is all text, no images, and I would link everything to Wikivoyage pages. It might even be helpful to someone other than my wife and me as a source of ideas.) Thanks for your help! [[User:Wyote|Wyote]] ([[User talk:Wyote|talk]]) 06:26, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
:You certainly can put that on your user page. If you have specific questions about any part of your itinerary, you could also post questions at [[Wikivoyage:Tourist Office]]. Happy trails! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:27, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

== The boundary between non-interference with userspace and the accuracy of our content ==
{{Swept}}
Have a look at [[User:DAZ14LPA#No-Go's]], which states that &quot;I heard that if you speak English [in Quebec], you get dirty looks, unintentionally start a fight, or could get shot&quot;. Needless to say, this is patently and, I would say, offensively untrue. There are over a million Québécois who speak English natively, to say nothing of the millions more tourists who visit uneventfully each year from English-speaking regions of Canada, the U.S., and elsewhere in the Anglosphere, not to mention that gun violence (of any kind, let alone for reasons as innocuous as speaking the &quot;wrong&quot; language) is extremely rare in Canada.

I realize that the Wiki custom is to allow editors a little bit more leeway when it comes to their own userspace, and I also realize that some random editor's user page is going to see far less traffic than our actual [[Quebec]] destination article. However, we must also consider Wikivoyage's responsibility to ensure that the information we provide to our readers is as accurate as possible, and I think the chance, however unlikely, of someone reading that and being misled as to the safety of travelling in Quebec handily outweighs whatever value it may bring to this editor's userspace. 

My initial inclination was to simply delete the passage, but on second thought, I figured it might be better to bring up the issue here.

-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 07:53, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I am not that worried about people getting wrong information from user pages, but this indeed seems it might need curating. As the user seems to be serious, I think one should point to this discussion on the user talk, tell the user he or she has got the wrong impression and ask them to reword such passages. Blatant passages can be removed and the removal explained afterwards, but I suppose that is not needed here. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

: I'd leave it. I think most readers will recognise from context &amp;mdash; he or she craps on a long list of places, IMHO mostly for silly reasons &amp;mdash; that he or she is just acting dumb &amp; repeating hearsay. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 08:28, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::Either of Pashley's or LPfi's approach are better than charging in and changing it yourself. I personally wouldn't even bother bringing it up as it's obvious to anyone reading that it's someone's ill-informed opinion. On balance, Babel boxes which claim a level of English higher than a user is obviously capable of are more damaging, but I still wouldn't tell a user to &quot;downgrade&quot; themselves from e.g. en-4 to en-2. But if you feel you must tackle this person on Quebec, then leave them a message, explain your reasons etc. But if they refuse to change it, that's their prerogative. You should then drop the issue; it's not worth a fight.[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:31, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]. It's best to leave userspace alone, and if people read misinformation outside of our &quot;official&quot; website content, it is their duty to recognize it and ignore it. After all, how would someone even find this user's content without specifically searching for his/her userspace, let alone assume said misinformation is more accurate than our mainspace article specifically dedicated to [[Quebec]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::Though I've been unable to figure out where it was swept to, I remember a discussion in the [[pub]] about the trend in web traffic to Wikivoyage vis-à-vis COVID in which it was noted that the user page of long-inactive editor [[User:Nicholasjf21]] had become one of the most-visited pages on the site for some reason. I'm not sure what that signifies, but I think it serves to complicate any arguments based on the obscurity of this user's userspace. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:13, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::I thought we (being those who participated in that discussion) generally agreed that was due to an error in how page views were counted. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::You may well be right; I don't remember how that discussion resolved. At any rate, while I continue to think the idea of an editor trash-talking specific destinations is in poor taste and unbecoming a travel site (and doing so based on untrue information worse still), I don't see any point in forcing the issue. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:24, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub&amp;oldid=3959836#wikivoyage_monthly_statistics Here is the discussion]. I think it was right to inform the user, as you have done, but at that point s/he ought to make the right decision on his/her own. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC) Note: actually I think I have the wrong discussion.

::::::::A couple of discussions about this user's User Page:[[User_talk:DAZ14LPA#Montreal]], [[User_talk:Traveler100bot#Do_not_touch_my_page]]. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
I'm not pro-censorship, but I'm also opposed to Wikivoyage user pages being used to make false and offensive statements. They really shouldn't be used for anything beyond Wikivoyage business and whatever biographical information the user wants to share, but we really only need be concerned where the user crosses a line like this one. Wikipedia has a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? useful and reasonable policy] on this that I think we should adopt. I will paraphrase some key points to illustrate what I mean:
* Wikivoyage is not a general hosting service, so your user page is not a personal website. Your user page is about you as a Wikivoyager. 
*A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence (e.g., pro-pedophilia advocacy). Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.
We have had an issue with one contributor who, after a long spell of contributing useful travel information, began editing articles to promote anti-Semitic and racist views. That person was banned from the site, appropriately. I don't think that we can trust in the judgement of all of our contributors. 

In this case, the editor was notified five years ago that the statement about Quebec are blatantly false, and yet s/he has left the statement in place. 

I suggest notifying the user that the statement is false and offensive and that it must be removed. If so/he fails to do so, it will be removed by an admin. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:I'm not sure whether this is the contributor you're talking about, Ground Zero, but we still have a set of politically charged userpages about a [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex_Nation|made-up country]] from a user who is now banned. As long as we're talking about how to handle controversial userspace content, should we delete these? Given the userban for related issues and how extensive and irrelevant the pages are, I lean towards deleting them. I'm not sure how best to handle the Quebec issue. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 18:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::These have been deleted. Wikivoyage is not free web-hosting for personal stuff. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:10, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::No, I was referring to [[User:ArticCynda]], who I think is a different person. But yes, why would we host these pages? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:30, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::It took me a moment to find it. We have our own policy on user pages, [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], which says, in part, 
:::&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
::On that basis, we can delete made-up country pages. I think we should expand the &quot;should not be used for advertising&quot; to include &quot;false statements, and statements that denigrate another user or identifiable group&quot;. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:38, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:::No, we shouldn't. Who decides what constitutes a &quot;false statement&quot;? It's not your intention, as stated, but that sounds like the excuse authoritarian regimes give for censorship of free speech to me. I fail to see any justification for intervening over a mild bit of userpage moaning, especially when links are being drawn with two users who systematically inserted hate-speech across Wikivoyage. These are two completely different things. Anyone who denigrates another user or who actually engages in hate speech, advocacy of paedophilia etc can already be sanctioned by existing policy.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:59, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::: Btw, I support deleting the Libmod made up countries, which again are completely different to the situation which triggered this discussion. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:04, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

:Going behind my back to discuss a joke I made on my userpage without consulting is not okay. I will delete the passage, as is implied and close my account. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:06, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::No one has been shot in Quebec for speaking English. You can google it. Free speech does not give anyone the right to spread false news. And Wikivoyage should not be a platform for false statements. It doesn't seem like anyone understands that it is a joke, so we won't treat it as one. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:10, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I know that no one has been shot in Quebec for not speaking French, it was only a minor jab at the independence movement, but I have deleted the passage and will not edit anymore; it seems that is what you want. [[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:14, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::{{Ping|ThunderingTyphoons!}} While existing policy allows us to sanctions users for such statements, under what policy can we delete them from user pages? If there is a policy, I'll be happy. This is really about clarifying that a Wikivoyage user page is not the property of the user. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:12, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::{{ping|Ground Zero}}[[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], [[Wikivoyage:Child protection policy]], through [[Wikivoyage: Administrators|Revision deletion]].[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:21, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Those don't specifically mention user talk pages, and they don't address the comment in question in this discussion, so I think it would be helpful to clarify at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] that user pages are not a place for false statements about a person, group or place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::They don't need to mention user pages, because any hate speech/paedophilia content is removed and usually rev del'd wherever it shows up in Wikivoyage, per those policies. But again, who defines a &quot;false statement&quot;? The truth police? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 19:37, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::It would be the Wikivoyage Community, by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here. Not very truth police-y at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Should I post [[User:Libertarianmoderate/Alex Nation]] and his other fictional destination userspace pages at [[vfd]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

===Resolved===
The immediate issue has been resolved. {{Ping|DAZ14LPA}} has removed the comment from his user page. Thank you, Donny, for doing so, and for being reasonable about this.  I'll bring up the broader issue at [[Wikivoyage:User page help]] at some point. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:15, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thank you for going behind my back to bring it up. Please, next time there is an issue, bring it up on my talk page instead.[[User:DAZ14LPA|Donny]] ([[User talk:DAZ14LPA|talk]]) 19:20, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::Please see my response to your comment at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower]]. Thanks, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:26, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm glad this has been resolved, but yes, in the future I think it's best to bring these things up on the relevant user talk page before starting a discussion in the pub. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 19:42, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
::::[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]], please see the related discussion at [[User talk:AndreCarrotflower#Why didn't you just talk to me?]], specifically my comment timestamped 23:29, 13 May 2020. Taking the issue to the pub was not a first resort. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 14:39, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::As I understand it, the &quot;first resort&quot; was a comment five years ago in which you didn't specifically ask the user to remove the material. When you discovered the material had reappeared this year, it would have been more diplomatic to first leave a message on the user talk page asking the user to remove it, and only come to the pub if that was unsuccessful. The rest of us (including me) could also be more thoughtful about how to comment, remembering that, as [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] said, we're talking about a real person. With a big community-wide discussion after the issue hadn't come up for years, I think it's easy to see how this could feel like a sudden and unpleasant pile-on. Not trying to blame anyone, just offering a suggestion for the future. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 17:08, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::On the face of it, I agree with you. And I'm generally of the opinion that we should normally avoid editing user pages except in cases of spam and vandalism and other extreme cases. Remarks that are merely untrue and perhaps stupid could be discussed on the user's talk page and nominated for deletion if no satisfactory solution is arrived at, but let's face it, this isn't a high-traffic wiki like Wikipedia, so a few dumb words in a dark corner are unlikely to have severe ill effects on the site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:00, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal about offensive material on user pages===
I've made a proposal to provide additional guidance on user pages about not using them to post offensive material [[Wikivoyage talk:User page help|here]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:38, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


== Additional guidance on user pages ==

We have had occasional problems with users who are looking for a platform for diatribes against certain groups, including users who espouse racist or anti-Semitic views. While it is straightforward to handle this issue in articles, some users still seem to think that user pages &quot;belong&quot; to the user. We do try to disavow users of that notion with this advice:
:&quot;Remember that Wikivoyage is not a personal home page service or a vacation photo service. Overloaded User pages are considered a form of abuse. In addition, while it is OK to associate yourself with your company if you work for or run a business, user pages should not be used for advertising.&quot;
But that advice seems to limit the guidance to photos and advertising. I'd like to make it clear that a Wikivoyage user page isn't a place for spouting off offensive views by adding this text adapted from Wikipedia, which has dealt with this issue in the past:
:&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
It would be up to the community to decide whether something is disreputable or offensive. Let's hope that this warning is enough to disarm the &quot;free speech&quot; argument. (They can say whatever they want elsewhere, but this is a travel guide, not a personal web page.) There are lots of other dark, scary places on the Internet where racists and anti-Semites can say whatever they want and will be applauded by like-minded cretins (not that I'm judging anyone). They don't have to use a travel guide for this purpose. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:30, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

: The problem is keeping the guideline strict enough. E.g. &quot;bringing the project into disrepute&quot; could be used to censor justified criticism. I do not think there is such a risk at the moment, but rules should be made to work also under pressure. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:54, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Would we actually use it that way though? If we can't trust the judgement of the Wikivoyage Community, then we have have nothing. I think this is preferable to trying to come up with a list of &quot;prohibited topics&quot;, which in itself would be contentious. This is the wording used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#What_may_I_not_have_in_my_user_pages? Wikipedia], which has a longer history and a bigger group of people thinking about this. Here are details from that policy for clarification, although I don't know if we want to import the level of detail:
:::&quot;Polemical statements unrelated to Wikipedia, or statements attacking or vilifying groups of editors, persons, or other entities (these are generally considered divisive and removed, and reintroducing them is often considered disruptive).
:::&quot;Material that can be viewed as attacking other editors, including the recording of perceived flaws. The compilation of factual evidence (diffs) in user subpages, for purposes such as preparing for a dispute resolution process, is permitted provided it will be used in a timely manner.
:::&quot;Users should generally not maintain in public view negative information related to others without very good reason. Negative evidence, laundry lists of wrongs, collations of diffs and criticisms related to problems, etc., should be removed, blanked, or kept privately (i.e., not on the wiki) if they will not be imminently used, and the same once no longer needed.&quot;
::[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:02, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::: I don't think we actually would use it in that way, but I can imagine a user justifying removal of such content with the wording (possibly in relation to a personal conflict about how some issue should be handled), causing unnecessary drama. An &quot;unrelated to Wikivoyage&quot; could help (but &quot;causing widespread offence&quot; should not be tolerated even if related to Wikivoyage). There may be other issues along the same lines. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:18, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::We could clarify that individual users should not be making this determination:
:::::&quot;A user page should not be used to post material that is, in the opinion of the Wikivoyage community, likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox.&quot;
::::Is there anything that people would post related to Wikivoyage that would bring the project into disrepute? If there is an issue that has been decided by the community, and someone wants to keep banging on about it on their user page, is it needed? The records of the community debate would already exist on policy talk pages, so it's not like we'd be trying to bury the issue. (All of the discussion about ArticCynda is still available.) But should a user page be a platform for ongoing campaigning on an issue? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:34, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::Possible alternative:
::::::User pages should be limited to either wiki-related content or other, non-controversial information a user decides to share. Violations of this policy should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community. Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable.
:::::I think it's important to clarify that content should by default be deemed acceptable along the lines of &quot;innocent until proven guilty.&quot; This would hopefully encourage free speech as long as it does not violate the guidelines.
:::::We could additionally offer examples to make the distinction clear:
::::::Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies (assuming they do not reveal personal information), user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace
::::::Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to bring the project into disrepute, or which is likely to give widespread offence
:::::&lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:27, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

{{outdent}}If we have to have a policy like this, then (a) I'm very glad that no-one is mentioning removing things which are &quot;untrue&quot; anymore, and (b) I mostly prefer the wording suggested by Selfie City to be combined with the &quot;clarifications&quot; offered by Ground Zero about negative information about other editors, mainly because it's more specific and therefore less likely to be abused in the future. I don't believe the current crop of admins and crats would abuse the notion of &quot;offence&quot;, but we're not just writing policy for now; it needs to be future-proofed. I especially like &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot;. 

This with the exception that it is perfectly okay to reveal as much or as little personal information about yourself as you like. Most of us opt to keep things more private, but there aren't and shouldn't be any rules against revealing our own personal details. It's rather too late for some of us in that respect anyway.

As much as I appreciate the answer given by Ground Zero in the Pub (&quot;It would be the Wikivoyage Community [who decides what's offensive etc], by a warm and friendly consensus, like everything else we do here.&quot;) I'd still want to understand how exactly that would work. Your answer basically describes the approach taken regarding the material which started this conversation, and as a community we pretty much cocked it up. So what exactly would the steps to take be, to minimise reasonable upset to the user concerned, and not appear that everyone is ganging up on someone and/or conspiring behind their back?

And I still think that this conflates relatively minor &quot;offensive&quot; material (suggesting speaking English in QC is somehow a crime) with the much more serious and wide-ranging bigotry espoused by two banned users; the former is free speech, albeit not supported by any evidence, some of the latter could have resulted in police action, or certainly it could in the UK. They're not even comparable. Regardless of whether it specifically says &quot;we can remove offensive material from your userpage&quot; or not, I do think we have always had the right to remove the sort of material the two banned users spouted, wherever it crops up in Wikivoyage. I also think that if a laundry list of grievances targeting another editor on someone's userpage were discovered, it could currently be removed per [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]], as that kind of behaviour falls foul of the first four bullets in the list under &quot;Are you being a buzzkill?&quot;, as well, potentially, as [[Wikivoyage:No real world threats]].

This, if I'm right, really means that the only times this new policy would come into play was in less straightforward, more nuanced cases like the one we were dealing with yesterday. And this being the case, it is better to write as specific and precise a policy as we can.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:09, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:Let's start where this began. Donny's offensive comment wasn't suggesting that speaking English in Quebec is a crime, it was that you &quot;could get shot&quot;. He removed it in 2015 after Andre complained, and then restored it in 2019. Clarifying that user pages are not an unrestricted free speech zone for bigots and wackos gives us the hook to hang out hats on in cases like these. I don't think we will have to use this except in rare cases, so I don't want to spend a whole lot of time developing a process or rules around this. I think it is covered by [[Wikivoyage:Consensus]]. In the event, Donny removed the offensive statement when asked. Other users might not be do quick to do so.  
:I'm okay with SelfieCity's wording. I find the &quot;whats not unacceptable is acceptable&quot; to be redundant and kind of confusing, but I can live with it. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:26, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:: Being precise is a virtue, but being specific and wordy, and missing the goal, is less so – and the more precise one tries to be, the more details have to be exactly right. I prefer the shorter original wording, with the addition I suggested, if we need a policy change. I also think discussing user page content is making drama. I'd prefer to be able to remove threats and obvious bigotry on sight, explaining on the talk page immediately afterwards. If it is not obvious, I'd ask the user to change the text. Only if the issue isn't resolved in this way, it should be brought to the community. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:04, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

===What to do if you find offensive comments on a user page===
LPfi's comment, following ThunderingTyphoons!'s question above, makes me think we should set out what to do if you find offensive comments on a user page. This guide doesn't provide direction in that regard. I don't think the answer is easy.
*If it is something very offensive, then we would want you to delete it immediately from the other person's user page:
::  potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly going to bring the project into disrepute, or which is clearly to give widespread offence
*If it is something mildly offensive, then the best approach would be to ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so.
:: Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, &lt;s&gt;threats,&lt;/s&gt; or any other material that could to bring the project into disrepute, or which could give offence
The problems will be found in between those two ends of the spectrum. User discretion is advised. Thoughts? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:47, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:I think in the case of a minor offense, the best solution is to first go to the user talk page and discuss if the user is active (Donny didn't like content being immediately changed on his userpage either; his talk page demonstrates that).
:I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]].
:Policy should be like a Constitution; people are always challenging it and trying to find ways around it, so it needs to be clear and take every precaution to avoid becoming obsolete. More later. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:23, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::Yes, address a minor offence on the talk page is exactly what I suggested above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:32, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Sorry I misread. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:13, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::&quot;Threats&quot; should be in one category or the other, I think, unless you're referring to threats on a different scale from each other. But we need to be careful that this doesn't go too far. I agree with [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]'s post in the [[pub]] that the chances of someone finding such content is small.
::::Look at how long it took us to find the offensive content in LM's userspace. So while I think we should remove it when we find it, I don't see anything else we can do here. The chances of a user posting such content is unlikely, extremely unlikely, as quite a few of our regular users don't even have user pages, and those who have user pages don't include much more than a brief description and places traveled. Therefore, the whole scenario must be kept in perspective. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:19, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Good catch on threats. I've updated the text. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 23:39, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::One thing I wish to say though is that I don't think people should be policing how much personal information people want to reveal on their user page. Revealing another user's personal information is a big no-no, you should be free to reveal as much personal information you want about yourself.

:::::And as for truths, I think there's a bit of a grey line. IMO, obvious jokes should be allowed as long as they're not offensive, but I agree that we should not allow things like racist or anti-Semitic content, or blatantly offensive stuff like pornography and what not. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:11, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::::I agree with a ban on undue revelations of personal information, because how could you know it's really their personal information? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::::::OK, I see your point. But we should definitely give more leeway as to how much people want to post about themselves. Some people post photos of themselves on their user page, and I think they should be free to do so. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 05:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

[undent]I'd be ok with that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:40, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 2===
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Opinion seems to be split between my shorter version and SelfieCity's longer version. To try to get this moving, I've tried to commergeulate the two versions, and to add on the advice on what to do if you find had stuff on a user page. I think that should be on our [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]] page, with a link from here. Here is the new proposal:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or other, non-controversial personal information a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, or is likely to bring the project into disrepute. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is  is likely to give widespread offence, or that is likely to bring the project into disrepute.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence or clearly going to bring the project into disrepute,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence, or could to bring the project into disrepute.''

I struggled with the wording &quot;Content that is not deemed unacceptable should always be considered acceptable&quot; because that seems to override the underlying idea that user pages should be for Wikivoyage-related content and personal information. I think we can get across the idea of leniency/not policing this by adding &quot;While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages&quot;. 

With respect to personal information, I have added &quot;Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.&quot; to alert users to risks -- it's not our job to protect them from themselves. 

I hope that this closer to an acceptable solution. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:Yes, though perhaps this could go on its own policy page. But for the time being, let's incorporate into our existing policy page that comes closest to the exact topic. I would remove &quot;then we would want you to,&quot; which is unnecessary. Otherwise I think this is a good policy on this issue. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 19:12, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've removed &quot;we would want to you to&quot; and &quot;the best approach&quot;. It reads better now. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:28, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I think it looks good, but should we also explicitly mention that it must comply with [[Wikivoyage: Don't tout]]? Sure, we should also allow people to provide links to their blog, YouTube channel or business as part of their profile, but Wikivoyage cannot be used to advertise them. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:39, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: There are wordings I do not like.
::::*  Why &quot;''non-controversial'' personal information&quot;? I understand we might want some restriction, but I think that is not ''the'' restriction we want (and grammar tweak: &quot;or other&quot; should be &quot;and&quot;).
::::* Here is also the disrepute statement. I think users should be allowed to state their point regarding conflicts on Wikivoyage, which may cause disrepute especially if the critique is well-founded – cf the other site.
::::* In the former passage community consensus is required also in the cases where it is not on the latter. This makes it obvious that we should handle these things in only one place; either say nothing about interpretation and sanctions in the latter or leave all user page specific policy to it.
::::* The second passage repeats the same problems, and adds rules (or clarifications?) not there.
:::: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:42, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

::::: Referencing Don't tout would be good. About disrepute: such content should be allowed when it concerns Wikivoyage (at least in most cases). Bringing disrepute by unrelated discussion can be forbidden, but stating one is homosexual, comunist, Christian or the like, which could cause disrepute or offence in some circles, should  be allowed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:45, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: (&quot;Controversial personal information&quot;? --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:47, 16 May 2020 (UTC))

:::::::Well, for obvious reasons, we can't be allowing people to post sexually explicit content on their user page. So that is an example of personal information we can't allow. And likewise, you can't be posting things like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Isn't &quot;Don't tout&quot; covered by &quot;advertising&quot; not being acceptable?
::::::::Isn't &quot;controversial personal information&quot; covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;? 
::::::::For that matter, maybe bringing Wikivoyage into &quot;disrepute&quot; is covered by &quot;widespread offence&quot;, if what we mean is pornography, pedophilia, discriminatory statements.... There would be no point in using &quot;disrepute&quot; against a user page if the dispute is well covered in talk pages, so I don't think that concern is valid. But maybe we can drop &quot;disrepute&quot; altogether. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: Posting pornography should be covered (of course). That is not personal information. I talked about stating that one is homosexual, useful information when cooperating about LGBT content. It could be causing offence and disrepute, widespread in some circles, but that's their problem. Telling one's political views is a more delicate question. Usually there is a clear distinction between telling one's position and posting propaganda or offending slogans, but there is probably a grey zone. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:29, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::: I don't think that the community would agree that someone posting that they are gay, or Christian, or conservative, or vegan would cause widespread offence. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}OK, I just didn't know if that was meant to be an addition or to replace the content already there. But anyway, I don't think everything needs to be discussed. For things that are very obviously offensive (eg. pornography, explicitly bigoted statements, threats, etc.), an admin should be able to just go in and delete the offending content. Discussion and consensus should be applied more to things that are not so obvious. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:06, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:Good. That is what the proposal is intended to do. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:50, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 3===
This is what it would look like with the changes I have suggested above:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. (Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.) A user page should not be used to post material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established in the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post want they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]:''
:*''If it is something very offensive, then delete it immediately from the other person's user page. This includes:''
:::  ''Potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, threats, or any other material that is clearly to give widespread offence,''
:*''If it is something mildly offensive, or if you have doubts about it, then ask the user to remove it from his/her user page and explain why. If s/he is unwilling, then you should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If a consensus indicates that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any editor could do so. This includes:''
::: ''Advertising, possibly harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, or any other material that could give offence.''

I would like to add in &quot;personal attacks on other contributors&quot; as a grounds for immediate deletion. Comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:55, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:: I saw a mention of advertising. That shouldn't be edited out of user pages. Instead, they should be deleted, with a touting warning put on that user's talk page, or if its obviously irrelevant spam, deleted with the user blocked indefinitely right away by an admin. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:58, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Should this be deleted outright or after consultation? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:08, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::For very offensive stuff, we should probably just block the user outright. I can't imagine someone posting, say, the n-word, Nazi slogans or pornography on their user page being serious about wanting to contribute to a travel guide. People like that are at best just trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:56, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

:::: Touting &amp; especially user pages that consist solely of advertising should be removed. A user who has made non-touty contributions elsewhere should get the benefit of the doubt; ask him or her to remove it. If a touty user page is the only thing the user posts or if he/she ignores a talk page requests, then nuke it.
:::: A link to the user's employer, blog or personal web site is fine unless it is part of touting text; if it is, then delete the touting &amp; keep the link. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 23:03, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: I delete user pages that are obvious ads right away. I should say, I think that other than in exceptional situations, we should maintain a hands-off policy on user pages, so I disagree with deleting only touting portions of a user page. I say, delete the page and give the user the opportunity to replace it with one that has no touting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:07, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::So what do you say about blocking the user for things like threats and harassment on the user page? The last thing we want to do is waste out time with obvious trolls. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:30, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::I don't disagree with The dog2, but I think that's a different policy page, not [[Wikivoyage:User page help]]. Maybe we can sort out what to do with user pages first, and move on to the question of blocking users somewhere else. I think the approach would be the same whether it's on the user page, a talk page or elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]])
[undent]Of course. Who would disagree with that? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:57, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:Is there any grounds for consensus here? I've tried three versions, but each seems to raise as many objections as the last. Should I just drop the idea, or is it worth continuing to work on this? I think it is worth clarifying this both for people who post on user pages, and those who find problems on them, even though it doesn't happen often. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:13, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:: I agree with most of the proposed text above, but having just indefinitely blocked a spambot and summarily deleted what in this case was a spam user talk page but just as easily could have been their user page, there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:22, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::See Pashley's point above. Where an otherwise constructive editor crosses a line and puts something mildly touty on their user page, do we delete on sight, or discuss the problem with them? Some people seem loath to invade the user page unless necessary. I would agree that if it's just touting by someone who has only come here to tout, we needn't waste time with them. I can adjust the wording to reflect that of this would move the proposal forward. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:40, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think it's fine. We can post it onto the page itself. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, please adjust the wording, because I misunderstood the intention of that part, and ideally, the language should be clear on its own, without having to refer people to a specific post on this talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::: I think an adjustment saying something along the line of &quot;for touting and pages created to cause offence, see ...&quot; would solve the issue. The advertising here would be, as said above, constructive editors being a little too enthusiastic about their day job, political stance or whatever. I'd also say: change &quot;Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis ...&quot; to &quot;Comments in the grey zone will ...&quot;. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::: (And GZ: Your frustration is understandable, but the thing is we did not have a clear enough understanding of what grey zones – or black ones – there are. Different wordings touched different issues. I think it is not about us having different views on the issues themselves. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 17 May 2020 (UTC))
::::::::I think it is important to keep the wording &quot;case-by-case basis&quot; which is easy to understand. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:15, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::: No problem with that, just that not every instance has to be discussed.  --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:19, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Oh yes, I see your point now. I agree that it needs to be clarified that they can be evaluated by the community, if necessary, but that many minor offenses can be resolved without a consensus due to existing policy. (Such as [[Wikivoyage:Don’t tout]], etc. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:37, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} Proposal 3 is much improved in my opinion. But I still have some questions and doubts, and while I sympathise that this may cause frustration, I can only apologise and voice them anyway.
* The wording of your first italics bit is good. I'm absolutely fine with providing guidance to users on what should and shouldn't go in their user pages. I do think, however, that &quot;(Users should consider the risks of sharing personal information before doing so.)&quot; is kind of redundant and obvious; &quot;...personal information that a user decides to share.&quot; is sufficient to get the point across, but if others disagree perhaps it could be revised to &quot;...personal information that a user '''feels comfortable sharing'''.&quot;
The second lot of italics are slightly less straightforward for me. 
* One reason for this is I'm not sure whom it addresses. Are we giving any user the right to edit any other user's page if they see something that they think is offensive? If so, what are they supposed to do when the user reverts them? Do they edit war in support of the policy, do they contact an administrator, do they do an Rfc? Or do we limit direct interference to administrators, who would at least have the power to stop an edit war in its tracks?
* There's still a problem with defining &quot;offence&quot;, as it's subjective. One person's joke is another person's insult.
* One way to address both of these issues might be to say that any removal of content called &quot;offensive&quot; that is reverted (so one user thinks it's offensive and the other - possibly the author - disagrees) automatically goes to Rfc to solicit the community's opinion without any further edits or discussion among the two involved users. In theory at least, if something is obviously offensive, the bulk of the community will agree and swiftly reach a consensus.
*'''But''' I also still kind of think that anything not serious enough to warrant immediate deletion and sanctions against the offending user is also not serious enough for the wider community to spend valuable time discussing. Things which &quot;might cause offence&quot;, or that are &quot;possibly harmful /damaging&quot; could easily as well just be left alone, as there could be more damage inflicted to the community by debating it than not (for instance, if the discussion gets heated because a substantial number of people are on both sides; or if it drags on for days on end and detracts from building a travel guide). A possible rule of thumb might be (1) if ''you'' are personally upset by something, you should edit it out if serious enough or discuss with the person on their talk page if not, but (2) if you just think that &quot;hmm, someone (but not me) may be offended if they see this&quot;, you should think long and hard before taking any action beyond a quiet suggestion to the author on their talk page.

Any other thoughts? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:56, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

:Agreed.
:People can't just decide that because someone's user page content is &quot;offensive&quot; in their subjective opinion, and that it should therefore be removed without any discussion whatsoever with the person who originally posted the material. People will take advantage of a guideline of that nature.
:On the other hand, we all know that there have been users, throughout the history of the website, who've posted content that truly ''should'' be removed from the website (in userspace or elsewhere), and it's impossible to build a consensus quickly enough to revert their edits. The problem is finding the balance between removing all content that could remotely be considered offensive, and leaving all content on the website even if it is offensive. The best balance between these two, in my opinion, is to take the same good-faith approach to userspace editing that we should take to edits in mainspace (not that we do, unfortunately, and I'll admit I'm guilty of making unfair judgments of others' contributions myself). We should assume that a potentially offensive comment (vague terminology, which &amp;mdash; perhaps &amp;mdash; should be clarified in this policy) was made in good faith unless evidence is clearly to the contrary.
:We have to remember that not everyone takes policy and applies it the way it should be applied. Even an administrator with a personal dislike of another user or issue might use this policy as an opportunity to penalize that person unfairly. Such a scenario is unlikely, but possible, so I think we must take it into account if we decide to make the above proposal actual policy.
:Perhaps the proposal would be better as a guideline similar to [[Wikivoyage:Deny recognition]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:16, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I think the easiest way to get around this potential issue to to explicitly define what content warrants immediate deletion from the User Page. As I previously mentioned, I think most of us can agree that things like sexually explicit content, threats and racial slurs should warrant immediate deletion. I understand that people have different standards as to what constitutes &quot;bigotry&quot;, so it has to be for things that are clear cut, like if someone uses the n-word, the k-word or things along those lines. And of course, we should include blatantly offensive stuff like Nazi or white supremacist slogans. That said, some leeway should be given. For instance, I'm a scientist and don't agree with this position, but a Biblical literalist editor should be free to declare on their user page that they don't believe in evolution. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:00, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::The issue is always going to be one of degree. There won't be a clear dividing line that will be the same for everyone. The extreme cases of explicitly racist text are easy. Then it gets trickier. If someone has something deleted from their user page, they can appeal to the community, and there will be a discussion. If some sees something that is somewhat racist, I don't think leaving it alone is a good solution: if the user who posted it won't take it down, getting community input is the only solution. I don't see any way around this. 
:::Do we want to put deletions from user pages in the hands of administrators to incorporate a level of control/accountability on the process? &quot;If you see something offensive, post a message in the pub and let me admin handle it.&quot; Then it will be up to admins to decide between automatic deletion and consulting others, and face the consequence of losing admin rights of they abuse the power. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:17, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think that could work too. But we should define some guidelines as to what warrants immediate deletion without consultation. After all, different admins will also find different things offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:06, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

===Proposal 4===
Let's try this:

:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, user pages should be limited to either Wikivoyage-related content or personal information that a user decides to share. Wikivoyage is not a soapbox. Such comments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis through [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] established by the community.''
::''Examples of acceptable material: places visited, &lt;u&gt;auto&lt;/u&gt;biographies, user sandbox, travel articles not allowed in mainspace''
::''Examples of unacceptable material: potentially harmful/damaging content unrelated to Wikivoyage, advertising, threats, personal attacks on other contributors, or any other material that is likely to give widespread offence, as determined by the Wikivoyage community.''

To add to [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]], with a link from here:

:'''''User pages'''''
:''While Wikivoyage provides users considerable freedom to post what they want on their user pages, if you find something that violates [[Wikivoyage:User page help]], you can ask the user to remove it by posting a message on their talk page, or let the administrators know by posting a notice at [[WV:Requests for comment]] with a link to the user page, indicating what part of it is offensive.''
:''If it is something is clearly unacceptable, then an administrator will delete it immediately from the user page.''
:''If it is something where there is doubt about it being unacceptable, the administrator should exercise their discretion. They may ask the user to remove it from their user page and explain why. If the user is unwilling, then the administrator should post a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]] to solicit the views of other editors. If other editors agree that it is offensive and the user still refuses to remove it, then any administrator could do so. ''
:''Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete the unacceptable material from the user page.''
:''Removing content from a user page is a serious matter that could drive contributors away from Wikivoyage. Administrators should exercise caution, and seek to resolve problems through discussion with the user if possible.''
:''Users who believe that the content was removed inappropriately, may appeal to other editors for reconsideration by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]].''

With regard to suggestions about having clear guidelines for what falls into each category, I'd love to see proposals for that. I think we could discuss those for weeks without getting to a resolution. I think that we have to trust administrators, and I have added some wording to let admins know that they should not delete precipitously. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:49, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:For the first part, I think what constitutes unacceptable content should be established by the entire community, not just the admins. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:05, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::I agree. And in the second part – RFC is for soliciting the views of the entire community, not just administrators. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:26, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::There doesn't seem to be a meeting room for admins.... But it seems that you want admins to delete when it's clear, but if there's doubt, to consult the broader community. Is that correct? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Yes, I think that's reasonable. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 00:41, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Yes, more or less (delete in extreme/obvious cases, bring it up on the user talk page otherwise, consult the broader community as a backup). My point is that in the phrase &quot;may appeal to other administrators by posting a note at [[WV:Requests for comment]]&quot;, I would replace &quot;administrators&quot; with &quot;editors&quot; (in addition to the change The dog2 suggested for the first part). —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 00:51, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::I have made edits to the above text to reflect these changes. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:23, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}}I think it looks good now. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 01:29, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:I'm a bit confused about this sentence: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user's talk page.&quot; Is there a mistake in this sentence? If not, I don't understand the rationale for it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:38, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::This is to address [[user:Ikan Kekek]]'s comment above &quot;there's no way I could support language suggesting we should waste time discussing what to do with promotional user pages, and I don't know why you'd suggest not deleting those on sight.&quot; If someone comes to Wikivoyage just to post ads for their furniture shop, and puts the same info on their user page, we don't need to discuss it. Just delete. If an otherwise constructive editor posts info about their furniture shop on their user page, we discuss it with them. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Then I would suggest rephrasing it &quot;If a user's only activity on Wikivoyage is to post advertising, an administrator may delete that advertising from their user page and user talk page.&quot; Would that work? The other phrasing is confusing and suggests, at least to me, an unfriendly welcome for a user who created a user page to introduce themselves before starting to edit articles. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:54, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I wouldn't want to limit it to advertising. If they come here and only make mildly racist, sexist, anti-Semitic or homophobic comments on talk pages, and on their user page, I'm okay with immediate deletion. I'm okay with being unfriendly to someone who's not being constructive in the first place. I've posted so many friendly and helpful messages to editors who've posted inappropriate stuff, and then we never hear from them again. Let's save our energy for constructive editors. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I'll point out though that besides obvious slurs, sometimes things like this may just come down to misunderstandings. For instance the Spanish word for the colour &quot;black&quot; is &quot;negro&quot;, (eg. el gato negro; the black cat), so it is certainly possible for a native Spanish speaker to not know that the word is a racial slur in American English. Likewise, the Italian word for &quot;bassoon&quot; is &quot;fagotto&quot;, and the German word, which was derived from the Italian word is &quot;Fagot&quot;. Mistranslations are certainly possible for someone whose English level is more rudimentary, so we should certainly be forgiving in such situations. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::Agreed. I'm ok with this proposed language. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:32, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Then how about this: &quot;Where any material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting unacceptable material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user page.&quot;? (To be honest I think even that is a little harsh, for the reason The dog2 said, but I can live with it.) If a user creates a harmless user page (like &quot;My name is A and I love travel!&quot;) before editing any articles, I don't want an administrator to delete their user page or user talk page on that basis. The current proposal makes it sound like a harmless user page or user talk page can be deleted on the basis that the user hasn't made any other contributions to Wikivoyage. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:56, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::: Ah, I see your concern now. There was an &quot;unacceptable&quot; missing. I have added it in above. I don't think we mean to delete &quot;I love travel&quot;, but rather &quot;I love Al's Furniture in Omaha&quot; or &quot;I don't trust Dutch people&quot;. (Of course, ''I'' trust the Dutch. This is a reference to [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/379482-there-s-only-two-things-i-hate-in-this-world-people Michael Caine].) [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Thank you, that resolves my main concern. The remaining issue is that the sentence first refers to &quot;a user page&quot; and then to &quot;the user's talk page&quot;. If read literally, this means that unacceptable content on the user page justifies deletion of the user talk page, which is surely not the intention. Maybe something like &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the user&lt;s&gt;'s talk&lt;/s&gt; page.&quot; Or, if we want to be harsher, &quot;Where any unacceptable material has been posted on a user &lt;u&gt;or user talk&lt;/u&gt; page by someone whose activity on Wikivoyage has been limited to posting such material, an administrator may delete any or all of the &lt;s&gt;user's talk page&lt;/s&gt; &lt;u&gt;material&lt;/u&gt;.&quot; —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:19, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Also a good point. I think we can limit the deletion to unacceptable material, and have made that change above. Anything else? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:39, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I made a couple of other minor corrections. Looks good to me now. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks. I've removed the mark-up and will leave it for a couple of days before posting. I believe that there is consensus now. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:10, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't see user talk pages mentioned in proposal 4. Can content be deleted from them as well? The existing policy as I understand it is that we shouldn't edit others' comments. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Added, for clarity, with mark-up. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:09, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, but I'm not sure policy should be applied to user talk pages and user pages in the same way. I would recommend applying the policy only to user pages first, and then discussing the addition of user talk pages, as this complicates the discussion beyond its original goal. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 13:50, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::I agree on that front because, functionally, there's not much difference between a user talk page and any other type of talk page. Even if the guidelines for talk pages are similar, the potential differences, which we haven't properly considered, complicate this proposal. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 13:59, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
{{outdent}} (Outdent, by all means carry on the talk page discussion above) - Other than a stray &quot;RfC from administrators&quot;, rather than wider community, I am finally happy with the wording. Thanks to Ground Zero for listening to everyone and putting in the majority of the legwork here. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 14:05, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:That's what I get paid the big bucks for. Not that I get paid for this.... 
:I don't understand the concern about removing unacceptable content from use talk pages. If a comment is offensive on a user page, it's offensive on a talk page? If we won't accept advertising on a user page, why would we accept it on a user talk page? Leaving our user talk pages leaves a great big loophole to exploit. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't think anyone's suggesting leaving them, just addressing them separately. The reason that I see for this, is that any policy or guideline about user talk pages may as well apply to other talk pages, the Pub etc. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:07, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::[[Wikivoyage:Using_talk_pages]] says, at the very bottom of the page,
::::&quot;Off-topic rants on talk pages will usually be deleted.&quot; 
:: Personally, I would use this to delete what we are calling &quot;unacceptable material&quot; here. I think that our wording provides clearer direction, and would be useful for dealing with talk pages, but for the sake of moving this forward, I'll remove user talk pages from the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I guess that means we have consensus to include proposal four into policy? Though it wouldn't do any harm to wait for a few days in case anyone else has a comment to make. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:31, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

What about the &quot;decides to share&quot; → &quot;feels comfortable to share&quot;? I think it is good to remind users about the problems of sharing too much, and it does not change anything material concerning the issue we are trying to solve. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

And: was it agreed that non-admins shouldn't be encouraged to give a note on the talk page (or remove obviously offensive material)? I think bringing something up on RfC feels too strong for something minor, or e.g. the &quot;fagot&quot; mentioned above, where a friendly note on the talk page should be enough. Normally only things that require admin tools are left to admins. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:03, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::I've added some wording to give the non-admin discretion to decide. If it's something really bad, it's probably best to contact an admin for immediate removal. If it's questionable, the non-admin might handle it themselves, but if we spell out rules for every eventuality, this will be too long for anyone to read, so I've left it at their discretion. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:I am happy with the proposal. One small point is in the &quot;Examples of acceptable material&quot; it would be better to say autobiographies than biographies. I don't think we want biographies of other people. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:12, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

::That's a very good point. Quite a few users have put biographies of some Bollywood or pop star on their user page (usually plagiarized). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:20, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Done. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
:::If you ask me, I think deletion of the unacceptable material should be restricted to admins, but any user should be free to bring it up on the user talk page for discussion. There are many new users who will be understanding and remove the material if you are reasonable and ask nicely, and there's not always a need to get an admin involved. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
::::That is what the proposal says, so we're good. I'll leave this for comment by others who may not have seen it yet for a few more days, then post it.  Thanks everyone. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:56, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:{{done}} [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:11, 29 May 2020 (UTC)</text>
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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.
* [[Taizé Community]] ([[w:Taizé Community]])  Started today. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 17:47, 27 May 2022 (UTC)

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Chinese New Year]]; the main holiday of 1.4 billion people in the world's fastest growing economy - stubby outline exists
*:We have [[Golden Week holidays in China]], which covers the travel inconveniences related to this holiday—should the attractions and the inconveniences be combined in one article like we do for [[Ramadan]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:23, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[American Chinese food]] once existed as a redirect to, of all things, the &quot;Chinese&quot; subsection of [[San Francisco#Eat]]. It was (rightly, IMO) VfD'd in 2014, but I think it's a worthwhile travel topic especially for visitors from China or elsewhere who might be surprised at how the local variations of popular dishes differ from what they're used to. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:02, 19 November 2017 (UTC)
*:Could this be covered in [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] instead? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:47, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
:::It can be and indeed it is. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::I've redirected this to [[Overseas Chinese cuisine#United_States_of_America]]. I think we can now delete this suggestion. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 04:55, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.
* [[Facsimile service]] — also dying, but taking its sweet time to completely go away.
:*I don't see us ever needing such an article. Can we just remove the suggestion? Any objections? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
:**I also don't see the need for such an article. Feel feee to remove the suggestion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:49, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Chinese New Year]]; the main holiday of 1.4 billion people in the world's fastest growing economy - stubby outline exists
*:We have [[Golden Week holidays in China]], which covers the travel inconveniences related to this holiday—should the attractions and the inconveniences be combined in one article like we do for [[Ramadan]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:23, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[American Chinese food]] once existed as a redirect to, of all things, the &quot;Chinese&quot; subsection of [[San Francisco#Eat]]. It was (rightly, IMO) VfD'd in 2014, but I think it's a worthwhile travel topic especially for visitors from China or elsewhere who might be surprised at how the local variations of popular dishes differ from what they're used to. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:02, 19 November 2017 (UTC)
*:Could this be covered in [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] instead? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:47, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
:::It can be and indeed it is. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::I've redirected this to [[Overseas Chinese cuisine#United_States_of_America]]. I think we can now delete this suggestion. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 04:55, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.
* [[Facsimile service]] — also dying, but taking its sweet time to completely go away.
:*I don't see us ever needing such an article. Can we just remove the suggestion? Any objections? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
:**I also don't see the need for such an article. Feel feee to remove the suggestion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:49, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[American Chinese food]] once existed as a redirect to, of all things, the &quot;Chinese&quot; subsection of [[San Francisco#Eat]]. It was (rightly, IMO) VfD'd in 2014, but I think it's a worthwhile travel topic especially for visitors from China or elsewhere who might be surprised at how the local variations of popular dishes differ from what they're used to. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 16:02, 19 November 2017 (UTC)
*:Could this be covered in [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] instead? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:47, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
:::It can be and indeed it is. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::I've redirected this to [[Overseas Chinese cuisine#United_States_of_America]]. I think we can now delete this suggestion. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 04:55, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.
* [[Facsimile service]] — also dying, but taking its sweet time to completely go away.
:*I don't see us ever needing such an article. Can we just remove the suggestion? Any objections? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
:**I also don't see the need for such an article. Feel feee to remove the suggestion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:49, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.
* [[Facsimile service]] — also dying, but taking its sweet time to completely go away.
:*I don't see us ever needing such an article. Can we just remove the suggestion? Any objections? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
:**I also don't see the need for such an article. Feel feee to remove the suggestion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:49, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.
* [[Facsimile service]] — also dying, but taking its sweet time to completely go away.
:*I don't see us ever needing such an article. Can we just remove the suggestion? Any objections? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
:**I also don't see the need for such an article. Feel feee to remove the suggestion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:49, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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[[Wikivoyage:Plunge forward|'''''Or''''' - why not start the article yourself]]?

Requests should meet the ''[[What is an article?]]'' policy. For example, a location should normally have somewhere to eat, somewhere to sleep and at least one thing to see or do to deserve an article. A travel topic or itinerary must be within the scope of Wikivoyage.

See also:
* [[Wikivoyage:World cities]] lists capitals and other cities with a population of over 100,000. Some of them do not have an article on Wikivoyage.
* [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists the most common red links; some but not all are valid article ideas.

==Places==

===[[Africa]]===

====[[Ghana]]====
*[[Mount Afadjato]] ([[w:Mount Afadja]])
*[[Lake Bosumtwi]] ([[w:Lake Bosumtwi]])
*[[Kakum walkway]] 
*[[Mount Cameroon]] — info on routes &amp; multi-day hikes to the summit. ([[w:Mount Cameroon]])

====[[Morocco]]====
*[[Khouribga]] - phosphate mining town also with a French colonial settlement history ([[w:Khouribga]])

====[[Sudan]]====

*[[Kerma]], one of the largest and most ancient archeological sites in ancient Nubia. ([[w:Kerma]])

===Americas===

====[[Canada]]====
* [[Burin Peninsula]] ([[Fortune]], [[Newfoundland]] as crossing point to [[St. Pierre and Miquelon]])
::I might be able to take on this project in the near future. I took a trip there a few years ago and have a great deal of pictures, insight, etc. to show for it. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:30, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
* [[Joliette]] has a cathedral and an art gallery which should be listed somewhere
* [[Matagami]] is a tiny place ([[w:Matagami]]) with a couple of hotels, but one of the few waypoints on the road to [[James Bay]]
* [[Sherbrooke (Nova Scotia)]] - primarily notable for a [[pioneer village]] living museum, but is a small place with few other amenities (currently redirects to [[Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)]]. [[Mahone Bay]], a tiny seaport, is also worth a visit.
* A few individual towns on the main [[Itineraries#Canada|itinerary articles]] (such as the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] or [[Windsor-Quebec corridor]]) still redlink.
* Many of the national historic sites like [[Rocky Mountain House]] AB, [[York Factory]] and [[Batoche]] MB redlink
* [[Sandy Cove]], a redirect of The Eastport Peninsula. ([[w:Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador]]) as a reference.

====[[United States of America]]====
*[[Canastota]]. Hosts the International Boxing Hall of Fame and looks like it merits an article. See [[w:Canastota]].
* [[Charlotte (Vermont)]]: Based on the number of Charlotte listings in the [[Chittenden County]] article, there would be plenty for an article for this town.
* [[Fishlake National Forest]], in [[Utah]] – includes [[w:Pando (tree)|Pando]], the heaviest and one of the oldest living organisms in the world
**And [[Malheur National Forest]] in [[Oregon]], home to the &quot;humongous fungus&quot; that's also a candidate for largest living organism
* [[Kiryas Joel]], New York ([[w:Kiryas Joel, New York]])
::Might not be a good candidate for its own article per [[wiaa]]. It's a tiny town without anything to really see or do, and nowhere to sleep. Also, the Hasidic community there is not especially welcoming of outsiders. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 18:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:::According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel%2C_New_York#Demographics Wikipedia], it has a population of more than 24,000 now. Seems, though, that in the U.S. there's nowhere else like it, so maybe it would be worth an article. But I have no intention to create it myself, since outside of what I see on Wikipedia I have no knowledge of the place. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:31, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
* [[Bolivar Peninsula]] —  including Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach
* many trails in the [[National Trails System]]
* [[Dillingham]], Alaska - where Sarah Palin and her husband work on their fishing business. ([[w:Dillingham, Alaska]])

====[[South America]]====
* [[Isla Salas y Gómez]] / [[Isla Sala y Gómez]] ([[w:Isla Salas y Gomez]]) 
* [[Salvation's Islands]]/[[Îles du Salut]]: islands off the coast of [[French Guiana]], formerly a penal colony and now a tourist destination

===[[Asia]]===

* [[Xe Bang Fai Cave]] in [[Khammouane]]/[[Khammuan]] (redirect), [[Central Laos]]
* [[Norther Tsenkher Cave]], [[Hovd (province)]], [[Mongolia]]
* [[Biyangdo]] (Biyang Island, off [[Jeju]]). Might or might not merit its own article but should be mentioned. [[w:Biyando]] is a stub, but you can see beautiful scenery in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCkIy4mWwg this video], though it focuses on the lives of two dogs and their owner. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:44, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

===Oceania===
* [[Kuk Swamp]] archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site in [[Papua New Guinea]] providing evidence of agriculture 9000 years ago. Only a one-line listing in the broad highlands region article at the moment.
::This one's a hard one. The site is quite isolated, so much that even Commons or Flickr do not have a single photo of this site. There's just little info on this. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:39, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

===European===

====Czech Republic====
* [[Moravian Wallachia]]
::I'm unfamiliar with _Moravian_ Wallachia, but I presume that like the [[Romania]]n region of [[Wallachia]], it would be spelled in English with a &quot;W&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:41, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
:: As quoted by [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it is Moravian Wallachia not Moravian Vallachia .SO i am changing V to W. It is a mountain region in Czech Republic. [[User:Sulthan90|Sulthan90]] ([[User talk:Sulthan90|talk]]) 11:14, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

====France====
* [[Coulommiers]], town known for a particular variety of Brie cheese
* [[Langres]] is a city in the [[Haute-Savoie]] region, which is, in a nutshell, a medieval city as uninterrupted by time as can be (aside inevitable inventions such as electricity and cars). Commons has ''[[c:Category:Langres|some, though not many pictures]]'' of the city.

====Ireland====
* [[Spike Island]], Europe's greatest attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards in [[East Cork]], [[County Cork]]

====Poland====
* [[Lądek-Zdrój]] - lots of beautiful photos in Commons; look at the category for the town. Coverage of Poland is really deficient in general on this site. There are numerous important destinations that have no article, and others, like [[Kłodzko]], which based on what's on Commons, deserve significantly longer and more detailed articles with more images.

====Sweden====
* [[Smögen]] ([[w:Smögen]])

==Travel topics==

===Reasons to travel===
* [[Convention planning]] overlaps [[business travel]] to a certain extent, but adds complexity as these are often large events.
* [[Freelance journalism]] isn't covered, although we have [[working abroad]] and [[travel writing]].
* [[Youth travel]] for travellers at age 15-26. When can youth discounts be expected? When is age limit an issue? (Many 20-year old Europeans are surprised that they cannot drink in the United States)
:: I like the idea of having something specific like this given that the two preexisting articles don't necessarily apply to all minor travel situations. I'd be happy to use my own experiences as well :) --[[User:MewMewMadness|MewMewMadness]] ([[User talk:MewMewMadness|talk]]) 17:05, 15 December 2020 (UTC)
: We have [[Working holiday]] and [[Gap year travel]].
* [[Erasmus program]] / [[Studying in the European Union]]
* [[Couple travel]] - not necessarily [[honeymoon travel]]
* [[Adults-only travel]] destinations are a broad category which may need to be broken into smaller pieces. This might be &quot;[[w:voluntary childlessness|childfree]]&quot; B&amp;amp;B's for those looking for peace and quiet, &quot;couples-only resorts&quot; for those looking to be alone together, or &quot;topless&quot;/&quot;clothing optional&quot;/&quot;nude&quot; activities which aren't appropriate for children (we already have &quot;family-friendly&quot; nudism at [[Naturism]]). There are also age restrictions (or restrictions against single people) with [[swingers travel]], [[swingers cruises]], [[swingers resorts]] and gender restrictions on venues like the &quot;gay campground&quot; or &quot;lesbian resort&quot; (we have [[LGBT travel]], but it has no #Sleep section).
* [[Trade shows]], [[Conferences]] and [[Conventions]] , three related reasons for travel that Wikivoyage currently has no overall article on.
* [[Board Game Tourism]] - attending the big Board Game Conventions, visiting the big publishers and so on. Possibly also buying games which are only available locally.
:: We have [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]]. [[Reenactment and LARP]] is somewhat related. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:07, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[European capital of culture]] on the one hand &quot;event travel&quot; like the Olympics or World Cup on the other hand the EU explicitly requires long term effects, so even visiting a former capital of culture can lead to related discoveries
* [[Toplessness]] (common destinations for women who practice female toplessness) - In some parts of the world, many women have to deal with the fact that although female toplessness is commonly practiced in public places like beaches, swimming pools or even parks, often there is a lack of information in regards to the official status of some of these places, meaning that in many cases some women practice topless sunbathing (''de facto'') without really knowing if this act is allowed or even tolerated (''de jure'') in a determined region. Indeed, most of these women feel obliged to practice toplessness in a discreet manner to avoid confusion and unwanted sights. Others decide to travel for long distances to reach a more isolated place (such as a remote beach) where topless sunbathing can be done (at least ''de facto'') without so much worries. Not to mention that in some occasions a few women have had problems with the police and other authorities mainly because these women don't know the official status of these places, as I said above. With all of this in mind, here I bring a proposition of an article whose focus should be on what are the areas around the world where female toplessness is more commonly practiced and what's the status (if known, ''de jure'' or at least ''de facto'') of these areas, as well as the best destinations for women who take out the top (and don't want to worry a lot). Thanks in advance.
* [[Working in the European Union]]
* [[Thanksgiving]]

===Understand===
* '''Talk''' — see [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]

===Prepare===
* [[Trusted traveller programmes]] — We have a few US-centric articles about [[Global Entry]], [[NEXUS]] and the like but no broad, generic main topic and nothing on other countries (like [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=United_Kingdom&amp;curid=37266&amp;diff=3069287&amp;oldid=3060655 the UK]).
* [[Footwear]]/[[shoes]], currently a subsection of [[clothing]]
* [[Computers]]/[[Portable computers]]; laptop computers and tablets. How to choose a useful model, pack them safely, get them through airport security, prevent theft etc
* [[Package tours]] provided by [[travel agencies]], covering many destinations; in contrast to [[guided tours]] which cover one destination during one day
* [[Watches]]: functional watches, smartwatches, diving watches, issues with buying pirate watches, etc
* [[Packing for a camping trip]] - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
*:We have [[Packing for a week of hiking]], not sure whether these should be combined in one article. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 06:24, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
*:: I don't think so. You need different things and have different weight and space limitations. But I wonder, camping trips differ significantly among themselves, couldn't this be included as a section in [[Car camping]] and [[Camping]] (with suitable links). [[Wilderness backpacking]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] also have some advice on gear. Coordinating advice between the different lists can be done when they start to be thought out. We don't need a separate ad hoc list article. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

===Get in===
* [[Vehicle delivery]] — Various schemes used by [[snowbirds]] to transport vehicles cross-country, from [[w:Auto Train]] to auto transporters and drive-away companies (some hire chauffeurs to drive the vehicle [including RV's, lorries and buses], some match vehicles to other travellers heading the same way, some haul motorcars and large-truck cabs using tractor-trailer rigs or car carriers). [http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/dec/03/driveaway-drive-across-us-canada-free-drive-out-courier][http://www.wheels.ca/news/drive-a-snowbirds-car-to-florida-and-get-paid/] is an overview.
* [[Marinas]], [[boat rental]], [[houseboats]] — we have a [[Marina]] article but it's a useless skeleton about some town in California. We have [[cruising on small craft]] but not [[sailing]] per se.
* The [[cruise ship]] article focuses on ocean cruising and ships. A parallel article (to be developed) would focus on [[river boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising. River boats and barges offer more in-depth, close-up looks at many countries in their interiors.
* [[Entering the United States]] as the section in [[United States]] is getting bloated

====By plane====
* [[Charter flights]] are mentioned briefly in [[Transport#By plane]], with little actual information; [[general aviation]] now has an article. Other forms of [[charter transportion]] (such as chartering boats or buses) have no more than a brief mention in passing; [[package tours]] redlinks.
* [[Flying to Europe]] - many people travel to Europe for work and travel.
* [[Flying in Europe]] - This article should not be part of the Europe page because many Europeans travel for work and vacation to the Mediterranean during the summer months. Currently a redirect.
* [[Flying between Europe and the United States]] - There are many flights between Europe and the United States for travel and business. 
* [[Flying Budget in the United States]]/[[Flying Budget in North America]] - most notably, Southwest. 
:- Why should we split up [[Flying in the United States]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:26, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying Budget in Europe]] - most notably, easyJet and Ryanair. 
:- there previously was a series on [[low cost airlines]] which was deemed so bad it only narrowly escaped outright deletion and was instead redirected to [[air travel on a budget]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:25, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
* [[Flying to Oceania]] - We have one for [[Flying to Africa|Africa]], why can't we have one for Oceania?
* [[Jorge Chávez International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Lima]], the capital of [[Peru]]. It is the third busiest airport in South America in 2019.
* [[El Dorado International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Bogota]], the capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the second busiest airport in South America in 2019. It is a hub for Avianca.
* [[Brussels Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Brussels]], the capital of [[Belgium]]. It is a hub for Brussels Airlines. Currently a redirect
* [[Cairo International Airport]] - the main airport serving [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]]. It is a hub for EgyptAir. It is the busiest airport in Africa in 2020 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_airports_in_Africa]). Cairo is also the sixth-largest city in the world. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities])
* [[Charlotte Douglas International Airport]] - 18th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the United States. It is the busiest airport in the United States that does not have its own article on Wikivoyage. 80% of the arrivals and departures are connecting passengers. It is a hub for the largest airline in the world: American Airlines.
* [[Bole International Airport]] - main airport of [[Addis Ababa]], the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, and one of the most important hubs of Africa
* [[Jomo Kenyatta International Airport]] - main airport of [[Nairobi]], the main hub for Kenya Airways, and one of the most important hubs of Africa

===Get around===
* [[Bus travel in Mexico]] - probably the best and most extensive bus network in the world. spinning this of from the main [[Mexico#By bus_2]] article would be a good idea imho. That way we can go into more detail while only leaving a brief overview in the main article
* [[Canada without a car]], similar to [[United States without a car]]
::Another approach would be to include information about Canada and change the name of the article to &quot;North America without a car&quot; or, to be more specific and avoid confusion about whether to include Mexico, &quot;The U.S. and Canada without a car&quot;. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:27, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
:::I like the idea, but would prefer whether our &quot;experiment&quot; USA &quot;works&quot; - imho it's on a good path, but not quite &quot;there&quot; yet... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::::I don't think we should do &quot;North America without a car&quot;. &quot;United States without a car&quot; covers enough different regions, let alone one article for &quot;getting around without a car&quot; that stretches from [[Panama]] to the [[Yukon]]. IMO &quot;Canada without a car&quot; should be a separate article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:25, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Tour boats]] are missing, leaving a huge gap between [[cruise ships]] and [[boating]]/[[cruising on small craft]]. An outline on [[ferries]] was started, but it needs some love.
*: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising are suggested above in Get in and [[Dinner cruises]] in Eat/drink. I think [[Tour boats]] could cover most of these. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Overland travel in Africa]] — Africa brings a host of different troubles &amp; issues when compared to overland travel just about anywhere else in the world. Such a page should include issues with fuel, vehicles (2WD vs 4x4 &amp; also limited spare parts/service available for various brands), road conditions, road-side camping, and cover the many border issues present along the continent. This page should also cover some of the common routes in the various regions, but especially in regions difficult to traverse or where there are only a couple viable routes—such as the Sahara, east-west travel between coastal [[Libya]] and [[Zambia]] (basically there are no routes, but for the truly adventurous [[N'Djamena]]-[[Abeche]]-[[Khartoum]] or [[Yaounde]]-[[Bangui]]-[[Kampala]] are ''possible''), and trans-continental travel down the west coast (there's really only one viable route between Gabon &amp; Angola). A [[Cycling the Western Sahara]] itinerary now exists.
:* [[Trans-Sahara routes]] — Traveling across the Sahara is no doubt difficult and (often) dangerous. Having one page to cover all the different routes along with common modes of transport, border restrictions, and safety concerns would be very helpful in persons planning a grand overland trip across Africa and be much easier for overlanders than having to sift through info on (or which should be in) the pages of North Africa &amp; Sahel countries. Could either be a page unto itself, or a section of the proposed [[Overland travel in Africa]] page
* [[Cruising the Southern Ocean]] — While much of the content of this guide should be included in the &quot;Get in&quot; section of [[Antarctica]], it would be nice to have a page written from the perspective of cruising to [[Antarctica]], [[South Georgia Island]], and even the [[French Southern and Antarctic Territories]]. Topics to include: types of cruises (small or large vessel &amp; associated pros/cons), costs, packing list, various procedures/regulations (cleaning to prevent contamination, zodiac boat rides), typical activities (wildlife viewing, kayaking, station visits, helicopter flights), ships, overview of places visited (Antarctic peninsula, Ross Sea, South Georgia Is., Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego), and routes (from [[Ushuaia]], [[Punta Arenas]], or [[Australia]]/[[New Zealand]]).
* [[Panama Canal]] by boat redlinks. Like the Suez Canal (which exists as [[Suez Route]]) it should have an article.
*:To make such article interesting would be to include information of places along canal (viewing spots, national parks, etc) that are accessible by road(s) which run parallel to the canal (mainly on the east side) between Panama City and Colon. There are also secondary roads on the west side (connecting Colon to Cuipo via Gatun) that offer better views of the Gatun Lake. There's also a once daily [http://www.panarail.com/en/passenger/index-01.html train] that connects Panama Albrook Station to Colon too. 
*:: If the article is on Panama canal ''by boat'' I don't see why roadside attractions are essential. Of course, there may be more people travelling along the roads than along the canal. The focus could be on either or both. The article [[Suez Route]] is a stub, not a good model. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:14, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[All-terrain vehicle]] redirects to [[Activities]]; the section there provides no useful info beyond links to a few random country-level articles.
*: Now it redirects to [[Offroad driving]], also just mentioning them.
* [[Intercity buses in Britain]] - the network is a lot older than the French or German ones.
* [[Motorcycle taxi]] and [[Rickshaw]] redirect to a brief description in [[taxicabs]]; [[Tuk-tuk]] / [[Auto rickshaw]] and [[tricycle taxi]] redlink.
* [[Canals]] currently redirect to waterways:
** [[Inland waterways in the United Kingdom]], currently a stub, these are rather different from their European counterparts (and a lot smaller in some instances!). If there's a really interested party, specific waterways are probably best done as itineraries, (especially longer ones like the [[River Thames]] or [[Grand Union Canal (England)]] ) [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:02, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
** [[European inland waterways]]. There is a section &quot;Rivers and Canals of Europe&quot; in [[Waterways]], but I think a proper article should have a structure hard to shoehorn into that section. The scope would be the waterways covered by the CEVNI regulations, with a short mention of the Kiel Canal and other special cases. This is an extensive waterway system. The regulations are uniform enough and the interconnections many enough that handling them in one article would be useful. The article would be linked from individual waterway itineraries.
* [[Rail travel in Israel]] given the political commitment to expanding the network and strong passenger growth as well as the pervasiveness of sherut, Egged and hitchhiking in other guides, we could get a USP by improving our coverage there as well as filling a rather widening gap in coverage. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:24, 5 March 2018 (UTC)
::Definitely an article that would help our efforts to [[Wikivoyage:Rail expedition|make railroads great again]]. So yes, [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]], is there anyone on Wikivoyage who at least has a decent knowledge of Israel's rail network?  [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:15, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Yachting on the Mediterranean]] / [[Boating on the Mediterranean]] (compare [[Boating on the Baltic Sea]])
::We currently have [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]], which was nominated for [[vfd]] in 2018 and was kept. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:49, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Ferries in the Caribbean]] — getting around other than by plane, huge cruise ship, or your own boat.
** Is there enough there there? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:37, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
:::Ferry lines are (to my understanding) considerably more scarce than for instance in Europe or the archipelagoes of Southeast Asia, but as [[Caribbean#By_boat_2|some exist]], I'd be surprised if there aren't a few more of them. And because they're so scarce it could be useful for independent travelers planning an island-hopping voyage to have an overview of where they can find such ferries. Of course, if there are extremely few of them, it's probably best to collect them in [[Caribbean#By_boat_2]] and make this a redirect. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 21:17, 21 September 2018 (UTC)
::::Quite a lot, it seems, if [https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/caribbean_ferry_map.html this site] is correct and up to date. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:06, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Electric and hybrid cars]] - how regulation and charging opportunities differ between countries
* [[car free places]] in line with [[w:list of car-free places]]
* [[Bike share]] - while we currently have a small section in the article on [[cycling]] it unduly focuses on Germany and does not cover many of the new systems that have recently arisen
* [[Fuel economy]] / [[Fuel-efficient driving]] / [[Hypermiling]] - described at The Other Site. Described in brief in [[budget travel]].
::Not really within our scope. Just because The Other Site has a particular travel topic doesn't mean we have to. --[[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:53, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
* [[Personal electric vehicles]] such as e-scooters. Described in brief in [[urban cycling]].
* [[Australia without a car]] - along the lines of [[United States without a car]], since Australia is also a very car-dependent country
* [[New Zealand without a car]]
* [[rail travel in Spain]] - given that Spain has the second longest high speed rail network in the world and that there have recently been &quot;private&quot; operators with incompatible ticketing systems entering the market, I think it's time we did an article on rail travel in Spain

===See===
* [[Architecture]] in general; Why we have an article covering the topic as well as a select few &quot;styles&quot; including [[Gothic architecture]] and [[novelty architecture]], the overall coverage is sorely lacking; especially compared to our coverage on historical travel. What about articles on [[Art deco architecture]], [[Renaissance architecture]] or [[whatever the hell the fifties style concrete monsters are called]] ?
::We have [[Art Deco architecture]]. It's annoying that [[Art deco architecture]] doesn't redirect unless it's written in the search window.  [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::I shall create this redirect. And it should be mentioned on the architecture page. I think my point still stands. Several eras are not covered at all and the eras we do cover are not all that well covered. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::Your point does stand. There indeed could be more coverage of architecture - not to mention painting and sculpture. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:19, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
::::[[:w:Brutalist architecture]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 23:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
:::::There are probably even enthusiasts for that... After all, when they constructed the ''Plattenbau'' (GDR style high rises) in the 1970s and 1980s they considered them to be the best thing since sliced bread and wanted to tear down places like [[Dresden]]-Neustadt (which - if you read the listings carefully - is now the most popular part of Dresden with most tourists, precisely because it ''wasn't'' torn down). And other epochs like the architecture of Al Andalus or the British-Indian architecture (touched upon in [[British Raj]]) are well worth a detour if not a trip... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 11:51, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
::::::Raising my hand as a fan of Brutalism. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 02:41, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
::::::: Burtalist architecture is what built the National Theatre on London's South Bank and the Barbican, both noted arts venues :)[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 20:26, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Other architecture red links moved from [[Architecture#Architectural styles]]. These may not all be viable topics, but they didn't belong in that article.  
* [[Classical architecture]] 
* [[Romanesque architecture]]
* [[Eastern Orthodox church architecture]]
* [[Baroque architecture]]
* [[Art Nouveau architecture]]
* [[Modern architecture]]
* [[Socialist realist architecture]]
* [[Nazi architecture]]
* [[Byzantine architecture]]
* [[Mormon churches]]

* [[Amish culture]]. The people, communities, foods, furniture or other traditional handicrafts are mentioned in over a hundred pages. We have geographic destinations including [[Intercourse]] and [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)]], but no broader context topic analogous to the one for [[touring Shaker country]].
* [[African-American culture]]
::Or  perhaps even [[African-American history]]? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:33, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
:::[[African-American history]] now exists. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:26, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

* [[Adivasi]] - India's indigenous people
* [[Ainu culture]]
* [[Atheism and irreligion]]; destinations and venues related to irreligious celebrities such as Karl Marx and Christopher Hitchens; possible connection to [[science tourism]] and [[paleontology]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:13, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
* [[Bedouin]]/[[Bedouin culture]] - the nomadic peoples of Arabia
* [[Berber culture]]
* [[Gulag travel]] — Provide historical information, a listing of accessible sites, and various info (like accessibility, common restrictions, etc) about travel to ''gulags'', mostly in [[Russia]] but there are a few in [[Kazakhstan]] too.
** Basic information could be added to the [[Soviet Union]] article, which is now categorized under [[Historical travel]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:03, 26 April 2015 (UTC)
** Many individual articles mention [[special:search/gulag|the 'gulag' prison system]] so the topic looks valid. Perhaps it should be a sub-topic added to our growing collection of [[Cold War]] articles.
** Interesting topic... in theory. It does not sound like something the current government would appreciate. At least, do not mention this in a visa application. Actually, the current trend is to make information on the gulags less available and perhaps even disappear completely. Gulag travel does not go well in a country where Stalin even today is considered a great hero. [[User:Philaweb|Philaweb]] ([[User talk:Philaweb|talk]]) 18:28, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
* [[History of piracy]] including Caribbean privateers, Barbary corsairs and other notorious sea bandits
* [[Khoi culture]]/[[Khoikhoi culture]]/[[Khoekhoe culture]], [[San culture]] (Bushman culture)
* [[Kurdish culture]] - while [[Kurdistan]] exists as an article, it is unlikely to become a political entity in the near future; still the Kurds have a distinct culture, which can be found across a vast area of the Middle East
* [[Manhattan skyline guide]] — a [[New York City skyline guide]] styled after the [[Chicago skyline guide]]. Discussion moved to [[Talk:Manhattan skyline guide]].
* [[Minority cultures of China]] - on the lines of [[Minority cultures of Russia]]
* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].
** [[Monuments]], [[prehistoric sites]], [[libraries and archives]] also all redlink.
:::Libraries and monuments are too broad. Even prehistoric sites and archives are pretty broad, so I'm not sure if these are as good travel topics as they seem. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#14866d&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
::: [[Marine history]] would be another prominent subdivision to cover museums, we already have [[Old ships]] don't we? 10:22, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
::::[[Museums]] is now a Usable article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:28, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Natural springs in Florida]] — An overview of the numerous springs in the state and what activities are available.
* [[Negrito culture in Philippines]]
* [[Ruins]] - what is left of a lot of architecture. Distinct from [[architecture]] in some ways
* [[Spomeniks]] — monuments often built on the remote locations of WWII massacres across former Yugoslavia. They were intentionally built to futurist and abstract designs (in contrast to socialist realist style favoured in other contemporary communist countries), so as to remove any impression on taking sides, as both the perpetrators and victims of the massacres became fellow citizens after the war. Some got destroyed during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, some are well maintained, but many are just left to be. Wikipedia has [[:w:Yugoslav World War II monuments and memorials|lists]] and there is a [https://www.spomenikdatabase.org/ website] dedicated to them. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 07:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Temples]] (currently redirects to [[religion and spirituality]]) and [[cathedrals]] (redlink)
**Isn't at least the latter already covered in [[Christianity]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:47, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Could be better covered, but that's down to people taking more time to develop that article. A lot of Gothic cathedrals are covered in the [[Gothic architecture]] article, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:28, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Royal palaces]] - royal families are somewhat covered in [[monarchies]].
*: We also have [[Castles]] and [[Grand houses]], wouldn't those three cover them? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:07, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
::*I would think so. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Artisans]] and [[crafts]] - see [[pottery]], [[jewels]] or [[handicrafts]] being made. (May also be &quot;buy&quot; if products are for sale.)
* [[Sightseeing]] in general; planning an independent sightseeing, finding appropriate guided tours, pros and cons of different modes of transport, etc
**Imho this topic is too general. What non-obvious things are there to say about sightseeing that don't hugely depend on the sights themselves or the destination? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:20, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
**:I think we should remove this one from the list and redirect it to &quot;Attractions&quot;. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:51, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
**:: [[Attractions]] is mostly a collection of article lists, with a one-paragraph try at giving advice. In this function it should be seen as a stub. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:23, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Ethnic enclaves]] — Chinatowns, Little Indias and other similar districts where you can (sort of) experience other cultures if you can't afford long-distance travel. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:29, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
&lt;!--** Some entries can be found in [[Bergslagen]], [[Industrial Britain]], and [[Manufacturing Belt]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 03:29, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
***One of the areas of Germany we currently lack coverage on (mainly because it is a destination for domestic tourism if that) is the ''Lausitz'' open pit lignite mining area, where some mining is still going on and other pits have been converted into lakes for tourism. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:53, 18 November 2015 (UTC)--&gt;
* [[Megaliths]]: More than just [[Stonehenge]]
* [[Wildlife regions]]/[[Biogeographic regions]] ([[w:Biogeographic regions]]): We have [[African flora and fauna]] which describes wildlife in the [[Afrotropical realm]]. While the scientific terms for the biogeographic regions are less used in vernacular English, they could be called [[North American wildlife]], [[Central and South American wildlife]], [[Eurasian wildlife]], [[South Asian wildlife]], [[Australian wildlife]], etc. Some smaller regions could deserve separate articles, such as the [[wildlife of Madagascar]], etc.
::I've created [[Biomes and ecosystems]] along those lines. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:34, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
*[[Performance magic]],   Requested because there are a small number of prop museums, and of course there are venues such as those in Vegas where the purpose of a trip is to see a specific illusionist. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 13:16, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Jainism]], if not described as a sub-topic of [[Hinduism]]
**It is mentioned in [[Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent]]. But obviously it can also have its own article. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 21:41, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[Silk]]; farming, manufacturing, tailoring and historical sites
::I think this fits pretty well in the &quot;textiles&quot; article, where it is mentioned now. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:55, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Performance art]] — above we have a suggestion for a Performance magic. Would it be a good idea to have a &quot;collection&quot; article for performance art including theater, different music performances etc.
**I think an article like this would be a good idea, but I don't think it should be called &quot;Performance art&quot;, because I think that term usually refers to more conceptual art that is of interest to a fairly specific, narrow audience, rather than normal theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Maybe [[Performing arts]]? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 20:07, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
**:Exactly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:17, 9 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Sustainable technology tourism]], including industries and buildings which are forerunners in waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, clean power, pollution management and other pro-environmental technologies
** Isn't that just a sub-topic of [[Industrial tourism]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:21, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
* [[Kurorte in Germany]], [[Spas in Central Europe]], [[Spas in Europe]],  [[Belle Epoque health tourism]] or some such, have a look at [[w:de:Great Spas of Europe]] to get some idea what I am talking about - basically the places where the rich and the famous of the Victorian Age got their (real or imagined) illnesses cured and hobnobbed with the other rich and famous
*: We have [[Spas]]. I suppose the mentioned articles could be created when the appropriate sections in Spas get unwieldy. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:13, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Religion in East Asia]]; preferrably covered in one article, as Buddhism is usually syncretized with local religions such as Taoism and Shinto
*:&quot;Preferrably covered in one article&quot;. Who says? If these religions really have a lot in common, maybe call the article &quot;Buddhism and Taoism&quot; or something along those lines, but &quot;Religion in East Asia&quot; would also include a lot of Muslims in [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]], along with Christians in the [[Philippines]] and [[South Korea]]. In other words, you can find followers of almost any religion in East Asia, so this really isn't the best travel topic idea in my opinion. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:42, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
*:: Should [[Buddhism]] cover what is not too much intertwined with Taoism &amp; al (as it now does) and [[Taoism]] and [[Shinto]] discuss also the blending? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:36, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::*The blending of Buddhism with Taoism and Confucianism is to my understanding mostly a Chinese phenomenon, and of course the blending of Buddhism with Shintoism is solely Japanese. Does that answer your question? I will say this: Shintoism and Buddhism are blended in Japan, but there are  some differences. However, the coexistence between the two religions is shown by the fact that it's common for a Shinto shrine to be next to or near a Buddhist temple. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:01, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
*::** Yes, to my understanding also. I suppose this is so common in Taoism &amp; al that it should be covered in those articles, while it is of less significance for Buddhism, and could in that article be mentioned in passing only. 
*::::*In the case of China (and other areas within the Chinese cultural sphere like Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas Chinese communities), it is common for the same temple to have deities from multiple religions. Taipei's Longshan Temple is a prime example of that. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 23:15, 25 August 2021 (UTC)  
* [[Bushman culture]] / [[Khoekhoe culture]] / [[San culture]] 
* [[German Reich]]; including German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany
*:I'm not sure we want that kind of article, &quot;pilgrimage&quot; to the sites of the Wilhelms and - even worse - the Nazis tends to attract the wrong kind of people and we already have [[Holocaust remembrance]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:: The German Reich was the name of Germany from 1871, so an article would include many venues from Imperial Germany, as well as the Weimar Republic. Nazi Germany existed for only 12 years, and many landmarks from those years have been torn down or disfigured. This article would not primarily be a ledger for Nazi pilgrimage. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:00, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::I know that the Weimar Republic was also called the German Reich, but when hearing &quot;German Reich&quot; most people (including most Germans) think Wilhelm or Adolf. And the whole Bismarck, Wilhelm and Sedan BS is reactionary at best and &quot;Nazism without Nazi symbols&quot; at worst - people flying a Kaiserreich era flag mostly do so because the Nazi era symbols are mostly prohibited. Plus, the German Reich (under all three &quot;arrangements&quot; combined) only existed for 73 years (1871-1945), which will be surpassed by post-war Germany shortly and I'm not sure we want an article on that as a specific topic, either. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*::::I have to agree with [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] here. Not something we want to be seen as promoting, especially at this juncture in geopolitical history. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:53, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
*:::::Yes, we can revisit this in 150 years. However, perhaps a topic about the Prusso-German Empire could work, if there's call for it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:10, 4 April 2017 (UTC)
* [[Factory tours]]: We have some travel topics by type of industry or economic sector ([[agritourism]] and [[mining tourism]]) but there is potential to have many more. [...]
::As far as countries go, [[Industrial Japan]] and [[Industrial Germany]] would be important to have too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:41, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Nostalgia]]/[[Nostalgia tourism]] — a time period after [[historical travel]] and [[pioneer villages]] but before the modern era, basically from the [[heritage and tourist railways|steam train]] era to the heyday of US [[Route 66]], including the 1950s and 1960s [[Cold War]] era. [[Roadside diners]], [[drive-in cinema]] and neon [[motels]] belong to the latter part of this era; while a few still operate, they're slowly dying.
:Everything in the past is or soon will be history. Where do we draw the line between History and Nostalgia? Back in the 1950s there was huge nostalgia for the &quot;simpler times&quot; of the 1890s... Today there is nostalgia for the &quot;suburban paradise&quot; of the 1950s (though if you ask me it looks more like a nightmare, but that's neither here nor there). Point is: I see too much overlap with [[historical travel]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:: Nostalgia would stretch about 30-50 years back, for old people remembering their own childhood. Possibly we could follow up [[Industrialization in the United States]] with [[Cold War United States]]- /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:23, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
::: That should probably be &quot;Post war era&quot; as &quot;Cold war&quot; conjures up discussion specifically of [[nuclear tourism]], bunkers, missile silos, the whole &quot;better dead than red&quot; thing instead of the entire post-WWII era as a whole. Any &quot;history of...&quot; articles which follow the pattern of the US topics (where [[Industrialization of the United States]] ends at WWII) would logically have that war and the post-war era as the next chapter. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 01:22, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
:::: We now have a [[Post-war United States]] article. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
::::: See [[Cold War Europe]] for military and political destinations. We can also consider articles for [[British pop music]] and similar culture-themed articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
* [[Town twinning]] is alluded to in [[twin towns]] (disambiguation), which also covers the unrelated [[Twin Cities]] concept. If there's something specific for the traveller to see or do, usually an event or cultural exchange as an activity like &quot;[[Dull]] and [[Boring]] Days&quot; in Boring OR USA, these might be travel-relevant as a separate topic. (We don't need a full list of every &quot;twinned town&quot; or &quot;sister city&quot; as there are a few thousand in Europe alone, many with just a signpost or a plaque at City Hall in the respective communities. [[w:Twin towns and sister cities]] is a good overview.)
:Maybe we can have a section somewhere in a ctiy article on her sister cities? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 00:20, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
::Not really travel related. Wikipedia has enough trouble keeping the lists up to date.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 00:36, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
:::Maybe change the existing [[twin town]] entry from ''disambiguation'' to ''travel topic'' and leave it at that? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 10:35, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

* [[Museums]] redlink and [[art galleries]] merely redirects to [[visual arts]], an obvious gap.
** And maybe specialist attractions such as [[Automotive museums]].

====[[Historical travel]]====
:''see also [[Talk:Historical travel#Requested articles]]''
* [[Automobile history]]/[[Automotive history]]/[[Veteran cars]]/[[Antique cars]]; compare [[Aviation history]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:01, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
* [[Aztecs]], currently a redirect to [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]
* [[Historic monuments]]; currently redirects to [[historical travel]]
::IMO think it's too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:06, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Holy Roman Empire]]; we have a gargantuan hole in our series of European history. [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] does touch upon the topic.
** [[Franks]] / [[Frankish Empire]] too. [[Vikings and the Old Norse]] mentions the Normans. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:48, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
* [[History of feminism]]
* [[Hundred Years War]]
:: Mentioned in brief in [[Kingdom of France]] and [[medieval Britain and Ireland]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 04:47, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Maritime history]] - compare with [[Aviation history]]
* [[Mathematics tourism]]: Bridges of [[Königsberg]], pyramids of [[Giza]], [[Pythagoreon]], and other inspiring locations. Homes, schools and graves of famous mathematicians
* [[Nok culture]] - Iron Age civilization of West Africa
* [[Inca Empire]] (including [[Inca Trail]] etc)
* [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]
* [[War of 1812]] currently redirects to [[Early United States history]], which lists almost entirely US eastern seaboard cities - ignoring the British stronghold in [[Canada]], ignoring whatever was going on in the UK or Europe at the time.
* [[American Revolution]] also simply redirects to [[Early United States history]]. Apparently, it would be a viable travel topic which should cover the thirteen colonies' secession from the [[Special:Diff/3633071/3633085|Egyptian, Chinese or Islamic empires]]?
*[[European Route of Industrial Heritage]] [[w:European Route of Industrial Heritage]]
*[[Revolutionary history]] - visit the sites of the French Revolution, the 1830 Revolution, the [[life and travels of George Washington]], [[on the trail of Francisco de Miranda]] (who was everywhere and talked to everyone) or myriad other topics. Do a crossing of the Andes like José de San Martin or retrace the exile-triumph-exile cycle of Simon Bolivar.
:*I think you'd agree, that's an overbroad topic and will work better as subtopic articles. Would there be enough for an article about the 1848 Revolution? What about Spanish Civil War sites? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:34, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
::*oh for sure. I'd make the main article an overview. As for 1848 - I don't know. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 09:12, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
*[[Srivijaya]] - thalassocracy of Southeast Asia
*[[Spanish Civil War]]/[[20th-century Spain]] with places related to the Republics, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 15:02, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
*[[Modern Japanese history]] - past [[pre-modern Japan]]. We have [[Japanese Colonial Empire]]
*[[Taiping Rebellion]] - a major rebellion in [[Imperial China]] during the 19th century and one of the bloodiest wars in world history. There are many historical sites in China with a connection to the Taiping Rebellion, especially in [[Guangxi]], [[Jiangsu]] and [[Zhejiang]].
*[[The Troubles]]. I don't know if I'm actually requesting this; instead, I'd like to discuss it. I just [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Enniskillen&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3966317&amp;oldid=3966105 deleted a link to the Wikipedia article about this horrible time in the history of Northern Ireland], but I had the thought that although the topic is delicate, it might make sense at some point to create a travel topic for people who would like more insight into The Troubles. For example, in Belfast, they should see the murals on the Protestant and Catholic sides of the city and go to the memorial for Catholic martyrs near the former wall. I don't know if it's too soon for there to be such a topic, though, in view of the hard feelings on both sides and continuing tension. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:54, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:: An interesting prospect for a topic. According to [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions]] we avoid ''the'' in article names including travel topic. Our article on the Holocaust is named [[Holocaust remembrance]]. Could we find a suitable name for this article? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 11:12, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I wonder if we have enough regular contributors editing destinations in [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Ireland]] to be confident of producing balanced correctly nuanced coverage of a sensitive area of recent history. It would be better to cover a longer period from the [[w:Easter Rising]] (or earlier) to the [[w:Good Friday Agreement]]. The events of 1916 in [[Dublin]] are more easily viewed as history than the bombing in [[Omagh]] in 1998. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:40, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::A broader topic as you outlined would be fine, and segments of it could always be spun off whenever it gets long. In terms of nomenclature, though, if the topic on the Holocaust didn't have the word &quot;remembrance&quot; in it, we could easily use the phrase &quot;Nazi Holocaust&quot;, but in this case, &quot;The&quot; is always used and &quot;Troubles&quot; wouldn't make sense. So per [[ttcf]] and as an exception like [[The Hague]], we should use &quot;The&quot; in the title if we go with this topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
::::: Would [[Irish republicanism]] do? Compare [[:w:Irish republicanism]]. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 14:55, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
::::::That's only one side of the conflict. We'd have to be very careful to avoid bias if we focus only on that side. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:23, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
*[[German Empire]] - Can cover Qingdao, Namibia, Samoa and other parts of the pre WWII colonial empire.
*[[Italian Empire]] - Smaller, but could include Libya, Eritrea, Somalia and the Italian concessions in China like Tianjin.
*[[Belgian Empire]] - Not sure if there is enough content, but could potentially cover Rwanda and the DRC.
*[[Wars of the Roses]] — Series of wars for the English throne between the House of York and House of Lancaster, the main inspiration for George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which in turn inspired the television series [[Game of Thrones tourism|Game of Thrones]].
*[[English Civil War]], could be mentioned in brief in [[Early modern Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Numismatics and coinage]]: Coin collections, mints, and use of coinage in history and archaeology

====[[Fiction tourism]]====
:''See [[Talk:Fiction tourism#Requested topics]] for additional proposed topics.''
* [[Doctor Who tourism]]
* [[Jane Austen tourism]]
* [[I've Been Everywhere]] the Australian country song that lists all of the destinations that the singer Lucky Starr has been to. Adapted to other countries (New Zealand, Canada, US, UK) by singers like Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. See the [[:wikipedia:I've Been Everywhere|wikipedia article]] for more info.
* [[Nibelungen tourism]] - the famous stories about Siegfried &amp;co. may claim to be based on historical events, but they rather belong under &quot;fiction&quot;. [[Worms]] and [[Bayreuth]] are obvious destinations
* [[Hunger Games tourism]] - about the 12 districts in Panam - aka CA, US and Mexico.
* [[Soap opera tourism]] - I'm no fan of soap operas myself, but perhaps we can have a travel topic for fans of long-running shows like Australia's Neighbours, or the UK's Coronation Street. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:51, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
::I can't see that such a topic would make sense, as there have been loads and loads of soap operas. Pick one and do an itinerary or travel topic on it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 7 June 2021 (UTC)
* [[Sound of Music]]

===Do===
* [[4H]] / [[4-H]]
* [[Alpine touring]] / [[ski touring]] (compare with [[Telemark skiing]])
* [[Association football in South America]]/[[Association football in Latin America]], bit of a gap when [[soccer]] and [[association football]] redirect to [[Association football in Europe]]
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Baseball in Japan]], modelled after [[Baseball in the United States]]
* [[Ballooning]] currently redirects to [[Air sport#Ballooning]], which has little or no content; [[Activities#Hot air balloons]] is no better.
* [[Busking]] / [[Street performance]]
* [[Carnivals]]. [[Mardi Gras]] redirects to the one in New Orleans but there are hundreds of such festivals around the world
* [[Country music]]
* [[Disaster tourism]] is marginal for inclusion (Wikipedia has [[w:Disaster tourism]] focussed largely on Hurricane Katrina); yes there's an official Chornobyl tour but is this really worth exposing and re-exposing your guides to atomic radiation?
* [[Deep sea]] or [[Submarines]]
* [[Doctor Who tour]]
* [[Drive-in cinemas]]. (We have [[amusement parks]] and drive-in restaurants are already somewhat covered as &quot;car hop&quot; in the fast food article.)
* [[Drone photography]] — sub-article to [[travel photography]]. We also have little more than a disambiguation for [[wildlife photography]].
* DXpeditions — deployment of [[amateur and two-way radio]] stations in [[next-to-impossible destinations‎]] on a portable or temporary basis
* [[Extreme sports]] — Base jumping, ice cross downhill and such.
** Redirect to [[sport]]. These activities are probably best categorized under [[air sport]], [[water sport]], [[winter sport]], etc.
* [[Electronic music]] / [[DJ events]] / [[Rave]] — some overlap with [[nightlife]]
* [[Explore quarries]], possible? Dee Koestering Park
::Isn't that already covered by [[Mining tourism]]? [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:30, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
:::Mining tourism breifly mentions quarries, but we could have a separate article. I would like this to describe how to safely explore small quarries that you may come across when exploring the countryside (if legal access is allowed). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:57, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
* [[Firearms]] redlinks, but we have [[hunting]] and [[recreational shooting]].
* [[Gaelic football]]
* [[Gamelan]]
* [[Geocaching]] — currently a redirect to [[Travel activities]], which only has a couple sentences on the subject
* [[Hash House Harriers]]. A popular recreation, especially for expatriates in Southeast Asia where it originated. Now found in many countries &amp; tourists who hash back home often want to take part in a run wherever they go. See [[w:Hash House Harriers]].
* [[Heavy metal]] - some overlap with [[rock and roll] but could be distinct enough
* [[Hip hop]]/[[Hip hop music]]
* [[Homeless guides]] (exists in London)
* [[Hosts and hostesses]], could be described within the [[nightlife]] article
* [[Hurling]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Lacrosse]]
* [[Latin American social dance]]; generalization of [[Salsa dancing in Latin America]]; also [[social dancing]] worldwide, such as tango in [[Finland]] or the ''dansband'' community in [[Sweden]]
* [[Live theatre]] — (There is a bit of overlap between theatre and [[literary tourism]])
* [[Mahjong]] (mentioned in travellers' pub)
* [[Massage]]
:[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=nascar&amp;title=Special%3ASearch&amp;go=Go Site search results for NASCAR]. This is a popular sport and definitely merits an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:41, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
::Let's make a redlink for [[NASCAR]], then. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:02, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
* [[Norwegian black metal scene]] — regular shows/festivals, studios, and the sites relevant to the early scene of the 1990s. As time passes by this topic is becoming more &quot;legit&quot; (so to speak), and it attracts a certain level of interest as indicated by [[:w:Lords of Chaos (film)|movies]], documentaries (even about [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN57sXqI individual bands]), and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKfPsVI8m80PBRO9K3ZTrQ/videos people] travelling from far and wide to visit the associated sites. [[Nordic music]] mentions black metal in a single sentence, but it seems to be too broad of a topic to cover this one in length. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 17:43, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
:: Can be started as a subsection of [[Nordic music]] /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:24, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
::: I [[special:diff/4434961|made]] a start there. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 09:01, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
* [[Opera]] currently redirects to [[European classical music]]
:*Why do you think it should have its own separate topic? It might ultimately merit being separated, but let's see how things go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:38, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Parkour]] / [[Free running]]
* [[Planespotting]]
* [[Polka]]
* [[Folk music of the British Isles]] and [[pop music on the British Isles]], or by Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales
* [[Music of the United States]], similar to &lt;strike&gt;[[Music on the British Isles]]&lt;/strike&gt; [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
::In my opinion, too broad a topic. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:44, 26 October 2018 (UTC)
* [[Reggae]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]], [[soul music]], [[blues]] - sites related to [[popular music]] history from the 1950s to today. ([[Rock and roll]] and [[Jazz]] were created in 2018.)
* [[Roller sport]]/[[Roller sports]]/[[Skateboarding]]/[[Roller skating]]
* [[Sailing]] ([[Sailing ships]]?) - I changed the redirect into a disambiguation page, but noticed we have nothing on sailing in the spirit of Sail Training International or Tall Ships' Races, and neither about the many smaller sailing ships providing commercial cruises of a day or a few (or longer, but without typical cruise ship amenities), hopefully with real sailing. I think those three could be handled in the article, with links to [[Cruise ships]] and [[Cruising on small craft]] for most of the rest.
* [[Samba]]
* [[Sepak takraw]] - big sport in Southeast Asia ([[:w:Sepak takraw]])
* [[Fan conventions]] / [[science fiction conventions]], etc – the main topic [[conventions]] (and [[convention planning]]) also redlinks.
* [[Scouting]]; about how to travel with help of the international Scout movement (international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange etc.). Some info in [[Summer camp]]
* [[Sumo]]
* [[Tattoos]]; possibly the most lasting kind of souvenir
* [[Tennis]]: A sport that is both played and watched on holiday
* [[Travel selfies]]/[[selfies]]: As a subtopic of [[travel photography]]. A key component of travel among the social media generation.
*: Is it taking selfies that is the main point, or should it be about cameras of smart phones and similar, in the same way as full systems are handled in their own article? If the former it should perhaps rather be part of a series about choosing how to compose your photos: how do you make your image of the Notre-Dame interesting – with the cathedral as a selfie background or otherwise.
*::Good points. I was thinking of two things when I proposed this. 1. taking a high quality selfie - what background you should have, how you should take it including the angle, zoom, poses, etc. but also the tools so which smartphone or proper camera (I think modern cameras have selfie modes) and selfie sticks/drones. And 2. the safety issues with taking selfies, since there are sadly stupid people who put themselves in dangerous situations like standing at an edge of a cliff. I was thinking of a similar article to [[wildlife photography]]. These were some articles I found on other sites [http://www.traveller.com.au/how-to-take-the-ultimate-travel-selfie-37mlz] [https://www.roughguides.com/article/selfies-on-the-road/] [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-ramos/stop-asking-me-whos-taking-the-picture-when-i-travel-solo_b_7843264.html] [https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-take-travel-selfies/] although some of theses article talk about taking photos when you're alone which overlaps but is not the same thing. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:07, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
::::Obviously, my opinion would be naturally important here considering my username, although actually I am not a big selfie person. But this article could make sense for a travel guide. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Visiting pygmy settlements]] — the name &quot;pygmy&quot; is the commonly-used name (although technically a derogatory slur) for the short-statured people ''not'' of Bantu descent who live in isolated villages across Central Africa. This guide would provide an overview of locations to visit their settlements in the countries of Central Africa and general activities &amp; accommodations when visiting along with how to reach them.
* [[Water parks]], subset of [[amusement parks]]
* [[Water skiing]] / [[water-skiing]]
* [[Winter in Russia]], and [[Winter in Mongolia]]. Similar to [[Winter in the Nordic countries]]. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 10:43, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

===Learn===
* [[Learning a language abroad]] — some overlap with—or maybe a subsection of—[[Studying abroad]]...this section would cover how to find good language programs, types of programs, length and advantages/disadvantages of length of study. It should also discuss pure language programs versus combining language studies/exercise with work, other studies (e.g. exchange programs) or vacation activities and how prior knowledge of the language influences the choices. Previously attempted at [[language tourism]], which currently points to a single paragraph of [[travel activities]].
* [[Erasmus]] – a European study exchange programme, the major one for Europeans wanting to [[Studying abroad|study abroad]]. The article could cover the European higher education system as harmonized in the Bologna process, perhaps with a name such as [[Studying in Europe]].

===Work===
* [[Working holiday]] — currently redirects to one section of [[working abroad]]. Should cover the various work-holiday schemes available in countries like E.U., Australia, NZ, US. We have [[gap year travel]], which may overlap slightly. There are many pitfalls by which itinerant workers may be exploited abroad.
* [[WWOOFing]] — &quot;Willing workers on organic farms&quot;, the [[WWOOF]] page is a redirect (after vfd discussion). There is a brief mention in [[Volunteer travel]] and a good article about [[agrotourism]] in general, but no topic page specifically about [[working on farms]].
: WWOOF is just one network or organisation; why limit this? We have [[working abroad]] but not an article specific to [[working on farms]]. The Australian backpacker visa programme, for instance, is worth at least a mention. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 00:50, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Temporary work]] / [[seasonal work]] / [[Odd jobs]] - informal (but not illegal) work outside the scope of [[working abroad]] and [[business travel]], such as street performing, restaurant and bar jobs, ski or watersport coach, tour guide, etc

===Buy===
* [[Buying electronics abroad]] — overlaps [[region coding]], [[electrical systems]] and [[mobile telephones]], but a huge chunk of [[United States of America#Buy]] seems to be devoted to buying various incompatible electronic baubles and bringing them home on the off-chance one will work. This content is a candidate to be split out of the country article to a new or existing travel topic. See [[Talk:United States of America#Buying a mobile phone]].
::-Much of [[United States of America#Buy]] has been moved to [[Shopping in the United States]]. 
*[[Dog adoption]] - general advice how to find serious agents abroad
*[[Fashion]] - In other words where to purchase something special, as opposed to the practical day to day clothing the traveller packs for a trip away. As discussed in the travellers pub, there are a number of centers globally which are places specifically known for their connection with fashion. An article about buying a Kimono is already present.  I've put this under Buy as I felt that this would be where the focus of a topic would be.  There may be some overlap with See/Do, given that a topic on Fashion could also cover Costume History. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 07:24, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
** We can start building on the [[Clothing]] artilce. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
*[[Jewellery shopping]]/[[Jewelry shopping]]. Buying niche gemstones, etc. not common in your hometown or country and where you lack experience and specialist knowledge. Tips on how to assess and get the highest quality for the best price.
* [[Wool]] - traditional craft of woolen clothing, and exclusive fabrics such as merino, alpaca and camel hair
* [[Watches]] - Where to buy expensive watches; watches good for different purposes (sport watches, cheap generic watches which can be afford to be lost), risks of carrying pirate watches through customs
* [[Records and audio equipment]] - Vinyl records, vintage audio systems, as well as modern Bluetooth equipment; some connection with [[music]], [[nostalgia]], [[art and antiques shopping]] and [[electrical systems]]
* [[Vehicle import]] - Some car makers have setups for private car imports to evade tariffs. A one-way roadtrip, selling the car and flying home can be a good setup in some cases
*: Isn't this too much of a gamble? If it is a viable method to get a cheap car for your voyage, it would probably be OK, but if you have to read up on loopholes in import law and forecast selling prices, making a big loss if something unanticipated happen, then I don't think it is a thing for a travel guide. And if we are into the grey area of legality (by your being a nominal but not real buyer and seller), then our illegal activities guideline may apply. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:::I don't think we should have an article on importing a car to sell. It would have to be written on the basis that you declare the import at customs and pay the taxes, which is unlikely to yield much profit even if a buyer has already paid you in advance. It would have to be written on the basis of the traveller going to buy a car for their own use. This could also apply to buying a second-hand car - friends have travelled 200 miles to another city to buy a car because the prices are lower there, and in a more extreme example some older Japanese cars are exported to New Zealand. Are the laws on vehicle importation consistent enough around the world for this us to be able to offer useful advice? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 16:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

===Eat/Drink===
*Dinner trains and [[dinner cruises]]. We have [[rail travel]] with some info on dining cars, but dinner cruises are usually [[boat tours]] on ''Gilligan's Island'' sized three-hour runs (longer trips are addressed at [[cruise ships]], which are floating [[hotels]] with [[restaurants]]).
*: Would the latter suite in [[Tour boats]]? I think the point of getting your dinner at sea is to view the landscape/sights, so including there would be natural.
*: [[Tourist trains]] has been created with a short section on [[dinner trains]]; discussion moved to [[Talk:Tourist trains#Dinner trains]].
*::What about [[dinner cruises]] though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:37, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
*::: [[River boat]] and [[barge canal]] cruising were suggested above (in Get in), in addition to [[Boat tours]] (in Get around) and they could probably include dinner cruises, especially if not focusing on a single type of waterway. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:06, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
*[[Roadside diners]] are technically not fast food as they offer table service, but occupy a price point between a fast-food joint and a standard restaurant.
::And they represent a niche in North American cuisine that, while rarely recognized as such, is actually quite distinct. And many of them are notable for quirky midcentury architecture/interior design. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:32, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
:::We have an article on [[Truck stops]], perhaps the scope of this (at the moment rather short) article could be expanded to include roadside diners and other places to eat catering to car and bus travelers. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:46, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::::You might find the [https://roadfood.com/ Roadfood] website a useful source of information about some of these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::There's also a [[fast food in North America]] article which list out the fast food joints, which are a modern equivalent to a  &quot;roadside diner&quot;. A number of these North American fast food restaurants have an international presence outside of North America too. 
Cuisine articles by country or supra-national region, as these are probably what travellers look for:
*[[Turkish cuisine]] ([[w:Turkish cuisine]]) 
:*Isn't Middle Eastern cuisine largely an extension of Turkish cuisine? Of course, there are regional cuisines in Turkey. I'd suggest increasing coverage of Turkish food in the [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] article and then thinking about spinning off a separate article if that seems most user-friendly. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]] ([[w:Taiwanese cuisine]]) - it's unique. It specializes in street food. The night markets, etc. Also, one of its most famous dishes is omelet with oysters.
::Oyster omelets are also Malaysian cuisine. I figure their origin is probably Teochew, therefore - see [[w:Teochew cuisine]]. So not at all unique to Taiwan. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I don't know who invented it first, but it is part of both traditional Hokkien and Teochew cuisines. Sorry, these videos are in Chinese, but just to give you a visual reference, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4g0FwYnx8 a video] of the traditional Hokkien version they sell in Xiamen (The traditional Hokkien version has its own variants in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Zhao'an that differ significantly from the Xiamen variant as well), and here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp4JlSK_Uj4 a video] of the traditional Teochew version they sell in Shantou. And speaking of the Teochew version, there's a variant you can get in Bangkok Chinatown as well. If you pay attention, they're all quite different from the Taiwanese, Malaysian and Singaporean versions. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:36, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

A few cuisine types are not tied to a single region:
* [[Fast food]] (we have the regional subtopic [[fast food in North America]] and there's likely some overlap with [[Street food]]).
::A number of establishments listed in the [[fast food in North America]] article have an international presence outside of North America too. 
::: Yes, but that's not a problem. There are independent chains in the North American tradition, and there are other traditions. We could create the page with a short Understand and links to the two mentioned articles, until more is added. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:20, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
* [[Tequila]], currently a destination.
* [[Rum]], currently a destination
* [[Cider]]
* [[Cocktails]]
* [[Honey]]/[[Bee tourism]]/[[Beekeeping]]
* [[Ice cream]], gelato, etc. Ditto
* [[Herbs and spices]]
: Also, there's a lot to write about the history of spices, including the spice trade a few centuries ago, where certain spices and herbs are from, how and when they spread around the world etc.
* [[Sake]]; The Other Site has an extensive article named ''Japanese sake tourism''; if we reverse-engineer it with anorther title, we will probably not be penalized by search engines

*[[Travelling on a low fat diet]], &lt;s&gt;[[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]],&lt;/s&gt; [[Travelling on a diet]] (potentially others); similar to how we have [[travel as a vegetarian]]
&lt;s&gt;:*I am now on a pretty strict ketogenic diet and have traveled with it for close to a month (3 weeks in California and Oregon and what will be a week in Upstate New York), and I've lost around 15 pounds in that time plus a couple of weeks at home, without starving myself in the least. Should I start a [[Travelling on a low carbohydrate diet]] article? Before I do, what if any concerns do you have about how the article should be written? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 15 August 2018 (UTC)&lt;/s&gt; (Existing article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2022 (UTC))
**[[Travelling on a gluten-free diet]] could be another variation on the theme, providing extremely important information for sufferers of [[:w:Coeliac disease|celiac]] and other [[:w:Gluten-related disorders|gluten-related disorders]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 23:22, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} In my opinion, it would make the most sense to create a [[Travelling on a diet]] article with sections that cover different types of diets. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:45, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We already have a dedicated article on [[Kashrut]], so what kinds of diets are being subsumed here? A keto diet such as I am on is for health, but celiac folks absolutely cannot have gluten in even one meal without getting violently ill, so the urgency of the diet is different. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:10, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I think [[Kashrut]]/kosher is an exception; the number of people on the diet justifies the article's existence. It would be interesting to find statistics comparing how many people are on each diet so we can get an idea about which would be the [[ttcf|most useful to the traveler]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:51, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I think any special diet would make a good article. If you're one of 100 people in the world who has to follow an oregano-free diet, and you find the article on travelling without coming in contact with oregano in Wikivoyage (don't go to Italy), you'd be pretty happy. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:43, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::And low-carb diets are quite common. I think I'll just start the article soon, and anyone can edit it, anyway. Avoiding gluten for celiac folks should be its own article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::If you were able to expand it to include other controlled carbohydrate diets the appeal of the article would be widened, at least until we get a [[Travelling with Diabetes]] article. I expect that many of the issues are similar whether you are trying to eat &lt;10g or close to 50g of carbohydrate for lunch, but I could be wrong. However don't let me distract you from creating a useful article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:58, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::::All sorts of diets are common. Low carb, low fat, even low protein for people who only have one functioning kidney. They would benefit some travellers out there. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 23:16, 17 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::::Thank God I don't have diabetes, and my current diet is likely to stave it off, so I can't easily address diabetes directly, but I'll start the article tonight, and I'd welcome any help from anyone who wants to address diabetes specifically. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

* [[Sugar]] - everything related to sugarcane, sugar beets, other sugar plants, their cultivation and processing, rum and other uses of the said plants including the connection with slavery and whatnot
* [[Fungi]]/[[Mushrooms]]; according to modern taxonomy, they are not vegetable. While yeast and molds are catalytic ingredients in many dishes, an article on fungi would mainly deal with the mushrooms; the spore-bearing bodies of fungi consumed as food. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 19:42, 14 April 2019 (UTC)
*:Biologically they're not plants, but from a culinary perspective they're vegetables, right? I think we could start with a section in [[Fruits and vegetables]] and see how it goes. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:24, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
* [[Competitive eating and food challenges]] - both watching and participating from the hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in [[Coney Island]] to the 72oz steak challenge in [[Amarillo]] and other places in the [[:w:Man v. Food]] tv show and Youtube channels of competitive eaters. This is mostly an American thing, but there are also a few places here in Finland for example where you will get into the restaurants &quot;hall of fame&quot; by eating a big hamburger or something like that. One problem is there are a lot of those places, so how to pick the most famous ones? Obviously, it's not exactly healthy, though you would of course not be eating like that every day... --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:14, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

===Sleep===
* Overview on booking [[Gîtes de France]] - currently just a section in the main France article and a disambig to Québec's B&amp;B houses at [[gîte]]
* A few less-common accommodation types listed at [[sleep]] (such as [[cabins]], [[cottages]], hunting/fishing [[outfitters]] camps) don't have individual articles yet. [[Campground]] redirects to [[camping]], which has about a paragraph on the topic.
* There is no [[room service]]. Garçon?
* We have [[home exchange]], [[hospitality exchange]] and [[vacation rentals]], but basically nothing for AirBnB-style rentals (or the associated [[common scams]] and hazards with these schemes). [[w:Vacation rental]] mentions AirBnB, we don't. As with the Uber-like [[ride hailing services]] and the associated apps, AirBnB-style rentals are mentioned in a few individual city-level destinations with no generic, global-level description. Is there a generic name for these? [[Home stay networks]] (which currently exists as a bloated subsection of [[hospitality exchange]]) seems closest - but the AirBnB-style sites are inconsistent internally as to whether the idea is to stay in a home while the owners are present ([[bed and breakfasts|B&amp;amp;B style]]) or merely be left to run amok while the landlord/landlady is absent ([[vacation rental]] style).

===Cope===

===Connect===
* [[Smartphone use abroad]]/Travelling with mobile phones — the [[telephone service]] page was split to create [[mobile telephone]] and [[Internet telephony]], but information on mobile [[Internet access]] is outdated, poorly-organised and split across multiple topics. This is closely related to [[buying electronics abroad]] as a &quot;Buy&quot; topic and heavily overlaps &quot;Connect&quot; and &quot;Buy&quot; sections in individual country articles.

===Stay healthy===
* [[Food safety]] — currently redirects to [[stay healthy]], should discuss safe handling of food &amp; various precautions...some overlap with [[Infectious diseases#Water (or contaminated food)]] and [[Infectious diseases#Food|#Food]] and [[Travellers' diarrhea]]
* [[Immunization]] is a redirect, the topic is mentioned (as &quot;vaccination&quot;) in [[stay healthy]]
* [[Travelling with diabetes]] — [[Travelling with high blood pressure]] was recently created and while we probably shouldn't have articles for each and every illness, diabetes is fairly common and requires travellers to take into consideration many things (meals, meal times, carrying medicine and syringes and other equipment etc.).
* [[Optometry and ophthalmology]] - glasses, contact lenses, optometric surgery etc
:*[[Eye care]] would seem to be a perfect topic match. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:48, 10 November 2019 (UTC)
* [[Motion sickness]] – [[carsickness]], [[airsickness]], and [[seasickness]] (not sure if these should be covered in one article or split into three)

===Stay safe===
* [[Avalanches]] redirects to [[snow safety]], an outline.
*: I think the avalanche part of that article would be usable on its own, it's just that other aspects are insufficiently covered. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* [[Corruption]] / [[bribes]] — Currently both redirect (along with [[trouble with authorities]]) to [[Stay safe]]. [[Authority trouble]] was deleted, but deserves a new chance. A traveller could use advice how to deal with corruption, police brutality, unlawful detention, or charges of crime.
* While an article on marijuana has been started at [[cannabis]], [[drugs]] merely disambiguates and [[smoking]] redirects to [[tobacco]].
* [[Fire safety]] in hotels and on campgrounds; we have a page on [[wildfires]] only.
* [[Sea piracy]] is mentioned in a few currently-affected or historic destinations, but as a hazard it broadly affects entire regions ([[Somalia]] in particular has spread its pirates hundreds of miles) and may therefore be best as a travel topic.
* [[Touts]] — &quot;special price only for you my friend...&quot;, perhaps it'd be good to have a page with some tactics for a first-time visitor to e.g. [[Tangier]] how to lose them before you lose your nerves. Ignoring touts doesn't always help or may not be possible.
*: There is an existing article about touts under [[Common scams]]. You can edit that article to include your ideas about touts or the information you have in mind is already there. 
* [[Upland terrain]] -  An article on Avalanches is mentioned previously here, but a more general stay safe article aimed at mountainous and upland terrain should be considered, some overlap with [[Altitude Sickness]] and [[Cold weather]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 08:24, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
** There is some overlap between [[mountain ranges]], [[mountaineering]], and [[rock climbing]]. Every article should make clear its relationship to the others. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:28, 19 September 2017 (UTC)
**: These are mostly stubs as safety travel topics, and [[Glaciers]] is missing. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

===Respect===
* [[Indigenous people]], instead of being an article on [[responsible travel]] or respecting native ways and customs, merely redirects to [[cultural attractions]]. In a travel context, is related to the concept of [[ethnotourism]].
::It now redirects to [[Ethnic groups]], which has links to some more related topics. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:27, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
* [[Taboo]], broad and difficult topic to begin writing about. Perhaps respect isn't the best section but hard to place. There may be some overlap with [[culture shock]] (see above). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;Gizza&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;span style=color:teal&gt;roam&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 14:12, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
* [[Houseguest etiquette]], including some of the ways that it varies by culture
* [[Cheek kissing]], the standard greeting in much of Europe and Latin America, usually confusing for English-speakers. Included with [[Respect]], or another topic? /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 16:05, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
:*I'm thinking the article would be one on how to greet and take leave of people (what to do when you say &quot;Hello&quot; and &quot;Goodbye&quot;). I suppose the overall title could be &quot;Greeting people&quot; or something like that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:04, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

==Itineraries==
===Africa===
* [[Uganda Railway]] — ([[:w:Uganda Railway]]) A tropical version of the [[Transsib]], the railway was built a century ago in the middle of nowhere with much trouble. It was one of the main tourist lines in East Africa when completed. While trains nowadays only run on a part of this railway, it could still make for an interesting itinerary. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:41, 19 July 2016 (UTC)
* [[Tangier to Cape Town overland]] — we have [[Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus]] which is a surprisingly good outline, so maybe it would be possible to create a transcontinental itinerary along the west coast of Africa too? [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

===Asia===
* [[Macau Heritage Walk]], mentioned at [[Macau/Peninsula#See]] (or some other walk through the Macau Peninsula's historic areas)
* [[Mekong River]]
* [[Xuanzang's Journey to the West]] - the famous Chinese Buddhist monk's travels to Central Asia and India
* [[Voyages of Sven Hedin]]

===Europe===
* [[Big In Sweden]] [https://biginsweden.com/] compare ([[Big things in Australia]])
* [[The Bridge tour]] in [[Copenhagen]] and [[Malmö]] (mentioned in [[Nordic Noir]])
* [[SKAM Tour]] in [[Oslo]]
* [[On the trail of Kéraban Agha]] — I have yet to read ''[[:w:Kéraban the Inflexible|Kéraban-le-têtu]]'' in any language, but travelling the full cincumference of the Black Sea to get [[Istanbul|from one side of the Bosphorus to the other]] sounds like a brilliant idea, and is certainly done by a number of travellers in real life. This particular novel by Jules Verne is mentioned in an infobox at [[Istanbul/Asian Side#Get in]]. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 18:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)
* [[Crossing the Alps on foot]] - something popular not only among experimental archeologists (who do the whole thing with about 40 kg of gear and armor), but increasingly a certain type of hikers. Parts of the route(s) are also popular with more classical tourists. [[Crossing the Alps by bike]] could also be an interesting itinerary / travel topic
* [[Gastarbeiterroute]] (or any other term, though this seems to be the most commonly used German term) for what en-wp covers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastarbeiterroute here] (though check out de-WP if you read German at all) - the route on which migrant workers from Southeast Europe and Anatolia traveled to the latter region from Germany and Austria
* [[Hadrian's Wall Path]], a UK National Trail along [[Hadrian's Wall]]. Some good information could be gathered from [[w:Hadrian's Wall Path]] as a start.
* [[Via Alpina]]
* [[The Ridgeway (England)]], a UK national trail of some 87 km in length, I'm considering attempting to draft this in my userspace at some point, but if someone wants to start an itinerary  separately, I've no objections. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 10:55, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
* [[Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse]] (some variant spellings are currently redirects; one of which was merged into [[High Tauern National Park]] back in 2007); one of the most famous high alpine roads and a challenge for both motorists and cyclists.
* [[Route Nationale 7]] (in France) compare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7 wikipedia article]  (and the [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_nationale_7_(France_m%C3%A9tropolitaine) one in French]) for this famous erstwhile holiday route from Paris to the Mediterranean. Arte has made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G5Qo0b_S4 a video] about it (in German) and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIvBS8krd0  in French]
* [[Scotch whisky route]] - already a very nice article coming together [[:fr:La route du Whisky d'Ecosse|en français]], which could be translated. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:39, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
** [[Whisky]] has an article.
* [[Route Napoleon]] / [[Route Napoléon]]
**What exactly is that? And could it be covered in or linked from [[Napoleonic Wars]]? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 23:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
::Possibly it can be covered in Napoleonic Wars, though it's still an itinerary. When Napoleon was defeated for the first time, the Coalition exiled him on the island of [[Elba]] but he managed to escape after less than a year. He was then at large for 100 days, moving north secretly along paths in the French Alps nowadays known as [[:w:Route Napoleon|Route Napoleon]] and gathered a new army which was finally beaten at Waterloo. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:03, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
** [[Paris of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars]] would be an interesting concept for a walking tour, including sites such as the Bastille, the Louvre and the Notre Dame. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 09:48, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
* [[London LOOP]] ([[:w:London Outer Orbital Path]]), 150 mi/242 km long-distance trail around London which I stumbled upon when wandering around Wikipedia. Looks like something worth an itinerary article, and as London is one of the cities Wikivoyage covers best, perhaps we have some contributor(s) familiar with this path? --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:28, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
* [[Green Stockholm]]: The decommissioned gas works, recycling systems, bicycle garages, Mynttorget, etc. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:58, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:* An outline exists at [[Stockholm environmentalist tour]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:12, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
** [[Stockholm true crime tour]], [[Uppsala history tour]], [[Stockholm spy tour]]
* [[Berlin Wall]]
* [[German Fairytale Route]] [https://www.germany.travel/en/nature-outdoor-activities/german-fairytale-route.html Based on Brothers Grimm and other collections]
* [[On the Trail of Goethe]] German polymath and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe got around quite a bit, given that he died before the first railroad in his native country was built. His &quot;Italian voyage&quot; is particularly famous, but he also frequented a number of Bohemian Spas and numerous places make the &quot;Goethe slept here&quot; claim. There is also [http://www.goethe-strasse.info/ this].
* [[Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts]] — modern sites identified with the places in the myth and the options for getting to them. Would be a good addition to our [[European history|ancient Europe]] and [[In the footsteps of explorers|explorers]] series. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 10:25, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
* [[Coast tram]] ([[:w:Coast Tram (Belgium)]]) - normally a tram goes inside a single city but this one goes along almost the whole Belgian coast. The biggest Finnish newspaper made a [https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000008856705.html travel story] about this line yesterday and I figured it could be an interesting itinerary. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*:I've started this one over at [[Belgian coast by tram]]. It'll be my first itinerary though, so all help, opinions and guidance is welcome. -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 22:27, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
*::Cool! I've been there in the late 1990s, and remember there was a tram along the coast but we didn't ride it. Itineraries aren't that hard to write; I think in this itinerary the travel sections could include the stops, attractions and landmarks along the line, and some commentaries about the landscape and perhaps some historical events that have taken place at individual locations. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:35, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

===North America===
* [[East Coast hip hop tour]] in [[New York City]]
::I like this idea a lot. Of course, a [[West Coast hip hop tour]] ([[Compton]], [[Long Beach]], [[Los Angeles/South Central|South Central L.A.]] as well as [[Oakland]]) would also be ''de rigueur'', as well as a [[Dirty South hip hop tour]] ([[Miami]], [[Atlanta]], etc.) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
* [[Seaway Trail]] - a well-established, signposted route through [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie; historic sites (French and Indian War, War of 1812), lighthouses, charming small towns, opportunities to sample local culture -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:30, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
**Next on my list after [[Erie Canal]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 12:25, 1 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[National Heritage Areas]]: http://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=01a03739-ab0c-40eb-bc3d-6791d3bb67fa
::[[United States National Parks]] might be a good place to put National Heritage Areas, but that article first needs to be reorganized (and possibly split up?) -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:17, 8 June 2015 (UTC)
* [[Portlandia Tour]], for the comedy series set in [[Portland (Oregon)]]
* [[Boston Post Road]] - an old Amerindian trail between [[Boston]] and [[New York City]] improved by early U.S. colonists to facilitate mail delivery. Now serves as the main street of many of the towns between those two cities, where many buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras still stand (along with the many of the mileposts placed along the route in the 18th Century). Large portions of the route are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or as National Historic Landmarks.
::The Lower Post Road, which connects the Bronx with Providence, RI, is part of [[US Route 1]]. I suppose you want to cover the [[w:Boston Post Road|Upper Post Road]]? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:04, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
:::1) Ideally we would cover all three of them. Some information for the Lower Post Road might be adapted from the [[US Route 1]] article, but we'd want to place special emphasis on the Colonial- and Revolutionary-era historical relics you'll see along the way, rather than merely giving a generalized description of the route.

:::2) How is an article like US Route 1 allowable per policy anyway? We're not supposed to have articles on roads, and US-1 not particularly well-known as a tourist itinerary in its own right, like [[Route 66]] and the [[Lincoln Highway]] are.

:::-- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 04:20, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

::::Why not? Driving on Route 1 gives the driver and passenger an experience of what a main road used to be like around 60-100 years ago. You drive through a lot of centers of towns, and also through countryside and old-fashioned strip malls - some of them in the center of the highway in New Jersey. But you probably know that, since you want to have an article about part of Route 1. Also, see [[Talk:U.S. Highway 1]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:07, 24 June 2015 (UTC)

:::::That's kind of a stretch, but seeing as I'm not a huge fan of the anti-&quot;road article&quot; policy to begin with, I'll leave it alone. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 05:38, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
*[[On the trail of de Tocqueville]] - the itinerary followed by Alexis de Tocqueville on the 1831-32 trip to the young United States that led to his seminal two-volume work, ''Democracy in America''. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::Looks like the U.S. cable network C-SPAN [[:w:The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America|already did something like this]], but with a focus on the political philosophies he discussed in his book rather than being geared toward travellers. This ought to sharply reduce the amount of research necessary to determine what route he took. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:01, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
::: [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of the north-east, where more historical destinations can be inserted. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:54, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
* [[Fastest route through the Lower 48]] http://www.datapointed.net/2012/08/fastest-route-to-visit-all-fifty-united-states/
::Frankly, &quot;driving through somewhere as quickly as possible&quot; strikes me as almost antithetical to the concept of travel as defined on this site. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC) 
:::Something like [[Driving across the United States]] would be a better idea. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:03, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
* [[Life on the Mississippi Tour]] - The first half of the book sees Mark Twain reminiscing on his experiences as a steamboat pilot plying the [[Mississippi River]] between St. Louis and New Orleans in the 1850s. The second half has him making the same trip around 1883 and remarking on the changes that had taken place on the river (and in American life in general) in the interim. Our article might start with a discussion of long-distance riverboat cruises or other present-day ways to retrace the route, then go on to the itinerary itself where for each major city along the way we'd give historical overviews of what the place was like in both of the time periods relevant to the book, as well as what's around to attract visitors today. For the latter, we might emphasize historical attractions representing time periods roughly contemporaneous with Twain's career (i.e. restored antebellum homes in [[Natchez]], the [[Vicksburg]] National Military Park, the Gateway Arch in [[St. Louis]] as starting point for Lewis and Clark's voyage and symbolic Gateway to the West) but also include more generalized tourist sites (Graceland in [[Memphis]], the [[New Orleans/French Quarter|French Quarter]]). -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 19:10, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
* [[Scandinavian American Tour]] in the trails of real-life Swedish, Norwegian and Danish settlers, as well as historical fiction, such as ''The Emigrants'' by Vilhelm Moberg. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:26, 15 May 2016 (UTC)
* [[Cabot Trail]] around [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia|New Scotland]] is mentioned in a few places but redlinks
* [[Frank Lloyd Wright Trail]] in [[Wisconsin]], as covered in [http://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/day-out/2017/05/12/new-200-mile-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-showcases-architects-diverse-works-his-home-state/101461878/ this recent ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' article]. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 00:37, 17 May 2017 (UTC)
:: See also [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* [[Grapes of Wrath]]
* [[Route 101]] / [[U.S. Route 101]] ([[w:U.S. Route 101]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in California]], [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Oregon]], and [[w:U.S. Route 101 in Washington]])
* [[National Road]] ([[:w:National Road]])
* [[Sherman's March to the Sea]] - the most famous military campaign in US history, passing through [[Georgia (State)]] and still debated among historians and laypeople alike for its military genius and moral implications of waging &quot;total war&quot;
* [[Colorado Trail]] ([[w:Colorado Trail]])
* [[California State Parks]] - We have [[Ohio State Parks]] so why not? The state parks in California that have their own article are: [[Anza-Borrego Desert State Park]], [[Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve]], [[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]], [[Bliss State Park]], [[Emerald Bay State Park]], [[Henry W. Coe State Park]], [[Malibu Creek State Park]], [[Mount Diablo State Park]].
* [[United States National Forests]] - List of National Forests in the United States. National Forests that have their own article are [[Angeles National Forest]], [[Apalachicola National Forest]], [[Black Hills National Forest]], [[Choctawhatchee National Forest]], [[Cleveland National Forest]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[El Yunque National Forest]], [[Lincoln National Forest]], [[Mark Twain National Forest]], [[Mendocino National Forest]], [[Ocala National Forest]], [[Oconee National Forest]], [[Osceola National Forest]], [[Sequoia National Forest]], [[Shawnee National Forest]], [[Wayne National Forest]], [[White Mountain National Forest]], and [[Willamette National Forest]].
::[[Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] is the national forest surrounding Mount St Helens. Rather than a separate article it can  serve as an appendix to the existing [[Mount Saint Helens]] article. 
* [[Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway]] ([[w:Pikes_Peak_Ocean_to_Ocean_Highway]])
* [[Minnesota Industry Tour]], an appendix to [[American Industry Tour]]
* [[Interstate 10]] ([[w:Interstate 10]] and [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)]] ) can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article. I-10 is the main highway spanning coast to coast across the southwest/southeastern U.S., from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida. It passes through [[w:Interstate 10 in California|California]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:Interstate 10 in New Mexico|New Mexico]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Texas|Texas]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Mississippi]], [[w:Interstate 10 in Alabama|Alabama]] and [[w:Interstate 10 in Florida|Florida]]. It makes for a winter roadtrip tour when most of the other roads further north can be impassable due to weather conditions or a modern eastward migration route as more people move from California to Arizona, Texas and Florida. Interstate 10 carries much of the old historic [[w:Old Spanish Trail (auto trail)|Old Spanish Auto Trail]] between Buckeye, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. The historic highway itself spanned from San Diego, California to St Augustine, Florida. After 1926, when the US Highway numbering system was implemented, the Old Spanish Auto Trail became US Routes 80, 290 and 90 which has been replaced or bypassed by Interstates 8 and 10 between 1960 and 1990 (in different phases). The segment of the Old Spanish Auto Trail from Jacksonville to St Augustine follows US Route 1 and from Buckeye to San Diego along AZ-Hwy 85/Old US Hwy 80 to Gila Bend and on Interstate 8 from Gila Bend to San Diego. 
* [[Interstate 95]] ([[w:Interstate 95]]) article can be made similar to the existing [[Interstate 5]] article only it parallels from the Eastern Seaboard, it goes from the Canadian border in Houlton, [[w:Interstate 95 in Maine|Maine]] to Miami, [[w:Interstate 95 in Florida|Florida]]. It replaces [[US Highway 1]] (which is still there) when the interstate highways were built. This can also be appended to the existing [[US Highway 1]] article or as a new article, whichever way would make it easier to read and edit.
* [[Amtrak Coast Starlight Train]] ([[w:Coast Starlight]]) runs once daily from Seattle to Los Angeles and vice versa. There is already an existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article which lists the stations served by the Amtrak Cascades from [[Vancouver#By train|Vancouver BC]] to [[Eugene#By train|Eugene OR]]. The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the Cascades from Seattle to Eugene with the same stops, except Tukwila, WA and Oregon City. The Coast Starlight continues towards Los Angeles from Eugene OR via Chemult and Klamath Falls, Oregon (also listed in the [[Amtrak Cascades|Cascaades article]]) before crossing into California. In California the Coast Starlight runs concurrent with the [[w:Capitol Corridor|Capitol Corridor]] to [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose]] and with the [[w:San_Joaquins|San Jaoquins trains]] to [[Oakland#By train|Oakland]] from Sacramento; and with the [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] from San Luis Obisbo to [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] with the same stops.  The other ''Amtrak California'' trains make more stops, on a more frequent schedule, than the Coast Starlight along the shared route. The [[w:Pacific Surfliner|Pacific Surfliner train]] continues this route from [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] to San Diego. Locally, it also share the same route with Sound Transit's [[w:Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter train]] from [[Everett|Everett WA]] to [[Seattle]] to Lakewood, WA in Washington State; from Oxnard, CA to [[Oceanside]] (via Los Angeles) with [[w:Metrolink_(California)|Metrolink]]; and the [[w:Coaster_(Commuter rail|Coaster train]] connecting Oceanside to San Diego in southern California. Therefore, this new article can be done by adding upon the existing [[Amtrak Cascades]] article by changing the title, headers and pictures; change some of the wording to include information about train travel in California, and list out the California stations from [[Dunsmuir|Dunsmuir, CA]] to Los Angeles or to San Diego which would include the other ''Amtrak California'' trains running along the shared segments of the route as well.
* [[Interstate 90]] ([[w:Interstate 90]] and [[w:Yellowstone Trail]] ) The longest transcontinental interstate highway spanning from Seattle to Boston through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. There is a discussion in the discussion page of the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]] article as to whether to rename and convert that article into &quot;I-90&quot;. I-90/94 follow the old Yellowstone Auto Trail that predated the US Highway system of 1926.

===Oceania===
* [[Australia the Film]] - in the tracks of Baz Luhrmann's film
*[[Heysen Trail]] — Long-distance walking trail in South Australia, stretching over 1000 km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
* [[Marianas Trench]] - I know this sounds like trolling but there are ways to get there by tourists. Here are a few articles: [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8125303/Tourists-offered-chance-explore-35-000ft-deep-Mariana-Trench-Eyos-Expeditions.html The Daily Mail], [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marianas-trench-challenger-deep-dive/index.html CNN travel], [https://www.worldrecordacademy.org/world-records/travel/most-expensive-tourist-trip-on-earth-the-750000-trip-to-the-mariana-trench-220610 World Record Academy]. You can get there via a boat from [[Guam]], and use a submarine to explore.
* Several [[New Zealand Great Walks]]. Namely, the ones that don't have an article include [[Abel Tasman Coast Track]], [[Lake Waikaremoana Track]], [[Paparoa Track]], [[Tongariro Northern Circuit]] and [[Whanganui Journey]]. I might start some of them, but could do with some help. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:01, 4 August 2022 (UTC)

===South America===
* [[On the trail of Che Guevara]]
** What is meant by that? His route through South America as a twenty-something or something after he had been to Cuba? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 12:27, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
** This would likely be an itinerary of the book ''[[w:The Motorcycle Diaries (book)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]''. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 02:30, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
* [[Trans-Amazonian Highway]]

===Central America===
* [[Central America by bike]] - lots of people seem to tour all or part of Central America by bike. This article could focus on the &quot;obvious&quot; route mostly along Carreterra Panamericana, but also suggest deviations, side trips or alternative routes. Information on whether to bring or buy a bike and the potential resale value as well as the availability of competent repair personnel and spare parts would also be much appreciated. Information on which roads to avoid and how to behave in traffic as well as legalities and practicalities on border crossing and ferry trips can't do no harm either

===Intercontinental===
*[[International Appalachian Trail]] - extension of the U.S. [[Appalachian Trail]] into [[Canada]], [[Greenland]], and [[Scotland]], with further extensions proposed for elsewhere in Western Europe and North Africa. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 15:32, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
* [[All-Red Route]], a trip circling [[:Image:Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in 1886 (levelled).jpg|the globe]] entirely via current or former [[British Empire]] and Commonwealth nations. According to [[w:All-Red Route]], &quot;The major All-Red Route ran Southern Britain → Gibraltar → Malta → Alexandria → Port Said → Suez Canal → Aden → Muscat → India → Sri Lanka → Burma → Malaya → Singapore&quot; continuing &quot;towards Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and other British colonies.&quot; Closing the loop Australia → New Zealand → British Columbia (and [[across Canada by train]] or [[Trans-Canada Highway]]) → Newfoundland → Ireland/UK could create an Empire-themed historical world tour. Compare [[Around the World in Eighty Days]].
*[[Mongol Rally]] - alternatively a travel topic. Sounds more interesting than your average rich people in fancy cars racing through the mud kind of rally. See [[:w:Mongol Rally|Wikipedia]] for some of the background.
*[[Sailing around the world]]/[[Circumnavigation]]. [[Cruising on small craft]] has information on what kind of craft and equipment you need, [[Hitchhiking boats]] says something about typical routes, as do some Wikipedia articles ([[:w:Circumnavigation|Circumnavigation]], [[:w:Clipper route|Clipper route]], ...) and [[Around the world overland]] may also have some information. See also Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation.
::I've redirected these suggestions to [[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:21, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
:::...which is no use to anyone looking for info on how to make the trip today. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 22:26, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::...Except that it gets them around the world. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:00, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
::::: Not with their own vessel. The article only says that would be the most authentic way. I said in the edit summary when reverting the removal of this entry: &quot;None of the suggested articles covers the suggested topic&quot;. The Elcano article does not even say whether the route is feasible or whether the waypoints are reachable by boat today, much less to what extent it is the route modern yachts take. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:00, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::I've changed the redirects to go to [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Around the world overland]]. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 08:20, 10 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I'm pretty sure most sailors that go around the globe don't try to replicate Magellan's and Elcano's voyage exactly but instead want to take a more optimal route and/or visit more places on the beaten path. Likewise, I believe most travelers interested in this trip lack the time, skills and/or resources to travel it by sailing boat. Therefore: it's not the right article to redirect circumnavigation to. Round the world overland is a much better alternative, although circumnavigation could certainly merit its own article if we eventually get a contributor that knows about the subject (long distance sailing is not ''that'' uncommon). --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 11:58, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

*[[On the trail of Ibn Battuta]] 14th century Moroccan explorer widely considered to be one of the greatest travellers and explorers of all time
*[[Journeys of Greta Thunberg]]
::As Greta is still a living person, I think that we would need to approach this very carefully, or wait 100? years. As we are thin on policy in this area, I think that [[w:Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons]] should be considered. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:55, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
:::Not only are there BLP issues but Thunberg isn't really an explorer or traveller. We do have a few biography itineraries of people who were not explorers but an article on this topic would open up the possibility of thousands (if not tens of thousands) of itineraries on equally famous people. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:51, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
::::Indeed, Thunberg isn't really famous for traveling per se. For people interested in working on this general topic, I suggest putting that energy into related travel topics, especially [[Sustainable travel]], but also [[Responsible travel]], [[Round the world overland]], [[Travel as a vegetarian]], [[Leave-no-trace camping]], etc. I would love to see [[Sustainable travel]] become FTT. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 05:09, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
*[[Journeys of Harry Söderman]]; Swedish adventurer who travelled through Asia in the interwar years, led the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and went on to found the post-war police force of Sweden, Norway and West Germany
*[[Voyages of Matthew Flinders]]
*[[Voyages of St. Francis Xavier]]
*[[Journeys of Tom Scott]] (mostly UK)

==Phrasebooks==
''See [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]]''

==Project pages==

*[[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with other language versions of Wikivoyage]] - there's some brief, bare-bones guidelines at [[Wikivoyage:Policies#Other language Wikivoyage projects]], but IMO we're long overdue to flesh them out and give the topic its own project page. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:47, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
*[[Wikivoyage:Travel topics]] redlinks, but should be a help page like [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries]]. [[Wikivoyage:Namespace index]] lists a few project pages like this which don't exist but are proposed.
::Travel topics are probably too heterogeneous and freeform in structure for a one-size-fits-all help page to be of much use. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
::: It could at least give pointers. We do have guidelines that affect travel topics, and one could give good examples in different categories as inspiration. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:44, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
* The use of [[mw:Extension:Kartographer]] (and the associated templates) in Wikivoyage needs to be standardised and documented properly. [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer]] assumes the extension will be called directly (without the module and templates) and [[Wikivoyage:How to use dynamic maps#Adding boundaries and tracks]] is largely left-over documentation from the old {{tl|GPX}} system which needs to be fully rewritten.
**It may also make sense to split often-used basic concepts (how to use {{tl|mapframe}}, {{tl|listing}} and {{tl|marker}}) to a different help page than the advanced details of drawing boundaries, paths, {{tl|mapshape}}s and the like - which are used comparatively infrequently.
* [[Wikivoyage:Using Wikidata]] lacks a proper help page; as existing documentation is being patched piecemeal to replace documentation of [[mw:Extension:RelatedSites]] links with Wikidata links, the user is being directed to [[Wikivoyage:Cooperating with Wikidata]] which is not a help page and clearly states &quot;This page is an incubator for ideas on how to work with Wikidata. This is not a policy document.&quot;

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      <text bytes="99655" xml:space="preserve">==Justification for this article==

I do not understand the justification for this article's existence. Anyone who wants a new article can just [[plunge forward]] and create it. I'm inclined to nominate this article for deletion, but wanted to first get some feedback on whether there's any policy-related reason in anyone's mind that would bar this article from being fairly deleted. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:45, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:While it's true that someone can simply plunge forward, it' possible to have a good idea for a page but not the time to write something to give it a good start. In such a case, there's two choices: not create the page or create a stub. Making a request puts the idea out there for someone with the knowledge (and/or time) to write a quality and decent-length article to give the topic a good start. If a page is created as a stub, then there there is the possibility it will just get deleted. Maybe if you have a look at the page after my additions it will change your perspective. I should also note that Wikipedia has this same page ([[:w:Wikipedia:Requested_articles]]). [[User:AHeneen|AHeneen]] ([[User talk:AHeneen|talk]]) 11:06, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::The fact that it's a longer list doesn't change my mind at all. Any user who would like to keep such a list in their sandbox until they have a chance to start the articles in question should do so. Encouraging people to submit requests instead of contributing is not a valuable use of anyone's time, in my humble opinion. And I don't think that stubs should be at great risk of being quickly deleted. If you think there's a substantial risk of stubs being quickly deleted, perhaps we should discuss that in [[Wikivoyage talk:Votes for deletion]]. Finally, I strongly dissent from any idea that it is appropriate to do things just because they are done on Wikipedia. I know that's not what you mean to say at all, but whether a list of requested articles is useful in Wikipedia or not doesn't change my views on its (lack of) usefulness here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:18, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:::I've added this to RfC. [[User:AHeneen|AHeneen]] ([[User talk:AHeneen|talk]]) 11:45, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

Destination articles are easily created in outline form; if a contributor doesn't even know enough about a destination to create an outline article (that is: what the place is, and where it's located), then there's no point in adding it to this list.  However, that applies only to destinations (and perhaps itineraries).  For travel topics and phrasebooks, this page might be more useful.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 14:44, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:I'd prefer not to see outlines created which lack even one way to get to a place, one thing to see or do and somewhere to eat or sleep. If we have just one listing for a place (such as that oversize wooden apple at a restaurant in tiny [[Cobourg#Colborne|Colborne, Ontario]]) then create a subsection in the closest destination article which actually exists and redirect there. If those sections grow to the point where there is something to see or do, somewhere to eat and [[project:What is an article?|somewhere to sleep]] then at that point split the village out into its own destination-level article. &quot;X is a village in Y&quot; followed by a blank template should be deleted, it serves no purpose. We already have the X redlink in the &quot;cities/towns&quot; section of Y's region article to tell us that X is in Y and needs an article once we have listings for it.
:I'm not sure if there should be any templates or categories to track redirects like [[Colborne]] &amp;rarr; [[Cobourg#Colborne]] so that we know these places lack articles of their own; Wikipedia uses &lt;nowiki&gt;{{r to section}}&lt;/nowiki&gt; for this. A requested articles page might be of use if it lists just the most obvious omissions (larger places like [[Oswego]], New York and not just every tiny village unless it's famous/notable for something) or lists non-geographical topics. To list every place that lacks an article would duplicate the redlinks on the region page, as well as [[special:wantedpages]], so the inclusion criteria need to be narrower (as in &quot;create these first please&quot;). [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:13, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::It seems to me that the [[http://www.wikipatterns.com/display/wikipatterns/Scaffold scaffold]] an important wiki pattern and that we should support it's use. -- [[User:MarkJaroski|MarkJaroski]] ([[User talk:MarkJaroski|talk]]) 17:16, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:I'd think that [[Cobourg#Nearby]] is the scaffold. Each village exists and has at least one listing, encouraging users to add more if anything notable exists. If any of these grow, split them out then. Most of what's on [[special:shortpages]] (other than disambiguation) is an empty article as there's nothing in any of the template sections. Which is [[project:the traveller comes first|more useful to the traveller]]? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 19:01, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::I agree that we already have a scaffold, though in this case I think it should be the &quot;Cities and towns&quot; list on [[Quinte-Northumberland]]... but that's just semantics.  Where I strongly disagree is in shoving disparate travel destinations together in one article, even when there's travel information to impart.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 19:39, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:::So what does one do with [[Yarker]]? WP just redirects [[w:Yarker, Ontario]] to Stone Mills Township, pop 7500, which isn't an article here. Yarker has one tea room, a lakeside cottage camp and an empty Wikivoyage outline... that's it. It's seven miles from [[Odessa (Ontario)|Odessa]], but Odessa and Bath both also redlink. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:56, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

::::Sounds like it meets our article criteria, if only barely.  Some have suggested combining rural areas like that into a single bottom-level article named like a region, but I think it's equally acceptable to treat each as its own destination -- especially if there are places to sleep.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 15:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

{{disclaimerbox|The result of a VfD nomination was to '''keep''' this page. The discussion can be found [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion/January 2013#Wikivoyage:Requested articles|here]]. The discussion has many useful ideas for the direction of this page.}}

== Airlines ==
Unsure about this entry:
* More airlines, like: Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air France, Emirates (currently a redirect to United Arab Emirates), and more

I think Delta had a page, which was deleted. The question of whether we want more articles about individual companies (as opposed to merely air travel by region or frequent flyer/reward mile programmes in general) is still very much open and should be resolved - at least for the batch currently on VfD - before making these requested articles. The risk with an article about one company is that these are turned into advertisement. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 20:21, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

:Remove the &quot;More airlines, like: Delta...&quot; entry! 
:It's very easy to compile a list of all the airlines in the world that don't yet have their own WV article and plonk it in this [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]], but such a list is a real waste of everybody's time if it's put here, because then it acts as a bad model and we start to get a list of bus companies and hotel chains, etc. If someone chooses to create a great article on any airline, etc then that's a different matter and we should retain it as long as it's at status &lt;nowiki&gt;{{usable topic}})&lt;/nowiki&gt; or higher. If it's not - just delete it. -- [[User:Alice/About_Me|&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0000DD&quot;&gt;A&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0066FF&quot;&gt;l&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0099FF&quot;&gt;i&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00CCFF&quot;&gt;c&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00EEFF&quot;&gt;e&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]][[Special:Emailuser/Alice|&lt;font color=&quot;#FF3333&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;✉&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/font&gt;]] 21:30, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

== Requests for travel topics ==
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Would it be OK to create [[Wikivoyage:Requests for travel topics]] as a place where travel topic articles could be proposed? Say, for example, that I want to propose [[Desert survival]], [[Getting married abroad]], or [[Convention planning]], but would like some feedback as to whether they are in scope before putting in a lot of research only to have it vfd´d and deleted, shouldn´t we have a place to have this kind of discussion as to what kinds of travel topics we might want? I´m not suggesting that we have to have an approval process before creating any topic article, just that in some cases it might be useful to have discussion beforehand. It would also serve for cases where someone has a good idea but doesn't have the time or motivation to plunge forward and create the article themselves. We already have [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks|Requests for phrasebooks]] and [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles|Requested articles]]; why not a page for travel topics too? [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 13:58, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

: Good idea. Perhaps also [[Requests for itineraries]]? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:28, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:: I don't see anything preventing these from being placed on the Requested Articles list; there are already proposed travel topics there. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:31, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::I would really like to separate them out. Real places can be listed on the requested articles page and they rarely require any discussion, but travel topics are a little trickier. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 14:40, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

::::I know of no reasons why you should not, so go ahead. No guarantee that it will work either, but it seems like a good idea.
::::Are these pages indexed anywhere or does one only find them by good guesswork? Cheers, &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 15:11, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::::By the way, almost all the requests on the requested articles list are for travel topics. &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 15:17, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

::::::Support both the requests for travel topics and also request for itineraries - a good idea if it works [[User:SatuSuro|sats]] ([[User talk:SatuSuro|talk]]) 15:24, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

: I suggest we also add &quot;Requests for destination articles&quot; and make [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] a sort of index page with links to the destination, t-topics, phrasebook and itineraries lists. That takes care of Peter's question about how to find these. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 15:33, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::Good idea. &lt;s&gt;Can we also have [[Wikivoyage:Requests for users|Requests for users]]? I´d really like to do some collaboration with Jessica Alba if possible.&lt;/s&gt; [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 15:39, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::For that matter, [[project:requests for aircraft]]. Someone gave me a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Christmas, batteries not included. It's just sitting here on the tarmac; I have no idea what to do with it. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:51, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

With the goal of decreasing the number of project pages, why isn't it more useful to just separate the requests into subsections of [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]]? It's already organized and you don't have to click through multiple pages—just ToC headers.  --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 16:24, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::I was actually looking for a place where we could request feedback on travel topic ideas, since their legitimacy/naming/where to put the information is not really as obvious as it is for other types of articles. That Requested article page is not really suited to that, I think.
:::::If there's a question about whether something would be in scope, then it should go on [[Wikivoyage talk:Other ways of seeing travel]], or perhaps [[Wikivoyage talk:What is an article?]].  If you're requesting ''feedback'', you're not really requesting that an article be written, which is what it sounds like from your proposed &quot;Requests for travel topics&quot; title.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 18:34, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::But how would a new user know where to do that? [[WV:Requests for phrasebooks]] has been used for some discussions of this type, I just thought it would make sense for proposed travel topics to have their own space with some visibility, since travel topics tend to incur the most controversy and often require discussions of the scope of a proposed article, its title, and/or how such information might be better split between other topics/articles. It's not always necessarily a matter of [[wiaa]], and the &quot;other ways&quot; talk page has never been used much for this purpose...[[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 20:54, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::: I'm with Peter and K7L in that I would prefer a single page with sub-sections for all &quot;requests for...&quot; items since it seems simpler, easier to find, and easier to use.  As to instructing users on where to find things or where to go for feedback, my suggestion is to just add some instructional text to the page in the form of a &quot;See also&quot; or some similar heading. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 21:23, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::: (edit conflict) I guess I don't understand what you're looking for. What is your projected use case? It seems like we have enough discussion fora, between talk pages and the Pub, so I don't know if another one is a good idea unless you're expecting an influx of travel-topic discussions. [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 21:44, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::::This type of question will usually be discussed here in the pub, which is not surprising in view of the disclaimerbox at the top of the page. Although the pub is pretty cluttered these days, it is a good place to get your question noticed. After discussion is closed or a a new article is created, the discussion can be swept there. If no article is created at the time it would be swept to the requested articles discussion page, with an entry on the project page in the appropriate section. Do we need anything more complicated? &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 05:56, 13 March 2013 (UTC)

== Visa requirements ==

Like [[Visa summary for EU citizens]], would it be a good idea to have pages on visa requirements for nationals of various countries? --[[User:Sakib|Saqib]] ([[User talk:Sakib|talk]]) 15:07, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
:Only if the information gets to be too long for the country articles.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 17:38, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

::I didn't understand. What about creating page on [[visa summary for U.S. citizens]]? --[[User:Sakib|Saqib]] ([[User talk:Sakib|talk]]) 17:48, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

:::I apologize; I misunderstood what you were asking.  I can see where such an article would be useful, but I'm reluctant to support the idea of systematically creating one for each country in the world.  If we create them, I'd stick with countries that are majority-English-speaking.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 21:34, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

:::: Or where English is an official language? But there are many of them either way, and I do not see how they would be kept up to date. For destination countries, changes in visa requirements are probably quite well advertised and noticed by many locals and travellers interested in the destination. I do not see my (as Finnish) noticing changes in Burkina Faso visa requirements. Thus a change in Burkina Faso should trigger a more or less automatic change in all the articles. As not too many people follow Burkina Faso, every one of these should take the responsibility to note the changes in all the articles, including those on Vanuatu and Saint Lucia (or post a message somewhere). I think the chance of this working spontaneously is small, so before writing such an article, the system of securing updates should be in place. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:33, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

== Where do we limit our scope on immigrant intent? ==

I'm a little unsure about this one:
* [[International adoption]] — decision to adopt a child often comes with a journey to the country of origin, to acquire knowledge of the child's social background.

Is this within the scope of Wikivoyage, or is it (like [[marriage in China]]) too closely related to permanent immigration? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:38, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

:My first instinct is to say &quot;neither&quot; -- it's out of scope because the factors involved in traveling for this purpose don't require special travel information.  It seems to me that of the information presented in such a hypothetical article, it would all fall under one of two categories: information that's already in the relevant country article, or information that's about ''how to adopt from a specific country'', which is not travel-related.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 17:26, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

:: Agree with LtPowers, although if someone wanted to start such an article we could of course tag it as &quot;experimental&quot; and see how it developed.  However, I think there is a distinction to be made between articles about travel and articles about something that requires travel, and this subject seems to be the latter.  To consider a different example: [[Business travel]] is a valid topic insofar as it relates to travel issues specific to business people, but we wouldn't consider a discussion of how to prepare for a presentation as relevant.  Similarly, if an adoption article is dealing with how to adopt a child rather than specific travel issues encountered by people traveling for purposes of adoption then that seems out of scope. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 17:45, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

== Navigation ==

The redlink [[Navigation]] is described as:
: this would cover the use of satellite positioning systems (GPS is by far the most well-known, but units may also rely on Russia's GLONASS or the E.U.'s Galileo). Topics would include navigating with such units, types of receivers, use of such devices, &amp; restrictions (some countries ban the import of such devices by foreigners). This topic should also incorporate info from and replace the [[Orienteering]] article, which covers map/compass navigation. This would be a great page to link from various activities which often rely on GPS receivers to navigate.

I do not agree. Navigation is the term commonly used for navigation at sea and in the air. If we have an article with that name I think it should be something suitable to link from [[Cruising on small craft]] (aviators should probably not get their navigation advice from us), perhaps on getting sea charts and nautical publications, issues in some waters, something about equipment, a very short introduction to navigation itself (mostly to give understanding about what to learn), some tricks important in some waters but neglected in others and perhaps something about how to learn the basics.

The suggested article should instead be named [[satellite navigation]] or simply [[GPS]]. The latter name may not include GLONASS &amp; friends, but they may still be described and the page renamed in the future. It is probably the name most easily linked from other articles.

I think the navigation article can wait quite a while. There is a lot to do before we can serve boaters and navigation is the least of issues (for us, as serious boaters know how to navigate and others will find a lot of better guides on the net before stumbling over ours).

The orienteering article should be developed. I think it should not be replaced, as not everybody needing orienteering skills will need or have a navigator. Much better with an orienteering stub referring to [[GPS]] for the navigator stuff.

--[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:27, 12 October 2013 (UTC)

== A resorts article? ==
{{swept}}
Big resorts like Club Med are not my preferred type of destination, but they are very popular with some travellers. Areas like [[Montego Bay]] or the Yalong Bay area in [[Sanya]] seem to be mostly such resorts. We have an article on [[cruise ships]], another all-inclusive way to holiday, and one on [[GLBT-friendly beach resorts]]. A search for &quot;resort&quot; turns up many Disney resorts and a few other things. A search for &quot;Club Med&quot; turns up many mentions but no article.

I'd say an overview article on such resorts would be a good idea. &lt;small&gt;—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User_talk:Pashley|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Pashley|contribs]]) &lt;/small&gt;

: It is certainly a useful travel topic. Resort holidays are popular, but I believe that an almost invisible percentage of WV's current readers and editors are people who frequent resorts. One just has to look at the state of our Caribbean articles, given the fact that they AFAIU are certainly not off the beaten path for North American visitors, the same goes for places like the [[Canary Islands]], Spain's south coast and so on. Also, the status of our articles of cities towns and regions next to ski resorts, even the most popular ones in the Alps etc. don't reflect the amount of visitors they get. So we might very well even attract some new editors. I must admit I don't really have much experience of this kind of travel, either. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:45, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

::Me neither, but yes, definitely a great idea for an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:01, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Neat idea. But please don't confuse it with the term [[w:Seaside resort|Seaside resort]] that often refers to resort towns. Btw, how are you feeling about creating such an article on state-accredited resort towns? It's a crucial traveller's topic and many guides solely cover those. Cheers, [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 14:10, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

: That sounds like the situation with [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Cruise ships]], two articles with related names but little content overlap. They should link to each other so that if a search leads a user to the wrong one the problem is easily corrected, but other than that they can be developed independently.
: The difference is that for cruising we have two articles, for resorts zero. Volunteers? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:44, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

::I'm not experienced with topic articles on Wikivoyage. But I'll definitely help to extend and create content for both a vacation resort and seaside resort town guide. Cheers, [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 14:52, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

: Answering a question from [[User:Horst-schlaemma]] on my talk page, I suggested this but am not volunteering to do it. I do not know much about such resorts and am not greatly interested in them. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:29, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
::Since there's nothing of magnitude at [[w:Hotel#Resort hotels|Wikipedia]] either, it could be a great project for the Wikivoyage community. -- [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 18:57, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

== Split discussions/debates onto a separate page? ==
{{swept}}
I notice that [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] is turning into discussion and debate as to whether we should have an article on any of a wide variety of topics from a [[Manhattan skyline guide]] to the [[War of 1812]] in North America, the history of the [[Orient Express]] train, scenic [[tourist trains]] or [[dinner trains]] and [[metro]]/[[rapid transit]] systems.

Would it be worth splitting all this discussion out of the main WV:RA list to another page (either [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] or the article Talk: page for the proposed article) and just linking to that discussion from the main list body, so that the list itself doesn't become a debate forum?

There are also a few entries with &quot;X wanted, has been started as an outline but needs work...&quot; (including the main list of [[attractions]]); I'm hesitant to de-list these until the new pages have enough text to survive a VfD. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:45, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
:I guess that's a good idea. I don't really know how it turned into a forum or how it came to look like a talk page in the first place. But the discussion should be well visible, lest somebody create an article for which there is a good reason not to. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:48, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
::It happens because sometimes people request articles that others are not sure we really want or which may not actually fit with [[WV:What is an article?]] But yeah, I think it would make more sense for this page to list only the non-controversial requests, and anything where a discussion needs to be had should get moved elsewhere for said discussion. I suppose [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] would be the best place for it. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 17:01, 27 April 2015 (UTC)

== Stubs and marginal travel topics ==

There have been a lot of travel topic stubs created the last year. I am worried that these both make the travel topic hierarchy more difficult to navigate (it is already chaotic) and frustrate readers, who think we have something to say about e.g. [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Campfire&amp;oldid=2773372 campfires], [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Knives&amp;oldid=2764635 knives] or [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Navigation&amp;oldid=2764613 navigation] (for the last, see my comment [[#Navigation|above]]). I think we should not create stubs, but wait until somebody has something valuable to say about the topic, or at least a good idea of what the article should be about (a real outline). 

I think this page should not list travel topics that are of marginal importance. They might be useful if the right person starts writing, but this page should list the most important ones, the lack of which are a real deficiency of the site.

The one I now noticed was [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;curid=112146&amp;diff=2776816&amp;oldid=2776678 Scouting]. An article about international camps, lodging where one can meet fellow scouts and hospitality exchange of different kinds may well be worthwhile. But a topic &quot;about the international Scout movement&quot;? It seems very likely to foremost be a stub without anything you cannot find on Wikipedia.

--[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:14, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:I'd have thought that in our WV context, &quot;about the international Scout movement&quot; would ''already mean'' international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange, and the like. Feel free to improve the description as you like. I certainly don't see why we'd want to decide that ideas like that aren't worth keeping track of somewhere, and I don't think there is any better place. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 12:33, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::I disagree with removing items from the main list if they're controversial; better to leave the item visible and add a link to the discussion (with the discussion on another page, so that [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] doesn't become a debate or [[Wikivoyage: Votes for deletion of pages which haven't been created yet]]).  [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 17:22, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:::Yeah, we have a lot of travel topics that look like they've been created solely because it's fun to create articles. I find it odd to start up a travel topic if I don't have much of anything to write about it. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:50, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:::: Seems like I got into the defendant's box, here, as I created the example articles. It seems hard to accept that each new article, moreso each suggestion for a new topic, needs to prove its right to exist. The project has, since the Wikitravel days, been full of articles that are of practical use to very few, if any, travellers. There are lots of '''[[Scuba diving]]''' guides with specific details about small islands, which are impossible to verify, and likely to be used by very few readers. The '''[[War zone safety]]''' article should not replace professional advice for the few travellers who need it, and '''[[space]]''' (which is ''not'' labelled as a joke article) seems to be written mostly for entertainment. Should these articles be deleted? Or should they be preserved only as artifacts of Wikitravel's early history? I guess that [[campfires]], [[knives]] and [[navigation]] have more relevance to the average traveller, than war zone safety or space tourism.
:::: When it comes to stubs, that's how many great articles began. A fundamental principle of wikis is cooperation; nobody knows everything. When I started '''[[Diplomatic missions]]''' it was questioned; now the article is useful. '''[[Cold weather]]''' has also developed over time. Even though a topic such as '''[[Dangerous animals]]''' is useful for very few travellers, it is still broader than [[aggressive dogs]] (from the Wikitravel period); it is also a good example of cooperation, and surely provides to the casual reader's experience as much as other articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:53, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::::: The issue with travel topics and itineraries has always been where to draw the line - for example, should we have a single article on Accommodations, or should it be subdivided such that we have a separate article for Bed &amp; Breakfasts, or should it be even further subdivided so that we have an article for Finnish B&amp;Bs?  Past advice has generally been to start out with broad topics and only split out separate articles when the broad topic contains sufficient content to warrant splitting up instead of starting out with lots of granular articles in the hopes that they will fill out. My views on the matter have changed over time and my opinion has moved towards being more encouraging of users who are excited about developing a new topic article, but just like with city articles I'd suggest that creating lots of outlines without developing those articles might not be a particularly valuable exercise. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 21:09, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
:::::::damn it, my contribution must have disappeared to the great big void of stuff deleted on the internet... Ok here goes: While there is a tendency to have too many travel topics and any wiki about a specific subject gets more and more articles not all that closely related to that subject over time, I still see no big danger. That being said, it is of course easier for somebody from Wyoming who has never been outside North America to contribute to a travel topic he knows about than to a destination article in - say - [[Colombia]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:16, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
:::::::: Some geographic articles (countries or cities) have been filled up with information not specific to the place itself, often subject to the [[WV:OBVIOUS]] principle. For example, the [[Sweden]] article contained many details about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Sweden&amp;oldid=2119207 dangerous animals] that were superfluous, exaggerating risks, and applicable to most of Eurasia and North America. The text was moved to [[pests]] and [[dangerous animals]], hopefully making the country article more relevant to the reader, and the information easier to access for people who travel to other regions. Also, travel topics put information into context; a traveller to Sweden should learn that the greatest &quot;wolf danger&quot; is probably getting into a brawl for ''talking'' about wolves. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:30, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::::::::::A thing I wanted to add: There seems to be really good information on the general subject of portable stoves on WP which is relevant to travel but not yet present on this wiki. Maybe someone could get inspiration there. A hobo stove for example is easily made from material that is available (almost) globally and thus may be a relevant thing to tell the traveler about... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:17, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

== Germanophones: Help translate articles from the German Wikivoyage ==
{{swept}}
There are 12,000 articles that exist on the German Wikivoyage but not on the English Wikivoyage: https://tools.wmflabs.org/pagepile/api.php?id=963&amp;action=get_data&amp;format=html

Many are stubs about small German towns, some are covered here with a different granularity, but some are really worth translating to English. For each seemingly interesting article, please check the neighbouring English Wikivoyage articles using the map at the bottom of [[Destinations]].

Thanks a lot! [[User:Syced|Syced]] ([[User talk:Syced|talk]]) 06:51, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

:I nonetheless advice at least some caution, as overall (especially regarding very small destinations in Germany) de-WV has a more inclusionist stance than en-WV which on the whole has been kind of deletionist. This goes doubly so for airport articles, which de-WV has for basically every runway with scheduled flights in Germany. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:14, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

::Although you would need a stub article to begin with, this category would help : [[[https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Articles_needing_translation_from_German Articles_needing_translation_from_German]]]
::There are definitely some good German articles which some of us brought material over. [[Gyeongju]] used a good amount of material from its sister German article.
::Looking through your list, [https://de.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Adscharien the first random example I found] would be a worthwhile translation candidate.
::In terms of new articles, is it at all possible for you to order those articles by size (in bytes)? 
::And for bonus points, could we remove from that list all the articles in Germany/Austria/Switzerland? (for the reasons [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] stated) --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:45, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

== A bit of cleanup would be in order ==

Several articles here have now been created, whereas others will probably not be created due to discussions or overlap with other articles... Also sometimes it says &quot;an outline has been created&quot; (or something similar) which might as well be outdated... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 01:28, 6 November 2015 (UTC)
: I very much agree and actually came to the talk page to say just that. Will plunge forward and do this, maybe even later today, if nobody has any objections. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:39, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::{{done}} [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:09, 15 June 2016 (UTC)

== Deadline for article requests? ==

The impression I get from the content and length of the article requests page is that some suggestions have been up for years, making the list really long. Would be better to perhaps archive suggestions at least two years old? [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 19:30, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
:That's a good suggestion. Anyone looking for inspiration from old ideas should be able to locate the archive with ease. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:49, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
::Yes, I think it would help, not only in the way I originally suggested, but also because people would pay more attention to this page, and perhaps there would even be more suggestions. Also, I think there would be more interest in turning the requests into pages if people thought there was a limit on how long the requests would be there. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:14, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
:::It will be a chore to figure out how old the existing requests are, but you're welcome to it. I've cleared out a bunch of requests that either had been completed or were considered by other editors not to be good ideas. I have left some in where articles exists but only as stubs, but I have generally removed requests that existing articles be improved. All of our articles can bear improvement. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:22, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::The view history page is the trick; just go back two years and compare to the current. But yes, it still isn't a fun thing to do, but then nor is sweeping the pub, reverting edits, and a lot of other maintenance activities we do. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:37, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::The date a request was posted really tells us nothing about the topic's validity (unless someone requests something like [[the upcoming 2016 Games in Rio]] which is time-sensitive). I disagree with the proposal for an arbitrary deadline on requests and disagree with the number of valid, unfulfilled requests which were just removed without any form of notice, consensus or explanation.
:::::Some of the deletions are problematic as the title – which looks to be a blue link – merely redirects to some other page which isn't on the same topic, for instance [[nostalgia]] vs. [[historical travel]] (as nostalgia covers eras or technology that people living today may still remember). If there's a usable article that's actually on the requested topic (and not just some meaningless redirect to some other topic, like sending [[authority trouble]] to [[stay safe]]) then sure, remove the requests as the articles are created. As for suggestions which you merely didn't like or considered to be bad ideas? Those should probably be moved off the main page into a slushpile, so that these sort of removals can be tracked and any valid suggestions restored. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:16, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::We're never saying to have a &quot;deadline&quot; on requests. Just that, if they're outdated, they should be removed to an archive or a slush pile, as you said. And I don't think anyone's removing requests just because they didn't like them. If so, please give examples. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:22, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}For now, I've created [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles/Slush pile]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:26, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:I removed requested articles that ''other editors'' objected to in the comments. With regard to [[nostalgia]], this is an exceptionally vague topic thst is covered at least in part by existing specific articles. [[historical travel]] exists, so I removed it. K7L didn't identify objections to any other specific deletions, so we cannot discuss those deletions. Of course, anyone who thinks an article should exist can go ahead and create the article and demonstrate why it should exist. Doing so builds the travel guide. Dumping random ideas into this list doesn't do that. The list just keeps getting longer without providing more information to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:37, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::We do need to track this sort of thing, as occasionally a valid suggestion does get written off (see [[Talk:Orient Express]] for a lengthy discussion of why a certain topic can't or shouldn't exist... and I invoke it as an example because the article does now exist and is valid). That's why I tried to determine what was removed without the proposed article ever being created, so that a slushpile could be kept as a record of this particular deletion spree. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:42, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::Honestly, a lot of the requested articles that were removed were never objected to: see [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3585912&amp;oldid=3585095 difference]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:49, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We usually archive things. Pub discussions are swept, and not merely deleted. Policy or help pages which become outdated are archived. Failed featured article proposals have their own slushpile. VfD has its own archives. A slushpile here would be consistent with that pattern. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:52, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I agree with that. There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas; they should all be archived. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 07:56, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I was following past practice. We have never archived Requested Articles before during clean-ups. And no-one has objected before to deletions. See [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3370085&amp;oldid=3366927], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3011125&amp;oldid=3010950], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3556823&amp;oldid=3544745], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3536255&amp;oldid=3535841], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=2935214&amp;oldid=2924733]. But I don't object to starting a new archive. Selfie City has kindly created the Slush pile already. The list needed a clean up. I cleaned it up by removing articles that have been created, or have been redirected to articles that are reasonable redirects, or that other editors objected to for being out of scope (for example). [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:43, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Fair enough, but going forward, archiving still makes sense for consistency with other pages, like K7L says. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:17, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::: Apology accepted, although none was offered. Maybe we should think twice before piling on when someone does tedious janitorial tasks and we think they should be done differently. I'm just a volunteer here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:29, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I'm sorry? And no, that's not an apology, but an expression of incredulity that you should passive aggressively suggest I apologise for offering an opinion. &quot;There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas; they should all be archived.&quot; was simply an agreement with K7L's proposal, and certainly not an attempt to pile on to your or anybody's work.

Maybe you should take a step back and think; I know I will. When I come back to WV with fresh eyes in a few hours, I will revisit this discussion and try to find the place where I went wrong, and see if there is anything that warrants an apology. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:44, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

:It certainly felt like you were piling on. After all, there was no precedent for archiving Requested Articles (quite the opposite - it had never been done), and no consensus to do so when I cleaned up the page. So, yes, I felt like I was being crapped on for not meeting a standard that did exist when I undertook the tedious task of cleaning up. I appreciate you being willing to reflect on this, as I did before I posted the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:51, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::{{ping|Ground Zero}} Well, I can't tell you your feelings are wrong, but equally hours later I can't see anything in my comment which craps on your work, or even suggests that I thought you had done something bad. As you can see, the single line I wrote didn't even mention you. Additionally, when I made the comment, I wasn't aware of the cleanup work you had done, so not only was I not talking about your edits, I was not even thinking about you; as said earlier, I was simply agreeing with [[User:K7L|K7L]], and arguing in favour of archiving from now on.
::Therefore, you can understand that seeing your comment (from my perspective out of the blue) also felt pretty crappy, and still does.
::For future reference, please bear in mind: I don't make veiled statements about other people or their work. I don't even talk about other people without mentioning (and pinging) them directly. I don't backbite, I don't make snide comments, and if I ever have a problem with you or anyone else's edits, I will tell you/them so directly. So, let me say this directly: (1) I have no problem with the edits you completed earlier today. (2) I personally like you, so this discussion, in addition to being surprising, is really not pleasant for me, as I'm sure it isn't for you. (3) If you are not mentioned in my comments, you are not involved or being referred to.
::Can we chalk this up to a misunderstanding? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:03, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::TT, I am quite happy to chalk this up to a misunderstanding. I have a lot of respect for you as an editor and a member of the Wikivoyage community, so I am eager to move on from this. The statement that irked me was &quot;There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas&quot; since I had been deleting ideas in line with past practice. But I take at face value your comments about the statement not being about my edits and that you were not aware of my edits when you made this statement. Thank you for your reply, and I look forward to working with you again in Wikivoyage. Have a great week. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Thank you for that, GZ. You too. In future, I will make sure I fully understand the circumstances and precedence before opining. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:47, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

===Older requests===
::I think it can be a good idea to have some kind of expiry date for article requests. If a request has been sitting around here for several years, I think it can be archived, slushed or otherwise removed. Just my 2 cents. --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::I too think that if we are to impose an expiry on old requests, then it would be arbitrarily unequal not to apply that expiry to present and future requests as well, otherwise the page will just become clogged full again within three or four years. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:47, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Yes, absolutely, I think the requests deadline should become general procedure, not a one-time thing. This would require maintenance in the same way DOTMs, COTMs, and Pub sweeping requires maintenance, but part of operating an open-source website is the continual cleanup involved. Not to re-open something already resolved, the above discussion has convinced me that outright deletion, or deletion of a request because an idea is a poor one, is not the way to handle an article requests. The best option in my opinion is, from now on, that any 2-year-old requests be put in the slush pile. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:38, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::By the way, I'm going ahead and adding to the slush pile anything 2+ years old. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:03, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::: I strongly '''oppose''' such a move as there are many valid topic (such as [[museums]], which redlinks) which have been on the list for years and which need to be created. Any reason why I should not revert until some consensus is reached first? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:13, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I think I agree with K7L – pruning the list to remove unworkable ideas or articles that have been created is good, but we shouldn't remove good suggestions just because no one has acted on them yet. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:30, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}Sorry I did not see your requests until after I moved the old ones to the slush pile. I think it needs to recognized, however, that they're not really being removed, just moved to the slush pile, and someone who wants to create a new article can always go to the slush pile. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:57, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:I support the two-year limit. If an idea sits around for two years and there are no takers, that's an indication of a lack of interest on the part of the community in starting such an article. Selfie City's full of these dead letters allows us to focus on ideas that have more chance of being addressed. The old ones remain in the slush pile for anyone who is interested. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:13, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::I'm neutral about the creation of a slush pile but concerned about its implementation. There are suggestions posted in 2017 that made their way onto the slush pile. Maybe going forward we should organise the requests by date? Perhaps in a table format where the first column is the article name, second column on type of article (destination and location/travel topic and type) and a third column adding further information comments. The columns can be sortable so you can always find out e.g. how many South American places or architecture articles are on the requested list at any point in time. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 03:19, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::It feels to me like we should distinguish between promising ideas that just haven't been created yet (like [[Museums]], [[Massage]], and [[Visa summary for U.S. citizens]]) and ideas that seem unworkable or difficult to act on (like [[German Reich]] or [[Cuisines of Africa]]). I realize it can be hard to tell what is or isn't workable, though. I don't feel strongly about it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:33, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
It's not like the articles which are being archived are disappearing forever, so I really don't see the problem with this. If these are such good ideas, why hasn't anything been done about creating new articles? The &quot;promising ideas&quot; (that no-one has run with in several years) will all still be available to consult, just on a different page.

:::Would it help if, instead of being called the &quot;Slush pile&quot;, which although used elsewhere kind of implies a page where rubbish ideas go to die, it was renamed the &quot;Archive&quot;, organised by date and/or topic, and specifically pointed out from the main Request page, in large friendly letters, as a location of older requests which may still warrant attention? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:14, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::&quot;Archive&quot; also gives one the notion that it is for inactive or passed over ideas. I suggest &quot;Older requests&quot;, so that we are not passing any judgement on them, just splitting requests into two groups. This is a name suggested by {{ping|Mx. Granger}} in a discussion elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:31, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::It wouldn't help to rename the subpage, because the subpage (at least in the manner it is being misused by randomly dumping half of WV:RA there) should never have been created. The only reason I'd originally suggested &quot;slushpile&quot; is that some of these suggestions sidetrack into discussion (a proposal for [[Manhattan skyline]] ends up in discourse about which viewpoint is suitable, or a proposal for [[Orient Express]] becomes an endless litany of &quot;but it takes three or four modern trains to retrace this, so why bother?&quot;). The analogy would be the featured article nominations, where ideas which meet opposition are slushpiled. The date an idea was proposed tells us nothing; [[museums]] was proposed in April 2015, but the lack of an article on the topic remains a glaring omission today. I'd expect [[tour boats]] and some of the other long-time gaping holes in coverage have been noted for just as long. These need to remain and the mass-move of half the list to a &quot;slushpile&quot; (by whatever name) reverted. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 13:02, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I created the subpage because at the time there seemed to be consensus for it. If I added any requests that are more recent, or GZ did or anyone else, say so here and I will make sure they are put where they belong. And yes, I '''support''' the &quot;slushpile&quot;, although I suggested to [[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]] earlier to change the name. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 13:38, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Consensus for what? Adding suggestions which had sidetracked into endless discussion to a &quot;slushpile&quot; (like [[nostalgia travel]] or pre-war German history) instead of deleting them outright is one thing, randomly slushing half of WV:RA is quite another. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:22, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::: Reverting now would be a big waste of time. We can continue discussing whether there should be one big list, or two lists, and if other editors come along to support restorationofone big list, then we can combine them then. So far, there seems be only one editor who supports one big list. So let's hold off on any reversion undltil it is clear what the community wants.
{{outdent}}An &quot;Older suggestions&quot; list in no way side-tracks suggestions. They are still listed, and the articles can still be created. The older suggestions are the ones that bo-obe seems to think is worth their while working on. K7L could easily create a museums article by talking text from our sister project, Wikipedia, and adapting it for use in a travel guide. But s/he doesn't think it's worth his/her time. Fair enough. I think my time is better spent working on destination articles, so I haven't created it either. Grouping suggestions into &quot;new ideas&quot; and &quot;ideas that no-one has been willing to take on for two years&quot; helps editors decide what they want to focus on. But it does not in any way relegate the second group to the trash heap. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:47, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:Really? The only reason for sidelining requests to a &quot;slushpile&quot;, by whatever name, is as a way to make them go away without having to justify outright deletion. It's intended to sidetrack and bury suggestions. There's no other reason to do this. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:58, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::No, it isn't. Anyone can look at the Older requests, and anyone can write the articles if they want to. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:30, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::They could do that if the requests for [[museums]], [[tour boats]] and the like were right here on this page. All a &quot;slushpile&quot; accomplishes is to put one more obstacle in the path by burying valid proposals. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:44, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Actually, the overlong list on this page is the obstacle, which is why we're talking about this in the first place. One more click can't hurt, otherwise you'd be arguing to phase out district and sub-region articles. Since we're not using the term anymore, [[User:K7L|your]] refrain of &quot;slushpile&quot; is starting to seem obstinate, especially while you're ascribing purpose to the archive (&quot;intended to sidetrack and bury suggestions&quot;) that nobody in favour has avowed. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:55, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::: A click away is no major hindrance, but certainly gives fewer eyes to those suggestions. And if K7L is like me, creating museums is not just copying some stuff from Wikipedia. One should think quite carefully about what such an article should contain to be useful, and have quite some grasp of the topic to be able to do that thinking well. I could of course write a stub any day, but to write something inspiring others to expand it, and have the outline show a viable direction for that expansion is quite an other thing. I do not want to create stub. When the right person passes by it is at most a 50 % chance he or she clicks the old suggestions link. Having a separate page for new suggestions mostly lets us, who are active, avoid looking up the suggestions as they turn up, or use the history, and still mostly notice the new suggestions. The question is which group we believe is more important. I suppose most of us regulars notice the suggestions by watchlist or recent changes, and more seldom scan the page for them. If the latter is common, then the length of the page may be a real problem, otherwise it isn't, as any section still is quite short. It is easier to find interesting ideas for itineraries if they are in one section on a single page, likewise for destinations in Taiwan or parks in Peru. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:07, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::: ''If'' the article is too long I think that it would be better to split it by topic rather than archiving older requests (except older requests which have been opposed by other editors or are superseded by events). Maybe requests for places are more likely to be taken up on the talk page of relevant country (or expedition page if it exists). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:20, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Here's an important point that hasn't been touched on much so far: if nobody's fulfilled the request in 2 years, then there's quite a high possibility that it's either not a good suggestion or cannot easily be developed into an article. I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|TT]] and [[User:Ground Zero|GZ]] on this issue: TT for the reasons he stated in the above comment and GZ for the good point that &quot;[a]nyone can look at the Older requests&quot;. Also, hopefully by archiving old requests we can get more attention to Requested Articles and see the website grow. But this can only be done if we continue to archive old requests. This really does not seem difficult to me. If those who oppose would like, I can always make the link to the &quot;Slushpile&quot;, as [[User:K7L|K7L]] still calls it, very prominent so more people view it. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:00, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::The claim that &quot;if nobody's fulfilled the request in 2 years, then there's quite a high possibility that it's either not a good suggestion or cannot easily be developed into an article&quot; isn't so much something that &quot;hasn't been touched upon&quot;... it's a claim that's been trivially debunked, merely by reviewing that long list of articles that you've slushed and pointing out multiple items which still really need to be articles if WV is to be a complete and informative resource which serves the traveller. Glaring omissions from our coverage really do not improve with age. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:11, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}You're really not making sense. How do you know that WV needs an article about &quot;Museums&quot;. Is that really a good idea for a travel topic? Is it really one that we should have? It seems broad to me, but as I've already said on the other talk page, if you want to [[WV:Plunge forward|plunge forward]] and start the article, go ahead. It's interesting how you will spend a lot of time complaining that the request is misplaced when you could solve the issue completely just by clicking the following link: [[Museums]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:16, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
:If the size of the list is hindering people from reading and using it properly, it might be better to split the page by type of article, that is, having a separate request page for destinations, travel topics and itineraries. FWIW we already have a separate requests page for phrasebooks so this will create consistency. Despite the list being shortened and split into two, neither the current requests or old requests page look clean and organised (probably because there are comments in between the suggestions). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:32, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
::In that case we will have a lot of articles just for requests. Also, I'm not really sure that neatness is important for something that wouldn't be expected to be neat. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:38, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
:::How do I know that Museums would be a reasonable article?  Because I would read that.  Because travelers visit museums.  Because travel sites often have content about museums.  Because real-world organizations such as the Museum Travel Alliance exist, and groups like that presumably wouldn't exist, if people didn't consider museums and travel to be related topics.  Because, basically, I have either enough common sense and/or enough access to a web search engine to be able, with my best judgment, to figure out that museums are a valid travel topic.
:::On the bigger question:  &lt;em&gt;Why&lt;/em&gt; are [[User:SelfieCity|you]] removing content from this page?  What's your ultimate goal?  Try the [[w:en:5 Whys]] method if you think you'll have trouble explaining it.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::I don't need any &quot;5 whys&quot; to know why I am doing it. I am doing this to keep the main page neater and up-to-date. You can also read the discussions if you like. If you do not agree with moving old requests to a separate page, say so, but sarcasm isn't the way to stop it. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], please see [[Wikivoyage:Tone]], which states that sarcasm should be avoided. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:31, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::Also, as I said to [[User:K7L|K7L]]: [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], if you think there should be an article about museums, you can always create the article. I made doing this very simple for K7L and he/she took no action. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:37, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::[[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]], I am not being sarcastic, nor ironic, nor any number of other words that people might use.  To reduce the risk of further misunderstanding, I will be unusually blunt:  I am genuinely trying to figure out why in Hell you thought blanking half this page was a good thing to do.  You might not need to ask yourself why, but I do.
:::::::I have concluded from the page histories that you did think it was a good use of your time, and I can see that it has taken multiple hours.  I have looked over the results and concluded that the goal probably wasn't to focus the page on the more important or popular requests, but I cannot figure out what positive outcome you were actually trying to achieve.  I am still convinced that you wanted a positive outcome, and I'd be very happy if you explained what that was.  (Why do I want you to explain?  If I understood your desired goal, I might be able to help you achieve it.) 
:::::::I've recommended the 5 Whys process because the only reason you'd given was that you personally thought the page was &quot;really long&quot;.  That's superficial statement, and I'd like you to dig deeper with that.  Why should anyone even care if this page is (by your standards) &quot;really long&quot;?  Here's how 5 Whys works:
:::::::# Why do you want to blank half this page?
:::::::#* Because the page is really long, and blanking half of it will make it shorter.
:::::::# Why do you want the page shorter?
:::::::#* Because making the page shorter will &lt;next reason&gt;.
:::::::# Why do you want &lt;next reason&gt;?
:::::::#* Because &lt;next reason&gt; will (something).
:::::::# Why do you want (something)?
:::::::#* Because (something) will ______
:::::::# Why do you want _______?
:::::::#* Because _____ will...
:::::::Given that &quot;make the page shorter&quot; isn't a shared value, but keeping everything in one place is, you're definitely not done explaining why this is a good idea.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:19, 22 August 2018 (UTC)
I'm on roaming right now, so I can't really participate in discussions, but when did SelfieCity ever &quot;blank half the page&quot;? As fas ad I can tell, s/he moved content from this page to another. Making false accusations about deleting content will make it far more difficult to resolve this dispute, and is disruptive behaviour. If SelfieCity has actually deleted content, it would be a different matter. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:32, 22 August 2018 (UTC)
:[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], before I explain in more detail, it's noticeable that you are treating this as if it were an interrogation. It is not. So I hope in your next comment that you will explain, in ''five'' whys, why you are trying to make this an interrogation.
:Now here are my reasons, using appropriate wording, instead of using inaccurate and inappropriate terms like &quot;blanking half the page&quot;:
:# Why do I want to move 2+ year old suggestions to a separate page?
:#* Because this page is really long, and moving half of the suggestions to an older page will clean up this one.
:# Why should the Requested articles page look cleaner?
:#* For a start, people new to the website who see an immensely list of requests as long as the list of [[Article status|guide articles]] might not think much of WV (for example, they may think the page has been abandoned, or that there aren't enough contributors to fill the requests). Therefore, with a long and cluttered list we might turn away possible contributors, or remove some enthusiasm. In my opinion, we want to make this travel guide look as up-to-date, alive and thriving as possible, and keeping pages like requests at a good, neat length will help. {{ping|WhatamIdoing|K7L}} are you actually interested in seeing WV thrive, or are you ''actually'' more interested in getting your way than doing what is in the best interests of WikiVoyage? (PS: I created the &quot;slush pile&quot; page because K7L moved some content here in the first place.)
:#** This may not matter to anyone else, but you spent so much time answering my question (thank you!) and so you can have no possible doubt that I read this, I'm going to say that this is where your logic chain seems to fall apart.  There are a lot of assumptions in this statement, and most of them are wrong or at least doubtful.  For example, you assume that &quot;people new to the website&quot; usually see this page (they don't; newbies usually start at a destination article), that a visible need for contributions turns people away (exactly the opposite experience of the Wikipedias), that a long list is inherently discouraging (it probably isn't), and that shorter is neater/cleaner (it isn't.  Neater is neater; shorter is shorter.  We could have a short messy list or a long neat one).  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:26, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why should we try to get new contributors?
:#* So Wikivoyage can grow and become more successful, as Wikipedia has done.
:#** The English Wikipedia's &quot;success&quot; is killing it.[https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.93.012307] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]])
:# Why should Wikivoyage grow and become successful?
:#* Why do you think I signed up?
:Now, I'd like you, [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] to answer some questions. You've got some explaining to do.
:# Why do we sweep the Travellers' pub?
:#* [[User:SelfieCity|Answer]]:  Because we sweep things that we're finished with (NB: &quot;completed&quot;, not &quot;old&quot;), which is not the same thing as sweeping things that still need to be handled.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why do we do janitorial work?
:#* The answer to this question depends upon what you count as &quot;janitorial work&quot;.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why are you so strongly opposed to cleaning up this page, that you are willing to '''make false accusations''' to see the archiving get stopped?
:#* I am unaware of making any false accusations.  If you refer to whether reducing the page size from 79kb to 35 kb (a ~56% reduction) should be counted as &quot;blanking half&quot;, I think that's a perfectly fair statement.  You may prefer to call it &quot;removing approximately half&quot; or &quot;archiving slightly more than half&quot; or &quot;moving 56% to a different page&quot;, but I think that &quot;blanking half&quot; is a fair description of what happened, from the viewpoint of any person who read the page in the two states.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why are you using the same offensive tone as K7L? Are you two sockpuppets or something?
:#* I am trying to be perfectly clear.  If you come from a high-context culture (the kind where people drop hints rather than telling you plainly what they mean), then I apologize for being uncharacteristically blunt.  I have not found that dropping hints is an effective method of communicating my views to you, so I'm trying a new approach.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why do you care whether some requests have been moved to another page, which you can still reach by clicking a link? '''Why would it matter to you?'''
:#* Because every click costs readers, so it's less likely to be read by anyone.  Because archiving by date, when the content is not time-sensitive, makes us look disorganized.  Because the audience for this page is not new editors, who do not start at this kind of page, so optimizing the page for your guess about what a newbie wants is wrong.  Because we have research on what new editors want, and it's not a short list that shows how little is left to be done.  Because, in other words, if your goal is encouraging new editors, your actions will not encourage them.  It will not even be neutral.  It will actual &lt;em&gt;discourage&lt;/em&gt; them.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:Once you answer these questions, I will probably be more satisfied, but I doubt whether you will answer the questions.

:If you take the above into consideration, thank you.

'''PS:''' Do I really need a reason for moving outdated content to an old requests page? (That's where your interrogating doesn't make sense.)
:Yes, you do.  No reason = random change.  Randomness is not helpful.  But in this case, you don't have &quot;no reason&quot;; you have a goal that will be actively harmed by your actions.  Small effect size (=waste of your time) and negative results (=worse than a waste of your time).  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
---[[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 14:22, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

:There's often a substantial delay between the first suggestion that something is missing and the initial article creation. Yes, it could well be years. For instance, User:LtPowers created [[Finger Lakes Apple Country]] around the time of the WT/WV split in 2012 and seemed to think that some place named [[Oswego]] was worthy of at least a link, for whatever reason. There was no article on Oswego NY until mid-2014, two years later, leaving that link &lt;font color=&quot;red&quot;&gt;red&lt;/font&gt;. Does that mean that Oswego should not have been created, or that slushing the idea would get an article created any sooner? Discarding valid proposals isn't magically  any more likely to attract contributors, cause Wikivoyage to grow and become successful or achieve any of the other stated grand objectives. More likely is the opposite outcome, where the project is the less because a gap in coverage never got filled.
:To say that [[WV:RA]] would look prettier, just because the list is shorter, misses the point. WV:RA isn't intended to be a showcase of anything if that objective trumps its primary role: a handy list of suggestions for destinations and topics which currently lack an article, as a utility to serve editors and contributors. The goal is that suggestions become viable articles. Like a broom closet, it's utilitarian. 
:The question of whether one individual suggestion is viable has little to do with the question of when the idea was proposed. We only have a limited number of regular contributors turning WV:RA suggestions from ideas into usable articles. There is no deadline; if the underlying idea is weak (and some sidetrack from one-line WV:RA suggestions into lengthy discussions which were moved off WV:RA onto the appropriate article talk pages) that's one thing, but slushing valid ideas just because someone didn't get to them in obedient compliance with one user's arbitrary deadline? That's really doing nothing to get us closer to our objective, which is to write a travel guide. We remove suggestions as articles are created, where the suggestion is flawed or where a page created from the idea would have no chance of meeting [[Wikivoyage:What is an article?]] or our project's [[Wikivoyage:Goals and non-goals|goals]]. Moving something off the list because the proposal itself is marginal is one thing, slushing half of WV:RA for no reason other than the date of the original proposal is arbitrary and is doing nothing to move this project closer to its goals. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:46, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

:: So what we disagree on is not whether we want new contributors, but whether keeping the page neat or keeping it functional is more important, and whether trying to tidy the page really has a positive effect on new contributors. And, if function is important, whether it is more functional if it shows just a small collection or the complete collection of requests.

:: I think being honest is a virtue. We do not have the manpower to fulfil valid requests in a timely manner. &quot;Tidying&quot; the page will hide this fact from some newcomers. Some newcomers will click the link to the older requests (more if it is shown prominently, fewer if it is hidden away). Those who find that page will see it filled with valid requests, more or less slushed (less if the link was prominently displayed). Now I conclude that making the page &quot;tidy&quot; can make a positive impression, but it may equally well give a bad impression.

:: Therefore I prefer not to play any game of impressions but choose the functionally best approach. Newcomers who see we work on functionality rather than in impression will appreciate that, at least if they are like me. So is there a functional argument for the change?

:: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:19, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

:: PS. What we are talking about is not &quot;outdated&quot; but old requests. Using words we agree on does help communication. On sv-wp many contributors do concentrate on the oldest deficiencies; we could very well leave the &quot;outdated&quot; requests on this page and put the rest in a queue, waiting for those to have been fulfilled or slushed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:25, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

::: How about something like &quot;Long-Awaited Requests&quot;. I think that we should try to find a term that gives the idea that these requests are just as important as recently added ones. This does mean that the list of Long-Awaited Requests should be reviewed occasionally to remove outdated requests (e.g. there is no need for an article on Morse Code any more). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 14:06, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

::::[[Historical travel]] and [[nostalgia]] are perfectly valid topics. Quite a few articles (or article proposals) might validly touch briefly on Morse Code; [[heritage railways|heritage rail]], [[Rail enthusiast travel#Museums|rail museums]], [[ocean liners]], [[marine museums]], [[military history]], [[RMS Titanic|Titanic]] cities and [[amateur radio]] (insofar as they relate to travel, become a reason to travel, or appear in museums which attract the voyager). The history of [[Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Cape Race]] would be woefully incomplete without mention of its historic rôle as first point of radiotelegraph contact for trans-Atlantic crossings of yesteryear; the same could be said for Marconi's experimentation at Signal Hill in [[St. John's]]. Renaming &quot;slushpile&quot; to &quot;old requests&quot; to &quot;long-awaited requests&quot; misses the point; namely, there's nothing which inherently makes a request made two years ago (or a request for a topic that relates to [[historical travel]]) any less valid than any other request. A weak or marginal request might be made today, while a valid request which has languished for years might be slushed. I'd prefer to reserve the slushpile for proposals which sidetrack into discussion which ends with no consensus as to whether the article is worth creating. The date a proposal was made tells us nothing. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:55, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
::::(edit conflict) The way that you communicate that a request from 2015 and a request from 2018 are equally important is that you keep them on the same page.  You make them actually, visibly equal.
::::As I have said above, Selfie's assumptions about the audience for the page and the effect of a shorter list are both wrong – a very reasonable first guess, but the facts happen to go the other way.  This page will be most functional if &quot;learners&quot; (not &quot;brand-new editors&quot;, who don't typically end up here) and more experienced editors can look through it, have that &quot;Hey, I can write an article about &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; place!&quot; moment, or at least recognize that there's still a lot to be done around here.  It is not optimally functional if people look through it and think &quot;Ho hum, so few things here – I guess that just about everything's already been covered&quot;.  If 50% of the content is on another page, then we have halved our chances of having that desirable moment when someone looks at this page.
::::If the page becomes too long (e.g., it's hard to load on mobile devices), then we can split it, but the split should be content-based rather than time-based.  Dividing up between destinations and non-destinations could make a lot of sense.  Dividing destinations according to continent/region could work.  But the content is not date-oriented, so it makes no sense to split by the date of original request. 
::::I'd like to be explicit about the costs of having a (any) second page.  Every click costs readers.  If you split a news article across two pages, 80 to 90 percent of the people who actually read (not just clicked on) the first page of an article will not open the second page.  During the three months before this dispute started, we were averaging about 19 page views per day.  That means we could reasonably expect to get about three people looking at the new one (once this dispute fades away, excluding bots and spiders, and assuming things like the new one not being separately advertised).  IMO that is a substantial cost, and I would prefer to avoid it.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:11, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I've just checked the page views.  In the last 10 days, the slushpile/archive/older requests page has gotten just one page view for every 14 page views on the main/newer requests page.  That's 7% of the attention towards long-standing requests of approximately equal value.  This trend is unlikely to change.
:::::Can we merge these back together now, so that people looking for requests will see all of the requests (or at least all requests of a given type)?  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:39, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::My biggest concern with the original split was that many suggested articles that were added in 2017 have ended up in the slushpile. I agree that if the requests page has to be split, splitting it by content (destinations, phrasebooks, travel topic, itineraries) is better. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 03:25, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::If you want to revert, go ahead. But don’t expect me to help you. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 03:53, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::::Done. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 05:24, 6 September 2018 (UTC)

== WV:Requested articles ==
{{swept}}
A user is now edit-warring [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] to systematically remove (or slushpile) all suggestions which were made two years ago. I believe there is no consensus to do this and it is doing more harm than good to the project, as burying valid ideas actually reduces the chance of the articles being created.

I have already raised the issue on [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]], only for my concerns to be pointedly ignored. Could anyone who hasn't been following this please take a look at [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] and the associated subpages? I'd like a second opinion on this. Thanks. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 17:27, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

:Prove to me where a user is edit warring. Also, you know where this discussion belongs, so again [[User_talk:K7L#Please_watch_your_tone|please watch your tone]]. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

::[[User:K7L|K7L]], you are trying to make out that you are unbiased and unreasonable. However, the opposite is the case. You have been continually hostile to the &quot;slushpile&quot; idea (as you call it and no-one else does) for article requests. Go to [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles/Old requests]], it is clear who was going against consensus. When [[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]] voiced objections to the creation of the new page but without seeing the objections I went ahead and made the change, I apologized for not seeing those late objections (late not in a bad way, you understand), and then we agreed to change the name of the page. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:33, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::&quot;No-one else&quot;, except maybe [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;diff=3587046&amp;oldid=3587042&amp;diffmode=source you], many times?  If you're unhappy about the name, then please go back to the discussion on that talk page and propose a better one.  If you're unhappy about the fact that suggested articles are still visible, instead of being buried in history, then please don't complain about trivialities like the name of the archive, and instead see whether the [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy]] would realistically permit these ideas for articles to be deleted.
::::(Everyone else:  A [[w:en:Slush pile]] is publishing jargon.  Usually, publishing interns look through it when they're bored, to see if anything interesting is lost in it.)  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:11, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::I am happy to hear any objections to this whole thing, but please keep them ''reasonable''. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]], I am happy to hear your comment on the latest developments in the situation, along with other users (including those who disagreed with the idea in the first place). --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:42, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::{{ping|WhatamIdoing}} it was originally called a slush pile, but then the name was changed to &quot;old requests&quot;. I called it that ''before'' the name was changed, while [[User:K7L|K7L]] is still calling it a slush pile despite the name change. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 20:16, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::Also, no, I do not want to see these ideas removed. Also I am not unhappy about the current name. What bothers me is how K7L refuses to reasonably object and instead forces his/her views upon everyone else until everyone else gives in. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 20:20, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}Sorry that I keep making one comment after another, but I think this is an important part of the issue here {{ping|WhatamIdoing|K7L}} K7L was the person who [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3586090&amp;oldid=3585961 created what they called the slushpile]. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:40, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:I agree with [[User:K7L|K7L]]. A &quot;requested article&quot; that was suggested five years ago is no less likely to be taken up on than one that's was suggested five days ago. There's no reason to archive or slush old entries, and any that were ought to be de-archived or de-slushed or whatever word you want to use. In fact, if anything, the ones that have been outstanding longer ought to be ''more'' visible than the newer ones. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:41, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::What's clear now is that there never ''was'' consensus to archive old requests as I assumed. In that case, we can always go back to the old method, where everything was on one page, or we can divide up the requests into categories as I believe [[User:DaGizza|Gizza]] suggested.

::See, I am not opposed to reverting my work on this; what I resent is the use of words like &quot;edit war&quot; when they are untrue accusations. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:46, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::After spending a few minutes reading through the [[Wikivoyage_talk:Travellers%27_pub#Title_case_%22Travellers'_Pub%22|discussion about the capitalization of &quot;Travellers' Pub&quot; or whatever]], and some thinking about this, and I really think this is one of those situations where it really doesn't matter: by adding the change, all it means is one more click to see older requests. As it is, I have to continually wait here for the latest commentary on the situation. Honestly, I don't care anymore whether we keep an older requests page or not ... yes, [[User:K7L|K7L]], I guess we could say you've won. It's always tempting not to contribute and just talk, and these types of discussions, with accusations, etc., are the worst sort. I'll quote an [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] statement from back in 2013 when the capitalization of this page was fiercely debated over:

::::&quot;I feel the need to be very careful in how I word this comment. But frankly, it needs to be said. This is a problem that's been playing itself out over and over again since the migration. And it's been getting worse, not better, over time. The problem I am talking about is that people - more than one person; probably a majority of us who have been active in policy discussions lately, myself included - have, in discussions like this, been so gung-ho about advocating for their individual vision of how Wikivoyage should be that they've been completely deaf to others' concerns. We've been so busy talking about why we should absolutely change something, or absolutely not change something, that we've been unable to listen to alternative points of view which may be quite valid ... What I want from Wikivoyage—far more than a place where the Village Pump equivalent is called the Traveller's Pub rather than just the Pub, far more than a place where getting someone's permission before nominating them for administrative duties is a hard-and-fast rule rather than just a custom, far more than (insert reference to recent molehill-made-mountain here)—is a place where I can write about [[Buffalo]] without having to worry about too much. I think most people here feel the same way about their respective writing projects.&quot;

:::I would significantly prefer removing the &quot;old requests&quot; page and restoring the situation before all this debate rather than have this whole discussion escalate and perhaps end at the [[user bans]] page or something of that nature. Hopefully this will be my final comment on a thread that never should have been in the &amp;mdash; should I write &quot;pub&quot; or Pub? ;) &amp;mdash; in the first place. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 00:14, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

== Requesting destinations? ==
{{swept}}
Hello, I'm new. Could I request some destinations? 

Ideas.

[[Canaan]]

[[Swanville]]

others... if u want me to create any new ones let me know. thanks. [[User:Jukkohiss|Jukkohiss]] ([[User talk:Jukkohiss|talk]]) 22:01, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

: You might want to look at [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]]. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:48, 15 September 2018 (UTC)

== [[WV:Requested article expansions]] page ==

{{swept}}
I had a thought for a new Wikivoyage page idea. While most of our articles are still not at the ideal star status, a page similar to [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] would be useful for pointing out particularly poor pages on this website (e.g. outlines or usable articles that should be better) that need improvement and do not match the requirements for a [[cotm]] nomination &amp;mdash; for example, they need more originally-written content. If the page requested for expansion reached guide status, we could then remove it from the list. Just a thought for a new page; what do others think of this idea? When one of us isn't sure what page to work on, it could provide more ideas. Also, to clarify in relation to the Requested articles debate, I wouldn't propose archiving/slushing old ideas.

Such a page wouldn't be harmful but at the same time help us focus on the poorest of our articles. Perhaps it would be more effective than COTMs. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:45, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
:The star to all article ratio will always be a rounding error. I would guess most editors work on locations they're already familiar with. If someone is looking for work, try recommending articles like [[NYC]], [[London]], or [[Paris]]. Super destinations like these probably capture the majority of traveller interest, so we should strive to make our versions &quot;the best&quot;. Good luck! --[[User:ButteBag|ButteBag]] ([[User talk:ButteBag|talk]]) 12:42, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
::My idea is something more along the lines of [[WV:RA]], but for stubby outlines, etc., including travel topics. What do you think? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:02, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
:::I'd rather see people make such requests here (more people will see it) or on the article's talk page (anyone watching the page will see it), instead of on another page.  Extra pages and &quot;structure&quot; means that we could spend more time maintaining the mess than improving articles.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:51, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
:: See [[Wikivoyage:World cities/Large]] for one list of the most important cities, including some info on which get the most visitors. See its parent article for a longer &amp; less detailed list. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:08, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
*In response to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], I see your point. The more of those types of pages we have, the more work is required. This is a good place to bring up such information. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:00, 16 September 2018 (UTC)

== Grand Theft Auto ==

i want to request this being made somehow into a travel guide. like where to find gta memormeilla etc. [[User:Baozon90|Baozon90]] ([[User talk:Baozon90|talk]]) 00:22, 12 October 2019 (UTC)

== Philippine languages ==

There are not yet Ivatan phrasebook, Pangasinan phrasebook, &amp; Kapampangan phrasebook. [[User:Mayon V|Mayon V]] ([[User talk:Mayon V|talk]]) 02:11, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
: These should be listed at [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]], if relevant (I don't know the languages). --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:31, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

== Airports ==
There has appeared a large number of airport article requests. I think they should be considered and justified according to the discussion at [[Wikivoyage:Airport Expedition|Airport Expedition]]. {{ping|AdamT777}} Not all airports of capitals or big cities are relevant for own pages. I suppose most airports of capitals have connecting flights, but some of them may be small, and those serving a huge metropolitan area may be less important as hub, if there are other bigger airports nearby. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:38, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
:{{ping|LPfi}} This was discussed at [[User talk:AdamT777]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:10, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

== Cuisines of Africa ==
[from [[Special:Permalink/4494960#Eat/Drink]], removed as &quot;removing Cuisines of Africa per discussion. suggestion strikes as ethnocentrism and there is no such thing as 'African cuisine']
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*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

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: I think I wrote another answer, but seemingly I never posted it. Or has this discussion been also elsewhere? I remember arguments that don't appear above. The article might not make sense before there are actual articles on different cuisines, but I still think the entry shouldn't be hidden in the history. Leaving it on the talk page or in the archive at least allowing it to be found by a search.
: I also still think that arguments can be made for the article along other lines than those of ethnocentrism and ignorance. Let's return when when somebody has an idea of what the article could be like, and some individual cuisines are described in country Eat sections or separate articles. I don't think a template is the ideal format.
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      <text bytes="100320" xml:space="preserve">==Justification for this article==

I do not understand the justification for this article's existence. Anyone who wants a new article can just [[plunge forward]] and create it. I'm inclined to nominate this article for deletion, but wanted to first get some feedback on whether there's any policy-related reason in anyone's mind that would bar this article from being fairly deleted. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:45, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:While it's true that someone can simply plunge forward, it' possible to have a good idea for a page but not the time to write something to give it a good start. In such a case, there's two choices: not create the page or create a stub. Making a request puts the idea out there for someone with the knowledge (and/or time) to write a quality and decent-length article to give the topic a good start. If a page is created as a stub, then there there is the possibility it will just get deleted. Maybe if you have a look at the page after my additions it will change your perspective. I should also note that Wikipedia has this same page ([[:w:Wikipedia:Requested_articles]]). [[User:AHeneen|AHeneen]] ([[User talk:AHeneen|talk]]) 11:06, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::The fact that it's a longer list doesn't change my mind at all. Any user who would like to keep such a list in their sandbox until they have a chance to start the articles in question should do so. Encouraging people to submit requests instead of contributing is not a valuable use of anyone's time, in my humble opinion. And I don't think that stubs should be at great risk of being quickly deleted. If you think there's a substantial risk of stubs being quickly deleted, perhaps we should discuss that in [[Wikivoyage talk:Votes for deletion]]. Finally, I strongly dissent from any idea that it is appropriate to do things just because they are done on Wikipedia. I know that's not what you mean to say at all, but whether a list of requested articles is useful in Wikipedia or not doesn't change my views on its (lack of) usefulness here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:18, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:::I've added this to RfC. [[User:AHeneen|AHeneen]] ([[User talk:AHeneen|talk]]) 11:45, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

Destination articles are easily created in outline form; if a contributor doesn't even know enough about a destination to create an outline article (that is: what the place is, and where it's located), then there's no point in adding it to this list.  However, that applies only to destinations (and perhaps itineraries).  For travel topics and phrasebooks, this page might be more useful.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 14:44, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:I'd prefer not to see outlines created which lack even one way to get to a place, one thing to see or do and somewhere to eat or sleep. If we have just one listing for a place (such as that oversize wooden apple at a restaurant in tiny [[Cobourg#Colborne|Colborne, Ontario]]) then create a subsection in the closest destination article which actually exists and redirect there. If those sections grow to the point where there is something to see or do, somewhere to eat and [[project:What is an article?|somewhere to sleep]] then at that point split the village out into its own destination-level article. &quot;X is a village in Y&quot; followed by a blank template should be deleted, it serves no purpose. We already have the X redlink in the &quot;cities/towns&quot; section of Y's region article to tell us that X is in Y and needs an article once we have listings for it.
:I'm not sure if there should be any templates or categories to track redirects like [[Colborne]] &amp;rarr; [[Cobourg#Colborne]] so that we know these places lack articles of their own; Wikipedia uses &lt;nowiki&gt;{{r to section}}&lt;/nowiki&gt; for this. A requested articles page might be of use if it lists just the most obvious omissions (larger places like [[Oswego]], New York and not just every tiny village unless it's famous/notable for something) or lists non-geographical topics. To list every place that lacks an article would duplicate the redlinks on the region page, as well as [[special:wantedpages]], so the inclusion criteria need to be narrower (as in &quot;create these first please&quot;). [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:13, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::It seems to me that the [[http://www.wikipatterns.com/display/wikipatterns/Scaffold scaffold]] an important wiki pattern and that we should support it's use. -- [[User:MarkJaroski|MarkJaroski]] ([[User talk:MarkJaroski|talk]]) 17:16, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:I'd think that [[Cobourg#Nearby]] is the scaffold. Each village exists and has at least one listing, encouraging users to add more if anything notable exists. If any of these grow, split them out then. Most of what's on [[special:shortpages]] (other than disambiguation) is an empty article as there's nothing in any of the template sections. Which is [[project:the traveller comes first|more useful to the traveller]]? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 19:01, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

::I agree that we already have a scaffold, though in this case I think it should be the &quot;Cities and towns&quot; list on [[Quinte-Northumberland]]... but that's just semantics.  Where I strongly disagree is in shoving disparate travel destinations together in one article, even when there's travel information to impart.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 19:39, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

:::So what does one do with [[Yarker]]? WP just redirects [[w:Yarker, Ontario]] to Stone Mills Township, pop 7500, which isn't an article here. Yarker has one tea room, a lakeside cottage camp and an empty Wikivoyage outline... that's it. It's seven miles from [[Odessa (Ontario)|Odessa]], but Odessa and Bath both also redlink. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:56, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

::::Sounds like it meets our article criteria, if only barely.  Some have suggested combining rural areas like that into a single bottom-level article named like a region, but I think it's equally acceptable to treat each as its own destination -- especially if there are places to sleep.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 15:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

{{disclaimerbox|The result of a VfD nomination was to '''keep''' this page. The discussion can be found [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion/January 2013#Wikivoyage:Requested articles|here]]. The discussion has many useful ideas for the direction of this page.}}

== Airlines ==
Unsure about this entry:
* More airlines, like: Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air France, Emirates (currently a redirect to United Arab Emirates), and more

I think Delta had a page, which was deleted. The question of whether we want more articles about individual companies (as opposed to merely air travel by region or frequent flyer/reward mile programmes in general) is still very much open and should be resolved - at least for the batch currently on VfD - before making these requested articles. The risk with an article about one company is that these are turned into advertisement. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 20:21, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

:Remove the &quot;More airlines, like: Delta...&quot; entry! 
:It's very easy to compile a list of all the airlines in the world that don't yet have their own WV article and plonk it in this [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]], but such a list is a real waste of everybody's time if it's put here, because then it acts as a bad model and we start to get a list of bus companies and hotel chains, etc. If someone chooses to create a great article on any airline, etc then that's a different matter and we should retain it as long as it's at status &lt;nowiki&gt;{{usable topic}})&lt;/nowiki&gt; or higher. If it's not - just delete it. -- [[User:Alice/About_Me|&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0000DD&quot;&gt;A&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0066FF&quot;&gt;l&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0099FF&quot;&gt;i&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00CCFF&quot;&gt;c&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#00EEFF&quot;&gt;e&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]][[Special:Emailuser/Alice|&lt;font color=&quot;#FF3333&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;✉&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/font&gt;]] 21:30, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

== Requests for travel topics ==
{{swept}}
Would it be OK to create [[Wikivoyage:Requests for travel topics]] as a place where travel topic articles could be proposed? Say, for example, that I want to propose [[Desert survival]], [[Getting married abroad]], or [[Convention planning]], but would like some feedback as to whether they are in scope before putting in a lot of research only to have it vfd´d and deleted, shouldn´t we have a place to have this kind of discussion as to what kinds of travel topics we might want? I´m not suggesting that we have to have an approval process before creating any topic article, just that in some cases it might be useful to have discussion beforehand. It would also serve for cases where someone has a good idea but doesn't have the time or motivation to plunge forward and create the article themselves. We already have [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks|Requests for phrasebooks]] and [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles|Requested articles]]; why not a page for travel topics too? [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 13:58, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

: Good idea. Perhaps also [[Requests for itineraries]]? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:28, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:: I don't see anything preventing these from being placed on the Requested Articles list; there are already proposed travel topics there. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:31, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::I would really like to separate them out. Real places can be listed on the requested articles page and they rarely require any discussion, but travel topics are a little trickier. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 14:40, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

::::I know of no reasons why you should not, so go ahead. No guarantee that it will work either, but it seems like a good idea.
::::Are these pages indexed anywhere or does one only find them by good guesswork? Cheers, &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 15:11, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::::By the way, almost all the requests on the requested articles list are for travel topics. &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 15:17, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

::::::Support both the requests for travel topics and also request for itineraries - a good idea if it works [[User:SatuSuro|sats]] ([[User talk:SatuSuro|talk]]) 15:24, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

: I suggest we also add &quot;Requests for destination articles&quot; and make [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] a sort of index page with links to the destination, t-topics, phrasebook and itineraries lists. That takes care of Peter's question about how to find these. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 15:33, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::Good idea. &lt;s&gt;Can we also have [[Wikivoyage:Requests for users|Requests for users]]? I´d really like to do some collaboration with Jessica Alba if possible.&lt;/s&gt; [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 15:39, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

:::For that matter, [[project:requests for aircraft]]. Someone gave me a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Christmas, batteries not included. It's just sitting here on the tarmac; I have no idea what to do with it. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:51, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

With the goal of decreasing the number of project pages, why isn't it more useful to just separate the requests into subsections of [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]]? It's already organized and you don't have to click through multiple pages—just ToC headers.  --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] &lt;small&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/small&gt; 16:24, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::I was actually looking for a place where we could request feedback on travel topic ideas, since their legitimacy/naming/where to put the information is not really as obvious as it is for other types of articles. That Requested article page is not really suited to that, I think.
:::::If there's a question about whether something would be in scope, then it should go on [[Wikivoyage talk:Other ways of seeing travel]], or perhaps [[Wikivoyage talk:What is an article?]].  If you're requesting ''feedback'', you're not really requesting that an article be written, which is what it sounds like from your proposed &quot;Requests for travel topics&quot; title.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 18:34, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::But how would a new user know where to do that? [[WV:Requests for phrasebooks]] has been used for some discussions of this type, I just thought it would make sense for proposed travel topics to have their own space with some visibility, since travel topics tend to incur the most controversy and often require discussions of the scope of a proposed article, its title, and/or how such information might be better split between other topics/articles. It's not always necessarily a matter of [[wiaa]], and the &quot;other ways&quot; talk page has never been used much for this purpose...[[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 20:54, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::: I'm with Peter and K7L in that I would prefer a single page with sub-sections for all &quot;requests for...&quot; items since it seems simpler, easier to find, and easier to use.  As to instructing users on where to find things or where to go for feedback, my suggestion is to just add some instructional text to the page in the form of a &quot;See also&quot; or some similar heading. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 21:23, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::: (edit conflict) I guess I don't understand what you're looking for. What is your projected use case? It seems like we have enough discussion fora, between talk pages and the Pub, so I don't know if another one is a good idea unless you're expecting an influx of travel-topic discussions. [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 21:44, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::::This type of question will usually be discussed here in the pub, which is not surprising in view of the disclaimerbox at the top of the page. Although the pub is pretty cluttered these days, it is a good place to get your question noticed. After discussion is closed or a a new article is created, the discussion can be swept there. If no article is created at the time it would be swept to the requested articles discussion page, with an entry on the project page in the appropriate section. Do we need anything more complicated? &amp;bull; &amp;bull; &amp;bull; [[User:Pbsouthwood|Peter (Southwood)]] [[User talk:Pbsouthwood|&lt;sup&gt;(talk)&lt;/sup&gt;]]: 05:56, 13 March 2013 (UTC)

== Visa requirements ==

Like [[Visa summary for EU citizens]], would it be a good idea to have pages on visa requirements for nationals of various countries? --[[User:Sakib|Saqib]] ([[User talk:Sakib|talk]]) 15:07, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
:Only if the information gets to be too long for the country articles.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 17:38, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

::I didn't understand. What about creating page on [[visa summary for U.S. citizens]]? --[[User:Sakib|Saqib]] ([[User talk:Sakib|talk]]) 17:48, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

:::I apologize; I misunderstood what you were asking.  I can see where such an article would be useful, but I'm reluctant to support the idea of systematically creating one for each country in the world.  If we create them, I'd stick with countries that are majority-English-speaking.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 21:34, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

:::: Or where English is an official language? But there are many of them either way, and I do not see how they would be kept up to date. For destination countries, changes in visa requirements are probably quite well advertised and noticed by many locals and travellers interested in the destination. I do not see my (as Finnish) noticing changes in Burkina Faso visa requirements. Thus a change in Burkina Faso should trigger a more or less automatic change in all the articles. As not too many people follow Burkina Faso, every one of these should take the responsibility to note the changes in all the articles, including those on Vanuatu and Saint Lucia (or post a message somewhere). I think the chance of this working spontaneously is small, so before writing such an article, the system of securing updates should be in place. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:33, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

== Where do we limit our scope on immigrant intent? ==

I'm a little unsure about this one:
* [[International adoption]] — decision to adopt a child often comes with a journey to the country of origin, to acquire knowledge of the child's social background.

Is this within the scope of Wikivoyage, or is it (like [[marriage in China]]) too closely related to permanent immigration? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:38, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

:My first instinct is to say &quot;neither&quot; -- it's out of scope because the factors involved in traveling for this purpose don't require special travel information.  It seems to me that of the information presented in such a hypothetical article, it would all fall under one of two categories: information that's already in the relevant country article, or information that's about ''how to adopt from a specific country'', which is not travel-related.  [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 17:26, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

:: Agree with LtPowers, although if someone wanted to start such an article we could of course tag it as &quot;experimental&quot; and see how it developed.  However, I think there is a distinction to be made between articles about travel and articles about something that requires travel, and this subject seems to be the latter.  To consider a different example: [[Business travel]] is a valid topic insofar as it relates to travel issues specific to business people, but we wouldn't consider a discussion of how to prepare for a presentation as relevant.  Similarly, if an adoption article is dealing with how to adopt a child rather than specific travel issues encountered by people traveling for purposes of adoption then that seems out of scope. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 17:45, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

== Navigation ==

The redlink [[Navigation]] is described as:
: this would cover the use of satellite positioning systems (GPS is by far the most well-known, but units may also rely on Russia's GLONASS or the E.U.'s Galileo). Topics would include navigating with such units, types of receivers, use of such devices, &amp; restrictions (some countries ban the import of such devices by foreigners). This topic should also incorporate info from and replace the [[Orienteering]] article, which covers map/compass navigation. This would be a great page to link from various activities which often rely on GPS receivers to navigate.

I do not agree. Navigation is the term commonly used for navigation at sea and in the air. If we have an article with that name I think it should be something suitable to link from [[Cruising on small craft]] (aviators should probably not get their navigation advice from us), perhaps on getting sea charts and nautical publications, issues in some waters, something about equipment, a very short introduction to navigation itself (mostly to give understanding about what to learn), some tricks important in some waters but neglected in others and perhaps something about how to learn the basics.

The suggested article should instead be named [[satellite navigation]] or simply [[GPS]]. The latter name may not include GLONASS &amp; friends, but they may still be described and the page renamed in the future. It is probably the name most easily linked from other articles.

I think the navigation article can wait quite a while. There is a lot to do before we can serve boaters and navigation is the least of issues (for us, as serious boaters know how to navigate and others will find a lot of better guides on the net before stumbling over ours).

The orienteering article should be developed. I think it should not be replaced, as not everybody needing orienteering skills will need or have a navigator. Much better with an orienteering stub referring to [[GPS]] for the navigator stuff.

--[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:27, 12 October 2013 (UTC)

== A resorts article? ==
{{swept}}
Big resorts like Club Med are not my preferred type of destination, but they are very popular with some travellers. Areas like [[Montego Bay]] or the Yalong Bay area in [[Sanya]] seem to be mostly such resorts. We have an article on [[cruise ships]], another all-inclusive way to holiday, and one on [[GLBT-friendly beach resorts]]. A search for &quot;resort&quot; turns up many Disney resorts and a few other things. A search for &quot;Club Med&quot; turns up many mentions but no article.

I'd say an overview article on such resorts would be a good idea. &lt;small&gt;—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User_talk:Pashley|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Pashley|contribs]]) &lt;/small&gt;

: It is certainly a useful travel topic. Resort holidays are popular, but I believe that an almost invisible percentage of WV's current readers and editors are people who frequent resorts. One just has to look at the state of our Caribbean articles, given the fact that they AFAIU are certainly not off the beaten path for North American visitors, the same goes for places like the [[Canary Islands]], Spain's south coast and so on. Also, the status of our articles of cities towns and regions next to ski resorts, even the most popular ones in the Alps etc. don't reflect the amount of visitors they get. So we might very well even attract some new editors. I must admit I don't really have much experience of this kind of travel, either. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:45, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

::Me neither, but yes, definitely a great idea for an article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:01, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Neat idea. But please don't confuse it with the term [[w:Seaside resort|Seaside resort]] that often refers to resort towns. Btw, how are you feeling about creating such an article on state-accredited resort towns? It's a crucial traveller's topic and many guides solely cover those. Cheers, [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 14:10, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

: That sounds like the situation with [[Cruising on small craft]] and [[Cruise ships]], two articles with related names but little content overlap. They should link to each other so that if a search leads a user to the wrong one the problem is easily corrected, but other than that they can be developed independently.
: The difference is that for cruising we have two articles, for resorts zero. Volunteers? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:44, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

::I'm not experienced with topic articles on Wikivoyage. But I'll definitely help to extend and create content for both a vacation resort and seaside resort town guide. Cheers, [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 14:52, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

: Answering a question from [[User:Horst-schlaemma]] on my talk page, I suggested this but am not volunteering to do it. I do not know much about such resorts and am not greatly interested in them. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:29, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
::Since there's nothing of magnitude at [[w:Hotel#Resort hotels|Wikipedia]] either, it could be a great project for the Wikivoyage community. -- [[User:Horst-schlaemma|Horst-schlaemma]] ([[User talk:Horst-schlaemma|talk]]) 18:57, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

== Split discussions/debates onto a separate page? ==
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I notice that [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] is turning into discussion and debate as to whether we should have an article on any of a wide variety of topics from a [[Manhattan skyline guide]] to the [[War of 1812]] in North America, the history of the [[Orient Express]] train, scenic [[tourist trains]] or [[dinner trains]] and [[metro]]/[[rapid transit]] systems.

Would it be worth splitting all this discussion out of the main WV:RA list to another page (either [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] or the article Talk: page for the proposed article) and just linking to that discussion from the main list body, so that the list itself doesn't become a debate forum?

There are also a few entries with &quot;X wanted, has been started as an outline but needs work...&quot; (including the main list of [[attractions]]); I'm hesitant to de-list these until the new pages have enough text to survive a VfD. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:45, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
:I guess that's a good idea. I don't really know how it turned into a forum or how it came to look like a talk page in the first place. But the discussion should be well visible, lest somebody create an article for which there is a good reason not to. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:48, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
::It happens because sometimes people request articles that others are not sure we really want or which may not actually fit with [[WV:What is an article?]] But yeah, I think it would make more sense for this page to list only the non-controversial requests, and anything where a discussion needs to be had should get moved elsewhere for said discussion. I suppose [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] would be the best place for it. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 17:01, 27 April 2015 (UTC)

== Stubs and marginal travel topics ==

There have been a lot of travel topic stubs created the last year. I am worried that these both make the travel topic hierarchy more difficult to navigate (it is already chaotic) and frustrate readers, who think we have something to say about e.g. [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Campfire&amp;oldid=2773372 campfires], [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Knives&amp;oldid=2764635 knives] or [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Navigation&amp;oldid=2764613 navigation] (for the last, see my comment [[#Navigation|above]]). I think we should not create stubs, but wait until somebody has something valuable to say about the topic, or at least a good idea of what the article should be about (a real outline). 

I think this page should not list travel topics that are of marginal importance. They might be useful if the right person starts writing, but this page should list the most important ones, the lack of which are a real deficiency of the site.

The one I now noticed was [//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;curid=112146&amp;diff=2776816&amp;oldid=2776678 Scouting]. An article about international camps, lodging where one can meet fellow scouts and hospitality exchange of different kinds may well be worthwhile. But a topic &quot;about the international Scout movement&quot;? It seems very likely to foremost be a stub without anything you cannot find on Wikipedia.

--[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:14, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:I'd have thought that in our WV context, &quot;about the international Scout movement&quot; would ''already mean'' international camps, lodging, hospitality exchange, and the like. Feel free to improve the description as you like. I certainly don't see why we'd want to decide that ideas like that aren't worth keeping track of somewhere, and I don't think there is any better place. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 12:33, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::I disagree with removing items from the main list if they're controversial; better to leave the item visible and add a link to the discussion (with the discussion on another page, so that [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] doesn't become a debate or [[Wikivoyage: Votes for deletion of pages which haven't been created yet]]).  [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 17:22, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:::Yeah, we have a lot of travel topics that look like they've been created solely because it's fun to create articles. I find it odd to start up a travel topic if I don't have much of anything to write about it. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 17:50, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

:::: Seems like I got into the defendant's box, here, as I created the example articles. It seems hard to accept that each new article, moreso each suggestion for a new topic, needs to prove its right to exist. The project has, since the Wikitravel days, been full of articles that are of practical use to very few, if any, travellers. There are lots of '''[[Scuba diving]]''' guides with specific details about small islands, which are impossible to verify, and likely to be used by very few readers. The '''[[War zone safety]]''' article should not replace professional advice for the few travellers who need it, and '''[[space]]''' (which is ''not'' labelled as a joke article) seems to be written mostly for entertainment. Should these articles be deleted? Or should they be preserved only as artifacts of Wikitravel's early history? I guess that [[campfires]], [[knives]] and [[navigation]] have more relevance to the average traveller, than war zone safety or space tourism.
:::: When it comes to stubs, that's how many great articles began. A fundamental principle of wikis is cooperation; nobody knows everything. When I started '''[[Diplomatic missions]]''' it was questioned; now the article is useful. '''[[Cold weather]]''' has also developed over time. Even though a topic such as '''[[Dangerous animals]]''' is useful for very few travellers, it is still broader than [[aggressive dogs]] (from the Wikitravel period); it is also a good example of cooperation, and surely provides to the casual reader's experience as much as other articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 20:53, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::::: The issue with travel topics and itineraries has always been where to draw the line - for example, should we have a single article on Accommodations, or should it be subdivided such that we have a separate article for Bed &amp; Breakfasts, or should it be even further subdivided so that we have an article for Finnish B&amp;Bs?  Past advice has generally been to start out with broad topics and only split out separate articles when the broad topic contains sufficient content to warrant splitting up instead of starting out with lots of granular articles in the hopes that they will fill out. My views on the matter have changed over time and my opinion has moved towards being more encouraging of users who are excited about developing a new topic article, but just like with city articles I'd suggest that creating lots of outlines without developing those articles might not be a particularly valuable exercise. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &amp;bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &amp;bull; 21:09, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
:::::::damn it, my contribution must have disappeared to the great big void of stuff deleted on the internet... Ok here goes: While there is a tendency to have too many travel topics and any wiki about a specific subject gets more and more articles not all that closely related to that subject over time, I still see no big danger. That being said, it is of course easier for somebody from Wyoming who has never been outside North America to contribute to a travel topic he knows about than to a destination article in - say - [[Colombia]] [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:16, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
:::::::: Some geographic articles (countries or cities) have been filled up with information not specific to the place itself, often subject to the [[WV:OBVIOUS]] principle. For example, the [[Sweden]] article contained many details about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Sweden&amp;oldid=2119207 dangerous animals] that were superfluous, exaggerating risks, and applicable to most of Eurasia and North America. The text was moved to [[pests]] and [[dangerous animals]], hopefully making the country article more relevant to the reader, and the information easier to access for people who travel to other regions. Also, travel topics put information into context; a traveller to Sweden should learn that the greatest &quot;wolf danger&quot; is probably getting into a brawl for ''talking'' about wolves. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 21:30, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

::::::::::A thing I wanted to add: There seems to be really good information on the general subject of portable stoves on WP which is relevant to travel but not yet present on this wiki. Maybe someone could get inspiration there. A hobo stove for example is easily made from material that is available (almost) globally and thus may be a relevant thing to tell the traveler about... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:17, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

== Germanophones: Help translate articles from the German Wikivoyage ==
{{swept}}
There are 12,000 articles that exist on the German Wikivoyage but not on the English Wikivoyage: https://tools.wmflabs.org/pagepile/api.php?id=963&amp;action=get_data&amp;format=html

Many are stubs about small German towns, some are covered here with a different granularity, but some are really worth translating to English. For each seemingly interesting article, please check the neighbouring English Wikivoyage articles using the map at the bottom of [[Destinations]].

Thanks a lot! [[User:Syced|Syced]] ([[User talk:Syced|talk]]) 06:51, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

:I nonetheless advice at least some caution, as overall (especially regarding very small destinations in Germany) de-WV has a more inclusionist stance than en-WV which on the whole has been kind of deletionist. This goes doubly so for airport articles, which de-WV has for basically every runway with scheduled flights in Germany. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:14, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

::Although you would need a stub article to begin with, this category would help : [[[https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Articles_needing_translation_from_German Articles_needing_translation_from_German]]]
::There are definitely some good German articles which some of us brought material over. [[Gyeongju]] used a good amount of material from its sister German article.
::Looking through your list, [https://de.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Adscharien the first random example I found] would be a worthwhile translation candidate.
::In terms of new articles, is it at all possible for you to order those articles by size (in bytes)? 
::And for bonus points, could we remove from that list all the articles in Germany/Austria/Switzerland? (for the reasons [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] stated) --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:45, 13 October 2015 (UTC)

== A bit of cleanup would be in order ==

Several articles here have now been created, whereas others will probably not be created due to discussions or overlap with other articles... Also sometimes it says &quot;an outline has been created&quot; (or something similar) which might as well be outdated... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 01:28, 6 November 2015 (UTC)
: I very much agree and actually came to the talk page to say just that. Will plunge forward and do this, maybe even later today, if nobody has any objections. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 04:39, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
::{{done}} [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:09, 15 June 2016 (UTC)

== Deadline for article requests? ==

The impression I get from the content and length of the article requests page is that some suggestions have been up for years, making the list really long. Would be better to perhaps archive suggestions at least two years old? [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 19:30, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
:That's a good suggestion. Anyone looking for inspiration from old ideas should be able to locate the archive with ease. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:49, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
::Yes, I think it would help, not only in the way I originally suggested, but also because people would pay more attention to this page, and perhaps there would even be more suggestions. Also, I think there would be more interest in turning the requests into pages if people thought there was a limit on how long the requests would be there. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:14, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
:::It will be a chore to figure out how old the existing requests are, but you're welcome to it. I've cleared out a bunch of requests that either had been completed or were considered by other editors not to be good ideas. I have left some in where articles exists but only as stubs, but I have generally removed requests that existing articles be improved. All of our articles can bear improvement. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:22, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::The view history page is the trick; just go back two years and compare to the current. But yes, it still isn't a fun thing to do, but then nor is sweeping the pub, reverting edits, and a lot of other maintenance activities we do. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:37, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::The date a request was posted really tells us nothing about the topic's validity (unless someone requests something like [[the upcoming 2016 Games in Rio]] which is time-sensitive). I disagree with the proposal for an arbitrary deadline on requests and disagree with the number of valid, unfulfilled requests which were just removed without any form of notice, consensus or explanation.
:::::Some of the deletions are problematic as the title – which looks to be a blue link – merely redirects to some other page which isn't on the same topic, for instance [[nostalgia]] vs. [[historical travel]] (as nostalgia covers eras or technology that people living today may still remember). If there's a usable article that's actually on the requested topic (and not just some meaningless redirect to some other topic, like sending [[authority trouble]] to [[stay safe]]) then sure, remove the requests as the articles are created. As for suggestions which you merely didn't like or considered to be bad ideas? Those should probably be moved off the main page into a slushpile, so that these sort of removals can be tracked and any valid suggestions restored. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:16, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::We're never saying to have a &quot;deadline&quot; on requests. Just that, if they're outdated, they should be removed to an archive or a slush pile, as you said. And I don't think anyone's removing requests just because they didn't like them. If so, please give examples. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:22, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}For now, I've created [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles/Slush pile]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:26, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:I removed requested articles that ''other editors'' objected to in the comments. With regard to [[nostalgia]], this is an exceptionally vague topic thst is covered at least in part by existing specific articles. [[historical travel]] exists, so I removed it. K7L didn't identify objections to any other specific deletions, so we cannot discuss those deletions. Of course, anyone who thinks an article should exist can go ahead and create the article and demonstrate why it should exist. Doing so builds the travel guide. Dumping random ideas into this list doesn't do that. The list just keeps getting longer without providing more information to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:37, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::We do need to track this sort of thing, as occasionally a valid suggestion does get written off (see [[Talk:Orient Express]] for a lengthy discussion of why a certain topic can't or shouldn't exist... and I invoke it as an example because the article does now exist and is valid). That's why I tried to determine what was removed without the proposed article ever being created, so that a slushpile could be kept as a record of this particular deletion spree. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:42, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::Honestly, a lot of the requested articles that were removed were never objected to: see [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3585912&amp;oldid=3585095 difference]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:49, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::We usually archive things. Pub discussions are swept, and not merely deleted. Policy or help pages which become outdated are archived. Failed featured article proposals have their own slushpile. VfD has its own archives. A slushpile here would be consistent with that pattern. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 03:52, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I agree with that. There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas; they should all be archived. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 07:56, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I was following past practice. We have never archived Requested Articles before during clean-ups. And no-one has objected before to deletions. See [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3370085&amp;oldid=3366927], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3011125&amp;oldid=3010950], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3556823&amp;oldid=3544745], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3536255&amp;oldid=3535841], [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=2935214&amp;oldid=2924733]. But I don't object to starting a new archive. Selfie City has kindly created the Slush pile already. The list needed a clean up. I cleaned it up by removing articles that have been created, or have been redirected to articles that are reasonable redirects, or that other editors objected to for being out of scope (for example). [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:43, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Fair enough, but going forward, archiving still makes sense for consistency with other pages, like K7L says. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:17, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::: Apology accepted, although none was offered. Maybe we should think twice before piling on when someone does tedious janitorial tasks and we think they should be done differently. I'm just a volunteer here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:29, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}} I'm sorry? And no, that's not an apology, but an expression of incredulity that you should passive aggressively suggest I apologise for offering an opinion. &quot;There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas; they should all be archived.&quot; was simply an agreement with K7L's proposal, and certainly not an attempt to pile on to your or anybody's work.

Maybe you should take a step back and think; I know I will. When I come back to WV with fresh eyes in a few hours, I will revisit this discussion and try to find the place where I went wrong, and see if there is anything that warrants an apology. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:44, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

:It certainly felt like you were piling on. After all, there was no precedent for archiving Requested Articles (quite the opposite - it had never been done), and no consensus to do so when I cleaned up the page. So, yes, I felt like I was being crapped on for not meeting a standard that did exist when I undertook the tedious task of cleaning up. I appreciate you being willing to reflect on this, as I did before I posted the above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:51, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::{{ping|Ground Zero}} Well, I can't tell you your feelings are wrong, but equally hours later I can't see anything in my comment which craps on your work, or even suggests that I thought you had done something bad. As you can see, the single line I wrote didn't even mention you. Additionally, when I made the comment, I wasn't aware of the cleanup work you had done, so not only was I not talking about your edits, I was not even thinking about you; as said earlier, I was simply agreeing with [[User:K7L|K7L]], and arguing in favour of archiving from now on.
::Therefore, you can understand that seeing your comment (from my perspective out of the blue) also felt pretty crappy, and still does.
::For future reference, please bear in mind: I don't make veiled statements about other people or their work. I don't even talk about other people without mentioning (and pinging) them directly. I don't backbite, I don't make snide comments, and if I ever have a problem with you or anyone else's edits, I will tell you/them so directly. So, let me say this directly: (1) I have no problem with the edits you completed earlier today. (2) I personally like you, so this discussion, in addition to being surprising, is really not pleasant for me, as I'm sure it isn't for you. (3) If you are not mentioned in my comments, you are not involved or being referred to.
::Can we chalk this up to a misunderstanding? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:03, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::TT, I am quite happy to chalk this up to a misunderstanding. I have a lot of respect for you as an editor and a member of the Wikivoyage community, so I am eager to move on from this. The statement that irked me was &quot;There is no precedent and no consensus to simply start deleting ideas&quot; since I had been deleting ideas in line with past practice. But I take at face value your comments about the statement not being about my edits and that you were not aware of my edits when you made this statement. Thank you for your reply, and I look forward to working with you again in Wikivoyage. Have a great week. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Thank you for that, GZ. You too. In future, I will make sure I fully understand the circumstances and precedence before opining. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:47, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

===Older requests===
::I think it can be a good idea to have some kind of expiry date for article requests. If a request has been sitting around here for several years, I think it can be archived, slushed or otherwise removed. Just my 2 cents. --[[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
:::I too think that if we are to impose an expiry on old requests, then it would be arbitrarily unequal not to apply that expiry to present and future requests as well, otherwise the page will just become clogged full again within three or four years. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:47, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Yes, absolutely, I think the requests deadline should become general procedure, not a one-time thing. This would require maintenance in the same way DOTMs, COTMs, and Pub sweeping requires maintenance, but part of operating an open-source website is the continual cleanup involved. Not to re-open something already resolved, the above discussion has convinced me that outright deletion, or deletion of a request because an idea is a poor one, is not the way to handle an article requests. The best option in my opinion is, from now on, that any 2-year-old requests be put in the slush pile. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 01:38, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::By the way, I'm going ahead and adding to the slush pile anything 2+ years old. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:03, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::: I strongly '''oppose''' such a move as there are many valid topic (such as [[museums]], which redlinks) which have been on the list for years and which need to be created. Any reason why I should not revert until some consensus is reached first? [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:13, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::I think I agree with K7L – pruning the list to remove unworkable ideas or articles that have been created is good, but we shouldn't remove good suggestions just because no one has acted on them yet. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:30, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}Sorry I did not see your requests until after I moved the old ones to the slush pile. I think it needs to recognized, however, that they're not really being removed, just moved to the slush pile, and someone who wants to create a new article can always go to the slush pile. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:57, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:I support the two-year limit. If an idea sits around for two years and there are no takers, that's an indication of a lack of interest on the part of the community in starting such an article. Selfie City's full of these dead letters allows us to focus on ideas that have more chance of being addressed. The old ones remain in the slush pile for anyone who is interested. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:13, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::I'm neutral about the creation of a slush pile but concerned about its implementation. There are suggestions posted in 2017 that made their way onto the slush pile. Maybe going forward we should organise the requests by date? Perhaps in a table format where the first column is the article name, second column on type of article (destination and location/travel topic and type) and a third column adding further information comments. The columns can be sortable so you can always find out e.g. how many South American places or architecture articles are on the requested list at any point in time. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 03:19, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::It feels to me like we should distinguish between promising ideas that just haven't been created yet (like [[Museums]], [[Massage]], and [[Visa summary for U.S. citizens]]) and ideas that seem unworkable or difficult to act on (like [[German Reich]] or [[Cuisines of Africa]]). I realize it can be hard to tell what is or isn't workable, though. I don't feel strongly about it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&amp;nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 03:33, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
It's not like the articles which are being archived are disappearing forever, so I really don't see the problem with this. If these are such good ideas, why hasn't anything been done about creating new articles? The &quot;promising ideas&quot; (that no-one has run with in several years) will all still be available to consult, just on a different page.

:::Would it help if, instead of being called the &quot;Slush pile&quot;, which although used elsewhere kind of implies a page where rubbish ideas go to die, it was renamed the &quot;Archive&quot;, organised by date and/or topic, and specifically pointed out from the main Request page, in large friendly letters, as a location of older requests which may still warrant attention? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:14, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::&quot;Archive&quot; also gives one the notion that it is for inactive or passed over ideas. I suggest &quot;Older requests&quot;, so that we are not passing any judgement on them, just splitting requests into two groups. This is a name suggested by {{ping|Mx. Granger}} in a discussion elsewhere. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:31, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::It wouldn't help to rename the subpage, because the subpage (at least in the manner it is being misused by randomly dumping half of WV:RA there) should never have been created. The only reason I'd originally suggested &quot;slushpile&quot; is that some of these suggestions sidetrack into discussion (a proposal for [[Manhattan skyline]] ends up in discourse about which viewpoint is suitable, or a proposal for [[Orient Express]] becomes an endless litany of &quot;but it takes three or four modern trains to retrace this, so why bother?&quot;). The analogy would be the featured article nominations, where ideas which meet opposition are slushpiled. The date an idea was proposed tells us nothing; [[museums]] was proposed in April 2015, but the lack of an article on the topic remains a glaring omission today. I'd expect [[tour boats]] and some of the other long-time gaping holes in coverage have been noted for just as long. These need to remain and the mass-move of half the list to a &quot;slushpile&quot; (by whatever name) reverted. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 13:02, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::I created the subpage because at the time there seemed to be consensus for it. If I added any requests that are more recent, or GZ did or anyone else, say so here and I will make sure they are put where they belong. And yes, I '''support''' the &quot;slushpile&quot;, although I suggested to [[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]] earlier to change the name. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 13:38, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Consensus for what? Adding suggestions which had sidetracked into endless discussion to a &quot;slushpile&quot; (like [[nostalgia travel]] or pre-war German history) instead of deleting them outright is one thing, randomly slushing half of WV:RA is quite another. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:22, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::: Reverting now would be a big waste of time. We can continue discussing whether there should be one big list, or two lists, and if other editors come along to support restorationofone big list, then we can combine them then. So far, there seems be only one editor who supports one big list. So let's hold off on any reversion undltil it is clear what the community wants.
{{outdent}}An &quot;Older suggestions&quot; list in no way side-tracks suggestions. They are still listed, and the articles can still be created. The older suggestions are the ones that bo-obe seems to think is worth their while working on. K7L could easily create a museums article by talking text from our sister project, Wikipedia, and adapting it for use in a travel guide. But s/he doesn't think it's worth his/her time. Fair enough. I think my time is better spent working on destination articles, so I haven't created it either. Grouping suggestions into &quot;new ideas&quot; and &quot;ideas that no-one has been willing to take on for two years&quot; helps editors decide what they want to focus on. But it does not in any way relegate the second group to the trash heap. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:47, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:Really? The only reason for sidelining requests to a &quot;slushpile&quot;, by whatever name, is as a way to make them go away without having to justify outright deletion. It's intended to sidetrack and bury suggestions. There's no other reason to do this. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 14:58, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::No, it isn't. Anyone can look at the Older requests, and anyone can write the articles if they want to. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:30, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::They could do that if the requests for [[museums]], [[tour boats]] and the like were right here on this page. All a &quot;slushpile&quot; accomplishes is to put one more obstacle in the path by burying valid proposals. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:44, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::Actually, the overlong list on this page is the obstacle, which is why we're talking about this in the first place. One more click can't hurt, otherwise you'd be arguing to phase out district and sub-region articles. Since we're not using the term anymore, [[User:K7L|your]] refrain of &quot;slushpile&quot; is starting to seem obstinate, especially while you're ascribing purpose to the archive (&quot;intended to sidetrack and bury suggestions&quot;) that nobody in favour has avowed. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:55, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
::::: A click away is no major hindrance, but certainly gives fewer eyes to those suggestions. And if K7L is like me, creating museums is not just copying some stuff from Wikipedia. One should think quite carefully about what such an article should contain to be useful, and have quite some grasp of the topic to be able to do that thinking well. I could of course write a stub any day, but to write something inspiring others to expand it, and have the outline show a viable direction for that expansion is quite an other thing. I do not want to create stub. When the right person passes by it is at most a 50 % chance he or she clicks the old suggestions link. Having a separate page for new suggestions mostly lets us, who are active, avoid looking up the suggestions as they turn up, or use the history, and still mostly notice the new suggestions. The question is which group we believe is more important. I suppose most of us regulars notice the suggestions by watchlist or recent changes, and more seldom scan the page for them. If the latter is common, then the length of the page may be a real problem, otherwise it isn't, as any section still is quite short. It is easier to find interesting ideas for itineraries if they are in one section on a single page, likewise for destinations in Taiwan or parks in Peru. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:07, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::: ''If'' the article is too long I think that it would be better to split it by topic rather than archiving older requests (except older requests which have been opposed by other editors or are superseded by events). Maybe requests for places are more likely to be taken up on the talk page of relevant country (or expedition page if it exists). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:20, 14 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::Here's an important point that hasn't been touched on much so far: if nobody's fulfilled the request in 2 years, then there's quite a high possibility that it's either not a good suggestion or cannot easily be developed into an article. I agree with [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|TT]] and [[User:Ground Zero|GZ]] on this issue: TT for the reasons he stated in the above comment and GZ for the good point that &quot;[a]nyone can look at the Older requests&quot;. Also, hopefully by archiving old requests we can get more attention to Requested Articles and see the website grow. But this can only be done if we continue to archive old requests. This really does not seem difficult to me. If those who oppose would like, I can always make the link to the &quot;Slushpile&quot;, as [[User:K7L|K7L]] still calls it, very prominent so more people view it. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:00, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::::The claim that &quot;if nobody's fulfilled the request in 2 years, then there's quite a high possibility that it's either not a good suggestion or cannot easily be developed into an article&quot; isn't so much something that &quot;hasn't been touched upon&quot;... it's a claim that's been trivially debunked, merely by reviewing that long list of articles that you've slushed and pointing out multiple items which still really need to be articles if WV is to be a complete and informative resource which serves the traveller. Glaring omissions from our coverage really do not improve with age. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 02:11, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}You're really not making sense. How do you know that WV needs an article about &quot;Museums&quot;. Is that really a good idea for a travel topic? Is it really one that we should have? It seems broad to me, but as I've already said on the other talk page, if you want to [[WV:Plunge forward|plunge forward]] and start the article, go ahead. It's interesting how you will spend a lot of time complaining that the request is misplaced when you could solve the issue completely just by clicking the following link: [[Museums]]. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:16, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
:If the size of the list is hindering people from reading and using it properly, it might be better to split the page by type of article, that is, having a separate request page for destinations, travel topics and itineraries. FWIW we already have a separate requests page for phrasebooks so this will create consistency. Despite the list being shortened and split into two, neither the current requests or old requests page look clean and organised (probably because there are comments in between the suggestions). [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 02:32, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
::In that case we will have a lot of articles just for requests. Also, I'm not really sure that neatness is important for something that wouldn't be expected to be neat. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:38, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
:::How do I know that Museums would be a reasonable article?  Because I would read that.  Because travelers visit museums.  Because travel sites often have content about museums.  Because real-world organizations such as the Museum Travel Alliance exist, and groups like that presumably wouldn't exist, if people didn't consider museums and travel to be related topics.  Because, basically, I have either enough common sense and/or enough access to a web search engine to be able, with my best judgment, to figure out that museums are a valid travel topic.
:::On the bigger question:  &lt;em&gt;Why&lt;/em&gt; are [[User:SelfieCity|you]] removing content from this page?  What's your ultimate goal?  Try the [[w:en:5 Whys]] method if you think you'll have trouble explaining it.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::I don't need any &quot;5 whys&quot; to know why I am doing it. I am doing this to keep the main page neater and up-to-date. You can also read the discussions if you like. If you do not agree with moving old requests to a separate page, say so, but sarcasm isn't the way to stop it. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], please see [[Wikivoyage:Tone]], which states that sarcasm should be avoided. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:31, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::Also, as I said to [[User:K7L|K7L]]: [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], if you think there should be an article about museums, you can always create the article. I made doing this very simple for K7L and he/she took no action. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:37, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::::[[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]], I am not being sarcastic, nor ironic, nor any number of other words that people might use.  To reduce the risk of further misunderstanding, I will be unusually blunt:  I am genuinely trying to figure out why in Hell you thought blanking half this page was a good thing to do.  You might not need to ask yourself why, but I do.
:::::::I have concluded from the page histories that you did think it was a good use of your time, and I can see that it has taken multiple hours.  I have looked over the results and concluded that the goal probably wasn't to focus the page on the more important or popular requests, but I cannot figure out what positive outcome you were actually trying to achieve.  I am still convinced that you wanted a positive outcome, and I'd be very happy if you explained what that was.  (Why do I want you to explain?  If I understood your desired goal, I might be able to help you achieve it.) 
:::::::I've recommended the 5 Whys process because the only reason you'd given was that you personally thought the page was &quot;really long&quot;.  That's superficial statement, and I'd like you to dig deeper with that.  Why should anyone even care if this page is (by your standards) &quot;really long&quot;?  Here's how 5 Whys works:
:::::::# Why do you want to blank half this page?
:::::::#* Because the page is really long, and blanking half of it will make it shorter.
:::::::# Why do you want the page shorter?
:::::::#* Because making the page shorter will &lt;next reason&gt;.
:::::::# Why do you want &lt;next reason&gt;?
:::::::#* Because &lt;next reason&gt; will (something).
:::::::# Why do you want (something)?
:::::::#* Because (something) will ______
:::::::# Why do you want _______?
:::::::#* Because _____ will...
:::::::Given that &quot;make the page shorter&quot; isn't a shared value, but keeping everything in one place is, you're definitely not done explaining why this is a good idea.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:19, 22 August 2018 (UTC)
I'm on roaming right now, so I can't really participate in discussions, but when did SelfieCity ever &quot;blank half the page&quot;? As fas ad I can tell, s/he moved content from this page to another. Making false accusations about deleting content will make it far more difficult to resolve this dispute, and is disruptive behaviour. If SelfieCity has actually deleted content, it would be a different matter. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:32, 22 August 2018 (UTC)
:[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], before I explain in more detail, it's noticeable that you are treating this as if it were an interrogation. It is not. So I hope in your next comment that you will explain, in ''five'' whys, why you are trying to make this an interrogation.
:Now here are my reasons, using appropriate wording, instead of using inaccurate and inappropriate terms like &quot;blanking half the page&quot;:
:# Why do I want to move 2+ year old suggestions to a separate page?
:#* Because this page is really long, and moving half of the suggestions to an older page will clean up this one.
:# Why should the Requested articles page look cleaner?
:#* For a start, people new to the website who see an immensely list of requests as long as the list of [[Article status|guide articles]] might not think much of WV (for example, they may think the page has been abandoned, or that there aren't enough contributors to fill the requests). Therefore, with a long and cluttered list we might turn away possible contributors, or remove some enthusiasm. In my opinion, we want to make this travel guide look as up-to-date, alive and thriving as possible, and keeping pages like requests at a good, neat length will help. {{ping|WhatamIdoing|K7L}} are you actually interested in seeing WV thrive, or are you ''actually'' more interested in getting your way than doing what is in the best interests of WikiVoyage? (PS: I created the &quot;slush pile&quot; page because K7L moved some content here in the first place.)
:#** This may not matter to anyone else, but you spent so much time answering my question (thank you!) and so you can have no possible doubt that I read this, I'm going to say that this is where your logic chain seems to fall apart.  There are a lot of assumptions in this statement, and most of them are wrong or at least doubtful.  For example, you assume that &quot;people new to the website&quot; usually see this page (they don't; newbies usually start at a destination article), that a visible need for contributions turns people away (exactly the opposite experience of the Wikipedias), that a long list is inherently discouraging (it probably isn't), and that shorter is neater/cleaner (it isn't.  Neater is neater; shorter is shorter.  We could have a short messy list or a long neat one).  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:26, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why should we try to get new contributors?
:#* So Wikivoyage can grow and become more successful, as Wikipedia has done.
:#** The English Wikipedia's &quot;success&quot; is killing it.[https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.93.012307] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]])
:# Why should Wikivoyage grow and become successful?
:#* Why do you think I signed up?
:Now, I'd like you, [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] to answer some questions. You've got some explaining to do.
:# Why do we sweep the Travellers' pub?
:#* [[User:SelfieCity|Answer]]:  Because we sweep things that we're finished with (NB: &quot;completed&quot;, not &quot;old&quot;), which is not the same thing as sweeping things that still need to be handled.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why do we do janitorial work?
:#* The answer to this question depends upon what you count as &quot;janitorial work&quot;.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why are you so strongly opposed to cleaning up this page, that you are willing to '''make false accusations''' to see the archiving get stopped?
:#* I am unaware of making any false accusations.  If you refer to whether reducing the page size from 79kb to 35 kb (a ~56% reduction) should be counted as &quot;blanking half&quot;, I think that's a perfectly fair statement.  You may prefer to call it &quot;removing approximately half&quot; or &quot;archiving slightly more than half&quot; or &quot;moving 56% to a different page&quot;, but I think that &quot;blanking half&quot; is a fair description of what happened, from the viewpoint of any person who read the page in the two states.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why are you using the same offensive tone as K7L? Are you two sockpuppets or something?
:#* I am trying to be perfectly clear.  If you come from a high-context culture (the kind where people drop hints rather than telling you plainly what they mean), then I apologize for being uncharacteristically blunt.  I have not found that dropping hints is an effective method of communicating my views to you, so I'm trying a new approach.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:# Why do you care whether some requests have been moved to another page, which you can still reach by clicking a link? '''Why would it matter to you?'''
:#* Because every click costs readers, so it's less likely to be read by anyone.  Because archiving by date, when the content is not time-sensitive, makes us look disorganized.  Because the audience for this page is not new editors, who do not start at this kind of page, so optimizing the page for your guess about what a newbie wants is wrong.  Because we have research on what new editors want, and it's not a short list that shows how little is left to be done.  Because, in other words, if your goal is encouraging new editors, your actions will not encourage them.  It will not even be neutral.  It will actual &lt;em&gt;discourage&lt;/em&gt; them.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:Once you answer these questions, I will probably be more satisfied, but I doubt whether you will answer the questions.

:If you take the above into consideration, thank you.

'''PS:''' Do I really need a reason for moving outdated content to an old requests page? (That's where your interrogating doesn't make sense.)
:Yes, you do.  No reason = random change.  Randomness is not helpful.  But in this case, you don't have &quot;no reason&quot;; you have a goal that will be actively harmed by your actions.  Small effect size (=waste of your time) and negative results (=worse than a waste of your time).  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
---[[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 14:22, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

:There's often a substantial delay between the first suggestion that something is missing and the initial article creation. Yes, it could well be years. For instance, User:LtPowers created [[Finger Lakes Apple Country]] around the time of the WT/WV split in 2012 and seemed to think that some place named [[Oswego]] was worthy of at least a link, for whatever reason. There was no article on Oswego NY until mid-2014, two years later, leaving that link &lt;font color=&quot;red&quot;&gt;red&lt;/font&gt;. Does that mean that Oswego should not have been created, or that slushing the idea would get an article created any sooner? Discarding valid proposals isn't magically  any more likely to attract contributors, cause Wikivoyage to grow and become successful or achieve any of the other stated grand objectives. More likely is the opposite outcome, where the project is the less because a gap in coverage never got filled.
:To say that [[WV:RA]] would look prettier, just because the list is shorter, misses the point. WV:RA isn't intended to be a showcase of anything if that objective trumps its primary role: a handy list of suggestions for destinations and topics which currently lack an article, as a utility to serve editors and contributors. The goal is that suggestions become viable articles. Like a broom closet, it's utilitarian. 
:The question of whether one individual suggestion is viable has little to do with the question of when the idea was proposed. We only have a limited number of regular contributors turning WV:RA suggestions from ideas into usable articles. There is no deadline; if the underlying idea is weak (and some sidetrack from one-line WV:RA suggestions into lengthy discussions which were moved off WV:RA onto the appropriate article talk pages) that's one thing, but slushing valid ideas just because someone didn't get to them in obedient compliance with one user's arbitrary deadline? That's really doing nothing to get us closer to our objective, which is to write a travel guide. We remove suggestions as articles are created, where the suggestion is flawed or where a page created from the idea would have no chance of meeting [[Wikivoyage:What is an article?]] or our project's [[Wikivoyage:Goals and non-goals|goals]]. Moving something off the list because the proposal itself is marginal is one thing, slushing half of WV:RA for no reason other than the date of the original proposal is arbitrary and is doing nothing to move this project closer to its goals. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:46, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

:: So what we disagree on is not whether we want new contributors, but whether keeping the page neat or keeping it functional is more important, and whether trying to tidy the page really has a positive effect on new contributors. And, if function is important, whether it is more functional if it shows just a small collection or the complete collection of requests.

:: I think being honest is a virtue. We do not have the manpower to fulfil valid requests in a timely manner. &quot;Tidying&quot; the page will hide this fact from some newcomers. Some newcomers will click the link to the older requests (more if it is shown prominently, fewer if it is hidden away). Those who find that page will see it filled with valid requests, more or less slushed (less if the link was prominently displayed). Now I conclude that making the page &quot;tidy&quot; can make a positive impression, but it may equally well give a bad impression.

:: Therefore I prefer not to play any game of impressions but choose the functionally best approach. Newcomers who see we work on functionality rather than in impression will appreciate that, at least if they are like me. So is there a functional argument for the change?

:: --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:19, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

:: PS. What we are talking about is not &quot;outdated&quot; but old requests. Using words we agree on does help communication. On sv-wp many contributors do concentrate on the oldest deficiencies; we could very well leave the &quot;outdated&quot; requests on this page and put the rest in a queue, waiting for those to have been fulfilled or slushed. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:25, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

::: How about something like &quot;Long-Awaited Requests&quot;. I think that we should try to find a term that gives the idea that these requests are just as important as recently added ones. This does mean that the list of Long-Awaited Requests should be reviewed occasionally to remove outdated requests (e.g. there is no need for an article on Morse Code any more). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 14:06, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

::::[[Historical travel]] and [[nostalgia]] are perfectly valid topics. Quite a few articles (or article proposals) might validly touch briefly on Morse Code; [[heritage railways|heritage rail]], [[Rail enthusiast travel#Museums|rail museums]], [[ocean liners]], [[marine museums]], [[military history]], [[RMS Titanic|Titanic]] cities and [[amateur radio]] (insofar as they relate to travel, become a reason to travel, or appear in museums which attract the voyager). The history of [[Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Cape Race]] would be woefully incomplete without mention of its historic rôle as first point of radiotelegraph contact for trans-Atlantic crossings of yesteryear; the same could be said for Marconi's experimentation at Signal Hill in [[St. John's]]. Renaming &quot;slushpile&quot; to &quot;old requests&quot; to &quot;long-awaited requests&quot; misses the point; namely, there's nothing which inherently makes a request made two years ago (or a request for a topic that relates to [[historical travel]]) any less valid than any other request. A weak or marginal request might be made today, while a valid request which has languished for years might be slushed. I'd prefer to reserve the slushpile for proposals which sidetrack into discussion which ends with no consensus as to whether the article is worth creating. The date a proposal was made tells us nothing. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 15:55, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
::::(edit conflict) The way that you communicate that a request from 2015 and a request from 2018 are equally important is that you keep them on the same page.  You make them actually, visibly equal.
::::As I have said above, Selfie's assumptions about the audience for the page and the effect of a shorter list are both wrong – a very reasonable first guess, but the facts happen to go the other way.  This page will be most functional if &quot;learners&quot; (not &quot;brand-new editors&quot;, who don't typically end up here) and more experienced editors can look through it, have that &quot;Hey, I can write an article about &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; place!&quot; moment, or at least recognize that there's still a lot to be done around here.  It is not optimally functional if people look through it and think &quot;Ho hum, so few things here – I guess that just about everything's already been covered&quot;.  If 50% of the content is on another page, then we have halved our chances of having that desirable moment when someone looks at this page.
::::If the page becomes too long (e.g., it's hard to load on mobile devices), then we can split it, but the split should be content-based rather than time-based.  Dividing up between destinations and non-destinations could make a lot of sense.  Dividing destinations according to continent/region could work.  But the content is not date-oriented, so it makes no sense to split by the date of original request. 
::::I'd like to be explicit about the costs of having a (any) second page.  Every click costs readers.  If you split a news article across two pages, 80 to 90 percent of the people who actually read (not just clicked on) the first page of an article will not open the second page.  During the three months before this dispute started, we were averaging about 19 page views per day.  That means we could reasonably expect to get about three people looking at the new one (once this dispute fades away, excluding bots and spiders, and assuming things like the new one not being separately advertised).  IMO that is a substantial cost, and I would prefer to avoid it.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:11, 24 August 2018 (UTC)
:::::I've just checked the page views.  In the last 10 days, the slushpile/archive/older requests page has gotten just one page view for every 14 page views on the main/newer requests page.  That's 7% of the attention towards long-standing requests of approximately equal value.  This trend is unlikely to change.
:::::Can we merge these back together now, so that people looking for requests will see all of the requests (or at least all requests of a given type)?  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:39, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::My biggest concern with the original split was that many suggested articles that were added in 2017 have ended up in the slushpile. I agree that if the requests page has to be split, splitting it by content (destinations, phrasebooks, travel topic, itineraries) is better. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 03:25, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
:::::::If you want to revert, go ahead. But don’t expect me to help you. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 03:53, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
::::::::Done. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 05:24, 6 September 2018 (UTC)

== WV:Requested articles ==
{{swept}}
A user is now edit-warring [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] to systematically remove (or slushpile) all suggestions which were made two years ago. I believe there is no consensus to do this and it is doing more harm than good to the project, as burying valid ideas actually reduces the chance of the articles being created.

I have already raised the issue on [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]], only for my concerns to be pointedly ignored. Could anyone who hasn't been following this please take a look at [[Wikivoyage talk:Requested articles]] and the associated subpages? I'd like a second opinion on this. Thanks. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 17:27, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

:Prove to me where a user is edit warring. Also, you know where this discussion belongs, so again [[User_talk:K7L#Please_watch_your_tone|please watch your tone]]. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:25, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

::[[User:K7L|K7L]], you are trying to make out that you are unbiased and unreasonable. However, the opposite is the case. You have been continually hostile to the &quot;slushpile&quot; idea (as you call it and no-one else does) for article requests. Go to [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles/Old requests]], it is clear who was going against consensus. When [[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]] voiced objections to the creation of the new page but without seeing the objections I went ahead and made the change, I apologized for not seeing those late objections (late not in a bad way, you understand), and then we agreed to change the name of the page. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:33, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::&quot;No-one else&quot;, except maybe [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;diff=3587046&amp;oldid=3587042&amp;diffmode=source you], many times?  If you're unhappy about the name, then please go back to the discussion on that talk page and propose a better one.  If you're unhappy about the fact that suggested articles are still visible, instead of being buried in history, then please don't complain about trivialities like the name of the archive, and instead see whether the [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy]] would realistically permit these ideas for articles to be deleted.
::::(Everyone else:  A [[w:en:Slush pile]] is publishing jargon.  Usually, publishing interns look through it when they're bored, to see if anything interesting is lost in it.)  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:11, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::I am happy to hear any objections to this whole thing, but please keep them ''reasonable''. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]], I am happy to hear your comment on the latest developments in the situation, along with other users (including those who disagreed with the idea in the first place). --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:42, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::{{ping|WhatamIdoing}} it was originally called a slush pile, but then the name was changed to &quot;old requests&quot;. I called it that ''before'' the name was changed, while [[User:K7L|K7L]] is still calling it a slush pile despite the name change. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 20:16, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::::::Also, no, I do not want to see these ideas removed. Also I am not unhappy about the current name. What bothers me is how K7L refuses to reasonably object and instead forces his/her views upon everyone else until everyone else gives in. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 20:20, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
{{outdent}}Sorry that I keep making one comment after another, but I think this is an important part of the issue here {{ping|WhatamIdoing|K7L}} K7L was the person who [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk%3ARequested_articles&amp;type=revision&amp;diff=3586090&amp;oldid=3585961 created what they called the slushpile]. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:40, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:I agree with [[User:K7L|K7L]]. A &quot;requested article&quot; that was suggested five years ago is no less likely to be taken up on than one that's was suggested five days ago. There's no reason to archive or slush old entries, and any that were ought to be de-archived or de-slushed or whatever word you want to use. In fact, if anything, the ones that have been outstanding longer ought to be ''more'' visible than the newer ones. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 21:41, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
::What's clear now is that there never ''was'' consensus to archive old requests as I assumed. In that case, we can always go back to the old method, where everything was on one page, or we can divide up the requests into categories as I believe [[User:DaGizza|Gizza]] suggested.

::See, I am not opposed to reverting my work on this; what I resent is the use of words like &quot;edit war&quot; when they are untrue accusations. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:46, 21 August 2018 (UTC)
:::After spending a few minutes reading through the [[Wikivoyage_talk:Travellers%27_pub#Title_case_%22Travellers'_Pub%22|discussion about the capitalization of &quot;Travellers' Pub&quot; or whatever]], and some thinking about this, and I really think this is one of those situations where it really doesn't matter: by adding the change, all it means is one more click to see older requests. As it is, I have to continually wait here for the latest commentary on the situation. Honestly, I don't care anymore whether we keep an older requests page or not ... yes, [[User:K7L|K7L]], I guess we could say you've won. It's always tempting not to contribute and just talk, and these types of discussions, with accusations, etc., are the worst sort. I'll quote an [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] statement from back in 2013 when the capitalization of this page was fiercely debated over:

::::&quot;I feel the need to be very careful in how I word this comment. But frankly, it needs to be said. This is a problem that's been playing itself out over and over again since the migration. And it's been getting worse, not better, over time. The problem I am talking about is that people - more than one person; probably a majority of us who have been active in policy discussions lately, myself included - have, in discussions like this, been so gung-ho about advocating for their individual vision of how Wikivoyage should be that they've been completely deaf to others' concerns. We've been so busy talking about why we should absolutely change something, or absolutely not change something, that we've been unable to listen to alternative points of view which may be quite valid ... What I want from Wikivoyage—far more than a place where the Village Pump equivalent is called the Traveller's Pub rather than just the Pub, far more than a place where getting someone's permission before nominating them for administrative duties is a hard-and-fast rule rather than just a custom, far more than (insert reference to recent molehill-made-mountain here)—is a place where I can write about [[Buffalo]] without having to worry about too much. I think most people here feel the same way about their respective writing projects.&quot;

:::I would significantly prefer removing the &quot;old requests&quot; page and restoring the situation before all this debate rather than have this whole discussion escalate and perhaps end at the [[user bans]] page or something of that nature. Hopefully this will be my final comment on a thread that never should have been in the &amp;mdash; should I write &quot;pub&quot; or Pub? ;) &amp;mdash; in the first place. --- [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 00:14, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

== Requesting destinations? ==
{{swept}}
Hello, I'm new. Could I request some destinations? 

Ideas.

[[Canaan]]

[[Swanville]]

others... if u want me to create any new ones let me know. thanks. [[User:Jukkohiss|Jukkohiss]] ([[User talk:Jukkohiss|talk]]) 22:01, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

: You might want to look at [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]]. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:48, 15 September 2018 (UTC)

== [[WV:Requested article expansions]] page ==

{{swept}}
I had a thought for a new Wikivoyage page idea. While most of our articles are still not at the ideal star status, a page similar to [[Wikivoyage:Requested articles]] would be useful for pointing out particularly poor pages on this website (e.g. outlines or usable articles that should be better) that need improvement and do not match the requirements for a [[cotm]] nomination &amp;mdash; for example, they need more originally-written content. If the page requested for expansion reached guide status, we could then remove it from the list. Just a thought for a new page; what do others think of this idea? When one of us isn't sure what page to work on, it could provide more ideas. Also, to clarify in relation to the Requested articles debate, I wouldn't propose archiving/slushing old ideas.

Such a page wouldn't be harmful but at the same time help us focus on the poorest of our articles. Perhaps it would be more effective than COTMs. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:45, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
:The star to all article ratio will always be a rounding error. I would guess most editors work on locations they're already familiar with. If someone is looking for work, try recommending articles like [[NYC]], [[London]], or [[Paris]]. Super destinations like these probably capture the majority of traveller interest, so we should strive to make our versions &quot;the best&quot;. Good luck! --[[User:ButteBag|ButteBag]] ([[User talk:ButteBag|talk]]) 12:42, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
::My idea is something more along the lines of [[WV:RA]], but for stubby outlines, etc., including travel topics. What do you think? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:02, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
:::I'd rather see people make such requests here (more people will see it) or on the article's talk page (anyone watching the page will see it), instead of on another page.  Extra pages and &quot;structure&quot; means that we could spend more time maintaining the mess than improving articles.  [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:51, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
:: See [[Wikivoyage:World cities/Large]] for one list of the most important cities, including some info on which get the most visitors. See its parent article for a longer &amp; less detailed list. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:08, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
*In response to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], I see your point. The more of those types of pages we have, the more work is required. This is a good place to bring up such information. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:00, 16 September 2018 (UTC)

== Grand Theft Auto ==

i want to request this being made somehow into a travel guide. like where to find gta memormeilla etc. [[User:Baozon90|Baozon90]] ([[User talk:Baozon90|talk]]) 00:22, 12 October 2019 (UTC)

== Philippine languages ==

There are not yet Ivatan phrasebook, Pangasinan phrasebook, &amp; Kapampangan phrasebook. [[User:Mayon V|Mayon V]] ([[User talk:Mayon V|talk]]) 02:11, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
: These should be listed at [[Wikivoyage:Requests for phrasebooks]], if relevant (I don't know the languages). --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:31, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

== Airports ==
There has appeared a large number of airport article requests. I think they should be considered and justified according to the discussion at [[Wikivoyage:Airport Expedition|Airport Expedition]]. {{ping|AdamT777}} Not all airports of capitals or big cities are relevant for own pages. I suppose most airports of capitals have connecting flights, but some of them may be small, and those serving a huge metropolitan area may be less important as hub, if there are other bigger airports nearby. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:38, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
:{{ping|LPfi}} This was discussed at [[User talk:AdamT777]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:10, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

== Cuisines of Africa ==
[from [[Special:Permalink/4494960#Eat/Drink]], removed as &quot;removing Cuisines of Africa per discussion. suggestion strikes as ethnocentrism and there is no such thing as 'African cuisine']
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*[[Cuisines of Africa]]
::Way too broad a topic and almost smacks of ethnocentrism to me. Would you suggest a &quot;Cuisines of Asia&quot; or &quot;Cuisines of Europe&quot; article? Africa is a vast continent with great variety. What would hold this kind of article together? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:09, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::: Wikipedia describes [[:Wikipedia:African cuisine]] by sub-region. Probably the [[North African cuisine]], [[West African cuisine]], [[East African cuisine]] and [[Southern African cuisine]] would be useful articles. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:28, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
::::This entry strikes me as blatant ethnocentrism and was probably suggested by someone (I don't know who and I wasn't bothered to check who it was) who only knew Africa based on stereotypes and generalisations, treating it like one country instead of 54. Any objections before I remove it? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:30, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
::::: The article would more or less be a disambiguation page. The regional articles could be on travel areas and likewise point to real cuisines of the area. I don't think the problem is 1 vs 54 countries – I assume few African countries have one cuisine, as the borders were drawn by ruler, not according to ethnicities. I think the articles should be started by cuisine and the disambiguation or summary/pointer articles created only when there is enough content to point to. Anyway, I think it is better to have this discussion here than removing the entry and having it reinstated by somebody else thinking along similar lines as the original bullet creator. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:38, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::I don't think a disambiguation page would make sense. Someday, if we have articles for a bunch of different African cuisines, someone might decide it makes sense to have a template that shows all such articles, like the one that exists for European cuisines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

----
: I think I wrote another answer, but seemingly I never posted it. Or has this discussion been also elsewhere? I remember arguments that don't appear above. The article might not make sense before there are actual articles on different cuisines, but I still think the entry shouldn't be hidden in the history. Leaving it on the talk page or in the archive at least allowing it to be found by a search.
: I also still think that arguments can be made for the article along other lines than those of ethnocentrism and ignorance. Let's return when when somebody has an idea of what the article could be like, and some individual cuisines are described in country Eat sections or separate articles. I don't think a template is the ideal format.
: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:16, 4 August 2022 (UTC)
::Your other answer was probably at [[Talk:African national parks]], but we don't have a [[cuisines of Africa]] article, and we won't ever have it because it's way too broad, and it's simply nonexistent (not in the sense that it doesn't exist, but because there is no single cuisine or food for that matter that's eaten throughout the continent. Would we ever have a [[European cuisines]] or an [[Oceanian cuisines]] article? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:42, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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An '''archaeological site''' (or archeological site) is any place with physical evidence of past human activity. Such sites might be from pre-history as well as [[history]], and the oldest sites can be considered [[paleontology]]. Even remnants from modern times can count as archaeological sites.

Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. Other sites have developed into tourist traps, where commerce is dominant above the genuine experience.

For places that are both archaeological sites and still inhabited, there is a separate list at [[Old towns]].

[[Ghost towns]] are abandoned settlements large and intact enough to look like towns. They were usually deserted no more than a few centuries ago - often within living memory.

==Understand==
{{quote|And on the pedestal these words appear:&lt;br&gt;''My name is Ozymandias, king of kings;&lt;br&gt;Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!''&lt;br&gt;Nothing beside remains. Round the decay&lt;br&gt;Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare&lt;br&gt;The lone and level sands stretch far away.
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[[Image:Monastiraki Archeology.jpg|thumb|240px|Archeology in a metro station]]
There is no commonly accepted age limit for when a remnant of human activity becomes an archaeological site. Also, it is very difficult to define its geographic borders. New sites are fairly often discovered during modern excavations with some other purpose; China's [[Terracotta Warriors]] were found by farmers, and people building roads or digging foundation have turned up others. In some countries any major construction project and even fairly minor ones in historic [[Old Towns]] is planned with time allocated for archeological exploration from the get-go.

Most countries have some legal protection of archaeological sites. Legal consequences for trespassing in closed areas, damaging remnants, or removing artifacts, are often harsh. In particular, countries with a colonial history may resent loss of relics to places like the [[British Museum]], and may therefore be inclined not to be at all gentle with modern relic exporters. 

With or without laws, the [[leave-no-trace]] principle is recommended for these places.

==Buy==
{{seealso|Art and antiques shopping}}
There are several kinds of archaeological souvenirs:
{{infobox|Permits required|There are export restrictions or total prohibition against the export of archaeological and other cultural artifacts in many countries. Penalties can be anything from just seizure of the article to long prison sentences, though hefty fines are the most common punishment.&lt;br /&gt;Even in countries that allow export of artifacts, permits are generally required; there will be paperwork and fees. Depending on the country, getting the permits may be anywhere from a minor hassle to very expensive and time-consuming, if it is possible at all.}}
* '''Genuine artifacts''': Possession or export of these is legally restricted in many countries. Trying to collect some at an archaeological site is illegal in most countries since it destroys valuable historical information. Trying to buy them from most vendors is far more likely to get you a forgery than a real item.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;!--
--&gt;If you really want a genuine artifact, be prepared to deal with a reputable vendor, to pay a stiff price, and to get the necessary permits. One way to recognize good vendors in the country of origin is that they are prepared to help with the permit process and the information they give you on that agrees with what you find from government sources. Outside the country, the best sources are usually the major international [[auction houses]]; be prepared to pay a premium price since you will be bidding against museums and collectors.
* '''Forged artifacts''': These are claimed to be genuine, so they might cost as much and cause as much legal trouble as a genuine artifact. They are worth neither the price nor the trouble.
* '''Cheap imitations''': Often available from vendors near the sites or in tourist shops nearby. These can be a good buy, but you will often have to [[bargain]] hard to get a reasonable price. Quality ranges from absolute junk to excellent.
* '''Official replicas''': These are generally sold by museums, copies of items in their collection. They are probably the '''safest choice for a traveller''', usually good quality and sold at fixed prices. Not all are sold at the sites themselves; the country's national museum or a museum in a nearby city may offer replicas, and major museums like the [[Smithsonian]] or the [[British Museum]] have fine replicas based on finds from all over the world.

Nearly all travellers should restrict themselves to the last two categories.

==Work==

Archaeology involves a great deal of work and helping out on a site might be both fascinating to a participant and valuable to a project. Unfortunately the field is generally not well funded and most projects cannot afford to pay anyone except professionals and perhaps some graduate students or, in some places, cheap local labor.
[[Image:Athen Baustelle Akropolis 20020809-262.jpg|thumb|240px|Restoration work at the Acropolis]]
There are programs in various countries that involve [[volunteer]] work on archaeological digs:
* [http://www.nps.gov/archeology/public/archvol.htm US National Parks Service]
* [http://new.archaeologyuk.org/cba-volunteering/ Council for British Archaeology]
* [https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/arch Parks Canada]

Sometimes even local groups have volunteer opportunities. For example in the [[Ottawa]] area, the NCC (National Capital Commission) runs an annual [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ncc-ottawa-gatineau-archaeology-1.4236812?cmp=rss archaeology month], usually in August.

See also:

* {{ listing
| name=World Heritage Volunteers
| url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/whvolunteers/
| content=A UNESCO program mainly working on preservation of [[UNESCO World Heritage Sites]]
}}

* {{ listing
| name=Past Horizons | url=http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects/
| content=An index of archaeological projects worldwide that need volunteers
}}

==Famous archaeological sites==

===Europe===
{{seealso|Prehistoric Europe|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World}}
* Alpine countries: [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]]
* France: [[Nîmes]], [[Remoulins|Le Pont du Gard]]
* Greece: [[Athens/Acropolis]], [[Delos]], [[Delphi]], [[Kos]], [[Knossos]], [[Mycenae]], [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]], [[Rhodes]], [[Samos]], [[Samothrace]], [[Philippi]]
* Italy: [[Capri]], [[Cerveteri]], [[Gela]], [[Herculaneum]], [[Ostia]], [[Paestum]], [[Pompeii]], [[Rome/Colosseo]], [[Syracuse_(Italy)|Syracuse]]
* United Kingdom: [[Stonehenge]]

===Africa===
[[File:All of them together!.JPG|thumb|The pyramids of Giza]]
{{seealso|Ancient Egypt}}
* Egypt: [[Abydos]], [[Abu Simbel]], [[Amarna]], [[Dendera]], [[Edfu]], [[Karnak]], [[Kom Ombo]], [[Giza]], [[Saqqara]], [[Philae]], [[Valley of the Kings]]
* Libya: [[Leptis Magna]]
* Morocco: [[Volubilis]]
* Tunisia: [[Carthage]], [[Dougga]], [[El Jem]], [[Kerkouane]], [[Sufetula]]
* Zimbabwe: [[Great Zimbabwe]]

===Asia===
[[Image:Buddhist monks in front of the Angkor Wat.jpg|thumb|Angkor Wat]]
* Cambodia: [[Angkor Wat]]
* China: caves outside [[Dunhuang]], [[Anyang]], [[Great Wall of China]], [[Xian]], [[Luoyang]], [[Beijing]]
* India: [[Fatehpur Sikri]], [[Hampi]], [[Nalanda]], [[Patna|Pataliputra]]
* Indonesia: [[Borobudur]], [[Prambanan]]
* Iraq: [[Babylon]]
* Israel: [[Akko]], [[Beer Sheva]], [[Caesarea]], [[Shfela|Gezer]], [[Hazor]], [[Masada]], [[Megiddo]]
[[File:Al khazneh.jpg|thumb|Petra]]
* Jordan: [[Petra]]
* Myanmar: [[Bagan]], [[Mrauk U]]
* Pakistan: [[Sahiwal|Harappa]], [[Mohenjo-daro]], [[Taxila]]
* Palestinian Territories: [[Jericho]]
* Saudi Arabia: [[Madain Saleh]]
* Thailand: [[Ayutthaya]], [[Sukhothai]]
* Turkey: [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi (Çavdarhisar)]], [[Aphrodisias]], [[Çatalhöyük]], [[Ephesus]], [[Bodrum|Halicarnassus (Bodrum)]], [[Urfa#Göbekli Tepe|Göbekli Tepe]], [[Bogazkale|Hattusa (Boğazkale)]], [[Dalyan|Kaunos (Dalyan)]], [[Bergama|Pergamon (Bergama)]], [[Sardis]], [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]
* Turkmenistan, [[Gonur Depe]]
* Vietnam: [[My Son]]
* {{listing
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See also [[Sacred sites of the Indian sub-continent]], [[Indus Valley Civilisation]], [[Chinese Empire]], [[Persian Empire]], [[Mongol Empire]], [[Khmer Empire]], [[Pre-modern Korea]] and [[Pre-modern Japan]].

===Americas===
[[File:15-07-13-Teotihuacan-RalfR-WMA 0212.jpg|thumb|Teotihuacan]]
* Belize: [[Xunantunich]]
* Bolivia: [[Isla del Sol]], [[Tiwanaku]]
* Brazil: [[Serra da Capivara National Park]]
* Canada: Viking settlement at [[L'Anse aux Meadows]], [[Red Bay]] Whaling Station (Newfoundland)
* Colombia: [[Ciudad Perdida de Teyuna]]
* Guatemala: [[Tikal]], [[Piedras Negras]], [[El Mirador]]
* Honduras:  [[Copan Ruinas#See|Copan Ruinas]]
* Mexico: [[Chichen Itza]], [[Cacaxtla]], [[Coba]], [[Monte Alban]], [[Palenque]], [[El Tajin]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Templo Mayor]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Plaza de Tres Culturas (Tlatelolco)]], [[Teotihuacan]], [[Tula de Allende|Tula]], [[Tulum|Tulum]], [[Uxmal]], [[Xcaret]]
* Nicaragua: ruins of old León, Huellas de Acahualinca (pre-historic footprints in [[Managua]])
* Peru: [[Choquequirao]], [[Machu Picchu]], [[Nazca]], [[Ollantaytambo]], [[Pisac]]
* United States: [[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]], La Brea Tar Pits at Hancock Park inside [[Los_Angeles/Wilshire|Los Angeles]], [[Moundsville]], [[Ohio prehistoric sites]], [[Taos#See|Taos Pueblos]].

See also [[Indigenous cultures of North America]] and [[Indigenous cultures of South America]].

===Oceania===
* Australia: [[Brewarrina|Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps]], [[Gunbalanya]], [[Mungo National Park|Lake Mungo]], [[Murujuga National Park|Murujuga]]
* Tonga: Lapita Pottery Archaeological Sites
{{See also|Indigenous Australian culture}}

==See also==
* [[Architecture]]
* [[Urbex]]
* [[World Heritage]]

{{PartOfTopic|Historical travel}}


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An '''archaeological site''' (or archeological site) is any place with physical evidence of past human activity. Such sites might be from pre-history as well as [[history]], and the oldest sites can be considered [[paleontology]]. Even remnants from modern times can count as archaeological sites.

Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. Other sites have developed into tourist traps, where commerce is dominant above the genuine experience.

For places that are both archaeological sites and still inhabited, there is a separate list at [[Old towns]].

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==Understand==
{{quote|And on the pedestal these words appear:&lt;br&gt;''My name is Ozymandias, king of kings;&lt;br&gt;Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!''&lt;br&gt;Nothing beside remains. Round the decay&lt;br&gt;Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare&lt;br&gt;The lone and level sands stretch far away.
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[[Image:Monastiraki Archeology.jpg|thumb|240px|Archeology in a metro station]]
There is no commonly accepted age limit for when a remnant of human activity becomes an archaeological site. Also, it is very difficult to define its geographic borders. New sites are fairly often discovered during modern excavations with some other purpose; China's [[Terracotta Warriors]] were found by farmers, and people building roads or digging foundation have turned up others. In some countries any major construction project and even fairly minor ones in historic [[Old Towns]] is planned with time allocated for archeological exploration from the get-go.

Most countries have some legal protection of archaeological sites. Legal consequences for trespassing in closed areas, damaging remnants, or removing artifacts, are often harsh. In particular, countries with a colonial history may resent loss of relics to places like the [[British Museum]], and may therefore be inclined not to be at all gentle with modern relic exporters. 

With or without laws, the [[leave-no-trace]] principle is recommended for these places.

==Buy==
{{seealso|Art and antiques shopping}}
There are several kinds of archaeological souvenirs:
{{infobox|Permits required|There are export restrictions or total prohibition against the export of archaeological and other cultural artifacts in many countries. Penalties can be anything from just seizure of the article to long prison sentences, though hefty fines are the most common punishment.&lt;br /&gt;Even in countries that allow export of artifacts, permits are generally required; there will be paperwork and fees. Depending on the country, getting the permits may be anywhere from a minor hassle to very expensive and time-consuming, if it is possible at all.}}
* '''Genuine artifacts''': Possession or export of these is legally restricted in many countries. Trying to collect some at an archaeological site is illegal in most countries since it destroys valuable historical information. Trying to buy them from most vendors is far more likely to get you a forgery than a real item.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;!--
--&gt;If you really want a genuine artifact, be prepared to deal with a reputable vendor, to pay a stiff price, and to get the necessary permits. One way to recognize good vendors in the country of origin is that they are prepared to help with the permit process and the information they give you on that agrees with what you find from government sources. Outside the country, the best sources are usually the major international [[auction houses]]; be prepared to pay a premium price since you will be bidding against museums and collectors.
* '''Forged artifacts''': These are claimed to be genuine, so they might cost as much and cause as much legal trouble as a genuine artifact. They are worth neither the price nor the trouble.
* '''Cheap imitations''': Often available from vendors near the sites or in tourist shops nearby. These can be a good buy, but you will often have to [[bargain]] hard to get a reasonable price. Quality ranges from absolute junk to excellent.
* '''Official replicas''': These are generally sold by museums, copies of items in their collection. They are probably the '''safest choice for a traveller''', usually good quality and sold at fixed prices. Not all are sold at the sites themselves; the country's national museum or a museum in a nearby city may offer replicas, and major museums like the [[Smithsonian]] or the [[British Museum]] have fine replicas based on finds from all over the world.

Nearly all travellers should restrict themselves to the last two categories.

==Work==

Archaeology involves a great deal of work and helping out on a site might be both fascinating to a participant and valuable to a project. Unfortunately the field is generally not well funded and most projects cannot afford to pay anyone except professionals and perhaps some graduate students or, in some places, cheap local labor.
[[Image:Athen Baustelle Akropolis 20020809-262.jpg|thumb|240px|Restoration work at the Acropolis]]
There are programs in various countries that involve [[volunteer]] work on archaeological digs:
* [http://www.nps.gov/archeology/public/archvol.htm US National Parks Service]
* [http://new.archaeologyuk.org/cba-volunteering/ Council for British Archaeology]
* [https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/arch Parks Canada]

Sometimes even local groups have volunteer opportunities. For example in the [[Ottawa]] area, the NCC (National Capital Commission) runs an annual [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ncc-ottawa-gatineau-archaeology-1.4236812?cmp=rss archaeology month], usually in August.

See also:

* {{ listing
| name=World Heritage Volunteers
| url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/whvolunteers/
| content=A UNESCO program mainly working on preservation of [[UNESCO World Heritage Sites]]
}}

* {{ listing
| name=Past Horizons | url=http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects/
| content=An index of archaeological projects worldwide that need volunteers
}}

==Famous archaeological sites==

===Europe===
{{seealso|Prehistoric Europe|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World}}
* Alpine countries: [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]]
* France: [[Nîmes]], [[Remoulins|Le Pont du Gard]]
* Greece: [[Athens/Acropolis]], [[Delos]], [[Delphi]], [[Kos]], [[Knossos]], [[Mycenae]], [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]], [[Rhodes]], [[Samos]], [[Samothrace]], [[Philippi]]
* Italy: [[Capri]], [[Cerveteri]], [[Gela]], [[Herculaneum]], [[Ostia]], [[Paestum]], [[Pompeii]], [[Rome/Colosseo]], [[Syracuse_(Italy)|Syracuse]]
* United Kingdom: [[Stonehenge]]

===Africa===
[[File:All of them together!.JPG|thumb|The pyramids of Giza]]
{{seealso|Ancient Egypt}}
* Egypt: [[Abydos]], [[Abu Simbel]], [[Amarna]], [[Dendera]], [[Edfu]], [[Karnak]], [[Kom Ombo]], [[Giza]], [[Saqqara]], [[Philae]], [[Valley of the Kings]]
* Libya: [[Leptis Magna]]
* Morocco: [[Volubilis]]
* Tunisia: [[Carthage]], [[Dougga]], [[El Jem]], [[Kerkouane]], [[Sufetula]]
* Zimbabwe: [[Great Zimbabwe]]

===Asia===
[[Image:Buddhist monks in front of the Angkor Wat.jpg|thumb|Angkor Wat]]
* Cambodia: [[Angkor Wat]]
* China: caves outside [[Dunhuang]], [[Anyang]], [[Great Wall of China]], [[Xian]], [[Luoyang]], [[Beijing]]
* India: [[Fatehpur Sikri]], [[Hampi]], [[Nalanda]], [[Patna|Pataliputra]]
* Indonesia: [[Borobudur]], [[Prambanan]]
* Iraq: [[Babylon]]
* Israel: [[Akko]], [[Beer Sheva]], [[Caesarea]], [[Shfela|Gezer]], [[Hazor]], [[Masada]], [[Megiddo]]
[[File:Al khazneh.jpg|thumb|Petra]]
* Jordan: [[Petra]]
* Myanmar: [[Bagan]], [[Mrauk U]]
* Pakistan: [[Sahiwal|Harappa]], [[Mohenjo-daro]], [[Taxila]]
* Palestinian Territories: [[Jericho]]
* Saudi Arabia: [[Madain Saleh]]
* Thailand: [[Ayutthaya]], [[Sukhothai]]
* Turkey: [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi (Çavdarhisar)]], [[Aphrodisias]], [[Assos]], [[Çatalhöyük]], [[Ephesus]], [[Bodrum|Halicarnassus (Bodrum)]], [[Urfa#Göbekli Tepe|Göbekli Tepe]], [[Bogazkale|Hattusa (Boğazkale)]], [[Dalyan|Kaunos (Dalyan)]], [[Bergama|Pergamon (Bergama)]], [[Sardis]], [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]
* Turkmenistan, [[Gonur Depe]]
* Vietnam: [[My Son]]
* {{listing
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Denisova Cave
| content=Site where an extinct human species related to Neanderthals were first discovered. Remains are about 40,000 years old and the Denisovans seem to have ranged across much of Asia. Some modern humans, especially [[Melanesian]]s, have some Denisovan DNA.
}}

See also [[Sacred sites of the Indian sub-continent]], [[Indus Valley Civilisation]], [[Chinese Empire]], [[Persian Empire]], [[Mongol Empire]], [[Khmer Empire]], [[Pre-modern Korea]] and [[Pre-modern Japan]].

===Americas===
[[File:15-07-13-Teotihuacan-RalfR-WMA 0212.jpg|thumb|Teotihuacan]]
* Belize: [[Xunantunich]]
* Bolivia: [[Isla del Sol]], [[Tiwanaku]]
* Brazil: [[Serra da Capivara National Park]]
* Canada: Viking settlement at [[L'Anse aux Meadows]], [[Red Bay]] Whaling Station (Newfoundland)
* Colombia: [[Ciudad Perdida de Teyuna]]
* Guatemala: [[Tikal]], [[Piedras Negras]], [[El Mirador]]
* Honduras:  [[Copan Ruinas#See|Copan Ruinas]]
* Mexico: [[Chichen Itza]], [[Cacaxtla]], [[Coba]], [[Monte Alban]], [[Palenque]], [[El Tajin]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Templo Mayor]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Plaza de Tres Culturas (Tlatelolco)]], [[Teotihuacan]], [[Tula de Allende|Tula]], [[Tulum|Tulum]], [[Uxmal]], [[Xcaret]]
* Nicaragua: ruins of old León, Huellas de Acahualinca (pre-historic footprints in [[Managua]])
* Peru: [[Choquequirao]], [[Machu Picchu]], [[Nazca]], [[Ollantaytambo]], [[Pisac]]
* United States: [[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]], La Brea Tar Pits at Hancock Park inside [[Los_Angeles/Wilshire|Los Angeles]], [[Moundsville]], [[Ohio prehistoric sites]], [[Taos#See|Taos Pueblos]].

See also [[Indigenous cultures of North America]] and [[Indigenous cultures of South America]].

===Oceania===
* Australia: [[Brewarrina|Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps]], [[Gunbalanya]], [[Mungo National Park|Lake Mungo]], [[Murujuga National Park|Murujuga]]
* Tonga: Lapita Pottery Archaeological Sites
{{See also|Indigenous Australian culture}}

==See also==
* [[Architecture]]
* [[Urbex]]
* [[World Heritage]]

{{PartOfTopic|Historical travel}}


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An '''archaeological site''' (or archeological site) is any place with physical evidence of past human activity. Such sites might be from pre-history as well as [[history]], and the oldest sites can be considered [[paleontology]]. Even remnants from modern times can count as archaeological sites.

Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. Other sites have developed into tourist traps, where commerce is dominant above the genuine experience.

For places that are both archaeological sites and still inhabited, there is a separate list at [[Old towns]].

[[Ghost towns]] are abandoned settlements large and intact enough to look like towns. They were usually deserted no more than a few centuries ago - often within living memory.

==Understand==
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[[Image:Monastiraki Archeology.jpg|thumb|240px|Archeology in a metro station]]
There is no commonly accepted age limit for when a remnant of human activity becomes an archaeological site. Also, it is very difficult to define its geographic borders. New sites are fairly often discovered during modern excavations with some other purpose; China's [[Terracotta Warriors]] were found by farmers, and people building roads or digging foundation have turned up others. In some countries any major construction project and even fairly minor ones in historic [[Old Towns]] is planned with time allocated for archeological exploration from the get-go.

Most countries have some legal protection of archaeological sites. Legal consequences for trespassing in closed areas, damaging remnants, or removing artifacts, are often harsh. In particular, countries with a colonial history may resent loss of relics to places like the [[British Museum]], and may therefore be inclined not to be at all gentle with modern relic exporters. 

With or without laws, the [[leave-no-trace]] principle is recommended for these places.

==Buy==
{{seealso|Art and antiques shopping}}
There are several kinds of archaeological souvenirs:
{{infobox|Permits required|There are export restrictions or total prohibition against the export of archaeological and other cultural artifacts in many countries. Penalties can be anything from just seizure of the article to long prison sentences, though hefty fines are the most common punishment.&lt;br /&gt;Even in countries that allow export of artifacts, permits are generally required; there will be paperwork and fees. Depending on the country, getting the permits may be anywhere from a minor hassle to very expensive and time-consuming, if it is possible at all.}}
* '''Genuine artifacts''': Possession or export of these is legally restricted in many countries. Trying to collect some at an archaeological site is illegal in most countries since it destroys valuable historical information. Trying to buy them from most vendors is far more likely to get you a forgery than a real item.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;!--
--&gt;If you really want a genuine artifact, be prepared to deal with a reputable vendor, to pay a stiff price, and to get the necessary permits. One way to recognize good vendors in the country of origin is that they are prepared to help with the permit process and the information they give you on that agrees with what you find from government sources. Outside the country, the best sources are usually the major international [[auction houses]]; be prepared to pay a premium price since you will be bidding against museums and collectors.
* '''Forged artifacts''': These are claimed to be genuine, so they might cost as much and cause as much legal trouble as a genuine artifact. They are worth neither the price nor the trouble.
* '''Cheap imitations''': Often available from vendors near the sites or in tourist shops nearby. These can be a good buy, but you will often have to [[bargain]] hard to get a reasonable price. Quality ranges from absolute junk to excellent.
* '''Official replicas''': These are generally sold by museums, copies of items in their collection. They are probably the '''safest choice for a traveller''', usually good quality and sold at fixed prices. Not all are sold at the sites themselves; the country's national museum or a museum in a nearby city may offer replicas, and major museums like the [[Smithsonian]] or the [[British Museum]] have fine replicas based on finds from all over the world.

Nearly all travellers should restrict themselves to the last two categories.

==Work==

Archaeology involves a great deal of work and helping out on a site might be both fascinating to a participant and valuable to a project. Unfortunately the field is generally not well funded and most projects cannot afford to pay anyone except professionals and perhaps some graduate students or, in some places, cheap local labor.
[[Image:Athen Baustelle Akropolis 20020809-262.jpg|thumb|240px|Restoration work at the Acropolis]]
There are programs in various countries that involve [[volunteer]] work on archaeological digs:
* [http://www.nps.gov/archeology/public/archvol.htm US National Parks Service]
* [http://new.archaeologyuk.org/cba-volunteering/ Council for British Archaeology]
* [https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/arch Parks Canada]

Sometimes even local groups have volunteer opportunities. For example in the [[Ottawa]] area, the NCC (National Capital Commission) runs an annual [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ncc-ottawa-gatineau-archaeology-1.4236812?cmp=rss archaeology month], usually in August.

See also:

* {{ listing
| name=World Heritage Volunteers
| url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/whvolunteers/
| content=A UNESCO program mainly working on preservation of [[UNESCO World Heritage Sites]]
}}

* {{ listing
| name=Past Horizons | url=http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects/
| content=An index of archaeological projects worldwide that need volunteers
}}

==Famous archaeological sites==

===Europe===
{{seealso|Prehistoric Europe|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World}}
* Alpine countries: [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]]
* France: [[Nîmes]], [[Remoulins|Le Pont du Gard]]
* Greece: [[Athens/Acropolis]], [[Delos]], [[Delphi]], [[Kos]], [[Knossos]], [[Mycenae]], [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]], [[Rhodes]], [[Samos]], [[Samothrace]], [[Philippi]]
* Italy: [[Capri]], [[Cerveteri]], [[Gela]], [[Herculaneum]], [[Ostia]], [[Paestum]], [[Pompeii]], [[Rome/Colosseo]], [[Syracuse_(Italy)|Syracuse]]
* United Kingdom: [[Stonehenge]]

===Africa===
[[File:All of them together!.JPG|thumb|The pyramids of Giza]]
{{seealso|Ancient Egypt}}
* Egypt: [[Abydos]], [[Abu Simbel]], [[Amarna]], [[Dendera]], [[Edfu]], [[Karnak]], [[Kom Ombo]], [[Giza]], [[Saqqara]], [[Philae]], [[Valley of the Kings]]
* Libya: [[Leptis Magna]]
* Morocco: [[Volubilis]]
* Tunisia: [[Carthage]], [[Dougga]], [[El Jem]], [[Kerkouane]], [[Sufetula]]
* Zimbabwe: [[Great Zimbabwe]]

===Asia===
[[Image:Buddhist monks in front of the Angkor Wat.jpg|thumb|Angkor Wat]]
* Cambodia: [[Angkor Wat]]
* China: caves outside [[Dunhuang]], [[Anyang]], [[Great Wall of China]], [[Xian]], [[Luoyang]], [[Beijing]]
* India: [[Fatehpur Sikri]], [[Hampi]], [[Nalanda]], [[Patna|Pataliputra]]
* Indonesia: [[Borobudur]], [[Prambanan]]
* Iraq: [[Babylon]]
* Israel: [[Akko]], [[Beer Sheva]], [[Caesarea]], [[Shfela|Gezer]], [[Hazor]], [[Masada]], [[Megiddo]]
[[File:Al khazneh.jpg|thumb|Petra]]
* Jordan: [[Petra]]
* Myanmar: [[Bagan]], [[Mrauk U]]
* Pakistan: [[Sahiwal|Harappa]], [[Mohenjo-daro]], [[Taxila]]
* Palestinian Territories: [[Jericho]]
* Saudi Arabia: [[Madain Saleh]]
* Thailand: [[Ayutthaya]], [[Sukhothai]]
* Turkey: [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi (Çavdarhisar)]], [[Aphrodisias]], [[Assos]], [[Çatalhöyük]], [[Ephesus]], [[Bodrum|Halicarnassus (Bodrum)]], [[Urfa#Göbekli Tepe|Göbekli Tepe]], [[Bogazkale|Hattusa (Boğazkale)]], [[Dalyan|Kaunos (Dalyan)]], [[Miletus]], [[Patara]], [[Bergama|Pergamon (Bergama)]], [[Sardis]], [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]
* Turkmenistan, [[Gonur Depe]]
* Vietnam: [[My Son]]
* {{listing
| name=Denisova Cave | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=51.3975 | long=84.676111 | directions=[[Altai Krai]], Siberia
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Denisova Cave
| content=Site where an extinct human species related to Neanderthals were first discovered. Remains are about 40,000 years old and the Denisovans seem to have ranged across much of Asia. Some modern humans, especially [[Melanesian]]s, have some Denisovan DNA.
}}

See also [[Sacred sites of the Indian sub-continent]], [[Indus Valley Civilisation]], [[Chinese Empire]], [[Persian Empire]], [[Mongol Empire]], [[Khmer Empire]], [[Pre-modern Korea]] and [[Pre-modern Japan]].

===Americas===
[[File:15-07-13-Teotihuacan-RalfR-WMA 0212.jpg|thumb|Teotihuacan]]
* Belize: [[Xunantunich]]
* Bolivia: [[Isla del Sol]], [[Tiwanaku]]
* Brazil: [[Serra da Capivara National Park]]
* Canada: Viking settlement at [[L'Anse aux Meadows]], [[Red Bay]] Whaling Station (Newfoundland)
* Colombia: [[Ciudad Perdida de Teyuna]]
* Guatemala: [[Tikal]], [[Piedras Negras]], [[El Mirador]]
* Honduras:  [[Copan Ruinas#See|Copan Ruinas]]
* Mexico: [[Chichen Itza]], [[Cacaxtla]], [[Coba]], [[Monte Alban]], [[Palenque]], [[El Tajin]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Templo Mayor]], [[Mexico City/Centro#See|Plaza de Tres Culturas (Tlatelolco)]], [[Teotihuacan]], [[Tula de Allende|Tula]], [[Tulum|Tulum]], [[Uxmal]], [[Xcaret]]
* Nicaragua: ruins of old León, Huellas de Acahualinca (pre-historic footprints in [[Managua]])
* Peru: [[Choquequirao]], [[Machu Picchu]], [[Nazca]], [[Ollantaytambo]], [[Pisac]]
* United States: [[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]], La Brea Tar Pits at Hancock Park inside [[Los_Angeles/Wilshire|Los Angeles]], [[Moundsville]], [[Ohio prehistoric sites]], [[Taos#See|Taos Pueblos]].

See also [[Indigenous cultures of North America]] and [[Indigenous cultures of South America]].

===Oceania===
* Australia: [[Brewarrina|Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps]], [[Gunbalanya]], [[Mungo National Park|Lake Mungo]], [[Murujuga National Park|Murujuga]]
* Tonga: Lapita Pottery Archaeological Sites
{{See also|Indigenous Australian culture}}

==See also==
* [[Architecture]]
* [[Urbex]]
* [[World Heritage]]

{{PartOfTopic|Historical travel}}


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Hello, world! I'm '''ThunderingTyphoons!''', or &quot;'''Jamie'''&quot;, as people in real life tend to call me, when they're being nice. I come from [[Hampshire]] in the [[United Kingdom]], with family roots in [[Liverpool]] and [[Cardiff]]. A graduate of the University of [[Sheffield]], I have been a fully committed [[France|francophile]] for as long as I can remember. 

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I prefer to work on destination articles related to the United Kingdom and France, though I also patrol recent changes and my watchlist. Many of the weirder [[Discover]] facts you read will have been chosen by me. Pages I have created ('''bold''') and / or have contributed extensively to:

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==Trips==

===Upcoming===

[[File:Flag of Portugal.svg|40px|Portugal]]
* September-October 2022: The '''[[Algarve]]''' - postponed since 2020

===Recent===
[[File:Flag of Germany.svg|40px|Germany]]
* May 2022: '''[[Berlin]]'''

[[File:Flag of Wales.svg|40px|Wales]]
* March 2022: '''[[Cardiff]]''' 

[[File:Flag of Scotland.svg|40px|Scotland]]
* December 2021: '''[[Edinburgh]]''', fulfilling a lifelong ambition.

[[File:Flag of Wales.svg|40px|Wales]]
* September 2021: '''[[Porthgain|Llanrhian]]''' in the [[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]]

[[File:Flag of England.svg|40px|England]]

* July 2021: '''[[York]]''', '''[[Harrogate]]''', and '''[[Knaresborough]]'''

[[File:Flag of England.svg|40px|England]]
* May 2021: '''[[Isle of Wight]]''' - it's the era of the hyperlocal staycation!

[[File:Flag of England.svg|40px|England]]
* September-October 2020: '''Happisburgh''', North [[Norfolk (England)|Norfolk]]

[[File:Flag of England.svg|40px|England]]
* September 2020: The '''[[Shropshire|Shropshire Hills]]'''; possibly the last one

Trips made earlier than '''two years ago''' are stored in my [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!/Trips archive|trips archive]]. Because I'm thoroughly anal like that.

==Pointless lists to do with my own travels that I find interesting==

===Travel records===

(table shamelessly stolen from [[User:Andrewssi2#Extreme Locations|Andrewssi2]])

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
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! My records !! Place !! Figure
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| '''Northernmost''' || [[File: Flag of Scotland.svg|30px|Scotland]] [[Trossachs|The Trossachs]]  || 56.24° N
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| '''Southernmost''' || [[File: Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg|30px|Falkland Islands]] [[Sea Lion Island]] || 52.26° S
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| '''Easternmost''' || [[File: Flag of New Zealand.svg|30px|New Zealand]] [[Taupo]] || 176.06° E
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| '''Westernmost''' || [[File: Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg|30px|Falkland Islands]] [[Port Howard]] || 59.50° W
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| '''Closest to the equator''' || [[File: Flag of Singapore.svg|30px|Singapore]] [[Singapore]] || 1.29° N
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| '''Highest''' || [[File: Flag of New Zealand.svg|30px|New Zealand]] [[Fox Glacier]] || {{m|3000}} above sea level
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| '''Lowest''' || [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[Channel Tunnel]] [[File: Flag of France.svg|30px|France]] || {{m|115}} below sea level
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| '''Furthest inland''' || [[File: Flag of Poland.svg|30px|Poland]] [[Kraków]] || {{km|500}} from Baltic Sea
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| '''Longest flight''' || '''Single plane:''' [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[BZZ|RAF Brize Norton]] ({{IATA|BZZ}}) — [[File: Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg|30px|Falkland Islands]] [[MPN|RAF Mount Pleasant]] ({{IATA|MPN}}) &lt;br&gt; '''Multiple planes:''' [[File:Flag of New Zealand.svg|30px|New Zealand]] [[Christchurch]] ({{IATA|CHC}}) — [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[London Heathrow]] ({{IATA|LHR}}) || {{km|13,000}} &lt;br&gt; {{km|19,000}}
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| '''Longest sea voyage''' || [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] — [[File: Flag of Spain.svg|30px|Spain]] [[Santander]] || {{km|770}} 
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| '''Longest rail journey''' || '''Single train: '''[[File: Flag of France.svg|30px|France]] [[Tours]] (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps) — [[Strasbourg]] (Ville) &lt;br&gt; '''Multiple trains:''' [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[Farnborough]] (Main) — [[File: Flag of France.svg|30px|France]] [[Tours]] (Gare de Tours) || {{km|700}} &lt;br&gt; {{km|790}}
|-
| '''Longest road journey''' || [[File: Flag of England.svg|30px|England]] [[Farnborough]] — [[File: Flag of Spain.svg|30px|Spain]] [[Barcelona]] || {{km|1,600}}
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| '''Longest border crossing''' || [[File:Flag of Croatia.svg|30px|Croatia]] Karasovići ([[Dubrovnik-Neretva]]) / [[File:Flag of Montenegro.svg|30px|Montenegro]] Debeli Brijeg ([[Herceg Novi]]) || 90 min / {{km|2.2}}
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===Most-memorable travel experiences===
* '''Teaching kids English''' for seven months in [[Tours]].
* Any time I go to '''[[Wales]]''', the land of my father(s).
* Experiencing the '''spectacular wildlife''' of the [[Falkland Islands]].
* My first time in the '''Channel Tunnel''', as a wide-eyed four year-old. 
* Flying to and walking on the source of '''[[Fox Glacier]]''' on Mount Cook in [[New Zealand]]: in shorts and a t-shirt!
* Anything '''archaeological''', particularly [[Ariège|prehistoric]] [[Dordogne|art]], [[Wiltshire|stone circles]], [[Bath|Roman]] [[Nîmes|stuff]], or [[Wales|proper]] [[Loire Valley|nice]] [[Krakow|castles]].
* Being '''[[Brexit|stripped of my European citizenship]]''' (acquired at birth) and travelling back in time 50 years.
* Visiting the remains of '''[[Auschwitz-Birkenau]]''', for reflection and mourning.

===Countries I have been to===
I have been very lucky so far in my life to have done a lot of travelling. I have set foot in '''22 countries''' around the world, mainly in Europe, though I have also visited Asia and Oceania and done my fair share of Atlantic islands:


[[File:The Flag of Ascension Island.svg|30px]] [[Ascension Island]]   

[[File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg|30px]] [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] / Bosna i Hercegovina

[[File:Flag of Croatia.svg|30px]] [[Croatia]] / Hrvatska

[[File:Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg|30px]] [[Falkland Islands]] 

[[File:Flag of France.svg|30px]] [[France]]

:[[File:Flag of Brittany.svg|30px]] ''[[Brittany]] / Breizh / Bertaèyn / Bretagne''
:[[File:Flag of Occitania.svg|30px]] ''[[Southwestern France|Occi]][[Southeastern France|tania]] / Occitània / Occitanie''

[[File:Flag of Germany.svg|30px]] [[Germany]] / Deutschland

[[File:Flag of Greece.svg|30px]] [[Greece]] / Ελλάδα ([[Crete]] / Κρήτη) 

[[File:Flag of Hungary.svg|30px]] [[Hungary]] / Magyarország 

[[File:Flag of Ireland.svg|30px]] [[Ireland]] / Éire

[[File:Flag of Italy.svg|30px]] [[Italy]] / Italia

[[File:Flag of Monaco.svg|30px]] [[Monaco]] / Múnegu

[[File:Flag of Montenegro.svg|30px]] [[Montenegro]] / Crna Gora / Цpнa Гopa

[[File:Flag of New Zealand.svg|30px]] [[New Zealand]] / Aotearoa 

[[File:Flag of Poland.svg|30px]] [[Poland]] / Polska

[[File:Flag of Portugal.svg|30px]] [[Portugal]] (including [[Madeira]]) 

[[File:Flag of Singapore.svg|30px]] [[Singapore]] / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்

[[File:Flag of Spain.svg|30px]] [[Spain]] / España (including the [[Balearic Islands]] / Islas Baleares / Illes Balears and the [[Canary Islands]] / Islas Canarias)

:[[File:Flag of the Basque Country.svg|30px]] ''[[Basque Country]] / Euskadi / País Vasco / Pays Basque''
:[[File:Flag of Catalonia.svg|30px]] ''[[Catalonia]] / Catalunya / Cataluña'' 

[[File: Flag of Switzerland.svg|30px]] [[Switzerland]] / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera

[[File:Flag of Turkey.svg|30px]] [[Turkey]] / Türkiye

[[File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|30px]] ''[[United Kingdom]]''

:[[File:Flag of England.svg|30px]] [[England]] / En-ger-land

::[[File:Flag of Cornwall.svg|30px]] ''[[Cornwall]] / Kernow''

:[[File:Flag of Scotland.svg|30px]] [[Scotland]] / Alba

:[[File:Flag of Wales.svg|30px]] [[Wales]] / Cymru

===Cities of the world I have been to===
*[[File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|30px]] '''[[London]]''', [[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Brighton and Hove|Brighton]], '''[[Cardiff]]''', [[Chester]], [[Durham (England)|Durham]], '''[[Edinburgh]]''', [[Kingston-upon-Hull]], [[Leeds]], [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], [[Oxford]], [[Portsmouth]], [[Salford]], [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]], [[Sheffield]], [[Southampton]], [[St Albans]], [[St Davids]], [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]], [[Worcester (England)|Worcester]], [[York]]
*[[File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg|30px]] [[Mostar]]
*[[File:Flag of Croatia.svg|30px]] [[Dubrovnik]]
*[[File:Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg|30px]] '''[[Stanley (Falkland Islands)|Stanley]]'''
*[[File:Flag of France.svg|30px]] '''[[Paris]]''', [[Amiens]], [[Angers]], [[Bayeux]], [[Blois]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Boulogne-sur-Mer]], [[Calais]], [[Carcassonne]], [[Colmar]], [[Lille]], [[Montpellier]], [[Nice]], [[Nîmes]], [[Orléans]], [[Perpignan]], [[Quimper]], [[Rouen]], [[Saint-Denis (Île-de-France)|Saint-Denis]], [[Saint-Malo]], [[Strasbourg]], [[Toulon]], [[Toulouse]], [[Tours]], [[Versailles]]
*[[File:Flag of Germany.svg|30px]] '''[[Berlin]]'''
*[[File:Flag of Greece.svg|30px]] [[Chania]]
*[[File:Flag of Hungary.svg|30px]] '''[[Budapest]]'''
*[[File:Flag of Monaco.svg|30px]] '''[[Monaco]]'''
*[[File:Flag of Montenegro.svg|30px]] [[Cetinje]], [[Herceg Novi]], [[Kotor]]
*[[File:Flag of New Zealand.svg|30px]] '''[[Wellington]]''', [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] 
*[[File:Flag of Poland.svg|30px]] [[Kraków]]
*[[File:Flag of Portugal.svg|30px]] [[Funchal]]
*[[File:Flag of Singapore.svg|30px]] '''[[Singapore]]'''
*[[File:Flag of Spain.svg|30px]] '''[[Madrid]]''', [[Arrecife]], [[Barcelona]], [[Girona]]
*[[File: Flag of Switzerland.svg|30px]] [[Basel]]
*[[File:Flag of Turkey.svg|30px]] [[Marmaris]]

===[[File:Flag of England.svg|40px]] English counties I have set foot in===
All counties I have set foot in rather than simply driven through, and not nearly as exciting a list as 'how many U.S. states I've set foot in':
*[[Berkshire]] 
*[[Buckinghamshire]]
*[[Cheshire]]
*The [[City of London]]
*[[Cornwall]]
*[[County Durham]]
*[[Cumbria]]
*[[Derbyshire]]
*[[Devon]]
*[[Dorset]]
*[[Essex]]
*[[Gloucestershire]]
*[[London|Greater London]]
*[[Greater Manchester]]
*[[File:Breezeicons-actions-22-go-home.svg|30px]][[Hampshire]]
*[[Hertfordshire]]
*[[Isle of Wight]]
*[[Kent]]
*[[Lancashire]]
*[[Merseyside]]
*[[Norfolk]]
*[[Northamptonshire]]
*[[Nottinghamshire]]
*[[Oxfordshire]]
*[[Shropshire]]
*[[Somerset]]
*[[Staffordshire]]
*[[Surrey]]
*[[Sussex (England)|Sussex]]: [[East Sussex|East]] and [[West Sussex|West]]
*[[Warwickshire]]
*[[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]]
*[[Wiltshire]]
*[[Worcestershire]]
*[[Yorkshire]]: [[North Yorkshire|North]], [[South Yorkshire|South]], [[East Yorkshire|East]] and [[West Yorkshire|West]]

===Travel wishlist (no particular order)===
*[[New York City]]
*Loads more of [[France]], [[Turkey]] and [[UK|my own country]].
*[[Prague]]
*[[Moscow]]
*The [[Louvre]], [[Paris]] ✔
*[[Canadian Rockies]]
*[[Snowdonia]] ✔ish
*[[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]]
*[[St Petersburg]]
*[[United States National Parks]]
*The Alhambra ([[Granada]], [[Spain]])
*[[Egypt]], for the archaeology
*[[India]]
*[[Slovakia]]
*[[Mongolia]]
*[[China]]
*La Scala, [[Milan]]
*[[Edinburgh]] ✔
*[[York]] ✔
*Mainland [[Greece]] - particularly [[Athens]] - for the archaeology
*The interior of [[Montenegro]]
*Steinbeck's [[California]]
*[[Rome]] (I would travel back in time to late Republican Rome if I could just to marvel at the spectacle of an ancient metropolis)
*[[Istanbul]]
*The [[Carpathian Mountains]] 
*[[Yellowstone National Park]]
*The top of the Shard, [[London]] ✔
*The [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] (Moscow to Vladivostok!)
*[[Nîmes]] ✔
*[[Lyon]]
*Penetrate deeper into the [[Black Forest]]
*[[Patagonia]], particularly [[Chubut|Y Wladfa]]
*[[Kyrgyzstan]]
*[[Monument Valley]]
*[[Louisiana]]
*[[Berlin]] ✔, ideally with my father ✔
*[[Heidelberg]]
*[[Amsterdam]] by Eurostar
*[[Tallinn]]
*[[Quebec]]
* The Knepp Estate, [[West Sussex]] ✔
* [[Glasgow]]
* [[Stirling]]
* [[Northumberland]] and [[Newcastle-upon-Tyne]]
* [[Cambridge]]
* [[Vienna]]
* [[Mexico]] - particularly  MC, [[Yucatán]], [[San Miguel de Allende]], [[Sonora]]...
* [[Chicago]]
* [[Boston]]
* [[Corsica]]
* [[Basque Country]]
* See the [[Northern Lights]]
* [[Santiago de Chile]]
* [[Santiago de Compostela]]!
* [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]
* [[Iceland]]
* [[Alaska]] - apparently [[Denali]] is accessible by train.
* [[Lille]] → [[Dunkirk]] → [[Kusttram]] → [[Bruges]] → [[Brussels]]
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'''Sart''' is a small farming village in the [[Central Aegean]] Region of Turkey, better known as '''Sardis''' the ruined capital of [[:wikipedia:Lydia|Lydia]].

King Croesus ruled here from 585 BC, expanding Lydia to cover the western third of Asian Turkey. One reason for his success and legendary wealth was that the river Pactolus through Sardis had alluvial gold, minted into gold coinage and - crucially - with standards set for purity. That meant you could trust Lydian money in an era when other coins were suspect. Croesus was overthrown by the [[Persian Empire|Persians]] in 547 BC and probably didn't survive long after. Then Sardis became the western terminus of the Royal Road, the ancient highway of the Persian Empire linking to the [[Silk Road]].

Sardis eventually became part of the Roman Empire. It was destroyed in an earthquake of 17 AD but rebuilt, and later in that century hosted one of the Seven Churches of Asia addressed in the New Testament Book of Revelation. Its author St John of Patmos variously harangued, exhorted or praised these churches - overall he preferred haranguing and Sardis caught its share. The city lost its importance as Byzantium / Constantinople grew, as it was no longer on any direct route, as modern travellers from Istanbul are destined to discover.  

== Get in ==
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=== By bus ===
Sart is on the main highway from Ankara and Konya to Izmir. Long-distance buses run every couple of hours, taking 6 hr 30 min from Ankara via Afyon and Uşak to Salihli, and continuing to Turgutlu and Izmir. The adult single fare in 2022 is about 250 TL; operators include [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm], [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr/ Pamukkale] and Flixbus. You may have to get off at Salihli and change to local transport, but they might drop off / pick up at Sart village crossroads on D300.

There are no direct buses from Istanbul: change in Turgutlu or Manisa to avoid riding all the way into Izmir then out again. 

Local buses from Izmir stop at the crossroads before heading on to Salihli.

=== By road ===
Follow D300, a fast divided highway. This has been re-aligned to pass between the old and modern village centres: turn off onto the old route Kenen Evren Cd, and the antiquities are along it. No problem if you miss it, just turn south at the main crossroads.

=== By train ===
There is one evening train from [[Izmir]] Basmane, the ''Konya Mavi Treni'' (Blue Train) taking 2 hr 40 min via [[Manisa]] to Salihli, and continuing to [[Afyon]] and [[Konya]]. The westbound service leaves Konya at 19:00 to reach Salihli before 05:00 and Izmir at 07:30.

The regional train between Izmir, Manisa, Salihli and Alaşehir remains suspended in 2022.

See Turkish State Railways [https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ TCDD] for timetables, fares and online tickets. Sart is not shown as a station, but Turkish trains stop at dozens of little places not mentioned in timetables. Check with the conductor, otherwise get off at Salihli (where the station is central in town) and take a dolmuş or taxi. 

{{marker | name=Sart railway halt | type=go | lat=38.4976 | long=28.0416 }} is in village centre 1 km north of the antiquities.

== Get around ==
Walk everywhere, though it's quite a large area to walk around.

== See ==
[[File:SardisGymnasium1February2003.JPG | thumb | 300px | Sardis gymnasium]]
* '''City walls''' and ancient house ruins lie here and there on the rising ground south of Kenan Evren Cd. The city was fortified around 7th century BC. 
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* {{marker | name=Temple of Artemis | type=see | lat=38.4795 | long=28.0312 }} (''Artemis Tapınağı'') is seen on the same ticket. It's a large Hellenistic temple in Ionic style, started around 330 BC but not finished. (Surely they didn't run out of money?) It was damaged by the earthquake of 17 AD and the floods of 312 but diligently repaired by the Romans.
* '''The Pyramid''' 200 m north of the temple is more accurately a tumulus grave. They dot the area and were mostly built around 7th-6th century BC but wrecked in later ages. 
* {{marker | name=Acropolis | type=see | lat=38.4754 | long=28.0444 }} or Castle (''Sart Kalesi'') is tumbledown, one for taking views from rather than viewing. It was in use in the Byzantine era to 8th century AD.
* '''The amphitheatre''' and stadium 1 km east of the temple are almost lost among modern farmland.

== Do ==
:: &quot; . . . I have not found thy works perfect before God . . . &quot; - Revelation Chapter 3 berates the Christian community of Sardis. 
Walking around the site will be activity enough. See Go Next for Boz Dağ.

== Buy ==
[[File:Sardis synagogue 1.jpg | thumb | 300px | The synagogue ]]
* Sardes Büfe sounds like a cafe but it's a small supermarket next to Kardeşler restaurant, open daily 07:00-22:00.

== Eat ==
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* '''Sardes Pide''' 50 m west is the alternative. 
* '''Highway crossroads''' has three small pide places.
* '''Salihli''' has lots more choice.

== Drink ==
* The cafes serve tea, coffee and soft drinks. Elf Restaurant serves alcohol: it's at the east junction of Kenan Evren Cd and the main highway, open daily 10:00-00:00.
* ÖRS Vineyard is in Salihli, no tours.

== Sleep ==
There's no accommodation in Sart and most visitors day-trip from Izmir or Manisa. Salihli has a cluster of hotels in town centre, which include [http://www.hotellabella.com.tr/salihli/ La Bella], Otel Yener and [http://www.ardyshotel.com/ Ardy's].

== Connect ==
[[File:Temple of Artemis in Sardis.jpg | thumb | 300px | Temple of Artemis ]]
Sart and its approach roads have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
* [[Alaşehir]] hosted another of the Seven Churches, when it was known as Philadelphia. Revelation praises it: &quot; . . . thou hast kept the word of my patience . . . &quot; not like those slackers in Sardis.
* Boz Dağ is the mountain to the south, with forest hikes and even a brief winter ski season. A scenic road crosses to Ödemiş. 
* [[Izmir]] is the lively modern city at the heart of the region. As the historic city of Smyrna, Revelation said it would suffer persecution, and it did.
* [[Istanbul to Izmir]] is a long distance itinerary, and one loop of it swings through Sardis. 


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'''Sart''' is a small farming village in the [[Central Aegean]] Region of Turkey, better known as '''Sardis''' the ruined capital of [[:wikipedia:Lydia|Lydia]].

King Croesus ruled here from 585 BC, expanding Lydia to cover the western third of Asian Turkey. One reason for his success and legendary wealth was that the river Pactolus through Sardis had alluvial gold, minted into gold coinage and - crucially - with standards set for purity. That meant you could trust Lydian money in an era when other coins were suspect. Croesus was overthrown by the [[Persian Empire|Persians]] in 547 BC and probably didn't survive long after. Then Sardis became the western terminus of the Royal Road, the ancient highway of the Persian Empire linking to the [[Silk Road]].

Sardis eventually became part of the Roman Empire. It was destroyed in an earthquake of 17 AD but rebuilt, and later in that century hosted one of the Seven Churches of Asia addressed in the New Testament Book of Revelation. Its author St John of Patmos variously harangued, exhorted or praised these churches - overall he preferred haranguing and Sardis caught its share. The city lost its importance as Byzantium / Constantinople grew, as it was no longer on any direct route, as modern travellers from Istanbul are destined to discover.  

== Get in ==
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=== By bus ===
Sart is on the main highway from Ankara and Konya to Izmir. Long-distance buses run every couple of hours, taking 6 hr 30 min from Ankara via Afyon and Uşak to Salihli, and continuing to Turgutlu and Izmir. The adult single fare in 2022 is about 250 TL; operators include [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm], [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr/ Pamukkale] and Flixbus. You may have to get off at Salihli and change to local transport, but they might drop off / pick up at Sart village crossroads on D300.

There are no direct buses from Istanbul: change in Turgutlu or Manisa to avoid riding all the way into Izmir then out again. 

Local buses from Izmir stop at the crossroads before heading on to Salihli.

=== By road ===
Follow D300, a fast divided highway. This has been re-aligned to pass between the old and modern village centres: turn off onto the old route Kenen Evren Cd, and the antiquities are along it. No problem if you miss it, just turn south at the main crossroads.

=== By train ===
There is one evening train from [[Izmir]] Basmane, the ''Konya Mavi Treni'' (Blue Train) taking 2 hr 40 min via [[Manisa]] to Salihli, and continuing to [[Afyon]] and [[Konya]]. The westbound service leaves Konya at 19:00 to reach Salihli before 05:00 and Izmir at 07:30.

The regional train between Izmir, Manisa, Salihli and Alaşehir remains suspended in 2022.

See Turkish State Railways [https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ TCDD] for timetables, fares and online tickets. Sart is not shown as a station, but Turkish trains stop at dozens of little places not mentioned in timetables. Check with the conductor, otherwise get off at Salihli (where the station is central in town) and take a dolmuş or taxi. 

{{marker | name=Sart railway halt | type=go | lat=38.4976 | long=28.0416 }} is in village centre 1 km north of the antiquities.

== Get around ==
Walk everywhere, though it's quite a large area to walk around.

== See ==
[[File:SardisGymnasium1February2003.JPG | thumb | 300px | Sardis gymnasium]]
* '''City walls''' and ancient house ruins lie here and there on the rising ground south of Kenan Evren Cd. The city was fortified around 7th century BC. 
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* {{marker | name=Temple of Artemis | type=see | lat=38.4795 | long=28.0312 }} (''Artemis Tapınağı'') is seen on the same ticket. It's a large Hellenistic temple in Ionic style, started around 330 BC but not finished. (Surely they didn't run out of money?) It was damaged by the earthquake of 17 AD and the floods of 312 but diligently repaired by the Romans.
* '''The Pyramid''' 200 m north of the temple is more accurately a tumulus grave. They dot the area and were mostly built around 7th-6th century BC but wrecked in later ages. 
* {{marker | name=Acropolis | type=see | lat=38.4754 | long=28.0444 }} or Castle (''Sart Kalesi'') is tumbledown, one for taking views from rather than viewing. It was in use in the Byzantine era to 8th century AD.
* '''The amphitheatre''' and stadium 1 km east of the temple are almost lost among modern farmland.

== Do ==
:: &quot; . . . I have not found thy works perfect before God . . . &quot; - Revelation Chapter 3 berates the Christian community of Sardis. 
Walking around the site will be activity enough. See Go Next for Boz Dağ.

== Buy ==
[[File:Sardis synagogue 1.jpg | thumb | 300px | The synagogue ]]
* Sardes Büfe sounds like a cafe but it's a small supermarket next to Kardeşler restaurant, open daily 07:00-22:00.

== Eat ==
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* '''Sardes Pide''' 50 m west is the alternative. 
* '''Highway crossroads''' has three small pide places.
* '''Salihli''' has lots more choice.

== Drink ==
* The cafes serve tea, coffee and soft drinks. Elf Restaurant serves alcohol: it's at the east junction of Kenan Evren Cd and the main highway, open daily 10:00-00:00.
* ÖRS Vineyard is in Salihli, no tours.

== Sleep ==
There's no accommodation in Sart and most visitors day-trip from Izmir or Manisa. Salihli has a cluster of hotels in town centre, which include [http://www.hotellabella.com.tr/salihli/ La Bella], Otel Yener and [http://www.ardyshotel.com/ Ardy's].

== Connect ==
[[File:Temple of Artemis in Sardis.jpg | thumb | 300px | Temple of Artemis ]]
Sart and its approach roads have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
* [[Alaşehir]] hosted another of the Seven Churches, when it was known as Philadelphia. Revelation praises it: &quot; . . . thou hast kept the word of my patience . . . &quot; not like those slackers in Sardis.
* Boz Dağ is the mountain to the south, with forest hikes and even a brief winter ski season. A scenic road crosses to [[Birgi]] and Ödemiş. 
* [[Izmir]] is the lively modern city at the heart of the region. As the historic city of Smyrna, Revelation said it would suffer persecution, and it did.
* [[Istanbul to Izmir]] is a long distance itinerary, and one loop of it swings through Sardis. 


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'''Sart''' is a small farming village in the [[Central Aegean]] Region of Turkey, better known as '''Sardis''' the ruined capital of [[:wikipedia:Lydia|Lydia]].

King Croesus ruled here from 585 BC, expanding Lydia to cover the western third of Asian Turkey. One reason for his success and legendary wealth was that the river Pactolus through Sardis had alluvial gold, minted into gold coinage and - crucially - with standards set for purity. That meant you could trust Lydian money in an era when other coins were suspect. Croesus was overthrown by the [[Persian Empire|Persians]] in 547 BC and probably didn't survive long after. Then Sardis became a major city of the Persian Empire and the western terminus of the Royal Road, the ancient imperial highway linking to the [[Silk Road]].

Sardis eventually became part of the Roman Empire. It was destroyed in an earthquake of 17 AD but rebuilt, and later in that century hosted one of the Seven Churches of Asia addressed in the New Testament Book of Revelation. Its author St John of Patmos variously harangued, exhorted or praised these churches - overall he preferred haranguing and Sardis caught its share. The city lost its importance as Byzantium / Constantinople grew, as it wasn't on any direct route, as modern travellers from Istanbul are destined to discover.  

== Get in ==
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=== By bus ===
Sart is on the main highway from Ankara and Konya to Izmir. Long-distance buses run every couple of hours, taking 6 hr 30 min from Ankara via Afyon and Uşak to Salihli, and continuing to Turgutlu and Izmir. The adult single fare in 2022 is about 250 TL; operators include [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm], [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr/ Pamukkale] and Flixbus. You may have to get off at Salihli and change to local transport, but they might drop off / pick up at Sart village crossroads on D300.

There are no direct buses from Istanbul: change in Turgutlu or Manisa to avoid riding all the way into Izmir then out again. 

Local buses from Izmir stop at the crossroads before heading on to Salihli.

=== By road ===
Follow D300, a fast divided highway. This has been re-aligned to pass between the old and modern village centres: turn off onto the old route Kenen Evren Cd, and the antiquities are along it. No problem if you miss it, just turn south at the main crossroads.

=== By train ===
There is one evening train from [[Izmir]] Basmane, the ''Konya Mavi Treni'' (Blue Train) taking 2 hr 40 min via [[Manisa]] to Salihli, and continuing to [[Afyon]] and [[Konya]]. The westbound service leaves Konya at 19:00 to reach Salihli before 05:00 and Izmir at 07:30.

The regional train between Izmir, Manisa, Salihli and Alaşehir remains suspended in 2022.

See Turkish State Railways [https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ TCDD] for timetables, fares and online tickets. Sart is not shown as a station, but Turkish trains stop at dozens of little places not mentioned in timetables. Check with the conductor, otherwise get off at Salihli (where the station is central in town) and take a dolmuş or taxi. 

{{marker | name=Sart railway halt | type=go | lat=38.4976 | long=28.0416 }} is in village centre 1 km north of the antiquities.

== Get around ==
Walk everywhere, though it's quite a large area to walk around.

== See ==
[[File:SardisGymnasium1February2003.JPG | thumb | 300px | Sardis gymnasium]]
* '''City walls''' and ancient house ruins lie here and there on the rising ground south of Kenan Evren Cd. The city was fortified around 7th century BC. 
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* {{marker | name=Temple of Artemis | type=see | lat=38.4795 | long=28.0312 }} (''Artemis Tapınağı'') is seen on the same ticket. It's a large Hellenistic temple in Ionic style, started around 330 BC but not finished. (Surely they didn't run out of money?) It was damaged by the earthquake of 17 AD and the floods of 312 but diligently repaired by the Romans.
* '''The Pyramid''' 200 m north of the temple is more accurately a tumulus grave. They dot the area and were mostly built around 7th-6th century BC but wrecked in later ages. 
* {{marker | name=Acropolis | type=see | lat=38.4754 | long=28.0444 }} or Castle (''Sart Kalesi'') is tumbledown, one for taking views from rather than viewing. It was in use in the Byzantine era to 8th century AD.
* '''The amphitheatre''' and stadium 1 km east of the temple are almost lost among modern farmland.

== Do ==
:: &quot; . . . I have not found thy works perfect before God . . . &quot; - Revelation Chapter 3 berates the Christian community of Sardis. 
Walking around the site will be activity enough. See Go Next for Boz Dağ.

== Buy ==
[[File:Sardis synagogue 1.jpg | thumb | 300px | The synagogue ]]
* Sardes Büfe sounds like a cafe but it's a small supermarket next to Kardeşler restaurant, open daily 07:00-22:00.

== Eat ==
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* '''Sardes Pide''' 50 m west is the alternative. 
* '''Highway crossroads''' has three small pide places.
* '''Salihli''' has lots more choice.

== Drink ==
* The cafes serve tea, coffee and soft drinks. Elf Restaurant serves alcohol: it's at the east junction of Kenan Evren Cd and the main highway, open daily 10:00-00:00.
* ÖRS Vineyard is in Salihli, no tours.

== Sleep ==
There's no accommodation in Sart and most visitors day-trip from Izmir or Manisa. Salihli has a cluster of hotels in town centre, which include [http://www.hotellabella.com.tr/salihli/ La Bella], Otel Yener and [http://www.ardyshotel.com/ Ardy's].

== Connect ==
[[File:Temple of Artemis in Sardis.jpg | thumb | 300px | Temple of Artemis ]]
Sart and its approach roads have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

== Go next ==
* [[Alaşehir]] hosted another of the Seven Churches, when it was known as Philadelphia. Revelation praises it: &quot; . . . thou hast kept the word of my patience . . . &quot; not like those slackers in Sardis.
* Boz Dağ is the mountain to the south, with forest hikes and even a brief winter ski season. A scenic road crosses to [[Birgi]] and Ödemiş. 
* [[Izmir]] is the lively modern city at the heart of the region. As the historic city of Smyrna, Revelation said it would suffer persecution, and it did.
* [[Istanbul to Izmir]] is a long distance itinerary, and one loop of it swings through Sardis. 


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'''McHenry County''' is in [[Northern Illinois]] in the [[United States]].

==Regions==
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McHenry is unique in that its development and geography make classifying it in one particular region or another exceptionally difficult.  The southeastern portions, which are heavily developed, might be said to properly belong with the greater [[Chicagoland]] region, while the western and northern areas gravitate toward other region centers.  In general, McHenry County can be divided to belong to the following regions:

* Chicagoland's [[Northwestern Suburbs]]: Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley and Lake in the Hills share many characteristics with Chicagoland's other northwestern suburbs and may be properly assigned there.
* Chicagoland's [[Chain O'Lakes]]: The extreme northeastern portion of the County, including Spring Grove and Richmond, share many economic characteristics with the rest of the Chain O'Lakes communities.
* Northern Illinois's [[Kishwaukee Valley]]: Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard and Hebron tend to be culturally and economically related to the Rockford area and may be assigned to the Kishwaukee River Valley.  The northern branch of the river rises near Woodstock.

==Cities==
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Algonquin (Illinois)|Algonquin]]|wikidata=Q328446}}, a large, suburban community located mostly in McHenry County with a small portion in Kane County.  Located directly on the Fox River and home to the large outdoor shopping area called Algonquin Commons.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cary (Illinois)|Cary]]|wikidata=Q2282347}}, a small, suburban community in the southeastern portion of the County.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Crystal Lake]]|wikidata=Q577478}}, a suburban community located in the southeastern portion of the County. It is known for its downtown.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Harvard (Illinois)|Harvard]]|wikidata=Q575682}}, a rural community in the northwestern portion of the County.  Known for its annual Milk Days celebration.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Hebron (Illinois)|Hebron]]|wikidata=Q2155823}}, a rural community in the northern part of the County.  Known regionally for its painted water tower which commemorates a high basketball State Championship.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Huntley (Illinois)|Huntley]]|wikidata=Q2255383}}, a relatively new suburban community located on I-90 and partially located in Kane County.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lake in the Hills (Illinois)|Lake in the Hills]]|wikidata=Q746488}}, a suburban community located near I-90.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Richmond (Illinois)|Richmond]]|wikidata=Q1916748}}, a rural community in the northeastern portion of the County.  It sits along US 12 and is immediately adjacent to [[Genoa City]].
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Spring Grove (Illinois)|Spring Grove]]|wikidata=Q1829014}}, a suburban community located in the northeastern portion of the County along US 12.
*{{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodstock (Illinois)|Woodstock]]|wikidata=Q991162}}, the county seat and known for its Opera House and historic downtown.

==Other destinations==
McHenry County has an exceptionally diverse environment, and the McHenry County Conservation District manages over 25,000 acres of preserved land with plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping and more. Some of the preserved parks in McHenry County include the following:

* '''Pleasant Valley Conversation Area:''' An open area featuring a mixture of landscapes with extensive hiking trails. 

==Understand==
McHenry County is a formally mostly rural county which may be considered part of both the Chicagoland and greater Northern Illinois region.  With the expansion of I-90 and daily commuter service to Chicago, many parts of the county (specifically the southeastern and southern portions) became increasingly developed and are now considered suburbs of Chicago.  However, many portions of the county (particularly the western and northern regions) are still largely rural.  The modern day county is a mixture of old and new but remains largely politically conservative.  It continues to be one of the fastest growing areas of the region.

==Get in==
McHenry County is most accessible using I-90 from either Chicago or Rockford.  However, many other arterial routes cross the area including US 14 (passes through most major communities in the County), US 12 (passes immediately to the east of the County and then through Richmond) and US 20 (passes to the south and then through Marengo).  A number of State routes also crisscross the County.

Metra, the greater Chicagoland passenger rail system, offers daily service to and from Chicago's Ogilvie Station on the Union Pacific Northwest Line via a number of communities in the County including Harvard, Woodstock, McHenry, Crystal Lake, Pingree Road (second Crystal Lake stop) and Cary.  Service may terminate in Crystal Lake, McHenry or Harvard depending on the train.

==Get around==

==See==

==Do==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Stay safe==
By and large, McHenry County is safe.

==Go next==

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'''Kronstadt''' ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Кроншта́дт, ''Kronshtádt'') is a city of 44,000 people (2018) and military seaport on Kotlin Island, off [[Saint Petersburg]], in the Gulf of Finland.

==Understand==
[[File:Kronstadt Naval Cathedral.jpg|thumb|350px|Naval Cathedral]]
Kronstadt was founded by Emperor Peter the Great in 1704 as a maritime fortress and naval base on Kotlin Island. The name &quot;Kronstadt&quot; was invented by Peter the Great, and in German means &quot;Crown City&quot;.

The port is ice-bound for 140–160 days in the year, from the beginning of December to April. A very large proportion of the inhabitants are sailors.

The Kronstadt Sea Fortress used to be considered the most fortified port in the world. Kronstadt still retains some of the &quot;forts&quot;, small fortified artificial islands. Others were destroyed or recycled during the construction of the Saint Petersburg Flood Prevention Facility Complex, a brand new dam of protective structures, which connects the island to the shore and is part of the federal city's Ring Road. There used to be 42 such forts in line between the southern and northern shores of the Gulf of Finland. Some fortifications were inside the city, and one was on the western shore of the Kronslot Island (on the other side of the main navigational channel).

Until 1998, Kronstadt was a closed city, from then on it became a touristic attraction with free access to its territory. The exception is Kronstadt military harbor, and the territories of various military units stationed in the city and surrounding area. The architecture of the city center and city walls mostly dates from the first half of the 19th century. 

In the 1970s and 80s, modern neighborhoods were built on the outskirts of the city.

==Get in==
[[File:Map of St. Petersburg (Einseitige Farbkarte)00.jpeg|thumbnail|Pre-dam Map]]
===By train===
There is no direct rail service. The nearest station &quot;Oranienbaum-I» in Lomonosov, which can be reached from the Baltyskaya station in [[St. Petersburg]].

===By car===
Kronstadt is part of the Ring Road (CR) around St. Petersburg, which connects Kotlin island from the northern coast of Gulf of Finland, near Sestroretsk, and the southern coast, near the Little Izhora. To St. Petersburg through the Mountain Village, 35 km; to the metro station &quot;Prospect Veterans&quot;, 60 km.

===By bus===
From St. Petersburg to Kronstadt there are several routes:

* from metro station &quot;Chernaya Rechka&quot; - shuttle K-405;
* from metro station &quot;Staraya Derevnya&quot; - shuttle K-510 and bus 101
* from metro station &quot;Prospect Prosvescheniya&quot; - shuttle K-407
* from rail station &quot;Oranienbaum&quot; - Bus 175

===By boat===
It's very easy to arrange waterborne transport to/from SPb, there are several operators.
Contacts:

* passenger pier Kronstadt: Ammunition per. 5, +7 (812) 311-33-17
* passenger pier University: Coal Street., 14 g / d of Art. &quot;Orienbaum-I», +7 (812) 422-87-21
* trucking companies: JSC &quot;Passenger Port&quot;, St. Petersburg, Obukhov Defense, 195, +7 (812) 262-50-88, central office +7 (812) 262-62-51

==Get around==
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Kronstadt is small and compact enough to navigate on foot, but there are social and internal lines of buses. Route numbers of extensions are the letters &quot;CD&quot;. The fare of {{RUB|25}} (in 2013).

* 1Co - Leningrad pier - MAKAROVSKAYA gate.
* 2KR - Leningrad harbor - Fort Schantz.
* 3KR - Leningrad harbor - block 19B.

==See==
[[File:Monument to Peter I in Kronstadt 02.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Peter The Great]]
{{seealso|Saint Petersburg World Heritage Site}}
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| content=A cast-iron riveted structure on a granite base with wooden flooring, completed in 1913. According to legend, emperor Nikolai II was afraid to be the first to walk on this pedestrian bridge, which looked light and airy; one of the officers checked the way by going to Anchor Square, and the emperor rewarded him for courage. Reportedly, it was built in just three months, with naval technology. In 1970, the crossing was reconstructed, and the wooden flooring was replaced with metal sheets coated with asphalt.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Sea Gauge | alt=Кронштадтский футшток и Мореограф | url= | email=
| address=Makarovskaya ulitsa 1 | lat=59.989194 | long=29.762458 | directions=at the Blue Bridge, near the former Italian palace, at the waterfront
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Sea level observations on Kotlin Island began in 1707. This monitoring was necessary because the water level of the Finnish Gulf could change considerably in a short time, creating problems for shipping. The annual flood also required close monitoring of the water level. The Kronstadt sea-gauge (&quot;Mareograf&quot;) is the zero level of the Baltic system of highs and lows. Inside a yellow pavilion on the canal bank near the sea-gauge rod, is the tide gauge, a self-registering device. All depths and altitudes (even the heights of spacecraft) in Russia and some other countries of the former Russian Empire are measured according to the Kronstadt sea-gauge. A plaque on the Blue Bridge records the 3,67 m reached by the famous 1824 massive flood, cited by Pushkin on his poem ''The Bronze Horseman''. Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, said in 1967 that it was &quot;the Hub of the Universe&quot;.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of History, Architecture and Art | alt=Музей истории Кронштадта | url=http://en.visitkronshtadt.ru | email=
| address=Leningradskaya St, 2 | lat=59.9915967 | long=29.7771139 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-08-73 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Adults {{RUB|150}}, schoolchildren {{RUB|75}}
| content=Reported as very pleasant. There's a model of the original Fort Kronshlot, a piece of the first water-pipe system in Russia (at Kronstadt), an interactive Blockade Room, and numerous photos, documents and antique household objects. A section features works of Aivazovsky, the outstanding marine painter of the 19th century.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Naval Museum | alt=Кронштадтский морской музей | url= | email=
| address=Andreyevskaya ulitsa 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kronstadt Naval Museum | wikidata=Q19911639
| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Devoted to the history of underwater diving in Russia and the military history of Kronstadt in the 20th century, opened on May 4, 2012; the first Russian military diving school was founded here on May 5, 1882, by the order of Alexander III.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Maritime Factory | alt=Кронштадтский Морской завод | url=http://www.kmolz.ru | email=
| address=Petrovskaya ulitsa, 2 | lat=59.9856708 | long=29.7828764 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-12-00 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W F 15:00-20:00 | price=Free
| content=The preserved shipyards of previous centuries, masterpieces of Imperial and Soviet industrial architecture. A surprisingly beautiful place hidden from the eyes of tourists.
}}
* {{see
| name=Memorial Apartment Museum of St. John of Kronstadt|alt=Мемориальный Музей-квартира Святого Праведного отца Иоанна Кронштадтского | url= | email=
| address=Posadskaya st, 21 | lat=59.9960688| long=29.7612633 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-77-45 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Th Sa Su 12:00-17:00 | price=
| content=Well-preserved and restored apartment-museum of St. John (1829 – 1909), a Russian Orthodox archpriest and a member of the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, famous for his mass common confessions, numerous miracles and charitable work, as well as for his monarchist, chauvinistic, antisemitic and anticommunist views.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Memorial Museum of Alexander Popov | alt=Памятник Александру Попову | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ulitsa | lat=59.9888609 | long=29.7681418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Alexander Stepanovich Popov (1859 – 1906) was the Russian inventor of a radio receiving device. His work as a teacher at a Russian naval school led him to explore high frequency electrical phenomena. On May 7, 1895, he presented a paper on a wireless lightning detector he had built that worked via using a coherer to detect radio noise from lightning strikes. This day is celebrated in the Russian Federation as Radio Day. A bust of him stands in front of the little house where he firstly tried his radio. It's reported as wonderfully abandoned.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Solar World Clock | alt=Солнечные Часы мира | url= | email=
| address=Il'myaninova ulitsa, 2 | lat=59.9864807| long=29.7888264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-06-24
| content=An interesting sundial made of a big anchor, showing time in different countries. As of 2020, it's reported as in a bad state of maintenance. Half of the dials are broken, and the remaining inscriptions can barely be read.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fort Kronshlot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Kronshlot island | lat=59.9796 | long=29.7461 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The &quot;Crown Lock&quot;, Peter The Great's brainchild, was built in record time, to guard the main fairway's southern flank, and caught the Swedish by surprise in 1704. By the 1850s and the Crimean War, it had been greatly upgraded, and was hailed as the strongest European naval fortress of its times. It's well worth the visit.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fort Alexander I | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=59.9895 | long=29.7178 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A textbook &quot;concrete battleship&quot; type of fortification, at the fairway's entrance. Obsolete against rifled artillery by the 1860s, it became famous as &quot;Plague Island&quot;, when it became an isolated vaccination lab at the beginning of the 20th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Lighthouses | alt=Музей маячной службы | url=https://kronfort.com | email=
| address=Fort Konstantin | lat=59.9956355 | long=29.6989839 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 382-08-88 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 12:00-20:00 | price=Adult 400 руб, child 300 руб
| content=This fort began to be built in the winter of 1808 under the threat of war with England, which did not happen. After the 1824 flood, it was slowly rebuilt for several decades and ended only after the end of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. The current name of the fort was bestowed in 1834, in honor of emperor Nikolai I's son, Prince Konstantin Nikolaevich. The site was abandoned by the military in the 1960s. Today it functions as a historic and architectural complex with the private museum of lighthouses (with a collection of real beacon lenses, lamps and other attributes of the lighthouse life), a hotel and a marina. The fort itself looks derelict and not very impressive from the outside, but its inner granite structures are amazing, and its location is incredibly cool.
}}

Among other picturesque public buildings, are the naval hospital, the British seamen's hospital (established in 1867), the civic hospital, admiralty (founded 1785), arsenal, dockyards and foundries, the school of marine engineering, and the English church.

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Petrovskiy Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Arsenal'nyy Pereulok 5 | lat=59.9869548 | long=29.7675381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Recommended as one of the finest places in Kronstadt from which to see warships. The centerpiece is the statue of founder Peter the Great.
}}

==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
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| phone=+7 812 311-05-32 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| phone=+7 812 311-59-41 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 16 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| address=Sovetskaya ul, 41 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-32-49 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Dom Druzhby | alt=Кафе «Дом дружбы» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-12-98 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Zolotoy Yakor | alt=Кафе «Золотой якорь» | url= | email=
| address=Mayakovskaya ul, 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-46-57 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Imperial | alt=Кафе «Империал» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 43 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-10-78 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe | url= | email=
| address=ул. Карла Либкнехта, 29 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-15-92 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Classic | alt=Кафе «Классик» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 29 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-14-76 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Labaz | alt=Кафе «Лабаз» | url= | email=
| address=Grazhdanskaya ul, 7/11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-22-38 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Lika | alt=Кафе «Лика» | url= | email=
| address=Leningradskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-35-84 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Луза» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 43 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-42-42 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Na Troikh | alt=Кафе «На троих» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-40-29 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Novaya Volnya | alt=Кафе «Новая волна» | url= | email=
| address=ul. Gidrostroiteley, 8 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-41-73 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Notch | alt=Кафе «Ночь» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 53 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-27-37 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Ника» | url= | email=
| address=Flotskaya ul., 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-84-43 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Parus | alt=Кафе «Парус» | url= | email=
| address=Flotskaya ul., 29/9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-59-96 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Pelmennaya | alt=Пельменная | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-63-35 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Podvorye | alt=Кафе «Подворье» | url= | email=
| address=Grazhdanskaya ul, 7/11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-22-38 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Skazka | alt=Кафе «Сказка» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 31 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-39-05 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Strelets | alt=Кафе «Стрелец» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 33 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-05-00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Taverna | alt=Кафе «Таверна» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-19-69 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Трактир» | url= | email=
| address=Posadskaya ul, 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-38-45 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Fort | alt=Кафе «Форт» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 26 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-44-59 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Fort Konstantin | alt=Кафе «Форт „Константин“» | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-01-02 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
[[File:Kronstadt tide-gauge.jpg|thumbnail|Kronstadt Tide Gauge]]
* {{sleep
| name=Russian Navy Hotel | alt=Гостиница ВМФ | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812  311-25-92 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Russian Navy Hotel | alt=Гостиница ВМФ | url= | email=
| address=Kronstadt highway, 28 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-07-30, +7 812  439-40-80 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Frigat Service Hotel | alt=Гостиница «Фрегат-Сервис» | url= | email=
| address=ul.  Gidrostroiteley, 8-а | lat= | long= | directions=fort Konstantin
| phone=+7 812  439-01-57 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Micromacro Hotel | url= | email=micromacro.hotel@gmail.com
| address=ul. Veleschinskogo, 9/13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+79219054794 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Connect==

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'''Kronstadt''' ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Кроншта́дт, ''Kronshtádt'') is a city of 44,000 people (2018) and military seaport on Kotlin Island, off [[Saint Petersburg]], in the Gulf of Finland.

==Understand==
[[File:Kronstadt Naval Cathedral.jpg|thumb|350px|Naval Cathedral]]
Kronstadt was founded by Emperor Peter the Great in 1704 as a maritime fortress and naval base on Kotlin Island. The name &quot;Kronstadt&quot; was invented by Peter the Great, and in German means &quot;Crown City&quot;.

The port is ice-bound for 140–160 days in the year, from the beginning of December to April. A very large proportion of the inhabitants are sailors.

The Kronstadt Sea Fortress used to be considered the most fortified port in the world. Kronstadt still retains some of the &quot;forts&quot;, small fortified artificial islands. Others were destroyed or recycled during the construction of the Saint Petersburg Flood Prevention Facility Complex, a brand new dam of protective structures, which connects the island to the shore and is part of the federal city's Ring Road. There used to be 42 such forts in line between the southern and northern shores of the Gulf of Finland. Some fortifications were inside the city, and one was on the western shore of the Kronslot Island (on the other side of the main navigational channel).

Until 1998, Kronstadt was a closed city, from then on it became a touristic attraction with free access to its territory. The exception is Kronstadt military harbor, and the territories of various military units stationed in the city and surrounding area. The architecture of the city center and city walls mostly dates from the first half of the 19th century. 

In the 1970s and 80s, modern neighborhoods were built on the outskirts of the city.

==Get in==
[[File:Map of St. Petersburg (Einseitige Farbkarte)00.jpeg|thumbnail|Pre-dam Map]]
===By train===
There is no direct rail service. The nearest station &quot;Oranienbaum-I» in Lomonosov, which can be reached from the Baltyskaya station in [[St. Petersburg]].

===By car===
Kronstadt is part of the Ring Road (CR) around St. Petersburg, which connects Kotlin island from the northern coast of Gulf of Finland, near Sestroretsk, and the southern coast, near the Little Izhora. To St. Petersburg through the Mountain Village, 35 km; to the metro station &quot;Prospect Veterans&quot;, 60 km.

===By bus===
From St. Petersburg to Kronstadt there are several routes:

* from metro station &quot;Chernaya Rechka&quot; - shuttle K-405;
* from metro station &quot;Staraya Derevnya&quot; - shuttle K-510 and bus 101
* from metro station &quot;Prospect Prosvescheniya&quot; - shuttle K-407
* from rail station &quot;Oranienbaum&quot; - Bus 175

===By boat===
It's very easy to arrange waterborne transport to/from SPb, there are several operators.
Contacts:

* passenger pier Kronstadt: Ammunition per. 5, +7 (812) 311-33-17
* passenger pier University: Coal Street., 14 g / d of Art. &quot;Orienbaum-I», +7 (812) 422-87-21
* trucking companies: JSC &quot;Passenger Port&quot;, St. Petersburg, Obukhov Defense, 195, +7 (812) 262-50-88, central office +7 (812) 262-62-51

==Get around==
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Kronstadt is small and compact enough to navigate on foot, but there are social and internal lines of buses. Route numbers of extensions are the letters &quot;CD&quot;. The fare of {{RUB|25}} (in 2013).

* 1Co - Leningrad pier - MAKAROVSKAYA gate.
* 2KR - Leningrad harbor - Fort Schantz.
* 3KR - Leningrad harbor - block 19B.

==See==
[[File:Monument to Peter I in Kronstadt 02.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Peter The Great]]
{{seealso|Saint Petersburg World Heritage Site}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Naval Cathedral | alt=Морско́й собо́р святи́теля Никола́я Чудотво́рца | url=http://kronshtadtsobor.ru/ | email=
| address=Yakornaya Ploschad (&quot;Anchor Square&quot;) | lat=59.991614 | long=29.777792 | directions=the city center
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Th 11:00-18:00 (office - 17:00) | price=
| wikipedia=Kronstadt Naval Cathedral | wikidata=Q2321997
| content=First built in 1728–31, the present structure was built in 1903–1913, as the main church of the Baltic Fleet, dedicated to all fallen seamen. It had a very tumultuous story, having been a cinema hall in Soviet times. It was reconsecrated in April 2012, when Russian president Dmitry Medvedev declared the cathedral &quot;looks better than 100 years ago.&quot; Repairs were completed in 2013, in time for the cathedral's centennial anniversary.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Makarov Bridge | alt=Макаровский мост | url= | email=
| address= | lat=59.9911476 | long=29.77377 | directions=between Anchor Square and Ravine Park
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-06-26
| content=A cast-iron riveted structure on a granite base with wooden flooring, completed in 1913. According to legend, emperor Nikolai II was afraid to be the first to walk on this pedestrian bridge, which looked light and airy; one of the officers checked the way by going to Anchor Square, and the emperor rewarded him for courage. Reportedly, it was built in just three months, with naval technology. In 1970, the crossing was reconstructed, and the wooden flooring was replaced with metal sheets coated with asphalt.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Sea Gauge | alt=Кронштадтский футшток и Мореограф | url= | email=
| address=Makarovskaya ulitsa 1 | lat=59.989194 | long=29.762458 | directions=at the Blue Bridge, near the former Italian palace, at the waterfront
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Sea level observations on Kotlin Island began in 1707. This monitoring was necessary because the water level of the Finnish Gulf could change considerably in a short time, creating problems for shipping. The annual flood also required close monitoring of the water level. The Kronstadt sea-gauge (&quot;Mareograf&quot;) is the zero level of the Baltic system of highs and lows. Inside a yellow pavilion on the canal bank near the sea-gauge rod, is the tide gauge, a self-registering device. All depths and altitudes (even the heights of spacecraft) in Russia and some other countries of the former Russian Empire are measured according to the Kronstadt sea-gauge. A plaque on the Blue Bridge records the 3,67 m reached by the famous 1824 massive flood, cited by Pushkin on his poem ''The Bronze Horseman''. Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, said in 1967 that it was &quot;the Hub of the Universe&quot;.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of History, Architecture and Art | alt=Музей истории Кронштадта | url=http://en.visitkronshtadt.ru | email=
| address=Leningradskaya St, 2 | lat=59.9915967 | long=29.7771139 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-08-73 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Adults {{RUB|150}}, schoolchildren {{RUB|75}}
| content=Reported as very pleasant. There's a model of the original Fort Kronshlot, a piece of the first water-pipe system in Russia (at Kronstadt), an interactive Blockade Room, and numerous photos, documents and antique household objects. A section features works of Aivazovsky, the outstanding marine painter of the 19th century.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Naval Museum | alt=Кронштадтский морской музей | url= | email=
| address=Andreyevskaya ulitsa 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kronstadt Naval Museum | wikidata=Q19911639
| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Devoted to the history of underwater diving in Russia and the military history of Kronstadt in the 20th century, opened on May 4, 2012; the first Russian military diving school was founded here on May 5, 1882, by the order of Alexander III.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Kronstadt Maritime Factory | alt=Кронштадтский Морской завод | url=http://www.kmolz.ru | email=
| address=Petrovskaya ulitsa, 2 | lat=59.9856708 | long=29.7828764 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-12-00 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W F 15:00-20:00 | price=Free
| content=The preserved shipyards of previous centuries, masterpieces of Imperial and Soviet industrial architecture. A surprisingly beautiful place hidden from the eyes of tourists.
}}
* {{see
| name=Memorial Apartment Museum of St. John of Kronstadt|alt=Мемориальный Музей-квартира Святого Праведного отца Иоанна Кронштадтского | url= | email=
| address=Posadskaya st, 21 | lat=59.9960688| long=29.7612633 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-77-45 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Th Sa Su 12:00-17:00 | price=
| content=Well-preserved and restored apartment-museum of St. John (1829 – 1909), a Russian Orthodox archpriest and a member of the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, famous for his mass common confessions, numerous miracles and charitable work, as well as for his monarchist, chauvinistic, antisemitic and anticommunist views.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Memorial Museum of Alexander Popov | alt=Памятник Александру Попову | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ulitsa | lat=59.9888609 | long=29.7681418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Alexander Stepanovich Popov (1859 – 1906) was the Russian inventor of a radio receiving device. His work as a teacher at a Russian naval school led him to explore high frequency electrical phenomena. On May 7, 1895, he presented a paper on a wireless lightning detector he had built that worked via using a coherer to detect radio noise from lightning strikes. This day is celebrated in the Russian Federation as Radio Day. A bust of him stands in front of the little house where he firstly tried his radio. It's reported as wonderfully abandoned.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Solar World Clock | alt=Солнечные Часы мира | url= | email=
| address=Il'myaninova ulitsa, 2 | lat=59.9864807| long=29.7888264 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-06-24
| content=An interesting sundial made of a big anchor, showing time in different countries. As of 2020, it's reported as in a bad state of maintenance. Half of the dials are broken, and the remaining inscriptions can barely be read.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fort Kronshlot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Kronshlot island | lat=59.9796 | long=29.7461 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=The &quot;Crown Lock&quot;, Peter The Great's brainchild, was built in record time, to guard the main fairway's southern flank, and caught the Swedish by surprise in 1704. By the 1850s and the Crimean War, it had been greatly upgraded, and was hailed as the strongest European naval fortress of its times. It's well worth the visit.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Fort Alexander I | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=59.9895 | long=29.7178 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=A textbook &quot;concrete battleship&quot; type of fortification, at the fairway's entrance. Obsolete against rifled artillery by the 1860s, it became famous as &quot;Plague Island&quot;, when it became an isolated vaccination lab at the beginning of the 20th century.
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* {{listing | type=see
| name=Museum of Lighthouses | alt=Музей маячной службы | url=https://kronfort.com | email=
| address=Fort Konstantin | lat=59.9956355 | long=29.6989839 | directions=
| phone=+7 812 382-08-88 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Su 12:00-20:00 | price=Adult 400 руб, child 300 руб
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=This fort began to be built in the winter of 1808 under the threat of war with England, which did not happen. After the 1824 flood, it was slowly rebuilt for several decades and ended only after the end of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. The current name of the fort was bestowed in 1834, in honor of emperor Nikolai I's son, Prince Konstantin Nikolaevich. The site was abandoned by the military in the 1960s. Today it functions as a historic and architectural complex with the private museum of lighthouses (with a collection of real beacon lenses, lamps and other attributes of the lighthouse life), a hotel and a marina. The fort looks derelict and not very impressive from the outside, but its inner granite structures are amazing, and its location is incredibly cool.
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Among other picturesque public buildings, are the naval hospital, the British seamen's hospital (established in 1867), the civic hospital, admiralty (founded 1785), arsenal, dockyards and foundries, the school of marine engineering, and the English church.

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Petrovskiy Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Arsenal'nyy Pereulok 5 | lat=59.9869548 | long=29.7675381 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-06-20
| content=Recommended as one of the finest places in Kronstadt from which to see warships. The centerpiece is the statue of founder Peter the Great.
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==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Austeria Restaurant | alt=Аустерия | url= | email=
| address=Sovetskaya ul, 43 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-05-32 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Amulet | alt=Кафе «Амулет» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-59-41 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 16 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| address=Sovetskaya ul, 41 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-32-49 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Dom Druzhby | alt=Кафе «Дом дружбы» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-12-98 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Zolotoy Yakor | alt=Кафе «Золотой якорь» | url= | email=
| address=Mayakovskaya ul, 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-46-57 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Imperial | alt=Кафе «Империал» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 43 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-10-78 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
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| address=ул. Карла Либкнехта, 29 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-15-92 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Classic | alt=Кафе «Классик» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 29 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-14-76 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Labaz | alt=Кафе «Лабаз» | url= | email=
| address=Grazhdanskaya ul, 7/11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-22-38 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Lika | alt=Кафе «Лика» | url= | email=
| address=Leningradskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-35-84 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Луза» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 43 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-42-42 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Na Troikh | alt=Кафе «На троих» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul., 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-40-29 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Novaya Volnya | alt=Кафе «Новая волна» | url= | email=
| address=ul. Gidrostroiteley, 8 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-41-73 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Notch | alt=Кафе «Ночь» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 53 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-27-37 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Ника» | url= | email=
| address=Flotskaya ul., 17 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-84-43 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Parus | alt=Кафе «Парус» | url= | email=
| address=Flotskaya ul., 29/9 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-59-96 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Pelmennaya | alt=Пельменная | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 18 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-63-35 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Podvorye | alt=Кафе «Подворье» | url= | email=
| address=Grazhdanskaya ul, 7/11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-22-38 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Skazka | alt=Кафе «Сказка» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 31 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-39-05 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Strelets | alt=Кафе «Стрелец» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 33 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-05-00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Taverna | alt=Кафе «Таверна» | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-19-69 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name= | alt=Кафе «Трактир» | url= | email=
| address=Posadskaya ul, 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-38-45 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Fort | alt=Кафе «Форт» | url= | email=
| address=pr. Lenina, 26 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 311-44-59 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Cafe Fort Konstantin | alt=Кафе «Форт „Константин“» | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 439-01-02 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
[[File:Kronstadt tide-gauge.jpg|thumbnail|Kronstadt Tide Gauge]]
* {{sleep
| name=Russian Navy Hotel | alt=Гостиница ВМФ | url= | email=
| address=Kommunisticheskaya ul, 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812  311-25-92 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Russian Navy Hotel | alt=Гостиница ВМФ | url= | email=
| address=Kronstadt highway, 28 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+7 812 435-07-30, +7 812  439-40-80 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
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* {{sleep
| name=Frigat Service Hotel | alt=Гостиница «Фрегат-Сервис» | url= | email=
| address=ul.  Gidrostroiteley, 8-а | lat= | long= | directions=fort Konstantin
| phone=+7 812  439-01-57 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
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* {{sleep
| name=Micromacro Hotel | url= | email=micromacro.hotel@gmail.com
| address=ul. Veleschinskogo, 9/13 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+79219054794 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
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Please suggest banners for display on the main page for upcoming features below. Please use banner dimensions of '''1700 x 567''', and keep the blurb text to a reasonable length. The images from which you create the banners should be of high quality, and ideally of equal or greater resolution than the banner (to ensure high resolution). For inspiration, take a look in the banner [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Hall_of_Fame|Hall of 'Fame']].

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=[[Gävle]]=

Our local contributors may have some pictures of the city, and if so, I'd appreciate the input, since I'm not particularly impressed with the selection I've found on Commons. There were many images available but most of them had fewer than 1700px+ across, though I can't say I've been through all of them. #2 is a crop of the same source image as the current pagebanner (unintentionally). &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

:As the goat is the most famous thing in Gavle I feel 4 is the best. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:15, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
:: There is a vote plurality to run Plymouth. Gävle is on hold. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:22, 10 October 2021 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 1.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 2.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 3.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the Beaten Path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}

* A banner with the infamous goat would be nice, but out of the above my ranking goes 2,3,1. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:40, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
* Added a banner with a snow-covered goat. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:26, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: AWESOME! 4,2,3,1 now. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: 3, 4, 2 and 1 in that order. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 23:15, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
*4, 2, 1, 3 for me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:09, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
* 4, 1, 2, 3, per the time of year and the text of the blurb. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:29, 3 October 2021 (UTC)

=[[Budderoo National Park]]=
These banners have been sitting for a while, but here they are. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:02, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 1.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 2.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 3.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}

*4,2,3,1. I like the concept for one but could have a higher quality image [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:51, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:03, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
* My favourites are 1, 3 and then distantly 2. The only reason why I'm not a huge fan of 2 is because it's not the main attraction of the park. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:03, 18 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. Waterfalls &gt; everything else. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:32, 28 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:19, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
:{{ping|Tai123.123|SelfieCity|DaGizza|AlasdairW}} I cropped a fourth one, this one of a particularly important waterfall in the park (and ''not'' of a waterfall that's not particularly popular). Pinging you all as you might have a different opinion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:44, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::So as the person who cropped all of them, my favourites are now 4, 1, 3 and then distantly two. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:45, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Sure, I'm happy to go with 4 now. The lighting is better too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 11:19, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::::Sure, I’ll support banner 4 slightly above banner 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:46, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::I like 4. I think I would put it equal with 2 - 4 is a better photo, but I like the view of the pool and vegetation in 2. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:02, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
*4, 3, 2, 1. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:28, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

= [[Cooch Behar]] =
Coming up in November 2022. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 10:50, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped).jpg|quote=The Cooch Behar Palace is a must-visit attraction in the region. Its parks, gardens and interior designs are breathtaking.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 006 (cropped).jpg|quote=Once a princely state, this city is now one of the most popular historical cities in West Bengal.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|quote=Cooch Behar Palace is the main attraction of the city. Every year the Cooch Behar ''Ras Mela'' is hosted which one of the biggest winter carnivals in the region.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar (cropped).jpg|quote=The Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar provides a glimpse to the Assamese culture and a peek towards the aesthetic and spiritual life of Srimanta Sankardev.}}
* I was going to say 2, but then I realised the angle was slightly tilted. So therefore, I go 3, 1=2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:52, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
::My new choice with the fourth one added is now 3, 4, 1 2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:54, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
*3, 2, 1. This is a beautiful sight, but are there other notable sights there could be banners of? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Commons doesn't have images about any other significant locations. I had visited one nice temple (Madhupur Dham temple) few weeks ago, I'll look out for the photos. I usually take photos of the landscape whenever I visit beautiful places.  [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:39, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Maybe it's just me, but I like that building. It looks cool and I like that Victorian/Edwardian-Indian architecture (I know it's common to encounter such in former British colonies, they just look cool). It reminds me of Flinders Street in Melbourne (see banner 3 in [[#Melbourne/CBD]]). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:37, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
*::It does look good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 07:12, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* I prefer 3. It seems more beautiful. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:36, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:3, 4, 1, 2 Same as SHB2000. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 08:10, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* 1, 3, 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:45, 20 February 2022 (UTC)

=[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]=
Coming up in December 2022, there are not many high quality images in Commons. I will try to get some pictures myself if I get the chance.[[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 11:33, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 04.jpg|width=43%|quote=The sculptural marvels in Indira Gandhi International Airport including this, the ''Hasta Mudras'' can fill you with a sense of awe.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 03.jpg|width=30%|quote=&lt;!--Some text here--&gt;}}
* Prefer banner 1. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:02, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
:Yes, 1 is good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 13:04, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

*1. 2 seems very low-quality. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:39, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
*:I have found another some-what high quality photo. It will put it here in a while. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 05:15, 2 May 2022 (UTC)
* 1 but I have a question. Can we increase the width of the blurb so the title doesn’t take two lines? This might be because I’m on a small screen at the moment but regardless, I think this banner would look better with a wide text area. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:06, 15 May 2022 (UTC)

=Loop Art Tour=
Currently on hold, due to concerns about making a banner, so here are two to fix that. To avoid potential FoP issues with most of the subjects of the tour, I have chosen images of a functional structure mentioned in the article, the BP Bridge, rather than a work of art. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:47, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge.jpg|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge from Buckingham.JPG|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
*Thanks! 1 is better than 2. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:59, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
::+1 for banner 1. Thanks for making these :-) --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:19, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
::: Banner 1 is superior. Would be great to finally see this article ready to feature. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:32, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
:I far prefer banner 1 to banner 2, but both are good images. Thank you for taking this approach in the creation of DOTM banners. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:22, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
*Banner 1 easily. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 02:23, 17 June 2022 (UTC)

=[[Deventer]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Deventer|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|width=30%|quote=One of the Netherlands' oldest cities, with loads of character to show for it.}}
Due to be featured in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows IJsselkade with the Lebuïnuskerk peering over the buildings. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)

*Nice banner and would be fine to run. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:11, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
* Support. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:57, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Istanbul to Izmir]]=
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir MP banner Ferry at Mudanya.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Also due in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows a ferry at Mudanya. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Eceabat ferry.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 2: in keeping with the sea transportation theme, this one shows a ferry ready to depart from Eceabat in Europe to cross the Dardanelles to Çanakkale in Asia, with a prominent Turkish flag. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner 1915 Canakkale Bridge.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 3: another take on the transportation theme, this time featuring the 1915 Çanakkale - Dardanelles Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Temple of Athena in Assos 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 4: paying homage to the Hellenistic heritage of the area; pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena in Assos. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 1.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 5: another tribute to the ancient regional history; the Acropolis of Pergamon (Bergama). [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 6: another view from the Pergamon Acropolis. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik waterfront.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 7: from the waterfront of Ayvalık at sunset. The 19th century buildings of stone/brick construction as in the image are quite common in that part of the country. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik islands.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 8: the archipelago off Ayvalık. The convoluted coastline is typical of the area. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 7,4,2, but I would be happy with any of the others. Thanks for adding many great banners. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:47, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*:5, 7, 4, 2 and then 8 for me. Thank you for making these banners :-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*Very hard choice. I'll go with 7, 6, 8, 4, 5, 3, but I might change my mind later. Thank you for the banners! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 6, 2, 5, 7, 3, 8, 7, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 16:00, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Dresden]]=
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Please suggest banners for display on the main page for upcoming features below. Please use banner dimensions of '''1700 x 567''', and keep the blurb text to a reasonable length. The images from which you create the banners should be of high quality, and ideally of equal or greater resolution than the banner (to ensure high resolution). For inspiration, take a look in the banner [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Hall_of_Fame|Hall of 'Fame']].

Please upload all banner suggestions [[special:upload|locally]]—to Wikivoyage rather than Commons, and put them in [[:Category:DotM banners]]. If starting a discussion on a suggested feature that has not been discussed yet below, put the discussion at the bottom of the page underneath a new first-level header, such as &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;= New York =&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;

When updating the Main Page banners, please update [[Main Page/Photo credits]] as well.

Once in situ, suggested banners and their accompanying discussions will be [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Archive|archived]].

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=[[Gävle]]=

Our local contributors may have some pictures of the city, and if so, I'd appreciate the input, since I'm not particularly impressed with the selection I've found on Commons. There were many images available but most of them had fewer than 1700px+ across, though I can't say I've been through all of them. #2 is a crop of the same source image as the current pagebanner (unintentionally). &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

:As the goat is the most famous thing in Gavle I feel 4 is the best. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:15, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
:: There is a vote plurality to run Plymouth. Gävle is on hold. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:22, 10 October 2021 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 1.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 2.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 3.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the Beaten Path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}

* A banner with the infamous goat would be nice, but out of the above my ranking goes 2,3,1. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:40, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
* Added a banner with a snow-covered goat. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:26, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: AWESOME! 4,2,3,1 now. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: 3, 4, 2 and 1 in that order. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 23:15, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
*4, 2, 1, 3 for me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:09, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
* 4, 1, 2, 3, per the time of year and the text of the blurb. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:29, 3 October 2021 (UTC)

=[[Budderoo National Park]]=
These banners have been sitting for a while, but here they are. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:02, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 1.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 2.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 3.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}

*4,2,3,1. I like the concept for one but could have a higher quality image [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:51, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:03, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
* My favourites are 1, 3 and then distantly 2. The only reason why I'm not a huge fan of 2 is because it's not the main attraction of the park. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:03, 18 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. Waterfalls &gt; everything else. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:32, 28 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:19, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
:{{ping|Tai123.123|SelfieCity|DaGizza|AlasdairW}} I cropped a fourth one, this one of a particularly important waterfall in the park (and ''not'' of a waterfall that's not particularly popular). Pinging you all as you might have a different opinion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:44, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::So as the person who cropped all of them, my favourites are now 4, 1, 3 and then distantly two. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:45, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Sure, I'm happy to go with 4 now. The lighting is better too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 11:19, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::::Sure, I’ll support banner 4 slightly above banner 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:46, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::I like 4. I think I would put it equal with 2 - 4 is a better photo, but I like the view of the pool and vegetation in 2. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:02, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
*4, 3, 2, 1. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:28, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

= [[Cooch Behar]] =
Coming up in November 2022. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 10:50, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped).jpg|quote=The Cooch Behar Palace is a must-visit attraction in the region. Its parks, gardens and interior designs are breathtaking.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 006 (cropped).jpg|quote=Once a princely state, this city is now one of the most popular historical cities in West Bengal.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|quote=Cooch Behar Palace is the main attraction of the city. Every year the Cooch Behar ''Ras Mela'' is hosted which one of the biggest winter carnivals in the region.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar (cropped).jpg|quote=The Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar provides a glimpse to the Assamese culture and a peek towards the aesthetic and spiritual life of Srimanta Sankardev.}}
* I was going to say 2, but then I realised the angle was slightly tilted. So therefore, I go 3, 1=2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:52, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
::My new choice with the fourth one added is now 3, 4, 1 2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:54, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
*3, 2, 1. This is a beautiful sight, but are there other notable sights there could be banners of? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Commons doesn't have images about any other significant locations. I had visited one nice temple (Madhupur Dham temple) few weeks ago, I'll look out for the photos. I usually take photos of the landscape whenever I visit beautiful places.  [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:39, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Maybe it's just me, but I like that building. It looks cool and I like that Victorian/Edwardian-Indian architecture (I know it's common to encounter such in former British colonies, they just look cool). It reminds me of Flinders Street in Melbourne (see banner 3 in [[#Melbourne/CBD]]). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:37, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
*::It does look good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 07:12, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* I prefer 3. It seems more beautiful. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:36, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:3, 4, 1, 2 Same as SHB2000. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 08:10, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* 1, 3, 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:45, 20 February 2022 (UTC)

=[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]=
Coming up in December 2022, there are not many high quality images in Commons. I will try to get some pictures myself if I get the chance.[[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 11:33, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 04.jpg|width=43%|quote=The sculptural marvels in Indira Gandhi International Airport including this, the ''Hasta Mudras'' can fill you with a sense of awe.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 03.jpg|width=30%|quote=&lt;!--Some text here--&gt;}}
* Prefer banner 1. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:02, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
:Yes, 1 is good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 13:04, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

*1. 2 seems very low-quality. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:39, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
*:I have found another some-what high quality photo. It will put it here in a while. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 05:15, 2 May 2022 (UTC)
* 1 but I have a question. Can we increase the width of the blurb so the title doesn’t take two lines? This might be because I’m on a small screen at the moment but regardless, I think this banner would look better with a wide text area. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:06, 15 May 2022 (UTC)

=Loop Art Tour=
Currently on hold, due to concerns about making a banner, so here are two to fix that. To avoid potential FoP issues with most of the subjects of the tour, I have chosen images of a functional structure mentioned in the article, the BP Bridge, rather than a work of art. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:47, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge.jpg|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge from Buckingham.JPG|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
*Thanks! 1 is better than 2. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:59, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
::+1 for banner 1. Thanks for making these :-) --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:19, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
::: Banner 1 is superior. Would be great to finally see this article ready to feature. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:32, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
:I far prefer banner 1 to banner 2, but both are good images. Thank you for taking this approach in the creation of DOTM banners. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:22, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
*Banner 1 easily. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 02:23, 17 June 2022 (UTC)

=[[Deventer]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Deventer|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|width=30%|quote=One of the Netherlands' oldest cities, with loads of character to show for it.}}
Due to be featured in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows IJsselkade with the Lebuïnuskerk peering over the buildings. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)

*Nice banner and would be fine to run. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:11, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
* Support. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:57, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Istanbul to Izmir]]=
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir MP banner Ferry at Mudanya.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Also due in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows a ferry at Mudanya. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Eceabat ferry.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 2: in keeping with the sea transportation theme, this one shows a ferry ready to depart from Eceabat in Europe to cross the Dardanelles to Çanakkale in Asia, with a prominent Turkish flag. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner 1915 Canakkale Bridge.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 3: another take on the transportation theme, this time featuring the 1915 Çanakkale - Dardanelles Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Temple of Athena in Assos 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 4: paying homage to the Hellenistic heritage of the area; pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena in Assos. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 1.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 5: another tribute to the ancient regional history; the Acropolis of Pergamon (Bergama). [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 6: another view from the Pergamon Acropolis. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik waterfront.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 7: from the waterfront of Ayvalık at sunset. The 19th century buildings of stone/brick construction as in the image are quite common in that part of the country. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik islands.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 8: the archipelago off Ayvalık. The convoluted coastline is typical of the area. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 7,4,2, but I would be happy with any of the others. Thanks for adding many great banners. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:47, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*:5, 7, 4, 2 and then 8 for me. Thank you for making these banners :-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*Very hard choice. I'll go with 7, 6, 8, 4, 5, 3, but I might change my mind later. Thank you for the banners! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 6, 2, 5, 7, 3, 8, 7, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 16:00, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Dresden]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Frauenkirche.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=57%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Zwinger.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=20%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden banner Altstadt Semperoper.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
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*Some banners for Dresden, which is due to appear in September. There is a good selection of photos on Commons, so other contributions are welcome. All these show views of the old town, which is what I remember most of visiting Dresden about 15 years ago. Banner 1 shows the Frauenkirche, which was destroyed by the Allies in World War 2 and rebuilt in 1993-2005. Banner 2 shows the Zwinger Palace. Banner 3 shows the Semper Opera House and River Elbe. Banner 4 shows the Semper Opera House at night. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:08, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Please suggest banners for display on the main page for upcoming features below. Please use banner dimensions of '''1700 x 567''', and keep the blurb text to a reasonable length. The images from which you create the banners should be of high quality, and ideally of equal or greater resolution than the banner (to ensure high resolution). For inspiration, take a look in the banner [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Hall_of_Fame|Hall of 'Fame']].

Please upload all banner suggestions [[special:upload|locally]]—to Wikivoyage rather than Commons, and put them in [[:Category:DotM banners]]. If starting a discussion on a suggested feature that has not been discussed yet below, put the discussion at the bottom of the page underneath a new first-level header, such as &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;= New York =&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;

When updating the Main Page banners, please update [[Main Page/Photo credits]] as well.

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=[[Gävle]]=

Our local contributors may have some pictures of the city, and if so, I'd appreciate the input, since I'm not particularly impressed with the selection I've found on Commons. There were many images available but most of them had fewer than 1700px+ across, though I can't say I've been through all of them. #2 is a crop of the same source image as the current pagebanner (unintentionally). &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

:As the goat is the most famous thing in Gavle I feel 4 is the best. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:15, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
:: There is a vote plurality to run Plymouth. Gävle is on hold. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:22, 10 October 2021 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 1.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 2.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 3.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the Beaten Path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}

* A banner with the infamous goat would be nice, but out of the above my ranking goes 2,3,1. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:40, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
* Added a banner with a snow-covered goat. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:26, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: AWESOME! 4,2,3,1 now. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: 3, 4, 2 and 1 in that order. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 23:15, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
*4, 2, 1, 3 for me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:09, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
* 4, 1, 2, 3, per the time of year and the text of the blurb. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:29, 3 October 2021 (UTC)

=[[Budderoo National Park]]=
These banners have been sitting for a while, but here they are. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:02, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 1.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 2.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 3.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}

*4,2,3,1. I like the concept for one but could have a higher quality image [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:51, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:03, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
* My favourites are 1, 3 and then distantly 2. The only reason why I'm not a huge fan of 2 is because it's not the main attraction of the park. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:03, 18 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. Waterfalls &gt; everything else. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:32, 28 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:19, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
:{{ping|Tai123.123|SelfieCity|DaGizza|AlasdairW}} I cropped a fourth one, this one of a particularly important waterfall in the park (and ''not'' of a waterfall that's not particularly popular). Pinging you all as you might have a different opinion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:44, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::So as the person who cropped all of them, my favourites are now 4, 1, 3 and then distantly two. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:45, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Sure, I'm happy to go with 4 now. The lighting is better too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 11:19, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::::Sure, I’ll support banner 4 slightly above banner 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:46, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::I like 4. I think I would put it equal with 2 - 4 is a better photo, but I like the view of the pool and vegetation in 2. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:02, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
*4, 3, 2, 1. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:28, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

= [[Cooch Behar]] =
Coming up in November 2022. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 10:50, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped).jpg|quote=The Cooch Behar Palace is a must-visit attraction in the region. Its parks, gardens and interior designs are breathtaking.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 006 (cropped).jpg|quote=Once a princely state, this city is now one of the most popular historical cities in West Bengal.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|quote=Cooch Behar Palace is the main attraction of the city. Every year the Cooch Behar ''Ras Mela'' is hosted which one of the biggest winter carnivals in the region.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar (cropped).jpg|quote=The Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar provides a glimpse to the Assamese culture and a peek towards the aesthetic and spiritual life of Srimanta Sankardev.}}
* I was going to say 2, but then I realised the angle was slightly tilted. So therefore, I go 3, 1=2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:52, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
::My new choice with the fourth one added is now 3, 4, 1 2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:54, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
*3, 2, 1. This is a beautiful sight, but are there other notable sights there could be banners of? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Commons doesn't have images about any other significant locations. I had visited one nice temple (Madhupur Dham temple) few weeks ago, I'll look out for the photos. I usually take photos of the landscape whenever I visit beautiful places.  [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:39, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Maybe it's just me, but I like that building. It looks cool and I like that Victorian/Edwardian-Indian architecture (I know it's common to encounter such in former British colonies, they just look cool). It reminds me of Flinders Street in Melbourne (see banner 3 in [[#Melbourne/CBD]]). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:37, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
*::It does look good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 07:12, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* I prefer 3. It seems more beautiful. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:36, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:3, 4, 1, 2 Same as SHB2000. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 08:10, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* 1, 3, 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:45, 20 February 2022 (UTC)

=[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]=
Coming up in December 2022, there are not many high quality images in Commons. I will try to get some pictures myself if I get the chance.[[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 11:33, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 04.jpg|width=43%|quote=The sculptural marvels in Indira Gandhi International Airport including this, the ''Hasta Mudras'' can fill you with a sense of awe.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 03.jpg|width=30%|quote=&lt;!--Some text here--&gt;}}
* Prefer banner 1. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:02, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
:Yes, 1 is good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 13:04, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

*1. 2 seems very low-quality. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:39, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
*:I have found another some-what high quality photo. It will put it here in a while. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 05:15, 2 May 2022 (UTC)
* 1 but I have a question. Can we increase the width of the blurb so the title doesn’t take two lines? This might be because I’m on a small screen at the moment but regardless, I think this banner would look better with a wide text area. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:06, 15 May 2022 (UTC)

=Loop Art Tour=
Currently on hold, due to concerns about making a banner, so here are two to fix that. To avoid potential FoP issues with most of the subjects of the tour, I have chosen images of a functional structure mentioned in the article, the BP Bridge, rather than a work of art. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:47, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge.jpg|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge from Buckingham.JPG|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
*Thanks! 1 is better than 2. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:59, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
::+1 for banner 1. Thanks for making these :-) --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:19, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
::: Banner 1 is superior. Would be great to finally see this article ready to feature. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:32, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
:I far prefer banner 1 to banner 2, but both are good images. Thank you for taking this approach in the creation of DOTM banners. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:22, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
*Banner 1 easily. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 02:23, 17 June 2022 (UTC)

=[[Deventer]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Deventer|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|width=30%|quote=One of the Netherlands' oldest cities, with loads of character to show for it.}}
Due to be featured in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows IJsselkade with the Lebuïnuskerk peering over the buildings. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)

*Nice banner and would be fine to run. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:11, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
* Support. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:57, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Istanbul to Izmir]]=
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir MP banner Ferry at Mudanya.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Also due in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows a ferry at Mudanya. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Eceabat ferry.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 2: in keeping with the sea transportation theme, this one shows a ferry ready to depart from Eceabat in Europe to cross the Dardanelles to Çanakkale in Asia, with a prominent Turkish flag. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner 1915 Canakkale Bridge.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 3: another take on the transportation theme, this time featuring the 1915 Çanakkale - Dardanelles Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Temple of Athena in Assos 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 4: paying homage to the Hellenistic heritage of the area; pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena in Assos. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 1.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 5: another tribute to the ancient regional history; the Acropolis of Pergamon (Bergama). [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 6: another view from the Pergamon Acropolis. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik waterfront.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 7: from the waterfront of Ayvalık at sunset. The 19th century buildings of stone/brick construction as in the image are quite common in that part of the country. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik islands.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 8: the archipelago off Ayvalık. The convoluted coastline is typical of the area. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 7,4,2, but I would be happy with any of the others. Thanks for adding many great banners. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:47, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*:5, 7, 4, 2 and then 8 for me. Thank you for making these banners :-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*Very hard choice. I'll go with 7, 6, 8, 4, 5, 3, but I might change my mind later. Thank you for the banners! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 6, 2, 5, 7, 3, 8, 7, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 16:00, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Dresden]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Frauenkirche.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=57%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Zwinger.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=20%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden banner Altstadt Semperoper.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=20%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden banner Semperoper at night.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
*Some banners for Dresden, which is due to appear in September. There is a good selection of photos on Commons, so other contributions are welcome. All these show views of the old town, which is what I remember most of visiting Dresden about 15 years ago. Banner 1 shows the Frauenkirche, which was destroyed by the Allies in World War 2 and rebuilt in 1993-2005. Banner 2 shows the Zwinger Palace. Banner 3 shows the Semper Opera House and River Elbe. Banner 4 shows the Semper Opera House at night. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:08, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
*I haven't been to Dresden yet, but these are all beautiful! 4 is my favorite, then in a very hard choice between 2 and 3, I prefer 2 slightly. Any one of these banners would be great, and I hope we can find uses for all of them. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:49, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Please suggest banners for display on the main page for upcoming features below. Please use banner dimensions of '''1700 x 567''', and keep the blurb text to a reasonable length. The images from which you create the banners should be of high quality, and ideally of equal or greater resolution than the banner (to ensure high resolution). For inspiration, take a look in the banner [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Hall_of_Fame|Hall of 'Fame']].

Please upload all banner suggestions [[special:upload|locally]]—to Wikivoyage rather than Commons, and put them in [[:Category:DotM banners]]. If starting a discussion on a suggested feature that has not been discussed yet below, put the discussion at the bottom of the page underneath a new first-level header, such as &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;= New York =&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;

When updating the Main Page banners, please update [[Main Page/Photo credits]] as well.

Once in situ, suggested banners and their accompanying discussions will be [[Wikivoyage:Destination_of_the_month_candidates/Banners/Archive|archived]].

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=[[Gävle]]=

Our local contributors may have some pictures of the city, and if so, I'd appreciate the input, since I'm not particularly impressed with the selection I've found on Commons. There were many images available but most of them had fewer than 1700px+ across, though I can't say I've been through all of them. #2 is a crop of the same source image as the current pagebanner (unintentionally). &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

:As the goat is the most famous thing in Gavle I feel 4 is the best. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:15, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
:: There is a vote plurality to run Plymouth. Gävle is on hold. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 22:22, 10 October 2021 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 1.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 2.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gavle DOTM Banner 3.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Gävle|alt-title=Gävle|section=Off the Beaten Path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|width=40%|quote=Gävle is the gateway to northern Sweden, famous for its old town and its giant Yule Goat.}}

* A banner with the infamous goat would be nice, but out of the above my ranking goes 2,3,1. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:40, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
* Added a banner with a snow-covered goat. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 17:26, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: AWESOME! 4,2,3,1 now. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:14, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
: 3, 4, 2 and 1 in that order. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 23:15, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
*4, 2, 1, 3 for me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:09, 3 October 2021 (UTC)
* 4, 1, 2, 3, per the time of year and the text of the blurb. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 11:29, 3 October 2021 (UTC)

=[[Budderoo National Park]]=
These banners have been sitting for a while, but here they are. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:02, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 1.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 2.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 3.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Budderoo National Park|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|quote=Australia isn't particularly known for its rainforests, but this small national park in the Illawarra south of Sydney may make you reconsider that.}}

*4,2,3,1. I like the concept for one but could have a higher quality image [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 05:51, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:03, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
* My favourites are 1, 3 and then distantly 2. The only reason why I'm not a huge fan of 2 is because it's not the main attraction of the park. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 03:03, 18 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. Waterfalls &gt; everything else. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 00:32, 28 January 2022 (UTC)
* 2, 3, 1. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:19, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
:{{ping|Tai123.123|SelfieCity|DaGizza|AlasdairW}} I cropped a fourth one, this one of a particularly important waterfall in the park (and ''not'' of a waterfall that's not particularly popular). Pinging you all as you might have a different opinion. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:44, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::So as the person who cropped all of them, my favourites are now 4, 1, 3 and then distantly two. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:45, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Sure, I'm happy to go with 4 now. The lighting is better too. [[User:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;Gizza&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;sup&gt; (&lt;i&gt;[[User_talk:DaGizza|&lt;font color=&quot;teal&quot;&gt;roam&lt;/font&gt;]]&lt;/i&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt; 11:19, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
::::Sure, I’ll support banner 4 slightly above banner 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:46, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::I like 4. I think I would put it equal with 2 - 4 is a better photo, but I like the view of the pool and vegetation in 2. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:02, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
*4, 3, 2, 1. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:28, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

= [[Cooch Behar]] =
Coming up in November 2022. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 10:50, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped).jpg|quote=The Cooch Behar Palace is a must-visit attraction in the region. Its parks, gardens and interior designs are breathtaking.}}
{{banner|direction=right|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 006 (cropped).jpg|quote=Once a princely state, this city is now one of the most popular historical cities in West Bengal.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|quote=Cooch Behar Palace is the main attraction of the city. Every year the Cooch Behar ''Ras Mela'' is hosted which one of the biggest winter carnivals in the region.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Cooch Behar|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar (cropped).jpg|quote=The Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar provides a glimpse to the Assamese culture and a peek towards the aesthetic and spiritual life of Srimanta Sankardev.}}
* I was going to say 2, but then I realised the angle was slightly tilted. So therefore, I go 3, 1=2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:52, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
::My new choice with the fourth one added is now 3, 4, 1 2. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:54, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
*3, 2, 1. This is a beautiful sight, but are there other notable sights there could be banners of? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Commons doesn't have images about any other significant locations. I had visited one nice temple (Madhupur Dham temple) few weeks ago, I'll look out for the photos. I usually take photos of the landscape whenever I visit beautiful places.  [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:39, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:Maybe it's just me, but I like that building. It looks cool and I like that Victorian/Edwardian-Indian architecture (I know it's common to encounter such in former British colonies, they just look cool). It reminds me of Flinders Street in Melbourne (see banner 3 in [[#Melbourne/CBD]]). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:37, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
*::It does look good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 07:12, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* I prefer 3. It seems more beautiful. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 17:36, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
*:3, 4, 1, 2 Same as SHB2000. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 08:10, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
* 1, 3, 2. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:45, 20 February 2022 (UTC)

=[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]=
Coming up in December 2022, there are not many high quality images in Commons. I will try to get some pictures myself if I get the chance.[[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 11:33, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 04.jpg|width=43%|quote=The sculptural marvels in Indira Gandhi International Airport including this, the ''Hasta Mudras'' can fill you with a sense of awe.}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Indira Gandhi International Airport|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Delhi Airport FTT Banners Wikivoyage 03.jpg|width=30%|quote=&lt;!--Some text here--&gt;}}
* Prefer banner 1. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:02, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
:Yes, 1 is good. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 13:04, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

*1. 2 seems very low-quality. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:39, 1 May 2022 (UTC)
*:I have found another some-what high quality photo. It will put it here in a while. [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 05:15, 2 May 2022 (UTC)
* 1 but I have a question. Can we increase the width of the blurb so the title doesn’t take two lines? This might be because I’m on a small screen at the moment but regardless, I think this banner would look better with a wide text area. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:06, 15 May 2022 (UTC)

=Loop Art Tour=
Currently on hold, due to concerns about making a banner, so here are two to fix that. To avoid potential FoP issues with most of the subjects of the tour, I have chosen images of a functional structure mentioned in the article, the BP Bridge, rather than a work of art. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:47, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge.jpg|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
{{banner|direction=left|title=Loop Art Tour|section=Featured Travel Topic|section-link=Previous Destination of the month|image=Loop Art Tour banner BP Bridge from Buckingham.JPG|quote=Did you know that you can see some amazing modern art for free by taking a walk around downtown Chicago?}}
*Thanks! 1 is better than 2. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:59, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
::+1 for banner 1. Thanks for making these :-) --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 06:19, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
::: Banner 1 is superior. Would be great to finally see this article ready to feature. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 13:32, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
:I far prefer banner 1 to banner 2, but both are good images. Thank you for taking this approach in the creation of DOTM banners. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:22, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
*Banner 1 easily. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 02:23, 17 June 2022 (UTC)

=[[Deventer]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Deventer|section=Off the beaten path|section-link=Previously Off the beaten path|image=Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|width=30%|quote=One of the Netherlands' oldest cities, with loads of character to show for it.}}
Due to be featured in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows IJsselkade with the Lebuïnuskerk peering over the buildings. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)

*Nice banner and would be fine to run. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:11, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
* Support. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:57, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Istanbul to Izmir]]=
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir MP banner Ferry at Mudanya.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Also due in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows a ferry at Mudanya. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Eceabat ferry.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 2: in keeping with the sea transportation theme, this one shows a ferry ready to depart from Eceabat in Europe to cross the Dardanelles to Çanakkale in Asia, with a prominent Turkish flag. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner 1915 Canakkale Bridge.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 3: another take on the transportation theme, this time featuring the 1915 Çanakkale - Dardanelles Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Temple of Athena in Assos 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 4: paying homage to the Hellenistic heritage of the area; pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena in Assos. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 1.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 5: another tribute to the ancient regional history; the Acropolis of Pergamon (Bergama). [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Pergamon Acropolis 2.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 6: another view from the Pergamon Acropolis. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=left|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik waterfront.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 7: from the waterfront of Ayvalık at sunset. The 19th century buildings of stone/brick construction as in the image are quite common in that part of the country. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
{{banner|direction=right|title=Istanbul to Izmir|section=Featured travel topics|section-link=Previous Featured travel topics|image=Istanbul to Izmir FTT banner Ayvalik islands.jpg|width=30%|quote=Looking on how getting to and from between Turkey's largest and third largest cities? Here's a quick guide on how to.}}
Banner 8: the archipelago off Ayvalık. The convoluted coastline is typical of the area. [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] ([[User talk:Vidimian|talk]]) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 7,4,2, but I would be happy with any of the others. Thanks for adding many great banners. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:47, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*:5, 7, 4, 2 and then 8 for me. Thank you for making these banners :-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
*Very hard choice. I'll go with 7, 6, 8, 4, 5, 3, but I might change my mind later. Thank you for the banners! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
* 6, 2, 5, 7, 3, 8, 7, 1. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 16:00, 23 July 2022 (UTC)

=[[Dresden]]=
{{banner|direction=right|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Frauenkirche.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=57%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden Banner Zwinger.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=20%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden banner Altstadt Semperoper.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
{{banner|direction=left|width=20%|title=Dresden|section=Destination of the month|section-link=Previous Destinations of the month|image=Dresden banner Semperoper at night.jpg|quote=The capital of Saxony once suffered catastrophic damage from Allied bombing in 1945, today it stands as a charming, relaxed and in many ways a beautiful city and a relaxing destination}}
*Some banners for Dresden, which is due to appear in September. There is a good selection of photos on Commons, so other contributions are welcome. All these show views of the old town, which is what I remember most of visiting Dresden about 15 years ago. Banner 1 shows the Frauenkirche, which was destroyed by the Allies in World War 2 and rebuilt in 1993-2005. Banner 2 shows the Zwinger Palace. Banner 3 shows the Semper Opera House and River Elbe. Banner 4 shows the Semper Opera House at night. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:08, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
*I haven't been to Dresden yet, but these are all beautiful! 4 is my favorite, then in a very hard choice between 2 and 3, I prefer 2 slightly. Any one of these banners would be great, and I hope we can find uses for all of them. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:49, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
*I've also never been to Dresden before (but would love to some day), but my preferences in order are 4, 3 (I like the aerial shot), 2 and then 1. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 07:42, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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The following represent some of what users consider to be the very best of our article banners. If you see a banner that really catches your eye, go ahead and add it here, along with a comment. Please make sure the page shows the pictured location or related topic when mousing over the image. Make the file link to the page where it is used. For the DOTM banner hall of fame, see [[Wikivoyage:Destination of the month candidates/Banners/Hall of Fame]].

Anything before 2018 can be found at the [[Wikivoyage:Banner expedition/Star standard banners/Archive|archive]].

==Banners==

[[File:Mhamid banner.jpg|The Sahara Desert in M'Hamid, Morocco|link=M'Hamid|1000px|frameless|center]]
It's been a very long time since someone highlighted a brilliant banner, and it is my view we should resurrect the tradition. I love the simplicity of this banner, the colours and textures on the sand, set against a completely featureless, almost grey, sky. -- [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 21:13, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Del Valle Regional Park banner 2.jpg|Cliffs and mountains at Del Valle Regional Park|link=Del Valle|1000px|frameless|center]]
Now I've discovered this page, I think more banners ought to be featured here, but this banner is one I've known for a while that is very impressive with the line of cliffs in the center of the image, the lake and mountains on one side, and city and mountains in the distant left. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:42, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Wikivoyage Photomontage banner.jpg|The whole world in a photo montage|link=Destinations|1000px|frameless|center]]
The number of pictures all put together in this banner is truly stunning, especially when you consider this isn't even the whole image. Every of the original images is unique, but they all come together to make a beautiful picture&amp;mdash;until you notice the Earth in the background and realize that it's completely photoshopped. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:45, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Torres del Paine banner.jpg|Torres Del Paine National Park|link=Torres del Paine|1000px|frameless|center]]
Although this image doesn't capture the true beauty of the park, what this banner does capture is the grassland, which seems to all be monotonous and boring, until suddenly your eye hits some of the most dramatic mountains in the world. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:50, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Montserrat Mountains banner.jpg|Mountains near Catalonia|link=Catalonia|1000px|frameless|center]]
A really interesting contrast between the hazy skies below and the mountains above. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:57, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:TajMahal Banner.jpg|Taj Mahal in India|link=India|1000px|frameless|center]]
The positioning of the camera was key here, and it aligns well with the Taj Mahal and the pathway and pool that leads up to it. Also, the trees at the sides make those looking at the image focus on the center and not the sides; the Taj Mahal attracts attention. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 23:01, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Monument Valley banner.jpg|Rock formations in Monument Valley|link=Monument Valley|1000px|frameless|center]] 
The most-filmed location of the [[West]] is magnificently photographed here. The lighting and location are all just right and give a good idea of the place for those who are about to read the article. Although it doesn't question what people normally think of the place, it instead confirms what the place looks like. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 23:38, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Ötlingen - Panoramaansicht klein banner.jpg|Village and countryside in Germany|link=Germany|1000px|frameless|center]] 
Nice, clear colors, and an area that's good for the banner's title. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:45, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Arctic Alaska banner Atigun pass.jpg|Arctic Alaska near Atigun Pass|link=Arctic Alaska|1000px|frameless|center]] 
Obviously beautiful banner that gives the impression of almost endless white, but in mountains rather than just a large, flat, boring landmass. Also, wanted to point out that there have now been five years of banners on this page &amp;mdash; to the day and only a couple hours out. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 02:51, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Golden Gate Bridge Wikivoyage banner.jpg|Golden Gate Bridge|link=Bay Area|1000px|frameless|center]] 
I've seen this banner before and taken it for granted; it's excellent how San Francisco comes between the two towers of the Golden Gate Bridge in the picture. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 22:00, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:WV banner Las Vegas West of I-15 Red Rock Canyon.jpg|Las Vegas, West of I-15|link=Las Vegas/West of I-15|1000px|frameless|center]] 
I was on the recent changes log and someone edited this page, I went to the page, and found this really nice banner. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 18:29, 11 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Indonesian National Parks banner.jpg|Tengger Caldera and Mount Bromo Volcano|link=Indonesian National Parks|1000px|frameless|center]]
An absolutely amazing banner. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:59, 12 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Big Cypress National Preserve banner Alligators.JPG|Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida|link=Big Cypress National Preserve|1000px|frameless|center]]
If you ever want to be reminded of the dangers while visiting [[Florida]], look at this banner. Hopefully these alligators don't mind being on Wikivoyage's star banners page. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 03:03, 13 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Wikivoyage Scuba diving banner.jpg|Scuba diving|link=Scuba diving|1000px|frameless|center]]
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[[File:Santorini banner Panorama coastline.jpg|Santorini, a Greek island|link=Santorini|1000px|frameless|center]]
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[[File:Gili Trawangan banner.jpg|Gili Trawangan in Lombok, Indonesia|link=Gili Trawangan|1000px|frameless|center]]
Three massive WOWs for the above three banners! 1 and 3 I love for their surreal qualities, while the panorama of 2 is sublimely Tolkienesque. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 00:57, 23 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Pikes Peak from the Garden of the Gods banner.jpg|Pikes Peak in Colorado|link=Colorado|1000px|frameless|center]]
Just discovered this one. Stunning. ---[[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 01:15, 23 August 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Antarctic_Peninsula-banner.jpg|Antarctic Peninsula|link=Antarctic Peninsula|1000px|frameless|center]]
Yep, another mountain banner. But what's wrong with that? They're hard to beat. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:06, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Brygge Norway 2005-08-18.jpg|Bergen|link=Bergen|1000px|frameless|center]]
Urban mountains, made of wood. It can only be Norge! --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:26, 24 September 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Alberta (Canada) banner Herbert lake shore.png|Herbert Lake in Canada|link=Canada|1000px|frameless|center]]
Image clarity can't get much better than this. Also an interesting contrast between the trees that dominate the image and then the mountains at the top. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:39, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Bilbao Wikivoyage banner.jpg|Bilbao|link=Northern Spain|1000px|frameless|center]]
Good combination of city and countryside. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:47, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Air pollution banner Smog in Warsaw.jpg|Air pollution &amp;mdash; Warsaw|link=Air pollution|1000px|frameless|center]]
This is definitely an interesting picture. The pollution is just right not only for the scene, but also in relation to the article's content. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#808000&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] about my [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;#ac6600&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 03:51, 16 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Bromo-Tengger-Semeru banner 2.jpg|Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park|link=Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]
I never knew there was a place like this in [[Indonesia]], although I think I found a great banner picture in [[Indonesia]] before. It reminds me of the [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park|Hawaiian volcanoes]], at least from the pictures. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 22:03, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Toiletpaper banner.jpg|Travellers' diarrhea|link=Travellers' diarrhea|1000px|frameless|center]]
Brilliant banner that readers should immediately associate with the topic at hand which avoids any crassness and adds a bit of humor to [[Travellers' diarrhea|an otherwise unpleasant article]]. --[[User:Bigpeteb|Bigpeteb]] ([[User talk:Bigpeteb|talk]]) 22:50, 30 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Sunday Lunch.jpg|Cuisine of Britain and Ireland|link=Cuisine of Britain and Ireland|1000px|frameless|center]]
A quality image that fits well for the topic of the [[Cuisine of Britain and Ireland|article]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:13, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Chocolate Banner.jpg|Chocolate|link=Chocolate|1000px|frameless|center]]
Another food banner that's again high-quality, which is important for a banner of food &amp;mdash; it can't make up poor quality by grabbing your attention in other ways (see the [[Wikivoyage:Destination of the month candidates/Banners/Hall of Fame|Banner Hall of Fame]] for good examples of poor quality banners that make up for their poor quality by being interesting, etc). It's very clear what the article is about when you look at the above banner. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:33, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:National historic areas in the United States banner Appomottox Court House National Historical Park.jpg|Appomottox Court House National Historical Park|link=National historic areas in the United States|1000px|frameless|center]]
I'm currently discovering a lot of good banners that ''aren't'' mountain banners. This is another example. It's a good example of &quot;less is more&quot;, since it's really just a barn and some trees but by having no surprise, the whole banner can be impressive in its own way. And what a great way to picture American historical areas! &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:43, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Villach-banner.jpg|Villach, Austria|link=Villach|1000px|frameless|center]]
Yet another good banner I found &amp;mdash; and it's back to mountains again! Some mountains, but also a good town scene. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 02:29, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Blue_Mountains_Banner.jpg|Blue Mountains|link=Blue Mountains|1000px|frameless|center]]
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[[File:Great Dividing Range Banner.jpg|Blue Mountains|link=Blue Mountains|1000px|frameless|center]]
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[[File:Oxley_Wild_Rivers_National_Park_Banner.jpg|Blue Mountains|link=Oxley Wild Rivers National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]
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[[File:Grampians National Park Wikivoyage banner.jpg|Blue Mountains|link=Grampians National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]

Australia isn't particularly known for mountains, but these banners should give you reason to think otherwise. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:37, 5 November 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:PointLookout01 (cropped).jpg|Subtropical rainforest|link=Subtropical rainforests|1000px|frameless|center]]

I have not included the location in the caption of this picture because I'm not totally sure of the location of the picture. The important thing is that the banner picture portrays a subtropical rainforest, and this is a good picture to match with the article. The picture is good quality, and, like the banner for [[tropical rainforests]], you really feel like you're inside the forest itself. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:59, 12 November 2018 (UTC)
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[[File:Banner - 2018 - Château fort de Lourdes.jpg|Lourdes|link=Lourdes|1000px|frameless|center]]

At the time of the comment, this banner had only just been added following a discussion. The old banner was good, but this one is really excellent. It just shows what heights we have reached with image quality nowadays, that we can capture such beauty with a camera. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; '''[[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]]''' ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;olive&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;Olive&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 01:04, 17 November 2018 (UTC)

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[[File:Harrogate banner The Royal Pump Room.jpg|Harrogate|link=Harrogate|1000px|frameless|centre]]

This is completely not what I was expecting from [[Harrogate]], but it's really nicely proportioned and does have a strong link with the town's spa heritage.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 00:04, 8 January 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:BannockIndiansBanner.jpg|Old West|link=Old West|1000px|frameless|center]]

A first glance at this banner doesn't seem particularly impressive. It's in black and white and not very clear. However, when you look more closely, it really catches the spirit of the [[Old West]]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:47, 3 February 2019 (UTC) 

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[[File:Arctic banner.jpg|Arctic|link=Arctic|1000px|frameless|center]]

This is a good banner because it presents something in a unique way; instead of showing a banner like the one at [[Cold weather]], it shows those blocks of ice that get the point across in a way that's almost abstract. It's like some sort of patterned design that might be used for the background of a website, and that's a good idea for a banner picture. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:56, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Shahkouh_Banner.jpg|Shahkooh|link=Shahkooh|1000px|frameless|center]]

A user started an article for Shahkooh a little while ago and someone found this banner for the Iranian village. It's a really nice picture. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 03:02, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Novaya Zemlya Banner.jpg|Novaya Zemlya|link=Novaya Zemlya|1000px|frameless|center]]

Novaya Zemlya is a Russian island group in the Arctic Ocean. This banner for the place is perhaps the most atmospheric banner on Wikivoyage. It wraps cold waters, abandoned machinery from the Soviet era, and grim skies all into one. But, apparently, the [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47185112 polar bears don't mind it]. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:53, 16 February 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Snow on Mt Diablo (cropped).jpg|Mount Diablo, California, in the East Bay|link=Diablo Range|1000px|frameless|center]]

Big thanks to [[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] who posted this pagebanner image for the [[Diablo Range]] article. Absolutely beautiful, and quite relevant since the region, especially southeast of the pictured location, got quite a snowfall recently. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:30, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Ruriko-ji Yamaguchi Yamaguchi prefecture Wikivoyage banner.jpg|Yamaguchi|link=Yamaguchi|1000px|frameless|center]]

Why green is beautiful. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 03:09, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Platte River Banner.jpg|Platte River|link=Platte River Valley|1000px|frameless|center]]

I hesitate to post a pagebanner I cropped myself, but this picture is so beautiful, especially when cropped to these ratios, that I feel it has to be displayed here. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:07, 23 March 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Amboseli National Park WV Banner.jpg|Amboseli National Park|link=Amboseli National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]

Unfortunately, the article could be a lot better, but this page banner is a good start. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:10, 21 April 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Diving California Banner.jpg|Pacific Ocean|link=Diving in California|1000px|frameless|center]]

I think that fish was in the right place at the right time. (S)He looks rather mysterious, like he's only half appearing out of the depths. It seems that I could actually reach into the picture and touch him/her. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:56, 25 April 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:WV banner Corcovado national park Coast.jpg|Corcovado National Park|link=Corcovado National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]

I discovered this banner because it was a merge request, of all things. It's amazing&amp;mdash;sometimes banners just work. This is a good example. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:25, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Jelgava WV banner.JPG|Jelgava Palace|link=Jelgava|1000px|frameless|center]]

It shows the star attraction of the city, the Jelgava Palace. [[User:OhanaUnited|&lt;b style=&quot;color: #0000FF;&quot;&gt;OhanaUnited&lt;/b&gt;]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|&lt;b style=&quot;color: green;&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Talk page&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/b&gt;]] 04:44, 29 April 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Moreton Island banner.jpg|Moreton Island|link=Moreton Island|1000px|frameless|center]]

This is an excellent picture of the island, with colors fading on the right side &amp;mdash; it's classy yet seems to have a touch of the imagination. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:16, 26 May 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Dingboche Banner.jpg|Dingboche|link=Dingboche|1000px|frameless|center]]

Previously, surreal banners have been mentioned, and I think this one should be considered a surreal banner due to its effects of color and light. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:58, 4 June 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Skye banner.jpg|Skye|link=Skye|1000px|frameless|center]]

Wow! No wonder it's overrun with tourists.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 16:45, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Eclipse banner.jpg|Solar eclipse|link=Solar eclipses|frameless|center|1000px]]

Maybe a little grainy, but a very appropriate picture for the article. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 23:22, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Yoga banner Group yoga.jpg|Yoga|link=Yoga|frameless|center|1000px]]

This banner is outstanding due to the setting. You would expect the banner for [[Yoga]] to show people in a room or even maybe on the beach, but the location on a mountaintop catches your attention. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 19:54, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Stuart Highway Panoramic.jpg|Stuart Highway|link=Stuart Highway|frameless|center|1000px]]

Perhaps this one seems a little modest among the rest; however, it does its job nicely. It shows the road but doesn't make it too noticeable to look unpleasant. The scenery is well-demonstrated, especially with the trees. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:24, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Himachal Pradesh banner.jpg|Himachal Pradesh|link=Himachal Pradesh|frameless|center|1000px]]

Amazing... I just found a good banner and now I find an even better one, which is truly stunning. It also fits well with the article title, if you go to the article itself. Someone did a good job here. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:28, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Lankayan Island - Wikivoyage Banner.jpeg|Lankayan Island|link=Lankayan Island|frameless|center|1000px]]

[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] uploaded this beautiful banner. The placement of the various items, the scenery, and even the flowers in the bottom left make this a beautiful page banner image. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 21:36, 26 August 2019 (UTC)
:Thanks, [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] :) --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 21:41, 26 August 2019 (UTC)
::You're welcome! &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 10:47, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Cape Disappointment Banner.jpg|Cape Disappointment (according to the filename)|link=Lewis and Clark Trail|frameless|center|1000px]]

The detail of the wave within the picture is fantastic, as is the atmosphere. The image fits in with the menu very well. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 12:26, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Zaragoza banner Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar.jpg|Zaragoza|link=Zaragoza|frameless|center|1000px]]

I stumbled into this one, and it's stunning! &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 17:32, 14 September 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Porto banner.jpg|Porto|link=Porto|frameless|center|1000px]]

It looks good here, but it looks ''incrível'' at the top of the Porto article.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:57, 19 September 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Wv Pangnirtung banner.jpg|Pangnirtung, Baffin, Canada|link=Pangnirtung|frameless|center|1000px]]

What a find! I ran into this one while searching for an article to which I could add a page banner &amp;mdash; well, I definitely won't need to add a new page banner for this one! The clarity, especially with the village set against those dramatic mountains is another that I would put under the &quot;stunning&quot; category. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 20:54, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Monterey Bay banner White-spotted Rose Anemone.jpg|Monterey Bay, California|link=Monterey Bay|frameless|center|1000px]]

I like this one due to the amazing detail in the image and the beautiful orange in the middle. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 00:15, 6 October 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Broken Arrow Trail banner.jpg|Sedona, Arizona|link=Sedona|frameless|center|1000px]]

My next banner should be more Christmas-themed? &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:21, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

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[[File:Pargas Wikivoyage Banner.jpg|Pargas|link=Pargas|frameless|center|1000px]]

It has been some time since I posted an outstanding banner, but this one &amp;mdash; besides its quality &amp;mdash; also has good composition for a Wikivoyage page banner, with the least important area of the picture also serving as the location of the title (at least, on my screen). &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 14:40, 14 March 2020 (UTC)

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Not a banner, but an article name - '''[[Land of the Red Rocks|The Land of the Red Rocks]]''' - an enchanting translation of the altogether less impressive ''Région Terres Rouges''. I can't think of anywhere better to register my admiration for the name of this region. The article's banner is nice, but hardly star-standard. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:14, 2 May 2020 (UTC)

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[[File:Kansas banner.jpg|Kansas|link=Kansas|frameless|center|1000px]]

Kansas and the surrounding Plains are considered &quot;boring&quot; by many people, even Americans, and this banner uses Kansas' own stereotype to prove why that's wrong. The image itself is creative but also high quality at the same time. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 15:44, 30 May 2020 (UTC)

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[[File:Stalheim Wikivoyage Banner.jpg|Stalheim|link=Stalheim|frameless|center|1000px]]

I really like the image composition, which is unusual but intriguing, with the waterfall on the near side and the valley off to the side. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;Selfie City&lt;/font&gt;]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;talk&lt;/font&gt;]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;contributions&lt;/font&gt;]]) 15:26, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Wildlife of the Southern Ocean banner.jpg|Penguins in the Southern Ocean|link=Wildlife of the Southern Ocean|1000px|frameless|center]]

I just like the untouched wildlife here and those penguins. And this penguin randomly jumping is the best part! --&lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 02:57, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:(Albi) banner.jpg|Albi|link=Albi|frameless|center|1000px]]
Just the historicness (I made that word up) of this. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 13:16, 18 September 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Bergeralm wikivoyage banner.jpg|Bergeralm|link=|frameless|center|1000px]]
Although this isn't used on any article, just the mountains of Austria blended with the building just looks unimaginable. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 04:57, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Ķemeri National Park wikivoyage banner.jpg|link=Ķemeri National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]
This banner was going to be originally used for [[Riga region]] although it was decided that the existing banner was to be used. But instead, this banner had initiated the [[Ķemeri National Park]], where {{u|Ground Zero}} and I worked on this together, and it became a usable article within 50 minutes of creation. And to the banner, there's no words for this. It describes itself. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &lt;nowiki&gt;|&lt;/nowiki&gt; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 01:21, 26 September 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Mungo NP banner.jpg|link=Mungo National Park|1000px|frameless|center]]
The detail of this banner should explain for itself. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 22:56, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Alberta banner 1.jpg|link=Canadian national parks|1000px|frameless|center]]
[[File:Alberta banner 3.jpg|link=Alberta|1000px|frameless|center]]
You can never get tired of seeing mountains. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 22:52, 26 December 2021 (UTC)
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[[File:Fringe phenomena banner UFO.jpg|link=Fringe phenomena|1000px|frameless|center]]
I've never seen a more realistic photo of a UFO. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:28, 10 June 2022 (UTC)
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'''New Iberia''' is a city in the [[Acadiana]] region of Louisiana.

==Understand==
New Iberia is the largest city in Iberia Parish. Known as &quot;Queen City of the Teche&quot;, it was settled by Spaniards in 1779 who called it Nueva Iberia after the Iberian Peninsula, hence the name New Iberia.

In 1980, a drilling fluke by Texaco personnel punctured a hole in a salt mine below nearby Lake Peigneur, causing a crazy whirlpool that sucked down the drilling platform and eleven barges and suddenly created the deepest lake in Louisiana at 200ft.

New Iberia is known for its Sugar Cane Festival in September with a sugar cane queen and parade, etc.

==Get in==

==Get around==

==See==
Main Street in itself is pretty charming, having been revitalized and the site of many boutique stores and cafes. '''Bouligny Plaza''' at 128 W Main offers some good views of Bayou Teche.
* {{see
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| address=317 E Main St | lat=30.004164 | long=-91.815003 | directions=
| phone=+1 337-369-6446 | tollfree=
| hours=Th-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=Q7460772
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| content=A very photogenic Greek Revival sugar cane plantation house (no photography inside though) and garden.
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| content=Kind of your basic local history museum. But also, check out the Sliman theater next door with its art-deco style and large vertical Evangeline sign.
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| name=Alice Plantation | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Antebellum.Mansions/photos/ | email=
| address=9217 Old Jeanerette Rd or Hwy 87 | lat=29.9371 | long=-91.6877 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Also known as the Fuselier home after its original builder, Agricole Fuselier de la Claire, who was married to the daughter of the owner of Oak Alley, along with a host of other names. It was originally located near Baldwin but was floated up the Bayou Teche to this location. It was built in French Colonial style; however, it's not open to tourists and only viewable from the road.
}}

==Do==
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| hours=Daily 9AM-5PM | price=
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| content=Someone's labor of love near the shores of Lake Peigneur, with a cafe and statuary and roaming peacocks and dreamy sunset lake views.
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| address=306 Beach Ln, Cypremort Point | lat=29.7382 | long=-91.8536 | directions=
| phone=+1 337-867-4510 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 7AM-10PM | price=$3, free for children and seniors
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| content=For a distinctive Louisianan experience, try this Gulf Coast beach where a sea of sawgrass peters out before a muddy brackish Gulf of Mexico.
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==Buy==

==Eat==
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| address=1409 E St Peter St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 337-367-6181 | tollfree=
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| content=Gumbo, po'boys and other Southern-style seafood.
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| content=A diner in 1950s-style decor.
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==Drink==

==Sleep==
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| address=2915 LA-14 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 337-367-1201 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$60 (Aug 2022)
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| content=Restaurant and outdoor pool on site. 
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==Connect==

==Go next==
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'''[http://global.gangnam.go.kr/globalIndex.do?lang=en Gangnam] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' (강남) is the central district of the southern half of [[Seoul]]. Though [[Jongno]] and [[Jung]] to the north may claim to be the center of Seoul, in many ways Gangnam is the true center, of both Seoul and the entire country. This district has become famous worldwide due to South Korean singer Psy's hit song &quot;Gangnam Style&quot;.
[[File:Seoul Wikivoyage locator maps - Gangnam &amp; Seocho.png|150px|thumb|right|Location of the Gangnam-Seocho area in Seoul]]
Believe it or not, fifty years ago this entire area was rice paddies and pear farms. Everything you see here has been built since then, the construction mirroring South Korea's rapid economic rise.

The former spelling the area's name, '''Kangnam''', may still be seen in many addresses.

The other half of the Greater Gangnam Area is '''[http://www.seocho.go.kr/site/fe/main.do Seocho]''' (서초), which is an upscale residential area and home to the headquarters of the electronics giant Samsung.

==Understand==
Gangnam in and of itself is large enough to split into two main districts, '''Apgujeongdong''' and '''Cheongdamdong''' to the north, and '''Gangnam'''/'''Tehranro'''/'''Samseongdong''' to the south.
[[File:Korea-Seoul-Gangnam-01.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Gangnam view with some daylight]]
Apgujeongdong and Cheongdamdong are both by the Han River, and earn the distinction of being perhaps the richest neighborhoods in all of Korea. Posh cafes, brand name handbags, Mercedes and Porsches, ritzy department stores, and rows upon rows of luxury brand clothing stores characterize this neighborhood. Unsurprisingly, many of Korea's movie stars and singers make their home here, and are occasionally spotted enjoying some Patbingsu or sporting new sunglasses. There is also a sizable nightlife scene here, though it is relatively laid back compare to the chaos that is Hongdae and Sinchon. Most of it caters to upper-class Korean teenagers and young adults. Strangely enough, the apartment buildings here look no different from the rest of the city; if anything, the apartment buildings here are some of the oldest and shabbiest looking. This can be explained by the fact that the upper-class elite who reside here are fiercely opposed to new renovations and expansions, as they fear an influx of new residents will drive housing prices down and make the area unbearably crowded.

'''Tehranro''', in stark contrast, is a long avenue with many glass skyscrapers running along both sides. Nicknamed &quot;Tehranro Valley&quot;, after Silicon Valley, most of Korea's hi-tech companies are headquartered here, such as Naver and Samsung. The east end of Tehranro is '''Samseong Station''', which has '''COEX''' and '''Bongeun Temple'''. Seolleung Station, in the center, has a park with some ancient royal tombs. The west end of Tehranro is '''Gangnam Station''', the busiest subway station in the country. The station opens onto '''Gangnamro''', a futuristic avenue that is bursting with modern skyscrapers, high-end shopping (though not quite as high-end as Apgujeongdong), cafes, bars, restaurants, huge television screens, neon advertisements, and thousands of pedestrians drinking it all in. Strangely overlooked by many tourists and the Seoul Government as a tourist attraction, Gangnamro truly epitomizes the modern, hi-tech country Korea has become in the past 60 years.

==Get in==
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=== By bus ===
There is a {{marker|type=listing|name=large express bus terminal|lat=37.506385|long=127.008303}} under the JW Marriott hotel in Seocho.

=== By metro ===
Both Gangnam Station and Seocho Station can be reached via Line 2.

=== By train ===
You can use {{marker|type=listing|name=Suseo station|lat=37.487274|long=127.101300}}, which has SRT (high speed rail) service.

==See==
[[File:Korea-Seoul-Bongeunsa-05.jpg|thumb|Bongeunsa Temple]]
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| content=Traditionally an important Buddhist temple with rich history in a rural outskirt of old Seoul, the temple is now the biggest, richest, and the most visited temple in Seoul as the area near the temple, Gangnam, transformed from rice field backwater in 80s to the most ritzy and opulent borough in South Korea. The temple has an impressive array of Buddhist buildings and sculptures, and it provides a quiet resting and pray place to tourists and locals alike in middle of skyscrapers and shopping miles.
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[[File:Seoul COEX Mall.jpg|thumb|Outside the huge COEX mall]]
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| content=This very large mall is in Samsung-dong. This state-of-the-art complex was designed for international conferences, and holds 150 specialized exhibitions and 15,000 conventions/events a year. The centre also plays a role in promoting international trade by connecting international buyers with local businesses. A variety of stores and attractions can be found in the COEX including: the [http://www.coexaqua.co.kr/index_eng.asp COEX Aquarium] {{dead link|December 2020}}; a large Western-style &quot;luxury&quot; cinema; a traditional video game arcade; a PC Lounge; hair and nail salons; a large bookstore with many Korean, English, and Japanese publications; and a pharmacy. There are also shopping options in COEX and include men's and women's clothing, jewellery, sportswear, souvenirs, shoes, and electronics. As far as food options, there is a large food court serving several types of contemporary and traditional food cafeteria-style, and Western chains such as TGI Friday's, as well as restaurants, hofs, and cafes all throughout the interior and exterior of the COEX. The COEX is also directly connected to the COEX Intercontinental Hotel and the City Air Terminal. Yearly conventions at the COEX include online gaming conventions (such as the popular Korean-originated MMORPG Lineage), anime conventions, and auto shows. It is possible to spend the entire day in this covered mall without setting foot outside, which can be a blessing if very bad weather hits outside.
}} The name of the cinema is 'Megabox'. It is a large Western-style luxury cinema. There is also a Megabox in Gangnam Station, Metro Line No.2, but the Megabox at Coex is better than that one.
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| content=Modern, multi-purpose performing arts auditorium opened in 2000, features live musical, theatre and dance performances from Korea and worldwide. Visit website for performance schedule and ticket information. Underground parking is available.
}} You can arrive right in front of Seoul Arts Center via Bus No. 406, or get off at Bangbae Station and take a walk.
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* {{see
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| address=1, Seolleung-ro 100-gil, 특별시 강남구 선릉로100길 1 (삼성동) | lat=37.508547 | long=127.048981 | directions=Seolleung Station, Exit 8
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| wikidata=Q625330
| content=Tranquil park in the middle of Gangnam with the burial mounds of two kings and a queen from the Joseon dynasty.
}}You can reach the Seonjeongneung Station via Line 9 and Bundang Line.

==Do==
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| phone=+82 2 2016 1234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=bitmex | alt=Metro line #2, Samseong Station | url=https://www.bitmex-79.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat=37.508611 | long=127.039971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
|lastedit=2020-02-04| content=This branch is attached to the COEX shopping complex. The casinos are only accessible to foreigners (it is illegal for Korean citizens to gamble), so remember to bring your passport. Various card tables and slots are available to play. There is a bar and cafe that serve food and drinks, although expensive.
}}
* {{do
| name=Son's Home | alt=손즈홈 | url=http://www.sons-home.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Yeoksam Station, Exit 3. Five minute walk
| phone=+82 2 562 6829 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10:30-13:30, 17:00-20:00 (hroups of at least 5 only); closed W | price=Lessons are ₩70,000, ₩60,000 children under 15
| content=Son's Home specializes in teaching kimchi preparation.
}}
*{{do
| name=World Comic Convention | alt=Comic World | url=http://www.comicw.co.kr | email=
| address= | lat=37.4958 | long=127.0719 | directions=Metro Line 3, Hangyeoul station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Twice a month the SETEC convention center hosts Seoul's World Comic con Festival. Admission is ₩4,000 but the inside is rather bland unless you are extremely familiar with Japanese and Korean anime. Your best bet is to go during convention hours and mingle with the crowds of Korean teenagers in elaborate cosplay costumes dressed as their favorite anime characters. Most are excited to see foreigners and very glad to have their pictures taken. As mentioned, this convention only takes place twice a month, so check the website (Korean only) to make sure it will be in session while you are in Seoul.
}}
* {{do
| name=World Gym | alt= | url= | email=
| address=765-2 Yeosam-Dong, Kangnam-Gu | lat= | long= | directions=Closest metro is Hanti
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The gym is OK, equipment is very 1980s but has dumbbells which go up to 50&amp;nbsp;kg, two smith machines and a couple of benches among other machines.
}}

==Buy==

'''Apgujeong''' (압구정), widely known as &quot;The Beverly Hills of Seoul&quot; is the land of luxury, brand name goods. International brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci and Prada sit alongside Korean designer brands.

* {{buy
| name=Hyundai Department Store | alt= | url=http://www.ehyundai.com/DP/lang/en/DP000001.do?branchCd=B00121000 | email=
| address=429 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu | lat=37.508573 | long=127.060654 | directions=subway line 3 Apgujeong
| phone=+82 2 547-2233 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 10:30-20:00 | price=
| content=Main store of well-known department store chain.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Galleria | alt= | url=http://dept.galleria.co.kr/index.jsp | email=
| address=515 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A very popular upscale department store. Just several blocks away from Hyundai Department Store.
}}

Near the {{marker|type=buy|name=Cheongdam Intersection|lat=37.524223|long=127.047328}} lies the heart of the Korean shoe scene. Cutting edge shoe shops include '''Sue Comma Bonnie''', '''Hyaang''', '''Heels''' and '''Namuhana'''.

Famous for its designer clothing boutiques and unique galleries, {{marker|type=listing|name=Garuso-gil|lat=37.5205746|long=127.0229268}} (가로수 길) is definitely worth a visit. As the main street is adorned by ginkgo trees, the meaning of its name, ''tree-lined street'', is quite literal. Stores of international clothing brands, Korean designers, ateliers, cafés, and restaurants co-exist in this about 750m long street in Sinsa-dong. The easiest way to get to Garuso-gil is by taking the subway to {{marker|type=listing|name=Sinsa station|lat=37.516286|long=127.020021}} (Exit 8) or {{marker|type=listing|name=Apgujeong station|lat=37.527066|long=127.028438}} (Exit 5), both being stations of Line 3.

==Eat==
[[File:Street Vendors.JPG|thumb|Street Vendors]]
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Hanwoori | alt=한우리 | url=http://www.hwrfood.com/ | email=
| address=304, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu 특별시 강남구 도산대로 304 (논현동) | lat= | long= | directions=south of Apgujung, You can get here through Exit 3 of Gangnam-gu Office Station
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=An upper-end Korean restaurant that specializes in the Korean version of Shabu-shabu, which is a boiling pot to which you throw in vegetables and very thin slices of meat. Their menu is extensive and while their atmosphere may not be cutting-edge, it is classy and clean.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Le Pied de Cochon | alt=르 코숑 | url=| email=
| address=Dogok-dong 419 Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=Meabong 매봉 Station, line 3 exit 4, cross overpass, turn left
| phone=+82 2 577-8503, +82 10 6336-8724 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11:00-01:00 | price=Pastas are around ₩7000 and set menus can run over ₩30,000
| content=A French restaurant specialised in pastas, pork meat and Rosé wine. Come here to try the &quot;Pied&quot; with a glass of wine.}}
* {{eat
| name=Samwon Garden | alt= | url=http://www.samwongarden.com/ | email=
| address=623-5 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+82 2-548-3030 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-22:00 | price=
| content=One of the best places in Seoul for Korean-style grilled meat. Lunch menus are recommended for those meat lovers on budget. For dinners, make reservations to avoid disappointment.
}}
*{{eat
| name=Brick Oven New York Pizza | alt=브릭 오븐 뉴욕 피자 | url=| email=
| address=617-4, 2nd Floor, Yeoksam-Dong, Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=Gangnam Station Exit 4 or Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 5, turn up the hill on the street that is NOT perpendicular to the main road
| phone=+82 2-508-1325 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:00-10:00 | price=Pizzas from ₩23,000 up to ₩49,000
| content=One of the best if not ''the'' best place pizza place in Seoul. On the way up the hill you will see some Chicago-style places as well.}}
*{{eat
| name=Jacoby's Burger | alt=| url=| email=
| address=643-28, Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=near Rodeo: walking south from Galleria Department Store, turn right at Tom N Toms and keep going
| phone=+82 2-548-0433 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=12:30-12:00 | price=Simple cheeseburgers from ₩10,000, but expect to pay at least ₩20,000 per person
| content=Probably the best $25 cheeseburgers in Seoul, one of the last trendy places in this part of Apgujeong.}}
* {{eat
| name=Coreanos Kitchen | alt=코레아노스키친 | url= | email=
| address=강남구 신사동 657-11 B1 (657-11 B1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu) | lat= | long= | directions=from Apgujeong Rodeo station, exit 5, turn right on Rodeo street, about 200 meters later it's on your left, in the basement
| phone=+82 2-547-4427 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11.30-3; 5-10 | price= Plan to spend at least ₩15,000 per person.
| lastedit=2015-05-08
| content=Korean-Mexican fusion. Kimchi burritos, Kimcheese Nachos, Galbi Tacos. The guys who run this place have created some interesting and delicious food, and you'll pay for it.
}}

==Drink==

===Apgujeong===
Apgujeong (압구정) is the upmarket area of Seoul. Walk around the streets and you'll see teenagers valet parking their new Benz or Audi, strutting their new designer threads, and looking generally, well, rich. That said, a lot of people who party here aren't necessarily rich and live far away. Apgujeong is rather subdued when it comes to nightlife though it has a few posh clubs and bars. Places where valet is unavailable are unlikely to be great hits traditionally. There are, however, a few small clubs in the area. Expect English to be more commonly spoken in this area, too, due many Koreans in the area having studied abroad or received a lot of private tutoring. This has also meant, however, a certain desensitization to foreigners, so don't expect people to stare or approach you as much as they would in other parts of Seoul. Consider Apgujeong a great place to hang out, not party. If you want to impress a date for example, this is a great place to go to. The backstreets of Apgujeong tend to sprout and lose new clubs seemingly at random throughout the year, so getting off the main drag from time to time can yield a new &quot;hot club of the month.&quot;

* {{drink
| name=Superclub Circle | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Usually playing house music, sometimes hip hop (only available for private parties as of July, 2009)
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club Air | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=House/Techno club.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Once in a Blue Moon | alt=원스인어블루문 | url= | email=
| address=824, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul  서울특별시 강남구 선릉로 824 (청담동) | lat= | long= | directions=from Apgujeong Rodeo Station, take exit 4 and walk 100 m; it's on the left
| phone=+82 2-549-5490 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-00:00 | price=Expensive
| lastedit=2015-05-08
| content=The trendiest jazz club in Korea, often shown in television dramas. The most popular jazz musicians in Korea play here regularly. Unfortunately, the clientele are here to be seen and often talk during the music, so if you're here for the music, sit close to the stage.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Crazy Horse | alt= | url=http://www.crazyhorse.kr {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address=546-6 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu (신사동 546-6 B1 | lat= | long= | directions=On Garusogil, Crazy Horse is in the basement on the east side of the street, across from Café Deux Crème. It's not easy to find, even if you've found it before.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00-  | price=
| lastedit=2015-05-08
| content=One of the best jazz clubs in Korea if music is the thing you care about. On a weeknight, you might have the band all to yourself. The musicians range from &quot;new to jazz&quot; to &quot;almost famous.&quot;
}}

===Gangnam===
[[File:Gangnam.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Some of the bright lights of Gangnam]]
Gangnam station (강남) is probably the No. 2 club area in Seoul. Also set up in a grid structure, clubs, bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues decorate this upmarket location. While not as upmarket as Apgujeong, it definitely is busy and lively. If Apgujeong is the place for rich kids to hang out and look cool, Gangnam is the place for those rich kids to party and look sexy. The station is a transit hub and a ton of buses run through the heart of the entertainment area, so finding your way there is extremely easy.

* {{drink
| name=NB | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=leave Gangnam Station; Exit 6 and walk for about 5 minutes; make a left into an alley between a white Giordano store and Pascucci Coffee shop
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Hip hop. Full of clubbers pretty much every night of the week.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Harlem | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Leave Gangnam Station. Exit 6 and walk for about 5 minutes. Make a left into an alley between a white Giordano store and Pascucci Coffee shop.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Next to NB...guess what music they play?
}}
* {{drink
| name=Eden | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=leave Shin-Nonhyun Station at exit 4, walk up the hill towards the Ritz Carlton hotel; turn right after Ritz Carlton and walk up the hill (about 10 minutes)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=₩30,000 entrance
| content=Electronic house/techno club.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club Answer | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Cheongdam-dong 125-16, Cheongdam | lat=37.524208 | long=127.052782 | directions=
| phone=+82 2-5114-4311 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=House music club with regular events and famous Djs.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club Naked | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Plays house music and also serves as an after hours club.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Club Mass | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1306-8 Seocho-dong, Gangnam-gu , Gangnam-gu, 137-855 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Gangnam Station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Large house music club that occasionally brings in famous DJs
}}
* {{drink
| name=Woodstock | alt=aka Woodstock2 | url=http://www.facebook.com/Woodstock.Music.Bar.Gangnam | email=
| address=817-22 Yeoksam-dong | lat= | long= | directions=from in between Gangnam and Shin-Nonhyeon station up the hill at Paris Baguette
| phone=+82 2-556-9774 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=18:00 - 01:00 | price=
| content=Woodstock Gangnam is a Korean-style music pub (i.e. offering music selection by customers) that specializes in 1960s &amp; 70s rock and blues. It's a nice bar, unchanged for ages, with huge Vinyl and drink selection, laid back and down to earth, unlike any other place in the area. But it's a hidden gem, a bit hard to find - try their facebook page for directions: www.facebook.com/Woodstock.Music.Bar.Gangnam
}}
* {{drink
| name=Tokyo Jazz | url= | email=
| address=153-44 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu | lat= | long= | directions=directly across the street from Coex Oakwood Premier Center
| phone=+82 11 365-1770 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A cozy jazz club on the second floor with live piano and vocal music every night and a jazz combo Thursday and Friday nights 9-12 or later if the club is full. Famous for staying open until the last customer leaves.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=JJ Bear | alt=제이제이비어 | url= | email=
| address=Teheranro 84-gil 18 | lat= | long= | directions=Samseong Station, Metro Line No.2
| phone=+82 2-553-5390 | tollfree=
| hours=Everyday 16:00 - 04:00 | price=₩18,000-29,000. A little expensive
| lastedit=2019-09-27
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=KATHYBAR | alt=캐씨바 | url= | email=
| address=Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil 10 | lat= | long= | directions=Sinnonhyeon Station, Metro No.9
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-27
| content=You can enjoy various kinds of cocktail for reasonable price.
}}

===Hanti===

* {{drink
| name=Jeon-Ga (전가) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the little road immediately behind Lotte Department Store at Hanti Station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A decent makgeolli bar, with about 8 kinds of makgeolli and very good anju (side dishes for alcohol drinking), including tofu kimchi (dubu kimchi) and &quot;Korean pancake&quot; (전). Very good prices. You can't find it on Google maps, but it's there, next to &quot;Hair Story.&quot;
}}

==Sleep==

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Ibis Hotel Ambassador | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.505094 | long=127.057095 | directions=walking distance to the COEX in Gangnam-gu at Samsung-dong, next to line 2 subway system Samsung | phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Convenient for international travellers as it is very close to the check-in and limousine server at KCAT, Korea Air City Terminal, next to the COEX. Free shuttle to KCAT and free wired Internet.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Renaissance Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.503175 | long= 127.041439 | directions=Yeoksam Station, exit 8
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Ambassador | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.505354 | long=127.028736 | directions=Sinnonhyeon station, exit 4
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
}}

===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Imperial Palace Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialpalace.co.kr/eng/index.asp | email=
| address=248-7, Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam-gu | lat=37.514224 | long= 127.035827 | directions=near Nonhyun subway station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Luxury hotel in Gangnam. Shuttle buses from and to Incheon international airport. Very nice spa. A local favourite.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=JW Marriott Seoul | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/SELJW | email=
| address=19-3 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu | lat=37.504342 | long=127.003582 | directions=in the Central City development, Gangnam, next to the Express Bus Terminal, airport connections via the CCAT
| phone=+82 2 62826262 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from USD200
| content=Rooms are stylish and fully-equipped. Spa, gym, sauna, indoor running track complex covers 2 floors in the basement. Olympic-size pool, climbing wall and golf driving range and Maska's cigar shop selling Cubans.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Park Hyatt Seoul | url=https://seoul.park.hyatt.com | email=seoul.park@hyattintl.com
| address=995-14 Daechi 3 - dong Gangnam - gu | lat= | long= | directions=In the business district
| phone=+82 2 2016 1234 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content= Upscale hotel that is right across from the COEX shopping complex and host to The Timber House featuring live jazz music.}}
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Intercontinental | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.510360 | long=127.061297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=Attached directly to the COEX mall
}}

==Connect==

PC Rooms are available everywhere.

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The ancient '''Persian Empire''' included areas far beyond modern Persia, now called [[Iran]]. At times the Persians controlled much of the [[Middle East]] &amp;mdash; they were a main antagonist of [[Ancient Greece]] a few centuries BCE, and later the [[Roman Empire]]. They ruled [[Egypt]] at one point &amp;mdash; as well as much of the [[Caucasus]] and [[Central Asia]] and parts of what are now [[Pakistan]] and [[India]]. At the height of its power, more than 40 per cent of the world's population were Persian subjects, a higher ratio than any other empire ever.

== Understand ==
In Western canon, the Persian Empire was famous for the liberation of [[Judaism|Jews]] from [[Babylon]], as well as the Persian Wars with [[Ancient Greece]].

Perhaps the longest on-again-off-again war in recorded history was between the Persian and [[Roman empire]]s beginning with an ill-fated expedition under Crassus in the first century BCE, enduring past the replacement of Parthian with Sassanian Persia and the fall of the Western Roman Empire and only coming to a close with the defeat of Persia (much weakened by a then recent fight with Rome) at the hands of Muslim invaders.

Persia has been conquered three times: by [[Alexander the Great]] in the 4th century BCE, by Arabs during the great [[expansion of Islam]] in the 7th century CE, and by the [[Mongol Empire]] in the 13th. Every time, it has risen again to create another Persian Empire. The Sunni-Shia split coincides with the Persian-Arab cultural split to a large extent (historically Persian lands being largely Shia) and some argue that the cultural differences rather than religious or theological ones are the main reason for the sectarian violence in modern times.

Persia had a huge influence on [[Central Asia]], much of which they ruled for centuries. [[Marco Polo]], for example, describes cities like [[Bukhara]] and [[Balkh]] as Persian. Even today, one dialect of Persian is the main language of [[Tajikistan]] and another is widely used in [[Afghanistan]]. They also had a tremendous influence on [[South Asia]] which was repeatedly invaded by Persian speakers, from Darius taking [[Gandhara]] in the 6th century BCE to the [[Mughal Empire]] which ruled much of the subcontinent from the 16th century CE into the 19th.

The modern game of [[chess]] is believed to have originated in the Persian game '''shatranj''', which also gave rise to other chess variants in parts of the world such as Chinese [[Xiangqi]], Japanese [[Shogi]], and the [[Korea]]n and [[Thailand|Thai]] variants. While shatranj originated in the [[India]]n game chaturanga, it was the Persian version that spread to other parts of the world and gave rise to all the modern-day national and international chess variants. Some chess terms also go back to Persian terms &quot;checkmate&quot; comes from &quot;shah mat&quot; or &quot;the King is dead&quot; which is however less evident in the English version than some other languages.

Persia also had a strong influence on religion in various areas; for one thing, the ancient Persian faith [[Zoroastrianism]] still exists, mainly in India and Iran. As for [[Christianity]], the empire supported the [[Christianity#Nestorians|Church of the East]], apparently mainly for political reasons; the Persians did not want a church with strong ties to either Byzantium or Rome becoming too influential in their territory.

That church never accepted the condemnation of Nestorius as a heretic by the western bishops. It sent missionaries east along the [[Silk Road]] to spread its [[Nestorian]] version of the Gospel. They reached China and Korea by the 7th century, hundreds of years ahead of other Christians. Later, Persia sent [[Muslim]] missionaries along the same routes.

==Talk==
Old Persian was only one of many languages spoken and used officially by the First Persian Empire, the Achaemenid, along with Babylonian, Elamite, Aramaic and even Greek. This multilingual approach to governance continued during the course of the Parthian and early Sasanian Empires. By the late Sasanian however, Middle Persian had emerged as the prestige and dominant language in the Greater Iranian sphere, which over the centuries evolved into Modern Persian and kept its dominance to the modern day.

The main dialects of modern Persian are [[Farsi]] in Iran, [[Tajik]] in Tajikistan and [[Dari]] in Afghanistan. They are different enough to create difficulties, but not to completely prevent understanding.

== Destinations ==

===Regions===
[[File:AchaemenidMapBehistunInscription.png|thumb|Peak of the Achaemenid Empire|300x300px|alt=]]
At its peak, around 500 BCE, the empire was enormous. These areas retained Persian culture for centuries:

*[[Afghanistan]] has always shown a strong Persian influence
*[[Bactria]] has been a center of trade for several thousand years
*[[Iran]] was the center of the empire
*[[Sogdia]] was the northernmost part of the empire a few centuries BCE
*[[Gandhara]], a civilization centered in what is now Pakistan, with much fine Buddhist art

Around 330 BCE [[Alexander the Great]] conquered all of this empire. The [[On_the_trail_of_Alexander_the_Great#After_Alexander|Seleucid Empire]], founded by one of Alexander's generals, ruled Persia and some nearby areas for a few hundred years after that

===Cities===
See [[Iran#Cities]] for other modern towns there.

* {{see
| name=[[Baku]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Azerbaijan]]
| wikipedia=Baku| wikidata=Q9248
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=For much of its history, was a Persian city, and its old core's architecture reflects this fact.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Balkh]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Balkh | wikidata=Q182159
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Former capital of [[Bactria]], now a town in northern Afghanistan with interesting buildings
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Bokhara]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Uzbekistan]]
| wikipedia=Bukhara | wikidata=Q5764
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Great trading city on the [[Silk Road]]
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Ctesiphon]] | alt= | url=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iraq]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ctesiphon | wikidata=Q192541
| content=Now a ruined city on the eastern banks of the Tigris river, was capital of the empire until the Islamic conquest of Persia.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Derbent]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Dagestan]]
| wikipedia=Derbent | wikidata=Q131416
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=&quot;The Barred Gates&quot; in Persian, often identified with the legendary Gates of Alexander, was intermittently controlled by the Persian monarchs, starting from the 6th century BC. Its beautiful fortress is thought to date from the reign of Khosrau I.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Herat]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Herat | wikidata=Q45313
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Now Afghanistan's westernmost city, it's heavily influenced by Persia and sometimes part of the empire
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Isfahan]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Isfahan | wikidata=Q42053
| content=Capital of Persia under the Safavids from the 16th to 18th centuries. It features a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|world heritage]] listed square surrounded by historic buildings including a fine mosque, the royal palace and a huge bazaar.
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* {{see
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| address=90 km northeast of [[Shiraz]] | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
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| content=The capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), who ordered its construction. The [[UNESCO World Heritage List|world heritage]] archaeological site covers {{km2|1.6}} and includes a limestone structure commonly believed to be the mausoleum of Cyrus, the fortress of Toll-e Takht sitting on top of a nearby hill, and the remains of two royal palaces and gardens. Pasargadae Persian Gardens provide the earliest known example of the Persian ''chahar bagh'', or fourfold garden design.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Persepolis]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
| wikipedia=Persepolis | wikidata=Q129072
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Now only ruins, was the empire's capital in its days of glory
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Samarkand]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Uzbekistan]]
| wikipedia=Samarkand | wikidata=Q5753
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Silk Road city and once capital of the empire's northernmost province, [[Sogdia]]
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Shiraz]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
| wikipedia=Shiraz | wikidata=Q6397066
| content=A city with a vast array of historic buildings, was the capital of the Empire under the short-lived Zand dynasty.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Tehran]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax
| hours= | price
| wikipedia=[[Tehran]] | wikidata=Q3616
| content=The capital of Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties and an Islamic Republic since 1979, the city features a royal palace inscribed as a [[world heritage site]].
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Zaranj]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Afghanistan]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=
| wikipedia=Zaranj | wikidata=Q475802
| content=Near the border of Iran, this city has seen the birth of Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar, who founded the Saffarid dynasty when it was the capital during the 9th century.
}}

==Itineraries==

*[[Silk Road]]
*[[On the trail of Marco Polo]]
*The Royal Road was the highway of the western parts of the empire, its course running across Anatolia, [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Mesopotamia]], and the Persian heartland. It connected the great imperial centres of [[Sardis]], [[Nineveh]], [[Babylon]], [[Hamadan|Ecbatana]] (where it linked to the [[Silk Road]]), [[Shush (Iran)|Susa]], and [[Persepolis]] to each other.

==See also==

*[[Ancient Mesopotamia]]
*[[Alexander the Great]]
*[[Mongol Empire]]
*[[Ottoman Empire]]
*[[Zoroastrianism]]

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The ancient '''Persian Empire''' included areas far beyond modern Persia, now called [[Iran]]. At times the Persians controlled much of the [[Middle East]] &amp;mdash; they were a main antagonist of [[Ancient Greece]] a few centuries BCE, and later the [[Roman Empire]]. They ruled [[Egypt]] at one point &amp;mdash; as well as much of the [[Caucasus]] and [[Central Asia]] and parts of what are now [[Pakistan]] and [[India]]. At the height of its power, more than 40 per cent of the world's population were Persian subjects, a higher ratio than any other empire ever.

== Understand ==
In Western canon, the Persian Empire was famous for the liberation of [[Judaism|Jews]] from [[Babylon]], as well as the Persian Wars with [[Ancient Greece]].

Perhaps the longest on-again-off-again war in recorded history was between the Persian and [[Roman empire]]s beginning with an ill-fated expedition under Crassus in the first century BCE, enduring past the replacement of Parthian with Sassanian Persia and the fall of the Western Roman Empire and only coming to a close with the defeat of Persia (much weakened by a then recent fight with Rome) at the hands of Muslim invaders.

Persia has been conquered three times: by [[Alexander the Great]] in the 4th century BCE, by Arabs during the great [[expansion of Islam]] in the 7th century CE, and by the [[Mongol Empire]] in the 13th. Every time, it has risen again to create another Persian Empire. The Sunni-Shia split coincides with the Persian-Arab cultural split to a large extent (historically Persian lands being largely Shia) and some argue that the cultural differences rather than religious or theological ones are the main reason for the sectarian violence in modern times.

Persia had a huge influence on [[Central Asia]], much of which they ruled for centuries. [[Marco Polo]], for example, describes cities like [[Bukhara]] and [[Balkh]] as Persian. Even today, one dialect of Persian is the main language of [[Tajikistan]] and another is widely used in [[Afghanistan]]. They also had a tremendous influence on [[South Asia]] which was repeatedly invaded by Persian speakers, from Darius taking [[Gandhara]] in the 6th century BCE to the [[Mughal Empire]] which ruled much of the subcontinent from the 16th century CE into the 19th.

The modern game of [[chess]] is believed to have originated in the Persian game '''shatranj''', which also gave rise to other chess variants in parts of the world such as Chinese [[Xiangqi]], Japanese [[Shogi]], and the [[Korea]]n and [[Thailand|Thai]] variants. While shatranj originated in the [[India]]n game chaturanga, it was the Persian version that spread to other parts of the world and gave rise to all the modern-day national and international chess variants. Some chess terms also go back to Persian terms &quot;checkmate&quot; comes from &quot;shah mat&quot; or &quot;the King is dead&quot; which is however less evident in the English version than some other languages.

Persia also had a strong influence on religion in various areas; for one thing, the ancient Persian faith [[Zoroastrianism]] still exists, mainly in India and Iran. As for [[Christianity]], the empire supported the [[Christianity#Nestorians|Church of the East]], apparently mainly for political reasons; the Persians did not want a church with strong ties to either Byzantium or Rome becoming too influential in their territory.

That church never accepted the condemnation of Nestorius as a heretic by the western bishops. It sent missionaries east along the [[Silk Road]] to spread its [[Nestorian]] version of the Gospel. They reached China and Korea by the 7th century, hundreds of years ahead of other Christians. Later, Persia sent [[Muslim]] missionaries along the same routes.

==Talk==
Old Persian was only one of many languages spoken and used officially by the First Persian Empire, the Achaemenid, along with Babylonian, Elamite, Aramaic and even Greek. This multilingual approach to governance continued during the course of the Parthian and early Sasanian Empires. By the late Sasanian however, Middle Persian had emerged as the prestige and dominant language in the Greater Iranian sphere, which over the centuries evolved into Modern Persian and kept its dominance to the modern day.

The main dialects of modern Persian are [[Farsi]] in Iran, [[Tajik]] in Tajikistan and [[Dari]] in Afghanistan. They are different enough to create difficulties, but not to completely prevent understanding.

== Destinations ==

===Regions===
[[File:AchaemenidMapBehistunInscription.png|thumb|Peak of the Achaemenid Empire|300x300px|alt=]]
At its peak, around 500 BCE, the empire was enormous. These areas retained Persian culture for centuries:

*[[Afghanistan]] has always shown a strong Persian influence
*[[Bactria]] has been a center of trade for several thousand years
*[[Iran]] was the center of the empire
*[[Sogdia]] was the northernmost part of the empire a few centuries BCE
*[[Gandhara]], a civilization centered in what is now Pakistan, with much fine Buddhist art

Around 330 BCE [[Alexander the Great]] conquered all of this empire. The [[On_the_trail_of_Alexander_the_Great#After_Alexander|Seleucid Empire]], founded by one of Alexander's generals, ruled Persia and some nearby areas for a few hundred years after that

===Cities===
See [[Iran#Cities]] for other modern towns there.

* {{see
| name=[[Baku]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Azerbaijan]]
| wikipedia=Baku| wikidata=Q9248
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=For much of its history, was a Persian city, and its old core's architecture reflects this fact.
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* {{see
| name=[[Balkh]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Balkh | wikidata=Q182159
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Former capital of [[Bactria]], now a town in northern Afghanistan with interesting buildings
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Bokhara]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Uzbekistan]]
| wikipedia=Bukhara | wikidata=Q5764
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Great trading city on the [[Silk Road]]
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Ctesiphon]] | alt= | url=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iraq]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ctesiphon | wikidata=Q192541
| content=Now a ruined city on the eastern banks of the Tigris river, was capital of the empire until the Islamic conquest of Persia.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Derbent]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Dagestan]]
| wikipedia=Derbent | wikidata=Q131416
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=&quot;The Barred Gates&quot; in Persian, often identified with the legendary Gates of Alexander, was intermittently controlled by the Persian monarchs, starting from the 6th century BC. Its beautiful fortress is thought to date from the reign of Khosrau I.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Herat]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Herat | wikidata=Q45313
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Now Afghanistan's westernmost city, it's heavily influenced by Persia and sometimes part of the empire
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Isfahan]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Isfahan | wikidata=Q42053
| content=Capital of Persia under the Safavids from the 16th to 18th centuries. It features a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|world heritage]] listed square surrounded by historic buildings including a fine mosque, the royal palace and a huge bazaar.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pasargadae | alt= | url= | email=
| address=90 km northeast of [[Shiraz]] | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Pasargadae | wikidata=Q230025
| lastedit=2020-11-09
| content=The capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), who ordered its construction. The [[UNESCO World Heritage List|world heritage]] archaeological site covers {{km2|1.6}} and includes a limestone structure commonly believed to be the mausoleum of Cyrus, the fortress of Toll-e Takht sitting on top of a nearby hill, and the remains of two royal palaces and gardens. Pasargadae Persian Gardens provide the earliest known example of the Persian ''chahar bagh'', or fourfold garden design.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Persepolis]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
| wikipedia=Persepolis | wikidata=Q129072
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Now only ruins, was the empire's capital in its days of glory
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Samarkand]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Uzbekistan]]
| wikipedia=Samarkand | wikidata=Q5753
| lastedit=2019-02-14
| content=Silk Road city and once capital of the empire's northernmost province, [[Sogdia]]
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Shiraz]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Iran]]
| wikipedia=Shiraz | wikidata=Q6397066
| content=A city with a vast array of historic buildings, was the capital of the Empire under the short-lived Zand dynasty.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Shush (Iran)|Susa]] | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
|wikipedia=Shush, Iran| wikidata=Q4168823
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Captured by Cyrus the Great during his conquest of Elam (Susiana), of which it was the capital. Susa was chosen by Darius as an administrative capital of Achaemenids due to its geographical position, its splendid history and its closeness to Mesopotamian areas. Therefore, Darius was the first Achaemenid king who designated Susa as his royal residence. During the two centuries of Achaemenid Empire, Susa remained their most important administrative center; later, in the Seleucid era, it lost its function as the administrative capital, but remained a prosperous regional centre. Today, the ancient center of Susa is unoccupied, with the population living in the adjacent modern Iranian town of Shush to the west and north of the historic ruins.
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Tehran]] | alt= 
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax
| hours= | price
| wikipedia=[[Tehran]] | wikidata=Q3616
| content=The capital of Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties and an Islamic Republic since 1979, the city features a royal palace inscribed as a [[world heritage site]].
}}
* {{see
| name=[[Zaranj]] | alt=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Afghanistan]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=
| wikipedia=Zaranj | wikidata=Q475802
| content=Near the border of Iran, this city has seen the birth of Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar, who founded the Saffarid dynasty when it was the capital during the 9th century.
}}

==Itineraries==

*[[Silk Road]]
*[[On the trail of Marco Polo]]
*The Royal Road was the highway of the western parts of the empire, its course running across Anatolia, [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Mesopotamia]], and the Persian heartland. It connected the great imperial centres of [[Sardis]], [[Nineveh]], [[Babylon]], [[Hamadan|Ecbatana]] (where it linked to the [[Silk Road]]), [[Shush (Iran)|Susa]], and [[Persepolis]] to each other.

==See also==

*[[Ancient Mesopotamia]]
*[[Alexander the Great]]
*[[Mongol Empire]]
*[[Ottoman Empire]]
*[[Zoroastrianism]]

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'''Litoměřice''' is a historic city in [[North Bohemia]] with a population of 24,000 people (2021). It is a nice change from the bigger industrial cities in North Bohemia.

==Understand==
[[File:Litoměřice Sv Štěpán.jpg|thumbnail|St. Stephen's Cathedral]]
One of the oldest Czech towns in fertile area on Elbe river. Royal-town status was granted in early 13th century. It was one of the main cities in Kingdom of Bohemia in the Middle Ages. It is still seat of Litoměřice Catholic Diocese and one of the seven Czech cathedrals is there. Litoměřice is surrounded by the [[Central Bohemian Uplands]]; [[Terezin]] concentration camp is just a few kilometres from the town.

==Get in==
It takes 50 min from [[Prague]] to Litomerice. Most of the 70-km road is covered by highway - D8.  Direct bus is departs from Prague - Nadrazi Holesovice (Metro C line) to Litomerice bus station in centre of the town. It takes 1h10min. Train connection isn't direct and is slower.

From regional capital [[Ústí nad Labem]], it takes 25 min with train and is the fastest option. By car it takes 33 min (30 km).

==Get around==
Litoměřice is served by two bus lines, line B and line D. To reach destinations in area around (like [[Terezín]]), use local buses or trains. Hiking or biking is a good option, landscape is really beautiful.

==See==
[[File:Litoměřice, dům U černého orla, Mírové nám. čp.12.JPG|thumbnail|Renaissance house &quot;At the Black Eagle&quot;, on the Peace Square]]
* {{see
| name=Peace Square | alt=Mírové namestí | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Main square with Baroque plaque column, old buildings (don't miss The House of At the Black Eagle-Dum u Cerneho Orla with well-preserved Renaissance sgraffito) and old Renaissance town hall, now regional museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Regional Museum Litomerice | alt= | url=http://www.muzeumlitomerice.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=200065&amp;id=1032&amp;p1=1031 | email=info@muzeumlitomerice.cz
| address=Dlouhá 173 | lat= | long= | directions=on the Peace Square
| phone=+420 416 731 339 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) | price=Adult 25 Kč, child 12 Kč
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=History, archaeology and geologic evolution of the Litoměřice region and memorial of Czech poet Karel Hynek Mácha.
}}
* {{see
| name=Karel Hynek Mácha Memorial | alt= | url=http://www.muzeumlitomerice.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=200065&amp;id=1032&amp;p1=1031 | email=info@muzeumlitomerice.cz
| address=Máchova 177/5 | lat= | long= | directions=Just about 400 m from Peace Square, through &quot;Machovy schody&quot; street.
| phone=+420 416 731 327 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Su 11:00-16:00 (closed on Monday) | price=Adult 25 Kč, child or pensioner 12 Kč
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Part of Litoměřice regional museum, but this is the house where the famous Czech romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha lived and died.
}}
* {{see
| name=City wallls | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Well-preserved Gothic city walls, surrounding historic centre.
}}
* {{see
| name=Cathedral of Saint Stephen | alt= | url=http://www.dltm.cz/ | email=biskupstvi@dltm.cz
| address=Dómské nám. | lat= | long= | directions=500 m form Peace Square, 1000 m from railway station
| phone=+420 416 707 511 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=opened just during church services | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Seat of Litoměřice Diocese. Founded in 1057, rebuilt in early Baroque style. Situated on the hill, it is icon of the city.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Information Centre | alt= | url=http://www.litomerice-info.cz/en/ | email=info@litomerice-info.cz
| address=Mírové náměstí 16/8a | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 416 916 440 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=
}}

==Do==
* {{do
| name=Paper manufactury | alt= | url=http://www.rucnipapir.com/ | email=irena.styrandova@seznam.cz
| address=Velká Dominikánská 33 | lat= | long= | directions=150 m from Peace Square, 300 m from main railway station (&quot;Litomerice-mesto&quot;)
| phone=+420 724 092 279 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Monday and Thursday 10:00-17:00, it is possible to arrange in other time | price=Adult 40 Kč, child 20 Kč
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Small museum of papermaking, located in historic city walls. You can make your own paper there.
}}
* {{do
| name=Summer theater | alt= | url=http://www.kinoostrov.cz/ | email=kinoostrov@kinoostrov.cz
| address=Strelecky ostrov, Litomerice | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 775 631 037 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Litomerice Film Festival | alt= | url=http://www.fifeli.cz/ | email=kinoostrov@kinoostrov.cz
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Small local film festival.
}}
* {{do
| name=Summer swimming pool | alt= | url=http://mszltm.cz/koupaliste | email=bazen@mszltm.cz
| address=Písečný ostrov 1928/1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 721 224 993 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=60 Kč/day
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Open summer swimming pool on island on Elbe river. You can play tennis, beach-volleyball, pétanque and other sports there. Sauna and waterslide is available.
}}

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Penny Market Department Store | alt= | url=http://www.penny.cz | email=info@penny.cz
| address=Marie Pomocné 2154/38 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from main railway and bus station, turn right
| phone=+420 284 096 111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=
}}

==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Radniční sklípek | alt= | url=http://www.radnicni-sklipek.cz/ | email=info@radnicni-sklipek.cz
| address=Mírové náměstí 21/13 | lat= | long= | directions=Right on the Peace Square
| phone=+420 731 422 013, +420 416 731 142 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 11:00-23:00, F Sa 11:00-24:00 | price=daily menu - soup 25 Kč, main courses around 100 Kč
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Restaurant in historical underground.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Hotel, restaurant and brewery Koliba | alt= | url=http://www.kolibahotel.cz/hotel.php | email=koliba@post.cz
| address=Českolipská 2100 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 416 732 861 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Budvarka Pub | alt= | url=http://www.budvarkalitomerice.cz/ | email=budvarka.ltm@seznam.cz
| address=Lidická 58/13 | lat= | long= | directions=50 m from main square
| phone=+420 416 533 533 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Pub and restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Dobrá Bašta | alt= | url=http://dobrabasta.cz/ | email=dobrabasta@seznam.cz
| address=Mezibraní 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 602 522 276 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 11:00 - 23:00, F Sa 11:00 - 00:00, Su 11:00 - 22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Nice non-smoking restaurant in historic building, traditional Czech cuisine.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Park Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.parkcafelitomerice.cz/ | email=kavarna@parkcafelitomerice.cz
| address=Žižkova 2249 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 605 342 836 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Jan-Mar Oct Nov: daily 13:00-19:00; Apr-Sep: M-F 09:00-19:00, Sa Su 13:00-19:00; December: closed| price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Popular café offering desserts and some local products.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Minipivovar labut | alt=microbrewery | url=http://www.minipivovarlabut.cz/ | email=info@olor.cz
| address=Zítkova 784/5412 01  | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 416 534 837 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M 11:00-22:00, Tu-Th 11:00-23:00, F Sa 11:00-00:00, Su 11:00-22:00 | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Microbrewery and restaurant.
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Penzion U Svatého Václava | alt= | url= | email=usvatehovaclava@seznam.cz
| address=Svatováclavská 131/12 | lat= | long= | directions=400 m from Peace Square
| phone=+420 721 941 822 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Family B&amp;B in Baroque house in historic centre.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel, restaurant and brewery Koliba | alt= | url=http://www.kolibahotel.cz/hotel.php | email=koliba@post.cz
| address=Českolipská 2100 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+420 416 732 861 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Offers wellness treatments, including beer spa.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Salva Guarda | alt= | url=http://salva-guarda.cz/ | email= hotel.restaurant@salva-guarda.cz
| address=Mírové náměstí 12 | lat= | long= | directions=On Peace Square
| phone=+420 416 732 506 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=Hotel in old Renaissance house.
}}

==Connect==

==Go next==

===Nearby===
[[File:Klášter Doksany, Doksany, okres Litoměřice 01.JPG|thumbnail|Doksany monastery]]
* [[Terezín]] - if you are once in Litomerice, it's a must to visit Terezín concentration camp, just 5 km form Litomerice
* [[Central Bohemian Uplands]] - Litomerice is located in heart of protected landscape area with unusual mountains of volcanic origin. You can reach several castle ruins (Hazmburk), hills (Lovos, Milesovka) and look-out towers by walk on well-marked tourist routes, just from the city!
* Porta Bohemica (Gate of Bohemia)- Elbe creates canyon-like valley with many meanders.
* Úštěk - small historic town with well-preserved gothic houses, 17 km from Litomerice
* Ploskovice - 7 km from Litomerice, baroque chateau
* Doksany Monastery - baroque monastery, 10 km from the city


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'''Litoměřice''' is a historic city in [[North Bohemia]] with a population of 24,000 people (2021). It is a nice change from the bigger industrial cities in North Bohemia.

==Understand==
[[File:Litoměřice Sv Štěpán.jpg|thumbnail|St. Stephen's Cathedral]]
One of the oldest Czech towns in fertile area on Elbe river. Royal-town status was granted in early 13th century. It was one of the main cities in Kingdom of Bohemia in the Middle Ages. It is still seat of Litoměřice Catholic Diocese and one of the seven Czech cathedrals is there. Litoměřice is surrounded by the [[Central Bohemian Uplands]]; [[Terezin]] concentration camp is just a few kilometres from the town.

==Get in==
It takes 50 min from [[Prague]] to Litomerice. Most of the 70-km road is covered by highway - D8.  Direct bus is departs from Prague - Nadrazi Holesovice (Metro C line) to Litomerice bus station in centre of the town. It takes 1 hr 10 min. Train connection isn't direct and is slower.

From regional capital [[Ústí nad Labem]], it takes 25 min with train and is the fastest option. By car it takes 33 min (30 km).

==Get around==
Litoměřice is served by two bus lines, line B and line D. To reach destinations in area around (like [[Terezín]]), use local buses or trains. Hiking or biking is a good option, landscape is really beautiful.

==See==
[[File:Litoměřice, dům U černého orla, Mírové nám. čp.12.JPG|thumbnail|Renaissance house &quot;At the Black Eagle&quot;, on the Peace Square]]
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| hours=Tu-Su 11:00-16:00 (closed on Monday) | price=Adult 25 Kč, child or pensioner 12 Kč
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==Do==
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| content=Open summer swimming pool on island on Elbe river. You can play tennis, beach-volleyball, pétanque and other sports there. Sauna and waterslide is available.
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==Buy==
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==Eat==
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==Drink==
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==Sleep==
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==Connect==

==Go next==

===Nearby===
[[File:Klášter Doksany, Doksany, okres Litoměřice 01.JPG|thumbnail|Doksany monastery]]
* [[Terezín]] - if you are once in Litomerice, it's a must to visit Terezín concentration camp, just 5 km form Litomerice
* [[Central Bohemian Uplands]] - Litomerice is located in heart of protected landscape area with unusual mountains of volcanic origin. You can reach several castle ruins (Hazmburk), hills (Lovos, Milesovka) and look-out towers by walk on well-marked tourist routes, just from the city!
* Porta Bohemica (Gate of Bohemia)- Elbe creates canyon-like valley with many meanders.
* Úštěk - small historic town with well-preserved gothic houses, 17 km from Litomerice
* Ploskovice - 7 km from Litomerice, baroque chateau
* Doksany Monastery - baroque monastery, 10 km from the city


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'''Amaravati''' (అమరావతి) is the capital of the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[Southern India]].

==Understand==
Amaravati is a planned capital city established in 2015. It was established as the seat of government of Andhra Pradesh in 2019. However, the state government passed an act in 2020 to establish three capital cities in AP for inclusive development of all the regions.

Its name was derived from the historic town named Amaravathi, which is also covered in this article. The region was once a capital of the Satavahana dynasty. The city is located on the banks of Krishna River and the capital region of the city is spread over the districts of Krishna and Guntur.

==Get in==
=== By plane ===
The nearest airport is NTR Amaravati International Airport ({{IATA|VGA}}) in [[Vijayawada]].

=== By train ===
While a higher-speed railway is planned, it won't materialise until at least 2030. Until then using the railway station in nearby [[Vijayawada]] and then continue by bus or taxi is the most convenient solution. Some trains call at Krishna Canal Junction railway station, which is located a few kilometres east of Amaravati.

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===By bus===
[http://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/ '''APSRTC'''] runs bus services from Vijayawada, Guntur, Mangalagiri, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Narasaraopet and Hyderabad to Amaravathi Bus Station.

==Get around==
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Buses are available on all major roads. Otherwise, you can get around by taxi, personal car, auto-rickshaw or on foot. Alternatively, motorbiking/bicycle motorbiking or cycling in downtown and busy areas can often be quicker than taking the auto-rickshaw or a taxi.

===By car===
Parking in the city is improving. It may be easy to park two wheelers, but finding parking for cars is a bit harder. Generally parking is provided by the city administration as well as the business owners.

==See==
[[File:Night_view_of_Prakasam_Barrage.jpg|thumb|Night view of Prakasam Barrage]]
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* '''Archeology Museum''', Main Road. It preserves remains of Buddhist Architecture and remains, located at a distance of 1.5km form Bus station
* '''Amareswara Temple''', Main Road. Serves Lord Amareswara, has a history of about 2000 years, located at a distance of 2km form Bus station
* '''Old Museum''', Museum Road. Contains ruins of '''Mahachaithya''', located at a distance of 1.5km form Bus station
* '''Krishna River'''. It is the second largest river in South India, Amaravathi lies on Right bank of the river.

==Do==

==Buy==
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==Eat==

==Drink==
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==Sleep==

==Connect==

==Stay safe==
Amaravati is ''still'' under construction and there are few facilities for travellers. Therefore, it is recommended to bring all the essentials with you.

==Go next==
* [[Guntur]] — the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh and home to many ancient and archaeological sites and temples. It is south of Amaravati.
* [[Vijayawada]] — the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is north of Amaravati.

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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Greyhound Lines, Bolt Bus, Cruceros USA | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north parallel with I-5 from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]], Montana through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as state highway 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= |wikipedia=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and [[Gila Bend]] before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico. 
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
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* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
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*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
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*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
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:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
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:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
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:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
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| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
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| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
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:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
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:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
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| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
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Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
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* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
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* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
{{Mapframe|41|-120|zoom=6|height=1100|type=geoline}}&lt;!--Interstate 5.map--&gt;
Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
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| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
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* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
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* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north parallel with I-5 from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]], Montana through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as state highway 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
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:* {{listing
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| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
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:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
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* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
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*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
&lt;!--
*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
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* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| hours= | price=
| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

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| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
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* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
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There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
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* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
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* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north parallel with I-5 from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]], Montana through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as state highway 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3);  [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
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:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
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:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
}}{{fuel-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| hours= | price=
| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
}}
* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
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:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
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:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
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:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
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Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| image1=I-5.svg
| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
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[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
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| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
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* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
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:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
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| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
}}{{fuel-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
}}
* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
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| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
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:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
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| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
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| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
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| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
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==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

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| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
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* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
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| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
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* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
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| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
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* {{listing
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| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=San Diego Airport, Sassafras St| alt=Exit 18A | url=  | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url=  | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url=  | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url=  | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
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| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
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:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
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:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
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* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
}}{{fuel-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
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:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
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:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
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| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
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:* {{listing
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| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
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:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
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* {{listing
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| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
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:* {{listing
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| lastedit=2022-07-22
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:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
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:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
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==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
{{Mapframe|41|-120|zoom=6|height=1100|type=geoline}}&lt;!--Interstate 5.map--&gt;
Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going to the airport from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
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*[[Lathrop]]
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* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
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*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
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:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
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| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
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:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
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:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
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| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
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| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
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:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
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* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
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| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
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:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
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| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
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| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
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| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
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| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
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Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
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| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
{{Mapframe|41|-120|zoom=6|height=1100|type=geoline}}&lt;!--Interstate 5.map--&gt;
Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=|lat=|long=}}  from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
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*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
&lt;!--
*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
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| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
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:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
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* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
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* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
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* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
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:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
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| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
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| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
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:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
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:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
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| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
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:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
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Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
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| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Greyhound Lines, Bolt Bus, Cruceros USA | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
&lt;!--
*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
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| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
}}{{fuel-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
}}
* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| image1=I-5.svg
| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
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* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
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* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
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* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
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* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
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There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
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| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sea World Dr, Tecolote Road  | alt=Exit 21 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Go west on Sea World Drive to reach [[https://seaworld.com/san-diego/ Sea World]]. 
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
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| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
}}{{fuel-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
}}
* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-10-21
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
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:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
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| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
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| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
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:* {{listing
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| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
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:* {{listing
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:* {{listing
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| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
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:* {{listing
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
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| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
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| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
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| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
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| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
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| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
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==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| image1=I-5.svg
| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
{{Mapframe|41|-120|zoom=6|height=1100|type=geoline}}&lt;!--Interstate 5.map--&gt;
Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going to Phoenix can exit from I-8 to AZ-85 in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into Calexico.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sea World Dr, Tecolote Road  | alt=Exit 21 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Go west on Sea World Drive to reach [https://seaworld.com/san-diego/ Sea World] at Mission Bay. Road continues past Sea World towards the beaches as W Mission Bay Dr and ends at its intersection with Mission Blvd.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
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*[[Lathrop]]
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* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
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*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
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:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
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| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
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| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
}}
* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
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| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
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====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Greyhound Lines, Bolt Bus, Cruceros USA | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
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* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
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[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
}}

:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Old Town Ave | alt=Exit 19 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going towards Phoenix can exit from I-8 at AZ-85  (AZ Exit 115) in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to the Mexican border at Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into [[Calexico]].
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:* {{listing
| name=Sea World Dr, Tecolote Road | alt=Exit 21 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Go west on Sea World Drive to reach [https://seaworld.com/san-diego/ Sea World] at Mission Bay. Road continues past Sea World towards the beaches as W Mission Bay Dr and ends at its intersection with Mission Blvd.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
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* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
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* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
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*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
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*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
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:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
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:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
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:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
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:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
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:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
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:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
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| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
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| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
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| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
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:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
}}
:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Talent]] | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Central_Point,_Oregon | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
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:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
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| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
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| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
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Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
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:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
}}

* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
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* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
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* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
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* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
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* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
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* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
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* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
}}
There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
{{Mapframe|41|-120|zoom=6|height=1100|type=geoline}}&lt;!--Interstate 5.map--&gt;
Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
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[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
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| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
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* {{listing
| name=[[Chula Vista]] | alt=Exits 7A-9
| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
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* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
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:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
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| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
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:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[San_Diego/Old_Town-Mission_Valley|Old Town Ave]] | alt=Exit 19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to Old Town San Diego from Interstate 5.
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:* {{listing
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| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going towards Phoenix can exit from I-8 at AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to the Mexican border at Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into [[Calexico]].
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:* {{listing
| name=Sea World Dr, Tecolote Road | alt=Exit 21 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Go west on Sea World Drive to reach [https://seaworld.com/san-diego/ Sea World] at Mission Bay. Road continues past Sea World towards the beaches as W Mission Bay Dr and ends at its intersection with Mission Blvd.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
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:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
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* [[Orange]]
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
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| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
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:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
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| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
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| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
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| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
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| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
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:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
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| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
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| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
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| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
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:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
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| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
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* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
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| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
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| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
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| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
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| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
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| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
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:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
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:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
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| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
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| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
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| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
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* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
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:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
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| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
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| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
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:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
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| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
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| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
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| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
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| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
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| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
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| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
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* {{listing
| name=Hilt Rd | alt=Exit 796 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.9929 | long=-122.6029 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Hilt,_California | wikidata=Q65043813
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| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
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=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
| name=Siskiyou Summit | alt=Exit 1 | url= | email=
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| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
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* {{listing
| name=Mount Ashland | alt=Exit 6 | url= | email=
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| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
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| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
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:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
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| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
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| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
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| wikipedia=Talent,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2106770
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| name=Phoenix (Oregon) | alt=Exit 24 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Phoenix,_Oregon | image=Fern_Valley_Interchange_(14067137767).jpg | wikidata=Q1922043
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
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| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
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* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
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* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
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* {{listing
| name=Sunny Valley | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.6951 | long=-123.3947 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Wolf_Creek_Tavern.jpg
| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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:* {{listing
| name=Barton Road | alt=Exit 83 | url= | email=
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* {{listing
| name=Azalea Galesville Reservoire | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.9262 | long=-123.2804 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.0247 | long=-123.2979
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
| lastedit=2019-07-10
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Cottage Grove | alt=Exit 170 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.5559 | long=-123.0616 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.942898 | long=-123.035096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Chemawa Road - Keizer | alt=Exit 260 | url= | email=
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
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| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-20
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=State St Iowa St| alt=Exit 254| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-539.svg|25px]] Meridian St, Bellis Fair - Mall Pkwy| alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Connects directly to the [[Lynden]]-[[Langley (British Columbia)|Aldergrove]] border crossing, where it becomes BC-13 in Canada. Also provides access to SR-546 near Lynden, which gives access to the [[Sumas]]-[[Abbotsford|Huntingdon]] border crossing. See ''[[Northwest Cascades#By car]]'' for more Canada-United States border crossing information.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Northwest Ave | alt=Exit 257| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bakerview Road Bellingham International Airport]] | alt=Exit 258 | url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport | email=
| address= | lat=48.79546 | long=-122.53302 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham International Airport | wikidata=Q1657287
| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] | alt=Exits 262 &amp; 263 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Two exits to access Ferndale from both directions.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 NB | alt=Mile 267 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9091279 | long=-122.622030442 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitor info, and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Custer Rest Area I-5 SB | alt=Mile 269 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/custer-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.9266689 | long=-122.646182122 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, vending machines and electrical vehicle charging station. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Blaine]] | alt=Exits 270-276 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.997859 | long=-122.752640 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Trucks &amp; buses exit off at SR-543 (Second to the last at Exit #275) and cross through a separate checkpoint, 5 mi (8 km) east of the I-5/BC-99 crossing at Peace Arch Park for going in both directions. SR-543 becomes BC-15 after crossing into Canada. There are 4 exits in Blaine.
}}

==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=N
| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
| minorl1=[[Vancouver]] ← becomes [[File:BC-99.svg|16px|link=]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (Peace Arch Park)
| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

| image2=I-5.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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{{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}}
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'''Interstate 5''' (I-5) is a [[United States]] interstate highway that starts at the border with [[Mexico]] in [[San Ysidro]], California and runs 1381 miles (2223 km) north through the states of [[California]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]] to the border with [[Canada]] in [[Blaine]], Washington.  It serves as an important north-south transportation corridor along the U.S west coast connecting the major cities of [[San Diego]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]], [[Tacoma]] and [[Seattle]]; the three state capitals of California ([[Sacramento]]), Oregon ([[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]]) and Washington ([[Olympia_(Washington)|Olympia]]); and two additional major cities in neighboring countries ([[Tijuana]] &amp; [[Vancouver]]) just over the international borders.

==Understand==
Interstate 5 (I-5) replaces the former US Route 99 (Pacific Hwy Auto Trail from before 1926) from Blaine, WA to Los Angeles and the old US Route 101 from Los Angeles to San Diego, the main north-south route along the west coast. The old U.S. Highway 99 then continued east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to [[Indio]] CA. From Indio U.S. Highway 99 turns south towards the Mexican border in [[Calexico]], on CA-86, along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]; and from [[Brawley]] to Calexico on CA-111. Segments of the old US Highway 99 have been re-numbered as State Route 99 (SR-99) in Washington, Oregon and California. Other segments in Washington state have also have been renumbered as WA-11, WA-529 and WA-539; and as OR-273 &amp; OR-66 between Ashland and the California border in Oregon. Other parts of the old Hwy 99 have been decommissioned altogether as a U.S. and state highway (not numbered) but are still represented by being named &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (in OR &amp; WA); &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;County Rd 99&quot;, &quot;Old Highway 101&quot; (in CA);  &quot;Old Highway 99&quot; or by a different name (in all three states). The old Highway 99/101 can serve as an alternate scenic drive alongside the present I-5 corridor in rural areas while passing through urban areas (or in small towns) as local streets. It is accessible from I-5 through multiple exits in all three states. Because of its continuity and its close proximity to the I-5 corridor, in most places, the old Highway 99/101 can also serve as an alternate route around a traffic jam on I-5 due to a collision or some other blockage. There are other sections of the old Highway 99 that are decommissioned as a road for vehicle travel and are used primarily as walking and bicycling trails. 

There are no toll segments on the &quot;Freeway&quot;.

==Prepare==
{{see also|Driving in the United States}}
You'll obviously need to bring a vehicle, but there is nothing really necessary for the route unless you want to eat your own food or you're coming from another country, in which case you might need passports, for example, to [[Interstate 5#Get in|get in]].

==Get in==
Interstate 5 continues north as BC-Hwy 99 to [[Cache Creek]] through [[Vancouver]], the [[Sunshine Coast_(British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] and [[Whistler]] from the Canadian/U.S. border in [[Blaine]], Washington, and south to [[Cabo San Lucas]] through [[Tijuana]] and [[Ensenada]] in the Baja California Peninsula as Mexico Federal Hwy 1 from the U.S./Mexican border in [[San Ysidro]], California. I-5 intersects other major US interstate highways diverging to/from different directions such as I-15 and I-8 in [[San Diego]]; I-10 in [[Los Angeles]]; I-80 in [[Sacramento]]; I-84 in [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]]; I-90 in [[Seattle]] and various three digit interstates (serving as local auxiliary highways), state and U.S highways in the three states it passes through.

===By plane===
{{see also|Air travel in the United States}}
The Interstate 5 corridor can be accessed by plane through [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego]], [[Santa Ana (California)#By plane|Santa Ana]], [[Burbank#Get in|Burbank]], [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento]], [[Medford_(Oregon)#By plane|Medford]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By plane|Portland]], [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle]], [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)#By plane|Bellingham]] with airports next to or near the freeway.  In other cities, such as [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach#By plane|Long Beach]] the airport can be further away (20-40 mi/32-64 km) from the I-5 corridor on another highway. From outside the U.S. the I-5 corridor is also accessed from [[Vancouver#By plane|Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Tijuana#By plane|Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport]].

==Go==
===By train===
{{see also|Rail travel in the United States}}
[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates trains &quot;more or less&quot; along the Interstate 5 corridor serving the major west coast cities. Some segments are further away such as the segment from Emeryville to Oxnard in California while other parts of the route are  practically next to the freeway such as the segment between Longview and Centralia in Washington state. The following routes operate along the I-5 corridor:
:* '''[http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight]'''  runs once daily between [[Los Angeles#By_train|Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle#By_train|Seattle]] via [[Portland (Oregon)#By_train|Portland]], Klamath Falls, Redding, [[Sacramento#By_train|Sacramento]], [[Oakland#By_train|San Francisco Bay Area]], Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. It runs parallel with the ''Cascades'' between Seattle and Eugene with the same stops (except Tukwila, [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]], and Oregon City) and between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles with the ''Pacific Surfliner'' only with fewer stops. (see below)
:* '''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs between Seattle and Portland four times daily serving Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia and Kelso in Washington state. They run from Seattle to [[Vancouver]] via Everett, Stanwood, Mt Vernon &amp; Bellingham twice daily and from Portland to Eugene via Oregon City, Salem &amp; Albany twice daily. Additional service from Seattle to Vancouver and from Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Bus.
:* '''[http://www.pacificsurfliner.com/ Pacific Surfliner]''' [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], [[Oxnard]], [[Los Angeles#By train|Los Angeles]] &amp; [[San Diego#By_train|San Diego]]. The segment of this route closest or parallel to the I-5 corridor is between Simi Valley and San Diego. Passengers continue south towards the Mexican border in San Ysidro on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley SDMTS 'UC San Diego Blue Line' Trolley] from the American Plaza Station, across the street the Santa Fe Station.
:* '''[https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/ San Joaquins]''' Sacramento, Merced, [[Stockton]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]].  Some trains on this route will go west towards Emeryville and Oakland from Stockton instead of continuing north to Sacramento. This route is then connected to Los Angeles from Bakersfield and from Stockton &amp; Sacramento to Redding by Thruway buses via I-5.

===By bus===
{{see also|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}}
There are several bus companies operating buses along the I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor with Greyhound, Flixbus and Fronteras del Norte serving the entire length while other companies operate buses along certain sections of the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington) or California to make the trip possible without a car:
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222
| hours= | price=
| content=Travels along the entire I-5/CA-Hwy 99 corridor between [[Tijuana#By bus|Tijuana]], [[San Diego#By bus|San Diego]], [[Los Angeles#By bus|Los Angeles]], [[Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento]], [[Portland (Oregon)#By bus|Portland]], [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]],[[Vancouver#By bus|Vancouver BC]] and several smaller cities/towns in between each of the above cities. Some of their schedules run contiguously between Seattle and Los Angeles while others break up the trip in Sacramento and/or Portland, requiring a layover or transfer. '''Cruceros USA''' is their cross-border shuttle connecting Los Angeles to Tijuana via Santa Ana.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=BellAir Airporter | alt= | url=http://www.airporter.com/shuttle | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-235-5247 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Goes up from SeaTac &amp; downtown Seattle to Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham &amp; Blaine on one route and a separate route to Anacortes and the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan]] ferry terminal from Burlington.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Cantrail &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt= | url=http://www.cantrail.com | email=
| address=(bus stops) Seattle's King Street Station &amp; Vancouver's Pacific Station. Additional stops at Sandmans Signature Hotel and Pacific Inn in Surrey. No additional stops in the U.S. | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax=
| hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors &amp; children ages 4-11.
| content=Operates direct express buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
}}
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=http://www.flixbus.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 855 626-8585 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-02
| content=Travels along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Eugene on one segment and from San Francisco to Los Angeles on another.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Fronteras del Norte | alt= | url=https://travelfronteras.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 323 587-5233 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-05-29
| content=Connects Pasco, Sunnyside &amp; Yakima WA in eastern Washington (state) to Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro via Portland, OR. They travel along I-5 between Portland, Los Angeles and the Mexican border in San Ysidro.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| type=go | name=Hoang Express | alt= | url=http://www.xedohoang.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 714 839-3500 | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=$60-65 to Bay Area; $80 to Sacramento
| content=Travels between SoCal (San Diego, El Monte, Los Angeles, Westminster) and Sacramento along the I-5 corridor.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=International Bus Lines | alt=formerly Intercalifornias | url=https://www.ibuslines.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-888-834-9336 | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Buses goes up from Tijuana to San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Los Angeles San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose/Stockton (route splits/joins in Madero) along the I-5/CA-99 corridor.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lower Columbia CAP | alt= | url=http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation | email=
| address=Longview Transit Center | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 360 200-4911 or +1 360 200-4910 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=$2 Each Way
| content=Rural public bus system connecting [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] to [[Vancouver_(Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] through Kalama, and [[Woodland (Washington)|Woodland]]. Connections to Greyhound in [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] if using this option.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Cascade Point Line &amp; Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus | alt=Operated by MTR Western | url=http://oregon-point.com/cascades-point/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 484-4100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-16
| content=Bus between Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Albany &amp; Eugene.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Oregon Point-Southwest Point | alt=Operated by Klamath Shuttle | url=http://www.southwest-point.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 541 883-2609 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-12-22
| content=Connects [[Brookings-Harbor|Brookings]] to [[Klamath Falls]] via [[Crescent City#By bus|Crescent City]], [[Grants Pass#By_bus|Grants Pass]], Gold Hill, [[Medford_(Oregon)#By bus|Medford]] and [[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]], etc.
}}
* {{listing | counter=
| name=Quick Shuttle | url=http://www.quickcoach.com | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | fax=
| hours= | price=Fares from Vancouver to Downtown Seattle are round-trip; $36 one-way, $65. From Vancouver to SeaTac, fares are $49 one-way, $87 round-trip.
| content= Runs between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Stops in Downtown Seattle (outside the Best Western at 200 Taylor Ave N) and SeaTac Airport (at the main terminal near south end of baggage claim, outside door 00, bays 11-16. Provides affordable and reliable transportation from Seatac Airport, Downtown Seattle, Bellingham Airport to Vancouver Airport, Downtown Vancouver and Cruise Ship Terminals.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Rapid Connections LLC | alt= | url=http://rapidconnectionllc.com/ | email=
| address=| lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 559 442-3000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-10-07
| content=Buses goes up to Sacramento via San Fernando, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, [[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] and several other places along SR-99; and down to Tijuana via Santa Ana and [[San Ysidro]].
}}
* {{listing
| type=go | name=Tufesa | alt= | url=http://www.tufesa.com.mx | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 213 489-8079 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Prices vary depending on your destination
| content=Connects Los Angles to Sacramento (via Bakersfield, Fresno, etc); to Salt Lake City (via Barstow, Las Vegas, St George, etc); to Hermosillo (via Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales); San Francisco Bay Area; and to Tijuana (via Santa Ana, San Diego/San Ysidro).
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There are additional express and local buses operating as local public transportation along the I-5 corridor at varying distances in different places. These options are generally cheaper than Greyhound or other intercity carriers for the same distances. See &quot;By bus&quot; under &quot;Get in&quot; and &quot;Get around&quot; in the article of a particular city or locale and under &quot;Get around&quot; in a state article for an additional list of other bus companies serving the west coast.

==Drive==
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Mile markers are statewide mileposts, starting with &quot;0&quot; at the south border of each state which increases as you go north and then starts over at &quot;0&quot; when crossing the state line into the next state.  So going south the numbers on the mileposts will decrease and then start over at the highest number (276 in Washington, 308 in Oregon &amp; 796 in California) when crossing a state line.  The exit numbers correspond with the mileposts so some numbers may be skipped if the exits are further apart from one to the next.  Other exits that are one next to the other or &quot;2 in 1&quot; may have the same exit number followed by an &quot;A&quot;, &quot;B&quot;  or even a &quot;C&quot; such as &quot;Exit #100A&quot; to get on A St, &quot;Exit #100B&quot; to get on B St and so forth.

=== [[California]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 55 mph (88 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 65 mph (104 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise.

[[File:California 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] From its southern end near Wheeler Ridge (Exit 221 of I-5) to its northern end at SR 36 in Red Bluff, State Route (SR) 99 goes through the densely populated eastern parts of the valley. Cities served include [[Bakersfield]], [[Delano]], [[Tulare]], [[Visalia]], [[Kingsburg]], [[Selma_(California)|Selma]], [[Fresno]], [[Madera]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Merced]], [[Turlock]], [[Modesto]], [[Manteca]], [[Stockton]], [[Sacramento]], [[Yuba City]], and [[Chico]]. SR 99 replaces US Route 99 between Wheeler Ridge and Sacramento and US Route 99E from Sacramento to Red Bluff (as the Golden State Freeway). Interstate 5 bypasses the Central Valley along its western edge between Wheelers Ridge and Sacramento and replaces US Route 99W between Sacramento and Red Bluff as the Westside Freeway.
&lt;br&gt;
[[File:US_99_(CA_historic).svg|38px|frameless|left]] [[File:Business_Loop_5_(CA).svg|38px|frameless|left]] Historically US Route 99 splits in Sacramento at the present junction of State Route (SR) 99 and US Route 50. US Route 99W goes west from Sacramento to Davis along I-80 (formerly US Hwy 40), from Davis to Woodland on Road 99, and alongside I-5 from Woodland to Red Bluff. The old US Route 99E goes east along I-80/US Route 50 to Roseville. SR-65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; SR-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and on the Golden State Freeway (present day CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The remaining segments in northern California, to Oregon, have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 273 through Anderson and Redding; SR 263 and a section of SR 96 between Holbrook and Yreka; or as Business Loop (BL) 5 through different towns along the way in northern California. In southern California the old Highway 99 continues east along the present Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Indio and than SR 86 from Indio to Brawley along the western shores of the [[Salton Sea]]. From Brawley to the Mexican border in Calexico the Old Hwy 99 follows SR-111. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads/streets named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;State Highway 99W&quot;, &quot;Golden State&quot;, &quot;Road 99&quot; or by a different name from a time before the Golden State Freeway (US Route 99/99E, Los Angeles to Red Bluff) and the Cascade Wonderland Freeway (from Red Bluff to the Oregon border) were built in the 1940s through the 1950s which are described throughout this article in the below:

==== [[San Diego County|San Diego area]] ====
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| name=[[San Diego/San Ysidro|San Ysidro]] | alt=Mile 0 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.54419 | long=-117.03218 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=San_Ysidro,_San_Diego | image=CBP_San_Diego_Operations_-_San_Ysidro_(28601995876).jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Border crossing
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| lat=32.6278 | long=-117.0481
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Chula Vista.
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* {{listing
| name=[[National City]] | alt=Exits 10-12
| lat=32.6781 | long=-117.0992
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for National City.
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| name=[[San Diego]] | alt=Exits 13A-36
| lat=32.7157 | long=-117.1611
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are over thirty exits for San Diego.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 15.svg|25px]] Riverside (Interstate 15) | alt=Exit 13A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=32.6883 | long=-117.1151 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 15 runs {{mi|1433}} north from southern California to the Canadian border in [[Sweet Grass]] through Nevada, NW corner of Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana. The same highway continues another 108 km to [[Lethbridge]] AB as Hwy 4. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to the [[Inland Empire]] and [[Las Vegas]] and another way to reach the [[San Diego/North|local communities]] of Miramar, Mira Mesa and [[Poway]] and to [[Escondido]] in [[North_County_(San_Diego_County)|North San Diego County]] from San Diego (proper). From here the exit is marked as State Route (SR) 15 which becomes I-15 north of its junction with I-8.
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:* {{listing
| name=&quot;[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] San Diego Airport, Sassafras St&quot; (SB Side); &quot;Pacific Highway&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 18A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Travelers going towards {{marker|type=go|name=San Diego International Airport (Limbaugh Field)|url=https://www.san.org|lat=32.7318 | long=-117.2024}} from the northbound lanes would exit off at 17A just north of downtown San Diego.The rental car center can be reached through Washington St at Exit 19 from both directions.
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:* {{listing
| name=Washington St | alt=Exit 18B | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[San_Diego/Old_Town-Mission_Valley|Old Town Ave]] | alt=Exit 19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Nearest access to [[San_Diego/Old_Town-Mission_Valley|Old Town San Diego]] from Interstate 5.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-8.svg|25px]] East El Centro | alt=Exit 20 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Interstate 8 begins/ends {{mile|2.5}} west of the I-5 corridor at its junction with Nimtz &amp; Sunset Cliff Blvd. It goes {{mile|350}} east across the Cuyamaca Mountains, Imperial Valley and Sonoran Deserts to its junction with I-10 in [[Casa Grande]], AZ. It passes through [[El Centro]], [[Yuma]] and Gila Bend before reaching Casa Grande. Locally it crosses I-15/SR-15 (Exit 7); and serves Old Town (Taylor St &amp; Hotel Circle @ Exit 3); [[La Mesa]] (Exits 11-14); [[El Cajon]] (Exits 15-20) and Alpine (Exits 30 &amp; 33) before heading up the Cuyamaca Mountains and into the Imperial Valley. Travelers going towards Phoenix can exit from I-8 at AZ-85 (AZ Exit 115) in Gila Bend and go north along AZ-85 to I-10 in Buckeye, west of Phoenix. Others going to the Mexican border at Mexicali can leave I-8 at CA-111 (Exit 118A) and go south on CA-111 into [[Calexico]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Sea World Dr, Tecolote Road | alt=Exit 21 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Go west on Sea World Drive to reach [https://seaworld.com/san-diego/ Sea World] at Mission Bay. Road continues past Sea World towards the beaches as W Mission Bay Dr and ends at its intersection with Mission Blvd.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Encinitas]] | alt=Exits 39-41B
| lat=33.0370 | long=-117.2920
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Encinitas.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | alt=Exits 43-51A
| lat=33.1581 | long=-117.3506
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Carlsbad.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Oceanside]] | alt=Exits 51B-54C
| lat=33.1959 | long=-117.3795
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are seven exits for Oceanside.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra02.htm Aliso Creek Rest Area] | alt=Exit 59 (northbound), Exit 60 (southbound) / Mile 59.87
| lat=33.26577 | long=-117.43297
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Basilone Road | alt=Exit 71 / Mile 71.3
| lat=33.3854 | long=-117.5831
| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=There are a handful of fast food restaurants, a commissary, and a single gas station on the east side of the interstate, but these lie behind a gate to Camp Pendleton Marine Base and are thus off-limits to non-military travelers. Less than a mile south of this exit, San Onofre State Beach is publicly accessible and is a popular surfing spot that also offers camping. A short distance further south, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is visible just west of the interstate; the station's twin spherical containment buildings famously inspired Frank Drebin in ''The Naked Gun'' to lament that &quot;''everywhere I look something reminds me of her''&quot;.
}}

==== [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] and [[Los Angeles]]====
Past the Camp Pendleton Marine Base the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 8) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion.

* {{listing
| name=[[San Clemente]] | alt=Exits 73-77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=There are five exits for San Clemente. [[El Camino Real]] runs almost parallel to the highway and has a number of restaurants, many of which are Mexican. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dana Point]] | alt=Exits 78-79
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are two exits for Dana Point.
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* {{listing
| name=[[San Juan Capistrano]] | alt=Exits 81-83
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are three exits for San Juan Capistrano.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Mission Viejo]] | alt=Exits 85A-88
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Mission Viejo.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Laguna Hills]] | alt=Exits 89-92
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Laguna Hills.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Irvine]] | alt=Exits 94-100
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Irvine.
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:* {{listing
| name=Sand Canyon, Old Town, East Irvine | alt=Exit 96 / Mile 96.22 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.677684 | long=-117.758272 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=In addition to the chance to have a Knowlwood Burger in a building built in 1900, check out the 19th-century Irvine Bean and Growers Association Building.{{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tustin]] | alt=Exits 101-103
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are four exits for Tustin.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] | alt=Exits 103-105
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are five exits for Santa Ana.
}}
&lt;!--
* [[Orange]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Anaheim]] | alt=Exits 109-113
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are seven exits for Anaheim.
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&lt;!--
*[[Fullerton]]
*[[Buena Park]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 39.svg|25px]] [[Buena Park]] | alt=Exit 116 / Mile 115.71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=33.858949 | long=-117.998036 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=On Beach Blvd there are a number of chain hotels and restaurants such as Fuddruckers. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
&lt;!--
*[[La Mirada]]
*[[Norwalk]]
*[[Santa Fe Springs]]
*[[Downey]]
*[[City of Commerce]]
*[[Los Angeles/Eastside]]
:* {{listing
| name=Triggs St | alt=Exit 130A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 130B
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Olympic Blvd | alt=Exit 131A
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from southbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
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:* {{listing
| name=Eastern Ave / Indiana Ave| alt=Exit 132
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Signed as Indiana Ave from the southbound lanes and as Eastern Ave from the northbound lanes
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:* {{listing
| name=Grand Vista Ave | alt=Exit 133
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Access from northbound lanes only. No return to freeway.
}}
*[[Los Angeles/Downtown]]
*[[Los Angeles/Northwest]]
*[[Glendale (California)]]
*[[Burbank]]
*[[North Valley]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Santa Clarita]] | alt=Exits 163-172
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eight exits for Santa Clarita.
}}
** {{listing
| name=[[Magic Mountain]] Parkway | alt=Exit 170 / Mile 170.23 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.4232 | long=-118.5833 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-19
| content=The famous Magic Mountain amusement park is along the western side of the freeway and is home to roller coasters that have held world records for height and speed; freeway travelers will have an excellent view of thrill seekers taking the plunge over one of the many terrifying hills on the park's iconic rides. There are gas stations, chain restaurants and hotels at the exit that cater to park visitors, but expect heavier than normal traffic in the area during the summer when the park is busiest. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

==== Tehachapi Mountains ====
The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley. Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another.
* {{listing
| name=[[Castaic]] | alt=Exit 176 / Mile 176.15 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=34.495923 | long=-118.623901 | directions=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra04.htm Tejon Pass Rest Area] | alt=Exit 206 / Mile 205.97
| address= | lat=34.82699 | long=-118.87220 | directions=
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| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lebec Road | alt=Exit 207 / Mile 206.88
| lat=34.8395 | long=-118.8632
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The highway descends at a sharp six percent grade through a curving path within Grapevine Canyon from Lebec down to the Central Valley. The original route was infamous for its accidents until being straightened and widened between 1933-34. This stretch of road is known as [[The Grapevine]] and is often closed during storms when driving conditions become treacherous.
}}

==== [[San Joaquin Valley|Central Valley]] ====
Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest.

* {{listing
| name=Laval Road | alt=Exit 219A &amp; B / Mile 218.79
| lat=34.9863 | long=-118.9453
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The Laval Road exit has undergone dramatic development by the Tejon Ranch Corporation and now offers significant amenities for travelers. The Outlets at Tejon have over 70 outlet stores. Food options include Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panda Express, Black Bear Diner, and Carl's Jr. Gas options include Shell, Travel America, Chevron, Mobil, and Petro. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[Bakersfield]]-[[Fresno]] | alt=Exit 221 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.0064 | long=-118.9518 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=The Golden State Freeway continues north as SR-99 towaards Sacramento. It passes through [[Bakersfield]], [[Madera]], [[Merced]], [[Fresno]], [[Turlock]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]] and other cities towns of the [[San_Joaquin_Valley#Cities|Central Valley]]. I-5 exits off to the right and forms the Westside Freeway which goes through Los Banos, Tracy, Jct I-580, Lodi and Stockton. The cities along the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) can still be accessed from the Westside Freeway (I-5) on different east-west roads crossing over I-5. This exit is accessed only by northbound traffic while southbound traffic on I-5 merges into the Golden State Freeway (SR-99) which continues south as I-5.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 223.svg|25px]] Bear Mountain Rd | alt=Exit 239 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=35.20913 | long=-119.16290 | directions=
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| lastedit=2020-04-11
| content=Goes east {{mi|30}} to its other end at SR-58, east of Bakersfield and another {{mi|107}} east to Exit #179 of I-15 in [[Barstow]] on SR-58. This a ''shortcut'' to ''bypass'' the Los Angeles area from Bakersfield or anywhere north along the I-5/SR-99 corridor to Las Vegas (I-15); Phoenix (I-40/US Hwy 93); the Grand Canyon (I-40), etc through [[Barstow#Get in|Barstow]] and to San Bernardino &amp; Riverside (US Hwy 395, I-15, 215) through Kramer Jct and [[Victorville]]. There are no (fuel, restaurant, supermarket, lodging, etc) services off the freeway but the next set of services are in the town of Arvin {{mi|25}} east along SR-223.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 58.svg|25px]] [[Buttonwillow]] &amp; [[McKittrick]] | alt=Exit 257 / Mile 257.42
| address= | lat=35.4005 | long=-119.3995 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of Buttonwillow is actually five miles west of the interstate, but more than enough gas stations, fast food restaurants and even a couple of motels are clustered just off of the east side of the highway. For those heading north, services start to become sparse, so this is a stop worth considering if your gas tank is heading towards empty. Chevron, Mobil, Arco, Shell, and Travel Centers of America are all fuel options, while food options include Starbucks, Denny's, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, Taste of India, and Tita's Pupuseria. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra06.htm Buttonwillow Rest Area] | alt=Exit 259 / Mile 259.38
| lat=35.41764 | long=-119.42295
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Lost Hills]] | alt=Exit 278 / Mile 278.29
| address= | lat=35.616829 | long=-119.654217 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Just off the highway are a number of gas stations and fast food establishments. The town further down the road only really caters for local agricultural workers. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Twisselman Road | alt=Exit 288 / Mile 287.62
| address= | lat=35.7319 | long=-119.7394 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content=This exit lacks services, but may be worth a stop between October and March to visit the Kern National Wildlife refuge. The refuge is about seven miles east of the interstate. It is a winter home to herons, cranes, hawks, ducks, and many, many other species of birds.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 41.svg|25px]] [[Kettleman City]] | alt=Exit 309 / Mile 308.90
| address= | lat=35.981490 | long=-119.960272 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
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* {{listing | type=go
| name= [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra08.htm Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area] | alt=Exit 320 / Mile 320.45
| lat=36.08857 | long=-120.11406
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 198.svg|25px]] [[Lemoore]] &amp; [[Hanford]] | alt=Exit 334 / Mile 333.89
| lat=36.2543 | long=-120.2440
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=It is in the midst of a long stretch of empty highway; this exit has the Harris Ranch Complex, which sells fuel and food, and has a farm stand, a Tesla Supercharger, and lodging. The main ranch building offers a pretty good bakery, and those seeking out a steak won't be disappointed by the restaurant. If long drives aren't your thing, the location is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus offers a good place to stop and spend the night. The town of [[Coalinga]] is 13 miles southwest of this exit and has additional amenities. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra10.htm John &quot;Chuck&quot; Erreca Rest Area] | alt=Exit 386 / Mile 385.83
| lat=36.86421 | long=-120.78334
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 133.svg|25px]] [[File:California 152.svg|25px]] [[Los Banos]] | alt=Exit 403 / Mile 402.76 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=37.056773 | long=-120.969633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=CA-152 west is the main route through the hills to [[Gilroy]] and onward to either [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] (via 101-N) or [[Monterey Bay]] (via CA-156). Los Banos, 6 miles east on CA-152, offers amenities for travelers. One exit west (at CA-33) is a Petro station with reasonable restaurant.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 33.svg|25px]] [[Santa Nella]] | alt=Exit 407 / Mile 407.02
| lat=37.1069 | long=-121.0163
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=This exit has several gas stations and a handful of motels. Food options are plentiful and include a Starbucks and an In-N-Out, and for those who have been seeing the many billboards during hours of travel, this is the northern half of the Pea Soup Andersen's chain and its namesake soup. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Gustine]] | alt=Exit 418 / Mile 417.57
| address= | lat=37.246210 | long=-121.089009 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[Patterson]] | alt=Eit 434 / Mile 433.52
| address= | lat=37.463738 | long=-121.180286 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Westley]] | alt=Exit 441 / Mile 440.73
| address= | lat=37.540111 | long=-121.267520 | directions=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra12.htm Westley Rest Area] | alt=Exit 445 / Mile 444.86
| lat=37.58263 | long=-121.32284
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-580.svg|25px]] Tracy San Francisco (northbound only) | alt=Exit 446 / Mile 446.35
| lat=37.5934 | long=-121.3366
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The two right lanes exit from the freeway to continue towards Stockton and Sacramento as the West Side Freeway (I-5) while the two left lanes continue north/northwest as the William Elton Brown Freeway (I-580) towards Tracy and San Francisco through the [[East Bay]]. From the northbound lanes only. Southbound traffic merges into the William Elton Brown Freeway from the right and continue south as the West Side Freeway (I-5). 
}}
* {{listing
| name=To [[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[File:I-580.svg|25px]] San Francisco (southbound only) | alt=Exit 458B / Mile 458.34
| lat=37.7697 | long=-121.3287
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=I-205 takes southbound drivers to [[San Francisco]] via the [[East Bay]].
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Lathrop]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[Stockton (California)|Stockton]] | alt=Exits 469-481
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=There are eleven exits for Stockton.
}}
&lt;!--
*[[Elk Grove]]
--&gt;

==== [[Sacramento Valley]] ====
The Sacramento Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies north of the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is drained by the Sacramento River. It encompasses all or parts of ten Northern California counties. Although many areas of the Sacramento Valley are rural, it contains several urban areas, including the state capital, Sacramento.
* {{listing
| name=[[Elk Grove]] | alt=Exits 498-508 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.4182 | long=-121.3949 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=There are four exits to Elk Grove.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Cities Rd | alt=Exit 498| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Hood Franklin Rd | alt=Exit 504 | url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Elk Grove Blvd | alt=Exit 506| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Laguana Blvd | alt=Exit 510 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=The main road into town from the I-5 corridor. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Sacramento]] | alt=Exits 510-525 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.5685 | long=-121.5109 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento, California | image=Sacramento,-California---State-Capitol_(cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q18013
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The Sacramento and American Rivers played prominent roles in the city's and county's development, and today offer outdoor opportunities ranging from boating to fishing to birdwatching. California's oldest incorporated city and capital is located at the rivers' confluence, and visitors will appreciate its historic districts and more than 25 museums. There are 15 exits into Sacramento.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Consumnes River Blvd | alt=Exit 510| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] Pocket Rd; Meadowview Rd to [[File:California 160.svg|25px]] south Freeport | alt=Exit 512| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=Florin Rd| alt=Exit 513| url= |lat=|long=
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| lastedit=2022-07-31
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:* {{listing
| name=43rd Ave | alt=Exit 514 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Southbound access only. Return to northbound lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fruitridge Rd, Seamas Ave | alt=exit 515 | url= | lat=|long=
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:* {{listing
| name=Sutterville Rd | alt=exit 516 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 50.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] [[South Lake Tahoe]] [[San Francisco]] | alt=Exit 518 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=US Hwy 50 connects Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe via Jct Hwy 99, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and Placerville in the east. Going west US Hwy 50 goes across West Sacramento and ends at Exit #81 of I-80, {{mi|4.5}} west of the I-5 corridor. SR- 99 through the [[San Joaquin Valley]] begins {{mi|2}} east of the I-5 corridor from US-Hwy 50 it goes through Elk Grove, [[Lodi]], [[Stockton_(California)|Stockton]], [[Turlock]], [[Merced]], [[Madera]], [[Fresno]] and [[Bakersfield]] in the [[San Joaquin Valley#Cities|San Joaquin Valley]] as the Golden State Freeway before rejoining I-5 at MM 221 south of Bakersfield. Going north the old US Hwy 99 follows the Golden State Hwy (CA-Hwy 99) and splits at its present junction with US Hwy 50 to become US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W. The old US Hwy 99W follows US Hwy 50/I-80 west to Davis and then north toward the present day I-5 in Woodland on Road 99. The old US Hwy 99E follows I-80 Bus/I-80 to Roseville, CA-Hwy 65 from Roseville to Olivehurst; CA-70 from Olivehurst to Yuba City and the Golden State Hwy (present CA-99) from Yuba City to Red Bluff. The &quot;old US Highway 99E/W&quot; are not signed in this area.
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:* {{listing
| name=Q St at Exit 519A &amp; J St at Exit 519B | alt=Exits 519A &amp; 519B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Access into downtown Sacramento from I-5. Additional downtown exits are on US Hwy 50. Access to [[Sacramento#By train|Sacramento Valley (Amtrak) Station]] via J St at Exit 519B to 401 i St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Richards Blvd | alt=Exits 520 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Local access to the industrial areas north of Sacramento. There are a series of restaurants and hotels clustered around this exit and the Greyhound bus station down the street at 420 Richards Blvd. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-80.svg|25px]] East Reno, West San Francisco | alt=Exit 522 / Mile 522.26 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=38.625 | long=-121.5171 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Interstate 80 is the second longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately 2900 miles from [[San Francisco]] in the west to [[New York City]] in the east. It is the most convenient route to San Francisco and to [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Reno]] in the other direction. Local access to Davis, North Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Auburn are along I-80.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Garden Highway | alt=Exit 521/521A| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=Signed as exit 521 from the southbound lanes and 521A at the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Arena Blvd | alt=Exit 524| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Del Paso Road | alt=Exit 525A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=Local access to the northern suburbs surrounding North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} Majority of the services are east of the freeway at Del Paso Rd &amp; E Commerce Way. There are some on the opposite of the freeway at Del Paso and E Centro Rd too.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Yuba City Marysville | alt=Exit 525B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-04-12
| content=From here SR-99 and I-5 runs parallel to each other to Red Bluff at Exit 649. SR-99 passes through [[Yuba City]], [[Marysville_(California)|Marysville]] and [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] while I-5 goes through Woodland, Williams and Willows to reach Red Bluff. Additional connections between the SR-99 corridor and I-5 by various east-west roads. The old US Route 99E follows present day CA-Hwy 99 from Yuba City to Red Bluff while the old US Route 99W goes along side I-5 (as a separate 2 lane road) from Woodland to Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Metro Air Pkwy | alt=Exit 527| url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
:* {{go
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[Sacramento#By plane|Sacramento International Airport]] | alt=Exit 528 / Mile 528 | url=http://www.sacairports.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=38.695556 | long=-121.590833 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Sacramento International Airport | wikidata=Q1432668
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Dedicated exit with direct access to Sacramento International Airport from I-5 via Airport Blvd, {{mi|10.5}} NW of downtown Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra14.htm Elkhorn Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 529 / Mile 529.26
| lat=38.67305 | long=-121.60629
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
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*[[Woodland (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-505.svg|25px]] Winters San Francisco | alt=Exit 553 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= 
 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-08-27
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Vacaville]] along the I-80 corridor. I-505 ends at Exit #56 of I-80 in Vacaville. If coming from Dunnigan or anywhere north and going west towards the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80 this would be the route to take without going through Woodland or Sacramento.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra15.htm Dunnigan Rest Area] | alt=Exit 557 / Mile 556.52
| lat=38.88744 | long=-121.97649
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 20.svg|25px]] Colusa &amp; Clear Lake | alt=Exit 578 / Mile 578 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=SR-20 connects [[Fort Bragg]] in the west to Exit #161 of I-80 in Yuba pass, {{mi|58}} west of Reno, in the east. SR-20 passes through [[Willits]], [[Clearlake|Clear Lake]], Jct I-5 north of Williams, [[Yuba City]] and [[Nevada City]]. Travelers coming from Williams or anywhere north and going towards Lake Tahoe or Reno would take this route without going through Sacramento and to avoid heavier local traffic in/around Sacramento. This is also one of two exits for local access into [[Williams_(California)|Williams]] {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Williams_(California)|Williams]] | alt=Exit 577 / Mile 577 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.1569 | long=-122.1440 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Entrance_arch_to_Williams,_California.jpg
| wikipedia=Williams, California | wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-02-26
| content=Go west on 'E' Street into town from the freeway off ramps. The town of Williams, CA is just west of the freeway. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra17.htm Maxwell Rest Area] | alt=Exit 583 / Mile 583.41
| lat=39.24122 | long=-122.18212
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra19.htm Willows Rest Area] | alt=Exit 608 / Mile 608.00
| lat=39.59255 | long=-122.20917
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and RV sanitation station. No vending machines. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

==== [[Shasta Cascades|Shasta Cascades Region]] ====
The Shasta Cascades region is home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. California is the most populous state in the US, but you wouldn't suspect it from traveling through most of this region, which is generally wild and remote. 
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*[[Corning (California)]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 32.svg|25px]] [[w:Chico, California|Chico]] &amp; Orland | alt=Exit 619 / Mile 619 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=39.7508 | long=-122.2060 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-14
| content=The town of [[Chico_(California)|Chico]] is actually {{mi|20}} east of the interstate at Orland. There are several gas stations, fast food restaurants, a couple of motels, and a RV campground accessible from highway in the town of Orland. For those coming from north of Red Bluff you can exit off at &quot;SR-36 Antelope Blvd&quot; at Exit #649 to reach Chico via Hwy 99. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra21.htm Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area] | alt=Exit 633 / Mile 632.73
| lat=39.95023 | long=-122.20043
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra23.htm Herbert S. Miles Rest Area] | alt=Exit 656 / Mile 655.66
| lat=40.27020 | long=-122.26912
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Red Bluff]] | alt=Exits 647-652 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.1781 | long=-122.2359 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are six exits for Red Bluff.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Main St | alt=Exits 647, 647A &amp; 651 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The old US Hwy 99 runs through town as Main St which runs parallel with I-5. Coming from the north, Main St is accessed at Exit 651 and 647A. Coming from the south Main St is accessed only through Exits 647A and 649. Hwy 36 westbound towards [[Fortuna]] at US Hwy 101 can be accessed through Exit 651, north of town, can only be accessed from the southbound lanes only. Northbound traffic could access via Antelope Blvd at Exit #649. Southeast of town Main St becomes Old US Hwy 99W which runs along side the present day I-5 corridor as a separate road to Woodland through the towns of Corning, Willows, Artois, Williams, and Maxwell. It is signed as &quot;Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot;, &quot;Road 99W&quot;, &quot;County Road 99W&quot;, &quot;Frontage Rd&quot; or by another local street name through a town. It is not designated as a state or U.S. highway. The old US Hwy 99E follows the present day CA-Hwy 99 from Red Bluff to Olivehurst.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 36.svg|25px]] to [[File:California 99.svg|25px]] Antelope Blvd, Chico | alt=Exit 649 accessed from both directions | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=The intersection with the Golden State Highway is (SR-99) {{mile|2.1}} east along Antelope Blvd (SR-36) from I-5. The Golden State Hwy (Hwy 99) runs parallel with I-5 to Exit 525B in Sacramento through [[Chico]] and [[Yuba City]]. This exit is also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Sunshine Food &amp; Gas/Chevron) (bus stop symbol not signposted) east of the freeway. Going west on Antelope Blvd the road ends at Main St in downtown Red Bluff. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Wilcox Golf Rd | alt=Exit 652 | url= |lat=|long=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-31
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Anderson_(California)|Anderson]] | alt=Exits 667-670 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.4493 | long=-122.3001 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=is named after Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Today, the city has a population of 9,000, and is about {{mile|10}} south of Redding. There are five exits for Anderson.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] North | alt=Exit 667B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Anderson (un-named locally) and becomes Market St north of town. It continues through Redding as Market St and connects back to the I-5 corridor at Exit 681B. It is only accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south from CA-Hwy 273.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Deschutes Rd Factory Outlets Dr | alt=Exit 667A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Accessible from both directions. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Redding]] | alt=Exits 675-682 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.5733 | long=-122.3818 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Redding,_California | wikidata=Q495361
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content= For anyone visiting, Redding and the surrounding has numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Including two lakes and an inactive volcano within close driving distance. Plus many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping. There are seven exits for Redding.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 44.svg|25px]] [[Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park|Lassen National Park]], West | alt=Exit 678 (NB) &amp; 678B (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 44 goes east towards Lassen National Park and west into downtown Redding. Connects to SR 299 at Pine &amp; Eureka in downtown. From the northbound lanes the exit is labeled &quot;To Eureka Susanville&quot;. Going east SR-44 goes towards [[Susanville]] through Lassen National Park. From Susnaville travelers can continue south into Reno on US Hwy 395 or follow CA-Hwy 70 &amp; 89 towards I-80 in [[Truckee]]. This negates the need to go all the way down through Sacramento to get to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno from Redding or anywhere north or west. The mountainous roads through Lassen National Park/Forest may be closed during winter. Check weather reports and traffic reports before going this way during winter. Chains may be required. Locally Mt Shasta Mall is off this exit and is surrounded by various other retail stores, restaurants, hotels and gas station for supplies, food, fuel and or a night's stay off the freeway or go west for direct access to downtown Redding. {{lodging-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:California 299.svg|25px]] Lake Blvd | alt=Exit 680 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=40.6123 | long=-122.3633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Modoc National Forest | wikidata=Q6889555
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Going east SR-299 goes up through [https://www.fs.usda.gov/modoc/ Modoc National Forest] in [[Modoc County]], towards the Nevada state line near [[Cedarville]]. Going west SR-299 goes into downtown Redding and then go west towards [[Arcata]] in the coast.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 273.svg|25px]] Market St | alt=Exit 681B is only accessible from southbound lanes | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=The old US Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through the northern suburbs of Redding to reach downtown Redding. Accessible from the southbound lanes only, no return to freeway going south. Northbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going north from CA-Hwy 273. The old Hwy 99 follows CA-Hwy 273 through Redding, to Anderson where it rejoins I-5 at Exit 667A.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Twin Views Blvd | alt=Exit 681 (NB) &amp; 681A (SB) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-11-17
| content=Local access into the northern neighborhoods of Redding from both directions of I-5. This exit is numbered 681 from the northbound lanes and 681A from the southbound lanes. {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
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*[[Shasta Lake]]
--&gt;
* {{listing
| name=Bridge Bay Road | alt=Exit 690 / Mile 690.48
| lat=| long=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=The interstate crosses Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, just north of Bridge Bay - the lake level at the crossing provides a quick way to judge the health of the state's water supply. The Bridge Bay Resort is just off of the exit at the marina and offers a restaurant and lodging, but the beautiful scenery will be of more interest to most travelers. Houseboats are a popular rental option on the lake, and over one hundred of them can sometimes be seen docked in Bridge Bay. {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra25.htm O'Brien Rest Area] (northbound only) | alt=Exit 694 / Mile 693.88
| lat=40.79424 | long=-122.31876
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra26.htm Lakehead Rest Area] (southbound only) | alt=Exit 705 / Mile 704.50
| lat=40.91890 | long=-122.39823
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, phone and vending machines. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Dunsmuir]] | alt=Exits 730-734
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Dunsmuir.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Mount Shasta]] | alt=Exits 738-741
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=There are three exits for Mount Shasta City.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 89.svg|25px]] McCloud Reno | alt=Exit 739 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-16
| content=Hwy 89 goes through the town of McCloud in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and through Lassen National Forest to Exit 188B of I-80 in [[Truckee]], near [[Lake Tahoe]], {{mile|32}} southwest of Reno. If coming from Mt Shasta or anywhere north and going towards Reno or Lake Tahoe on I-80 this would be the route to take without going all the way down through Redding or Sacramento. This route (or parts of) may be closed during the winter due to high standing snow. Therefore, check weather and traffic reports during the winter before using this route in the winter. Chains may be required if the road is open during the winter. This exit is named &quot;McCloud&quot; from the northbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Weed]] | alt=Exits 743-751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.4229 | long=-122.3874 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue. There are four exits for Weed.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Summit Dr, Truck Village Dr| alt=Exit 743
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Weed#Sleep|Vista Dr]] | alt=Exit 745 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content=Multiple restaurants and hotels clustered off of this exit. See 'Eat' and 'Sleep' in the Weed Article. Also the location of the Greyhound stop (at Dos Amigos Restaurant) (bus stop symbol not signposted). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 97.svg|25px]] S Weed Blvd Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 747 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-11-11
| content='Downtown' Weed and the south end of US Hwy 97 on the Volcanic Legacy Byway. US Hwy 97 runs parallel with the I-5 corridor to the Canadian border in [[Oroville_(Washington)|Oroville WA]] through [[Klamath Falls]], [[Crater Lake National Park]], [[Bend]], [[Redmond_(Oregon)|Redmond]], [[The Dalles]] in [[Central Oregon]]; and [[Yakima]], [[Ellensburg]], [[Wenatchee]] and [[North Cascades National Park]] in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]]. BL-5 (Old Highway 99) goes south from downtown Weed to Vista DR (Exit 745) as S Weed Blvd goes south along the westside of the freeway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=&quot;Edgewood Rd, Gazelle&quot; (NB Side); &quot;Stewart Springs Rd, Edgewood Rd&quot; (SB Side) | alt=Exit 751 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=Old Hwy 99 goes north from here, along the west side of the Pacific Wonderland Fwy (I-5), through Gazelle, to Yreka. The old Hwy 99 iis also accessible from Exits 766, 770 and 773. Going south Edgewood Rd parallels the east side of the freeway into town (Weed).
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra28.htm Weed Airport Rest Area] | alt=Exit 753 / Mile 753.43
| lat=41.49205 | long=-122.46298
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Grenada, Gazelle| alt=Exit 766
| lat= | long=
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Yreka]] | alt=Exits 770-776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7309 | long=-122.633 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Yreka,_California | image=Yreka_statue.jpg | wikidata=Q2565455
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=With a population of 7500 (2019), Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. There are four exits to Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Easy St, Shamrock Rd | alt=Exit 770 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=The old Hwy 99 goes along the west side of i-5 of as East St at this point. It connects Yreka to Jct/Exit 751 through Grenada and Gazelle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] &quot;Fort Jones Etna&quot; (SB Side) / &quot;Yreka&quot; (NB Side) | alt=Exit 773 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The Old Highway 99 turns on Westside Rd from Main St (left turn if going south on Main), south of this junction, south of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Old Highway 99 follows along the west side of the freeway as &quot;Westside Rd&quot; which becomes &quot;Easy St&quot; and &quot;Old Highway 99 S&quot; to Jct/Exit 751. Additional access to this segment of Old Hwy 99 are at Exits 770, 766 and 751. Going north, S Main St (SR-3) goes into downtown Yreka.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Miner St, N Foothills Dr | alt=Exit 775 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=The most direct way into downtown as W Miner St. The Old Highway 99 goes (N-S) through town as Main St. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 3.svg|25px]] Montague | alt=Exit 776 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.7823 | long=-122.5276 | 
| wikipedia=Montague,_California | wikidata=Q175682
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Goes east to the town of Montague and south through Yreka as Main St. Road continues south from Yreka through Coffee Creek &amp; Trinity Center to SR-299 in [[Weaverville]]. So if going towards Weaverville, Eureka, Arcata or anywhere that direction from Yreka this another route to take to avoid going further down into Redding.
}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/ra29.htm Randolph C. Collier Rest Area] | alt=Exit 786 / Mile 785.81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.8535 | long=-122.5725 |
| lastedit=2016-03-22
| content='''Closed for maintenance''' Restrooms, water, picnic tables and phone. No vending machines or RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:California 96.svg|25px]] Willow Creek | alt=Exit 786 | url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Klamath National Forest | image=Klamath_National_Forest_Map.png | wikidata=Q6419646
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=SR 96 cuts through the Klamath National Forest to SR-299 in Willow Creek. If going towards [[Arcata]], [[Eureka]] or anywhere west/southwest this would be the short cut without going all the way down to SR-299 in Redding (over 100 miles away). The old Highway 99 follows [[File:California 96.svg|25px]] and [[File:California 263.svg|25px]] from this exit to Yreka. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes and only merges into the northbound lanes. No return to the southbound lanes.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Hornbrook]] | alt=Exits 789 &amp;790 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=41.901089 | long=-122.565982 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hornbrook,_California | wikidata=Q2340899
| lastedit=2016-01-16
| content={{fuel-icon}}. Hornbrook can be accessed from Exits 789 (Henley Hornbrook) and 790 (Hornbrook Hwy-Ditch Creek)
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Hornbook Inspection Station | alt=Mile 791, 7 miles south of the state line | url=https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html | email=
| address=14601 I-5 | lat=41.9288 | long=-122.5816 | directions=
| phone=+1 530 475-3100 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Southbound traffic must stop for agricultural inspection. They're looking for fruits, vegetables, firewood, hay, nursery stocks and anything invasive that may be in violation of state and federal quarantine laws.
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| content=Local access road to the nearby communities of Hilt, Cole and the surrounding areas. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}

=== [[Oregon]] ===
The maximum rural speed limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) &amp; 60 mph for large trucks which is more relevant along I-84 corridor between The Dalles &amp; the Snake River (Idaho border). The I-5 corridor remains at 65 mph (104km/h) in rural areas and 55-60 mph in urban areas. The stretch of I-5 between Portland &amp; Eugene is also at 55-60mph (88-100km/h) too. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes (although Oregon law changed in 2018 to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them). When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own.

[[File:OR 99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] The present State Routes (SR) 99, 99E and 99W and Interstate 5 follow the former US Highway 99 very closely as the Pacific Highway (or by another name), through the entire state. SR 99 runs concurrently with the present I-5 between Eugene and Grants Pass except the short local business spurs/loops to serve as local roads/streets through Cottage Grove, Goshen, Sutherlin, Roseburg and Winston. From Grants Pass (exit 58) to Ashland (exit 14) SR 99 runs continuously as a separate highway through Grants Pass, Gold Hill, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. From Ashland to the border with California the Old Hwy 99 follows SR 66 to the south of Emigrant Lake and as SR 273 from Emigrant Lake to the California border. Going north from Cottage Grove, SR 99 goes through Eugene as a series of local streets and north to Junction City where it splits between OR 99E &amp; OR 99W (formerly US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W), through the Willamette Valley, to Portland where they rejoin before crossing the Columbia River into Washington:&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, Halsey, [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Woodburn]], Canby, [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone]], [[Milwaukie]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:I-5.svg|25px|frameless|left]] [[Eugene]], [[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]], [[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]], [[Wilsonville]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px|frameless|left]] Junction City, [[Corvallis]], Amity, [[Monmouth_(Oregon)|Monmouth]], [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]], [[Newberg]], [[Tigard]], [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland]]&lt;br&gt;
which are described throughout the article in the below:

====[[Southern Oregon]]====
Southern Oregon has become a popular retirement community over the past few decades; what was once a lumber-oriented economy has gradually adapted to service and tourism-based businesses. Like much of Oregon, the outdoors are one of the region's most valued assets, but more visible products include pears, wine, and timber products.  The region is primarily composed of mountains and high desert, while the Rogue Valley, Grants Pass, and Klamath regions are home to agricultural, commercial, and industrial enterprises.
* {{listing
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| content=Old Hwy 99 S winds alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway in the mountains from Exit #1 to OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland. It crosses I-5 at Exits #6 and 14 (as SR 66). Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. Access from the southbound lanes of I-5 (and northbound return to I-5) from Exit 6 only.
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* {{listing
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| content=Old Hwy 99 S runs parallel to the I-5 corridor between Exit #1 and OR-Hwy 66 in Ashland at Exit #14. This exit is accessible from both directions of I-5. {{Lodging-icon}}.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Ashland_(Oregon)|Ashland]] | alt=Exits 11-19 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.1855 | long=-122.6659 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Ashland, Oregon | wikidata=Q450100
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=A small town that is home to the Tony award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival that has productions from February to October. There are three exits to Ashland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Siskiyou Blvd Ashland | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 99 diverges from I-5 and runs parallel through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Grants Pass. Hwy 99 intersects I-5 at Exits 35, 43, 45 and 58.
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:*{{marker|type=go|name=Welcome Center &amp; Rest Area|url=|lat=42.1676 | long=-122.6526}} Accessible from the northbound lanes only. 
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 66.svg|25px]] Ashland Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 14 | url= | email=
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| content=SR 66 goes west into town as Ashland St towards Southern Oregon State University and east and then south, parallel, along I-5 as Green Springs Hwy (Old Hwy 99) to [[File:OR 273.svg|25px]] (Old Hwy 99 S) south of Emigrant Lake. From Emigrant Lake SR 66 continues east towards [[Klamath Falls]] while Old Hwy 99 S continues south towards the state line at Exit 1.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Medford_(Oregon)|Medford]] | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.326515 | long=-122.875595 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Medford, Oregon | image=Medford_Viaduct.jpg | wikidata=Q836663
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 62.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 238.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] North Medford, [[Crater Lake]] | alt=Exit 30 | url= | email=
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| content=Access to {{marker|type=go|name=Medford Rogue Valley International Airport |url=http://jacksoncountyor.org/airport |lat=42.3684 | long=-122.8740}}, [https://www.roguevalleymall.com/ Rogue Valley Mall] and the surrounding retail stores, restaurants and hotels for supplies, food and/or a night's stay. SR-62 continues north and east towards [[Crater Lake]]. Immediate left (north) on Biddle Rd from SR-62, follow signs to Airport Rd to reach the airport. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Central Point Eagle Point | alt=Exit 33 | url= | email=
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| content=Also another way to access the airport. Go east on E Pine which become Biddle Rd. Follow signs to the terminal {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 234.svg|25px]] Scenic Byway &amp; Gold Hill | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.426 | long=-123.0423 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Gold_Hill,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3109513
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit into the town of Gold Hill.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] Rogue River Route | alt=Exits 43 &amp; 45A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4286 | long=-123.0971 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Rogue Valley | wikidata=Q10825386
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Additional access to Hwy 99 in Rogue River Valley between Grants Pass and Medford. Both exits are named as &quot;Rogue Valley Route&quot; and are accessible from both directions.
}}
* {{listing
| name=City of Rogue River | alt=Exit 48 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.4322 | long=-123.1700| directions=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Rogue River, Oregon
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| name=[[Grants Pass]] | alt=Exits 55-61 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.439007 | long=-123.328393 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Grants_Pass,_Oregon | image=&quot;It's_the_Climate&quot;_sign_in_Grants_Pass,_Oregon.jpg | wikidata=Q143405
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County and is famous for its white river rafting in the Rogue River. It is also the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument 30 miles (48 km) south of the city. I-5 goes east-west from Central Point (Exit #33), through Grants Pass, to Merlin Rd (Exit #61). There are two exits to Grants Pass.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 199.svg|25px]] S Grants Pass Crescent City | alt=Exit 55 | url= | email=
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| content=Connects the I-5 corridor to [[Crescent City]] in the [[North Coast_(California)|northern California coast]]. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the [[Southern Oregon Coast]]. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:US 199.svg|25px]] Grants Pass City Center | alt=Exit 58 | url= | email=
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| content=Access into downtown Grants Pass via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Merlin Rd | alt=Exit 61 | url= | email=
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| content=Local road to the town of Merlin.
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* {{listing
| name=Hugo | alt=Exit 66 | url= | email=
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| content=Monument Dr to Hugo an unincorporated community name after a longtime farmer and resident, Hugo Garber in 1896. The townsite was a flag stop for the train to Grants Pass and Medford from the time before the automobile. Nowadays it's a farming community surrounded by cherry farms.
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* {{listing
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* {{listing
| name=Wolf Creek | alt=Exit 76 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Wolf_Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q3710338
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=unincorporated town.
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* {{listing
| name=Glendale | alt=Exit 80 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=42.7453 | long=-123.3713 | directions=
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| hours= | wikipedia=Glendale, Oregon
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| lastedit=2022-07-23
| content=The Glendale Valley Rd leads traffic from the freeway to the town of Glendale, Oregon.
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:* {{listing
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* {{listing
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Canyonville]] | alt=Exit 98 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Canyonville,_Oregon | wikidata=Q2622557
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* {{listing
| name=Myrtle Creek | alt=Exit 108 | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Myrtle Creek,_Oregon | wikidata=Q981114
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] to [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 112 | url= | email=
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| content= Accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 from here. SR-99 leaves the I-5 to loop into the towns of Dillard and Winston. From Winston SR-42 goes west to [[Coos Bay]] at the coast. SR-42 returns to the freeway at Exit 119 while SR-99 continues north, as a separate road, towards Roseburg.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] South [[File:OR 42.svg|25px]] Winston Dillard Coos Bay | alt=Exit 119 | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Dillard Coos Bay&quot; from the northbound lanes. SR 42 goes southwest to the towns of Dillard and Winston where SR-42 continues west to Coos Bay. SR-99 follows SR 42 through Dillard and Winston, from Roseburg, before rejoining I-5 at mile 112 to continue towards Grants Pass.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Roseburg]] | alt=Exits 120-129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=43.2135 | long=-123.3552 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Roseburg,_Oregon | wikidata=Q846170
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=There are 5 exits to Roseburg
}}

====[[Willamette Valley]]====
The Willamette Valley is centered around the Willamette River, and home to the state's three largest cities and much of the state's agriculture industry and the Oregon Wine Country:
* {{listing
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| content=OR-Hwy 99 goes alongside of I-5 as a two lane highway from Exit #170 to Exit 188 in Goshen. It passes through Cottage Grove and Creswell. This exit is accessible from the northbound lanes only, no return to freeway going north. Southbound traffic can only merge into I-5 going south. Hwy 99 goes along I-5 to Oakland (Oregon) at Exit #140 where it splits as a separate highway, alongside I-5 to Exit #120 south of Roseburg. 
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 189-195B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.052069 | long=-123.086754 | directions=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png | price=
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The second-largest city in Oregon, home to the University of Oregon Ducks.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 58.svg|25px]] Oakridge Klamath Falls | alt=Exit 188 | url=| email=
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| content=From the southbound lanes there's only one exit leaving the freeway towards SR-58 and it splits again towards towards Goshen (SR-99) and &quot;Oakridge Klamath Falls&quot; (SR-58). From the northbound lanes Exit #188A forms SR-58 going towards Oakridge while Exit 188B (a separate exit) ends into Franklin Blvd which goes south into Goshen as SR-99. 
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:* {{listing
| name=30th Ave South Eugene | alt=Exit 189 | url= | email=
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| content=From here one can approach Eugene from the south via 30th Ave or continue north on Franklin Blvd into Springfield.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] University of Oregon Eugene Downtown | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
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| content=From the south, downtown can be reached via Franklin Blvd (Hwy 99) which also passes by the U of Oregon campus. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes and only goes west into Eugene. Going south SR-99 merges onto I-5 from mile marker 192 and runs concurrent with I-5 to Exit #188 where it forms a separate parallel route through Cottage Grove and Goshen.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-105.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 126.svg|25px]] [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]] | alt=Exits 194A &amp; B | url= | email=
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| image=Photocollageofeugene.png
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| content=This highway connects into downtown Eugene as I-105 and continues east into Springfield as SR-126. Follow Exit/off ramp 194A to Sprinfield and Exit/off ramp 194B towards Eugene.
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:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:OR 569.svg|25px]] Randy Pape Beltline [[Eugene]]-[[w:Springfield,_Oregon|Springfield]]| alt=Exits 195 | url= | email=
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| content=The Randy Pape Beltine serves as a circular freeway to circle around the Eugene-Springfield area as a way to connect the outer suburbs to each other without going into downtown.
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 228.svg|25px]] [[w:Halsey, Oregon|Halsey]] - [[w:Brownsville, Oregon|Brownsville]] | alt=Exit 216 | url= | email=
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| content=Holly Sweet Home Rd goes east/west, connecting Halsey (west, Jct 99E) to Brownsville (east).
}}{{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}}

* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 34.svg|25px]] [[Corvallis_(Oregon)|Corvallis]] - [[w:Lebanon,_Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 228 | url= | email=
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| content=Corvallis (and Jct 99W) is {{mi|11}} west from the I-5/SR-34 junction while Least is {{mi|8}} east.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Albany_(Oregon)|Albany]] | alt=Exits 233 - 235 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=44.63538 | long=-123.1069 | directions=west of I-5.
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| lastedit=2019-09-24
| content=The town is known as the &quot;hub of the valley&quot; as it sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia Rivers. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 20.svg|25px]] Santiam Hwy Albany-[[w:Lebanon, Oregon|Lebanon]] | alt=Exit 233| | url= | email=
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| content=Signed as &quot;Lebanon Sweet home&quot;' from the 'southbound lanes. Travelers coming from the north and going towards Lebanon (SE) or Corvallis (SW) can use this exit and go on US Hwy 20 instead of going to Hwy 34 at exit 228. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=Fair/Expo Center Knox Butte Rd | alt=Exit 234/234A| | url=https://www.lcfairexpo.com | email=
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| content=Access to local Albany Municipal Airport (general aviation only) and Linn County fairgrounds. Exits 234 &amp; 234A are two separate exits but are signed the same from both directions. Exit 234 is accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes only to Knox Butte Rd E while Exit 234A, just south of 234B, is accessible from the ''southbound'' lanes only. Exit 234A goes into Albany Ave SE/Airport Rd Se, west of the freeway, which intersects Pacific Blvd SE (Hwy 99E). {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Albany | alt=Exit 234B | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes only. Hwy 99E goes south into town as Pacific Blvd SE and follows I-5 north to Salem. From Albany Hwy 99E continues south towards Junction City (where it merges with Hwy 99W into Hwy 99) through Tangent, Halsey and Harrisburg. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Millersburg |alt=Exit 235|url=|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from ''southbound'' lanes into Old Salem Rd NE. Exit #235 are two separate exits which are accessible from one side of the freeway only.}}
::* {{listing
| name=Viewcrest | alt=Exit 235 | url= | email=
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| content=Accessible from ''northbound'' lanes into Century Dr NE, parallel along the east side of the freeway.
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* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] | alt=Exits 248-260B | url= | email=
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| wikipedia=Salem, Oregon | image=Oregon_State_Capitol_1.jpg | wikidata=Q43919
| lastedit=2017-06-02
| content=The capital city of Oregon, traditionally known for being low-key, the downtown area is showing the early signs of rejuvenation.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sunnyside Turner|alt=Exit 248|url=|lat=|long=|comment=go east on Delany Rd SE to get to the town of Turner go west to Sunnyside Rd SE and then go north on Sunnyside to get into town}}
:* {{listing|name=Commercial St SE|alt=Exit 249|url=|lat=|long=|content=Major thoroughfare into town (Salem) from the south}}
:* {{listing|name=Keubler Blvd|alt=Exit 252|url=|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 22.svg|25px]] [[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Detroit_Lake_State_Recreation_Area|Detroit Lake]] [[Bend]] | alt=Exit 253 | url= | email=
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| content=OR Hwy 22 &amp; Bus 99E goes northwesterly into town as Mission St SE. OR-Hwy 22 then goes across the Willamette River into West Salem and another {{mile|25}} west to OR-Hwy 18 in Willamina via OR-Hwy 99W in Rickreall which is the gateway towards the Yamhill Valley Wine Country (north on 99W towards McMinnville). Going east OR-Hwy 22 passes by Detroit Lake and Mt Jefferson towards US Hwy 20. It continues into Bend as US Hwy 20. Going south OR Hwy 99E follows I-5 to Exit 234B in Albany.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 213.svg|25px]] Market St Silverton | alt=Exit 256 | url= | email=
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| content=Closest exit to downtown and the state capitol.
}} There are multiple roads/bridges crossing over I-5 between Hwy 22 at mm 253 and Hwy 99E at mm 258 that are not accessible. This is the only exit to take between Hwy 22 and 99E.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] Portland Rd NE | alt=Exit 258 | url= | email=
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| content=OR-Hwy 99E goes N/NE towards Portland through Woodburn, Canby and Oregon City and towards Albany along I-5 in the other direction. Going into town Portland Rd NE (Hwy Bus-99E) passes the by state fairgrounds where it becomes Fairgrounds Rd the rest of the way into downtown Salem.
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:* {{listing
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====[[Portland Metropolitan Area]]====
The Portland Metropolitan area is a large conurbation of cities (municipalities) surrounding Portland, Oregon in the northern end of the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington (Clark County, WA) at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
* {{listing
| name=[[Wilsonville]] | alt= | url=Exits 283 &amp; 286 | email=
| address= | lat=45.3030 | long=-122.7693 | directions=
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| content=Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river, and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. 
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:* {{listing
| name=Wilsonville Rd | alt=Exit 283 | url= | email=
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| content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing|name=Ellingson Rd, Boones Ferry Rd |alt=Exit 286|lat=|long=|content={{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} }}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] | alt=Exit 288 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.368654 | long=-122.758060 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-205 goes north to [[Oregon City]], [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]]; reconnects with I-5 north of [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, WA]] at Exit 7 (Washington).
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* {{listing
| name=Nyberg Rd Tualatin Sherwood Rd | alt=Exit 289 | url= | email=
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| content=Tualatin Sherwood Rd goes {{mile|5}} across towards OR Hwy 99W in Sherwood through Tualatin. From Sherwood travelers can continue into Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', a world-renowned wine tasting destination.
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* {{listing
| name=[[Tigard]] and [[Lake Oswego]] | alt=Exits 291-293 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4210 | long=-122.7442 | directions=
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:* {{listing|name=SW Carman Dr|alt=Exit 291|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 217.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 292 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Connects to [[Tigard]] (SR-99W); [[Beaverton]] and ends at US-26 west. Serves as a partial western bypass for northbound drivers to connect with [[Hillsboro (Oregon)|Hillsboro]] (via US Hwy 26 &amp; SR-8) and the [[Northern Oregon Coast]] (US Hwy 26). SR-217 ends east of I-5 where the same road becomes SW Kruse Way leading into [[Lake Oswego]] a wealthy suburban enclave.
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:* {{listing|name=SW Haines St|alt=Exit 293|lat=|long=|content=}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | alt=Exits 294-308. There are 18 exits into Portland | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.51261 | long=-122.68163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| wikipedia=Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q6106
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The largest city in Oregon, and a cultural center for the region. Known for its food and music scenes, and counter-cultural attitudes. Thousands of acres of gardens, parks, and trails to explore, as well as a multitude of shops and restaurants spread across several neighborhoods.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99W.svg|25px]] [[Tigard]] &amp; [[Portland (Oregon)/Southwest| Southwest Portland]] | alt=Exit 294 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=SR-99W officially begins/ends here. It goes west through [[Tigard]], King City, Sherwood, [[Newberg]] and [[McMinnville_(Oregon)|McMinnville]] in the '''Yamhill Valley Wine Country''', Going into Portland the road becomes SW Barbur Blvd through Southwest Portland and into downtown Portland as SW Naito Pkwy (Front Ave). The old 99W continues along Naito Pkwy through downtown to the Steele Bridge where crosses over the Willamette River and continues north along N Interstate Ave. It rejoins into I-5 at Exit 306.
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:* {{listing|name=SW Taylors Ferry Rd|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only. Exit 295 are two separate exits to different local surface street at opposite sides of the freeway.}}
::* {{listing|name=SW Capitol Hwy|alt=Exit 295|lat=|long=|content=Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Barbur Blvd|alt=Exit 296A|lat=|long=|content=Barbur Blvd is the old Hwy 99W. Access from southbound lanes only.}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Terwilliger Blvd|alt=Exit 297|lat=|long=|content=}}
:* {{listing|name=SW Corbett Ave|alt=Exit 298|lat=|long=|content=Access to a local street from northbound side only}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 43.svg|25px]] [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] Macadam / Ross Island Bridge | alt=Exit 299A | url= | email=
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| content=US Hwy 26 crosses over the Willamette River on the Ross Island bridge. US 26 goes through SE Portland as SE Powell and continues east towards [[Bend]] in Central Oregon through [[Gresham]], [[Sandy]], [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood/Government Camp]] and [[Madras_(Oregon)|Madras]]. SR-43 goes south along the west side of the Willamette River as SW Macadam towards Oregon City through [[Lake Oswego]] and West Linn.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North to City Center [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] West; [[File:I-5.svg|25px]] North to Seattle [[File:I-84.svg|25px]] | alt=Exit 299B (from left lanes of the northbound side) into I-405 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.50769 | long=-122.6696 | directions=
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| wikipedia=Marquam Bridge | image=MarquamBridgeHill.jpg | wikidata=Q6772478
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Interstate 5 crosses the Willamette River on the Marquam Bridge and continues north towards Seattle from the other side of the river. Interstate 405 is a local auxiliary highway that continues {{mile|4.5}} around downtown Portland (westside of the Willamette River) to the Fremont Bridge where it rejoins I-5 in the other side of the Willamette River. I-405 connects the I-5 corridor to downtown and to US Hwy 26 west (Exit 1D of I-405) towards [[Beaverton]],[[Hillsboro_(Oregon)|Hillsboro]] and [[Seaside]].
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 300 | url= | email=
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| content=After exiting from I-5 the off-ramp splits with one lane going right into SE Water Ave &amp; Yamhill for local access to the warehouses and to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in southeast Portland while the other lane continues into I-84. Access from the ''northbound'' lanes only.
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::* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] [[Oregon City]] OMSI [[File:US 26.svg|25px]] East | alt=Exit 300B | url=https://omsi.edu | email=
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| content=Off ramp splits again after exiting from I-5. Left lane goes into Morrison Bridge east which leads towards another off ramp to MLK south (99E to Oregon City and OMSI) or continue east on SE Belmont. Right lane goes into Morrison Bridge west going into downtown Portland. Road becomes SW Washington St in downtown. Access from the ''southbound'' lanes only.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-84.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] East [[The Dalles]] | alt=Exit 301 (southbound) / 300 (northbound) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.524897 | long=-122.665353 | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-84 passes through Portland's [[Portland (Oregon)/Eastside|Eastside]] and through the [[Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge|Columbia Gorge]] to [[Hood River]], [[The Dalles]], [[Pendleton]] and [[Boise|Boise, ID]]. Travelers going to {{marker|type=go|name=Portland International Airport|url=https://www.flypdx.com|lat=45.5894 | long=-122.5937}} can follow I-84 to I-205 North towards Seattle at Exit #8 of I-84 and then to Airport Way W from Exit #24A of I-205. Likewise travelers can also go north towards the airport on NE 82nd (OR Hwy-213) from Exit #5 of I-84.
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:* {{listing
| name=NE Broadway-Weidler Moda Center | alt=Exit 302A | url= | email=
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| content=Access to NE Broadway (WB) from the southbound lanes and NE Weidler (EB) from the northbound lanes. Nearest access to the [http://veterans.coliseumportland.org/ Portland Memorial Coliseum], [https://www.oregoncc.org/en Oregon Convention Center] and the [http://www.modaportland.com/ Moda Center (Rose Quarter)] all hosting different sporting events, concerts/performances and conventions throughout the year. {{fuel-icon}} {{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[File:US 30.svg|25px]] West Beaverton St Helens (Fremont Bridge) | alt=Exit 302B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.5379 | long=-122.6831 | directions=Fremont Bridge
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fremont_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon) | image=FremontBridgePano.jpg | wikidata=Q3396538
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=I-405 connects [[Portland (Oregon)/Northwest|Northwest Portland]] and downtown Portland from the I-5 corridor, while US 30 branches off from the west end of the Fremont Bridge and continues along the Willamette River through the northwest industrial areas to Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Saint Helens and [[Astoria]]. I-405 then joins I-5 at the west end of the Marquem Bridge south of downtown Portland.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Swan Island, N Killingsworth | alt=Exit 303 | url= | email=
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| content=Exit accesses N Going St (to Swan Island) and Killingsworth. Both are connected by local paralell roads at both sides, without re-entering the freeway.
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:* {{listing|name=N Caesar Chavez Blvd |alt=Exit 304|lat=|long=}}
:* {{listing|name=[[File:US 30.svg|25px]] N Lombard St|alt=Exit 305A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}}
:* {{listing|name=Columbia Blvd|alt=Exit 306A|lat=|long=|content=Accessible from the northbound lanes only}} 
:* {{listing
| name=Interstate Ave Portland International Raceway | alt=Exit 306 | url=https://www.portlandraceway.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=45.5968 | long=-122.6875 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Portland International Raceway | wikidata=Q2662150
| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=Interstate Ave served as the &quot;Old Hwy 99W&quot; (not signed) through North Portland. The Old Hwy 99W crosses into downtown from N Interstate via the (black) Steele Bridge and continued along the downtown waterfront as Naito Pkwy. It goes through Southwest Portland as SW Barbur Blvd to it junction with I-5 at Exit 294 where OR-Hwy 99W officially begins. On some maps OR-Hwy 99W begins at SW Naito Pkwy and Clay St in downtown Portland. This exit (#306) is only accessible from the southbound lanes. From the northbound lanes take Exit 306B towards &quot;Victory Lane/Expo Center&quot; and take a left on N Victory Ln to reach Interstate Ave &amp; the Portland International Raceway.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:OR 99E.svg|25px]] MLK Jr Blvd &amp; Marine Dr | alt=Exit 307 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2020-11-10
| content=OR-Hwy 99E begins here and goes parallel I-5 along the east side towards Salem. It goes through northeast and southeast Portland as Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Hwy 99E branches between NE Weidler and SE Mill St. Southbound traffic continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd while northbound traffic travel along Grand Ave. It continues south from SE Mill St to [[Oregon City]] as SE McCloughlin Blvd. This is where the old US Hwy 99 split between US Hwy 99E &amp; 99W.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Hayden Island ODOTS Permits | alt=Exit 308 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.6115 | long=-122.6791 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Hayden Island, Portland, Oregon | wikidata=Q5686334
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Access to [http://jantzenbeachpdx.com/ Jantzen Beach Shopping Center] on Hayden Island. There are other restaurants, hotels and retails stores surrounding the Jantzen Beach mall for food, fuel, supplies and/or a night's stay. Exit is signposted &quot;Hayden Island ODOTS Permits&quot; from both directions. ODOTS permits are for commercial truck drivers to travel through the state.
}}

=== [[Washington (state)|Washington]] ===
The maximum speed limit is 70 MPH (112 km/h) for cars &amp; 60 MPH (100 km/h) for large trucks on rural stretches and 60 MPH (100 km/h) in urban areas or lower if posted otherwise. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too. A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign.&lt;br&gt;
[[File:WA-99.svg|38px|frameless|left]] Unlike California and Oregon only a short segment of the Old Hwy 99 (({{mile|47}} long) between [[Interstate 5#Fife|Fife]] and [[Interstate 5#Everett|Everett]] have been commissioned as State Route (SR) 99. The remaining segments have been decommissioned as a US or state highway except SR 11 (Chuckanaut Dr) between Burlington and Bellingham, a section of SR-529 between Everett and Marysville; SR-539 from north of Bellingham to the Canadian border and a part of SR 505 concurrent with Jackson Hwy through Toledo. In everywhere else the Old Hwy 99 exists as local roads named &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;, &quot;Pacific&quot; or by a different name or concurrently on Interstate 5. There have been different alignments and re-alignments throughout its existence before 1940 which are included in some parts of this article but not all. Most of the segments described in this article are what is/was there as US Highway 99 when Interstate 5 was built in 1964-69:&lt;br&gt;

====[[Southwest Washington]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver]] | alt=Exits 1A-7 | url= | lat=45.626 | long=-122.675 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Vancouver, Washington | image=Vancouver WA Collage.jpg | wikidata=Q234053
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Fourth largest city in Washington and oldest permanent settlement in the Pacific Northwest; not to be confused with [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia|BC]], [[Canada]].
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:* {{listing | type=listing| name=[[File:WA-14.svg|25px]] East Camas | alt=Exit 1A | url= | email=| lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Goes through the [[Columbia River Gorge]] along the Washington side of the Columbia River to Exit 131 of I-82 in [[Columbia_River_Plateau|Eastern Washington]], north of Hermiston. In town the highway ends at Washington &amp; W 5th St in downtown Vancouver. Exit 1B goes from the northbound lanes to E 6th St &amp; C St. This is also another way to reach the airport. Go east on SR 14 to I-205 and then south on I-205 to NE Airport Way (Exit 24) on the other side of the Columbia River.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-501.svg|25px]] E Mill Plain Blvd | alt=Exit 1C | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Major east-west road through town. Access to the Historic Ft Vancouver and the adjacent old military base of the same name just east of the freeway. Going the other direction Mill Plain goes into downtown Vancouver. Exit 1D continues north to 4th Plain, another local east-west road.
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:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 | alt=Exit 3 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=Going north, Old Hwy 99 becomes NE 20th Ave (north of the I-205 jct), NE Union Rd and NE 15th Ave and ends at NE 179th at Exit 9. Going south, the Old Hwy 99 becomes Main St ending at E 5th &amp; Main in downtown.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 78th St (Hazel Dell) | alt=Exit 4 | url= | lat= | long= | directions=|
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Local east-west street with multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, O'Reillys Auto Parts, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-205.svg|25px]][[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] NE 134th St Salem | alt=Exit 7 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7285 | long=-122.656 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=I-205 goes south to the [[Portland_(Oregon)|Portland International Airport]] (via NE Airport Way at Exit #24 from southbound lanes &amp; 24A of the northbound lanes of I-205), East Portland, [[Gladstone (Oregon)|Gladstone]], and [[Oregon City]]; and reconnects with I-5 at Exit 288 (Oregon) south of Portland. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes only. From the Northbound lanes Exit off at ''NE 134th St/ E WSU Vancouver'' (Exit 7A) and go east on NE 134th St to I-205.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NE 179th St | alt=Exit 9 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Location of [https://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com/events Clark County Fairgrounds] at west side of freeway. The Old Hwy 99 is NE 15th Ave running along the eastside of the freeway from NE 179th St. The same road becomes NE Union, NE 20th, NE Hwy 99, crosses I-5 at Exit 3 and becomes Main St.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-502.svg|25px]] Battleground | alt=Exit 11 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.7811 | long=-122.673 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Battleground,_Washington | wikidata=Q810999
| lastedit=2019-07-12
| content=The town of Battleground is 6 miles (10km) east of the freeway along NE 219th.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 NB | alt=Exit 11 / Mile 11 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=45.7776 | long=-122.6691 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines, RV sanitation station, and electrical vehicle charging station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Gee Creek I-5 SB| alt=Mile 12 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/gee-creek-i-5-southbound
| lat=45.7996 | long=-122.6808
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=La Center Cowlitz Reservation | alt=Exit 16 | url= | directions=
| wikipedia=La_Center,_Washington | wikidata=Q1506592
| lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=
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* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-503.svg|25px]] [[Woodland_(Washington)|Woodland]] Cougar | alt=Exit 21 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Woodland, Washington | image=CedarCreekGristMill2007.jpg | wikidata=Q1191430
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR-503 goes east through Woodland and connects to FR-90 in Cougar along the southside of Mt St Helens. It is also another way to access [[Mount_St._Helens|Mt St Helens]] from Portland and Southwest Washington. There are a series of gas stations, restaurants, motels and a couple of groceries stores to stock up. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Kalama | alt=Exits 27 &amp; 30 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.0075 | long=-122.8454 | directions= | image=Kalama,_WA_-_N_First_St_02.jpg
| wikipedia=Kalama,_Washington | wikidata=Q1516195
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Exit 30 goes into downtown Kalama while Exit 27 access the industrial areas south of Kalama (Port of Kalama). Pin is at Exit #30.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Kelso (Washington)|Kelso]] &amp; [[Longview_(Washington)|Longview]] | alt=Exits 36-40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.141944 | long=-122.906111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Kelso,_Washington | image=Longviewwa1.jpg | wikidata=Q868654
| lastedit=2019-06-04
| content=Five exits to Kelso; SR-432 (Exit 36) and Pleasant Hil Rd &amp; Headquarters Rd (Exit 39). SR-432 provide access to neighboring [[Longview (Washington)|Longview]] west of the Cowlitz River. SR-4 continues west along the Washington side of the Colombia River to US Hwy 101 north of [[Astoria]], Oregon. Likewise travelers can also cross the Columbia River from Longview into Rainier, OR and continue towards Astoria on US Hwy 30.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-432.svg|25px]] Talley Way | alt=Exit 36B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content= Goes from Exit 36B of I-5 to 3rd Ave and aound town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go into town go past 3rd Ave and continue onto Tennant Way (follow signs) which ends at 15th Ave/Oregon Way, just south of town. Exit 36A diverge into Kelso Dr which is local road that runs parallel (at 35 mph) along I-5 at the east side of the freeway from Talley Way (Exit 36) to Allen St (Exit 39). 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-4.svg|25px]] Allen St to [[Kelso_(Washington)|Kelso]] | alt=Exit 39 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Allen St is the main road into [[Kelso]] from the I-5 corridor and is the beginning of SR-4 which goes out through and past Kelso and Lonview towards [[Ilwaco]] &amp; [[Long Beach_(Washington)|Longbeach]] out in the coast. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Safeway, Red Lion Inn, Three Rivers Mall, Target, etc) accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=N Kelso Ave | alt=Exit 40 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to local residential neighborhoods north of Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lexington Bridge Dr | alt=Exit 42 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Local access to residential neighborhoods north Kelso. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Headquarter Rd/Pleasant Hill Rd | alt=Exit 46 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-504.svg|25px]] Castle Rock | alt=Exit 49 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.284549 | long=-122.902701 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Castle_Rock,_Washington | wikidata=Q1023555
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=SR-504 goes {{mi|52}} east to the [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562 Johnston Ridge Observatory] in [[Mount St. Helens]]. There is a [https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens Visitors' Center] closer to the freeway, only {{mi|5}} east.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Toutle River I-5 NB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3509 | long=-122.9043 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{go
| name=Toutle River I-5 SB | alt=Mile 54 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/toutle-river-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.3523 | long=-122.9079 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-05-15
| content=Restrooms, water and picnic tables. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Jackson Hwy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.3905 | long=-122.9021 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Jackson Hwy is the segment of old hwy 99 through Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia in Lewis County. Exit is signposted as &quot;Jackson Hwy Barnes Dr&quot; from the southbound lanes. In downtown Chehalis Jackson Hwy becomes Market St.The Old Hwy 99 intersects with I-5 at Exits 82 and 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-506.svg|25px]] Toledo Vader Rd | alt=Exit 60 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | image=Toledo,_WA_-_shops_on_Cowlitz_St_03.jpg
| wikipedia=Toledo,_Washington | wikidata=Q1515635
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Local road to access the town of Toledo. The other exit for going towards Vader is at Exit 59.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-505.svg|25px]] Winlock Toledo | alt=Exit 63 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| wikipedia=Winlock,_Washington | image=WinlockEgg.jpg | wikidata=Q1502266
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=SR 505 goes across I-5 connecting Toledo to Winlock.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] East to Morton Yakima | alt=Exit 68 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.548 | long=-122.877 | directions=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=US Hwy 12 goes east through the Cascade Mountains between [[Mount Rainier]] and [[Mount St Helens]] to Exit 31 on I-82 north of [[Yakima]]. Travelers can get to Mt Rainier from US Hwy 12 via SR 7 at Morton or SR 123 in Packwood and to Mt St Helens on SR 131/FR 25 in Randle. Going westbound, US Hwy 12 goes north along I-5 from Exit 68 to Exit 88.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-508.svg|25px]] Napavine Onalaska | alt=Exit 71 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | wikipedia=Napavine,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510290
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=W Forest Napavine Rd/Main Ave connects Napavine in the west and Onalaska in the east
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Chehalis]] | alt=Exits 72-79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.6604 | long=-122.9784 | directions=
| wikipedia=Chehalis,_Washington | image=Lewis_County_Historic_Courthouse.jpg | wikidata=Q249441
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=Chehalis is a small town and the county seat of Lewis County. There are three exits to Chehalis. The pin is at SR-6 / W Main St at Exit #76 which connects I-5 to downtown Chehalis.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-6.svg|25px]] West Pe Ell &amp; [[Raymond]] | alt=Exit 77 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Connects Chehalis to [[Raymond]] and [[South_Bend (Washington)|South Bend]] by Willapa Bay at the coast. The road also passes through the town of Pe Ell. Going east it goes into downtown Chehalis as Main St.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=NW Chamber of Commerce Way | alt=Exit 79 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=A local NW/SE street in Chehalis where there are multiple places for fuel, restaurants, a strip mall (Grocery Outlet, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Dollar Tree, Taco del Mar, Starbucks, Wendy's, etc); Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc for supplies. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Centralia_(Washington)|Centralia]] | alt=Exits 81-82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=46.7191 | long=-122.9542 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | image=Centralia_Downtown_Historic_District.jpg
| wikipedia=Centralia,_Washington | wikidata=Q868700
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Founded as a railroad town, Centralia's economy was originally dependent on such extractive industries as coal, lumber and agriculture. It was named in reference to the midway point between Tacoma and Kalama (which were originally the NP's Washington termini), but proved to have longevity when it became the midpoint between Seattle and Portland after I-5 was built. There are two exits to Centralia {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-507.svg|25px]] Mellen St City Center | alt=Exit 81 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-11
| content=Accessible only from the northbound lanes only. From the southbound lanes exit at Harrison Ave (Exit #82) and follow the parallel side road past Harrison, past the merging lane (do not re-enter freeway) to Mellen St. Follow signs. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] (at Chevron Gas Station).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Harrison Ave Factory Outlet Way | alt=Exit 82 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=Accessible from both directions. Harrison Ave is the segment of the Old Hwy 99 going into downtown Centralia where Old Hwy 99 goes north-south, through downtown, as Pearl St (SB) and Tower Ave (NB). Going towards Chehalis the old Hwy 99 becomes Kesky Ave (SB)/National Ave (NB) between Centralia and Chehalis. Going west from this junction, Harrison Ave curves northwards, alongside I-5, as 'Old Highway 99' towards US Hwy 12 in Grand Mound by Exit #88. There are multiple places for Lodging, fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Bugerville USA, Dennys', Safeway, [http://centraliafactoryoutlet.com/store-directory/ Centralia Outlets], Goodwill, etc) in the immediate areas. Click [[Centralia_(Washington)#Sleep|here]] for a list of hotel/motels in the area. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 12.svg|25px]] [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] -Tenino | alt=Exit 88 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-07-10
| content=US Hwy 12 goes west towards Aberdeen through Rochester and Elma. US Hwy 12 ends at SR 8 in Elma. If coming from Centralia or anywhere south and going west towards Aberdeen this would be the route take without going through Olympia. If Going eastbound, US Hwy 12 goes south along I-5 from Exit 88 to Exit 68. Old Hwy 99 SW goes northeast from here to Tenino. From Tenino the Old Hwy 99 goes into Tumwater where it becomes Capitol Blvd. Going south Old Hwy 99 parallels along the west side of I-5 to Harrison Ave in Centralia at Exit #82 from its intersection of US Hwy 12 and Old Hwy 99 SW /Elderberry SW. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Scatter Creek I-5 NB| alt=Mile 90 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/scatter-creek-i-5-northbound
| lat=46.8353 | long=-122.9852
| lastedit=2016-03-20
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Maytown I-5 SB | alt=Mile 93 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/maytown-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=46.87109 | long=-122.9703 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-06-02
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables and visitors info. No RV sanitation station. {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Seattle|Seattle Metropolitan Area]] in [[Puget Sound|The Puget Sound Region]]====
North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. This section is multi-lane (3 to 5) in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate 405 through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tumwater]] | alt=Exits 99-103 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0072 | long=-122.9096 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tumwater,_Washington | image=Tumwater_pano_01.jpg | wikidata=Q1507493
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=Southernmost city of the Puget Sound Region and the Olympia conurbation. There are four exits to Tumwater from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Trosper Rd SW | alt=Exit #102 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=There are multiple places for [[Tumwater#Sleep|Lodging]], fuel, restaurants, supplies/groceries (Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, etc) surrounding the I-5/Trosper Rd Jct. Trosper ends at Capitol Blvd (Old Hwy 99), which parallels I-5 along the east. Capitol Blvd goes north through Tumwater into downtown Olympia at 4th Ave. The Old Hwy 99 then follows 4th Ave (WB )/ State (EB) through downtown and along E Martin Way through the eastside of Olympia and Lacey towards the Nisqually Tideflats at Exit 116. Going south/southeast on Capitol Blvd it becomes Old Hwy 99 SE towards Tenino. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Desuchutes Way |alt=Exit 103|lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Olympia (Washington)|Olympia]] | alt=Exits 104-108 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0357 | long=-122.9048 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Olympia,_Washington | image=2009-0606-WashingtonStateCapitol.jpg | wikidata=Q42735
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=The capital of Washington offers an unusually large and active arts and music scene for a city of its size, and its identity as a city remains distinct despite strong influences from Seattle, Tacoma and Everett to the north and from Portland/Vancouver to the south. Olympia is somewhat of a breeding ground for Pacific Northwest alternative culture having spawned or influenced many of the region's better-known personalities. North of Exit #104 (US-101) I-5 curves eastward and become an east-west highway through Olympia, Lacey and Joint Base Lewis McChord where it curves northwards again.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 101.svg|25px]] North [[Aberdeen_(Washington)|Aberdeen]] [[Port Angeles]] | alt=Exit 104 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.020982 | long=-122.906404 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=U.S. Route 101 in Washington | wikidata=Q410892
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=US 101 begins/ends here. It goes west from I-5 to the third exit where US 101 exit off to the right and goes north towards [[Shelton_(Washington)|Shelton]] and around the [[Olympic Peninsula]] via [[Port Angeles]]. The highway itself continues west as [[File:WA-8.svg|25px]] towards [[Aberdeen (Washington)|Aberdeen]] from the US Hwy 101 turnoff. There are two additional local exits to Olympia along US Hwy 101 between I-5 and where US Hwy 101 goes north towards Shelton.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=City Center, State Capitol, Port of Olympia | alt=Exit 105 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Closet exit to downtown, the state capitol and the Port of Olympia (via downtown) from both directions.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Pacific Ave Se | alt=Exit 107 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Prior to 1936 (before Martin Way was built) the old Highway 99 follows Pacific Ave SE from Lacey into downtown Olympia. Once in downtown Olympia the old Hwy 99 goes along State Ave (WB) / 4th Ave (EB) to Capitol Way S. It goes south through town as Capitol Way S and become Capital Blvd in Tumwater.. Going east from here, Pacific Ave SE goes through Lacey and around St Claire as Old Pacific Hwy SE &amp; Nisqually Rd SE to Exit 116 of I-5 in the Nisqually tideflats. After E Martin Way was built in 1936 the old Hwy 99 was re-routed to E Martin Way from between its intersection with Pacific Ave and 4th Ave /State Ave, across town, to the Nisqually tide flats (Exit 116 at I-5).
}}
:* {{listing|name=Sleater Kinney Rd/College St|alt=Exit 108|lat=|long=|content=access to St Martins College}}

* {{listing
| name=[[Lacey]] | alt=Exits 109-116 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0487 | long=-122.819 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lacey,_Washington | wikidata=Q970086
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban city northeast of Olympia. I-5 goes east-west through Lacey, from Olympia to the Nisqually River at the Pierce/Thurston County line.
}}
* {{listing
| name=Dupont | alt=Exits 116 &amp; 119 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.0879 | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=DuPont, Washington | image=Dupont, WA 06.jpg | wikidata=Q128112
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway, through Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), from Center Dr (Exit #118) to Gravelly Lake #134 the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.

* {{listing
| name=Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) | alt=Ft Lewis &amp; McChord AFB, Exits 120-125 | url=https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/ | email=
| address= | lat=47.1087 | long=-122.5549 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Joint_Base_Lewis–McChord | image=62nd_AW_C-17_loading_Army_personnel_from_Fort_Lewis.jpg | wikidata=Q999280
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=a U.S. military installation home to I Corps and 62d Airlift Wing 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Headquarters, Joint Base Lewis–McChord. Joint Base Lewis–McChord is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains in the Continental United States. Its geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for deploying equipment. There is a '''visitors center''' off Exit #120, and another one at Exit #125. A valid DoD ID card or visitor pass is required to enter the installation and is checked for by military police on the roads going into the military base. ID is also checked for those going into the military base by public transportation. There is a gas station and a series of restaurants lined up along Berkeley Ave in Tilicum, outside the military base, and are accessible from Exit #122 {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=Lakewood | alt=Exits 122-127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.1471 | long=-122.5046 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lakewood, Washington | image=Lakewood, WA - BNSF bridge over Interstate 5.jpg | wikidata=Q983791
| content=Suburban city southwest of Tacoma with a high number of US military personnel and their families living there due to its proximity to JBLM. I-5 goes east-west between Olympia and SR-512.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Berkely St Madigan | alt=Exit 122A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Exit 122A &amp; B are connected to each other by Union Ave SW (local street) along the west of I-5. This access the local Lakewood neighborhood north/east of I-5 by American Lake and the front gate of Camp Murray National Guard Base. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Thorne Lake JBLM Logistics | alt=Exit 122B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Gravelly Lake Dr Sw | alt=Exit #124 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-20
| content=The old Hwy 99 follows Pacific Hwy Sw from its intersection with Gravelly Lake Dr (Exit 124) into Tacoma. After crossing the SR-512 intersection the same road becomes S Tacoma Way the rest of the way north. After passing S 38th St, S Tacoma Way curves to the right (east) and becomes E 26th after crossing Pacific Ave. E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and ends at its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. The old Hwy 99 follows Puyallup Ave as Pacific Hwy into Fife where it becomes SR-99 the rest of the way to Seattle. {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Bridgeport Way | alt=Exit 125 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=Bridgeport is the most direct route into Lakewood Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown Lakewood'). Bridgeport continues north through University Place, from Lakewood, and becomes S Jackson St in Tacoma where one can access Hwy 16 going into [[Gig Harbor]] without going into the I-5/SR-16 in in Tacoma if coming from the south. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-512.svg|25px]] South Tacoma Way | alt=Exit 127 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=SR 512 goes east towards [[Puyallup]] home of the Western Washington State Fair. It goes around Puyallup and continues northwards as SR-167 towards Renton. Second exit from I-5 going east is SR 7 which is the road leading down towards [[Mount Rainier]]. Going west, SR-512 ends at Pacific Hwy/South Tacoma Way (Old Hwy 99). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Tacoma]] | alt=Exits 127-135 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2554 | long=-122.4418 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Tacoma, Washington | image=Tacoma skyline behind East 21st Street Bridge.jpg | wikidata=Q199797
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=Washington's second largest city and formerly all industrial. The city center has been beautified, and the city now offers attractions such as the famous [https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ America's Car Museum], [https://www.museumofglass.org/ Museum of Glass], [https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/ Point Defiance Park], and the [http://www.washingtonhistory.org/ Washington State History Museum]. There are seven exits to Tacoma from I-5.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 84th St | alt=Exit 128 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-07-13
| content=The exit is only accessible from the ''northbound'' lanes which goes into S Hosmer/S Steele St (a north-south road). Go left (north) on Hosmer to get to S 84th or right (south) on Steele to get to SR-512. There are a series of [[Tacoma#South Tacoma| hotels/motels]] (of 'South Tacoma') along this road from the 7200-9000 block which are also accessible from S 72nd/74th (next north) via S Hosmer. Entry into the freeway is only onto the southbound lanes from here. (see 'South Tacoma' under 'Sleep' in the Tacoma article for a list of hotels). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tacoma#Sleep|S 72nd St / S 74th St]] | alt=Exit 129 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=A local east/west street in South Tacoma where there are multiple places for [[Tacoma#South Tacoma|Lodging]] (in 'South Tacoma'), single Valero Gas Station for fuel and Tacoma Place for [[Tacoma#Buy|food]] (Apple Bee's, Dairy Queen, Famous Dave's BBQ, Olive Garden, Pho Ever, Popeye's, Shari's, Starbucks, Subway, WinCo, etc). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=S 56th St University Place | alt=Exit 130 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content={{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
Due to long term construction activities along the freeway from S 38th through Fife the I-5/SR-16 interchange, the adjacent exit configurations and the freeway lane alignments between Exits 137A-B through 132 are subject to change. Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. Follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph through this area.
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-16.svg|25px]] West [[Gig Harbor]] [[Bremerton]]; S 38th St west Tacoma Mall | alt=Exit 132 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.229673 | long=-122.460114 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 16 | image=I-5_southbound_from_McKinley_Way_in_Tacoma_(20248941025).jpg | wikidata=Q835385
| lastedit=2019-06-05
| content=SR 16 provides additional access to Tacoma before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to [[Gig Harbor]] in the [[Kitsap Peninsula]] and continues north to [[Bremerton]]. There is a toll to cross the Narrows Bridge coming to Tacoma from Gig Harbor (south-east direction) but NOT for going into the Kitsap Peninsula. Access to S 38th St, the location of [[Tacoma#Buy|Tacoma Mall]] and the surrounding retail venues, is also the same as SR-16 from both directions. Follow signs closely.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-705.svg|25px]] North to City Center &amp; E 26th to Tacoma Dome, [[File:WA-7.svg|25px]] South (to East Tacoma via Pacific Hwy) | alt=Exit 133 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2334 | long=-122.432 | directions=Signed as &quot;City Center&quot;
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Interstate 705 | image=I-705_approaching_WA-509.jpg | wikidata=Q743669
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=I-705 connects I-5 at Exit 132/133 to downtown Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome (first exit to E 26th). Going north of downtown Tacoma the road becomes Schuster Pkwy (40 mph) which goes into Old Town Tacoma (N 30th St &amp; Schuster Pkwy) where it becomes N Ruston Way along the waterfront at much slower speeds (20 mph), towards Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal to Vashon Island. Going south SR-7 ends at S 38th St to access the south and east neighborhoods. SR-7 continues south along Pacific Hwy towards Mt Rainier. Old Hwy 99 crosses under I-705 as E 26th St and becomes S Tacoma Way west of its intersection with Pacific Hwy. The Old Hwy 99 follows S Tacoma Way/Pacific SW to its intersection with Gravelly Lake at Exit 124 of I-5. Going the other way (east) E 26th goes by the Tacoma Dome and end its intersection with E Puyallup Ave. Old Hwy 99 follows E Puyallup Ave (Pacific Hwy after crossing Puyallup River) into Fife where it becomes SR-99 (Pacific Hwy). ({{food-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} in downtown Tacoma, around the Tacoma Dome and along Ruston Way, The [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]], [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] are [[Tacoma#By bus|along E Puyallup Ave]], are accessed from E 26th St from I-705 or Portland Ave at Exit 134 of I-5).
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Fife_(Washington)|Fife]] | alt=Exits 136 (Port of Tacoma Rd) &amp; 137 (54th St E) | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2410 | long=-122.3570 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Fife,_Washington | wikidata=Q1510211
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Suburban and industrial city northeast of Tacoma. I-5 goes east-west from SR 16 in Tacoma, through Fife, to the Pierce/King County line at the &quot;Fife Curves&quot;. There are two exits to Fife.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] North 54th Ave E Fife | alt=Exit #137 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Fife_to_SeaTac | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-25
| content=SR-99 officially begins from 54th Ave E &amp; Pacific Hwy which runs parallel north/west of I-5 from Fife through Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac (and airport) and breaks at its junction with SR-518 in Tukwila/SeaTac. The road continues north through Tukwila as International Blvd to its junction with SR-599 where become Hwy 99 once again. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going towards Tacoma the Old Hwy 99 continues west on Pacific Hwy which becomes Puyallup Ave after crossing the Puyallup River in Tacoma. ({{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing|name=Port of Tacoma Rd/20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136|lat=|long=|content=Access from the southbound lanes only}}
::* {{listing|name=20th Ave E|alt=Exit 136A |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}
::* {{listing|name=Port of Taomca E|alt=Exit 136B |lat=|long=|content=Access from northbound lanes only.}}

* {{listing | type=go
| name=SeaTac Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 140 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/seatac-i-5-northbound | | lat=47.2711 | long=-122.3145 | directions= | lastedit=2019-07-13
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Federal Way]] | alt=Exits 142B-147 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.3152 | long=-122.2976 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Federal_Way,_Washington | image=Federal Way Transit Center Clock Skyline.png | wikidata=Q821112
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Federal Way is a suburban city of 90,000 inhabitants and is home to World Vision and Weyerhaeuser. There are three exits to Federal Way. The marker for Federal Way is at S 320th which is the location of the Federal Way commons and the surrounding retail venues, restaurants and hotels (core area of Federal Way and the closest thing to a 'downtown') {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-18.svg|25px]] East [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]]; West S 348th St | alt=Exit 142A &amp; 142B | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.2897 | long=-122.3065 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 18 | image=I-5_south_at_WA-18,_Federal_Way.jpg | wikidata=Q835776
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Connects I-5 to [[Auburn_(Washington)|Auburn]], Maple Valley and Covington in the southeast part of [[King County]]. SR 18 ends at Exit #25 of I-90 in [[North Bend_(Washington)|North Bend]]. If coming from Federal Way or anywhere south and going east towards Spokane on I-90 this would be the route take without going through Seattle and Bellevue. SR-18 continues west to Pacific Hwy (SR 99) in Federal Way (accessed from 142B from both directions towards S 348th St). The same road continues west of Pacific Hwy as S 348th St at slower speeds. If merging in from SR-18 to I-5 southbound the road spits between I-5 southbound and Enchanted Pkwy (SR-161). 
}}
:* {{listing|name=S 320th St|alt=Exit 143|lat=|long=}} Serves as the major east-west arterial route through Federal Way.
:* {{listing|name=S 317th St|alt= |lat=|long=}} Accessible only to carpools (of 2 or more); buses and mopeds. Exit and merging ramps are on left side in both directions. Yes they do check for violators of the carpool only rule. 
:* {{listing|name=S 272nd St|alt=Exit 147|lat=|long=}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-516.svg|25px]] Kent-Des Moines Hwy | alt=Exits 149 (SB side); 149A &amp; 149B (NB side) | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=Local east-west highway, crossing under I-5, connecting Des Moines in the west to [[Kent_(Washington)|Kent]] in the east.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac|Sea-Tac]] | alt=Exits 151-156 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2022-07-20
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:* {{listing
| name=S 200th St, Military Rd | alt=Exit 151 | url= | email=
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:* {{listing
| name=[[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] S 188th St - Orilla Rd S | alt=Exit 152 | url= | email=
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| lastedit=2019-06-09
| content=Another way to access the airport in [[SeaTac]]. There's a gas station to fill up the tank before returning a rental car and a Motel 6 S 188th St. Going the other direction the road winds down into Kent Valley as Orilla Rd S. Additional hotels are further in along International Blvd. {{lodging-icon}} {{fuel-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Tukwila#Buy|Southcenter]] | alt=Exit 153 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-17
| content=Access into Southcenter Mall from the northbound lanes.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] North [[Bellevue]]; [[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West [[SeaTac]] | alt=Exit 154 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4623 | long=-122.2644 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Interstate 405 serves a local auxillary/by-pass highway that continues {{mile|32}} around Lake Washington through the eastside cities of [[Renton]], Newcastle, [[Bellevue]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bothell]], [[Woodinville]] and [[Redmond_(Washington)|Redmond]] (via SR-520 at Exit 14 in Bellevue). It rejoins I-5 at Exit 182 in [[Lynnwood]]. Additional connections to Seattle from I-405, across Lake Washington, can be made through I-90 and SR-520 and around the north shores of Lake Washington, on Lake City Way (SR 522) through Bothell, Lake City and Northgate. Going west, I-405 becomes SR-518 towards [[Burien]] and {{marker|type=go|name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]|url=|lat=47.4435 | long=-122.3023}}. The airport can also be accessed from S 188th St from Exit #152. This off-ramp from the northbound lanes of I-5 splits between I-405 north and SR-518 west. Access from the northbound lanes only. After exiting the off-ramp splits again with one lane going west into SR-518 and the other lane going east onto I-405.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-405.svg|25px]] [[Renton]] | alt=Exit 154A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access to I-405 from the southbound lanes only. Access from the left side.
}}
::* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-518.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] SeaTac Airport Southcenter | alt=Exit 154B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Access from the southbound lanes only on the right side. After exiting I-5 the offramp splits again with one lane going towards Southcenter Blvd and the other lane getting on SR-518 towards the airport and [[Burien]].
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-599.svg|25px]] [[Tukwila]] (NB); Interurban Ave (SB) | alt=Exit 156 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.4842 | long=-122.2733 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington State Route 99#Seattle_and_Aurora_Avenue | image=Duwamish_River_at_South_Park.jpg | wikidata=Q837100
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to SR-599 is only accessible from the northbound (NB) lanes. From the southbound (SB) lanes Exit 156 only goes into Interurban Ave, a local street through [[Tukwila]]. SR-599 becomes [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] at its junction with Tukwila International Blvd. It continues north through [[Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown|Sodo/Georgetown]] along the Duwamish River and under downtown Seattle through the Viaduct Tunnel. From north of downtown Seattle, WA-Hwy 99 goes up through [[Seattle/Ballard|Ballard]] and [[Seattle/North|North Seattle]] as N Aurora Ave. It's also another way to reach West Seattle and Whitecenter from the south at the SR 99/509 junction via Highland Park Way SW.
}}

* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Seattle]] | alt=Exits 157-175 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=By far the largest city in the region and in the state. It is the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area and a major tourist destination. There are 18 exits to Seattle proper from the I-5 corridor.
}}
:* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Airport Way / E Marginal Way | alt=Exit 158 | url= | address= | lat=47.5078 | long=-122.2815 | directions=| wikipedia=Boeing_Field | image=King_County_International_Airport.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-27
| content=Access to Boeing Field/King County Airport and The [https://www.museumofflight.org/ Museum of Flight] and to Rainier Valley in South Seattle on Ryan Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/West Seattle|West Seattle Bridge]] &amp; [[Seattle/South|Beacon Hill]] | alt=Exits 163 &amp; 163A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.57164 | long=-122.32031 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=West_Seattle_Bridge_from_12th_Ave_S_Viewpoint_01_-_cropped.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Go on SR-599 from Exit 156 to get to West Seattle.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:I-90.svg|25px]] East; James St &amp; Deerborne St in Downtown Seattle | alt=Exits 164 &amp; 164A | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.59415 | long=-122.32064 | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Safeco_Field_and_CenturyLink_Field_in_Seattle,_WA.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Interstate 90 is the longest interstate in the country, traveling approximately {{mi|3020}} from Seattle in the west to [[Boston]] in the east. It is the most convenient route for travelers going to [[Palouse (Washington)|Eastern Washington]] and [[Northern Idaho]] and another way to cross Lake Washington (without toll) from Seattle to [[Bellevue]] and [[Mercer Island]] locally. The off ramp from the northbound lanes is at Exit #164A. From the southbound lanes the freeway splits with the two left lanes (Exit #164) going towards &quot;Bellevue &amp; Spokane&quot; via I-90 while the two right lanes continue south towards &quot;Tacoma &amp; Portland&quot;.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=E Martinez Dr | alt=164B | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-21
| content=Goes onto I-90 West towards its west end at T-Mobile Field. The road forks to the right towards 4th Ave at Century Link Field at Royal Brougham and to S third, south of T-Mobile Field ([[File:MUTCD_I-9.svg|25px]]).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown Seattle]] &amp; [[Seattle/Capitol_Hill-Central_District|Capitol Hill]] | alt=Exits 165 - 168A | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of downtown Seattle
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Seattle_Skyline_WSB.jpg
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=The Seneca St exit is at the left (#165) while the Olive St exit is to the right (#166). Exit 168A also goes into the Capital Neighborhood via Lakeview Blvd E.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-520.svg|25px]] Toll Bridge to [[Bellevue]] [[Kirkland]] | alt=Exit 168B | url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/520tollrates.htm | email=
| address= | lat=47.64203 | long=-122.32395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Aerial_520_Bridge_August_2009.JPG | price=Toll varies from $0 (Midnight to 5AM) to $5.55 (peak weekday travel times)
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-520 crosses Lake Washington into [[Kirkland]] &amp; [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]] (Home of Microsoft). There's a toll to go across the bridge in both directions. Rather than setting up toll booths to collect toll cameras are installed to read the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tags on the windshields and the license plates of passing vehicles and deduct the toll from the pre-paid account behind the &quot;Good to Go&quot; tag. If there's no money on deposit or no tags installed a bill (for the toll) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
}}

:* {{listing | name=NE 45th St | alt=Exit 169 | url= | lat=47.6613 | long=-122.3220 | directions=| image=Udistrict1.jpg | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-08
| content=Access to [[Seattle/University_District|University District]] (to the east) the home of University of Washington and [[Seattle/Fremont|Fremont-Wallingford]] (to the west)
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Edmonds]]/SR-104 | alt=Exit 177 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.7778 | long=-122.3179 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Edmonds, Washington | image=Washington_State_Ferry_6428.JPG | wikidata=Q1055845
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=SR-104 goes west into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal with ferries going to Kingston
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Lynnwood]] | alt=Exits 178-181 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Lynnwood, Washington | image=Interstate_5_northbound_in_Lynnwood,_WA.jpg | wikidata=Q852607
| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=There are three exits through Lynnwood
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=I-405/SR-525 | alt=Exit 182 | url= | lat=47.8318 | long=-122.2627 | directions=| lastedit=2016-03-30
| content=Jct I-405 from Exit 182 to get to [[Woodinville]], [[Bothell]], [[Kirkland]], [[Bellevue]] and [[Renton]] east of Lake Washington. Rejoins I-5, 30 mi south at Exit #154. I-405 becomes SR-525 west of I-5 going towards the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal via Paine Field .
}}
* {{go
| name=Silver Lake Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 188 | url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/silver-lake-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=47.9024 | long=-122.2155 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-09-21
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Everett_(Washington)|Everett]] | alt=Exits 186-198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=47.9781 | long=-122.2090 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Everett, Washington | image=Everett Station and Everett skyline, April 2020.jpg | wikidata=Q392599
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=Everett is home to the largest public marina on the west coast of the United States and the assembly plant for the large Boeing 747, 767, 777 and the Dreamliner (787) jumbo jets which is open for public tours. Everett is accessed from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway) along I-5, there are 6 exits to Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-526.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-5.svg|25px]] West Mukilteo-Whidbey Island Ferry / [[File:WA-527.svg|25px]] to [[File:WA-99.svg|25px]] Everett Mall Way | alt=Exit 189 | url=https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=muk-cl | email=
| address= | lat=47.918 | long=-122.207 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_99#Shoreline_and_Snohomish_County | image=Everett_Mall_Way_(SR_99)_northbound_at_4th_Avenue,_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR-526 goes west towards [[Mukilteo]] and the [[Everett_(Washington)#By plane|Paine Field Airport]]. SR-99 begins from its intersection with SR-526 and Broadway, going southwest through Everett Mall, south Everett, Lynnwood, Aurora Village, Shoreline and into North Seattle as SE Everett Mall Way, Evergreen Way, Pacific Hwy and Aurora. There are numerous stores, strip malls, restaurants and hotels/motels along the SR-99 corridor which can be accessed from multiple exits along the I-5 corridor. Going north from the SR-526 interchange, SE Everett Mall Way becomes Broadway (old Hwy 99) which is a major north south corridor through Everett.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Broadway &amp; 41st Ave | alt=Exit 192 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Local access to south of Everett via 41st Ave which crosses over the freeway. Go west to get to Broadway. Accessible from both directions and goes by Evergreen Cemetery.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=To [[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] Pacific Ave City Center | alt=Exit 193 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Direct and closest access into downtown Everett and the downtown [[Everett_(Washington)#By bus|Everett Station]] [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]] .
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:US 2.svg|25px]] [[Snohomish]] &amp; [[Wenatchee]] | alt=Exit 194 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=US_2_eastbound_near_Everett.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=US-2 goes east to [[Leavenworth (Washington)|Leavenworth]] and [[Wenatchee]] in the [[North Central Cascades]] or go west into downtown Everett on Pacific Ave.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-529.svg|25px]] South Broadway &amp; Port of Everett | alt=Exit 198 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long=| directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=The 'Old Hwy 99' continues from State St in Marysville into Everett where it continues south as Broadway which is the main north-south corridor through Everett. It continues south towards Seattle as SR-99 from its intersection with SR-526 (Exit 189) at Everett Mall as SE Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. This exit is only accessible from the southbound lanes. SR-529 goes around town as W Marine View Dr and east towards Jct US Hwy 2 as Everett Ave (Exit 194).
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-528.svg|25px]] [[Marysville_(Washington)|Marysville]] Tulalip | alt=Exit 199 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Washington_State_Route_529 | image=Snohomish_River_Bridge_on_SR_529_in_2009.jpg
| lastedit=2019-06-30
| content=SR 528 goes east-west connecting the Tulalip Indian Reservation to Marysville. It goes west from I-5 as Marine Dr and east into downtown Marysville as 4th Ave. 'Old Hwy 99' goes north-south through downtown Marysville as State St and becomes Smokey Point Blvd north of town along I-5 to SR-530 at Exit 212 where it rejoins I-5. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 NB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-northbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1688 | long=-122.1888 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}
* {{listing | type=go
| name=Smokey Point Rest Stop I-5 SB | alt=Mile 207 | url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/safety/rest-areas/smokey-point-i-5-southbound | email=
| address= | lat=48.1691 | long=-122.1943 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-05-03
| content=Restrooms, water, picnic tables, visitors info, vending machines and RV sanitation station {{toilet-icon}}
}}

====[[Northwest Cascades]]====
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-530.svg|25px]] Arlington Darrington | alt=Exit 208 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Old Hwy 99 follows along Smokey Point Blvd, parallel along the east side of I-5, into Marysville where it becomes State St. The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 into Everett from Marysville as SR-529 at Exit 198 (southbound access only).{{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}} 
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[File:WA-532.svg|25px]] West Stanwood [[Camano Island]] | alt=Exit 212 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.2387 | long=-122.2408 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] | alt=Exits 224-227 | url= | email=
| address= | lat=48.42 | long=-122.326111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Mount_Vernon,_Washington | image=Tulips_-_Mount_Vernon,_Washington_State.jpg | wikidata=Q866311
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=County seat and primary city of Skagit County, Washington that was voted &quot;#1 Best Small City in America&quot; in 1998 by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. It is known for its annual ''Tulip Festival'' in April.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Old Hwy 99 South Rd | alt=Exit 224 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=The Old Hwy 99 follows along &quot;Old Hwy 99 South Rd&quot;, parallel along the west side of I-5, enters into downtown Mount Vernon where it splits into S 2nd St (northbound)/3rd St (southbound). The old Hwy 99 crosses over I-5 north of downtown Mt Vernon and become N 4th St &amp; Riverside along the east side of I-5. It crosses over the Skagit River and goes through Burlington as Burlington Blvd to the SR 11 junction with I-5 at Exit 231. But the road continues another {{mile|11}} north to Null Rd at Exit #242 as &quot;Old Hwy 99 North Rd&quot;. This exit is only accessible from the northbound lanes only.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Anderson Rd | alt=Exit 225 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=
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:* {{listing
| name=Broad Rd | alt=Exit 226 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2020-10-31
| content=Direct access into downtown Mount Vernon and the [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)#By bus|Mt Vernon Transportation Center]] for Amtrak, Greyhound and Skagit Transit 105 E Kincaid. [[File:MUTCD_I-6.svg|25px]] [[File:MUTCD_I-7.svg|25px]].
}}
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=[[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] | alt=Exits 229-231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Burlington,_Washington | image=Burlington_WV_banner.jpg
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=There are three exits in Burlington.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=George Hopper Rd | alt=Exit 229 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Local &amp; &quot;big box&quot; shopping outlets such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, etc are located off this exit. Old Hwy 99 is Burlington Blvd, a local throughfare through Burlington and is accessible from this exit. {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-20.svg|25px]] [[Burlington_(Washington)|Burlington]] [[Anacortes]] | alt=Exit 230 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=SR-20 goes west to Anacortes, the [[San Juan Islands|San Juan Ferry Terminal]] and [[Whidbey Island]] through Deception Pass and east to [[Okanogan]] through the [[North Cascades National Park]] (also be sure to see more on [[The North Cascade Loop]] itinerary article as to what else is there to do and see there). {{food-icon}} {{fuel-icon}} {{lodging-icon}}.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Chuckanut Dr &amp; Bow-Edison | alt=Exit 231 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-04-02
| content=Going north the Old Hwy 99 follows Chuckanut Dr (SR-11) along the shores of Bellingham Bay into Bellingham. Going South the Old Hwy 99 goes back into Burlington as Burlington Blvd, crosses the Skagit River and becomes N Riverside Dr to go into Mt Vernon.
}}
* {{listing
| name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]] | alt=Exits 250-258 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Bellingham,_Washington | image=Bellingham_Banner.jpg | wikidata=Q430267
| lastedit=2016-01-15
| content=The home of Western Washington University, the departure point for the Alaska Ferry going up to SE Alaska, and the largest city in this part of the state. It was an industrial town based on coal mining and timber and is now more environmentally conscious culture with environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling and the gateway to outdoor activities. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands. Downtown exits are at 'Lakeway Dr' (exit 253) and 'State Iowa Streets' (exit 254).
}}
:* {{listing
| name=[[File:WA-11.svg|25px]] Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Chuckanut Dr | alt=Exit 250 | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2019-06-07
| content=Go west from here into the Fairhaven neighborhood where the {{marker|type=go|name=Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminals|url=https://www.portofbellingham.com/495/Bellingham-Cruise-Terminal|lat=48.7213 | long=-122.5115}} are at. The terminal serves as a ferry terminal for the [[Alaska_Marine_Highway|Alaska Ferries]], and as Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Chuckanut Dr (old Hwy 99) (begins south of S 12th &amp; Old Fairhaven Pkwy) and wind its way into Burlington (Exit 231) through Larrabbee State Park. Going north the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes through downtown as N Forest St (N/E bound) and N State St (S/W bound) to Iowa St.
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Samish Way, Western Washington University | alt=Exit 252| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=Access from ''northbound'' lanes only. Return to freeway to ''southbound'' only. 
}}
:* {{listing
| name=Lakeway Dr | alt=Exit 253| url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-22
| content=
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:* {{listing
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| content=State and Iowa Streets streets are like main street through downtown Bellingham. Going south the old Hwy 99 follows S State St (along water front), becomes 'Boulevard' and goes into Fairhaven as S 11th &amp; 12th St
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| content=Location of Bellingham International Airport, {{mile|4.5}} north/northwest of downtown, west of the freeway via Airport Rd and Airport Way from this exit.
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==Stay safe==
When on the road, most of the journey is straightforward freeway driving. If it is winter, it is wise to check the weather conditions at the [https://www.tripcheck.com/TextPages/RCreport.asp?curRegion=7 Siskiyou pass] before crossing the border from California into Oregon. Snowy conditions are not uncommon, and officials usually close the road if things become too dangerous. A closure can be waited out in the Shasta or Redding area on the California side, or Ashland and Medford on the Oregon side. It is also possible to detour along the coast.

== Alternative routes ==
Alternatives for traveling north/south through California include US-Hwy 101, [[El Camino Real]] and the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] in the west, or US-Hwy 395 along the [[Eastern Sierra]] and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington. All of these are more scenic and interesting routes but are much longer and slower and are more of a journey to experience than just for getting from A to B.  SR-99, US-395, US-Hwy 101 and Old Hwy 99/Pacific Hwy are also local streets/roads at slower speeds through some of the cities and towns they pass through. In some places the de-commissioned &quot;Old Hwy 99&quot; can have a different local street name rather than &quot;Pacific Hwy&quot; or &quot;Old Highway 99&quot;.

==Go next==
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| majorl1=[[Whistler]]
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| directionr1=S
| majorr1=[[Seattle]]
| minorr1=[[Ferndale_(Washington)|Ferndale]] → [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]

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| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=[[Los Angeles]]
| minorl2=[[San Diego]] ← [[Chula Vista]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Ensenada]]
| minorr2=([[San Ysidro]]) [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] → Becomes [[File:Carretera federal 1D.svg|18px]] → [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Vancouver|Vancouver, BC]] is the next stop along I-5 for northbound travelers
* [[Tijuana]] and the rest of [[Baja California]] border the I-5 corridor to the south.
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The [[Nordic countries]] have an impressive heritage of [[music]], with a living heritage of folk music, well-known classical composers such as Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius, and a modern scene of pop, rock and electronic music.

==Understand==
[[File:SSSF20070606.jpg|thumb|Student choir performing in Stockholm, on the National Day of Sweden]]

{{quote|''Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing''&lt;br&gt;''Thanks for all the joy they're bringing''|author=Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus}}

The Nordic countries have a lively music scene, with classical music, pop, rock and folk tradition all thriving. They host many smaller and larger music festivals of all kinds, some of which have gained international recognition, attracting international stars on a regular basis.

The Nordic countries have large and thriving pop music scenes. Some Nordic singers and bands who have achieved chart-topping success internationally include Aqua (Denmark), Toy-Box (Denmark), Michael Learns to Rock (Denmark), ABBA (Sweden), Roxette (Sweden), A-HA (Norway), M2M (Norway), Björk (Iceland) and Sigur Rós (Iceland). Due to the high level of English proficiency and small local markets in the Nordic countries, Nordic bands and singers often release songs in English instead of their native languages, though pop music in the native languages is still possible to find. Music festivals are most diverse and range from pop, rock and jazz to electronica, psych, metal and hip hop.

Folk music and folk dance has a long history in the Nordic countries and in some regions, especially in Norway and the Faroe Islands, it is still practised as authentic as ever as part of local cultural traditions. In Denmark, folk music and folk dance has not survived as a continuous popular tradition from older times. Here, it is mostly practised by organised enthusiasts trying to revive or rediscover these traditions, bringing them to peoples general attention and keeping them alive. Nordic folk music is associated with the ''spelman'', an instrumentalist who usually plays the fiddle; sometimes the accordion, the bagpipes or the ''nyckelharpa''. The styles, accompanying garments and occasions of folk music vary somewhat from country to country and from region to region. The [[Sami culture|Sami people]] who live in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia have their own musical tradition, known for the iconic singing style, the ''joik''.

There are also traditions with singer-songwriters, with the 18th century Carl Michael Bellman's songs still well-known and performed in solo with guitar, choir or sing-along settings. Big 19th–20th century names in the genre include Dag Andersson, Evert Taube and Cornelis Vreeswijk. The Nordic &quot;chanson&quot; is ''visa'', often performed in this style or as sing-along, common in many kinds of gatherings.

== Denmark ==
[[File:RF 0107 Festival-Area-Sunny Krists Luhaers-27 (35901236375).jpg|thumb|Roskilde festival]]

Denmark has a lively and broad musical culture. Even though most of the folk dance and folk music traditions haven't been kept alive in the popular culture, singing has continued to be strongly rooted in Denmark through the centuries. After the reformation in 1536, a large number of psalms were composed in Danish by notable poets like Brorson, Kingo, Grundtvig and Ingemann and they are still very popular in churches and some even on non-religious occasions. In the later half of the 1800s, during a soaring wave of Danish nationalism, a lot of new songs were composed and added to the already large body of Danish songs. Singing became an important part of the ''Højskole'' tradition, and ordinary schools as well, and in 1894, the first collection of Danish songs was issued in ''Højskolesangbogen''. This particular songbook has seen many subsequent editions and is the most popular songbook in the country to this day. Outside the cultural institutions, there is a strong tradition for performers and troubadours composing and singing in Danish, with iconic performers from modern times like John Mogensen, Trille, Kim Larsen, C V Jørgensen, Anne Linnet, Michael Falch, Povl Dissing, Johnny Madsen and Niels Hausgaard. The Danish language has a small audience, but singing in Danish have seen something of a revival in the new millennium, as represented by popular artists Medina, Suspekt, Carl Emil (Ulige Numre), Sys Bjerre, Nephew and Peter Sommer. 

In the classical genre, Denmark had many Romantic composers, of which Carl Nielsen and Hans Christian Lumbye are perhaps the most notable. More recent and experimental composers includes Vagn Holmboe, Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Anders Nordentoft and Per Nørgård. The contemporary scene for classical music is both broad and very active with many notable and prolific composers and solo-artists. Opera has been enjoyed in Denmark since the early 1700s, when the royal family was inspired by Italy. Early composers of Danish operas includes J. A. P. Schulz and Kuntzen from the 1780s and several notable operas were produced in the 1800s onwards, including the still popular ''Elverhøj'' (Elves' Hill) from 1828 by Kuhlau. More recent and active composers includes John Frandsen, Poul Ruders and Bent Lorentzen who have also worked internationally with both operas and orchestral compositions. Opera can be experienced regularly in [[Copenhagen]], [[Aarhus]], [[Aalborg]], [[Odense]] and [[Esbjerg]]. 

Today, Denmark hosts many music festivals of all musical genres, and is especially known for the popular annual [[Roskilde]] festival and Copenhagen Jazzfestival. Well-known and active international artists and bands from Denmark includes Mø, Oh Land, Lukas Graham, Mew and Volbeat to mention just a few from the pop and rock scene. In pop music, Denmark is particularly known for the genre of bubblegum dance, with bands such as Aqua and Toy-Box achieving international success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

==Faroe Islands==
The Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic has a rich heritage of Faroese folk music and dance and it is still very much alive. The young generation have also taken up contemporary music with several notable rock and pop bands and musicians, including Teitur, Dánjal á Neystabø, Gestir and Hamferð to name a few. The long lasting artgroup and band Yggdrasil also includes musicians from Denmark and plays a broad repertoire of Faroese ballads, inuit songs and Shetland folk, often with an improvisational jazzy approach. [https://www.faroeislands.fo/arts-culture/music/]

==Greenland==
The original folk music of the Greenland inuit is the drum dancing, accompanied by storytelling songs, chants and sometimes shaman rituals. It also includes a plethora of vocal and musical games. When Christianity was introduced, the shamanistic culture was abandoned, but inuit folk music is still practised as a performing art occasionally. The Scandinavian settlers introduced new instruments, and new folk music styles evolved, such as the ''Kalattuut'', a sort of polka, and the more recent  ''vaigat'', akin to country music. Since the 1950s, jazz, rock and pop have all inspired a growing Greenlandic scene for contemporary music. Every summer, ''Aassivik'' music festivals are arranged. [https://visitgreenland.com/da/artikler/musik/]

== Finland ==
[[File:Macbeth applause at Savonlinna Opera festival in 2007 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Macbeth performed in the court of the Olavinlinna castle, [[Savonlinna]]]]

The national identity of Finland was formed in the 19th century, with romantic classical composer Jean Sibelius as an important contributor. Classical music continues to be strong in Finland, with the musical education internationally famous and classical &quot;music festivals&quot; in summer consisting of concert series of one or a few weeks arranged in most cities and even in some minor towns and villages, beside the ordinary concert program in cities in winter. Special events of classical music include the [[Savonlinna]] Opera festival (with the medieval castle as stage), the [[Kuhmo]] Chamber Music Festival, the [https://mirjamhelin.fi Mirjam Helin Competition] and the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition.

Social dancing with live music is an important way of gathering for some people. A variant of tango has become a broadly popular social dance in Finland, although Finland has almost no common history with [[Argentina]]. The ''Tangomarkkinat'' in [[Seinäjoki]] is probably the biggest tango event worldwide.

Folk music is very much alive, although a niche. The yearly week-long folk music festival in [[Kaustinen]] attracts some 3,000 artists.

Finland has a rock'n'roll scene with spectacular acts, such as Leningrad Cowboys or Lordi who surprised everybody by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. There are many rock festivals (some for a specific genre, some interpreting &quot;rock&quot; rather liberally) around the country in summer.

== Iceland ==
Iceland has produced pop stars such as Björk, Emilíana Torrini, Sigur-Rós and, in 2010, Of Monsters and Men.

== Norway ==
Norway is known for Edvard Grieg, as well as modern acts such as A-Ha, M2M, Lene Marlin, and Alexander Rybak, and a dominance of the black metal scene.

== Sweden ==
[[File:Hasse Gille inviger Gillestämman 2012.JPG|thumb|A distinct Swedish folk instrument is the ''nyckelharpa'', a keyed fiddle.]]

Some notable Swedish names in classical music are Baroque composer Johan Helmich Roman (1694–1758), opera soprano Jenny Lind (1820–1887) and romantic composer and conductor Hugo Alfvén (1872–1960).

Today, Sweden is mostly famous for pop music. Siw Malmkvist was one of the first pop singers famous outside the Nordic countries, with ''Sole Sole Sole'' reaching the Billboard 100 in 1964. The Golden Age of Swedish pop began on the 6th of April 1974, ABBA won the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] with ''Waterloo''; the same day as Blue Swede (starring Björn Skifs) reached the top of the Billboard List. Sweden's next globally successful pop band was Roxette, who performed ''It Must Have Been Love'' for the soundtrack to the 1990 film ''Pretty Woman'' and had four #1 Billboard songs in total.

In the 1990s, Sweden established a scene of DJs and music producers who reached international fame. Denniz Pop (1963-1998) wrote the debut songs for Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. He mentored Max Martin, who has produced 23 #1 Billboard songs; only surpassed by The Beatles.

Since then, Sweden has had countless world acts, including Robyn, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Tove Lo, and Zara Larsson. Sing-alongs are popular.

Sweden pioneered home computing and Internet use, and has been a haven for music piracy, with services such as The Pirate Bay (launched in 2003 and still online despite prison sentences for its founders, and efforts to shut it down). Since the 2010s, the Swedish application Spotify has been the world's leading application for music streaming.

Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest six times, and has an enormous fan base for the event.

==Destinations==
{{see also|European classical music#Nordic countries}}
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* {{see
| name=ABBA the Museum | url=http://www.abbathemuseum.com/ | lat=59.32505 | long=18.09683 | address=Djurgårdsvägen 68 | directions= [[Stockholm/Djurgården|Djurgården]]
| content=A museum of ABBA, opened in 2013.
}}
* {{see
| name=Swedish Performing Arts Museum | alt=Scenkonstmuseet | url=https://scenkonstmuseet.se/ | email=
| address=Sibyllegatan 2 | lat=59.33323 | long=18.07775 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A museum which displays dance, theatre and music from Sweden and other countries. Since 2018, it has an exhibition for Swedish pop music.
}}
* [[Siljansbygden]] contains the Dalhalla outdoor concert hall in [[Rättvik]], as well as a living folk music heritage.

====Norwegian black metal scene====
'''Black metal''' is an extreme form of heavy metal, lyrically often dealing with occult and anti-religion. During its early scene in Norway in the 1990s, its performers were involved in a whole load of high profile controversial acts.

While the scene doesn't have a significant following in its native ground, as it has been intentionally underground since its beginnings, the associated productions are considered to be one of the leading cultural exports of Norway.

* {{see
| name=Helvete | url= | lat=59.9084 | long=10.7695 | address=Schweigaards gt 56, [[Oslo]] | directions=in the [[Oslo/Inner East|Inner East]] | wikidata=
| content=This was a record shop run by Euronymous (the stage name for Øystein Aarseth, considered to be a very central figure in the early scene) between 1991 and 1993. It was a meeting place for the members of the early scene. As of 2022, the building houses [https://neseblodrecords.bigcartel.com/ Neseblod Records], which maintains the place as an unofficial museum to black metal.
}}
* {{see
| name=Fantoft Stave Church | url= | lat= | long= | address=Fantoftvegen 38, [[Bergen]] | directions=south of the centre | wikidata=Q257558
| content=Destroyed in 1992, during a series of church arsons by those involved in the scene. A perfect copy was built afterwards.
}}
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| name=Galleri Fjalar | url=http://www.kristianespedal.com/galleri-fjalar/ | lat=60.39734 | long=5.32293 | address=Bryggen 37, second floor, [[Bergen]] | directions=on the old harbour | wikidata=
| content=A business run by Kristian Espedal, better known by his stage name Gaahl, of Gorgoroth, Wardruna, and Gaahls Wyrd. He personally markets relevant merch and his artwork.
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===Festivals===
* {{do
| name=Sweden Rock Festival | directions=[[Sölvesborg]]
| lat=56.1253683 | long=14.6621104
}}
* {{do
| name=Seinäjoki Tango Festival
| lat=62.7917 | long=22.8417
| content=[[Seinäjoki]] is known as &quot;the world's second capital of tango&quot;.
}}
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| name=Kaustinen Folk Music Festival | url=http://kaustinen.net/in-english/ | directions=[[Kaustinen]], in July
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| content=Biggest folk music festival in the Nordic countries, with over 3,000 performers, domestic as well as foreign. Total audience during the week more than 100,000.
}}
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| name=[[Roskilde]] Festival | alt=Denmark, early July | url=http://www.roskilde-festival.dk | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=One of the worlds most famous rock festivals, with 70,000 tickets for sale and 30,000 volunteers.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Skanderborg Festival | alt=Denmark, mid August | url=http://www.smukfest.dk | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Second biggest festival in Denmark. A beautiful setting in a forest area hosting many Danish as well as international names. Roughly 50,000 tickets for sale.
}}
*  {{do
| name=Ruisrock | alt=Finland, July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi | email=
| address= | lat=60.428771 | long=22.17802 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Finland's largest music festival, held on an island in [[Turku]], with around 70,000 spectators. Europe's second oldest rock festival, is held early July each year with both world stars and Finnish pop and rock bands and artists performing.
}}
&lt;!--
*  {{do
| name=[[Hultsfred]] | alt=Sweden, July | url=http://www.rockparty.se | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sweden's main rock festival, takes place in southern Sweden and has an attendance of c. 30,000.
}}
*  {{do
| name=[[Arvika]] | alt=Sweden, July | url=http://www.rockparty.se | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Sweden's main synth festival, takes place close to Norwegian border in mid Sweden and has an attendance of ~30,000.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Norway's main rock festival although deliberately intimate; located centrally in an Oslo park and using the whole city as a stage in the night.
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==See also==
* [[European classical music]]
* [[Music in Britain and Ireland]]
* [[Rock and roll]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
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==Costs==
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Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
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--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
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! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. But in the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. But in the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
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==Costs==
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Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
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--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
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! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. In Norway, priority from the right does not apply for cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas or private drive ways. In the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
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&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. In Norway, priority from the right does not apply for cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas or private drive ways. In the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
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==Costs==
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Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
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--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
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! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. In Norway, priority from the right does not apply for cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas or private drive ways. In the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
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File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. In Norway, priority from the right does not apply for cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas or private drive ways. In the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated. Driving in winter can be very challenging even for locals.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. Priority from the right does not necessarily apply to cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas, private driveways and similar. In the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have the right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while in the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't do right turns on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

Pedestrians have right of way at least at zebra crossings. This applies also when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, with them disregarding any traffic rules in some countries, relying on cars stopping, them doing so but taking care, or pedantically following most rules. People may be more careless than otherwise when stepping out of a car parked in the street.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when there is a crossing cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Junction priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated. Driving in winter can be very challenging even for locals.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. Priority to the right does not necessarily apply to cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas, private driveways and similar. In the UK and Ireland, priority is almost always controlled by traffic lights or signage; if not, vehicles on the larger road have priority.
[[File:Belisha Beacon.svg|thumb|100px|A Belisha beacon]]
On the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while on the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't turn right on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

At zebra and pelican crossings, you must stop for pedestrians, who have right of way. In most countries these are marked by a blue triangular pedestrian crossing sign, but in Cyprus, Gibraltar, Ireland, Malta, and the UK, they're marked by a pair of Belisha beacons - a sort of flashing yellow lollipop on a stripy pole. This also applies when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, as do laws concerning jaywalking and priority away from junctions; in some countries, pedestrians have right of way at all times.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when your road crosses a cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
File:Latvia road sign 535.svg|Pedestrians on crossing have right of way (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated. Driving in winter can be very challenging even for locals.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

Then only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the license plate number (and will be, by license-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. Priority to the right does not necessarily apply to cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas, private driveways and similar. In the UK and Ireland, priority is almost always controlled by traffic lights or signage; if not, vehicles on the larger road have priority.
[[File:Belisha Beacon.svg|thumb|100px|A Belisha beacon]]
On the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while on the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't turn right on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

At zebra and pelican crossings, you must stop for pedestrians, who have right of way. In most countries these are marked by a blue triangular pedestrian crossing sign, but in Cyprus, Gibraltar, Ireland, Malta, and the UK, they're marked by a pair of Belisha beacons - a sort of flashing yellow lollipop on a stripy pole. This also applies when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, as do laws concerning jaywalking and priority away from junctions; in some countries, pedestrians have right of way at all times.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when your road crosses a cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
File:Latvia road sign 535.svg|Pedestrians on crossing have right of way (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of mandatory directives (blue circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 209-30 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, Geradeaus, StVO 2017.svg|Forward mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Miscellaneous signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated. Driving in winter can be very challenging even for locals.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

The only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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Most of [[Europe]] has good roads, but fuels and other costs for [[driving]] are high. A car is usually the most practical vehicle for moderate distances {{nowrap|(10–300 km)}} in the countryside. In big cities, street congestion often makes [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] better options. On long distances, rail or air travel is usually faster between cities, and [[Intercity buses in Europe|intercity buses]] often cheaper.

==Understand==
[[File:DK8 Radzymin Słupno 2 2017.jpg|thumb|National road 8 in Poland]]

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries.

In centres of bigger cities, driving is seldom a good option: there may be congestion charges, parking is expensive and hard to find, there may be low-emission zones and other limitations, congestion and one-way streets make driving difficult, and public transport tend to be good. Also walking and biking (perhaps with a subsidised bike-sharing system) are serious alternatives for many cities. Many European cities have a compact central area that can be covered on foot. In cities such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Amsterdam, even Helsinki, many residents do not own a car.

Cars are usually in good working order as most European countries have requirements for a regular check-up to ensure all cars on the road meet minimum safety standards. Starting from Sweden and the Netherlands, policies to increase road safety to a goal of ''zero'' traffic fatalities have spread through Europe and are gaining ground. Those &quot;Vision Zero&quot; policies manifest in different ways, but aim to discourage risky behaviour and build infrastructure in such a way that mistakes are less likely and their consequences less severe. Sweden, Norway and several other countries have since the 1970s seen a steady and substantial decline in fatal accidents.

While many roads are in very good conditions, small roads may not be well built and maintained, and in some countries and in remote areas elsewhere, also more important roads may be potholed and uneven, and some may not be paved. In winter and spring driving can be challenging because of snow and ice, especially in the extreme north and in the mountains.

===Interacting with police===
Many traffic violations have &quot;automatic enforcement&quot; – speeding tickets will be issued based on a stationary or mobile speeding camera and many traffic lights have a built-in camera to detect red light violations. Traffic police will still stop cars from time to time to check whether the driver's licence, registration and other things are up to date. They may also perform breath tests for alcohol, particularly around drunk driving &quot;hotspots&quot; such as beer festivals or discos. In general, they do not expect interactions with motorists to turn violent and are usually polite but professional in those interactions. While there are no border controls in the Schengen Area and no customs barriers within the EU, police will stop and search cars on the highways looking for drugs and sometimes also checking up on the immigration status of the people in the car. While some fines can still be paid on the spot (you'll be issued a receipt) concerns with corruption have increasingly led to you getting issued a &quot;ticket&quot; with instructions where and how to pay and many fines are simply delivered by mail to the address under which the car is registered. In many countries, fines are ''never'' paid on the spot.&lt;!--something on how fines work if you're driving a rental--&gt;

===Bribery===
In most countries of western, northern, and central Europe a traffic officer asking for a bribe, or locals trying to bribe a police officer, is more or less unthinkable. A bribery attempt will be treated as a serious offence. Nevertheless, in eastern and southern parts of Europe, the risk of [[Corruption and bribery|corrupt officers]] asking for bribes may arise — for local specifics see the country articles.

==Paperwork==
* Original registration document for the car is compulsory.
* Motor vehicle insurance certificate is compulsory.
* A black and white, 1–3 letter country identity sticker is compulsory, although a number plate that includes the country code suffices in most countries. In particular, such number plates from EU suffice in any EU country.

===Driver's licence===
[[File:Projekt_nowego_prawa_jazdy.png|thumb|Polish driving licence, a typical harmonised European driving licence; front and back side]]

In most European countries, you are required to carry your driving licence when driving, in some cases accompanied by the [[Driving#Drivers' license|International Driving Permit]] (IDP). While the latter is not compulsory for certain nationalities in some European countries, it is cheap and could save you from nasty incidents with authorities in some.

Countries outside EU have not harmonised their rules. See the individual country articles.

Rules on driver's licences from non-EU countries vary widely also inside the EU, but in general they are valid for short stays. In some countries the IDP may be required. There may be more strict requirements. The local minimum age for driving will usually override a foreign driving licence. Almost everywhere, especially in the EU, you need to be at least 18 years old to drive, even supervised.

In countries with learning schemes, it's usually an exhaustive and expensive procedure to get a permit, and rarely applicable to foreign citizens anyway. Exceptions include Portugal, Ireland and the UK.

The [[European Union]] has a standardised driver's licence. A licence obtained in one EU country is valid in the entire EU – if the holder satisfies general requirements, such as age – even if the holder moves to a different one. To obtain a driver's licence in a particular member country, you must be a resident of that country for a period of at least 180 days.

Two exceptions to the rule on EU driver's licences:
* If you convert a foreign licence to an EU one and then move to a different country, you may be required to convert the licence again (or obtain a full EU licence by taking a driving test).
* Expiration is governed by the country of residence, not the issuing country. For example, German licences issued before 2013 do not expire, but if a holder of such a licence moves to Italy, that licence can be used in Italy for a maximum of 10 years (the validity period in Italy beginning with the first day of residence for non-Italian licences).

There may occasionally be issues with law enforcement refusing to recognise old licences issued by other EU members before the EU model was introduced (or before these countries joined the EU), even if they are still valid. It is safest to exchange these licences for a new one.

=== Insurance ===
Insurance is not only sensible, but in all European countries third party insurance is mandatory. The EU requires that any motor vehicle insurance taken out in any member state automatically meets the minimum insurance requirement in any other EU country. EEA countries as well as the United Kingdom are also party to this agreement.  If you are travelling across borders of countries that are outside this scheme (such as Russia), you will need to get a &quot;Green Card&quot;, which is proof of your insurance in a standard format. You can get one from your insurance company.

The required insurance is mainly about damages to another party. To cover your own losses (and compensation to your car hiring firm) in case of an accident, you need additional voluntary insurance.

==Equipment==
{{see also|Winter driving}}

* A warning triangle is compulsory nearly everywhere, as is using it in case of breakdowns.
* First-aid kits are compulsory in certain countries.
* Carrying high-visibility (reflective) vests in cars is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Serbia and Spain and gaining popularity elsewhere.
* Headlamp adjusters are compulsory equipment in most countries, but in the UK and Ireland only if you are driving a continental car.
* Driving in winter or mountains, you may need winter tyres or chains. Legal requirements vary. Chains are mostly used in mountain passes, winter tyres in general wintry weather. Unstudded winter tyres are allowed anywhere; studded tyres or chains are forbidden in some countries and in some city areas elsewhere.

===Dash-cams===
Rules on use of video cameras mounted in the car (&quot;dashcams&quot;) vary. If you consider using one, check the regulations of each country. 
* No restrictions beyond the usual road safety rules: Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, UK, Latvia. (After a serious accident, the UK police will often ask the public who were not involved to check whether they captured the accident on a dash-cam).
* Restricted to private use only: France and Belgium.
* Completely banned: Austria and Portugal.

====Mobile telephones====
The use of hand-held mobile telephones is prohibited in most European countries while the use of hands-free phones is under review as of 2022. In many countries however, it is permitted to use mobile telephone (cell phones) as [[GPS navigation|satellite navigation]] devices provided that the device is mounted in a manner that the driver can safely view it without touching it. The intending driver should review the local laws before entering the country concerned.

==Renting a car==
{{see also|Car rental}}

If you plan to rent a car to drive around Europe, it often makes sense to check the rates in different countries rather than just getting a car in the country of arrival. The price differences can be substantial for longer rentals, to the extent that it can make sense to adjust your travel plans accordingly, e.g. if you plan on travelling around Scandinavia by car, it will often be much cheaper to fly into Germany and rent a car there. Compared to North America, you should be prepared for smaller, more fuel efficient cars, and most of them have manual transmission, so don't expect an automatic without requesting one when placing your order (and often paying extra). Some rental agencies also have stipulations in their contracts, prohibiting the rental of a car in one country and taking it to some others. It is for example common that a car rented in Germany may not be taken to Poland due to concerns of theft. This is less common the other way round, so if you are planning on visiting both countries by rental car, it might be easier (and cheaper) to rent a car in Poland and drive to Germany with it.

==Crossing borders==
{{see also|Travelling around the Schengen Area}}

In most of Europe [[border crossing|Crossing borders]] by car is a painless process, particularly between countries belonging to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]. Border controls are mostly smooth between all countries belonging to the [[European Union]] (EU), EEA and EFTA (which include the other Schengen countries), bordering [[European microstates#Microstates|microstates]] and the UK. This extends also to some degree to countries with ambitions to join the EU.

Normally, in the Schengen Area, the only sign of crossing a border will be a sign welcoming you to the new country as well as a specific sign telling you the default national speed limits in pictogram form. However, rental car contracts may have limits on the countries the car can be taken to or on crossing any borders altogether. 

For other borders, such as between the EU and Russia or Belarus, or in the Caucasus, border crossings can be involved and slow, and there are countries with tense or even hostile relations to their neighbours.

In countries with vignette-based tolls you should ideally get a vignette before crossing the border; alternatively they should be available at rest stops in the border area or at the border crossing.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Crossing Borders&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:Schengen Agreement map.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;{{legend|#9ccbe1|[[:en:Schengen Area|Schengen Area]]}}{{legend|#d19595|[[:en:Common Travel Area|Common Travel Area]]}}{{legend|#abdb98|To join Schengen Area later}}&lt;/div&gt;
Image:Bord grensovergang NL.svg|&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Default speed limits in the country that you are entering: in this case the Netherlands built-up areas (50 km/h), rural roads (80 km/h), expressways (100 km/h) and motorways (130 km/h)&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Costs==
&lt;!--
&lt;gallery style=&quot;float: right;&quot; caption = &quot;Paid parking is common&quot; gallery widths = &quot;150px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland road sign 855b.svg|Here parking is free at nights and on Sundays (FI)
Image:Latvia road sign 851.svg|This sign says that parking is paid on workdays 7:30-18:00 (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;
--&gt;
'''Fuel''' is highly taxed in most EU and EFTA countries. As of January 2020, a litre of 95-octane petrol was about €1–1.50, 98-octane costed around 10% more; in June 2022 there were prices in the €2–2.50 range. These prices correspond to €3.75–9.50/US gallon. In [[Russia]] and other eastern non-EU countries fuel is around 30–40% cheaper. There may be significant price differences across national borders.

'''Car rentals''' cost around €30/day and more, but in Eastern-European countries you may find cars as cheap as €10–15/day. 

[[Image:Belgische parkeerschijf naar Europees model.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Typical parking disc (BE)]]

The cost of '''parking''' varies greatly. In suburban areas on-street parking is often free, although in higher density areas free parking spots might be difficult to find. There may be free parking with a time limit (commonly ¼–2 hr), usually controlled by requiring the display of a parking disk that shows the time of arrival. Other areas charge for parking (both on-street and off-street). The costs of parking varies greatly from area to area and can be expensive in city centres (€2 per hour or more). 

'''Toll roads''', toll bridges and toll tunnels have a fee (&quot;toll&quot;) assessed for passage. Tolls might well be different for private cars, busses, vans and HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles). Those are very common in some countries while absent from some, and some might be quite expensive for foreigners. While most surface roads are toll-free for private cars, trying to avoid toll roads is hardly ever worth it in either time or money even on the shortest transits. You may still prefer rural roads for the scenery and landscape. City centre '''congestion charges''', getting more common, are a separate cost.

Toll systems vary widely. Different types include:&lt;div style=&quot;overflow-x: scroll&quot;&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ Toll systems
|-
! Type of fee
! style=&quot;min-width:500px;&quot; | Description
! {{flag|Albania}} Albania
! {{flag|Andorra}} Andorra
! {{flag|Armenia}} Armenia
! {{flag|Austria}} Austria
! {{flag|Azerbaijan}} Azerbaijan
! {{flag|Belarus}} Belarus
! {{flag|Belgium}} Belgium
! {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} Bosnia&amp;nbsp;and Herzegovina
! {{flag|Bulgaria}} Bulgaria
! {{flag|Croatia}} Croatia
! {{flag|Cyprus}} Cyprus
! {{flag|Czech Republic}} Czech Republic
! {{flag|Denmark}} Denmark
! {{flag|Estonia}} Estonia
! {{flag|Finland}} Finland
! {{flag|France}} France
! {{flag|Georgia}} Georgia
! {{flag|Germany}} Germany
! {{flag|Greece}} Greece
! {{flag|Hungary}} Hungary
! {{flag|Iceland}} Iceland
! {{flag|Ireland}} Ireland
! {{flag|Italy}} Italy
! {{flag|Latvia}} Latvia
! {{flag|Liechtenstein}} Liechtenstein
! {{flag|Lithuania}} Lithuania
! {{flag|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg
! {{flag|Malta}} Malta
! {{flag|Moldova}} Moldova
! {{flag|Montenegro}} Montenegro
! {{flag|Netherlands}} Netherlands
! {{flag|North Macedonia}} North Macedonia
! {{flag|Norway}} Norway
! {{flag|Poland}} Poland
! {{flag|Portugal}} Portugal
! {{flag|Romania}} Romania
! {{flag|Russia}} Russia
! {{flag|Serbia}} Serbia
! {{flag|Slovakia}} Slovakia
! {{flag|Slovenia}} Slovenia
! {{flag|Spain}} Spain
! {{flag|Sweden}} Sweden
! {{flag|Switzerland}} Switzerland
! {{flag|Turkey}} Turkey
! {{flag|Ukraine}} Ukraine
! {{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom
! style=&quot;min-width:300px;&quot; | Comments
|-
! Distance-based
| A fee based on the distance driven in kilometres and the type of vehicle. These are used primarily for revenue generation to repay for long-term debt issued to finance the toll facility, or to finance capacity expansion, operations and maintenance of the facility itself.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;(few roads)
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#b2ce93;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;HGV only
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Period-based
| A '''vignette''' or '''sticker''' is bought for some period (a day, week, month or year) and then attached to a vehicle for easy check-up. These toll systems are used as general tax funds to maintain roads of a country.
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;(state&amp;nbsp;and regional&amp;nbsp;roads)
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;
|
|-
! Congestion
| Used as a tool to reduce peak hour travel and the associated traffic congestion or other social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, visual intrusion, noise and road traffic collisions
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Albania--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Andorra--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Armenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Austria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Azerbaijan--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Belarus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Belgium--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Bosnia and Herzegovina--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Bulgaria--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Croatia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Cyprus--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Czech Republic--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Denmark--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Estonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Finland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--France--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Georgia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Germany--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Greece--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Hungary--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Iceland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Ireland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Italy--&gt;[[Milan#By_car_2|Milan&amp;nbsp;Area&amp;nbsp;C]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Latvia--&gt;[[Jūrmala#By_car|Jūrmala]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Liechtenstein--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Lithuania--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Luxembourg--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Malta--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Moldova--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Montenegro--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Netherlands--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--North Macedonia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Norway--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Poland--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Portugal--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Romania--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Russia--&gt;[[Curonian Spit#Fees_and_permits|Curonian&amp;nbsp;Spit]]
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Serbia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovakia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Slovenia--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Spain--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Sweden--&gt;[[Stockholm#By_car_2|Stockholm]]
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Switzerland--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--Turkey--&gt;?
| style=&quot;background:#cecece;&quot; |&lt;!--Ukraine--&gt;
| style=&quot;background:#ff867c;&quot; |&lt;!--United Kingdom--&gt;[[Bath]], [[Birmingham (England)#By car|Birmingham]] (mid-2021), [[Durham (England)#By car2|Durham]], [[London#By_car_2|London]], [[Oxford#By car2|Oxford]] (mid-2021)
|
|}
&lt;/div&gt;

=== Distance-based tolls ===
[[File:Autoroute A2 - Barrière de péage de Hordain-5705.jpg|thumb|300px|''Péage de Hordain'' - a French toll plaza. The symbols identify how payment can be made at particular barrier. They include cash (lanes 1,2 and 3), telepass (lanes 1,2 and 5) and credit card (lane 5).]]
[[France]] and [[Italy]] are examples of countries that have distance-based systems and France has a lot of private, for-profit highways. There are however sometimes bridges or tunnels with considerable tolls for relatively short distances and you might consider avoiding them for whatever reason. Some toll collection points are autonomous, and the user deposits money in a machine which opens the gate once the correct toll has been paid. To cut costs and minimise time delay, many tolls are collected with electronic toll collection equipment which automatically communicates with a toll payer's transponder or uses automatic number plate recognition to charge drivers by debiting their accounts. In Spain a seemingly indecipherable system exists where some highways are tolled and others aren't depending on whether the national government or the autonomous community built and operates them and sometimes other factors. Annoyingly tolls can often be &quot;odd&quot; amounts (like €5.31) and there might not always be an easy option of paying cashless. French toll booths timestamp receipts and if you moved so fast between two toll booths as to indicate speeding, you are automatically issued a ticket, even if you did not get caught by a speed camera.

=== Vignette tolls ===
Many countries have vignette-based systems. Vignette is a fixed fee for driving a vehicle on that country's highways (except Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania where it includes non-highway roads). You need to buy it before you enter the country online or it can sometimes be bought at customs, some gas stations near the border, which used to be the norm but has now gotten rarer - when in doubt research online in advance. It is sometimes at least theoretically possible to avoid the vignette toll by avoiding highways, however you'll likely spend more in time and nerves than you could possibly save in tolls. Plus, countries like Austria frequently shut down local roads to non-local traffic during the peak season(s) in essence forcing people onto the highways and hence to pay the vignette toll.

[[File:Vignette suisse 08.jpg|thumb|Swiss Vignette for the year 2008|100px]]
In some countries, you pay the fee and receive a sticker to affix permanently to the windshield of your car.  In other countries, physical stickers are unnecessary now.  Your payment is recorded electronically and can be looked up automatically via the licence plate number (and will be, by licence-plate-reading cameras that automatically issue hefty fines against unpaid vehicles that have barely crossed the border).  Rental cars usually have the necessary vignette for their country of origin but not for neighbouring countries, so be sure to ask.

Most countries that use vignettes for light vehicles have long dismantled their tollbooths, so travelling in a vehicle over 3.5 t (buses, trucks) typically requires buying/renting a government-issued transponder or similar device (for example see Go Maut in Austria).

The systems vary greatly even inside the EU. Some countries charge all types of vehicles, and some demand tolls based on some combinations of these parameters: number of axles, maximum weight, passenger number, vehicle height, and vehicle category. Tolling systems can be relatively flexible and cheap (only {{EUR|6}} in Lithuania for 24 hours transit) or quite expensive for foreigners (Switzerland only offers annual vignettes regardless of the origin of driver or car. As of 2022 the price was CHF40 ({{EUR|39}} {{GBP|33}})).

Some Alpine passes have a separate toll, which you have to pay in addition to the general motorway toll, although in theory if your only toll road on your trip through the country is one of those, you don't have to pay for a general vignette.

{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
! Country (date of check)
! Vehicle types
! Vehicle description
! Periods and prices
! Roads and map
! Comments
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Austria}} [[Austria#By_car_2|Austria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|5.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|13.70}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|36.20}}
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Heavier vehicles are exempted from vignette, but have to pay distance-based tolls (Streckenmaut). Some motorway/expressway stretches are subject to distance-based tolls even for passenger cars (Sondermautstrecke); vignettes are not required on these stretches. [https://shop.asfinag.at/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 tons.
|
* 10 days {{EUR|9.40}}
* 2 months {{EUR|27.40}}
* 1 year (till 31 Jan) {{EUR|91.10}}
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| All passenger vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 tons..
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|
| [https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml Go Maut]
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria#By_car_2|Bulgaria]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | All roads outside of cities.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://web.bgtoll.bg/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle. Trailer with full mass &gt;3.5 tons.
|
* weekend (BGN 10 {{EUR|5.10}})
* 7 days (BGN 15 {{EUR|7.70}})
* 1 month (BGN 30 {{EUR|15}})
* 3 months (BGN 54 {{EUR|28}})
* 1 year (BGN 97 {{EUR|49}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{flag|Czechia}} [[Czechia#By_car_2|Czechia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles.
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Motorways and expressways with some exceptions. See [https://edalnice.cz/en/map-of-toll-roads/index.html official map] ([https://edalnice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mapa_sfdi_edaz_2021.pdf PDF]).
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://edalnice.cz/en Official website]. Be careful when buying physical vignette: there are scam kiosks at the borders, . If you still decide to buy vignette physically, then do it at electronic booths.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Light motor vehicle with full mass ≤3.5 tons. The mass of trailer doesn't matter.
|
* 10 days (CZK 310 {{EUR|12}})
* 1 month (CZK 440 {{EUR|17}})
* 1 year (CZK 1500 {{EUR|57}})
The reduced prices apply only to vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane (also in combination with another fuel), (not to LPG):
* 10 days (CZK 155)
* 30 days (CZK 220)
* 1 year (CZK 750)
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Hungary}} [[Hungary#By_car_2|Hungary]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycle, cars and trucks with gross weight ≤3500 kg. Buses. Towed trailers have additional toll.
| Vehicles D1M: motorcycles, D1: with full mass ≤3.5t or ≤7 passengers, D2: all others
* 10 days (D1: HUF 3,500, D2: HUF 7,000)
* 30 days (D1: HUF 4,780, D2: HUF 9,560)
* this year till 31 Jan next year (D1: HUF 42,980, D2: HUF 42,980)
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for parts of Budapest bypass M0. See [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/road-network official map].
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. Annual vignettes can also be purchased for only a part of country (5,000 Ft per each county). [https://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
| Trucks with gross weight &gt;3.5 t
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Latvia}} [[Latvia#By_car_2|Latvia]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| M1 category vehicle, N1 category vehicle with mass ≤ 3000 kg
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities). [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1I4wGXkRRo465HHNibVbPQiwsEO8 Official map]
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| N1 category vehicle (transportation of goods with full mass from 3001 kg to 3500 kg); all kind of trucks and buses.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Lithuania}} [[Lithuania#By_car_2|Lithuania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Motorcycles, M1 category vehicles (passenger vehicle with full mass ≤3.5t).
| Free.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Most of the main state and regional roads. [http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=http://gissrv.eismoinfo.lt/server/rest/services/LAKD/Apmokestinti_keliai/MapServer&amp;source=sd Official map] (OpenData).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://lakd.lrv.lt/en/road-charges-and-tolls/user-charge-vignettes Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| M2, M2, N1, N2, N3, A, B categories (any vehicle with full mass &gt;3.5t or &gt;8 passengers). Only M1 category vehicle is exempted from charge.
|
* 24 hour
* 1 week
* 1 month
* 1 year
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Moldova}} [[Moldova#By_car_2|Moldova]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | All roads.
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://evinieta.gov.md/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with 2+ axes.
|
* 7 days
* 15 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* &gt;180 days
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Romania}} [[Romania#By_car_2|Romania]]

(as of July 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycle
| Free
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Almost all main state and regional roads (outside of cities).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Electronic vignette. [https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ Official website]
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All other vehicles
|
* 1 day
* 7 days
* 30 days
* 90 days
* 12 months
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| {{flag|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia#By_car_2|Slovakia]]

(as of July 2020)
|
| All two-track motor vehicles or vehicle combinations &lt;3.5 tons and for two-track motor vehicles of M1 category regardless of their total maximum permissible weight.
|
* 10 days ({{EUR|10}})
* 1 month ({{EUR|14}})
* 365 days ({{EUR|50}})
* this year till 31 Jan next year ({{EUR|50}})
| Motorways and expressways, except for some parts (mostly in Bratislava). [https://www.ndsas.sk/uploads/media/uvod/Map_charging_2020%20spoplatnenie.png Map] [https://www.emyto.sk/en/specified-road-sections/map Map of subject to toll collection]
| [https://eznamka.sk/selfcare/purchase/ Electronic vignette].
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | {{flag|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia#By_car_2|Slovenia]]

(as of May 2022)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]]
| Motorcycles (one-track motor vehicles).
|
* 1 week ({{€|7.5}})
* 6 months ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|55}})
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | Motorways and expressways except for H2 in Maribor.
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [https://evinjeta.dars.si/en Electronic vignette].
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:Caravan site.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information car with trailer icon.svg|x40px]]
| Caravans (regardless the height above the front axle) and two-track motor vehicles, whose height above the front axle is up to 1.30 m, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|15}})
* 1 month ({{€|30}})
* 1 year ({{€|110}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| Two-track motor vehicles whose height above the front axle is 1.30 m or more, and whose maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer.
|
* 1 week ({{€|30}})
* 1 month ({{€|60}})
* 1 year ({{€|220}})
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{flag|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland#By_car_2|Switzerland]]

(as of August 2020)
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Icon moped.png|x40px]] [[File:Toll information car icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information van icon.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass ≤ 3.5 t
| 1 year (CHF 40 ~{{€|39}})
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | Motorways and expressways. [https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home/information-private/reisedokumente-und-strassenabgaben/vignette--autobahngebuehren-.html Official website] . [https://fedro.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c92296c494eb4e09a48a77237a0caf1c Official map]. Some stretches also have distance-based tolling for all vehicles (St. Bernard Tunnel etc.).
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | It has been proposed to introduce an electronic vignette in 2023.
|-
| style=&quot;padding:0px;&quot; | [[File:Toll information light truck icon.svg|x40px]]
[[File:Toll information medium truck icon.svg|x40px]] [[File:RWBA_Bus.svg|x40px]]
| All vehicles with full mass &gt; 3.5 t.
| No vignette. Distance-based tolls apply.
|-
| colspan=&quot;6&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom:2px solid #444444; padding:0px;&quot; |
|}

==Road classifications==
Road classification in Europe varies from country to country.  Broadly speaking four types of road can be found in Europe, though the details vary greatly from country to country:
*Urban roads which typically have a 50 km/h speed limit (30 mph in the Untied Kingdom) and pass through built-up areas. They vary from narrow medieval streets, through roads in built up areas to residential streets in suburbia. Increasingly, local authorities are placing 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits in residential areas.
*Rural single-carriageway roads which typically have a speed limit of 80 to 100 km/h. These roads vary from relatively high-speed routes that have since been bypassed by motorways to narrow country lanes where passing is difficult.
*Dual-carriageway expressways which, while not motorways, might well have restrictions for certain types of slow-moving traffic. Their speed limits typically vary between 100 km/h to 130 km/h. Not all countries differentiate between expressways and rural single-carriageways. 
*Motorways, which are often known even amongst English-speaking travellers, as ''Autobahnen'' in Germany, ''autostrade'' in Italy, ''autoroutes'' in France and ''autopistas'' in Spain.

In addition to the type of road, roads are also classified in accordance with their national or regional importance. These classifications are colour-coded for easy identification, though there are different schemes of colour coding – in particular green is used in the United Kingdom to denote primary routes and blue to denote motorways while in Italy those colours are interchanged.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Motorway and expressway signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E15.svg|Finland
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ1a.svg|Czechia
Image:Autostrad%C4%83.svg|Romania
Image:Autoroute F.svg|France
&lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Finland_road_sign_E17.svg|
Image:CZ_traffic_sign_IZ2a.svg|
Image:Romania_road_sign_G17.svg|
Image:France_road_sign_C107.svg|
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Most medium and long-distance European roads are identified by a letter followed by a number that can be up to four digits in length.  The exact format varies from country to country, though the letters A, B and C are frequently used.  Moreover, specific letters can have different meanings in different countries for example in France and Italy the letter “A” denotes a principal motorway while in the United Kingdom the letter “A” denotes a primary road, which is usually ''not'' a motorway.  In some countries, e.g. France and Italy, the letters tell whether the road is operated by the national government or by a lower tier of government. In the latter case, the road number might change when you cross from one province (or equivalent) to another.

There is one road classification that is used throughout Europe – the E-route scheme. The “E routes” traverse Europe but are overlaid onto the national road system. The “E” route numbers replace or are shown alongside the associated national road number, for example, the Belgian A3 is part of the E40, but when the road crosses into Germany, the E40 continues along the German A44. Sometimes the European roads also cross over from one national road to another inside a country.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Route confirmation signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;200px&quot; heights = &quot;200px&quot;&gt;
Image:DE A3 km193.jpg|Destination confirmation sign on the German A3 (part of E42)
Image:Belgium A2 31km marker.JPG|Location marker on the Belgian A2 (part of the E314)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

&lt;!-- Proposed images - to be finalised

File:Bundesautobahn 3 number.svg|A3 Autobahn (DE)
File:UK-Motorway-M3.svg|M3 Motorway (UK)
File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|A3 Autorstrada (IT)
File:NL-A4.svg
File:UK motorway symbol.svg|Motorway symbol (UK)
File:UK road A1.svg|(A1 road sign (non-motorway) (UK)
File:Motorway Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.svg (SV, CH and IT)
File:Strada Statale 4 Italia.svg|SS4 (‘’Strada Statale’’ or “State road”) 4 (non-motorway) (IT)
--&gt;

==Road conditions==
[[File:Regional road 945 gravel.jpg|thumb|Even in high-income countries, some regional roads may be of lesser quality: road 945 in [[Kemijärvi]]; gravel and 15% slope]]
[[File:Latvian_regional_road_P86,_July_2020.jpg|thumb|Latvian regional road P86 in 2020, uneven and over-patched]]

The ease of driving on the continent varies greatly, and, as a general rule, east and west of the erstwhile [[Cold War Europe|Iron Curtain]] are two different worlds. Western and Northern Europe for the most part has good road conditions and an extensive and well-developed highway network, whereas Eastern Europe is still working hard on the large backlog left from communist days. For example, in the Latvian capital Riga, not a single bridge has undergone maintenance since the fall of the Soviet Union, and there are still nine bridges that don't belong to anyone. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic have built a lot of highways since the fall of the Iron Curtain to cope with rising automobile ownership. Minor country roads are sometimes in bad shape also in countries with an otherwise well developed road network, such as England or Finland.

The end of the Cold War caused a shift in traffic patterns with some road and rail connections now appearing oversized while others are still strained to the breaking point after years of upgrade and expansion.

While drivers need to prepare for '''[[winter driving]]''' through the cold season in northern Europe and the high mountains, snow can occasionally disturb traffic even in the south. In general, snow and ice disrupt traffic more the less common it is in the affected area and the first snow of the season tends to have this effect to an even greater extent. Snow that might be shrugged off in Sweden in January may lead to total chaos on the roads and grind everything to a halt in Italy in November.

During '''vacations''', especially during the summer and around major holidays such as [[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]], driving on the motorways (freeways) can be very tiring owing to high volumes of traffic. In France school summer holidays start on the same day all around the country and driving during that weekend should be avoided. See country articles for holiday calendars.

'''Avoid large cities''' if you are not used to driving in Europe. Most central districts were built long before the introduction of automobiles, and were not meant to cope with the levels of car traffic common these days. So for the most part it may be a slow, frustrating and potentially dangerous experience, and even then, finding a parking spot can take a long time and cost several euros when you find it. Instead park on the outskirts of town, where it is often free, and use the (usually extensive) public transit system. If you are renting, try to &quot;work around having a car&quot; while visiting large cities. Getting a car into an [[Old Towns|old town]] can be physically impossible, prohibited, or at least very difficult.

==Low emission zones==
[[File:Feinstaubplakette Gruppe 4.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|German &quot;Euro 4&quot; sticker]]

In 1992 the European Union published regulations that place limitations on noxious components of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, which applied to all new cars registered in the EU. The 1992 regulations were known as the &quot;Euro 1&quot; regulations, the 1996 regulations as the &quot;Euro 2&quot; and so on. As of 2022, the most recent regulations, introduced in 2014, are the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations.  In most cases, restrictions on older vehicles are defined using the oldest regulation to which they were built. Often different sets of regulations are used for diesel and petrol engines - typically as of 2022, London's regulations permitted diesel powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 6&quot; regulations (published in 2014) and petrol powered vehicles that complied with the &quot;Euro 4&quot; regulations (published 2005) to enter the Ultra Low Clean Air Zone free of charge. Many countries outside Europe such as Australia and certain Asian countries are modelling their own regulations on the European regulations. 

Many cities prohibit or impose tolls on older vehicles that do not meet a specified set of regulations. Some countries requires vehicles, including foreign vehicles, to display a sticker showing their emission classification when entering city centres. Such stickers can be bought from a variety of outlets after demonstrating that the vehicle meets the required standard.  In most casse, it is sufficient that the vehicle was first registered after the specfied regulations came into force.

Although the boundaries of clean air zones are clearly signposted there is no pan-European design for such signposts. The intended traveller is advised to research the &quot;Clean Air&quot; requirements before starting their journey especially if they are using their own vehicles.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Selected 'Clean Air Zone' signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;70px&quot;&gt;
Image: LOWEMZONEfeb08.PNG|London
Image: Umweltzone gelb, grün frei.svg  |Germany
Image: PL road sign D-54.svg |Poland
Image: Belgian traffic sign F117.svg |Belgium
&lt;/gallery&gt;

==Rules of the road==
Traffic circulates on the right-hand side of the road, except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta and Cyprus (all of which are islands). For the left-hand countries any references to right or left below might be reversed. Apart from the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, all distances are in kilometres (km) and speed limits in kilometres per hour (km/h). 

===Speed limits===
[[File:European Speed Limits.svg|thumb|right|Speed limits on highways in Europe]]

Speed limits differ between countries and in the case of Belgium between Flanders and Wallonia. The fabled limitless German Autobahn is now confined to mostly rural sections. The majority of motorways/freeways have a {{kmh|110-130}} speed limit, while the limit on undivided highways varies between {{kmh|80}} and {{kmh|100}}. For North Americans, a major difference is the left lane on motorways, which is not the &quot;fast lane&quot; you're used to, but rather the &quot;passing lane&quot;. It's illegal to overtake on the right (left in the British Isles). You should only occupy the fast lane when you are overtaking someone; stay there, and you will have other vehicles tailgating while flashing their lights in annoyance and traffic police eager to fine you. Remember to use turn signals when changing lanes

The German autobahns are unique in having an &quot;advisory&quot; limit of 130 km/h when no other speed limit is in force. In practice such &quot;advisory limits&quot; are only found well away from large towns or cities.

The signs denoting a lower speed limit on entry to a built-up area vary from country to coutnry. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, speed limits are explicitly denoted, in others such as France and Germany, the name of the locality in a standarised format automatically declares a speed limit. Other countries might have more stylised entry signs, but they have the same effect.
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Speed restriction signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
Image:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|60 km/h Speed limit (DE)
Image:France road sign B33 (50).svg|End of 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Spain traffic signal r500.svg|End of all speed restrictions (ES)
Image:Panneau d'entree d'agglomeration.jpg|Start of built up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Panneau de sortie d'agglomeration.jpg|End of built-up area and implied 50 km/h speed limit (FR)
Image:Sweden road sign E5.svg|Start of built-up area. Implied 50 km/h speed limit (SE)
Image:Sweden road sign E6.svg|End of built-up area and implied 70 km/h speed limit (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===Priority at junctions===
Except for '''priority roads''' (check the yellow diamond symbols) in most continental countries, there is a general duty to give way to traffic from your right in crossings and intersections when order of priority is not settled by stop/yield signs, and other drivers have every expectation that you'll adhere to this. This also applies to unmarked T-intersections, unlike in North America, Australia or Japan, where the ending road should normally yield to the through road even if unmarked. Priority to the right does not necessarily apply to cars exiting petrol stations, parking areas, private driveways and similar. In the UK and Ireland, priority is almost always controlled by traffic lights or signage; if not, vehicles on the larger road have priority.
[[File:Belisha Beacon.svg|thumb|100px|A Belisha beacon]]
On the ubiquitous roundabouts (circles) you find in most countries, cars already in the circle always have right of way; don't give way to incoming drivers while on the roundabout, or you will mess up the system, potentially causing a nasty accident. Entry roads are usually also helpfully marked with yield signs. The exception is France, where cars in roundabouts have to yield. Roundabouts also carry a special round blue sign (similar to the recycling sign); circular intersections without that sign usually aren't roundabouts and might not even be one-way. Finally, don't turn right on red lights, it's illegal, and because it's not common practice, also dangerous.

At zebra and pelican crossings, you must stop for pedestrians, who have right of way. In most countries these are marked by a blue triangular pedestrian crossing sign, but in Cyprus, Gibraltar, Ireland, Malta, and the UK, they're marked by a pair of Belisha beacons - a sort of flashing yellow lollipop on a stripy pole. This also applies when you are turning on a green light (unless there is a separate arrow light for those turning). Pedestrian behaviour varies widely, as do laws concerning jaywalking and priority away from junctions; in some countries, pedestrians have right of way at all times.

Fast bikers usually rely on other traffic following rules and behaving predictably. Check your mirror before opening a door and use your indicators before turning and changing lanes, to warn bikers in blind spots. Be careful when your road crosses a cycleway (which may have priority) and when turning over a cycleway.

&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Priority signs&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Italian traffic signs - dare precedenza.svg|Give way (IT)
File:NO road sign 204.svg|Stop (NO)
File:NO road sign 212.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (NO)
File:NO road sign 214.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - diritto di precedenza.svg|Priority road (IT)
Image:Zeichen 307.svg|Priority road ends (DE)
File:Latvia road sign 535.svg|Pedestrians on crossing have right of way (LV)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== Road signs===
Markings and signs are similar throughout Europe but variations in design and interpretations exist so it may be best to research each country individually before you travel. The most basic symbols are geometric shapes in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is adhered to in large parts of the world. The signs differ markedly from those based on text, as used in some countries, and shapes and colours may differ also otherwise. The use of pictograms avoids most of the need to learn the local language for driving (there may still be specifications in text), but on the other hand, if you cannot guess the meaning, a normal dictionary cannot help. In the [[Nordic countries]] the part of signs that are usually white is often yellow for better visibility in snow and ice.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common Vienna Convention signs should be the first thing you do before planning a trip by car in Europe. Most signs are found in [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]].

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red triangle pointing upwards to denote '''warning signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of warning signs (red triangle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 101 - Gefahrstelle, StVO 1970.svg|Other dangers (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 512.svg|Curve to right (UK)
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump (UK)
File:NO road sign 126.svg|Roundabout (NO)
File:NO road sign 210.svg|Crossroad on priority road (NO)
File:Italian traffic signs - bambini.svg|Children (IT)
Image:UK traffic sign 506.1.svg|Minor road to the right (UK)
Image:France road sign A1c.svg|&quot;S&quot; bend to the left (FR)
Image:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|Caution - cyclists (NL)
Image:Italian traffic signs - sbocco su molo.svg|Unguarded quayside (IT)
Image:Sweden road sign A26.svg|Road tunnel ahead (SE)
&lt;/gallery&gt;

Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a red circle to denote '''prohibition signs'''. The diagrams below show a selection signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
&lt;gallery class=&quot;center&quot; caption = &quot;Vienna Convention - Selection of prohibition signs (red circle)&quot; gallery widths = &quot;50px&quot; heights = &quot;50px&quot;&gt;
File:Zeichen 274-60 - Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, StVO 2017.svg|Speed limit (DE)
File:Zeichen 208 - Dem Gegenverkehr Vorrang gewähren! 600x600, StVO 1992.svg|Give way to oncoming traffic (DE)
File:Zeichen 276 - Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art, StVO 1992.svg|No overtaking (DE)
File:Zeichen 272, Verbot des Wendens, StVO 1992.svg|No U-turn (DE)
File:Zeichen 267 - Verbot der Einfahrt, StVO 1970.svg|No entry (DE)
File:Zeichen 286 - Eingeschränktes Halteverbot, StVO 1970.svg|No parking (DE)
File:Zeichen 283 - Absolutes Haltverbot, StVO 2017.svg|No stopping (DE)
File:Zeichen 265-3,8 - Verbot für Fahrzeuge über angegebene tatsächliche Höhe, StVO 2017.svg|Height limit (DE)
Image:Vorschriftszeichen 9a (2010).svg|Width limit 2 metres (AT)
Image:Belgian road sign C31g.svg|Left turn prohibited (BE)
Image:Hungary road sign C-012.svg|No vehicles carrying dangerous goods (HU)
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Countries that adhere to the Vienna Convention use a blue circular sign to denote '''Mandatory directions'''. The diagrams below show a selection of signs from different countries. Equivalent signs in other countries are broadly similar:
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File:Zeichen 211 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, hier rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn mandatory (DE)
File:Zeichen 209 - Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung, rechts, StVO 2017.svg|Right turn ahead mandatory (DE)
File:Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum speed limit (FI)
File:Italian traffic signs - passaggi consentiti.svg|Pass either side (IT)
Image:Road-sign-p53.svg|Roundabout (EL)
Image:Señal r407 bicicletas.svg|Cycle track (ES)
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Other signs include direction signs and distance signs which vary from country to country.  Many countries have standardised on using brown to denote tourist features. This and certain other signs encountered in many European countries but not in use in the United States are shown below:
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File:Zeichen 308 - Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr, StVO 1992.svg|Oncoming traffic must give way (DE)
File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg|Motorway begins (CZ)
File:Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory speed limit (FI)
Image:UK traffic sign 2209.svg|Tourist sign for Archer Castle (UK) 
Image:France road sign C13a.svg|Dead end (FR)
Image:Belgian traffic sign F95.svg|Runaway truck escape lane (BE)
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===Fines===
Fines vary widely. While most of Europe has fixed rates (sometimes with higher fines for foreigners), some countries, especially the Nordic countries, tie traffic fines to income and/or wealth the way it is commonly done for criminal fines. While this is perceived as juster and more equitable, it can result in quite significant fines (a Finnish millionaire probably holds the record with €100,000 for speeding), and cause legal problems for foreigners without salaried income. Drunk driving is usually heavily fined and in Norway leads to mandatory prison sentence.

==Countries==
[[File:Fv945 Østbygdaveien Vestfold.jpg|thumb|Country road in winter, Norway]]

==== Denmark ====
{{seealso|Driving in Denmark}}

While [[cycling in Denmark|the bicycle]] can be a good alternative to the car in Denmark, driving is usually easy. Parking in cities can be a hassle, though.

==== Finland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Finland}}

With exception of the coastal areas, Finland is sparsely populated. Some roads are very scenic.

==== France ====
{{main|Driving in France}}

Similar to much of Europe, driving in France is very straightforward unless you go through the cities.

==== Germany ====
{{main|Driving in Germany}}

Germany is known for its motorways, called ''Autobahns''.

==== Iceland ====
{{main|Driving in Iceland}}

Iceland is a long way north (in fact, farther north than you'd probably assume) and doesn't have a large population, but it is a fairly large island and has no railroads. That makes driving the obvious choice for getting around outside the capital region.

==== Italy ====
{{main|Driving in Italy}}

It shouldn't be hard to get around Italy if you have the money to pay tolls, and therefore drive on quieter roads.

==== Norway ====
{{main|Driving in Norway}}

Norway goes a long way north to south, and by driving you can reach places in Norway that are difficult to reach using other forms of transport. Countless scenic drives on roads that are often narrow and steep. Distances and driving times are frequently underestimated. Driving in winter can be very challenging even for locals.

==== Poland ====
{{seealso|Driving in Poland}}
Poland has a decent system of public transport, though if you find it inconvenient you always can hit the road. Beware that roads are often congested, not up to western European standards and highways frequently go through small villages.

==== Portugal ====
{{main|Driving in Portugal}}

From fast modern motorways to middling national roads to narrow unpaved rural roads, Portugal's roads offer varied landscapes and conditions. Sometimes rewarding and often challenging, driving in Portugal offers adventure beyond the country's excellent rail and bus systems.

==== Russia ====
{{main|Driving in Russia}}

The largest country in the world is so large that it is hard to get around, even if you're getting around by car. While viewing the countryside by driving is an interesting idea, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on the [[Kolyma Highway]].

==== Spain ====
{{main|Driving in Spain}}

Getting around for example central Madrid by car is usually a bad idea, but if you plan on exploring La Alpujarra it can be really convenient. Also, Spain has a good road network and is one of the largest countries in Europe.

==== Sweden ====
{{main|Driving in Sweden}}

Generally, driving in Sweden works well, but be careful about driving in winter or going into wilderness areas and be careful about drinking before you drive.

==== Switzerland ====
{{main|Driving in Switzerland}}

Switzerland is a small but mountainous country, so you will generally not need to drive long distances to get from place to place but the drive itself may be challenging.

==== United Kingdom ====
{{main|Driving in the United Kingdom}}

The only country in Europe to widely use the imperial system of measurements on signage. A car in London and other major cities is an unnecessary liability, but if you're driving around the country or going through small towns, a car is useful and sometimes essential

==See also==
*[[Cycling in Europe]]
*[[Flying in Europe]]
*[[Intercity buses in Europe]]
*[[Rail travel in Europe]]

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'''Andratx''' is a traditional town of 11,000 people (2018) in the [[Serra de Tramuntana]] area of the Mediterranean island of [[Mallorca]]. '''Port d'Andratx''' is a harbour port on the coast, south of the main town of Andratx. It is a popular destination for yachting.

[[File:Port d'Andratx-pjt.jpg|thumb|Yachts at Port d'Andratx.]]

==Understand==
Andratx is in the southwestern corner of the Sierra de Tramontana, the most significant mountains of the island of Majorca. In the southern part are a number of valleys, which are the most densely populated areas. The northern part of the municipality is mountainous and rugged, and is virtually uninhabited. The highest point is at 927 metres. Off the coast of the municipality is the islet of Sa Dragonera, declared a Natural Park in 1995. It can be accessed by sea from Puerto de Andratx or Sant Elm

The main activity in Andratx today is tourism. Agriculture and fishing as a means of livelihood have declined considerably, and is mostly practiced now for private consumption and recreation purposes. The main crops are almonds, carob, figs and citrus fruit and grapes producing &quot;Santa Catarina&quot; wine. 

==Get in==

A water taxi service runs between Port d'Andratx and Sant Elm.

===By plane ===
The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport ( IATA code :  PMI ). It is about 45 kilometers away and can be reached by car in three quarters of an hour.

===By bus ===
[[File:Andraitx-villa-rafax.jpg|thumb|The town centre]]
The public bus line 102 runs approximately every hour from [[Palma de Mallorca]] via Peguera and Camp de Mar to Andratx and Port d 'Andratx. It takes 50 minutes to drive from Palma to Andratx and one hour to Port d'Andratx. There is also a connection to line 100 to S'Arranco and Sant Elm (five times a day). Current timetables online

===By car===
From Palma de Mallorca you follow the MA-1 motorway westwards and get to Andratx or Port d'Andratx in around half an hour.

===On foot ===
Port d'Andratx is the starting point of the GR 221 long-distance hiking trail (&quot;Ruta de Pedra en Sec - route of the dry stone walls&quot;), which leads over nine stages along the west coast and through the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to Pollença.

==Get around==

==See==
[[Image:Castillo de Andratx.JPG|thumb|Castle of Andratx]]
The main monuments in the municipality are Church of Santa Maria de Andrach, Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen del Puerto de Andratx, Church of s'Arracó, the Castell de Son Mas (now City Hall), the Andratx Castle, and the former Trappist monastery, now in ruins. 

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==Do==
Beaches in Sant Elm:
* Platja de Sant Elm
* Platja Dragonera

==Buy==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Sleep==

==Connect==

==Go next==
*[[Palma de Mallorca]] — largest city and provincial capital, {{mi|75}} away, filled with beautiful mosques
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'''Priene''', '''Miletus''', and '''Didyma''' are three [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] ruins near each other in [[Aegean Turkey|western Turkey]]. They are often visited on a combined &quot;PMD&quot; tour from Selçuk.

==Understand==
[[File:Didyma médusa 2009 04 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Medusa, Didyma]]
*{{marker|lat=37.6606|long=27.2973|name=Priene|wikidata=Q142819}}, at the base of an escarpment of Mycale (modern Mt. Samsun inside the [[Central Aegean#Other destinations|Dilek Peninsula National Park]]), used to be a major coastal city. Its harbour has since been silted up by the Meander River. It was the earliest town built on a grid plan. Priene was a member of the Ionian League, and is believed to have had 4,000-5,000 inhabitants at its peak.
*{{marker|lat=37.5299|long=27.2779|name=Miletus|wikidata=Q169460}} ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]: ''Milet''), the greatest and the wealthiest of the Greek cities before the Persian invasion of the 6th century BC, was another major harbour city, its sailors having founded a huge number of colonies, especially around the Black Sea. 
*{{marker|lat=37.3853|long=27.2561|name=Didyma|wikidata=Q671358}} was the sanctuary of Miletus, from where visitors approached by following a sacred path of 17 km on foot. Modern '''Didim''', formerly a village named Yenihisar surrounding the ancient site, has been developed as a resort town in the 1980s. It is now centred around the Altınkum (&quot;golden sand&quot;) beach south of the original village and has a vibrant [[United Kingdom|British]] expat community.

==Get in==
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===By bus tour===
The easiest option is to join a bus tour from one of the travel agencies in [[Selçuk]] during the summer. 

In the off-season, ask your hotel in Selçuk to arrange a private driver for 350 TL or a travel agency who will charge 450 TL (Nov 2017). The trip will take about 6½ hours, which provides ample time at each site, including the Miletus Museum. Extra time would be needed if you stop for lunch.

===By minibus===
'''Priene''' is near the modern village of Güllübahçe, take a minibus (dolmuş) from [[Söke]] to get there.

'''Miletus''' is near the modern village of Balat, 3 km north of Akköy — take a minibus from Didim to Akköy, and walk the rest or wait for the infrequent dolmuşes on to Balat.

'''Didyma''' is just north of the modern resort town of Didim and is easily walkable from there.

===By car===
It is easy to drive between the sites via the secondary road numbered 09-55 and its southern extension 09-54. The major regional highway, D525, has a number of connections with 09-55/-54 along its alignment between Söke and [[Milas]], all clearly signposted for either Priene, Miletus, or Didyma.

==Fees and permits==
Each site has a separate entry fee: 5 TL for Priene, 10 TL for Miletus (plus an extra 5 TL for the museum on site) and25 TL Didyma.

The Museum Pass – The Aegean (75 TL, valid for 7 days) provides free entry to all three sites (as well as many others in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean Region]] and some in [[Lycia]]), although it cannot be bought locally in any of them (better ask for it while in [[Ephesus]]).

==Get around==
No single town has connections to all of these sites, so you need to travel back and forth between [[Söke]] (minibuses to Güllübahçe/Priene) and Didim (walking distance to Didyma and minibuses to Balat/Miletus) if you have to use the public transport.

Within the sites themselves, walking around is likely your only option.

==See==
===Priene===
[[File:Temple of Athena at Priene.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Athena, Priene]]
Its evocative hillside ruins, surrounded and partially covered by a dense pine forest, include a Temple of Athena, a small Hellenistic theatre, and parts of the city walls. Little has been reconstructed, so bring your imagination.

The Temple of Athena, funded by Alexander the Great, at the foot of an escarpment of Mycale. The five columns were erected in 1965–66 from rubble and are {{m|3}} short of the calculated original column height.

While you are there, you may also want to check out {{marker|lat=37.6672|long=27.3159|type=see|name=Old Güllübahçe}} (Gelebeç), a pleasant hillside village of cobbled streets and stone houses (close to Priene but requires some uphill walking). The village was inhabited by the Greeks before the Greco–Turkish War of 1919–22, and an abandoned church dedicated to St. Nicholas, dating back to 1821, exists, along with its ossuary.

===Miletus===
[[File:MiletusIonicStoa.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Ionic Stoa on the Sacred Way, Miletus]]
A well-preserved amphitheatre, an Ionic stoa along one of its main roads, and a Roman bathhouse are among the ruins to see in Miletus. 

A medieval mosque built by the local Turkish kingdom of Menteşe in 1403, when the city was still inhabited, is also worth visiting at the site. Parts of the site get seasonally inundated, providing a more atmospheric feel. 

===Didyma===
There was an oracle here that was as famous as [[Delphi]] in the Hellenic world, and a colossal Temple of Apollo with much ancient Greek art, including the Medusa head which is one of the most recognized sights of the region, with its picture usually making it into the tourism brochures.

==Buy and eat==
Priene has no shop (or WC facilities). 

At Miletus, there is a caravanserai to your right when facing the theatre. It has some stalls sell souvenirs, a WC, and a café selling food. The museum also had a small shop.

There are restaurants and souvenir shops at the entrance to the temple at Didyma.

==Sleep==
While Didim/Didyma has a large selection of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, the other two sites do not have any. [[Selçuk]] is probably your best bet to overnight and use as a base for a visit to Priene, which is relatively far and hard to get to by public transport from Didim. You can also try your luck in [[Söke]], a major agricultural town that is nearer.

==Go next==
* '''Doğanbey''' — 15 km west from Priene/Güllübahçe, Doğanbey sits on the southern slopes of the Mt. Samsun and is another former Greek village in the area. In the 1990s, some ecologically-minded urban dwellers from elsewhere &quot;discovered&quot; the place, buying its hitherto already well preserved stone houses, renovating them, and moving in. It is now one of the finest villages in the country.
* '''[[Ephesus]]''' — the much-better known cousin of the trio to the north is among the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in all the Mediterranean basin.
* '''[[Milas]]''' — historically known as Mylasa, Milas is a major regional town to the southeast rich in ancient and medieval sites.
* '''[[Bodrum]]''' — Turkey's partying capital is further down the coast to the south.

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'''Priene''', '''Miletus''', and '''Didyma''' are three [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] ruins near each other in [[Aegean Turkey|western Turkey]]. They are often visited on a combined &quot;PMD&quot; tour from Selçuk.

==Understand==
[[File:Didyma médusa 2009 04 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Medusa, Didyma]]
*{{marker|lat=37.6606|long=27.2973|name=Priene|wikidata=Q142819}}, at the base of an escarpment of Mycale (modern Mt. Samsun inside the [[Central Aegean#Other destinations|Dilek Peninsula National Park]]), used to be a major coastal city. Its harbour has since been silted up by the Meander River. It was the earliest town built on a grid plan. Priene was a member of the Ionian League, and is believed to have had 4,000-5,000 inhabitants at its peak.
*{{marker|lat=37.5299|long=27.2779|name=Miletus|wikidata=Q169460}} ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]: ''Milet''), the greatest and the wealthiest of the Greek cities before the Persian invasion of the 6th century BC, was another major harbour city, its sailors having founded a huge number of colonies, especially around the Black Sea. 
*{{marker|lat=37.3853|long=27.2561|name=Didyma|wikidata=Q671358}} was the sanctuary of Miletus, from where visitors approached by following a sacred path of 17 km on foot. Modern '''Didim''', formerly a village named Yenihisar surrounding the ancient site, has been developed as a resort town in the 1980s. It is now centred around the Altınkum (&quot;golden sand&quot;) beach south of the original village and has a vibrant [[United Kingdom|British]] expat community.

==Get in==
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===By bus tour===
The easiest option is to join a bus tour from one of the travel agencies in [[Selçuk]] during the summer. 

In the off-season, ask your hotel in Selçuk to arrange a private driver for 350 TL or a travel agency who will charge 450 TL (Nov 2017). The trip will take about 6½ hours, which provides ample time at each site, including the Miletus Museum. Extra time would be needed if you stop for lunch.

===By minibus===
'''Priene''' is near the modern village of Güllübahçe, take a minibus (dolmuş) from [[Söke]] to get there.

'''Miletus''' is near the modern village of Balat, 3 km north of Akköy — take a minibus from Didim to Akköy, and walk the rest or wait for the infrequent dolmuşes on to Balat.

'''Didyma''' is just north of the modern resort town of Didim and is easily walkable from there.

===By car===
It is easy to drive between the sites via the secondary road numbered 09-55 and its southern extension 09-54. The major regional highway, D525, has a number of connections with 09-55/-54 along its alignment between Söke and [[Milas]], all clearly signposted for either Priene, Miletus, or Didyma.

==Fees and permits==
Each site has a separate entry fee: 5 TL for Priene, 10 TL for Miletus (plus an extra 5 TL for the museum on site) and25 TL Didyma.

The Museum Pass – The Aegean (75 TL, valid for 7 days) provides free entry to all three sites (as well as many others in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean Region]] and some in [[Lycia]]), although it cannot be bought locally in any of them (better ask for it while in [[Ephesus]]).

==Get around==
No single town has connections to all of these sites, so you need to travel back and forth between [[Söke]] (minibuses to Güllübahçe/Priene) and Didim (walking distance to Didyma and minibuses to Balat/Miletus) if you have to use the public transport.

Within the sites themselves, walking around is likely your only option.

==See==
===Priene===
[[File:Temple of Athena at Priene.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Athena, Priene]]
Its evocative hillside ruins, surrounded and partially covered by a dense pine forest, include a Temple of Athena, a small Hellenistic theatre, and parts of the city walls. Little has been reconstructed, so bring your imagination.

The Temple of Athena, funded by Alexander the Great, at the foot of an escarpment of Mycale. The five columns were erected in 1965–66 from rubble and are {{m|3}} short of the calculated original column height.

While you are there, you may also want to check out {{marker|lat=37.6672|long=27.3159|type=see|name=Old Güllübahçe}} (Gelebeç), a pleasant hillside village of cobbled streets and stone houses (close to Priene but requires some uphill walking). The village was inhabited by the Greeks before the Greco–Turkish War of 1919–22, and an abandoned church dedicated to St. Nicholas, dating back to 1821, exists, along with its ossuary.

===Miletus===
[[File:MiletusIonicStoa.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Ionic Stoa on the Sacred Way, Miletus]]
A well-preserved amphitheatre, an Ionic stoa along one of its main roads, and a Roman bathhouse are among the ruins to see in Miletus. 

A medieval mosque built by the local Turkish kingdom of Menteşe in 1403, when the city was still inhabited, is also worth visiting at the site. Parts of the site get seasonally inundated, providing a more atmospheric feel. 

===Didyma===
There was an oracle here that was as famous as [[Delphi]] in the Hellenic world, and a colossal Temple of Apollo with much ancient Greek art, including the Medusa head which is one of the most recognized sights of the region, providing iconic photo shots.

==Buy and eat==
Priene has no shop (or WC facilities). 

At Miletus, there is a caravanserai to your right when facing the theatre. It has some stalls sell souvenirs, a WC, and a café selling food. The museum also had a small shop.

There are restaurants and souvenir shops at the entrance to the temple at Didyma.

==Sleep==
While Didim/Didyma has a large selection of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, the other two sites do not have any. [[Selçuk]] is probably your best bet to overnight and use as a base for a visit to Priene, which is relatively far and hard to get to by public transport from Didim. You can also try your luck in [[Söke]], a major agricultural town that is nearer.

==Go next==
* '''Doğanbey''' — 15 km west from Priene/Güllübahçe, Doğanbey sits on the southern slopes of the Mt. Samsun and is another former Greek village in the area. In the 1990s, some ecologically-minded urban dwellers from elsewhere &quot;discovered&quot; the place, buying its hitherto already well preserved stone houses, renovating them, and moving in. It is now one of the finest villages in the country.
* '''[[Ephesus]]''' — the much-better known cousin of the trio to the north is among the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in all the Mediterranean basin.
* '''[[Milas]]''' — historically known as Mylasa, Milas is a major regional town to the southeast rich in ancient and medieval sites.
* '''[[Bodrum]]''' — Turkey's partying capital is further down the coast to the south.

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==Understand==
[[File:Didyma médusa 2009 04 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Medusa, Didyma]]
*{{marker|lat=37.6606|long=27.2973|name=Priene|wikidata=Q142819}}, at the base of an escarpment of Mycale (modern Mt. Samsun inside the [[Central Aegean#Other destinations|Dilek Peninsula National Park]]), used to be a major coastal city. Its harbour has since been silted up by the Meander River. It was the earliest town built on a grid plan. Priene was a member of the Ionian League, and is believed to have had 4,000-5,000 inhabitants at its peak.
*{{marker|lat=37.5299|long=27.2779|name=Miletus|wikidata=Q169460}} ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]: ''Milet''), the greatest and the wealthiest of the Greek cities before the Persian invasion of the 6th century BC, was another major harbour city, its sailors having founded a huge number of colonies, especially around the Black Sea. 
*{{marker|lat=37.3853|long=27.2561|name=Didyma|wikidata=Q671358}} was the sanctuary of Miletus, from where visitors approached by following a sacred path of 17 km on foot. Modern '''Didim''', formerly a village named Yenihisar surrounding the ancient site, has been developed as a resort town in the 1980s. It is now centred around the Altınkum (&quot;golden sand&quot;) beach south of the original village and has a vibrant [[United Kingdom|British]] expat community.

==Get in==
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===By bus tour===
The easiest option is to join a bus tour from one of the travel agencies in [[Selçuk]] during the summer. 

In the off-season, ask your hotel in Selçuk to arrange a private driver for 350 TL or a travel agency who will charge 450 TL (Nov 2017). The trip will take about 6½ hours, which provides ample time at each site, including the Miletus Museum. Extra time would be needed if you stop for lunch.

===By minibus===
'''Priene''' is near the modern village of Güllübahçe, take a minibus (dolmuş) from [[Söke]] to get there.

'''Miletus''' is near the modern village of Balat, 3 km north of Akköy — take a minibus from Didim to Akköy, and walk the rest or wait for the infrequent dolmuşes on to Balat.

'''Didyma''' is just north of the modern resort town of Didim and is easily walkable from there.

===By car===
It is easy to drive between the sites via the secondary road numbered 09-55 and its southern extension 09-54. The major regional highway, D525, has a number of connections with 09-55/-54 along its alignment between Söke and [[Milas]], all clearly signposted for either Priene, Miletus, or Didyma.

==Fees and permits==
Each site has a separate entry fee: 5 TL for Priene, 10 TL for Miletus (plus an extra 5 TL for the museum on site) and25 TL Didyma.

The Museum Pass – The Aegean (75 TL, valid for 7 days) provides free entry to all three sites (as well as many others in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean Region]] and some in [[Lycia]]), although it cannot be bought locally in any of them (better ask for it while in [[Ephesus]]).

==Get around==
No single town has connections to all of these sites, so you need to travel back and forth between [[Söke]] (minibuses to Güllübahçe/Priene) and Didim (walking distance to Didyma and minibuses to Balat/Miletus) if you have to use the public transport.

Within the sites themselves, walking around is likely your only option.

==See==
===Priene===
[[File:Temple of Athena at Priene.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Athena, Priene]]
Its evocative hillside ruins, surrounded and partially covered by a dense pine forest, include a Temple of Athena, a small Hellenistic theatre, and parts of the city walls. Little has been reconstructed, so bring your imagination.

The Temple of Athena, funded by Alexander the Great, at the foot of an escarpment of Mycale. The five columns were erected in 1965–66 from rubble and are {{m|3}} short of the calculated original column height.

While you are there, you may also want to check out {{marker|lat=37.6672|long=27.3159|type=see|name=Old Güllübahçe}} (Gelebeç), a pleasant hillside village of cobbled streets and stone houses (close to Priene but requires some uphill walking). The village was inhabited by the Greeks before the Greco–Turkish War of 1919–22, and an abandoned church dedicated to St. Nicholas, dating back to 1821, exists, along with its ossuary.

===Miletus===
[[File:MiletusIonicStoa.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Ionic Stoa on the Sacred Way, Miletus]]
A well-preserved amphitheatre, an Ionic stoa along one of its main roads, and a Roman bathhouse are among the ruins to see in Miletus. 

A medieval mosque built by the local Turkish kingdom of Menteşe in 1403, when the city was still inhabited, is also worth visiting at the site. Parts of the site get seasonally inundated, providing a more atmospheric feel. 

===Didyma===
There was an oracle here that was as famous as [[Delphi]] in the Hellenic world, and a colossal Temple of Apollo with much ancient Greek art, including the Medusa head which is one of the most recognized sights of the region, providing iconic photo shots.

==Buy and eat==
Priene has no shop (or WC facilities). 

At Miletus, there is a caravanserai to your right when facing the theatre. It has some stalls sell souvenirs, a WC, and a café selling food. The museum also had a small shop.

There are restaurants and souvenir shops at the entrance to the temple at Didyma.

==Sleep==
While Didim/Didyma has a large selection of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, the other two sites do not have any. [[Selçuk]] is probably your best bet to overnight and use as a base for a visit to Priene, which is relatively far and hard to get to by public transport from Didim. You can also try your luck in [[Söke]], a major agricultural town that is nearer.

==Go next==
[[File:The coast at Doğanbey in June (1) - Flickr - faktor1komma5.jpg|thumb|300px|The coastline near Doğanbey]]
* '''Doğanbey''' — 15 km west from Priene/Güllübahçe, Doğanbey sits on the southern slopes of Mt. Samsun and is another former Greek village in the area. In the 1990s, some ecologically-minded urban dwellers from elsewhere &quot;discovered&quot; the place, buying its hitherto already well preserved stone houses, renovating them, and moving in. It is now one of the finest villages in the country.
* '''[[Ephesus]]''' — the much-better known cousin of the trio to the north is among the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in all of the Mediterranean basin.
* '''[[Milas]]''' — historically known as Mylasa, Milas is a major regional town to the southeast rich in ancient and medieval sites.
* '''[[Bodrum]]''' — Turkey's partying capital is further down the coast to the south.


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'''Juazeiro''' is a city in the state of [[Bahia]], [[Brazil]].

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'''Juazeiro''' is a city of 220,000 people (2021) in the state of [[Bahia]], [[Brazil]].

==Understand==
Juazeiro was built on the right bank of Velho Chico, where two important and strategic inland roads in Brazil crossed.

===Climate===
Juazeiro is located in a semi- arid area , with a high risk of drought and the rainy season occurs between the months of November and March, that is, in the summer.

==Get in==
Access to Juazeiro can be done by land, using highways BR-235 and BR-407, using the railroad from Salvador to Juazeiro or by buses , which run daily and depart from the capital of Bahia and other cities in Bahia and from other states such as Fortaleza , São Paulo and Brasília. The bus companies are: Expresso Guanabara, Viação Itapemirim, Viação Nossa Senhora da Penha, Falcão Real Transportes, etc. It is also possible by airthrough Petrolina airport, which is 15 km from the headquarters, in Pernambuco, or through one of the airfields in the region, such as in Sobradinho. And also by waterway using the São Francisco waterway, navigating the São Francisco River, departing from Pirapora, Minas Gerais, and the river port of the city can be highlighted, which is located in the vicinity of the urban perimeter.

==Get around==

==See==
* The '''riverfront''' is very busy. It has a network of lively bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the beauty of the São Francisco River.
* The '''Vaporzinho''' was the first steamship that sailed in Velho Chico, having been imported from the United States, before sailing in this riverside region making the stretch Juazeiro-BA/Pirapora-MG, it sailed on the Mississippi River, in the United States. Located on the riverside of the city, it is a monument that honors the navigators and navigation that were the fundamental axis for the development of the city.
* The '''São Francisco Museum''' presents a rich collection of the history of the city and the São Francisco River.
* '''Parque da Lagoa de Calú''' is a multimodal leisure and entertainment park that was named after Dona Calú, a lady who lived in a small house in Taipo in this region. 
* The '''Nego D'água statue''' is on the São Francisco River, on the Juazeirense bank. It is a tribute from Juazeirense to the legends and folklore of the river and the riverside people.

==Do==

*The '''Salitre waterfall''' is located in Vale do Salitre, at Félix Farm, 39 km from Juazeiro, the waterfall with a jump of just over 2 m in height is excellent for bathing and very appreciated by children in the region, who have fun in the waters. of the Salitre River. Access is via BA-210, towards Sobradinho.
*Also formed by the Salitre River, the '''Gameleira waterfall''' is 68 km from Juazeiro, hidden among the dense vegetation of the caatinga. In a paradisiacal setting, the waterfall flows through a canyon , where a huge gameleira predominates, whose roots spread out forming shadow in part of the waterfall. The depth of the lake allows for jumps from the top of the waterfall of approximately 5 m.

===Events===
*February: Carnival
*March: Via Sacra de Itamotinga and Malhada da Areia (Pinhões district)
*April: Tiradentes Marathon.
*May: Patroness of Carnaíba, Festival Programa Arte Educação, Pentecost.
*June: Patron Saint of Pumpkin, Saint John in the communities, Patron Saint of Juremal, Saint Peter.
*July: Anniversary of Juazeiro, International Fair of Irrigated Agriculture (FENAGRI‎), International Festival of the Accordion, Festival of the Settlers in the District of Maniçoba.
*August:' Patron Saint of Itamotinga, Folklore Week.
*September: Civic-Military Parade of September 7th, 8th - Day of the Patron Saint of the City: Nossa Senhora das Grotas.
*December: Integrated handicraft festival, Christmas song project, Christmas car, New Year's Eve of the city.

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Itineraries that cross more than one continent.

* {{marker|name=[[Around the World in Eighty Days]]|wikidata=Q1219561}}
* {{marker|name=[[Cape Route]]|wikidata=Q28956582}} sea route around Africa
* {{marker|name=[[Gringo Trail]]|wikidata=Q1691346}} Latin America  by bus or car
* {{marker|name=[[Istanbul to New Delhi overland]]|wikidata=Q1619981}} overland drive
* {{marker|name=[[Moscow to Urumqi]]|wikidata=Q14225687}} by train
* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Alexander the Great]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Marco Polo]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[Pan-American Highway]]|wikidata=Q271839}}
* {{marker|name=[[Silk Road]]|wikidata=Q36288}} routes to drive
* {{marker|name=[[RMS Titanic|Titanic cities]]|wikidata=Q25173}} tour
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Railway]]|wikidata=Q58767}}
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Highway]]|wikidata=Q2110667}}
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Itineraries that cross more than one continent.

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* {{marker|name=[[Cape Route]]|wikidata=Q28956582}} sea route around Africa
* {{marker|name=[[Gringo Trail]]|wikidata=Q1691346}} Latin America  by bus or car
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* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Alexander the Great]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Marco Polo]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[Pan-American Highway]]|wikidata=Q271839}}
* {{marker|name=[[Silk Road]]|wikidata=Q36288}} routes to drive
* {{marker|name=[[RMS Titanic|Titanic cities]]|wikidata=Q25173}} tour
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Highway]]|wikidata=Q2110667}}
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Railway]]|wikidata=Q58767}}

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Itineraries that cross more than one continent.

* {{marker|name=[[Around the World in Eighty Days]]|wikidata=Q1219561}}
* {{marker|name=[[Cape Route]]|wikidata=Q28956582}} sea route around Africa
* {{marker|name=[[Gringo Trail]]|wikidata=Q1691346}} Latin America  by bus or car
* {{marker|name=[[Istanbul to New Delhi overland]]|wikidata=Q1619981}} overland drive
* {{marker|name=[[Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation]]|wikidata=Q1225170}}
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* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Alexander the Great]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[On the trail of Marco Polo]]}}
* {{marker|name=[[Pan-American Highway]]|wikidata=Q271839}}
* {{marker|name=[[Silk Road]]|wikidata=Q36288}} routes to drive
* {{marker|name=[[RMS Titanic|Titanic cities]]|wikidata=Q25173}} tour
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Highway]]|wikidata=Q2110667}}
* {{marker|name=[[Trans-Siberian Railway]]|wikidata=Q58767}}

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[[Europe]] attracts more tourists than any other continent, and there are many ways of visiting the continent. This list includes itineraries that explore Europe by theme, mode of transportation,  and region.

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==Crossing more than one region==
* {{marker|name=[[Amber Road]]|wikidata=Q239574}}, an ancient trade route which connects the Baltic Sea with the Adriatic Sea
* {{marker|name=[[Blue Highway]]|wikidata=Q477794|lat=66.314|long=14.151}}, a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers
* {{marker|name=[[Brotherhood and Unity Highway]]|wikidata=Q1235407|lat=46.4366|long=14.0602}}
* {{marker|name=[[Brenner Pass]]|wikidata=Q212946}}
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* {{marker|name=[[Via Maria]]|wikidata=Q1212209}} - pilgrimage routes in Central and Southeastern Europe.

==Balkans==
===Croatia===
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===Romania===
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* {{marker|name=[[Transylvania triangle train tour]]|wikidata=Q14204707}}

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==Iberia==

* {{marker|name=[[GR 92]]|wikidata=Q14216151}} {{km|583}} walk

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* {{marker|name=[[Lake Como Poetry Way]]|wikidata=Q68493078}} (Cernobbio-Como-Brunate)
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* {{marker|name=[[Sentiero del Viandante (Lierna)]]|wikidata=Q25016224}}
* {{marker|name=[[The Wayfarer's Path of Leonardo da Vinci]]|wikidata=Q63213350}} (Milano-Lecco-Lierna-S.Bernardino)
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* {{marker|name=[[Trail of the Hermit Saints]]|wikidata=Q22693205}}
* {{marker|name=[[Via Appia]]|wikidata=}}

==Nordic countries==
* {{marker|name=[[E6 through Sweden and Norway]]|wikidata=Q921422}}, the main road of Norway
* {{marker|name=[[E8 through Finland and Norway]]|wikidata=Q1129207}}, a road along the Finnish coast to northern Norway
* {{marker|name=[[E10 through Sweden and Norway]]|wikidata=Q586592}}, scenic road from the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic, through northern Sweden and Norway
* {{marker|name=[[European route E39]]|wikidata=Q1375888}}, a road mostly along Norway's jagged west coast
* {{marker|name=[[Nidaros Path]]|wikidata=Q2095033 |lat=63.4270|long=10.3970}}, group of Christian pilgrim routes to Nidarosdomen in Trondheim
* {{marker|name=[[Nordkalottleden]]|wikidata=Q1042834 |lat=68.3578|long=18.7799}}, Arctic long-distance hiking trail

===Denmark===
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* {{marker|name=[[Marguerite Route]]|wikidata=Q4580033}}, a route of more than 4000 km and growing, taking you all around Denmark.
* {{marker|name=[[Skjoldunge trail]]|wikidata=}}, connects historical sights from the viking age and late iron age, best explored by foot or bike
* {{marker|name=[[The Prehistoric Trail at Moesgaard]]|wikidata=}}, 4 km walking trail connecting several reconstructed prehistoric buildings and burial mounds

===Finland===
* {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Trail]]|wikidata=Q2258456 |lat=60.322|long=21.688}}, by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea
* {{marker|name=[[Finland in ten days by car]] |wikidata=}}, a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland
* {{marker|name=[[Hanko to Uusikaupunki by boat]] |wikidata=}}, the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea
* {{marker|name=[[Highway 4 (Finland)]] |wikidata=}}, a road through the country, from south to north
* {{marker|name=[[Hämeen Härkätie]] |wikidata=Q2013669}}, a historic route from Turku to the inland
* {{marker|name=[[King's Road (Finland)]] |wikidata=}}, the old postal route along the south coast
* {{marker|name=[[Turku riverside walk]] |wikidata=|lat=60.45599|long=22.27648}}, a walk through the city or out to the countryside
* in {{marker|name=[[Helsinki]]|lat=60.185|long=24.936}}:
** {{marker|name=[[Helsinki itineraries]] |wikidata=Q14218068|lat=NA|long=NA}}, a few itineraries for visitors to Helsinki
** {{marker|name=[[Along Mannerheimintie]] |wikidata=Q1386673|lat=NA|long=NA}}
** {{marker|name=[[A seaside stroll in Helsinki]] |wikidata=Q14201091|lat=NA|long=NA}}

===Iceland===
* {{marker|name=[[Route 1 (Iceland)]]|wikidata=}}, a ring road encircling the country
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* {{marker|name=[[Sprengisandur]]|wikidata=}}

===Norway===
* {{marker|name=[[Hurtigruten]]|wikidata=}}, steamer along the Norwegian coast
* {{marker|name=[[Road 63 (Norway)]]|wikidata=}}, Geiranger-Trollstigen scenic drive
* {{marker|name=[[Road 55 (Norway)]]|wikidata=}}, a road through the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe

===Sweden===
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* {{marker|name=[[E4 through Sweden]]|wikidata=Q782249}}
* {{marker|name=[[Göta Kanal]]|wikidata=Q431863}}, a scenic waterway across southern Sweden and its largest lakes
* {{marker|name=[[Inlandsbanan]]|wikidata=Q1087732}}, a railway through inland Sweden
* {{marker|name=[[Kungsleden]]|wikidata=Q59780 |lat=66.952|long=17.720}}, long-distance hiking trail in northern Sweden
* {{marker|name=[[Nils Holgersson's Journey Across Sweden]]|wikidata=}}
* {{marker|name=[[Millennium Tour]]|lat=59.320778|long=18.064472|wikidata=}}, Stieg Larsson's Nordic Noir series
* {{marker|name=[[Norrbotten Megasystem]]}}, a cluster of mines and industries along the Iron Ore Railway
* {{marker|name=[[Padjelantaleden]]|wikidata=Q356834 |lat=67.374|long=16.801}}, hiking trail in Laponia
* {{marker|name=[[Skåneleden]]|wikidata=}}, a long-distance hiking trail
* {{marker|lat=59.320556 | long=18.072222|name=[[Stockholm history tour]]|wikidata=}}: 80 beheadings, one shipwreck, one hostage crisis, three assassinations, one plane crash, and the Nobel Prize
* {{marker|name=[[Södermalm heights tour]]|lat=59.31986111|long=18.05038889|wikidata=}}: The best photo spots in Stockholm
* {{marker|name=[[Södra Kungsleden]]|wikidata=Q3511526}}, a hiking trail

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'''[https://www.ponoka.ca/ Ponoka]''' is a town of 7,200 (2016) in the [[Central Corridor]] region of [[Alberta]]. Ponoka is an agricultural community in the scenic Battle River valley between Red Deer and Edmonton.

==Understand==

==Get in==
=== By plane ===
The nearest international airport is the [[Edmonton]] International Airport ({{IATA|YEG}}), 50 minutes to the north in [[Leduc]].

* {{listing | type=go
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3912643
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| content=Small airport for private aircraft.
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=== By car ===
Ponoka is on Highway 2 (Queen Elizabeth II Highway), about 1 hour south of Edmonton and 40 minutes north of Red Deer.

==Get around==
Ponoka has taxi service but no public transit.

==See==
[[File:Ponoka Stampede 2018 (43061687152).jpg|thumb|Ponoka Stampede]]
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Lions Centennial Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Hwy 2A between 48 Ave &amp; 53 Ave
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| content=A major park along the west side of Highway 2A.
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** {{see
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Self-proclaimed World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc And Rider.
}}
** {{listing | type=see
| name=Fort Ostell Museum | alt= | url=http://www.fortostellmuseum.com/ | email=
| address=5320 54 St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-5224 | tollfree=
| hours=May-Sept: M-F 10AM-5PM; Oct-May: Tu-Th 1-4PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-21
| content=The museum's name comes from the original Fort Ostell that was built near Ponoka during the Riel Rebellion in 1885. The museum displays many local area pioneer and native artifacts and photos. It is also home to the &quot;Alberta Mental Hospital Museum&quot; collection (collection of artifacts and archived material from 1911 to present day).
}}

==Do==
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Ponoka Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.ponokagolf.com/ | email=
| address=3519 46 St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-4626 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-21
| content=Located in the Scenic Battle River valley, the 18-hole course offers a mix of parkland and rolling links- style holes.
}}
* {{do
| name=Wolf Creek Golf Resort | alt= | url=https://www.wolfcreekgolf.com/ | email=
| address=Morningside | lat= | long= | directions=10 minutes south of Ponoka near Morningside
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-783-6050
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-02-13
| content=Scottish links style golf in the heartland of Alberta. Challenge yourself on the same fairways that hosted the world’s best young touring professionals for years at the Alberta Open. 27 hole course with an RV Resort on site.
}}

===Events===
[[File:Ponoka Stampede 2018 (29239469448).jpg|thumb|Ponoka Stampede]]
* {{listing | type=do
| name=Ponoka Stampede | alt= | url=https://ponokastampede.com/ | email=stampede@ponokastampede.com
| address=5616 39 Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-0100 | tollfree=
| hours=end of June and beginning of July to coincide with Canada Day (July 1) long weekend | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-21
| content=The Ponoka Stampede is a 7-day rodeo plays host to rodeo competitors and fans from across Canada, the US and Australia. It features a midway and other activities and is among the five largest rodeos worldwide for payouts.
}}

==Buy==
* {{listing | type=buy
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Small collection of specialty and niche shops.
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==Eat==
* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Old Iron Horse Restaurant &amp; Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Old-Iron-Horse-Restaurant-and-Lounge-PONOKA-126504644069571/ | email=
| address=6000 48 Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-4766 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-11PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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| content=Canadian
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* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Pizza D'oro Pizza &amp; Pasta | alt= | url=http://www.pizzadoro.ca/ | email=
| address=#7 5103 48 Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-4460 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th Sa 3-11PM; F 11AM-11PM; Su 4-10PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-22
| content=
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* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Ranchers Castle | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2B-4213 Hwy 2A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-2579 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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| content=Steakhouse
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* {{listing | type=eat
| name=Seasoning Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=5021 51 Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-8788 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 11AM-8:30PM, Sa Su noon-8:30PM | price=
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| lastedit=2019-10-22
| content=Chinese
}}

==Drink==
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=The Hitchin' Post Saloon &amp; Grill | alt= | url=https://hitchinpostponoka.webs.com/ | email=
| address=4405 Hwy 2A | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-3800 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-F 9AM-11PM, Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Canalta Hotel | alt= | url=https://canaltahotels.com/explore-hotels/ponoka-canalta | email=
| address=#1 6707 Hwy 53 | lat= | long= | directions=west side of Ponoka, just off Hwy 2
| phone=+1 403-704-1177 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Dino's Motor Inn | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4405 Hwy 2A | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Stampeder Inn | alt= | url=http://www.stampederinn.com/ | email=manager@stampederinn.com
| address=4215 63 St | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{listing | type=sleep
| name=Western Budget | alt= | url=https://www.westernbudgetponoka.ca/ | email=ponokamanager@westernbudget.ca
| address=4205 64 St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 403-783-8382 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
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}}

==Connect==
==Nearby==
===Bashaw===
Bashaw is {{km|52}} east of Ponoka on Highway 53.
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Bashaw Fire Hall Museum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=5018 50 St, Bashaw | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 780-226-5661 | tollfree=
| hours=Summer: W-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-22
| content=The Fire Hall was built in 1914, it plays host to summer activities for young and old. Tours available during the summer.
}}
* {{listing | type=see
| name=Majestic Theatre | alt= | url=http://townofbashaw.com/community/arts-culture/majestic-theatre/ | email=
| address=5110 50 St, Bashaw | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 780-372-4341 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-22
| content=A rural, wood frame &quot;Boomtown&quot; style of theatre, is now believed to be the last remaining theatre of its kind in western Canada. It is a restored building that hosts many events, including a monthly dance and jam, theatre performances, concerts, and many other exciting opportunities.
}}

==Go next==
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In and around the '''Southern Ocean''' lives an ecosystem of plant and animal life including penguins, seals, and whales.

{| style=&quot;margin: 1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center;&quot;
| '''Major wildlife regions'''&lt;br&gt;[[North American wildlife|North America]] • [[Central and South American wildlife|Central &amp; South America]] • [[African wildlife|Africa]] • [[Eurasian wildlife|Eurasia]] • [[Wildlife in South and Southeast Asia|South &amp; Southeast Asia]] • [[Australasian wildlife|Australasia]] • [[Wildlife of the Southern Ocean|Southern Ocean]] 
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==Species==

===Penguins===
[[File:Parade Royale.jpg|thumb|300px|Penguins parading in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands]]
All but one species of penguins are native to the Southern Hemisphere.

* {{see
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* {{see
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* {{see
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* {{see
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* {{see
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Penguins can be found in zoos and aquariums throughout the world.
* The '''Maryland Zoo''' in [[Baltimore/West Baltimore|Baltimore]] has a &quot;[http://www.marylandzoo.org/animals-conservation/penguin-encounters/ Penguin Encounters]&quot; tour in which you can pet African penguins.

===Sea lions===
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==See also==
* [[Australasian wildlife]]
* [[South and Central American wildlife]]
* [[Marine life]]
* [[Antarctica]] 

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{{COVID-19 box| Due to the [[Covid 19 pandemic]] some services remain unavailable. Terminal 5 remains closed for the time being. As of June 2022, there is no longer a mask mandate in place within the airport, although medical masks are still recommended. All eateries are accessible without proof of vaccination or a recent COVID-test.| lastedit=2022-05-05}}

'''[https://ber.berlin-airport.de/en.html Berlin Brandenburg International Airport]''' commonly referred to by its [[IATA code]], {{IATA|BER}} is the sole international airport of [[Berlin]], the capital of [[Germany]]. It is located in Schönefeld in the namesake state of [[Brandenburg]] just south of Berlin. It opened in late 2020 and is the third busiest airport in the country after [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]] and [[Munich Airport|Munich]]. It sees frequent flights to all major European and several leisure destinations as well as domestic services, but few long-haul connections. Berlin used to be served by Tegel Airport, which closed in 2020, and Schönefeld Airport, which was incorporated into BER.

==Understand==
[[File:Lage der Berliner Flughäfen.svg|thumb|A map of all airports that have historically served Berlin]]
[[File:Berlin_Brandenburg_Airport_Terminal_1.jpg|thumb|Terminal 1 main building]]
[[File:Berlin_brandenburg_airport_terminal_1_main_pier_a08.jpg|thumb|Interior of Terminal 1]]
The official name ''Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt'' after Willy Brandt, who was mayor of West Berlin from 1957 to 1966 and chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974, is virtually only ever used in formal official communication but it also adorns the main terminal in big letters, similarly to defunct [[Aviation history|Berlin Tegel Airport ''Otto Lilienthal'']].

===History===
Due to Berlin's division during the Cold War, the city had no fewer than four airports. The American, British and French sectors of democratic West Berlin respectively controlled Tempelhof, Gatow and Tegel, while the Soviets held Schönefeld, just outside East Berlin, capital of the communist-aligned GDR.

While this situation served the needs of the Cold War protagonists, it became apparent in the early 1990s that a pretty drastic change would have to be made to accommodate the newly re-emerged capital of reunified Germany. Gatow was shut down in 1995, and Tempelhof followed in 2008; this left Tegel and Schönefeld as the city's primary and secondary airports, respectively. It was planned that Schönefeld would be extended and converted into a new single airport for all of Berlin, with Tegel shutting down shortly thereafter. While this may have been a good idea in theory, making it a reality turned into the biggest slow-moving plane-wreck in the history of reunified Germany, and in full view of the public. 

First, the airport's owners (the states of Brandenburg and Berlin, and the federal government) decided to shelve the expansion plans for Schönefeld originally drawn up under the GDR, which had never been put into practice. They also opted to ignore a private company's proposal to build the entire project for two billion euros. After all, the governments obviously knew what they were doing.

Having broken ground in 2006, the project ostensibly advanced quickly, with the grand opening set for 2011. But the discovery of a design fault in the fire prevention system led to last-minute embarrassment. Picture the scene: they had planned the biggest party of the year, ordered crateloads of champagne, and sent out invites to celebrities near and far. Their biggest airline partner, Air Berlin, had already sold thousands of tickets for flights from their &quot;new home&quot;. And then they learnt of a deadly health and safety defect, and were forced to cancel. Yikes. But no matter: surely this issue could be easily fixed in a few months. Right? A new opening date was set for 2012.

Except it wasn't easy or fixable; the system was inherently dangerous, and required an entire redesign. From here, the problems kept mounting and multiplying. The opening date was repeatedly postponed, while costs ballooned. Several airport bosses were sacked, and upset corporate clients launched legal proceedings. In one memorable case, the head of Air Berlin filed a lawsuit against the airport, only to later switch jobs to the airport authority and wind up defending his new employer against his old one in court. The entire fiasco was making Berlin the laughing stock of Germany, and all that champagne was in danger of going flat.

Nine years, six billion euros and one bankrupted Air Berlin later, Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt finally opened to the travelling public, on the oddly fitting date of 31 October. Which year, you ask? Why 2020, of course! But opening in the midst of a global pandemic ended up working in BER's favour. It turns out last minute hiccups are a lot easier to quell when your carousels are empty and your expansive halls as silent as the grave. Luckily, with the throngs gradually returning as of 2022, all teething problems have been fixed and BER is making an admirable attempt at restoring the world's confidence in German efficiency and punctuality.

===Terminals===
The airport has two separate terminal buildings, with one train station for each; Terminals 1/2 and Terminal 5. '''Terminal 1''' opened after several delays in 2020. From there the vast majority of airlines depart and it is also the place to find most retail and food outlets - it is formed as a U-shape and contains departure areas A, B (both Schengen) and C, D (non-Schengen) on the level above. Directly next to it is the much more basic '''Terminal 2''' which opened as a new check-in area in 2022 to provide increased capacity for low cost and leisure flights. It connects airside to the B departures area of Terminal 1.

'''Terminal 5''' is actually the rebranded and refurbished former Schönefeld Airport to the north of the new facilities with no practical way to walk between them - there are frequent public transport connections though. Terminal 5 was supposed to be used for low-cost carriers, however it remains closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

==Flights==
The airport is served by almost all European legacy carriers from their respective home bases and also sees a significant number of low-cost operations and leisure flights. Since the demise of Air Berlin, the city does not have a legacy or hub carrier of its own with low-cost carriers easyJet and Ryanair offering the highest number of destinations instead. Major airlines like Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways and Turkish Airlines provide several daily flights and onward connections via their hubs - e.g. German flag carrier Lufthansa has up to seven daily flights each to [[Frankfurt Airport]] and [[Munich Airport]] with worldwide onward connections (flight time approximately 50 minutes). As Terminal 5 remains closed, most airlines operate out of Terminal 1 with some low-cost and leisure services departing from Terminal 2 directly next to it.

=== Long-haul routes ===
Intercontinental long-haul flights from Berlin have always been sparse, even more so since the pandemic. However, there have been announcements regarding a few new or resuming services. As of 2022, there are regular long-haul connections to the following destinations:
*[[Beijing|Beijing-Capital]] (Hainan Airlines ''from 12 August 2022'')
*[[Doha Hamad Airport|Doha]] (Qatar Airways)
*[[Los Angeles]] (Norse Atlantic Airways ''from 19 August 2022'')
*[[Newark Liberty Airport|Newark]] (United Airlines)
*[[New York City|New York-JFK]] (Norse Atlantic Airways ''from 17 August 2022'' &amp; Delta Air Lines ''from 26 May 2023'')
*[[Singapore Changi Airport|Singapore]] (Scoot)
*[[Washington, D.C.]] (United Airlines ''from 25 May 2023'')

Surprising to some, otherwise omnipresent Emirates is not allowed to serve Berlin due to bilateral traffic agreements.

==Ground transportation==
[[File:BER Anbindung 2020.jpg|thumb|A pictogram showing the train connections available - helpfully the zones A, B and C of the ticketing system are also indicated]]
{{infobox|Fare Zone C|The Berlin public transit ticketing is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it, but when your only (or first) trip on public transit is the one to/from the airport, it can be a bit daunting. The essence is this: There are three fare zones in Berlin, A,B and C. Zone A covers the central parts of Berlin inside the S-Bahn Ring, Zone B covers everything else inside the city limits and Zone C covers adjacent suburbs. '''The airport is in Zone C''' as it sits just across the state line. The ''only'' tickets valid for travel to the airport are those valid in ABC and those valid in BC. Berlin ticket inspectors are very no-nonsense and not to be joked around with and will ''not'' take &quot;I am a Tourist who doesn't know better&quot; as an excuse so double check to have the correct ticket.}}
[[File:Berlin_brandenburg_airport_station.jpg|thumb|The railway station beneath Terminal 1]]
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has a wide variety of transport connections, some of which are available around the clock. The most common and useful one for visitors should be using the railway network from the main airport station located in the attic of Terminal 1. There are ticket vending machines located on the mezzanine level above the station which are available in English. Both the local transport company BVG and German railway operator DB also provide smartphone schedule and ticket apps in English as well.

===By train or S-Bahn===
If your flight leaves from Terminal 1 or 2 alight at {{go
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}} --&gt; It is frequently served by S-Bahn lines {{rint|berlin|s45}} and {{rint|berlin|s9}}. It is also served by frequent regional trains (''RE'') and the dedicated ''Flughafen-Express'' (''FEX'') as well as an ''InterCity'' long-distance line between [[Dresden]], Berlin and [[Rostock]]. Tickets for S-Bahn, regional and ''FEX'' services are not valid on InterCity trains. &lt;!-- If you have to get to Terminal 5 from Terminals 1/2, use the S-Bahn or a bus.--&gt;

The following railway lines operate from one or both of the airport's stations on a regular schedule (not all stops are listed):
*''InterCity'': [[Dresden]] - '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - Berlin main station - [[Rostock]] - [[Warnemünde]] (long-distance train, ABC tickets not valid)
*''FEX'': '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - Berlin Ostkreuz - Berlin Gesundbrunnen - Berlin main station
*''RE7'': Wünsdorf-Waldstadt - '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - Berlin main station – Dessau 
*''RB14'': '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - Berlin east station - Berlin main station - Berlin Zoo station - Dessau 
*''RB22'': Königs Wusterhausen - '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - [[Potsdam]]
*{{rint|berlin|s9}}: '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - '''BER Terminal 5''' - Berlin east station - Alexanderplatz - Friedrichstraße - Berlin main station - Berlin Zoo station - Charlottenburg - Spandau
*{{rint|berlin|s45}}: '''BER Terminal 1-2''' - '''BER Terminal 5''' - Adlershof - Neukölln - Tempelhof - Südkreuz

A ride between Terminal 1/2 and Berlin main station takes between below 30 minutes using the RB, RE and FEX regional trains or the InterCity and up to 50-60 minutes by S-Bahn. Deutsche Bahn has a easy to use live schedule [https://www.bahn.com/en available in English].

===By bus===
From the southeastern terminus of {{rint|berlin|u7}} at {{go|name=Rudow|wikidata=Q660024}} there is an express bus X7 that serves both terminal buildings. From the southern endpoint of {{rint|Berlin|u6}} at {{listing|type=go|name=Alt-Mariendorf|wikidata=Q262168}} there's express bus X71 which goes via Rudow before likewise serving both terminal buildings. There are also a few buses to nearby local destinations. Several companies operating [[Intercity Buses in Germany]] also serve the airport, the major one being ''Flixbus''.

====By express bus (with a surcharge)==== 
There are the following two express buses which apply a surcharge in addition to the regular fare (as of 2020): 
* ''BER1'' from Rathaus Steglitz ({{rint|berlin|S1}} {{rint|berlin|u9}}) taking about 45-50 minutes and costing €8 on top of a normal BC ticket or €11.30 total &lt;!--https://bex.de/bus-specials/airportshuttle.html--&gt; &lt;!--experience shows that airport express buses with a surcharge tend to have short lifespans in Berlin; we should watch this space and update if/when the surcharge is dropped or the route discontinued--&gt;
* ''BER2'' from [[Potsdam]] main station ({{rint|berlin|s7}}) (scheduled to leave when the regional train doesn't and vice versa) which costs €6 on top of a normal BC fare zone ticket or €9.30 total. This bus also serves intermediate stops in Stahnsdorf and Teltow ({{rint|berlin|s25}} {{rint|berlin|s26}}) and takes roughly an hour to get from Potsdam to the airport.&lt;!--https://angerbus.de/ber/index.html--&gt; &lt;!--experience shows that airport express buses with a surcharge tend to have short lifespans in Berlin; we should watch this space and update if/when the surcharge is dropped or the route discontinued--&gt;
Both express buses are operated with a separate fleet of buses more akin to long distance intercity buses which have more space for luggage. They show up in the [https://www.vbb.de/fahrinfo VBB schedule info] with a note about the surcharge.
&lt;!--the surcharge is reduced by 1€ for holders of monthly or yearly tickets, but I think this is of little relevance to our readers--&gt;

===By taxi===
Expect to pay €50–60 one way for a taxi to central Berlin. Taxis do accept major credit cards. They can be found directly in front of the Terminal 1 arrivals area.

===By car===
The motorway A113 has an exit serving the airport and is connected to &quot;capital beltway&quot; A10. However, there is very little reason to drive to the airport, brace capital traffic and pay for parking given the excellent public transit options outlined above. The airport provides short-term parking in front of Terminals 1 and 5 as well as a [https://ber.berlin-airport.de/en/orientation/parking/parkplatzuebersicht-und-preise.html wide array of covered and open parking spaces] next to these two terminals - the guideline being the closer to the terminal the more comfortable and more expensive the facilities with parking garage ''P1'' being branded as ''premium parking'' (1 week for a staggering €199) while open parking space ''P107'' is a basic facility nearly 2 km away from Terminal 1 (1 week €89).

==Get around==
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{{Mapshapes|Q68646}} &lt;!-- U-bahn lines --&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q99654}} &lt;!-- S-bahn lines --&gt;
Terminals 1 and 2 are beside each other and connected after security. There are straight forward paths within the airport due to its geometric shape, however walking times can reach up to 15 minutes especially if you need to walk between the pier buildings containing the A and B gates with higher numbers. Automated walkways are only provided within the Terminal 1 main building, however assistance for the elderly or people with handicaps are available upon request.

&lt;!--
Terminal 5 is the former Schönefeld Airport, located on the other side of the airport area. There is no airside connection, the most practical way of moving between Terminals 1/2 and 5 is taking a ride on the frequent S-Bahn suburban rail services. --&gt;

==Wait==
===Airport lounges===
As of 2022, there are two lounges available throughout the airport, both located in the Schengen-area of Terminal 1 - the Lufthansa Lounge does have direct access to the Non-Schengen departures zone above though. For travelers not eligible for lounge access there are seating areas throughout all terminals, which also feature columns providing sockets and USB charging, they do however tend to get crowded easily.

* {{see
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* {{see
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===Observation deck===
* {{see
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==Eat and drink==
Most eateries at the airport are located in the upstairs food court of the main hall of Terminal 1, after security but before passport control (for those leaving the Schengen area). There are also some places to get food in the non-Schengen waiting areas, but the selection is more limited.
* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| content=New branch of the famous Berlin take-away located in an old railway coach. Formerly located infront of the old Tegel Airport.
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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* {{eat
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Terminal 1 arrivals hall
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| content=Sandwiches, hot and cold drinks for take-away after arriving by plane.
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* {{eat
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| content=Italian food (pasta, pizza) for take-away or seated service.
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* {{eat
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| content=Branch of the infamous upscale restaurant in Berlin's city center. Named after the former West German embassy for the GDR and well known meeting place for current-day politicians.
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==Buy==
[[File:Berlin_brandenburg_airport_terminal_1_market_place.jpg|thumb|The central ''market place'' in Terminal 1]]
There is a selection of stores to buy souvenirs, newspapers, upscale clothing and the other usual travel necessities, however the number of stores is considerably smaller compared to other major international airports. Most outlets are located around the central ''market place'' of Terminal 1, after security but before passport control (for those leaving the Schengen Area).
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* {{buy
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| content=Large selection of Berlin souvenirs branded with the famous ''Ampelmann'', the figure shown on the city's traffic lights.
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* {{buy
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* {{buy
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* {{buy
| name=Gant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=central area of Terminal 1
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Upscale US clothing brand.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Swatch | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=central area of Terminal 1
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Showroom of the world-famous watchmakers from Switzerland.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Marc O'Polo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=central area of Terminal 1.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Mid-priced leisure fashion brand.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Lego Store | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=central area of Terminal 1
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Branch of the famous Danish toy maker.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Relay | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Several branches of the newspaper kiosk throughout all terminals.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Metropolitan Pharmacy | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=central area of Terminal 1 and central arrivals area
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Two pharmacy branches throughout the airport.
}}
* {{buy
| name=REWE | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Level U1, near the railway station entrance
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=05:00-00:00 daily | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Branch of the widespread German supermarket chain.
}}

==Connect==
* There is [https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/cafes-shops-service/sgs-poi/546-free-airport-wifi-t1.html free unlimited Wi-Fi] available throughout all terminals.
* The airport has 5G coverage from ''T-Mobile'', ''Vodafone'' and ''o2''.

==Cope==
*The nationwide emergency phone number for the German police is '''110''' and for rescue and fire services '''112'''. The airport has its own medical and fire services on site.
*The German Federal Police ''Bundespolizei'' also has [https://www.bundespolizei.de/SharedDocs/Webs/Web/Organisationseinheiten/BPOLI/Flughafen_Berlin_Brandenburg.html a branch at the airport]. Their police officers regulary patrol the terminal areas and also staff the passport check counters.
*There are two pharmacies within the airport, before and after security (see ''Buy'').

==Sleep==
There is a hotel directly in front of Terminal 1 (with another one under construction as of 2022) with a few more in the nearby areas, some of which offer airport shuttles, but all can be reached by a few minutes on public transport. All terminals are open 24/7 on the landside area, however seating and quiet corners are very sparse making an overnight stay uncomfortable.
* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Branch of the upscale German hotel chain, located on the main square right infront of Terminal 1.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=B&amp;B Hotel Berlin Airport | alt= | url=https://www.hotel-bb.com/de/hotel/berlin-airport | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Located near the highway at the border of the airport grounds.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=InterCity Hotel Berlin Brandenburg Airport | alt= | url=https://www.intercityhotel.com/hotels/alle-hotels/deutschland/berlin/intercityhotel-berlin-brandenburg-airport | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Upscale business hotel next to the old Schönefeld Airport, now Terminal 5 of BER. Within walking distance of the Terminal 5 railway station.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Berlin Airport Conference Centre | alt= | url=https://www.holidayinn-berlin.de/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-05
| content=Leisure and business hotel located in the actual village of Schönefeld, north of the Terminal 5 railway station.
}}

==Nearby==
* The Berlin boroughs [[Berlin/Treptow-Köpenick|Treptow-Köpenick]] and [[Neukölln]] are just across the state line.
* Administratively the airport sits in the village of Schönefeld in the namesake state of [[Brandenburg]].
* The historic city of [[Potsdam]] can be reached with direct trains and bus shuttles without going through Berlin first.

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Hello Veillg1! [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]].

To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]].

If you are a [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] then you may notice some differences in policies and the style of our articles. These include: 
* NPOV &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|be fair]] (not ''quite'' the same thing!)
* be bold &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]]
* Village pump &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]
* External links &amp;rarr; We do not use a separate [[Wikivoyage:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. 
* sandbox &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] 
* stub tagging &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Article status|Article status]] 

It may also be very useful for you to check out [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians]]. If you need help, take a look at [[Wikivoyage:Help]], or else post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] or on my talk page. Thanks for contributing!

And now some specific comments: [[Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur]] looks like it was directly copied from Wikipedia without any acknowledgement in an edit summary or on the article's talk page, though since I can't find the article at English Wikipedia, I suppose it was copied to French Wikivoyage from French Wikipedia - in which case, the copying needs to be acknowledged there but also should be mentioned on this article's talk page and otherwise will have to be deleted and restarted from the beginning, due to this site's [[copyleft]] policy and the terms of Wikipedia's Creative Commons Copyleft. The article also needs to be reformatted and copy edited for Wikivoyage [[style]], which does not include encyclopedic facts like the exact number of hectares in it to two decimal places, ref tags, endnote-style links or links to secondary sources (see [[Wikivoyage:External links]]), and has different sections and section headings (see [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]]). Thanks again, and please reply below after you've read this post and include any questions that come to mind. Fair warning: If not, we'll probably have to delete the article soon, but you can always restart it without copypasta or move the raw copy to your user page and edit it suitably before moving it back to articlespace.

All the best,

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:31, 9 November 2020 (UTC)
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@Ikan Kekek. Thanks for your feedback! Well noted. Your right, the article &quot;Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur&quot; (or &quot;Des Grèves Regional Park of Contrecoeur&quot;) does not exist on Wikipedia, neither in French and in English. Nevertheless, this is part of my editorial projects, given the importance of this regional park for the Montérégie, particularly for the Sorel-Tracy region. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:25, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

:Was it copied from somewhere? If you wrote the whole article yourself, you presumably retain the copyright to it unless you had to give it away due to the terms of a contract, so hopefully, there are no copyright issues and you can just work on editing it for Wikivoyage [[style]] and format. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

== Templates ==

Hi again, [[User:Veillg1]], and thanks for working on an article about [[La Tuque]]! A couple of things to watch for: Some of the templates in use on fr.wikivoyage do not work here. For example, opening and closing times have to be written out. Also, Tourist information offices belong in &quot;Understand,&quot; as they're usually not sights in themselves. The template you're using for Wi-Fi doesn't work on this site. Check out what red-links by looking at the article in reading mode.

All the best,

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:11, 9 October 2021 (UTC)

:Yeah from experience, fr.voy seems to use much more templates than any other Wikivoyage (which does give a good result). We do technically have a template for opening and closing hours ({{tl|time}}) although it's not really used much on this site. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 03:29, 9 October 2021 (UTC)

== Currency formatting for Canada ==

Hi Veillg1,

Thanks for all the work you've put in so far :). One thing though, unlike the French Wikivoyage which uses CAD to refer to Canadian dollars, we simply just use $100 for 100 Canadian dollars since the likelihood of Canada accepting foreign a currency that uses dollars is almost zero. Thanks! --&lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 03:02, 12 October 2021 (UTC)

== Links to Wikipedia ==

Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. We generally do not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 13 October 2021 (UTC)

:Yeah fr.voy uses links to Wikipedia and Wikispecies all the time. We usually don't. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 02:31, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
::@Ikan Kekek and @SHB2000 -- Thanks for your feedback. Well noted. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:40, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
:::Thanks for tolerating the idiosyncrasies of en.voy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:43, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
::::To be fair, I'm not sure why, but the French Wikivoyage feels like going to a completely new WMF project instead of another language version of the same project. Probably because the French Wikivoyage uses a lot of templates, but it does give you a nice organized result (it even has an automatic currency converter to either USD or CAD) or even more unusual, what this exact thread is about, linking to sister projects. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 02:48, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
:::::Just a reminder about this. Happy New Year! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC)
::::::Best wishes for the New Year. And good continuity on Wikivoyage. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:37, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

== Prices ==

Hi Veillg1,

Thanks for creating the [[Lac-Édouard]] article. A couple of things to note though, the first being is that when writing prices, usually the dollar sign goes before the number (the French language uses xx$, but it's always $xx in the English context) though {{u|Ground Zero}} fixed it [[Special:Diff/4312060|here]]. The second, is that usually we don't include postal info (I made this mistake as well when I was still quite new), although that's not as big of an issue as writing &quot;xx$&quot;. But apart from that, thanks for improving our Quebec articles. If you want, feel free to join the [[Wikivoyage:Canada Expedition]]. --&lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 12:55, 17 October 2021 (UTC)
:@SHB2000 - Thanks for your comments. I will apply myself to it. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]  4:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC)

== Welcome  ==

And thanks for your great work on La Tuque and other articles. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:37, 18 October 2021 (UTC)
:@Ground Zero - Thank you for your appreciation. And good continuity in your written projects on Wikivoyage. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]  04:45, 18 October 2021 (UTC)
::And same to you as well. It's nice to have more articles about Quebec :-). &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 02:48, 18 October 2021 (UTC)

== Article template  ==

I’ve seen you make many large articles recently by translating French wikivoyage articles which is great but I’ve noticed they have a section called “managing daily” which we don’t have on English wikivoyage, these should probably be placed in either cope, connect or do, based on the content I’ve seen so far. Please check our small city template to see the way we properly do things. If you don’t know where to put it you can always check [[Wikivoyage:Where you can stick it]].

Thank you for your great work! [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 14:29, 19 October 2021 (UTC)
:@Tai123.123 - Thank you for your feedback on the &quot;Managing Daily&quot; section. Although the English version is a translation of the French version of this section, it is not unreasonable to question the relevance of this local municipal services information on Wiki-Voyage. It is understood that municipal services in municipalities are also accessible to visitors; and generally, the websites of municipalities describe them. Perhaps a link to the municipality's site would suffice for the needs of the readers. Perhaps also the information on the main municipal services to public would suffice. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:01, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
::Managing the daily can usually just go in the cope section. &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 05:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC)

== Kudos! ==

{{Barncompass|This [[Project:Barncompasses|Barncompass]] is to show appreciation for your fantastic work on articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I look forward to consulting these articles whenever my girlfriend and I have the chance to go back to Montreal by car and have some extra time to visit other towns on our way there or back. (My girlfriend is American but went to graduate school at McGill and has several close friends in Montreal and environs, and some of my friends from my own graduate school on Long Island live and work in that pleasant city.) --[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)}}
@Ikan Kekek -- Thank you for this recognition. The merit must be shared with the people who are dedicated to making the regions of the world known. There is teamwork because the information comes from various sources. The themes remaining to be published are numerous. Your feedback on the articles is appreciated. Good continuity in your contribution to the advancement of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:35, 28 October 2021 (UTC)

== Un barncompass canadien pour toi ! ==

{| style=&quot;background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;&quot;
|rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;&quot; | [[File:MoraineLakeP01.jpg|150px]]
|style=&quot;font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;&quot; | '''The Canadian Barncompass'''
|-
|style=&quot;vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;&quot; | Thanks for all the work you've put in on articles about Quebec. I've never been to Quebec, but it's been on my top to-go list once the pandemic turns into an endemic and I'll most likely be using those articles. But regardless, merci beaucoup :-) --&lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 05:26, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
|}
@SHB2000 -- Your mark of recognition touches me deeply. Thank you! You are welcome in Quebec, particularly in the Mauricie region. Visitors are surprised by the immensity of the Mauricie and Quebec territory. Wikivoyage makes us travel through the Internet and makes us discover the attractions of our own region. Thank you for your contribution to the enrichment of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:45, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
: :-) &lt;font face=&quot;BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 05:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC)

== English Wikivoyage policies  ==

Salut Veillg1. I have been revising some of the excellent articles you have created in order to reflect English Wikivoyage policies. These differ from Wikivoyage français, so you may not be familiar with them.

In particular, we generally only include &quot;Buy&quot; listings that are relevant for travellers ([[Wv:relevant]]). I have removed some listings that typical travellers would not use when the are visiting these towns, like ''quincailleries'', for example. 

Also, we generally don't include chain restaurants ([[wv:boring]]) unless there is nothing else available, or if the chain restaurant is particularly interesting. (The first Tim Hortons shop might be a &quot;See&quot; listing.) But it is usually not difficult to find a MacDo, Subway or Tim's in a Canadian town, so we usually leave them out. It is much more interesting to go to a local ''casse-croute'' anyway. 

Merci pour ton travail içi. Il sera très utile aux voyegeurs. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:41, 9 November 2021 (UTC)
:Merci Ground Zero! Well noted! Your observations are common sense. It is not obvious in the application given the distinctive guidelines according to the various Wiki projects. I will pay more attention to it. Thanks![[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 14:45, 9 November 2021 (UTC)

Please remember that this is a travel guide, not a directory of businesses. Travellers are not going to be visiting firewood merchants, farm supply stores  or greenhouse businesses that sell to farmers and florists. Let's focus on businesses that travellers are likely to be interested in. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC)

:Well noted. Merci! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 01:16, 23 November 2021 (UTC)

== Listings in the #Go next section ==

Salut Veillg1,

Thank you for your articles about Quebec you've made so far. However, I have had to do some fixes in the #Go next sections, particularly because there's a different map format we use for the go next section, and it's not very commonly used, but there's still the templates to support it. The explanations on both the relevant pages aren't so straightforward, so I'll do my best to explain it on how it works here.

So there's two major parts to this, the go next listings, which we use {{tl|mapgroup-item}} and the map itself, which we use {{tl|mapgroup}}. I'll start of with the listing template {{tl|mapgroup-item}}. So generally, it's treated very much like {{tl|marker}}. If you add the wikidata item, it should generally add all the relevant coordinates, Wikipedia article, mapshape etc. Generally the content goes outside the template, however, I did some modifications to the template (see [[Special:Diff/4333603]] for the change) and so you can now add the relevant content in the &lt;code&gt;content&lt;/code&gt; parameter. We don't generally include phone numbers or tourism urls in the template, merely because it should be in the linked article.

Now to the second part, the template used for the map; {{tl|mapgroup}}. That is fairly easy and simple to understand, and the only parameter that you'll need to know is the &lt;code&gt;target&lt;/code&gt; parameter. All you basically need to do is to insert the Wikidata item and it should work.

An example of where I've ended up doing this can be seen at [[Mungo National Park]]. I've also done this on [[Saint-Boniface (Quebec)]], although I have not removed some of the parameters not used yet, but [[Mungo National Park]] should give you a fair explanation of how this works put in an actual article.

If this sounds very confusing, I understand this, as this does sound quite complex at first, especially given that it has quite some new things that you may not have had previous experience of. I found it hard to grasp at first, but I learned it within a week of using this, and it didn't seem as hard to use  after gaining some experience with this. You may also notice that most uses apart from Wrh2 may not be familiar with this template, as it's only used in 139 articles, but it gives a nice result. Feel free to leave me on [[User talk:SHB2000|my talk]] if you need any help with any of this, and I'll be sure to try and help.

Sincèrement, --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:48, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

== Disambiguation ==

Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and continuing thanks for your amazingly prolific work in creating articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I notice that you sometimes put disambiguations in article titles. Like, for example, you just created an article titled &quot;Saint-Barnabé, Quebec.&quot; However, when I put the search term &quot;Saint-Barnabé&quot; in the Search Wikivoyage box on the upper right, the only article that comes up is the one you created. So no disambiguation is needed. In addition, we don't use the format used in Wikipedia. If a disambiguation were necessary, the format here would be &quot;Saint-Barnabé (Quebec)&quot;. This isn't a big deal, but since it's come up a few times, I thought it would be worth mentioning.

Thanks again, and all the best,

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:36, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

:Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. The rules specific to each Wiki project create some confusion. It's not easy to remember all the rules or guidelines, especially when you're used to contributing on a specific project. Nonetheless, I will do my best to apply it. Note: Note that there are several municipalities (in Quebec) or communes (in France), which are designated Saint-Barnabé. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 23:10, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

::If en.wikivoyage articles are created for any of them, we will need to disambiguate then. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

:::Also, don't worry too much about any of this; what's most important by far is getting the content down. All these kinds of questions can be dealt with later. I just thought it would make sense to mention this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:05, 25 November 2021 (UTC)

::::This long later, you should please omit these kinds of unnecessary, incorrectly formatted disambiguations in article titles. Try to remember. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:42, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
:::::Again, why did you include a disambiguator for [[Bonne-Espérance]] when there is no other article named as such on Wikivoyage. Please stop doing that. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::Good question. According to the register of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, there are five &quot;Bonne-Espérance&quot; toponyms: canton, municipality, bay, boulevard, harbour, island... Wikidata and Wikipedia make the distinction by adding &quot;Québec&quot; after &quot;Bonne-Espérance&quot;. For the sake of editing efficiency and harmonization with other encyclopedias in wiki mode, I really want there to be a single standard in the titles; and not that the title is changed after the creation of another homonymous article. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:49, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::Please stop trying to harmonize all Wikivoyage titles with Wikipedia titles! It's been explained to you repeatedly that this site has its own house [[style]]. Just stop. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:50, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::::Veillg1: care to explain why you included an unnecessary disambiguator for [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]]? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 02:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::::On the subject of homonymous titles, your point of view is clearly expressed. In summary, you rely on the rule specific to Wikvoyage (in English) to the effect of not disambiguating in the title of an article, until a homonymous article is created. And you take a draconian position based strictly on the rule. On this subject, your position is inconsistent with the list of articles posted on Wikidata, on Wikivoyage in French and the other projects of this Wiki group. This current WV rule is proving confusing and unproductive, as it will eventually need to be harmonized by changing the title and hyperlinks as new homonymous articles are created. In the case of Rivière-Saint-Jean, there is in Quebec the municipality in Minganie and the unorganized territory in the MRC La Côte-de-Gaspé; the reader is often confused between the two. In short, for the sake of efficiency and clarity for the reader, I prefer to do things the right way by initially creating a title that takes disambiguation into account. And I sincerely hope that the rule on WV (English project) will be amended accordingly. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 09:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::::::{{ping|Veillg1}} as you point out, the WV rule says one thing and you are doing another. You can propose a change to WV rules. If your proposal is accepted, the rule will be changed. Until then, you are not doing it the right way. You are doing it the wrong way.  And you are creating work for other editors by refusing to follow WV rules. Your position may have merit, but if the rules are not changed, it is the wrong way of doing things. You must stop doing things the wrong way. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::::::We're going to have to start giving you timed blocks if you continue deliberately violating the rules and guidelines of '''this''' site. Applying rules and guidelines that were arrived at by consensus is not &quot;draconian,&quot; and how many damn times do we have to say over and over again that you don't have the right to unilaterally violate consensus? Shape up now! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:42, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::::::::{{ping|IkanKekek|SHB2000}} I have been struggling to figure out how to deal with this situation where someone who is contributor useful travel information thumbs their nose at the rest of the community by ignoring community rules. It seems the escalating blocks is the only tool that we have available to us. It would be much better if Veillg1 would accept the way things are done here, and participate in developing our policies by proposing the changes they think would improve them. If they refuse to do so, as an alternative to blocking, could we consider listing the policies they are consciously violated (e.g., those identified on this page), and then revert any edits that violate them? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:06, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::::::::::How about deleting any deliberately misnamed articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:11, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::::::::::That seems like a good idea. I'll start a thread at [[WV:UBN]] once I get home. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 23:19, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
{{Outdent}} here is a list of issues on which Veillg1 appears to be uninterested in respecting Wikivoyage policy:
# using [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions|unnecessary disambiguation]] in article titles
# [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]]
# [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]]
# including information that is [[wv:relevant|relevant to residents]], but not usually to visitors
I have not included policies that have been raised with Veillg1 that they seem to be respecting.

Do we agree that these are problem areas in Veillg1's contributions? Are there any that I have missed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:17, 16 July 2022 (UTC)

:Yep, those are exactly the policies that Veill1g knowingly violates. Also to Veillg1, please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations#Speedily delete any articles that Veillg1 consciously violated?]]. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 01:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC)

::Veillg1 reminds me a lot of [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who may or may not have been the same user but behaved in the same ways - a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like. Both of them ended up permanently banned, as you can read about in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. And the reason we banned those users is that they wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], would you like to end up permanently banned from participating here? If you continue this way, I predict that our extensive patience will end, and you will be subjected to increasingly long blocks until you are banned from the site. Wikimedians need to be willing to collaborate and cooperate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:30, 16 July 2022 (UTC)
:::I really hope we don't go down the French Wikipedia route because per the logs, Veillg1 was blocked per [[w:fr:WP:POINT]] (or [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Ne pas désorganiser Wikipédia pour une argumentation personnelle]]) at least per a quick skim read of [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Bulletin des administrateurs/2021/Semaine 37#Veillg1]]. Technically per [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits#User bans]], Veillg1 can be indefinitely blocked without nomination – something I really do not want to do or even think about. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:45, 16 July 2022 (UTC)

== Links to Wikipedia ==

Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. English Wikivoyage does not, and it is a pain to remove them. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 5 December 2021 (UTC)

:Somewhat connected: [[Pontiac (Quebec)#Towns]]. Why are these markers linked to Wikidata instead of listings with links to Wikivoyage articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 8 December 2021 (UTC)

== Code postale ==

Please don't include postal address information in listings. Nobody writes letters anymore. Including a postal code for a bus stop, a boulangetie, or a gas station seems particularly unnecessary. Also, if a listing is for a place in the locality the article is about, English Wikivoyage doesn't list the locality in the listing. Repeating &quot;La Malbaie&quot; for every listing in the La Malbaie article doesn't serve any purpose. Thank you again for all of your contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
:What is the point of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Les_Bergeronnes&amp;curid=189889&amp;diff=4364001&amp;oldid=4361336 including the postal code of a bus stop]? Please stop doing that. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:34, 8 January 2022 (UTC)
::@Ground Zero. Thank for your feedback regarding postal code. It is a fact that the use of letters in the post has become rare today. Some people use the postal code for their GPS application and the civic number of the destination; rather than writing the long address on the keyboard. The postal code is commonly displayed in addresses of public places on the Internet. Depending on the country and the navigation system, the postcode is of some use. Certainly, for the purposes of Wikivoyage, it is generally not essential; especially in small Canadian communities where the same code is in use for the entire community. If this is Wikivoyage's editorial policy, no problem not indicating it in the articles. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 20:55, 8 January 2022 (UTC)
:::It hasvtaken me some time to find the policy, but here it is: [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC)
::::Thanks! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

== YouTube presentations ==

Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and thank you for your continuing prolific work on places in Quebec! I don't know if you noticed, but I deleted a section you included on a YouTube presentation in one of the articles you created. The rule on this travel guide is, if it's something you can do at home without traveling, it is judged not to be about travel and can't get a listing. The one gray area is that online content can be '''very briefly''' mentioned in a listing for a brick-and-mortar tourist information center, but only as part of a &quot;content&quot; tab that concentrates on what you can do, see and get there in person. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:08, 26 January 2022 (UTC)
:@Kekek -- Thank you for your feedback. Certainly, your initiative stems from the current editorial policy of Wikivoyage. I understand. Let's see another way of looking at things and imagining the future of assisted travel in a different way. Let's put into perspective that more and more tourists travel physically with their GPS activated (with pop-ups of places of interest), following tours guided by YouTube or using other interactive Internet applications (ex.: Tik-tok, Instagramme, Facebook) for visits (e.g.: Church of Champlain, with augmented reality) or by management guides (e.g.: Bixby). I dream of designing tourist circuit guides in the encyclopedia, with interactive tools (e.g.: displaying a gallery of photos or videos describing a site, or story told orally; thus allowing the visitor to navigate through various eras of the specific site according to its interest). How could Wikivoyage be more oriented towards these new cybernetic and interactive opportunities for tourism? -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:05, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
::Please feel free to start a thread at [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]]. But in the meantime, we should observe existing guidelines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:30, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Eventually, there is a possibility for me to initiate this discussion. Thanks! -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

== Postal address information  ==

Could you explain under what circumstances a traveller would write a letter and mail it to the [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] municipal airport? Is there something unique about this airport that justifies making an exception to the en.wikivoyage rule about not including postal address information? I have raised this issue with you before. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]])
:@ Whom? - Thank you for your feedback. It is understood that generally the address at length is not essential; however, in the case of towns in Quebec that have been merged (e.g. in 2002, in the case of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), the partial address, without the sector, may prove useful, in particular for deliveries of parcels, mail, etc. In this case, the displayed address has been reduced to the civic number and the street. It's not easy to pay attention to this galaxy of rules. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:00, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
::Sorry, I neglected to sign this. As a travel guide, Wikivoyage does not concern itself with providing information for the delivery of orders and mail as delivery companies and the post office have better sources of information. I realize that there are a lot of rules, but you will also note that I have cleaned up after you in dozens of articles. 
::You are adding a lot of great content to Wikivoyage and improving its coverage of Quebec in an amazing way. You can make things easier for other editors by paying a bit more attention to the corrections that other people make after you contribute. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 26 February 2022 (UTC)

== Go Next ==

[[Wv:Sections#Go next]] explains that this section should briefly introduce nearby destinations. It should not have detailed encyclopedia entries about places. Population statistics, industrial profiles, and the addresses of municipal offices do not belong here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:15, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
:I've explained this to you before. I won't again. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:25, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
::I am commenting these sections out so that they cannot be seen by readers. If you want to include Go next destinations in articles, you can do so in the style of English Wikivoyage,  not in the way you have been doing. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:58, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
:::Well noted for Go Next section. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:20, 4 August 2022 (UTC)

== Image policy ==

Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]],

I don't know if you've had the chance to look at this site's [[image policy]], but please take the time to familiarize yourself with it. I'll particularly mention the following points, which bear on edits such as the one in which you started the [[Laprairie]] article:

* Short articles (less than 3,000 bytes) should usually have no more than 1–2 images, including a map.
* For longer articles, 1 image per screen (1,000–2,000 bytes) is generally adequate.
* Images should be distributed throughout an article, not bunched up in any section.
* Try to avoid having more than 2 or at most 3 successive images without space between them.
* By default images in Wikivoyage articles should be right-aligned.
** Don't use left-alignment just to squeeze more images into an article. A likely indicator that you're doing so is that vertical overlap seems necessary.

Please take these guidelines into account.

Thanks and all the best,

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:49, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

:Following your comments regarding the layout of the photos in the article, here are some observations. The photos in the &quot;history&quot; section have been placed in the perspective of adding a text on the history of Laprairie. This city has a great history (military, river, railway...), both at the time of New France and at the time of the English regime. And this local history is a tourist attraction in Laprairie. When the text on this &quot;history&quot; section is added to the article, the 3 relative photos of the historic area of Laprairie will be better associated with the new text. As a result of the new layout of the photos in the article, the photos do not match the neighboring texts. Thus, it would be better to wait for the &quot;history&quot; section to be developed before deciding on the layout of the photos. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:21, 12 May 2022 (UTC)

::That is at variance with Wikivoyage's image policy. The images need to be distributed throughout the article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC)

:::Again, please stop having images on the left and right across from each other, as in [[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]. There are too many images on that page! Please choose the most important few and keep them on the right. It's important for you to pay attention to the [[style]] of this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:23, 17 May 2022 (UTC)

::::Your reply at [[Talk:Mont-Saint-Hilaire‎‎]] is not acceptable. I don't know what your level of English comprehension is, but you have to be able to understand what &quot;blatant violation of [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images]]&quot; means, and trying to talk your way out of compliance with a universal policy adopted by consensus on this site means you are engaging in a form of sabotage and is unfortunately likely to result in blocks to your editing privileges, so I suggest you change your approach. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:44, 17 May 2022 (UTC)

== &quot;Cope&quot; ==

I'm looking at [[Laprairie#Cope]]. I feel like everything but the library and dog park probably belongs in &quot;Do&quot; or otherwise should be deleted. Keeping in mind that Wikivoyage guides are for travelers, not residents, is this listing for the Community Gardens useful?

''Residents have access to community gardens to practice urban culture: La Citière park, Léo-Rouiller park and Aulnaie park. A space is provided for participants with a functional limitation. Free.''

If only residents can visit, I'd say no. If the gardens are open to all visitors, the word &quot;residents&quot; should not be used because it's misleading.

What about the listing for the Guy-Dupré Multipurpose Center?

''Inaugurated on April 8, 2017, this multifunctional center offers various multipurpose rooms of varying sizes, adapted storage spaces, an enclosed interior courtyard located between the two buildings (allowing them to hold thematic exhibitions), an entrance hall , a multifunctional kitchen, soundproof music studios and audiovisual systems adapted to new technologies. Its name evokes the merit of Guy Dupré (1934-2016) who administered the city from 1965 to 1989 and served as mayor from 1991 to 2005. Free.''

Doesn't seem relevant to a visitor.

The dog park might be worth a listing, but if someone needs to read a description of what a dog park is, the listing wouldn't be relevant to them, so I'd say list it under &quot;Cope&quot; but delete the text in the &quot;content&quot; tab. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:02, 12 May 2022 (UTC)

:Thank for your feedback. Here are some comments that follow my checks with information from the city.
:*Dog park: according to my checks on the municipal by-law, the city of Laprairie does not restrict the use of the dog park to residents. Visitors can make use of it. Thus, access to the dog park is a point of interest for visitors who own a dog. Good to move this paragraph to the &quot;Do&quot; section; but, it is not a mistake to keep it in &quot;Cope&quot; since it is a service of the city. So my recommendation is to keep this paragraph in the article.
:*Community garden: The city's website indicates that the community gardens are for use by residents for the seasonal reservation of a site. Nevertheless, visitors can visit them or participate in gardening with a resident who rents a site. Sometimes there are educational tours of community gardens for visitors.
:*Guy-Dupré multifonctional center: The Guy-Dupré multifunctional center is a building serving residents and visitors. This center is a point of interest for visitors, especially for regional thematic exhibitions which attract many visitors, as well as meetings and congresses. Thus, my recommendation is to keep it in the article.
:In short, it is up to you to judge on these points. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:09, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
::Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the &quot;content&quot; tab of the dog park listing? I don't understand that. A question about the multifunctional centre: do they keep a schedule of events on their site, and are there enough events for the centre to be listed? My feeling is that most of what's covered in the listing is not relevant to visitors. Mentioning that there's a calendar of events on their website, that there are many events in the summer (if that's true) and giving examples of kinds of interesting events they host might make it useful to travelers.

::Basically, my suggestion would be to try to make your content tab text briefer and more focused on things of specific interest to travelers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:20, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
:::Your discussion of multipurpose centers is commendable. In Quebec, multifunctional centers under municipal jurisdiction are generally very useful for the general public, including tourists. Excluding the pandemic period (2020-2022), many events or activities (sports, cultural, social, community) are organized in these multifunctional centers. We understand that their use varies according to the involvement of people in the area and the times. In my book, these centers are frequented by tourists during organized activities. In general, multifunctional centers are part of services to the public (including tourists). They must be listed among the services available to tourists. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:40, 17 May 2022 (UTC)
::::You need to stop ignoring the points you prefer not to engage. For example: &quot;Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the 'content' tab of the dog park listing?&quot; Talking past others is not respectful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC)

==Postal codes again==
Re your edits to [[Forteau]]. Can you explain why a traveller would write a letter to Robin's Donuts or to the local arena? 

Stop adding this, and remove what you have added. 

Your refusal to listen to the requests being made by more experienced editors is really pissing people off. Please work with us, instead of treating this like a personal website. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:11, 21 June 2022 (UTC)
:Thanks for the postcode reminder. I'll try to think of it, among the many generally accepted rules and guidelines. You are right to say that WV is not anyone's website, neither yours nor mine. However, one should not overreact to the slightest detail.  For my part, I continue to write with rigor and as a team. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 10:30, 21 June 2022 (UTC)
::&quot;one should not overreact to the slightest detail&quot;. My response to that is, what??? These are often a pain to remove, and it gets particularly annoying when this is happening repetitively. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:44, 21 June 2022 (UTC)
:::The issue is not overreacting to the slightest detail&quot;, but rather a pattern of behaviour. I appreciate that when someone asks you to make contributions more constructive by following Wikivoyage style, you commit to doing so. However, it is clear that the commitment doesn't last very long: soom you revert to making edits that are too encyclopedic, include postal codes, include listings that are relevant to residents and not visitors, etc. And when other contributors point this out, you leave the clean up for them to do instead of cleaning up your own edits. I do hope to see you contributing mire as a member of the team, and listening to what your teammates are telling you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
Re [[Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent]]. Now it just feels like you are trying to be rude. Stop adding postal address information. No-one is going to write a letter to a depanneur or a hardware store. This isn't the 19th century. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

:Again in [[Gros-Mécatina]], please ask yourself if anybody is going to write a letter to a gite? (and it would be kinda pointless anyway) Please stop walking past others and doing your own thing. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 05:01, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
::Displays of postal codes in my writings on WV are only occasional, and even increasingly rare; usually by forgetfulness. Postcode display is a detail. It is wrong to claim that the postal code is only used to send letters; it is essential for the delivery of a purchase made online (ex.: on Amazon) and to deliver to the vacancy site. Please stop this harassment on the postal code on WV. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:36, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
:::You've been blocked for an initial period of 3 days for persistently claiming that efforts to enforce Wikivoyage policies and guidelines are &quot;harassment.&quot; [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:51, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
:::Asking you to respect the policies and styles chosen by the Wikivoyage community is not harassment. You have been including postal codes less than in the past, and I appreciate that. (SHB2000 posted this comment almost three weeks ago.) Please continue your efforts to follow Wikivoyage style. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:51, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

== What is Wikivoyage ==

Based on your recent editing activity and your non sequiturs, it's giving a signal that you seem to need some guidance on what Wikivoyage is, and here it is.

Now firstly, please remember that Wikivoyage is not your own travel blog. This means that we have a set style that we expect editors to follow. While the community is a bit lenient towards new editors, you have 2687 edits under your belt and have editing since October 2021, so you are nowhere near &quot;new&quot;. I hope you don't mind this being brought up, but I hope you reflect on your [[w:fr:Spécial:Contributions/Veillg1|fr.wikipedia]] block, as you were banned by the French Wikipedia community for a similar reason. Several of us have become sick and tired of having to [[MoS]]ify your edits to comply with the manual of style, and in future, we won't be MoSifying your edits, instead it'll just be removed. I hope we don't have to go down the route that fr.wikipedia did. If you want to ignore the manual of style, you can create your own travel blog, but that's not on here.

Secondly, '''Wikivoyage is not an encyclopedia!'''. You seem to have an obsession with adding municipalities and municipal boundaries, but if you've somehow managed to miss or dodge reading this fact; travellers don't give a shit about municipal boundaries. Please ask yourself, do you think any traveller will say &quot;Let's go to the Urban agglomeration of Montreal for the semester break&quot;? Travellers won't care that Argenteuil Regional County Municipality contains eight municipalities. In fact, only in rare circumstances are municipality boundaries interesting to read. 

Please also remember that Wikivoyage is a guide for '''travellers''', not residents. Please don't list gardening or hardware stores. When you travel to a neighbouring province or anywhere else that's not your local area, would you be interested in going to a hardware store, or would you dismiss that store as it's &quot;centred for locals&quot;?

Finally, please remember that refusing to listen to other experienced editors and dodging questions that you don't want to answer is not on. As mentioned above, talking past others is plain disrespectful and that pisses others off.

Regards, --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:41, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

:Thanks for taking the time to share your observations. Here are a few items.
:You are right:
:* to point out that Wikivoyage is not anyone's travel blog, neither mine nor yours;
:* to indicate that Wikivoyage is a guide for travellers, not residents. That's always been on my mind. What is a Traveler? How to define activities or service points for a traveler? In the regions, travelers and vacationers often need to go to the general store (often referred to in French Canada as a hardware store) for sports, leisure or travel accessories (or equipment). Hardware stores are often general stores serving travellers;
:* to signal the posting of the municipal limits. In hindsight, the indication of municipal boundaries would be more useful in other types of media. I retain not to publish them on WV, except occasionally the limits in relation to activities or points of tourist interest (ex.: limit on the river for pleasure boating);
:* to follow the WV style manual. Yes. And I think more reference is required to remember the guidelines.
:Please do not mention:
:*the gardening; I have not used these elements for a long time in writing articles;
:*unjustified blocking of WP-French. The last blocking concerning me was based on a trial of intentions following my votes to keep articles of which I saw an interest for the readers and for the encyclopedia. Having conscientiously voted in favor of keeping these articles (therefore against blockers), I was blocked for life. In addition, some of my votes for retention of articles have been tampered with to override them. One would expect this kind of anti-democratic measures under the Russian regime; but not on Wikipedia. I am very proud of my editorial contributions on WP because I put a lot of rigor and depth into them in accordance with generally recognized standards. Today, these writings prove to be interesting and useful documentation for readers; moreover, they are the subject of few very few amendments from the WP community. Too bad that this dictatorial and unjustified blocking has stopped the advancement of the design on these subjects;
:*the RCM (regional county municipality): these articles are under construction. It is premature to assess them. There are great things to write about tourism at the regional level. Some regions are easier to describe in an article; for others, the reference documentation is less accessible.
:Regarding Canada, in my humble opinion, the content of WV deserves to be developed further. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my editorial contribution made so far on WV and with most of the revisions made by my colleagues. In summary, editorial rigor has always been a concern. If my editorial contribution doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of other editors who would like my contributions.
:Regards, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:41, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
::A few reactions, which I think SHB will agree with: (1) There are a couple of issues with the RCM articles. First, we like to avoid unnecessary region articles on this site, and region articles with all or mostly red links don't seem needed. However, if they're big rural areas that should be covered in one article without &quot;Cities&quot; or &quot;Other destinations&quot; sections, I'm not sure if you're aware of this site's [[Wikivoyage:Rural area article template]]. Look at [[Rural Montgomery County]] for an example of that template being used. (2) The titles. I'm guessing you understand by now why we don't like bureaucratic article titles. (3) If a store that's called a hardware store really functions as the general store for a community, you need to make that clear and emphasize that &quot;although called a hardware store, they also sell groceries such as food&quot;, or whatever the case may be. But be careful: just because you can get Scotch tape in a hardware store doesn't mean it's really travel-related. If stores called hardware stores are really very different in character in Quebec than they are in the neighboring state of New York, you should explain that in [[Quebec#Buy]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:50, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
:::Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments. Your comment is very diplomatic and clearly expressed. Well noted. You give me the opportunity to take a step back and explore these elements further. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:49, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
::::Glad to help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC)

== [[Special:Diff/4491379]] ==

In this diff on [[Labrador City]], you removed a listing, marked it as a minor edit but did not provide a reason why? If you did forget to add an edit summary, what was the reason? Is that listing now defunct? --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
:Your question refers to the content of the article &quot;Labrador City&quot;. Subsection removed from article is for &quot;Wabush Hotel&quot;; this hotel establishment is part of the town of Wabush and not of the twin town &quot;Labrador City&quot;. Wabush Hotel is included in the article &quot;Wabush&quot;. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] 10:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
::Okay thanks for the clarification. If it's in [[Wabush]], then I agree with you that it doesn't need to be mentioned in [[Labrador City]]. Regards, &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC)</text>
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'''Ringwood''' is a town on the edge of the [[New Forest]] in [[Hampshire]], right on the border with [[Dorset]].

==Understand==

==Get in==
===By car===
The A31 trunk road runs from the end of the M27 motorway through the New Forest, past Ringwood, and on towards Dorchester. About a mile west of Ringwood, the A31 has a major junction with the A338 expressway, which brings traffic from the Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole conurbation. The A338 also continues north of Ringwood as a single-carriageway road to Salisbury via Fordingbridge. Approximate driving distances:

* From [[Bournemouth]], via A338 – {{mi|12}}
* From [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]], via A338 – {{mi|17}}
* From [[Southampton]], via M27 and A31 – {{mi|22}}
* From [[Dorchester]], via A35 and A31 – {{mi|35}}
* From [[London]], via M3, M27 and A31 – {{mi|100}}

===By bus===
* {{go
| name=Meeting House Lane | lat=50.847 | long=-1.791 | content=The main bus stops in town, where all buses from other cities stop, including the National Express.
}}
Three National Express bus routes run through Ringwood: from [[London]] or [[Heathrow Airport]] (approx. 2½ hours) and from [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] (approx. 5 hours).

For more local travel, the most frequent bus routes are the X3 running between [[Bournemouth]] and [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] and the X6 which runs from [[Poole]].

===On foot===
* Avon Valley Path between Salisbury and Christchurch, following the Avon River. 35 miles.
* [https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/walking/walking-in-east-dorset/castleman-trailway.aspx Castleman Trailway] between Ringwood and Poole, following disused train tracks. 15 miles. Also suitable for cycling and horse-riding.

==Get around==
{{mapframe|lat=50.85|long=-1.78|zoom=12}}
===On foot===
It is easy to walk around the town, as it is only about a mile wide and mostly flat. There are some signposts near the town centre that show popular walking/cycling routes such as the Avon Valley Path. Google Maps works well for navigating in the town, and also shows the Ringwood sections of the Avon Valley Path and the Castleman Trailway.

===By bus===
There is a circular bus route around the town, the Ringo. It goes to Poulner (the section of Ringwood north of the A31) and to the Lidl/Premier Inn, with the main stop being Meeting House Lane.

===By car===
Ringwood only has a couple of main roads and no confusing one-way systems, so it is easy to drive around. There is a large paid car park (both short-stay and long-stay) at Meeting House Lane, with street parking available almost everywhere else. However, in the evenings and on warm holidays the roads can be very busy as people queue to join the A31, so it may be faster to walk.

A car will be very useful to have when visiting the various countryside attractions outside the town.

==See==
* {{see
| name=St Peter and St Paul Church | alt= | url=https://www.ringwoodbenefice.org.uk/about-us/our-churches/st-peter-st-paul-ringwood/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.8483 | long=-1.7952 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 489898 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free, donations welcome
| lastedit=2021-05-04
| content=There has been a church on-site for at least 1000 years, though the current building only dates from the 1850s. Look out for the 15th century monumental brass, a matchstick model of the church made by air raid wardens while on fire watch in the 1940s, and a contemporary triptych depicting the two patron saints and a cross.
}}
* {{see
| name=Meeting House &amp; History Centre | alt= | url=https://www.ringwoodmeetinghouse.org/ | email=
| address=22 Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY | lat=50.8468 | long=-1.7921 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 480656 | tollfree=
| hours=Open for visits M Tu, Th-Sa 10AM-noon, W 10AM-2:30PM. Times vary for events and exhibitions | price=Entry by spare change
| lastedit=2021-06-16
| content=Grade II*-listed Presbyterian meeting house dating from 1727, now houses the municipal archives. A selection of artefacts is on permanent display, and the house hosts numerous events throughout the year, including concerts and art exhibitions.
}}
* {{see
| name=Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre | alt= | url=https://libertysfalconry.com/ | email=
| address=Crow Lane, BH24 3DZ | lat=50.8362 | long=-1.771 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 476487 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Sep daily 10AM-5PM, Oct-Mar Sa Su and Feb half-term 10AM-4PM | price=Adult £11.95, senior £10.95, child (3-15 yr) £5.95
| lastedit=2021-05-04
| content=Large collection of owls, hawks, falcons, eagles, and vultures, some of which take part in flying displays every day. There is also a small reptile house on site, which puts on occasional shows in the summer. Site can be difficult for wheelchairs. No dogs.
}}

==Do==
[[File:Avon Heath, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 1740831.jpg|thumb|300px|Sandy footpath through Avon Heath]]
* {{do
| name=Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve | alt=Hampshire Wildlife Trust | url=https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/blashford-lakes-nature-reserve | email=Robert.Chapman@hiwwt.org.uk
| address=Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ | lat=50.874 | long=-1.787 | directions={{marker|name=Car and bike park|lat=50.8723|long=-1.7859}} outside education centre. Bus: X3 to Ellingham Crossroads, 500-m walk from centre
| phone=+44 1425 472760 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours daily; centre and car park open 9AM-4:30PM, closed 25 Dec | price=Entry by donation (suggested £4 pp)
| wikidata=Q95736187
| lastedit=2021-05-04
| content=A group of disused gravel pits that have filled with water over time and now form a cluster of lakes over 160 ha. The reserve is a magnet for great flocks of migratory birds in winter (terns, lapwings, oystercatchers...), while in spring and summer dragonflies and wildflowers put on a display. Other resident birds include redpoll, brambling, kingfisher and bittern. 8 km of level paths are suitable for wheelchairs; the hides are also accessible. No dogs except guide dogs.
}}
* {{do
| name=New Forest Northern Commons | alt=National Trust | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons | email=info.newforest@nationaltrust.org.uk
| address=Rockford Car Park, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3NF | lat=50.873 | long=-1.7683 | directions=Bus: X3 to Ellingham Cross, just over {{mi|1}} on foot
| phone=+44 1425 650035 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours daily; car park open dawn-dusk | price=Free entry and parking
| lastedit=2021-05-20
| content=Walking and bike trails among a landscape of woodland pasture and open heathland. You'll almost certainly see some New Forest ponies, and if you're lucky you might glimpse fallow or red deer, or perhaps hear the tune of a Dartford warbler. Just by the car park is a large sand dune for kids to roll down.
}}
* {{do
| name=Avon Heath Country Park | alt=Dorset County Council | url=https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/avon-heath-country-park.aspx | email=avonheath@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
| address=Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH | lat=50.831944 | long=-1.819444 | directions=Off A31, {{mi|2}} W of Ringwood. Bus: 38 to St Leonard's Hotel, 10 min walk from park
| phone=+44 1425 478082 | tollfree=
| hours=Park daily 8:30AM-6:30PM / dusk (whichever is sooner). Visitor centre daily 10AM-4PM | price=Free. Parking 2 hr £3, 4 hr £6, all day £8. Barbecue day hire £40
| wikidata=Q60744834
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Explore several miles of walking and cycling trail through open heathland. The park is part of a breeding programme for sand lizards, nationally-scarce reptiles which favour the heaths of southern England. Facilities include a visitors' centre, dog wash, café, picnic area and an imaginative nature-themed play area.
}}
[[File:In the tree tops, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175326.jpg|thumb|300px|Fun in the tree tops at Moors Valley]]
* {{do
| name=Moors Valley Country Park and Forest | alt=Dorset County Council / Forestry England | url=https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/ | email=rangers@moors-valley.co.uk
| address=Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET | lat=50.8508 | long=-1.85028 | directions=3½ mi (5.5 km) W of Ringwood. Leave A31 at Ashley Heath turnoff, then follow brown signs. Bus: 38 to Castleman Trailway (stop ''dordmdam''), ½ mi (600 m) from main entrance. Walk or cycle from Ringwood via Castleman Trailway.
| phone=+44 1425 470721 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily Sep-Mar 8AM-5PM, Apr-Aug 8AM-6PM/7PM during school holidays. Closed 25 Dec | price=Free entry. Parking charges [https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/visitor-information/car-charges/ apply], up to £15 for whole day
| wikidata=Q6908472
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Extremely popular forest park with miles of walking, running, cycling and callisthenic trails. Free [https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/audiotrail/ audio] and [https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/mindfulness/ mindfulness] trails to download. Kids will love the treetop walk and Gruffalo sculpture trail. There are numerous on-site activities and attractions, listed below. On-site ranger station, café-restaurant, dog wash and picnic spots. No barbecues or camping.
}}
** {{do
| name=Cycle Hire | alt= | url=https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/cycle-hire/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 9:30AM to mid-afternoon | price=£10 deposit (for up to four bikes) plus adult/child bike 1 hr £7/£6, 2 hr £13/£10, 3 hr £18/£13, all day £22/£17. Helmets free; trailers, tagalongs and child seat extra
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Proof of ID required.
}}
** {{do
| name=Fishing in Moors Lake | alt= | url=https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/fishing/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=15 Jun-15 Mar, same hours as park | price=Adult £4.80, child/concession £4.10. You must also have a [https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence rod fishing licence] from the Environment Agency (£8/£12/£30 per day/week/year)
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Dace, perch, roach, rudd, and tench are all regularly caught at decent sizes. No barbed hooks, floating baits, live baiting or spinning.
}}
** {{do
| name=Golf | alt= | url=https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/golf-course/ | email=golf@moors-valley.co.uk
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 479776 | tollfree=
| hours=Advance booking and payment mandatory | price=Oct-Mar: 11/18 holes M-Sa £13/£20, Sa, Su, holidays £15/£25; Apr-Oct 11/18 holes M-Sa £16/£24, Sa, Su, holidays £19/£29. Good discounts for under-25s
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=18-hole, 6337-yard course along the Moors River valley, with four par 5s, ten par 4s and four par 3s.
}}
** {{do
| name=Go Ape | alt= | url=https://goape.co.uk/locations/moors-valley | email=questions@goape.co.uk
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 1603 895500 (national number) | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 9AM-7PM, booking essential | price=High rope courses from £20-£33, depending on difficulty, nets from £20, segway from £35
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=High ropes, swings, zip wires, and bouncy nets in the trees. There are four courses suitable for different ages, all 1-2 hr in length. If you can't stomach heights, you might prefer a Segway ride through the forest (1 hr).
}}
** {{do
| name=Hawks in the Forest | alt= | url=https://www.hawksintheforest.co.uk/ | email=hawksintheforest@gmail.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+44 7954 522843 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours=By appointment only | price=One adult £50, two adults £70, four adults £120; children £15, family (two adults, two children) £80
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Walk with a Harris's hawk! Your guide, a professional falconer, will instruct you on how to handle the bird, which will then fly freely as you walk through the woods and take turns in calling it to your outstretched gloved hand. Walks are aimed at couples and small groups.
}}
** {{do
| name=Moors Valley Railway | alt= | url=https://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk/ | email=
| address= | lat=50.853 | long=-1.85283 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 471415 | tollfree=
| hours=Winter weekends and school holidays 10AM-4PM, summer daily 10AM-5PM | price=Return trip: adult £4.35, child £2.90. Footplate courses £180-£225 incl lunch and refreshments
| wikidata=Q6908474
| lastedit=2021-05-11
| content=Email via [https://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk/find-us/ online contact form].
}}

==Buy==
Ringwood's '''[https://www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk/market-locations/?market=17 farmers market]''' takes place at Gateway Square on the last Saturday of the month, 10AM-2PM. There is also a smaller market on the High Street every Wednesday, 8AM-3PM, which sells food, clothes and crafts among other things.
* {{buy
| name=Roebridge Natural Food Market | alt= | url=https://roebridgefoods.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Unit 3, Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY | lat=50.8467 | long=-1.7922 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 473133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-W 9AM-5:30PM, Th F 9AM-7PM, Sa 8AM-5:30PM, Su 9AM-4PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-07-13
| content=Small regional chain of greengrocers stocking local produce including New Forest mushrooms and Dorset chillies. Also sells nuts and free-range eggs.
}}
===Supermarkets===
* {{buy
| name=Sainsbury's | alt= | url=https://stores.sainsburys.co.uk/2128/ringwood?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=yext&amp;y_source=1_MTU1NjY3MTQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl | email=
| address=24 Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY | lat=50.8468 | long=-1.7917 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-05
| content=
}}

* {{buy
| name=Waitrose | alt= | url=https://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/bf_home/bf/203.html?utm_source=GMBlistings&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=local&amp;utm_content=203&amp;y_source=1_MTA4NTgwNzQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl | email=
| address=The Furlong, BH25 1AT | lat=50.8479 | long=-1.7936 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-05
| content=
}}

* {{buy
| name=Lidl | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Christchurch Road, BH24 3AS | lat=50.839808 | long=-1.783631 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-07-07
| content=
}}

==Eat==
[[File:Blashford Lakes - geograph.org.uk - 1287681.jpg|thumb|300px|Blashford Lakes]]
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Café Velo | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/cafevelo.co.uk/ | email=cafeveloringwood@outlook.com
| address=2 Star Lane, BH24 1AL | lat=50.8471 | long=-1.7940 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 480410 | tollfree=
| hours=9AM-2PM, closed Tu | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-30
| content=Cyclists' café for locally-sourced brunch and lunch. Veggie and vegan options. Bike storage and water bottle filling available
}}

* {{eat
| name=Indian Tree | alt= | url=http://indiantreefood.co.uk/ | email=
| address=14 Market Place, BH24 1AW | lat=50.846883 | long=-1.794390 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 476563 | tollfree=
| hours=5PM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-07-07
| content=Indian curries, as the name suggests. Prices are typically £8.95 (chicken) to £13.95 (king prawn). Also offers takeaways.
}}

* {{eat
| name=Price's Fish And Chips | alt= | url=http://www.pricesfishandchips.co.uk/ | email=
| address=38 Christchurch Road, BH24 1DN | lat=50.845 | long=-1.789 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 480290 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch W-Sa noon-1:45PM, dinner Tu-Sa 5PM-9PM | price=Medium cod, chips and side £8.50
| lastedit=2021-07-15
| content=Popular traditional chippy. For something a bit different, try their homemade sweet chilli fishcakes.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Fromage to Yours | alt= | url= | email=info@fromagetoyours.co.uk
| address=2 Fridays Court, BH24 1AB | lat=50.8461  | long=-1.7914 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 470263 | tollfree=
| hours=M 10AM-2PM, Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM | price=Paninis £6-£7.50, salads £5-£10, platters £23-£33
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-30
| content=Café-deli specialising in local cheese and charcuterie, served in salads, paninis and on sharing platters.
}}

* {{eat
| name=The Old Cottage | alt= | url=https://www.oldcottagerestaurant.co.uk/ | email=
| address=14 West Street, BH24 1DZ | lat=50.846639 | long=-1.796543 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 474283 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch Tu-Su noon-2:30PM, Dinner Tu-Th 6PM-9PM, F-Sa 6PM-9:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-07-07
| content=Classic dishes made with locally-sourced meat and fish, housed in a 16th century cottage. Mains cost £15-£20. Also offer a separate Sunday Lunch menu with different roast options.
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Ringwood Brewery Razorback (Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co.).jpg|thumb|Razor Back best bitter is Ringwood's original brew.]]
* {{drink
| name=Ringwood Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/ | email=store@ringwoodbrewery.co.uk
| address=138 Christchurch Road, BH24 3AP | lat=50.841 | long=-1.787 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 470303 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9:30AM-5PM, tap room from 11AM | price=
| wikidata=Q7335015
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Tap room and beer shop for Ringwood beers; buy 'em by the pint, jug, flaggon, piggon, or even firkin (that's 72 pints!) The brewery no longer offers tours.
}}

* {{drink
| name=Inn On The Furlong | alt= | url=https://theinnonthefurlong.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@theinnonthefurlong.co.uk
| address=12 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1EY | lat=50.846878 | long=-1.792411 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 475139 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 9:30AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=Q26451043
| lastedit=2021-07-15
| content=18th-century free house with good range of beers and cocktails.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Original White Hart | alt= | url=https://www.originalwhitehartpub.co.uk/ | email=originalwhitehart.ringwood@marstons.co.uk
| address=4 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AW | lat=50.846828 | long=-1.793936 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 472702 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=Q26387292
| lastedit=2021-07-15
| content=17th-century coaching inn. Although it's a Marstons pub, it also serves Ringwood ales. Sports on the telly and pool table. Wheelchair accessible. Dogs welcome.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Elm Tree | alt= | url=https://theelmtreeringwood.co.uk/ | email=info@elmtreeringwood.co.uk
| address=Hightown Road, BH24 3DY | lat=50.84319 | long=-1.76583 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 472516 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th noon-10:30PM, F Sa noon-11:30PM, Su noon-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-07-15
| content=Thatched cottage with cosy interior and large beer garden. Live sports on TVs. Basic cheap pub food available, which gets mixed reviews.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The White Hart Inn | alt= | url=https://www.whitehartinnpoulner.co.uk/ | email=
| address=171 Southampton Road, BH24 1HU | lat=50.85174 | long=-1.77382 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 483123 | tollfree=
| hours=Su-W noon-11PM, Th noon-11:30PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2021-07-15
| content=Email via [https://www.whitehartinnpoulner.co.uk/contact-us/ online contact form]. In the residential neighbourhood of Poulner is this characterful low-ceilinged pub with pool table, darts and dominoes. Lounge chairs and picnic blankets in the garden in summer.
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Dunnroaming | alt= | url=https://www.176dunnroaming.co.uk/ | email=176dunnroaming@gmail.com
| address=176 Christchurch Road, BH24 3AS | lat=50.8392 | long=-1.7840 | directions=
| phone=+44 7508 810336 (mobile) | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=10AM | price=From £71, booked in advance. Copious breakfast included
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-30
| content=Two en-suite twin rooms with blackout curtains. Free Wi-Fi and luggage store. Off-street parking.
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* {{sleep
| name=Premier Inn | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/hampshire/ringwood/ringwood.html?cid=GLBC_RINFOR | email=
| address=Forest Gate Business Park, BH24 3AS | lat=50.839919 | long=-1.782032 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 206667 | tollfree=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price=From £42 for a double room, booked in advance
| lastedit=2021-07-09
| content=Around a 15 min walk from the high street. Several accessible rooms. Free parking and Wi-Fi. On-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Moortown Lodge | alt= | url=https://moortownlodge.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@moortownlodge.co.uk
| address=244 Christchurch Road, BH24 3AS | lat=50.8378 | long=-1.7832 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 471 404 | tollfree=
| checkin=4PM | checkout=10:30AM | price=B&amp;B doubles from £140
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=A Georgian hunting lodge converted into a boutique B&amp;B with ensuite rooms for couples - each room has one double or super king-size bed. Good breakfasts, including vegetarian and vegan.
}}

Many of the pubs and inns in town also offer accommodation, all from about £70 per night when booked in advance.

===Camping===
Always popular in the New Forest.

* {{sleep
| name=Fernwood Glamping | alt= | url=https://www.fernwood-ringwood.co.uk/ | email=
| address=Fernwood, Hangersley Hill, BH24 3JN | lat=50.8571 | long=-1.7598 | directions=
| phone=+44 1425 476892, +44 7730 586601 (mobile) | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=5-10PM | checkout=10AM | price=Two adults: one night £100, two nights or more £80 per night. Children: £20 per night. Add £10 per night during summer peak
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-01
| content=Stay in a red Romany caravan or corrugated shepherd's hut in a quiet setting on the edge of town. The caravan and hut each sleep two adults and two kids, and come equipped with bedding and basic toiletries, a minifridge and kettle. Bring your own camp cooker or barbecue, or make use of the firepit. No dogs.
}}

==Connect==

==Go next==
* '''The [[New Forest]]''' - Ringwood is on the outskirts of the National Park which has many hiking routes.
* '''[[Fordingbridge]]''' - A smaller town to the north has both river and forest activities, plus access to a stately home and Roman villa.
* '''[[Bournemouth]]''' - Its beach is very popular in the summer, and the town is the main shopping/nightlife area for people in Ringwood.
* '''[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]]''' - Home to Salisbury Cathedral and a gateway to Stonehenge
* '''[[Southampton]]''' - The port for many cruises, with good connections to other cities in the UK.

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'''Rymättylä''' (Swedish: ''Rimito'') and '''[https://www.merimasku.fi Merimasku]''' are rural areas in the [[Archipelago Sea]] in [[Finland Proper]], consisting of a few main islands and about 500 smaller ones. The main islands have road connection to the mainland.

==Understand==
[[File:Turku Archipelagoan view.jpg|thumb|upright|View from the Kirveenrauma bridge to Airismaa]]

As this is the archipelago, fishing has been important, and the churches were built by straits, allowing easy access. Since then, the straits by Rymättylä parish village have dried up, but can still be seen as lakes and lowland.

Rymättylä and Merimasku were rural municipalities that are now a part of [[Naantali]] on the mainland, north-east of Rymättylä. To the east of Rymättylä is Airisto (Swedish: ''Erstan''), a large body of water off [[Turku]], separating Rymättylä from [[Pargas]] proper. To the south Ominaistenselkä (Ominaisfjärden) separates it from [[Nagu]] (Finnish: Nauvo). To the west are minor islands of [[Korpo]] and the island groups [[Iniö]] and [[Velkua]].

The main island of both Rymättylä and Merimasku is Otava (since glacial rebound dried a strait), with Merimasku parish village in the north, Rymättylä parish village near the south end, and the village Röölä farthest south. On the west shore of Otava is Haapala, with a ferry to some of the islands of the western archipelago of Rymättylä. Merimasku stretches to the mainland in the north, towards Askainen (Swedish: Villnäs), which has a ferry connection to the islands of Velkua. Rymättylä continues to the south, with bridges to Airismaa, and from there a free road ferry to Aasluoto or Aasla. In summer there is a (non-free) ferry connection also farther southward, to [[Nagu]].

City of Turku has three recreation areas on islands of Rymättylä: Pähkinäinen (Pähkinäis) in the west, Maisaari or Iso Maisaari (Majsor) in the south-west and Vepsä (Vepsarn) in the east. Vepsä has a ferry from Turku, the other two are served by m/s Isla from the mainland of Rymättylä. Se [[#Do|Do]] below.

* {{listing
| name=Visit Naantali | alt= | url=https://www.visitnaantali.com | email=info@visitnaantali.com
| address=Nunnakatu 2, Naantali | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 2 435-9800 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 09:00–16:30 | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-28
| content=Naantali tourist information, responsible also for Merimasku and Rymättylä. Most sights are run by the respective village communities in cooperation with the city of Naantali.
}}

==Get in and around==
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The main road comes in from Raisio via [[Naantali]] and the island Luonnonmaa, over the Särkänsalmi bridge. After the bridge one road leads southwards through the main islands of Rymättylä, another leads first north through Merimasku, then west to [[Velkua]]. There are local bus services from Naantali. 

In the summer there are ferry connections from [[Nagu]] and [[Själö]], part of the [[Archipelago Trail]], and from [[Turku]] with transfer in Själö.

===By car===
Driving towards [[Turku]], turn to the Turku bypass (road 40, E18) and drive to [[Naantali]]. By Naantali centre the road becomes regional road 189, goes through a tunnel, over the Ukko-Pekka bridge and over the large island Luonnonmaa as Rymättyläntie. Then comes the Särkänsalmi bridge and an embankment and you are in Merimasku. Turn right to Merimaskuntie for the parish village. There is a built-up area also around the first kilometre, with a grocery store by the lake Taattistenjärvi.

Following Rymättyläntie you drive through Poikko and the parish village of Rymättylä, and reach Röölä at the end of the road. From Röölä Luotojentie leads farther south over Airismaa and (after a free road ferry) over Aasluoto to Hanka.

If you don't like motorways, it is also quite straight-forward to use Satakunnantie from Turku, which changes names to Raisiontie in Raisio. In Raisio centre there is a Y-fork, the left branch continuing as Raisiontie to Naantali. The road changes names to Aurinkotie. Before the centre proper, turn left to Maskuntie, drive road 40 for a short stretch and continue as above.

Coming along [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] you could choose to fork off already in Mynämäki and drive along connecting road 1930 (here Asemantie), passing Mietoinen and Askainen. Where road 1930 turns towards Velkua, continue straight along Merimaskuntie. After Merimasku parish village you hit Rymättyläntie: turn right for Rymättylä.

===By bus=== 
The main [https://www.foli.fi/en/aikataulut-ja-reitit/kes%C3%A4aikataulut-2542022%E2%80%932592022#Inner%20lines%20in%20Naantali bus lines] are N2, N3 from Naantali to Rymättylä, N4–N6 and 203 from Naantali to Merimasku, and N10–12 in Rymättylä (K: in the school term, KL: during school vacations). There are buses from Naantali to the Rymättylä parish village about once an hour in weekdays, thrice daily in weekends. Coming from Turku, use the frequent lines 6 or 7 and transfer in Naantali, or 203. The buses are part of the Föli cooperation, see [[Turku#By bus 2|Turku#By bus]]. Tickets €3/1.5, including 2-hr transfer time.

{{marker|type=go |name=Rymättylän talli |lat=60.37379 | long=21.94830}} in the south end of the parish village is the hub of the (few) buses. Also {{marker|type=go |name=Rymättylän koulu |lat=60.3745|long=21.9538}} (the school) east of it features in many timetables. {{marker|type=go |name=Korpelantie stop |lat=60.3869|long=21.9167}} is used for transfer to N10 to Haapala.

===By ferry===
[[File:MS Raataja ja Riesa-proomu, Röölä, Rymättylä, Naantali, 7.8.2012..JPG|thumb|Harbour of Röölä]]

In the summer there are ferry connections from Kyrkbacken in [[Nagu]] (Nauvo) and [[Själö]] (Seili) over Ominaistenselkä, part of the [[Archipelago Trail]], to {{marker|type=go |name=Hanka |lat=60.2854|long=21.969}} on Aasluoto and to '''Röölä'''.

* {{go
| name=m/s ''Östern'' | alt= | url=https://www.ostern.fi/en | email=info@ostern.fi
| address=Luotojentie 1091 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 400-720-606 | tollfree=
| hours=[https://www.ostern.fi/en/schedule/#aikataulu 13 May–4 September 2022]: thrice daily, four times in July; passage 1 hr | price=€8/€4, bike €12, motorcycle €16, car €36, campervan €50, car+caravan €65; children 4–11 years
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-19
| content=Ferry Kyrkbacken–Själö–Hanka. Alakylä 2.3 km from the Hanka quay is sparsely served with buses on schooldays.
}}
* {{go
| name=m/s ''Vidskär'' | alt= | url=https://vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18 June–14 August: twice daily | price=From Kyrkbacken €16/10, from Själö €12/8 (children 3–15 years); bike €6, motorcycle €10, car €15
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-19
| content=Ferry Kyrkbacken–Själö–Röölä. Takes cars.
}}

There is also a ferry to the '''western archipelago''' (&quot;Rymättylän reittialue&quot;: [https://www.ely-keskus.fi/documents/10191/255554/Rymättylän_reittialue.pdf map]).
* {{go
| name=m/s ''Isla'' | alt= | url=https://meritie.fi/alukset/m-s-isla/ | email=
| address= | lat=60.3945 | long=21.809 | directions=the ferry leaves from Haapala, in a western part of Otava, 5.5 km west from the Kuralan rantatie stop, in the end of Haapalan saaristotie
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=All year; [https://meritie.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rymattyla-ya-Isla-Kesa-2022.pdf 2 May–25 September 2022]: 2–5 departures daily, typical round-trip 2½ hr | price=Free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Ferry on the &quot;Rymättylän reittialue route&quot;. From Haapala (choose the right one, there are several; in Föli this is &quot;Haapala, lounainen&quot; or &quot;.. läntinen&quot;, Naantali; lines N10 and N13, once each way in schooldays, twice a week in summer) to Ruotsalainen, Korvenmaa, Pakinainen, Pähkinäinen (Pähkinäis), Samsaari (Samsor) and Maisaari (Majsor). Some of the destinations, and some of the departures, must be reserved in advance (as must car slots – but you hardly need yours on board). The vessel was built in 1962 for the Norwegian fjords. No café.
}}

===By yacht===
[[File:Lempisaari, Naantali, Finland..jpg|thumb|Islands by the fairway from Velkua]]

The main fairways to Turku and Naantali go over Ominaistenselkä and Airisto. The [[Hanko to Uusikaupunki by boat|main boating route from Hanko to Uusikaupunki]] passes west of Rymättylä. See also the [[#Recreation islands|recreation islands]] below.
* {{go
| name=Ajolanranta | alt= | url= | email=info@ajolanranta.fi
| address=Ajolantie 109 | lat=60.403 | long=21.806 | directions=in a bay at the western shore of Otava
| phone=+358 20-766-9960 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€18
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Marina. Water, electricity, septic tank emptying, toilet and shower. Use moorings marked with &quot;P vieraat/guests&quot;.
}}
* {{go
| name=Merimasku marina | alt=Rantamakasiini | url=https://www.rantamakasiini.fi/palvelumme | email=
| address=Paltteentie 13 | lat=60.4837 | long=21.8708 | directions=in the Merimasku parish village; use the east side of the jetty
| phone=+358 40-514-8777 | tollfree=
| hours=See [[#Eat|the restaurant]] | price=€20
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=The Kirkkosalmi strait in Merimasku is the main passage from the northern Archipelago Sea to Naantali: depth 2.1 m, bridge height 16.5 m. The marina is west of the bridge. Water, electricity, toilet, shower, septic tank emptying. Fuel 100 m, grocery store 2.5 km.
}}
* {{go
| name=Röölä marina | alt= | url= | email=roola@roola.fi
| address= | lat=60.345 | long=21.956 | directions=in Röölä, in a sound across Rymättylä from east to west; bigger boats from the east need to go round the Keusto island; day visits to the quay, electricity at the floating jetty, don't block the fire brigade route
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€10/night, electricity +€5; shorter visits free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Fuel, septic tank emptying, water, toilets, postbox, [[sauna]]. Buses a few times a day.
}}

===By taxi boat ===
* {{go
| name=MSP-Kuljetus Oy | alt= | url= | email=mika.peltonen@mspkuljetus.fi
| address=Ahteentaantie 421 | lat=60.3754 | long=21.8770 | directions=
| phone=+358 40-777-2779  | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Price by agreement
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-27
| content=7 m boat, max 6 passengers, 20–30 knots in season. Ice-going boat in winter.
}}

===By taxi===
''See [[Finland Proper#By_taxi]]''
Check prices against what you'd expect, and check with more than one company if in doubt. Most will have to come from afar.
* {{go
| name=Evotaksi | alt= | url=https://evotaksi.fi | email=evotaksi@naantalintaksi.fi
| address=Kustavintie 246 | lat=60.5115 | long=22.1263 | directions=
| phone=+358 44-528-6097, +358 400-767-565 | tollfree=
| hours=07:00–21:00 | price=Price by agreement
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-27
| content=
}}

==See==
[[File:Rymättylän kirkko.jpg|thumb|Rymättylä Church]]

* {{see
| name=Merimasku Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Paltteentie 10 | lat=60.4821 | long=21.8697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=27 June–15 August 2021: service Su 10:00, tourist visits Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q4504781
| lastedit=
| content=Wooden church from 1726. A cultural heritage site of national significance. Guided tours can be booked from Visit Naantali.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rymättylä Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.3768 | long=21.9422 | directions=by the old road through the parish village, at the Kirkkotie junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Service Sundays 10:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q11891555
| lastedit=
| content=Medieval church, probably built in the 1510s. The wooden bell tower is from 1769. A cultural heritage site of national significance. For guided tours after the service, enquire at Visit Naantali.
}}
* {{see
| name=Local history museum | alt=Maskulaisten kotiseutumuseo  | url=https://www.naantali.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/museot-ja-kulttuuriperinteet/rymattylan-museo | email=
| address=Kirjalan kirkkotie 2 | lat=60.3763 | long=21.9532 | directions=1 km east from the Rymättylä church
| phone=+358 50-345-9318 | tollfree=
| hours=2021: 6 June to 29 August Su 11:30–14:30 (check for COVID-19 closures) or by appointment | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Local history museum, with focus on life and housing in the archipelago, fishing and hunting. Main building from the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Herring museum | alt=Dikseli | url=http://www.roola.fi/Roola/Dikseli.html | email=roola@roola.fi
| address=Rööläntie 394, | lat=60.3461 | long=21.9564 | directions=Röölä
| phone=+358 44-974-8711 | tollfree=
| hours=2021: 4 June–28 August Tu–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€4, children 0–15 free; mill museum free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Museum on the herring fishing by ships from Rymättylä from the 1940s to the 1970s. Also a mill museum with machinery from 1936. Guiding for groups by agreement.
}}

===Itineraries===
* [[Archipelago Trail]] – a tourist route around the archipelago by bike, car or other means, using roads and ferries
* [[Hanko to Uusikaupunki by boat]] – the main boating route through the Archipelago Sea.

==Do==
[[File:Kraakkukari, Mäntykari, Pitkäkari, Rymättylä.jpg|thumb|View from Vepsä to the west]]
[[File:Pahkinainen laituri.jpg|thumb|View to the harbour from the nature trail on Pähkinäinen]]

* Herrankukkaro: lodging and programme services for groups.

===Recreation islands===
There are three recreation areas of City of Turku (open to anybody) on the islands, popular destinations among families. Each has a business providing services on behalf of the city.

* {{do
| name=Maisaari | alt=Majsor | url= https://www.maisaari.com | email=toimisto@maisaari.com
| address= | lat=60.3322 | long=21.8939 | directions=3 km south-west of Röölä; own boat or [[#m/s Isla|m/s Isla]], departure/call must be booked in advance; also by taxi boat from Röölä
| phone=+358 40-250-1933 (the kiosk), +358 40-537-3882 (urgencies) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Lodging $35–85 for 6–20 persons; linen included, own towels), tent €5, caravan €12, harbour fee €10–12 (electricity included). Reductions for stays of a week. Shower €3, laundry machine €5. Sauna €10–15/company (1 hr), kayak €5/hr, rowing boat €3/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Lodging in cottages, a former barn or the main building of a former farm. Camping, walks by the nature trail or freely in the forest, beach volley, swimming, rowing trips, barbecuing, [[sauna]] etc.
}}
* {{do
| name=Pähkinäinen | alt=Pähkinäis | url= | email=birgit.parkkinen@gmail.com
| address= | lat=60.3296 | long=21.6964 | directions=own boat, depth 2–5 m, or [[#m/s Isla|m/s Isla]], book the preceding day
| phone=+358 500-789-010 (hostess), +358 2 262-5167 (office) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Double room €88; tent €4/person, children under 7 years free; harbour fee €10; shower €4/8 min, sauna €15/hr; rowing boat €5/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=The island was used as a fishing base, for birding, logging and pasture for Pakinainen across the sound. In the 1900s the island was used by Suomen hippos, as pasture for young stallions. The main building, now used for lodging, is from this time (built from clay and heather). Much of the island is a nature reserve, part of a larger Natura 2000 area. Fishing and swimming (child friendly beach, the sauna jetty, or any suitable cliff). Nature trail. Reasonably large woods to explore. Barbecue shelter. Sheep and rabbits. Play house and indoor playing corner. Volleyball, badminton, football for children (small goals in the yard). Café Piitin talli serves breakfast, lunch and snacks; other food if ordered in advance; a few groceries. [[Sauna]]. Rowing boats and kayaks for rent. Programme services. Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{do
| name=Vepsä | alt=Vepsarn | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsa@wcss.fi
| address= | lat=60.3758 | long=22.0752 | directions=Erstan east of Rymättylä, own boat or [[Turku#Archipelago cruises|m/s Lily/Rosita from Turku]]
| phone=+358 50-411-4963 | tollfree=
| check-in=15:00 |check-out=11:00
| hours= | price=Lodging €55–90 for 2–6 persons (linen included), €275–450/week; tent €5/person (shower €2/6 min); harbour fee €10 (depth 1.5–2.0 m; showers €@/6 min), €30/week. Meals €12–22. Sauna €10–15/company/50 min. Rowing boat €3/hr, kayak €5/hr, minigolf/beach volley €4/2
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Lodging in cottages and camping in tents. Beach, swimming, beach volley, boats and kayaks. [[Sauna]]. Café with breakfast, lunch, à la carte, and some groceries. Kiosk. Natural landscapes and seascapes.
}}

===Events===
* Herring market, June.
* Midsummer in Pähkinäinen, oriented towards families (2021: F 21 June 19:00–).
* 110-years anniversary of the museum mill in Röölä, 25 June 2021 14.00–
* Herring Salsa (''Sillisalsa''), Röölä, 4 August 2021
* Summer season ending festival (''Muinaistulien yö''), Röölä, 28 August 2021
* Harvest Festival (''Sadonkorjuujuhlat''), Röölä, 18 September 2021
* Night of the Stars (''Tähtien yö''), Röölä, 2 October 2021

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=K-Ruusumo | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/kruusumo1 | email=
| address=Merimaskuntie 101 | lat=60.4585 | long=21.8962 | directions=by Taattistenjärvi, just west of the Taattistenjärventie/Merimaskuntie junction
| phone=+358 2 436-9564 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-28
| content=K-extra grocery store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Sale Rymättylä | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sale-rymattyla/725927954 | email=
| address=Vanhatie 3 B | lat=60.3750 | long=21.9443 | directions=in the parish village
| phone=+358 10-764-4300 (€0.0835/call + €0.1209/min) | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa 06:00–23:00, Su 08:00–21:00 | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-05-27
| content=Grocery store.
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* &quot;'''Summer shop'''&quot; in Röölä.
* {{buy
| name=Mikolan luomutila | alt= | url=http://mikolanluomutila.org | email=tita-marjut.salonen@nic.fi
| address=Rymättyläntie 1072 | lat=60.4202 | long=21.8970 | directions=Poikko
| phone=+358 400-531-135, +358 400-587-617, +358 2 252-2774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Organic farm. Vegetables and flowers own produce, also organic eggs, cheese and bread from other producers.
}}

==Eat and drink==
Probably also lunch cafés in the Rymättylä parish village. Off season, check whether any tourist oriented place is open.
* {{eat
| name=Merimaskun Rantamakasiini | alt= | url=https://www.rantamakasiini.fi | email=
| address=Paltteentie 13 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Merimasku marina, in the parish village
| phone=+358 40-514-8777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Pizzas and burgers €16–19, snacks, street food and salads €5–12 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Pizza, burgers and the like; ice cream and pastries for desert. Art exhibition.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Pohjakulma | alt= | url=http://pohjakulma.fi/buffet-and-archipelago-lunch/ | email=ravintola@pohjakulma.fi
| address=Rymättyläntie 1089 | lat=60.4178 | long=21.8971 | directions=Pohjankulma, Poikko
| phone=+358 2 252-2771 | tollfree=
| hours=Su 11:00–16:00 March–Christmas; M–F 11:00–16:00 Midsummer–mid-August | price=€20/€9, Sundays €32/14 (children 4–12 years, toddlers free), soup lunch €15
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Buffet in &quot;archipelago style&quot;, i.e. with many dishes of salmon and pickled herring, in addition to everything else. A simpler soup lunch available: sllad, salmon soup, bread, coffee/tea and an apple pie. In Sundays some more elaborate dishes. Also selling out of pickled herring, archipelago-style bread, cookies and other fare made for the buffet table. Also cakes, which probably require reservation, as do take away three-dish meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Röölänranta | alt= | url=https://ravintolaroola.fi/ | email=info@ravintolaroola.fi
| address=Rööläntie 405 | lat=60.3458 | long=21.9556 | directions=Röölä
| phone=+358 40-702-6460 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily in summer from 4 June | price=Pizzas €14–17, hamburger meals €17–25, snacks €7–11; child meal €8
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Restaurant by the marina. Pizzas and hamburger meals.
}}

==Sleep==
Cottages. most through booking services or personal contacts. Not all are available for single nights.
* {{sleep
| name=Päivärinta | alt= | url=http://www.paivakulma.com | email=info@paivakulma.com
| address=Kuristentie 225 | lat=60.3610 | long=21.9930 | directions=3.5 km south-west from Rymättylä parish village: first along Heinästentie, turn to Kuristentie after 885 m
| phone=+358 400-552-645 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€100–140, 6 persons €160; linen +€7/person
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Two cottages and an apartment. No pets.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Saloranta | alt= | url=https://sfcnaantali.fi/In-english/ | email=info@sfcsaloranta.fi
| address=Vehotniementie 66 | lat=60.4205 | long=21.8350 | directions=
| phone=+358 44-967-4453 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Caravan €26/32 (summer/winter); tent €20; seaside sauna, family €18/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Campsite.
}}

There are a few lodging options for groups, with programme services, targeted at business team-building events and family celebrations.
* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=In 2022, it is only for groups, minimum 10 persons. Lodging for individuals planned.
}}

Cottages and camping also on the [[#Recreation islands|recreation islands]] (see above).

===Backcountry===
Plenty of forest for [[wild camping]] according to the [[right to access in the Nordic countries]]. No campfires.

==Connect==

==Go next==
* [[Kustavi]], by the outer archipelago towards the Bothnian Sea.

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'''Rymättylä''' (Swedish: ''Rimito'') and '''[https://www.merimasku.fi Merimasku]''' are rural areas in the [[Archipelago Sea]] in [[Finland Proper]], consisting of a few main islands and about 500 smaller ones. The main islands have road connection to the mainland.

==Understand==
[[File:Turku Archipelagoan view.jpg|thumb|upright|View from the Kirveenrauma bridge to Airismaa]]

As this is the archipelago, fishing has been important, and the churches were built by straits, allowing easy access. Since then, the straits by Rymättylä parish village have dried up, but can still be seen as lakes and lowland.

Rymättylä and Merimasku were rural municipalities that are now a part of [[Naantali]] on the mainland, north-east of Rymättylä. To the east of Rymättylä is Airisto (Swedish: ''Erstan''), a large body of water off [[Turku]], separating Rymättylä from [[Pargas]] proper. To the south Ominaistenselkä (Ominaisfjärden) separates it from [[Nagu]] (Finnish: Nauvo). To the west are minor islands of [[Korpo]] and the island groups [[Iniö]] and [[Velkua]].

The main island of both Rymättylä and Merimasku is Otava (since glacial rebound dried a strait), with Merimasku parish village in the north, Rymättylä parish village near the south end, and the village Röölä farthest south. On the west shore of Otava is Haapala, with a ferry to some of the islands of the western archipelago of Rymättylä. Merimasku stretches to the mainland in the north, towards Askainen (Swedish: Villnäs), which has a ferry connection to the islands of Velkua. Rymättylä continues to the south, with bridges to Airismaa, and from there a free road ferry to Aasluoto or Aasla. In summer there is a (non-free) ferry connection also farther southward, to [[Nagu]].

City of Turku has three recreation areas on islands of Rymättylä: Pähkinäinen (Pähkinäis) in the west, Maisaari or Iso Maisaari (Majsor) in the south-west and Vepsä (Vepsarn) in the east. Vepsä has a ferry from Turku, the other two are served by m/s Isla from the mainland of Rymättylä. Se [[#Do|Do]] below.

* {{listing
| name=Visit Naantali | alt= | url=https://www.visitnaantali.com | email=info@visitnaantali.com
| address=Nunnakatu 2, Naantali | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 2 435-9800 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 09:00–16:30 | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-28
| content=Naantali tourist information, responsible also for Merimasku and Rymättylä. Most sights are run by the respective village communities in cooperation with the city of Naantali.
}}

==Get in and around==
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The main road comes in from Raisio via [[Naantali]] and the island Luonnonmaa, over the Särkänsalmi bridge. After the bridge one road leads southwards through the main islands of Rymättylä, another leads first north through Merimasku, then west to [[Velkua]]. There are local bus services from Naantali. 

In the summer there are ferry connections from [[Nagu]] and [[Själö]], part of the [[Archipelago Trail]], and from [[Turku]] with transfer in Själö.

===By car===
Driving towards [[Turku]], turn to the Turku bypass (road 40, E18) and drive to [[Naantali]]. By Naantali centre the road becomes regional road 189, goes through a tunnel, over the Ukko-Pekka bridge and over the large island Luonnonmaa as Rymättyläntie. Then comes the Särkänsalmi bridge and an embankment and you are in Merimasku. Turn right to Merimaskuntie for the parish village. There is a built-up area also around the first kilometre, with a grocery store by the lake Taattistenjärvi.

Following Rymättyläntie you drive through Poikko and the parish village of Rymättylä, and reach Röölä at the end of the road. From Röölä Luotojentie leads farther south over Airismaa and (after a free road ferry) over Aasluoto to Hanka.

If you don't like motorways, it is also quite straight-forward to use Satakunnantie from Turku, which changes names to Raisiontie in Raisio. In Raisio centre there is a Y-fork, the left branch continuing as Raisiontie to Naantali. The road changes names to Aurinkotie. Before the centre proper, turn left to Maskuntie, drive road 40 for a short stretch and continue as above.

Coming along [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] you could choose to fork off already in Mynämäki and drive along connecting road 1930 (here Asemantie), passing Mietoinen and Askainen. Where road 1930 turns towards Velkua, continue straight along Merimaskuntie. After Merimasku parish village you hit Rymättyläntie: turn right for Rymättylä.

===By bus=== 
The main [https://www.foli.fi/en/aikataulut-ja-reitit/kes%C3%A4aikataulut-2542022%E2%80%932592022#Inner%20lines%20in%20Naantali bus lines] are N2, N3 from Naantali to Rymättylä, N4–N6 and 203 from Naantali to Merimasku, and N10–12 in Rymättylä (K: in the school term, KL: during school vacations). There are buses from Naantali to the Rymättylä parish village about once an hour in weekdays, thrice daily in weekends. Coming from Turku, use the frequent lines 6 or 7 and transfer in Naantali, or 203. The buses are part of the Föli cooperation, see [[Turku#By bus 2|Turku#By bus]]. Tickets €3/1.5, including 2-hr transfer time.

{{marker|type=go |name=Rymättylän talli |lat=60.37379 | long=21.94830}} in the south end of the parish village is the hub of the (few) buses. Also {{marker|type=go |name=Rymättylän koulu |lat=60.3745|long=21.9538}} (the school) east of it features in many timetables. {{marker|type=go |name=Korpelantie stop |lat=60.3869|long=21.9167}} is used for transfer to N10 to Haapala.

===By ferry===
[[File:MS Raataja ja Riesa-proomu, Röölä, Rymättylä, Naantali, 7.8.2012..JPG|thumb|Harbour of Röölä]]

In the summer there are ferry connections from Kyrkbacken in [[Nagu]] (Nauvo) and [[Själö]] (Seili) over Ominaistenselkä, part of the [[Archipelago Trail]], to {{marker|type=go |name=Hanka |lat=60.2854|long=21.969}} on Aasluoto and to '''Röölä'''.

* {{go
| name=m/s ''Östern'' | alt= | url=https://www.ostern.fi/en | email=info@ostern.fi
| address=Luotojentie 1091 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 400-720-606 | tollfree=
| hours=[https://www.ostern.fi/en/schedule/#aikataulu 13 May–4 September 2022]: thrice daily, four times in July; passage 1 hr | price=€8/€4, bike €12, motorcycle €16, car €36, campervan €50, car+caravan €65; children 4–11 years
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-19
| content=Ferry Kyrkbacken–Själö–Hanka. Alakylä 2.3 km from the Hanka quay is sparsely served with buses on schooldays.
}}
* {{go
| name=m/s ''Vidskär'' | alt= | url=https://vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=18 June–14 August: twice daily | price=From Kyrkbacken €16/10, from Själö €12/8 (children 3–15 years); bike €6, motorcycle €10, car €15
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-19
| content=Ferry Kyrkbacken–Själö–Röölä. Takes cars.
}}

There is also a ferry to the '''western archipelago''' (&quot;Rymättylän reittialue&quot;: [https://www.ely-keskus.fi/documents/10191/255554/Rymättylän_reittialue.pdf map]).
* {{go
| name=m/s ''Isla'' | alt= | url=https://meritie.fi/alukset/m-s-isla/ | email=
| address= | lat=60.3945 | long=21.809 | directions=the ferry leaves from Haapala, in a western part of Otava, 5.5 km west from the Kuralan rantatie stop, in the end of Haapalan saaristotie
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=All year; [https://meritie.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rymattyla-ya-Isla-Kesa-2022.pdf 2 May–25 September 2022]: 2–5 departures daily, typical round-trip 2½ hr | price=Free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Ferry on the &quot;Rymättylän reittialue route&quot;. From Haapala (choose the right one, there are several; in Föli this is &quot;Haapala, lounainen&quot; or &quot;.. läntinen&quot;, Naantali; lines N10 and N13, once each way in schooldays, twice a week in summer) to Ruotsalainen, Korvenmaa, Pakinainen, Pähkinäinen (Pähkinäis), Samsaari (Samsor) and Maisaari (Majsor). Some of the destinations, and some of the departures, must be reserved in advance (as must car slots – but you hardly need yours on board). The vessel was built in 1962 for the Norwegian fjords. No café.
}}

===By yacht===
[[File:Lempisaari, Naantali, Finland..jpg|thumb|Islands by the fairway from Velkua]]

The main fairways to Turku and Naantali go over Ominaistenselkä and Airisto. The [[Hanko to Uusikaupunki by boat|main boating route from Hanko to Uusikaupunki]] passes west of Rymättylä. See also the [[#Recreation islands|recreation islands]] below.
* {{go
| name=Ajolanranta | alt= | url= | email=info@ajolanranta.fi
| address=Ajolantie 109 | lat=60.403 | long=21.806 | directions=in a bay at the western shore of Otava
| phone=+358 20-766-9960 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€18
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Marina. Water, electricity, septic tank emptying, toilet and shower. Use moorings marked with &quot;P vieraat/guests&quot;.
}}
* {{go
| name=Merimasku marina | alt=Rantamakasiini | url=https://www.rantamakasiini.fi/palvelumme | email=
| address=Paltteentie 13 | lat=60.4837 | long=21.8708 | directions=in the Merimasku parish village; use the east side of the jetty
| phone=+358 40-514-8777 | tollfree=
| hours=See [[#Eat|the restaurant]] | price=€20
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=The Kirkkosalmi strait in Merimasku is the main passage from the northern Archipelago Sea to Naantali: depth 2.1 m, bridge height 16.5 m. The marina is west of the bridge. Water, electricity, toilet, shower, septic tank emptying. Fuel 100 m, grocery store 2.5 km.
}}
* {{go
| name=Röölä marina | alt= | url= | email=roola@roola.fi
| address= | lat=60.345 | long=21.956 | directions=in Röölä, in a sound across Rymättylä from east to west; bigger boats from the east need to go round the Keusto island; day visits to the quay, electricity at the floating jetty, don't block the fire brigade route
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=€10/night, electricity +€5; shorter visits free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Fuel, septic tank emptying, water, toilets, postbox, [[sauna]]. Buses a few times a day.
}}

===By taxi boat ===
* {{go
| name=MSP-Kuljetus Oy | alt= | url= | email=mika.peltonen@mspkuljetus.fi
| address=Ahteentaantie 421 | lat=60.3754 | long=21.8770 | directions=
| phone=+358 40-777-2779  | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Price by agreement
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-27
| content=7 m boat, max 6 passengers, 20–30 knots in season. Ice-going boat in winter.
}}

===By taxi===
''See [[Finland Proper#By_taxi]]''
Check prices against what you'd expect, and check with more than one company if in doubt. Most will have to come from afar.
* {{go
| name=Evotaksi | alt= | url=https://evotaksi.fi | email=evotaksi@naantalintaksi.fi
| address=Kustavintie 246 | lat=60.5115 | long=22.1263 | directions=
| phone=+358 44-528-6097, +358 400-767-565 | tollfree=
| hours=07:00–21:00 | price=Price by agreement
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-27
| content=
}}

==See==
[[File:Rymättylän kirkko.jpg|thumb|Rymättylä Church]]

* {{see
| name=Merimasku Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Paltteentie 10 | lat=60.4821 | long=21.8697 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=27 June–15 August 2021: service Su 10:00, tourist visits Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free
| wikidata=Q4504781
| lastedit=
| content=Wooden church from 1726. A cultural heritage site of national significance. Guided tours can be booked from Visit Naantali.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rymättylä Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.3768 | long=21.9422 | directions=by the old road through the parish village, at the Kirkkotie junction
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Service Sundays 10:00 | price=
| wikidata=Q11891555
| lastedit=
| content=Medieval church, probably built in the 1510s. The wooden bell tower is from 1769. A cultural heritage site of national significance. For guided tours after the service, enquire at Visit Naantali.
}}
* {{see
| name=Local history museum | alt=Maskulaisten kotiseutumuseo  | url=https://www.naantali.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/museot-ja-kulttuuriperinteet/rymattylan-museo | email=
| address=Kirjalan kirkkotie 2 | lat=60.3763 | long=21.9532 | directions=1 km east from the Rymättylä church
| phone=+358 50-345-9318 | tollfree=
| hours=2021: 6 June to 29 August Su 11:30–14:30 (check for COVID-19 closures) or by appointment | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Local history museum, with focus on life and housing in the archipelago, fishing and hunting. Main building from the 18th century.
}}
* {{see
| name=Herring museum | alt=Dikseli | url=http://www.roola.fi/Roola/Dikseli.html | email=roola@roola.fi
| address=Rööläntie 394, | lat=60.3461 | long=21.9564 | directions=Röölä
| phone=+358 44-974-8711 | tollfree=
| hours=2021: 4 June–28 August Tu–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€4, children 0–15 free; mill museum free
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Museum on the herring fishing by ships from Rymättylä from the 1940s to the 1970s. Also a mill museum with machinery from 1936. Guiding for groups by agreement.
}}

===Itineraries===
* [[Archipelago Trail]] – a tourist route around the archipelago by bike, car or other means, using roads and ferries
* [[Hanko to Uusikaupunki by boat]] – the main boating route through the Archipelago Sea.

==Do==
[[File:Kraakkukari, Mäntykari, Pitkäkari, Rymättylä.jpg|thumb|View from Vepsä to the west]]
[[File:Pahkinainen laituri.jpg|thumb|View to the harbour from the nature trail on Pähkinäinen]]

* Herrankukkaro: lodging and programme services for groups.

===Recreation islands===
There are three recreation areas of City of Turku (open to anybody) on the islands, popular destinations among families. Each has a business providing services on behalf of the city.

* {{do
| name=Maisaari | alt=Majsor | url= https://www.maisaari.com | email=toimisto@maisaari.com
| address= | lat=60.3322 | long=21.8939 | directions=3 km south-west of Röölä; own boat or [[#m/s Isla|m/s Isla]], departure/call must be booked in advance; also by taxi boat from Röölä
| phone=+358 40-250-1933 (the kiosk), +358 40-537-3882 (urgencies) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Lodging $35–85 for 6–20 persons; linen included, own towels), tent €5, caravan €12, harbour fee €10–12 (electricity included). Reductions for stays of a week. Shower €3, laundry machine €5. Sauna €10–15/company (1 hr), kayak €5/hr, rowing boat €3/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Lodging in cottages, a former barn or the main building of a former farm. Camping, walks by the nature trail or freely in the forest, beach volley, swimming, rowing trips, barbecuing, [[sauna]] etc.
}}
* {{do
| name=Pähkinäinen | alt=Pähkinäis | url= | email=birgit.parkkinen@gmail.com
| address= | lat=60.3296 | long=21.6964 | directions=own boat, depth 2–5 m, or [[#m/s Isla|m/s Isla]], book the preceding day
| phone=+358 500-789-010 (hostess), +358 2 262-5167 (office) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Double room €88; tent €4/person, children under 7 years free; harbour fee €10; shower €4/8 min, sauna €15/hr; rowing boat €5/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=The island was used as a fishing base, for birding, logging and pasture for Pakinainen across the sound. In the 1900s the island was used by Suomen hippos, as pasture for young stallions. The main building, now used for lodging, is from this time (built from clay and heather). Much of the island is a nature reserve, part of a larger Natura 2000 area. Fishing and swimming (child friendly beach, the sauna jetty, or any suitable cliff). Nature trail. Reasonably large woods to explore. Barbecue shelter. Sheep and rabbits. Play house and indoor playing corner. Volleyball, badminton, football for children (small goals in the yard). Café Piitin talli serves breakfast, lunch and snacks; other food if ordered in advance; a few groceries. [[Sauna]]. Rowing boats and kayaks for rent. Programme services. Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{do
| name=Vepsä | alt=Vepsarn | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsa@wcss.fi
| address= | lat=60.3758 | long=22.0752 | directions=Erstan east of Rymättylä, own boat or [[Turku#Archipelago cruises|m/s Lily/Rosita from Turku]]
| phone=+358 50-411-4963 | tollfree=
| check-in=15:00 |check-out=11:00
| hours= | price=Lodging €55–90 for 2–6 persons (linen included), €275–450/week; tent €5/person (shower €2/6 min); harbour fee €10 (depth 1.5–2.0 m; showers €@/6 min), €30/week. Meals €12–22. Sauna €10–15/company/50 min. Rowing boat €3/hr, kayak €5/hr, minigolf/beach volley €4/2
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-26
| content=Lodging in cottages and camping in tents. Beach, swimming, beach volley, boats and kayaks. [[Sauna]]. Café with breakfast, lunch, à la carte, and some groceries. Kiosk. Natural landscapes and seascapes.
}}

===Events===
* Herring market, June.
* Midsummer in Pähkinäinen, oriented towards families (2021: F 21 June 19:00–).
* 110-years anniversary of the museum mill in Röölä, 25 June 2021 14.00–
* Herring Salsa (''Sillisalsa''), Röölä, 4 August 2021
* Summer season ending festival (''Muinaistulien yö''), Röölä, 28 August 2021
* Harvest Festival (''Sadonkorjuujuhlat''), Röölä, 18 September 2021
* Night of the Stars (''Tähtien yö''), Röölä, 2 October 2021

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=K-Ruusumo | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/kruusumo1 | email=
| address=Merimaskuntie 101 | lat=60.4585 | long=21.8962 | directions=by Taattistenjärvi, just west of the Taattistenjärventie/Merimaskuntie junction
| phone=+358 2 436-9564 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-05-28
| content=K-extra grocery store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Sale Rymättylä | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sale-rymattyla/725927954 | email=
| address=Vanhatie 3 B | lat=60.3750 | long=21.9443 | directions=in the parish village
| phone=+358 10-764-4300 (€0.0835/call + €0.1209/min) | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa 06:00–23:00, Su 08:00–21:00 | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-05-27
| content=Grocery store.
}}
* &quot;'''Summer shop'''&quot; in Röölä.
* {{buy
| name=Mikolan luomutila | alt= | url=http://mikolanluomutila.org | email=tita-marjut.salonen@nic.fi
| address=Rymättyläntie 1072 | lat=60.4202 | long=21.8970 | directions=Poikko
| phone=+358 400-531-135, +358 400-587-617, +358 2 252-2774 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Organic farm. Vegetables and flowers own produce, also organic eggs, cheese and bread from other producers.
}}

==Eat and drink==
Probably also lunch cafés in the Rymättylä parish village. Off season, check whether any tourist oriented place is open.
* {{eat
| name=Merimaskun Rantamakasiini | alt= | url=https://www.rantamakasiini.fi | email=
| address=Paltteentie 13 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Merimasku marina, in the parish village
| phone=+358 40-514-8777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Pizzas and burgers €16–19, snacks, street food and salads €5–12 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Pizza, burgers and the like; ice cream and pastries for desert. Art exhibition.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Pohjakulma | alt= | url=http://pohjakulma.fi/buffet-and-archipelago-lunch/ | email=ravintola@pohjakulma.fi
| address=Rymättyläntie 1089 | lat=60.4178 | long=21.8971 | directions=Pohjankulma, Poikko
| phone=+358 2 252-2771 | tollfree=
| hours=Su 11:00–16:00 March–Christmas; M–F 11:00–16:00 Midsummer–mid-August | price=€20/€9, Sundays €32/14 (children 4–12 years, toddlers free), soup lunch €15
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Buffet in &quot;archipelago style&quot;, i.e. with many dishes of salmon and pickled herring, in addition to everything else. A simpler soup lunch available: sllad, salmon soup, bread, coffee/tea and an apple pie. In Sundays some more elaborate dishes. Also selling-out of pickled herring, archipelago-style bread, cookies and other fare made for the buffet table. Also cakes, which probably require reservation, as do take away three-dish meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ravintola Röölänranta | alt= | url=https://ravintolaroola.fi/ | email=info@ravintolaroola.fi
| address=Rööläntie 405 | lat=60.3458 | long=21.9556 | directions=Röölä
| phone=+358 40-702-6460 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily in summer from 4 June | price=Pizzas €14–17, hamburger meals €17–25, snacks €7–11; child meal €8
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Restaurant by the marina. Pizzas and hamburger meals.
}}

==Sleep==
Cottages. most through booking services or personal contacts. Not all are available for single nights.
* {{sleep
| name=Päivärinta | alt= | url=http://www.paivakulma.com | email=info@paivakulma.com
| address=Kuristentie 225 | lat=60.3610 | long=21.9930 | directions=3.5 km south-west from Rymättylä parish village: first along Heinästentie, turn to Kuristentie after 885 m
| phone=+358 400-552-645 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€100–140, 6 persons €160; linen +€7/person
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Two cottages and an apartment. No pets.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Saloranta | alt= | url=https://sfcnaantali.fi/In-english/ | email=info@sfcsaloranta.fi
| address=Vehotniementie 66 | lat=60.4205 | long=21.8350 | directions=
| phone=+358 44-967-4453 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Caravan €26/32 (summer/winter); tent €20; seaside sauna, family €18/hr
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=Campsite.
}}

There are a few lodging options for groups, with programme services, targeted at business team-building events and family celebrations.
* {{sleep
| name=Herrankukkaro | alt= | url=https://www.herrankukkaro.fi | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=
| content=In 2022, it is only for groups, minimum 10 persons. Lodging for individuals planned.
}}

Cottages and camping also on the [[#Recreation islands|recreation islands]] (see above).

===Backcountry===
Plenty of forest for [[wild camping]] according to the [[right to access in the Nordic countries]]. No campfires.

==Connect==

==Go next==
* [[Kustavi]], by the outer archipelago towards the Bothnian Sea.

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'''San Polo''' is one of six ''sestieri'' (districts) that make up [[Venice]]. Covering 86 acres (35 hectares) along the Grand Canal. It is one of the oldest parts of the city, having been settled before the ninth century.
 
==Get in==
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There are several ''vaporetto'' stops along the Grand Canal, with San Tomà being one of the busiest. The stops are served by Line 1, which connects the railway station with St Mark's Square.

* {{go
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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==See==
=== Landmarks ===
[[Image:Rialto Gondoliers.jpg|thumb|Gondoliers and the Rialto Bridge.]]

* {{see
| name=Rialto Bridge | alt=Ponte di Rialto | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4380 | long=12.3359 | directions=Connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q52505
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Campo San Polo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q744776
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=A large ''campo'' (square), one of the most popular Carnival venues and also used for open-air concerts and screenings during the Venice Film Festival.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3253 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikidata=Q1270723
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.4383 | long=12.3257 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree=
| hours=Occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| wikidata=Q52083605
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}

=== Museums ===
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Rio Terà dei Nomboli, 2794 | lat=45.4361 | long=12.3282 | directions=Vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 275 9325 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice | alt= | url=https://www.davincimuseum.it | email=
| address=Campo San Rocco | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3256 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 8876815 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Small museum dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.
}}

=== Churches ===
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ponte di Rialto | at=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone=+39 348 281 5492 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q922677
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=This church is possibly the oldest church in Venice built around 421. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance of the church. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church itself.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo, 3072 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3262 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 272 8618 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}

=== Other sights ===
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, 3002 | lat= | long= | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281  | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room)  | price=Free
| wikidata=Q2324776
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Rialto Market | alt=Mercato di Rialto | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4397 | long=12.3343 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1921148
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=This vegetable and fish market has been running for hundread of years, an essential stop for home cooks in central Venice.
}}

==Eat==
In general, prices are higher in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge compared to other parts of the district.

* {{eat
| name=Antico Dolo | alt= | url=http://www.anticodolo.it | email=
| address=San Polo 778 | lat=45.4384 | long=12.3340 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=An old seafood restaurant close to Rialto bridge: food comes from the adjacent Rialto Market daily. A complete dinner excluding wines could cost €35 each more or less.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Antiche Carampane | alt= | url=https://www.antichecarampane.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà de le Carampane, 1911 | lat=45.4386 | long=12.3311 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 524 0165 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=In the heart of Venice, steps away from the Rialto Bridge, is this renowned restaurant where distinguished Venetian cuisine is served in a familiar setting.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=La Bottiglia | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/labottigliavenice/ | email=
| address=Campo S. Stin, 2537 | lat=45.4377 | long=12.3272 | directions=South end of San Stin square
| phone=+39 340 076 5212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-10-09
| content=A small wine bar with excellent reviews. They offer a small but constantly changing selection of wines, complemented by excellent Italian street food and snacks.
}}

==Sleep==

=== Splurge ===
* {{sleep
| name=Aman Venice | alt= | url=https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-venice | email=
| address=Palazzo Papadopoli, Calle Tiepolo Baiamonte, 1364 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3320 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 270 7333 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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==Connect==

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'''San Polo''' is one of six ''sestieri'' (districts) that make up [[Venice]]. Covering 86 acres (35 hectares) along the Grand Canal. It is one of the oldest parts of the city, having been settled before the ninth century.
 
==Get in==
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There are several ''vaporetto'' stops along the Grand Canal, with San Tomà being one of the busiest. The stops are served by Line 1, which connects the railway station with St Mark's Square.

* {{go
| name=San Tomà vaporetto stop | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q63380407
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=
}}

==See==
=== Landmarks ===
[[Image:Rialto Gondoliers.jpg|thumb|Gondoliers and the Rialto Bridge.]]

* {{see
| name=Rialto Bridge | alt=Ponte di Rialto | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4380 | long=12.3359 | directions=Connecting sestieri San Polo and San Marco across Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q52505
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=The bridge has become one of Venice's most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. Today's Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591 and was used to replace a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524.
}}
* {{see
| name=Campo San Polo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q744776
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=A large ''campo'' (square), one of the most popular Carnival venues and also used for open-air concerts and screenings during the Venice Film Festival.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Rocco | alt= | url=http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/ | email=
| address=San Polo 3052 | lat=45.4365 | long=12.3253 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Tomà, near the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
| phone=+39 041 5234864 | tollfree=
| hours=09:30-17:30, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday | price=Adult €10, concessions €8
| wikidata=Q1270723
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=A masterpiece of Tintoretto, this guild house is an exquisite example of Mannerist art at its best. In order to allow a comfortable admiration of the detailed ceiling, mirrors are offered to the visitors. Cycles of allegories, life and passion of Christ, scenes from the Old and New Testament.
}}
* {{see
| name=Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista | alt= | url=http://www.scuolasangiovanni.it/index.php?page=26&amp;lang=en | email=
| address=San Polo 2454 | lat=45.4383 | long=12.3257 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 ro San Tomà
| phone=+39 041 718234 | tollfree=
| hours=Occasional 09:30-17:00 | price=€5
| wikidata=Q52083605
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Monumental staircase by Codussi, splendid San Giovanni Salon, Oratory of the Cross with precious reliquiaries.
}}

=== Museums ===
* {{see
| name=House of Carlo Goldoni | alt=Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali | url=http://carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Rio Terà dei Nomboli, 2794 | lat=45.4361 | long=12.3282 | directions=Vaporetto line q or 2 to S.Tomà
| phone=+39 041 275 9325 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct: Th-Tu 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Tu 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice | alt= | url=https://www.davincimuseum.it | email=
| address=Campo San Rocco | lat=45.4369 | long=12.3256 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 8876815 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Small museum dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.
}}

=== Churches ===
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo di Rialto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ponte di Rialto | at=45.43851 | long=12.33547 | directions=
| phone=+39 348 281 5492 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q922677
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=This church is possibly the oldest church in Venice built around 421. It is most recognized for its 15th-century clock above the entrance of the church. It is also recognized for the red pillars and beautiful gold accents around the church itself.
}}
* {{see
| name=Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari | alt=Basilica dei Frai, often just referred to as the Frari | url=https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/ | email=
| address=San Polo, 3072 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3262 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 272 8618 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Su and holidays 13:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing time | price=Adult €3, reduced €1.50
| wikidata=Q224961
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=The big friary church, fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture, with fine monuments and paintings of Titian, Belliniand Donatello, among which the famous 'Assunta' by Titian.
}}

=== Other sights ===
* {{see
| name=State Archive | alt=Archivio di Stato di Venezia | url=http://www.archiviodistatovenezia.it | email=
| address=Campo dei Frari, 3002 | lat= | long= | directions=Vaporetto line 1 or 2 to S.tomà
| phone=+39 041 5222281  | tollfree=
| hours=M-Th 08:10-17:50, F Sa 08:10-13:50 (reading room)  | price=Free
| wikidata=Q2324776
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=One of the largest archives in the world, in an old Franciscan monastery. Manuscripts, texts and documents related to the history of the Venetian Serenissima.
}}

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Rialto Market | alt=Mercato di Rialto | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4397 | long=12.3343 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1921148
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=This vegetable and fish market has been running for hundread of years, an essential stop for home cooks in central Venice.
}}

==Eat==
In general, prices are higher in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge compared to other parts of the district.

* {{eat
| name=Antico Dolo | alt= | url=http://www.anticodolo.it | email=
| address=San Polo 778 | lat=45.4384 | long=12.3340 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=An old seafood restaurant close to Rialto bridge: food comes from the adjacent Rialto Market daily. A complete dinner excluding wines could cost €35 each more or less.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Trattoria Antiche Carampane | alt= | url=https://www.antichecarampane.com | email=
| address=Rio Terà de le Carampane, 1911 | lat=45.4386 | long=12.3311 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 524 0165 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=In the heart of Venice, steps away from the Rialto Bridge, is this renowned restaurant where distinguished Venetian cuisine is served in a familiar setting.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gelateria Il Doge | alt= | url= | email=
| address=+39 339 148 2164 | lat=45.4362 | long=12.3278 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Excellent ice cream, all made on the premises (a rarity in Venice). Plenty of vegan options.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=La Bottiglia | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/labottigliavenice/ | email=
| address=Campo S. Stin, 2537 | lat=45.4377 | long=12.3272 | directions=South end of San Stin square
| phone=+39 340 076 5212 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-10-09
| content=A small wine bar with excellent reviews. They offer a small but constantly changing selection of wines, complemented by excellent Italian street food and snacks.
}}

==Sleep==

=== Splurge ===
* {{sleep
| name=Aman Venice | alt= | url=https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-venice | email=
| address=Palazzo Papadopoli, Calle Tiepolo Baiamonte, 1364 | lat=45.4367 | long=12.3320 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 270 7333 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q615079
| lastedit=2021-10-07
| content=
}}

==Connect==

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'''Santa Croce''' is in [[Venice]].
 
==Get in==
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Arrival to Santa Croce is straightforward, it's the district that most travelers will arrive into if travelling by bus, car or tram. '''Piazzale Roma''' being the main hub for transportation, both trams and buses from the mainland terminate here. If arriving by train, the terminus railway station '''Venezia Santa Lucia railway station''' is just metres across the Ponte degli Scalzi bridge from the sestieri of [[Venice/Cannaregio|Cannaregio]].

From other parts of Venice, walking or using a ''vaporetto'' ferry is the most convenient way of reaching Santa Croce.

* {{go
| name=Municipal Parkering Garage | alt=Autorimessa Comunale | url=http://actv.avmspa.it/it/content/autorimessa-comunale-0 | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 496 | lat=45.4384 | long=12.3173 | directions=At Piazzale Roma
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=Main parking garage in Venice. When built in 1933, it was the largest in the world. Reservation beforehand is essential.
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* {{go
| name=S. Andrea Car Park | alt= | url=http://avm.avmspa.it/en/content/sandrea-car-park-0 | email=
| address=Piazzale Roma | lat=45.4379 | long=12.3171 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 2727304 | tollfree=
| hours=Open 24 hours every day all the year round | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-11
| content=Inside the Autorimessa, accessible from Rio Terà S. Andrea, for short term parking. Cars must not be higher than 2 m. The ticket price is €7 for 2 hours. No advance reservation. You can [http://www.avmspa.it/UploadDocs/261_city_park_map_eng.pdf download a map] how to reach the S. Andrea car park.
}}

== Get around ==
Walking is the obvious way of navigating the small alleys.

==See==
[[Image:San_Nicola_da_Tolentino_(Venice)_Interno.jpg|thumb|Interior of Tolentini church.]]
[[Image:Ca'Pesaro_di_Baldassarre_Longhena_facciata_sul_Canal_Grande.jpg|thumb|The marble facade of Ca' Pesaro, facing the Grand Canal.]]

* {{see
| name=San Simeone Piccolo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=45.4404 | long=12.3223 | directions=Opposite the Santa Lucia train station across the Canal Grande
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q185910
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=The last church built in Venice. One of the things that it is recognized for is the fact that they celebrate Tridentine Mass on Sundays. It is also recognized for its dome because it is used to make the church look taller than it is and the dome itself is entirely covered with lead sheet.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Giacomo dell'Orio Church | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Campo S. Giacomo da l'Orio, 1587 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q1150698
| lastedit=2021-09-11
| content=Founded in the 9th century, the current church was built in 1225.
}}
* {{see
| name=San Simeone Profeta | alt=Chiesa di San Simeone profeta | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3585385
| lastedit=2021-09-15
| content=
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* {{see
| name=Tolentini Church | alt=Chiesa di San Nicolò da Tolentino | url= | email=
| address=Campo dei Tolentini, 30135 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2219891
| lastedit=2021-09-06
| content=Historic church completed in 1714.
}}
* {{see
| name=Natural History Museum | alt=Museo di Storia Naturale | url=http://msn.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Salizada del Fontego dei Turchi, 1730 | lat=45.4420 | long=12.3286 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 to Riva di Biasio
| phone=+39 041 2700 303 | tollfree=
| hours=Jun-Oct: 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tu F 09:00-17:00, Sat S 10:00-18:00 | price=Adults €8, reduced €5.50
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=11 exhibition halls with sections on palaeontology, explorations and nature. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mocenigo Palace Museum | alt=Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume | url=http://mocenigo.visitmuve.it/en/home/  | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 1992 | lat=45.4406 | long=12.3298 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 721798 | tollfree=
| hours=Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed M, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1  | price=Adults €5, reduced €3.50
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery | alt=Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.4409 | long=12.3316 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 524695 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q3940563
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art | alt=Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro | url=http://capesaro.visitmuve.it/en/home/ | email=
| address=Santa Croce 2076 | lat=45.441 | long=12.33146 | directions=Vaporetto line 1 to San Stae
| phone=+39 041 5241173 | tollfree=
| hours=Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10 :00-18:00, closed M, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 | price=Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)
| wikidata=Q756807
| lastedit=2021-09-01
| content=Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Giardini Papadopoli | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q3105321
| lastedit=2021-09-02
| content=One of the few public parks in Venice.
}}

==Do==

==Buy==

==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Gelateria Alaska | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Santa Croce 1159 | lat=45.4406 | long=12.3249 | directions=Close to the railway station
| phone=+39 041 877 8479 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM-10PM, opening times vary | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=Ice cream made with natural ingredients by Carlo Pistacchi, not only the owner but an artist, a poet and a philosopher.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Osteria da Filo | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/osteriadafilo | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 1539 | lat=45.4394 | long=12.3277 | directions=
| phone=+39 041 524 6554 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-10
| content=An excellent place to fill up on some aperitifs and meet the local student crowd. Aperol Spritz is €2,50, a bargain for being in central Venice. The bar also hosts live music from time to time.
}}

==Sleep==
Hotels in this part of Venice is - while still expensive - slightly cheaper compared to [[Venice/San Marco|San Marco]].

* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal | alt= | url=https://www.carltongrandcanal.com | email=
| address=Santa Croce, 578 | lat=45.4400 | long=12.3219 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-10-06
| content=Large hotel, just across the Grand Canal from the railway station.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel San Cassiano | alt= | url=https://www.sancassiano.it/en/ | email=
| address=Calle Larga Rosa, 2232 | lat=45.44063 | long=12.33247 | directions=5 minutes walk from the San Stae vaporetto stop
| phone=+39 041 524 1768 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:30 | price=From €60 in January to €200&lt;sup&gt;+&lt;/sup&gt; in peak periods
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-11-27
| content=
}}

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[[file:Hôtel de ville de Sorel-Tracy-1.jpg|thumb|City Hall of Sorel-Tracy]]
'''Sorel-Tracy''' is a city in [[Montérégie]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is also the economic, industrial and cultural capital of the regional county municipality of [[Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality|Pierre-De Saurel]].

In terms of recreational tourism, the main attractions of Sorel-Tracy are:
*its great Indigenous history following the melting of the glaciers, which began nearly 12,000 years ago in the valley of the St. Lawrence River;
*its great history since the passage of Jacques-Cartier in 1535; the Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society contributes to historical research and disseminates it to the public; the main museums and educational places for visitors are the House of Governors and the Biophare;
*its particular geographical location, at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River, and facing the Îles-de-Sorel, thus offering boaters a magnificent riparian and river landscape, as well as an exceptional environment for navigation boating through the islands, the channels, Lake Saint-Pierre, the St. Lawrence River and the Richelieu River; the passage of migratory birds (spring and autumn) offers quite a fluvial spectacle;
*its recreational infrastructure: Parc régional des Grèves, Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes, Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve, marinas, boat launches, bike paths, municipal parks, Carré Royal; and
*its picturesque and modern built heritage, which testifies to various eras and various vocations of the city (industrial, maritime, commercial, institutional, religious, residential).

==Understand==
[[file:Sorel-Tracy Port 1967.jpg|thumb|Port de Sorel-Tracy en 1967]]

* {{listing
| name=Tourist information office of Sorel-Tracy | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de la région de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.tourismeregionsoreltracy.com/ | email=
| address=92 chemin des Patriotes | lat=47.65189 | long=-70.14963 | directions=in the '''[[#Maison des Gouverneurs|maison des Gouverneurs]]''', entrance from the left side, via the parking lot
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-474-9441
| hours= | price=
| image=Maison des Gouverneurs - côté.jpg
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| facebook=https://www.facebook.com/tourismeregionsoreltracy/
| schedule=Daily 09:00-16:00
| content=Access ramp for the disabled at the rear of the building.
}}
===History===
Jacques Cartier passed by the site of the present city in 1535, as did and Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and he led the battle of Cap de la Victoire on June 19, 1610 at Contrecoeur.

In 1642, Charles Huault de Montmagny, governor of New France, erected a fort at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River. This fort was abandoned in 1647, for lack of resources. In 1665, following the decision of King Louis XIV to take over New France after the dissolution of the Compagnie des cent associés, the sustainable exploitation of the lands of Sorel began.

The city of Sorel was built on the site of Fort Richelieu, at the mouth of the Richelieu River in the 17th century. Formerly this river was designated river of the Iroquois. This toponym evokes the life work of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642), minister of Louis XIII. The toponym of the city evokes Captain Pierre de Saurel, who chose to leave the military career to settle in New France with his friends: Antoine Pécaudy de Contrecoeur, Pierre de Saint-Ours, Jacques de Chambly, Alexandre Berthier, René Gaultier de Varennes and François Jarret de Vercheres. Each of them was assigned a seigneury, in accordance with the rules of the seigneurial system in New France. The seigneury of Pierre de Saurel was granted to him in 1672.

In 1781, the first illuminated Christmas tree was presented at the Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy; this custom quickly took root in Canada.

Throughout the 18th century, shipbuilding proved to be the city's main economic vocation. Related industries begin their operation. In 1740, a first factory, a tar factory was established there. The seigniory then had 800 inhabitants.

After the Conquest of New France by the English army, the de Ramezay family sold the seigneury of Sorel to John Bondfield, an Englishman. In 1780, the British Crown acquired the seigneury of Sorel. Subsequently, the city continued to expand, except during the Great Depression which began in 1929.

===History===

==Get in==
=== By car ===
* From [[Montréal]] (80 km, time: 60 min). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound) to Varennes; take Chemin du Pays-Brûlé (eastbound); take Autoroute 30 (northbound) to Sorel-Tracy.
* From [[Quebec (city)|Quebec]] (197 km, time: 2 hr 30 min). Take Autoroute 40 (westbound) to Berthier; take Highway 158 (east); take the Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola-Sorel ferry.

==Get around==
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*{{Listing
| name=Crossing Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | alt=Traverse Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | url=https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/traverse-sorel-tracy-saint-ignace-de-loyola/horaire | email=
| address=Quai de Sorel: 109, rue du Traversier | lat=45.04788 | long=-73.11301 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-787-7483
| hour+it=2022/05/31
| content=
}}

==See==
* {{see
| name=Old Railway Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=rue du Roi | lat= | long= | directions=Located opposite the old railway route transformed into a cycle path
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=This railway station was erected in 1898. This one-and-a-half-storey wooden building is cited as a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Azimut diffusion | alt= | url=https://www.azimutdiffusion.com/ | email=
| address=28, rue du Roi | lat=46.04562 | long=-73.11696 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-1118 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708982
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Azimut diffusion is a non-profit organization recognized as a major broadcaster by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. It has been offering the Bas-Richelieu public professional, diversified and original programming since 1989. The city of Sorel-Tracy has mandated Azimut diffusion to manage the Marché des arts Desjardins and the George-Codling hall. Varied programming in a performance hall located in a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Biophare | alt= | url=https://biophare.com/ | email=
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04730 | long=-73.10683 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2904203
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Museum presenting different exhibition themes. With shop offering: books, publications, and craftsmen's creations.
}}
[[file:Maison des Gouverneurs.jpg|thumb|Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy]]
* {{see
| name=Governors' House | alt=Maison des Gouverneurs | url=http://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92891&amp;type=bien#.X60f8FDjKHs | email=
| address=90 chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.03297 | long=-73.1163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18219959
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=(ramp for disables at the back of the building). For the record, it is here that for the first time in [[North America]], on December 25, 1871, a Christmas tree was lit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sorel-Tracy Music Center | alt=Maison de la Musique de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.maisondelamusique.org/ | email=
| address=124, rue George | lat=46.04533 | long=-73.11048 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-3886 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708984
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide a place conducive to musical initiation and development among young people, as well as to promote and produce classical events.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society | alt=Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel | url=https://histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca | email=histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca
| address=6A, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04693 | long=-73.10689 | directions=near the Nautical Park Regard Sur le Fleuve
| phone=+1 450-780-5739 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Founded in 1970 with the mission of promoting local history, the Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel serves the MRC Pierre-de-Saurel and Marguerite-d'Youville. Its mandate is to acquire archival documents concerning these two MRCs, in order to make them accessible to the public, to process them so that they are easily identifiable, and to preserve them.
}}
[[File:Monument du Fort Richelieu.jpg|thumb|Monument erected on the site of old fort Richelieu]]
* {{see
| name=Monument of Fort Richelieu
| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=| directions=near Richelieu river
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=Old Fort Richelieu site.
}}

===Worship centres===
[[file:Église St-Pierre Sorel.jpg|thumb|Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church]]
* {{see
| name=Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church| alt=Église Saint-Pierre de Sorel | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=170, rue George | lat=46.04565| long=-73.10761| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-743-7909 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Enfant Jésus Church| alt=Église Enfant Jésus | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=7075, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.01846| long=-73.160998| directions=along the St. Lawrence River in the Tracy sector
| phone=+1 450-742-3777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Christ Church of Sorel-Tracy| alt=Église Christ Church de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92683&amp;type=bien | email=
| address=79, rue du Prince | lat=46.0441| long=-73.11395| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-742-4713 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}

===Events===

==Do==
* {{do
| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt= | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves
| address=3100 chemin du Golf | lat=45.98657| long=-73.16702 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Protected area with many walks and activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.golflesdunes.com/
| address=12000 chemin Saint-Roch | lat=45.9942| long=-73.1474 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-7922 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=18-hole golf course. Bar with terrace, restaurant and shop.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gaze on the River Nautical Park | alt=Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve | url=https://www.marinasaurel.com/
| address=2, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=45.04800| long=-73.10655 | directions=near the mouth of the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-2454 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Marina.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nature hike | alt=Randonnée nature | url=https://www.randonneenature.com/
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04712| long=-73.10681 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5740 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Cruise ship business. Nautical excursion in the Sorel islands. Aluminum hull inflatable boat.
}}

==Buy==
[[file:Marché Richelieu du Vieux-Sorel - 1.jpg|thumb|Old Saurel public market]]
* {{buy
| name=Old Saurel public market | alt=Marché public du Vieux-Saurel | url=https://marcheduvieuxsaurel.com/contact/ | email=info@marcheduvieuxsaurel.com
| address=80, rue George | lat=46.04484| long=-73.11309| directions=at Carré Royal in Sorel-Tracy, parallel to rue du Prince
| phone=+1 450-551-2991| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Public market open to producers, processors, and artisans. Member of the Association des Marchés Publics du Québec. The Marché du Vieux-Saurel is a non-profit organization.
}}
* {{buy
| name=French bakery | alt=Boulangerie française | url=https://boulangeriefrancaise.business.site/ | email=
| address=127, avenue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=46.04329 | long=-73.10973 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6919 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Aveline Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Aveline | url=https://www.facebook.com/patisserieaveline | email=
| address=88, rue du Roi | lat=46.04350| long=-73.11595| directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6925| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Dessert store. On site: seats on the terrace.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Christopher's Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Christophe | url= | email=
| address=88, rue Augusta | lat=46.04628| long=-73.11337| directions=
| phone=+1 450-556-0800| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery pastry.
}}

==Eat==
Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures, other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. It is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective websites.
* {{eat
| name=Brasserie du Colisée | alt= | url=https://brasserie-du-colisee.business.site/ | email=
| address=179, rue Victoria| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3003 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Roaring Twenties Cabaret | alt=Cabaret Les Années Folles | url=http://lesanneesfolles.ca/ | email=
| address=143, rue du Traversier| lat=46.03297| long=-73.11630 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-954-1600 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant. See the program of evening shows on the website.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jim's Rotisserie and Shish Taouk | alt= | url=http://jimsrotisserie.com/fr | email=
| address=215, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3333 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Belvédère | alt= | url=https://www.lebelvedere.quebec/ | email=
| address=155 chemin Sainte-Anne| lat=46.04997| long=-73.09143 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Brasserie cuisine. Terrace overlooking the Saurel marina and the St. Lawrence River. Free parking.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Entre-Nous | alt= | url= | email=
| address=8341, rue Industrielle| lat=46.01533| long=-73.15687 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2577 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Prince Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Restaurant-Prince-Pizzeria-134986863194869/photos/?ref=page_internal | email=
| address=125, rue du Roi| lat46.04243| long=-73.11483 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3307 | tollfree=
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| content=Pizzeria.
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Bar St-Hubert | alt= | url=https://widget.libroreserve.com/20ab31cbab44414/ | email=
| address=381, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.03614| long=-73.09161 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-4575 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Buffet Sai-Woo | alt= | url=https://restoenligne.com/ | email=
| address=1125, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04131| long=-73.13001 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3761 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Resto chez Mimi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=188, rue du Prince| lat=46.04026| long=-73.11256 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2828 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Le Belvédère Sorel | alt= | url=https://bonjourmenu.fr/view/-M9Nt4p8aBKgJD5_qYKC | email=
| address=155, chemin Sainte-Anne A| lat=46.05046| long=-73.09161 | directions=at the marina
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Paradis d'Asie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=47, rue Augusta| lat=46.04691| long=-73.11610 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-7598 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Asian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rôtisserie chez Vic | alt= | url=https://www.rotisseriechezvic.ca/ | email=
| address=101, avenue Hôtel-Dien| lat=46.04342| long=-73.11097 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-1650 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sema Pizza - Sorel-Tracy | alt= | url=http://sorel-tracy.semapizza.ca/fr | email=
| address=601, route 132| lat=46.04149| long=-73.12520 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3742 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sorel-Tracy Bar-B-Q inc | alt= | url= | email=
| address=306, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04107| long=-73.12323 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3366 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant specializing in Barbecue.
}}

==Drink==
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Baboche | alt= | url=https://vuyo.me/en-view.php?seo=baboche-288271 | email=g
| address=4305, chemin Saint-Roch | lat=46.02893| long=-73.13547 | directions=facing the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-4525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
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* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Bar Le 525 - Restaurant | alt= | url=https://barle525.ciblelocale.ca/ | email=g
| address=525, boulevard Fiset | lat=46.03030| long=-73.08320 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3342 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Restaurant-bar, reception room, video lottery and sporting events.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=St. Louis Brewery | alt=Brasserie St-Louis | url=https://www.brasseriestlouis.ca/ | email=g
| address=2925, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.03281| long=-73.15358 | directions=facing the St. Lawrence River
| phone=+1 450-743-2826 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Taverne Du Pont | alt= | url= | email=
| address=283, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.02363 | long=-73.012637 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-908-1673 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
===Hotels, motels===
* {{sleep
| name=Motel Tracy | alt= | url=https://moteltracy.ca/ | email=moteltracy@gmail.com
| address=3330 Route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.02992 | long=-73.15401 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-844-742-4565
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms. Packed lunch service. Whirlpool bath and jacuzzi (at an additional cost). Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Motel le Charentais | alt= | url=http://motellecharentais.com/ | email=motellecharentais@yahoo.com
| address=13325 route Marie-Victorin | lat=45.98697 | long=-73.17694 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-5650 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double, quadruple and en suite rooms and 1 chalet for 4 people by the river. Vending machine for snacks and drinks. In a wooded area. Outdoor swimming pool, playground for young children. Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hôtel de la Rive | alt= | url=https://www.hoteldelarive.com/ | email=info@hoteldelarive.com
| address= | lat=46.0495 | long=-73.0898 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-5691 | tollfree=+1-800-369-0059
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms, all with balcony. Bar and restaurant with terrace. Fitness room and Nordic spa. Free parking, Electrical terminal (3 terminals).
}}

==Connect==

==Cope==
[[file:Bibliothèque municipale Le Survenant-1.jpg|thumb|Le Survenant Municipal Library]]
* {{do
| name=Le Survenant Library | alt=Bibliothèque Le Survenant | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=145, rue George | lat=46.04610 | long=-73.10979 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Library Marie-Didace | alt=Bibliothèque Marie-Didace | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3015, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01942 | long=-73.14982 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Laurier-R.-Ménard indoor pool | alt=Piscine intérieure Laurier-R.-Ménard | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3035, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01971 | long=-73.15041 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
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* {{do
| name=Robidoux outdoor swimming pool | alt=Piscine extérieure Robidoux | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=
| address=315, rue Robidoux | lat=46.03603 | long=-73.10733 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5723 | tollfree=
| hours=Open in the summer season | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Water games at Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | alt=Jeux d'eau du Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=5350, rue des Soleils | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Universal access.
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Water games composed of 17 themed structures.
}}
* {{do
| name=Skateboard park | alt=Parc de planche à roulettes (skatepark) | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/carte-interactive/parc-de-planche-roulettes | email=
| address=95, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=behind the Maison des jeunes &quot;La Place&quot; in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4400 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=In 2022, several events are taking place in this park: acrobatic trampoline, climbing wall and tightrope walker strap, roller dance, introductory workshop in graffiti techniques.
}}
[[file:Colisée Cardin-2.jpg|thumb|Cardin Coliseum]]
* {{do
| name=Cardin Coliseum | alt=Colisée Cardin | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/colisee-cardin | email=
| address=200, rue Victoria | lat=46.03976 | long=-73.10374 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 5764 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Sports infrastructure with an indoor ice rink. Capacity: 2500 seats. This largest amphitheater in the Sorel-Tracy region is home to the Sorel-Tracy Hawks of the North American Hockey League, as well as the Rebelles team, the Cégep de Sorel-Tracy collegiate team.
}}
[[file:Carré Royal Sorel-1.jpg|thumb|Carré Royal in the Sorel sector]]
* {{do
| name=Carré Royal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=75, rue du Roi | lat=46.04383 | long=-73.111509 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Located in the heart of the Sorel sector of Sorel-Tracy, the Carré Royal is classified as a heritage building. This park served as a place of arms from 1780 to 1860. The site was redeveloped into an urban park at the end of the 19th century. Today, this park has many tree-lined paths. All the aisles form a radiant plane representing the British flag, the Union Jack. This park is close to various restaurants and shops.
}}

==Go next==
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| minorl3=[[Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu]]
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| majorr3=[[Lacolle]]
| minorr3=[[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]]

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| majorr4=[[Bécancour]]
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| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt=Parc régional des Grèves | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves| facebook=| email=
| address= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q101419305
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.975386
| long=-73.173707
| content=This park is a [[Canada|Canadian]] protected area straddling the towns of Contrecoeur and [[Sorel-Tracy]]. It is managed with the aim of ensuring the conservation of landscapes at the same time as organizing recreational activities. This park offers various outdoor activities, in all seasons.
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* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel]] | alt= | url=https://www.vsjs.ca/| email=
| address=
| wikipedia=| wikidata=Q142456
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.0333
| long=-73.1167
| content=Industrial and recreational tourist town. Recreational and commercial navigation is intense on the St. Lawrence River, facing Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, as well as on the Richelieu River. Visitors naturally mingle with local events, particularly in the summer season.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q540163
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.05
| long=-73.0667 
| content=Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel is a popular recreational tourism destination, in particular thanks to its shore, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, and to the Sorel Islands, many of which are on its territory, notably Île de Grâce and Île of the Monk. Recreational boating is popular in the channels between the islands, heading east towards Lac Saint-Pierre.
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| wikidata=Q3463276
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.9667 
| long=-73.0
| content=Located in the middle of the land, in the heart of the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Saint-Robert is renowned for its rural landscape, its agrotourism, its picturesque residences, its airfield, its Petite rivière Pot au Beurre and its river Saint Louis. Its cycle and pedestrian path on the old railway line along Route 132 is worth the detour.
}}
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| wikidata=Q785145
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.95 
| long=-73.0833
| content=Municipality bordering the Richelieu River. Its offer of recreational tourism services is focused on pleasure boating, agrotourism, camping and golf.
}}
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| wikidata=Q3463282
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.8833
| long=-73.1667
| content=Municipality on the west bank of the Richelieu River renowned for its ferry (which is replaced in winter by an ice road) linking Saint-Ours, its Deschaillons island, its picturesque built heritage and its offer of recreational and tourist activities (e.g., boating yachting, agritourism, campgrounds,).
}}
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| wikidata=Q141547
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.85
| long=-73.2333
| content=Riverside municipality of the St. Lawrence River, Contrecoeur is renowned as a site to admire the shows offered by the river and the magnificent sunsets. Visitors can admire the countryside and river landscapes, while participating in recreational tourism activities in the great outdoors, including hunting, fishing, boating, relaxation, vacationing, as well as the observation of flora and fauna. Contrecoeur has a great history to discover.
}}
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| wikidata=Q3464281
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| lat=46.0833
| long=-73.2167
| content=town with a great history. Its main attractions are boating and hunting migratory birds in the fall on the flats of the river. Visitors can visit the Forest and Wood Discovery Center, practise at the Berthier Golf Club, stop at the Domaine Féodal cheese dairy or at the Chemin Grande Côte roadside rest area, visit the old Sainte-Geneviève church or stop at the Rang Sainte-Philomène plantation.
}}
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| lastedit=2022-06-02
| lat=46.066667
| long=-73.133333
| content=Municipality formed by a deltaic archipelago composed of 17 islands, the largest of which is Saint-Ignace Island. This locality is a river paradise for vacationing, pleasure boating, observation of flora, avifauna and riparian habitats. These channels attract tens of thousands of boaters in the summer. Its wetlands (eg, the Girodeau Islands) are ideal for protecting birds, nesting and hunting migratory birds in the fall.
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[[file:Hôtel de ville de Sorel-Tracy-1.jpg|thumb|City Hall of Sorel-Tracy]]
'''Sorel-Tracy''' is a city in [[Montérégie]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is also the economic, industrial and cultural capital of the regional county municipality of [[Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality|Pierre-De Saurel]].

In terms of recreational tourism, the main attractions of Sorel-Tracy are:
*its great Indigenous history following the melting of the glaciers, which began nearly 12,000 years ago in the valley of the St. Lawrence River;
*its great history since the passage of Jacques-Cartier in 1535; the Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society contributes to historical research and disseminates it to the public; the main museums and educational places for visitors are the House of Governors and the Biophare;
*its particular geographical location, at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River, and facing the Îles-de-Sorel, thus offering boaters a magnificent riparian and river landscape, as well as an exceptional environment for navigation boating through the islands, the channels, Lake Saint-Pierre, the St. Lawrence River and the Richelieu River; the passage of migratory birds (spring and autumn) offers quite a fluvial spectacle;
*its recreational infrastructure: Parc régional des Grèves, Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes, Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve, marinas, boat launches, bike paths, municipal parks, Carré Royal; and
*its picturesque and modern built heritage, which testifies to various eras and various vocations of the city (industrial, maritime, commercial, institutional, religious, residential).

==Understand==
[[file:Sorel-Tracy Port 1967.jpg|thumb|Port de Sorel-Tracy en 1967]]

* {{listing
| name=Tourist information office of Sorel-Tracy | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de la région de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.tourismeregionsoreltracy.com/ | email=
| address=92 chemin des Patriotes | lat=47.65189 | long=-70.14963 | directions=in the '''[[#Maison des Gouverneurs|maison des Gouverneurs]]''', entrance from the left side, via the parking lot
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-474-9441
| hours= | price=
| image=Maison des Gouverneurs - côté.jpg
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| facebook=https://www.facebook.com/tourismeregionsoreltracy/
| schedule=Daily 09:00-16:00
| content=Access ramp for the disabled at the rear of the building.
}}
===History===
Jacques Cartier passed by the site of the present city in 1535, as did and Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and he led the battle of Cap de la Victoire on June 19, 1610 at Contrecoeur.

In 1642, Charles Huault de Montmagny, governor of New France, erected a fort at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River. This fort was abandoned in 1647, for lack of resources. In 1665, following the decision of King Louis XIV to take over New France after the dissolution of the Compagnie des cent associés, the sustainable exploitation of the lands of Sorel began.

The city of Sorel was built on the site of Fort Richelieu, at the mouth of the Richelieu River in the 17th century. Formerly this river was designated river of the Iroquois. This toponym evokes the life work of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642), minister of Louis XIII. The toponym of the city evokes Captain Pierre de Saurel, who chose to leave the military career to settle in New France with his friends: Antoine Pécaudy de Contrecoeur, Pierre de Saint-Ours, Jacques de Chambly, Alexandre Berthier, René Gaultier de Varennes and François Jarret de Vercheres. Each of them was assigned a seigneury, in accordance with the rules of the seigneurial system in New France. The seigneury of Pierre de Saurel was granted to him in 1672.

In 1781, the first illuminated Christmas tree was presented at the Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy; this custom quickly took root in Canada.

Throughout the 18th century, shipbuilding proved to be the city's main economic vocation. Related industries begin their operation. In 1740, a first factory, a tar factory was established there. The seigniory then had 800 inhabitants.

After the Conquest of New France by the English army, the de Ramezay family sold the seigneury of Sorel to John Bondfield, an Englishman. In 1780, the British Crown acquired the seigneury of Sorel. Subsequently, the city continued to expand, except during the Great Depression which began in 1929.

===History===

==Get in==
=== By car ===
* From [[Montréal]] (80 km, time: 60 min). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound) to Varennes; take Chemin du Pays-Brûlé (eastbound); take Autoroute 30 (northbound) to Sorel-Tracy.
* From [[Quebec (city)|Quebec]] (197 km, time: 2 hr 30 min). Take Autoroute 40 (westbound) to Berthier; take Highway 158 (east); take the Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola-Sorel ferry.

==Get around==
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*{{Listing
| name=Crossing Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | alt=Traverse Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | url=https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/traverse-sorel-tracy-saint-ignace-de-loyola/horaire | email=
| address=Quai de Sorel: 109, rue du Traversier | lat=45.04788 | long=-73.11301 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-787-7483
| hour+it=2022/05/31
| content=
}}

==See==
* {{see
| name=Old Railway Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=rue du Roi | lat= | long= | directions=Located opposite the old railway route transformed into a cycle path
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=This railway station was erected in 1898. This one-and-a-half-storey wooden building is cited as a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Azimut diffusion | alt= | url=https://www.azimutdiffusion.com/ | email=
| address=28, rue du Roi | lat=46.04562 | long=-73.11696 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-1118 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708982
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Azimut diffusion is a non-profit organization recognized as a major broadcaster by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. It has been offering the Bas-Richelieu public professional, diversified and original programming since 1989. The city of Sorel-Tracy has mandated Azimut diffusion to manage the Marché des arts Desjardins and the George-Codling hall. Varied programming in a performance hall located in a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Biophare | alt= | url=https://biophare.com/ | email=
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04730 | long=-73.10683 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2904203
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Museum presenting different exhibition themes. With shop offering: books, publications, and craftsmen's creations.
}}
[[file:Maison des Gouverneurs.jpg|thumb|Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy]]
* {{see
| name=Governors' House | alt=Maison des Gouverneurs | url=http://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92891&amp;type=bien#.X60f8FDjKHs | email=
| address=90 chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.03297 | long=-73.1163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18219959
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=(ramp for disables at the back of the building). For the record, it is here that for the first time in [[North America]], on December 25, 1871, a Christmas tree was lit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sorel-Tracy Music Center | alt=Maison de la Musique de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.maisondelamusique.org/ | email=
| address=124, rue George | lat=46.04533 | long=-73.11048 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-3886 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708984
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide a place conducive to musical initiation and development among young people, as well as to promote and produce classical events.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society | alt=Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel | url=https://histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca | email=histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca
| address=6A, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04693 | long=-73.10689 | directions=near the Nautical Park Regard Sur le Fleuve
| phone=+1 450-780-5739 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Founded in 1970 with the mission of promoting local history, the Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel serves the MRC Pierre-de-Saurel and Marguerite-d'Youville. Its mandate is to acquire archival documents concerning these two MRCs, in order to make them accessible to the public, to process them so that they are easily identifiable, and to preserve them.
}}
[[File:Monument du Fort Richelieu.jpg|thumb|Monument erected on the site of old fort Richelieu]]
* {{see
| name=Monument of Fort Richelieu
| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=| directions=near Richelieu river
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=Old Fort Richelieu site.
}}

===Worship centres===
[[file:Église St-Pierre Sorel.jpg|thumb|Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church]]
* {{see
| name=Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church| alt=Église Saint-Pierre de Sorel | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=170, rue George | lat=46.04565| long=-73.10761| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-743-7909 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Enfant Jésus Church| alt=Église Enfant Jésus | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=7075, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.01846| long=-73.160998| directions=along the St. Lawrence River in the Tracy sector
| phone=+1 450-742-3777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Christ Church of Sorel-Tracy| alt=Église Christ Church de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92683&amp;type=bien | email=
| address=79, rue du Prince | lat=46.0441| long=-73.11395| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-742-4713 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}

===Events===

==Do==
* {{do
| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt= | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves
| address=3100 chemin du Golf | lat=45.98657| long=-73.16702 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Protected area with many walks and activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.golflesdunes.com/
| address=12000 chemin Saint-Roch | lat=45.9942| long=-73.1474 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-7922 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=18-hole golf course. Bar with terrace, restaurant and shop.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gaze on the River Nautical Park | alt=Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve | url=https://www.marinasaurel.com/
| address=2, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=45.04800| long=-73.10655 | directions=near the mouth of the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-2454 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Marina.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nature hike | alt=Randonnée nature | url=https://www.randonneenature.com/
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04712| long=-73.10681 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5740 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Cruise ship business. Nautical excursion in the Sorel islands. Aluminum hull inflatable boat.
}}

==Buy==
[[file:Marché Richelieu du Vieux-Sorel - 1.jpg|thumb|Old Saurel public market]]
* {{buy
| name=Old Saurel public market | alt=Marché public du Vieux-Saurel | url=https://marcheduvieuxsaurel.com/contact/ | email=info@marcheduvieuxsaurel.com
| address=80, rue George | lat=46.04484| long=-73.11309| directions=at Carré Royal in Sorel-Tracy, parallel to rue du Prince
| phone=+1 450-551-2991| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Public market open to producers, processors, and artisans. Member of the Association des Marchés Publics du Québec. The Marché du Vieux-Saurel is a non-profit organization.
}}
* {{buy
| name=French bakery | alt=Boulangerie française | url=https://boulangeriefrancaise.business.site/ | email=
| address=127, avenue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=46.04329 | long=-73.10973 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6919 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Aveline Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Aveline | url=https://www.facebook.com/patisserieaveline | email=
| address=88, rue du Roi | lat=46.04350| long=-73.11595| directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6925| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Dessert store. On site: seats on the terrace.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Christopher's Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Christophe | url= | email=
| address=88, rue Augusta | lat=46.04628| long=-73.11337| directions=
| phone=+1 450-556-0800| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery pastry.
}}

==Eat==
Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures, other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. It is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective websites.
* {{eat
| name=Brasserie du Colisée | alt= | url=https://brasserie-du-colisee.business.site/ | email=
| address=179, rue Victoria| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3003 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Roaring Twenties Cabaret | alt=Cabaret Les Années Folles | url=http://lesanneesfolles.ca/ | email=
| address=143, rue du Traversier| lat=46.03297| long=-73.11630 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-954-1600 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant. See the program of evening shows on the website.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jim's Rotisserie and Shish Taouk | alt= | url=http://jimsrotisserie.com/fr | email=
| address=215, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3333 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Belvédère | alt= | url=https://www.lebelvedere.quebec/ | email=
| address=155 chemin Sainte-Anne| lat=46.04997| long=-73.09143 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Brasserie cuisine. Terrace overlooking the Saurel marina and the St. Lawrence River. Free parking.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Entre-Nous | alt= | url= | email=
| address=8341, rue Industrielle| lat=46.01533| long=-73.15687 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2577 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Prince Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Restaurant-Prince-Pizzeria-134986863194869/photos/?ref=page_internal | email=
| address=125, rue du Roi| lat46.04243| long=-73.11483 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3307 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Bar St-Hubert | alt= | url=https://widget.libroreserve.com/20ab31cbab44414/ | email=
| address=381, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.03614| long=-73.09161 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-4575 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Buffet Sai-Woo | alt= | url=https://restoenligne.com/ | email=
| address=1125, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04131| long=-73.13001 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3761 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Resto chez Mimi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=188, rue du Prince| lat=46.04026| long=-73.11256 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2828 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Le Belvédère Sorel | alt= | url=https://bonjourmenu.fr/view/-M9Nt4p8aBKgJD5_qYKC | email=
| address=155, chemin Sainte-Anne A| lat=46.05046| long=-73.09161 | directions=at the marina
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Paradis d'Asie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=47, rue Augusta| lat=46.04691| long=-73.11610 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-7598 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Asian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rôtisserie chez Vic | alt= | url=https://www.rotisseriechezvic.ca/ | email=
| address=101, avenue Hôtel-Dien| lat=46.04342| long=-73.11097 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-1650 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sema Pizza - Sorel-Tracy | alt= | url=http://sorel-tracy.semapizza.ca/fr | email=
| address=601, route 132| lat=46.04149| long=-73.12520 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3742 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sorel-Tracy Bar-B-Q inc | alt= | url= | email=
| address=306, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04107| long=-73.12323 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3366 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant specializing in Barbecue.
}}

==Drink==
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Baboche | alt= | url=https://vuyo.me/en-view.php?seo=baboche-288271 | email=g
| address=4305, chemin Saint-Roch | lat=46.02893| long=-73.13547 | directions=facing the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-4525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Bar Le 525 - Restaurant | alt= | url=https://barle525.ciblelocale.ca/ | email=g
| address=525, boulevard Fiset | lat=46.03030| long=-73.08320 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3342 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Restaurant-bar, reception room, video lottery and sporting events.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Louis Brewery | alt=Brasserie St-Louis | url=https://www.brasseriestlouis.ca/ | email=
| address=2925, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.03281 | long=-73.15358 | directions=facing the St. Lawrence River
| phone=+1 450-743-2826 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Taverne Du Pont | alt= | url= | email=
| address=283, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.02363 | long=-73.012637 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-908-1673 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
===Hotels, motels===
* {{sleep
| name=Motel Tracy | alt= | url=https://moteltracy.ca/ | email=moteltracy@gmail.com
| address=3330 Route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.02992 | long=-73.15401 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-844-742-4565
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms. Packed lunch service. Whirlpool bath and jacuzzi (at an additional cost). Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Motel le Charentais | alt= | url=http://motellecharentais.com/ | email=motellecharentais@yahoo.com
| address=13325 route Marie-Victorin | lat=45.98697 | long=-73.17694 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-5650 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double, quadruple and en suite rooms and 1 chalet for 4 people by the river. Vending machine for snacks and drinks. In a wooded area. Outdoor swimming pool, playground for young children. Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hôtel de la Rive | alt= | url=https://www.hoteldelarive.com/ | email=info@hoteldelarive.com
| address= | lat=46.0495 | long=-73.0898 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-5691 | tollfree=+1-800-369-0059
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms, all with balcony. Bar and restaurant with terrace. Fitness room and Nordic spa. Free parking, Electrical terminal (3 terminals).
}}

==Connect==

==Cope==
[[file:Bibliothèque municipale Le Survenant-1.jpg|thumb|Le Survenant Municipal Library]]
* {{do
| name=Le Survenant Library | alt=Bibliothèque Le Survenant | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=145, rue George | lat=46.04610 | long=-73.10979 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Library Marie-Didace | alt=Bibliothèque Marie-Didace | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3015, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01942 | long=-73.14982 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Laurier-R.-Ménard indoor pool | alt=Piscine intérieure Laurier-R.-Ménard | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3035, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01971 | long=-73.15041 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Robidoux outdoor swimming pool | alt=Piscine extérieure Robidoux | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=
| address=315, rue Robidoux | lat=46.03603 | long=-73.10733 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5723 | tollfree=
| hours=Open in the summer season | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Water games at Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | alt=Jeux d'eau du Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=5350, rue des Soleils | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Universal access.
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Water games composed of 17 themed structures.
}}
* {{do
| name=Skateboard park | alt=Parc de planche à roulettes (skatepark) | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/carte-interactive/parc-de-planche-roulettes | email=
| address=95, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=behind the Maison des jeunes &quot;La Place&quot; in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4400 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=In 2022, several events are taking place in this park: acrobatic trampoline, climbing wall and tightrope walker strap, roller dance, introductory workshop in graffiti techniques.
}}
[[file:Colisée Cardin-2.jpg|thumb|Cardin Coliseum]]
* {{do
| name=Cardin Coliseum | alt=Colisée Cardin | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/colisee-cardin | email=
| address=200, rue Victoria | lat=46.03976 | long=-73.10374 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 5764 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Sports infrastructure with an indoor ice rink. Capacity: 2500 seats. This largest amphitheater in the Sorel-Tracy region is home to the Sorel-Tracy Hawks of the North American Hockey League, as well as the Rebelles team, the Cégep de Sorel-Tracy collegiate team.
}}
[[file:Carré Royal Sorel-1.jpg|thumb|Carré Royal in the Sorel sector]]
* {{do
| name=Carré Royal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=75, rue du Roi | lat=46.04383 | long=-73.111509 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Located in the heart of the Sorel sector of Sorel-Tracy, the Carré Royal is classified as a heritage building. This park served as a place of arms from 1780 to 1860. The site was redeveloped into an urban park at the end of the 19th century. Today, this park has many tree-lined paths. All the aisles form a radiant plane representing the British flag, the Union Jack. This park is close to various restaurants and shops.
}}

==Go next==
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| imagesize1=22
| directionl1=W
| majorl1=[[Salaberry-de-Valleyfield]]
| minorl1=[[Brossard]]
| directionr1=E
| majorr1=[[Lévis]]
| minorr1=[[Bécancour]]

| image2=Qc133.svg
| imagesize2=22
| directionl2=N
| majorl2=END
| minorl2=[[Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu]]
| directionr2=S
| majorr2=[[Saint-Armand]]
| minorr2=[[Richelieu (Québec)|Richelieu]]

| image3=Qc223.svg
| imagesize3=22
| directionl3=N
| majorl3=END
| minorl3=[[Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu]]
| directionr3=S
| majorr3=[[Lacolle]]
| minorr3=[[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]]

| image4=Quebec Autoroute 30.svg
| imagesize4=22
| directionl4=W
| majorl4=[[Vaudreuil-Dorion]]
| minorl4=[[Brossard]]
| directionr4=E
| majorr4=[[Bécancour]]
| minorr4=[[Saint-Grégoire]]
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt=Parc régional des Grèves | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves| facebook=| email=
| address= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q101419305
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.975386
| long=-73.173707
| content=This park is a [[Canada|Canadian]] protected area straddling the towns of Contrecoeur and [[Sorel-Tracy]]. It is managed with the aim of ensuring the conservation of landscapes at the same time as organizing recreational activities. This park offers various outdoor activities, in all seasons.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel]] | alt= | url=https://www.vsjs.ca/| email=
| address=
| wikipedia=| wikidata=Q142456
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.0333
| long=-73.1167
| content=Industrial and recreational tourist town. Recreational and commercial navigation is intense on the St. Lawrence River, facing Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, as well as on the Richelieu River. Visitors naturally mingle with local events, particularly in the summer season.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q540163
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.05
| long=-73.0667 
| content=Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel is a popular recreational tourism destination, in particular thanks to its shore, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, and to the Sorel Islands, many of which are on its territory, notably Île de Grâce and Île of the Monk. Recreational boating is popular in the channels between the islands, heading east towards Lac Saint-Pierre.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Saint-Robert]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q3463276
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.9667 
| long=-73.0
| content=Located in the middle of the land, in the heart of the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Saint-Robert is renowned for its rural landscape, its agrotourism, its picturesque residences, its airfield, its Petite rivière Pot au Beurre and its river Saint Louis. Its cycle and pedestrian path on the old railway line along Route 132 is worth the detour.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q785145
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.95 
| long=-73.0833
| content=Municipality bordering the Richelieu River. Its offer of recreational tourism services is focused on pleasure boating, agrotourism, camping and golf.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q3463282
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.8833
| long=-73.1667
| content=Municipality on the west bank of the Richelieu River renowned for its ferry (which is replaced in winter by an ice road) linking Saint-Ours, its Deschaillons island, its picturesque built heritage and its offer of recreational and tourist activities (e.g., boating yachting, agritourism, campgrounds,).
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Contrecoeur]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q141547
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.85
| long=-73.2333
| content=Riverside municipality of the St. Lawrence River, Contrecoeur is renowned as a site to admire the shows offered by the river and the magnificent sunsets. Visitors can admire the countryside and river landscapes, while participating in recreational tourism activities in the great outdoors, including hunting, fishing, boating, relaxation, vacationing, as well as the observation of flora and fauna. Contrecoeur has a great history to discover.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q3464281
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| lat=46.0833
| long=-73.2167
| content=town with a great history. Its main attractions are boating and hunting migratory birds in the fall on the flats of the river. Visitors can visit the Forest and Wood Discovery Center, practise at the Berthier Golf Club, stop at the Domaine Féodal cheese dairy or at the Chemin Grande Côte roadside rest area, visit the old Sainte-Geneviève church or stop at the Rang Sainte-Philomène plantation.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
| name=[[Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola]] | alt= 
| wikidata=Q3462441
| lastedit=2022-06-02
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[[file:Hôtel de ville de Sorel-Tracy-1.jpg|thumb|City Hall of Sorel-Tracy]]
'''Sorel-Tracy''' is a city in [[Montérégie]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is also the economic, industrial and cultural capital of the regional county municipality of [[Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality|Pierre-De Saurel]].

In terms of recreational tourism, the main attractions of Sorel-Tracy are:
*its great Indigenous history following the melting of the glaciers, which began nearly 12,000 years ago in the valley of the St. Lawrence River;
*its great history since the passage of Jacques-Cartier in 1535; the Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society contributes to historical research and disseminates it to the public; the main museums and educational places for visitors are the House of Governors and the Biophare;
*its particular geographical location, at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River, and facing the Îles-de-Sorel, thus offering boaters a magnificent riparian and river landscape, as well as an exceptional environment for navigation boating through the islands, the channels, Lake Saint-Pierre, the St. Lawrence River and the Richelieu River; the passage of migratory birds (spring and autumn) offers quite a fluvial spectacle;
*its recreational infrastructure: Parc régional des Grèves, Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes, Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve, marinas, boat launches, bike paths, municipal parks, Carré Royal; and
*its picturesque and modern built heritage, which testifies to various eras and various vocations of the city (industrial, maritime, commercial, institutional, religious, residential).

==Understand==
[[file:Sorel-Tracy Port 1967.jpg|thumb|Port de Sorel-Tracy en 1967]]

* {{listing
| name=Tourist information office of Sorel-Tracy | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de la région de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.tourismeregionsoreltracy.com/ | email=
| address=92 chemin des Patriotes | lat=47.65189 | long=-70.14963 | directions=in the '''[[#Maison des Gouverneurs|maison des Gouverneurs]]''', entrance from the left side, via the parking lot
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-474-9441
| hours= | price=
| image=Maison des Gouverneurs - côté.jpg
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| facebook=https://www.facebook.com/tourismeregionsoreltracy/
| schedule=Daily 09:00-16:00
| content=Access ramp for the disabled at the rear of the building.
}}
===History===
Jacques Cartier passed by the site of the present city in 1535, as did and Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and he led the battle of Cap de la Victoire on June 19, 1610 at Contrecoeur.

In 1642, Charles Huault de Montmagny, governor of New France, erected a fort at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River. This fort was abandoned in 1647, for lack of resources. In 1665, following the decision of King Louis XIV to take over New France after the dissolution of the Compagnie des cent associés, the sustainable exploitation of the lands of Sorel began.

The city of Sorel was built on the site of Fort Richelieu, at the mouth of the Richelieu River in the 17th century. Formerly this river was designated river of the Iroquois. This toponym evokes the life work of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642), minister of Louis XIII. The toponym of the city evokes Captain Pierre de Saurel, who chose to leave the military career to settle in New France with his friends: Antoine Pécaudy de Contrecoeur, Pierre de Saint-Ours, Jacques de Chambly, Alexandre Berthier, René Gaultier de Varennes and François Jarret de Vercheres. Each of them was assigned a seigneury, in accordance with the rules of the seigneurial system in New France. The seigneury of Pierre de Saurel was granted to him in 1672.

In 1781, the first illuminated Christmas tree was presented at the Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy; this custom quickly took root in Canada.

Throughout the 18th century, shipbuilding proved to be the city's main economic vocation. Related industries begin their operation. In 1740, a first factory, a tar factory was established there. The seigniory then had 800 inhabitants.

After the Conquest of New France by the English army, the de Ramezay family sold the seigneury of Sorel to John Bondfield, an Englishman. In 1780, the British Crown acquired the seigneury of Sorel. Subsequently, the city continued to expand, except during the Great Depression which began in 1929.

===History===

==Get in==
=== By car ===
* From [[Montréal]] (80 km, time: 60 min). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound) to Varennes; take Chemin du Pays-Brûlé (eastbound); take Autoroute 30 (northbound) to Sorel-Tracy.
* From [[Quebec (city)|Quebec]] (197 km, time: 2 hr 30 min). Take Autoroute 40 (westbound) to Berthier; take Highway 158 (east); take the Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola-Sorel ferry.

==Get around==
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*{{Listing
| name=Crossing Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | alt=Traverse Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | url=https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/traverse-sorel-tracy-saint-ignace-de-loyola/horaire | email=
| address=Quai de Sorel: 109, rue du Traversier | lat=45.04788 | long=-73.11301 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-787-7483
| hour+it=2022/05/31
| content=
}}

==See==
* {{see
| name=Old Railway Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=rue du Roi | lat= | long= | directions=Located opposite the old railway route transformed into a cycle path
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=This railway station was erected in 1898. This one-and-a-half-storey wooden building is cited as a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Azimut diffusion | alt= | url=https://www.azimutdiffusion.com/ | email=
| address=28, rue du Roi | lat=46.04562 | long=-73.11696 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-1118 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708982
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Azimut diffusion is a non-profit organization recognized as a major broadcaster by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. It has been offering the Bas-Richelieu public professional, diversified and original programming since 1989. The city of Sorel-Tracy has mandated Azimut diffusion to manage the Marché des arts Desjardins and the George-Codling hall. Varied programming in a performance hall located in a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Biophare | alt= | url=https://biophare.com/ | email=
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04730 | long=-73.10683 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2904203
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Museum presenting different exhibition themes. With shop offering: books, publications, and craftsmen's creations.
}}
[[file:Maison des Gouverneurs.jpg|thumb|Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy]]
* {{see
| name=Governors' House | alt=Maison des Gouverneurs | url=http://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92891&amp;type=bien#.X60f8FDjKHs | email=
| address=90 chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.03297 | long=-73.1163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18219959
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=(ramp for disables at the back of the building). For the record, it is here that for the first time in [[North America]], on December 25, 1871, a Christmas tree was lit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sorel-Tracy Music Center | alt=Maison de la Musique de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.maisondelamusique.org/ | email=
| address=124, rue George | lat=46.04533 | long=-73.11048 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-3886 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708984
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide a place conducive to musical initiation and development among young people, as well as to promote and produce classical events.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society | alt=Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel | url=https://histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca | email=histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca
| address=6A, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04693 | long=-73.10689 | directions=near the Nautical Park Regard Sur le Fleuve
| phone=+1 450-780-5739 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Founded in 1970 with the mission of promoting local history, the Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel serves the MRC Pierre-de-Saurel and Marguerite-d'Youville. Its mandate is to acquire archival documents concerning these two MRCs, in order to make them accessible to the public, to process them so that they are easily identifiable, and to preserve them.
}}
[[File:Monument du Fort Richelieu.jpg|thumb|Monument erected on the site of old fort Richelieu]]
* {{see
| name=Monument of Fort Richelieu
| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=| directions=near Richelieu river
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=Old Fort Richelieu site.
}}

===Worship centres===
[[file:Église St-Pierre Sorel.jpg|thumb|Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church]]
* {{see
| name=Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church| alt=Église Saint-Pierre de Sorel | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=170, rue George | lat=46.04565| long=-73.10761| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-743-7909 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Enfant Jésus Church| alt=Église Enfant Jésus | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=7075, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.01846| long=-73.160998| directions=along the St. Lawrence River in the Tracy sector
| phone=+1 450-742-3777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Christ Church of Sorel-Tracy| alt=Église Christ Church de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92683&amp;type=bien | email=
| address=79, rue du Prince | lat=46.0441| long=-73.11395| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-742-4713 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}

===Events===

==Do==
* {{do
| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt= | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves
| address=3100 chemin du Golf | lat=45.98657| long=-73.16702 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Protected area with many walks and activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.golflesdunes.com/
| address=12000 chemin Saint-Roch | lat=45.9942| long=-73.1474 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-7922 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=18-hole golf course. Bar with terrace, restaurant and shop.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gaze on the River Nautical Park | alt=Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve | url=https://www.marinasaurel.com/
| address=2, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=45.04800| long=-73.10655 | directions=near the mouth of the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-2454 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Marina.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nature hike | alt=Randonnée nature | url=https://www.randonneenature.com/
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04712| long=-73.10681 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5740 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Cruise ship business. Nautical excursion in the Sorel islands. Aluminum hull inflatable boat.
}}

==Buy==
[[file:Marché Richelieu du Vieux-Sorel - 1.jpg|thumb|Old Saurel public market]]
* {{buy
| name=Old Saurel public market | alt=Marché public du Vieux-Saurel | url=https://marcheduvieuxsaurel.com/contact/ | email=info@marcheduvieuxsaurel.com
| address=80, rue George | lat=46.04484| long=-73.11309| directions=at Carré Royal in Sorel-Tracy, parallel to rue du Prince
| phone=+1 450-551-2991| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Public market open to producers, processors, and artisans. Member of the Association des Marchés Publics du Québec. The Marché du Vieux-Saurel is a non-profit organization.
}}
* {{buy
| name=French bakery | alt=Boulangerie française | url=https://boulangeriefrancaise.business.site/ | email=
| address=127, avenue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=46.04329 | long=-73.10973 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6919 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Aveline Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Aveline | url=https://www.facebook.com/patisserieaveline | email=
| address=88, rue du Roi | lat=46.04350| long=-73.11595| directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6925| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Dessert store. On site: seats on the terrace.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Christopher's Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Christophe | url= | email=
| address=88, rue Augusta | lat=46.04628| long=-73.11337| directions=
| phone=+1 450-556-0800| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery pastry.
}}

==Eat==
Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures, other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. It is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective websites.
* {{eat
| name=Brasserie du Colisée | alt= | url=https://brasserie-du-colisee.business.site/ | email=
| address=179, rue Victoria| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3003 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Roaring Twenties Cabaret | alt=Cabaret Les Années Folles | url=http://lesanneesfolles.ca/ | email=
| address=143, rue du Traversier| lat=46.03297| long=-73.11630 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-954-1600 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant. See the program of evening shows on the website.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jim's Rotisserie and Shish Taouk | alt= | url=http://jimsrotisserie.com/fr | email=
| address=215, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3333 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Belvédère | alt= | url=https://www.lebelvedere.quebec/ | email=
| address=155 chemin Sainte-Anne| lat=46.04997| long=-73.09143 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Brasserie cuisine. Terrace overlooking the Saurel marina and the St. Lawrence River. Free parking.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Entre-Nous | alt= | url= | email=
| address=8341, rue Industrielle| lat=46.01533| long=-73.15687 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2577 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Prince Pizzeria | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Restaurant-Prince-Pizzeria-134986863194869/photos/?ref=page_internal | email=
| address=125, rue du Roi| lat46.04243| long=-73.11483 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3307 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Bar St-Hubert | alt= | url=https://widget.libroreserve.com/20ab31cbab44414/ | email=
| address=381, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.03614| long=-73.09161 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-4575 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Buffet Sai-Woo | alt= | url=https://restoenligne.com/ | email=
| address=1125, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04131| long=-73.13001 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3761 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Resto chez Mimi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=188, rue du Prince| lat=46.04026| long=-73.11256 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2828 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Le Belvédère Sorel | alt= | url=https://bonjourmenu.fr/view/-M9Nt4p8aBKgJD5_qYKC | email=
| address=155, chemin Sainte-Anne A| lat=46.05046| long=-73.09161 | directions=at the marina
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Paradis d'Asie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=47, rue Augusta| lat=46.04691| long=-73.11610 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-7598 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Asian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rôtisserie chez Vic | alt= | url=https://www.rotisseriechezvic.ca/ | email=
| address=101, avenue Hôtel-Dien| lat=46.04342| long=-73.11097 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-1650 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sema Pizza - Sorel-Tracy | alt= | url=http://sorel-tracy.semapizza.ca/fr | email=
| address=601, route 132| lat=46.04149| long=-73.12520 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3742 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sorel-Tracy Bar-B-Q inc | alt= | url= | email=
| address=306, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04107| long=-73.12323 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3366 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant specializing in Barbecue.
}}

==Drink==
* {{listing | type=drink
| name=Baboche | alt= | url=https://vuyo.me/en-view.php?seo=baboche-288271 | email=g
| address=4305, chemin Saint-Roch | lat=46.02893| long=-73.13547 | directions=facing the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-4525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bar Le 525 - Restaurant | alt= | url=https://barle525.ciblelocale.ca/ | email=
| address=525, boulevard Fiset | lat=46.0303 | long=-73.0832 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3342 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Restaurant-bar, reception room, video lottery and sporting events.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Louis Brewery | alt=Brasserie St-Louis | url=https://www.brasseriestlouis.ca/ | email=
| address=2925, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.03281 | long=-73.15358 | directions=facing the St. Lawrence River
| phone=+1 450-743-2826 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Taverne Du Pont | alt= | url= | email=
| address=283, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.02363 | long=-73.012637 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-908-1673 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
===Hotels, motels===
* {{sleep
| name=Motel Tracy | alt= | url=https://moteltracy.ca/ | email=moteltracy@gmail.com
| address=3330 Route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.02992 | long=-73.15401 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-844-742-4565
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms. Packed lunch service. Whirlpool bath and jacuzzi (at an additional cost). Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Motel le Charentais | alt= | url=http://motellecharentais.com/ | email=motellecharentais@yahoo.com
| address=13325 route Marie-Victorin | lat=45.98697 | long=-73.17694 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-5650 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double, quadruple and en suite rooms and 1 chalet for 4 people by the river. Vending machine for snacks and drinks. In a wooded area. Outdoor swimming pool, playground for young children. Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hôtel de la Rive | alt= | url=https://www.hoteldelarive.com/ | email=info@hoteldelarive.com
| address= | lat=46.0495 | long=-73.0898 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-5691 | tollfree=+1-800-369-0059
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms, all with balcony. Bar and restaurant with terrace. Fitness room and Nordic spa. Free parking, Electrical terminal (3 terminals).
}}

==Connect==

==Cope==
[[file:Bibliothèque municipale Le Survenant-1.jpg|thumb|Le Survenant Municipal Library]]
* {{do
| name=Le Survenant Library | alt=Bibliothèque Le Survenant | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=145, rue George | lat=46.04610 | long=-73.10979 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Library Marie-Didace | alt=Bibliothèque Marie-Didace | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3015, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01942 | long=-73.14982 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Laurier-R.-Ménard indoor pool | alt=Piscine intérieure Laurier-R.-Ménard | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3035, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01971 | long=-73.15041 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Robidoux outdoor swimming pool | alt=Piscine extérieure Robidoux | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=
| address=315, rue Robidoux | lat=46.03603 | long=-73.10733 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5723 | tollfree=
| hours=Open in the summer season | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Water games at Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | alt=Jeux d'eau du Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=5350, rue des Soleils | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Universal access.
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Water games composed of 17 themed structures.
}}
* {{do
| name=Skateboard park | alt=Parc de planche à roulettes (skatepark) | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/carte-interactive/parc-de-planche-roulettes | email=
| address=95, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=behind the Maison des jeunes &quot;La Place&quot; in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4400 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=In 2022, several events are taking place in this park: acrobatic trampoline, climbing wall and tightrope walker strap, roller dance, introductory workshop in graffiti techniques.
}}
[[file:Colisée Cardin-2.jpg|thumb|Cardin Coliseum]]
* {{do
| name=Cardin Coliseum | alt=Colisée Cardin | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/colisee-cardin | email=
| address=200, rue Victoria | lat=46.03976 | long=-73.10374 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 5764 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Sports infrastructure with an indoor ice rink. Capacity: 2500 seats. This largest amphitheater in the Sorel-Tracy region is home to the Sorel-Tracy Hawks of the North American Hockey League, as well as the Rebelles team, the Cégep de Sorel-Tracy collegiate team.
}}
[[file:Carré Royal Sorel-1.jpg|thumb|Carré Royal in the Sorel sector]]
* {{do
| name=Carré Royal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=75, rue du Roi | lat=46.04383 | long=-73.111509 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Located in the heart of the Sorel sector of Sorel-Tracy, the Carré Royal is classified as a heritage building. This park served as a place of arms from 1780 to 1860. The site was redeveloped into an urban park at the end of the 19th century. Today, this park has many tree-lined paths. All the aisles form a radiant plane representing the British flag, the Union Jack. This park is close to various restaurants and shops.
}}

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| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt=Parc régional des Grèves | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves| facebook=| email=
| address= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q101419305
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=45.975386
| long=-73.173707
| content=This park is a [[Canada|Canadian]] protected area straddling the towns of Contrecoeur and [[Sorel-Tracy]]. It is managed with the aim of ensuring the conservation of landscapes at the same time as organizing recreational activities. This park offers various outdoor activities, in all seasons.
}}
* {{mapgroup-item
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| address=
| wikipedia=| wikidata=Q142456
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.0333
| long=-73.1167
| content=Industrial and recreational tourist town. Recreational and commercial navigation is intense on the St. Lawrence River, facing Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, as well as on the Richelieu River. Visitors naturally mingle with local events, particularly in the summer season.
}}
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| content=Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel is a popular recreational tourism destination, in particular thanks to its shore, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, and to the Sorel Islands, many of which are on its territory, notably Île de Grâce and Île of the Monk. Recreational boating is popular in the channels between the islands, heading east towards Lac Saint-Pierre.
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| long=-73.0833
| content=Municipality bordering the Richelieu River. Its offer of recreational tourism services is focused on pleasure boating, agrotourism, camping and golf.
}}
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| wikidata=Q3463282
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| lat=45.8833
| long=-73.1667
| content=Municipality on the west bank of the Richelieu River renowned for its ferry (which is replaced in winter by an ice road) linking Saint-Ours, its Deschaillons island, its picturesque built heritage and its offer of recreational and tourist activities (e.g., boating yachting, agritourism, campgrounds,).
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[[file:Hôtel de ville de Sorel-Tracy-1.jpg|thumb|City Hall of Sorel-Tracy]]
'''Sorel-Tracy''' is a city in [[Montérégie]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is also the economic, industrial and cultural capital of the regional county municipality of [[Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality|Pierre-De Saurel]].

In terms of recreational tourism, the main attractions of Sorel-Tracy are:
*its great Indigenous history following the melting of the glaciers, which began nearly 12,000 years ago in the valley of the St. Lawrence River;
*its great history since the passage of Jacques-Cartier in 1535; the Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society contributes to historical research and disseminates it to the public; the main museums and educational places for visitors are the House of Governors and the Biophare;
*its particular geographical location, at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River, and facing the Îles-de-Sorel, thus offering boaters a magnificent riparian and river landscape, as well as an exceptional environment for navigation boating through the islands, the channels, Lake Saint-Pierre, the St. Lawrence River and the Richelieu River; the passage of migratory birds (spring and autumn) offers quite a fluvial spectacle;
*its recreational infrastructure: Parc régional des Grèves, Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes, Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve, marinas, boat launches, bike paths, municipal parks, Carré Royal; and
*its picturesque and modern built heritage, which testifies to various eras and various vocations of the city (industrial, maritime, commercial, institutional, religious, residential).

==Understand==
[[file:Sorel-Tracy Port 1967.jpg|thumb|Port de Sorel-Tracy en 1967]]

* {{listing
| name=Tourist information office of Sorel-Tracy | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de la région de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.tourismeregionsoreltracy.com/ | email=
| address=92 chemin des Patriotes | lat=47.65189 | long=-70.14963 | directions=in the '''[[#Maison des Gouverneurs|maison des Gouverneurs]]''', entrance from the left side, via the parking lot
| phone= | tollfree=+1-800-474-9441
| hours= | price=
| image=Maison des Gouverneurs - côté.jpg
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| facebook=https://www.facebook.com/tourismeregionsoreltracy/
| schedule=Daily 09:00-16:00
| content=Access ramp for the disabled at the rear of the building.
}}
===History===
Jacques Cartier passed by the site of the present city in 1535, as did and Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and he led the battle of Cap de la Victoire on June 19, 1610 at Contrecoeur.

In 1642, Charles Huault de Montmagny, governor of New France, erected a fort at the confluence of the Richelieu River and the St. Lawrence River. This fort was abandoned in 1647, for lack of resources. In 1665, following the decision of King Louis XIV to take over New France after the dissolution of the Compagnie des cent associés, the sustainable exploitation of the lands of Sorel began.

The city of Sorel was built on the site of Fort Richelieu, at the mouth of the Richelieu River in the 17th century. Formerly this river was designated river of the Iroquois. This toponym evokes the life work of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642), minister of Louis XIII. The toponym of the city evokes Captain Pierre de Saurel, who chose to leave the military career to settle in New France with his friends: Antoine Pécaudy de Contrecoeur, Pierre de Saint-Ours, Jacques de Chambly, Alexandre Berthier, René Gaultier de Varennes and François Jarret de Vercheres. Each of them was assigned a seigneury, in accordance with the rules of the seigneurial system in New France. The seigneury of Pierre de Saurel was granted to him in 1672.

In 1781, the first illuminated Christmas tree was presented at the Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy; this custom quickly took root in Canada.

Throughout the 18th century, shipbuilding proved to be the city's main economic vocation. Related industries begin their operation. In 1740, a first factory, a tar factory was established there. The seigniory then had 800 inhabitants.

After the Conquest of New France by the English army, the de Ramezay family sold the seigneury of Sorel to John Bondfield, an Englishman. In 1780, the British Crown acquired the seigneury of Sorel. Subsequently, the city continued to expand, except during the Great Depression which began in 1929.

===History===

==Get in==
=== By car ===
* From [[Montréal]] (80 km, time: 60 min). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound) to Varennes; take Chemin du Pays-Brûlé (eastbound); take Autoroute 30 (northbound) to Sorel-Tracy.
* From [[Quebec (city)|Quebec]] (197 km, time: 2 hr 30 min). Take Autoroute 40 (westbound) to Berthier; take Highway 158 (east); take the Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola-Sorel ferry.

==Get around==
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*{{Listing
| name=Crossing Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | alt=Traverse Sorel-Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola | url=https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/traverse-sorel-tracy-saint-ignace-de-loyola/horaire | email=
| address=Quai de Sorel: 109, rue du Traversier | lat=45.04788 | long=-73.11301 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-877-787-7483
| hour+it=2022/05/31
| content=
}}

==See==
* {{see
| name=Old Railway Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=rue du Roi | lat= | long= | directions=Located opposite the old railway route transformed into a cycle path
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=This railway station was erected in 1898. This one-and-a-half-storey wooden building is cited as a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Azimut diffusion | alt= | url=https://www.azimutdiffusion.com/ | email=
| address=28, rue du Roi | lat=46.04562 | long=-73.11696 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-1118 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708982
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Azimut diffusion is a non-profit organization recognized as a major broadcaster by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. It has been offering the Bas-Richelieu public professional, diversified and original programming since 1989. The city of Sorel-Tracy has mandated Azimut diffusion to manage the Marché des arts Desjardins and the George-Codling hall. Varied programming in a performance hall located in a heritage building.
}}
* {{see
| name=Biophare | alt= | url=https://biophare.com/ | email=
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04730 | long=-73.10683 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2904203
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Museum presenting different exhibition themes. With shop offering: books, publications, and craftsmen's creations.
}}
[[file:Maison des Gouverneurs.jpg|thumb|Governors' House in Sorel-Tracy]]
* {{see
| name=Governors' House | alt=Maison des Gouverneurs | url=http://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92891&amp;type=bien#.X60f8FDjKHs | email=
| address=90 chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.03297 | long=-73.1163 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18219959
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=(ramp for disables at the back of the building). For the record, it is here that for the first time in [[North America]], on December 25, 1871, a Christmas tree was lit.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sorel-Tracy Music Center | alt=Maison de la Musique de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.maisondelamusique.org/ | email=
| address=124, rue George | lat=46.04533 | long=-73.11048 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-3886 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104708984
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide a place conducive to musical initiation and development among young people, as well as to promote and produce classical events.
}}
* {{see
| name=Pierre-de-Saurel Historical Society | alt=Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel | url=https://histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca | email=histoire.archives@shps.qc.ca
| address=6A, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04693 | long=-73.10689 | directions=near the Nautical Park Regard Sur le Fleuve
| phone=+1 450-780-5739 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Founded in 1970 with the mission of promoting local history, the Société historique Pierre-de-Saurel serves the MRC Pierre-de-Saurel and Marguerite-d'Youville. Its mandate is to acquire archival documents concerning these two MRCs, in order to make them accessible to the public, to process them so that they are easily identifiable, and to preserve them.
}}
[[File:Monument du Fort Richelieu.jpg|thumb|Monument erected on the site of old fort Richelieu]]
* {{see
| name=Monument of Fort Richelieu
| alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=| long=| directions=near Richelieu river
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=Old Fort Richelieu site.
}}

===Worship centres===
[[file:Église St-Pierre Sorel.jpg|thumb|Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church]]
* {{see
| name=Saint-Pierre de Sorel Church| alt=Église Saint-Pierre de Sorel | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=170, rue George | lat=46.04565| long=-73.10761| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-743-7909 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Enfant Jésus Church| alt=Église Enfant Jésus | url=https://www.paroissesstpierrestjosephsteanne.com/ | email=
| address=7075, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.01846| long=-73.160998| directions=along the St. Lawrence River in the Tracy sector
| phone=+1 450-742-3777 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Catholic church.
}}
* {{see
| name=Christ Church of Sorel-Tracy| alt=Église Christ Church de Sorel-Tracy | url=https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&amp;id=92683&amp;type=bien | email=
| address=79, rue du Prince | lat=46.0441| long=-73.11395| directions=in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-742-4713 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
}}

===Events===

==Do==
* {{do
| name=[[Des Grèves Regional Park]] | alt= | url=https://www.coloniedesgreves.com/parc-regional-des-greves
| address=3100 chemin du Golf | lat=45.98657| long=-73.16702 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5731 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Protected area with many walks and activities.
}}
* {{do
| name=Club de Golf Sorel-Tracy Les Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.golflesdunes.com/
| address=12000 chemin Saint-Roch | lat=45.9942| long=-73.1474 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-7922 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=18-hole golf course. Bar with terrace, restaurant and shop.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gaze on the River Nautical Park | alt=Parc Nautique Regard sur le Fleuve | url=https://www.marinasaurel.com/
| address=2, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=45.04800| long=-73.10655 | directions=near the mouth of the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-2454 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Marina.
}}
* {{do
| name=Nature hike | alt=Randonnée nature | url=https://www.randonneenature.com/
| address=6, rue Saint-Pierre | lat=46.04712| long=-73.10681 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5740 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Cruise ship business. Nautical excursion in the Sorel islands. Aluminum hull inflatable boat.
}}

==Buy==
[[file:Marché Richelieu du Vieux-Sorel - 1.jpg|thumb|Old Saurel public market]]
* {{buy
| name=Old Saurel public market | alt=Marché public du Vieux-Saurel | url=https://marcheduvieuxsaurel.com/contact/ | email=info@marcheduvieuxsaurel.com
| address=80, rue George | lat=46.04484| long=-73.11309| directions=at Carré Royal in Sorel-Tracy, parallel to rue du Prince
| phone=+1 450-551-2991| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Public market open to producers, processors, and artisans. Member of the Association des Marchés Publics du Québec. The Marché du Vieux-Saurel is a non-profit organization.
}}
* {{buy
| name=French bakery | alt=Boulangerie française | url=https://boulangeriefrancaise.business.site/ | email=
| address=127, avenue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=46.04329 | long=-73.10973 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6919 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Aveline Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Aveline | url=https://www.facebook.com/patisserieaveline | email=
| address=88, rue du Roi | lat=46.04350| long=-73.11595| directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-6925| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Dessert store. On site: seats on the terrace.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Christopher's Pastry | alt=Pâtisserie Christophe | url= | email=
| address=88, rue Augusta | lat=46.04628| long=-73.11337| directions=
| phone=+1 450-556-0800| tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Bakery pastry.
}}

==Eat==
Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures, other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. It is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective websites.
* {{eat
| name=Brasserie du Colisée | alt= | url=https://brasserie-du-colisee.business.site/ | email=
| address=179, rue Victoria| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3003 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Roaring Twenties Cabaret | alt=Cabaret Les Années Folles | url=http://lesanneesfolles.ca/ | email=
| address=143, rue du Traversier| lat=46.03297| long=-73.11630 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-954-1600 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant. See the program of evening shows on the website.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Jim's Rotisserie and Shish Taouk | alt= | url=http://jimsrotisserie.com/fr | email=
| address=215, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.04059| long=-73.10551 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3333 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Le Belvédère | alt= | url=https://www.lebelvedere.quebec/ | email=
| address=155 chemin Sainte-Anne| lat=46.04997| long=-73.09143 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Brasserie cuisine. Terrace overlooking the Saurel marina and the St. Lawrence River. Free parking.
}}
* {{eat
| name=L'Entre-Nous | alt= | url= | email=
| address=8341, rue Industrielle| lat=46.01533| long=-73.15687 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2577 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Italian restaurant.
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* {{eat
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| address=125, rue du Roi| lat46.04243| long=-73.11483 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3307 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Bar St-Hubert | alt= | url=https://widget.libroreserve.com/20ab31cbab44414/ | email=
| address=381, boulevard Fiset| lat=46.03614| long=-73.09161 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-4575 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Buffet Sai-Woo | alt= | url=https://restoenligne.com/ | email=
| address=1125, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04131| long=-73.13001 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3761 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chinese restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Resto chez Mimi | alt= | url= | email=
| address=188, rue du Prince| lat=46.04026| long=-73.11256 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-2828 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Le Belvédère Sorel | alt= | url=https://bonjourmenu.fr/view/-M9Nt4p8aBKgJD5_qYKC | email=
| address=155, chemin Sainte-Anne A| lat=46.05046| long=-73.09161 | directions=at the marina
| phone=+1 450-855-7555 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurant Paradis d'Asie | alt= | url= | email=
| address=47, rue Augusta| lat=46.04691| long=-73.11610 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-7598 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Asian restaurant.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Rôtisserie chez Vic | alt= | url=https://www.rotisseriechezvic.ca/ | email=
| address=101, avenue Hôtel-Dien| lat=46.04342| long=-73.11097 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-855-1650 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Chicken restaurant.
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* {{eat
| name=Sema Pizza - Sorel-Tracy | alt= | url=http://sorel-tracy.semapizza.ca/fr | email=
| address=601, route 132| lat=46.04149| long=-73.12520 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3742 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Pizzeria.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sorel-Tracy Bar-B-Q inc | alt= | url= | email=
| address=306, route Marie-Victorin| lat=46.04107| long=-73.12323 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-743-3366 | tollfree=
| hours=| price=
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| content=Restaurant specializing in Barbecue.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Baboche | alt= | url=https://vuyo.me/en-view.php?seo=baboche-288271 | email=
| address=4305, chemin Saint-Roch | lat=46.02893 | long=-73.13547 | directions=facing the Richelieu River
| phone=+1 450-743-4525 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bar Le 525 - Restaurant | alt= | url=https://barle525.ciblelocale.ca/ | email=
| address=525, boulevard Fiset | lat=46.0303 | long=-73.0832 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-3342 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Restaurant-bar, reception room, video lottery and sporting events.
}}
* {{drink
| name=St. Louis Brewery | alt=Brasserie St-Louis | url=https://www.brasseriestlouis.ca/ | email=
| address=2925, route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.03281 | long=-73.15358 | directions=facing the St. Lawrence River
| phone=+1 450-743-2826 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Lounge bar.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Taverne Du Pont | alt= | url= | email=
| address=283, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.02363 | long=-73.012637 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-908-1673 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
===Hotels, motels===
* {{sleep
| name=Motel Tracy | alt= | url=https://moteltracy.ca/ | email=moteltracy@gmail.com
| address=3330 Route Marie-Victorin | lat=46.02992 | long=-73.15401 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-844-742-4565
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms. Packed lunch service. Whirlpool bath and jacuzzi (at an additional cost). Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Motel le Charentais | alt= | url=http://motellecharentais.com/ | email=motellecharentais@yahoo.com
| address=13325 route Marie-Victorin | lat=45.98697 | long=-73.17694 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-746-5650 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double, quadruple and en suite rooms and 1 chalet for 4 people by the river. Vending machine for snacks and drinks. In a wooded area. Outdoor swimming pool, playground for young children. Free parking. Animals accepted on request.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Hôtel de la Rive | alt= | url=https://www.hoteldelarive.com/ | email=info@hoteldelarive.com
| address= | lat=46.0495 | long=-73.0898 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-742-5691 | tollfree=+1-800-369-0059
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Double and quadruple rooms, all with balcony. Bar and restaurant with terrace. Fitness room and Nordic spa. Free parking, Electrical terminal (3 terminals).
}}

==Connect==

==Cope==
[[file:Bibliothèque municipale Le Survenant-1.jpg|thumb|Le Survenant Municipal Library]]
* {{do
| name=Le Survenant Library | alt=Bibliothèque Le Survenant | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=145, rue George | lat=46.04610 | long=-73.10979 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Library Marie-Didace | alt=Bibliothèque Marie-Didace | url=https://bibliovst.ca/in/faces/homeInBook.xhtml | email=bibliotheque@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3015, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01942 | long=-73.14982 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4753 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Online catalogue service and various digital resources. Program of activities for adults and children.
}}
* {{do
| name=Laurier-R.-Ménard indoor pool | alt=Piscine intérieure Laurier-R.-Ménard | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=3035, place des Loisirs | lat=46.01971 | long=-73.15041 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Robidoux outdoor swimming pool | alt=Piscine extérieure Robidoux | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=
| address=315, rue Robidoux | lat=46.03603 | long=-73.10733 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5723 | tollfree=
| hours=Open in the summer season | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=
}}
* {{do
| name=Water games at Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | alt=Jeux d'eau du Parc Dorimène-Desjardins | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/piscines-et-jeux-deau | email=loisirs@ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca
| address=5350, rue des Soleils | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4460 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=Free. Universal access.
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Water games composed of 17 themed structures.
}}
* {{do
| name=Skateboard park | alt=Parc de planche à roulettes (skatepark) | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/carte-interactive/parc-de-planche-roulettes | email=
| address=95, chemin des Patriotes | lat=46.01601 | long=-73.13244 | directions=behind the Maison des jeunes &quot;La Place&quot; in the Sorel sector
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 4400 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-04
| content=In 2022, several events are taking place in this park: acrobatic trampoline, climbing wall and tightrope walker strap, roller dance, introductory workshop in graffiti techniques.
}}
[[file:Colisée Cardin-2.jpg|thumb|Cardin Coliseum]]
* {{do
| name=Cardin Coliseum | alt=Colisée Cardin | url=https://www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/loisirs/parcs-et-activites/colisee-cardin | email=
| address=200, rue Victoria | lat=46.03976 | long=-73.10374 | directions=
| phone=+1 450-780-5600, ext 5764 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Sports infrastructure with an indoor ice rink. Capacity: 2500 seats. This largest amphitheater in the Sorel-Tracy region is home to the Sorel-Tracy Hawks of the North American Hockey League, as well as the Rebelles team, the Cégep de Sorel-Tracy collegiate team.
}}
[[file:Carré Royal Sorel-1.jpg|thumb|Carré Royal in the Sorel sector]]
* {{do
| name=Carré Royal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=75, rue du Roi | lat=46.04383 | long=-73.111509 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-02
| content=Located in the heart of the Sorel sector of Sorel-Tracy, the Carré Royal is classified as a heritage building. This park served as a place of arms from 1780 to 1860. The site was redeveloped into an urban park at the end of the 19th century. Today, this park has many tree-lined paths. All the aisles form a radiant plane representing the British flag, the Union Jack. This park is close to various restaurants and shops.
}}

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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price= | wikidata=Q101419305
| lastedit=2022-06-03
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| content=This park is a [[Canada|Canadian]] protected area straddling the towns of Contrecoeur and [[Sorel-Tracy]]. It is managed with the aim of ensuring the conservation of landscapes at the same time as organizing recreational activities. This park offers various outdoor activities, in all seasons.
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| name=[[Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel]] | alt= | url=https://www.vsjs.ca/| email=
| address=
| wikipedia=| wikidata=Q142456
| lastedit=2022-06-03
| lat=46.0333
| long=-73.1167
| content=Industrial and recreational tourist town. Recreational and commercial navigation is intense on the St. Lawrence River, facing Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, as well as on the Richelieu River. Visitors naturally mingle with local events, particularly in the summer season.
}}
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| wikidata=Q540163
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| content=Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel is a popular recreational tourism destination, in particular thanks to its shore, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, and to the Sorel Islands, many of which are on its territory, notably Île de Grâce and Île of the Monk. Recreational boating is popular in the channels between the islands, heading east towards Lac Saint-Pierre.
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| content=Municipality formed by a deltaic archipelago composed of 17 islands, the largest of which is Saint-Ignace Island. This locality is a river paradise for vacationing, pleasure boating, observation of flora, avifauna and riparian habitats. These channels attract tens of thousands of boaters in the summer. Its wetlands (eg, the Girodeau Islands) are ideal for protecting birds, nesting and hunting migratory birds in the fall.
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== Nothing personal ==

I had a rough night and I'm still having a rough time, so I'm probably more irritable than usual. Nothing personal; I just don't like that redirect and would like for you to understand that I've been on this site and its predecessor since probably 2004 (I'd have to look at my pre-registered history of IPs), and trying to hold me to some protocol you think is set in stone and arguing on the basis of rules you take to be inflexible is not a good way to go. Asking whether you'd agree to a deletion is not a violation of protocol and posting to the pub about most anything you'd like to call attention to are not violations of protocol. Those are both common things that have been done for as long as I can remember. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:35, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I do apologize if I went overly hasty with nitpicking policy and also apologies for the late response – don't know how I missed this (I think it conflicted with Ibaman's). I guess we have different opinions but that's why votes for deletion (aka Articles for deletion / Requests for deletion / Deletion requests etc.) exists. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:28, 22 July 2022 (UTC)

::You're absolutely right. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:28, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Your email ==

I would say &quot;per the choice of articles to edit, it seems very likely&quot;, oh yes. Hope you're doing well, too. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:40, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:Okay good to have some conformation. Shall we block then? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:41, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

== Green text ==

Do with this what you wish, but I just want to tell you: the non-standard green text you use for quotes is more or less unreadable for me, with my normal settings. I can read it by highlighting it (getting the colours in reverse) or doing some other tricks, but I might not bother to every time, and when I encounter it in a few posts after each other at Commons (where it seems to have gotten common), I often leave that thread unread. I don't know from where it comes, it seems to be marked just as &quot;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Georgia&quot; color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&quot;, which I doubt you are typing in each time. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:05, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|LPfi}} I'm typing that each time. If there was something that I could substitute, I'd have used &lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:#006400; font-family:Georgia&quot;&gt;text&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;, but there is no template for that so I use the slightly simpler code soon to be depreciated. But if it's a bit unreadable, I'll try and not to use it. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:08, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

== Gaddige Kenddganeshwara Temple ==

Are you sure a listing somewhere isn't warranted? Per [[w:Gaddige Kenddganeshwara]], it's a 17th-century temple, and photos I found in a web search look nice. Unfortunately, the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Gaddige_Kenddganeshwara 3 photos on Commons] suck. -- [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:30, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} A lot of temples in Kerala were constructed before the 17th century. Architecturally, it may look nice, but most other Hindu temples in Kerala look similar. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:22, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::OK, if you're sure, I'll defer to you. To an American, anything that old that's at least somewhat pretty seems worth a mention, but I've been to India and know how old continuous civilization has been there. Varanasi, for example, I believe I remember is a very old city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:27, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Before I went to India, anything that was over 150 years really fascinated me as there are few structures older than 200 years and whilst there were many Indigenous sites, a lot of them were destroyed during colonial times. Until I went to India where I visited temples that were built in the early 12th or 13th century – completely changed how I thought of &quot;historic&quot;. Sometimes &quot;historic&quot; in the Australian or American sense does make me laugh (and I'm sure you'd have heard of the Windsor Castle joke). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:32, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::Which one is that? Yeah, London is quite historic, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:58, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::Well, an American tourist was outside Windsor Castle and admired the classic structure. But they were so bothered by the noise of the nearby Heathrow Airport that they exclaimed &quot;Why did they build the castle so close to the airport?&quot;. But yeah, Europe has a lot of nice historic places. I've only really gotten the opportunity to visit France and England's historic sites, but I've yet to visit Italy's, Spain's, Hungary's – and a lot of other European countries' historic sites. I do plan to visit Italy and Spain sometime within the next few years though, hopefully when airfares aren't ridiculously high and travelling 16,000 km across the globe isn't easy ;-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:06, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::No, it isn't. I laughed out loud at the joke. Ancient Roman ruins are all over the place in Italy, and there are also a lot of Etruscan sites and relics and Greek ruins in parts of Italy where those civilizations used to be. I'll tell you a story about my first visit to Arezzo another day. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:15, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Australian HSR ==

I just want to say, I hope they built it at some point. When I was living in Adelaide, I always thought it would be nice to have a HSR to Melbourne. And in fact, Sydney-Canberra-Melbourne is actually the right distance to have HSR. It would have made the journey possible in 3 hours. Unfortunately, I don't think there is the political will to make it happen, so for now, Australians will just have to watch from the distance and marvel at the convenience of HSR travel in China, Japan and Europe. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 16:28, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

:Until very recently, it was a dream but things have really taken a turn since [[w:Dominic Perrottet|Dominic Perrottet]] became the NSW premier. Whilst a Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne corridor is far-fetched at this stage, construction for the Sydney-Central Coast-[[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] is likely to start soon. From a recent 320-page document highlighting the future of high-speed rail, at the moment, there are only plans to build high-speed rail between Sydney-Newcastle, Sydney-Canberra, Sydney-Wollongong and maybe Sydney-Bathurst but those were announced by the state government. I believe Albanese does have plans to eventually build this project, but I believe the Sydney-Newcastle route will be the main priority, at least for now. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:14, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

::Hopefully it's more than just talk this time. I must say I found the high-speed trains in China, Japan and Taiwan quite pleasant to use when I visited those countries, it would certainly be nice for Australians to have that as an option. My hope is that one day you will have a line from Cairns all the way down to Melbourne along the east coast, and perhaps from Melbourne to Adelaide. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:18, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Cairns or Townsville seem unlikely (not even by 2050), but it might as well be built by the Queensland government instead of the federal govt. But I do hope they eventually convert the entire Bruce Highway into a motorway (I believe it's one of the Queensland Government's long-term projects). Regarding a Melbourne-Adelaide HSR, I personally think a full freeway is more viable in the short- and mid-term (currently only 271 km of ≈800 km is a freeway), but who knows whether Adelaide will eventually be connected by HSR? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:58, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

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== Nothing personal ==

I had a rough night and I'm still having a rough time, so I'm probably more irritable than usual. Nothing personal; I just don't like that redirect and would like for you to understand that I've been on this site and its predecessor since probably 2004 (I'd have to look at my pre-registered history of IPs), and trying to hold me to some protocol you think is set in stone and arguing on the basis of rules you take to be inflexible is not a good way to go. Asking whether you'd agree to a deletion is not a violation of protocol and posting to the pub about most anything you'd like to call attention to are not violations of protocol. Those are both common things that have been done for as long as I can remember. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:35, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I do apologize if I went overly hasty with nitpicking policy and also apologies for the late response – don't know how I missed this (I think it conflicted with Ibaman's). I guess we have different opinions but that's why votes for deletion (aka Articles for deletion / Requests for deletion / Deletion requests etc.) exists. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:28, 22 July 2022 (UTC)

::You're absolutely right. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:28, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Your email ==

I would say &quot;per the choice of articles to edit, it seems very likely&quot;, oh yes. Hope you're doing well, too. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:40, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:Okay good to have some conformation. Shall we block then? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:41, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

== Green text ==

Do with this what you wish, but I just want to tell you: the non-standard green text you use for quotes is more or less unreadable for me, with my normal settings. I can read it by highlighting it (getting the colours in reverse) or doing some other tricks, but I might not bother to every time, and when I encounter it in a few posts after each other at Commons (where it seems to have gotten common), I often leave that thread unread. I don't know from where it comes, it seems to be marked just as &quot;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Georgia&quot; color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&quot;, which I doubt you are typing in each time. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:05, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|LPfi}} I'm typing that each time. If there was something that I could substitute, I'd have used &lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:#006400; font-family:Georgia&quot;&gt;text&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;, but there is no template for that so I use the slightly simpler code soon to be depreciated. But if it's a bit unreadable, I'll try and not to use it. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:08, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

== Gaddige Kenddganeshwara Temple ==

Are you sure a listing somewhere isn't warranted? Per [[w:Gaddige Kenddganeshwara]], it's a 17th-century temple, and photos I found in a web search look nice. Unfortunately, the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Gaddige_Kenddganeshwara 3 photos on Commons] suck. -- [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:30, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} A lot of temples in Kerala were constructed before the 17th century. Architecturally, it may look nice, but most other Hindu temples in Kerala look similar. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:22, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::OK, if you're sure, I'll defer to you. To an American, anything that old that's at least somewhat pretty seems worth a mention, but I've been to India and know how old continuous civilization has been there. Varanasi, for example, I believe I remember is a very old city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:27, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Before I went to India, anything that was over 150 years really fascinated me as there are few structures older than 200 years and whilst there were many Indigenous sites, a lot of them were destroyed during colonial times. Until I went to India where I visited temples that were built in the early 12th or 13th century – completely changed how I thought of &quot;historic&quot;. Sometimes &quot;historic&quot; in the Australian or American sense does make me laugh (and I'm sure you'd have heard of the Windsor Castle joke). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:32, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::Which one is that? Yeah, London is quite historic, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:58, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::Well, an American tourist was outside Windsor Castle and admired the classic structure. But they were so bothered by the noise of the nearby Heathrow Airport that they exclaimed &quot;Why did they build the castle so close to the airport?&quot;. But yeah, Europe has a lot of nice historic places. I've only really gotten the opportunity to visit France and England's historic sites, but I've yet to visit Italy's, Spain's, Hungary's – and a lot of other European countries' historic sites. I do plan to visit Italy and Spain sometime within the next few years though, hopefully when airfares aren't ridiculously high and travelling 16,000 km across the globe isn't easy ;-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:06, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::No, it isn't. I laughed out loud at the joke. Ancient Roman ruins are all over the place in Italy, and there are also a lot of Etruscan sites and relics and Greek ruins in parts of Italy where those civilizations used to be. I'll tell you a story about my first visit to Arezzo another day. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:15, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Australian HSR ==

I just want to say, I hope they built it at some point. When I was living in Adelaide, I always thought it would be nice to have a HSR to Melbourne. And in fact, Sydney-Canberra-Melbourne is actually the right distance to have HSR. It would have made the journey possible in 3 hours. Unfortunately, I don't think there is the political will to make it happen, so for now, Australians will just have to watch from the distance and marvel at the convenience of HSR travel in China, Japan and Europe. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 16:28, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

:Until very recently, it was a dream but things have really taken a turn since [[w:Dominic Perrottet|Dominic Perrottet]] became the NSW premier. Whilst a Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne corridor is far-fetched at this stage, construction for the Sydney-Central Coast-[[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] is likely to start soon. From a recent 320-page document highlighting the future of high-speed rail, at the moment, there are only plans to build high-speed rail between Sydney-Newcastle, Sydney-Canberra, Sydney-Wollongong and maybe Sydney-Bathurst but those were announced by the state government. I believe Albanese does have plans to eventually build this project, but I believe the Sydney-Newcastle route will be the main priority, at least for now. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:14, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

::Hopefully it's more than just talk this time. I must say I found the high-speed trains in China, Japan and Taiwan quite pleasant to use when I visited those countries, it would certainly be nice for Australians to have that as an option. My hope is that one day you will have a line from Cairns all the way down to Melbourne along the east coast, and perhaps from Melbourne to Adelaide. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:18, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Cairns or Townsville seem unlikely (not even by 2050), but it might as well be built by the Queensland government instead of the federal govt. But I do hope they eventually convert the entire Bruce Highway into a motorway (I believe it's one of the Queensland Government's long-term projects). Regarding a Melbourne-Adelaide HSR, I personally think a full freeway is more viable in the short- and mid-term (currently only 271 km of ≈800 km is a freeway), but who knows whether Adelaide will eventually be connected by HSR? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:58, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

== Tech News: 2022-30 ==

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* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/July 2022/EtnoWiki edit-a-thon in Poland|Polish Wikipedia is enriched with new EtnoWiki content]]
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== Nothing personal ==

I had a rough night and I'm still having a rough time, so I'm probably more irritable than usual. Nothing personal; I just don't like that redirect and would like for you to understand that I've been on this site and its predecessor since probably 2004 (I'd have to look at my pre-registered history of IPs), and trying to hold me to some protocol you think is set in stone and arguing on the basis of rules you take to be inflexible is not a good way to go. Asking whether you'd agree to a deletion is not a violation of protocol and posting to the pub about most anything you'd like to call attention to are not violations of protocol. Those are both common things that have been done for as long as I can remember. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:35, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I do apologize if I went overly hasty with nitpicking policy and also apologies for the late response – don't know how I missed this (I think it conflicted with Ibaman's). I guess we have different opinions but that's why votes for deletion (aka Articles for deletion / Requests for deletion / Deletion requests etc.) exists. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:28, 22 July 2022 (UTC)

::You're absolutely right. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:28, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Your email ==

I would say &quot;per the choice of articles to edit, it seems very likely&quot;, oh yes. Hope you're doing well, too. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:40, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

:Okay good to have some conformation. Shall we block then? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:41, 20 July 2022 (UTC)

== Green text ==

Do with this what you wish, but I just want to tell you: the non-standard green text you use for quotes is more or less unreadable for me, with my normal settings. I can read it by highlighting it (getting the colours in reverse) or doing some other tricks, but I might not bother to every time, and when I encounter it in a few posts after each other at Commons (where it seems to have gotten common), I often leave that thread unread. I don't know from where it comes, it seems to be marked just as &quot;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Georgia&quot; color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&quot;, which I doubt you are typing in each time. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:05, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|LPfi}} I'm typing that each time. If there was something that I could substitute, I'd have used &lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:#006400; font-family:Georgia&quot;&gt;text&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;, but there is no template for that so I use the slightly simpler code soon to be depreciated. But if it's a bit unreadable, I'll try and not to use it. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:08, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

== Gaddige Kenddganeshwara Temple ==

Are you sure a listing somewhere isn't warranted? Per [[w:Gaddige Kenddganeshwara]], it's a 17th-century temple, and photos I found in a web search look nice. Unfortunately, the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Gaddige_Kenddganeshwara 3 photos on Commons] suck. -- [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:30, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:{{re|Ikan Kekek}} A lot of temples in Kerala were constructed before the 17th century. Architecturally, it may look nice, but most other Hindu temples in Kerala look similar. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:22, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::OK, if you're sure, I'll defer to you. To an American, anything that old that's at least somewhat pretty seems worth a mention, but I've been to India and know how old continuous civilization has been there. Varanasi, for example, I believe I remember is a very old city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:27, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Before I went to India, anything that was over 150 years really fascinated me as there are few structures older than 200 years and whilst there were many Indigenous sites, a lot of them were destroyed during colonial times. Until I went to India where I visited temples that were built in the early 12th or 13th century – completely changed how I thought of &quot;historic&quot;. Sometimes &quot;historic&quot; in the Australian or American sense does make me laugh (and I'm sure you'd have heard of the Windsor Castle joke). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:32, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::Which one is that? Yeah, London is quite historic, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:58, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
:::::Well, an American tourist was outside Windsor Castle and admired the classic structure. But they were so bothered by the noise of the nearby Heathrow Airport that they exclaimed &quot;Why did they build the castle so close to the airport?&quot;. But yeah, Europe has a lot of nice historic places. I've only really gotten the opportunity to visit France and England's historic sites, but I've yet to visit Italy's, Spain's, Hungary's – and a lot of other European countries' historic sites. I do plan to visit Italy and Spain sometime within the next few years though, hopefully when airfares aren't ridiculously high and travelling 16,000 km across the globe isn't easy ;-). &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:06, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
::::::No, it isn't. I laughed out loud at the joke. Ancient Roman ruins are all over the place in Italy, and there are also a lot of Etruscan sites and relics and Greek ruins in parts of Italy where those civilizations used to be. I'll tell you a story about my first visit to Arezzo another day. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:15, 24 July 2022 (UTC)

== Australian HSR ==

I just want to say, I hope they built it at some point. When I was living in Adelaide, I always thought it would be nice to have a HSR to Melbourne. And in fact, Sydney-Canberra-Melbourne is actually the right distance to have HSR. It would have made the journey possible in 3 hours. Unfortunately, I don't think there is the political will to make it happen, so for now, Australians will just have to watch from the distance and marvel at the convenience of HSR travel in China, Japan and Europe. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 16:28, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

:Until very recently, it was a dream but things have really taken a turn since [[w:Dominic Perrottet|Dominic Perrottet]] became the NSW premier. Whilst a Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne corridor is far-fetched at this stage, construction for the Sydney-Central Coast-[[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] is likely to start soon. From a recent 320-page document highlighting the future of high-speed rail, at the moment, there are only plans to build high-speed rail between Sydney-Newcastle, Sydney-Canberra, Sydney-Wollongong and maybe Sydney-Bathurst but those were announced by the state government. I believe Albanese does have plans to eventually build this project, but I believe the Sydney-Newcastle route will be the main priority, at least for now. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:14, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

::Hopefully it's more than just talk this time. I must say I found the high-speed trains in China, Japan and Taiwan quite pleasant to use when I visited those countries, it would certainly be nice for Australians to have that as an option. My hope is that one day you will have a line from Cairns all the way down to Melbourne along the east coast, and perhaps from Melbourne to Adelaide. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:18, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
:::Cairns or Townsville seem unlikely (not even by 2050), but it might as well be built by the Queensland government instead of the federal govt. But I do hope they eventually convert the entire Bruce Highway into a motorway (I believe it's one of the Queensland Government's long-term projects). Regarding a Melbourne-Adelaide HSR, I personally think a full freeway is more viable in the short- and mid-term (currently only 271 km of ≈800 km is a freeway), but who knows whether Adelaide will eventually be connected by HSR? &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 08:58, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

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[[File:Wilpena Pound from the Air.jpg|thumb|300px|Not exactly the best photo of Wilpena Pound, but the natural amphitheatre is pretty spectacular when seeing it through a scenic flight]]
If there's one place that many think of the [[Outback (South Australia)|South Australian Outback]], it's '''[https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park]''', a [[South Australian national parks|South Australian national park]] best known for its iconic Wilpena Pound, a large naturally formed amphitheatre. On top of Wilpena Pound, the park contains some [[paleontology|paleontological]] sites, hiking trails and lookouts. Since April 2021, it has been on the tentative list for world heritage for its rich fossil collection along with the two nearby parks of [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park|Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges]] and the relatively new [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park|Nilpena Ediacara]] (formerly Ediacara CP).

The Flinders Ranges have been a part of Australian culture and is the typical &quot;Outback scene&quot; that many associate Australia with. It is perhaps the best-known national park in the Outback (excluding [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park|Ulu&lt;u&gt;r&lt;/u&gt;u-Kata Tju&lt;u&gt;t&lt;/u&gt;a]]) and many travellers from all over the world come to see this park when road-tripping in South Australia or the west of New South Wales.

Until 2016, it was known as '''Flinders Ranges National Park'''.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound or Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park?
|The park is called an array of different names, and with no proper one consistent name, the name of the park can be a confusing one. However, these are the few terms you may encounter:
* '''Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park''' – current official name of national park.
* '''Flinders Ranges National Park''' – The name of the park before 2016. In 2016, the park was renamed to include the Adnyamathanha name &quot;Ikara&quot;, the traditional name for Wilpena Pound, meaning &quot;meeting place&quot;. However, many signs including the park's entrance sign still use the old name.
* '''Flinders Ranges''' is often used to describe the park, but can stretch down from the edge of the [[Yorke Peninsula]] to [[Marree]]. It is an ambiguous term, but it generally refers to this park.
* '''Wilpena Pound''' is the name of both the iconic amphitheatre and the resort. The resort is sometimes distinguished by the name &quot;Wilpena Pound Resort&quot;, though it is not consistent.}}
===History===
The park was established in January 1, 1945, making it one of the earliest national parks in South Australia, named after the explorer [[Voyages of Matthew Flinders|Matthew Filnders]] who scaled Mount Broen in March 1802.

In the summer of 1839, Edward John Eyre with a party of five men further explored the Flinders Ranges. They left Adelaide on May 1, 1839 and the expedition set up a resupply point near Mount Arden, and from there they explored the surrounding region and upper Spencer Gulf, before heading up the Murray River and returning to Adelaide.

There are records of settlers living in the nearby Quorn District since at least 1845 and the first grazing licences were issued in 1851. William Pinkerton is considered the first settler to find a way through the Flinders Meadows via the Pichi Richi Pass. The surrounds of the Flinders Ranges continued to be farming areas, until the mid-20th century where the area's significance decreased with the Ghan's last run via Marree in the 1980s.

However, the Wilpena Pound was deemed a place not suitable for agriculture, and nearly all attempts of farming have failed. The potential for tourism quickly came to realisation and today, it has become one of the most iconic landscapes in South Australia.

Today, the park does not have many remnants of the pastoral and colonial times of the region, though there were former stations in the park, but today, all that remains of those stations are just ruins from early European settlement and Indigenous Adnyamathanha rock art sites.

===Landscape===
Most of the park is composed of folded and faulted sediments of the Adelaide Geosyncline which is of thick sequence of sediments were deposited in a large basin during the Neoproterozoic on the passive margin of the ancient continent of Rodinia. 

About 540 million years ago, the area underwent the Delamerian orogeny where the geosynclinal sequence was folded and faulted into a large mountain range. The area has undergone erosion since then resulting in the relatively low ranges in what can be seen today.

===Flora and fauna===
[[File:Macropus robustus (43691673985).jpg|thumb|300px|Wallaroos in the park]]
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
The park is one of the last areas where the yellow-footed rock kangaroo can still be commonly found. Since dingoes disappeared from the park and permanent wells were built for livestock, numbers of the red kangaroo, the western grey kangaroo, and the wallaroo have increased and can be seen on hiking trails. The brush-tailed kangaroo rat was extinct in this national park for some time, but was reintroduced in the early 21st century. Other notable animal species in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park include the emu, the wedge-tailed eagle, and the Gould's monitor lizard.
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===Climate===
{{Forecast/AU|Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park|hawker|sa}}
As Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is in the middle of the Outback, it gets ''hot'' especially during summer while it gets quite cold during the winter. However, unlike other Outback parks, the heat is somewhat tolerable in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, thanks to its altitude. 

However, some trails are closed during the summer season (usually between Nov 30 and Mar 1). Check the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park-4 SA Parks] website for which ones are open and which are closed.

Generally, the ideal time to visit Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is either during autumn (mid-March to May) or spring (late-August to late-November). The winter temperatures get cold, while summer temperatures can go up to 45°C.

===Visitor information centre===
There is a single visitor centre in the park, at the Wilpena Pound Resort. 
* {{listing
| name=Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/visitor-Information-centre/ | email= visitorscentre@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527039 | long=138.606487 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=
| hours=Dec-Feb: 8:30AM–5PM; Mar-Nov: 8AM–6PM  | price=
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| content=Inquire about camping permits, and national parks access permits. Tour and scenic flight bookings can also be made at the visitor centre, and there is a large collection of maps and trails if you're going to go out in the bush.
}}
Otherwise, if you're looking to get park information or contact the park management, contact the Port Augusta National Parks Wildlife Service office by either calling {{phone|+61 8 8648 5300}} or by emailing {{email|DEW.SAALOnlineBookings@sa.gov.au}}. 
==Get in==
[[File:Flinders Ranges National Park (46246450691).jpg|thumb|300px|The entrance of Ikara-Flinders Ranges. While the name has changed, the entry signs have not.]]
As with most other national parks in South Australia or even Australia as a whole, getting to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is best done by car, and only for those who are willing to put up with more than a four-hour drive – which is actually not that much when compared to other parks in the Flinders Ranges. While there is an airport at Hawker, it is only used as a [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]] base.

===By car===
From the South Australian capital of [[Adelaide]], take it M2 North-South Motorway up north and then exit onto A1 Port Wakefield Highway. After about 2½ hours, just before Port Augusta, turn onto B83 Flinders Ranges Way and continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

From [[Broken Hill]], head west onto A32 Barrier Highway for about 270 kilometres until B79. Once you're at the B79 turnoff, turn onto B79 Petersburg Road up until [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]]. Once at [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]], turn right onto B56 and continue onto B56 up until B80. Once at B80, continue for about 140 kilometres up until B83. Once at B83, turn right and then continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

===By plane===
The closest airport is in [[Port Augusta#By plane|Port Augusta]] ({{IATA|[[PUG]]}}), which has flights from [[Adelaide]] and [[Coober Pedy]] but few take the airport given that you will need to then end up driving from Pt. Augusta.

==Fees and permits==
You will need to pay a vehicle entry fee and needs to be paid prior to arrival. Bookings can be [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/other/67709 made at the SA Parks website] and is usually the preferred method. Otherwise, emailing {{email|DEWDesertParks@sa.gov.au}} is another alternate way of making an online booking. As of 2022, the fees are usually $12 per vehicle and $10 for concession holders. The fees do not cover camping, and additional fees apply for camping.

If you would prefer to pay in person, you can get your pass at one of the South Australian Parks Office booking offices [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/book-and-pay/where-can-i-book listed here].

==Get around==
[[File:150908-002 View from Hucks Lookout.jpg|thumb|300px|The Flinders Ranges Way from Hucks Lookout]]
There are two main important roads in the park that you will need to know when visiting the park. The main road is Flinders Ranges Way, the only sealed (paved) road crossing the park from north-south with mostly 110 km/h speed limits but you may have to slow down to {{kmh|45}} or {{kmh|55}} on bends. The second road is the road to the resort. It too is sealed, but a very short road, and the only place with supplies. 

Both roads are well-signposted, and if you do happen to somehow get lost driving, if you are on a sealed road, you're likely on one of these two, most likely on Flinders Ranges Way.

Other smaller roads – including scenic drives are often just gravel roads. However, they're often smooth, and so it's possible to do around an {{kmh|80}} on the gravel roads. There is no signposted limit, so the South Australian default at {{kmh|100}} applies, but you should drive only at the speed of what you're comfortable with.

Roads can close in the park without any notice due to extreme fire danger. Check the [https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/ CFS website] for up-to-date information on fire danger.
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==See==
[[File:Arkaroo Rock 8 (18669729126).jpg|thumb|300px|6000-year-old rock art on Arkaroo Rock]]
* {{see
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| content=A group of rock art with drawings of different things including ochre and charcoal images and have been carbon dated to be around six thousand years old and is a culturally significant site to the Indigenous Adnyamathanha people.
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* {{see
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| content=Named after Harold Cazneaux, an Australian photographer who believed that all images should be a piece of art. Unfortunately, outside South Australia, Harold Cazneaux is not very well known. There's nothing so special about this tree, but it's the most prominent tree for kilometres on end.
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* {{see
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| content=A canyon as the name says, a sacred one. Unlike most canyons where you would rather be looking down, in this one, you go down through the canyon and look up instead. There are regular tours run by the Wilpena Pound Resort with an Indigenous Adnyamathanha tour guide and details can be found [https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/cultural-tours/ here]. 
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* {{see
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| content=An old station used in the early colonial period by the Europeans. Today, only some of what was originally there in the 19th century remains but with many interpretive signs installed. 
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* {{see
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| content=The eighth highest peak in South Australia with a height of 1,189 metres, this peak gives views of the natural amphitheatre and of the park that are quite not what you expect of the South Australian Outback. The peak and its surroundings may be accessed via a walking trail from Wilpena Resort along the northeast edge of the range outside of Wilpena Pound, or via a longer trail through the middle of the pound. However, keep in mind that the Adnyamathanha people find this mountain sacred and ask not for it to be climbed – however, the choice of whether you'd like to climb up or not is up to you.
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* {{see
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| content=The only golden spike site in the southern hemisphere. In mid-2022, there will be a new carpark built for easy access to the spike.
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===Lookouts===
[[File:Outback Trip - Wilpena Pound 3 (4157965946).jpg|thumb|300px|A lookout inside Wilpena Pound]]
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| content=If you want to see inside one of the finest gorges of the Flinders Ranges, this lookout along the geological trail is an excellent midway stop. 
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* {{see
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| content=A lookout overlooking rocks that were deposited as sediments between a billion and 500 million years ago. Has a carpark nearby as well as a picnic area.
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* {{see
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| content=Has information about the fossil sites in the park, as well as the time when the park was once underwater as well as a general overview of the Flinders Ranges as a whole.
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* {{see
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| content=Learn about the numerous indigenous symbols and meanings found in the art sites as well as how the local indigenous group used their land in the surrounding regions on top of the easterly view of the Flinders Ranges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wangara Lookout | alt= | url=https://www.trailhiking.com.au/wangara-lookout-hike/ | email=
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| content=Requires a 7-kilometre hike to do, taking about three hours to do. It might seem a lot, and you do need to have prior hiking experience, but the views of the Wilpena Pound amphitheatre are quite worth the trek.
}}

==Do==
There are numerous trails in the park, as well as some scenic drives, mostly on gravel roads.
===Scenic drives===
[[File:Meandering (Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park).jpg|thumb|300px|A view of a scenic drive]]
* The '''[http://flinders-ranges.com/2019/09/28/cambrian-fossils-brachina-gorge/ Brachina Gorge Geological Trail]''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA9922;color:#AA9922;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 20-kilometre trail on gravel roads passing numerous geological formations and with numerous stops to learn about the different parts of the trail. The trail is also home to several Cambrian fossils. Similar to neighbouring [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]], it holds some of the world's oldest Ediacaran fossils.
* '''Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#44acFF;color:#44acFF;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 30-kilometre trail only suitable for SUVs or 4WDs. The scenic trail passes through some of the higher peaks of the park on top of the Bunyeroo Gorge as the trail name says.

===Walks===
If you are walking or doing any of the hikes inside the park, it is advisable to download the Flinders Ranges Walks apps before you do one of them. The app has detailed walk information about six walks inside the park, along with some other walks in [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park]] and two nearby conservation parks. The app is available on both iOS and Android. 
* The 7.9 km trail inside Wilpena Pound is a must for those wanting to get inside Wilpena Pound.
* For a much shorter walk, the '''Arkaroo Rock walking trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA5500;color:#AA5500;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is the only trail you can use to get to [[#Arkaroo Rock|Arkaroo Rock]].
* If you're looking to get a glimpse of the pastoral times of the park, the '''Hills Homestead Walk''' which takes {{km|6.6}} and takes two hours return southwest from the resort will give you some of the most preserved pioneering heritage sites one could find in the Flinders Ranges.
* The '''Living with Land Walk''' is a walk that takes you to the solar farm near the resort, which is a 1-kilometre talk with several information signs on how Europeans and the Indigenous Adnyamathanha learned to survive in such the hot and harsh unforgiving climates of the Flinders Ranges.
* For a bit of a more moderate hike, the '''Trezona Hike''' is a {{km|8}} which is one of the few trails that pass through the Heysen Range. An ideal base to start this walk is the [[#Trezona Campground|Trezona Campground]], where the walk starts. The hike takes about 4 hours to do. An interesting geological feature along the way is the Trezona geological formation, which contains some of the earliest life forms on earth dating from the Ediacaran era.
* The '''Boom and Bust Hike''' is an easy to moderate 2-kilometre hike to one of the park's most colourful flora and fauna which is a very unusual sight for the outback. It is near the visitor centre.

==Buy==
There is only a single convenience store in the park, and that's an IGA Xpress. You can expect to find what you'd find in a normal IGA and unusually, the park also has a small service station, so you don't have to go out of the park to fill up. 
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| content=Includes a cafe and some meat, fruit and veg, liquor, dairy and groceries are sold here, just like in every other IGA albeit so remove. However, unlike other IGAs, Wilpena Pound IGA has fuel, and is the only place where you can fill up in the close proximity to the park.
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==Eat==
There is only one restaurant within the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound Resort. There is also a small cafe next to the IGA (see [[#Buy|&amp;sect; Buy]]). 
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| content=Outback dining with the usuals of [[Australian cuisine]] including bush tucker but minus the ethnic cuisines. It's the only restaurant in the park, though there is a cafe at the IGA.
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==Drink==
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| content=A bar and bistro again part of the Wilpena Pound Resort. It's also the only bar and bistro in the entire park.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Cazneaux's tree-Wiki.jpg|thumb|300px|The usual sky at night, this one taken from Cazneaux Tree]]
The sky during night is pretty clear – so clear, that it's probably much clearer than many of the [[Dark Sky Parks in the United States]]. Sometimes you might not be able to see the Milky Way in summer, but it's almost always visible during winter. However, it may be a little difficult to see in Wilpena Pound Resort area, but once you drive two or three kilometres out on either direction, it's pretty visible.

For space enthusiasts, two particularly visible constellations include the Orion and the Pleiades, both which have great significance to the Adnyamathanha. Orion represents the dreaming sacred law for men and the Pleiades represents the same but for women.
===Lodging===
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| content=The only lodging of any kind in the park. Prices are about mid-range, and you can generally expect to find what you would normally find in any mid-range accommodation.
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===Camping===
There is only one private accommodation in the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound resort.
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| name=Ikara Safari Camp | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/ikara-safari-camp/ | email=
| address=Outside Track | lat=-31.523806 | long=138.599449 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=1800 805 802
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| content=The only private accommodation in the park, with options ranging from a safari tent, a family safari tent and a main tent. Not all options come with dining options; only the &quot;main tent&quot; option has dining as part of the package.
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The rest are all managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia. All of them will require bookings in advance, for $17 a night. Bookings can be made [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking#Ikara-Flinders%20Ranges%20National%20Park here]. Most of the campgrounds will require you to drive on unsealed roads and far from the resort – make sure you have enough supplies with you.
* {{sleep
| name=Acraman Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72075 | email=
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| content=A small campground with only four campsites in it. It is convenient for those wanting to explore Bunyeroo Gorge. Suitable for tents and camper trailers and includes toilets.
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* {{sleep
| name=Aroona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/67710 | email=
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| content=A medium sized campground with 13 campsites which includes toilets but all the campsites are unpowered. However, it is a reasonable distance from other campsites and the Wilpena Pound Resort, so you will need to be self-sufficient.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Brachina East Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72076 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330807 | long=138.583455 | directions=1 km deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
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* {{sleep
| name=Cambrian Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72077 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.35764 | long=138.582945 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Dingley Dell Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72078 | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way | lat=-31.355571 | long=138.706414 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Koolamon Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72079 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.292279 | long=138.586763 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Teamsters Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72080 | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.337958 | long=138.549832 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Trezona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72081 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.33198 | long=138.62494 | directions=short deviation off Trezona Loop Walk
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A good base to explore the [[#Trezona Hike|Trezona Hike]], one of the only trails to pass the Heysen Range which is 8 kilometres and takes 4 hours to do.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Youngoona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72082 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330714 | long=138.6559 | directions=short deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
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===Backcountry===
Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds.

==Stay safe==
Most roads in the park have a {{kmh|110}} speed limit, similar to most other parts of the state. However, the roads in the Flinders Ranges are more windy, with more bends, and as this is a national park, there's more wildlife crossing the road, especially during dawn and dusk. Speed limits can drop heavily – you could be going {{kmh|110}} and then suddenly have to slow down to {{kmh|40}} on a bend.

Mobile reception in the park is generally poor, and Telstra only has coverage in Wilpena and some nearby lookouts while Optus or Vodafone '''do not have any coverage at all'''. If that's the case, let someone know that you're coming here.

For cases requiring regional duty officers, for the Flinders Ranges region, phone {{phone|+61 408 378 284}}. The listed reasons to call can be found at the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/contact-us SA Parks] website. 

==Go next==
* [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]] is a very new national park, opening to the public in April 2022 home to fossils over 500 million years old – which is older than dinosaurs
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[[File:Wilpena Pound from the Air.jpg|thumb|300px|Not exactly the best photo of Wilpena Pound, but the natural amphitheatre is pretty spectacular when seeing it through a scenic flight]]
If there's one place that many think of the [[Outback (South Australia)|South Australian Outback]], it's '''[https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park]''', a [[South Australian national parks|South Australian national park]] best known for its iconic Wilpena Pound, a large naturally formed amphitheatre. On top of Wilpena Pound, the park contains some [[paleontology|paleontological]] sites, hiking trails and lookouts. Since April 2021, it has been on the tentative list for world heritage for its rich fossil collection along with the two nearby parks of [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park|Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges]] and the relatively new [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park|Nilpena Ediacara]] (formerly Ediacara CP).

The Flinders Ranges have been a part of Australian culture and is the typical &quot;Outback scene&quot; that many associate Australia with. It is perhaps the best-known national park in the Outback (excluding [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park|Ulu&lt;u&gt;r&lt;/u&gt;u-Kata Tju&lt;u&gt;t&lt;/u&gt;a]]) and many travellers from all over the world come to see this park when road-tripping in South Australia or the west of New South Wales.

Until 2016, it was known as '''Flinders Ranges National Park'''.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound or Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park?
|The park is called an array of different names, and with no proper one consistent name, the name of the park can be a confusing one. However, these are the few terms you may encounter:
* '''Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park''' – current official name of national park.
* '''Flinders Ranges National Park''' – The name of the park before 2016. In 2016, the park was renamed to include the Adnyamathanha name &quot;Ikara&quot;, the traditional name for Wilpena Pound, meaning &quot;meeting place&quot;. However, many signs including the park's entrance sign still use the old name.
* '''Flinders Ranges''' is often used to describe the park, but can stretch down from the edge of the [[Yorke Peninsula]] to [[Marree]]. It is an ambiguous term, but it generally refers to this park.
* '''Wilpena Pound''' is the name of both the iconic amphitheatre and the resort. The resort is sometimes distinguished by the name &quot;Wilpena Pound Resort&quot;, though it is not consistent.}}
===History===
The park was established in January 1, 1945, making it one of the earliest national parks in South Australia, named after the explorer [[Voyages of Matthew Flinders|Matthew Filnders]] who scaled Mount Broen in March 1802.

In the summer of 1839, Edward John Eyre with a party of five men further explored the Flinders Ranges. They left Adelaide on May 1, 1839 and the expedition set up a resupply point near Mount Arden, and from there they explored the surrounding region and upper Spencer Gulf, before heading up the Murray River and returning to Adelaide.

There are records of settlers living in the nearby Quorn District since at least 1845 and the first grazing licences were issued in 1851. William Pinkerton is considered the first settler to find a way through the Flinders Meadows via the Pichi Richi Pass. The surrounds of the Flinders Ranges continued to be farming areas, until the mid-20th century where the area's significance decreased with the Ghan's last run via Marree in the 1980s.

However, the Wilpena Pound was deemed a place not suitable for agriculture, and nearly all attempts of farming have failed. The potential for tourism quickly came to realisation and today, it has become one of the most iconic landscapes in South Australia.

Today, the park does not have many remnants of the pastoral and colonial times of the region, though there were former stations in the park, but today, all that remains of those stations are just ruins from early European settlement and Indigenous Adnyamathanha rock art sites.

===Landscape===
Most of the park is composed of folded and faulted sediments of the Adelaide Geosyncline which is of thick sequence of sediments were deposited in a large basin during the Neoproterozoic on the passive margin of the ancient continent of Rodinia. 

About 540 million years ago, the area underwent the Delamerian orogeny where the geosynclinal sequence was folded and faulted into a large mountain range. The area has undergone erosion since then resulting in the relatively low ranges in what can be seen today.

===Flora and fauna===
[[File:Macropus robustus (43691673985).jpg|thumb|300px|Wallaroos in the park]]
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
The park is one of the last areas where the yellow-footed rock kangaroo can still be commonly found. Since dingoes disappeared from the park and permanent wells were built for livestock, numbers of the red kangaroo, the western grey kangaroo, and the wallaroo have increased and can be seen on hiking trails. The brush-tailed kangaroo rat was extinct in this national park for some time, but was reintroduced in the early 21st century. Other notable animal species in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park include the emu, the wedge-tailed eagle, and the Gould's monitor lizard.
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===Climate===
{{Forecast/AU|Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park|hawker|sa}}
As Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is in the middle of the Outback, it gets ''hot'' especially during summer while it gets quite cold during the winter. However, unlike other Outback parks, the heat is somewhat tolerable in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, thanks to its altitude. 

However, some trails are closed during the summer season (usually between Nov 30 and Mar 1). Check the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park-4 SA Parks] website for which ones are open and which are closed.

Generally, the ideal time to visit Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is either during autumn (mid-March to May) or spring (late-August to late-November). The winter temperatures get cold, while summer temperatures can go up to 45°C.

===Visitor information centre===
There is a single visitor centre in the park, at the Wilpena Pound Resort. 
* {{listing
| name=Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/visitor-Information-centre/ | email= visitorscentre@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527039 | long=138.606487 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=
| hours=Dec-Feb: 8:30AM–5PM; Mar-Nov: 8AM–6PM  | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Inquire about camping permits, and national parks access permits. Tour and scenic flight bookings can also be made at the visitor centre, and there is a large collection of maps and trails if you're going to go out in the bush.
}}
Otherwise, if you're looking to get park information or contact the park management, contact the Port Augusta National Parks Wildlife Service office by either calling {{phone|+61 8 8648 5300}} or by emailing {{email|DEW.SAALOnlineBookings@sa.gov.au}}. 
==Get in==
[[File:Flinders Ranges National Park (46246450691).jpg|thumb|300px|The entrance of Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP. While the name has changed, the entry signs have not.]]
As with most other national parks in South Australia or even Australia as a whole, getting to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is best done by car, and only for those who are willing to put up with more than a four-hour drive – which is actually not that much when compared to other parks in the Flinders Ranges. While there is an airport at Hawker, it is only used as a [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]] base.

===By car===
From the South Australian capital of [[Adelaide]], take it M2 North-South Motorway up north and then exit onto A1 Port Wakefield Highway. After about 2½ hours, just before Port Augusta, turn onto B83 Flinders Ranges Way and continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

From [[Broken Hill]], head west onto A32 Barrier Highway for about 270 kilometres until B79. Once you're at the B79 turnoff, turn onto B79 Petersburg Road up until [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]]. Once at [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]], turn right onto B56 and continue onto B56 up until B80. Once at B80, continue for about 140 kilometres up until B83. Once at B83, turn right and then continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

===By plane===
The closest airport is in [[Port Augusta#By plane|Port Augusta]] ({{IATA|[[PUG]]}}), which has flights from [[Adelaide]] and [[Coober Pedy]] but few take the airport given that you will need to then end up driving from Pt. Augusta.

==Fees and permits==
You will need to pay a vehicle entry fee and needs to be paid prior to arrival. Bookings can be [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/other/67709 made at the SA Parks website] and is usually the preferred method. Otherwise, emailing {{email|DEWDesertParks@sa.gov.au}} is another alternate way of making an online booking. As of 2022, the fees are usually $12 per vehicle and $10 for concession holders. The fees do not cover camping, and additional fees apply for camping.

If you would prefer to pay in person, you can get your pass at one of the South Australian Parks Office booking offices [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/book-and-pay/where-can-i-book listed here].

==Get around==
[[File:150908-002 View from Hucks Lookout.jpg|thumb|300px|The Flinders Ranges Way from Hucks Lookout]]
There are two main important roads in the park that you will need to know when visiting the park. The main road is Flinders Ranges Way, the only sealed (paved) road crossing the park from north-south with mostly 110 km/h speed limits but you may have to slow down to {{kmh|45}} or {{kmh|55}} on bends. The second road is the road to the resort. It too is sealed, but a very short road, and the only place with supplies. 

Both roads are well-signposted, and if you do happen to somehow get lost driving, if you are on a sealed road, you're likely on one of these two, most likely on Flinders Ranges Way.

Other smaller roads – including scenic drives are often just gravel roads. However, they're often smooth, and so it's possible to do around an {{kmh|80}} on the gravel roads. There is no signposted limit, so the South Australian default at {{kmh|100}} applies, but you should drive only at the speed of what you're comfortable with.

Roads can close in the park without any notice due to extreme fire danger. Check the [https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/ CFS website] for up-to-date information on fire danger.
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==See==
[[File:Arkaroo Rock 8 (18669729126).jpg|thumb|300px|6000-year-old rock art on Arkaroo Rock]]
* {{see
| name=Arkaroo Rock | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Arkaroo Rock Trail | lat=-31.601872 | long=138.627938 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A group of rock art with drawings of different things including ochre and charcoal images and have been carbon dated to be around six thousand years old and is a culturally significant site to the Indigenous Adnyamathanha people.
}}
* {{see
| name=Cazneaux Tree | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.520344 | long=138.637187 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Cazneaux Tree, Flinders Ranges - South Australia.jpg | wikidata=Q48807775
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Named after Harold Cazneaux, an Australian photographer who believed that all images should be a piece of art. Unfortunately, outside South Australia, Harold Cazneaux is not very well known. There's nothing so special about this tree, but it's the most prominent tree for kilometres on end.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sacred Canyon | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sacred Canyon Rd, Upalinna | lat=-31.598916 | long=138.701833 | directions=13.5 km off Flinders Ranges Way
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A canyon as the name says, a sacred one. Unlike most canyons where you would rather be looking down, in this one, you go down through the canyon and look up instead. There are regular tours run by the Wilpena Pound Resort with an Indigenous Adnyamathanha tour guide and details can be found [https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/cultural-tours/ here]. 
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* {{see
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| address=Wilcolo Track, Wilpena | lat=-31.512955 | long=138.614945 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=An old station used in the early colonial period by the Europeans. Today, only some of what was originally there in the 19th century remains but with many interpretive signs installed. 
}}
* {{see
| name=St. Mary Peak | alt=Ngarri Mudlanha | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-31.503889 | long=138.551111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=The eighth highest peak in South Australia with a height of 1,189 metres, this peak gives views of the natural amphitheatre and of the park that are quite not what you expect of the South Australian Outback. The peak and its surroundings may be accessed via a walking trail from Wilpena Resort along the northeast edge of the range outside of Wilpena Pound, or via a longer trail through the middle of the pound. However, keep in mind that the Adnyamathanha people find this mountain sacred and ask not for it to be climbed – however, the choice of whether you'd like to climb up or not is up to you.
}}
* {{see
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| address=Trezona Loop Walk, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.33147 | long=138.635291 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-10
| content=The only golden spike site in the southern hemisphere. In mid-2022, there will be a new carpark built for easy access to the spike.
}}

===Lookouts===
[[File:Outback Trip - Wilpena Pound 3 (4157965946).jpg|thumb|300px|A lookout inside Wilpena Pound]]
* {{see
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| content=If you want to see inside one of the finest gorges of the Flinders Ranges, this lookout along the geological trail is an excellent midway stop. 
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* {{see
| name=Hucks Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.471818 | long=138.697318 | directions=
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| content=A lookout overlooking rocks that were deposited as sediments between a billion and 500 million years ago. Has a carpark nearby as well as a picnic area.
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* {{see
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| content=A lookout overlooking the Wilpena Solar Site, which is a fairly sizable solar farm. There's a walking trail from the lookout to get to the solar farm close up. A convenient distance from the Wilpena Pound resort.
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* {{see
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| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.61099 | long=138.651965 | directions=170 metre walk from the road.
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| hours= | price=
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| content=Has information about the fossil sites in the park, as well as the time when the park was once underwater as well as a general overview of the Flinders Ranges as a whole.
}}
* {{see
| name=Stokes Hill Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Stokes Hill Lookout Rd, Willow Springs | lat=-31.458308 | long=138.735836 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=Learn about the numerous indigenous symbols and meanings found in the art sites as well as how the local indigenous group used their land in the surrounding regions on top of the easterly view of the Flinders Ranges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wangara Lookout | alt= | url=https://www.trailhiking.com.au/wangara-lookout-hike/ | email=
| address= | lat=-31.542369 | long=138.586662 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-01-30
| content=Requires a 7-kilometre hike to do, taking about three hours to do. It might seem a lot, and you do need to have prior hiking experience, but the views of the Wilpena Pound amphitheatre are quite worth the trek.
}}

==Do==
There are numerous trails in the park, as well as some scenic drives, mostly on gravel roads.
===Scenic drives===
[[File:Meandering (Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park).jpg|thumb|300px|A view of a scenic drive]]
* The '''[http://flinders-ranges.com/2019/09/28/cambrian-fossils-brachina-gorge/ Brachina Gorge Geological Trail]''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA9922;color:#AA9922;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 20-kilometre trail on gravel roads passing numerous geological formations and with numerous stops to learn about the different parts of the trail. The trail is also home to several Cambrian fossils. Similar to neighbouring [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]], it holds some of the world's oldest Ediacaran fossils.
* '''Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#44acFF;color:#44acFF;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 30-kilometre trail only suitable for SUVs or 4WDs. The scenic trail passes through some of the higher peaks of the park on top of the Bunyeroo Gorge as the trail name says.

===Walks===
If you are walking or doing any of the hikes inside the park, it is advisable to download the Flinders Ranges Walks apps before you do one of them. The app has detailed walk information about six walks inside the park, along with some other walks in [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park]] and two nearby conservation parks. The app is available on both iOS and Android. 
* The 7.9 km trail inside Wilpena Pound is a must for those wanting to get inside Wilpena Pound.
* For a much shorter walk, the '''Arkaroo Rock walking trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA5500;color:#AA5500;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is the only trail you can use to get to [[#Arkaroo Rock|Arkaroo Rock]].
* If you're looking to get a glimpse of the pastoral times of the park, the '''Hills Homestead Walk''' which takes {{km|6.6}} and takes two hours return southwest from the resort will give you some of the most preserved pioneering heritage sites one could find in the Flinders Ranges.
* The '''Living with Land Walk''' is a walk that takes you to the solar farm near the resort, which is a 1-kilometre talk with several information signs on how Europeans and the Indigenous Adnyamathanha learned to survive in such the hot and harsh unforgiving climates of the Flinders Ranges.
* For a bit of a more moderate hike, the '''Trezona Hike''' is a {{km|8}} which is one of the few trails that pass through the Heysen Range. An ideal base to start this walk is the [[#Trezona Campground|Trezona Campground]], where the walk starts. The hike takes about 4 hours to do. An interesting geological feature along the way is the Trezona geological formation, which contains some of the earliest life forms on earth dating from the Ediacaran era.
* The '''Boom and Bust Hike''' is an easy to moderate 2-kilometre hike to one of the park's most colourful flora and fauna which is a very unusual sight for the outback. It is near the visitor centre.

==Buy==
There is only a single convenience store in the park, and that's an IGA Xpress. You can expect to find what you'd find in a normal IGA and unusually, the park also has a small service station, so you don't have to go out of the park to fill up. 
* {{buy
| name=Wilpena Pound IGA Xpress | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/store/ | email=store@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527352 | long=138.606159 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0162 | tollfree=
| hours=8AM–6PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Includes a cafe and some meat, fruit and veg, liquor, dairy and groceries are sold here, just like in every other IGA albeit so remove. However, unlike other IGAs, Wilpena Pound IGA has fuel, and is the only place where you can fill up in the close proximity to the park.
}}

==Eat==
There is only one restaurant within the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound Resort. There is also a small cafe next to the IGA (see [[#Buy|&amp;sect; Buy]]). 
* {{eat
| name=Wilpena Pound Resort Dining Room | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/dining/restaurant/ | email=
| address=covered under [[#Sleep]] | lat=-31.529511 | long=138.602672 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0004 | tollfree=
| hours=7–9:30AM, 5:30–8:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Outback dining with the usuals of [[Australian cuisine]] including bush tucker but minus the ethnic cuisines. It's the only restaurant in the park, though there is a cafe at the IGA.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Ikara Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/dining/restaurant/ | email=
| address=covered under [[#Sleep]] | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=5:30–8:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=A bar and bistro again part of the Wilpena Pound Resort. It's also the only bar and bistro in the entire park.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Cazneaux's tree-Wiki.jpg|thumb|300px|The usual sky at night, this one taken from Cazneaux Tree]]
The sky during night is pretty clear – so clear, that it's probably much clearer than many of the [[Dark Sky Parks in the United States]]. Sometimes you might not be able to see the Milky Way in summer, but it's almost always visible during winter. However, it may be a little difficult to see in Wilpena Pound Resort area, but once you drive two or three kilometres out on either direction, it's pretty visible.

For space enthusiasts, two particularly visible constellations include the Orion and the Pleiades, both which have great significance to the Adnyamathanha. Orion represents the dreaming sacred law for men and the Pleiades represents the same but for women.
===Lodging===
* {{sleep
| name=Wilpena Pound Resort | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/resort/ | email=reservations@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Wilpena Rd, Via Hawker | lat=-31.529638 | long=138.60293 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=1800 805 802
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=The only lodging of any kind in the park. Prices are about mid-range, and you can generally expect to find what you would normally find in any mid-range accommodation.
}}

===Camping===
There is only one private accommodation in the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound resort.
* {{sleep
| name=Ikara Safari Camp | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/ikara-safari-camp/ | email=
| address=Outside Track | lat=-31.523806 | long=138.599449 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=1800 805 802
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from $310
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=The only private accommodation in the park, with options ranging from a safari tent, a family safari tent and a main tent. Not all options come with dining options; only the &quot;main tent&quot; option has dining as part of the package.
}}
The rest are all managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia. All of them will require bookings in advance, for $17 a night. Bookings can be made [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking#Ikara-Flinders%20Ranges%20National%20Park here]. Most of the campgrounds will require you to drive on unsealed roads and far from the resort – make sure you have enough supplies with you.
* {{sleep
| name=Acraman Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72075 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.409744 | long=138.561395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A small campground with only four campsites in it. It is convenient for those wanting to explore Bunyeroo Gorge. Suitable for tents and camper trailers and includes toilets.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aroona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/67710 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.278783 | long=138.580964 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A medium sized campground with 13 campsites which includes toilets but all the campsites are unpowered. However, it is a reasonable distance from other campsites and the Wilpena Pound Resort, so you will need to be self-sufficient.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Brachina East Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72076 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330807 | long=138.583455 | directions=1 km deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Cambrian Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72077 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.35764 | long=138.582945 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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* {{sleep
| name=Dingley Dell Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72078 | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way | lat=-31.355571 | long=138.706414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
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* {{sleep
| name=Koolamon Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72079 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.292279 | long=138.586763 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
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* {{sleep
| name=Teamsters Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72080 | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.337958 | long=138.549832 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Trezona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72081 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.33198 | long=138.62494 | directions=short deviation off Trezona Loop Walk
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A good base to explore the [[#Trezona Hike|Trezona Hike]], one of the only trails to pass the Heysen Range which is 8 kilometres and takes 4 hours to do.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Youngoona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72082 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330714 | long=138.6559 | directions=short deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=
}}

===Backcountry===
Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds.

==Stay safe==
Most roads in the park have a {{kmh|110}} speed limit, similar to most other parts of the state. However, the roads in the Flinders Ranges are more windy, with more bends, and as this is a national park, there's more wildlife crossing the road, especially during dawn and dusk. Speed limits can drop heavily – you could be going {{kmh|110}} and then suddenly have to slow down to {{kmh|40}} on a bend.

Mobile reception in the park is generally poor, and Telstra only has coverage in Wilpena and some nearby lookouts while Optus or Vodafone '''do not have any coverage at all'''. If that's the case, let someone know that you're coming here.

For cases requiring regional duty officers, for the Flinders Ranges region, phone {{phone|+61 408 378 284}}. The listed reasons to call can be found at the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/contact-us SA Parks] website. 

==Go next==
* [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]] is a very new national park, opening to the public in April 2022 home to fossils over 500 million years old – which is older than dinosaurs
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[[File:Wilpena Pound from the Air.jpg|thumb|300px|Not exactly the best photo of Wilpena Pound, but the natural amphitheatre is pretty spectacular when seeing it through a scenic flight]]
If there's one place that many think of the [[Outback (South Australia)|South Australian Outback]], it's '''[https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park]''', a [[South Australian national parks|South Australian national park]] best known for its iconic Wilpena Pound, a large naturally formed amphitheatre. On top of Wilpena Pound, the park contains some [[paleontology|paleontological]] sites, hiking trails and lookouts. Since April 2021, it has been on the tentative list for world heritage for its rich fossil collection along with the two nearby parks of [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park|Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges]] and the relatively new [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park|Nilpena Ediacara]] (formerly Ediacara CP).

The Flinders Ranges have been a part of Australian culture and is the typical &quot;Outback scene&quot; that many associate Australia with. It is perhaps the best-known national park in the Outback (excluding [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park|Ulu&lt;u&gt;r&lt;/u&gt;u-Kata Tju&lt;u&gt;t&lt;/u&gt;a]]) and many travellers from all over the world come to see this park when road-tripping in South Australia or the west of New South Wales.

Until 2016, it was known as '''Flinders Ranges National Park'''.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound or Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park?
|The park is called an array of different names, and with no proper one consistent name, the name of the park can be a confusing one. However, these are the few terms you may encounter:
* '''Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park''' – current official name of national park.
* '''Flinders Ranges National Park''' – The name of the park before 2016. In 2016, the park was renamed to include the Adnyamathanha name &quot;Ikara&quot;, the traditional name for Wilpena Pound, meaning &quot;meeting place&quot;. However, many signs including the park's entrance sign still use the old name.
* '''Flinders Ranges''' is often used to describe the park, but can stretch down from the edge of the [[Yorke Peninsula]] to [[Marree]]. It is an ambiguous term, but it generally refers to this park.
* '''Wilpena Pound''' is the name of both the iconic amphitheatre and the resort. The resort is sometimes distinguished by the name &quot;Wilpena Pound Resort&quot;, though it is not consistent.}}
===History===
The park was established in January 1, 1945, making it one of the earliest national parks in South Australia, named after the explorer [[Voyages of Matthew Flinders|Matthew Filnders]] who scaled Mount Broen in March 1802.

In the summer of 1839, Edward John Eyre with a party of five men further explored the Flinders Ranges. They left Adelaide on May 1, 1839 and the expedition set up a resupply point near Mount Arden, and from there they explored the surrounding region and upper Spencer Gulf, before heading up the Murray River and returning to Adelaide.

There are records of settlers living in the nearby Quorn District since at least 1845 and the first grazing licences were issued in 1851. William Pinkerton is considered the first settler to find a way through the Flinders Meadows via the Pichi Richi Pass. The surrounds of the Flinders Ranges continued to be farming areas, until the mid-20th century where the area's significance decreased with the Ghan's last run via Marree in the 1980s.

However, the Wilpena Pound was deemed a place not suitable for agriculture, and nearly all attempts of farming have failed. The potential for tourism quickly came to realisation and today, it has become one of the most iconic landscapes in South Australia.

Today, the park does not have many remnants of the pastoral and colonial times of the region, though there were former stations in the park, but today, all that remains of those stations are just ruins from early European settlement and Indigenous Adnyamathanha rock art sites.

===Landscape===
Most of the park is composed of folded and faulted sediments of the Adelaide Geosyncline which is of thick sequence of sediments were deposited in a large basin during the Neoproterozoic on the passive margin of the ancient continent of Rodinia. 

About 540 million years ago, the area underwent the Delamerian orogeny where the geosynclinal sequence was folded and faulted into a large mountain range. The area has undergone erosion since then resulting in the relatively low ranges in what can be seen today.

===Flora and fauna===
[[File:Macropus robustus (43691673985).jpg|thumb|300px|Wallaroos in the park]]
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
The park is one of the last areas where the yellow-footed rock kangaroo can still be commonly found. Since dingoes disappeared from the park and permanent wells were built for livestock, numbers of the red kangaroo, the western grey kangaroo, and the wallaroo have increased and can be seen on hiking trails. The brush-tailed kangaroo rat was extinct in this national park for some time, but was reintroduced in the early 21st century. Other notable animal species in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park include the emu, the wedge-tailed eagle, and the Gould's monitor lizard.
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===Climate===
{{Forecast/AU|Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park|hawker|sa}}
As Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is in the middle of the Outback, it gets ''hot'' especially during summer while it gets quite cold during the winter. However, unlike other Outback parks, the heat is somewhat tolerable in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, thanks to its altitude. 

However, some trails are closed during the summer season (usually between Nov 30 and Mar 1). Check the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park-4 SA Parks] website for which ones are open and which are closed.

Generally, the ideal time to visit Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is either during autumn (mid-March to May) or spring (late-August to late-November). The winter temperatures get cold, while summer temperatures can go up to 45°C.

===Visitor information centre===
There is a single visitor centre in the park, at the Wilpena Pound Resort. 
* {{listing
| name=Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/visitor-Information-centre/ | email= visitorscentre@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527039 | long=138.606487 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=
| hours=Dec-Feb: 8:30AM–5PM; Mar-Nov: 8AM–6PM  | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Inquire about camping permits, and national parks access permits. Tour and scenic flight bookings can also be made at the visitor centre, and there is a large collection of maps and trails if you're going to go out in the bush.
}}
Otherwise, if you're looking to get park information or contact the park management, contact the Port Augusta National Parks Wildlife Service office by either calling {{phone|+61 8 8648 5300}} or by emailing {{email|DEW.SAALOnlineBookings@sa.gov.au}}. 
==Get in==
[[File:Flinders Ranges National Park (46246450691).jpg|thumb|300px|The entrance of Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP. While the name has changed, the entry signs have not.]]
As with most other national parks in South Australia or even Australia as a whole, getting to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is best done by car, and only for those who are willing to put up with more than a four-hour drive – which is actually not that much when compared to other parks in the Flinders Ranges. While there is an airport at Hawker, it is only used as a [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]] base.

===By car===
From the South Australian capital of [[Adelaide]], take it M2 North-South Motorway up north and then exit onto A1 Port Wakefield Highway. After about 2½ hours, just before Port Augusta, turn onto B83 Flinders Ranges Way and continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

From [[Broken Hill]], head west onto A32 Barrier Highway for about 270 kilometres until B79. Once you're at the B79 turnoff, turn onto B79 Petersburg Road up until [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]]. Once at [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]], turn right onto B56 and continue onto B56 up until B80. Once at B80, continue for about 140 kilometres up until B83. Once at B83, turn right and then continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

===By plane===
The closest airport is in [[Port Augusta#By plane|Port Augusta]] ({{IATA|[[PUG]]}}), which has flights from [[Adelaide]] and [[Coober Pedy]] but few take the airport given that you will need to then end up driving from Pt. Augusta.

==Fees and permits==
You will need to pay a vehicle entry fee and needs to be paid prior to arrival. Bookings can be [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/other/67709 made at the SA Parks website] and is usually the preferred method. Otherwise, emailing {{email|DEWDesertParks@sa.gov.au}} is another alternate way of making an online booking. As of 2022, the fees are usually $12 per vehicle and $10 for concession holders. The fees do not cover camping, and additional fees apply for camping.

If you would prefer to pay in person, you can get your pass at one of the South Australian Parks Office booking offices [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/book-and-pay/where-can-i-book listed here].

==Get around==
[[File:150908-002 View from Hucks Lookout.jpg|thumb|300px|The Flinders Ranges Way from Hucks Lookout]]
There are two main important roads in the park that you will need to know when visiting the park. The main road is Flinders Ranges Way, the only sealed (paved) road crossing the park from north-south with mostly 110 km/h speed limits but you may have to slow down to {{kmh|45}} or {{kmh|55}} on bends. The second road is the road to the resort. It too is sealed, but a very short road, and the only place with supplies. 

Both roads are well-signposted, and if you do happen to somehow get lost driving, if you are on a sealed road, you're likely on one of these two, most likely on Flinders Ranges Way.

Other smaller roads – including scenic drives are often just gravel roads. However, they're often smooth, and so it's possible to do around an {{kmh|80}} on the gravel roads. There is no signposted limit, so the South Australian default at {{kmh|100}} applies, but you should drive only at the speed of what you're comfortable with.

Roads can close in the park without any notice due to extreme fire danger. Check the [https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/ CFS website] for up-to-date information on fire danger.
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==See==
[[File:Arkaroo Rock 8 (18669729126).jpg|thumb|300px|6000-year-old rock art on Arkaroo Rock]]
* {{see
| name=Arkaroo Rock | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Arkaroo Rock Trail | lat=-31.601872 | long=138.627938 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A group of rock art with drawings of different things including ochre and charcoal images and have been carbon dated to be around six thousand years old and is a culturally significant site to the Indigenous Adnyamathanha people.
}}
* {{see
| name=Cazneaux Tree | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.520344 | long=138.637187 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Cazneaux Tree, Flinders Ranges - South Australia.jpg | wikidata=Q48807775
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Named after Harold Cazneaux, an Australian photographer who believed that all images should be a piece of art. Unfortunately, outside South Australia, Harold Cazneaux is not very well known. There's nothing so special about this tree, but it's the most prominent tree for kilometres on end.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sacred Canyon | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sacred Canyon Rd, Upalinna | lat=-31.598916 | long=138.701833 | directions=13.5 km off Flinders Ranges Way
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A canyon as the name says, a sacred one. Unlike most canyons where you would rather be looking down, in this one, you go down through the canyon and look up instead. There are regular tours run by the Wilpena Pound Resort with an Indigenous Adnyamathanha tour guide and details can be found [https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/cultural-tours/ here]. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Old Wilpena Station | alt=Old Wilpena Station Precinct | url= | email=
| address=Wilcolo Track, Wilpena | lat=-31.512955 | long=138.614945 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=An old station used in the early colonial period by the Europeans. Today, only some of what was originally there in the 19th century remains but with many interpretive signs installed. 
}}
* {{see
| name=St. Mary Peak | alt=Ngarri Mudlanha | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-31.503889 | long=138.551111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2612082
| lastedit=2022-01-30
| content=The eighth highest peak in South Australia with a height of 1,189 metres, this peak gives views of the natural amphitheatre and of the park that are quite not what you expect of the South Australian Outback. The peak and its surroundings may be accessed via a walking trail from Wilpena Resort along the northeast edge of the range outside of Wilpena Pound, or via a longer trail through the middle of the pound. However, keep in mind that the Adnyamathanha people find this mountain sacred and ask not for it to be climbed – however, the choice of whether you'd like to climb up or not is up to you.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Ediacaran Golden Spike | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Trezona Loop Walk, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.33147 | long=138.635291 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-10
| content=The only golden spike site in the southern hemisphere. In mid-2022, there will be a new carpark built for easy access to the spike.
}}

===Lookouts===
[[File:Outback Trip - Wilpena Pound 3 (4157965946).jpg|thumb|300px|A lookout inside Wilpena Pound]]
* {{see
| name=Brachina Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Road, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.343442 | long=138.555188 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata= | image=Brachina George Lookout.jpg
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=If you want to see inside one of the finest gorges of the Flinders Ranges, this lookout along the geological trail is an excellent midway stop. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Hucks Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.471818 | long=138.697318 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A lookout overlooking rocks that were deposited as sediments between a billion and 500 million years ago. Has a carpark nearby as well as a picnic area.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wilpena Pound Solar Panel lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Wilpena | lat=-31.522018 | long=138.619921 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A lookout overlooking the Wilpena Solar Site, which is a fairly sizable solar farm. There's a walking trail from the lookout to get to the solar farm close up. A convenient distance from the Wilpena Pound resort.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rawnsley Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.61099 | long=138.651965 | directions=170 metre walk from the road.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=Has information about the fossil sites in the park, as well as the time when the park was once underwater as well as a general overview of the Flinders Ranges as a whole.
}}
* {{see
| name=Stokes Hill Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Stokes Hill Lookout Rd, Willow Springs | lat=-31.458308 | long=138.735836 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=Learn about the numerous indigenous symbols and meanings found in the art sites as well as how the local indigenous group used their land in the surrounding regions on top of the easterly view of the Flinders Ranges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wangara Lookout | alt= | url=https://www.trailhiking.com.au/wangara-lookout-hike/ | email=
| address= | lat=-31.542369 | long=138.586662 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-01-30
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==Do==
There are numerous trails in the park, as well as some scenic drives, mostly on gravel roads.
===Scenic drives===
[[File:Meandering (Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park).jpg|thumb|300px|A view of a scenic drive]]
* The '''[http://flinders-ranges.com/2019/09/28/cambrian-fossils-brachina-gorge/ Brachina Gorge Geological Trail]''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA9922;color:#AA9922;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 20-kilometre trail on gravel roads passing numerous geological formations and with numerous stops to learn about the different parts of the trail. The trail is also home to several Cambrian fossils. Similar to neighbouring [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]], it holds some of the world's oldest Ediacaran fossils.
* '''Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#44acFF;color:#44acFF;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 30-kilometre trail only suitable for SUVs or 4WDs. The scenic trail passes through some of the higher peaks of the park on top of the Bunyeroo Gorge as the trail name says.

===Walks===
If you are walking or doing any of the hikes inside the park, it is advisable to download the Flinders Ranges Walks apps before you do one of them. The app has detailed walk information about six walks inside the park, along with some other walks in [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park]] and two nearby conservation parks. The app is available on both iOS and Android. 
* The 7.9 km trail inside Wilpena Pound is a must for those wanting to get inside Wilpena Pound.
* For a much shorter walk, the '''Arkaroo Rock walking trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA5500;color:#AA5500;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is the only trail you can use to get to [[#Arkaroo Rock|Arkaroo Rock]].
* If you're looking to get a glimpse of the pastoral times of the park, the '''Hills Homestead Walk''' which takes {{km|6.6}} and takes two hours return southwest from the resort will give you some of the most preserved pioneering heritage sites one could find in the Flinders Ranges.
* The '''Living with Land Walk''' is a walk that takes you to the solar farm near the resort, which is a 1-kilometre talk with several information signs on how Europeans and the Indigenous Adnyamathanha learned to survive in such the hot and harsh unforgiving climates of the Flinders Ranges.
* For a bit of a more moderate hike, the '''Trezona Hike''' is a {{km|8}} which is one of the few trails that pass through the Heysen Range. An ideal base to start this walk is the [[#Trezona Campground|Trezona Campground]], where the walk starts. The hike takes about 4 hours to do. An interesting geological feature along the way is the Trezona geological formation, which contains some of the earliest life forms on earth dating from the Ediacaran era.
* The '''Boom and Bust Hike''' is an easy to moderate 2-kilometre hike to one of the park's most colourful flora and fauna which is a very unusual sight for the outback. It is near the visitor centre.

==Buy==
There is only a single convenience store in the park, and that's an IGA Xpress. You can expect to find what you'd find in a normal IGA and unusually, the park also has a small service station, so you don't have to go out of the park to fill up. 
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| content=Includes a cafe and some meat, fruit and veg, liquor, dairy and groceries are sold here, just like in every other IGA albeit so remove. However, unlike other IGAs, Wilpena Pound IGA has fuel, and is the only place where you can fill up in the close proximity to the park.
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==Eat==
There is only one restaurant within the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound Resort. There is also a small cafe next to the IGA (see [[#Buy|&amp;sect; Buy]]). 
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| content=Outback dining with the usuals of [[Australian cuisine]] including bush tucker but minus the ethnic cuisines. It's the only restaurant in the park, though there is a cafe at the IGA.
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==Drink==
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| content=A bar and bistro again part of the Wilpena Pound Resort. It's also the only bar and bistro in the entire park.
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==Sleep==
[[File:Cazneaux's tree-Wiki.jpg|thumb|300px|The usual sky at night, this one taken from Cazneaux Tree]]
The sky during night is pretty clear – so clear, that it's probably much clearer than many of the [[Dark Sky Parks in the United States]]. Sometimes you might not be able to see the Milky Way in summer, but it's almost always visible during winter. However, it may be a little difficult to see in Wilpena Pound Resort area, but once you drive two or three kilometres out on either direction, it's pretty visible.

For space enthusiasts, two particularly visible constellations include the Orion and the Pleiades, both which have great significance to the Adnyamathanha. Orion represents the dreaming sacred law for men and the Pleiades represents the same but for women.
===Lodging===
* {{sleep
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| address=Wilpena Rd, Via Hawker | lat=-31.529638 | long=138.60293 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=1800 805 802
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| content=The only lodging of any kind in the park. Prices are about mid-range, and you can generally expect to find what you would normally find in any mid-range accommodation.
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===Camping===
There is only one private accommodation in the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound resort.
* {{sleep
| name=Ikara Safari Camp | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/ikara-safari-camp/ | email=
| address=Outside Track | lat=-31.523806 | long=138.599449 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=1800 805 802
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| content=The only private accommodation in the park, with options ranging from a safari tent, a family safari tent and a main tent. Not all options come with dining options; only the &quot;main tent&quot; option has dining as part of the package.
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The rest are all managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia. All of them will require bookings in advance, for $17 a night. Bookings can be made [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking#Ikara-Flinders%20Ranges%20National%20Park here]. Most of the campgrounds will require you to drive on unsealed roads and far from the resort – make sure you have enough supplies with you.
* {{sleep
| name=Acraman Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72075 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.409744 | long=138.561395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=A small campground with only four campsites in it. It is convenient for those wanting to explore Bunyeroo Gorge. Suitable for tents and camper trailers and includes toilets.
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* {{sleep
| name=Aroona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/67710 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.278783 | long=138.580964 | directions=
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| content=A medium sized campground with 13 campsites which includes toilets but all the campsites are unpowered. However, it is a reasonable distance from other campsites and the Wilpena Pound Resort, so you will need to be self-sufficient.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Brachina East Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72076 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330807 | long=138.583455 | directions=1 km deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
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* {{sleep
| name=Cambrian Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72077 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.35764 | long=138.582945 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Dingley Dell Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72078 | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way | lat=-31.355571 | long=138.706414 | directions=
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* {{sleep
| name=Koolamon Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72079 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.292279 | long=138.586763 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Teamsters Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72080 | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.337958 | long=138.549832 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Trezona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72081 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.33198 | long=138.62494 | directions=short deviation off Trezona Loop Walk
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A good base to explore the [[#Trezona Hike|Trezona Hike]], one of the only trails to pass the Heysen Range which is 8 kilometres and takes 4 hours to do.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Youngoona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72082 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330714 | long=138.6559 | directions=short deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
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===Backcountry===
Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds.

==Stay safe==
Most roads in the park have a {{kmh|110}} speed limit, similar to most other parts of the state. However, the roads in the Flinders Ranges are more windy, with more bends, and as this is a national park, there's more wildlife crossing the road, especially during dawn and dusk. Speed limits can drop heavily – you could be going {{kmh|110}} and then suddenly have to slow down to {{kmh|40}} on a bend.

Mobile reception in the park is generally poor, and Telstra only has coverage in Wilpena and some nearby lookouts while Optus or Vodafone '''do not have any coverage at all'''. If that's the case, let someone know that you're coming here.

For cases requiring regional duty officers, for the Flinders Ranges region, phone {{phone|+61 408 378 284}}. The listed reasons to call can be found at the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/contact-us SA Parks] website. 

==Go next==
* [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]] is a very new national park, opening to the public in early 2023 home to fossils over 500 million years old – which is older than dinosaurs
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[[File:Wilpena Pound from the Air.jpg|thumb|300px|Not exactly the best photo of Wilpena Pound, but the natural amphitheatre is pretty spectacular when seeing it through a scenic flight]]
If there's one place that many think of the [[Outback (South Australia)|South Australian Outback]], it's '''[https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park]''', a [[South Australian national parks|South Australian national park]] best known for its iconic Wilpena Pound, a large naturally formed amphitheatre. On top of Wilpena Pound, the park contains some [[paleontology|paleontological]] sites, hiking trails and lookouts. Since April 2021, it has been on the tentative list for world heritage for its rich fossil collection along with the two nearby parks of [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park|Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges]] and the relatively new [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park|Nilpena Ediacara]] (formerly Ediacara CP).

The Flinders Ranges have been a part of Australian culture and is the typical &quot;Outback scene&quot; that many associate Australia with. It is perhaps the best-known national park in the Outback (excluding [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park|Ulu&lt;u&gt;r&lt;/u&gt;u-Kata Tju&lt;u&gt;t&lt;/u&gt;a]]) and many travellers from all over the world come to see this park when road-tripping in South Australia or the west of New South Wales.

Until 2016, it was known as '''Flinders Ranges National Park'''.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound or Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park?
|The park is called an array of different names, and with no proper one consistent name, the name of the park can be a confusing one. However, these are the few terms you may encounter:
* '''Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park''' – current official name of national park.
* '''Flinders Ranges National Park''' – The name of the park before 2016. In 2016, the park was renamed to include the Adnyamathanha name &quot;Ikara&quot;, the traditional name for Wilpena Pound, meaning &quot;meeting place&quot;. However, many signs including the park's entrance sign still use the old name.
* '''Flinders Ranges''' is often used to describe the park, but can stretch down from the edge of the [[Yorke Peninsula]] to [[Marree]]. It is an ambiguous term, but it generally refers to this park.
* '''Wilpena Pound''' is the name of both the iconic amphitheatre and the resort. The resort is sometimes distinguished by the name &quot;Wilpena Pound Resort&quot;, though it is not consistent.}}
===History===
The park was established in January 1, 1945, making it one of the earliest national parks in South Australia, named after the explorer [[Voyages of Matthew Flinders|Matthew Filnders]] who scaled Mount Broen in March 1802.

In the summer of 1839, Edward John Eyre with a party of five men further explored the Flinders Ranges. They left Adelaide on May 1, 1839 and the expedition set up a resupply point near Mount Arden, and from there they explored the surrounding region and upper Spencer Gulf, before heading up the Murray River and returning to Adelaide.

There are records of settlers living in the nearby Quorn District since at least 1845 and the first grazing licences were issued in 1851. William Pinkerton is considered the first settler to find a way through the Flinders Meadows via the Pichi Richi Pass. The surrounds of the Flinders Ranges continued to be farming areas, until the mid-20th century where the area's significance decreased with the Ghan's last run via Marree in the 1980s.

However, the Wilpena Pound was deemed a place not suitable for agriculture, and nearly all attempts of farming have failed. The potential for tourism quickly came to realisation and today, it has become one of the most iconic landscapes in South Australia.

Today, the park does not have many remnants of the pastoral and colonial times of the region, though there were former stations in the park, but today, all that remains of those stations are just ruins from early European settlement and Indigenous Adnyamathanha rock art sites.

===Landscape===
Most of the park is composed of folded and faulted sediments of the Adelaide Geosyncline which is of thick sequence of sediments were deposited in a large basin during the Neoproterozoic on the passive margin of the ancient continent of Rodinia. 

About 540 million years ago, the area underwent the Delamerian orogeny where the geosynclinal sequence was folded and faulted into a large mountain range. The area has undergone erosion since then resulting in the relatively low ranges in what can be seen today.

===Flora and fauna===
[[File:Macropus robustus (43691673985).jpg|thumb|300px|Wallaroos in the park]]
{{see also|Australasian wildlife}}
The park is one of the last areas where the yellow-footed rock kangaroo can still be commonly found. Since dingoes disappeared from the park and permanent wells were built for livestock, numbers of the red kangaroo, the western grey kangaroo, and the wallaroo have increased and can be seen on hiking trails. The brush-tailed kangaroo rat was extinct in this national park for some time, but was reintroduced in the early 21st century. Other notable animal species in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park include the emu, the wedge-tailed eagle, and the Gould's monitor lizard.
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===Climate===
{{Forecast/AU|Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park|hawker|sa}}
As Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is in the middle of the Outback, it gets ''hot'' especially during summer while it gets quite cold during the winter. However, unlike other Outback parks, the heat is somewhat tolerable in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, thanks to its altitude. 

However, some trails are closed during the summer season (usually between Nov 30 and Mar 1). Check the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park-4 SA Parks] website for which ones are open and which are closed.

Generally, the ideal time to visit Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is either during autumn (mid-March to May) or spring (late-August to late-November). The winter temperatures get cold, while summer temperatures can go up to 45°C.

===Visitor information centre===
There is a single visitor centre in the park, at the Wilpena Pound Resort. 
* {{listing
| name=Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/visitor-Information-centre/ | email= visitorscentre@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527039 | long=138.606487 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=
| hours=Dec-Feb: 8:30AM–5PM; Mar-Nov: 8AM–6PM  | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Inquire about camping permits, and national parks access permits. Tour and scenic flight bookings can also be made at the visitor centre, and there is a large collection of maps and trails if you're going to go out in the bush.
}}
Otherwise, if you're looking to get park information or contact the park management, contact the Port Augusta National Parks Wildlife Service office by either calling {{phone|+61 8 8648 5300}} or by emailing {{email|DEW.SAALOnlineBookings@sa.gov.au}}. 
==Get in==
[[File:Flinders Ranges National Park (46246450691).jpg|thumb|300px|The entrance of Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP. While the name has changed, the entry signs have not.]]
As with most other national parks in South Australia or even Australia as a whole, getting to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is best done by car, and only for those who are willing to put up with more than a four-hour drive – which is actually not that much when compared to other parks in the Flinders Ranges. While there is an airport at Hawker, it is only used as a [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]] base.

===By car===
From the South Australian capital of [[Adelaide]], take it M2 North-South Motorway up north and then exit onto A1 Port Wakefield Highway. After about 2½ hours, just before Port Augusta, turn onto B83 Flinders Ranges Way and continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

From [[Broken Hill]], head west onto A32 Barrier Highway for about 270 kilometres until B79. Once you're at the B79 turnoff, turn onto B79 Petersburg Road up until [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]]. Once at [[Peterborough (South Australia)|Peterborough]], turn right onto B56 and continue onto B56 up until B80. Once at B80, continue for about 140 kilometres up until B83. Once at B83, turn right and then continue northeast up until Hawker. Once you're at Hawker, turn onto the unnumbered Flinders Ranges Way for an hour until you've arrived at the park.

===By plane===
The closest airport is in [[Port Augusta#By plane|Port Augusta]] ({{IATA|[[PUG]]}}), which has flights from [[Adelaide]] and [[Coober Pedy]] but few take the airport given that you will need to then end up driving from Pt. Augusta.

==Fees and permits==
You will need to pay a vehicle entry fee and needs to be paid prior to arrival. Bookings can be [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/other/67709 made at the SA Parks website] and is usually the preferred method. Otherwise, emailing {{email|DEWDesertParks@sa.gov.au}} is another alternate way of making an online booking. As of 2022, the fees are usually $12 per vehicle and $10 for concession holders. The fees do not cover camping, and additional fees apply for camping.

If you would prefer to pay in person, you can get your pass at one of the South Australian Parks Office booking offices [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/book-and-pay/where-can-i-book listed here].

==Get around==
[[File:150908-002 View from Hucks Lookout.jpg|thumb|300px|The Flinders Ranges Way from Hucks Lookout]]
There are two main important roads in the park that you will need to know when visiting the park. The main road is Flinders Ranges Way, the only sealed (paved) road crossing the park from north-south with mostly 110 km/h speed limits but you may have to slow down to {{kmh|45}} or {{kmh|55}} on bends. The second road is the road to the resort. It too is sealed, but a very short road, and the only place with supplies. 

Both roads are well-signposted, and if you do happen to somehow get lost driving, if you are on a sealed road, you're likely on one of these two, most likely on Flinders Ranges Way.

Other smaller roads – including scenic drives are often just gravel roads. However, they're often smooth, and so it's possible to do around an {{kmh|80}} on the gravel roads. There is no signposted limit, so the South Australian default at {{kmh|100}} applies, but you should drive only at the speed of what you're comfortable with.

Roads can close in the park without any notice due to extreme fire danger. Check the [https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/ CFS website] for up-to-date information on fire danger.
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==See==
[[File:Arkaroo Rock 8 (18669729126).jpg|thumb|300px|6000-year-old rock art on Arkaroo Rock]]
* {{see
| name=Arkaroo Rock | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Arkaroo Rock Trail | lat=-31.601872 | long=138.627938 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A group of rock art with drawings of different things including ochre and charcoal images and have been carbon dated to be around six thousand years old and is a culturally significant site to the Indigenous Adnyamathanha people.
}}
* {{see
| name=Cazneaux Tree | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.520344 | long=138.637187 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Cazneaux Tree, Flinders Ranges - South Australia.jpg | wikidata=Q48807775
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Named after Harold Cazneaux, an Australian photographer who believed that all images should be a piece of art. Unfortunately, outside South Australia, Harold Cazneaux is not very well known. There's nothing so special about this tree, but it's the most prominent tree for kilometres on end.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sacred Canyon | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sacred Canyon Rd, Upalinna | lat=-31.598916 | long=138.701833 | directions=13.5 km off Flinders Ranges Way
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A canyon as the name says, a sacred one. Unlike most canyons where you would rather be looking down, in this one, you go down through the canyon and look up instead. There are regular tours run by the Wilpena Pound Resort with an Indigenous Adnyamathanha tour guide and details can be found [https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/cultural-tours/ here]. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Old Wilpena Station | alt=Old Wilpena Station Precinct | url= | email=
| address=Wilcolo Track, Wilpena | lat=-31.512955 | long=138.614945 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=An old station used in the early colonial period by the Europeans. Today, only some of what was originally there in the 19th century remains but with many interpretive signs installed. 
}}
* {{see
| name=St. Mary Peak | alt=Ngarri Mudlanha | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-31.503889 | long=138.551111 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2612082
| lastedit=2022-01-30
| content=The eighth highest peak in South Australia with a height of 1,189 metres, this peak gives views of the natural amphitheatre and of the park that are quite not what you expect of the South Australian Outback. The peak and its surroundings may be accessed via a walking trail from Wilpena Resort along the northeast edge of the range outside of Wilpena Pound, or via a longer trail through the middle of the pound. However, keep in mind that the Adnyamathanha people find this mountain sacred and ask not for it to be climbed – however, the choice of whether you'd like to climb up or not is up to you.
}}
* {{see
| name=The Ediacaran Golden Spike | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Trezona Loop Walk, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.33147 | long=138.635291 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-10
| content=The only golden spike site in the southern hemisphere. In mid-2022, there will be a new carpark built for easy access to the spike.
}}

===Lookouts===
[[File:Outback Trip - Wilpena Pound 3 (4157965946).jpg|thumb|300px|A lookout inside Wilpena Pound]]
* {{see
| name=Brachina Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Road, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.343442 | long=138.555188 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata= | image=Brachina George Lookout.jpg
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=If you want to see inside one of the finest gorges of the Flinders Ranges, this lookout along the geological trail is an excellent midway stop. 
}}
* {{see
| name=Hucks Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.471818 | long=138.697318 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A lookout overlooking rocks that were deposited as sediments between a billion and 500 million years ago. Has a carpark nearby as well as a picnic area.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wilpena Pound Solar Panel lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Wilpena | lat=-31.522018 | long=138.619921 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=A lookout overlooking the Wilpena Solar Site, which is a fairly sizable solar farm. There's a walking trail from the lookout to get to the solar farm close up. A convenient distance from the Wilpena Pound resort.
}}
* {{see
| name=Rawnsley Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way, Upalinna | lat=-31.61099 | long=138.651965 | directions=170 metre walk from the road.
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=Has information about the fossil sites in the park, as well as the time when the park was once underwater as well as a general overview of the Flinders Ranges as a whole.
}}
* {{see
| name=Stokes Hill Lookout | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Stokes Hill Lookout Rd, Willow Springs | lat=-31.458308 | long=138.735836 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-22
| content=Learn about the numerous indigenous symbols and meanings found in the art sites as well as how the local indigenous group used their land in the surrounding regions on top of the easterly view of the Flinders Ranges.
}}
* {{see
| name=Wangara Lookout | alt= | url=https://www.trailhiking.com.au/wangara-lookout-hike/ | email=
| address= | lat=-31.542369 | long=138.586662 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-01-30
| content=Requires a 7-kilometre hike to do, taking about three hours to do. It might seem a lot, and you do need to have prior hiking experience, but the views of the Wilpena Pound amphitheatre are quite worth the trek.
}}

==Do==
There are numerous trails in the park, as well as some scenic drives, mostly on gravel roads.
===Scenic drives===
[[File:Meandering (Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park).jpg|thumb|300px|A view of a scenic drive]]
* The '''[http://flinders-ranges.com/2019/09/28/cambrian-fossils-brachina-gorge/ Brachina Gorge Geological Trail]''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA9922;color:#AA9922;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 20-kilometre trail on gravel roads passing numerous geological formations and with numerous stops to learn about the different parts of the trail. The trail is also home to several Cambrian fossils. Similar to neighbouring [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]], it holds some of the world's oldest Ediacaran fossils.
* '''Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#44acFF;color:#44acFF;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is a 30-kilometre trail only suitable for SUVs or 4WDs. The scenic trail passes through some of the higher peaks of the park on top of the Bunyeroo Gorge as the trail name says.

===Walks===
If you are walking or doing any of the hikes inside the park, it is advisable to download the Flinders Ranges Walks apps before you do one of them. The app has detailed walk information about six walks inside the park, along with some other walks in [[Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park]] and two nearby conservation parks. The app is available on both iOS and Android. 
* The 7.9 km trail inside Wilpena Pound is a must for those wanting to get inside Wilpena Pound.
* For a much shorter walk, the '''Arkaroo Rock walking trail''' (coloured &lt;span style=&quot;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;box-sizing:border-box;width:24px;height:20px;overflow:hidden;border:thin solid #333;background:#AA5500;color:#AA5500;&gt;&lt;!--nothing--&gt;&lt;/span&gt; on map) is the only trail you can use to get to [[#Arkaroo Rock|Arkaroo Rock]].
* If you're looking to get a glimpse of the pastoral times of the park, the '''Hills Homestead Walk''' which takes {{km|6.6}} and takes two hours return southwest from the resort will give you some of the most preserved pioneering heritage sites one could find in the Flinders Ranges.
* The '''Living with Land Walk''' is a walk that takes you to the solar farm near the resort, which is a 1-kilometre talk with several information signs on how Europeans and the Indigenous Adnyamathanha learned to survive in such the hot and harsh unforgiving climates of the Flinders Ranges.
* For a bit of a more moderate hike, the '''Trezona Hike''' is a {{km|8}} which is one of the few trails that pass through the Heysen Range. An ideal base to start this walk is the [[#Trezona Campground|Trezona Campground]], where the walk starts. The hike takes about 4 hours to do. An interesting geological feature along the way is the Trezona geological formation, which contains some of the earliest life forms on earth dating from the Ediacaran era.
* The '''Boom and Bust Hike''' is an easy to moderate 2-kilometre hike to one of the park's most colourful flora and fauna which is a very unusual sight for the outback. It is near the visitor centre.

==Buy==
There is only a single convenience store in the park, and that's an IGA Xpress. You can expect to find what you'd find in a normal IGA and unusually, the park also has a small service station, so you don't have to go out of the park to fill up. 
* {{buy
| name=Wilpena Pound IGA Xpress | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/do/store/ | email=store@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Hawker-Wilpena Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.527352 | long=138.606159 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0162 | tollfree=
| hours=8AM–6PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Includes a cafe and some meat, fruit and veg, liquor, dairy and groceries are sold here, just like in every other IGA albeit so remove. However, unlike other IGAs, Wilpena Pound IGA has fuel, and is the only place where you can fill up in the close proximity to the park.
}}

==Eat==
There is only one restaurant within the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound Resort. There is also a small cafe next to the IGA (see [[#Buy|&amp;sect; Buy]]). 
* {{eat
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| address=covered under [[#Sleep]] | lat=-31.529511 | long=138.602672 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0004 | tollfree=
| hours=7–9:30AM, 5:30–8:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=Outback dining with the usuals of [[Australian cuisine]] including bush tucker but minus the ethnic cuisines. It's the only restaurant in the park, though there is a cafe at the IGA.
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Ikara Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/dining/restaurant/ | email=
| address=covered under [[#Sleep]] | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours=5:30–8:30PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=A bar and bistro again part of the Wilpena Pound Resort. It's also the only bar and bistro in the entire park.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Cazneaux's tree-Wiki.jpg|thumb|300px|The usual sky at night, this one taken from Cazneaux Tree]]
The sky during night is pretty clear – so clear, that it's probably much clearer than many of the [[Dark Sky Parks in the United States]]. Sometimes you might not be able to see the Milky Way in summer, but it's almost always visible during winter. However, it may be a little difficult to see in Wilpena Pound Resort area, but once you drive two or three kilometres out on either direction, it's pretty visible.

For space enthusiasts, two particularly visible constellations include the Orion and the Pleiades, both which have great significance to the Adnyamathanha. Orion represents the dreaming sacred law for men and the Pleiades represents the same but for women.
===Lodging===
* {{sleep
| name=Wilpena Pound Resort | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/resort/ | email=reservations@wilpenapound.com.au
| address=Wilpena Rd, Via Hawker | lat=-31.529638 | long=138.60293 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=1800 805 802
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=The only lodging of any kind in the park. Prices are about mid-range, and you can generally expect to find what you would normally find in any mid-range accommodation.
}}

===Camping===
There is only one private accommodation in the park, managed by the Wilpena Pound resort.
* {{sleep
| name=Ikara Safari Camp | alt= | url=https://www.wilpenapound.com.au/accommodation/ikara-safari-camp/ | email=
| address=Outside Track | lat=-31.523806 | long=138.599449 | directions=
| phone=+61 8 8648 0048 | tollfree=1800 805 802
| checkin= | checkout= | price=from $310
| lastedit=2021-12-21
| content=The only private accommodation in the park, with options ranging from a safari tent, a family safari tent and a main tent. Not all options come with dining options; only the &quot;main tent&quot; option has dining as part of the package.
}}
The rest are all managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia. All of them will require bookings in advance, for $17 a night. Bookings can be made [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking#Ikara-Flinders%20Ranges%20National%20Park here]. Most of the campgrounds will require you to drive on unsealed roads and far from the resort – make sure you have enough supplies with you.
* {{sleep
| name=Acraman Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72075 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.409744 | long=138.561395 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=A small campground with only four campsites in it. It is convenient for those wanting to explore Bunyeroo Gorge. Suitable for tents and camper trailers and includes toilets.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Aroona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/67710 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.278783 | long=138.580964 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=A medium sized campground with 13 campsites which includes toilets but all the campsites are unpowered. However, it is a reasonable distance from other campsites and the Wilpena Pound Resort, so you will need to be self-sufficient.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Brachina East Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72076 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330807 | long=138.583455 | directions=1 km deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Cambrian Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72077 | email=
| address=Bunyeroo Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.35764 | long=138.582945 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Dingley Dell Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72078 | email=
| address=Flinders Ranges Way | lat=-31.355571 | long=138.706414 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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* {{sleep
| name=Koolamon Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72079 | email=
| address=Aroona Valley Road | lat=-31.292279 | long=138.586763 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-03-11
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* {{sleep
| name=Teamsters Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72080 | email=
| address=Brachina Gorge Rd, Flinders Ranges | lat=-31.337958 | long=138.549832 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
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| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Trezona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72081 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.33198 | long=138.62494 | directions=short deviation off Trezona Loop Walk
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-11
| content=A good base to explore the [[#Trezona Hike|Trezona Hike]], one of the only trails to pass the Heysen Range which is 8 kilometres and takes 4 hours to do.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Youngoona Campground | alt= | url=https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/72082 | email=
| address= | lat=-31.330714 | long=138.6559 | directions=short deviation off Brachina Gorge Road
| phone= | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
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| content=
}}

===Backcountry===
Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds.

==Stay safe==
Most roads in the park have a {{kmh|110}} speed limit, similar to most other parts of the state. However, the roads in the Flinders Ranges are more windy, with more bends, and as this is a national park, there's more wildlife crossing the road, especially during dawn and dusk. Speed limits can drop heavily – you could be going {{kmh|110}} and then suddenly have to slow down to {{kmh|40}} on a bend.

Mobile reception in the park is generally poor, and Telstra only has coverage in Wilpena and some nearby lookouts while Optus or Vodafone '''do not have any coverage at all'''. If that's the case, let someone know that you're coming here.

For cases requiring regional duty officers, for the Flinders Ranges region, phone {{phone|+61 408 378 284}}. The listed reasons to call can be found at the [https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/contact-us SA Parks] website. 

==Go next==
* [[Nilpena Ediacara National Park]] is a very new national park, opening to the public in early 2023 home to fossils over 500 million years old – which is older than dinosaurs
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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is good motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: Ayade Leisure Resort opposite City park, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres  | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 16 Bangui St lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: 39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Connect==

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is good motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: Ayade Leisure Resort opposite City park, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: 39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Connect==

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is good motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse  Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point  | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: Ayade Leisure Resort opposite City park, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Connect==

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is good motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is good motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Connect==

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is Good Motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is Good Motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.
==Get around==
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
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* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, opp. Peniel Apartment | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
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* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
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* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the Federal Capital Territory, [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is Good Motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.
==Get around==
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Peniel Apartment
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Spice Platter | alt= | url= | email=
| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Crown Princess Hotels
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Bjorne Suites | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}

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'''Wuse''' is a district near [[Abuja]] in the [[Federal Capital Territory]], [[North Central Nigeria]]. It is one of the top notch areas in the state.

==Get in==

{{Mapframe|9.0761|7.4759|zoom=14}}&lt;!--{{mapshape}}--&gt;
===By bus===

You can get into Wuse by bus from major cities like [[Lagos]], [[Benin]], [[Kano]] and [[Port Harcourt]]. Reliable services are available to bring you into Wuse, such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN), Young Shall Grow and God is Good Motors.
It is advisable to take day trip buses from wherever you are coming from in the country. This is because the interstate roads have most part of them unmaintained and full of potholes. And also the issue of being attacked by robbers by night. If you're unfamiliar with the country, endeavor to take a bus with an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities, and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North. 

=== By train ===

[http://nrc.gov.ng/ '''Nigeria Railway Corporation'''] has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and [[Kaduna]], where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system. Trains arrive and depart from {{marker|type=go|name=Idu Station|lat=9.046277|long=7.342018}} which is about 15 km west of the city centre. As of 2018, there are four daily departures in each direction. The train service offers three types of fares as Economy, First Class, and Sleeper. The schedules and current fairs can be found on the Nigeria Railway Corporation website. It is a very comfortable mode of traveling.
==Get around==
After getting into Wuse, there are cabs around by which you can get around with.

==See==
&lt;!-- seems to be part of the CBD* {{see
| name=Millennium Tower | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.0558 | long=7.4928 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6858955
| lastedit=2022-05-22
| content=The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of a number of projects in the Central District. At {{m|170}}, it is the tallest artificial structure in Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which also includes the Nigerian Cultural Centre, an eight-storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Construction for the tower started in 2006 and was topped out in 2014 whilst the cultural centre is still under construction.
}}--&gt;

==Do==

==Buy==
* {{buy
| name=Metro Mall | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Everyone Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Shop 10, Mangal Plaza, Zone1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 375 8133 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=The Shop Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No. 63 Abidjan Crescent, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 181 6670 | tollfree=
| hours= M-Sa 10AM-10PM| price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=AA Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 72 Abijan Street, Zone 3 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 676 3450 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= 
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=CHIV-VIC Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= No.13, Mumbuna Street, Zone 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 444 7233 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Libra Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Payless Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nouakchott St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Achievers Supermarket &amp; Stores | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop GCH 8, Banex Plaza, Wuse II | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 167 0384 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=Climax Supermarket
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=4, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 786 0282 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{buy
| name=4U Supermarket | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 802 535 9797| tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=The Secret Garden Abuja
 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 979 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 806 072 2177 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wingist Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 818 773 5698 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 11AM-midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=VII Bistro (Seven Bistro NG) | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Kampala St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 701 292 9297 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-2AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Puzzo’s Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=170 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Peniel Apartment
| phone=+234 811 223 3689 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight | price=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kilimanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 527 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=4 Guys Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 446 4466 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa Noon-11PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-31
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Melting Pot | alt= | url= | email=
| address=137 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM | price=
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* {{eat
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| address=18 Libreville Cre | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 930 0481 | tollfree=
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* {{eat
| name=Caesars Restaurant
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| address= No 28 Agadez Cres, Wuse Abuja | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 813 120 6657 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-midnight | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Crossover Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3 Cairo Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 816 884 0885 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa AM-10PM | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Ojuelegba Amala Point | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Ayade Leisure Resort, Plot 1261 Ahmadu Bello Way | lat= | long= | directions=opposite City park
| phone=+234 816 355 5008 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 7AM-9PM | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Turkish Restaurant In HOOTAS | alt= | url= | email=
| address=detokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | direction |
Phone=+234 802 919 9000 tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Timeout Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=: No 2 Lingu Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 906 160 0052 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=
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* {{eat
| name=Lagos Bistro | alt= | url= | email=
| address=7 Humbori Street, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 704 380 0000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 9AM-11PM | price=
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==Drink==
* {{drink
| name=Barracuda Resto Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 905 559 9952 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Beer Barn Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=No. 72 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 811 888 8001 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa PM-4AM | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Onyx Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Nurberger Plaza, plot 1723 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 902 203 3349 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Kryxtal Lounge and Bar
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| address= No.70 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 815 523 7003 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Grey Lounge
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| address= 913 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 333 3394 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 6AM-2AM | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Bottlers Parlour | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2027 Dalaba Street Zone 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Zodiac Pub | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 8 Fomella | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 817 707 7770 | tollfree=
| hours=24 hours | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Bature Brewery | alt= | url= | email=
| address=A1 Discovery Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 810 686 1192 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Beirut Lounge | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 123 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 207 4928 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 2PM-midnight | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Hootas Place Abuja | alt= | url= | email=
| address=16 Bangui St lat | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 812 919 9000 | tollfree=
| hours=M-Sa 9AM-3AM | price=
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* {{drink
| name=Jazz And Blues | alt= | url= | email=
| address=39 Abijan St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 384 9024 | tollfree=
| hours=M-sa 6PM-6AM | price=
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==Sleep==
* {{sleep
| name=Ambience | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 27 Ontario Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦38,000
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* {{sleep
| name=Oxford Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 26 Suez Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 803 740 4349 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price= ₦18,000
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* {{sleep
| name=Prixair Pure Hotel Wuse | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Cotonou Crescent | lat= | long= | directions=off Bissau Street
| phone=+234 912 303 4324 | tollfree=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
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* {{sleep
| name=Orient Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 913 886 9603 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=13000
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* {{sleep
| name=New Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 55Plot, 3 Makeni St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 810 297 3360| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=6000
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* {{sleep
| name=DaySpring Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= Zone 6, Plot 4 Juba St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= +234 803 250 9625| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦10,000
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* {{sleep
| name=House14 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=14 Kudang St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 814 121 7636 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦51,000
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| lastedit=2021-12-31
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* {{sleep
| name=Febson Hotel &amp; Aparments | alt= | url= | email=
| address= zone 4, 2 Lakota St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 703 813 6434 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦16,000
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* {{sleep
| name=1st Forty Hotel | alt= | url= | email=
| address= 38 Aminu Kano Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 807 719 1235 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦27,000
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* {{sleep
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| address= Lome Cres, Zone 7 | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{sleep
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| address= 28 Agadez Cres | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+234 805 174 7440 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=₦33,000
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[[File:NewActon Precinct.jpg|thumb|300px|The NewActon Precinct]]

'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
&lt;!--if regionlist fails to display the dynamic map {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of Civic's districts}}--&gt;
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|regionmaptext=Color-coded map of Civic's districts
|regionmapZoom=15

|region1name=City Hill
|region1color=#a977df
|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
|region2color=#d09440
|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
|region3color=#18d04d
|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
|region4color=#14a9d2
|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
|region5color=#a8a43e
|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
| name=Artworld ADG | alt= | url=http://www.aboriginaldream.com/ | email=dream@aboriginaldream.com
| address=cnr London Cct and Gordon St | lat=-35.2823 | long=149.1252 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 2922 | tollfree=
| hours=F {{time|11AM|6PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
}}
* {{see
| name=Canberra Museum and Gallery | alt=CMAG | url=http://www.cmag.com.au/ | email=cmag@act.gov.au
| address=176 London Cct | lat=-35.2807 | long=149.131 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6207 3968 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su noon-5PM | price=Free
| wikidata=Q495518
| content=A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. Also features the ''Sydney Nolan Collection'' - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
}}
* {{see
| name=Glebe Park | alt= | url= | email=
| address=cnr Bunda St, Akuna St and Cooyong St | lat=-35.28227 | long=149.13629 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5567441
| lastedit=2022-06-30
| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
}}
* {{see
| name=Sydney and Melbourne buildings | alt= | url= | email=
| address=cnr London Cct and Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.279 | long=149.13 | directions=the Sydney Building is on the east side of Northbourne Avenue, and the Melbourne Building is on the west side
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=These two large buildings in the centre of Civic were the first commercially-funded buildings in Canberra, and have been important local landmarks since the 1920s. Both buildings are surrounded by loggias modelled on those of buildings in [[Florence]], Italy. They are occupied by a mix of restaurants (most of which are quite good), nightclubs, pubs and small businesses, but much of the Sydney Building is in a fairly poor state of repair. Plans to revitalise the buildings are regularly proposed, but never go far.
}}

There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
* {{see
| name=ACT Memorial | alt=Australian Capital Territory Memorial | url=http://www.memorial.act.gov.au/ | email=
| address=London Circuit | lat=-35.2808 | long=149.132 | directions=opposite Civic Square
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q4650886
| lastedit=2022-04-25
| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
}}
* {{see
| name=Canberra Centenary Column | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-35.2814 | long=149.129 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q18386365
| lastedit=2022-03-28
| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
}}
[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
| name=Legislative Assembly Building | alt= | url=https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/ | email=laeducation@parliament.act.gov.au 
| address=Civic Square, London Circuit | lat=-35.2816 | long=149.1312 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6205 3016 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q6518198
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
}}
* {{see
| name=Reserve Bank of Australia Building | alt= | url= | email=
| address=20-22 London Cct | lat=-35.2804 | long=149.127 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q60746498
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=A heritage-listed bank building designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil &amp; Civic which was the old RBA building. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
}}

==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
* {{do
| name=Casino Canberra | alt= | url=http://casinocanberra.com.au | email=
| address=21 Binara St | lat=-35.2833 | long=149.134 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6243 3700 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|12PM|4AM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q1047578
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=Perhaps Canberra's equivalent of Melbourne's Crown Casino, with multiple gambling areas, a sports bar, and an eatery but the casino is quite compact.
}}
* {{do
| name=Canberra Theatre Centre | alt=Canberra Theatre | url= | email=
| address= | lat=-35.2818 | long=149.1305 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q2878077
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=Canberra’s central performing arts venue, Australia’s first performing arts centre, and the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed having opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
}}

==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
* {{buy
| name=Canberra Centre | alt= | url=http://canberracentre.com.au | email=
| address=Bunda St | lat=-35.2794 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247-5611 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5031247
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.
}}
* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

* {{buy
| name=Australian Choice | alt= | url=https://australianchoice.com.au/ | email=contact@australianchoice.com.au
| address=Shop 12, Ground Floor, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=see [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 2 6257 5315 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Dymocks Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.dymocks.com.au/stores/act/dymocks-canberra | email=
| address=Shop CL17 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | lat=-35.28042 | long=149.1328 | directions=behind the escalators in the Canberra Centre's food court
| phone=+61 2 6257 5057 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robinsons Bookshop Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.robinsonsbooks.com.au/robinsonsbooks-v02.php | email=canberracentre@robinsonsbooks.com.au
| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 3 9783 6488 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 9AM–5:30PM; F 9AM–9PM; Sa 9AM–5PM; Su 10AM–4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-28
| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
}}

==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Civic Asian Noodle House | alt= | url=https://civicasiannoodlehouseonline.com.au/ | email=
| address=Sydney Building, 34 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.278828 | long=149.1288 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5145 (landline), +61 405 558 353 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of their's is the Seared Salmon Roll. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
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==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

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===Mid-range===
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m. The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
&lt;!--if regionlist fails to display the dynamic map {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of Civic's districts}}--&gt;
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|region1name=City Hill
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
|region4color=#14a9d2
|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
|region5color=#a8a43e
|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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{{clear}}

==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
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| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
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* {{see
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* {{see
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
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* {{see
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
* {{see
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| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
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* {{see
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==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

* {{buy
| name=Australian Choice | alt= | url=https://australianchoice.com.au/ | email=contact@australianchoice.com.au
| address=Shop 12, Ground Floor, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=see [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 2 6257 5315 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Dymocks Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.dymocks.com.au/stores/act/dymocks-canberra | email=
| address=Shop CL17 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | lat=-35.28042 | long=149.1328 | directions=behind the escalators in the Canberra Centre's food court
| phone=+61 2 6257 5057 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robinsons Bookshop Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.robinsonsbooks.com.au/robinsonsbooks-v02.php | email=canberracentre@robinsonsbooks.com.au
| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 3 9783 6488 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 9AM–5:30PM; F 9AM–9PM; Sa 9AM–5PM; Su 10AM–4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-28
| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
}}

==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Civic Asian Noodle House | alt= | url=https://civicasiannoodlehouseonline.com.au/ | email=
| address=Sydney Building, 34 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.278828 | long=149.1288 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5145 (landline), +61 405 558 353 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of their's is the Seared Salmon Roll. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
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==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m (about 14 storeys). The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
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|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
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|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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{{clear}}

==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
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| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
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* {{see
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
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* {{see
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
* {{see
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| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
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==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

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| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Dymocks Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.dymocks.com.au/stores/act/dymocks-canberra | email=
| address=Shop CL17 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | lat=-35.28042 | long=149.1328 | directions=behind the escalators in the Canberra Centre's food court
| phone=+61 2 6257 5057 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robinsons Bookshop Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.robinsonsbooks.com.au/robinsonsbooks-v02.php | email=canberracentre@robinsonsbooks.com.au
| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 3 9783 6488 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 9AM–5:30PM; F 9AM–9PM; Sa 9AM–5PM; Su 10AM–4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-28
| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
}}

==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Civic Asian Noodle House | alt= | url=https://civicasiannoodlehouseonline.com.au/ | email=
| address=Sydney Building, 34 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.278828 | long=149.1288 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5145 (landline), +61 405 558 353 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of their's is the Seared Salmon Roll. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-02-09
| content=A high-end pub that specialises in American and Central American drinks – not the ordinary kind of pub in Canberra. 
}}
* {{drink
| name=White Rabbit Cocktail Room | alt= | url=http://www.whiterabbitroom.com.au/ | email=
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277795 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 7779 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail and tapas venue with polished floors and patterned wallpaper, hosting DJ nights.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Canberra City YHA | alt= | url=http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city-backpackers-hostel/ | email=canberracity@yhansw.org.au
| address=7 Akuna St | lat=-35.281662 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 9155 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6249 1731
| checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per night. Double or twin rooms from $76 per night. Family rooms $96 per night.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=BreakFree Capital Tower | alt= | url=https://www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-capital-tower/ | email=capitaltower.res@breakfree.com.au
| address=2 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1261 | directions=
| phone=1300 987 603 (domestic) | tollfree=1800 676 241 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m (about 14 storeys). The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
&lt;!--if regionlist fails to display the dynamic map {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of Civic's districts}}--&gt;
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|region1name=City Hill
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
|region4color=#14a9d2
|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
|region5color=#a8a43e
|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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{{clear}}

==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
| name=Artworld ADG | alt= | url=http://www.aboriginaldream.com/ | email=dream@aboriginaldream.com
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| phone=+61 2 6230 2922 | tollfree=
| hours=F {{time|11AM|6PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
}}
* {{see
| name=Canberra Museum and Gallery | alt=CMAG | url=http://www.cmag.com.au/ | email=cmag@act.gov.au
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| phone=+61 2 6207 3968 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su noon-5PM | price=Free
| wikidata=Q495518
| content=A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. Also features the ''Sydney Nolan Collection'' - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
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* {{see
| name=Glebe Park | alt= | url= | email=
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q5567441
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
}}
* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=These two large buildings in the centre of Civic were the first commercially-funded buildings in Canberra, and have been important local landmarks since the 1920s. Both buildings are surrounded by loggias modelled on those of buildings in [[Florence]], Italy. They are occupied by a mix of restaurants (most of which are quite good), nightclubs, pubs and small businesses, but much of the Sydney Building is in a fairly poor state of repair. Plans to revitalise the buildings are regularly proposed, but never go far.
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
}}
* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| phone=+61 2 6205 3016 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
}}
* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=Q60746498
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| content=A heritage-listed bank building designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil &amp; Civic which was the old RBA building. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
}}

==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
* {{do
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| content=Perhaps Canberra's equivalent of Melbourne's Crown Casino, with multiple gambling areas, a sports bar, and an eatery but the casino is quite compact.
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* {{do
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Canberra’s central performing arts venue, Australia’s first performing arts centre, and the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed having opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
* {{buy
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| content=Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

* {{buy
| name=Australian Choice | alt= | url=https://australianchoice.com.au/ | email=contact@australianchoice.com.au
| address=Shop 12, Ground Floor, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=see [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 2 6257 5315 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
}}
* {{buy
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| address=Shop CL17 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | lat=-35.28042 | long=149.1328 | directions=behind the escalators in the Canberra Centre's food court
| phone=+61 2 6257 5057 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Robinsons Bookshop Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.robinsonsbooks.com.au/robinsonsbooks-v02.php | email=canberracentre@robinsonsbooks.com.au
| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
| phone=+61 3 9783 6488 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 9AM–5:30PM; F 9AM–9PM; Sa 9AM–5PM; Su 10AM–4PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-28
| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
}}

==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Civic Asian Noodle House | alt= | url=https://civicasiannoodlehouseonline.com.au/ | email=
| address=Sydney Building, 34 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.278828 | long=149.1288 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5145 (landline), +61 405 558 353 (mobile) | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of theirs is the Seared Salmon Roll.
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-02-09
| content=A high-end pub that specialises in American and Central American drinks – not the ordinary kind of pub in Canberra. 
}}
* {{drink
| name=White Rabbit Cocktail Room | alt= | url=http://www.whiterabbitroom.com.au/ | email=
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277795 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 7779 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail and tapas venue with polished floors and patterned wallpaper, hosting DJ nights.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Canberra City YHA | alt= | url=http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city-backpackers-hostel/ | email=canberracity@yhansw.org.au
| address=7 Akuna St | lat=-35.281662 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 9155 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6249 1731
| checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per night. Double or twin rooms from $76 per night. Family rooms $96 per night.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=BreakFree Capital Tower | alt= | url=https://www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-capital-tower/ | email=capitaltower.res@breakfree.com.au
| address=2 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1261 | directions=
| phone=1300 987 603 (domestic) | tollfree=1800 676 241 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained accommodation with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Most of the apartments come with a balcony, laundry and kitchen while outdoor facilities include tennis courts, a spa, a pool and a gym.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.nesuto.com/canberra | email=reception.canberra@nesuto.com
| address=2 Akuna St | lat=-35.2819 | long=149.1327 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 622 91234 | tollfree=1800 188 388 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained apartments with all the essentials you can expect to find in a normal apartment. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a tennis court, a gym, a spa and sauna. There is parking available at the hotel, but a surcharge applies.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nishi Boutique Hotel | alt=Ovolo Nishi | url=https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/ | email=
| address=25 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1228 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6287 6287 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A very unusual shaped boutique hotel with traditional spacious rooms. The precinct includes a bar, a restaurant and an indoor gym, and is known to be LGBT friendly. However, the events hall downstairs can get very noisy during night, disturbing your sleep. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Canberra Hotel | alt= | url=http://novotelcanberra.com.au/ | email=H2796-RE@accor.com
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
===History===
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m (about 14 storeys). The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
Civic was established in 1927, 14 years after Canberra was. It now makes up Burley Griffin's original plan for a Civic Centre with nearby Russell planned to be Canberra's &quot;Market Centre&quot;. Instead, Russell is now the headquarters of the &lt;abbr title=&quot;Australian Defence Force&quot;&gt;ADF&lt;/abbr&gt; which has resulted in many markets and malls in Civic, way more than what was in Burley Griffin's original plan. However, due to Civic's height restrictions along with the lack of space, many larger stores and markets can now be found in [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]], Canberra's second largest town centre (excluding Civic and Queanbeyan).

Even though Civic is nearing celebrating its centenary, it's still a relatively new central business district and whilst you'll find a ton of historic buildings and sites in the CBDs of [[Sydney]], [[Melbourne]], [[Brisbane]] or even tiny little [[Hobart]], there are very few in Civic, and most would fail the criteria for being &quot;historic&quot; in [[Tasmania]], possibly Sydney and certainly not the Old World (most of it, at least).
===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
|region4color=#14a9d2
|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
|region5color=#a8a43e
|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
| name=Artworld ADG | alt= | url=http://www.aboriginaldream.com/ | email=dream@aboriginaldream.com
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| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
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* {{see
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| phone=+61 2 6207 3968 | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q495518
| content=A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. Also features the ''Sydney Nolan Collection'' - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
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* {{see
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| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
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* {{see
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| hours= | price=
| content=These two large buildings in the centre of Civic were the first commercially-funded buildings in Canberra, and have been important local landmarks since the 1920s. Both buildings are surrounded by loggias modelled on those of buildings in [[Florence]], Italy. They are occupied by a mix of restaurants (most of which are quite good), nightclubs, pubs and small businesses, but much of the Sydney Building is in a fairly poor state of repair. Plans to revitalise the buildings are regularly proposed, but never go far.
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
* {{see
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| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
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* {{see
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
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* {{see
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| content=A heritage-listed bank building designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil &amp; Civic which was the old RBA building. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
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==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
* {{do
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* {{do
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| content=Canberra’s central performing arts venue, Australia’s first performing arts centre, and the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed having opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
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| content=Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

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| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
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| phone=+61 2 6257 5057 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
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* {{eat
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| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
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| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
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==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
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| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
}}
* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of theirs is the Seared Salmon Roll.
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-02-09
| content=A high-end pub that specialises in American and Central American drinks – not the ordinary kind of pub in Canberra. 
}}
* {{drink
| name=White Rabbit Cocktail Room | alt= | url=http://www.whiterabbitroom.com.au/ | email=
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277795 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 7779 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail and tapas venue with polished floors and patterned wallpaper, hosting DJ nights.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Canberra City YHA | alt= | url=http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city-backpackers-hostel/ | email=canberracity@yhansw.org.au
| address=7 Akuna St | lat=-35.281662 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 9155 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6249 1731
| checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per night. Double or twin rooms from $76 per night. Family rooms $96 per night.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=BreakFree Capital Tower | alt= | url=https://www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-capital-tower/ | email=capitaltower.res@breakfree.com.au
| address=2 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1261 | directions=
| phone=1300 987 603 (domestic) | tollfree=1800 676 241 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained accommodation with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Most of the apartments come with a balcony, laundry and kitchen while outdoor facilities include tennis courts, a spa, a pool and a gym.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.nesuto.com/canberra | email=reception.canberra@nesuto.com
| address=2 Akuna St | lat=-35.2819 | long=149.1327 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 622 91234 | tollfree=1800 188 388 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained apartments with all the essentials you can expect to find in a normal apartment. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a tennis court, a gym, a spa and sauna. There is parking available at the hotel, but a surcharge applies.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nishi Boutique Hotel | alt=Ovolo Nishi | url=https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/ | email=
| address=25 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1228 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6287 6287 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A very unusual shaped boutique hotel with traditional spacious rooms. The precinct includes a bar, a restaurant and an indoor gym, and is known to be LGBT friendly. However, the events hall downstairs can get very noisy during night, disturbing your sleep. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Canberra Hotel | alt= | url=http://novotelcanberra.com.au/ | email=H2796-RE@accor.com
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277615 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6245-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6245 5100
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=Rate range $150–250
| content=Novotel Canberra accommodates business and convention visitors, and families travelling with children. Directly above the Canberra Coach Terminal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/B3T5/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2845 | long=149.1238 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
===History===
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m (about 14 storeys). The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
Civic was established in 1927, 14 years after Canberra was. It now makes up Burley Griffin's original plan for a Civic Centre with nearby Russell planned to be Canberra's &quot;Market Centre&quot;. Instead, Russell is now the headquarters of the &lt;abbr title=&quot;Australian Defence Force&quot;&gt;ADF&lt;/abbr&gt; which has resulted in many markets and malls in Civic, way more than what was in Burley Griffin's original plan. However, due to Civic's height restrictions along with the lack of space, many larger stores and markets can now be found in [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]], Canberra's second largest town centre (excluding Civic and Queanbeyan).

Even though Civic is nearing celebrating its centenary, it's still a relatively new central business district and whilst you'll find a ton of historic buildings and sites in the CBDs of [[Sydney]], [[Melbourne]], [[Brisbane]] or even tiny little [[Hobart]], there are very few in Civic, and most would fail the criteria for being &quot;historic&quot; in [[Tasmania]], possibly Sydney and certainly not the Old World (most of it, at least).

This has left the few that are considered historic in a Canberran context, to be the major things to &quot;see&quot; in Civic. Canberra's important buildings are mostly not in Civic (they're in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]), whilst museums are scattered throughout Canberra but with only one in Civic. Canberrans also don't tend to really pride in these buildings, so some like the Sydney building may look good on the outside, but are in a state of despair on the inside. Even that said, there are only two important historic buildings or sites in Civic, the '''[[#Sydney and Melbourne buildings|Sydney and Melbourne buildings]]'''.

===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
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|region1name=City Hill
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

|region4name=City West
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|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
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|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
{{mapframe|-35.2812|149.1292|zoom=15|name=Map of Civic|align=center|width=100%}}&lt;!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q4421073}}--&gt;
{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
| name=Artworld ADG | alt= | url=http://www.aboriginaldream.com/ | email=dream@aboriginaldream.com
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| phone=+61 2 6230 2922 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
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* {{see
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| phone=+61 2 6207 3968 | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q495518
| content=A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. Also features the ''Sydney Nolan Collection'' - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
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* {{see
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
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* {{see
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| hours= | price=
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
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| content=A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
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* {{see
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
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* {{see
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| content=A heritage-listed bank building designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil &amp; Civic which was the old RBA building. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
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==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
* {{do
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* {{do
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| content=Canberra’s central performing arts venue, Australia’s first performing arts centre, and the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed having opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
* {{buy
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| content=Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

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| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
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* {{eat
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| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
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| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
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==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
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| content=Good laksa and pad thai at reasonable prices (ranging around $15) in a relaxed atmosphere.
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* {{eat
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| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of theirs is the Seared Salmon Roll.
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-02-09
| content=A high-end pub that specialises in American and Central American drinks – not the ordinary kind of pub in Canberra. 
}}
* {{drink
| name=White Rabbit Cocktail Room | alt= | url=http://www.whiterabbitroom.com.au/ | email=
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277795 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 7779 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail and tapas venue with polished floors and patterned wallpaper, hosting DJ nights.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Canberra City YHA | alt= | url=http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city-backpackers-hostel/ | email=canberracity@yhansw.org.au
| address=7 Akuna St | lat=-35.281662 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 9155 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6249 1731
| checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per night. Double or twin rooms from $76 per night. Family rooms $96 per night.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=BreakFree Capital Tower | alt= | url=https://www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-capital-tower/ | email=capitaltower.res@breakfree.com.au
| address=2 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1261 | directions=
| phone=1300 987 603 (domestic) | tollfree=1800 676 241 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained accommodation with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Most of the apartments come with a balcony, laundry and kitchen while outdoor facilities include tennis courts, a spa, a pool and a gym.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.nesuto.com/canberra | email=reception.canberra@nesuto.com
| address=2 Akuna St | lat=-35.2819 | long=149.1327 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 622 91234 | tollfree=1800 188 388 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained apartments with all the essentials you can expect to find in a normal apartment. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a tennis court, a gym, a spa and sauna. There is parking available at the hotel, but a surcharge applies.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nishi Boutique Hotel | alt=Ovolo Nishi | url=https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/ | email=
| address=25 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1228 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6287 6287 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A very unusual shaped boutique hotel with traditional spacious rooms. The precinct includes a bar, a restaurant and an indoor gym, and is known to be LGBT friendly. However, the events hall downstairs can get very noisy during night, disturbing your sleep. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Canberra Hotel | alt= | url=http://novotelcanberra.com.au/ | email=H2796-RE@accor.com
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277615 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6245-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6245 5100
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=Rate range $150–250
| content=Novotel Canberra accommodates business and convention visitors, and families travelling with children. Directly above the Canberra Coach Terminal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/B3T5/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2845 | long=149.1238 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A lively art-themed hotel that includes free parking, Wi-Fi and breakfast. The rooms are fairly spacious, and the staff are known to be very friendly, but housekeeping services are not great.
}}
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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'''Civic''', officially known as Canberra's '''city''', is what is now Walter Burley Griffin's design for a Civic Centre. Established in 1927, it's one of the oldest centres of Canberra and is the capital's central business district, surrounded by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] and [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]]. Though not particularly large and has very few tall sky-rise buildings, it's the only CBD of its size located in inland Australia (the next closest you could find is [[Toowoomba]] CBD). 

There isn't one agreed way to call this district, but Wikivoyage has chosen to go with &quot;Civic&quot; for simplicity. Other names for Civic include the city, Canberra CBD, or Canberra City Centre. What you see on signage may also be confusing, as whoever designed them couldn't pick a name for consistency.

==Understand==
===History===
{{infobox|Why are there few high-rise buildings in Civic?|If you're unaware of the exact specifications that the National Capital Plan requires, then you might wonder why there are few high-rise buildings in a city of 400,000. Especially when other Australian cities of a similar size like [[Newcastle (New South Wales)|Newcastle]] and [[Sunshine Coast]] have many, why can't Canberra have many, especially when it's Australia's capital?

The answer lies within the [https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/ni/2008-27/copy/82874/PDF/2008-27.PDF RL 617 requirements] (a document which simply sums up building restrictions in Civic), which states that no building can exceed 617 meters in elevation. However, Civic itself is 567 m, capping the maximum at around 50 m (about 14 storeys). The primary reason was so Parliament House will still dominate the surrounding area.}}
Civic was established in 1927, 14 years after Canberra was. It now makes up Burley Griffin's original plan for a Civic Centre with nearby Russell planned to be Canberra's &quot;Market Centre&quot;. Instead, Russell is now the headquarters of the &lt;abbr title=&quot;Australian Defence Force&quot;&gt;ADF&lt;/abbr&gt; which has resulted in many markets and malls in Civic, way more than what was in Burley Griffin's original plan. However, due to Civic's height restrictions along with the lack of space, many larger stores and markets can now be found in [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]], Canberra's second largest town centre (excluding Civic and Queanbeyan). Before Civic was established, there wasn't a clear town or city centre – the closest that resembled anything like one was [[Queanbeyan]] town centre, but Queanbeyan is in NSW, not in the ACT.

Even though Civic is nearing celebrating its centenary, it's still a relatively new central business district and whilst you'll find a ton of historic buildings and sites in the CBDs of [[Sydney]], [[Melbourne]], [[Brisbane]] or even tiny little [[Hobart]], there are very few in Civic, and most would fail the criteria for being &quot;historic&quot; in [[Tasmania]], possibly Sydney and certainly not the Old World (most of it, at least).

This has left the few that are considered historic in a Canberran context, to be the major things to &quot;see&quot; in Civic. Canberra's important buildings are mostly not in Civic (they're in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]), whilst museums are scattered throughout Canberra but with only one in Civic. Canberrans also don't tend to really pride in these buildings, so some like the Sydney building may look good on the outside, but are in a state of despair on the inside. Even that said, there are only two important historic buildings or sites in Civic, the '''[[#Sydney and Melbourne buildings|Sydney and Melbourne buildings]]'''.

===Orientation===
The &quot;City&quot; as it's officially called, is divided into five districts. However, in practice, with the exception of NewActon, nobody but the ACT government ever uses these districts and the only time you will ever see these names are on road signs, and these names are not very consistent. 

Likewise, though this part of Canberra is called &quot;Civic&quot;, you will almost never see it on signage; instead, you'll primarily see &quot;City&quot; or if you're somewhere closer to Civic, signs might point out to a specific part of Civic such as City West or City Centre. Strangely, &quot;City Centre&quot;&lt;!--do not decapitalize--&gt; can either mean the entirety of Civic, or it can just refer to the northeast of the district, but in typical ACT fashion, signage is sloppy when picking one area for consistency.
&lt;!--these aren't additional districts, this is supposed to resemble something like [[Sydney/City East]]--&gt;
&lt;!--City Hill comes first given it's the most prominent – do not alphabetize--&gt;
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|region1description=The most prominent point of Civic for passer-by visitors containing many trees on a hill and Civic Square, an important location within Civic containing the Sydney and Melbourne buildings, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Australian Capital Territory's Legislative Assembly Building and a few other buildings.

|region2name=City Centre / Civic Centre
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|region2description=It's a bit unclear on what this section of Civic is exactly called, but this part of Civic contains Canberra's main shopping precinct, Canberra Centre. Treat yourself to hundreds of stores and restaurants, whether it's for a quick lunch break, Saturday afternoon shopping or whether you'd like to take something home with you from Canberra.

|region3name=City East
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|region3description=Not the most attractive part of Civic as it's rather just filled with corporate offices but it does get filled with gamblers since it contains Canberra's only purpose-built casino: Casino Canberra.

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|region4description=Straddles along the edge of the Australian National University and contains many cafes and restaurants. 

|region5name=NewActon Cultural and Cinema Precinct (NewActon Precinct)&lt;!--sic - do NOT change to New Acton.--&gt;
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|region5description=Dubbed by ''This is Canberra'' as &quot;[https://thisiscanberra.com/newacton-canberras-little-piece-of-new-york/ Canberra’s little piece of New York]&quot;, this vibrant and lively has a whole cafes, bars, cinemas and anything you'd find that characterises cities known for culture like New York City or Melbourne crammed in a single block. Some would classify this new precinct as part of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]], but it's covered in this guide for practical purposes.
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==Get in==
===By bus===
[[File:City Bus Interchange.jpg|thumb|250px|ACTION buses at the City Interchange]]
All buses to Civic stop at one interchange: {{marker|type=go|name=City Interchange|lat=-35.278476|long=149.130054}} and one of few in Canberra to have both bus and light rail services. 

Being in the centre of Canberra, there are many lines that connect to the rest of Canberra. The ideal way to get into Civic by bus is using these R-routes (i.e. the main important routes), which as follows:
* '''R2''' from [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] to the northwest and the [[Canberra/South Canberra#Buy|Canberra Outlet Centre]] in Fyshwick to the southeast
* '''R3''' from Canberra Airport to the east, and Spence/Belconnen to the northwest
* '''R4''' from Belconnen to the northwest, and [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] passing [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] to the south.
* '''R5''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong in the south, terminating in Civic.
* '''R6''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] in the southwest via Barton
* '''R7''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek]] also from the southwest
* '''R10''' from [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Molonglo]] in the southwest
There are also other ordinary bus lines. Unlike the R-routes, services are not very frequent, and these routes come from rather obscure or specific places, such as the Australian Defence Force Academy or the National Museum of Australia.

With the exception of bus line '''53''' to/from the National Museum of Australia in [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and the Dickson Shops in [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]], all ordinary bus lines terminate at Civic. Otherwise, the ordinary bus routes as follows:
* '''31''' from the Dickson Shops in North Canberra passing Braddon
* '''32''' from several interchanges in Belconnen, including Cohen Street Interchange, Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Interchange and a lot of other minor stops along the way. However, if you're coming to Civic from these interchanges, you're better off taking the R2, 3 or 4 lines that don't go the long and convoluted way.
* '''50''' from Watson Terminus in North Canberra, passing the Dickson Shops
* '''51''' from the Dickson Shops but passing Lyneham instead
* '''54''' from Majura Business Park near the airport
* '''55''' from the Australian Defence Force Academy passing the Royal Military College
* '''56''' from Fyshwick
* '''59''' from Woden Interchange passing the [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]] section of Barton
* '''182''' from Lanyon Marketplace in Tuggeranong via the M23 Majura Parkway

===By car===
Being at the centre of Canberra, Civic is well connected by several ways. Many are good quality roads, some of which are freeways, though the prime route which many travellers use is Northbourne Avenue from the north.

If you're coming from the north – namely, anywhere from [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]], [[Canberra/Hall|Hall]] or from [[New South Wales]] that's north of the ACT, the easiest way to enter Civic is by using the A23 Northbourne Avenue from either the A25 Barton Highway, or the M23/A23 Federal Highway. 

If you're coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Weston Creek or Molonglo Valley]], head north onto Tuggeranong Parkway and then exit onto Parkes Way, and continue until the end of the freeway grade road where you'll find a large roundabout. Turn left at the large roundabout, and you'd have entered Civic.

From Woden use Adelaide Avenue northeast into [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], and from South Canberra, simply drive on Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin.  

From the airport, head west onto Pialligo Drive west and then onto Morshead Drive. Continue until Coranderrk Street from where you'll need to turn right and then you've basically arrived at Civic.

===By light rail===
[[File:Urbos 3 leaving the Alinga Street light rail stop July 2021 (2).jpg|thumb|250px|A light rail/tram by the Ailing Street station]]
Civic has connections to and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] passing by [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]] via Northbourne Avenue (A23). From Gungahlin, the '''R1''' route starts at the town centre and heads east for a few metres until it changes direction and heads south, passing Dickson Interchange before terminating at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alinga Street station|lat=-35.27796|long=149.129325}}, just north of the Alinga Street/Northbourne Avenue intersection. The route is fairly short, and services are frequent, so you won't need any special planning ahead to use the light rail.

There are plans to extend the line down southwest towards [[Canberra/Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden|Woden]] along either Capital or State Circle and Adelaide Avenue through the middle of the freeway. Construction is expected to start soon in 2023 and is projected to open in 2025.
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{{Mapshapes|Q16927042}} &lt;!--R1: Canberra Light Rail--&gt;

==See==
[[File:Canberra Museum and Gallery viewed from Civic Square.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canberra Museum and Gallery from Civic Square]]
[[File:City Hill and Northbourne Avenue viewed from London Circuit.jpg|thumb|250px|Centenary Column from London Cct]]
When it comes to things to see, Civic has very little to offer. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, most of Canberra's museums aren't located in Civic but in the areas surrounding Civic such as [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] or [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. Nevertheless, the Civic has some buildings with some unique architecture, making Canberra quite a different CBD compared to other Australian CBDs.

Most of Civic's sights are located in {{marker|type=see|name=Civic Square|lat=-35.281269|long=149.131018}}, a small block in 180 London Cct, including the Legislative Assembly building, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Library and Canberra Theatre.

* {{see
| name=Artworld ADG | alt= | url=http://www.aboriginaldream.com/ | email=dream@aboriginaldream.com
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| phone=+61 2 6230 2922 | tollfree=
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| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=An Aboriginal art gallery that is sister to the [[Canberra/Gungahlin, Belconnen and Hall#Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery|Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery]] in Nicholls. It's a smaller version of the art gallery in Nicholls, but there are still plenty of Aboriginal artworks and artifacts on display. However, do note this place is not wheelchair accessible.
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* {{see
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* {{see
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| content=Where's Canberra's Hype Park you ask? This small 40-ha park is a remnant of land that was allocated in the 1840s to the Anglican church, but today is a nice spot to go for a stroll. If you're into photography and want to see some autumn colours, the leaves have a strong autumn foliage, making it a great spot for photography.
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* {{see
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There are a few memorials and monuments in Civic, though only a fraction when you compare it to just ANZAC Avenue alone in Campbell, [[Canberra/North Canberra|North Canberra]]. They're not popular destinations, and if you're time limited, you can see them while driving and still not miss anything important or notable about these memorials and monuments.
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| content=A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate the Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the &quot;Commencement Column&quot; that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded, but was never completed.
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[[File:ACT Legislative Assembly building November 2021.jpg|thumb|250px|The Legislative Assembly Building in November 2021]]
Civic has its fair share of government offices, both a mix of federal (that's no surprise as it's the ACT) and territory government offices. Most of the territory buildings are of little interest, and if you're to be honest, would you really want to go and visit some random old building that you cannot enter? The same goes with federal, except there aren't any of interest as all of the important ones are in [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]].

* {{see
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| content=The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other &quot;government building&quot;, the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly – see the [https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn website] for more details.
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* {{see
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| content=A heritage-listed bank building designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil &amp; Civic which was the old RBA building. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
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==Do==
[[File:Casino Canberra Sign .jpg|thumb|250px|Outside Casino Canberra]]
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| content=Canberra’s central performing arts venue, Australia’s first performing arts centre, and the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed having opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
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==Buy==
[[File:Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|City Walk]]
There are three major shopping precincts in Civic:
* {{buy
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| content=Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.
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* '''City Walk''' (coloured teal on the map) is an outdoor pedestrian mall in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few bars. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.
**'''Garema Place''' is not part of City Walk, but it's just a spur from City Walk that also has lots of restaurants and stores. There's also a small hidden path to access it from Bunda Street just next to Gus' Place, but it's very easy to miss.
* '''Petrie Plaza''' is a shorter pedestrian mall that was created in 1965 by pedestrianising Petrie Street. It doesn't have as many stores or dining precincts as City Walk does, but it's got a lot in the centre (whether it be the gardens, sculptures, a carousel etc.).

All three are within the northeast of Civic (within what you see in red under Civic Centre as seen [[#Orientation|on the map]]). They're all essentially interconnected and some would argue that City Walk and Petrie Plaza are simply a part of the greater Canberra Centre. If you're just doing some shopping in Canberra, chances are, you might not even realise that you've left Canberra Centre and its &quot;sub-malls&quot; as they're very interconnected. 

Do be aware that finding a place to park your car can get very tricky, even on weekends, and it gets chaotic on weekends. There are a few carparks, but these aren't large when you compare it to the average Westfield in the Big 5. In typical ACT fashion, signage is poor and sloppy and you might need to scramble, make a few wrong left turns, have accidentally ended up on the highly pedestrianised Bunda Street (which can take you a few minutes to get from one end to the other) before finally reaching the centre's carparks.

===Book and gift stores===
If you're a person into books, souvenirs or want to take some gifts for those back home, Civic has several book and gift stores. Like all other stores in Civic, most are in either Canberra Centre or the pedestrian malls.

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| content=A family owned gift store that has an extensive range of souvenirs for you to take home. However, a lot of the souvenirs here are more &quot;Australia specific&quot; rather than Canberra specific, but there's a common Indigenous theme that distinguishes this shop from your average souvenir store.
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| content=While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has an unusually well-chosen stock. Other, and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.
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* {{eat
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| address=Shop DF24, Canberra Centre | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Apple Store in [[#Canberra Centre|Canberra Centre]]
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| content=There's a lot of unexpected finds in this bookshop, but the range is rather limited and is slightly pricey compared to other Canberran bookshops. 
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==Eat==
Civic is one of only only places in Canberra where you can find a whole amplitude of [[Australian cuisine#Ethnic cuisines|ethnic cuisines]] to eat, with the other being the [[Canberra/North Canberra|Dickson Shops]] just a few kilometres to the north; unlike Dickson, Civic is not limited to Chinese or East/Southeast Asian cuisine, and you can find plenty of flavours from Italy, India, Turkey – you name it.
===Budget===
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* {{eat
| name=CBD Dumpling House | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Shop FG13C Canberra Centre (148 Bunda St) | lat=-35.27766 | long=149.1334 | directions=enter from Scotts Crossing
| phone=+61 2 6262 8855 | tollfree=
| hours=11:30AM–3PM, 5–10PM | price=
| lastedit=2017-07-29
| content=Large and very popular Asian restaurant. Specialises in dumplings, but has a good mix of other Asian dishes.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Fekerte’s Ethiopian | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Phillip Law St | lat=-35.2848 | long=149.123 | directions=near Ovolo Nishi
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Flavours Of Ethiopia | alt= | url=http://flavoursofethiopia.weebly.com/ | email=
| address=33 Allara St, City Walk | lat=-35.2832 | long=149.1336 | directions=
| phone=+61 413 655 472 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Sa {{time|11:15AM|8:30PM}} (closed Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Civic's second Ethiopian restaurant (and one of three in Canberra) best known for its curry sauces and samosas, owned by an Ethiopian couple (so it's indeed really authentic). There's plenty of traditionals to choose from with prices no higher than $20 per person.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Happy’s Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.happys.com.au/ | email=
| address=1/17 Garema Pl | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1316 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6249 7015 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: W–M 11:30AM–2PM (closed Tuesdays); dinner: Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A simple Cantonese restaurant that's been in this area for quite a long time. The menu is not very extensive, but nearly all of them are value-for-price. The size of the restaurant is a bit small though.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Indo Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.indocafe.com.au/ | email=yetty@indocafe.com.au
| address=Ground Floor, Nesuto Apartments, London Cct | lat=-35.2822 | long=149.1326 | directions=
| phone=+61 411 038 803 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|11AM|3PM}} (closed Sa Su) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=Though it's called a cafe, it's not really a cafe but just a good place to have some cheap traditional Indonesian eats with takeaway lunch specials priced at $8.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba | alt= | url=https://kebaba.com.au/take-away/ | email=
| address=Shop 4, 86-96 Bunda St | lat=-35.2782 | long=149.1323 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 0346 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 9AM–midnight; Th 9AM–2AM; F Sa 10AM–5AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Has some traditional Turkish adana kebabs, pide and falafel. However, the portions are known to be rather small compared to a typical HSP (halal snack pack).
}}
* {{eat
| name=LanZhou Beef Noodle | alt=Lanzhou Beef Noodle | url=https://www.lanzhoubeefnoodle-canberra.com.au/ | email=
| address=28 University Ave | lat=-35.2798 | long=149.1257 | directions=
| phone=+61 493 395 023 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–F {{time|11AM|8:15PM}} (closed Saturdays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A small noodle shop that brings the flavours from [[Lanzhou]] (a city in northwest China) and best known for its Lanzhou beef noodles. There are some rather exotic meals on the menu, but otherwise nearly everything found is either chicken or beef.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Ms Ba Cô | alt=Ms. Ba Cô | url=https://www.msbaco.com/ | email=msbacostreetfood@gmail.com
| address=4-6/108 Bunda St | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 5396 | tollfree=
| hours=Daly {{time|8AM|8PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Though it's only a budget restaurant, it's a Vietnamese favourite in Canberra. It's a family-owned restaurant, so there's some family recipes too and its name, ''Ba Cô '', translates to &quot;three girls&quot; in English, symbolising the family's three daughters.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Bicicletta Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.bicicletta.com.au/ | email=gallery.rest@peppers.com.au
| address=1/15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2846 | long=149.1239 | directions=near Peppers Gallery Hotel
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa 5–10PM (closed Su M) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=Find some excellent homemade pizza, pasta and other Italian favourites in this authentic Italian restaurant, but with local ingredients. The wine list is a pretty selective one, and so are the daily specials.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blu Ginger | alt= | url=https://www.bluginger.com.au/ | email=
| address=2/5-21 Genge St | lat=-35.2770 | long=149.13205 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 2228 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–W 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM, Th–Sa 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=Lots of authentic classic curries in a very traditional, cozy setting that resembles a traditional Indian structure. It's best known for its butter chicken and korma, but their other options are also well worth a try. The tables can fill up quickly, so try and make a [https://www.bluginger.com.au/book-a-table/ booking] if you can.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Briscola Italian | alt= | url=http://briscolapizzeria.com.au/ | email=
| address=60 Alinga St | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1283 | directions=in ground floor of Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6248 5444 | tollfree=
| hours=Lunch: T–Su noon–2PM (closed Mondays), Dinner: Su–Th 5:30–8:30PM; F Sa 5:30–9PM | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Discover some &quot;old fashioned&quot; as dubbed by the restaurant themselves with some good classic Southern Italian cuisine. It won the Canberra’s Best Italian Restaurant award in 2015, and it's always been family owned by traditional Italians.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Chez Kimchi | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/chezkimchi/ | email=
| address=68/70 Bunda St | lat=-35.2779 | long=149.1322 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5525 | tollfree=
| hours=M Tu closed, W Th Su 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Korean restaurant with a good variety of chicken available. You can't go past the Gangjung, a very flavourful and tasty chicken and Chez Kimchi's local specialty.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The City Labor Club | alt=Canberra Labor Club | url=https://www.laborclub.com.au/venues/city/ | email=admin@laborclub.com.au
| address=16 Petrie Plaza | lat=-35.2799 | long=149.1317 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 0404 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 9AM–midnight, Th F 9AM–1AM, Sa 10AM–1AM, Su 10AM–midnight | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-09
| content=It's Civic's branch of the Canberra chain Canberra Labor Club with a nice relaxed atmosphere with rather spacious lounges with modern Australian cuisine. The modern Australian restaurant has great cocktails, lunch, gaming machines and Wi-Fi.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Kebaba Turkish Grill Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kebaba-Turkish-Grill-Bar-1739731602996311/ | email=
| address=11 East Row | lat=-35.27934 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 5105 4757 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Turkish grill bar that offers both dining in and takeaway. Depending on what you order, there is a chance that you can see your own meal being made.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Koko Black | alt= | url=https://www.kokoblack.com/ | email=
| address=Bunda St, Canberra Centre North Quarter | lat=-35.27971 | long=149.1328 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Warm and tasty chocolate shop with a second to none chocolate selection as well as an innovative and interesting hot chocolate and drink menu. Nice, welcoming decor.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://madamlu.net/ | email=
| address=20/42 West Row | lat=-35.278993 | long=149.1279 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 5201 | tollfree=
| hours=11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Malaysian restaurant but with many Chinese inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here come in large portions, and so be careful in what you order – it could be larger than what you might be expecting. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Močan &amp; Green Grout | alt=Močan and Green Grout | url=https://mocanandgreengrout.net/ | email=
| address=1/19 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2849 | long=149.1250 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 2909 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|7AM|4PM}} (kitchen closes {{time|2PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A classic ordinary typical modern-Australian restaurant, but it has an open-air kitchen. Unfortunately, the menu is very limited and there's a 10 per cent surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Golden Drum | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1/14 Childers St | lat=-35.2791 | long=149.1247 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 1882 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sa Su 5–9PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=Classic traditional Chinese restaurant with lots of beef and pork options. Do be aware that there are some items on this menu that may seem &quot;exotic&quot;, but there are plenty of meals that aren't.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Zoo Bar | alt= | url=https://www.zoobar.com.au/ | email=info@zoobar.com.au
| address=Level 3, 17 London Cct | lat=-35.28025 | long=149.1263 | directions=
| phone=1300 966 227 (domestic) | tollfree=
| hours=Tu W 11AM–10PM; Th 11AM–1AM; F 11AM–3AM; Sa 3PM–3AM (closed Su M) | price=
| lastedit=2022-06-18
| content=Best known for its wide range of cocktails and beers available. There's some great modern Australian cuisine available in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. If you're here on a Saturday night, Zoo Bar is known to go full on and claims itself as the &quot;new home of music in the capital&quot;&lt;!--src: https://www.zoobar.com.au/home/milehigh--&gt;.
}}

===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Akiba | alt= | url=http://www.akiba.com.au/ | email=
| address=40 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6162 0602 | tollfree=
| hours=M–W 5–11PM, Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A modern Asian BBQ store with some great flavours and cocktails, particularly specialising in Japanese cuisine and barbecue. Do be aware though, that the portions are very large, so don't go ordering too much. 
}}
* {{eat
| name=Courgette Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.courgette.com.au/ | email=
| address=54 Marcus Clarke St. | lat=-35.276251 | long=149.1269 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 4042 | tollfree=
| hours=noon–3PM, 6–9PM (closed Sundays) | price=
| content=Sister restaurant to [[Canberra/South Canberra#Aubergine Restaurant|Aubergine Restaurant]], fine dining. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant specialises in zucchini based meals.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Iori Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.iori.com.au/ | email=
| address=41 East Row | lat=-35.278923 | long=149.1304 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 2334 | tollfree=
| hours=M–Th 6–9PM, Fr Sa 6–9:30PM closed Sundays | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A Japanese restaurant with some cosy settings with a mix of Japanese and Western food. The lighting tends to be quite nice, also being a mix of Western and Japanese styles. A particularly popular special of theirs is the Seared Salmon Roll.
}}
* {{eat
| name=SoLita Pizzeria, Restaurant &amp; Bar | alt= | url=http://solita.com.au/ | email=
| address=143 London Cct | lat=-35.279526 | long=149.1307 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6247 1010 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Th noon–2PM, 5–9PM, Fr noon–2PM, 5–9:30PM, Sa 5–9:30PM, closed Su M | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-03-30
| content=A mix of Naples (an Italian city in Campania, Southern Italy) cuisine and Australian cuisine. The name of the restaurant comes from &quot;'''So'''uth of '''Li'''ttle I'''ta'''ly&quot;, and the range of pasta coming from Canberra may surprise you – because there's quite a lot.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Meat &amp; Wine Co. | alt= | url=https://themeatandwineco.com/canberra-restaurants/canberra-cbd/ | email=canberra@themeatandwineco.com
| address=Ground Floor, 220 London Cct | lat=-35.283035 | long=149.131247 | directions=cnr Constitution Ave and London Cct
| phone=+61 2 5134 5988 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu–Sa {{time|noon|10PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-07-30
| content=It's one of Canberra's finest steak restaurants and has an excellent selection of wine (they've very nitpicky with the selection; only the finest make it). It's got a bit of a traditional yet modern feel and look. There are two things that this restaurant is known for: its diverse a la carte menu and [https://themeatandwineco.com/aged/ &quot;aged&quot;] steak.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Wilma | alt= | url=https://wilmabbq.com.au/ | email=
| address=1 Genge St. | lat=-35.277491 | long=149.1318 | directions=cnr Bunda and Genge Streets
| phone=+61 2 6171 2092 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-04-08
| content=Sister to several Canberran restaurants, this splurge restaurant perhaps has some of the finest seafood and barbecue meat one could find in Canberra. Base banquets are from $75 per person while baller banquets are $95 per person.
}}

===Cafes===
[[File:Gus' Place September 2017.jpg|thumb|250px|Gus's cafe – what was the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra is now an all common sight in Civic]]
* {{eat
| name=Brew and Brew Cafe | alt= | url=https://thebrewandbrew.com.au/ | email=hello@thebrewandbrew.com.au
| address=2 Constitution Ave | lat=-35.2838 | long=149.1314 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 6927 | tollfree=
| hours=Cafe: M–F {{time|6AM|3PM}}; espresso bar: M–F {{time|6AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-08-03
| content=A cafe and a bar with lots of savory treats and a wide range of meat and bread. A la carte breakfast and lunch are available and have an excellent, fine-picked wine selection, with a strong local emphasis. Wine is picked and only wines from the Canberra region (i.e. the ACT and the wineries in NSW near the ACT) are served.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blue Olive Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.blueolivecafe.com.au/ | email=
| address=56 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278427 | long=149.128239 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6230 4600 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7AM|3PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2015-02-27
| content=Famous for their delicious New York style sandwiches. Great coffee and breakfast menu, wonderful service.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Gus's | alt= | url=https://gusplace.com.au/ | email=
| address=8/68 Bunda St | lat=-35.2778 | long=149.1319 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 5729 | tollfree=
| hours=M–F {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}}; Sa Su {{time|8AM|2:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=Q5620602
| lastedit=2022-05-21
| content=This cafe opened in 1969 and later became the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra. It is one of the oldest and best known cafes in Canberra and one of the first European-style cafes in Australia. It has both outdoor and indoor dining areas.
}}
* {{eat
| name=The Moment Canberra | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moment.the.509 | email=
| address=Shop EG01B, 148 Bunda St | lat=-35.2788 | long=149.1333 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 925 122 | tollfree=
| hours=Su–Th {{time|11AM|8PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa {{time|10:30AM|8:30PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-13
| content=A bubble tea store (boba tea for speakers of American English) all ranging between $6 and $7 (which is actually quite cheap by Australian standards).
}}

==Drink==
[[File:Sydney Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sydney Building in Civic houses several bars and clubs]]
You may encounter that nearly every bar, club and pub is closed during Sundays, but there is always some available at Bunda Street if you're desperate for a drink or two on a Sunday.
* {{drink
| name=Bleachers Sports Bar | alt= | url=https://bleachers.bar/ | email=
| address=33 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.2792 | long=149.1287 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6113 9058 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|9AM|11PM}} | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-31
| content=A mid-range bar with a large great emphasis on sport (well, that's why it's in its name), and Asaki beer, a type of Japanese beer. The range of food is reasonable, but not very large by Canberra standards.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Cube | alt= | url=http://www.cubenightclub.com.au/ | email=
| address=33 Petrie Plaza, Civic | lat=-35.279652 | long=149.1312 | directions=downstairs from Antigo's cafe
| phone=+61 2 6257 1110 | tollfree=
| hours=Opens Th 8PM, F 9PM, Sa 10PM, Su 9PM; closes 5AM | price=
| content=Canberra's only gay nightclub with a variety of theme nights. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Hippo Co | alt=Hippo Lounge | url=http://www.hippoco.com.au/ | email=
| address=Upstairs, 1/17 Garema Place, Civic | lat=-35.278111 | long=149.1315 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail bar with an intimate setting amidst Baroque-meets-student-digs decor. There's also live Jazz on Wednesday nights.
}}
* {{drink
| name=King O'Malleys | alt= | url=http://www.kingomalleys.com.au/ | email=
| address=131 City Walk | lat=-35.2784 | long=149.1311 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 625 70111 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Large Irish pub with a relaxed atmosphere, does pub-style meals lunch and dinner and a home for all types.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Mooseheads | alt=East Row - London Cct - City | url=http://www.mooseheads.com.au/ | email=
| address=105 London Cct | lat=-35.279366 | long=149.1297 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=A bar with local history. It burnt down and was restored, Mooseheads is famous as an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) hangout.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Parlour Wine Room | alt= | url=http://www.parlour.net.au/ | email=
| address=16 Kendall Ln | lat=-35.284925 | long=149.1239 | directions=Behind Rydges Lakeside
| phone=+61 2 6257 7325 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| content=Very intimate comfortable lounge bar, great selection of wines.
}}
* {{drink
| name=PJs in the City  | alt= | url=https://pjsinthecity.com/ | email=
| address=West Row | lat=-35.2785 | long=149.1281 | directions=inside the Melbourne Building
| phone=+61 2 6230 1261 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-27
| content=Another Irish themed bar like King O'Malley's with a very casual feel. It's also got a branch in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]] in the south.
}}
* {{drink
| name=sideway | alt= | url=http://sidewaybc.com/ | email=
| address=Level 1/21 E Row, Civic | lat=-35.279249 | long=149.1302 | directions=
| phone=+61 410 476 791 | tollfree=
| hours=W–Sa, sometimes on Su 7PM–late | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Located inside the Sydney building, this bar does have a bit of a rough and tumble reputation. Nevertheless, there's plenty of good &lt;abbr title=&quot;alcohol&quot;&gt;alcos&lt;/abbr&gt; available.
}}
* {{drink
| name=The Highball Express | alt= | url=http://www.highballexpress.com.au/ | email=upgrade@highballexpress.com.au
| address=1/82 Alinga St, Canberra | lat=-35.278626 | long=149.1285 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6179 8973 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-02-09
| content=A high-end pub that specialises in American and Central American drinks – not the ordinary kind of pub in Canberra. 
}}
* {{drink
| name=White Rabbit Cocktail Room | alt= | url=http://www.whiterabbitroom.com.au/ | email=
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277795 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6257 7779 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-02-11
| content=Cocktail and tapas venue with polished floors and patterned wallpaper, hosting DJ nights.
}}

==Sleep==
[[File:Novotel Canberra January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|The outside of Novotel in January 2014]]
===Budget===

* {{sleep
| name=Canberra City YHA | alt= | url=http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city-backpackers-hostel/ | email=canberracity@yhansw.org.au
| address=7 Akuna St | lat=-35.281662 | long=149.1324 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6248 9155 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6249 1731
| checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| content=Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per night. Double or twin rooms from $76 per night. Family rooms $96 per night.
}}

===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=BreakFree Capital Tower | alt= | url=https://www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-capital-tower/ | email=capitaltower.res@breakfree.com.au
| address=2 Marcus Clarke St | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1261 | directions=
| phone=1300 987 603 (domestic) | tollfree=1800 676 241 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained accommodation with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Most of the apartments come with a balcony, laundry and kitchen while outdoor facilities include tennis courts, a spa, a pool and a gym.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.nesuto.com/canberra | email=reception.canberra@nesuto.com
| address=2 Akuna St | lat=-35.2819 | long=149.1327 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 622 91234 | tollfree=1800 188 388 | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-06-14
| content=Self-contained apartments with all the essentials you can expect to find in a normal apartment. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a tennis court, a gym, a spa and sauna. There is parking available at the hotel, but a surcharge applies.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Nishi Boutique Hotel | alt=Ovolo Nishi | url=https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/ | email=
| address=25 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2847 | long=149.1228 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6287 6287 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
| content=A very unusual shaped boutique hotel with traditional spacious rooms. The precinct includes a bar, a restaurant and an indoor gym, and is known to be LGBT friendly. However, the events hall downstairs can get very noisy during night, disturbing your sleep. 
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Novotel Canberra Hotel | alt= | url=http://novotelcanberra.com.au/ | email=H2796-RE@accor.com
| address=65 Northbourne Ave | lat=-35.277615 | long=149.1289 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6245-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+61 2 6245 5100
| checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=Rate range $150–250
| content=Novotel Canberra accommodates business and convention visitors, and families travelling with children. Directly above the Canberra Coach Terminal.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/B3T5/index.en.shtml | email=
| address=15 Edinburgh Ave | lat=-35.2845 | long=149.1238 | directions=
| phone=+61 2 6175 2222 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2022-05-30
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==Connect==
There are plenty of places you can go to in Civic that has [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi], mostly inside restaurants and at the museum. As it's the central business district of a capital city, there is good 5G coverage by all the three major providers.
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Have you ever wondered whether there were any towns in [[Canberra]] before the ACT was established? '''Hall''' is one of the last few remnants of what was NSW bushland before the capital was established. The village of 271 (2016) has a distinct identity and resembles a classic rural Australian town, but is in fact only separated from the Canberra suburbs by about a kilometre of countryside. 

Hall was proclaimed in 1882, over 30 years before Canberra. It was named after NSW farmer Henry Hall. Today, that year is scattered around the small village in the names of stores, the museum, and on signs. The town is nestled between the two large residential districts of [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] and [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]] with the [[New South Wales]] border to the north, making it disguised on a map. If you're driving between Melbourne and Canberra or Adelaide and Canberra or anywhere using the Barton Highway, you may notice brown tourist &quot;Hall&quot; signs, also hidden and discreet; this discreetness makes Hall a hidden gem of Canberra.

==Get in and around==
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The first thing you will need to realise is that Hall is not on the beaten track, and the most practical way to get into the village is by car even though it's just 12 km northwest of [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. There are no ACTION buses that run to Hall, though there are NSW buses that stop by Hall.

There are only three roads that enter Hall, all of which are side roads off '''Barton Highway'''. Follow the A25 signs; however as signage is a dog's breakfast in the ACT, you might still see the now-decommissioned green and gold National Highway 25 signs or even incorrectly-signed black and white National Route 25 signs. The side streets are Victoria Street (one northbound, and one southbound) and Gladstone Street.

If you're coming by bus, then use [https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/qcity-transit/843/77843 NSW bus route '''843''']. The route runs between the City Interchange in Civic and [[Yass]], with stops in Belconnen and Murrumbateman.

Hall is tiny – not even {{km2|3}} – and you can pretty much get around by walking. You ''might'' want to take your car out to St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church, but otherwise, everything can be done on foot. Arguably, this may be beneficial as parking is somewhat limited in Hall (except for the few parking slots near the Canberra Centenary Trail), and you really wouldn't want to manoeuvre around in traffic during the markets, would you?

==See==
As Hall is just a tiny village, there is not much to see, and nearly everything can be visited in an hour or two. 
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| name=Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre | alt= | url=https://museum.hall.act.au/ | email=museum@hall.act.au
| address=17-19 Palmer St | lat=-35.167517 | long=149.069362 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours=Th {{time|9AM|12PM}}, Su {{time|12PM|4PM}}, 1st Sunday of every month: {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price=
| lastedit=2022-03-25
| content=The small district's local museum housed in the former Hall Primary School tells the history of the first teachers at bush schools in Australia, before 1940. The museum also contains some historic photos from Belconnen, Gungahlin, and Hall during the settlement era.
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* {{see
| name=St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church | alt=St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church&lt;!--note: the actual church's name has the period in &quot;St.&quot;, but the website doesn't--&gt; | url=http://holyspiritgungahlin.org.au/ | email=
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| phone=+61 2 6242 9622 | tollfree=
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| content=It's a bit to the north of the town, this catholic church was built in 1910 and laid in 1907, which wasn't exactly when this town was established, but it was still three years before Canberra was. The architecture of the church still resembles the typical architecture of the early 20th century. Masses happen every Sunday, but very few actually attend the masses. &lt;!--listing passes [[wv:worship]] – in a town with not much to see, and known for its architecture--&gt;.
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There are two parks within Hall: {{marker|type=see|name=Hall Park|lat=-35.172014|long=149.069861}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Hall Village Reserve|lat=-35.168348|long=149.068048}}, both easily findable. They're both pretty ordinary parks in most respects and have nothing unique though.

==Do==

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| content=The village's local showground where the Sunday markets and events usually occur. Apart from that, there is not much and it looks like rather any other rural Australian or NSW town's showground.
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* '''Bushwalk to''' {{marker|type=see|name=One Tree Hill Lookout|lat=-35.142098|long=149.091424}}: while this lookout is in Gungahlin, one of the two bushwalking trails that lead up to the lookout starts at the corner of Hoskins and Hall Streets that gives an impressive view of Canberra from the north. The bushwalk should take about an hour (one-way) due to the ascent involved, via the Canberra Centenary Trail. Just next to the trail is a small carpark, which doesn't have many spaces available but few actually use that carpark in the first place.

==Buy==
[[File:Shop 3.JPG|thumb|300px|The Hall streetscape]]
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| content=The historic village hosts a monthly market that raises money for local charity Hartley Lifecare. There are hundreds of stalls selling gifts, art, craft, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, and children’s toys.
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* {{buy
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| content=One of Farmer Brown's self-serve outlets that entirely sells free-range eggs. The hens here have a lot of room (for those concerned about [[animal ethics]]) and whilst it may be a bit pricey, they do taste great.
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| content=A small shop full of Australian-made homeware products such as pots, tins, clocks, frames, or candles, just to name a few.
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==Eat==
[[File:Daughters HALL ACT Cafe-1 (25676769688) (without black outline).jpg|thumb|300px|Outside Daughters at Hall]]
Hall has a few places to eat mostly located along the town's main street; Victoria Street. Except for 1882 Hall, which is a reasonably sized mid-range restaurant, all the others are small cafes or places where you can go to buy specialised food.
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| content=Email via [https://1882hall.com.au/contact-us-2/ online contact form]. With a name commemorating the year the township was established, the largest restaurant in Hall serves some of the best Canberran food, beer, and wine. Mains include posh fish and chips, duck confit, and pumpkin gnocchi. They also do a creative woodfired pizza menu, for eat-in or takeaway - potato and rosemary or garlic prawns, anyone?
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| content=A classic rural Australian cafe, best known for its ''Yes Mumma'', that is, creamy oats with apples, cream, and crumbles. Other than that, there are many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options also available.
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* {{eat
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| content=A small cafe with lots of tasty British pastries. The name of the cafe is inspired by the [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]] word ''cynefin'', meaning &quot;habitat&quot;, reflecting the quaint, familiar feeling of both the cafe and Hall.
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* {{eat
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| content=It's not very large by any means, but they do a delicious and fancy range of cakes (particularly cupcakes), plus coffee.
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==Drink==
There are many places to go wine-tasting surrounding Hall, but only one within Hall. The rest are in Murrumbateman and surrounds but in [[New South Wales]], and hence not covered in this article. 
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| content=Has wine tasting in some of the Australian Capital Territory's few wine regions with lots of Canberra labels on there. The wines are from the few surrounding wineries (in NSW), making it a great place to go to if you'd like to try the local wine.
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==Sleep==
There is no accommodation in Hall, and the closest you can find is in either [[Canberra/Belconnen|Belconnen]] or [[Canberra/Gungahlin|Gungahlin]].

==Connect==
Telstra, Optus, and even Vodafone have good 5G coverage in Hall, owing to its close proximity to the residential districts of Canberra. However, there are no [http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/digital/cbrfree-public-wifi CBRfree public Wi-Fi] locations in Hall.

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      <text bytes="3070" xml:space="preserve">==Banner==
--&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:39, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
[[File:Gungahlin banner.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 0]]
[[File:Bel-Gung banner 1.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 1]]
[[File:Bel-Gung banner 2.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 2]]
:+1 of a miniature of Damascus(?). --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 12:43, 18 May 2022 (UTC)
[[File:Bel-Gung banner 3.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 3]]

::Banner 0 has got me. I want to go to the National Dinosaur Museum. [[User:Nurg|Nurg]] ([[User talk:Nurg|talk]]) 02:02, 20 May 2022 (UTC)

:As cropper, my favorite banner is 3 as I like that archeological site. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:33, 30 May 2022 (UTC)
::Banner 2 is my favorite. &lt;small&gt;--Comment by &lt;/small&gt; [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 11:49, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Rename to [[Canberra/Belconnen and Gungahlin]]? ==

I do realise that while this article does include Hall (which is a separate district), it's tiny and I don't think Hall needs a mention in the title. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 01:14, 5 June 2022 (UTC)

== Split? ==

Belconnen and Gungahlin don't have much in common with each other and I think it may be more beneficial for [[ttcf|the traveller]] if they were split up. Hall on the other hand, can also get its own article (I made a mock up on [[User:SHB2000/Hall]]) and would make a great otbp feature were it to be featured. Other comments? I've sorted out the mapshapes already, and will proceed tomorrow if there are no objections. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 09:12, 5 June 2022 (UTC)

:Done. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 11:56, 6 June 2022 (UTC)

== Where to centre mapframe? ==

Town centre or the District of Belconnen as a whole? --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 10:18, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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It is quite common for travellers to buy gems or finished jewellery during a trip. Often price and selection are better in places where stones are mined, cut or set than elsewhere. Some caution is required since a few vendors are positively predatory, especially in heavily touristed areas. [[Bargaining]] is often needed to get a good price, even from an honest vendor.

If you plan to bring home expensive jewellery, check your country's import regulations. Some countries, such as Canada, charge a stiff duty on finished jewellery but much less on unmounted stones. In those cases it may be better to buy cut and polished but unmounted stones and have a craftsman back home mount them.

==Pricing==
As with any goods that span a wide range of prices, it is safer to avoid the big-ticket items unless you are either an expert yourself or have expert advice, dealing with a large reputable vendor will reduce the risk, and &quot;tourist trap&quot; stores should be avoided. See [[shopping]] for other general advice.
[[File:Large Topaz Gemstones.jpg|thumb|Topaz gemstones in various colours]]
Both the quality and the size of stones can greatly affect their price; stones that are either flawless or large may be rare and expensive. Murkiness, inclusions (dark or opaque areas within the stone), or flaws can greatly reduce the value of a stone. Pointing these out may be helpful in [[bargaining]].

Stones are generally priced by weight, measured in carats; five carats is one gram. Within the range of common sizes, the weight/price relation is generally linear; if, for some particular gem, a 2-carat example is $200, then a 5-carat stone will be about $500. Outside that range, the sky's the limit. If stones above 5 carats are rare, then a 10-carat stone will likely be more than $1000 and a really large stone might be sold at an [[Auction houses|auction]] where only museums and millionaires could afford to bid. 

If one stone is just a scaled-up version of another (multiply length, width and depth by the same constant), then the volume and weight are proportional to the cube of the diameter. A stone that is twice the diameter of another will then be about eight times the weight so about eight times the price. Of course this is not always the case; a larger stone may be cut proportionally thinner (less depth) than a smaller one.

Several smaller stones in a piece of jewellery may be a better buy than one large one; for example it is common to see three sapphires in a row across a ring. Three stones of 5mm diameter will often have total weight, and therefore cost, considerably less than a single 8mm stone (3*5&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;375 is less than 8&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;512), but the total surface area they display will be slightly larger (3*5&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;75 is more than 8&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;64).

It does not always apply, but the phrase &quot;touchstone markup&quot; is used in the gem trade. That is a 100% markup; the price will double for every set of hands the stone passes through.

==Hardness==
There is a scale for the hardness of minerals. Diamonds are at the hardest, at 10, and sapphires and rubies are varieties of corundum, at 9. These are hard enough for any use; in particular they can be used in a ring with no fear of damage if the hand bangs against something, as can other hard stones.
[[File:Mohs.jpg|thumb|The Mohs hardness scale]]
If you want a ring and do not want or cannot afford a diamond or sapphire, consider topaz (8), tiger eye (7), garnet (6.5-7.5) or quartz (7). Rose quartz, clear &quot;rock crystal&quot;, citrine (yellow or brown) and amethyst (purple) are varieties of quartz, with different colours from different impurities. Agate and jasper are mostly quartz and have hardness 6.5 to 7. Or get a carefully-chosen emerald; emeralds are a variety of beryl (7.5-8) but they fairly often have inclusions which may make them somewhat vulnerable to breakage. There are also beryls in other colours.

Moonstones are 6 to 6.5, which is less than ideal for rings or bracelets; they are fairly often used in those, but there is some risk they will chip or crack if they hit something. It is safer to get moonstones in some other piece of jewellery; earrings and pendants are popular choices. Opals (5.5-6.5), turquoise (5-6), labradorite (6-6.5), sodalite (5.5-6), &quot;black star&quot; diopside (5-6) and lapis lazuli (5-6) have similar risks. The shape of the stone and the design of the setting affect the risk; a stone that sticks out is much more likely to be damaged than a flat one or one protected by the setting.

Stones with hardness below 5 should be used only where they are unlikely to get banged about, in particular never in rings. Examples include pearls (2.5-4.5), coral (3-4), malachite (3.5-4) or amber (2-2.5).

==Stones==
Gems are found all over the world, but some places are famous for certain types.
[[File:Moonston.jpg|thumb|Moonstone]]
[[File:Tiger's eye.jpg|Thumb|Tiger eye]]
* '''Diamonds''' are the most highly compressed form of elemental carbon. They are mined mainly in [[South Africa]] and nearby countries and kept artificially expensive by the De Beers monopoly and other organizations that engage in price fixing in cooperation with them. Diamonds are among the most common gemstones on Earth and are often produced industrially, though those on sale for engagement rings and so forth are normally mined. If you choose to buy jewelry made with them, it may be best to do so in places where they are cut; see [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]]. Processed diamonds are one of [[Israel]]'s main exports despite Israel having little to no diamond mining.
* '''Moonstones''' come in many varieties; the top grades are clear and lower grades murky or with inclusions. The most sought-after stones are a clear bright blue-white. [[Sri Lanka]] has plenty of those, but many other colours can be found as well. [[India]] also has moonstones, including many that are less clear or in other colours but still beautiful and often available at better prices or in larger sizes.
* '''Emeralds''' are found in at least a dozen countries. Today [[Colombia]] produces more than half the world supply and [[Zambia]] is second with about 20%. Historically, Egypt and India were important sources but they are no longer major players.  
* [[Australia]] produces most of the world's '''opals'''; the largest mine is in [[Coober Pedy]] but opals are available in any of the main cities. Other towns famous for opal include [[Lightning Ridge]] and [[White Cliffs]] in northwestern [[New South Wales]] and [[Andamooka]], [[South Australia]]. [[Mexico]] is another source.
* Almost every tropical seacoast area has some '''pearls''', with [[Japan]] also being famous as the birthplace of the '''cultured pearl'''.
* The main sources for '''lapis lazuli''' are [[Afghanistan]] and [[Chile]].
* '''Turquoise''' is mined in several parts of the world, notably [[Iran]], [[Sinai]] and parts of the [[United States]], including [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], and [[New Mexico]].  When buying turquoise, you should understand what treatments it has been subjected to.  Oil is generally unobjectionable, as is mounting a thin veneer of real turquoise on a stronger backing, but some treatments – dyeing, bonding, stabilization, and especially reconstitution (little bits of turquoise dust glued together) – substantially damage the gemstone's value.
* '''Tiger eye''' is found in many countries. The most common colour combination is a mix of gold and brown, second blue stones sometimes called &quot;hawk's eye.&quot;
===Rubies and sapphires===
[[File:Star_sapphire_%289697795074%29.jpg|thumb|Star sapphire ring]]

Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum; different impurities give different colours. Red ones are called rubies; any other colour is a sapphire, but the best sapphires are intensely blue. [[Sri Lanka]] is known for sapphires, [[Myanmar]] for rubies, and [[India]] has some of both. There are also rubies in [[Greenland]] and [[Nunavut]].

The top-grade stones are very clear and can be cut with facets; lesser stones are cut cabuchon (curved, not faceted) to give star rubies or star sapphires. Off-color stones &amp;mdash; most commonly gray, but also burgundy, pink or brown &amp;mdash; are much cheaper than bright red or blue stones and may still be lovely. &quot;Plum stars&quot; are common in [[Agra]]; they often have a lot of inclusions (about a third of the stone is black) and even the burgundy parts are rarely clear, but they are often rather pretty and are cheap compared to other sapphires.

Black or green star sapphires are somewhat rare and command a high price; they have a six-point star like any other sapphire. A &quot;black star&quot; which has only four points is a semi-precious stone called diopside, and should be far cheaper. Some vendors may try to sell tourists black stars at sapphire prices; walk away quickly.

===Jade===
Jade has been an important stone in many cultures throughout history. It is used not only in jewellery, but also in carvings, statues, tools, weapons and even for household objects like bowls. 
[[File:Jade FiveRats.jpg|thumb|carved jade pendant]]
The [[Liangzhu Culture]] in China (3400-2250 BCE) is known mainly by the high-quality jade artifacts it left behind, and many other groups &amp;mdash; especially other parts of China, [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]], and the [[Maori culture|Maori]] of New Zealand &amp;mdash; used jade. There was extensive trade in jade &amp;mdash; mainly mined in [[Taiwan]] and processed in the [[Philippines]], then traded all over [[Southeast Asia]], and to China and Japan &amp;mdash; starting around 2000 BCE and continuing to after 500 CE.

There are still some good Chinese sources for '''jade''', notably [[Khotan]], but today most of the best jade in China is imported from [[Myanmar]] (Burma). The border town [[Ruili]] has much jade, but for the best deals, go to Myanmar. In Myanmar, the city of [[Mandalay]] has a jade market where you can find some of the best bargains, but be sure to do your homework beforehand to avoid getting ripped off. Taiwan also continues to produce some jade, with [[Hualien]] being a centre of jade mining in Taiwan.

[[British Columbia]] (Canada) is also famous for jade; the sprawling [https://jadecity.com/ Jade City] store on the [[Stewart-Cassiar Highway]] is a great experience for jade fans, but you can find better deals in [[Vancouver]].

There are two distinct minerals that are called jade; nephrite is more common, jadeite often more valuable. Most Chinese and all Taiwanese and Canadian jade is nephrite; most Burmese jade is jadeite.

There are other stones which may be used instead of jade, including serpentine or &quot;false jade&quot; and &quot;greenstone&quot;, a general term applied to several different minerals.

==Ethical concerns==
There are two important ethical concerns you might consider in regard to buying gemstones. 

The first is the destructiveness of mining practices. For example, some diamond mines are of the open pit variety, which can cause irreversible environmental damage.  In other places, mine safety is a serious problem.  Some gems, such as quartz, may be mined by families digging deep in the dirt without any safety equipment or any way to prevent the tunnels from collapsing.  What they dig out is usually sold for a pittance to distributors, who then sell the stones at a much higher price to wholesalers and tourists.

The second is that the value of the gemstones has made mines attractive to governments, terrorist groups and criminal organizations that use the profits they receive from the sale of these stones to finance brutality, torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. There have been some efforts to combat what are called blood or conflict gemstones and diamonds, but due to the lucrativeness of the industry, these are often smuggled across borders and find their way onto the markets of wealthy countries, anyway.

[[Wikipedia:Gemstone]]
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It is quite common for travellers to buy gems or finished jewellery during a trip. Often price and selection are better in places where stones are mined, cut or set than elsewhere. Some caution is required since a few vendors are positively predatory, especially in heavily touristed areas. [[Bargaining]] is often needed to get a good price, even from an honest vendor.

If you plan to bring home expensive jewellery, check your country's import regulations. Some countries, such as Canada, charge a stiff duty on finished jewellery but much less on unmounted stones. In those cases it may be better to buy cut and polished but unmounted stones and have a craftsman back home mount them.

==Pricing==
As with any goods that span a wide range of prices, it is safer to avoid the big-ticket items unless you are either an expert yourself or have expert advice, dealing with a large reputable vendor will reduce the risk, and &quot;tourist trap&quot; stores should be avoided. See [[shopping]] for other general advice.
[[File:Large Topaz Gemstones.jpg|thumb|Topaz gemstones in various colours]]
Both the quality and the size of stones can greatly affect their price; stones that are either flawless or large may be rare and expensive. Murkiness, inclusions (dark or opaque areas within the stone), or flaws can greatly reduce the value of a stone. Pointing these out may be helpful in [[bargaining]].

Stones are generally priced by weight, measured in carats; five carats is one gram. Within the range of common sizes, the weight/price relation is generally linear; if, for some particular gem, a 2-carat example is $200, then a 5-carat stone will be about $500. Outside that range, the sky's the limit. If stones above 5 carats are rare, then a 10-carat stone will likely be more than $1000 and a really large stone might be sold at an [[Auction houses|auction]] where only museums and millionaires could afford to bid. 

If one stone is just a scaled-up version of another (multiply length, width and depth by the same constant), then the volume and weight are proportional to the cube of the diameter. A stone that is twice the diameter of another will then be about eight times the weight so about eight times the price. Of course this is not always the case; a larger stone may be cut proportionally thinner (less depth) than a smaller one.

Several smaller stones in a piece of jewellery may be a better buy than one large one; for example it is common to see three sapphires in a row across a ring. Three stones of 5mm diameter will often have total weight, and therefore cost, considerably less than a single 8mm stone (3*5&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;375 is less than 8&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;512), but the total surface area they display will be slightly larger (3*5&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;75 is more than 8&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;=&amp;nbsp;64).

It does not always apply, but the phrase &quot;touchstone markup&quot; is used in the gem trade. That is a 100% markup; the price will double for every set of hands the stone passes through.

==Hardness==
There is a scale for the hardness of minerals. Diamonds are at the hardest, at 10, and sapphires and rubies are varieties of corundum, at 9. These are hard enough for any use; in particular they can be used in a ring with no fear of damage if the hand bangs against something, as can other hard stones.
[[File:Mohs.jpg|thumb|The Mohs hardness scale]]
If you want a ring and do not want or cannot afford a diamond or sapphire, consider topaz (8), tiger eye (7), garnet (6.5-7.5) or quartz (7). Rose quartz, clear &quot;rock crystal&quot;, citrine (yellow or brown) and amethyst (purple) are varieties of quartz, with different colours from different impurities. Agate and jasper are mostly quartz and have hardness 6.5 to 7. Or get a carefully-chosen emerald; emeralds are a variety of beryl (7.5-8) but they fairly often have inclusions which may make them somewhat vulnerable to breakage. There are also beryls in other colours.

Moonstones are 6 to 6.5, which is less than ideal for rings or bracelets; they are fairly often used in those, but there is some risk they will chip or crack if they hit something. It is safer to get moonstones in some other piece of jewellery; earrings and pendants are popular choices. Opals (5.5-6.5), turquoise (5-6), labradorite (6-6.5), sodalite (5.5-6), &quot;black star&quot; diopside (5-6) and lapis lazuli (5-6) have similar risks. The shape of the stone and the design of the setting affect the risk; a stone that sticks out is much more likely to be damaged than a flat one or one protected by the setting.

Stones with hardness below 5 should be used only where they are unlikely to get banged about, in particular never in rings. Examples include pearls (2.5-4.5), coral (3-4), malachite (3.5-4) or amber (2-2.5).

==Stones==
Gems are found all over the world, but some places are famous for certain types.
[[File:Moonston.jpg|thumb|Moonstone]]
[[File:Tiger's eye.jpg|thumb|Tiger eye]]
* '''Diamonds''' are the most highly compressed form of elemental carbon. They are mined mainly in [[South Africa]] and nearby countries and kept artificially expensive by the De Beers monopoly and other organizations that engage in price fixing in cooperation with them. Diamonds are among the most common gemstones on Earth and are often produced industrially, though those on sale for engagement rings and so forth are normally mined. If you choose to buy jewelry made with them, it may be best to do so in places where they are cut; see [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]]. Processed diamonds are one of [[Israel]]'s main exports despite Israel having little to no diamond mining.
* '''Moonstones''' come in many varieties; the top grades are clear and lower grades murky or with inclusions. The most sought-after stones are a clear bright blue-white. [[Sri Lanka]] has plenty of those, but many other colours can be found as well. [[India]] also has moonstones, including many that are less clear or in other colours but still beautiful and often available at better prices or in larger sizes.
* '''Emeralds''' are found in at least a dozen countries. Today [[Colombia]] produces more than half the world supply and [[Zambia]] is second with about 20%. Historically, Egypt and India were important sources but they are no longer major players.  
* [[Australia]] produces most of the world's '''opals'''; the largest mine is in [[Coober Pedy]] but opals are available in any of the main cities. Other towns famous for opal include [[Lightning Ridge]] and [[White Cliffs]] in northwestern [[New South Wales]] and [[Andamooka]], [[South Australia]]. [[Mexico]] is another source.
* Almost every tropical seacoast area has some '''pearls''', with [[Japan]] also being famous as the birthplace of the '''cultured pearl'''.
* The main sources for '''lapis lazuli''' are [[Afghanistan]] and [[Chile]].
* '''Turquoise''' is mined in several parts of the world, notably [[Iran]], [[Sinai]] and parts of the [[United States]], including [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], and [[New Mexico]].  When buying turquoise, you should understand what treatments it has been subjected to.  Oil is generally unobjectionable, as is mounting a thin veneer of real turquoise on a stronger backing, but some treatments – dyeing, bonding, stabilization, and especially reconstitution (little bits of turquoise dust glued together) – substantially damage the gemstone's value.
* '''Tiger eye''' is found in many countries. The most common colour combination is a mix of gold and brown, second blue stones sometimes called &quot;hawk's eye.&quot;
===Rubies and sapphires===
[[File:Star_sapphire_%289697795074%29.jpg|thumb|Star sapphire ring]]

Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum; different impurities give different colours. Red ones are called rubies; any other colour is a sapphire, but the best sapphires are intensely blue. [[Sri Lanka]] is known for sapphires, [[Myanmar]] for rubies, and [[India]] has some of both. There are also rubies in [[Greenland]] and [[Nunavut]].

The top-grade stones are very clear and can be cut with facets; lesser stones are cut cabuchon (curved, not faceted) to give star rubies or star sapphires. Off-color stones &amp;mdash; most commonly gray, but also burgundy, pink or brown &amp;mdash; are much cheaper than bright red or blue stones and may still be lovely. &quot;Plum stars&quot; are common in [[Agra]]; they often have a lot of inclusions (about a third of the stone is black) and even the burgundy parts are rarely clear, but they are often rather pretty and are cheap compared to other sapphires.

Black or green star sapphires are somewhat rare and command a high price; they have a six-point star like any other sapphire. A &quot;black star&quot; which has only four points is a semi-precious stone called diopside, and should be far cheaper. Some vendors may try to sell tourists black stars at sapphire prices; walk away quickly.

===Jade===
Jade has been an important stone in many cultures throughout history. It is used not only in jewellery, but also in carvings, statues, tools, weapons and even for household objects like bowls. 
[[File:Jade FiveRats.jpg|thumb|carved jade pendant]]
The [[Liangzhu Culture]] in China (3400-2250 BCE) is known mainly by the high-quality jade artifacts it left behind, and many other groups &amp;mdash; especially other parts of China, [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]], and the [[Maori culture|Maori]] of New Zealand &amp;mdash; used jade. There was extensive trade in jade &amp;mdash; mainly mined in [[Taiwan]] and processed in the [[Philippines]], then traded all over [[Southeast Asia]], and to China and Japan &amp;mdash; starting around 2000 BCE and continuing to after 500 CE.

There are still some good Chinese sources for '''jade''', notably [[Khotan]], but today most of the best jade in China is imported from [[Myanmar]] (Burma). The border town [[Ruili]] has much jade, but for the best deals, go to Myanmar. In Myanmar, the city of [[Mandalay]] has a jade market where you can find some of the best bargains, but be sure to do your homework beforehand to avoid getting ripped off. Taiwan also continues to produce some jade, with [[Hualien]] being a centre of jade mining in Taiwan.

[[British Columbia]] (Canada) is also famous for jade; the sprawling [https://jadecity.com/ Jade City] store on the [[Stewart-Cassiar Highway]] is a great experience for jade fans, but you can find better deals in [[Vancouver]].

There are two distinct minerals that are called jade; nephrite is more common, jadeite often more valuable. Most Chinese and all Taiwanese and Canadian jade is nephrite; most Burmese jade is jadeite.

There are other stones which may be used instead of jade, including serpentine or &quot;false jade&quot; and &quot;greenstone&quot;, a general term applied to several different minerals.

==Ethical concerns==
There are two important ethical concerns you might consider in regard to buying gemstones. 

The first is the destructiveness of mining practices. For example, some diamond mines are of the open pit variety, which can cause irreversible environmental damage.  In other places, mine safety is a serious problem.  Some gems, such as quartz, may be mined by families digging deep in the dirt without any safety equipment or any way to prevent the tunnels from collapsing.  What they dig out is usually sold for a pittance to distributors, who then sell the stones at a much higher price to wholesalers and tourists.

The second is that the value of the gemstones has made mines attractive to governments, terrorist groups and criminal organizations that use the profits they receive from the sale of these stones to finance brutality, torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. There have been some efforts to combat what are called blood or conflict gemstones and diamonds, but due to the lucrativeness of the industry, these are often smuggled across borders and find their way onto the markets of wealthy countries, anyway.

[[Wikipedia:Gemstone]]
[[Commons:Category:Gemstones]]

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'''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling.  

Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances.  If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour.
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==Understand==
[[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]]

An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries).

Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place.

A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]].

A '''golf cart''' can be useful at [[golf]] courses and resorts. While a heavy golf cart is essentially a car, a light, electric-powered model might not require a driver's license.

'''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]].

==Rent==
[[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Electrically-powered bicycles in [[Nanjing]] ]]

You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses.

Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones.

Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application.

Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours.

==Stay safe==
{{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}}

As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians.

Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful.

In most cases, the personal electric vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles (so e.g. driving on the pavement may be illegal), but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else.  '''Do not use while drunk'''.  In many places, including the UK and some parts of the US, riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles.  A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be.

'''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced.

A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous.

==See also==
* [[Cycling]]
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Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances.  If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour.
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==Understand==
[[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]]

An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries).

Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place.

A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]].

A '''golf cart''' can be useful at [[golf]] courses and resorts. While a heavy golf cart is essentially a car, a light, electric-powered model might not require a driver's license.

'''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]].

==Rent==
[[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Electrically-powered bicycles in [[Nanjing]] ]]

You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses.

Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones.

Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application.

Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours.

==Stay safe==
{{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}}

As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians.

Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful.

In most cases, the personal electric vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles (so e.g. driving on the pavement may be illegal), but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be.

'''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced.

A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous.

==See also==
* [[Cycling]]
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'''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling.  

Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances.  If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour.
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==Understand==
[[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]]

An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries).

Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place.

A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]].

A '''golf cart''' can be useful at [[golf]] courses and resorts. While a heavy golf cart is essentially a car, a light, electric-powered model might not require a driver's license.

'''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]].

==Rent==
[[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Electrically-powered bicycles in [[Nanjing]] ]]

You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses.

Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones.

Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application.

Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours.

==Stay safe==
{{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}}

As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians.

Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful.

In most cases, the personal electric vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles (so e.g. driving on the pavement may be illegal), but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be.

'''Use a helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries (most notably Argentina, Australia and New Zealand), their use is strictly enforced.

A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous.

==See also==
* [[Cycling]]
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Oostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network. 

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats. 

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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| content=A museum on life during the Belle Époque (roughly 1870 to 1914), which is when many Belgian coastal cities saw their boom, electrification picked up, and man started conquering the skies with planes and Zeppelins.
}}
* {{see
| name=Huisje van Majutte | alt= | url=https://www.majutte.be/ | email=
| address=Breydelstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions=
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| hours=W–Su: 11:00–18:00 | price=
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| lastedit=2022-08-02
| content=Once one of some sixty-odd similar houses, ''Majutte's Little House'' is one of the two surviving 18th-century fisherman's cottages in the Breydelstraat.
}}

Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Oostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network. 

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats. 

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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[[File:Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|thumb|600px|left|View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.]]

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Oostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network. 

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats. 

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Oostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network. 

===Pricing===
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!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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|+Day-pass pricing
!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.5}}
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
|}
Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' (Coast tram) definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.5}}
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''Kusttram''' ([[Dutch]] for ''Coast Tram'') makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
The Belgian coast line runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
{| class=wikitable mw-collapsible align=right
|+Day-pass pricing
!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
|-
!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.5}}
|-
!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
|}
Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| image1    = Middelkerke tram 2010 1.jpg
| caption1  = La Brugeoise et Nivelles series 6000 in Middelkerke.

| image2    = Kusttram R01.jpg
| caption2  = Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn at Raversijde (Ostend).

| image3    = Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 01.jpg
| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
}}

====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]], [[Koksijde]] to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
{{see also|De Haan}}

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
{| class=wikitable mw-collapsible align=right
|+Day-pass pricing
!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
|-
!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.5}}
|-
!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
|}
Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| image1    = Middelkerke tram 2010 1.jpg
| caption1  = La Brugeoise et Nivelles series 6000 in Middelkerke.

| image2    = Kusttram R01.jpg
| caption2  = Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn at Raversijde (Ostend).

| image3    = Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 01.jpg
| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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|+Day-pass pricing
!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
|-
!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.5}}
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
|}
Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| image1    = Middelkerke tram 2010 1.jpg
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| caption2  = Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn at Raversijde (Ostend).

| image3    = Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 01.jpg
| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, a tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. I addition, you always need to have bought a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}}) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling alongside one or more dogs, you are free to take them with you on the tram, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Vinical&lt;!--What does Vinical mean?--&gt; tramway (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, a tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. I addition, you always need to have bought a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}}) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling alongside one or more dogs, you are free to take them with you on the tram, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, a tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. I addition, you always need to have bought a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}}) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling alongside one or more dogs, you are free to take them with you on the tram, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| image1    = Middelkerke tram 2010 1.jpg
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| caption2  = Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn at Raversijde (Ostend).

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| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

====Historical stock====
[[File:Tramparade 1 type S en zomerrijtuigen.jpg|thumb|One of the many trams preserved by TTO, pulling two open summer carriages during a parade in celebration of 125 years of tramways along the coast, pictured near Middelkerke.]]
The '''TTO Noordzee''' has ten historical motor coaches that have once operated along the coast or elsewhere in Europe. TTO is based in the tram depot in De Panne, from where they operate &quot;historical services&quot; between De Panne Loskaai and Adinkerke Station. The journey takes some 40 minutes, and departs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday of July and August at 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30, if a tram operator is available. The journey costs {{EUR|4}}, and children up to the age of six travel for free. Other special running days for historical running stock are on &quot;Open Monumentendag&quot; (second Sunday of September), and a Christmas service from the 26th to the 30th of December. The depot in De Panne can always be visited free. TTO's stock can also be [https://promottonoordzee.wixsite.com/mysite/contacteer-ons rented] for special occasions.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damages during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veteran funds. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park has been rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing for views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here, pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the coast came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.50}}
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

====Historical stock====
[[File:Tramparade 1 type S en zomerrijtuigen.jpg|thumb|One of the many trams preserved by TTO, pulling two open summer carriages during a parade in celebration of 125 years of tramways along the coast, pictured near Middelkerke.]]
The '''TTO Noordzee''' has ten historical motor coaches that have once operated along the coast or elsewhere in Europe. TTO is based in the tram depot in De Panne, from where they operate &quot;historical services&quot; between De Panne Loskaai and Adinkerke Station. The journey takes some 40 minutes, and departs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday of July and August at 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30, if a tram operator is available. The journey costs {{EUR|4}}, and children up to the age of six travel for free. Other special running days for historical running stock are on &quot;Open Monumentendag&quot; (second Sunday of September), and a Christmas service from the 26th to the 30th of December. The depot in De Panne can always be visited free. TTO's stock can also be [https://promottonoordzee.wixsite.com/mysite/contacteer-ons rented] for special occasions.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damage during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile, dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by the Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veterans' welfare. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park was rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the sea came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out on sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th century French bisshop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damages during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would inspect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of which unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of which unidentified) that lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were because of a tram accident in September of 1915, another 40 are crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk at a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk, lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50.000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950 ship, which warned passing ships of sand banks, and searched out off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. The ship's duties have since been taken over by buoys, and it has since been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids. 

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
{| class=wikitable mw-collapsible align=right
|+Day-pass pricing
!Type !!Children (age 5 or younger) !!Children (ages 6 - 11) !! Adults (age 12 or older)
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!Single day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|4}} ||{{EUR|7.50}}
|-
!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
|}
Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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| image1    = Middelkerke tram 2010 1.jpg
| caption1  = La Brugeoise et Nivelles series 6000 in Middelkerke.

| image2    = Kusttram R01.jpg
| caption2  = Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn at Raversijde (Ostend).

| image3    = Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 01.jpg
| caption3  = ''Zeelijner'' between Middelkerke and Westende.
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

====Historical stock====
[[File:Tramparade 1 type S en zomerrijtuigen.jpg|thumb|One of the many trams preserved by TTO, pulling two open summer carriages during a parade in celebration of 125 years of tramways along the coast, pictured near Middelkerke.]]
The '''TTO Noordzee''' has ten historical motor coaches that have once operated along the coast or elsewhere in Europe. TTO is based in the tram depot in De Panne, from where they operate &quot;historical services&quot; between De Panne Loskaai and Adinkerke Station. The journey takes some 40 minutes, and departs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday of July and August at 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30, if a tram operator is available. The journey costs {{EUR|4}}, and children up to the age of six travel for free. Other special running days for historical running stock are on &quot;Open Monumentendag&quot; (second Sunday of September), and a Christmas service from the 26th to the 30th of December. The depot in De Panne can always be visited free. TTO's stock can also be [https://promottonoordzee.wixsite.com/mysite/contacteer-ons rented] for special occasions.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damage during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile, dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by the Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veterans' welfare. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park was rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the sea came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out at sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th-century French bishop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damage during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would expect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of whom unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of whom unidentified) who lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were due to a tram accident in September 1915; another 40 were crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk during a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50,000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950s boat which warned passing ships of sandbanks, and searched for off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. Some of the vessel's duties have since been taken over by buoys, so it has been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina as a memorial. Additionally, Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was controlled by the German Empire, which launched U-boats from this port. The intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour entry to prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids.

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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{{Panorama|image=Blankenberge Panorama R01.jpg|width=800px|caption=View towards Blankenberge from one of the panorama viewpoints in Harendijke.}}

=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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[[File:Kusttram CAF Middelkerke--Westende 08.jpg|thumb|350px|Running mostly parallel to the Belgian coast, the ''Kusttram'' definitely lives up to its name.]]
Stretching from [[Knokke]] to [[Adinkerke]], the '''''Kusttram''''' ([[Dutch]] for &quot;Coast Tram&quot;) makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the '''Belgian coast by tram'''.

==Understand==
Belgium's coastal tramline runs from the train station of [[Knokke-Heist]], via [[Zeebrugge]], Blankenberge, [[Ostend]], [[Nieuwpoort]] and [[Koksijde]], to De Panne, making it possible to visit all of the Belgian coast, excluding some bits towards the borders with [[The Netherlands]] and [[France]]. The 67-km-long route (42-mi) sees some 16.5 million passengers per year travel on the line.

===History===
The modern-day tramline was formed from several lines of the Belgian Local Tramways (Dutch: ''Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen'' or ''NMVB'' for short), with the first construction of lines taking place around 1885, connecting [[Ostend]] and [[Nieuwpoort|Nieuwpoort-Dorp]]. The NMBS operated many other lines branching off of what is now the Kusttram, most of which have since disappeared. The line was, and to this day largely is single-tracked, with trams running left-handed like Belgian trains do to this day. Electrification on parts of the lines started in 1909. That winter, services were continued year-round, whereas services used to be suspended during the winter. 

During the [[First World War]], the tramline was severed by the front around Nieuwpoort. The line was put to use for goods transport towards the trenches on either side of the frontline. During 1919, the normal passenger services were reinstated. The modern-day route of the tramline formed in the late 1920s, as connections to De Panne were made and electrified. The line since runs almost parallel to the coast, only dipping inland to connect to Nieuwpoort. Plans to bypass Nieuwpoort were made, but never materialised.

The [[Second World War]] saw the Belgian coast become a part of the [[Atlantikwall]], which put in place many limitations to passenger transport. Citizens along the coast needed special permission to be allowed to travel inland. In 1940, before Nazi German occupation, the line was already set to be dismantled, though the outbreak of the war stopped any plans from materialising. During Nazi German occupation, electrification was removed between Ostend and Middelkerke, followed by a later ban on all services along the coast. After liberation in September 1944, the coastal route was quickly rebuilt and put back into service by the middle of December. Despite arguments being made to demolish the line to be replaced by buses, the NMVB politely declined, but did close some of the branch lines as time progressed.

From 1956 onward, the line operated in two sections, line 1 (Knokke - Ostend) and  line 2 (De Panne - Ostend). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, a clear movement for demolition of the tramway existed, though the NMVB never gave in to these, arguing that during summer, some 900 people needed transportation with the service every half hour in Ostend alone. Alternatives were proposed in the form of an underground railway or elevated railway line. Both were deemed far too expensive and never materialised. 

In 1991, the line came under operation by De Lijn (Dutch for ''The Line''), which operates most public transit excluding trains in most of [[Flanders]]. New tracks and new rolling stock made the trams faster and more frequent, leading to services with a tram up to every 7½ minutes on some parts of the route. Since the summer of 2001, demand became so high that a 10-minute service along the entire route was put in place. The last extension to the tramline happened in 1998, when the train station in Adinkerke (named ''De Panne'') was connected to the network.

===Pricing===
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!Three-day pass
|Free ||{{EUR|8}} || {{EUR|15}}
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Day passes for the Kusttram are fairly inexpensive. For just €7.50, you can get yourself an adult single-day pass, which can be obtained from [https://www.delijn.be/en/storelocator/?filterBy=DAGPAS some hundred locations] across Belgium, including most halts of the tram. A price overview is listed to the right. There is also a bike pass supplement available for (€2, valid for one bike for one hour, and does not include payment for yourself). Alternatively, if  you'd rather be more economical, you can get individual tickets for €2.50, which pay for one journey by tram, for 60 minutes (plus whatever travel time remains to your final halt when bought as a physical copy from a ticket machine). A more in-depth rundown of available passes and packages is available on the website of [https://www.dekusttram.be/en/packages De Lijn], including mobile and text-based tickets, group tickets and combination tickets for Plopsaland/Plopsaqua in De Panne.

===Running stock===
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====BN series 6000====
Serving the Kusttram as well as the [[Charleroi]] metro, the Series 6000 are the oldest regular rolling stock in service along the Belgian coast. Officially named ''LRV'' or ''Light Rail Véhicule'', these trams are more often nicknamed '''BN's''' after the company that produced it, ''La Brugeoise et Nivelles''. The coastal versions (Series 6000) are single-directional vehicles, whereas the Charleroi versions (Series 6100) are bidirectional. Additionally, the coastal stock can run 10 kph faster, having a top speed of {{convert|75|kph|mph}}. The Charleroi stock did start out running along the coast, as coast-bound stock was not yet completed in 1980. Since 1982 though, the Series 6000 operates along the coast, replacing the previous long trams with three pulled trailers, leading to a higher frequency of operation. The Series 6000 started out as {{convert|21|m|ft}} long trams, but since modernisation into a second generation, they come in at a length of {{convert|31.2|m|ft}}. The second generation also saw the top speed raised to {{convert|85|kph|mph}}.

Due to several accidents and collisions over time, 44 trams of the Series 6000 remain in 2020. The second generation of Series 6000 can transport some 310 passengers, 73 of which are seated, 237 of which are standing. The middle of its three wagons has a lower floor for wheelchair access.

====Bombardier-Siemens HermeLijn====
The '''HermeLijn''' stock consist of trams taken in from the [[Ghent]] tramways, with two units being in operation on the coastal tramline during summers as to support a higher frequency of operation. Its name is a play on the Dutch name of a stoat, as its livery faintly reminds of the mammal. The L is capitalised to emphasise the name of the operator: ''De Lijn''.

The HermeLijn can transport up to 192 people, 58 of which can be seated. The trams, produced between 1999 and 2012, can reach top speeds of up to {{convert|70|kph|mph}} and have a low floor, allowing for wheelchair access.

====CAF Urbos 100 / Zeelijner====
The '''Urbos 100''', nicknamed the ''Zeelijner'' (''Sea liner'') is being put into service to replace the Series 6000. The 48 to 146 units are being put into service since April 2021. They have a capacity of 187, 54 of which are seated, and another 20 are fold-down seats.

====Historical stock====
[[File:Tramparade 1 type S en zomerrijtuigen.jpg|thumb|One of the many trams preserved by TTO, pulling two open summer carriages during a parade in celebration of 125 years of tramways along the coast, pictured near Middelkerke.]]
The '''TTO Noordzee''' has ten historical motor coaches that have once operated along the coast or elsewhere in Europe. TTO is based in the tram depot in De Panne, from where they operate &quot;historical services&quot; between De Panne Loskaai and Adinkerke Station. The journey takes some 40 minutes, and departs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday of July and August at 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30, if a tram operator is available. The journey costs {{EUR|4}}, and children up to the age of six travel for free. Other special running days for historical running stock are on &quot;Open Monumentendag&quot; (second Sunday of September), and a Christmas service from the 26th to the 30th of December. The depot in De Panne can always be visited free. TTO's stock can also be [https://promottonoordzee.wixsite.com/mysite/contacteer-ons rented] for special occasions.

==Prepare==
The trip goes through built-up areas with shops, restaurants and other services so you don't need to make any big preparations. Just make sure you have a valid ticket and dress according to the weather (perhaps bring an umbrella). A towel and swimwear can be good to bring if you want to go to the beaches.

When travelling with a bike, the tram driver may deny you access if there are already too many bikes on the tram or the tram is too crowded. You must buy a bicycle pass ({{EUR|2}} for 60 min) in addition to your personal ticket to bring a bike onto a tram. If you are travelling with dogs, you may take them on the tram for free, provided that you can keep them leashed or on your lap. It's recommended to travel lightly packed, though if you have no other way, stow your luggage away somewhere where it doesn't block a seat, for example on your lap, between your legs or somewhere else where it will not hinder other travellers. It is also not allowed to eat while travelling on the tram, as to keep the vehicles clean.

===Accessibility===
While the trams are either partially or entirely low-floored, allowing for wheelchair access, not all platforms are at that same height. As of 2019, the wheelchair-&lt;u&gt;in&lt;/u&gt;accessible halts are: Knokke Station; Duinbergen Watertoren; Zeebrugge Vaart and Strandwijk; Oostende Marie-Joséplein; Middelkere Casino; Oostduinkerke Bad; Koksijde Bad; De Panne Golfstraat, Centrum, Kerk and Moeder Lambic. Mobility scooters are ''not'' allowed on board a tram.

==Get in==
===By plane===
[[Ostend]] has an airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport {{IATA|OST}}, but it mostly sees goods traffic. A much more sensible option would be to fly to [[Brussels#By plane|Brussels Zaventem-Airport]] and taking a car or train from there.

===By train===
[[File:De Panne Station 01.JPG|thumb|Arguably the easiest train-tram transfer can be made in Knokke, with trams stopping within a stone's throw of the trains.]]
&lt;!--I omitted naming peak hour (P) and L-services unless that is the only service stopping at the station--&gt;
Below is an overview of ''all'' connections to the Belgian rail network. The recommended and useful connections have been underlined.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3398 |long=3.2840 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Knokke&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Voorzijde N.M.B.S.-station Knokke, Maurice-Lippensplein 26, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}: The tram terminus in Knokke is located about 200 metres north of the train station. Trains stopping in Knokke are Intercity 23A ([[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] - [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] - [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] - [[Brugge]] - Knokke), as well as a peak hour and tourist train connecting to Brugge during the week and weekend respectively.
** IC 23A: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Knokke
** ICT 6600: Brugge — Knokke, ''tourist train, operates on weekends only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3383 |long=3.2636 |name={{Station|Duinbergen|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Duinbergen 3.jpg}}, some 300 metres south from the tram halt of the same name, but is not recommended as the station is just one stop away from Knokke, which is the turn-around point for trams, hence making the connection easier. Yet, if you need to shave several minutes of time off of your journey and are heading for Heist, [[Zeebrugge]] or further west by Kusttram, consider catching the tram here instead. Heist itself also has a train station, though it is {{convert|700|m|ft}} from the nearest tram halt.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3264 |long=3.1949 |name={{Station|Zeebrugge-Dorp|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Zeebrugge-Dorp 1.jpg}}: Tram halt ''Zeebrugge Vaart'' is located about 200 metres north of the train station, at the end of the Azorenstraat. Zeebrugge-Dorp's train services don't operate during the weekends, with services being rerouted to Zeebrugge-Strand instead, which does not have a useful connection to the Kusttram.
** L 550: ([[Mechelen]] —) Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Zeebrugge-Dorp, ''weekdays only''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.3123 |long=3.1338 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Blankenberge&lt;/u&gt;|city=be|rail}} |image=Spoorwegstation Blankenberge - 2019 (03).jpg}} has trams stopping right outside the train station. Blankenburge can be reached using one intercity (IC) and three tourist trains (ICT):
** IC 03: [[Genk]] — [[Leuven]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6700: [[Charleroi|Charleroi-South]] — [[Mons]] — [[Tournai]] — [[Mouscron]] — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6705: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
** ICT 6710: ([[Neerpelt]]/[[Turnhout]] —) [[Herentals]] — [[Mechelen]] — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Blankenberge
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.2282 |long=2.9261 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;Oostende&lt;/u&gt; (Ostend)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station Oostende Hal.jpg}}: The Kusttram has its halts integrated into the station, which can be reached by the most intercity services, these being:
** IC 01: [[Eupen]] — [[Liège|Liège-Guillemins]] — [[Brussels|Brussels-South]] — [[Bruges|Brugge]] — Ostend
** IC 02: [[Antwerp|Antwerpen Centraal]] — [[Ghent|Gent-Sint-Pieters]] — Ostend
** IC 12: [[Welkenraedt]] — Liège-Guillemins — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — [[Kortrijk]] (— Brugge — Ostend), ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 23: [[Brussels Airport|Zaventem Airport]] — Brussels-South — Kortrijk — Brugge — Ostend
** IC 32: Kortrijk — [[Lichtervelde]] — Brugge — Ostend
** ICT 6800: [[Tongeren]] — [[Hasselt]] — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Brugge — Ostend, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.
* {{Marker|type=go|lat=51.0773 |long=2.6021 |name={{Station|&lt;u&gt;De Panne&lt;/u&gt; (Adinkerke)|city=be|rail}} |image=Station De Panne 3.jpg}} is the western-most end of the Kusttram, which stops alongside the trains. The line here might be continued to [[Dunkirk]] (France) in the future, though until that date, the following services call this the end of the line:
** IC 28: Antwerpen Centraal — Gent-Sint-Pieters — Lichtervelde — De Panne, ''only in service on weekdays''.
** IC 29: [[Landen]] — [[Leuven]] — Zaventem Airport — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters (— De Panne), ''only in service on weekends''.
** ICT 6900: Brussels-North — Brussels-South — Gent-Sint-Pieters — De Panne, ''tourist train - only in service during July and August''.

===By boat===
Passenger ferries from the [[United Kingdom]] to Belgium ceased operations in 2021. The only remaining connection is a roll on-roll off freight connection from [[Teesport]] to Zeebrugge operated by P&amp;O, which can be used when travelling using a small freight vehicle such as a van. When travelling by camper, double check whether it can be permitted on board. For all other ferries from the UK, consider ferries to [[Hoek van Holland]]/[[Rotterdam]] instead. When on foot, those connect well to the metro (Hoek van Holland's harbour is within metres of a metro station). From there, head to Rotterdam Centraal railway station, take a long-distance train to either Antwerp or Brussels, from where you can get an intercity train to most of the train stations along the coast. Alternatively, you can use the ferry connections to Dunkirk or Calais in France instead.

If you own a boat yourself and wish to sail to the Belgian coast, '''marinas''' can be found in Zeebrugge, Blankenberge, Ostend and Nieuwpoort.

===From France===
The tram's western terminus '''Adinkerke''' is at the eastern extremity of [[Dunkirk]]'s urban bus network, [https://www.dkbus.com/ DK'Bus], which operates completely free-of-charge to all passengers. Dunkirk receives high-speed trains (TGV) from [[Paris]] and [[Lille]], as well as local trains (TER) from [[Calais]]. From the central railway and bus station (''Dunkerque Gare''), take route C1 or C2 to the end of the line (''Leffrinckouke Fort des Dunes''). These operate on a combined 7-minute headway, with a journey time of about 15 min. From Leffrinckouke, route 20 leaves every 30 min throughout the day bound for ''Adinkerque Gare'', with a journey time of just over 30 min.

==Knokke — Blankenberge==
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=== In Knokke-Heist ===
{{see also|Knokke-Heist}}
Starting just north of Knokke's railway station, the eastern terminus of the Kusttram can be found opposite the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3418 |long=3.2863 |name=Sint-Margarethakerk |image=&quot;Onbevlekt Hart van Maria en H.Margareta&quot;, parochiekerk van Knokke, Pastoor Opdedrinckplein, Knokke (Knokke-Heist).JPG}}. The church isn't that old, but the shorter tower you're looking at while waiting for the tram to depart is, dating back to 1642. The church sustained heavy damage during the Second World War, and a new church was built between 1955 and 1958, which incorporated the former main tower.

Running between houses, the tramway eventually meets up with the ''Elizabetlaan'' near the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3420 |long=3.2682 |name=Duinbergen water tower |image=Watertoren, Arcadelaan, Duinbergen (Knokke-Heist).jpg}} and Park 58, a small nature reserve hardly {{convert|10|ha|sqmi}} large. Shortly after, the halt of ''Duinbergen'' is reached, which stands outside the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3403 |long=3.2607 |name=Heilige Familiekerk |image=Heilige-Familiekerk, Elizabetlaan 300, 8300 Knokke-Heist.jpg}}, another recent church dating from 1939. The modern gothic church features some art deco elements. Duinbergen itself, meanwhile, dates largely from the early 20th century, being shaped after the creative vision of German architect and urban designer Hermann-Josef Stübben. The concession for development of Duinbergen as a whole was given out in 1901, and within seven years, some eighty villas were already constructed. The many villas in Duinbergen give this area a charming view, though tourism introduced a desire for large apartments along the coast, which replaced many of the villas there.

Entering into ''Heist'', the tram next stops at the entrance of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3411 |long=3.2520 |name=Directeur-Generaal Willemspark |image=Directeur Willemspark 2021 04.jpg}}. This park formed from a dune ridge, and between both World Wars housed two batteries, constructed by the German Empire, and demolished by the Nazis. Between the wars, these batteries were a museum of sorts, with admission fees funding veterans' welfare. After the war, the dune landscape was reconstructed and the park was created. The paths in the park are named for political prisoners from Heist that didn't see the end of the Second World War, the only exceptions being the ''Keunepitpad'' (rabbit hole path) and ''Bunkerpad'' (bunker path). The park was rejuvenated in 2015, and borders the seashore.

In the ''town centre of Heist'', the tramway inches closer towards the coast, with two broad squares providing views across the sea. These are the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3410 |long=3.2402 |name=Heldenplein |image=Standbeeld voor slachtoffers v- Eerste wereldoorlog.jpg}}, featuring a statue commemorating those fallen during the First World War, and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3406 |long=3.2349 |name=Vissershuldeplein |image=Vissershuldeplein 2021 01.jpg}}, meaning ''Fishermen-homage-square''. It's quite unsurprising that the statue here pays homage to local fishermen. Just east of the Heldenplein you can also find the picturesque {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.34113 |long=3.24246 |name=Visserskapel |image=Visserskapel 2021 00.jpg}}, a small neo-gothic chapel for fishermen, built in 1854. The chapel was taken down in 1868 as the sea came closer and closer to damaging the original chapel. It was reconstructed in 1927 when a smaller chapel with a statue of the Holy Theresia got added as well, which can be found just behind the chapel itself.

=== In Zeebrugge ===
[[File:Zeebrugge West-Hinder R03.jpg|thumb|The marina of Zeebrugge, which is littered with maritime items, like these two beacons and the ''West-Hinder II'' in the background.]]
[[File:Zeebrugge St George's Day-wandeling R01.jpg|thumb|The Saint-George's Day-Wandeling in Zeebrugge.]]
{{see also|Zeebrugge}}
Leaving Heist, we first pass the short and stubby {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33950 |long=3.22738 |name=Low-light of Heist |image=Heist Klein Licht R02.jpg}}, a small lighthouse to the west of Heist which together with the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3376 |long=3.2304 |name=High-light of Heist |image=Heist Vuurtoren R01.jpg}} made an orientation point for ships out at sea. The next halt along the route is ''Zeebrugge Zeesluis'', which serves the eastern side of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3340 |long=3.2172 |name=Pierre Vandamme Lock |image=Zeebrugge Pierre Vandammesluis R02.jpg}}, the largest lock of the Zeebrugge port, measuring in at a length of {{convert|500|m|ft}}, a width of {{convert|57|m|ft}} and a depth of {{convert|18.5|m|ft}}. Should you find the massive bridges linking both banks to be open, fear not, for the tram will make a short detour via the other end of the locks.

The first stop in ''Zeebrugge'' proper is ''Zeebrugge Kerk'', named for the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.33174 |long=3.20738 |name=Sint-Donatuskerk |image=Sint-Donatuskerk (Zeebrugge) 25-06-2019 16-34-21.jpg}} beside the halt, named for Donatius of Reims, a 4th-century French bishop and patron saint of [[Bruges]]. The church was completed in 1911, burned down towards the end of the First World War and was rebuilt by 1920. It again sustained major damage during the next World War, and was rebuilt once more in 1951. The hall church is neogothic with a front-facing tower with an eight-sided upper body. The churchyard to the side of the church is not the resting place of any locals, as one would expect, but instead is where the remains of 175 German (three of whom unidentified) and 30 British soldiers (17 of whom unidentified) who lost their lives in the First World War. 44 of the German casualties were due to a tram accident in September 1915; another 40 were crew members of two torpedo boats that were sunk during a sea battle off the coast of Zeebrugge.

To the north of Zeebrugge Kerk lies {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3330 |long=3.2018 |zoom=17 |name=Seafront |url=https://www.seafront.be/ |image=}}, a theme park focussing on fishery and maritime history, which attracts some 50,000 visitors annually. One of the most prominent sights here is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3344 |long=3.2082 |zoom=17 |name=West-Hinder II |image=Zeebrugge West-Hinder R06.jpg}}, a 1950s boat which warned passing ships of sandbanks, and searched for off-shore plane- and shipwrecks. Some of the vessel's duties have since been taken over by buoys, so it has been lifted out of the water and placed at the head of the marina as a memorial. Seafont also has a small museum.

Next, the tram crosses the disused railway 202, a branch line that once served the harbour of Zeebrugge. It then crosses the '''Visartsluis''' either via the (northern) {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3287 |long=3.1979 |name=Visartbrug|image=Zeebrugge Visartbrug R02.jpg}} or the (southern) monumental {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3269 |long=3.1984 |name=Straussbrug |image=Zeebrugge Straussbrug R01.jpg}}, where the tram briefly runs alongside the aforementioned railway 202, which connects to Zeebrugge-Dorp train station shortly after. The station itself can be reached at the next halt, ''Zeebrugge Vaart''. This halt serves the ''Stationswijk'', which, despite being rich in monumental listings, is not the most picturesque of destinations.

The next stop has some more sights. '''Zeebrugge Strandwijk''' serves the part of Zeebrugge that borders the beach. Aside from a visit to {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.3311 |long=3.1765 |name=Zeebrugge Beach |image=Zeebrugge Beach R02.jpg}}, there are some buildings here that might be worth seeing, most notably the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3296 |long=3.1826 |name=Palace Hotel |image=Zeebrugge Palace R03.jpg}}, a monumental hotel overlooking the beach. Additionally, you can walk out onto the pier following the ''Saint-George's Day-Wandeling'', which is full of remembrance plaques for the Zeebrugge Raid, a British attack on the port of Zeebrugge on the night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th of April 1918. The harbour was the launching point of German U-boats, and the intended goal of the attack was to blockade the harbour and prevent U-boats from reaching the North Sea. The then-barrier dam which was contested during the battle can still be traced up to the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3476 |long=3.2030 |name=Old Mole and lighthouse |image=Zeebrugge Old Mole R01.jpg}}.

Leaving Zeebrugge-Standwijk, the tramway continues to follow the '''Kustlaan'''. Between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge, the route squeezes through a nature buffer consisting of the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3190 |long=3.1624 |name=Zeebos |image=Blankenberge-Zeebrugge Cycling Trail R02.jpg}} and {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3229 |long=3.1552 |name=De Fonteintjes |image=Zeebrugge Fonteintjes R03.jpg}}. The latter is home to many tender and rare orchids.

=== In Blankenberge ===
[[File:The line (2636263071).jpg|thumb|The Blankenberge seafront as seen from the pier.]]
{{see also|Blankenberge}}

Entering Blankenberge, the first halt is '''Blankenberge Sea Life''', which unsurprisingly, is home to the aquarium of the same name, as well as a local pool:
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The next halt, '''Blankenberge Pier''' is named for the {{convert|350|m|ft}} long {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.3214 |long=3.1364 |name=Blankenberge Pier |image=Pier Blankenberge R02.jpg}}. It is the first of its kind on the European mainland's Atlantic coast, with the only other one being located in [[Scheveningen]], the Netherlands. The first, cast iron art-nouveau pier was built in 1894, and was burned down by the German occupiers twenty years later, during the First World War. After the war, the pier was rebuilt after only the skeleton structure survived the fire. In 1933, the new and current pier was opened. On the beach by the pier, you will also find {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31832 |long=3.13535 |name=De Lustige Velodroom |image=Velodroom Blankenberge - panoramio.jpg}}, a 1933 attraction continued to this day. It consists of a small velodrome, on which you can ride some seventy different special bikes. You're able to either try your best, or look how others aren't any better at controlling the bikes.

After Blankenberge Pier, the train station is the next halt. The tram stops on the '''Koning Leopold III-plein''', from where you can head north into the ''Kerkstraat'', where you will find the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31520 |long=3.12902 |name=Former city hall of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Oud Stadhuis 2012.JPG}}. This small and quaint 1680 town hall is just one of many delightful historical buildings in Blankenberge's city centre. Following the Kerkstraat towards the sea, you'll run into other staples of Blankenberge, such as the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.31625 |long=3.12968 |name=Casino Blankenburge |image=Casino Blankenberge.jpg}}, the sea-facing façade of which is covered in upscaled baby statues. Other interesting attractions in Blankenberge include:
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Departing from the train station, '''Blankenberge Markt''' is the next stop. This stop, as well as the next one, serves the marina. From this halt, you can go on foot towards the seafront where you will find the art-deco {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31258 |long=3.11443 |zoom=18 |name=Lighthouse of Blankenberge |image=Blankenberge Lighthouse R05.jpg}}, built in 1956. On the way there, you will most likely make your way along the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.31335 |long=3.12139 |zoom=18 |name=Paravang |image=Blankenberge Paravent R02.jpg}}, a neo-gothic wind screen dating from 1908. It lies between the marina and the ''Leopoldpark''. The last halt within Blankenberge is '''Blankenberge Maritieme Zone''', which mostly serves residential buildings to the south, as well as part of the marina.

==Blankenberge — Ostend==
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=== Around Wenduine ===
Leaving Blankenberge, we find ourselves in Harendijke, which contains more vacation homes than it does normal houses. Serving these is the halt ''Wenduine Harendijke'', which also serves two panorama viewpoints. 

Wenduine itself is quite sparse in sights, even though the area has been inhabited continuously since the 8th century. Its function as a sea-side resort it has had since 1886. Construction of villas started two years later, and a hotel followed in 1895. From 1902 to 1924, the town was being urbanised, which saw the addition of a traffic boulevard to the north, which the tram follows today. In Wenduine, you can get off the tram at '''Wenduine Manitoba''', '''Wenduine Centrum''' for the city centre and the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2999 |long=3.0758 |name=Spioenkop |image=Spioenkop, Wenduine - panoramio.jpg}}, Belgium's second-highest coastal dune, and at '''Wenduine Molen''' for the small {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29687 |long=3.07663 |name=Hubertmolen |image=Wenduine - Hubertmolen 1.jpg}}, dating back to 1880.

Making our way out of Wenduine, you might be able to see the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.29404 |long=3.07080 |zoom=18 |name=Water tower of Wenduine |image=De Haan Drift Watertoren.JPG}} between the trees. The route of the tram at this point is surrounded on both sides by the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2862 |long=3.0548 |name=Duinbossen |url=https://www.natuurenbos.be/duinbossen-de-haan |image=De Haan duinen R02.jpg}}, Duinbos Wenduine and Vlissegem to be precise, which lend itself particularly well to hiking and other sports. For this, you can leave the tram at the halts of '''Wenduine Konijnenpad''', '''De Haan Zwarte Kiezel''' and '''De Haan Waterkasteellaan'''.

=== In De Haan ===
[[File:Historischer Straßenbahnbahnhof in De Haan (Belgien).jpg|thumb|The 1902 tram station of De Haan, with on the track-facing façade its Dutch name (''De Haan aan Zee''), and on the chimney its French name (''Coq sur Mer''). In the foreground a forbidden-access sign in front.]]
{{see also|De Haan}}
Simply by passing through De Haan, you get to see one of its most notable buildings. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.27265 |long=3.03290 |name=Main tram station of De Haan |image=De Haan Tram Station R01.jpg}} might no longer be in use by the tramways themselves, the tram does stop outside of the former station building at '''De Haan Aan Zee'''. The station building, dating from 1902, is a staple of De Haan by virtue of being a good representative of the many picturesque villas in De Haan. Around the tram station, which now serves as a tourist information point, you will find several historical tramway-related objects, such as bilingual signs between the tracks, stating &quot;''Verboden op den spoorweg te gaan''&quot; / &quot;''Défense de circuler sur la voie''&quot; (English: ''Forbidden to walk onto the tracks''). The town itself lays claim to multiple hundred monuments, many of which villas, shops and hotels that too are built in picturesque style, an art deco style with timber framing elements and other 'rural' influences. You will see plenty of these when walking northwest towards the beach, as whichever route you take, it will lead you past many imposing and undoubtedly expensive villas and villa apartments.

=== Vosseslag and Bredene ===
[[File:Bredene strand - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bredene beach with ''Battery E690'' in the top-right.]]
After De Haan's main tram station, '''De Haan Preventoruium''' follows, where, in the dunes leading towards the beach, you can bump into several disused military bunkers. Next is '''De Haan Vosseslag''', which is the access point to the {{Marker|type=do |lat=51.2648 |long=3.0085 |name=Kijkuit |image=}}, the third and final of the ''Duinbossen'' around De Haan en Wenduine. Also at this halt, you will find the {{Marker|type=do|lat=51.2648 |long=3.0032 |name=Royal Ostend Golf Club |image=}}, one of Belgium's oldest golf courses and the only actual links course on the Belgian coast. It was directly financed by Leopold II in 1888, as to lure more British tourists to De Haan. Walking towards the beach here, you will cross the {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.26551 |long=3.00156 |name=Lighthouse annex Panoramic tower |image=}}.

The '''Bredene Renbaan''', as its name implies, was once home to a hippodrome (Dutch: ''Renbaan''). What remains now, is a delightful {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.25569 |long=2.98290 |name=Art Deco shelter |image=Bredene KoninklijkeBaan z.nr. ID54428 - 159221 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}. Taking a walk towards the beach here, will lead you through several hundred metres of dunes. Turning right on the beach leads you to a dedicated [[Nudism|nude beach]]. If nudity is something you shy away from, then you might want to avert your eyes at '''Bredene aan Zee''', for the halt has a prime view of a statue named {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24820 |long=2.96205|name=De Uitdaging |image=Kunst Duinenplein Bredene (7419698148).jpg}} (''The Temptation''), nicknamed &quot;''Blote Betsy''&quot; (Naked Betsy). Before that halt though, lies '''Bredene Campings''', which mostly serves the campsites in Bredene, as one may guess from the name. It also has the shortest walking distance to the beach though, so if you'd like to shave several metres off of your journey by foot, disembark by the campsites.

Just west of the path from '''Bredene aan Zee''' to the beach, lies {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.24893 |long=2.95881 |name=Battery E690 |image=Bredene Koninklijke Baan zonder nummer - 159220 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg}}, which thankfully has been disarmed of its {{convert|28|cm|inch}} diameter guns, among other firepower the likes of FlaK anti-air guns. This bunker is one of the more prominent war remnants around De Haan, and overlooks the beach, reminding of its original purpose of defending against hostile (Allied) beach landings.

Now approaching Ostend, the halt '''Oostende Duin &amp; Zee''' gives access to {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.2390 |long=2.9344 |name=Fort Napoleon |url=https://www.fort-napoleon.be/en |image=Fort Napoleon R02.jpg}} and the dozen of smaller batteries littered throughout the dunes. The polygonal fort built in 1811 during the War of the Fifth Coalition. It was subsequently abandoned when by 1814 a British attack had not come, and [[Napoleon]] was on the way out. During the First World War, the German Empire reused the fort, and equipped it with heavy armoured gun batteries. During the Second World War, the fort functioned as a Nazi German artillery headquarters. It became a museum after the way, fell into disuse again, and after five years of restoration, was reopened to the public in 2000. Seeing its many users over time, the fort contains interesting remnants of Napoleonic-era France, the German Empire and to a lesser extent, Nazi Germany. Most notable are the multiple Imperial German murals. Also around this halt, you will find {{Marker|type=see|lat=51.23634 |long=2.93050 |name=&quot;''Tall Nelly''&quot; |image=Lange Nelle R07.jpg}} ([[Dutch]]: ''Lange Nelle''), nickname of Ostend's slender white-blue lighthouse. 

Before entering the heart of Ostend, a single halt remains: '''Oostende Weg Naar Vismijn''', which lies at the mouth of the {{Marker| type=do | lat=51.2278 | long=2.9528 |name= Ostend spuikom |image=Oostende Spuikom R01.jpg}}, a water basin in harbours, intended to fill up at high tide to empty again at low tide as to counteract the low tide itself, with the added benefit of washing out sediments in the harbour entrance. The {{convert|80|ha|sqmi}}-large spuikom was constructed in the 20th century, in order to replace four smaller ones already in use. When first tested in 1912, the flow of the new spuikom proved to be so violent that it would quickly eat away at the quays downstream. The infrastructure that made the basin function was destroyed at the end of the First World War, and in 1926 the decision was made to not rebuild this infrastructure. For several decades now, the body of water has been used for water sport.

=== Ostend ===
{{see also|Oostende}}

==Ostend — Nieuwpoort==
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===Middelkerke-Bad===

===Westende and Lombardsijde===

===Nieuwpoort===

==Nieuwpoort — De Panne==
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===Groenedijk===

===Oostduijnkerke-Bad===

===Koksijde===

===Sint-Idesbald===

===De Panne===

===Adinkerke===

==Stay safe==
{{See also|Belgium#Stay safe}}
In Belgium, trams have priority over every other road user, including cyclists and pedestrians. Even when using a zebra crossing, you have to give way to an oncoming tram. The tracks are surrounded by dunes in many places, meaning that visibility along the track might be reduced - trams can run bidirectionally, and are relatively quiet, so look out when you're near to the tracks. Be predictable for tram drivers and other road users, and keep an eye out for others that might be putting themselves or others in danger. Especially during the holiday season, the halts and boulevards can get crowded, in which case an accident can happen quickly.

If you need to contact the '''line operator''' (De Lijn), you can do so via their [https://help.delijn.be/hc/en-us/requests/new online contact form], via [https://www.facebook.com/delijn Facebook] or [https://twitter.com/delijn Twitter] (@delijn), or by dialing {{phone|+32 070 220 200}} ({{EUR|0.30}} per minute). The '''emergency number''' (for police, paramedic and fire) in all of Belgium is 112

==Go next==
===In the southern end===
The French border is a few kilometres from De Panne and Adinkerke. The closest larger place in France is [[Dunkirk]], a place that has seen many wars throughout history.

===In the northern end===
The Dutch border is less than 10 km from Knokke, and the closest town is [[Sluis]].

===Other===
[[Bruges]] is a possible sidetrip.

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* be bold &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]]
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* sandbox &amp;rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] 
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Please note that this is a travel guide (see [[Goals and non-goals]]). No offense, please! But what you started the &quot;Kaduna north&quot; article with is of no relevance to travel.

All the best,

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:04, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

== August 2022  ==

Itzedubaba, please do not copy content from other websites like you did in [[Kaduna North]] which had an 88.1 per cent similarity rate to https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/392/kaduna-north (and I'm guessing you missed &quot;© 2022 Manpower Nigeria.  All rights reserved.&quot; ). This is a copyright violation which is strictly prohibited throughout Wikimedia as it's essentially stealing other's work and claiming it as your own. Future copyright violations may lead to your user account blocked. --&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 13:24, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Are Kaduna North and Kaduna South covered by our existing [[Kaduna]] article? Is there a need for separate articles, or is it more useful for travelers to have all of the information on Kaduna in one place? Wikivoyage does not follow administrative boundaries. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:25, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Are Kaduna North and Kaduna South covered by our existing [[Kaduna]] article? Is there a need for separate articles, or is it more useful for travelers to have all of the information on Kaduna in one place? Wikivoyage does not follow administrative boundaries. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:25, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

:{{s}}. I've become sick and tired of this nonsensical municipality organization within our Nigeria articles. Municipalities or official second-level administrative boundaries work if everything is planned out accordingly but this is not the case here, resulting an overly encyclopedic result with little to no travel information. In this article, the only content in this article is about municipality history and travelers don't give a shit about municipalities unless it makes sense from a travel POV. 
:I suspect that there's an another expedition going on that we weren't warned about (closest I could find was [[m:Gasar Africa wiki]] where I see Itzedubaba's username), but no, this does not make sense and regionalization or districtification cannot be done unilaterally. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 13:01, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Are Kaduna North and Kaduna South covered by our existing [[Kaduna]] article? Is there a need for separate articles, or is it more useful for travelers to have all of the information on Kaduna in one place? Wikivoyage does not follow administrative boundaries. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:25, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

:{{s}}. I've become sick and tired of this nonsensical municipality organization within our Nigeria articles. Municipalities or official second-level administrative boundaries work if everything is planned out accordingly but this is not the case here, resulting an overly encyclopedic result with little to no travel information. In this article, the only content in this article is about municipality history and travelers don't give a shit about municipalities unless it makes sense from a travel POV. 
:I suspect that there's an another expedition going on that we weren't warned about (closest I could find was [[m:Gasar Africa wiki]] where I see Itzedubaba's username), but no, this does not make sense and regionalization or districtification cannot be done unilaterally. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 13:01, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
::And look what I found: an 88.1% similarity rate from https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/392/kaduna-north. Speedily deleted. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont&quot;&gt;[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] &lt;small&gt;([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &amp;#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &amp;#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 13:03, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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I made a sort of random [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;diff=4493760&amp;oldid=4484860 request] for this article just a few days ago. But thanks to the impressive work by @[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] so far, at the speed the article is growing we may have a new FTT candidate before this week is over. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:10, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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      <text bytes="812" xml:space="preserve">== Awesome work ==

I made a sort of random [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Requested_articles&amp;diff=4493760&amp;oldid=4484860 request] for this article just a few days ago. But thanks to the impressive work by @[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] so far, at the speed the article is growing we may have a new FTT candidate before this week is over. [[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 15:10, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

:My pleasure! Frankly, if anything I have found a destination for my break next autumn, so I'm working on this for my own benefit as well. I was aware of the line's existence already, but never really looked into it before, so thank you for giving me the perfect excuse for doing so! -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 15:26, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Hello, 124.29.222.142! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

Also, list a festival that's in [[Toronto]] on the relevant Toronto district article only. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:51, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Hello, 124.29.222.142! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

Also, list a festival that's in [[Toronto]] on the relevant Toronto district article only. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:51, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

==Burlington, Ontario is NOT Toronto==
* Burlington is not Toronto! Please pay attention! It will be reverted every time, and it can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. Please pay attention. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:43, 3 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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Original description:Dresden - Zwinger Gardens (North side). Taken on: 2013-07-27

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      <comment>Main Page banner for Dresden, cropped from [[:File:20121008620DR Dresden-Altstadt Theaterplatz Semperoper.jpg]] on commons.

Original description:08.10.2012  01067 Dresden-Altstadt, Theaterplatz: Semperoper, erbaut 1871-1878 nach Entwurf von Gottfried Semper im Stile der italienischen Hochrenaissance, ausgeführt von seinem Sohn Manfred Semper. In der Bombennacht vom 13. zum 14.02.1945 ausgebrannt. Wiederaufbau 1977-1985 (GMP: 51.054445,13.735211). Vorn das  Reiterstandbild König Johann von Sa...</comment>
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Main Page banner for Dresden, cropped from [[:File:20121008620DR Dresden-Altstadt Theaterplatz Semperoper.jpg]] on commons.

Original description:08.10.2012  01067 Dresden-Altstadt, Theaterplatz: Semperoper, erbaut 1871-1878 nach Entwurf von Gottfried Semper im Stile der italienischen Hochrenaissance, ausgeführt von seinem Sohn Manfred Semper. In der Bombennacht vom 13. zum 14.02.1945 ausgebrannt. Wiederaufbau 1977-1985 (GMP: 51.054445,13.735211). Vorn das  Reiterstandbild König Johann von Sachsen (1889 von Johannes Schilling). Taken on: 2012-10-08

Photo by [[:Commons:User:Jörg Blobelt]]

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      <comment>Main Page banner for Dresden, cropped from [[:File:Semperoper Dresden JM.jpg]] on commons.

Original description: The Oper Semper. Taken on: 28 May 2009, 09:29:28

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Main Page banner for Dresden, cropped from [[:File:Semperoper Dresden JM.jpg]] on commons.

Original description: The Oper Semper. Taken on: 28 May 2009, 09:29:28

Photo by [[:Commons:User:Jomont]]

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      <text bytes="1250" xml:space="preserve">== Don't tout ==

Hello, Huisku! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:33, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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      <comment>Created page with &quot;{{subst:tout}}  Also read [[what not to link to]]. ~~~~&quot;</comment>
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      <text bytes="1299" xml:space="preserve">Hello, 2405:201:6822:5846:CCED:54BB:1E05:5776! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

Also read [[what not to link to]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:34, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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      <comment>Created page with &quot;{{subst:tout}}  Also read [[tour]]. ~~~~&quot;</comment>
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      <text bytes="1284" xml:space="preserve">Hello, 2405:201:4003:7082:11DE:802E:1A1E:3283! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

Also read [[tour]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:35, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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      <text bytes="1261" xml:space="preserve">Hello, 114.122.136.108! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service.  Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''.  If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional.  Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage.

Also read [[tour]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:35, 4 August 2022 (UTC)</text>
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